Decatur public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several replatting and specific use permit requests, including a convenience store and accessory dwelling. The body will also review updates to the city's personnel policy and consider a contract for a wastewater master plan.

• Proposed ordinance to regulate vehicle towing and storage facilities (Ordinance 2025-12-44)
• Specific use permit for a convenience store with gasoline sales at 2806 S FM 51
• Specific use permit for off-premises beer and wine sales at 2806 S FM 51
• Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. to update the wastewater master plan
• Review of personnel policy updates including AI use, TikTok, and social media policies

The council unanimously approved a resolution honoring the Decatur Masonic Lodge cornerstone ceremony and adopted a new vehicle‑towing ordinance, replacing two older ordinances. It also approved two property replats, adopted several personnel policy updates, selected a process for appointing a representative to the West Fork Public Utility Agency board, and authorized an agreement with Kimley Horn to update the city’s wastewater master plan. Additionally, the consent agenda appointed new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Building Standards Commission.

• Approved resolution commemorating cornerstone ceremony (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12-44 repealing/replacing vehicle towing ordinances (4-0-1)
• Approved replat RP-25-0013 for 505 N Lane Street (unanimous)
• Approved replat RP-25-0016 for 801 S Trenchard Street (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 3 Section 7 on on‑call provisions (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 4 Sections 10‑14 on PTO, sick leave, insurance, COBRA, retirement (unanimous)
• Approved selection process for a Decatur representative to the West Fork Public Utility Agency board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Kimley Horn to update the wastewater master plan (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Packet

The Decatur City Council will act on a resolution honoring the Decatur Fire Department cornerstone ceremony and take first and second readings of several ordinances, including event permitting rules and vehicle towing regulations. Several public hearings will address replats, an accessory dwelling unit, a convenience store with gasoline, and a beer/wine sales permit. A major public hearing will consider zoning amendments for the 89.64‑acre Vista Park Planned Development. Non‑public items include personnel policy updates, a wastewater master‑plan agreement, and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Resolution R2025-12-34 to commemorate the cornerstone laying for Decatur Fire Department Station 2
• Ordinance 2026-01-01 establishing event permitting requirements with a $500 penalty per offense
• Ordinance 2025-12-44 (second reading) to repeal and replace vehicle towing and storage regulations, fees, and penalties
• Public hearing SUP-25-0006 for a specific use permit to allow a convenience store with gasoline at 2806 S FM 51
• Public hearing PD-25-0004 for zoning amendments to the 89.64‑acre Vista Park Planned Development at 1307 Vista Park Drive

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review safety-related items and receive a report from airport staff. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of airport safety related items
• Airport staff report

The Decatur Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board discussed airport safety items and a staff report but took no further action. The next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2026.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will review the substandard rear structure owned by Hurley Investments LP at 705 W Walnut Street, which was given 30 days to repair, remove, or demolish (Code Case #3274). The commission will also consider code‑enforcement actions for 803 N Newark (hazardous after an unpermitted remodel, pending Jan 21, 2026) and 502 N Newark (voluntary compliance). Additional items include electing a chairman and vice‑chairman, approving the November 17, 2025 minutes, and adopting the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman for the Building Standards Commission
• Approve minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting
• Decide action on the substandard structure at 705 W Walnut St (Code Case #3274)
• Discuss code‑enforcement cases: 803 N Newark (hazardous) and 502 N Newark (voluntary compliance)
• Approve the Building Standards Commission meeting calendar for 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Decatur Board of Adjustment will first consider the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hear two special‑exception applications: one for 801 S Trenchard Street to encroach 7.9 ft in the front yard and 0.8 ft for a carport, and another for 603 N Lane Street to encroach 9.8 ft in the front yard. The board will also discuss and approve the 2026 meeting schedule and note upcoming business items.

• Item 1 – Discuss and act on the November 17, 2025 BOA minutes.
• Item 2 – Special‑exception request for 801 S Trenchard St: front‑yard setback encroachment of 7.9 ft and carport encroachment of 0.8 ft.
• Item 3 – Special‑exception request for 603 N Lane St: front‑yard setback encroachment of 9.8 ft.
• Item 4 – Discuss and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.
• Item 5 – New/future business: one BOA application pending for the Jan 21, 2026 meeting; application deadline Dec 15, 2025, 5 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on special exceptions for existing structures encroaching into front yard setbacks. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• BOA-25-0010: Request for 801 S Trenchard Street to allow a house to encroach 7.9 feet and a carport to encroach 0.8 feet into the front setback
• BOA-25-0011: Request for 603 N Lane Street to allow a single-family structure to encroach 9.8 feet into the front setback
• Approval of the 2026 Meeting Schedule

Wise County Water Supply District

The Wise County Water Supply District board will consider approving the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive the fiscal year 2024‑2025 outside audit report from Josh Findlay of Forvis, LLP. The City Manager and General Manager will each give reports on projects, finances, and operations. Board members may also provide feedback on the recent water board meeting and suggest future agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the board meeting held November 12, 2025
• Receive outside audit report for fiscal year 2024‑2025 from Josh Findlay, Forvis, LLP
• City Manager report on projects, developments, initiatives, and financial status
• General Manager report on November financial expenditures
• Discussion for board members to give feedback on the water board meeting and propose future agenda items

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. The FY 2024‑2025 audit report presented by Josh Findlay was accepted, and staff will distribute it. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2024‑2025 audit report

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance and sale of tax and limited waterworks and sewer system revenue certificates of obligation. The body will also consider updates to grant-funded project policies and appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner.

• Ordinance 2025-12-45 regarding City of Decatur, Texas, Tax and Limited Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
• Resolution for revised policies and procedures for state and federally grant-funded projects
• Appointment of a Planning & Zoning Commissioner and alternates
• Executive session to discuss legal advice regarding towing and vehicle storage
• Approval of bills and invoices for November 2025

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-12-45, authorizing the 2026 Certificates of Obligation bond package. It also unanimously approved Resolution R2025-12-33 updating policies for grant‑funded projects. The council appointed Samer Mohamed to the Planning & Zoning Commission and named Melinda Ray and Brad Morgan as alternates. The consent agenda items, including November bills, invoices, and meeting minutes, were approved without dissent.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-12-45 authorizing 2026 bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-12-33 revising grant‑funded project policies (unanimous)
• Appointed Samer Mohamed to Planning & Zoning Commission, replacing Terry Berube (unanimous)
• Appointed Melinda Ray as first alternate to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Morgan as second alternate to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (November 2025 bills, invoices, and meeting minutes) (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Packet

The council will discuss and consider Ordinance 2025-12-45, which authorizes the issuance of revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2026) for up to $32,500,000 to fund water‑works, sewer system improvements, and fire‑fighting facilities. It will also adopt a resolution approving revised policies for state and federally grant‑funded projects, appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner, and review non‑substantive updates to the personnel policy (no action required). The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve November 2025 bills, invoices, and council meeting minutes, and an executive‑session for legal advice on towing and vehicle storage matters.

• Ordinance 2025-12-45 authorizing issuance of “City of Decatur, Texas Tax and Limited Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026” up to $32,500,000
• Resolution approving revised city policies and procedures for state and federally grant‑funded projects
• Appointment of a Planning & Zoning Commissioner and alternates
• Review of non‑substantive updates to personnel policy (dress code, drug/alcohol use, outside employment, etc.) – no action required
• Consent agenda items: approval of November 2025 bills and invoices; approval of minutes from council meetings on Nov 10 2025 and Nov 24 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on several replat applications and zoning ordinances. Items include a replat of Delgado Place, an accessory dwelling ordinance for 505 N Lane Street, and a specific use permit for a gasoline‑sale convenience store at 2806 S FM 51. The commission will also discuss updates to the Vista Park planned development and schedule for 2026.

• Item 1: Approve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from November 5, 2025.
• Item 2: Public hearing on RP-25-0013 replat application for Lots 1‑2, Block 1, Delgado Place (505 N Lane Street).
• Item 4: Ordinance (SUP-25-0005) to allow a detached accessory dwelling on ~0.403 acres at 505 N Lane Street.
• Item 5: Ordinance (SUP-25-0006) to grant a specific use permit for a convenience store with gasoline sales on ~0.55 acres at 2806 S FM 51.
• Item 7: Ordinance (PD-25-0007) to amend zoning for the Vista Park Planned Development (~89.64 acres).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several land‑use applications. Items include replat extensions for Delgado Place and South Decatur Addition, a request for a detached accessory dwelling, and two specific‑use permits for a convenience store with gasoline sales and for off‑premises beer and wine sales at the same site. The commission will also discuss updates to the Vista Park and Deer Park planned‑development standards and approve the meeting minutes from November 5, 2025.

• RP-25-0013 – 30‑day extension request for a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Delgado Place (505 N Lane Street)
• RP-25-0016 – Replat of Lot 2R, Block 17, South Decatur Addition (801 S Trenchard Street)
• SUP-25-0005 – Ordinance to allow a detached accessory dwelling on 0.403 acres at 505 N Lane Street
• SUP-25-0006 – Specific Use Permit for a convenience store with gasoline sales on 0.55 acres at 2806 S FM 51 (Lot 15R, Lipsey Addition)
• SUP-25-0007 – Specific Use Permit to allow off‑premises sale of beer and wine on the same 0.55‑acre tract at 2806 S FM 51

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of Replat Applications RP‑25‑0013 and RP‑25‑0016, and Specific Use Permits SUP‑25‑0005, SUP‑25‑0006, and SUP‑25‑0007. It also approved Planned Development PD‑25‑0004 and postponed PD‑25‑0005 to the Jan 6 2026 meeting. The 2026 meeting schedule was adopted, each motion passing 5‑0 with Commissioner Berube absent.

• Approved recommendation for Replat Application RP‑25‑0013 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Replat Application RP‑25‑0016 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Specific Use Permit SUP‑25‑0005 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Specific Use Permit SUP‑25‑0006 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Specific Use Permit SUP‑25‑0007 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Planned Development PD‑25‑0004 (5‑0)
• Continued Planned Development PD‑25‑0005 to Jan 6 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Schedule (5‑0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider approving the transfer of a hotel development agreement and related economic development incentives to a new owner, as well as adopting amendments to the city charter approved by voters in November. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a plat replat and a consent agenda of routine items.

• Approval of hotel development agreement transfer to South Plano Enterprise, LLC
• Second reading of ordinance adopting charter amendments approved by voters
• Public hearing on replat of South Decatur Addition lots
• Approval of contract with Kimley-Horn for Resilient Communities Program grant
• First reading of ordinance replacing vehicle towing and storage regulations

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved the assignment of the hotel development agreement and Chapter 380 economic development agreement to South Plano Enterprise. The council also terminated a performance agreement with Gatehouse Decatur Ownership, released the hotel’s right of reverter, approved a replat of several lots in Block 116, and adopted charter and plat‑fee amendments. Additionally, the council authorized grant applications for bullet‑resistant law‑enforcement vehicle components and the Resilient Communities Program.

• Approved termination of performance agreement with Gatehouse Decatur Ownership (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of hotel development agreement and Chapter 380 agreement to South Plano Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved release of right of reverter for the hotel at the Decatur Conference Center (unanimous)
• Approved replat of lots 2R‑1, 2R‑2, 3R‑1, 3R‑2, Block 116 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adopting charter amendments (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending plat fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing grant application for bullet‑resistant vehicle components (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing city manager to execute contract for Resilient Communities Program grant (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Packet

The Decatur City Council will consider several actions related to the hotel at the Decatur Conference Center, including terminating a performance agreement with Gatehouse Decatur Ownership, LLC and assigning the hotel development agreement to South Plano Enterprise, LLC. The Council will also vote on releasing the right of reverter for the hotel property. In addition, a public hearing will be held on a replat application for four lots on S Hatcher Street, and a second reading of the charter amendment ordinance approved by voters on November 4, 2025 will be taken.

• Terminate performance agreement between Decatur Economic Development Corp. and Gatehouse Decatur Ownership, LLC
• Assign hotel development agreement and Chapter 380 economic development agreement to South Plano Enterprise, LLC
• Release right of reverter for the hotel at the Decatur Conference Center
• Public hearing on replat of lots 2R-1, 2R-2, 3R-1, 3R-2, Block 116, South Decatur Addition (RP-25-0014)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11-42 adopting charter amendments approved by voters

Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review a sign/paint grant for Pappy Jack’s and consider administrative items such as board member emails, training, and nominations. It will discuss design initiatives including the brick program, bench replacement program, and a historic overlay district with accompanying guidelines. The board will also receive updates on several downtown renovation projects at 108 W Walnut, 112 W Walnut (Brandi’s), the courthouse construction, 209 W Main (Caraway), 102 N Trinity (Barber Shop), and Sweetie Pie’s.

• Sign/Paint Grant – Pappy Jack’s
• Brick Program – orders & updates
• Bench Replacement Program – orders & updates
• Historic Overlay District & Guidelines
• Downtown renovation projects at 108 W Walnut, 112 W Walnut (Brandi’s), courthouse construction, 209 W Main (Caraway), 102 N Trinity (Barber Shop), Sweetie Pie’s

Library Board

The Library Board will approve minutes from meetings held on May 20, July 15, September 16 and the special meeting on October 28, 2025. It will hear public comments, limited to three minutes per speaker, with no discussion allowed. The board will receive the Librarian’s statistics, program and financial report and a report from the Library Foundation liaison, Angela Smith. Old business includes a discussion of ornaments.

• Public input session – speakers limited to 3 minutes each
• Approval of minutes from May 20, July 15, Sep 16 and Oct 28, 2025
• Librarian’s statistics, program and financial report
• Foundation liaison report by Angela Smith
• Old business: discussion of ornaments

Parks Board

The Decatur Parks Board will approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and receive updates on the splash pad at the Public Safety Complex and park crew activities. The board will discuss possible locations for a city sports complex, the Fairy House project, and ideas for FY26 EDC grant‑funded projects. It will also receive a financial report, a city manager report, and public comments before setting the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 Parks Board meeting
• Update on splash pad at Decatur Public Safety Complex
• Discuss possible sites for a city sports complex
• Discuss Fairy House project
• Discuss ideas for FY26 EDC grant‑funded projects

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken on agenda items. The board scheduled its next meeting for December 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. at City Hall Annex.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Decatur Board of Adjustment will discuss the July 21, 2025 minutes and consider three special exception applications (BOA-25-0007, BOA-25-0008, BOA-25-0009). Each request seeks to allow an existing single‑family structure to encroach into front or side yard setbacks on properties at 1701, 1703, and 1705 S Hatcher Street. No other agenda items require a decision.

• BOA-25-0007 – Permit a 13.3‑ft front‑yard and 3.4‑ft side‑yard encroachment for 1701 S Hatcher St.
• BOA-25-0008 – Permit a 7.1‑ft front‑yard encroachment and a 2.9‑ft side‑yard encroachment for an accessory structure at 1703 S Hatcher St.
• BOA-25-0009 – Permit an 11.3‑ft front‑yard encroachment for 1705 S Hatcher St.

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 minutes and receive an update on the demolition order for the structure owned by Cristobal Hernandez at 503 W Ward Street. Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine whether the property owned by Hurley Investments LP at 705 W Walnut Street is substandard under City Code Section 10-105. The commission will also discuss current code enforcement actions and schedules, and note that the next meeting is set for December 15, 2025.

• Approve September 15, 2025 minutes
• Update on demolition order for Cristobal Hernandez's structure at 503 W Ward Street
• Public hearing to determine condition of Hurley Investments LP property at 705 W Walnut Street
• Discuss current code enforcement actions and schedules
• FYI: Next Building Standards Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Decatur Board of Adjustment will discuss approving special exceptions for three properties on S Hatcher Street to allow single-family homes to encroach into required front and side yard setbacks.

• BOA-25-0007: 1701 S Hatcher Street front yard encroachment of 13.3 feet
• BOA-25-0008: 1703 S Hatcher Street front yard encroachment of 7.1 feet
• BOA-25-0009: 1705 S Hatcher Street front yard encroachment of 11.3 feet
• Review of July 21, 2025, Board of Adjustment minutes
• Upcoming December 15, 2025, meeting application deadline

Wise County Water Supply District

The Wise County Water Supply District Board will consider approving the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. The board will introduce its newly appointed legal counsel and review related legal responsibilities. The city manager and general manager will give reports, including a discussion of October financial expenditures. Board members will have an opportunity to give feedback on the water board meeting and suggest future agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the board meeting held October 15, 2025
• Introduce newly appointed legal counsel and review legal responsibilities
• City manager report
• General manager report discussing October financial expenditures
• Board members provide feedback on the water board meeting and propose future agenda items

The board approved the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken; the board introduced new legal counsel and discussed reports but made no further decisions.

• Approved October 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider several charter and land‑use actions, including a resolution canvassing the November 4, 2025 special election results and ordinances amending the charter, plat fees, and zoning designations. The council will also review updates to the comprehensive land‑use map, the zoning map, and the city’s xeriscaping standards. Finally, the council will vote on an interlocal agreement with Wise County for fire protection and first‑responder services.

• Approve Resolution R2025-11-30 canvassing results of the Nov 4, 2025 special election on home‑rule charter amendments
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11-42 adopting the home‑rule charter amendments approved by voters
• Amend Ordinance 2025-11-43 to update the schedule of plat fees
• Second reading and approval of Ordinance 2025-11-38 changing land‑use designation from Estate Living (EL) to Compact Neighborhood (CN) on a 0.422‑acre tract (Paloma Trails)
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with Wise County for fire protection and first‑responder services

The council unanimously approved a resolution canvassing the November 4 special election results and took first readings of charter amendment ordinances. It also approved ordinances changing a land‑use designation, converting zoning from ETJ to Planned Development, updating xeriscaping standards, and adopting the Reinvestment Zone One final plan. Additionally, the council approved an interlocal agreement for fire protection and first‑responder services and a resolution casting 228 votes for Chance Overton. All motions passed 6‑0‑0.

• Approved resolution canvassing November 4 special election results (6-0-0)
• First reading held for ordinance adopting home‑rule charter amendments
• Approved land‑use map amendment changing Estate Living to Compact Neighborhood (6-0-0)
• Approved zoning change from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to Planned Development (6-0-0)
• Approved xeriscaping design standards amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved Reinvestment Zone One final project and finance plan (6-0-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Wise County for fire protection services (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution casting 228 votes for Chance Overton (6-0-0)

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will review and take action on the results of the November 4, 2025, special election regarding 24 proposed Home Rule Charter amendments. The body will also consider updates to personnel policies and zoning changes for a tract of land in the HD Donald Survey.

• Canvassing of 552 votes from the November 4 special election on Home Rule Charter amendments
• Proposed zoning change for a 0.422-acre tract (Paloma Trails) from Estate Living to Compact Neighborhood and Planned Development
• Proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding xeriscaping regulations
• Interlocal agreement with Wise County for fire protection and first responder services
• First reading of an ordinance to amend plat fees in the schedule of fees

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from its September 30 and October 7 meetings. It will review a 30‑day extension request for a replat application on Delgado Place and discuss a public hearing to replat lots in the South Decatur Addition. The commission will also hear a recommendation for an ordinance permitting a detached accessory dwelling on about 0.403 acres at 505 N Lane Street, with a continuance requested. Additional consent‑agenda items include several replat and final‑plat recommendations.

• Item 1: Approve Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from September 30, 2025
• Item 3: 30‑day extension request for replat of Lots 1‑2, Block 1, Delgado Place
• Item 4: Public hearing and recommendation to replat Lots 2R‑1, 2R‑2, 3R‑1, 3R‑2, Block 116, South Decatur Addition
• Item 5: Ordinance to allow a Detached Accessory Dwelling on ~0.403 acres at 505 N Lane Street (continuance requested)
• Item 7A: Recommendation to replat approximately 0.55 acres, Lot 15R, Block 1, Lipsey Addition (2806 S FM 51)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on the minutes from its September 30 and October 7 meetings. It will hear a 30‑day extension request for a replat application on Delgado Place (RP‑25‑0013) and a public hearing on a replat of Lots 2R‑1, 2R‑2, 3R‑1, and 3R‑2 in the South Decatur Addition (RP‑25‑0014). The commission will also discuss and recommend to the City Council an ordinance allowing a detached accessory dwelling on approximately 0.403 acres at 505 N Lane Street, with a staff‑requested continuance. Additional items include a 30‑day extension for a preliminary plat at 700 S Deer Park Road (PP‑25‑0008).

• Approve Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from September 30, 2025.
• Approve Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from October 7, 2025.
• Consider 30‑day extension request for replat RP‑25‑0013 (Lots 1‑2, Block 1, Delgado Place).
• Public hearing and recommendation for replat RP‑25‑0014 (Lots 2R‑1, 2R‑2, 3R‑1, 3R‑2, Block 116, South Decatur Addition).
• Ordinance to allow a Detached Accessory Dwelling on 505 N Lane Street (SUP‑25‑0005) – staff requests continuance.

The commission approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It approved a 30‑day extension for Replat Application RP-25-0013 and for Preliminary Plat PP-25-0008 (each 6‑0). It recommended approval of Replat Application RP-25-0014 pending Board of Adjustment special exceptions (6‑0) and recommended a continuance of Specific Use Permit SUP-25-0005 to the Dec. 2, 2025 meeting (6‑0). The commission also recommended approval of three consent‑agenda items (7A, 7B, 7C) (each 6‑0).

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for Replat Application RP-25-0013 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Replat Application RP-25-0014 contingent on Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Recommended continuance of Specific Use Permit SUP-25-0005 to Dec 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for Preliminary Plat PP-25-0008 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Consent Agenda Item 7A (RP-25-0012) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Consent Agenda Item 7B (FP-25-0007) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Consent Agenda Item 7C (FP-25-0008) (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on two first‑reading ordinances that would change the land‑use designation from Estate Living to Compact Neighborhood and amend the zoning map from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to Planned Development for the Paloma Trails tract. The Council will also consider a variance request for a 15‑foot high, 160‑sq‑ft real‑estate sign, adopt a school‑zone speed ordinance for Mulberry Street, and approve an insurance bid for city employee group coverage in 2026. Additional items include approval of a warranty deed for the American Tower tract, adoption of several ordinances on utilities, building standards, and event regulations, and review of personnel policy updates.

• CP-25-0003 – first reading to amend Comprehensive Land Use Map, changing Estate Living (EL) to Compact Neighborhood (CN) on ~0.422‑acre Paloma Trails tract
• PD-25-0003 – first reading to amend Zoning Ordinance, changing Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Planned Development (PD) on the same Paloma Trails tract
• V-25-0003 – variance request for a 15‑ft high, 160‑sq‑ft real‑estate sign on Decatur EDC‑owned property (parcel A‑401 A Hernandez) in the Industrial Park
• Ordinance 2025-10-35 – school‑zone speed limit on Mulberry Street between N. Chico Avenue and N. Lane Street during school hours
• Award of bid for city employee group insurance covering Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2026

The Decatur City Council approved a variance for a 15‑foot commercial sign and accepted a warranty deed for the American Tower tract. It also adopted a school‑zone traffic ordinance, created the West Fork Public Utility Agency, and updated minimum property standards. The council authorized an eminent‑domain engagement letter, a sewer easement resolution, and awarded the city’s employee group‑insurance contract to AETNA, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved 15‑ft sign variance for Decatur EDC property (unanimous)
• Approved warranty deed conveyance of American Tower tract to the city (unanimous)
• Approved school‑zone speed ordinance for Mulberry Street (unanimous)
• Approved creation of West Fork Public Utility Agency (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to minimum property standards for utilities (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for sewer easement acquisition for Nature Creek Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Baker Moran for eminent‑domain proceedings (unanimous)
• Awarded group insurance contract to AETNA for 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The TIRZ Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a recommendation for the City Council. This recommendation concerns the final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One.

• Recommendation to City Council on the final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One

The board discussed the recommendation to the City Council on the final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One. After discussion, the board took no action on the recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

• No action taken on final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone 1

City Council Agenda Packet

The council will consider a series of public‑hearing items, including first readings of ordinances to amend the comprehensive land‑use map and zoning map for the Paloma Trails tract, and updates to the subdivision and xeriscaping regulations. It will also review a variance request for a 15‑foot high real‑estate sign in the industrial park, approve a warranty deed transferring the American Tower tract to the city, and vote on the creation of the West Fork Public Utility Agency. Additional items include a school‑zone speed ordinance, a sewer easement eminent‑domain resolution, and the award of a city employee group‑insurance contract.

• First reading of Ordinance CP-25-0003 to amend the comprehensive land‑use map for the Paloma Trails tract (≈0.422‑acre).
• First reading of Ordinance PD-25-0003 to amend the zoning map for the same Paloma Trails tract.
• Variance request (V-25-0003) for a 15‑foot high, 160‑sq‑ft real‑estate sign in the Decatur EDC industrial park.
• Approval of warranty deed transferring ownership of the American Tower tract to the City of Decatur (item 6).
• Ordinance 2025-10-36 to create the West Fork Public Utility Agency.

Airport Advisory Board

The Decatur Airport Advisory Board will receive the City Manager's report and approve minutes from the September 23 meeting. It will discuss and consider actions for the upcoming Fly‑In Open House event and review airport safety items. The board will also hear the Airport Staff report, take public comments, announce the next meeting date, and consider member requests for future agenda topics.

• Discuss and consider taking action regarding the Fly‑In Open House event
• Discuss airport safety related items
• Receive and discuss City Manager report
• Receive and discuss Airport Staff report
• Receive comments from the public

The board did not act on approving the September 23, 2025 minutes. It finalized each member's responsibilities for the October 18 Fly‑In Open House event. The next board meeting was scheduled for October 18, 2025.

• Approval of Sep 23 minutes – no action taken
• Fly‑In Open House event – responsibilities finalized
• Next board meeting scheduled for Oct 18, 2025

Wise County Water Supply District

The Wise County Water Supply District will meet to discuss a letter of support for the City of Decatur to join the West Fork Public Utility Authority. The board will also consider an engineering agreement with Kimley Horn for a pump house and raw waterline.

• Letter of support for City of Decatur to join West Fork Public Utility Authority (PUA)
• Engineering agreement from Kimley Horn for pump house and raw waterline preliminary engineering
• Approval of August 6 and September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of September financial expenditures

The board approved the minutes from the August 6 and September 10, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a letter of support for Decatur to join the West Fork Public Utility Authority. Finally, the board unanimously approved an engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for preliminary work on the pump house and raw waterline.

• Approved August 6 and September 10, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Decatur to join West Fork PUA (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for pump house and raw waterline (unanimous)

Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board

The Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board will meet to review old business items and discuss several new initiatives. Topics include a sign and paint grant, updates to the brick and bench replacement programs, and progress on downtown renovation projects such as 108 W Walnut and the courthouse construction. The board will also consider board member communications, training, and upcoming community events.

• Sign/Paint Grant discussion
• Brick Program orders & updates
• Bench Replacement Program orders & updates
• Downtown renovation at 108 W Walnut
• Courthouse construction update

Parks Board

The Decatur Parks Board will consider approving the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting, receive an update on the splash pad at the Decatur Public Safety Complex, and discuss potential locations for a city sports complex, the Fairy House project, and FY26 EDC grant‑funded projects. The board will also hear a report from Park Superintendent Heath Taylor on park crew activities. Agenda items 7 through 11 were canceled.

• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 Parks Board meeting
• Update on splash pad at Decatur Public Safety Complex
• Discuss possible sites for a city sports complex
• Discuss Fairy House project
• Discuss ideas for FY26 EDC grant‑funded projects

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of $32.5 million in certificates of obligation and the creation of the West Fork Public Utility Agency. The meeting also includes a public hearing on annexing a 0.422-acre tract of land and a review of quarterly department reports.

• Authorization to issue certificates of obligation in the amount of $32,500,000
• Public hearing to annex approximately 0.422-acre tract of land (Paloma Trails A-25-0002)
• Proposed school zone speed regulation on Mulberry Street from N. Chico Avenue to N. Lane Street
• Proposed sale of real property located at South Hatcher Street and East Vernon Street
• Resolution denying proposed rate changes submitted by Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

The Decatur City Council approved a resolution authorizing notice to issue $32,500,000 in certificates of obligation (6‑0). It also approved the sale of city property on South Hatcher Street and East Vernon Street, and an interlocal agreement to create and fund the West Fork Public Utility Agency (both 6‑0). Additional actions included annexing a 0.422‑acre tract, adopting a new fee schedule ordinance (5‑0), and amending subdivision and development agreements.

• Approved resolution authorizing notice to issue $32,500,000 certificates of obligation (6-0)
• Approved sale of real property on South Hatcher St and East Vernon St (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement to create and fund West Fork Public Utility Agency (6-0)
• Approved annexation of ~0.422‑acre Paloma Trails tract (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of fee schedule ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendment to subdivision ordinance adding horizontal curb cuts (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to professional services and development agreements with Paloma Trails Development (unanimous)
• Approved resolution nominating Chance Overton to Wise County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Packet

The Decatur City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on annexing a 0.422‑acre tract in the Paloma Trails area. Council members will also review a school‑zone speed ordinance for Mulberry Street, a resolution to authorize a $32,500,000 notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation, and the sale of real property on South Hatcher Street and East Vernon Street. Additional items include the creation of the West Fork Public Utility Agency and related interlocal agreement.

• Second reading of ordinance to annex approx. 0.422‑acre tract (Paloma Trails A‑25‑0002)
• First reading of school‑zone speed ordinance for Mulberry Street
• Resolution authorizing notice to issue $32,500,000 certificates of obligation
• Sale of real property located at South Hatcher Street and East Vernon Street
• Creation of West Fork Public Utility Agency (ordinance and interlocal agreement)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on three ordinances: a land‑use map amendment changing Estate Living to Compact Neighborhood, a zoning amendment changing Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to Planned Development, and an update to xeriscaping requirements in the Subdivision Ordinance. The commission will also recommend final plat and replat approvals for parcels at 1801 S Trinity Street and 100 S Washburn Street. Additional agenda items include discussion of upcoming planning applications and potential future meetings.

• Approve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from September 2, 2025 (Item 1).
• Public hearing on CP-25-0003 to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Map, changing Estate Living (EL) to Compact Neighborhood (CN) on a 0.422‑acre Paloma Trails tract.
• Public hearing on PD-25-0003 to amend the Zoning Ordinance, changing Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Planned Development (PD) on the same 0.422‑acre Paloma Trails tract.
• Public hearing on amendment to Appendix A, Section 107.6 of the Subdivision Ordinance to update xeriscaping design standards (Item 4).
• Consent agenda: recommendation to approve a final plat of 5.831 acres at 1801 S Trinity Street (Decatur Office Village) and a replat of 0.50 acres at 100 S Washburn Street (Item 5).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve September meeting minutes and consider several public‑hearing items. Commissioners will discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Map, the Zoning Ordinance, and Xeriscaping design standards, all affecting the Paloma Trails area. The commission will also vote on two consent‑agenda plats for the Decatur Office Village and a Deveraux addition.

• Public hearing on CP-25-0003 to change land use from Estate Living (EL) to Compact Neighborhood (CN) on an approximately 0.422‑acre Paloma Trails tract
• Public hearing on PD-25-0003 to change zoning from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Planned Development (PD) on the same 0.422‑acre tract
• Public hearing on SI-25-0003 to update Xeriscaping requirements in the Subdivision Ordinance
• Consent agenda approval of final plat for approximately 5.831 acres at 1801 S Trinity Street (Decatur Office Village)
• Consent agenda approval of replat for approximately 0.50 acres at 100 S Washburn St. (Deveraux Addition)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended the City Council approve the Paloma Trails Comprehensive Plan amendment (CP-25-0003), the corresponding Planned Development zoning change (PD-25-0003), and the Xeriscaping design standards amendment (SI-25-0003). The commission also approved two consent‑agenda items for platting and replating land parcels.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-25-0003 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development PD-25-0003 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Xeriscaping ordinance SI-25-0003 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 5A: Final Plat of 5.831 acres at 1801 S. Trinity Street (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 5B: Replat of 0.50 acres at 100 S. Washburn Street (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider RP-25-0010, a replat application for Lot 1R‑1 and Lot 1R‑2 in Block 1 of Decatur Self Storage, and will make a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting also includes a for‑your‑information discussion of upcoming agenda items, five new planning applications received by September 8, 2025, and possible future special meetings or workshops.

• Item 1 – RP-25-0010: Replat of Lot 1R‑1 and Lot 1R‑2, Block 1, Decatur Self Storage (recommendation to City Council)
• Item 2 – FYI discussion of future agenda, new business, staff requests, and potential special‑called meeting or workshop
• Five new planning applications were submitted by the September 8, 2025 deadline
• Meeting available in‑person at 201 E. Walnut St. and via Zoom (www.zoom.us/join) or phone 1‑346‑248‑7799 (ID 988 5813 2625, password 069758)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider RP-25-0010, a replat application for Lot 1R‑1 and Lot 1R‑2 at 1200 E US Hwy 380 Bus submitted by Gary Cocanougher for Decatur Self Storage. The staff report finds the application meets statutory, zoning, subdivision, and design requirements and recommends approval. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting will also discuss future agenda items, new business, staff requests, and possible special‑called meetings, noting five new planning applications for the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Replat application RP-25-0010 for Lot 1R‑1 and Lot 1R‑2, 1200 E US Hwy 380 Bus – staff recommends approval
• Public hearing on the replat scheduled for September 30, 2025
• Discussion of future agenda, new business, staff requests, and potential special‑called meeting or workshop
• Five new planning applications slated for the October 7, 2025 meeting (deadline September 8, 2025)
• Videoconference access: Zoom link www.zoom.us/join, phone 1‑346‑248‑7799, ID 988 5813 2625, password 069758

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the consent agenda, which includes a replat application for Decatur Self Storage. Commissioner Berube made the motion, Commissioner Hicks seconded, and the motion carried unanimously 5‑0. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Recommended approval of Consent Agenda (5-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Decatur Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss operational updates and event planning. The board is considering actions regarding land lease processes and a change to the radio communication channel from UNICOM 122.8.

• Action regarding the fly-in open house event
• Process for securing a land lease
• Changing the radio communication channel from UNICOM 122.8
• Airport safety related items

The Airport Advisory Board unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 minutes, set October 18, 2025 for the fly‑in open house, changed the radio communication channel to SR 123.075 and approved a $95 FCC fee, and voted to end auto‑rotations on the runway. No public comments were received. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Approved August 26, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2025 fly‑in open house, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (unanimous)
• Changed radio communication channel to SR 123.075 and approved $95 FCC fee (unanimous)
• Ended auto‑rotations on the airport runway (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a replat request for 3301 Murvil Street and the annexation of a 0.422-acre tract. The body will also consider contracts for water treatment chemicals and police equipment, as well as grant applications for community resilience and library infrastructure.

• Public hearing for replatting 0.590 acres at 3301 Murvil Street
• Public hearing for annexation of 0.422-acre tract (Paloma Trails)
• Contract award to Eagle Labs, Inc. for water treatment chemicals
• Lease purchase agreement with American National Leasing Company for a police Skywatch tower
• Street closures on Market Street, North State Street, and West Main Street for local events

The council unanimously approved several items, including a replat for 3301 Murvil Street and a resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for a Resilient Communities Program grant. It also approved awarding a one‑year water‑treatment chemicals contract to Eagle Labs, a lease for a police department Skywatch tower, and participation in the Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement grant. The consent agenda items were approved, while no action was taken on the appraisal district board nomination and substantive personnel policy changes.

• Approved replat RP-25-0007 for 3301 Murvil Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09-24 to apply for RCP grant (unanimous)
• Approved award of water treatment chemicals contract to Eagle Labs, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved lease purchase agreement for Skywatch tower for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved participation in LIFI grant program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including reappointments and street closures (unanimous)
• No action taken on resolution nominating candidates for Wise County Appraisal District Board
• No action taken on substantive changes to personnel policy chapters

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will hold public hearings on a replat request for 3301 S Murvil Street and the annexation of a 0.422-acre tract for Paloma Trails. The body will also consider contracts for water treatment chemicals and a Skywatch tower for the police department.

• Public hearing for replat of 0.590 acres at 3301 S Murvil Street
• Public hearing for annexation of 0.422-acre tract (Paloma Trails)
• Contract award to Eagle Labs, Inc. for water treatment chemicals
• Lease purchase agreement with American National Leasing Company for a police Skywatch tower
• Application for Resilient Communities Program (RCP) grant via Texas General Land Office

Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board

The Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board will discuss old business items including board training and a sign/paint grant for Pappy Jack’s. New business includes a review of website pages, benchmark cities, a bylaws review, and consideration of board nominations for April Cook and Jason Block. Committee reports will cover upcoming events, updates to the brick and bench replacement programs, map revisions, merchant meetings, and several downtown renovation projects such as 108 W Walnut and 112 W Walnut.

• Board nominations for April Cook and Jason Block
• Bylaws review
• Brick Program – orders and updates
• Bench Replacement Program – orders and updates
• Downtown renovation projects (108 W Walnut, 112 W Walnut, Courthouse Construction, 209 W Main, 102 N Trinity)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will consider an ordinance amendment regarding minimum property standards for basic services. The body will also receive updates on a demolition order for a specific property. Other business includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and current code enforcement schedules.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 10-111 regarding minimum water, sewer, and electricity services
• Update on demolition order for structure at 503 W Ward Street (BSC 23-00188)
• Review of June 16, 2025, and July 21, 2025, minutes
• Discussion of current code enforcement actions and schedules

Cemetery

The Decatur Cemetery Board will consider approval of minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting and hear reports on maintenance, land purchase, and budget items. It will review bids to repair the stained‑glass in the Waggoner mausoleum and a metal sign at Oak Lawn Cemetery. The board will also discuss pricing policies for grave spaces, including sales to out‑of‑county residents and rate differences for various resident groups.

• Approve minutes of the Cemetery Board meeting held July 21, 2025
• Consider and take action on repair of the old Oak Lawn metal sign and its placement
• Discuss purchasing land for Oak Lawn Cemetery and take action if needed
• Review bids to repair stained glass in Waggoner mausoleum and repair lock on the door and door gate
• Consider and discuss pricing of grave spaces for out‑of‑county residents and rate differences for Decatur, Wise County, and non‑Wise County residents

The Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting and accepted the new plat for Blocks 42‑46. A motion to table the discussion on raising grave‑space prices was approved, delaying the decision until November. The Board also set the next meeting for Monday, November 17, 2025.

• Approved July 21, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted new map for Blocks 42‑46 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on raising grave‑space prices until November (unanimous)
• Tabled guidelines for monument materials until November (unanimous)
• Set next Cemetery Board meeting for November 17, 2025 (approved)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Wise County Water Supply District

The Wise County Water Supply District board will hear public comments and then consider adopting the ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The board will also act on a legal‑counsel agreement with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, L.L.P., and on an engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for preliminary work on the pump house and raw waterline. Additional items include approval of the August 13 meeting minutes and a discussion of the city’s potential participation and financial contribution to the West Fork PUA.

• Receive public comments on the ad valorem tax rate for FY 2025‑2026
• Consider adoption of the ad valorem tax rate for FY 2025‑2026
• Approve a letter of agreement with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, L.L.P. as legal council
• Approve an engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for preliminary engineering on the pump house and raw waterline
• Consider supporting the city’s intent to join the West Fork PUA and contribute financially

The board unanimously adopted the 2025‑2026 ad valorem tax rate of 0.030000. It also approved the August 13, 2025 board meeting minutes and approved a letter of agreement with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, L.L.P. to serve as legal counsel. The engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for preliminary engineering on the pump house and raw waterline was tabled.

• Adopted ad valorem tax rate 0.030000 (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved legal council agreement with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, L.L.P. (unanimous)
• Tabled engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn (unanimous)

Library Board

The Decatur Public Library Board will approve minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting, recognize Friends and Foundation members, hear a state of the library report from the Library Director, and discuss ways to involve Friends members and plan annual activities. The meeting will also set the date for the next meeting on September 8, 2026.

• Reading and approval of minutes from September 19, 2024
• Recognition of Friends and Foundation members present
• State of the library report from Library Director
• Discussion of ways to further involve Friends members and enhance membership benefits
• Discussion of annual activities

Library Foundation

The Library Foundation will review financial reports and recap recent events, including the 36th Anniversary and July Book Sale. The body will also receive updates on grants from the Priddy and Ekstrom Foundations.

• Vote on Barbara Pinkerton sculpture
• Update on Priddy Foundation Grant (Library Operational Support Community Impact Program 2025)
• Update on Ekstrom Foundation Grant 2025
• Discussion of Wise Gives
• Review of Treasurer's reports for DATCU and Weaver Fund

Parks Board

The Decatur Parks Board will approve the minutes from the July 15 meeting and receive updates on the splash pad at the Public Safety Complex. Members will discuss potential locations for a city sports complex and get a financial report on park funds. The meeting also includes a city manager report, public comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Update on splash pad at Decatur Public Safety Complex
• Discuss possible sites for a city sports complex
• Receive financial report on park funds
• Receive comments from the public

City Council

The City Council will discuss revisions to personnel policies and airport management documents. The body is also considering a new schedule of fees and the adoption of tax abatement guidelines and criteria.

• First reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the schedule of fees (Ordinance 2024-09-31)
• Resolution 2025-09-23 to adopt tax abatement guidelines and criteria
• Approval of airport documents including Minimum Standards, Rules & Regulations, and lease agreements
• Ordinance to amend construction standards for horizontal curb cuts and sidewalk design
• Approval of personnel policy revision process and substantive revisions to Chapter 1

The council unanimously approved a personnel policy revision process and substantive Chapter 1 revisions, adopted the airport advisory board's recommended documents, and passed a resolution establishing tax‑abatement guidelines with an immediate effective date. The consent agenda items for August 2025 bills, invoices, and meeting minutes were also approved. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved personnel policy revision process and timeline (unanimous)
• Approved substantive revisions to Chapter 1 sections 5‑7 of the personnel policies (unanimous)
• Approved airport advisory board documents: minimum standards, rules & regulations, tie‑down agreement, hangar lease, and land lease (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement guidelines and criteria resolution R2025‑09‑23 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: August 2025 bills and invoices (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes of August 11 and August 25, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes and the August 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes, each with a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of Annexation Application A‑25‑0002. The commission also voted 5‑0 to grant a 30‑day extension for Replat Application RP‑25‑0010.

• Approved July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Annexation Application A-25-0002 (5-0)
• Granted 30‑day extension for Replat Application RP-25-0010 (5-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss and take action on recommending several core airport documents to the City Council. The board will also review safety items and a fly-in open house event.

• Recommendation of Minimum Standards
• Recommendation of Rules and Regulations
• Recommendation of Tie Down Lease Agreement
• Recommendation of Hangar Lease Agreement
• Recommendation of Land Lease Agreement

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It then unanimously approved the Minimum Standards, Rules and Regulations, Tie‑Down Lease Agreement (with revisions), Hangar Lease Agreement, and Land Lease Agreement (with revisions). The board also agreed to keep the upcoming Fly‑In Open House simple and to plan an "Airplane and Coffee" gathering in October. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 22, 2025 board minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Minimum Standards as presented (unanimously)
• Approved Rules and Regulations as presented (unanimously)
• Approved Tie‑Down Lease Agreement with revisions (unanimously)
• Approved Hangar Lease Agreement as presented (unanimously)
• Approved Land Lease Agreement with revisions (unanimously)
• Agreed to host a simple "Airplane and Coffee" open house in October

City Council

The council approved the city’s 2025‑2026 budget, the certified appraisal roll and ad valorem tax rate of $0.565713 per $100 assessed value, and a resolution ratifying the property‑tax revenue increase. Several zoning and land‑use ordinances were also approved, and the consent agenda items for a community run and park board appointments were adopted.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 city budget (Ordinance 2025‑08‑26) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve 2025 certified appraisal roll and ad valorem tax rate $0.565713 (Ordinance 2025‑08‑27) – passed 6-0-0
• Ratify property‑tax revenue increase for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution R2025‑08‑22) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve carport ordinance for 1204 John Avenue (Ordinance 2025‑08‑28) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve alcohol‑beverage sales ordinance for 109 N State Street (Ordinance 2025‑08‑29) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve Paloma Trails zoning amendment (Ordinance 2025‑08‑30) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinance 2025‑08‑31) – passed 6-0-0
• Approve consent agenda items (Turkey Trot run and park advisory board appointments) – passed 6-0-0

Wise County Water Supply District

The board approved the water supply district budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also adopted the ad valorem tax rate for the same fiscal year. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting were approved. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget – unanimous approval
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 ad valorem tax rate – unanimous approval
• Approve July 16, 2025 board meeting minutes – unanimous approval

Decatur Main Street Program Advisory Board

The board will discuss board resignations, nominations, and a review of bylaws. The meeting includes updates on the 2025 calendar of events and several downtown renovation projects. Members will also review website pages and the brick and bench replacement programs.

• Board resignations of Julie Perkins and Peyton Swick
• Review of 2025 Calendar of Events and September 6 Cruise Night
• Updates on Brick and Bench Replacement programs
• Renovation discussions for 108 W Walnut, 112 W Walnut, 209 W Main, 111 N State, and 102 N Trinity
• Courthouse construction update

City Council

The council approved the certified 2025 property tax values and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.565713 per $100 assessed value. It also scheduled a public hearing on the FY 2025/26 budget for August 25, approved the annexation of a 0.422‑acre parcel, and adopted a charter‑review ordinance for the November 2025 election. Additionally, the mayor was authorized to execute severance agreements for the city manager and city attorney.

• Approved Resolution R2025-08-20 certifying 2025 property tax values (7‑0‑0)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate of $0.565713 per $100 assessed value (7‑0‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY 2025/26 budget for August 25, 2025 (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution R2025-08-21 accepting annexation petition of Todd Winters (0.422‑acre) (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08-25 adopting charter‑review recommendations for November 2025 election (unanimously)
• Authorized Mayor to execute severance agreements for City Manager and City Attorney (unanimously)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including July 2025 bills, minutes, and Chamber of Commerce event (unanimously)
• Held first reading of ordinance SUP-25-0003 for carport allowances (first reading held)

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget and property tax rates for fiscal year 2025/26. The body will also consider several zoning ordinances and a special election for city charter amendments.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.565713 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing for alcohol sales at 109 N State Street (Pappy Jacks)
• Special election on November 4, 2025, for city charter amendments
• Annexation request for 0.422 acres from Todd Winters (Paloma Trails)
• Zoning request for carport exceptions at 1204 John Avenue

Wise County Water Supply District

The board unanimously approved a public hearing on August 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to consider the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. The board also unanimously approved a public hearing on the same date to consider a proposed ad valorem tax rate of .032219 cent for 2025‑2026. Action on the engineering agreement with Kimley‑Horn for preliminary engineering of the pump house and raw waterline was deferred pending legal review.

• Approved public hearing for 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for ad valorem tax rate .032219 cent (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Kimley‑Horn engineering agreement (no vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously recommended approval of a specific use permit for a carport at 1204 John Avenue, a specific use permit for an on‑premises alcohol sale at 109 N. State Street, a zoning amendment (SI‑25‑0002), and the Paloma Trails planned development (PD‑25‑0002). All motions passed 6‑0 with Chairman LeMond absent. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Specific Use Permit 25‑0003 (1204 John Ave) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Specific Use Permit 25‑0004 (109 N. State St) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment SI‑25‑0002 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development PD‑25‑0002 (Paloma Trails) (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

At the July 29 special meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on replat request RP-25-0007 for 3301 S. Murvil St. Staff recommended approval and no public comments were received. The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval, with Commissioner Cross absent. The meeting also noted three planning applications slated for the August 5 meeting.

• Recommend approval of RP-25-0007 replat (5-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved the City Manager to proceed with the next Certificate of Obligation bond process. It also approved several agreements for fire station construction, sewer and wastewater design, a contract renewal with Govwell Technologies, a resolution to suspend the Oncor rate change, and an infill procedure for vacant properties. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved City Manager to move forward with next Certificate of Obligation bond process (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to CMAR agreement for Fire Station No. 2, guaranteeing $15,898,060 price (unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit A for Fire Station No. 2 professional services up to $373,983 (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn agreement for northside Decatur gravity sewer lines design, $413,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn agreement for 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant design, $4,125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Govwell Technologies contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to suspend the effective date for the Oncor rate change (unanimous)
• Approved infill procedure for underutilized, vacant or blighted properties (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The board voted to elect Shawn Rich as Chair, Mark Semmelmann as Co‑Chair, and JoLynn Deal as Secretary. All motions carried with unanimous support. The board also decided to hold meetings monthly and set the next meeting for August 26, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Shawn Rich elected Board Chair (unanimous motion)
• Mark Semmelmann elected Board Co‑Chair (unanimous motion)
• JoLynn Deal elected Board Secretary (unanimous motion)
• Board approved monthly meeting schedule; next meeting set for Aug 26, 2025

Building Standards Commission

The commission took no action on the June 16, 2025 minutes. A public hearing was held regarding the substandard structure at 503 West Ward Street. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve an order for the City of Decatur to demolish the building. The next Building Standards Commission meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

• Approved demolition order for 503 West Ward St (5-0 vote)
• No action taken on June 16, 2025 BSC minutes

Wise County Water Supply District

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. They scheduled two budget meetings for August 6 and August 13, 2025.

• Approved June 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget meetings for Aug 6 and Aug 13, 2025

Parks Board

The Parks Advisory Board accepted four resignations and appointed new officers, with each motion passing unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the May 13 meeting minutes, accepted the council’s recommendation to add Chad Miller and Garrett Williams to the board, and decided to deed the Rex A. Gage Park property back to its owner. The next meeting was set for August 12, 2025.

• Accepted resignations of Jafid Herrera, Brian Christian, Cary Bohn, and Ashlee Bohn (5-0)
• Appointed Shaun Davie as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Chad Miller as Co‑Chair (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted council recommendation to appoint Chad Miller and Garrett Williams to the board (motion made)
• Decided Rex A. Gage Park property should be deeded back to the owner (no vote recorded)
• Set next meeting date for August 12, 2025

City Council

The council approved a professional services agreement with Paloma Trails, LLC and a pipeline license agreement with BNSF Rail, both unanimously. The consent agenda, covering routine bills, meeting minutes, appointments to the Housing Authority and Parks Advisory Board, and a temporary road closure for a community run, also passed unanimously. No decisions were made on the charter amendment proposals discussed in the joint workshop.

• Approved professional services agreement with Paloma Trails, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved pipeline license agreement with BNSF Rail for Paloma Trails development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including June 2025 bills and invoices (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including June council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Young, Jeff Baker, and Anna Coker to the Decatur Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Miller and Garrett Williams to the Parks Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of 100 block of State and Main Streets for Dusty Nauman Benefit Run on Aug 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The commission also voted 4‑0 to grant a 30‑day extension for the replat request RP‑25‑0007 at 3301 S. Murvil St. The commission discussed a forthcoming front‑yard fence ordinance but took no action. No other decisions were made.

• Approved June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Granted 30‑day extension for RP‑25‑0007 replat (4-0)

City Council

The council appointed Councilmember Reeves to the Budget Committee and approved an ordinance raising the homestead tax exemption for seniors from $25,000 to $30,000. It also affirmed two ad valorem tax assessment and collection contracts with Wise County for the Paloma Trails Public Improvement District. All consent‑agenda items, including event permits and Airport Advisory Board appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Councilmember Reeves to the Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance raising senior homestead tax exemption to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Affirmed and approved ad valorem tax contract with Wise County for Paloma Trails Major Improvements Area (unanimous)
• Affirmed and approved ad valorem tax contract with Wise County for Paloma Trails Area #1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 12 and May 26, 2025 council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved CASA request for superhero 5K and family resource fair on Oct 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Wise Choices request for 5K and 1‑mile run‑walk‑stroll on Nov 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed members and alternates to the Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It determined that the structure at 503 West Ward Street meets the criteria for a substandard building, also by a 5‑0 vote. The commission then ordered the structure to be repaired, removed, or demolished within 30 days of notification, and required the property to remain unoccupied and secured, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 17, 2025 BSC minutes (5-0)
• Declared 503 West Ward Street structure substandard (5-0)
• Ordered 503 West Ward Street structure repaired, removed or demolished within 30 days; property to stay unoccupied and secured (5-0)

Wise County Water Supply District

The board administered the oath of office to Carol Ann Carson. It then approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 board meeting. Finally, the board approved a resolution to increase the homestead tax exemption for persons 65 years of age or older, matching the amount approved by the City Council. All motions passed unanimously.

• Administered oath of office to Carol Ann Carson (action)
• Approved May 7, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved resolution increasing tax exemption for seniors (unanimously)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a replat for Crossroads Church, named the new Willis Park pavilion after Mike Bell, and adopted agreements and resolutions for FiberFirst internet service, a USDOT Safe Streets grant, and a solid‑waste equipment grant. Councilmembers also appointed three members to the budget committee (5‑2‑0) and approved the consent agenda items, including plat approvals and an advisory board appointment. A first reading was held on increasing the senior tax exemption, and front‑yard fence ordinance changes were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved replat of approx. 13.799 acres for Crossroads Church (unanimous)
• Approved naming of the Mike Bell Memorial Pavilion at Willis Park (unanimous)
• Approved FiberFirst internet services agreement for City Hall and annex (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to participate in USDOT Safe Streets for All grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for NCTCOG solid waste grant for air curtain burner and track hoe (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmembers Reeves, Carpenter, and Jackson to the budget committee (5‑2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Howard’s Way plat approvals, May 2025 bills/invoices, and appointment of Mary Lois Sipes to Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• First reading held on ordinance to increase senior tax exemption to $30,000 (no vote)

City Council

The Decatur City Council met on June 6, 2025 for a budget workshop. Council members and staff discussed FY 2026 budget planning, projected water and wastewater projects, and received department reports. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 special meeting (5‑0). It granted a 30‑day extension for replat RP‑25‑0007 (5‑0). It recommended approval of replat RP‑25‑0008 covering about 13.799 acres (6‑0). The commission approved the consent agenda items, including preliminary and final plats for 1205 N US Highway 81‑287 Business (6‑0).

• Approved May 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Granted 30‑day extension for RP‑25‑0007 replat (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of RP‑25‑0008 replat (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (preliminary & final plat for 1205 N US Hwy 81‑287 Business) (6‑0)

City Council

The council appointed new members to the Economic Development Corporation board and reappointed representatives for the NCTCOG and Airport Board. It unanimously approved several zoning and land‑use ordinances, a public‑improvement agreement with Wise County, and a regional animal‑control memorandum. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Appointed Mrs. Reeves to the Economic Development Corporation board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mayor McQuiston as NCTCOG representative (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mr. Hayes as Airport Board Liaison (unanimous)
• Approved philanthropic use ordinance for 0.847 acres at 1200 N Miller St (unanimous)
• Approved land‑use change to Community Commercial for 5.114 acres at 1901 S Trinity St (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.0355‑acre tract to Thoroughfare Business (C‑2) (unanimous)
• Approved streets and parking lots public‑improvement agreement with Wise County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing regional animal‑control MOU (unanimous)

Parks Board

The board approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to name the new pavilion at Louida Willis Park the “Mike Bell Memorial Pavilion.” The next board meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Named pavilion at Louida Willis Park “Mike Bell Memorial Pavilion” (5-0)
• Set next meeting date for June 10, 2025

City Council

The Decatur City Council appointed Melinda Reeves as Mayor Pro‑Tem and Will Carpenter as Deputy Mayor Pro‑Tem by unanimous vote. It approved a waiver modifying tree‑survey requirements for a 24‑acre parcel at 1800 N US Hwy 81‑287 Business with a 5‑2‑0 vote. The council also approved several land‑use actions, including replat approvals, a variance for a roof sign, a procedure for real‑property sales, and the reconstitution of the Airport Advisory Board.

• Appointed Melinda Reeves as Mayor Pro‑Tem and Will Carpenter as Deputy Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to modify tree survey requirements for 24 acres at 1800 N US Hwy 81‑287 Business (5‑2‑0)
• Approved replat of approx 0.847 acres at 1200 N Miller Street (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance to reconstitute the Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved procedure authorizing the City Manager to sell real property (unanimous)
• Approved conditional preliminary plat of approx 200.447 acres in the Nelson H. Munger Survey (unanimous)
• Approved variance for roof sign at 402 N US Hwy 81‑287 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including multiple preliminary and final plats and April 2025 bills (unanimous)

Wise County Water Supply District

The board unanimously kept the existing officer assignments—President Gary Cocanougher, Vice President Andrew Sandford, and Secretary Dwight Reeves. It also unanimously approved Resolution W2025-05-02, authorizing bonds up to $39,900,000 for water system improvements. The minutes from the April 16 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Maintain current officer appointments (President Cocanougher, Vice President Sandford, Secretary Reeves) – unanimously approved
• Approve Resolution W2025-05-02 for up to $39,900,000 water‑supply bonds – unanimously approved
• Approve minutes of the April 16, 2025 board meeting – unanimously approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 1 meetings. It recommended approval of a tree‑survey waiver for the Nature Creek Reserve development, a replat of 1200 N. Miller Street, a specific‑use ordinance for the same site, a comprehensive‑plan amendment changing land use at 1901 S. Trinity Street, a zoning change for that parcel, and a planned‑development amendment requiring a minimum 1,000 sf dwelling size. The commission also conditionally approved a preliminary plat for the Nature Creek Reserve. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes as recorded.

• Recommended approval of Waiver Application 25-0001 for Nature Creek Reserve (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Replat Application 25-0005 for 1200 N. Miller St. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Specific Use Application 25-0002 for 1200 N. Miller St. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application 25-0002 changing land use at 1901 S. Trinity St. (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Change Application 25-0002 for 1901 S. Trinity St. (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development Application 25-0001 with 1,000 sf minimum dwelling size (6-0)
• Recommended conditional approval of Preliminary Plat Application 25-0002 for Nature Creek Reserve (6-0)

City Council

The council approved a contract with Fuquay, Inc. for up to $91,008 to perform work on the 2025 manhole rehabilitation program. It also approved a performance agreement between the Decatur Economic Development Corporation and Cardinal Paint, and a resolution to update signature cards at First Financial Bank. The consent agenda items, including a grant petition and reappointments to the Water Supply District Board, were approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Fuquay, Inc. contract for up to $91,008 for manhole rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved performance agreement between Decatur EDC and Cardinal Paint (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to update signature cards at First Financial Bank (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: grant petition for 23.96 acres ETJ release, reappointments to Water Supply District Board, and scheduling of May 27 meeting (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to reconstitute Airport Advisory Board (first reading held)
• No action taken after executive session reconvened into open session

Wise County Water Supply District

The board approved the minutes of the February 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Brennan Williams, seconded by Andrew Sandford, and passed unanimously. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 board meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved a replat application for 120 Tilden Street, a preliminary plat extension for Meadow Creek Addition, and a variance for a roof sign at 500 N US Hwy 81‑287. It also authorized a call for applicants to fill vacancies on the Airport Advisory Board and adopted several resolutions, including a grant application for the Safe Street for All program, membership in the Oncor Cities Steering Committee, a roadway transfer from TxDOT, and an extension of the seasonal health permit for mobile food establishments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved replat application RP-25-0002 for 120 Tilden St (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat extension PP2023-11 for Meadow Creek Addition (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-25-0001 for roof sign at 500 N US Hwy 81‑287 (unanimous)
• Authorized call for applicants to fill Airport Advisory Board vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R2025-04-13 for Main Street grant (Safe Street for All) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R2025-04-11 to join Oncor Cities Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R2025-04-12 to transfer public roadway from TxDOT (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R2025-04-14 extending seasonal health permit for mobile food establishments (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the February 4 and March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the replat application for 120 Tilden Street (RP‑25‑0002) and 6‑0 to recommend approval of the extension request for the Eagles Landing Business Park addition (RP‑25‑0003). No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Replat Application RP-25-0002 (120 Tilden St) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of extension request RP-25-0003 for Eagles Landing Business Park (6-0)

Parks Board

The Parks Advisory Board approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The board discussed the upcoming presentation to City Council on April 14, 2025 and provided updates on several park projects, including Harmon Park, the splash pad at the Public Safety Complex, and the pavilion at Louida Willis Park. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted a new city fee schedule effective April 1, 2025. It unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 125.3 acres and a 0.96‑acre right‑of‑way into Decatur’s corporate limits. Several comprehensive plan and zoning amendments for land at 1800 N US Hwy 81‑287 Business were also approved unanimously. The council approved a surplus auction agreement with Royal Auction Group and tabled a grant request (RP‑25‑0001).

• Approved new city fee schedule (Ordinance 2025-03-10) – unanimous
• Approved annexation of ~125.3262 acres and 0.96‑acre right‑of‑way (Ordinance 2025-03-11) – unanimous
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for ~200.4471 acres at 1800 N US Hwy 81‑287 Business (Ordinance 2025-03-12) – unanimous
• Approved zoning change re‑zoning ~200.4471 acres to Planned Development (Ordinance 2025-03-13) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat PP2023-10 for Nouvelle Terrace Lofts addition – unanimous
• Approved agreement with Royal Auction Group for surplus auction services – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items B (State Street closure) and C (grant petition) – unanimous
• Tabled grant request RP‑25‑0001 – unanimous

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 2025-03-15, updating the 2025 annual service plan for Vista Park Public Improvement District No. 1 and authorizing collection of the 2025 installments. The council also approved Resolution R2025-03-10, authorizing the mayor to execute the first amendment to the district’s Improvement Area #1 reimbursement agreement. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-03-15 for Vista Park service plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-03-10 authorizing mayor to execute first amendment (unanimous)