Jacksonville public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider two special use permit requests — one at 540 El Paso Street and one for a changeable electronic message sign at 701 S. Main Street. The board will also review a preliminary plat for 16.847 acres east of Sam Boles Road on Myrtle Drive. Items are for possible discussion and action.

• Special use permit at 540 El Paso Street
• Special use permit for changeable electronic message sign at 701 S. Main Street
• Preliminary plat of 16.847 acres east of Sam Boles Road on Myrtle Drive
• Public hearing
• Approval of minutes

General

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Jacksonville City Council and Economic Development Board attending a holiday gathering at Cherokee Ranch Golf Club. No city business will be discussed or acted upon. The meeting is purely social and procedural.

• Holiday gathering at Cherokee Ranch Golf Club, 14089 US-79, Jacksonville, TX
• No action will be taken on any city business

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant project and consider several ordinances, including updates to garbage and sanitation rates, modifications to water and wastewater rates, and initiation of a voter-approved 2% venue tax on hotel stays. They will also discuss personnel policies, including a sick leave bank and compensation updates, and consider awarding contracts for bulk fuel, cemetery mowing, lab testing, and engineering work for Well #3 ground storage tank rehabilitation. The meeting begins with a closed executive session on real property.

• Ordinance updating Chapter 9 - Garbage, Trash, Sanitation Rates, Weeds and Abandoned Personal Property
• Ordinance modifying water and wastewater rates
• Ordinance initiating voter-approved 2% venue tax on hotel stays
• Awarding RFP for bulk fuel
• Awarding RFB for mowing cemeteries

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop to review a new utility rate study and a regular meeting to discuss updates to sanitation fees, personnel policies, and approve several contracts including bulk fuel, well rehabilitation, cemetery mowing, and lab testing. The council will also recognize an Employer of the Month and hold a public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant project.

• Presentation of new utility rate study
• Update to Chapter 9 sanitation rates and weed/abandoned property rules
• Award RFP for bulk fuel supply
• Approve engineering work for Well #3 rehabilitation ($2022-2023 capital budget)
• Award RFB for cemetery mowing services

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finances, and the artifact of the month. They will discuss appointing a new chair and co-chair, consider Kim Hansen as a new board member, and plan December board elections. The board will also review two small fund requests for museum items and discuss plans for 2023 exhibits.

• Fund request for $86.20 to reimburse Larry Lydick for Bob's Best tomato crate purchase
• Fund request for $95.78 for a peacock basket factory sign for Larry Lydick
• Discussion on board members and appointment of new chair and co-chair
• New board member consideration of Kim Hansen
• Plans and recommendations for 2023 museum exhibits

General

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to canvass the results of the November 8, 2022 special election, which included a charter election and a hotel/motel tax election. The only action item is a resolution to officially count and declare the election results. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• Resolution canvassing the November 8, 2022 special called charter and hotel/motel tax elections

General

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zone change for 1020 Willow Creek Drive from B (one/two family) and G (commercial) to J (wholesale, warehouse, manufacturing). They will also consider awarding bids for piping/materials for the Canada and Kirkwood sewer/street project and accepting a $200,000 bid for Lot 6, Block D, South Shore Subdivision. The consent agenda includes approving the certified tax roll, employee holiday calendar, and declaring surplus items from the old Central Fire Station for auction.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance for zone change at 1020 Willow Creek Drive to J (wholesale, warehouse, manufacturing)
• Award bid for piping and materials for Canada and Kirkwood sewer/street project
• Accept $200,000 bid for Lot 6, Block D, South Shore Subdivision
• Approve certified tax roll from Cherokee County Appraisal District
• Declare surplus items and building materials from old Central Fire Station for auction

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone property at 1020 Willow Creek Drive from B (One and Two Family) and G (Commercial) to J (Wholesale, Warehouse, and Manufacturing). The board will also approve minutes and allow citizen participation.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1020 Willow Creek Drive
• Rezone from B (One and Two Family) and G (Commercial) to J (Wholesale, Warehouse, and Manufacturing)
• Approval of minutes
• Citizen participation

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council held a workshop meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on November 8, 2022. No formal actions were taken; items may be added or removed by authorized officials before the official agenda is posted.

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee will meet to review a financial report and discuss repairs to damaged city property, including stored concrete tables and benches, broken metal flowers, and repainting projects at Commerce Street locations. The board may also address residential and business sign regulations.

• Discussion on stored damaged concrete table and benches
• Welding repair of broken red/green metal flower
• Repainting metal flowers at Commerce Street locations
• Review of residential and business signs
• Financial report presentation

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on four zoning requests, including mixed-use, single-family, and a special use permit. They will also vote on a contract with Republic Services, the sale of city-owned lots, and a resolution opposing Oncor's rate increase. The meeting opens with a closed executive session for legal and real property matters.

• Zone change at 201 and 205 E Commerce from H to PD for mixed use with living quarters
• Zone change at Tract 43, A41, Block 3279B, Jose Pineda Survey from K to A (single family)
• Special use permit at 926 W Rusk for an apartment within a commercial business
• Zone change at 2404 Lake Park Lane from B-MH1 to A (single family)
• Contract with Republic Services; ordinance authorizing sale of Lots 1-7, Blk D, South Shore Subdivision

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider four land-use requests: two rezonings to single-family, one to planned development for mixed use, and one special use permit for an apartment in a commercial building. The board may also approve prior meeting minutes and take citizen input.

• Rezone 201 and 205 E Commerce from H (Central Business) to PD (Planned Development) for mixed use with living quarters
• Rezone Tract 43, A41, Block 3279B, Jose Pineda Survey from K (Industrial) to A (Single Family)
• Special use permit at 926 W Rusk for an apartment within a commercial business
• Rezone 2404 Lake Park Lane from B-MH1 (Mobile Home Single) to A (Single Family)

General

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on adding $1,000 to the maintenance account, re-painting metal flowers, and purchasing two magnolia trees at $80 each. The meeting follows a standard agenda with citizen participation and adjournment.

• Add $1,000 to the expense/maintenance account
• Re-paint the metal flowers
• Purchase two magnolia trees at $80.00 each

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed 2022-2023 budget and a tax rate of $0.68065 per $100 assessed value. The meeting also includes zoning changes, annexations, and economic development incentives.

• Approve 2022-2023 budget (public hearing and vote)
• Adopt tax rate of $0.68065 per $100 value (public hearing and vote)
• Zone change for 16.847 acres from G/K to C/A for new subdivision
• Annex 3.04 acres for new event center
• Annex 144.29 acres for city landfill

General

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting with a short agenda: a presentation from PayPoint HR and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or other action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily informational.

• PayPoint HR presentation in City Hall Executive Conference Room

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 16.847 acres in the Jose Pineda Survey. The request would change the west 2.672 acres from commercial and industrial to low-density multi-family, and the remaining 14.175 acres from commercial and industrial to single-family, to allow a new subdivision. The board may also approve minutes and take citizen comments.

• Rezone 16.847 acres (Abstract 41, Block 3408, Tract 11) from G (Commercial) and K (Industrial) to C (Multi-Family Low Density) and A (Single Family)
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes
• Citizen participation

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on planting trees at the Old City Cemetery entrance and purchasing trees for the rose garden on Ft. Worth St. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.

• Discuss and consider planting trees at Old City Cemetery entrance
• Discuss and consider purchasing trees for rose garden on Ft. Worth St.
• Citizen participation period
• Financial report
• Minutes approval

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, finances, and the artifact of the month. They will also consider old business such as a 'Friends of the Museum' group and a letter to the city manager, plus new business including approving a payment to the curator for story board materials.

• Consideration of a 'Friends of the Museum' group
• Draft of letter to city manager regarding Sam Hopkins proposal
• Board approval of payment to curator for story board materials
• Update on donation from Daughters of the Revolution
• Dough Boy statue repair status

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings on three requested zone changes, consider approving contracts for a new lift station and sewer line, and discuss multiple ordinances including bond issuances and a November 2022 charter amendment election with a proposed 2% hotel occupancy tax increase. The council will also consider setting a tax rate and budget hearing date, and propose annexations of several properties including the landfill, golf course, and event center.

• Ordinance No. 1628: issuance of tax and surplus water and sewer revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2022A
• Contract with Stokes and Associates for engineering on new lift station and sewer line from Bolton St. to east side, funded by Texas Water Development Board loan
• Zone change from K-Industrial to P-Planned Development at 101 South Bonner Street, requested by Robert Gowin, LLC
• Zone change from K-Industrial to A-1 Single Family Residential on southside of Zimmerman St. between Bonner and Larissa
• Proposed 2% hotel occupancy tax increase for venue tax, to be placed on November 8, 2022 ballot

General

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a budget/agenda workshop on August 5 to discuss the 2022-2023 proposed budget and a possible resolution for a new venue tax (2% hotel occupancy tax increase) for a civic center project. At the August 9 regular meeting, the council will consider ordinances for debt issuance, three zone changes, a November 8 charter amendment and venue tax election, a proposed tax rate with a public hearing, and several annexation resolutions. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal, real property, and city manager performance matters.

• Resolution to notify Comptroller of venue project with 2% hotel occupancy tax increase
• Ordinance No. 1628: issuance of tax and surplus water/sewer revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2022A
• Ordinance No. 1629: issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2022
• Zone change requests: 101 S. Bonner St. (K to P/H), Zimmerman St. (K to A-1), S. Jackson & Howard St. (B to G)
• Resolutions to set public hearings for annexation of landfill, golf course, event center, property behind Dollar General on Hwy 79 N, and JEDCO property south of Loop 456

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to consider voluntary annexation of two JEDCO-owned properties, review the draft FY2023 budget, and elect officers. The board will also hear public comments and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations.

• Petition for voluntary annexation of JEDCO property at 37274 US Hwy 69N, Jacksonville, TX
• Petition for voluntary annexation of JEDCO property at 14089 US Hwy 79, Jacksonville, TX
• Review of draft Fiscal Year 2023 budget
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes (May 19, 2022) and financial reports (May and June 2022)

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report. The main items are a presentation on the 150 Tree Project by Kathleen Stanfield and a sesquicentennial presentation by Deborah Burkett. No votes or decisions are specified on the agenda.

• 150 Tree Project presentation by Kathleen Stanfield
• Sesquicentennial presentation by Deborah Burkett
• Citizen participation period
• Financial report
• Minutes approval

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider two rezoning requests. One would change 3.276 acres from industrial to single-family residential on the south side of Zimmerman Street between Bonner and Larissa Streets. The other would change 0.6246 acres from one- and two-family to commercial at Jackson and Howard Streets. The board may also approve minutes and take citizen comments.

• Rezone 3.276 acres from K-Industrial to A-1 Single Family Residential on south side of Zimmerman Street between Bonner and Larissa Streets
• Rezone 0.6246 acres from B-One and Two Family to G-Commercial at Jackson Street and Howard Street
• Public hearing on both rezoning requests
• Approval of minutes
• Citizen participation

General

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including repairing the 'Dough Boy' statue in Hazel Tilton Park and creating a special exhibit for the sesquicentennial. Other business includes changing the meeting time, a letter from Sam Hopkins, and updates on various projects.

• Repair of 'Dough Boy' statue in Hazel Tilton Park
• Special exhibit for the sesquicentennial
• Letter from Sam Hopkins to City Manager, July 1, 2022
• Changing the meeting time for the board
• Fred Douglas High School Association display

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a closed executive session, then consider a zone change from K-Industrial to PD-Planned Development with a base zoning of H Central Business District at 101 South Bonner Street, requested by Robert Gowin, LLC. They will also discuss and possibly approve the Cherokee County Appraisal District budget, and discuss civic center funding options with possible action on a resolution notifying the Comptroller of the venue project. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and presentations.

• Zone change from K-Industrial to PD-Planned Development with base zoning H Central Business District at 101 South Bonner Street, requested by Robert Gowin, LLC
• Approval of Cherokee County Appraisal District budget
• Resolution notifying the Comptroller of the venue project for civic center funding
• Closed executive session per Texas Government Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.072 (real property)
• Presentation of Certificate of Distinction from Government Treasurers' Organization of Texas to Finance Department

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on July 7 to discuss a park equipment donation and review the agenda for the regular meeting on July 12. At the regular meeting, the council will consider a zone change at 101 South Bonner Street, an ordinance on commercial vehicle parking in residential areas, a contract with Republic Services, and the Cherokee County Appraisal District budget. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal and real property matters.

• Zone change from K-Industrial to PD-Planned Development at 101 South Bonner Street, requested by Robert Gowin, LLC
• Ordinance regulating parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas
• Contract with Republic Services
• Cherokee County Appraisal District budget approval
• Donation of park equipment for Lincoln Park from Fred Douglas Alumni Association

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed executive session first. They will consider resolutions authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation for water infrastructure and other purposes, a resolution to suspend Oncor's requested rate increase for 90 days, an ordinance regulating garage sales, a non-standard service agreement with Craft Turney Water Supply, and a replat application for the Antler's Subdivision. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• Resolution No. 06-2022-01: authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for Clean Water State Revolving Fund assistance
• Resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation and preliminary official statement
• Resolution suspending Oncor's requested rate increase for 90 days
• Ordinance regulating garage sales
• Non-standard service agreement with Craft Turney Water Supply

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed agenda for its June 14 regular meeting, where it will discuss and possibly act on several items. These include authorizing applications for disaster recovery funds, issuing debt for water infrastructure, suspending a utility rate increase, and regulating garage sales. The workshop itself is for discussion only, with no formal action expected.

• Resolution authorizing DR-4485 HMGP applications to Texas Division of Emergency Management, committing matching funds
• Resolution No. 06-2022-01 authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund assistance
• Resolution suspending Oncor's requested rate increase
• Ordinance regulating garage sales
• Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Antler's Subdivision at Bonner and Zimmerman Drive

General

The Jacksonville City Council will discuss proposed charter revisions presented by the Charter Review Committee. The revisions are under consideration for a November 2022 special called election. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss proposed charter revisions for November 2022 special election

General

The Jacksonville City Council will consider approving two resolutions to award contracts to Traylor and Associates, Inc. for administrative services and Stokes and Associates, Inc. for engineering services, both related to submitting an application for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for DR-4485 COVID-19 Pandemic. The contracts are contingent on the grant being awarded. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution to award Traylor and Associates, Inc. for administrative services for 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR-4485 COVID-19 Pandemic)
• Resolution to award Stokes and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR-4485 COVID-19 Pandemic)

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss two beautification projects: refurbishing the concrete tomatoes and placing concrete furniture at Bolton Park. The agenda includes routine items and possible action on the tomato refurbishment.

• Concrete tomato update and possible action on refurbishing
• Discussion of concrete furniture for Bolton Park
• Financial report
• Citizen participation
• Minute approval

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, a financial report, a curator's report, and discussion of old and new business. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed.

• Financial report
• Artifact of the month
• Curator report
• Old business and new business discussion

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a mid-year budget adjustment, two special use permits for food truck parks (at 225 S. Main and 501 Larissa), and a special use permit for an electronic sign at the Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition. The council will also vote on a utility disconnect policy, an excessive barking ordinance, a contract with NewGen for a utility rate study, a utility system annual supply contract, new ambulance fees, and a supplemental environmental project work order with Stokes and Associates. A closed executive session is scheduled before the open meeting to consult the city attorney and discuss real property.

• Public hearing and ordinance on mid-year budget adjustment
• Special use permit for food truck park at 225 S. Main
• Special use permit for food truck park at 501 Larissa
• Special use permit for electronic sign at 611 SE Loop 456
• Ordinance setting utility disconnect policy and new ambulance fees

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on May 5 to review the agenda for the May 10 regular meeting, discuss the budget schedule, and set the canvass date for the May 7 elections. The May 10 meeting includes public hearings and possible action on mid-year budget amendments, special use permits for food truck parks at 225 S. Main and 501 Larissa, an electronic sign at the Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition, utility disconnect policy, hotel motel tax restroom trailer policy, excessive barking ordinance, a utility rate study contract with NewGen, annual utility supply contract, and new ambulance fees.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for food truck park at 225 S. Main
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for food truck park at 501 Larissa
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for electronic sign at 611 SE Loop 456
• Ordinance setting utility disconnect policy
• Contract with NewGen for utility rate study

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hear a staff presentation on a proposed food truck ordinance, hold a public hearing, and consider several applications: an electronic message board at the Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition, two special use permits for mobile food parks, and a replat of the Antler's Subdivision. The board may also approve minutes and take public comments.

• Food truck ordinance staff presentation and public hearing
• Electronic message board application at 611 SE Loop 456 (Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition)
• Special use permit for mobile food park at 225 S Main St (Lots 11F-14F, Block 136)
• Special use permit for mobile food park at 501 W Larissa St (Lots 1B, PT-1-2 & 3, Block 1)
• Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Antler's Subdivision at Bonner St and Zimmerman Dr

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will review the 2020-2021 audit, adopt an annual investment policy, consider a letter of intent from Brookshire's (Super 1), approve a project extension for Roma Italian Bistro, and set matching grant program guidelines. The board will also hear a president's report and may enter closed session for real property and economic development negotiations. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total, and is not for agenda items.

• Presentation and possible action on 2020-2021 audit by Patillo, Brown and Hill
• Annual adoption of investment policy
• Letter of intent from Brookshire's (Super 1)
• Project extension for Roma Italian Bistro
• Matching grant program guidelines

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider three applications: an electronic message board at the Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition, and special use permits for two mobile food parks. The board may also approve prior meeting minutes and hear citizen comments. All items are open for discussion and possible action.

• Electronic message board application at 611 SE Loop 456 (Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition)
• Special use permit for mobile food park at Lots 11F-14F, Block 136, 225 S Main St
• Special use permit for mobile food park at Lots 1B, PT-1-2 & 3, Block 1, 501 W Larissa St
• Public hearing and citizen participation period

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will consider authorizing up to $1,000 to refurbish four city tomato decorations, discuss furniture for the Bolton Park pergola, and possibly allow the Sesquicentennial Committee to use KJB space on utility bills for about three months. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.

• Authorize up to $1,000 to refurbish four city tomatoes at $250 each, including power washing
• Discuss furniture for Bolton Park pergola
• Discuss and consider allowing Sesquicentennial Committee to use KJB space on utility bills for about three months
• Citizen participation and minutes approval

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes, finances, and the curator's report. The board will also consider changing the meeting time and provide input on items for a 2072 time capsule.

• Consideration of changing board meeting time
• Board input on items for 2072 time capsule
• Discussion of board letter to city manager
• Update on museum book and calendar
• Field trip to Rusk Museum

Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Jacksonville Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider condemning 11 properties at specific addresses across the city. The board will also approve minutes and take public comments. All items are open for discussion and possible action.

• Condemnation review: 608 Greely Street
• Condemnation review: 703 Palestine Street
• Condemnation review: 611 Ft. Worth Street
• Condemnation review: 601 North Bolton Street
• Condemnation review: 208 Ladd Street, 1107 Skyline Street, 2428 Lake Park Lane, 1012 Columbia Street, 902 Austin Street, 219 Myrtle Drive

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of two preliminary subdivision plats: Tinsley Addition Phase 1, Lot 2, and South Ridge Unit 4. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and citizen participation.

• Preliminary plat for Tinsley Addition Phase 1, Lot 2, located in the 1100 block of S Pineda
• Preliminary plat for South Ridge Unit 4, lots 1-12, adjacent to Town Oaks Drive and Crestview Drive
• Public hearing on the subdivision applications

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will review financial reports, artifacts, and updates at its March 21, 2022 meeting. The board may decide on a possible meeting time change and provide input for items to be placed in a 2072 time capsule.

• Consideration of possible action to change board meeting times
• Board input on items for the 2072 time capsule
• Presentation of the artifact of the month: a sea lizard fossil
• Update on the museum book project
• Field trip to Rusk Museum planned for October 22, 2022

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will discuss and possibly act on several economic development items, including the Advanced Manufacturing Regional Roadmap Program, a downtown sidewalk project business promotion program, and two DRP grant applications for properties at 107 E. Commerce Street and 221 S. Main Street. The board will also review minutes and financial reports, and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development negotiations.

• Discussion and possible action on Advanced Manufacturing Regional Roadmap Program
• Discussion and possible action on Downtown Sidewalk Project Business Promotion Program
• Consideration of DRP grant application for 107 E. Commerce Street
• Consideration of DRP grant application for 221 S. Main Street
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and a financial report. The main action item is a vote on whether to add funds to the maintenance fund. The board will also discuss the status of the Bolton Park pergola permitting, sign, and construction. Citizen participation is open at the start of the meeting.

• Vote on adding funds to the maintenance fund
• Status update on Bolton Park pergola permitting, sign, and construction
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Citizen participation period

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on two zoning requests: a special use permit for a residence in a commercial building at 400 W. Larissa and a zone change from 'P' Planned Development to 'C' Multi-Family for lots on College Avenue. The council will also consider ordinances modifying regulations for itinerant vendors, food trucks, and zoning definitions, along with several contracts and purchases, including police laptops, Tahoes, and water treatment chemicals.

• Special use permit for residence at 400 W. Larissa
• Zone change from 'P' to 'C' Multi-Family for College Ave. lots 10,11,12 Block 3276
• Purchase of police laptops and printers for $130,094 using American Rescue Act funds
• Purchase of two additional police Tahoes
• Awarding bid for water treatment chemicals annual supply contract

General

This is a notice-only agenda. The Jacksonville City Council may be present at the grand opening of the Public Safety Complex, but no city business will be discussed or conducted. The meeting is purely ceremonial and procedural.

• Public Safety Complex grand opening at 911 S. Bolton
• No city business to be discussed or conducted
• Possible quorum of city council present

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on March 3 to review the proposed agenda for the March 8 regular meeting, with no action taken. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a special use permit and a zone change, plus decisions on issuing tax notes, purchasing police equipment, and modifying food truck and itinerant vendor ordinances.

• Public hearing on special use permit for residence at 400 W. Larissa
• Zone change from Planned Development to Multi-Family at 1000 block of College Ave
• Ordinance authorizing sale of Tax Note Series 2022
• Purchase of laptops and printers for police vehicles for $130,094 using American Relief Act funds
• Property tax refund of $3,955.55 to MRP Jacksonville TX LLC

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board meets to review financial reports, approve minutes, and discuss administrative updates. Two amendments are on the agenda: one to raise the budget for the Downtown Sidewalk and Lighting Project and another to transfer funds from unreserved cash to cover the increase.

• Amendment to increase Downtown Sidewalk and Lighting Project cost to $418,321.55
• Amendment to appropriate $418,321.55 from unreserved cash for the project

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider an application to rezone Lots 10-12 at the southeast corner of College Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue from Planned Development to Multi-Family Low Density, which would allow future multi-family dwellings. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and citizen participation.

• Public hearing on zone change from P-Planned Development to C-Multi-Family Low Density
• Location: southeast corner of College Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue, Lots 10-12
• Purpose: allow future use of multi-family dwellings
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finances, and citizen participation. They will discuss business signs, landscaping tasks such as pruning roses at City Hall and addressing plants at Public Works, a tomato survey, and the Highway 69 flower bed. The agenda is mostly operational with no major policy decisions or contracts.

• Discuss business signs
• Discuss lime ligustrum and eleagnus at Public Works
• Prune roses at City Hall
• Discuss tomato survey
• Discuss Highway 69 flower bed

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will decide on multiple zoning requests, including changes at 600 College Avenue and 400 Talley Nichols Drive, as well as a special use permit for a cell tower at 321 E. Tena. The council will also consider purchasing three police pursuit vehicles for up to $180,000 and a resolution for a May 7 referendum on selling Kiwanis Park. Additional items include approving election agreements, tax note sales, and a contract for downtown revitalization work.

• Vote on zoning change from 'P-Planned Development' to 'C-Multi-Family Low Density' at 600 College Avenue
• Vote on zoning change from 'E-Multi-Family' to 'A-Single Family' in the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive
• Consider $180,000 purchase of three 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles
• Consider resolution for May 7 referendum on sale of Kiwanis Park near Lake Jacksonville Dam
• Award $1,342,110.50 Downtown Revitalization Grant contract to Belt Construction (pending JEDCO approval)

General

The Jacksonville City Council is holding a workshop to review the proposed agenda for the regular council meeting and to discuss food truck and itinerant vendor ordinances. No formal action will be taken on any items during this workshop. The meeting is procedural and discussion-focused.

• Discussion of food truck and itinerant vendor ordinances
• Review of proposed agenda for February 8, 2022 regular council meeting
• Citizen participation opportunity
• Workshop originally scheduled for February 3, 2022, amended

General

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing the financial report, and selecting an artifact of the month. Old business items include updates on museum badges, calendar sales, a book publishing project, a fire department storage shed, and the time capsule schedule. The board will also discuss 2022 priorities and receive a curator report. No new business is listed.

• Financial report review
• Artifact of the Month: Jacksonville vintage photo
• Museum book publishing update
• Fire department storage shed update
• Time capsule schedule

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider three applications: two zone changes and one special use permit. The board will review a request to rezone 600 College Avenue from Planned Development to Multi-Family Low Density, a request to rezone the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive from Multi-Family High Density to Single Family, and a special use permit for a business owner to reside at 400 W Larissa.

• Zone change at 600 College Avenue from P-Planned Development to C-Multi-Family Low Density
• Zone change in 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive from E-Multi-Family High Density to A-Single Family
• Special use permit to allow residence at business location at 400 W Larissa

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates on the T&PW grant for Hazel Tilton Park and the Rowe Farms & Hwy 69 sign plantings. The board will also discuss and possibly act on nominating Becca Yocham to fill a vacant board seat, and get an update on the Bolton Park pavilion.

• Nomination of Becca Yocham to fill vacant board seat
• Update on T&PW grant for Hazel Tilton Park
• Update on Rowe Farms & Hwy 69 sign semi-annual plantings/maintenance
• Update on pavilion at Bolton Park
• Financial report and minutes approval

General

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting to receive a special presentation from PayPoint HR regarding a compensation and classification study. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise limited to call to order and adjournment.

• Special presentation by PayPoint HR on compensation and classification study

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for two zone changes, a special use permit for a cell tower, and a contract with MPA Fireworks for up to $20,000 for the July 4th display. They will also consider rejecting a bid for the downtown revitalization project, a replat of Lake Jacksonville lake lots, and authorize demolition of the Central Fire Station.

• Zone change from B-One and Two Family to G-Commercial at 548, 530 & 500 James, Lots 9C, 8A and 9B
• Zone change from K-Industrial to A-1 Single Family at southwest corner of Bonner St. and Zimmerman St.
• Special use permit for a cell tower at 321 E. Tena
• Contract with MPA Fireworks not to exceed $20,000 for July 4th display
• Rejecting bid on Community Development Block Grant Contract #7220072 Downtown Revitalization Project