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Ennis public meetings in 2025

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

Fri Dec 19, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to approve Tim Gauna Park design contract and Paris St waterline bid

The Ennis City Commission will consider two resolutions. The first would ratify and consolidate the professional design services agreement with Garrison/Jones Landscape Architects for the Tim Gauna Park project and authorize the mayor to execute the consolidated agreement. The second would approve a bid award to S‑Co Incorporated for the Paris Street waterline relocation project, allowing a contract up to $336,817.00. Both items require commission approval.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board to consider approval of 2026 youth sports contracts

The Ennis Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on Dec. 17, 2025. During the meeting they will give updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events, hear a recreation report, and discuss approval of the 2026 youth sports contracts. A citizen comment period is also scheduled.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Hangar Development Funding update to be discussed

The Ennis Airport Board will swear in a new board member and receive updates on airport management, the ALP, and hangar development, including a land lease term revision and funding update. The board will approve the consent agenda covering the November financial report and minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. They will discuss a request from the CROME organization to use airport property for a 5K/10K run on April 18, 2026, and consider holding an Airport Board Workshop.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission will vote on rezoning a 15‑acre parcel near I‑45 to Corridor Commercial

The Ennis City Commission will approve several routine resolutions, including lease renewals and interlocal agreements, and will hold a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map for a 14.947‑acre site at the southwest corner of Interstate 45 and North Kaufman Street. The meeting also includes discussion of updated commission rules, a lease for the Ennis Welcome Center, and a $25,000 water‑resource study agreement. An executive session will address pending litigation and settlement matters.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to consider historic tax exemptions for 2026 tax year

The Historic Landmark Commission will review a property survey report to determine historic tax exemptions for the 2026 tax year. Recommendations from this meeting will be sent to the City Commission in April 2026.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board to consider a workplan for revitalizing the Kaufman Street Corridor

The Kaufman Development District Board will review updates on business activity, permit applications, planning and zoning cases, and a budget report. It will receive updates on facade grants for 401 S. Kaufman, 1700 Floyd St., and 1906 S. Kaufman. The board will discuss and possibly adopt a workplan for the Kaufman Street Corridor for FY 2025‑2026, outlining priorities and revitalization initiatives. A consent agenda will approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to consider support for 2026 Funny Car Chaos Classic

The City Commission will meet to discuss authorizing the Mayor to execute an Affidavit of Endorsement for the Event Trust Program. This action would support the 2026 Funny Car Chaos Classic event at the Texas Motorplex.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Library Board to approve minutes and discuss stats and programs

The Ennis Public Library Advisory Board will consider approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive a report of library statistics. It will share information about recent and upcoming library programs.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis Planning Commission to consider industrial and residential zoning changes

The Ennis Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve several subdivisions and consider zoning changes for industrial and residential properties. The meeting includes a public hearing on a specific use permit for plastics manufacturing.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will approve minutes and hear updates on projects and members

The Ennis Main Street Board will consider approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Board members will recognize a term and receive a city‑commissioner update. A progress report on Q4‑prioritized projects and tasks will be presented for discussion.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission will consider legal action to abate a substandard home at 205 E Linden St.

The Ennis City Commission will approve the minutes from its November 4 regular meeting and November 12 special meeting. Commissioners will discuss a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to pursue legal proceedings to abate a substandard residential structure at 205 E. Linden St. They will also consider a resolution to execute an Economic Development Agreement with Elk Company of Texas LLC for Project GAF. The agenda includes a new employee recognition presentation and a public comment period.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

EDC considers reallocating $1 million for Project F41 and hangar development

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation will discuss reallocating $1,000,000.00 previously approved for Project F41. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss Project Machu Picchu.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will receive an update on the museum roof condition.

The board will approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive an update on the museum roof. The board will discuss plans for an upcoming Open House event. An update on the underpass project will also be provided.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Parks and Recreation Board to discuss 2026 youth sports contracts

The Parks and Recreation meeting will include updates on current projects and upcoming events. The board will discuss the terms of all youth sports contracts for 2026 and receive a presentation from Keep Ennis Beautiful.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission will vote on a temporary concrete batch plant permit and a large planned‑development amendment

The Ennis City Commission will hold two public hearings to consider an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a temporary concrete batch plant on a 0.643‑acre site on Lakeview Drive, and an ordinance amending Planned Development No. PD‑22.11‑18.1b for a 96.312‑acre tract at 201 Haskovec Lane. The commission will also discuss a utility‑billing ordinance amendment, approve a $19,053 contract for emergency generator engineering services, and consider several board appointments.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Agenda contains no identifiable items; appears to be procedural placeholders

The posted agenda for the Ennis, Texas Board and Commission meeting on November 18, 2025 consists solely of numeric codes and placeholders without any readable descriptions of actions, contracts, or hearings. No specific rezoning, ordinance, contract amount, or public‑hearing item can be identified from the provided text.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission will consider granting 2026 historic tax exemptions based on 2025 survey

The Historic Landmark Commission will approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for residential properties at 508 N McKinney St and 301 N Preston St. The commission will review the 2025 historic tax exemption property survey report and decide whether to recommend exemptions for the 2026 tax year. Staff will provide updates on the Railroad Underpass Project and other ongoing matters.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board to approve October 1 and October 27 meeting minutes

The Ennis Main Street Board will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 1 regular meeting and the October 27 special called meeting. Commissioners and staff will give updates on Autumn Daze, Haunted Hay Maze, Trunk or Treat, and a progress report on Q4 projects. No other decisions are listed.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to award contract for Christmas tree lights and décor

The Ennis City Commission will discuss and consider a resolution to award RFP No. 25-102-19 for Christmas Tree Lights & Décor. The resolution offers the contract to either Premier Lighting Enterprises, LLC for up to $74,970 or Klahn Designs LLC dba Outdoor Lighting Perspectives for up to $45,581.45. It also authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary agreements.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to consider zoning change for 14.947-acre tract near I-45

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request for land at the southwest corner of Interstate 45 and N Kaufman Street. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 13, 2025.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board reviews new Paint the Town applications and other beautification programs

The Keep Ennis Beautiful Board will discuss past and upcoming community events. It will review recent and new applications for the Paint the Town program. Updates will be given on the Love My Lawn program, the Pollinator Garden volunteer effort, and the 3rd Saturday Clean-Up. The board will also consider the Community Service Program partnership with Ellis County Adult Community Service and accept any new business ideas.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis Commission to approve budget amendment and lighting contract

The Ennis City Commission will consider a $56.7 million supplemental budget rollover for FY 2026, approve a contract for Christmas tree lights, and discuss economic development incentives for Project GAF.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will consider reallocating $1,000,000 from Project F41 to match funding and hangar development

The Ennis Airport Board will discuss updates on hangar development, grant money, and airport operations. A key agenda item is a recommendation to reallocate the previously approved $1,000,000 for Project F41 to cover the 5% match requirement and any remaining balance for hangar development. The board will also consider holding an Airport Board Workshop and review routine items such as the monthly financial report and recent meeting minutes.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

ZBA to hold a public hearing on a variance for a 1.953‑acre Beach Rd. property

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a consent agenda item to approve the minutes from the November 20 2023 regular meeting. It will also conduct a public hearing and consider a variance request for a 1.953‑acre tract in the 4000‑Block of Beach Rd. The applicant seeks to subdivide the land into two 0.9765‑acre residential lots and install on‑site sewage disposal systems, requiring a variance from the one‑acre minimum lot size.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Approval of Class A board member nominations expiring Dec 31 2025

The Ennis Main Street Board will discuss and consider recommendations for the City Commission to approve nominations for Class A board members whose terms end on December 31, 2025. This is the sole action item on the agenda. The meeting is a special called session held on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Arts Commission to nominate member for Ennis Main Street Board

The Arts Commission will discuss seasonal events and current projects. The body is scheduled to nominate a member to serve on the Ennis Main Street Board.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to call special election for Mayor Pro Tem vacancy

The Ennis City Commission will approve several consent items, including a legal services agreement with Messer Fort, PLLC and the purchase of two LifePak 35 cardiac monitors for $151,218.76. Commissioners will discuss and consider a resolution to declare a vacancy for Mayor Pro Tem and order a special election on January 31, 2026. Additional discussion items include a bond series for the PrairieView Public Improvement District, a $642,577 purchase of a hydro excavation truck and trailer, and a $10 public utility easement along Oak Grove Road.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 W Brown St.

The Historic Landmark Commission will approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and nominate a member to the Ennis Main Street Board. It will discuss forming a three‑member subcommittee to review historic tax exemption requests. The commission will consider several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including modifications for 701 W Knox St., work at 301 N Preston St., and a request for the commercial building at 112 W Brown St. A public hearing will be held on a demolition request for a detached storage shed at 301 N Preston St.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board to set date and time for Ennis Airport Workshop

The Ennis Airport Board will swear in new board members and receive updates on airport operations, including hangar development, grant money, and the airport manager position. The board will also discuss and decide on a date and time for an upcoming Airport Workshop. Additional items include consideration of an office door keypad and portable toilets.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

City Commission to declare mayor vacancy and order Jan 31 2026 special election

The Ennis City Commission will discuss and consider a resolution declaring the mayor's office vacant. The resolution orders a special election on January 31, 2026 to fill the unexpired term ending May 2027. It also designates polling locations, filing deadlines, and authorizes the City Secretary to contract with Ellis County Elections for election services.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

No substantive agenda items identified in the meeting agenda

The agenda consists of coded entries without readable descriptions. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the provided text.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

EDC board to vote on $6,730 facade grant for 1906 S Kaufman St.

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation board will discuss several items, including a grant for electric‑vehicle charging stations from NCTCOG, a new investment policy, and a $6,730 facade grant for 1906 S Kaufman St. The board will also consider an agreement to share the Ennis Welcome Center and a change to the date of the November regular meeting. An executive session will be held for confidential economic‑development negotiations.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Library Board to approve minutes and discuss stats, books, programs

The Ennis Public Library Advisory Board will consider approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive a report of library statistics. Members will discuss book reconsiderations and share information about recent and upcoming programs.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis P&Z to consider concrete plant permit and residential development amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. The body will discuss a temporary use permit for a concrete plant and an amendment to a planned development for single-family homes.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis City Commission to consider $2 million for water plant generators

The City Commission will discuss a supplemental budget and the purchase of emergency generators for the water treatment plant. The body will also consider denying a rate change application from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Economic Development Corp discusses Project 300 and Project Rogala

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation held a special called meeting on October 7, 2025. The board entered executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations. Two projects—Project 300 and Project Rogala—were the focus of discussion. No specific decisions or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis Main Street Board to nominate Class A members

The Ennis Main Street Board will discuss progress on Q3 projects and approve a date for a special meeting to nominate Class A board members whose terms expire December 31, 2025.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Arts Commission considers managing Ennis Arts & Entertainment District

The Ennis Arts Commission will meet to discuss seasonal events and administrative schedules. The body will consider taking over management of the Arts & Entertainment District project from the Ennis Main Street Board.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

City Commission to discuss utility operations and infrastructure

The Ennis City Commission will hold a workshop to review the Utility Operations Department's setup, current projects, and future plans, including water rights, treatment plants, and wastewater systems.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will discuss the museum’s roof condition and upcoming Open House plans

The Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum Board will approve the minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report on museum staffing and operating hours. The board will get an update on the museum’s roof and will discuss plans for an upcoming Open House event.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Ennis Airport Board meets to review financial reports and updates

The Ennis Airport Board will convene to discuss an airport update and approve the consent agenda, which includes the August monthly financial report and meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. in the Economic Development Conference Room.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Kaufman Development District to consider $6,730 facade grant

The Kaufman Development District Board will meet to discuss code enforcement and street conditions at N. Kaufman St. and Baylor St. The board will also review the monthly budget report and consider a specific grant for a property facade.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Commission will consider a $581,500 wastewater master‑plan contract.

The commission will approve several routine items, including meeting minutes, the FY2025 investment report, and contracts for the city audit and bill‑pay services. It will hold public hearings to amend zoning for two parcels on Ensign Road and to adopt a service and assessment plan for the Prairieview Public Improvement District. Commissioners will discuss FY2026 water and sewer rates, a new fee schedule, a $581,500 wastewater master‑plan contract, a $70,000 SCADA services contract, and the purchase of easements for $1,000. An executive session will address pending litigation and economic‑development negotiations.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will review Q4 projects and assign leads for Ennis Main Street initiatives

The Ennis Main Street Board will hold its regular meeting. It will approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates from the City Commissioner and the Autumn Daze event, and discuss progress on Q3 projects and plan Q4 projects, including assigning project leads. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

Board will discuss funding for airport hangar and EV charging grant

The Ennis Economic Development Corp. regular meeting will consider several funding and policy items. Directors will discuss financing for an airport hangar and for a North Central Texas Council of Governments electric‑vehicle charging grant. The board will also review an investment policy, account management changes, and a temporary easement for Atmos on property at 287 Bypass.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

City Commission to consider FY 2025-2026 budget for Crime Control and Prevention District

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Ennis Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD). The body will discuss and consider a resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the district.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board and Commission Meetings

EDC to approve $15,000 in facade grants and FY 25-26 budget

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation will approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a public hearing on the FY 25-26 Annual Budget. The board will also vote on two facade grants totaling $15,000 and discuss an electric vehicle charging station grant.

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