Kilgore public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Workshop
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and financial items. No formal Council action is anticipated during this session.
- 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
- Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Budget discussions
- Council Member Budget Priorities discussion
- Council Board Appointments discussion
- Council and City Procedures discussion
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review a preliminary plat and a variance request for the Peavine Subdivision Phase II located in the ETJ. The board will also consider appointing a new Vice Chairman to the board.
- Preliminary plat approval for Peavine Subdivision Phase II (12 lots)
- Variance request for a 910-foot cul-de-sac length on Peavine Road
- Election of a Vice Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Board
Main Street Advisory Board
The Board will discuss several downtown initiatives including a sidewalk project, dumpster placement, and maintenance priorities. Members will also review the upcoming event calendar for June and July 2024.
- Downtown Sidewalk Project update
- Discussion of downtown dumpsters
- Downtown maintenance priority listing report
- Review of June and July event calendar
- Discussion of vacant buildings for sale or lease
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council passed a new ethics ordinance and approved two zoning changes for residential development. The Council also authorized an interlocal agreement with Gregg County following an executive session.
- Approval of Ordinance 1885 (Ethics Ordinance) with changes to complaint handling
- Zoning change for 329 Fourth Avenue from General Commercial to Single-Family Residential
- Zoning change for 400 Block of Alexander Street to Apartment and Single-Family Residential
- Repeal of City Code Section 12.07.006 regarding all-night parking
- Authorization of an interlocal agreement with Gregg County
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several zoning changes and a new ethics ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing long-term service in the fire and police departments.
- Zoning change for 329 Fourth Avenue from General Commercial to Single-Family Residential
- Zoning change for 400 Block of Alexander Street to Apartment and Single-Family Residential districts
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1888 regarding Texas Food Establishment Rules
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1889 to repeal All Night Parking city code section 12.07.006
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1885 Ethics Ordinance
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two rezoning requests and the appointment of a Vice-Chairman. The items include requests to allow single-family residential development at 329 Fourth Avenue and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes at the corner of Alexander Street and Martin Luther King Drive.
- Rezoning request for 329 Fourth Avenue from General Commercial to Single-Family Residential
- Rezoning request for 400 Block of Alexander Street from General Commercial/Single-Family to Apartment and Single-Family Residential
- Appointment of a Vice-Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Board
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a budget amendment for FY2024 and a new ethics ordinance. The meeting also includes canvassing May 4 election results and establishing a PACE program for energy and water conservation financing.
- Ordinance No. 1884: FY2024 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance No. 1885: Ethics Ordinance
- Resolution 24-08: Canvassing the May 4, 2024, General Election
- Resolution 24-07: Establishing the City of Kilgore's PACE Program
- Professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority
Special Called City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the conduct of Mayor Spradlin, Council Member Holmes, Council Member Merritt, and City Manager Josh Selleck regarding city rules and ethics. The Council will also consider engaging D. Randall Montgomery & Associates, PLLC to defend the City against a lawsuit filed by Council Member Missy Merritt.
- Discussion of conduct regarding City Council Rules of Procedure and ethics statutes
- Potential action regarding allegations of conflicts of interest in real estate transactions
- Engagement of D. Randall Montgomery & Associates, PLLC as outside counsel
- Lawsuit Merritt v. Spradlin et al., Cause No. 2024-612-B
- Annual Evaluation of City Manager
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several zoning ordinances and a resolution to establish a PACE program. The meeting also includes the presentation of the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
- Zoning change for 402 Newtown Road from General Commercial to Apartment District
- Special Use Permit request for 505 N Kilgore Street to allow residential use at a commercial business
- Zoning change for FM 349 and Fredonia Street from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing
- Special Use Permit request for Motel 6 at 3501 US SH 31 North
- Resolution 24-07 to establish the City of Kilgore's PACE Program
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a rezoning for apartment development and special use permits for residential occupancy at commercial sites. The board will make recommendations to the City Council on these items.
- Rezoning 402 Newtown Road from General Commercial to Apartment District for apartment development
- Special Use Permit for 505 N Kilgore Street to allow residential occupancy at a commercial business
- Rezoning Tract 121 at FM 349 and Fredonia Street from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing for a fabrication shop
- Special Use Permit for 3501 US SH 31 North (Motel 6) for hotel owner living quarters
- Oath of Office for Jason Gunn and Andrew Chilcoat
Main Street Advisory Board
The Main Street Advisory Board will discuss upcoming downtown events, vacant buildings for sale or lease, and maintenance priorities. The board will also address the appointment of a chair and a Texas Music Friendly workshop.
- Appointment of Board Chair
- Discussion of event calendar including Sip & Shop / Cruise Night and Geekend
- Discussion of vacant buildings for sale or lease
- Downtown Maintenance Priority Listing report
- Texas Music Friendly Workshop
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council appointed Josh Brockman-Weber and Messer Fort, PLLC as interim City Attorney following the resignation of Blake Armstrong. The Council also voted 4-0 to find that Council Member Missy Merritt violated the city's ethics statement.
- Appointment of Josh Brockman-Weber and Messer Fort, PLLC as interim City Attorney
- Appointment of Jason Gunn to the Planning and Zoning Board
- Resolution 24-05 regarding the intent to establish a PACE Program
- Resolution 24-06 to amend the City's Purchasing Policy for federal grant expenditures
- Authorization for aeration and chemical equipment for Meadowbrook Golf Course
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council met to discuss several infrastructure and legal matters. Key items included the appointment of interim legal services and potential disciplinary action regarding a council member's conduct.
- Appointment of Josh Brockman-Weber and Messer Fort, PLLC as interim City Attorney
- Awarding construction contract to Hartbeat Construction for Downtown Sidewalk Improvements (Phase 4)
- Authorization of Highway 31 20-inch Transmission Main Repair contract with John Wright Construction
- Professional services agreement with Johnson & Pace for Texan Theater improvements ($60,000-$70,000 range)
- Discussion regarding potential censure or remedies for Council Member Merritt's conduct
Main Street Advisory Board
The Board will review the upcoming downtown event calendar and discuss the status of vacant buildings for sale or lease. Members will also introduce new board member Shayna Porter and review the downtown monthly merchant report.
- Introduction of new board member Shayna Porter
- Review of event calendar including 17th Annual Early Bird Car Show and Kilgore Geekend
- Discussion of vacant building at 116 N Kilgore
- Downtown Maintenance Priority Listing report
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Johnson & Pace for the final design of the Texan Theater addition. This project includes restrooms, storage, a new staircase, and an elevator. The agreement is expected to cost between $60,000 and $70,000.
- Professional services agreement with Johnson & Pace for Texan Theater ($60,000-$70,000)
- Resolution 24-03: Appointment of Election Judges for May 4, 2024 Election
- Resolution 24-04: Victim Services Coordinator for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
- Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes and Q4 2023 financial report
- Executive session regarding real estate and personnel matters
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved professional services contracts for raw water line relocation and the Fredonia sewer extension. The Council also reviewed tax abatement compliance for several businesses and discussed the Texan Theater project update.
- Contract with Jacobs for Raw Water Line Relocation
- Contract with STV Infrastructure for Fredonia Sewer Extension design
- Ordinance 1879: Closure of unimproved right-of-way on Bates Street
- Tax abatement compliance for Wagner Tuning, Inc., Orgill, Inc./Hammer Time Owner (TX) LP/Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., and Skeeter Products, Inc.
- Final payment to S-Co Incorporated for the FM 2276 Waterline Extension
International Code Board of Appeals
The International Code Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal from Robert Kerr concerning property at 730 Houston Street. The board will also elect a chairman for the board.
- Appeal from Robert Kerr regarding City Ordinance 3.01.004 at 730 Houston Street
- Election of officers for the International Code Board of Appeals
- Public hearing on property clearing requirements for a structure declared unsafe
Main Street Advisory Board
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and introduce new members. The board will also discuss upcoming community events and the status of vacant buildings for sale or lease.
- Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Introduction of new board member Shayna Porter and Tourism Manager Megan Payne
- Discussion of event calendar including Kilgore Cruise Night and Kilgore ArtWalk
- Discussion of vacant buildings at 116 N Kilgore, 100 N Kilgore, and 108 E Main St.
- Discussion of Special Event Permit
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a zoning change for 803 Hunter Street and updated the Master Fee Schedule regarding residential water accounts. The Council also authorized the acquisition of real estate near Remington Phase III and Woodlawn/Henderson Blvd.
- Ordinance 1877: Zoning change for 803 Hunter Street to R3 with a conditional overlay
- Resolution 24-01: Update to the Master Fee Schedule for residential water accounts
- Ordinance 1879: Closure of unimproved right-of-way on Bates Street
- Appointment of Andy Chilcoat to the Planning and Zoning Board
- Authorization to acquire property near Remington Phase III and Woodlawn/Henderson Blvd
Planning and Zoning Board - Jan 17 2024
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan amendment to reduce minimum lot sizes in the Iron Farms Subdivision. The board also reviewed a request to rezone 803 Hunter Street to meet setback requirements for a porch.
- Approved site plan amendment for Iron Farms Subdivision to change minimum lot size from 1.068 acres to 0.95 acres
- Discussed rezoning 803 Hunter Street from R1 to R3 with a conditional overlay
- Oath of Office for new board member Jason Pierson
- Election of Planning and Zoning Board officers
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on an upcoming election order, a zoning change for 803 Hunter Street, and a new mental health policy for police and telecommunicators. The meeting also includes a presentation on animal control ordinance changes and a resolution to update the master fee schedule.
- Ordinance 1876: Order of May 4, 2024 Election
- Ordinance 1877: Zoning change for 803 Hunter Street from R1 to R2 with conditional overlay
- Ordinance 1878: Mental Health Policy for Police Officers and Telecommunicators
- Resolution 24-01: Update to the Master Fee Schedule
- Presentation: Upcoming changes to the Animal Control Ordinance
Main Street Advisory Board - Jan 16 2024- CANCELLED
The scheduled meeting for the Kilgore Main Street Advisory Board on January 16, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions regarding board appointments, event calendars, and vacant downtown buildings.
- Meeting cancellation for January 16, 2024
- Proposed discussion of vacant buildings at 116 N Kilgore St. and 108 E Main St.
- Proposed discussion of downtown lighting progress