Oliver Cozby
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 8:52
- Avg per meeting
- 0:30
- Segments
- 217
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Top issues during term (20)
FY2027 External Auditor RFP
Audit service contract costs will be determined through the upcoming RFP process.
Public Safety Facility Bond
The bond will require a tax increase to pay for the principal and interest.
Library Programs and Community Outreach Initiatives
Operational costs are managed within the existing library budget.
Casey's Convenience Store and Gas Station SUP
Generates private commercial investment and future sales tax revenue for the city.
FY 2027 Municipal Budget and Property Tax Rate
Total general fund expenditures set at $68.3 million with a tax rate reduction to $0.581 saving average homeowners about $13 annually.
Industrial Rezoning Near Chisholm Trail Parkway
Expands the city's industrial tax base and brings large-scale commercial investment.
Road Safety and Maintenance
The project costs $2.8 million, funded through the FY 2025 budget.
Airport Infrastructure Maintenance
Brings administrative consistency and predictability to airport lease revenues and terms.
Fiscal Year 2027 Park Budget and Projects
Will shape capital expenditures and operating budgets for city parks in FY 2027.
Museum Operational Oversight
Covered under operational museum programming budgets.
Cemetery Facility Maintenance
No direct financial impact on the city budget is anticipated.
Cleburne Wine & Artisan Festival Planning
Impacts special event revenues and tourism promotion in Cleburne.
Library Board Appointments and Local Governance
subcourthouse plans and tobacco restrictions
Taxpayers will foot the bill for the new subcourthouse and gear, which could shift local budget priorities.
Tattoo Studio Permit Request at 1208 E. Henderson Street
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum Funding
The request is for $150,000, though the museum indicated they could operate with $130,000.
Bates Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision Development
Private investment in residential infrastructure totaling 121 new single-family lots.
public health emergency
You might see a slight bump in your utility bill or have to shell out extra cash for bottled water while this lasts.
Remedy Medical Ground Lease & Parking Expansion
Generates lease revenue for the airport while expanding medical infrastructure parking.
Aberdeen Lakes Subdivision Development
Generates long-term property tax revenue and expands municipal utility service demand.
Decisions during term (346)
Recorded while Cozby was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Specific Use Permit for Casey's at 2051 Mayfield Parkway
New Manufactured Home Zoning District (Case GC26-009)
Rezoning Nolans Crossing Subdivision to MH District
Adoption of FY2027 Budget
Setting 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase
Microsoft 365 Subscriptions Purchase
Civil Service Pay Scale Update
Civil Service Pays, Certifications, and Incentives
Police Lateral-Entry Recruitment Incentives
CONSIDER MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH, OR PROMULGATED BY, THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN RELATION TO THE CITY’S TRANSIT ACTIVITIES.
Approval of Minutes for July 21, 2026
Approve minutes from Civil Service meeting on April 29, 2025.
Review and consider approving Police Entry Eligibility List from January 15, 2026.
Review and consider approving Fire Entry Eligibility List from May 9, 2026.
Review and consider approving Police Lieutenant Eligibility List.
Consider approval of last regular meeting’s minutes May 04, 2026
Consider recommendation of approval for authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Texas Department of Transportation – Aviation Division for the Routine Airport Maintenance (RAMP) Grant for FY2027.
Voting record (19)
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New Manufactured Home Zoning District (Case GC26-009)
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase
Intent to Propose Property Tax Rate of $0.581000
Funding Request and Chapter 380 Agreement for Johnson County Heritage Foundation (Item 8.2)
Voted to keep funding at the previous level of $100,000 to avoid deficit spending from hotel occupancy tax fund balances.
Rezoning 10 Acres on North Main Street (ZC26-005)
Rezoning 1103 Williams Avenue to Duplex (ZC26-007)
Rezoning Denial for Case ZC25-023 (62.79 Acres)
Seconded the motion to deny the PD and assign agricultural zoning.
Specific Use Permit for Concrete Batch Plant
Approval of Conceptual Design for 9/11 Honors Monument
Hewlin Park Improvements - Skatepark, Bridge, and Restroom Contracts
FY 2026 Budget Adoption
FY 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Setting
Property Tax Revenue Increase Ratification
Intent to Adopt Tax Rate
Specific Use Permit for Tattoo Studio (OR1)
Approval of Planned Development Rezoning at 1551 East Henderson Street (OR2)
Seconded the motion to approve the ordinance.
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for 1711 Country Club Road (RS7)
Seconded the motion to approve the resolution.
Approval of Engineering Services Agreement for West Buffalo Creek Sewer Improvements (RS8)
Offered the motion to approve the engineering contract.
Designation of Veterans Day as Official Recognized Holiday (RS9)
Moved to approve the resolution recognizing Veterans Day as a holiday.