Burkburnett public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a zoning change for 446 W 3rd St, consider tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026, and vote on resolutions regarding personnel policies and a managed services contract. The meeting includes a public hearing on the zoning request.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning 446 W 3rd St from SF-6 to Commercial Business (Case 2025-31)
• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate ($0.678251 per $100 of value)
• Approval of Tax Deed for Trust Properties at 203 County Road
• Discussion on amending Personnel Policy Handbook (Resolution 792)
• Discussion on Employee Retention Policy (Resolution 793)

The Board unanimously approved a partial rezoning of the 2.12‑acre parcel at 446 W 3rd St, designating the northern half as Commercial Business and keeping the southern half as Single‑Family Residential. It also appointed four applicants to the Library Board, approved a $6,600 tip‑411 contract, adopted revised personnel and employee retention policies, amended FY2026 budget funds, and selected Syntrio for IT managed services.

• Approved partial rezoning of 2.12‑acre parcel at 446 W 3rd St to Commercial Business (northern half) and SF‑6 (southern half) – unanimous
• Appointed Carl English, Patricia Kenney, Carl Law, and Susan Mitchell to Library Board – motion carried, Mitchell abstained
• Approved tip411 Pro contract and software purchase for $6,600 using opioid funds – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 792, adopting revised Personnel Policy Handbook – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 793, adopting Employee Retention Policy – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1105, amending FY2026 Tax Increment Financing, Capital Improvement, and Water/Wastewater Funds – unanimous
• Approved IT Managed Services contract to Syntrio, one‑year hybrid model – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop, declare a quorum, and invite public comments. They will discuss an Information Technology Managed Services Provider Request for Proposal, but no action will be taken on it. The meeting also includes an update to the Personnel Policy Handbook before adjournment.

• Declaration of a quorum and call workshop to order
• Public comments from citizens
• Discussion of IT Managed Services Provider Request for Proposal (no action)
• Update to Personnel Policy Handbook
• Adjournment

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners met on Dec. 15, 2025 for a special workshop. Items discussed included an IT managed services RFP and updates to the Personnel Policy Handbook. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and discuss a variance request for a property in the Hamilton Addition. The board is deciding whether to reduce a required side yard setback to allow for a single-family mobile home.

• Case 2025-29: Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet at .40 acres Lot 1 Block 1 Hamilton Addition (324 W 6th)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burkburnett Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a rezoning request for 2.12 acres (Case 2025-31) at 446 W 3rd St, changing the designation from Single Family Residential — 6 (SF-6) to Commercial Business (CB). The meeting also includes appointing a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson, approving minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting, and allowing public comments. Additional items are a Director of Development Services comment and commissioners’ remarks.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning Case 2025-31: 2.12 acres at 446 W 3rd St from SF-6 to CB
• Discussion and action on the same rezoning request (regular meeting item)
• Director of Development Services comments

The Planning and Zoning Commission appointed Frank Ducos as Chairperson (3 ayes, 0 nays) and Justin Houston as Vice Chairperson (4 ayes, 0 nays). It approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. The commission unanimously approved a recommendation to rezone the north half of 446 W 3rd St to Commercial Business while keeping the south half as Single Family Residential (SF‑6), pending a replat of the entire property.

• Appointed Frank Ducos as Chairperson (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Justin Houston as Vice Chairperson (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning north half of 446 W 3rd St to Commercial Business, south half remains SF‑6 (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation will meet to discuss funding for Christmas park lighting and an incentive proposal with Ink and Beam Creations. The board will also review financials and consider a T-Mobile grant application for the Cotton Gin.

• Discuss funding for Christmas park lighting
• Review BDC Financials
• Discuss Incentive Proposal with Ink and Beam Creations
• Discuss T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Cotton Gin
• Executive session on real property and commercial negotiations

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the corporation’s financial statements. It also unanimously approved a $2,080 expenditure for a 57‑Chevy Santa‑themed light‑up display at Friendship Park for the Christmas season. No action was taken on the Ink and Beam Creations incentive proposal, the T‑Mobile Hometown Grant application for the Cotton Gin, or any items discussed in executive session, though the board directed the executive director to begin negotiations with Pump City Diner, Ink and Beam Creations, and Josh Stimpson.

• Approved consent agenda (Oct 1 minutes & financials) – unanimous
• Approved $2,080 funding for 57‑Chevy Santa light‑up display at Friendship Park – unanimous
• No action taken on Ink and Beam Creations incentive proposal
• No action taken on T‑Mobile Hometown Grant application for Cotton Gin
• No action taken after executive session; directed Executive Director to negotiate with Pump City Diner, Ink and Beam Creations, and Josh Stimpson

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone Board will hold a special meeting to elect its Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson, approve the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and TIF financial statements, and discuss a request for TIF funds for a 20‑acre frontage property owned by Clint Robertson and Jabali LLC (Parcel #119366). Public comments from residents are also scheduled. The board may take action on any of these items or move them to a future meeting.

• Election of TIF Board Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson (Item 4)
• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 regular meeting (Item 6)
• Approval of TIF financial statements (Item 6)
• Discussion and possible approval of TIF funds for Clint Robertson with Jabali LLC for 20 acres on Parcel #119366 (Item 7)
• Public comments from citizens (Item 5)

The Tax Increment Financing Zone Board met on November 20, 2025, declared a quorum, and elected Michael Richter as Chairperson and Keith Myers as Vice‑Chairperson, each motion passing unanimously. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and TIF financials, with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the TIF funding request from Jabali LLC for a 20‑acre parcel on I‑44. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

• Michael Richter elected Chairperson (unanimous)
• Keith Myers elected Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda – August 28, 2025 minutes and TIF financials (unanimous)
• No action taken on TIF request for Jabali LLC project

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change on Cropper Road and several properties deemed substandard and dangerous. The body will also consider awards for IT and City Attorney service providers.

• Rezone request for 3.69 acres on Cropper Road from Agricultural to Industrial District
• Public hearings on substandard properties at 701 E 3rd St, 117 N Avenue D, 309 N Avenue C, 113 N Avenue C, 106 S Wigham, and 1121 Sheppard Rd
• Ordinance 1104 and Resolution 790 regarding retiree health benefits
• Lease purchase agreement with American National Leasing Company for a Bobcat Skid Steer
• MOU between Wichita Falls Police Department and Burkburnett Police Department

The Board unanimously approved rezoning of parcels 454646 and 478257 from Agricultural to Industrial. It also adopted demolition orders for three unsafe properties and rejected proposals to award IT and city‑attorney contracts. Additionally, the Board allocated all 46 votes for the Wichita Appraisal District board to Jeff Kindt and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 454646 & 478257 from Agricultural to Industrial (unanimous)
• Issued demolition order for 701 E 3rd St (unanimous)
• Issued demolition order for 117 N Avenue D (unanimous)
• Issued demolition order for 309 N Avenue C (unanimous)
• Motion to award IT Managed Services to Folcomb Group failed (3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Motion to award City Attorney services to TOASE failed (3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Allocated all 46 votes to nominee Jeff Kindt for Wichita Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Zoning Board appointment, lease purchase of Bobcat Skid Steer, MOU with Wichita Falls Police, and tax deed for 508 Davy Dr (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation announced that the regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items will be discussed or acted upon at this time. The cancellation notice was posted by Deputy City Clerk Shae Kre and City Clerk Nikki Tepfer as required by the Open Meetings Act.

• Item 5 – consent agenda to approve October 1, 2025 minutes and BDC financials
• Item 6 – request for funds to light the park for the Christmas season (presentation by Donna Moore)
• Item 7 – incentive proposal with Ink and Beam Creations
• Item 8 – application for the T‑Mobile Hometown Grant Program for the Cotton Gin
• Item 9 – executive session to discuss real‑property and commercial/financial information

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will meet on November 5, 2025 at City Hall-Council Chambers, 501 Sheppard Road, to consider several routine items and to discuss and take action on awarding the Planning and Management Services contract after completing the RFP process. The agenda also includes a quorum declaration, invocation, pledge of allegiance, public comment period, commissioners' comments, and adjournment.

• Item 1 – Declaration of a quorum and call meeting to order
• Item 2 – Invocation
• Item 4 – Public comments from citizens (up to five minutes per speaker)
• Item 5 – Discuss and award the Planning and Management Services contract
• Item 7 – Adjournment

The Board discussed the award of the Planning and Management Services contract after completing the RFP process. Commissioner Lindenborn moved to award the contract to Antero Group, and Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Award Planning and Management Services contract to Antero Group (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss a variance request for a property in the Hamilton Addition. The board will decide whether to allow a reduction in the required side yard setback for a single-family mobile home.

• Case 2025-29: Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet at 324 W 6th (.40 acres Lot 1 Block 1 Hamilton Addition)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss the City Manager's employment, duties, or evaluation before reconvening in open session for potential action.

• Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal, or complaints concerning the City Manager

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session on October 27, 2025. After a quorum was declared, the meeting included an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and a public‑comment period that received no comments. The Board entered executive session to discuss matters concerning the City Manager, then reconvened with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 2:13 p.m. with no decisions made.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will appoint a new board member, Josh Stimpson, and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. It will approve the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a rezoning request for two parcels on Cropper Road, changing them from Agricultural to Industrial district.

• Appointment of new Board Member Josh Stimpson
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning of 2.23‑acre Lot 1 and 1.46‑acre Lot 2 Mom's Place Addition on Cropper Road
• Consideration of rezoning request from Agricultural to Industrial district

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the September 29, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then considered a rezoning request for parcels 454646 and 478257 on Daniels Road and unanimously voted to recommend changing the zoning from Agricultural District to Industrial District. No nominations for chair or vice‑chair received votes, and there were no public comments.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of parcels 454646 & 478257 to Industrial District (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone Board will meet on Oct. 23, 2025 at City Hall to conduct its regular business. After routine items such as a quorum declaration, invocation and approval of prior minutes, the board will discuss and possibly act on a request for TIF funds from Clint Robertson and Jabali LLC for a 20‑acre frontage property on 144 (Parcel #119366). The board will also consider moving the scheduled November 27 meeting date and will hear public comments. The meeting may enter executive session for matters covered by Texas law.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes and TIF financials (Consent Agenda)
• Discussion and possible action on TIF funding request for 20‑acre property on 144, Parcel #119366 (Clint Robertson/Jabali LLC)
• Consideration of rescheduling the November 27 meeting date
• Public comments from citizens (up to five minutes per speaker)
• Board members' comments on community interest items

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will consider multiple items, including a public hearing and discussion on rezoning 947 Cropper Road from Single-Family Residential-6 to Commercial/Business. The board will also act on a resolution denying Oncor Electric's rate change request, accept a CPU Vests grant for the Public Safety Office, and revise the Land Usage Fee Schedule. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Manager.

• Resolution 787: deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate change application
• Resolution 788: accept CPU Vests grant for the Public Safety Office
• Public hearing on rezoning 2.10 acres and 1.92 acres at 947 Cropper Road from SF-6 to C/B
• Ordinance 1102: revision of the Land Usage Fee Schedule
• Executive session to discuss appointment, evaluation, or discipline of the City Manager

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of 947 Cropper Road from single‑family residential to a commercial/business district. In the same meeting the board denied Oncor's rate change request, accepted two state grant awards, renewed ERCOT membership, and adopted revised fee schedule ordinances. Additional actions included updating the police bank signatory, appointing three members to the Planning and Zoning Board, and selecting Pam Gosline as Region 5 director of the TML Board.

• Denied Oncor rate change request (Resolution 787) – unanimous
• Accepted CPU Vests Grant (Resolution 788) – unanimous
• Accepted Training Equipment Grant (Resolution 789) – unanimous
• Changed police department bank signatory: removed Shane Culp, added Royce Challis – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 947 Cropper Road to Commercial/Business District (Planning and Zoning Case 2025‑25) – unanimous
• Appointed Jodi Hill, Justin Houston, and Josh Stimpson to the Planning and Zoning Board – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1102 revising the City fee schedule – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1103 revising the Public Works fee schedule – unanimous

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board will meet to discuss policies for distributing tax funds received for events via applications. The board will also participate in a Texas Municipal League training webinar regarding these funds.

• Training webinar through the Texas Municipal League regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds
• Discussion and potential action on policies for disbursing Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for events

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda for the meeting. The discussion on policies for disbursing Hotel Occupancy Tax funds received for events was tabled until the next meeting. Board members also attended a Texas Municipal League webinar on hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled policy discussion on disbursing tax funds (postponed to next meeting)
• Participated in Texas Municipal League training webinar on hotel occupancy tax funds

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall‑Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement participation forms (CL‑1774911). Commissioners will also consider appointing a Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting provides time for public comments and commissioners’ community‑interest remarks.

• Discuss and act on Opioid Settlement Participation Forms for Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement – CL‑1774911
• Discuss and act to appoint a Parks and Recreation Director
• Public comments on any topic (personal/audience comments)
• Commissioners' comments on community interest items
• Declaration of quorum, invocation, and pledge of allegiance

The board received a motion, seconded, to approve the Participation Forms for the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement (CL-1774911). The board also received a motion, seconded, to accept the assistant city manager’s recommendation to extend an offer to Donna Moore for the Parks and Recreation Director position. The minutes do not record any vote results or final approvals for these motions. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Motion to approve Opioid Settlement Participation Forms (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to extend offer to Donna Moore as Parks & Recreation Director (outcome not recorded)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation Board will meet on Oct. 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. at the Hot Wheels Warehouse, 1007 Sheppard Road. The agenda includes routine items such as a quorum declaration, public comments, and approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will enter an executive (closed) session to discuss real‑property transactions and commercial or financial information related to a facility location or incentives. After reconvening, the board will receive a director’s report, board members’ comments, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 regular meeting (consent agenda)
• Executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property
• Executive session to discuss commercial or financial information from a business prospect regarding facility location or incentives
• Director’s report
• Board members’ comments

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda to adopt the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The board then recessed into an executive session to discuss real‑property and commercial/financial matters, as authorized by Texas Government Code §§ 551.072 and 551.087. The session reconvened later with no further action taken.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss real property and commercial/financial matters (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 2.10 acres and 1.92 acres at 947 Cropper Road, currently in the Single-Family Residential-6 District. After the hearing, the commission will discuss and may take action to change the designation to the Commercial/Business District. The meeting also includes routine items such as a quorum declaration, approval of minutes from August 25, 2025, and opportunities for public comments.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.10 acres and 1.92 acres at 947 Cropper Road from SF-6 to Commercial/Business District
• Discussion and possible action on the same rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting
• Public comments from citizens on any agenda topic
• Declaration of quorum and call to order

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The commission voted to recommend approving a zoning change that would reclassify 2.10 acres and 1.92 acres at 947 Cropper Road from Single-Family Residential‑6 to Commercial/Business. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 947 Cropper Road (2.10 acres + 1.92 acres) from SF‑6 to C/B

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on a budget amendment, a tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and the hiring of a new City Manager. The meeting will also consider allocating funds for pickleball courts and a skid steer.

• Amend Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (Ordinance 1102)
• Allocate $12,000 for Pickleball Courts
• Allocate $23,438 for Streets Department Skid Steer
• Discuss hiring a new City Manager
• Review 2025-2026 Tax Rate and budget impact

The Board unanimously approved the execution of the ViewPro GIS Modernization and Esri Enterprise Agreement contracts, allocated $35,438 from the Capital Improvement Fund for a skid steer, and adopted Ordinance 1102 to amend the FY2025 budget. It also accepted Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla Elam (TOASE) as interim attorney starting Oct. 1 and appointed a hiring committee for the City Manager selection.

• Approved execution of ViewPro GIS Modernization and Esri Enterprise Agreement contracts (unanimous)
• Allocated $35,438 from Capital Improvement Fund for purchase of a skid steer (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1102 to amend FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Accepted Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla Elam (TOASE) as interim attorney, start Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Lori Kemp, Mayor Pro‑Tem Richter, and Commissioner Brinkley to City Manager hiring committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an informal informational meeting for public comment and participation. No formal City action will be taken during this gathering.

• Discussion and update on the Strategic Plan
• Discussion and update on water plans with Veolia

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation will discuss and potentially act on Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant applications for two properties and an incentive request. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Public hearing on Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant applications for 300 E 2nd Street and 313 E 3rd Street
• Discussion and potential action on Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant applications
• Discussion and potential action on incentive request by Ink and Beam Creations
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2025, and August 21, 2025
• Approval of Burkburnett Development Corporation Financials

The board unanimously approved the Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant applications for Stonehill Development LLC (300 E 2nd St) and Vrechek Holdings LLC (313 E 3rd St). It also directed the executive director to pursue an incentive agreement with Ink & Beam Creation. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of the property at 210 E 3rd Street. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes and financials, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and financials) – unanimous
• Approved NRG grant for Stonehill Development LLC, 300 E 2nd St – unanimous
• Approved NRG grant for Vrechek Holdings LLC, 313 E 3rd St – unanimous
• Directed pursuit of incentive agreement with Ink & Beam Creation – unanimous
• Approved purchase of property at 210 E 3rd St – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on several planning and zoning cases, including property annexations and townhome developments. The body will also discuss city contracts, budget amendments, and hotel occupancy tax applications.

• Annexation and R-2 zoning of 0.70 acres at 887 Schmoker (Cases 2025-21, 2025-22)
• Rezone and replat of 0.51 acres at 409, 411, and 413 Buckner for townhomes (Cases 2025-23, 2025-24)
• HOT Board applications: Red River Valley Wildfire ($7,000), Zac Henderson Tournament ($12,000), and Boomtown Blowout ($4,000)
• 10-year contract with Axon Taser
• Ordinance 1101 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Hotel/Motel and TIF funds

The commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 1097 to annex a 0.7‑acre parcel at 887 Schmoker and Ordinance 1098 to zone the same parcel as Residential 2. They also approved the replat of 19.69 acres (Case 2025‑20) and selected the $50,000 Option 2 for the 1020 Taylor Lane drainage study, later adopting all three study options. Additional actions included accepting a police‑department MOU, a 10‑year Axon Taser contract, opioid settlement participation forms, and allocating $7,000 and $12,000 of HOT funds for community projects.

• Approved Ordinance 1097 annexing 0.7 acre (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1098 zoning 0.7 acre as Residential 2 (unanimous)
• Approved replat of 19.69 acre (Case 2025‑20) (unanimous)
• Selected drainage study Option 2 ($50,000) for 1020 Taylor Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted all three drainage study options (unanimous)
• Accepted police‑department MOU (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑year Axon Taser contract (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 HOT funds for Red River Valley Wildfire Inc. (6‑1)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Financials for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund were reviewed. The board unanimously approved a $12,000 allocation for the Burkburnett Blacksox. A $4,000 allocation for the Boomtown Blowout was also approved, with two members abstaining.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 for Burkburnett Blacksox (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 for Boomtown Blowout (motion carried, 2 abstentions)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The Tax Increment Financing Zone Board unanimously approved a GIS purchase costing $159,076.12. The board also unanimously approved the June 26 and August 11 meeting minutes and the TIF financials. The request for TIF funds from Zac Hill was tabled until additional quotes are provided.

• Approved GIS purchase for $159,076.12 (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TIF financials (unanimous)
• Tabled Zac Hill TIF request pending additional quotes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from June 2 and June 23, 2025. It approved a 19.69‑acre replat at 345 D.W. Taylor Pathway, recommended annexing .70 acre at 887 Schmoker, approved zoning that parcel as Residential 2, and approved rezoning three Buckner parcels to a Planned Development Overlay. A motion was also made to replat .51 acre at the Buckner parcels into five parcels for townhomes.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 special call minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Case 2025-20 replat of 19.69 acres at 345 D.W. Taylor Pathway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of annexation Case 2025-21 for .70 acres at 887 Schmoker (unanimous)
• Approved zoning of .70 acres at 887 Schmoker as Residential 2 (R-2) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 409, 411, 413 Buckner to Planned Development Overlay with underlying R‑1 (unanimous)
• Motion to approve replat of .51 acres at 409, 411, 413 Buckner into five parcels (outcome not recorded)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation board approved the Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant application from the Red River Dart League to fund improvements at 312 E 3rd Street. The motion was made by Dale Lewis, seconded by Danny Taylor, and carried unanimously. The regular meeting was also rescheduled to September 17, 2025, and the board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant for Red River Dart League (unanimous)
• Rescheduled September 3, 2025 regular meeting to September 17, 2025 (no action needed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget and ratified a property‑tax increase that raises the overall rate to $0.678251 per $100 assessed value, a 5.91 % rise. They also approved the related property‑tax resolution, a strategic plan, an IT services RFP, an interlocal agreement with the Wichita County Tax Assessor, and appointed Joseph Vrechek to the Planning and Zoning Board. Additional ordinances updating city procedures, water and sewer codes were adopted, and the drainage‑report item was tabled for future action.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance 1090) – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Ratified property‑tax increase to $0.678251 per $100 (5.91% rise) (Ordinance 1091) – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 783 ratifying the property‑tax increase in the FY 2025‑2026 budget – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Appointed Joseph Vrechek to the Planning and Zoning Board – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Approved Amended Interlocal Agreement with Wichita County Tax Assessor – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Approved Request for Proposal process for IT services – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Adopted Strategic Plan – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1089 amending city meeting procedures – motion carried unanimously (6-0-0)

Library Board

The board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report showing a balance of $2,101.83, each with unanimous support. The board accepted the donation from Cheney Electric and directed the president to contact the donor to determine how the funds will be spent, also unanimously. The board noted a recent Priddy Foundation donation that funded a new pillar booth and discussed upcoming projects and board member turnover, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all present)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $2,101.83 balance (all present)
• Approved handling of Cheney Electric donation; president to contact donor (all present)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The Tax Increment Financing Board will review the purpose and authorized uses of TIF. The board will also discuss the Downtown Revitalization plan and the Hot Wheels Museum plan.

• Discussion and potential action on the purchase of real estate Property ID 122910 for the Hot Wheels Museum
• Presentation on TIF purpose and authorized uses by Travis Haggard and Lindsey McNabb-Fox
• Presentation by Bret Flory regarding the Downtown Revitalization and Hot Wheels Museum plans

The Tax Increment Financing Zone Board voted to purchase real estate identified as Property ID 122910 for the Hot Wheels Museum. The motion was made by Commissioner Mickey Fincannon, seconded by Casey McCleskey, and carried unanimously. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved purchase of Property ID 122910 for Hot Wheels Museum (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board elected Jonathan Ellzey as president, Dale Lewis as vice president, and Stacy Hopkins as secretary. It approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget, amending the Friendship Park Festival allocation from $10,000 to $5,000. No action was taken on the remaining Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 budget. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 a.m.

• Elected Jonathan Ellzey as president (motion carried, Ellzey abstained)
• Elected Dale Lewis as vice president (unanimous)
• Elected Stacy Hopkins as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget, amended Friendship Park Festival from $10,000 to $5,000 (unanimous)
• No action taken on remaining FY 2024‑2025 budget

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the corporation’s financial statements, with a vote of 6 ayes and 1 nay. The board also unanimously approved an administrative agreement with the City of Burkburnett that sets a fee of $13,200.00. No other actions were taken; the proposed FY 2026 budget was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved Consent Agenda (July 2 2025 minutes & financials) (6‑1)
• Entered Administrative Agreement with City, fee $13,200.00 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board deferred action on the FY 2026 budget until the August 18 meeting. It set the FY 2026 property tax rate at an increase of 0.037869 and scheduled the related public hearing for August 18 at 6:00 p.m. The Commissioners approved Water Treatment Plant Project option 3, authorizing two new tanks and three pipelines for $3.492 million. They also voted to cancel the previously approved RFQ for water‑and‑wastewater operations and management.

• Deferred FY 2026 budget action to August 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Set FY 2026 property tax rate increase of 0.037869 (7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2026 tax rate on August 18 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Project option 3 – two tanks, three pipelines, $3.492 M (unanimous)
• Cancelled RFQ for water and wastewater operations/maintenance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from four prior meetings, by unanimous vote. It then unanimously adopted Resolution 780, permitting a rate change for the electric delivery company, and Ordinance 1088, changing the scheduled regular meeting time. No action was taken after the executive session, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Special‑Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 Special‑Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 Special‑Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 780 – rate change for electric delivery company (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1088 – change regular meeting time (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session (none)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board met on July 16, 2025. The consent agenda, including minutes from April 14, 2025, was approved unanimously after correcting a name spelling. The board approved a $7,000 payment to Red River Valley Wildfire, Inc.; the motion carried with one member abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda minutes from April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 grant to Red River Valley Wildfire, Inc. (motion carried, one abstention)

Board of Commissioners

The Board declared a quorum and discussed the FY2026 budget development. Commissioners voted unanimously to set the public hearing for the FY2026 budget on August 4 at 4:00 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Set FY2026 budget public hearing for August 4 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the corporation’s financial statements, with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the proposed dates for the annual meeting, and the board did not enter executive session.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BDC financial statements (unanimous)
• No action taken on annual meeting date selection
• Board did not enter executive session

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The Tax Increment Financing Zone Board approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and financials, by unanimous vote. It then approved $85,000 in TIF funds for a project at 219 Avenue D, after amending the amount from $84,978. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and financials) – unanimous
• Approved $85,000 TIF allocation for 219 Avenue D (amended from $84,978) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session, declared a quorum, and received no public comments. A budget workshop was held where the Finance Director and department heads presented the FY 2026 General Fund status. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Tiffany King, seconded by Brian Love, and carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to change its regular meeting day. The schedule will shift from the first Monday of the month to the last Monday. The motion was approved unanimously.

• Approved change of meeting day to last Monday (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda and a carport overlay district application. They denied the rezoning request for 1406 Kay Street by a 5‑2 vote. Appointments were made to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the TIF Zone Board, and Resolution 779 authorizing a CDBG‑MIT grant was adopted. The board also approved the purchase of land at 100 S. Red River Expressway and gave the mayor authority over all city HR personnel matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Carport Overlay District Application (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 1406 Kay Street (5 ayes, 2 nays)
• Appointed Erwin Lee Harvey to Zoning Board of Adjustments (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Appointed Jeff Kindt to Tax Increment Financing Zone Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 779 for CDBG‑MIT grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of land at 100 S. Red River Expressway (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Authorized Mayor to handle all city HR personnel issues (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the bid from Freeman Paving to carry out the Mill and Overlay Project at a cost of approximately $172,000. The Board also unanimously approved Resolution Number 778, supporting the city’s application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved approximately $172,000 Mill and Overlay Project bid (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 778 supporting SS4A grant application (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the May 7 meeting minutes and financial statements. It also unanimously accepted the lease agreement with Boomtown Firearms, LLC. Finally, the board unanimously authorized the Executive Director to transfer funds to the City of Burkburnett for a property purchase.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and financials) – unanimous
• Accepted lease agreement with Boomtown Firearms, LLC – unanimous
• Authorized Executive Director to transfer funds for property purchase – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended approving the Carport Overlay District Application for several South Preston blocks. The commission voted 3‑1 to approve the rezoning of 1406 Kay Street from SF‑6 to R‑2.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Carport Overlay District Application (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1406 Kay Street to Residential‑2 district (3-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the Carport Overlay District application for the 1100 block of Oriole Lane (5-1 vote). It also approved Resolution 777 to accept state grant funding for the Public Safety Office unanimously. Additionally, the regular meeting start time was changed to 6:00 p.m. (5-1 vote). All other agenda items received no action.

• Approved Carport Overlay District for 1100 Block Oriole Lane (5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Resolution 777 to accept grant funding for Public Safety Office (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 Workshop Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 Special Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 Town Hall Gathering (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 Workshop Meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 1085 and Ordinance 1086 to canvass the recent general and special elections. They also adopted a gratitude resolution for Commissioner Love and approved a contract with Opportunity Strategies. Commissioners elected Michael Richter as Mayor Pro‑Tem for the coming year; a tentative schedule for budget workshops was presented for discussion.

• Approved Ordinance 1085 (general election canvass) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1086 (special election canvass) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 776 (gratitude for Commissioner Love) – unanimous
• Approved contract with Opportunity Strategies – unanimous
• Elected Michael Richter as Mayor Pro‑Tem – unanimous
• Presented tentative schedule for Budget Workshops (discussion only)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the April 3, 2025 minutes and the Burkburnett Development Corporation financials. The board also unanimously approved entries to correct Executive Director Travis Haggard's salary structure for the years 2024 and 2025. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (April 3 minutes and financials) – unanimous
• Approved correction of Executive Director Travis Haggard's salary structure for 2024‑2025 – unanimous

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the February 3 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a variance for a storage building at 1005 Taylor that would exceed the 35% lot‑coverage limit. It also unanimously approved a fence variance at 605 W. 7th Street and, after an amendment, set a 5‑foot setback for that fence.

• Approved minutes from February 3 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved variance for 1005 Taylor storage building exceeding 35% lot coverage (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 605 W. 7th Street (unanimous)
• Amended fence variance to require 5‑ft setback (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met with a quorum and approved the April 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. Commissioners discussed Case 2025-02 and unanimously voted to recommend approving the Carport Overlay District application for the 1100 block of Oriole Lane. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Carport Overlay District for 1100 Oriole Lane (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the issuance of the City of Burkburnett Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Series 2025 and adopted Ordinance 1081. It also approved a $6,000 hotel occupancy tax application. Additional unanimous actions included an interlocal agreement with Higginbotham Public Sector, several zoning approvals and a denial, and the Emergifire cost‑recovery service agreement.

• Approved issuance of Series 2025 finance obligations (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 hotel occupancy tax application (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Higginbotham Public Sector (unanimous)
• Approved Carport Overlay for 1000 block of S Preston Road (unanimous)
• Approved Plat Review for 887 Schmoker Road (unanimous)
• Denied Site Plan Review for town homes on N Avenue C (unanimous)
• Approved Emergifire Cost Recovery Service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1081 authorizing Series 2025 obligations (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners met in a special‑called workshop on April 21, 2025. Commissioners heard presentations on an interlocal employee‑benefits agreement, volunteer firefighter insurance, the Emergifire cost‑recovery program, the city strategic plan, and a water‑rate study. The meeting was for discussion only and no actions were taken.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved the minutes from the November 11, 2023 meeting. The board elected Kristina Pindell as Chairperson and Rodney Ryalls as Vice‑Chairperson. The board also approved the Hotel Occupancy Tax application submitted by Boomtown Rodeo/Red River Riding Association. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Nov 11 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Kristina Pindell as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Rodney Ryalls as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel Occupancy Tax application for Boomtown Rodeo/Red River Riding Association (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a Town Hall Gathering and provided updates on the solar farm project, the Veolia wastewater services agreement, and several water initiatives including the ARPA waterline project, flushing program, UV bank project, and an RFQ. Community members asked questions about the solar farm, waterline project, and the RFQ, which were answered by the Assistant City Manager and the County Judge. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burkburnett Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from February 3, 2025. It then unanimously recommended approval of a carport overlay district for the 1000 block of S Preston Road, a plat review for Lot 1 Block 1 Hinson Addition (887 Schmoker Road), and a site plan for town homes in the 600 block of N Avenue C. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approving Carport Overlay District Application for 1000 Block of S Preston Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approving Plat Review Application for Lot 1 Block 1 Hinson Addition, 887 Schmoker Road (unanimous)
• Recommended accepting Site Plan Review Application for Town Homes in 600 Block of N Avenue C (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board approved the consent agenda, adopting the March 11 and March 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the corporation’s financial statements unanimously. It also approved a change of the regular meeting day from the first Thursday to the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BDC financials (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting day to first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. (accepted)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 775, which declares certain city property as salvage or surplus and authorizes its sale through a Purple Wave auction. They also unanimously approved the agenda for the April 8, 2025 Town Hall, including the Veolia wastewater contract amendment, water projects, the ARPA waterline, flushing program, UV bank project, RFQ, and an update on the Solar Farm Project.

• Approved Resolution 775 authorizing sale of salvage/surplus property via Purple Wave auction (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 Town Hall agenda items: Veolia contract amendment, water projects, ARPA waterline, flushing program, UV bank project, RFQ, Solar Farm Project update (unanimous)

Burkburnett Development Corporation

The board voted 4-1 to approve the Mullins Concrete bid for the Cotton Gin project. They also unanimously approved opening a new checking account for Hot Wheels Museum fundraising and authorized the Executive Director to execute any assumed names needed for that account.

• Approved Mullins Concrete bid (4-1)
• Opened new checking account for Hot Wheels Museum fundraising (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute assumed names for the checking account (unanimous)