Bonham public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny a Special Use Permit request to change property in Fairview Addn., Block 23, Lot 2 from Single Family Residential to Multi Family Residential. The Commission also discussed a proposal to exclude certain businesses, such as tire shops and salvage yards, from Business Districts.
- Denied Special Use Permit for PID#91633 Fairview Addn., Block 23, Lot 2
- Discussion regarding excluding tire shops, body shops, and salvage yards from Business Districts
- Approval of June 17th, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Bonham City Council is holding regular meetings throughout 2021 to consider and act on various items including a new municipal drainage utility system, multi-family housing initiatives, special use permits, election orders, and financial reports. The agenda includes public hearings, presentations, and appointments to boards and commissions.
- Ordinance to establish Municipal Drainage Utility System with service charges and exemptions
- Resolution of support for 9% Multi-Family Housing Initiative
- Special Use Permit for Abstract #727 McDonald (4.98 acres) to change from multi-family low to high density
- Specific Use Permit for Williamson Addition Block 42 (2.58 acres) to change from single family to multi-family residential
- Contract for Election Services with Fannin County Clerk for May 1, 2021 election
City Council
The Bonham City Council held several special meetings in 2021, covering a joint workshop on the Visioning Bonham 2025 plan, a tourism budget amendment, a resolution on the appraisal district budget, the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, a BEDCo land sale, and a presentation on a future planned community. Most items were for discussion or action, with no action taken at the January workshop.
- Joint workshop with BEDCo on Visioning Bonham 2025 plan (Jan 25)
- Amendment of Tourism/HOT Fund budget (Mar 22)
- Resolution of disapproval of Fannin Central Appraisal District Budget (Jun 28)
- FY 2021-2022 budget overview and intent to set ad valorem tax rate (Aug 23)
- Ratify BEDCo sale of Lot #1 and incentive to Reddy Event Center, LLC (Aug 23)