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

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a new special use permit for 540 El Paso Street, allowing Whitney Graham to use the carriage house while rebuilding the main house after a fire voided the previous permit. The board also approved a special use permit for a changeable electronic message sign at 701 S. Main Street, subject to city ordinance compliance. A preliminary plat for 16.847 acres east of Sam Boles Road on Myrtle Drive was deferred to the January agenda because the applicant did not submit all required materials. Minutes from a prior meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved special use permit at 540 El Paso St (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message sign at 701 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Deferred preliminary plat for 16.847 acres on Myrtle Drive to January agenda
• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The board will discuss board election results, rescheduling a time capsule, and potential 2023 exhibits. Members will also discuss a gift shop idea and a request to participate in city park planning.

• Board election results sent to the City
• Time capsule rescheduling
• Board exhibit ideas for 2023
• Gift shop idea as a Friends activity
• Board request regarding city park planning participation

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

Council approved ordinances to modify water and wastewater rates and implement a voter-approved 2% hotel occupancy tax for the Cherokee Ranch Golf Club event center. Several city personnel policies were updated, and multiple service contracts were awarded. The council also approved an engineering agreement for well storage tank rehabilitation.

• Approved ordinance modifying water and wastewater rates (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance initiating 2% venue tax on hotel stays (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance updating Chapter 9 regarding garbage, trash, and sanitation (All Aye)
• Approved personnel policy changes for sick leave bank and employee compensation (All Aye)
• Awarded bulk fuel contract to Hubert Glass Oil (All Aye)
• Awarded cemetery mowing contract to BCBU Mowing (All Aye)
• Awarded lab testing contract to Ana Lab (All Aye)
• Approved engaging KSA for Well #3 ground storage tank rehabilitation (All Aye)

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

The City Council reviewed a New Gen utility rate study and the proposed agenda for the December 13 meeting. No official decisions were made or votes taken during the session.

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

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to consider a DRP grant application for properties at 201 and 205 E. Commerce Street, along with routine approvals of minutes and financial reports. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development discussions, and could act on those items afterward.

• Consideration of DRP grant application for 201 and 205 E. Commerce Street
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022
• Approval of financial report for October 2022
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
• Possible closed executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will discuss and possibly act on becoming a Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate, along with updates on downtown benches and trash cans removed for the sidewalk project, Bolton Park, concrete benches, and yard sign locations. The board will also discuss board member appointments and nominations, and consider artificial foliage for blue flower pots.

• Discussion and possible action on KJB becoming a Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate
• Update on benches and trash cans removed from downtown for the sidewalk project
• Update on Bolton Park
• Discussion on blue flower pots with possible artificial foliage
• Update on concrete benches and yard sign locations

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and received a financial report. Members discussed board appointments, park updates, and the placement of benches and flower pots, though no final decisions were reached on those items.

• Approved meeting minutes (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council canvassed the November 8, 2022 special called charter and hotel-motel tax elections, approving the resolution unanimously (4-0). The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved resolution canvassing charter and hotel-motel tax election results (4-0)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved a zone change at 1020 Willow Creek Drive from B (one and two family) and G (commercial) to H (Central Business District), allowing climate-controlled storage units. The council also awarded a $424,512 bid to APSCO for sewer/street project materials, accepted a $200,000 bid for Lot 6 in South Shore Sub., and authorized negotiations to purchase 214 E. Rusk St. from Oncor.

• Approved consent agenda (all aye)
• Authorized city manager to negotiate purchase of 214 E. Rusk St. from Oncor (all aye)
• Approved ordinance granting zone change to H at 1020 Willow Creek Dr. (all aye)
• Awarded $424,512 bid to APSCO for Canada and Kirkwood sewer/street materials (all aye)
• Accepted $200,000 bid for Lot 6 Blk. D South Shore Sub. (all aye)

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

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a request to rezone the property at 1020 Willow Creek Drive from B (One and Two Family) and G (Commercial) to H (Central Business), instead of the originally requested J (Wholesale, Warehouse, and Manufacturing). The applicant, Erik Osterhus, plans to use the building for self-storage and noted that Concentrix has rented the bottom story since 1998. A neighbor presented a petition signed by 25 residents opposing the manufacturing zone, but the board voted in favor of the H zoning. The board also unanimously approved the minutes as written.

• Approved rezoning of 1020 Willow Creek Drive to H (Central Business) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)

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.

The Jacksonville City Council met briefly and reviewed the proposed agenda for the regular meeting on November 8, 2022. No action was taken on any agenda item, and no citizens spoke during the public participation period. The meeting adjourned at 12:12 pm.

• Reviewed proposed agenda for Nov. 8 regular meeting (no action)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 pm

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to discuss a sidewalk streetscaping project. The board will also review the September 2022 financial report and minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.

• Sidewalk project streetscaping discussion
• Approval of September 15, 2022 minutes
• Approval of September 2022 financial report
• Executive session regarding real property and economic development

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

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to handle routine business, including minutes, finances, and the artifact of the month. They will also discuss old business such as assignments for the October 22 open house, the Dough Boy statue update, and a meeting with the city manager. New business includes the December board election, possible board expansion, and new museum activities.

• October 22 open house assignments, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Dough Boy statue update
• Report on meeting with city manager regarding Sam Hopkin's letter
• December Board of Directors election
• Consideration of Board of Directors expansion

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved a new eight-year sanitation contract with Republic Services, including new 96-gallon carts and rate increases starting January 2023. Council members also approved multiple zoning and special use permit requests, the sale of lake lots in South Shore Subdivision, and a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase application. Additionally, the consent agenda, which included the 2023 employee holiday calendar and the city's purchasing policy, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including 2023 employee holiday calendar, utility write-offs, and purchasing policy (All voted "Aye")
• Approved zone change at 201 and 205 E Commerce from H to PD for mixed use (All voted "Aye")
• Approved zone change for Tract 43, A41, Block 3279B of the Jose Pineda Survey from K to A (All voted "Aye")
• Approved special use permit at 926 W Rusk for an apartment within a commercial business (All voted "Aye")
• Approved zone change at 2404 Lake Park Lane from B-MH1 to A (All voted "Aye")
• Approved eight-year contract with Republic Services with new 96-gallon poly carts and rate increases (All voted "Aye")
• Approved ordinance authorizing the sale of Lots 1-7 Blk D South Shore Subdivision (All voted "Aye")
• Approved resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase application and requiring expense reimbursement (All voted "Aye")

General

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on Oct. 4 to review the proposed agenda for its Oct. 11 regular meeting, with no action taken at the workshop. The regular meeting includes public hearings and possible votes on four zoning or special-use requests, a new contract with Republic Services, a social media policy, and a resolution denying Oncor's rate increase. The agenda also includes consent items such as the 2023 employee holiday calendar and utility write-offs.

• Zone change at 201 and 205 E Commerce from H (Central Business) to PD (Planned Development) for mixed use with living quarters
• Zone change at 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
• Zone change at 2404 Lake Park Lane from B-MH1 (Mobile Home Single) to A (Single Family)
• Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery's rate increase application and seeking reimbursement of rate case expenses

The City Council reviewed recommendations from the sign ordinance committee. Council directed the City Manager to redline the ordinance to reflect those recommended changes.

• Directed City Manager to redline sign ordinance based on committee recommendations

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)

The board approved three rezoning requests and one special use permit. These actions allow for mixed-use development downtown, single-family housing on Garner Lane and Lake Park Lane, and a combined residential-commercial space on W Rusk.

• Approved rezoning 201 and 205 E Commerce from H to PD for mixed-use (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Tract 43, A41, Block 3279B of Jose Pineda Survey from K to A (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 926 W Rusk to allow an apartment within a commercial business (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2404 Lake Park Lane from B-MH1 to A (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

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

The board approved adding $1,000 to the discretionary spending account and corrected the August meeting minutes. A proposal to purchase two magnolia trees was tabled for further research.

• Approved adding $1,000 to the expense/maintenance account (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of two magnolia trees at $80.00 each

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Board will review the August 2022 financial report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a President's report on administrative, project, and prospect updates, as well as a closed executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations.

• Approval of August 18, 2022, minutes
• Approval of August 2022 financial report
• President's report on projects and prospects
• Executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations

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

City Council approved the 2022-2023 budget and adopted a property tax rate of $0.68065 per $100 value. The council also authorized a $1.37 million compensation study and approved several land annexations and zoning changes.

• Adopted 2022-2023 budget (4-0)
• Adopted property tax rate of $0.68065 per $100 value (4-0)
• Authorized $1.37M implementation of compensation/classification study (4-0)
• Approved zone change for 16.847 acres on Myrtle Dr for 57 homes (4-0)
• Approved annexations of city landfill, golf course, event center, and JEDCO property (4-0)
• Approved $400,000 expenditure for JEDCO matching grant revitalization fund (4-0)
• Awarded event center remodel design project to GLS (4-0)
• Approved $84,000 sewer improvement agreement with Stokes and Associates (4-0)

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

The City Council received a presentation from Paypoint HR regarding a compensation and classification study. No action was taken on the findings during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2022-2023 budget and a .68162 tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on several land annexations, a zone change for a new subdivision, and various grant applications.

• Adoption of the 2022-2023 budget and a .68065 tax rate
• Annexation of the new event center (3.04 acres), city landfill (144.29 acres), golf course, and land at Hwy 69 and Loop 456
• Zone change for 16.847 acres from commercial/industrial to multi-family and single-family
• Street closures for Trunk or Treat, Christmas Parade, National Night Out, and Sesquicentennial Celebration
• Awarding the design project for the New Event Center remodel

The council reviewed the JEDCO budget, a resolution for economic development incentives, and the agenda for the September 13 meeting. No votes were taken and no items were approved or denied.

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

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to rezone 16.847 acres to allow for a new subdivision. The approval covers a mix of single-family and multi-family low-density residential uses.

• Approved rezoning of 2.672 acres to C (Multi Family Low Density) (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 14.175 acres to A (Single Family) (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The board approved spending up to $400 from the discretionary fund to decorate the Old City Cemetery entrance for a historical event. Members discussed planting trees at the cemetery and the Rose Garden on Ft. Worth St., but no action was taken on those items due to water availability concerns.

• Approved spending up to $400 from discretionary funds for cemetery entrance decorations (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes

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

The City Council unanimously approved ordinances to issue tax and revenue certificates of obligation for sewer line replacements and road repairs. Three zoning changes were approved, including a planned development at 101 South Bonner Street and commercial rezoning at S. Jackson and Howard Street. The council also authorized a November 8, 2022 election for a city charter amendment and a 2% increase in the Hotel Occupancy Tax.

• Approved Ordinance 1628 for sewer revenue certificates (5-0)
• Approved contract with Stokes and Associates for sewer engineering (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1629 for road repair certificates (5-0)
• Approved zone change at 101 S. Bonner St to Planned Development (4-0, Gowin recused)
• Approved zone change at Zimmerman St to Single Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved zone change at S. Jackson and Howard St to Commercial (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for Nov 8 charter election and 2% HOT increase (5-0)
• Proposed tax rate of .68162 for Sept 13 hearing (5-0)

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

The City Council approved a resolution notifying the state comptroller of the city's intent to increase the Hotel Occupancy Tax by 2% for a venue project. The council also reviewed the proposed 2022-2023 budget and the agenda for the August 9 meeting, but took no action on those items.

• Approved resolution to notify state comptroller of 2% Hotel Occupancy Tax increase (4-0)

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

The board approved rezoning 3.276 acres on Zimmerman Street for single-family residences. It also approved rezoning 0.6246 acres at Jackson and Howard Streets to allow for a drive-thru car wash.

• Approved rezoning 3.276 acres from K-Industrial to A-1-Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 0.6246 acres from B-One and Two Family to G-Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The City Council voted to accept a donation of park equipment for Lincoln Park from the Fred Douglas Alumni Association. Council members also reviewed the proposed agenda for the July 12, 2022, meeting.

• Accepted donation of park equipment for Lincoln Park from Fred Douglas Alumni Association (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider a request to rezone 0.75 acres at 101 South Bonner Street from K-Industrial to PD-Planned Development, as requested by Robert Gowin, LLC. The agenda also includes a public hearing, approval of minutes, and citizen participation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Jacksonville City Hall Council Chambers.

• Rezone 0.75 acres at 101 South Bonner Street from K-Industrial to PD-Planned Development, requested by Robert Gowin, LLC

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Robert Gowin, LLC to rezone 0.75 acres at 101 South Bonner Street from "K-Industrial" to "PD-Planned Development." Staff said the site would host a full-service restaurant, food truck court, farmers market and retail nursery sales. No one spoke in opposition; one resident attended but took no position. The board also approved the minutes of its May 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved rezoning 0.75 acres at 101 South Bonner Street from "K-Industrial" to "PD-Planned Development" (all members voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the May 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

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 approved resolutions to issue certificates of obligation for sewer lines and general infrastructure projects. The council also passed a new ordinance regulating garage sales and approved a replat for the Antler's Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution 06-2022-01 for sewer line and lift station funding (All Aye)
• Approved notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for $4.6M in infrastructure (All Aye)
• Approved resolution suspending Oncor's 4.5% rate increase for 90 days (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance limiting garage sales to two per year for three days maximum (All Aye)
• Approved service agreement with Craft Turney Water Supply for lake lot water lines (All Aye)
• Approved replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of Antler's Subdivision at Bonner and Zimmerman Drive (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda including May/June meeting minutes and Economic Development Board re-appointments (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing submission of one or more DR-4485 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications to the Texas Division of Emergency Management, naming the Mayor and City Manager as the city's authorized representatives and committing matching funds. The grant is described as a 90/10 matching grant to pay for a new equalization basin. The meeting was a noon work session; the council also reviewed the proposed June 14 regular meeting agenda, including certificates of obligation for a Texas Water Development Board loan for sewer work, and discussed adding "estate sale" to the proposed garage sale ordinance. No action was taken on the agenda review or ordinance discussion.

• Approved resolution authorizing DR-4485 HMGP grant applications to Texas Division of Emergency Management, with Mayor and City Manager as authorized representatives and matching funds committed (all voted aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council met on May 31, 2022, with only three of five members present. City Manager James Hubbard and city attorney Brett Brewer reviewed proposed charter revisions from the Charter Review Committee for possible voter consideration in a November 2022 special election. No vote or decision was recorded; the council adjourned at 6:26 pm.

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)

The Jacksonville City Council approved two resolutions to hire firms for a potential federal grant project. Traylor and Associates was awarded administrative services, and Stokes and Associates was awarded engineering services. These contracts are contingent on the city receiving funding from the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to build an equalization basin at the wastewater plant.

• Approved resolution awarding administrative services to Traylor and Associates (4-0)
• Approved resolution awarding engineering services to Stokes and Associates (4-0)

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

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the condition of concrete tomatoes and furniture for Bolton Park, and identified locations for Beauty and Business signs.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments and canvassed the results of the May 7, 2022, municipal and special elections. Council members also granted special use permits for a food truck park at 225 S. Main, a food truck park at 501 Larissa, and an electronic sign at 611 SE Loop 456. Additionally, the council approved new utility disconnect policies, a contract for a utility rate study, and an ordinance regarding excessive barking.

• Approved mid-year budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved SUP for food truck park at 225 S. Main with conditions (5-0)
• Approved SUP for food truck park at 501 Larissa (4-1)
• Approved SUP for electronic sign at 611 SE Loop 456 (5-0)
• Canvassed May 7, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Approved utility disconnect policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved excessive barking ordinance (4-1)
• Approved utility rate study contract with Newgen (5-0)

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

The City Council scheduled the canvassing of municipal and special elections for May 10, 2022. No action was taken regarding a proposed trash cart program or the May 10 regular meeting agenda.

• Set May 10, 2022 at 6:00 pm to canvass municipal and special elections (4-0)

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

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board approved corrected February minutes and set the calendar price at $5.00 when bought with the museum book, treating that fundraiser as complete. It tabled a change to meeting times and a field trip to the Rusk museum. The board also discussed a letter to the City Manager on renovations, a 2072 time capsule, and grant-funded equipment, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved February minutes with correction that Jerry McDonald was absent (unanimous)
• Set calendar price at $5.00 when purchased with the museum book; fundraiser considered complete
• Tabled change to meeting times until all board members could be present
• Tabled field trip to Rusk museum until John Taylor returns to board meetings
• Board members who can attend the 10/22/2022 event will be trained on an assigned museum area; must advise curator by September 10th
• Recommended 1922, 1972, and 2022 anniversary coins be included in the 2072 time capsule inventory
• Adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several infrastructure and utility items, including a loan application and lake improvements. The agenda also includes a potential purchase of fire department gear and discussions regarding highway widening easements.

• Ordinance regarding on-site sewer facilities
• Resolution delaying the Centerpoint grip rate increase 45 days
• Texas Water Development Board loan application
• Grant contract with TCEQ for Lake Acker improvements
• Fire department bunker gear purchase from Nafeco up to $102,000

Council approved a loan application for sewer line replacement and a new lift station. Other actions included approving Lake Acker design contracts, fire department gear purchases, and land leases.

• Approved application for $5.915 million Texas Water Development Board loan (All Aye)
• Approved grant and professional services contract with Aukland Consulting for Lake Acker improvements (All Aye)
• Approved purchase of fire department bunker gear from Nafeco up to $102,000 (All Aye)
• Approved lease with county for old police station at 210 W. Larrissa (All Aye)
• Approved lease of four acres north of landfill to Republic Services (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance allowing third-party inspections for on-site sewer facilities (All Aye)
• Approved awarding Well #1 rehab bid to Weisinger Inc. (All Aye)
• Approved granting six easements to Oncor for Hwy 175 widening (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on April 7 and a regular meeting on April 12 to discuss various municipal items. Key topics include the transfer of 307 E. Commerce Street to JEDCO and potential changes to utility late fees and CenterPoint rates.

• Ratification of property transfer for 307 E. Commerce Street to JEDCO
• Discussion regarding modifying utility late fee charges
• Proposed ordinance regarding on-site sewer facilities
• Resolution to delay the CenterPoint grip rate increase by 45 days
• Grant application for improvements to Lake Acker

Council ratified the conveyance of 307 E. Commerce Street to the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation. The council also directed staff to take delivery of all ordered fleet vehicles and established a business owner committee to study the sign ordinance.

• Ratified conveyance of 307 E. Commerce Street to JEDCO (3-0)
• Instructed staff to form a business owner committee to study the sign ordinance
• Directed Police Chief to give non-compliant sign owners 10 days to remove signs
• Instructed staff to take delivery of all ordered fleet vehicles

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

The Planning and Zoning Board approved minutes as written and then approved two preliminary subdivision plats. The first, Tinsley Addition Phase 1 (Lot 2 Barren Subdivision No. 1), covers 15 lots in the 1100 block of S Pineda out of 33 total planned. The second, South Ridge Unit 4, was reduced to 8 lots, with one lot designated unbuildable and utility easements addressed. Both votes were unanimous; no one spoke in opposition to either item.

• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Tinsley Addition Phase 1, Lot 2 Barren Subdivision No. 1, 15 lots in the 1100 block of S Pineda (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for South Ridge Unit 4, 8 lots, with one lot stated as unbuildable and utility easements addressed (unanimous)

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

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved a motion to add $1,000 to the maintenance fund. They also discussed allocating $1,000 for painting city-owned tomatoes, but deferred the vote to the April agenda. A citizen raised concerns about Bolton and Kickapoo, which the city manager stated are being addressed.

• Approved adding $1,000 to maintenance fund (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on $1,000 for painting city-owned tomatoes to April agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved Ordinance No. 1615 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Jacksonville, Texas, Tax Note, Series 2022, with City Manager James Hubbard stating the funds are for the purchase and remodel of the event center. Council also approved a special use permit for a residence at 400 W. Larissa and a zone change on the 1000 block of College Ave. from "P" Planned Development to "B" one and two family rather than the requested "C" multi family. The council accepted the 2020-2021 audit, which received an unmodified or clean opinion, and approved several purchases and agreements, including $130,094 for police vehicle laptops and printers using American Relief Act funds.

• Approved special use permit for a residence in a commercial building at 400 W. Larissa (all Aye)
• Approved zone change from "P" Planned Development to "B" one and two family on Lots 10, 11 & 12, Blk. 3276, 1000 Blk. of College Ave. (all Aye)
• Accepted findings of the 2020-2021 audit, which received an unmodified or clean opinion (all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1615 authorizing issuance and sale of Tax Note, Series 2022 for event center purchase and remodel (all Aye)
• Approved changing the city attorney's status from out of house counsel to in-house counsel (all Aye)
• Approved ordinance regulating itinerant vendors, including a 300-foot setback from state-maintained rights of way (all Aye)
• Approved ordinance regulating food trucks/trailers and food truck courts, with existing permitted food trucks given 120 days to comply (all Aye)
• Approved purchase of laptops and printers for police vehicles in the amount of $130,094 using American Relief Act funds (all Aye)

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

General

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting for a strategic visioning session facilitated by Core Insights. The agenda includes only the call to order, invocation, the visioning session, and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.

• Strategic visioning session facilitated by Core Insights

The Jacksonville City Council met on February 24, 2022 for a strategic visioning session facilitated by Brian Brandt of Core Insights. The session guided council through exercises to form goals and guidance for the next three to five years. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or other substantive decisions are recorded in the minutes. Mayor Randy Gorham left at 11:00 am after feeling ill, and Mayor Pro tem Rob Gowin adjourned the meeting at 2:38 pm.

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The board will discuss museum priorities for 2022 and updates regarding a Texas Humanities grant. Members will also review updates on fire station sheds for museum use and the museum book.

• Texas Humanities grant update
• Fire station sheds for museum use update
• 2022 museum priorities
• Marketing considerations for the museum book
• Input on City Celebration Day on October 22, 2022

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

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to change the zoning of Lots 10-12 at the southeast corner of College Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue. The change from 'P-Planned Development' to 'C-Multi-Family Low Density' allows for the future construction of multi-family duplexes.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from P-Planned Development to C-Multi-Family Low Density (unanimous)

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)

The Jacksonville City Council approved a contract with Belt Construction for the Texas Department of Agriculture Downtown Revitalization Grant project, contingent on JEDCO approving additional match funds, and approved a resolution calling a May 7, 2022 referendum election on the sale of Kiwanis Park. The council also approved a zone change at 600 College Avenue, a zone change in the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive, and authorized the purchase of three 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles not to exceed $180,000. A special use permit request for a residence in a commercial building at 400 W. Larissa was continued to the March 8, 2022 meeting after the applicant's motion was withdrawn. Councilman Tim McRae was absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles not to exceed $180,000 (4-0)
• Cell tower special use permit at 321 E. Tena withdrawn by applicant; hearing closed
• Approved zone change from Planned Development to Multi-Family Low Density at 600 College Avenue (all Aye)
• Approved zone change from E-Multi-Family to A-Single Family in the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive (all Aye)
• Continued special use permit hearing for a residence in a commercial building at 400 W. Larissa to March 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved resolution calling a May 7, 2022 referendum election on the sale of Kiwanis Park (4-0)
• Approved ordinance abandoning an unused portion of Wilson Street between South Bonner and South Patton Streets (3-0, Gowin recused)

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

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a zone change at 600 College Avenue from Planned Development to Multi-Family Low Density, and a zone change in the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive from Multi-Family High Density to Single Family. The board also approved a Special Use Permit allowing the applicant to reside at her business at 400 W Larissa. All three votes were unanimous, and the board approved the previous meeting's minutes as written.

• Approved zone change at 600 College Avenue from P - Planned Development to C - Multi-Family Low Density (unanimous)
• Approved zone change in the 400 block of Talley Nichols Drive from E - Multi-Family High Density to A - Single Family (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit to allow the applicant to reside at her business at 400 W Larissa (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

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

The City Council received a presentation from Paypoint HR regarding a compensation and classification study. No formal actions were taken on the study, as the council will provide further direction on comparable cities at a later date.

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

The City Council approved economic development incentives up to $1.6 million to facilitate the purchase of a golf course. Council members also approved two zoning changes, rejected a construction bid for a downtown project due to high costs, and continued a public hearing regarding a cell tower permit until February.

• Approved $1.6M in economic development incentives (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including central fire station demolition (5-0)
• Rejected downtown revitalization project bid (5-0)
• Approved zone change at 548, 530 & 500 James (4-1)
• Approved zone change at Bonner St. and Zimmerman St. (5-0)
• Tabled cell tower special use permit request (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 fireworks contract with reimbursement agreement (5-0)
• Approved replat of Lake Jacksonville lake lots (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss hotel occupancy tax financing and economic development incentives. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming regular council meeting agenda and potential executive sessions regarding real property and personnel matters.

• Presentation on Hilltop Securities hotel occupancy tax financing options
• First reading of a resolution for economic development incentives
• Authorization for staff to demolish the Central Fire Station
• Rejection of the bid on the Downtown Sidewalk Grant Project
• Zoning change requests for S. Jackson, James, Bonner St., and Zimmerman Street

The City Council authorized the transfer of 307 E. Commerce to JEDCO for economic development. The council also approved the employment agreement for City Manager James Hubbard. Other items were discussed or presented without action.

• Authorized transfer of 307 E. Commerce to JEDCO (All Aye)
• Approved employment agreement with City Manager James Hubbard (All Aye)