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 City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget and set the 2025 tax rate. The body will also consider a rezoning request and the creation of a new public improvement district.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2026 operating budget
• Public hearing for 2025 Tax Rate first reading
• Rezoning of 16.5± acres at S. Village Drive from Single-Family Residential to Planned Development Duplex Residential
• Petition to create the Bonham Lakeside Public Improvement District
• FY26 Texas Department of Transportation Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP)

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)

City Council

The Bonham City Council may have a quorum present at a Fire Engine Push-In Ceremony hosted by the Bonham Fire Department. No council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted during this social event.

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 Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct organizational business and review zoning-related items. The body will elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary, and consider a preliminary site plan and a rezoning request for a 16.5-acre property near S. Village Drive.

• Elect Planning & Zoning Commission officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary)
• Approve minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Review Preliminary Site Plan for Fix & Feed Addition, Block A, Lot 10A (Property ID# 137217)
• Conduct public hearing on rezoning request to PD with Duplex Residential Dwelling District (D) for 16.5-acre property at S. Village Drive (Case 2025-005, Property ID# 121127)

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 will meet to approve minutes from its July 21 and August 4 meetings, acknowledge financial reports for July 2025, and consider approving the 2025 budget. The board will also discuss engaging an engineering firm for a Business Park rail crossing and receive updates on downtown, tourism, and Highway 121 land initiatives.

• Approve minutes from July 21 and August 4 meetings
• Approve July 2025 financial reports
• Approve 2025 budget
• Engage engineering firm for Business Park rail crossing

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)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting and accept the financial report for July 31, 2025. They will also appoint or reappoint individuals to the Bonham Economic Development Board and select an engineering firm for Jones Field Airport. A closed executive session will discuss the purchase of 36.698 acres of land near Lake Bonham.

• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting
• Accept financial report for July 31, 2025
• Appoint or reappoint members to Bonham Economic Development Board
• Select firm for engineering and design services at Jones Field Airport
• Discuss purchase of 36.698 acres of land near Lake Bonham in closed session

The Bonham City Council approved the reappointment of Alan McDonald, Kevin Hayes, and Kelly Royse to the Bonham Economic Development Corporation board and appointed Chance Peeler to fill the expiring term of Jerrad Besch. The council also selected Lochner as the Engineer of Record for Jones Field Airport to help secure state and federal funds for airport improvements. Both decisions were unanimous (7-0).

• Reappointed Alan McDonald, Kevin Hayes, and Kelly Royse to BEDCo board (7-0)
• Appointed Chance Peeler to BEDCo board (7-0)
• Selected Lochner as Engineer of Record for Jones Field Airport (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14 meeting (7-0)
• Accepted July 2025 financial report (7-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to address items discussed in executive session, including personnel matters and economic development negotiations. The public may speak briefly, but the board cannot deliberate on items not listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to deliberate on Executive Director appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations and real property transactions
• Possible action resulting from executive session upon return to regular session

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 Bonham Economic Development Corporation will discuss the 2025 budget and the recruitment of an Executive Director. The board will also receive updates on tourism, the BEDCO Business Park, and downtown TIRZ initiatives.

• Action to engage a search firm for Executive Director recruitment
• Discussion of 2025 Budget and Budget Process
• Updates on Downtown/TIRZ, Tourism, and BEDCO Business Park
• Executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations

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 will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a 16.5± acre site. The body will also consider a replat for the Palm Bonham Addition.

• Public hearing for Case 2025-005: Planned Development District request for 16.5± acres at the terminus of S. Village Drive
• Replat of Palm Bonham Addition, Block A, Lots 1-4 (Applicant: Shiv Patel)

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 City Council will hold public hearings regarding new engineering fees and a specific use permit for automobile repair. The body will also discuss electric rate changes and various land and lease agreements.

• Ordinance to adopt Engineering Fees in Chapter 3 of the Bonham Code of Ordinances
• Specific Use Permit for automobile repair on .9 acres west of State Highway 121 and north of W Russell Ave
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change effective July 31, 2025
• Non-Aviation Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Bonham and Vector Systems
• Executive session to discuss 36.698 acres of land on the North side of Lake Bonham

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 Bonham Planning & Zoning Commission will review a specific use permit for an indoor auto repair business and a revised replat for a development phase. The body will also consider a concept plan for a property identified as Bonham Fix and Feed.

• Specific Use Permit for indoor minor automobile repair on 0.9± acre west of State Highway 121 (Case 2025-003)
• Revised Preliminary Replat for Bonham Stars Development Phase 1
• Concept Plan for Bonham Fix and Feed, Block A, Lot 10A

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 Bonham Economic Development Corporation will consider a Right of Entry agreement with the city and the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation Authority. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Right of Entry, Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement with the city of Bonham and Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation Authority
• Downtown Grant Check Presentation
• Executive session regarding real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations

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 City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss the city's emergency status. The body will consider whether to extend a previous disaster declaration.

• Resolution 06162025.1 to extend the June 10, 2025 disaster declaration and the City of Bonham Emergency Activation Plan

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 City Council will hold public hearings regarding a fee schedule for solid waste collection and the rezoning of 5.0± acres on Albert Broadfoot Street. The body will also consider agreements for water system improvements and a large-scale development project.

• Public hearing on fee schedule for solid waste collection services
• Rezoning of 5.0± acres on east side of Albert Broadfoot Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc. for 2025 WLAF Bonham Water System Improvements
• Development Agreement with KS1 Investments, LLC for a 366.313-acre development
• RFQ for Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Projects at Jones Field Airport

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)

City Council

This notice is for a social function and not a formal meeting. No council action will be taken, no deliberations will be held, and no council business will be conducted.

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation will consider approving a professional services agreement to create a Downtown Tax Increment Financing District. The board will also review April 2025 financial reports and hold an executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations.

• Professional Services Agreement for a Downtown Tax Increment Financing District
• Monthly financial reports for April 2025
• Executive session on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Executive session on economic development negotiations

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 will review several land development plans and a rezoning request. The body will decide on preliminary plats and site plans for residential and industrial projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning 5.0± acres on east side of Albert Broadfoot Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Preliminary Plat for Booker T. Washington Addition
• Preliminary Site Plan for Powder Creek Ranch Single-Family Residential, Phase 1
• Revised Site Plan for Vector Bonham Facility Expansion

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 will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees and related rules. The council will also vote on a development agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC for a 200-acre project and consider financing for water storage tank maintenance. Election results from May 3 will be canvassed, and a mayor pro tem will be selected. The agenda concludes with a closed executive session to discuss a 36.702-acre property near Lake Bonham.

• Public hearing and ordinance on water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees (pages 16-34)
• Resolution approving development agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC for a 200-acre development (pages 45-134)
• Resolution authorizing promissory note to finance ground and elevated water storage tank maintenance (pages 35-44)
• Canvass returns of May 3, 2025 election and administer oaths of office
• Closed session to deliberate purchase/exchange/lease of 36.702 acres on north side of Lake Bonham

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 Bonham Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 29, 2025. A public hearing and possible action are scheduled on a variance request from Seventh and Main Baptist Church to place a temporary building on a lot zoned General Business District (B) at 617 North Main Street. The board will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and allow citizen comments.

• Public hearing and action on variance request by Seventh and Main Baptist Church for a temporary building at 617 North Main Street (Property ID 93471) in a General Business District (B) zone
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting

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 Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board will consider approving a resolution to provide a loan for water tank maintenance and repair. They will also vote on minutes from the March 17 meeting, acknowledge March 2025 financial reports, and receive updates on downtown, tourism, and the BEDCO Business Park. The board will then adjourn to executive session to discuss economic development negotiations and real property matters.

• Resolution to approve a loan for water tank maintenance and repair (no amount specified)
• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgement of March 2025 monthly financial reports
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.087 (economic development) and 551.072 (real property)
• Reports on Downtown TIRZ priorities, tourism updates, and BEDCO Business Park

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 Bonham Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and take action on a preliminary plat. The applicant for the project is Sivakumaran Krishnan / SVSB LLC.

• Preliminary Plat for Booker T. Washington Addition (Applicant: Sivakumaran Krishnan / SVSB LLC)

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)

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Bonham Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a property at 1309 S. 6th Street. The board will determine whether to allow the property to vary from minimum front and side setback requirements.

• Public hearing on variance request by Gail Brewer for 1309 S. 6th Street (Property ID 91760)
• Approval of March 25, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Bonham City Council will hold a public hearing and consider creating The Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District, alongside approving a development agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC for a 200-acre development. Other agenda items include water system contract amendments, final payment for collection system improvements, election services contract, sale of a water truck to Fannin County, and setting a public hearing on impact fees. The council will also enter closed session to discuss land purchase near Lake Bonham and ongoing ETJ litigation.

• Development agreement with Fieldside Development, LLC for a 200-acre development
• Public hearing and resolution creating The Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with KSA Engineers for Water Distribution System Improvements (TWDB DWSRF Contract No. 62809)
• Adoption of resolution setting May 12, 2025 as public hearing date for Impact Fees
• Sale of 1998 Ford F800 water truck to Fannin County

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)

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Bonham Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider action on three variance requests: one to place an accessory building with car port between a residence and public road, one to exceed outdoor display limits, and one to place an accessory building closer than ten feet from the lot perimeter. The board will also approve minutes from its February 12 meeting.

• Variance request by Terry & Carol Swanson to place accessory building with attached car port between residence and public road at 1410 Mitchell Drive
• Variance request by Dustin Divinia/Vector Systems to exceed outdoor display limits per Sec. 11.16 at 711 Corsair Lane
• Variance request by Steve Brinlee to place accessory building closer than ten feet from lot perimeter at 1902 Beavers Point
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and act on two land development plats. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025, meeting.

• Resolution regarding Powder Creek Ranch Addition, Block A, Lots 1 & 2, Block B, Lot 1, and Block C, Lot 1, Conveyance Plat
• Preliminary Plat for Booker T. Washington Addition

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)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting. Agenda items include a resolution to adopt an Investment Policy, downtown grant check presentations, and updates on the BEDCo Business Park where five acres are under contract. The board will also go into executive session to discuss economic development negotiations and real property, with possible action to follow.

• Downtown Grant check presentations
• Resolution to approve an Investment Policy
• BEDCo Business Park – five acres under contract (update)
• Executive session for economic development negotiations and real property
• County-wide Economic Development Forum and Housing Development updates

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation approved an updated Investment Policy and accepted the February financial report. Two downtown grant checks were presented. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved minutes of February 17 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted February 2025 financial report (4-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Investment Policy (4-0)
• Presented $13,020 grant to Glam & Grace Beauty Bar
• Presented $25,000 grant to The Roof Doctor

City Council

The Bonham City Council will discuss a development agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC and the creation of The Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District. The body is also considering updates to animal control ordinances and various grant applications for downtown revitalization.

• Development Agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC for a 617-acre development
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 2 (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances
• Petition to create The Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District
• Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Community Center for a Co Responder Program
• Final payment to Whitaker Lane Construction for WWTP Grit Equipment Replacement

The Bonham City Council approved a Development Agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC for a 617-acre development off US Highway 82, featuring approximately 1,693 single-family homes, townhomes, multi-family units, duplexes, an elementary school site, and 21 acres of commercial property. The Council also accepted a petition to create the Preserve at Bonham Public Improvement District, a 200-acre subdivision with about 4,000 homes, and set a public hearing for April 14, 2025. All agenda items, including the financial report, an animal control ordinance amendment, and several resolutions, were approved unanimously (6-0).

• Approved minutes of the February 10 regular meeting (6-0).
• Accepted the February 2025 financial report (6-0).
• Adopted a resolution closing out the TWDB CWSRF 73735 project and releasing final payment to Whitaker Lane Contracting, LLC (6-0).
• Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Animal Control), setting animal adoption fees at $60 (6-0).
• Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Community Center for a Co Responder Program (6-0).
• Awarded a contract to GrantWorks for a Downtown Revitalization Program grant application (6-0).
• Authorized submission of a Downtown Revitalization Grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture (6-0).
• Approved a Development Agreement with Bonham Land Partners, LLC for a 617-acre development (6-0).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bonham Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a request to waive the sidewalk requirement for a property at 1400 Silo Road, submitted by applicant Creta L. Carter II. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Consideration of a sidewalk requirement waiver for 1400 Silo Road, Bonham, TX (applicant: Creta L. Carter II)
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024, commission meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for the office building at 1400 Silo Road, as requested by the property owner. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved sidewalk requirement waiver for 1400 Silo Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will vote on accepting the fiscal year 2024 audit and financial statements prepared by McClanahan & Holmes, LLP. Members will also review monthly financial reports, the executive director's report on downtown updates and the BEDCo Business Park (including five acres under contract), and a county-wide economic development forum. The board then plans to enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations and real property, with possible action afterward.

• Acceptance of audit and financial statements for FY ending September 30, 2024
• Monthly financial reports for January 2025
• Five acres under contract at BEDCo Business Park
• Executive session for economic development negotiations (Texas Gov't Code §551.087) and property discussion (§551.072)
• Downtown updates and county-wide economic development forum

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation approved building grants for 111 W Sam Rayburn (Stay Grounded) and 503 N Main St, and accepted the FY 2024 audit report with a clean opinion. The board also approved the January 2025 financial report and the January 20 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved building grants for 111 W Sam Rayburn and 503 N Main St (7-0)
• Accepted FY 2024 audit report as presented (7-0)
• Accepted January 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved January 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Bonham Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Jim Ashmore to reduce the minimum lot area requirement for a property in the Duplex Residential Dwelling District. The property is located at the southwest corner of W. 11th Street and Willow Street. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its December 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on variance request by Jim Ashmore to vary minimum area requirements in Duplex Residential (D) district
• Property at southwest corner of W. 11th Street and Willow Street (Property ID 83555)
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting

The Bonham Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by Jim Ashmore to vary minimum lot area requirements in the Duplex Residential Dwelling District for property at the southwest corner of W. 11th Street and Willow Street. The vote was 5-0. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for minimum area requirements at W. 11th and Willow (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonham City Council will meet to consider multiple items including a public hearing and vote on amendments to building regulations, ordering a general election for May 3, 2025 (Wards 2, 3, and 4), and financing a fire truck purchase. A notable action is a resolution to set a public hearing on creating a Public Improvement District for The Preserve at Bonham development. The council will also discuss possible creation of a Charter Review Committee and receive a 2024 Racial Profiling Report from the police department.

• Public hearing and ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Building Regulations) of Bonham Code (Case 2025-001)
• Order calling general election May 3, 2025, for Council Wards 2, 3, and 4; appoint early voting clerk and polling place at City Hall
• Resolution authorizing contract to finance purchase of a fire truck
• Resolution setting public hearing on creation of a Public Improvement District for The Preserve at Bonham
• Donation of two Stalker Dual DSR Radars to Bonham Independent School District Police Department

The Bonham City Council approved financing for a fire truck with 12 annual payments of $121,676.58, and authorized an application to the Texas Water Development Board for water line replacement funding. They also adopted amendments to building regulations, called a May 3 election, and made several other appointments and donations. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved minutes of January 13 meeting (7-0)
• Accepted January 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 3 building regulations (7-0)
• Approved order for May 3, 2025 general election for Wards 2, 3, 4 (7-0)
• Appointed City Secretary as Early Voting Clerk and set voting details (7-0)
• Approved resolution financing fire truck purchase (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing TWDB application for water line replacement (7-0)
• Approved donation of two radar units to Bonham ISD Police (7-0)

BEDCO

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board will consider a resolution to amend its bylaws and receive the executive director's report on the ICSC and BEDCo Business Park. The board will also hold an executive session on economic development negotiations and real property, with possible action to follow. Routine items include approving December 2024 minutes and financial reports.

• Resolution amending BEDCO bylaws
• Executive session on economic development negotiations and real property (Texas Govt. Code 551.087, 551.072)
• Executive director's report on ICSC and BEDCo Business Park
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024, and December 2024 financial reports
• Citizens opportunity to speak (limited to 3 minutes)

The Bonham Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved the December 2024 financial report and adopted a resolution amending the EDC bylaws. The board also went into executive session for economic development negotiations but took no action upon reconvening. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted December 2024 financial report (6-0)
• Adopted resolution amending BEDCO bylaws (6-0)
• Held executive session on economic development negotiations; no action taken

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on an ordinance to rezone a 360.6-acre property on the south side of 12th Street. They will also consider multiple ordinances amending the city's zoning code, including districts, special uses, land use, and accessory regulations. Other actions include approving final payment for a water system improvement project and selecting a lease applicant for Hangar #100 at Jones Field Airport. The council will discuss the possible creation of a Charter Review Committee.

• Public hearing and vote to rezone 360.6 acres on south 12th Street (Property IDs 75901, 72402, 76620, 76627)
• Public hearings and votes on ordinances amending Zoning Districts, Special Uses, Land Use, and Accessory & Incidental Uses (Exhibit 14A of the Bonham Code of Ordinances)
• Resolution to approve final payment to Canary Construction and project closeout for the Bonham Collection System Improvements Project (TWDB CWSRF Contract No. 73808)
• Resolution to adopt a concurrent ordinance changing public entities in the Fannin County Water Supply Agency and appointing board members
• Discussion and possible creation of a Charter Review Committee

The Bonham City Council unanimously approved four zoning ordinance amendments, a final payout to Canary Construction for sewer work, a resolution updating the Fannin County Water Supply Agency membership, and authorized a lease for Hangar 100. No action was taken on the Charter Review Committee discussion.

• Approved zoning change for 360.6 acres on 12th Street west of SH 121 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Article 2 and Article 11 of Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Article 8 of Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Appendices 1, 2, 3-2, 3-4 of Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved final payout of $377,007.65 to Canary Construction (5-0)
• Approved resolution updating Fannin County Water Supply Agency membership and appointing Lance Capehart and T.J. Davis (5-0)
• Authorized staff to enter lease for Hangar 100 (5-0)