Bonham public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to enter a closed executive session. The session is for attorney-client consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation in the case of Hughes v. City of Bonham, 4:24-cv-931, in the Eastern District of Texas.

• Executive session regarding Hughes v. City of Bonham, 4:24-cv-931

Council members Ernie Quintana and Sam Fox moved to let city staff accept and move forward with the mediator’s proposal. The motion was seconded by Fox and carried unanimously, 5‑0. A motion to adjourn the meeting was then made by Clark Smith, seconded by Quintana, and also passed unanimously, 5‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved city staff to accept and move forward with mediator’s proposal (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and proposed amendments to the city's Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review a replat and a concept plan for a tiny homes addition.

• Rezone 3.0± acres at W. 10th Street to Local Business District and 19.7± acres to Multifamily Residential Dwelling District
• Proposed amendments to the Schedule of Uses, Definitions, and Special Uses in the Zoning Ordinance
• Request to zone 5.8± acres on State Highway 56 as a Planned Development District with General Business base zoning
• Concept Plan for Tiny Homes Addition, Block A, Lot 1
• Request to zone 150.1± acres on Silo Road as a Planned Development District (Request to Table)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board will approve meeting minutes, acknowledge November 2025 financial reports, receive updates on downtown tourism, business park, and marketing initiatives, and discuss a BEDCO grant involving 108 E Sam Rayburn Drive and Canopy Mortgage, LLC. After an executive session, the board will consider action on that grant.

• Approve minutes from Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 regular and special meetings
• Acknowledge November 2025 financial reports
• Initiative updates: downtown tourism, business park, marketing campaign
• Executive session: deliberations on BEDCO Grant – 108 E Sam Rayburn Drive – Canopy Mortgage, LLC
• Consider and possibly act on BEDCO Grant – 108 E Sam Rayburn Drive – Canopy Mortgage, LLC

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved a $12,712 grant for Canopy Mortgage at 108 E Sam Rayburn, a $3,750 grant for ADA rails at 208 E Sam Rayburn, and a $25,000 grant for 402 N Center St. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the November 17 and December 8 meetings and accepted the November 2025 financial reports. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved November 17 minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 8 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted November 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved $12,712 grant for Canopy Mortgage, 108 E Sam Rayburn (7-0)
• Approved $3,750 grant for ADA rails, 208 E Sam Rayburn (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant for 402 N Center St (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a public hearing on a performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, LLC. After an executive session on economic development negotiations and real‑property transactions, the board will return to regular session to consider resolutions authorizing the execution of sale contracts for 505 South Main Street and 120 South 5th Street, a sale and commercial lease for 327 North Main Street, and a performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, all effective immediately.

• Public hearing on performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, LLC
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations (Tex. Gov. Code §551.087) and real‑property transactions (Tex. Gov. Code §551.072)
• Resolution to authorize sale contracts for 505 South Main Street and 120 South 5th Street, with immediate effective date
• Resolution to authorize sale and commercial lease agreement for 327 North Main Street, with immediate effective date
• Resolution to authorize performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, LLC, with immediate effective date

The board unanimously approved a resolution to sell the properties at 505 South Main Street and 120 South 5" Street. It also unanimously approved a contract to sell and lease the building at 327 N Main Street. Additionally, the board approved a performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, LLC for redevelopment of that property. All three motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved sale of 505 South Main Street and 120 South 5" Street (7-0)
• Approved sale and commercial lease of 327 N Main Street (7-0)
• Approved performance agreement with Pura Vida Beach, LLC (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding bylaws and finance plans for Reinvestment Zones One and Two. The body will also consider zoning changes for property at State Highway 121 and US Highway 82 and approve several real estate actions from the Economic Development Corporation.

• Public hearing on bylaws and finance plans for Reinvestment Zone Number One and Number Two
• Economic development agreement between the City and Bonham Land Partners, LLC
• Zoning change for 37.9+ acres at State Highway 121 and US Highway 82 to Planned Development — Thoroughfare District
• Approval of BEDC sales for 505 South Main Street and 120 South 5th Street
• Approval of BEDC contract for 327 North Main Street and contract extension for 1940 North State Highway 121

The Bonham City Council met on Dec 8, 2025 and unanimously approved several items, including the adoption of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 ordinance with a development agreement, the TIRZ #1 ordinance, a zoning‑map amendment, and multiple resolutions related to economic development and property sales. The council also selected Kevin Hayes as Mayor Pro tem and accepted the resignation of H Compton. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted resignation of H Compton (5‑0)
• Selected Kevin Hayes as Mayor Pro tem by acclamation (5‑0)
• Adopted TIRZ #1 ordinance and finance plan (5‑0)
• Adopted TIRZ #2 ordinance, bylaws, and development agreement (5‑0)
• Approved zoning‑map amendment changing 37.9 acres to Planned Development‑Thoroughfare (5‑0)
• Approved Concept Plan for Horse Apple Addition, Block A, Lots 1‑6 (5‑0)
• Approved revised site plan for Wal‑Mart addition, Block 1, Lot 1 (5‑0)
• Ratified BEDCO sale of 505 N Main St and 120 S 5th St for $30,000 (5‑0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will consider a resolution to adopt guidelines for a warrant amnesty program. It will also discuss and potentially adopt a development agreement with Bonham Stars LP for a single‑family residential subdivision on 16.5 acres at the terminus of S. Village Drive, 190 feet south of W. Russell Avenue. Several zoning ordinance items will be heard, including rezoning to a Planned Development District, creation of a Corridor Commercial District, and amendments to Guest House requirements.

• Resolution adopting guidelines for a warrant amnesty program
• Resolution entering a development agreement with Bonham Stars LP for a 16.5‑acre subdivision at S. Village Drive & W. Russell Avenue
• Ordinance to rezone the 16.5‑acre property to Planned Development District (PD) with Single‑Family Residential Dwelling District (R) as base
• Ordinance to create a new Corridor Commercial District (CC) with associated setbacks and height regulations
• Ordinance to amend Guest House requirements in the zoning ordinance

The council approved a series of zoning and policy measures, including a warrant‑amnesty program and a development agreement. It adopted an ordinance creating a new Corridor Commercial District zoning district. It rezoned a 16.5‑acre site at the terminus of S. Village Dr to a Planned Development District with a 5‑1 vote. Additional ordinances amended Article 16, updated guest‑house requirements, and rezoned multiple properties along State Highway 121, W. Sam Rayburn Drive, and E. Sam Rayburn Drive, each passing unanimously.

• Adopted warrant‑amnesty program guidelines (7‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement with Bonham Stars LP for 16.5‑acre subdivision (7‑0 unanimous)
• Rezoned 16.5‑acre property at S Village Dr to Planned Development District (5‑1)
• Amended Article 16 (Nonconforming Use) in Zoning Ordinance (7‑0 unanimous)
• Created Corridor Commercial District zoning district (7‑0 unanimous)
• Rezoned multiple properties near State Highway 121 (7‑0 unanimous)
• Rezoned multiple properties near W Sam Rayburn Dr to Willow St (7‑0 unanimous)
• Rezoned multiple properties near E Sam Rayburn Dr to eastern city limits (7‑0 unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for land at the southeast corner of State Highway 121 and U.S. Highway 82. The body will also review a revised site plan for the Wal-Mart Addition and a concept plan for the Horse Apple Addition.

• Public hearing on amending PD zoning to Thoroughfare District (THOR) for 37.9± acres (Case 2025-006)
• Revised Site Plan for Wal-Mart Addition, Block 1, Lot 1
• Concept Plan for Horse Apple Addition, Block A, Lots 1-6

BEDCO

The Board of Directors of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation will consider and possibly act on several agenda items, including approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 2025 financial reports. They will receive updates on downtown, tourism, and the business park initiatives. The board will consider and possibly approve the investment policy. They will also consider a commercial contract amendment for the property at 1940 N State Hwy 121 and a commercial contract for sale, performance agreement, and lease for 327 N Main Street.

• Approve minutes of the meeting held on Monday, October 20, 2025
• Approve the investment policy
• Consider commercial contract amendment for 1940 N State Hwy 121 between BEDCO and Real Estate Redeveloped/Goodwin Advisors, LLC
• Consider commercial contract for sale, performance agreement, and commercial lease for 327 N Main Street
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for 901 N Center Street and real‑property matters for 1940 N State Hwy 121 and 327 N Main Street

The board unanimously approved a $17,500 grant to Kirk Real Estate and Income Tax for 901 N Center St. It also approved a one‑year extension contract amendment with Goodwin Advisors for 1940 N State Highway 121. The proposed sale/lease agreement for 327 N Main St was tabled. Earlier items approved included the meeting minutes, October financial report, and the Investment Policy.

• Approved $17,500 grant for Kirk Real Estate at 901 N Center St (6-0)
• Approved one‑year contract amendment with Goodwin Advisors for 1940 N State Highway 121 (6-0)
• Tabled contract for sale/performance/lease agreement for 327 N Main St (6-0)
• Approved October 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Investment Policy as presented (6-0)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One

The Zone Board will consider several organizational actions, including approving its bylaws and appointing a chair. The board will also adopt a resolution that approves the Final Project and Finance Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and a TIRZ agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Approve the bylaws for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
• Appoint a board member to serve as Chair of the Zone
• Adopt a resolution approving the Final Project and Finance Plan for the Zone
• Approve a TIRZ Agreement between the City, the Zone Board, and Fieldside Development, LLC

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two

The Bonham Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two board will meet to approve bylaws, appoint a chair, and adopt a final project and finance plan. The board will also approve a TIRZ Agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC.

• Approve Bylaws for the Zone
• Appoint a board member to serve as Chair
• Adopt a resolution approving a Final Project and Finance Plan
• Approve a TIRZ Agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC

City Council

The City Council will review proposed charter amendments and decide which ones to present to voters on an election ballot. The body will also consider a site plan for a specific property and review the city's investment policy.

• Charter amendments for the public election ballot
• Site Plan for South Village of The Country Club Village, Lot 11 (Property ID# 128430)
• Review and approval of the City of Bonham Investment Policy
• Votes for candidates to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of the Fannin Central Appraisal District
• Resolution on the potential resale of struck off property

The Bonham City Council approved a site plan for a retail development at Lot 11, Property ID 128430, in the South Village of The Country Club Village. It also placed the top ten charter amendment proposals on the May 2, 2026 ballot. Additionally, the council allocated its 375 votes for the FCAD Board of Directors, adopted the city’s Investment Policy, and approved the minutes and financial report for October 2025.

• Approved site plan for South Village retail development (Lot 11, Property ID 128430) – vote 6‑0
• Placed top 10 charter amendments on May 2, 2026 ballot – vote 6‑0
• Allocated FCAD Board votes: 100 for Jerry Magenss, 100 for A.J. Self, 175 for Jason Walker – vote 6‑0
• Adopted City of Bonham Investment Policy – vote 6‑0
• Approved minutes of October 13 regular and October 27 special meetings – vote 6‑0
• Accepted October 2025 financial report – vote 6‑0

City Council

The Bonham City Council is holding a special called meeting to address a specific utility application. The body will consider and take action on a resolution regarding electric transmission and distribution rates.

• Resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to change electric transmission and distribution rates

The Bonham City Council approved a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's request to raise electric transmission and distribution rates. The motion was made by Council Member Allen Sanderson, seconded by Council Member Ernie Quintana, and passed unanimously 5‑0. The meeting then adjourned without further business.

• Approved resolution denying Oncor rate change (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board will consider and possibly approve the minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting and the special meetings on October 6 and October 7, 2025. It will acknowledge the September 2025 financial reports and provide updates on downtown, tourism, and the business park. Citizens will have a brief opportunity to speak, after which the board will enter executive session for economic‑development matters before returning to regular session.

• Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes of the special meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025
• Approve minutes of the special meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Acknowledge September 2025 financial reports
• Citizens opportunity to speak (up to 3 minutes each)

The board approved the minutes from the September 15, October 6, and October 7 meetings, each with a 6‑0 vote. It accepted the September 2025 financial report by a 6‑0 vote. The board then moved ahead with the contract and negotiations for the property at 327 N Main St, passing the motion 7‑0.

• Approved September 15 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved October 6 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted September 2025 financial report (6‑0)
• Approved contract and negotiations for property at 327 N Main St (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council posted a notice that a possible quorum may be present at the quarterly employee luncheon on October 17, 2025, held at the Multi-Purpose Complex, 700 FM 87. No council actions, deliberations, or business will be conducted at this event. The notice complies with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Possible quorum at quarterly employee luncheon (Oct 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
• Event hosted at Multi-Purpose Complex, 700 FM 87, Bonham, TX
• No council action, deliberations, or business will be taken
• Notice posted Oct 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. by City Secretary Heather Stockton

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from its September 18 meeting and review a conveyance plat for the Horse Apple Addition, Block A, Lots 1‑5, as well as a site plan for South Village of The Country Club Village, Lot 11. The commission will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including changes to Article 16 (nonconforming uses), the creation of a Corridor Commercial District, and multiple rezoning requests near State Highway 121 and Sam Rayburn Drive. All items listed are scheduled for discussion, consideration, and possible action at this regular meeting.

• Approve minutes of the September 18, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Consider conveyance plat for Horse Apple Addition, Block A, Lots 1‑5 (Applicant: Thomas P. Jones, P.E.)
• Consider site plan for South Village of The Country Club Village, Lot 11 (Applicant: Atkins Construction and Engineering Associates)
• Public hearing to amend Article 16 (Nonconforming Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance (Case 2025‑007)
• Public hearing to create a new Corridor Commercial District with associated regulations (Case 2025‑008)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including the creation of the Bonham Lakeside Public Improvement District and two reinvestment zones. Additional items include amendments to traffic routes, ambulance service permit fees, and the fee schedule, as well as the purchase of a John Deere 620P Motor Grader. The council will also adopt the September 8 minutes, accept the September financial report, and appoint members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments.

• Public hearing and resolution to create the Bonham Lakeside Public Improvement District
• Public hearings on Ordinances establishing Reinvestment Zone Number One and Reinvestment Zone Number Two
• Ordinance amending Chapter 12 (Traffic and Vehicles) to designate truck routes
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Health and Sanitation) to adopt ambulance service permit fees
• Approval of purchase of a John Deere 620P Motor Grader under Sourcewell Contract #011723-JDC

The Bonham City Council approved the meeting minutes and September financial report. It adopted a resolution establishing the Bonham Lakeside Public Improvement District and passed ordinances creating two Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, a truck‑route ordinance, an ambulance service permit fee, and an alcoholic‑beverages ordinance. All actions were approved by unanimous votes.

• Approved September 8 minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted September financial report (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution creating Bonham Lakeside PID (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Reinvestment Zone #1 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Reinvestment Zone #2 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 12 to set truck routes (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance adopting ambulance service permit fee ($100) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance adding Alcoholic Beverages article to Chapter 4 (7‑0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting at Bonham City Hall to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of the Executive Director. The meeting will include a public comment period and an executive session.

• Executive Session to deliberate on Executive Director appointment
• Public comment period for citizens
• Meeting at Bonham City Hall Council Chambers

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board met with a quorum and entered a closed executive session to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director. After reconvening, a motion was made by Kelly Royse and seconded by Kevin Hayes to authorize President Alan McDonald to negotiate with the selected candidate; the minutes do not record a vote on this motion. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Motion to authorize President to negotiate with selected candidate made (vote outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (5-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation will convene a special meeting to discuss the appointment, evaluation, or dismissal of its Executive Director. The Board will first hear from the public before adjourning into a closed-door session to deliberate personnel matters.

• Public comment period (3 minutes max)
• Executive session on Executive Director appointment
• Meeting at Bonham City Hall Council Chambers
• Meeting date: Monday, October 6, 2025
• Contact City Secretary for disability assistance

The board voted to adjourn the special session with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions or substantive decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting. It will review the FY2026 zoning plan and plat submittal calendar. The commission will also consider a preliminary replat and fix‑and‑feed addition for Block A, Lot 10A (Property ID 137217) submitted by Mathias Haubert of Bohler Engineering.

• Approve minutes of the August 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Consider preliminary replat and fix‑and‑feed addition for Block A, Lot 10A (Property ID 137217) – applicant Mathias Haubert, Bohler Engineering
• Review FY2026 zoning plan and plat submittal calendar

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation will consider approving minutes from August and acknowledging July financial reports. The board will also review updates on downtown revitalization, tourism, Highway 121 land, and a business park.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Acknowledgment of July 2025 financial reports
• Review of Downtown/TIRZ updates
• Review of Highway 121 land updates
• Executive session on economic development negotiations

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting and accepted the August 2025 financial reports. It approved grants for 118 E Sam Rayburn Dr and 111 W Sam Rayburn Dr, and for 200 E Sam Rayburn Dr (5‑0 with one abstention). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 18 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted August 2025 financial reports (6‑0)
• Approved grant for 118 E Sam Rayburn Dr and 111 W Sam Rayburn Dr (6‑0)
• Approved grant for 200 E Sam Rayburn Dr (5‑0, McDonald abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget totaling $12,786,520 from the General Fund and other funds, and approved a property tax rate of $0.55 per $100 taxable value, a 7.96% increase. A rezoning ordinance for 16.5 acres at the terminus of S. Village Dr was approved by a 4‑2 vote. Additional unanimous actions included a budget‑amendment resolution, a routine airport maintenance grant, a personnel‑policy update, a site‑plan resolution, and a denial of a real‑property offer.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget ($12,786,520 General Fund, etc.) (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 tax rate of $0.55 per $100 taxable value (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 16.5 acres at S. Village Dr to Planned Development Duplex district (4‑2)
• Approved resolution adopting budget amendments for FY ending Sep 30, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved FY 26 RAMP grant for $100,000 airport maintenance (7‑0)
• Adopted revised City of Bonham personnel policy (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary site‑plan resolution for Property ID #137217 (7‑0)
• Denied offer on 36.698‑acre Lake Bonham property (7‑0)

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Bonham Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a residential property. The board will also review minutes from the April 29, 2025, meeting.

• Variance request by Ryan Moore to reduce minimum lot width from 60-feet to 50-feet for two lots at 719 Evans Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission elected Justina Silwood as Chairman and Warren Jamieson as Vice‑Chairman, both unanimously. It approved the July 16 minutes, a preliminary site plan for Lot 10A, and a Planned Development District rezoning (4‑1) that requires at least 50% single‑family units. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Justina Silwood as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Warren Jamieson as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Site Plan for Fix & Feed Addition, Lot 10A (6‑0)
• Approved Planned Development District rezoning with 50% single‑family requirement (4‑1, Bankston opposed)
• Appointed Zachary Posey as Commission Secretary
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will consider accepting the proposed property tax rate and establishing dates for public hearings and final approval.

• General overview of proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget
• Proposed property tax rate acceptance
• Scheduling of public hearings for the budget and tax rate

The council approved an ad valorem tax rate ceiling of $0.55 per $100 taxable value for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2025, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. They also approved scheduling a public hearing on Sep. 8 at 5:30 p.m. and adopting the property tax rate and FY 2025‑2026 budget, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Ad valorem tax rate ceiling of $0.55 per $100 taxable value approved (7‑0)
• Public hearing scheduled for Sep. 8, 5:30 p.m.; property tax rate and FY 2025‑2026 budget approved (7‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (7‑0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21 and August 4 meetings, accepted the July financial report, and adopted the 2025 budget. It also approved moving forward with an engineering firm for the Business Park and granted $25,000 to 406 N Center St and $9,850 to 321 N Main St.

• Approved July 21 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 4 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted July 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved 2025 budget as presented (6-0)
• Engaged engineering firm for Business Park (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant for 406 N Center St (6-0)
• Approved $9,850 grant for 321 N Main St (6-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation held a special session, entered a closed executive session, and reconvened in open session. No actions were taken during the open session. A motion to adjourn was made by Vice‑President Kelly Royse, seconded by Ernie Quintana, and carried unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting ended at 6:21 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (6‑0)

BEDCO

The board approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and accepted the June 2025 financial report, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It authorized President Alan McDonald to engage Clear Career Professionals to conduct the search for a new Executive Director, also unanimously. The meeting also recorded Executive Director Joey Grisham’s resignation effective July 25 and held an executive‑session on real‑property negotiations.

• Approved June 16 minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted June 2025 financial report (7‑0)
• Authorized President to engage Clear Career Professionals for Executive Director recruitment (7‑0)
• Recorded Executive Director Joey Grisham resignation effective July 25
• Recessed into executive session (no vote)
• Reopened open session, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission elected Rusty Deets as chairman and Curtis Smith as vice‑chairman. It unanimously recommended Chairman Deets, Commissioner Sitwood, Sondra Compton, Darla Quintana, and Diane Moore for the Heritage Architectural Review Committee. The commission also approved the May 16 and June 20 meeting minutes and granted a 30‑day extension for the preliminary replat of The Rock project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Rusty Deets as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Curtis Smith as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Recommended five members to Heritage Architectural Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted 30‑day extension for The Rock preliminary replat (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 7‑0)

City Council

The council approved an ordinance adopting engineering fees and a specific use permit for minor automobile repair. It also approved a concept plan for a Fix & Feed addition, a resolution suspending the proposed Oncor rate increase, and a resolution authorizing financing for a tank‑maintenance project. Additional approvals included a non‑aviation ground lease with Vector Systems, an inter‑local 9‑1‑1 emergency services agreement, and a motion to allow staff to negotiate a possible land sale. All actions passed with a 7‑0 unanimous vote.

• Approved ordinance adopting engineering fees (7‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for minor automobile repair (7‑0)
• Approved Concept Plan for Fix & Feed Addition, Block A, Lot 10A (7‑0)
• Approved resolution suspending Oncor Electric Delivery rate change (7‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing promissory note to finance tank‑maintenance project (7‑0)
• Approved Non‑Aviation Ground Lease Agreement with Vector Systems (7‑0)
• Approved Inter‑local Agreement with TCOG for emergency 9‑1‑1 PSAP services (7‑0)
• Approved motion to allow staff to negotiate possible land sale (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved the revised preliminary replat for Bonham Stars Development Phase 1, a specific‑use permit for Brakes Plus, LLC’s indoor automobile repair shop, and the associated concept plan. All approvals passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Revised Preliminary Replat, Bonham Stars Development Phase 1 (5‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for indoor automobile repair, Brakes Plus, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved Concept Plan for Bonham Fix and Feed, Block A, Lot 10A (5‑0)

BEDCO

The board approved the minutes of the May 19 meeting and accepted the May financial report, each unanimously. It approved a Right of Entry, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation Authority, also unanimously. The board authorized staff to negotiate on the property at 327 N Main St on the corporation’s behalf, with a unanimous vote. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Approved May 19 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted May 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved Right of Entry, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement with rail authority (6-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate 327 N Main St (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council approved a resolution to extend the June 10, 2025 disaster declaration and activate the City of Bonham Emergency Activation Plan. The motion was made by Council Member John Burnett, seconded by Council Member Allen Sanderson, and passed 5‑0. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved extension of the June 10, 2025 disaster declaration (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonham City Council unanimously approved a Development Agreement with KS1 Investments for the 366.313‑acre Powder Creek Ranch project. The council also approved the meeting minutes, financial report, audit, a water‑system engineering contract, reappointments to the Airport Advisory Board, an RFQ for airport engineering services, and staff authority to sell assets via GovDeals.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted May 2025 financial report (7‑0)
• Accepted audit and financial statements (7‑0)
• Approved engineering agreement with KSA Engineer, Inc for 2025 WLAF water system improvements (7‑0)
• Reappointed Clint Hemby and Dennis Whitlock to Airport Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Authorized release of RFQ for engineering services for Jones Field Airport capital projects (7‑0)
• Authorized staff to dispose city assets through GovDeals online auction (7‑0)
• Approved Development Agreement with KS1 Investments for 366.313‑acre Powder Creek Ranch development (7‑0)

BEDCO

The board approved the minutes of the April 21 meeting and accepted the April 2025 financial report, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved a Professional Services Agreement with Catalyst Commercial to assist with a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, again unanimously. The board approved moving forward with a grant for 503 N Main St, pending HARC approval, by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved April 21 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted April 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Catalyst Commercial (6-0)
• Approved grant for 503 N Main St pending HARC approval (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several items, including the minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting, a preliminary plat for the Booker T. Washington Addition, a preliminary site plan for Powder Creek Ranch Single‑Family Residential Phase 1, a rezoning of 5.04 acres from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial, and a revised site plan with a curb‑gutter‑sidewalk waiver for the Vector Bonham Facility Expansion. All motions were adopted, with vote counts ranging from unanimous to 5‑1.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Booker T. Washington Addition (6‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Site Plan Powder Creek Ranch Single‑Family Residential Phase 1 (5‑1, Commissioner Silwood opposed)
• Approved rezoning of 5.04 acres east side of Albert Broadfoot Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (6‑0)
• Approved Revised Site Plan and waiver of curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements for Vector Bonham Facility Expansion (5‑1, Chairman Deets opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 6‑0)

City Council

The Bonham City Council adopted an ordinance establishing impact fees for water, wastewater and roadway infrastructure. It also approved financing for water storage tank maintenance, a development agreement for a 200‑acre, 1,000‑home project, and a lease for lakefront land. Additional actions included approving the April meeting minutes, the April financial report, the election canvass, and selecting a Mayor Pro tem.

• Approved water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted financing resolution for water storage tank maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC for 200‑acre project (7-0)
• Accepted lease for 36.702 acres of lakefront property (7-0)
• Approved April 14 minutes (6-0, Smith abstained)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved May 3 election canvass results (7-0)
• Selected John Burnett as Mayor Pro tem by acclamation (7-0)

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Board approved the minutes of the April 15 meeting unanimously. It then approved a variance allowing a temporary building on the church property at 617 North Main Street with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance for temporary building at 617 North Main St (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

BEDCO

The board unanimously approved a ten‑year loan to finance water‑tank maintenance and repair. It also approved a grant for a downtown building at 519 N. Main Street and extended the Goodwin contract on the 121 commercial lot to Dec. 31, 2025. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved March 17 minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted March 2025 financial reports (7‑0)
• Adopted loan to finance water tank maintenance and repair (7‑0)
• Approved downtown building grant for 519 N. Main St. (7‑0)
• Extended Goodwin contract on 121 property to Dec 31, 2025 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a 30‑day extension request for the Booker T. Washington Addition preliminary plat. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for Booker T. Washington Addition plat (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The council approved the creation of the Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District and adopted the city's Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan. It also set a May 12 public hearing on impact fees, approved an election services contract with Fannin County (6‑1), authorized the sale of a retired water truck for $8,000, and approved the final $712,016.51 payment to Timco Blasting to close the water‑distribution project. Additionally, the council authorized a deed conveying the Visitor’s Center to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Created The Preserve at Bonham PID (unanimous 7‑0)
• Adopted Land Use Assumptions & Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous 7‑0)
• Set May 12, 2025 public hearing for impact fee adoption (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved Election Services contract with Fannin County (6‑1, Moore opposed)
• Approved sale of 1998 Ford F800 water truck to Fannin County for $8,000 (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved final payment of $712,016.51 to Timco Blasting, closing TWDB DWSRF project (unanimous 7‑0)
• Authorized deed conveying Visitor’s Center to Bonham Economic Development Corporation (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Owner‑Engineer Agreement with KSA Engineers for water‑distribution project (unanimous 7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It approved a resolution adopting the Powder Creek Ranch Addition conveyance plat for the listed lots with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a 30‑day extension request for the Booker T. Washington Addition preliminary plat, again by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Powder Creek Ranch Addition conveyance plat (4‑0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for Booker T. Washington Addition preliminary plat (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)