Bonham public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Bonham City Council will meet to review a financial report and a zoning request. The body will also receive an update from the Bonham Economic Development Corporation.

• Special Use Permit / Zone Change at 720 W 8th ST from Single Family Residential to Duplex

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board is meeting to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of its executive director. The board will hold a closed executive session for this discussion, then reconvene in open session to take any related action. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to deliberate executive director's appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
• Possible action on executive director after reconvening in open session

City Council

The Bonham City Council will attend a reception for the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Executive Director. The agenda states that attendance is for social purposes only and no City Council action will be taken.

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation is meeting solely to attend a reception for its Executive Director. This is a social gathering with no BEDCO business or action planned, and a quorum may be present but only for social purposes.

• Reception for BEDCO Executive Director
• Meeting at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut
• No BEDCO action to be taken

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board is meeting to enter a closed executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of its executive director. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take action on that discussion. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate on the executive director's employment
• Possible open-session action following the executive session

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the October 16th meeting and acknowledging monthly financial reports for August 2023. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from the October 16th regular meeting
• Acknowledgment of monthly financial reports for August 2023
• Citizens opportunity to speak (3-minute limit)
• Executive Director's report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 720 W 8th Street from A1 (Single Family Residential) to D (Duplex). The commission may take action on the request after the hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on SUP/zoning change for PID #94095 at 720 W 8th Street from A1 to D
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 meeting
• Citizen opportunity to speak on non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding hangar rental rates at Jones Field Municipal Airport and the conveyance of seven city-owned properties. The body will also review airport maintenance grants and bids for an animal shelter and wastewater equipment.

• Public hearing on amending monthly hangar rental rates at Jones Field Municipal Airport
• Public hearing on conveying property at 413 S Main St, 405 Reich St, 1202 Maple St, 202 S 4th St, 301 S 5th St, 100 S 5th St, and 100A S 5th St
• Grant agreement with TxDOT Aviation Division for runway rehabilitation
• Bids for animal shelter construction and a sewer vac truck
• Resolution to provide 1% funding for the Highway 121 TxDOT improvement project

City Council

The Bonham City Council will attend a public meeting regarding the proposed Downtown Master Plan. This attendance is for research and information purposes only, and no official council action will be taken during this session.

• Bonham Downtown Proposed Master Plan citizen input meeting

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors will attend the Bonham Downtown Proposed Master Plan Citizen Input Meeting on November 9, 2023. Attendance is for research and information only; no BEDCO action will be taken at this meeting.

• Attendance at Bonham Downtown Proposed Master Plan Citizen Input Meeting
• Meeting at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut, Bonham, TX
• No BEDCO action to be taken

BEDCO

This meeting of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation board was canceled. The agenda had been set to consider an executive session regarding the executive director's employment, but no meeting occurred.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda included executive session on executive director's employment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider amending or updating the city's building code ordinances. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen comment period, with no other substantive items listed.

• Consider amending/updating city building code ordinances
• Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizen opportunity to speak on non-agenda items

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, to consider routine items including approval of minutes, a financial report, and several administrative actions. Key items include a special use permit/zone change for a property at 801 Thomas from single-family residential to duplex, and approval of a purchasing cooperative bid for two mowers for the Parks Department. The council will also consider authorizing disposal of city vehicles and equipment via Purple Wave Auction, and a resolution designating nominees to the Fannin Central Appraisal District Board.

• Special Use Permit / Zone Change at 801 Thomas (PID 138268) from Single Family Residential to Duplex
• Approval of purchasing cooperative bid for two mowers for Parks Department (FY2024 budget)
• Authorize disposal of vehicles and equipment through Purple Wave Auction
• Resolution designating nominees to Fannin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Accept financial report for month ending September 30, 2023

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, elect officers for 2023-24, and hear an executive director's report. The agenda also includes presentations and recognition of members.

• Election of officers for 2023-24
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and August 21 meetings
• Acknowledgment of August 2023 financial reports
• Presentation of Neon Cloud video
• Thank you to Glenn Taylor and Lee Ellis for service

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 801 Thomas from single-family (R) to duplex (D) zoning. The commission may vote to approve or deny the request. Other agenda items include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on SUP/Zoning change for PID #138268 at 801 Thomas, from R (Single Family) to D (Duplex)
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2023 meeting
• Citizen opportunity to speak on non-agenda items

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 operating budget, setting the 2023 tax rate, and establishing water and wastewater rates. They will also vote on two zone changes, a property conveyance, a personnel policy update, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY 2023-2024 operating budget
• Public hearing and ordinance setting 2023 tax rate (first reading)
• Public hearing and ordinance establishing water and wastewater rates
• Zone change at 109 S. Center St from Multi-Family Low Density to Local Business
• Zone change at 605 Svoboda from Single Family Residential to Duplex

The City Council approved the annual operating budget and a tax rate of $0.56 per $100 taxable value. Other key actions included updating the personnel policy, adjusting water and wastewater rates, and approving a zoning change for the Open Arms Shelter.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget with expenditures of $10,401,706 (General Fund), $7,945,487 (Water/Sewer), $3,816,192 (EMS), and $290,622 (Airport) (4-1)
• Set 2023 tax rate at $0.56 per $100 taxable value (4-1)
• Approved zoning change for 109 S Center St from Multi-Family Low Density to Local Business (5-0)
• Denied zoning change for 605 Svoboda St from Single-Family Residential to Duplex (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of city property at 908 Benton St to Jorge Bayon for $9,000 (5-0)
• Adopted revised City of Bonham personnel policy (5-0)
• Approved updated monthly rates for water and wastewater services (5-0)
• Approved amended permit, registration, and re-inspection fee schedule (5-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council and Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCo) held a joint workshop to review a presentation by HH Architects regarding the city's Downtown Plan. The session focused on connectivity, zoning, and future growth strategies. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the workshop.

BEDCO

The Bonham City Council and the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors will meet jointly in a special workshop to receive a presentation on the Downtown Plan from HH Architects. No formal action will be taken during this meeting; it is informational only, with next steps to be summarized.

• Presentation on the Downtown Plan by Bruce Woody, CEO, and Dasha Valesquez of HH Architects
• Summary of next steps following the presentation
• Joint workshop meeting of City Council and BEDCO Board

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation and City Council held a joint meeting to review a presentation by HH Architects regarding the city's Downtown Plan. The session focused on connectivity, zoning, and growth planning, with no formal votes taken on specific design elements. The plan is targeted for completion in March 2024.

• Reviewed Downtown Plan presentation by HH Architects
• Discussed potential for one-way streets, landscaping, and parking changes
• Identified March 2024 as the target date for plan completion

City Council

The Bonham City Council is holding a special called meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget and to consider accepting the proposed property tax rate. The council will also set dates for public hearings and for final approval of the tax rate and budget, as required by Texas law.

• General overview of proposed FY 2023-2024 annual budget
• Consider accepting proposed property tax rate
• Set dates for public hearings on tax rate and budget
• Set dates for council approval of tax rate and budget
• Provide for publication of public hearing notices

The City Council held a budget workshop to review FY 2023-2024 projections, including salary surveys, utility rate studies, and infrastructure needs. The council established a tax rate ceiling and scheduled a public hearing for the final rate.

• Established ad valorem tax rate ceiling of $0.5600 per $100 taxable value (5-1)
• Scheduled public hearing on tax rate for September 11 at 5:30 p.m.

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve July minutes and financial reports, hear public comments, and decide on allowing the Chamber to use the 3rd St. lot for Christmas Tree Lane and placing a 'Billy Goat' machine on auction. The board will also receive an executive director's report and may enter executive session for real estate and economic development negotiations.

• Approval of July 2023 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgment of July 2023 financial reports
• Permit Bonham Area Chamber to use 3rd St. lot for Christmas Tree Lane
• Place 'Billy Goat' machine on auction
• Executive session under TX 551.072 and 551.087

The Board approved the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce's request to use the 3rd Street parking lot for a Christmas Tree Lane display. The Board also voted to auction a Billy Goat street cleaning machine. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved July 17 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted July 2023 financial report (7-0)
• Approved Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce use of 3rd St parking lot for Christmas Tree Lane (7-0)
• Approved placing "Billy Goat" street cleaning machine on auction (7-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. They will consider approving the July minutes and financial report, hear public comments, and take action on several items including library roof repairs, purchasing a road broom, an E9-1-1 interlocal agreement, and appointments to the economic development board.

• Approve minutes of July 10 regular meeting
• Accept financial report for month ending July 31, 2023
• Purchase road broom for Street Department
• Select contractor for library repairs
• Approve Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services

The City Council approved contracts for interior library repairs and the purchase of a road broom for the Street Department. The council also renewed a 9-1-1 services agreement and appointed members to the Economic Development Corporation board.

• Approved purchase of a road broom for the Street Department (5-0)
• Selected CK Restoration LLC and Brazos Custom Homes LLC for library interior and exterior repairs (5-0)
• Approved Inter-local Agreement with TCOG for Emergency 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services (5-0)
• Reappointed Alan McDonald and Kelly Royse, and appointed Kevin Hayes and Jerrad Besch to the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board (5-0)
• Adopted resolution designating authorized signatories for the 2022 Texas CDBG Program (5-0)
• Approved July 10th meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted July 2023 financial report (4-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving the 2023-24 budget, adopting a resolution for TexPool account signatories, and altering the Downtown Renovation Grant parameters. They will also acknowledge June 2023 financial reports and hear public comments.

• Approve 2023-24 Budget
• Adopt resolution authorizing signatories for TexPool account
• Alter parameters of Downtown Renovation Grant (no budget impact)
• Acknowledge monthly financial reports for June 2023
• Approve minutes of June 19, 2023 regular meeting

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 budget and agreed to list the Highway 121 site with a broker. Members also updated the downtown renovation grant structure to include a range of investment levels and added a new signatory to the TexPool account.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget (7-0)
• Approved listing the Highway 121 site with a broker
• Approved TexPool resolution adding Sarah Osburn as signatory (7-0)
• Approved downtown renovation grant parameters for $6,000 to $50,000+ investments (7-0)
• Approved June 19th meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted June 2023 financial report (7-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at City Hall. They will consider approving the June minutes and financial report, hear citizen comments, and make appointments to the Airport Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. A key action is selecting a contractor for library roof repair and interior water damage. The council will also enter closed session to discuss a business incentive, with possible action afterward.

• Select contractor for library roof repair/replacement and interior water damage (Pgs 20-28)
• Appoint/reappoint members to Airport Advisory Board (Pgs 6-12)
• Appoint/reappoint members to Planning and Zoning Commission (Pgs 13-19)
• Proclamation for Americans with Disabilities Day
• Closed session to deliberate business incentive under Texas Gov't Code §551.087

Council selected T & R Roofing & Construction to replace the library roof using ARPA funds. The city also ratified a $250,000 incentive package for Project Alpha and filled several board appointments.

• Approved T & R Roofing & Construction for library roof and interior water damage repair at approximately $126,000 (6-0)
• Ratified $250,000 in incentives for Project Alpha (6-0)
• Reappointed Clint Hemby and Dennis Whitlock to the Airport Advisory Board (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed David Kinkade, Curtis Smith, Mike Bankston, and Kevin Hayes to the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 12th meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted June 2023 financial report (6-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations. After the closed session, they may take action on matters discussed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and standard meeting formalities.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 for economic development negotiations
• Possible action following executive session
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation approved $250,000 in incentives for Project Alpha following an executive session. The board voted unanimously to pass the motion.

• Approved $250,000 in incentives for Project Alpha (7-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving a contractual services agreement with the City of Bonham and adding Administrative Services Director Sarah Osburn as a signatory on accounts. The board will also review May 2023 financial reports and may enter executive session for personnel and economic development negotiations.

• Contractual Services Agreement between City of Bonham and BEDCO
• Adding Sarah Osburn as signatory for all accounts
• Approval of May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Acknowledge May 2023 monthly financial reports
• Executive session for personnel (551.074) and economic development negotiations (551.087)

The Board approved a Contractual Services Agreement establishing that Executive Director Gayle Cooper is employed by the City but paid by BEDCo. The Board also updated financial signature authority and approved a salary increase for the Executive Director.

• Approved May 15 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted May 2023 financial report (7-0)
• Approved Contractual Services Agreement between City of Bonham and BEDCo (7-0)
• Approved signature authority for Sarah Osburn and removed Marc Clayton from financial accounts (7-0)
• Approved a raise for Executive Director Gayle Cooper (7-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including adopting new sanitary sewer and water construction standards, approving a contract for the 10th St Lift Station Replacement, conveying property at 906 Benton St., and appointing board members. The council will also hear a presentation from Police Chief Hawkes and recognize an Employee of the Quarter.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Article 13.03 of Chapter 13 (Utilities) to adopt sewer and water construction standards
• Contract with Underwood, Inc. for 10th St Lift Station Replacement
• Public hearing on ordinance conveying property at 906 Benton St.
• Appointments to Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project and Texoma Area Para-transit Board
• Contractual Services Agreement with Bonham Economic Development Corporation

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing uniform technical specifications for sanitary sewer and water construction to assist future development. The council also approved a property sale and a contract for a lift station replacement.

• Approved ordinance adopting sanitary sewer and water construction standards (7-0)
• Approved contract with Underwood, INC for 10th St lift station replacement (7-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at 906 Benton St to Jorge Bayon for $8,500 (7-0)
• Appointed Wayne Moore to Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project, Inc – Meals on Wheels (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Compton to Texoma Area Para-transit Board of Directors (TAPS) by acclamation
• Approved Contractual Services Agreement with Bonham Economic Development Corporation (7-0)
• Accepted May 2023 financial report (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 8 and May 15 meetings (7-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council is holding a special called meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 election results, administer oaths to newly elected council members, and select a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider a resolution supporting a Texas Department of Transportation grant application and amend a contract with the Fannin Central Appraisal District.

• Canvass returns of May 6, 2023 election
• Oath of office for council members and Mayor Pro Tem
• Resolution supporting TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside application
• Amend Section IV #10 and 11 of Collection Contract with Fannin Central Appraisal District

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation grant for sidewalk improvements. Council also approved a tax collection contract with Fannin Central Appraisal District and Linebarger. Additionally, the council canvassed the May 6 election results and appointed a Mayor Pro tem.

• Approved May 6, 2023 election results (4-0)
• Selected John Burnett as Mayor Pro tem (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant for sidewalks (4-0)
• Approved collection contract with Fannin Central Appraisal District and Linebarger with email as Addendum A (5-0)

BEDCO

The Board approved contracts for airport and downtown infrastructure and hired a downtown planning consultant. A downtown grant check was also presented to a local business.

• Approved $94,740 to Area Wide Paving for 5th St parking lot resurfacing (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 to Area Wide Paving for airport roadway construction (6-0)
• Ratified contract with Rick Chaffin for Downtown Planning at $75/hour, max $6,000/month (6-0)
• Approved April 17 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted April 2023 financial report (6-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes public hearings and votes on a supplemental budget appropriation, an ordinance prohibiting leaving animals in hot vehicles, and an EMS billing fee schedule. The council will also consider a zoning change at E 3rd St and Lipscomb St, a contract amendment with the Fannin Central Appraisal District, and several resolutions related to grant administration and financial authority.

• Specific Use Permit / Zoning Change at E 3rd St and Lipscomb St from Light Industrial to Multi-Family Low Density
• Supplemental appropriation of funds in General Fund, EMS Fund, BEDCo, and Water Sewer Fund
• Ordinance prohibiting leaving animals in vehicles when temperature exceeds 85 degrees
• Ordinance amending EMS charge master for billing and collections
• Resolution designating authorized signatories for 2022 Texas CDBG Program (grant CDV21-0035)

The Bonham City Council approved a budget amendment reallocating $171,900 from the Contingency Reserve Fund to cover overages, along with other fund adjustments. They also passed an ordinance prohibiting leaving animals in vehicles when the interior temperature exceeds 85 degrees, and approved a zoning change from Light Industrial to Multi-Family Low Density at E 3rd St and Lipscomb. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Approved budget amendment No. 1 reallocating $171,900 from Contingency Reserve to General Fund (6-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting animals in vehicles above 85°F interior temperature (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from Light Industrial to Multi-Family Low Density at E 3rd St and Lipscomb (6-0)
• Approved resolution designating authorized signatories for 2022 CDBG Program (6-0)
• Approved resolution adopting CDBG Civil Rights policies (6-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month (6-0)
• Approved maintaining own counsel for tax collections, removing contract section 10 (6-0)
• Approved signature authority for Sarah Osburn on city financial accounts (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change zoning for property at the intersection of E 3rd & Lipscomb from LI (Light Industrial) to A1 (Multi-Family Low Density). The commission may take action on the request after the hearing. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, citizen comments, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on SUP/Zoning change for PID# 91126 at E 3rd & Lipscomb, from LI (Light Industrial) to A1 (Multi-Family Low Density)
• Property described as Part of Lot 3, Block 3 of Burney Addition
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting
• Citizen opportunity to speak on non-agenda subjects

BEDCO

The Board approved infrastructure construction for L4 Construction and Manufacturing on Highway 121. The Board also accepted the March 2023 financial report and approved budget amendments for travel, training, consultant fees, legal fees, and downtown grants.

• Approved infrastructure construction for L4 Construction and Manufacturing on Highway 121 (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments for travel, training, consultant fees, legal fees, and downtown grants (7-0)
• Accepted March 2023 financial report (7-0)
• Approved March 2nd special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 20th regular meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider and take action on several items, including a zoning change, an EMS contract amendment, and participation in opioid settlements. They will also hold public hearings on solid waste fees and council meeting rules.

• Specific Use Permit / Zoning Change at 1107 Pine St from Single Family Residential to Duplex
• Amend Inter-Local Contract for Emergency Medical Services with Fannin County regarding non-emergency medical transportation
• Participate in Opioid Settlement with Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and CVS
• Approve contract for Election Services with Fannin County Clerk for May 6, 2023 election
• Public hearing on fee schedule for solid waste collection services inside city and at Lake Bonham

The Council approved participating in four opioid settlements totaling $95,090.78 and updated the solid waste collection fee schedule. They also approved a zoning change for a duplex on Pine St and a contract for election services. A proposed ordinance on public decorum rules was tabled.

• Approved participation in opioid settlements with Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and CVS for $95,090.78 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for solid waste collection fee schedule increase of 11.06% (6-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1107 Pine St from Single Family Residential to Duplex (6-0)
• Approved Election Services contract with Fannin County Clerk for May 6, 2023 election (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Inter-Local Contract for Emergency Medical Services to stop non-emergency transports from TMC Bonham (6-0)
• Approved renaming Field #2 at Larry Shockley Athletic Complex to Ronnie Partridge Field #2
• Tabled ordinance for citizen communication rules and formed a Mayoral Committee (6-0)
• Approved March 13 regular meeting minutes (6-0)

BEDCO

The Board approved the February 2023 financial report and the minutes from the February 20 meeting. A grant reimbursement check for $25,000 was presented to the Butterfly Café. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved February 20 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted February 2023 financial report (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 1107 Pine from Single Family Residential (R) to Duplex (D). The commission may take action on the request after the hearing. The agenda also includes routine items: citizen comments, approval of the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on SUP/Zoning change for PID# 92175 at 1107 Pine, Part of Block 28 Inglish Addn., from Single Family Residential (R) to Duplex (D)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 13, 2023, at City Hall. The main business is ratifying two economic development agreements approved by the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO), including a loan and grant to The Depackaging Company LLC. The council will also approve routine items like meeting minutes and the February financial report, and hear presentations for Employee of the Quarter and from the Salvation Army.

• Ratify Performance Agreement with The Depackaging Company LLC: $100,000 loan at 5.35% and $50,000 grant at Certificate of Occupancy
• Ratify Performance Agreement between BEDCO and Noble Bonham, LLC
• Approve minutes of February 13 regular meeting
• Accept financial report for month ending February 28, 2023
• Discussion on rules and procedures for public decorum

The City Council approved financial agreements through BEDCo to attract a recycling operation and a retail establishment. The council also accepted the February financial report and directed the City Attorney to draft a new ordinance regarding public decorum.

• Approved February 13 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted February 2023 financial report (5-0)
• Ratified BEDCo Performance Agreement with The Depackaging Company, LLC, including a $100,000 loan at 5.35% and a $50,000 grant (5-0)
• Ratified BEDCo Performance Agreement with Noble Bonham, LLC (5-0)
• Instructed City Attorney to draft a new ordinance for rules and procedures during public decorum

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation approved funding to attract a new business and support site development. Both financial measures passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved $21,744 to absorb one year of rent for a new business (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 for site development at 121 and 82, subject to a performance agreement (5-0)

BEDCO

The Board approved a budget increase of $190,000 for wastewater and consultant costs. Additionally, the Board authorized a $50,000 grant and a $100,000 loan for a new business. The January 2023 financial report was also accepted.

• Approved January 16 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted January 2023 financial report (6-0)
• Approved $190,000 budget amendment: $150,000 for wastewater and $40,000 for consultants (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant and $100,000 loan at 5.35% interest for a new business (6-0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold its regular meeting to consider several items, including approving minutes, accepting the financial report and an audit, and discussing a contract to convey Simpson Park to the Bonham Independent School District. The council will also consider updates to lake lot lease agreements, call a May 6 general election, and hold a public hearing on changing traffic flow on South 2nd St. The agenda includes routine items and a required racial profiling report.

• Contract for conveyance of Simpson Park to Bonham ISD with public park requirement and reversionary interest
• Order calling May 6, 2023 general election for Council Wards 1 and 5
• Public hearing on ordinance changing South 2nd St from one-way to two-way traffic
• Accept audit and financial statements for FY ending September 30, 2021
• Receive 2022 Racial Profiling Report from Bonham Police Department

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for Bonham Gardens, a 5.76-acre subdivision on Old Ector Rd., and will consider a request from a property owner at 1000 S 4th St for an exemption from curb/gutter and sidewalk requirements. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Bonham Gardens (PID #83431), 5.76 acres on Old Ector Rd., part of John P Simpson Abstract #1017
• Request for curb/gutter and sidewalk exemption at 1000 S 4th St
• Approval of minutes from November 2022 meeting

BEDCO

The board approved funding for a sewer lift station to support area development and issued a grant to a local business. The Executive Director was also authorized to make an offer on real estate following an executive session.

• Issued $25,000 grant check to Haus of High Cotton for building improvements
• Approved November 21 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted November and December 2022 financial report (7-0)
• Approved funding for West 10th St lift station and forced main extension not to exceed $205,000 (6-1)
• Authorized Executive Director to make an offer on real estate (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved two long-term infrastructure roadmaps for water and thoroughfares to guide city growth. The council also approved a voluntary annexation of 3.844 acres and a tax abatement agreement for Tongrun International, LLC and Shanjen, LLC.

• Approved Master Thoroughfare Plan ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Water Master Plan ordinance (7-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 3.844 acres near FM 87 (7-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Tongrun International, LLC and Shanjen, LLC (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Fannin County for properties at 407-411 Chestnut St (7-0)
• Approved agriculture lease for undeveloped acreage at Jones Field Airport (7-0)
• Modified indemnity agreement up to $15,000 (7-0)
• Accepted December 2022 financial report (7-0)