Council Member Place 7· November 2023 to November 2026
Jack Smith
Copperas Cove
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 19:00
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 369
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Top issues during term (20)
water restrictions
You could end up paying extra in fines if you don't keep an eye on your water usage during these upgrades.
Economic Development Incentive Deliberation (Project Autumn)
Potential financial incentives or tax increment commitments for Project Autumn will be evaluated.
Water System Emergency and Infrastructure Repairs
Costs associated with emergency repairs and infrastructure maintenance adjustments.
Capital Improvement Planning
Involves issuing up to $34 million in debt, with 61% supported by utility rates and portions supported by property taxes and other funds.
Budget and Tax Transparency
Impacts property tax bills across the city and determines funding levels for municipal operations and public safety.
Winter Road Safety (Brine Project)
The city is incurring significant emergency costs for repairs and external support.
Community Beautification and Events
Events are supported through the KCCB operating budget and local volunteer efforts.
TIRZ #2 Economic Development Strategy
Discussed potential infrastructure bond funding up to $5.2 million for Minesburg Drive.
Short-Term Rental Permit on Lexington Drive
Minimal fiscal impact limited to permitting fees and property tax generation.
Community Beautification and Events
These projects involve city capital funds allocated for facility improvements.
Municipal Impact Fees
Impact fees help fund necessary road improvements and traffic mitigation projects across the city.
Police Department Efficiency and Technology
The annual cost for the system with AI features is approximately $115,000.
leadership transition
The city will likely need to budget for a competitive salary package to attract a qualified replacement for such a long-tenured position.
Youth and Adult Sports Participation and Seasonal Events
Program revenues directly offset operational costs for city recreation services.
Residential Growth and Infrastructure
The disputed infrastructure and road mitigation costs totaled approximately $950,000 to $1.3 million.
Proposed Library Card Policy Updates
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Courtney Lane and Golf Course Road Drainage Improvements
Involves engineering and construction expenditures for municipal infrastructure.
East Avenue D Rezoning Request
Property tax valuations and permitted commercial uses may be affected by the zone change.
KCCB Commission Governance and By-Laws Review
Non-Profit Funding
Payment amounts for each organization weren't itemized in the minutes.
Moved or seconded (12)
Motions Smith 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 5-22026-06-16
Appointment of Anca Neagu to Animal Care Advisory Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
appoint Erica Abcunas as the citizen representative to the Animal Care Advisory Committee
- movedpassed2026-04-21
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-21
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item K-2.
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
Council Member Treadway made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-4.
- movedpassed2026-04-21
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-2.
- movedpassed2026-04-21
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1.
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Council Member Treadway made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1.
- movedpassed2026-02-17
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1.
- movedwithdrawn2026-01-20
Council Member Smith then made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1, striking Section 3-43.1(a), microchipping.
- moved2026-01-20
Withdraw motion
- movedpassed2026-01-06
to approve Agenda Item H-2
Decisions during term (194)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning 408 East Avenue D (Ordinance No. 2026-34)
Grant Refund to Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
Consideration and action on approval of City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2026. Lisa Wilson, City Secretary
Consideration and action on approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2026. Lisa Wilson, City Secretary
Consideration and action on Resolution No. 2026-30, authorizing the Chief of Police to apply for, accept, reject, modify, or terminate a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2026 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership…
Consideration and action on Resolution No. 2026-31, authorizing and supporting the Chief of Police in submitting a grant application and other related mandatory documents to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal…
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc. (LAN), for the design, bidding and construction-phase services for the Courtney Lane and Golf Course…
Consent Agenda Items F-1 through F-8
Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge F.W. "Bill" Price (Resolution No. 2026-28)
New Professional Judicial Services Agreement with F.W. "Bill" Price
Reappointment of Municipal Court Associate Judge Habib H. Erkan Jr. (Resolution No. 2026-29)
New Professional Judicial Services Agreement with Habib H. Erkan Jr.
Arbitrage payment to U.S. Treasury — $490,016.82
Consent Agenda Approval
Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 1242 Lexington Dr.
TMRS Contribution Rate Increase to 7%
CCISD Interlocal Agreement for EMS Training
Athletic Storage Building Project Bid Award
EDC Board Appointments
Voting record (26)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Agenda Item H-1
reject all bids and solicit new bids
approve Bid No. 2026-05-54 for the Athletic Storage Building Project for the price of $454,000
TMRS Contribution Rate Increase to 7%
Athletic Storage Building Project Bid Award
Adoption of Municipal Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-28)
Adoption of Property Tax Rate (Ordinance No. 2026-29)
approve Agenda Item H-6 with the change to remove the Development Service Manager Position
approve Agenda Item H-7 as follows: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of tax rate of 68.6419 cents per $100 taxable assessed valuation, which is effectively a 1.11 perce
Council Member Smith made a motion to set a proposed tax rate of $0.699.
Removal and Rejection of Bids for South Wastewater Treatment Plant Office Project (F-4)
Felt that $600 per square foot was excessive and wanted to rebid the project.
Record Vote to Propose Property Tax Rate of $0.699
deny the agreement
approve Agenda Item H-1 through the term of the lease and review again in February 2027
Water Utility Cost Waiver for the Allin House
Church Mountain Development Agreement Rejection
approve Agenda Item G-1
Ordinance No. 2026-17: Establishment of TIRZ No. 2
nominate Anca Neagu
Animal Care Advisory Committee Advocacy Appointment
Resolution No. 2026-11: Central Texas Water Alliance Membership
Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and Local Government Corporation
Expressed concern that the zone is too large, includes already-approved developments, and diverts 50% of tax revenue away from the city operating budget.