Dan Thornton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 16:38
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 249
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Top issues during term (20)
DEIB Commission Future
Funded through existing strategic implementation budget allocations totaling $5,750 for consultant support and training.
Infrastructure Maintenance and Road Repairs
Adds $534,000 to the project cost, funded through city contributions with no impact on fund balance.
Outside Agency Funding (OAF) Program
$210,443 allocated for outside agency programs plus approved HOT fund event budgets.
CR 199 Infrastructure Funding
The city will need to find another funding source for the $530,000 utility undergrounding cost.
Data Center Development
Generates millions in annual property tax revenue and economic value without residential service burdens.
Alcohol Zoning Update
Private funds will support the SPAC, with strict prohibition of public funds.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Camera Termination
Terminating the contract eliminates upcoming annual fees of approximately $30,000.
Library Strategic Priorities
None.
CR 199 Infrastructure Funding
The board is managing a $500,000 budget for the Pecan Street design and overseeing multi-million dollar road projects.
Expansion of Public Input Opportunities
No direct fiscal impact anticipated at this stage.
Justice Center Bond Election
The bond will authorize up to $48 million in debt to be issued for public safety facilities.
Municipal Fire Department Feasibility
The project could cost millions annually, with estimates suggesting $1.5 million per station.
Tree Preservation
Developers may face higher costs for tree replacement or fees in lieu of planting.
Hutto 150-Year Celebration Support
None anticipated.
Limmer Square Public Improvement District (PID) Area #1 Assessments
Involves a $17.2 million bond issuance and assessment levy secured entirely by PID property assessments, with no general fund backing.
Development Process Streamlining
Slow development is causing a shortfall in impact fees and utility revenue.
Neurodivergence Initiative and Public Awareness
Impact is currently undetermined pending specific program proposals.
Historic District Exterior Alteration Review for 301 East St
Property owners invest in historic upkeep, maintaining local property values.
City of Hutto Fire Station #1 Land Acquisition and Development
Land acquisition and infrastructure costs funded through economic development and city partnerships.
CAPCOG General Assembly Representation
Covered under existing annual CAPCOG membership dues.
Moved or seconded (32)
Motions Thornton personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-16
Appointment of Kyle Parkinson to Library Advisory Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-02
approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-02
Change Orders. A Change Order issued after execution of the Contract is a written order to Contractor, signed by ODR, Contractor, and A/E, authorizing a change in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. The Contract Sum and the Contract Time can only be changed by Change
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-04
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-04
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-04
approve the item as presented
- movedpassed 6-12026-06-04
to approve the item as presented, with the change of maximum occupancy from 15 to 12 people.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-26
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-21
Authorization of Eminent Domain for CR-199 Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-04-16
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton, second by Councilmember King to approve O-2026-011 as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-16
a motion was made by Councilmember Porterfield, second by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton to approve the balance of the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
Motion by Councilmember Porterfield, second by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton, to approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above. Motion passed 7:0.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
appoint Councilmember Morris to the Coalition.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-04-02
appoint Musa Fury to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission.
- movedpassed2026-03-12
continue the public hearing to April 2, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-03-12
approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Denial of Electnor Belco Electric Inc. Claim
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-12
approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
to approve as presented, with the PSA to be executed by the City Manager on the terms discussed in Executive Session
- movedpassed2026-03-12
continue this item to April 2, 2026.
Decisions during term (437)
Recorded while Thornton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-026: CR 137/FM 1660 Change Order #2
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-027: Brushy Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phase 4 Change Order #1
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-048: Fire Station #1 Land Purchase Amendment
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-054: Project 107 East Street Facade Grant
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-055: Project 107 East Street Structural Improvement Incentive
Cottonwood Properties Subcommittee Appointment
Cottonwood Properties Healthcare LOI Response
Project Orchard Roadway Agreement
Project Heartbeat City Council Communication
Project Heartbeat Property Purchases
Alcohol and Sales Tax Petitions Contract
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of Joshua Mitchell to Hutto Economic Development Corporation
Resolution No. R-2026-186: Limmer Square PID Cost Determination and Public Hearing
Ordinance No. O-2026-051: Schmitz Creek PUD Amendment for Commercial Retail
Resolution Nos. R-2026-188 & R-2026-189: Hutto Tech and Trade Center West Agreements
Resolution No. R-2026-190: Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for Project Blue Hub
Resolution No. R-2026-200: Depository Services Contract with Wells Fargo Bank
Notice of Intent to Provide Fire Services and Secure Web Services
Voting record (145)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-026: CR 137/FM 1660 Change Order #2
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-027: Brushy Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phase 4 Change Order #1
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-048: Fire Station #1 Land Purchase Amendment
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-054: Project 107 East Street Facade Grant
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-055: Project 107 East Street Structural Improvement Incentive
Cottonwood Properties Healthcare LOI Response
Project Orchard Roadway Agreement
Project Heartbeat City Council Communication
Project Heartbeat Property Purchases
Alcohol and Sales Tax Petitions Contract
Approval of Joshua Mitchell to Hutto Economic Development Corporation
Resolution No. R-2026-186: Limmer Square PID Cost Determination and Public Hearing
Ordinance No. O-2026-051: Schmitz Creek PUD Amendment for Commercial Retail
Resolution Nos. R-2026-188 & R-2026-189: Hutto Tech and Trade Center West Agreements
Ordinance No. O-2026-050: Skybox Data Center PUD Rezoning
Appointment of CAPCOG General Assembly Representatives
Adjournment of Hutto Gateway PID Public Hearing
Approval of UDC Joint Public Hearing Rescheduling
Approval of FY 2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Applications
Termination of Flock Group Inc. Master Services Agreement
Approval of August 2026 Financial Report
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Appointment of Corporation Officers
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-046 for Specific Purpose Action Committee (SPAC)
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-047 Ratifying Purchase of 101 Anthony Street
Approval of Project 107 East Street Facade Grant
Approval of Project 106 East Street Facade Application
Public Disclosure of Fire Station #1 Pre-Development Application
Resolution R-HEDC-2026-051 Loan to Hutto Area Chamber
Rename DEIB Commission to Community Services Commission
to change the name to Community Services Commission, create a Council sub-committee to work with the Commission and bring back recommended changes to the ordinance and the working groups, and at an up
Approval of FY 2027 Outside Agency Funding Allocations and Facility Reserve
Resolution No. R-2026-164: Tax Rate Public Hearing Date
Ordinance No. O-2026-037: November Bond Election for Justice Center
Ordinance No. O-2026-038: FY 2026 Budget Amendment
Resolution No. R-2026-165: Joint Election Agreement
Approval of July 2026 Financial Report
Denial of CR 199 Utility Undergrounding Funding Request
Expressed that the EDC should not become a backstop for city project budget overruns and questioned the economic development alignment.