Bonham public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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)
BEDCO
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 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.