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Jacksboro public meetings in 2025

19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on amended royalty fee and disposal agreement

The Jacksboro City Council will discuss the proposed amendment to the "Royalty Fee and Disposal Agreement" with Texas Regional Landfill Company. Afterwards, the council will consider Resolution R-13-2025, which seeks approval of the amendment, appropriation of excess funds, a severability clause, and repeal of any conflicting resolutions. The meeting is a special called session held on December 22, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves amended royalty fee agreement with landfill

The City Council instructed the City Manager to initiate the amended royalty fee and disposal agreement with Texas Regional Landfill Company, passing the motion by unanimous consent. The related Resolution R-13-2025 was not considered and no action was taken on it. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous consent.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Jacksboro City Council to establish Community Services Grant Program

The City Council will consider ordinances to create the Jacksboro Community Services Grant Program and its governing board. The body will also act on six nominations for the program board for the 2026 term.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a grant for bullet‑resistant police vehicle components

The council unanimously accepted an interlocal field‑training agreement with Graham, Texas. It approved Ordinances 0‑24‑2025 and 0‑25‑2025 establishing the Community Services Grant Program and its guidelines. The council also approved Resolution R‑12‑2025 to submit a grant for bullet‑resistant components for police vehicles. Additional actions included adopting false fire‑alarm penalties, directing staff to consult the school about North 4th Street, tabling board nominations, pulling Resolution R‑13‑2025, and taking no action on a de‑annexation contractor agreement.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

Jacksboro City Council to consider budget appropriations of over $539,000

The City Council will consider ordinances to establish commercial filming guidelines and associated fees. The body will also discuss budget appropriations, a petition for property de-annexation, and the annual investment policy renewal.

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✓ Decided: Council approved film ordinances, budget appropriations, and landfill contract move

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 0‑20‑2025 establishing commercial filming guidelines, Ordinance 0‑21‑2025 adding filming fees, and two budget appropriations (Ordinances 0‑22‑2025 for $507,328 and 0‑23‑2025 for $32,000). It also approved the recommended appointments to the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation board and directed the City Manager to develop a contractor agreement for a de‑annexation request and to negotiate a landfill contract with Waste Connections. The annual investment‑policy renewal was tabled until January.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on denying Oncor electric rate increase request

The Jacksboro City Council will consider two resolutions, including R-10-2025 which denies Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to increase rates and requires reimbursement of municipal rate‑case expenses. The council will also adopt R-11-2025 directing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. Additional agenda items include discussions on guidelines for nonprofit monetary gifts, a memorandum of understanding with the Bowie Fire Department for SCBA compressor use, and the reappointment of Cassia Erwin to the Jack County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026‑2027. The meeting will feature updates such as the animal shelter dog park ribbon‑cutting and community events.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $22 million borrowing for new water treatment plant

The council approved Resolution R‑11‑2025, authorizing the city to issue certificates of obligation to borrow $22 million for the USDA‑funded water‑treatment plant. It also denied Oncor Electric’s proposed rate increase (Resolution R‑10‑2025) and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Bowie Fire Department for a backup SCBA compressor. Additional actions included appointing Cassia Erwin to the Jack County Appraisal District Board and directing staff to develop nonprofit‑funding guidelines.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on budget, tax rate and fee changes to balance city funds

The Jacksboro City Council will consider several finance ordinances that amend business, airport and utility fees, including raising the capital impact fee from $3 to $6 and the water rate by $0.03. Council members will discuss a proposed tax rate increase to .710000 to balance the General Fund and will vote on a resolution authorizing a JEDC land‑clearing project on about 30 acres. They will also act on two disannexation ordinances and deny a conditional use permit for an RV park at 548 Depot Street.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves JEDC land‑clearing project on 30‑acre parcels

The council approved two fee‑change ordinances (O‑18‑2025 and O‑19‑2025) with unanimous consent. It also approved Resolution R‑09‑2025, authorizing the JEDC to clear mesquite and underbrush on parcels 55216 and 61160 (approximately 30 acres) to promote business development. A motion to deannex a property (Ordinance O‑20‑2025) failed because it received no second, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denied RV park permit and approved FY 2025‑26 budget ordinances

The council denied the conditional use permit request for 548 Depot Street. It approved several finance ordinances for the 2025‑26 fiscal year, including the program of services, property tax revenue increase, certified tax roll, ad valorem tax levy, and a parks amendment. All finance ordinances passed either by unanimous consent or a 5‑0 record vote.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $220,888.07 in budget appropriations for FY 2025‑2026

The council unanimously approved a traffic ordinance removing four‑way stops at Fourth and Sixth Streets and five budget appropriations totaling $220,888.07 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved the deed of a city‑owned parcel to Gary and Kelly Oliver, cancelled three upcoming council meetings, and tabled two disannexation ordinances pending further study.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves land purchase, street changes, and multiple donations

The council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase a 1.13‑acre tract of land and another to fund infrastructure improvements, including a new water line. It also adopted an ordinance making North Fourth Street south‑bound and North Sixth Street north‑bound one‑way with no parking. The council approved a $15,000 payment for overtime expenses and granted the library a monthly water credit, mowing assistance, and a $10,000 donation, while also allocating $20,000 for the city’s sesquicentennial celebration.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a $370,000 loan to finance SCBA gear for the fire department.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several ordinances, including updates to meeting posting requirements and a zoning change for a vape/tobacco retailer. It also approved a $370,000 financing loan for SCBA gear, designated North 6th Street as one‑way north and North 4th Street as one‑way south, and set both streets to no‑parking at all times. Finally, the council unanimously donated $40,000 to fund shower facilities at Fort Richardson North Park.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved conditional use permit for vape shop at 511 W. Belknap St.

The council voted to grant a conditional use permit for a tobacco/vape shop at 511 W. Belknap Street, with one alderman opposing the motion. The council also approved Resolution R-05-2025 to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed rate increase. Staff were directed to negotiate with Jack County over a $64,998 sheriff services bill and to finance a $370,192.41 fire‑department breathing apparatus purchase through Government Capital. All of these actions were adopted by unanimous consent except the conditional use permit, which passed despite one dissenting vote.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approves conditional use permit for vape shop

The Planning and Zoning Commission swore in reappointed members and approved the minutes of the November 14, 2024 meeting, both by unanimous vote. The commission then unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a tobacco/vape shop at 511 W. Belknap Street in the Light Commercial District.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 48‑month repayment plan for $129,184 tax overpayment

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting by unanimous consent. It adopted a 48‑month repayment schedule for the $129,184.32 overpaid local taxes owed to the Texas Comptroller. The Council also directed staff to obtain firm loan options for purchasing new self‑contained breathing apparatuses for the fire department, and then adjourned the meeting.

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Wed May 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council reappoints municipal judge and approves key resolutions and ordinances

The council unanimously reappointed Judge Joe White as Municipal Court Judge for the 2025‑2027 term. It also approved Resolution R-04-2025 designating officials for city checking accounts, and adopted Ordinances 0-03-2025 (water conservation plan) and 0-04-2025 (municipal court code amendment). The council discussed options for hiring a new police chief, but no decision was made.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board approves 8‑foot fence request for 615 Depot Street property

The Board of Zoning Adjustments appointed Joel Hood as chairperson, approved the June 29, 2023 meeting minutes, and granted Timothy and Christi Fanning permission to install an 8‑foot fence on the north side of their property at 615 Depot Street. All three actions were approved by unanimous consent or with the remaining members voting aye.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appointed Joel Hood as Mayor Pro Tem and scheduled a May 28 special meeting

The council appointed Alderman Joel Hood as Mayor Pro Tem. The April 28 minutes were tabled for a later meeting. The regular May 26 meeting was cancelled and a special meeting was set for May 28 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved settlement agreement and released mutual settlement

The council approved a mutual settlement agreement and release presented by Chief Corb’s counsel, with all five aldermen voting yes. The council also tabled Ordinance 0-03-2025 amending the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan for further review. Minutes from the March 24 and April 22 meetings were approved unanimously, and staff were directed to seek engineering proposals for the McCombs Street drainage issue.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council takes no action on city manager employment and litigation, adjourns meeting

The Jacksboro City Council held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Manager and possible litigation by the Chief of Police. After deliberation, the council decided no action would be taken on either issue. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved routine consent agenda items

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included excused absences, the second‑quarter financial report, and the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. These items were enacted by a single motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a $400,000 draw loan for JEDC cash‑flow management

The council unanimously approved a $400,000 bridge loan for the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation to support cash flow on an EDA grant project. It also unanimously approved $177,000 for Friends of Fort Richardson North Park restroom and shower improvements. Routine consent‑agenda items and the meeting minutes were adopted without dissent.

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