Bullard public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Bullard City Council will discuss and act on several items, including authorizing Police Chief Jeff Bragg to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for a 287G Task Force Model. The council will review a petition to close an east‑west street near South Henderson Street, ratify the 2025 Tax Roll, appoint a replacement to the Bullard Economic Development Corporation, and hear a presentation on investment pools. Staff reports on permits, finance, public safety, and other topics will also be presented, and the council may enter executive sessions as permitted by Texas law.

• Authorize Police Chief Jeff Bragg to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for a 287G Task Force Model (Item 4)
• Consider petition to close an unopened east‑west street between Lot 100 Block 35 and Lots 5A‑8 Block 6 near South Henderson Street (Item 7)
• Ratify approval of the 2025 Tax Roll (Item 8)
• Appointment of replacement for Hayden Ray on the Bullard Economic Development Corporation (Item 6)
• Receive presentation from David Shechtman on investment pools (Item 5)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will consider authorizing Police Chief Jeff Bragg to join a 287G Task Force Model. A public hearing will decide whether to change the zoning of Lots 9 and 10, Block 10 in Green Valley Subdivision from C‑2 Commercial to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential. The council will also act on a BEDCO reimbursement of up to $100,000 for a TxDOT deceleration lane on Doctor M. Roper Parkway, and on reappointing board members of the Bullard Economic Development Corporation.

• Rezoning of Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley Subdivision (S. Loveless St) from C‑2 to R‑2
• Approve up to $100,000 BEDCO reimbursement to Southern Multifoods, LLC for deceleration lane on Doctor M. Roper Parkway (US 69) north of Larissa Rd
• Authorize Police Chief Jeff Bragg to enter the 287G Task Force Model
• Reappoint Economic Development Corp board members Dustin Wilkinson, Chris Young, Zachary Dominy
• Award Planning and Management Professional Services Agreement for GLO Grant to Halff Associates

The council unanimously approved a zoning amendment changing two lots in Green Valley from commercial to two‑family residential, reappointed three members to the Economic Development Board, and authorized several agreements and events including a live nativity display and temporary street closures for the Christmas parade. It also adopted resolutions for county appraisal boards, set dates for a joint meeting with the school district, and approved staff reports and the prior meeting’s minutes.

• Approved zoning change from C-2 to R-2 for Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dustin Wilkinson, Chris Young, and Zachary Dominy to BEDCO (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign GLO grant agreement with Haff Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Grove Fellowship live nativity display on Dec 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Cherokee County Appraisal District Board resolution (21‑20 vote)
• Adopted Smith County Appraisal District Board resolution (4‑3 vote)
• Set joint meeting dates Jan 20 and Jan 27, 2026 with Bullard ISD (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution temporarily closing streets for Magic on Main parade Dec 5‑6, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and act on awarding a bid for water system improvements. This project involves the construction of a water plant at Well #8 and an 8” Ø water main.

• Award of bid for 2025 Water System Improvements: Water Plant at Well #8 and 8” Ø Water Main

The Bullard City Council approved the award of the 2025 water system improvements contract, covering construction of a water plant at Well #8 and an 8" water main. The contract was awarded to Capps‑Capco Construction for a total base amount of $2,105,232.00. The motion was made by Councilmember Cowart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Awarded $2,105,232 water system improvement contract to Capps‑Capco Construction (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request from JAMB Ventures, LLC for Lots 9 and 10, Block 10 in the Green Valley Subdivision (S Loveless Street), changing the designation from C‑2 General Commercial to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential (duplex). The commission will also vote on the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. Finally, the commission will address adjournment of the meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lots 9 & 10, Block 10, Green Valley Subdivision to R‑2 duplex (applicant JAMB Ventures, LLC)
• Vote to approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of adjournment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a residential zoning change and a BEDCO expenditure for street improvements. The body will also discuss the FY 2025-2026 BEDCO budget and a contract for city and BEDCO audits.

• Public hearing to change zoning from R-1A to R-2 for 201 Water Street
• Proposed BEDCO expenditure of up to $100,000 for Southern Multifoods, LLC (Taco Bell) deceleration lane on US 69
• Approval of BEDCO Budget for FY 2025-2026
• Contract with MCPA, PC for City and BEDCO audits for fiscal year ending September 31, 2025
• Resolution to place 'Veteran's Memorial Highway' sign on US Highway 69

The council voted unanimously to change the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 in the 201 Water Street subdivision from R‑1A single‑family to R‑2 two‑family, permitting duplex construction. The Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) budget for 2025‑2026 was also approved, and a resolution authorizing up to $100,000 in reimbursement funding for a Taco Bell street improvement project was adopted on first reading. Additional actions included approving an audit contract for the city and BEDCO, adopting a Veteran’s Memorial Highway sign placement, and submitting candidates for the Smith County Appraisal District board.

• Approved zoning change to R‑2 for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing up to $100,000 BEDCO reimbursement for Southern Multifoods (Taco Bell) street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 BEDCO budget (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract with MCPA, PC for city ($21,750) and BEDCO ($5,950) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for TxDOT to place “Veteran’s Memorial Highway” sign on Hwy 69 near city limits (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution submitting Annie Dwyer and Mark Whatley as candidates for Smith County Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Changed November council meeting date to Thursday, November 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bullard Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and act on changing the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 (201 Water Street) from R‑1A Single‑Family Residential to R‑2 Two‑Family Residential (duplex). The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting. After those items, the commission will move to adjournment, and citizens may address the commission on any other issues not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lots 5 & 6, Block 1 (201 Water Street) from R‑1A to R‑2 duplex
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to change the zoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street from R‑1A (single‑family) to R‑2 (two‑family) with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. The commission also approved the minutes of the August 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved zoning change to R‑2 for Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, 201 Water Street (ayes: Pulsifer, Seib, Twigg; abstain: Lee)
• Approved August 25, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes unanimously

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation board will elect officers for FY 2025‑2026, adopt the annual budget to be submitted to City Council, and approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will also review a financial update including the balance sheet, sales‑tax receipts, and budget‑to‑actual report. Finally, the board will discuss a reimbursement request from Southern Multifoods, LLC (Taco Bell) for costs to install a dedicated turn lane and entrance/exit on Highway 69.

• Elect officers for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopt annual budget for FY 2025‑2026 (to be submitted to City Council)
• Approve minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Financial update: balance sheet, sales‑tax receipts, budget‑to‑actual report
• Reimbursement request from Southern Multifoods, LLC for turn lane on Hwy 69

City Council

The council will review a tax impact statement for the median-valued homestead property valued at $346,074.19. It shows the current property tax bill of $1,930.48 for fiscal year 2024-25, an estimated bill of $1,919.68 if the proposed 2025-26 budget is adopted, and an estimated bill of $1,840.36 under a balanced budget with no new revenue.

• Tax impact statement: median homestead value $346,074.19
• Current FY 2024-25 tax bill $1,930.48 at $0.557822 per $100
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax estimate $1,919.68 at $0.554703 per $100
• Balanced FY 2025-26 tax estimate $1,840.36 at $0.531783 per $100

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to set the 2025 tax rate and vote on the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The body will also consider a tax note issuance and a plat variance for the Church of the Pines Addition.

• Public hearing and action on the 2025 tax rate and fiscal year budget
• Ordinance for the issuance and sale of the City of Bullard Tax Note, Series 2025
• Final Plat and temporary street construction variance for Church of the Pines Addition
• TMRS Employee Deposit Rate change from 7% to 8%
• Road closures for BISD Homecoming Parade on October 8, 2025

The Bullard City Council adopted the 2025-2026 budget and a property tax rate of $0.554703 per $100 valuation, which will raise M&O taxes by 3.50% (about $8.49 more per $100,000 home). It also approved a $2,060,000 tax note for street and utility improvements, with a 3.4% interest rate from J.P. Morgan Chase. The final plat for Church of the Pines Addition was approved, but a variance to delay street construction was denied. Several other items were approved, including a library support contract and TMRS benefit changes.

• Adopted tax rate of $0.554703 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved $2,060,000 tax note for street and utility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 budget with 10.17% property tax increase (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Church of the Pines Addition (unanimous)
• Denied variance for street construction through Church of the Pines property (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Bullard Community Library support at $1,200/month plus utilities (unanimous)
• Increased TMRS employee deposit rate from 7% to 8% (unanimous)
• Removed Cory Santos from BEDCO, appointed Zachary Dominy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will also vote on whether to postpone the adoption of the budget until September 9, 2025.

• Public hearing on City of Bullard Proposed Budget for FY 2025-2026

A public hearing on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget was held, during which a resident asked about the tax rate and total general fund expenditures. The council moved, and unanimously approved, to postpone adoption of the budget until Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:10 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Postponed adoption of the 2025‑2026 budget to Sept 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bullard Planning & Zoning Commission will decide whether to approve the Final Plat for the Church of the Pines Addition and grant a temporary variance to waive a street-construction requirement. The panel will also adopt the minutes from its April and July meetings and adjourn.

• Final Plat approval for Church of the Pines Addition, Vinson Moore Survey, A-15
• Temporary variance to skip internal street from Doctor M Roper Parkway (US 69) to Robert Walker Road (CR 145)
• Adoption of April 28, 2025 and July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the Church of the Pines addition and denied the request for a temporary variance to avoid building a required street. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28 and July 28, 2025 meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved Final Plat for Church of the Pines Addition (unanimous)
• Denied temporary variance for street requirement at Church of the Pines (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will decide on a zoning change from C-2 to C-3 for properties along West Main Street and North Phillips Street, adopt a solid waste rate increase, and consider a tax increase proposal. They will also discuss a multiple-use agreement with TxDOT for license plate recognition cameras and authorize a financial advisor for a tax note issuance.

• Vote on zoning change from C-2 to C-3 for properties along West Main Street and North Phillips Street
• Adopt ordinance increasing solid waste rates starting October 1, 2025
• Consider tax increase proposal at $.554703 and set public hearing for September 9, 2025
• Authorize agreement with Specialized Public Finance, Inc. for tax note issuance
• Discuss and act on multiple-use agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras

The council unanimously approved a zoning amendment changing the downtown area from a General Commercial (C‑2) district to a Central Business (C‑3) district. They also adopted an ordinance raising solid‑waste rates based on the CPI, effective October 1, 2025. The council ratified a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for catalytic‑converter cameras and authorized a TxDOT agreement for license‑plate‑recognition cameras, each vote 3‑1 with Councilmember Smith dissenting. Additional actions included authorizing an RFP for GLO‑grant planning services, amending personnel policy to require criminal background checks for all new hires, and scheduling public hearings for a proposed tax rate increase (Sept. 9) and the FY 2025‑2026 budget (Aug. 28).

• Approved downtown zoning change to C‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted solid‑waste rate increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Ratified MVCPA catalytic converter grant for cameras (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing; noes: Smith)
• Adopted TxDOT license‑plate‑recognition camera agreement (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing; noes: Smith)
• Authorized City Manager to seek RFP for GLO‑grant planning services (unanimous)
• Amended personnel policy to require criminal background checks for all new hires (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for proposed tax rate increase on Sept 9 2025 (ayes: Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing, Smith; noes: none)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on Aug 28 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will hold a budget workshop to review projected revenues and expenditures for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set council goals. The meeting is open to public input on agenda items and may adjourn into executive session for specific discussions.

• Discuss and make recommendations on 2025-2026 budget expenditures and revenues
• Set goals and objectives for the City Council

The Bullard City Council reviewed the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Council members agreed to raise the Engineering Services allocation from $5,000 to $10,000. No vote tally was recorded.

• Engineering Services budget increased to $10,000 (consensus, no vote tally recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for properties in downtown Bullard. The body will also consider a final plat and a street construction variance for the Church of the Pines Addition.

• Public hearing for zoning change from C-2 General Commercial to C-3 Central Business District for properties on West Main Street and North Phillips
• Approval of Final Plat for Church of the Pines Addition, Vinson Moore Survey, A-15
• Proposed temporary variance for Church of the Pines regarding a street from Doctor M Roper Parkway (US 69) to Robert Walker Road (County Road 145)

The commission approved a zone change from C‑2 to C‑3 for the downtown area abutting West Main and Phillips Streets. The final plat and temporary variance request for Church of the Pines was tabled for further consideration. The incorrectly dated minutes item was dropped and will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved zone change from C‑2 to C‑3 for downtown area (unanimous)
• Tabled Church of the Pines final plat and temporary variance request (unanimous)
• Dropped minutes item with wrong date; correct minutes to be considered next meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt several 2021 and 2023 international building, residential, energy, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. The body will also review proposed budgets for regional appraisal districts and the 9-1-1 communications district.

• Request to close Phillips Street from Main to Emma for the Fall Fling on October 18, 2025
• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, and 2023 National Electric Code
• Proposed 2026 budgets for Smith County Appraisal District and Cherokee Central Appraisal District
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget for Smith County 9-1-1 Communications District
• Resolution denying proposed rate changes from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

The council unanimously denied Oncor Electric Delivery's proposed rate change, sending the request to the Texas Public Utility Commission. It also approved the Fall Fling event, allowing sidewalk and street closures on October 18, 2025. In a single meeting the council adopted the 2021 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, plus the 2023 National Electrical Code, all with amendments. Additional actions included budget approvals and scheduling a budget‑workshop meeting.

• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate change (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Fling event use of sidewalks and closure of Phillips St (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Building Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Residential Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Plumbing Code with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Mechanical Code, replacing Chapter 11 with 2024 version (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 National Electrical Code with amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an interlocal agreement for law enforcement dispatch services and the acceptance of infrastructure improvements for Vintage Oaks Phases 1 and 2. The body will also meet in executive session to discuss real property for a new wastewater plant and pending litigation.

• Approval of $1,000 for two US Hwy. 69 Veteran’s Memorial Highway signs
• Interlocal Agreement with Smith County for law enforcement dispatch services with new rates starting October 1, 2025
• Acceptance of street, water, and sewer improvements for Vintage Oaks, Phase 1
• Acceptance of street, water, and sewer improvements for Vintage Oaks, Phase 2
• Executive session regarding real property for a new wastewater plant

The council unanimously authorized an interlocal agreement with Smith County for emergency and non‑emergency law‑enforcement dispatch services at a rate of $40,529 beginning Oct. 1, 2025. It also approved $1,000 for two Veteran’s Memorial Highway signs and accepted street, water, and sewer improvement plans for Vintage Oaks Phase 1 and Phase 2. Staff reports and the May 13, 2025 council minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Smith County for dispatch services at $40,529 (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000 purchase of two Veteran’s Memorial Highway signs (motion passed)
• Accepted Vintage Oaks Phase 1 street/water/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted Vintage Oaks Phase 2 street/water/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting updated building codes (2021 International Residential Code and 2024 International Energy Conservation Code) with exceptions. Other items include a special use permit for a McDonald's drive-thru, a temporary speed limit change on FM 2493 during construction, authorizing a grant application for security cameras, and approving an on-call engineering agreement with Halff Associates. The meeting also includes oath administration for newly elected officials and election of mayor pro tem.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for McDonald's drive-thru at NE corner of Doctor M Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Dr (zoned C-2).
• Discussion and vote on ordinance temporarily lowering speed limit to 45 mph on FM 2493 from north city limits to Rather St during road construction.
• Authorizing City Manager to apply for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for security cameras at the park and City Hall.
• Authorizing agreement with Halff Associates for planning/engineering on-call general services.
• Public hearing and vote on adopting 2021 International Residential Code and 2024 International Energy Conservation Code with proposed exceptions and amendments.

The Bullard City Council approved a special use permit for a McDonald’s drive‑thru at the northeast corner of Doctor M. Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive. It also adopted a temporary 45 mph speed limit on FM 2493 during construction and authorized several agreements and grant applications. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Special Use Permit for McDonald’s drive‑thru (unanimously)
• Adopted temporary 45 mph speed limit on FM 2493 during construction (unanimously)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for grant for security cameras in park and City Hall (unanimously)
• Authorized execution of on‑call planning/engineering agreement with Halff Associates (unanimously)
• Approved Prisoner Interlocal Agreement with Smith County (unanimously)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 28 meetings (unanimously)
• Elected Mark Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem for one‑year term (unanimously)

City Council

The Bullard City Council will meet to discuss and act on a final plat for a specific lot. This is the only substantive action item listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Final Plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 2, owned by Terry Graham Interests, Ltd. and developed by O’Reilly Auto Parts

The Bullard City Council held a called meeting to consider the Final Plat for the Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres, focusing on Lot 2 (0.9612 acres). After a presentation, the council voted unanimously to approve the Final Plat. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Final Plat for Main Street Addition Lot 2 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a McDonald’s drive-thru at the northeast corner of Doctor M Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive. The commission will also discuss and act on approval of the final plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 2, for an O’Reilly Auto Parts development. Additionally, minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting will be considered for approval.

• Public hearing for McDonald’s drive-thru special use permit on C-2 zoned property at Doctor M Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive
• Final plat approval for Main Street Addition, Lot 2 – O’Reilly Auto Parts (Terry Graham Interests, Ltd.)
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 4, in the Vincent Moore Survey, Abstract 15, for Terry Graham Interests, Ltd. It also unanimously granted a special use permit to James Mullicane (on behalf of McDonald’s) for a drive‑thru food service window at the northeast corner of Doctor Roper Pkwy and Rollingwood Drive, for an indefinite period. The minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Final Plat for Main Street Addition, Lot 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for McDonald’s drive‑thru window, unlimited period (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

City Council

The Bullard City Council will discuss and act on a preliminary plat for a 19.15-acre subdivision, award a bid for water system improvements on FM 344, and acknowledge a liability waiver for an internet line from Bullard Methodist Church. They will also receive staff reports and convene in executive session regarding litigation and real property for a new wastewater plant.

• Preliminary Plat for Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres south of East Main Street (tabled from March 11)
• Bid award for 2025 Water System Improvements: FM 344 (Loveless to Todd) Water Main Extension
• Acknowledgement of Release and Liability Waiver from Bullard Methodist Church for internet line under Rather Street
• Executive Session under Texas Govt Code 551.071 (pending litigation) and 551.072 (real property for new wastewater plant)
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting

The council approved a revised preliminary plat for the Main Street addition, creating two lots. It awarded the FM 344 water main extension contract to Capps‑Capco Construction for $71,661. The council also accepted a liability waiver from Bullard United Methodist Church for an internet line across a city easement and approved the staff reports and March 11 minutes.

• Approved revised Preliminary Plat for Main Street Addition (2 lots) – vote 4-0-1 (Anderson, Cowart, McDaniel, Smith aye; Redwing abstain)
• Awarded FM 344 water main extension contract to Capps‑Capco Construction – $71,661 base bid (vote 4-1-0; Anderson, Cowart, McDaniel, Redwing aye; Smith no)
• Accepted release and liability waiver from Bullard United Methodist Church for internet line – unanimous approval
• Approved Staff Reports as presented – unanimous approval
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2025 regular meeting – unanimous approval
• Scheduled a called meeting on April 28, 2025 to consider the final plat for O’Reilly Auto Parts

Bullard Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation Board will discuss and vote on approving the fiscal year 2024 audit and ratifying a $5,850.00 payment to Murrey Paschall & Caperton for audit preparation. They will also hear a presentation from the Tyler Economic Development Council and review financial updates including sales tax receipts.

• Presentation from Scott Martinez, President/CEO of Tyler Economic Development Council
• Approval of audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Ratification of $5,850.00 invoice from Murrey Paschall & Caperton for audit preparation
• Review of financial update: balance sheet, income statement, budget-to-actual, sales tax receipts
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 regular meeting

The Bullard Economic Development Corporation approved the minutes from August 2024, the financial report for February 2025, and the audit for the year ending September 30, 2024. The board also ratified a $5,850 invoice payment to MCPA, P.C. for audit preparation. A presentation from Tyler Economic Development Council highlighted regional growth, but no decisions were made on that topic.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report for period ending February 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved audit for year ending September 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified $5,850 payment to MCPA, P.C. for audit preparation (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing and vote on annexing a 3.867-acre tract requested by Jason Campbell Custom Homes, 5 LP. They will also approve the annual audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and cancel the May 2025 general and special elections because all candidates are unopposed. Other items include ratifying a water main agreement with Bullard ISD and considering a part-time Development Code Services Specialist position.

• Public hearing and possible annexation of 3.867 acres east of Amanda Avenue, part of Cherokee Ridge Phase 3 (Item 2)
• Approval of audit for year ended September 30, 2024, and payment of $22,500 audit invoice and $5,850 BEDCO audit invoice (Items 3–4)
• Cancelation of May 3, 2025 general and special elections due to unopposed candidates; Shirley Coe, Mark Anderson, Lane McDaniel, and Wesley Smith declared elected (Items 7–8)
• Discussion and action on preliminary plat for Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres south of East Main Street (Item 6)
• Ratification of letter agreement with Bullard Independent School District regarding ownership and maintenance of water main under BISD high school (Item 10)

The Bullard City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-0311-1 to annex a 3.867-acre vacant tract in Cherokee Ridge Phase 3, along with a service plan. The council also accepted the FY 2024 audit, approved audit-related payments, approved a partial replat vacation, tabled a preliminary plat, and canceled the May 2025 elections due to unopposed candidates.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0311-1 annexing 3.867 acres in Cherokee Ridge Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2024 audit as prepared by MCPA, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $21,250 payment for city audit and $5,850 for BEDCO audit (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration Vacating a Plat for Partial Replat of Heritage Springs Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat for Main Street Addition pending surveyor seal and zoning compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of Cancellation for May 3, 2025 General Election, declaring Shirley Coe, Mark Anderson, and Lane McDaniel elected (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of Cancellation for May 3, 2025 Special Election, declaring Wesley Smith elected (unanimous)
• Approved new part-time Development Code Services Specialist position at $22.50/hour (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a preliminary plat for the Main Street Addition, a 19.15-acre subdivision south of East Main Street. They will also approve minutes from the January 27 meeting and adjourn.

• Consider preliminary plat for Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres, south of East Main Street, Terry Graham Interests
• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for Main Street Addition, a 19.15-acre tract south of East Main Street, owned by Terry Graham Interests. The applicant's representatives noted they are under contract for Lot 4 and discussed potential future use of Lot 1 for a big-box store. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved preliminary plat for Main Street Addition, 19.15 acres (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation of a 3.867 acre tract and the approval of two residential plats totaling 180 lots. The body will also consider updates to park ordinances and a modified waste pickup agreement with Republic Services.

• Final Plat for Oak Valley Estates (93 residential lots, 28.38 acres)
• Final Plat for Cherokee Ridge, Phase Three (87 residential lots)
• Annexation petition for 3.867 acre tract by Jason Campbell Custom Homes, 5 LP
• Ordinance amending Chapter 22 regarding park fires, glass bottles, smoking, and pickleball court permits
• Executive session regarding real property for a new wastewater plant

The Bullard City Council accepted a voluntary annexation petition for a 3.867-acre tract and set a public hearing for March 11, 2025. It approved final plats for Oak Valley Estates (93 lots) and Cherokee Ridge Phase Three (87 lots), tabled a plat vacation for Heritage Springs, and adopted a parks ordinance update. The council also authorized the city manager to modify the Republic Services agreement for more frequent bulky trash pickup and accepted the police department's racial profiling report.

• Accepted annexation petition for 3.867 acres, set public hearing for March 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Oak Valley Estates, 93 residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Cherokee Ridge Phase Three, 87 residential lots (unanimous)
• Tabled Declaration Vacating Plat for Heritage Springs Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Republic Services modification for monthly bulky trash pickup (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0211 amending park rules (4-1, Smith opposed)
• Accepted Police Department 2024 Annual Report on Racial Profiling (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports and January 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and act on the approval of two residential plats and one partial replat. The body will also elect a new Chairman and welcome a new commission member.

• Final Plat for Oak Valley Estates (93 residential lots, 28.38 acres) east of Cherokee Lane
• Final Plat for Cherokee Ridge, Phase Three (87 residential lots) east of Cherokee Lane
• Declaration Vacating a Plat for Partial Replat of Heritage Springs Commercial Subdivision
• Election of new Chairman
• Appointment of Javi Enriquez to replace Paul Pouliot

The Bullard Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved final plats for Oak Valley Estates (93 lots) and Cherokee Ridge Phase Three (87 lots), both east of Cherokee Lane. The commission also approved a declaration vacating a plat for a partial replat of Heritage Springs Commercial Subdivision, which was later tabled by City Council on February 11, 2025, at the petitioner's request. Joe Pulsifer was re-elected chairman, and the November 4, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Elected Joe Pulsifer as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Oak Valley Estates, 93 residential lots on 28.38 acres (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Cherokee Ridge, Phase Three, 87 residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration Vacating a Plat for Partial Replat of Heritage Springs Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss ordering a general election for Mayor and two council seats, as well as a special election for one unexpired council term. The body will also consider a Telecom Design Standards Ordinance and a request to close North Phillips Street for a downtown event.

• Ordering General and Special Elections for May 3, 2025
• Public hearing and action on Telecom Design Standards Ordinance
• Proposed temporary closure of North Phillips Street between Main Street and Emma on April 26, 2025
• Interlocal Agreement with Smith County to conduct May elections
• Executive session regarding Oncor, Terry Graham, and real property for a new wastewater plant

The Bullard City Council approved a Telecom Design Standards Ordinance, with language limited to telecommunication companies and adding responsibility for damage to utility lines. The council also authorized the mayor to enter into legal agreements for lawsuits involving Oncor and Terry Graham, and approved the Spring Fling event for April 26, 2025. Orders for the May 3, 2025 general and special elections were adopted, along with an interlocal agreement with Smith County to conduct them.

• Approved Telecom Design Standards Ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized Spring Fling downtown event on April 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized neutral defense agreement with Linebarger Goggan for Oncor lawsuit (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Flowers Davis P.L.L.C. for Terry Graham lawsuits (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of General Election for May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of Special Election for May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Smith County for elections (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports and December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)