Jacksboro public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet to officially accept the resignation of Mayor Joe Mitchell and decide on filling the resulting vacancy. The council will also consider selecting professional service providers for TDHCA community resiliency projects.
- Selection of administration/project delivery service providers for CDBG-CV funding
- Selection of engineering/architecture service providers for CDBG-CV funding
- Review of TxDOT raised water line assistance proposal
- Official acceptance of Mayor Joe Mitchell's resignation
- Decision regarding the vacancy of the Mayor position
Parks & Recreation Board
The Jacksboro Parks and Recreation Board is holding a called meeting to approve minutes, nominate a chairperson and vice-chairperson, discuss potential grant opportunities, and consider community needs and locations for park access across the city. The board will also receive training on the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
- Approve minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting
- Nominate chairperson and vice-chairperson
- Discuss potential grant opportunities
- Discuss community needs and potential locations for park access
- Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act training
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request for hotel occupancy tax funds for a downtown mural, mobile food vendor locations, housing regulations for community homes, and a fee schedule for park table and chair rentals. The council will also receive a drafted pay scale plan for firefighter positions as part of American Rescue Plan funding planning.
- Request for $2,308.50 in hotel occupancy tax funds for a 27' x 19' mural on City Drug Store's west wall, adjacent to State Highway 281
- Discussion of potential mobile food vendor locations
- Discussion of housing regulations related to community homes
- Potential fee schedule for rentals of tables and folding chairs through Parks and Recreation Department
- Receive drafted pay scale plans for firefighter positions under American Rescue Plan funding
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding the allocation method for opioid settlement proceeds and a grant application for a drainage improvement project. The meeting also includes updates on substandard properties and housing development.
- Resolution R-11-2021: Approval of opioid settlement funds allocation method
- Resolution R-12-2021: CDBG-CV program application for Jacksboro drainage improvement project
- Review of proposals for Twin Lakes Activity Center roof repair
- Review of proposals for a mobile food truck location
- Status update on top priority list of substandard properties
Gun Range Committee
The Jacksboro Gun Range Committee is meeting to select a chairperson and discuss the current status of developing a city gun range. The committee will also set dates for future meetings. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Select committee chairperson
- Discuss current status of developing a gun range for Jacksboro
- Consider and approve dates for future meetings
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, to consider several ordinances, including one that would add definitions for all-terrain vehicles, off-highway vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, and utility vehicles, and prohibit their use on public streets. The council will also vote on multiple budget amendments, including appropriations from federal relief funds, and discuss American Rescue Plan funding for water and wastewater projects. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval and employee recognition.
- Ordinance O-20-2021: Amends traffic code to add definitions for ATVs, off-highway vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, and utility vehicles, and prohibits their use on public streets.
- Ordinance O-22-2021: Budget amendment appropriating $198,660 from the 2020 Coronavirus Relief Fund.
- Ordinance O-23-2021: Budget amendment appropriating $543,146.80 from the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
- Ordinances O-24-2021 through O-27-2021: Budget amendments totaling $90,374.13 for various appropriations.
- Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan funding for water and wastewater projects.
Parks & Recreation Board
The Jacksboro Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider approving 2016 meeting minutes and to discuss recommendations to the city council on adding neighborhood parks and playground equipment. The agenda includes public comments and is a regular board business session.
- Discussion and possible action on minutes from the March 31, 2016 meeting
- Discussion and recommendation to council on adding neighborhood parks
- Discussion and recommendation to council on playground equipment
- Public comments period
- Meeting at City Hall, 112 W. Belknap Street
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for temporary street closures, and to discuss reports on tax abatements, code enforcement, and TNT Fest. The council will also vote on a one-year extension of the bank depository agreement with Prosperity Bank and hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2021-2022.
- Resolution R-09-2021 authorizing agreement with TxDOT for temporary street closures
- One-year extension of bank depository agreement with Prosperity Bank (third of three possible extensions)
- Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget workshop and strategic plan review
- Annual selection and appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
- Reports on residential and commercial tax abatements, code enforcement, and TNT Fest
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will canvass the May 1 general election results and administer oaths to newly elected officials. They will also hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt commercial and residential tax abatement policies and create reinvestment zones. The council will consider bids on tax-delinquent trust properties, accept a fire department grant, and set budget workshop dates.
- Canvass May 1 election results and administer oaths
- Public hearings and ordinances on commercial and residential tax abatement incentives and reinvestment zones
- Consider bids on trust properties, including a $5,000 bid for 332 N 9th Street
- Accept $13,500 fire department grant for PPE
- Set dates for budget planning workshops
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including issuing general obligation refunding bonds, amending the budget for a part-time code enforcement officer, and authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application. The council will also proclaim May 2021 as Fair Housing Month and hold a closed session on real property. Reports will cover the American Rescue Plan, streets, election canvass, and FY 2022 budget preparation.
- Ordinance No. 0-07-2021 authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
- Budget amendment for part-time assistant code enforcement officer
- Resolution R-08-2021R authorizing CDBG application to Texas Department of Agriculture for downtown revitalization, with $350,000 grant amount
- Proclamation declaring May 2021 as Fair Housing Month
- Public hearings scheduled for May 10, 2021 on tax abatement policies and reinvestment zones
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, presentations, ordinances, resolutions, and real estate transactions. Key actions include amending building and zoning fees, abandoning undeveloped streets in the Mower Addition, authorizing two Community Development Block Grant applications, and approving bids for five tax-delinquent properties. The council will also discuss adding a part-time code enforcement officer, alternative funding for water and wastewater plant repairs, and tax abatement incentives.
- Ordinance amending Appendix A fee schedule for building, electrical, plumbing, and planning/zoning fees
- Ordinance abandoning 11.72 acres of undeveloped streets and alleys in Mower Addition
- Resolution authorizing CDBG application for drainage improvement project
- Resolution authorizing CDBG application for downtown revitalization program
- Bids for tax-delinquent properties: $3,600 (Lars Hegdahl), $1,500 (Nuvia Salazar), $1,551 and $1,951 (Joshua Tree Services LLC), $5,050 (Thomas Rivera)
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution opposing Texas Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749, a water utility bill assistance program for extreme winter storm usage, and discussions on State Highway 59 renovation. The council will also discuss multiple zoning topics, including regulations for existing lot sizes, non-conforming property abandonment, and manufactured housing requirements. Additionally, there will be presentations on a refunding analysis and the police department's annual racial profiling report, followed by a closed executive session for economic development negotiations.
- Resolution R-06-2021 opposing Texas SB 234 and HB 749
- Assistance program for water utility bills due to extreme winter storm usage
- Discussion on State Highway 59 renovation with TxDOT
- Zoning discussions: existing lot sizes, non-conforming property abandonment, manufactured housing requirements
- Closed session for economic development negotiations (two potential business proposals)
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including the sale of city-owned property on W College Street, a refunding analysis from Hilltop Securities, and grant-related actions for drainage and downtown projects. The council will also discuss a joint election agreement with the school district and may enter closed session for economic development negotiations.
- Consideration of sale of city-owned property on W College Street, formerly used by fire department for storage
- Hilltop Securities refunding analysis
- Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG drainage improvements project: award of engineer and contract execution
- Downtown revitalization project: RFQ review committee recommendation
- Joint election agreement with Jacksboro Independent School District
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a wrecker service impound lot in a Single Family 2 zoning district. They will also consider approving an engineering firm for a drainage improvement project funded by a Community Development Block Grant, and receive updates on recent weather emergency actions, COVID-19 vaccine, and sales tax.
- Conditional use permit for wrecker impound lot at Foxhall, Crusher Rd and 3rd St (Case# Z-01-2021)
- RFQ for engineering firm for 2021-2022 TDA CDBG drainage improvements project
- Election filings for Mayor and Alderman Places 2 and 4; general election May 1, 2021
- Special exception for manufactured home replacement at 1048 Wichita Ave (Case# SE-01-2021)
- BZA board member nominations
Planning & Zoning
The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a wrecker service impound lot in a Single Family (SF2) zoning district. The commission will also discuss potential housing development and current zoning. Recommendations will go to the City Council on February 22, 2021.
- Conditional use permit for wrecker service impound lot at SW corner of Foxhall, Crusher Rd and 3rd St (Parcel #56198, Case# Z-01-2021)
- Public hearing on the above permit request
- Discussion on potential housing development and current zoning
- Approval of minutes from December 7, 2020 meeting
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Jacksboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider a special exception request from Micah and Hailey Brooker to place a manufactured home at 1048 Wichita Ave, replacing one destroyed by fire. The property is zoned Residential Single Family 1 (SF1). The board will hear public comments and then vote on the request.
- Special exception SE-01-2021 for manufactured home replacement at 1048 Wichita Ave
- Public hearing for variance requests
- Approval of October 22, 2020 meeting minutes
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for two parcels in the Lumar Addition. They will also consider a change to the flood damage prevention ordinance, resolutions declaring a blighted area and designating the official newspaper, and actions related to two Community Development Block Grant projects.
- Public hearing on TIRZ Reinvestment Zone Number 2 for parcels #59980 (3.000 acres) and #59979 (1.798 acres) in Lumar Addition
- Change to Ordinance 0-02-2021 (flood damage prevention) replacing 'and all outlining' with 'Texas, and incorporated'
- Resolution R-04-2021 declaring a blighted area
- Resolution R-05-2021 designating Jacksboro Herald-Gazette as official newspaper
- CDBG drainage improvements and downtown revitalization projects: RFQ deadlines Feb 11 and Feb 28, 2021
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on three ordinances, including reestablishing a curfew for minors with a penalty up to $500, amending flood damage prevention regulations, and amending the budget with a $25,000 appropriation. The council will also consider a resolution for a community development block grant, a waiver of delinquent property taxes, an election order, and several discussion items. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations.
- Ordinance 0-01-2021: Reestablishes Chapter 97 curfew hours for minors, penalty up to $500
- Ordinance 0-02-2021: Amends Chapter 152 Flood Damage Prevention in its entirety
- Ordinance 0-03-2021: Amends FY 2021 budget with $25,000 appropriation
- Waiver of delinquent property taxes totaling $2,487.40 on property at 531 N. 3rd Street
- Order for general election to be held May 1, 2021