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Corsicana public meetings in 2022

75 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Board to vote on $25,000 YMCA grant, hear tourism plan

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board will meet to consider a $25,000 grant request from the YMCA, hear a presentation on the Strategic Tourism Plan, and receive financial and hotel occupancy updates. The meeting includes a vote on the YMCA grant and updates on local marketing efforts.

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Mon Dec 19, 2022

City Council

Council to approve joint election services contract for May 2023

The Corsicana City Council will consider authorizing participation in a joint contract for election services with Navarro County and other local entities for the May 6, 2023 election. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a public forum, and an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development discussions. Most other agenda items are marked as N/A, indicating no action is expected.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on amending municipal fee schedule

The Corsicana City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code, which lists all municipal fees for city services. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a public forum, and an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development discussions. Most agenda items are routine or procedural.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board to review grants, finances, hotel occupancy

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear grant reports for the Bike Race and Fun N Sun Fishing Tournament, review the year-to-date financial report, and receive updates on local hotel occupancy and marketing efforts. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street board plans holiday events, volunteer needs

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss upcoming holiday events, and receive updates on awards and the Art Alley project. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main focus on coordinating community events and volunteer hours.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Library Board

Library Board to hear State of the Library report and fall programs

The Corsicana Public Library Board is meeting to receive the State of the Library report from the Library Director, covering statistics and staffing, and to discuss new business including fall programs such as Dinovember and the Very Merry Library event on December 16th. The agenda also includes a report from the Friends of the Library, public announcements about library closings, and routine administrative items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

City Council

Council to create tax abatement zone for Greif Packaging and amend downtown noise rules

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to create Reinvestment Zone No. 22-03, a 39.12-acre area in the Hwy 31 Industrial Park, to enable tax abatement incentives for Greif Packaging LLC. They will also consider amending the noise ordinance to allow amplified sound in the Historic Downtown District under specific conditions. Additionally, the council will vote on awarding a catering contract for the city's 175th Birthday Gala and declaring property surplus.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Landmark Commission

Commission to review exterior changes at 222 N Main and 123 N Commerce

The Landmark Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required for changes to historic properties. The first is for extensive exterior repairs and modifications at 222 N Main, and the second is for new signage and a façade repaint at 123 N Commerce. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss any other items.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Civil Service Comission

Firefighter appeals indefinite suspension in civil service hearing

The Civil Service Commission is holding a hearing on an appeal by FF/P Jacob Sanchez of an indefinite suspension from the Corsicana Fire Department. The case is being heard before Hearing Examiner Ruben D. Campos. The commission will decide whether to uphold, modify, or overturn the suspension.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

City Council

Council to approve 2023 calendar, move December meetings, confirm Main Street appointment

The Corsicana City Council will consider approving the 2023 city calendar, which includes moving December 2023 council meetings to December 4 and 18 due to Christmas, and adding Juneteenth as a city holiday. The council will also confirm the mayor's appointment to the Main Street Advisory Committee and hold a public forum. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development discussions.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning to consider final plat for Juan Ramirez Subdivision lots

The Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2022 meeting, hear public comments, and consider approving a final plat for Lots 11A-1 and 11A-2 in Block 1558-1563 of the Juan Ramirez Subdivision. The meeting is open for public participation by teleconference.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street board to vote on new member, plan fall events

The Corsicana Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to vote on a new member, review Q3 reports, and discuss upcoming downtown events including Witches Night Out, Boo on the Block, and the Christmas Tree Lighting. The board will also review volunteer needs and an update on the Art Alley project.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Visitors Bureau to vote on $64,000 in grants to four local arts groups

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board will vote on grant requests totaling $64,000 for four local arts organizations, following presentations. The board will also hear updates on hotel occupancy and marketing efforts, and review the year-to-date financial report.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Landmark Commission

Commission to review signage request for 111 W 3rd Ave

The Corsicana Landmark Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for new signage at 111 W 3rd Ave, submitted by Patricia Dodds. The meeting is open to the public in person or via remote access.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022

City Council

Council to renew water contracts, award construction bids, deny Oncor rate hike

The Corsicana City Council will consider renewing water supply contracts with the City of Kerens and Post Oak Special Utility District, awarding bids for several construction projects, and adopting a resolution denying Oncor Electric's rate increase application. The council will also consider retiring a police drug dog and transferring ownership to her former handler. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, and economic development discussions.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022

City Council

Council to consider specific use permit for manufactured home at 1645 Navarro Circle

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 1645 Navarro Circle, reauthorize tax abatement guidelines, and vote on several resolutions including a medical director agreement, software purchase, water supply contract renewal, and TML risk pool board votes. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public forum.

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Thu Sep 22, 2022

Library Board

Library Board to review state of library and fall programs

The Corsicana Public Library Board is meeting to receive the Library Director's State of the Library report, covering statistics, summer reading, and staffing. The board will also discuss fall programs, hear from the Friends of the Library, and make public announcements about fall 2022 closings. No old business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise routine procedural items.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Corsicana Visitors Bureau board to vote on chair, hear grant reports

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, hear year-end and media grant reports from several local organizations, vote on board chair and vice chair positions, and receive the FY2023 budget and updates on hotel occupancy and marketing.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board to discuss upcoming events and volunteer hours

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss upcoming events, and address other business, including inputting volunteer hours. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana P&Z to consider manufactured home permit, plats, demolition orders

The Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission will review minutes, hear public comments, and decide on a specific use permit for a manufactured home, two preliminary final plats, and demolition orders for two unsafe structures.

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✓ Decided: P&Z approves manufactured home permit, 3 plats, 2 demolition orders

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 1645 Navarro Cir, preliminary final plats for Humann Estates (4.25 acres) and two lots in Lewis Addition, and demolition orders for unsafe structures at 1507 E Collin St and 1913 Orchard Ln. All votes were unanimous. No public comments were made.

Tue Sep 13, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission to review 5 certificate of appropriateness requests

The Corsicana Landmark Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and consider five applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required for changes to buildings in historic districts. Each request involves exterior alterations such as painting, signage, windows, doors, and awnings at specific downtown addresses. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

City Council

Council to decide on FY2023 tax rate and property tax increase ratification

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to ratify a property tax increase for Fiscal Year 2023 and adopt a tax rate of $0.5288, both tabled from the August 22 meeting. The council will also consider declaring surplus property, awarding bids for materials and services, and approving a Civil Service Commission appointment. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, and economic development discussions.

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Mon Aug 22, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss proposed FY 2023 budget at work session

The Corsicana City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda contains only this discussion item plus call to order and adjournment, with no specific budget details provided.

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Mon Aug 22, 2022

City Council

Corsicana City Council to vote on FY2023 budget, tax rate, and zoning changes

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, ratifying a property tax decrease, and setting the tax rate at $0.5288. They will also consider amendments to the FY2022 budget for various projects, zoning changes on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, fee changes, and a speed limit alteration on SH 31.

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Thu Aug 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana P&Z to consider four MLK Blvd rezonings from residential to retail

The Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider four requests to rezone properties on MLK Boulevard from Single Family Residential-4 (R-4) to General Retail (GR). The properties are owned by the Corsicana ISD Trustee and the applicant is the City of Corsicana. The commission will also review the minutes of the previous meeting and hold a public forum.

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✓ Decided: Four MLK Blvd parcels rezoned from residential to retail

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved four zoning changes from Single Family Residential-4 (R-4) to General Retail (GR) for properties on MLK Blvd owned by the Corsicana ISD Trustee. No public protests were received for any of the requests. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 precautions.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

City Council to discuss proposed FY 2023 budget

The Corsicana City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

Council to consider animal nuisance ordinance changes and 2023 tax rate process

The Corsicana City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending the Animal Control ordinance regarding animal nuisances, including leash requirements and waste cleanup. The council will also consider authorizing the process to establish the 2023 budget year tax rate and declaring certain property as surplus for disposal. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments, followed by an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development discussions.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on fee changes, downtown noise rules, surplus property

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the municipal fee schedule (Chapter 13) and noise regulations for the Historic Downtown District (Chapter 7). They will also vote on participating in a county cleanup day with reduced fees for non-residents, declaring surplus property for disposal, and confirming mayoral appointments. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development matters.

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Thu Jul 21, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana P&Z to review two final plats, demolition orders

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission will meet July 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to consider approving final plats for the Barefoot Bay Subdivision (196.21 acres south of Lake Halbert) and Lots 126-A & 126-B in Corsicana Commons, and to issue demolition orders for two unsafe structures. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning approves Barefoot Bay final plat, demolition orders

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the 196.21-acre Barefoot Bay Subdivision south of Lake Halbert, and the final plat for Lots 126-A & 126-B in Corsicana Commons. The commission also unanimously issued demolition orders for two fire-damaged structures at 905 Madison Square and 706 E 17th Avenue. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Jul 19, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street board to vote on new members, plan October Pumpkin Patch

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, vote on new member nominations, and review Q2 reports. They will also discuss upcoming events, including Mimosas at the Market and Food Truck Friday, and plan the October Pumpkin Patch with a $2,000 budget.

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Tue Jul 19, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Corsicana Visitors Bureau board to review grants, budget, and hotel occupancy

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, receive grant reports for the NCA/Palace and the Corsicana Artist & Writer Residency's 10th anniversary, and review the financial report including year-to-date spending and the Fiscal Year 2023 budget with an advertising plan. Updates on local hotel occupancy and marketing/promotion are also on the agenda. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022

City Council

Council to consider closing Lake Halbert roadway and railroad crossing

The Corsicana City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to close and abandon an undeveloped portion of an unnamed roadway from US Highway 287 to the Burlington Northern Railroad crossing south of Lake Halbert, reserving a permanent utility and drainage easement. The council will also consider authorizing the City Manager to renew a 20-year water supply contract with B & B Water Supply Corporation for the purchase of potable water. Other agenda items include approving the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes and receiving public comments.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission to review three Certificate of Appropriateness requests

The Corsicana Landmark Commission will meet to consider three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required for changes to properties in historic districts. The commission will also approve the prior meeting's minutes. All items are for discussion and decision at the meeting.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022

City Council

Council to consider closing Lake Halbert roadway and railroad crossing

The Corsicana City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to close and abandon an undeveloped portion of an unnamed roadway from US Highway 287 to the Burlington Northern Railroad crossing south of Lake Halbert, reserving a permanent utility and drainage easement. The council will also consider authorizing the City Manager to renew a 20-year water supply contract with B & B Water Supply Corporation for the purchase of potable water. Other agenda items include approving the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes and public comments.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022

City Council

Corsicana City Council meeting cancelled for July 11, 2022

The City Council meeting scheduled for July 11, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as approving minutes, a public hearing on closing an unnamed roadway and railroad crossing near Lake Halbert, a resolution for potable water purchase, and an executive session, but none of these were acted upon.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on zoning change and social club permit at 1321 N Beaton St

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a zoning change from Single-Family Residential-3 (R-3) to General Retail (GR) and a Specific Use Permit for a social club at 1321 North Beaton Street. They will also consider amending city codes to replace the term 'Social Club' with 'Event Center' in two chapters. Additionally, the council will review the Navarro Central Appraisal District's 2023 proposed operating budget and confirm a mayoral appointment to the Animal Services Board. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real property, and economic development matters.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana board to consider front setback variance for fence at 2000 Arcady Ln

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2022, to consider a variance request from the minimum front setback for a property at 2000 Arcady Ln. The applicant, Elizabeth Grindstaff, seeks to construct a privacy fence on the side of the home facing N 29th St, requiring a variance from the 25-foot setback as platted. This item was previously tabled on May 5, 2022. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and a public forum.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana P&Z to weigh rezoning for social club, event center rule change

The Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning change and specific use permit for a social club at 1321 N Beaton St, plus an ordinance amendment replacing the term 'Social Club' with 'Event Center'. The commission will also consider demolition orders for an unsafe structure at 1100 E Collin St and approve prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Corsicana P&Z approves rezoning for event center at 1321 N Beaton St

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from Single Family Residential-3 (R-3) to General Retail (GR) with a Specific Use Permit for a social club at 1321 N Beaton St, in a 4-2 roll call vote. The commission also unanimously approved amending the zoning ordinance to replace the term 'Social Club' with 'Event Center', and unanimously approved demolition orders for an unsafe structure at 1100 E Collin St.

Tue Jun 14, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission considers sign request for 321 N Beaton

The Landmark Commission will meet to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The commission will specifically review a request for a pendant sign at 321 N Beaton.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana board to decide on fence setback variance at 2000 Arcady Ln

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers. The main item is a variance request from the 25-foot front setback at 2000 Arcady Ln to build a privacy fence, which was tabled from the May 5 meeting. The board will also approve minutes and take public comments.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana Planning & Zoning to consider zoning change and two final plats

The Commission will review a request to rezone 1106 & 1108 N Beaton St from residential to commercial. The meeting also includes consideration of two final plat approvals for industrial and residential additions.

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✓ Decided: P&Z approves zoning change to General Retail for N Beaton St

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from Single Family Residential-3 (R-3) to General Retail (GR) for 1106 & 1108 N Beaton St, despite zero approvals from surrounding property owners. The commission also approved two final plats: a 64.146-acre lot in the State Highway 31 Industrial Park Addition for GAF, and Lots 13-15 in Block 1034B creating the Artiga Addition. All votes were unanimous.

Tue May 17, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board to review Q1 reports and upcoming events

The Corsicana Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on revitalization projects and new businesses, and review Q1 reinvestment and activity reports submitted to Texas Main Street. The board will also evaluate the success of past events and discuss a schedule of upcoming community events.

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Tue May 17, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board to vote on grants and kiosk proposals

The Board of Directors will meet to vote on grant requests for the Heritage Bowl, Lone Star Outboard Racing Assoc., and Warehouse of the Living Arts Center. The meeting also includes a vote to select between two kiosk proposals and updates on hotel occupancy and marketing.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission reviews exterior changes for N Beaton properties

The Landmark Commission will consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The meeting includes a review of requests for repainting and new awnings at 215/217 N Beaton.

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Thu May 5, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana Board of Adjustment to consider two property variances

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests for property variances. The items include a setback variance for a privacy fence and a request regarding the number of accessory buildings allowed on a lot.

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✓ Decided: Corsicana board tables fence variance, approves third accessory building

The Board of Adjustment tabled a variance request for a privacy fence at 2000 Arcady Ln after discussion and neighbor concerns, and unanimously approved a variance for a third accessory building at 3126 Lafayette St. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions.

Thu Apr 21, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana P&Z to weigh zoning change, auto sales permit, plats, demolition

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a zoning change from residential to commercial, a specific use permit for outdoor auto sales, several preliminary and final plats, and a demolition order for an unsafe structure. Public comments will be heard.

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✓ Decided: P&Z denies downtown auto sales permit, approves plats

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission denied a Specific Use Permit for outdoor automobile sales at 322 N Commerce St, citing aesthetic concerns in the historic downtown. It tabled a zoning change request for 1106 & 1108 N Beaton St, and approved three preliminary plats, one final plat, and demolition orders for an unsafe structure.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission considers deck addition for 207 W 5th

The Landmark Commission will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting and consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The application involves adding a deck above a single car garage at 207 W 5th.

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Thu Apr 7, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana Board of Adjustment to consider several zoning variances

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review multiple requests for property variances regarding lot width, area, and yard requirements. These items include requests for residential construction adjustments in various neighborhoods including Dobbins Crossing.

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✓ Decided: Corsicana Board of Adjustment approves all 8 variance requests

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all eight variance requests, including lot width, lot area, side yard, lot coverage, and rear yard variances. One variance (1001 E 12th Ave) passed 3-1, with Board Member Dunn dissenting. All other motions were unanimous.

Mon Mar 28, 2022

City Council

Council to weigh Atmos rate response, truck routes, FEMA-funded radio gear

The Corsicana City Council will consider several resolutions, including responding to Atmos Energy's rate increase application, changing a May meeting date, awarding a bid for communications equipment funded by a FEMA grant, and designating truck routes. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public forum. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, and economic development discussions.

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Mon Mar 28, 2022

City Council

City Council and Navarro County Commissioners hold joint work session

The City Council of Corsicana and the Navarro County Commissioners are holding a joint work session. The primary item for consideration is an update regarding ambulance service.

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Thu Mar 17, 2022

Planning & Zoning

P&Z to consider preliminary plat for 196-acre Barefoot Bay Subdivision

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, take public comments, and consider a preliminary plat for the Barefoot Bay Subdivision, a 196.21-acre development south of Lake Halbert in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The applicant is Lake Halbert Acquisitions LLC. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.

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✓ Decided: P&Z approves 196-acre Barefoot Bay preliminary plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Barefoot Bay Subdivision, a 196.21-acre, 103-lot single-family subdivision south of Lake Halbert in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The motion carried unanimously. No annexation was requested, and the city will permit and inspect all on-site sewer facilities.

Tue Mar 15, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board discusses upcoming downtown events

The board is reviewing logistics for several community events, including the Main Street Mixer and Strut Down Beaton. The meeting also includes discussions regarding upcoming ribbon cuttings and seasonal programming.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

City Council

Corsicana Council to consider property purchase and budget amendments

The City Council will review a request to change zoning for Block 281, Lot 10 and discuss budget amendments for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The agenda also includes authorizing a large-scale land purchase and designating April as Fair Housing Month.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Visitors Bureau to vote on $8,200 in grants for arts groups

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board will vote on two grant requests totaling $8,200: $5,200 for the Corsicana Artist & Writer Residency and $3,000 for the Navarro Council of the Arts. The board will also receive updates on the financial report, hotel occupancy, marketing, and the Heritage Bowl grant.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Landmark Commission

Commission to vote on sign permit for 305 N Beaton

The Landmark Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request from Claire Irvin for pendant signage at 305 N Beaton. The meeting also includes a report from the Historic Preservation Officer. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Thu Mar 3, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Board to consider front-yard setback variance for utility shed at 900 Madison Sq

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2022, to consider a variance request from the front yard setback requirement to allow construction of a utility shed at 900 Madison Sq. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment approves front yard setback variance for utility shed

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance from front yard setback requirements to allow construction of a utility shed at 900 Madison Sq. The applicant, James Michael Green, spoke in favor, and no protests were received from nearby property owners. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

City Council

Corsicana Council considers zoning changes and new reinvestment zones

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two zoning change requests and the creation of two proposed Reinvestment Zones. The agenda also includes several resolutions for tax abatement agreements and a contract for engineering services.

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Fri Feb 25, 2022

Civil Service Comission

Commission hears firefighter appeals on lieutenant exam questions

The Civil Service Commission will hear appeals from Firefighter Dakota Tackett challenging two questions (#52 and #89) on the February 2, 2022 Lieutenant's Promotional Exam. The commission will hear from Tackett, Assistant Chief Gillen, and other candidates, then vote on each challenge. If any challenge is upheld, the director will re-grade all exams and post a corrected eligibility list.

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Thu Feb 17, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana Planning & Zoning to consider two zoning change requests

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting. The commission will also consider two separate requests to change property zoning classifications.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Board plans March events, seeks host for Mimosas

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and plan upcoming downtown events, including the March 12 Mimosas and March 31 Strut Down Beaton. The board will also discuss a Main Street Mixer and other items. The agenda is mostly event planning with no major financial or policy decisions.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Board to vote on bike race grant and kiosk quote

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board will vote on a grant request for the Corsicana Bike Race/State Criterium Championship and on a directory kiosk quote. They will also hear grant presentations, a financial report, and updates on local hotel occupancy and marketing.

Mon Feb 14, 2022

City Council

Council to consider speed zone change, bond issuance, telecom tower permit

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a speed limit change on BS 31-D, issuance of Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation, and a Specific Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 1506 South 7th Street (tabled from January 24). They will also vote on a resolution supporting an affordable senior housing application and receive the 2021 Annual Racial Profile Report.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana board to weigh sign and duplex zoning variances

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests: one for a wall sign at 223 W 6th Ave, one for duplex density on N Bowie Dr, and one for lot width and coverage on a duplex lot. The board will also approve minutes and take public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves three variances including duplex lot and sign requests

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance requests on the agenda. They approved a wall-mounted sign variance at 223 W 6th Ave, a duplex lot area variance at 2311 N Bowie Dr, and a duplex lot width/coverage variance at Block 141, Lot 7. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

Landmark Commission

Landmark Commission to review signage request at 211 S Beaton

The Corsicana Landmark Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider one Certificate of Appropriateness application. The only substantive item is a request for metal signage at 211 S Beaton.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Corsicana Board of Adjustment to consider three zoning variance requests

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests for variances regarding sign area, lot size, and lot coverage. These items involve proposed changes to existing zoning regulations for specific properties in the city.

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Mon Jan 31, 2022

City Council

Corsicana City Council to update authorized financial representatives

The City Council is considering several resolutions to update authorized signatories for city accounts and assets. These changes follow the resignation of Finance Director/City Secretary Melissa Boyle.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Civil Service Comission

Corsicana Civil Service Commission to select 2022 officers, hear 2022 promo material

The Corsicana Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, select a chairman and vice-chairman for 2022, and hold a public hearing on police and fire promotional source materials for 2022, with no changes from 2021. The director will report on 2021 activities, and the commission will hold a closed session to evaluate the director's performance.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

City Council

Corsicana City Council and Navarro County to discuss ambulance contract

The Corsicana City Council and Navarro County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss a contract ambulance service. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine procedural matters.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

City Council

Council to consider fee changes, telecom tower, two rezonings

The Corsicana City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on amending municipal fees, a Specific Use Permit for a 100-foot AT&T telecom tower at 1506 South 7th Street, and two zoning changes from General Retail to Single-Family Residential-2 at 601 and 502 Mills Place. They will also vote on a wrecker license denial, a waterline contract, and ordering the May 7, 2022 election.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Planning & Zoning

P&Z to consider AT&T telecom tower permit and two rezoning requests

The Corsicana Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and decide on a Specific Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 1506 S 7th St, as well as two zoning changes from General Retail to Single Family Residential-2 at 601 and 502 Mills Pl.

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✓ Decided: P&Z approves AT&T telecom tower and two rezoning requests

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 1506 S 7th St, despite one protest from nearby property owners. They also approved two zoning changes from General Retail (GR) to Single Family Residential-2 (R-2) for properties at 601 Mills Pl and 502 Mills Pl, both with no protests. All decisions were made during the virtual meeting on January 20, 2022.

Thu Jan 20, 2022

Parks and Recreation

Parks board to review 2022 capital projects and purchases

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and review the 2022 capital projects and purchases, including playground painting, parking lot striping, a tractor for the athletic complex, and dock improvements. They will also receive updates on the Senior Activity Center, park reservations, Lake Halbert activities, grant projects, G.W. Jackson Legacy Park, and Pioneer Village. The meeting is a regular monthly session with no formal votes scheduled.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Board to vote on $26,500 in grants for YMCA and fishing tournament

The Corsicana Main Street Advisory Board will vote on grant requests from the YMCA Premier Baseball Association ($25,000) and the Fun-N-Sun Fishing Tournament ($1,500). They will also consider a quote for a directory kiosk and receive updates on hotel occupancy, marketing, and the CVB annual report.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board

Corsicana Visitors Bureau to vote on $26,500 in grants

The Corsicana Visitors Bureau Board will vote on two grant requests totaling $26,500: $25,000 for the YMCA Premier Baseball Association and $1,500 for the Fun-N-Sun Fishing Tournament. The board will also consider a quote for a directory kiosk and receive updates on hotel occupancy, marketing, and the annual report.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

City Council

Council to award $11.9M water plant contract and $7.8M road project

The Corsicana City Council will consider awarding two major construction contracts: a $7,827,812.20 contract to XIT Paving and Construction for reconstructing West 13th Avenue, and an $11,985,000 contract to McKee Utility Contractors for the Lake Halbert Water Treatment Plant Improvements. They will also vote on a joint election services contract for the May 7, 2022 election, and decide whether to uphold the police chief's denial of a wrecker rotation license to Majestic Towing. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and confirming appointments.

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Thu Jan 6, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Board to weigh parking variance for new convenience store on W BUS 31

The Corsicana Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests at its January 6, 2022 meeting. The first is a parking space reduction for a proposed 1,300-square-foot convenience store at 3831 W BUS 31, owned by Murphy Oil USA Inc. The second involves multiple variances for a duplex at Block 141, Lot 7, including lot width, lot coverage, and rear coverage. Public comments will be accepted.

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✓ Decided: Board approves gas station parking variance, tables duplex request

The Board of Adjustment approved a parking variance for a new convenience store at 3831 W BUS 31, despite zero neighbor approvals. A duplex variance request at Block 141, Lot 7 was tabled after a protest and drainage concerns. Both actions were unanimous.