Burkburnett public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several repair projects for the Boomtown Bay Family Aquatic Center using ARPA funds. The board also adopted Juneteenth as a city-observed holiday and authorized the search for a new Police Chief.
- Approved $287,926 in ARPA funds for Boomtown Bay Family Aquatic Center repairs (unanimous)
- Adopted Juneteenth as a city-observed holiday (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 738 for a VFIS emergency responder health and wellness grant application (unanimous)
- Canceled SGR contract and approved $1,000 monthly stipend for Interim City Manager Fred Tillman (unanimous)
- Authorized Interim City Manager Fred Tillman to search for a new Police Chief (unanimous)
- Approved rescheduling of January and February meetings and a policy for holiday-conflicting meetings (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 21 and December 15 meetings (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting workshop and entered executive session to discuss real property and financial information. No actions were taken on the matters discussed in executive session or the items listed for discussion. The meeting concluded with the adjournment of the session.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special-use permit for climate-controlled storage units at 927 Bishop Road. They will also discuss a replat of Lots 3R-1 & 3R-2 in the Streich Subdivision and a site plan for a convenience store and gas station at 277 Red River Expressway. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 6, 2023, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on special-use permit for climate-controlled storage at 927 Bishop Road
- Discussion and action on replat of Lots 3R-1 & 3R-2, Streich Subdivision (4.905 acres)
- Site plan approval for a convenience store and gas station at 277 Red River Expressway
Burkburnett Development Corporation
The Board of Directors unanimously approved a three-year Vision and Mission focused on economic vitality, business growth, and workforce preparation. The Board discussed the Downtown Revitalization Project and real property matters in executive session, but took no action on either.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Nov 8 and Dec 8 minutes and Nov 2022 financials (unanimous)
- Adopted amended three-year Vision and Mission Statements (unanimous)
- Downtown Revitalization Project involvement: no action taken
- Real property matters discussed in Executive Session: no action taken
Burkburnett Development Corporation
The Board of Directors met for a special-called meeting retreat and entered an executive session to discuss real property. Upon reconvening to the regular session, no action was taken.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly amend Zoning Ordinance #589 to add a definition for 'Smoke/Tobacco Shop' and include it in the permitted uses chart. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting for January 9, 2023.
- Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #589 Appendix A-1 to define 'Smoke/Tobacco Shop' and add it to the Retail and Services Use Chart
- Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2022 regular meeting
- Move January 2023 meeting from January 2 to January 9
The Commission voted against a proposal to add a definition for smoke/tobacco shops to Zoning Ordinance #589. The board also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting and rescheduled the January meeting.
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Denied amendment to Zoning Ordinance #589 to add smoke/tobacco shop definition (2-2)
- Rescheduled January meeting to January 9, 2023 (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 707 Louann and a final plat for the Vaquero Burkburnett Addition. They also authorized agreements for police jurisdiction and fire protection services. Additionally, the board made several appointments to the Wichita Appraisal District and the Burkburnett Development Corporation.
- Approved rezoning 707 Louann from SF-6 to R-1 for a duplex or triplex (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat for Lots 1&2 Block 1 Vaquero Burkburnett Addition (unanimous)
- Approved Jurisdictional Memorandum of Understanding between BISD Police and City Police (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement for Fire Protection and First Responder Services with Wichita County (unanimous)
- Approved two-year appointment of Jeff Kindt to Wichita Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Danny Cremeens and Bill Elder as non-voting members of the BDC (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
Cemetery Board
The board approved the minutes from May 10, 2022. Members received an update on empty plot counts in the old side of Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery and discussed military marker vendors and social media comment policies.
- Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
Burkburnett Development Corporation
The Burkburnett Development Corporation approved a Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant application for Sudden Impact Storage. The board also accepted two new board member applications. No action was taken following the executive session.
- Approved Consent Agenda including October 13 minutes and October financials (unanimous)
- Accepted Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant (NRG) application for Sudden Impact Storage (unanimous)
- Accepted board member applications for Danny Cremeens and Bill Elder (unanimous)