Denison public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda unanimously. It then unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning of 114 W. Sears Street from Commercial to the SF-5 single‑family residential district. The commission also unanimously approved a replat for Lot 1R, Block 9 of the Jones Corner Addition. A proposed amendment to the city’s landscaping requirements was presented, but no vote or decision was recorded.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Recommended rezoning of 114 W. Sears St to SF-5 (unanimous)
- Approved replat of Lot 1R, Block 9, Jones Corner Addition (unanimous)
- Landscaping ordinance amendment presented; no vote recorded
City Council
City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2024 budget and approved the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. The council also ratified a property tax increase resulting from higher property values despite the rate remaining unchanged. Several utility and economic development agreements were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved FY2024 budget (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 tax rate of $0.652034 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
- Ratified property tax increase reflected in FY2024 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved nomination of Obie Greenleaf to Grayson Central Appraisal District Board
- Adopted new Water Conservation Plan (Ordinance No. 5307)
- Approved $417,515 agreement with Plummer Engineering for NTRA Wastewater Treatment Plant design
- Approved agreement with RJN Group Inc. for Lead Service Line Inventory not to exceed $452,625
- Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and land purchase for 3.21 acres south of FM 120 and West Morton Street
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved two replats to divide properties for future sale and development. Members also held a work session to review proposed updates to the city's landscaping requirements for new developments.
- Approved Replat of the Nail Addition creating Lot 2A-R and 2B-R (Case No. 2023-078RP)
- Approved Replat of Lots 2R, 3R, and 4R of the Neva Lane Subdivision (Case No. 2023-069RP)
- Approved Minutes from the August 8, 2023, meeting
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. and passed several consent agenda items, including a water contract and downtown design funding. The council also recognized Denison Fire Rescue for achieving an ISO Rating of 1.
- Approved Ordinance No. 5303 for negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. (Unanimous)
- Approved $105,520 Change Order No. 1 for Phase 2 of Designing Downtown Denison (D3) Project
- Approved Wholesale Water Contract with the City of Pottsboro
- Approved commercial lease with Ipenema Investments Ltd. for public parking lots on Main Street
- Approved $121,043 purchase of school flasher equipment upgrade package from Consolidated Traffic Controls
- Approved minutes from the August 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting