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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fredericksburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Landfill capacity and transfer station planning
The city has only about three years of landfill space left, so it's starting the multi-year process to build a transfer station — including a revenue bond conversation coming this spring.
Flood debris cleanup agreement
Staff reported more than 30 rescues and no fatalities in Gillespie County during last week's flooding, with major damage to Old San Antonio Road bridge and private roads. Residents are urged to complete the state damage survey to unlock recovery funds.
County Lawsuit Over Battery Storage and Solar Project
Gillespie County won a round in its lawsuit against the battery energy storage system and solar project — the judge denied dismissal, so the county's request to block the project heads to a hearing in September.
Erosion along South Town Creek areas
Councilmember Klein pressed for updates on erosion problems south of town; staff said a county-wide floodplain grant application is a long-term work in progress with no guarantees.
Leaf and brush pickup fee proposal
The council considered a $10 monthly fee to fund leaf and brush pickup, then a $5 alternative. Both failed, so residents keep the service funded through existing revenues.
Dark skies enforcement
Fresh off a Hill Country Alliance dark-sky conference hosted locally, commissioners want a city dark-sky report on the agenda, a plan to bring nonconforming properties into compliance, and pressure on the county to participate — arguing that once night skies are lost, they don't come back.
First Annual Bulk Waste Pickup
Nearly 100 tons of bulk waste collected in the city's first-ever event, including 20 tons of recycled metal. Another one is planned for next spring, and the free landfill voucher program stays.