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Median home value
$120,800 Typical home value $211,492 +0.6% yr/yr · +24.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (33)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Mindy Gellock — Councilmember
- Tim McRae — Councilmember
- Randy Gorham — Mayor
- Rob Gowin — Councilmember
- Letitia Horace — Councilmember
Who’s on the General
- Mindy Gellock — Councilmember
- Randy Gorham — Mayor
- Rob Gowin — Mayor Pro Tem
- Tim McRae — Councilmember
- Letitia Horace — Councilmember
Who’s on the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
- Donna Brumbelow
- Emily Morrow
- Becca Yocham
- Glynda Corley
- Judy Angle
- Amanda Childress
- Pam Duke
- Caroline Wilde
- Todd Yocham
- Dana Pelletier
- Shari Lee
- Trina Travis
- John Davenport
Who’s on the Parks and Recreation Board
- Brandon Cumbie
- Jeff Pelletier
- Paul Travis
- Shanna Oualline
Who’s on the Vanishing Texana Museum Board
- Jerry McDonald
- Barbara Hugghins
- Janie Barber
- Judy Batton
- Charlie Esco
- Kim Hansen
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 12:00
Lake Advisory Board
Lake Advisory Board to discuss lake rules and regulations
The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board will meet to receive updates and hold discussions. Key items include a review of lake rules and regulations by an ad hoc committee and an update from the Parks Director.
- Ad hoc committee review of lake rules and regulations
- Update from Parks Director
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315 S. Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
LAKE JACKSONVILLE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALLEXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
12:00 PM
STEVE HAZLEWOOD
ROBERT SADLER
NATHAN JONES
VICKIE LOUGH
JANET STANOVICH
KENYA ETIM
BRENT STAHELIN
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL
5.
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AD HOC COMMITTEE REVIEW OF LAKE RULES
AND REGULATIONS
6.
UPDATE FROM PARKS DIRECTOR
7.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 16th day of October 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Deliberations
regarding economic development negotiations). The City of Jacksonville is committed to compliance with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation and equal access t …
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 12:00
Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board to consider zone change and special use permit
The board will hold public hearings to review a zoning change request and a special use permit application. These items are for possible discussion and action.
- Zone change from Single Family to Planned Development for 2.53 acres in the 900 block of Corinth Road
- Special use permit for a temporary crisis shelter at 701 South Main Street
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315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
12:00 PM
BECKY PAVLETICH
ELAINE MCDONALD
BRENDA STAHELIN
ANDY CALCOTE
RAYMOND FRANKLN
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
MINUTE APPROVAL
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
ZONE CHANGE FROM A (SINGLE FAMILY) TO P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED
IN THE 900 BLOCK OF CORINTH ROAD, LOT 2 OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 2.53 ACRES, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPERTY ID
# 152151.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH MAIN STREET TO ALLOW FOR A TEMPORARY CRISIS SHELTER,
LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. PROPERTY ID #
221548000.
5.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
6.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
7.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 20th day of October 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Prop …
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
Parks and Recreation Board
315 S. Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue May 18, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu May 20, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu May 20, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Thu Aug 19, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Aug 19, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Sep 16, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Thu Sep 16, 2027 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board to discuss park and museum maintenance
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss community events and parks department support. The board will consider actions regarding plant costs at the museum and the unloading of compost.
- Date and time to work at Bolton Park
- Irrigation update for the museum and Bolton Park
- Cost of plants at the museum
- Unloading of compost using volunteers or vendors
- Cleanup Day
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315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
9:00 AM
AMANDA CHILDRESS - CHAIR
BECCA YOCHAM - VICE CHAIR
DONNA BRUMBELOW
PAM DUKE
EMILY MORROW
TRINA TRAVIS
SHARI LEE
DANA PELLETIER
JOHN DAVENPORT
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL
5.
FINANCIAL REPORT
6.
UPDATE FROM PARK DIRECTOR DEVIN FREDRICKSON ON COMMUNITY EVENTS AND
PARKS DEPARTMENT RELATED SUPPORT
7.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON DATE AND TIME TO WORK AT BOLTON PARK
8.
DISCUSS AN UPDATE ON THE IRRIGATION FOR MUSEUM AND BOLTON
9.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING COST OF PLANTS AT THE MUSEUM
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE UNLOADING OF COMPOST WITH VOLUNTEERS OR
VENDORS
11. DISCUSS CLEANUP DAY
12. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
13. ADJOURN
Posted this the 14th day of October 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Rea …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
Board to consider $300,000 reimbursement for 'The Grounds' sports project
The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will hold a public hearing regarding a sports and park project called 'The Grounds.' The board will also consider a downtown redevelopment matching grant for a property at 301 S. Bolton.
- Public hearing for 'The Grounds' at 2020 N. Jackson Street, including a proposed expenditure up to $300,000 for Soccer Lab LLC
- Request for a downtown redevelopment matching grant for 301 S. Bolton (Blake’s Furniture)
- Annual review of JEDCO President in closed executive session
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309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ROOM
309 E. COMMERCE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
12:00 PM
DARRELL DEMENT - CHAIRMAN
NATHAN JONES - VICE CHAIRMAN
LORETTA DOTY - SECRETARY
ROBERT CUDD - TREASURER
CHAD DEVILLIER
OFELIA PENN
DILLON RODRIGUEZ
**This is notice a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may be present at this JEDCO meeting**
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
REMARKS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
5.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON A
PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTING OF LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED OR SUITABLE FOR AMATEUR AND CHILDREN'S SPORTS,
ATHLETIC, AND PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, TO BE KNOWN AS "THE GROUNDS," LOCATED
AT 2020 N. JACKSON STREET, JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS; INCLUDING SITE GRADING,
DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND FIELD
LIGHTING, PARKING AND PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROPOSED EXPENDITURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$300,000 AS MILESTONE-BASED REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS UNDER A
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOCCER LAB LLC.
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
8.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
9.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSIDER
WITH
POSSIBLE
ACTION
A
REQUEST
FOR
A
DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 S.
BOLTON AS REQUESTED BY BART BLAKE OF BLAKE’S FURNITURE
10. CLO …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 15:00
Vanishing Texana Museum Board
Vanishing Texana Museum Board to address board membership and vacancies
The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to review financial and curator reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and take action regarding expiring member terms and filling a board vacancy.
- Action regarding board members with expiring terms
- Action to fill a vacancy on the Vanishing Texana Museum Board
- Financial report
- Curator report
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300 S. Bolton, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
VANISHING TEXANA MUSEUM BOARD MEETING
VANISHING TEXANA MUSEUM
302 S. BOLTON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
3:00 PM
JANIE BARBER
JERRY MCDONALD
KIM HANSEN
BARBARA HUGGHINS
CHARLIE MAE ESCO
JUDY BATTON
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL
5.
FINANCIAL REPORT
6.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING VANISHING TEXANA MUSEUM BOARD
MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS ARE EXPIRING
7.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE VANISHING TEXANA
MUSEUM BOARD
8.
CURATOR REPORT
9.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURN
Posted this the 9th day of October 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Deliberations
regarding economic development negotiations). The City of Jacksonville is committed to compliance with the
American with Disabili …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider zone changes and economic incentives
The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning and land use requests. The body will also consider incentives for manufacturing facilities and act on several city contracts.
- Purchase of three police units totaling over $50,000
- Zone change for 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive from Agriculture Open Space to Planned Development for six single family lots
- Zone change at 528 N Main St from Commercial to Single Family
- Special use permit for private social or recreation clubs at 1365 N Bolton St
- Construction contract with Watson Commercial Construction
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315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
6:00 PM
*4:00 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1.
4:00 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN
MEETINGS ACT-PER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
A. 551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY,
INC. ET AL
B. 551.072 REAL PROPERTY
C. 551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVICES
D. 551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
INVOCATION
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
5.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION –
A. JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH TO SIMON'S WELDING
SHOP
B. JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE JACKSONVILLE ISD CTE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
TO BRENDA GALLEGOS AND SAMANTHA PACHECO
C. MAYOR RANDY GORHAM PRESENTS PROCLAMATION REGARDING DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
6.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
7.
CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS UNDER CONSENT AGENDA REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO
DELIBERATIONS BY COUNCIL. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZES THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO PROCEED WITH CONCLUSION OF EACH ITEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A. MINUTES APPROVAL - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AGENDA WORKSHOP, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
COUNCIL MEET …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 12:00
Library Board
Jacksonville Library Board to discuss privacy booth policy and operating hours
The Library Board will meet to address old business regarding the privacy booth policy and changes to library hours. The agenda also includes a director's report and a period for citizen participation.
- Privacy booth policy
- Library change in hours
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526 East Commerce Street, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
526 E. COMMERCE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
7:00 PM
LINDA TAYLOR
DEANNA TROTTER
LINDA LITTLE
SONYA BAKER
KAITLYN TURNEY
TRACEY WALLACE
FERLICH ARRINGTON
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
3.
MINUTE APPROVAL
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A. PRIVACY BOOTH POLICY
B. LIBRARY CHANGE IN HOURS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8.
ADJOURN
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
Jacksonville council weighs JEDCO incentive for manufacturing facilities and primary jobs
The Jacksonville City Council holds a workshop on October 6, 2026, and a regular meeting on October 13, 2026. The workshop covers a first reading of a resolution supporting a Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation incentive for manufacturing facilities and primary jobs, plus reviews of board term expirations and the proposed October 13 agenda; no action is to be taken at the workshop. The October 13 meeting includes a second reading of that same JEDCO incentive resolution, a construction contract with Watson Commercial Construction, financing for a fire department mini-pumper, a water tank restoration bid, and four public hearings on zoning and subdivision requests.
- First reading (Oct 6) and second reading (Oct 13) of a resolution supporting a JEDCO incentive for construction of manufacturing facilities and creation of primary jobs
- Act upon construction contract with Watson Commercial Construction (no dollar amount stated)
- Discuss and consider financing bid for the Fire Department mini-pumper (no dollar amount stated)
- Public hearing on zone change from O (Agriculture Open Space) to P (Planned Development) for 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive, intended for six single-family lots with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres
- Public hearings on a subdivision plat for the same 20.80 acres on Lakeshore Drive, a zone change from G (Commercial) to A (Single Family) at 528 N Main St, and a special use permit for a private social or recreation club at 1365 N Bolton St
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORKSHOP
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
12:00 PM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
FIRST READING OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
INCENTIVE
FOR
THE
CONSTRUCTION
OF
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND THE CREATION OF PRIMARY JOBS
5.
REVIEW BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION MEMBERS’ TERM EXPIRATIONS, BYLAWS,
AND ORDINANCES — NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
6.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 13TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2026 (SEE ATTACHED PROPOSED AGENDA) NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN – ITEMS
MAY BE REMOVED OR ADDED TO THE PROPOSED AGENDA BY CITY COUNCIL, CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY OR CITY CLERK AS NEEDED ANY TIME BEFORE THE
OFFICIAL POSTING OF MEETING AGENDA
7.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 30th day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discus …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
KJB board to weigh Bolton Park irrigation, yard signs, bench plaque
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will discuss and consider several beautification items, including extending irrigation at Bolton Park, designing and purchasing name tags, new yard sign wording and design, and a powder coating and plaque for the Betty Thompson bench outside City Hall. They will also discuss a cleanup day on November 7, 2026, and receive updates on library litter kits and the museum flower bed repair.
- Extending irrigation at Bolton Park
- Design and purchase of name tags for KJB board
- New yard sign verbiage and look
- Powder coating and plaque for bench dedicated to Betty Thompson outside City Hall
- Museum flower bed repair and redesign
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✓ Decided: Keep Jacksonville Beautiful approves museum flower bed repairs and signage
The board approved funding for museum flower bed cleanup and irrigation, as well as new yard signs and name tags. A proposal to extend irrigation at Bolton Park was tabled.
- Approved up to $400 for museum flower bed clean out (All Aye)
- Approved $2,500 cap for museum flower bed irrigation (All Aye)
- Approved purchase of new yard signs (All Aye)
- Approved purchase of board name tags (All Aye)
- Approved $470 for powder coating and plaque for Betty Thompson bench (All Aye)
- Tabled irrigation extension at Bolton Park
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
8:30 AM
AMANDA CHILDRESS - CHAIR
BECCA YOCHAM - VICE CHAIR
DONNA BRUMBELOW
PAM DUKE
EMILY MORROW
TRINA TRAVIS
SHARI LEE
DANA PELLETIER
JOHN DAVENPORT
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4. MINUTE APPROVAL
5. FINANCIAL REPORT
6. UPDATE ON LIBRARY LITTER KITS BY BOARD MEMBER TRINA TRAVIS
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXTENDING IRRIGATION AT BOLTON PARK
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DESIGN AND PURCHASE OF NAME TAGS FOR KJB BOARD
9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VERBIAGE AND LOOK FOR NEW YARD SIGNS
10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE POWDER COATING AND PLAQUE FOR THE BENCH
DEDICATED TO BETTY THOMPSON OUTSIDE OF CITY HALL
11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER MUSEUM FLOWER BED REPAIR AND REDESIGN
12. DISCUSS CLEANUP DAY ON NOVEMBER 7, 2026
13. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
14. ADJOURN
Posted this the 15th day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
(Za
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. This board reserves the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real
Property); 551.073 (Deliberations …
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KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 8:30 AM
Present: Amanda Childress, Pam Duke, Emily Morrow, Trina Travis, Dana Pelletier, John Davenport
Absent: Becca Yocham, Donna Brumbelow, Shari Lee
1. CALL TO ORDER – 8:30 AM
2. INVOCATION - Dana
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - None
4. MINUTE APPROVAL – Change spelling for Shari- Emily makes a motion to approve minutes with the changes.
Seconded by John. All ‘Aye’
5. FINANCIAL REPORT - $16,485.18
6. UPDATE ON LIBRARY LITTER KITS BY BOARD MEMBER TRINA TRAVIS – Discussed bags and QR code. Trina
discussed what was in the bags.
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXTENDING IRRIGATION AT BOLTON PARK – Emily explained the need for irrigation to
the Maple trees. The quote was $2,110. Discussion between the board decided against moving forward with this
project and to table it for a later date.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DESIGN AND PURCHASE OF NAME TAGS FOR KJB BOARD – Emily makes a motion to
have the KJB board purchase name tags. John seconds the motion. All ‘Aye’
9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VERBIAGE AND LOOK FOR NEW YARD SIGNS – Amanda received quotes for new
signs. She spoke with iSign about making them for about $30. They gave a few options. Dana makes a motion to
have the signs made. Pam seconds the motion. All ‘Aye’
10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE POWDER COATING AND PLAQUE FOR THE BENCH DEDICATED TO BETTY
THOMPSON OUTSIDE OF CITY HALL - Amanda d …
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 15:00
Vanishing Texana Museum Board
300 S. Bolton, Jacksonville
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
Jacksonville EDB to hold public hearing and possible closed session on economic development
The Jacksonville Economic Development Board is meeting to conduct routine business including a public hearing, public comments, approval of minutes and financial report, and a president's report. The board may also enter closed executive session to consult with the city attorney, discuss real property, and deliberate on economic development negotiations. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing
- Approval of minutes
- Approval of financial report
- Possible closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087
economic-developmentpublic-hearingexecutive-sessionmeeting
309 E Commerce, Jacksonville
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD ROOM
309 E. COMMERCE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
12:00 PM
DARRELL DEMENT
ROBERT HABERLE
LORETTA DOTY
NATHAN JONES
ROBERT CUDD
CHAD DEVILLIER
OFELIA PENN
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
PUBLIC HEARING
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.
REMARKS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
8.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
9.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:551.071 CONSULT
CITY
ATTORNEY;
551.072
DELIBERATIONS
ABOUT
REAL
PROPERTY;
551.087
DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
10. ADJOURN
**This is notice a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may be present at this JEDCO meeting**
Posted this the 10th day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville Economic Development
Corporation Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections
551.071(Consultation with Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations
about gifts and donations); 551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations abo …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 08:30
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
KJB board to weigh Bolton Park irrigation extension and cleanup day
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will discuss and consider several beautification items, including extending irrigation at Bolton Park, new yard sign designs, and a bench plaque for Betty Thompson. They will also discuss the November 7 cleanup day and other routine matters like minutes and financial reports.
- Discuss and consider extending irrigation at Bolton Park
- Discuss and consider design and purchase of name tags for KJB board
- Discuss and consider verbiage and look for new yard signs
- Discuss and consider powder coating and plaque for bench dedicated to Betty Thompson outside City Hall
- Discuss cleanup day on November 7, 2026
parksbeautificationsignscleanuppublic-art
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
8:30 AM
AMANDA CHILDRESS - CHAIR
BECCA YOCHAM - VICE CHAIR
DONNA BRUMBELOW
PAM DUKE
EMILY MORROW
TRINA TRAVIS
SHARI LEE
DANA PELLETIER
JOHN DAVENPORT
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL - AUGUST 18, 2026 KJB BOARD MEETING
5.
FINANCIAL REPORT
6.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXTENDING IRRIGATION AT BOLTON PARK
7.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DESIGN AND PURCHASE OF NAME TAGS FOR KJB BOARD
8.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER VERBIAGE AND LOOK FOR NEW YARD SIGNS
9.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE POWDER COATING AND PLAQUE FOR THE BENCH
DEDICATED TO BETTY THOMPSON OUTSIDE OF CITY HALL
10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER MUSEUM FLOWER BED REPAIR AND REDESIGN
11. DISCUSS CLEANUP DAY ON NOVEMBER 7, 2026
12. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
13. ADJOURN
Posted this the 9th day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultati …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 12:00
Planning and Zoning Board
Proposed rezoning for six single-family lots on Lakeshore Drive
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land use applications, including a zone change and subdivision plat for 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive. The board will also review a rezoning request for 528 N Main St and a special use permit for 1365 N Bolton St.
- Zone change and subdivision plat for 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive to allow six single-family lots
- Zone change from commercial to single-family at 528 N Main St
- Special use permit for a private social, recreation, or lodge club at 1365 N Bolton St
zoningland-usesubdivisionresidentialcommercial
315 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
12:00 PM
BECKY PAVLETICH
ELAINE MCDONALD
BRENDA STAHELIN
ANDY CALCOTE
RAYMOND FRANKLN
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
MINUTE APPROVAL
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONE
CHANGE FROM (O-AGRICULTURE OPEN SPACE) TO P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATED IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF LAKESHORE DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS 20.80 ACRES, IN THE
JAMES FORD SURVEY ABSTRACT NUMBER 269, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS.
THIS PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IS INTENDED TO ALLOW FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SIX (6) SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH A MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 2.5
ACRES.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT
LOCATED IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF LAKESHORE DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS 20.80 ACRES, IN THE
JAMES FORD SURVEY ABSTRACT NUMBER 269, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS.
5.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM G (COMMERCIAL) TO A
(SINGLE FAMILY) AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 528 N MAIN ST, PROPERTY ID # 221736001.
6.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REQUESTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR A PRIVATE SOCIAL OR RECREATION CLUBS, FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, OR
LODGES, LOCATED AT 1365 N BOLTON ST, PROPERTY ID # 223983000.
7.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 08th day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 12:00
Library Board
Library Board to discuss privacy booth policy and change in hours
The Jacksonville Library Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on old business items, including a privacy booth policy and a change in library hours. The agenda also includes citizen participation, minutes approval, new business, and a director's report. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.
- Privacy booth policy discussion
- Library change in hours discussion
- Citizen participation period
- Director's report
librarymeetingpolicyhours
526 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
526 E. COMMERCE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
12:00 PM
LINDA TAYLOR
DEANNA TROTTER
LINDA LITTLE
SONYA BAKER
KAITLYN TURNEY
TRACEY WALLACE
FERLICH ARRINGTON
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
3.
MINUTE APPROVAL
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A. PRIVACY BOOTH POLICY
B.
LIBRARY CHANGE IN HOURS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 1st day of September 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Trina Stidham, Library Director
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Deliberations
regarding economic development negotiations). The City of Jacksonville is committed to compliance with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation and equ …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Jacksonville City Council to consider 2026-2027 budget and .69000 tax rate.
The Jacksonville City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to hold public hearings and consider adopting the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a tax rate of .69000 per $100 valuation. The council will also address a master fee ordinance amendment for Hazel Tilton Park stage rental rates, zoning regulation updates for HUD-code manufactured homes, and various routine consent items.
- Public hearing and possible action on the proposed 2026-2027 budget with a recorded vote
- Public hearing and possible action on adopting a tax rate of .69000 per $100 valuation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
- Consideration of an amendment to the Master Fee Ordinance adopting Hazel Tilton Park stage rental rates
- Public hearing and consideration of amending the zoning ordinance regarding HUD-code manufactured homes under Senate Bill 785
- Approval of road closures for the Christmas Parade on December 3, 2026, Trunk or Treat on October 26, 2026, and National Night Out on October 6, 2026
budgettaxeszoningparksroadsevents
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
6:00 PM
*5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1.
5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN
MEETINGS ACT-PER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
A. 551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY,
INC. ET AL
B.
551.072 REAL PROPERTY
C. 551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
D. 551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVICES
E.
551.089 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
INVOCATION
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
5.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION –
A. JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH TO BEELINE HEALTH
B.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROCLAMATION PRESENTED BY MAYOR RANDY GORHAM
6.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
7.
CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS UNDER CONSENT AGENDA REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO
DELIBERATIONS BY COUNCIL. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZES THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO PROCEED WITH CONCLUSION OF EACH ITEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A. MINUTES APPROVAL - EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2026 -
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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BUDGET/AGENDA WORKSHOP AU …
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
City proposes 2026-27 budget with tax rate rising to $0.69 per $100
The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda includes a Taxpayer Impact Statement for the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. No final action will be taken on the budget or tax rate during this workshop session.
- Proposed 2026-2027 tax rate of $0.69000 per $100 of value
- Estimated median property tax bill of $1,084.98 for FY 2026-2027
- Comparison to FY 2025-2026 median tax bill of $987.19
- Review of proposed agenda for the regular council meeting
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORKSHOP
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
12:00 PM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DD DAY OF
MONTH, YEAR (SEE ATTACHED PROPOSED AGENDA) NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN – ITEMS
MAY BE REMOVED OR ADDED TO THE PROPOSED AGENDA BY CITY COUNCIL, CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY OR CITY CLERK AS NEEDED ANY TIME BEFORE THE
OFFICIAL POSTING OF MEETING AGENDA
5.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
6.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 26th day of August 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Delibera …
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 12:00
Parks and Recreation Board
Parks board to review fees, rental rates, and FY 2026-27 budget
The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and possibly recommend annual fees and facility rental rates, and receive an overview of the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, capital improvement projects from the 2026 master plan, and JEDCO funding support. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, citizen participation, and minutes approval.
- Annual review of Parks and Recreation Department fees and facility rental rates
- Overview of proposed FY 2026-2027 Parks and Recreation budget
- Capital improvement plan projects from 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- JEDCO funding support discussion
parksrecreationbudgetfeescapital-improvements
315 S. Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
12:00 PM
JEFF PELLETIER
PAUL TRAVIS
SHANNA OUALLINE
BRANDON CUMBIE
LUE ANN WILLIAMS
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL
5.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES AND FACILITY RENTAL RATES
6.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED FY 2026–2027 PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECTS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE 2026 PARKS AND
RECREATION MASTER PLAN, AND JEDCO FUNDING SUPPORT
7.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
9.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 21st day of August 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 55 …
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
JEDCO to consider HDR Engineering agreement for site review
The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to receive updates on retail recruitment and consider a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a technical review and site layout of JEDCO-owned properties. The board will also approve minutes and financial reports, and may enter closed session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.
- Presentation from Retail Coach on recruitment updates
- Professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for technical review and site layout
- Approval of minutes and financial report
- Closed executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.087
economic-developmentreal-estatecontractsretailmeeting
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ROOM
309 E. COMMERCE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
12:00 PM
DARRELL DEMENT - CHAIRMAN
NATHAN JONES - VICE CHAIRMAN
LORETTA DOTY - SECRETARY
ROBERT CUDD - TREASURER
CHAD DEVILLIER
OFELIA PENN
DILLON RODRIGUEZ
**This is notice a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may be present at this JEDCO meeting**
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
REMARKS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
7.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
8.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE RETAIL COACH PROVIDING UPDATES ON
RECRUITMENT
B. CONSIDER WITH POSSIBLE ACTION A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HDR ENGINEERING, INC. TO CONDUCT A TECHNICAL REVIEW AND SITE LAYOUT
FOR JEDCO-OWNED PROPERTIES.
9.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:551.071 CONSULT
CITY
ATTORNEY;
551.072
DELIBERATIONS
ABOUT
REAL
PROPERTY;
551.087
DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
10. ADJOURN
POSTED THIS 14th DAY OF August 2026 AT 12:00 P.M. BY SHERRI MCDONALD
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND ACTION
The Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at
any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with Attorneys); 551. …
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 15:00
Vanishing Texana Museum Board
300 S. Bolton, Jacksonville
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 12:00
General
P&Z board to weigh sports complex permit, zone change, SB 785 code fix
The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board meets to hold two public hearings and consider possible action on a special use permit for a sports facility complex, a zone change from single-family to multi-family low density, and ordinance amendments to comply with Texas Senate Bill 785. The board may also discuss and act on any listed item.
- Public hearing: special use permit for sports facility complex at 2020 North Jackson Street (Property ID #129164)
- Public hearing: zone change from A (single family) to C (multi-family low density) (Property ID #152151)
- Review and possible action on Code of Ordinances amendments for Texas Senate Bill 785 compliance
zoningspecial-use-permitsports-facilitymulti-family-housingordinance-amendmentsenate-bill-785
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
12:00 PM
BECKY PAVLETICH
ELAINE MCDONALD
BRENDA STAHELIN
ANDY CALCOTE
RAYMOND FRANKLN
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
MINUTE APPROVAL
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A SPORTS FACILITY COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2020
NORTH JACKSON STREET. PROPERTY ID # 129164.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REQUESTED ZONE CHANGE
FROM A (SINGLE FAMILY) TO C (MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY). PROPERTY ID # 152151.
5.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS SENATE BILL 785.
6.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
7.
ADJOURN
Posted this the 12th day of August 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personn …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
Cleanup day, arts donation, memorial bench on agenda
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to discuss and take action on the upcoming Clean Up Day schedule, a donation to the Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for its annual fall event, and a memorial bench located at City Hall. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.
- Discuss and take action on Clean Up Day schedule
- Discuss and take action on donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for annual fall event
- Discuss and take action on memorial bench located at City Hall
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✓ Decided: KJB approves Nov. 7 cleanup day, $2,000 arts donation
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved a Fall Cleanup Day for November 7, 2026, at Vanishing Texana Museum/Hazel Tilton Park, with a vendor (AIM) to assist and a shredding company to be arranged. The board also approved a $2,000 donation to the Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for its October 10 fall event and authorized getting quotes to restore the memorial bench at City Hall. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Fall Cleanup Day on Nov. 7, 2026, at Vanishing Texana Museum/Hazel Tilton Park (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance (unanimous)
- Authorized getting quotes to restore memorial bench at City Hall (unanimous)
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
9:00 AM
AMANDA CHILDRESS - CHAIR
BECCA YOCHAM - VICE CHAIR
DONNA BRUMBELOW
PAM DUKE
EMILY MORROW
TRINA TRAVIS
SHARI LEE
DANA PELLETIER
JOHN DAVENPORT
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4.
MINUTE APPROVAL
5.
FINANCIAL REPORT
6.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON CLEAN UP DAY SCHEDULE
7.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON DONATION TO JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS
ALLIANCE FOR THE ANNUAL FALL EVENT
8.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE MEMORIAL BENCH LOCATED AT CITY HALL
9.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURN
Posted this the 12th day of August 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Deliberations
regarding eco …
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KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Present: Amanda Childress, Becca Yocham, Emily Morrow, Shari Lee, Dana Pelletier,
Absent: Donna Brumbelow, Pam Duke, John Davenport, Trina Travis
1. CALL TO ORDER - 9:01
2. INVOCATION - Becca Yocham led the invocation
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - None
4. MINUTE APPROVAL - Motion by Shari. Second by Emily. All voted “Aye”
5. FINANCIAL REPORT - $18,290.89 Given by City Clerk Dianah Surber. Handed out budget
summary.
6. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON CLEAN UP DAY SCHEDULE - Amanda would like a Fall
and Spring Cleanup Day. Discussed a vendor, AIM, to assist in cleanup disposables. The
cost is $350 but the representative of the company said they can work on lowering the price
for beautification groups. Getting with vendor to drop oƯ trash cans. The Vanishing Texana
Museum/Hazel Tilton Park was chosen to hold the cleanup day. November 7, 2026 from
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM was chosen as the date and time. Dianah is getting the name of the
shredding company. A motion was made by Emily. Second by Shari. All voted “Aye”.
7. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON DONATION TO JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS
ALLIANCE FOR THE ANNUAL FALL EVENT - The event is October 10, 2026. Becca makes a
motion to donate $2,000 to JCAA. Emily seconds the motion. All voted “Aye”.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE MEMORIAL BENCH LOCATED AT CITY HALL -
Amanda would like to g …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider tax rate hike and zone change on Lakeshore Drive
The council will hold a public hearing on a zone change from agriculture to single-family for 20.80 acres on Lakeshore Drive, and consider a proposed tax rate increase that would raise the median homestead bill from $987 to $1,085. They will also set a public hearing date for the tax rate and budget, and vote individually on the proposed rate.
- Public hearing on zone change from O-Agriculture to A-Single Family for 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive
- Proposed tax rate of $0.69000 per $100 valuation, up from $0.63763, with a public hearing set for September 8, 2026
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget
- Interlocal agreement with Cherokee County for sale of 210 W. Larissa St.
- Public sale of an approximate 9.366-acre portion of land (CCAD ID# 113170000) to the highest bid of $61,000
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✓ Decided: Council proposes $0.69 tax rate, sets Sept. 8 hearing
The City Council voted unanimously to propose a property tax rate of $0.69 per $100 of taxable value for Tax Year 2026 and set a public hearing for September 8, 2026, on the proposed rate and budget. The council also approved the JEDCO 2026-2027 budget, a $300,000 economic-development incentive for a soccer facility, and the sale of 210 W. Larissa St. to Cherokee County for $278,850. Two rezoning and plat applications for 20.8 acres on Lakeshore Drive were withdrawn by the applicants, and no action was taken on them.
- Proposed property tax rate of $0.69 per $100 of taxable value (5-0)
- Set Sept. 8, 2026 public hearing on proposed tax rate and budget (5-0)
- Approved JEDCO 2026-2027 budget (5-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting $300,000 JEDCO incentive for soccer facility (5-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement and sale of 210 W. Larissa St. to Cherokee County for $278,850 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including road closures and sale of 9.366 acres for $61,000 (5-0)
- Extended City Manager's contract (5-0)
- Rezoning and plat applications for 20.8 acres on Lakeshore Drive withdrawn, no action
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
6:00 PM
*5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
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5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN
MEETINGS ACT-PER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
A. 551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY,
INC. ET AL
551.072 REAL PROPERTY
551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVICES
551.089 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS - CITY MANAGER ANNUAL REVIEW
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION —
A. JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS UNDER CONSENT AGENDA REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO
DELIBERATIONS BY COUNCIL. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZES THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO PROCEED WITH CONCLUSION OF EACH ITEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A. MINUTES APPROVAL - MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL/JEDCO MEETING;
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AGENDA WORKSHOP; TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
B. APPROVE ROAD CLOSURE FOR FOSTERING 5K ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
C. APPROVE ROAD CLOSURE FOR J …
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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
6:00 PM
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Meeting Items
5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN MEETINGS ACT-PER
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
Present: Mayor Randy Gorham, Mayor Pro tem Mindy
Gellock, Councilman Rob Gowin, Councilman Tim McRae,
Councilwoman Letitia Horace
Called to order and went immediately into Executive Session
at 5:15 PM.
Recess Exectuvie Session at 6:01 PM
551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY, INC. ET AL
551.072 REAL PROPERTY
551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVICES
551.089
DELIBERATIONS
REGARDING
SECURITY
DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS - CITY MANAGER
ANNUAL REVIEW
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Gorham called the meeting to order at 6:03
PM.
INVOCATION
Casey Castleberry, a member of Beacon of Light Church,
delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
Mayor Randy Gorham
SPECIAL PRESENTATION –
JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH
JEDCO President Shane Pace recognized La Fonda del Sol
as the Business of the Month.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Jennifer Vick
20199 US Hwy 79 E
addressed the City Council regarding privacy concerns
associ …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 12:00
Library Board
526 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
Council to discuss 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and zone change on Lakeshore Drive
The City Council will hold a budget workshop and discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, with a public hearing set for September 8. They will also hold a public hearing on a zone change from agriculture to single-family on 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive. Other items include a quarterly investment report, an update on Texas Senate Bill 785 regarding HUD-code manufactured homes, and a first reading of a resolution supporting a JEDCO project.
- Public hearing on zone change from O-Agriculture to A-Single Family on 20.80 acres in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive
- Proposed tax rate of $0.69000 per $100 valuation, with a public hearing set for September 8, 2026
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget
- Interlocal agreement with Cherokee County for sale of 210 W. Larissa St.
- Public sale of 9.366 acres of land (CCAD ID# 113170000) to the highest bid of $61,000
budgettax-ratezoningeconomic-developmentpublic-hearingland-salemanufactured-homes
✓ Decided: Jacksonville council hears first reading of $300,000 JEDCO incentive for proposed soccer facility
The Jacksonville City Council met August 7, 2026 and heard a first reading of JEDCO Resolution 08-2026-01, which concerns a $300,000 economic-development incentive for a proposed youth and community soccer facility on the north end of Jacksonville, east of U.S. Highway 69. The council also received presentations on the JEDCO 2026-2027 budget and the proposed 2026-2027 City of Jacksonville budget, and reviewed the agenda for the August 11, 2026 regular council meeting. No action was taken on the agenda review, and the minutes record no votes or approvals; the meeting adjourned at 2:09 PM.
- First reading held on JEDCO Resolution 08-2026-01 for a $300,000 incentive toward a proposed youth and community soccer facility (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed August 11, 2026 council agenda; no action taken
- Received quarterly investment report from Deep Blue Investments
- Received update on Texas Senate Bill 785 (HUD-code manufactured homes)
- Presented JEDCO 2026-2027 budget
- Presented proposed 2026-2027 City of Jacksonville budget
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORKSHOP
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
309 E. COMMERCE ST.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
9:00 AM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT PRESENTED BY DEEP BLUE INVESTMENTS
5. UPDATE ON TEXAS SENATE BILL 785 - HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES
6. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 11TH DAY OF
AUGUST 2026 (SEE ATTACHED PROPOSED AGENDA) NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
7. FIRST READING OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROJECT
8. PRESENTATION OF THE 2026-2027 JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BUDGET PRESENTED BY JEDCO PRESIDENT SHANE PACE
9. BUDGET WORKSHOP - PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 2026-2027
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AS PRESENTED BY STAFF
10. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
11. ADJOURN
Posted this the 3rd day of August 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
Duanah Swber
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council reserves the
right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed
above, as authorized by Texas Gove …
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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
309 E. COMMERCE ST.
9:00 AM
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Meeting Items
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Gorham 9:05 AM
Present: Mayor Randy Gorham, Mayor Pro tem Mindy
Gellock, Councilman Rob Gowin, Councilman Tim McRae,
Councilwoman Letitia Horace
INVOCATION
Mayor Randy Gorham
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
No one came forward.
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT PRESENTED BY
DEEP BLUE INVESTMENTS
Deep Blue Investments representative Dominique gave the
quarterly investment report.
UPDATE ON TEXAS SENATE BILL 785 - HUD-CODE
MANUFACTURED HOMES
City Manager James Hubbard gave the update on Senate Bill
785.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE AGENDA FOR REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 (SEE
ATTACHED PROPOSED AGENDA) NO ACTION TO BE
TAKEN
City Manager James Hubbard reviewed the agenda for the
August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting.
FIRST READING OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
A
JACKSONVILLE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION PROJECT
JEDCO President Shane Pace gave the first reading of a
Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation Resolution
(08-2026-01) concerning a JEDCO economic-development
incentive of $300,000 for a proposed youth and community
soccer facility on the north end of Jacksonville, east of U.S.
Highway 69.
The resolution caption was read into the record as follows:“A
resolution of the City Council of the …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Board to hold public hearings on eight demolition orders
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings to receive citizen input regarding demolition orders for several structures. These hearings cover residential and garage properties across the city.
- Demolition order hearing: 624 N Jackson Street
- Demolition order hearing: 223 Cedar Street
- Demolition order hearing: 805 E Rusk Street
- Demolition order hearing: 805 Grant Street
- Demolition order hearing: 2015 E Rusk Street, 810 San Jacinto Street, 731 Frankston Street, and 2631 Lakeshore Street
demolitionpublic-hearingszoning
315 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
5:30 PM
JASON CHILDRESS
BOBBY HARRIS
JOHN ANDERSON
STEVE BERRY
JASON WOFFORD
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MINUTE APPROVAL
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 624 N JACKSON STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 223 CEDAR STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
5. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 805 E RUSK STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
6. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 805 GRANT STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
7. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2015 E RUSK STREET, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
8. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON DETACHED GARAGE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 810 SAN JACINTO STREET,
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
9. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 731 FRANKSTON STREET, CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE.
10. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING DEMOLITION
ORDERS ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2631 LAKESHORE STREET, CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE.
11. ADJOURN …
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 12:00
Lake Advisory Board
Jacksonville Lake Advisory Board to review lake rules and project updates
The Lake Advisory Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive updates on lake rules and regulations from an ad hoc committee, and hear a report on lake projects from the Parks Director. The board will also allow citizen participation and discuss other items before adjourning.
- Approval of May 1 and May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update from ad hoc committee on Lake Jacksonville rules and regulations
- Update on Lake Jacksonville projects from Parks Director
lake-managementpublic-meetingrules-and-regulationsparks-and-recreationcommunity-engagement
315 S. Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
LAKE JACKSONVILLE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALLEXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
315 S. RAGSDALE
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
12:00 PM
STEVE HAZLEWOOD
ROBERT SADLER
NATHAN JONES
VICKIE LOUGH
JANET STANOVICH
KENYA ETIM
BRENT STAHELIN
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4. MINUTE APPROVAL - MAY 1, 2026 LAKE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING; MAY 11, 2026 LAKE
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
5. UPDATE FROM AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE LAKE JACKSONVILLE RULES AND
REGULATIONS
6. UPDATE ON LAKE PROJECTS FROM PARKS DIRECTOR
7. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCUSSION
8. ADJOURN
Posted this the 17th day of July 2026. 5:00 PM
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this notice was posted at City Hall for public viewing on the date and time designated above.
______________________________
Dianah Surber, City Clerk
All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. The Jacksonville City Council or this board
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the
matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with
Attorneys); 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations);
551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076(Deliberations about security devices); and 551.087(Deliberations
regarding economic development negotiations). The City of Jacksonville is committed to compliance with the
Ame …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 09:00
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee
315 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766, Jacksonville
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 12:00
General
315 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 15:00
Vanishing Texana Museum Board
300 S. Bolton, Jacksonville
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 12:00
Jacksonville Economic Development Board
JEDCO to discuss FY2027 budget and incentives for Madix Inc.
The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to approve minutes, a financial report, and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The board will also consider a request for incentives from Madix Inc. to support business expansion and job creation. The meeting may adjourn into an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
- Consideration of incentives for Madix Inc.
- Approval of Financial Institution Signatories
- Election of Officers
- Executive Session on Real Property and Economic Development
budgeteconomic-developmentincentivesjacksonvillemadixjeddco
309 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ROOM
309 E. COMMERCE
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
12:00 PM
DARRELL DEMENT - CHAIRMAN
NATHAN JONES - VICE CHAIRMAN
LORETTA DOTY - SECRETARY
ROBERT CUDD - TREASURER
CHAD DEVILLIER
OFELIA PENN
DILLON RODRIGUEZ
**This is notice a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may be present at this JEDCO meeting**
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. REMARKS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
8. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
B. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SIGNATORIES
C. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET
D. CONSIDER WITH POSSIBLE ACTION A REQUEST FOR INCENTIVES FROM MADIX INC.
TO SUPPORT BUSINESS EXPANSION AND THE CREATION OF NEW PRIMARY JOBS
9. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:551.071 CONSULT
CITY ATTORNEY; 551.072 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT REAL PROPERTY; 551.087
DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
10. ADJOURN
POSTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY 2026 AT 12:00 P.M. BY SHERRI MCDONALD
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND ACTION
The Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at
any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with Attorneys); 551.072(Deliberations abou …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider Texas Water Development Board financial participation
The City Council will meet to discuss water board funding, economic development projects, and subdivision platting. The session includes a closed executive session to discuss a cybersecurity incident and real property.
- Resolution requesting financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board
- Purchase of playground equipment for Nichols Green Phase 1 Playground Replacement Project
- Acceptance of a sixteen foot trailer donation valued at $7,500 for the Fire Department
- Approval of final plat for Block A Lots 1R and 2R of Lake Springs Subdivision
- Resolutions in support of Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation projects
watereconomic-developmentzoningpublic-safetyparks
✓ Decided: Council backs JEDCO land deal for Can Coil expansion in industrial park
The Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution supporting a JEDCO project to convey about 5.28 acres adjoining the Can Coil development in the industrial park, tied to a performance agreement with clawback provisions. Council also approved a resolution requesting Texas Water Development Board funding and authorizing an application for a potential sixth municipal water well, and approved the final plat of Block A, Lots 1R and 2R of the Lake Springs Subdivision. The consent agenda passed, covering minutes, surplus vehicle sales through GovDeals, playground equipment for Nichols Green Park Phase I, and acceptance of a donated 2024 cargo trailer valued at about $7,500 for the Fire Department. All votes were recorded as unanimous 'Aye.'
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, surplus sales via GovDeals, Nichols Green Phase I playground equipment, and donated 2024 cargo trailer for Fire Department (all Aye)
- Approved resolution supporting JEDCO project for Can Coil, conveying about 5.28 acres in industrial park with clawback performance agreement (all Aye)
- Approved resolution requesting Texas Water Development Board financial participation and authorizing application for water supply/infrastructure funding (all Aye)
- Approved final plat of Block A, Lots 1R and 2R, Lake Springs Subdivision, as presented (all Aye)
- No action taken out of executive session
315 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville
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THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
6:00 PM
*5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Randy Gorham, Mayor
Mindy Gellock, Mayor Pro-tem - District 2
Letitia Horace - District 1
Tim McRae - District 3
Rob Gowin - District 4
1. 5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN
MEETINGS ACT-PER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
A. 551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY
INC. ET AL; CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT
B. 551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVISES
C. 551.089 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
D. 551.072 REAL PROPERTY
E. 551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION –
A. JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH TO CHILIS
6. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
7. CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS UNDER CONSENT AGENDA REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO
DELIBERATIONS BY COUNCIL. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZES THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO PROCEED WITH CONCLUSION OF EACH ITEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A. MINUTES APPROVAL - JUNE 4, 2026 AGENDA WORKSHOP, JUNE 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, JUNE 29, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING
B. APPROVE THE SALE OF SURPLUS ITEMS
C. APPR …
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JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
315 S. RAGSDALE
6:00 PM
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Meeting Items
5:15 PM CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM-PER OPEN MEETINGS ACT-PER
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION:
Present: Mayor Randy Gorham, Mayor Pro tem Mindy
Gellock, Councilman Rob Gowin, Councilman Tim McRae,
Councilwoman Letitia Horace
Entered into Executive Session at 5:15.
Adjourned: 5:36
551.071 CONSULT CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE V. BERRY AND CLAY INC. ET AL;
CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT
551.076 DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVISES
551.089
DELIBERATIONS
REGARDING
SECURITY
DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
551.072 REAL PROPERTY
551.087 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
CALL TO ORDER
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Reverend Antonio Medina, pastor of Iglesia Cristiana Dios
con Nosotros Emmanuel, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE US & TEXAS FLAGS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION –
JEDCO PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH TO CHILIS
Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO)
President Shane Pace recognized Chili's for its continued
community support, including hosting the annual Tomato
Fest street dance and supporting local schools and
community organizations. Chili's General Manager Leroy
Barfield accepted the recognition and spoke about the
restaurant's …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 12:00
Library Board
526 E. Commerce, Jacksonville
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $737,280 | WOXA FEDERAL, LLC Department of the Interior · GEOSPATIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OTS-BOGS |
| $180,900 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · REQUIREMENT FOR BLAST MEDIA MATERIALS AND SHIPPING |
| $61,509 | KLEIN PRODUCTS OF TEXAS INC Department of the Interior · NM BITTER LAKE NWR WATER TANK 3500 GAL |
| $50,000 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · BLAST MEDIA FOR 309TH HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH |
| $50,000 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · BLAST MEDIA FOR 309TH HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH |
| $38,480 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · P24-092 // BLAST MEDIA BPA CALL |
| $25,000 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · 20,000 LBS. TYPE V (ACRYLIC) 20/30 |
| $25,000 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · BLAST MEDIA FOR 309TH HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH |
| $18,720 | OPTI-BLAST INC Department of Defense · BLAST MEDIA BLAST ORDER BPA CALL (A25-040 DEL) |
| $17,418 | CC TITLE SERVICES, LLC Department of the Interior · TITLE SERVICES FOR NECHES RIVER NWR, TX TRACTS (11Q, R)-DIVISION OF RE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Cherokee County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments840 (11,002 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$934/mo (350 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy29.7% (low numeracy 42% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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