Jacksonville public meetings in 2023

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to handle routine business and several action items, including electing a chair and vice chair, accepting a resignation and nominating a replacement, and deciding on a donation of museum funds for the Dough Boy statue to the Wednesday Club. The board will also discuss appointing a historian and approving an expenditure to host a Sam Houston exhibit on loan from Texas Humanities.

• Elect chair and vice chair for upcoming year
• Resignation of Jr. Washburn and nomination of replacement
• Donation of museum funds for Dough Boy statue to Wednesday Club
• Appointing a historian for the museum
• Approving expenditure for Sam Houston exhibit loan from Texas Humanities

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting for its regular monthly session on December 21, 2023. A possible quorum may gather for a small holiday event just before the meeting, but no museum or city business will be conducted at that gathering. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the notice of the holiday gathering and standard procedural language.

• Possible quorum at holiday gathering prior to meeting
• No museum or city business to be conducted at gathering

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will hold its regular meeting, including electing a chair and vice chair for the upcoming year, nominating a new board member, and discussing existing board members. The board will also consider purchasing an additional tomato for the North 69 entrance and its decoration, and potentially suspending Jose Candelario's work for a period of time.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the upcoming year
• Nomination of a new board member
• Purchase of an additional tomato for the North 69 entrance and its decoration
• Potential suspension of Jose Candelario's work for a period of time

General

This meeting is a notice that a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may attend their annual Christmas celebration with the JEDCO board members. No city business will be conducted, and the agenda contains only this procedural notice.

• Annual Christmas celebration with JEDCO board members
• No city business to be conducted

General

This agenda contains only a notice that a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may attend the annual employee Christmas luncheon, with no city business to be conducted. The meeting itself is procedural and includes no actionable items.

• Notice of possible quorum at employee Christmas luncheon

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider ordinances modifying sanitation and water/wastewater rates, approve a JEDCO real property purchase at 308 S. Main Street, and act on several equipment purchases including a dump truck, aerators for the Double Creek WWTP, and a lift station replacement. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development discussions, plus routine items like minutes approval and a board appointment.

• Ordinance modifying sanitation rates
• Ordinance modifying water and wastewater rates
• Resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of 308 S. Main Street for over $10,000
• Purchase of budgeted dump truck
• Interlocal agreement for demolition of former Bonner Place Nursing Home at 421 S. Bonner Street

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to consider a parks and recreation matching grant application from the Cherokee Ranch Golf Association, an interlocal agreement with the city for demolition of the former Bonner Place Nursing Home, and continuation of the Downtown Sidewalk Project. The board will also hold a closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Application for Parks and Recreation Matching Grant from Cherokee Ranch Golf Association
• Interlocal agreement with City of Jacksonville for demolition services for former Bonner Place Nursing Home
• Continuation of Downtown Sidewalk Project
• Closed executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on December 7 to hear presentations on a utility rate study, a vac truck, and a library facade update, and will review the proposed agenda for the December 12 regular meeting. At the regular meeting, the council will consider ordinances modifying sanitation and water/wastewater rates, approve a JEDCO property purchase at 308 S. Main Street, and decide on purchases of a dump truck, a vactor truck, aerators, and a lift station, among other items.

• First reading of resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of 308 S. Main Street for over $10,000
• Ordinance modifying sanitation rates
• Ordinance modifying water and wastewater rates
• Purchase of a budgeted dump truck and a Vactor combination sewer jet/vacuum truck
• Interlocal agreement with JEDCO for demolition of former Bonner Place Nursing Home

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a second sponsor check of $500, a future fundraiser item (a gun), and a low-key refreshment event at their December meeting. They will also receive updates on the Dough Boy reconstruction, Hazel Tilton Park, and the west wall, and discuss follow-up on the Harry Tilley donation.

• Discuss with possible action a second sponsor check ($500)
• Discuss with possible action a possible future fundraiser item (gun)
• Discuss with possible action having a low-key refreshment event at December meeting
• Update on continuation of Dough Boy reconstruction
• Discussion with possible action regarding follow-up on Harry Tilley donation

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several key items, including economic development incentives, street improvement contracts, and utility matters. The meeting also includes a quarterly financial report and a special presentation recognizing a local business.

• Second reading of resolution supporting economic development incentives
• Awarding contract for 2023 street improvement projects
• Renewal and modification of agreement with Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation
• Budgeted purchase of a new ambulance
• Resolution denying proposed rate increase by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two requested zone changes and a special use permit for an electronic sign. The first change would rezone a tract on Loop 456 from wholesale/warehouse/manufacturing to multi-family low density. The second would rezone about 80 acres near Woodlawn Avenue and Pineda Street to heavy manufacturing. The board will also consider a permit for a changeable electronic message sign at 1412 S Jackson Street.

• Zone change from J to C (multi-family low density) at Tract 8, Block 3450, 400 block of Loop 456
• Zone change from B, K, M, O to M (heavy manufacturing) on ~80.014 acres between Woodlawn Ave and Pineda St
• Special use permit for changeable electronic variable message sign at 1412 S Jackson Street

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board is holding a regular meeting with no regular agenda items listed. The board will take public comment, approve minutes and financial reports, and hear the president's report. A closed executive session is scheduled for the annual review of the president, with possible action afterward.

• Closed executive session for annual review of president
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
• Approval of minutes and financial report
• Notice that a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council may be present

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a financial report, and a curator report. The main actionable items are considering the resignation of board member Nancy Nesselhauf and nominating Charlie Esco to the board.

• Consider resignation of Nancy Nesselhauf
• Nomination of Charlie Esco to the board
• Financial report
• Artifact of the month
• Citizen participation

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a financial report, and updates on yard signs. The main action item is discussing and possibly organizing a planting event at the Museum, Bolton Park, and the Hwy. 69 N. entrance. Citizen participation is also on the agenda.

• Consider organizing a planting event at the Museum, Bolton Park, and Hwy. 69 N. entrance
• Financial report
• Update on KJB business and yard signs
• Citizen participation

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a closed executive session at 5:15 PM, then convene its regular meeting at 6:00 PM. The main business includes a second reading and possible action on a resolution supporting a Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) expenditure over $10,000 to purchase real property at 300 S. Main Street from Enright Group, LLC. The council will also discuss and consider a master fee ordinance, a contract with Schaumburg and Polk for engineering services related to the Hwy 175 expansion, and other items.

• Resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of 300 S. Main St. from Enright Group, LLC (expenditure over $10,000)
• Master fee ordinance discussion and possible action
• Contract with Schaumburg and Polk for engineering services to relocate utilities for Hwy 175 expansion
• Approval of expenditures for a budgeted Bobcat compact excavator
• Civic Center policies and fees as presented by staff

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on October 3 to review the agenda for the October 10 regular meeting, where they will take action on several items. Key decisions include a resolution supporting JEDCO's purchase of property at 300 S. Main Street, a street closure for a downtown event, and an ordinance outlining city fees. The council will also discuss a contract for engineering services related to the HWY 175 expansion and other administrative matters.

• Resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of 300 S. Main St. from Enright Group, LLC (expenditure over $10,000)
• Street closure of Commerce St. from Main to S. Ragsdale for 'Falling in Love with Jacksonville' event Oct. 20-21
• Ordinance outlining city fees
• Contract with Schaumburg and Polk for engineering services to relocate utilities for HWY 175 expansion
• Resolution transferring ownership of 'Rose Garden' at Avalon and Fort Worth Sts. back to donating family

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will discuss and possibly act on removing a pine tree in Bolton Park, hiring a person to clean and maintain the city entrance at N. Jackson, the museum, and Bolton Park, and updating the KJB website. They will also review the city hall flowerbeds and routine items like minutes and financial reports.

• Removal of pine tree in Bolton Park
• Hiring a person to clean/maintain city entrance at N. Jackson, museum, and Bolton Park
• City hall flowerbeds discussion
• Updating KJB website
• Financial report and minutes approval

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and a tax rate of .63763 per $100 valuation. They will also discuss economic development incentives, a solid waste grant, civic center renovation contracts, and other routine items. The meeting includes a closed executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting 2023-2024 budget
• Public hearing and ordinance adopting tax rate of .63763 per $100
• Resolution in support of economic development incentives
• Construction contracts with SCI Construction for Civic Center renovation
• Contract with JDS for IT services

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and likely vote on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate during its September 12 meeting. The council will also discuss economic development incentives, civic center policies and fees, and a solid waste grant application. The meeting follows a workshop where these items were reviewed.

• Second reading of resolution supporting economic development incentives
• Public hearing and vote on 2023-2024 budget ordinance
• Public hearing and vote on tax rate of .63763 per $100 value
• Approval of contract with JDS for I.T. services
• Approval of civic center policies and fees

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving up to $400,000 for its matching grants program in fiscal year 2023-2024. They will also discuss creating a new matching grant program for community development projects and final pricing for downtown sidewalk hardscape. The board will approve minutes and financial reports, and may enter closed session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Public hearing on $400,000 for JEDCO Matching Grants Program FY 2023-2024
• Discussion and possible action on creating a matching grant program for community development projects
• Discussion and possible action on final pricing for downtown sidewalk hardscape purchase
• Approval of July 20, 2023 minutes and July 2023 financial report
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a wireless cell tower at 116 North Quevado Street, then consider an ordinance granting it. The council will also propose a tax rate and schedule a September 12 public hearing on the tax rate and budget, with an individual vote on the proposed rate. Other actions include approving budgets, a civic center remodel contract, and several infrastructure purchases.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for wireless cell tower at 116 North Quevado Street
• Propose tax rate and set September 12, 2023 public hearing on tax rate and budget; individual council vote
• Approve 2023-2024 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget
• Approve contract for remodel of the Civic Center
• Authorize purchase of fire hydrants and accessories; approve new package lift station for Tremont lift station replacement

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several key items, including a proposed tax rate, a special use permit for a cell tower at 116 N Quesvado St, and the 2023-2024 budget for the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation. The council will also consider approving a contract for the remodel of the Civic Center and an internet provider engagement for the Civic Center and Buckner Park.

• Public hearing on special use permit for wireless cell tower at 116 N Quesvado St
• Vote on proposed tax rate and set public hearing date for September 12, 2023
• Approve 2023-2024 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget
• Approve contract for Civic Center remodel
• Approve ETEX as internet provider for Civic Center & Buckner Park

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will discuss and possibly act on purchasing metal flowers and procuring chainsaw art services for a tree in Bolton Park. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, citizen participation, minutes approval, and a financial report.

• Purchase of metal flowers
• Procurement of chainsaw art services for tree in Bolton Park
• Financial report
• Citizen participation

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on July 11, 2023, to discuss and potentially vote on zone changes, special use permits, and grant submissions. The agenda also includes presentations on the Cherokee County Appraisal District budget and recognitions for local figures, alongside closed executive sessions.

• Public hearing and consideration of a zone change from A-Single Family to E-Multi-Family High Density on Talley Nichols Drive
• Public hearing and consideration of a special use permit for a veterinary and animal hospital on E. Rusk Street
• Resolution approving a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for a walking trail and exercise equipment at Lincoln Park
• Approval of ARPA-funded IT infrastructure purchases over $50,000
• Approval of a construction manager at risk contract for Civic Center renovations

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider a request to rezone property on Talley Nichols Drive from single-family to multi-family high density. The board will also review an application for a special use permit to allow a veterinary and animal hospital on E Rusk St.

• Zone change request from A (Single Family) to E (Multi Family High Density) for Lot 2A and 3B of the Jacksonville Pines Subdivision
• Special use permit application for a veterinary and animal hospital at Lot 1 of the Ricky L Brown Addition

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to review financial reports and consider expenditures for maintenance at Bolton Park. The board will vote on potential funding for sprinkler systems and tree removal at the park.

• Approval of expenditure for sprinklers at Bolton Park
• Approval of expenditure for tree removal at Bolton Park

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to receive a presentation on a feasibility study for a multi-purpose event center in Jacksonville, Texas. The board will also review the draft fiscal year 2024 budget and recognize outgoing board director Robert Haberle for six years of service.

• Recognition of six years of service for outgoing board director Robert Haberle
• Presentation on feasibility study for a multi-purpose event center in Jacksonville, Texas
• Review of draft fiscal year 2024 budget

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on June 13, 2023, to consider awarding a contract for Buckner Park playground renovations, a contract for electric vehicle charging stations, and obligating American Rescue Plan funds. The council will also discuss a re-plat for a Lake Jacksonville subdivision lot and approve new batting cages at the baseball complex.

• Award RFQ for Buckner Park playground equipment and renovations
• Award electric vehicle charging station contract
• Obligate American Rescue Plan funds (ARP) from U.S. Treasury
• Re-plat Block "A" Lot 32B, Lake Springs Subdivision, Lake Jacksonville
• Approve construction of new batting cages at baseball complex and maintenance agreement with Jacksonville Baseball and Softball Association

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop to review a street study and discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. They will also review the proposed agenda for the June 13 regular meeting, where items include a multipurpose venue presentation, playground equipment, a re-plat, and batting cages. No formal action is expected at the workshop.

• Street study presentation
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds use
• Proposed agenda for June 13 meeting includes CSL presentation on multipurpose venue
• Consent agenda includes reappointments to JEDCO board and Access Board, and closing M.B. Davis for Juneteenth celebration
• Possible action on Buckner Park playground equipment RFQ, re-plat of Lake Springs Subdivision, and new batting cages

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board is meeting on June 6, 2023, to discuss posting a job description for a library board nominee and clarifying the minimum age required to receive a library card. The agenda also includes a director's report on a patron survey regarding shelving arrangements for large print and regular fiction and mystery books.

• Post job description for library board member
• Clarify minimum age to receive a library card
• Patron survey regarding mixing large print fiction and mystery with regular print fiction and mystery

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to approve minutes, financial reports, and consider several actions including a project extension for Davenport + Design, investments in certificates of deposit, a contract for downtown sidewalk engineering, and preliminary budget discussion for FY2024. The board may also adjourn into a closed executive session to discuss legal, real estate, or economic development matters.

• Project extension #2 approval for Davenport + Design at 113 E. Commerce St
• Potential investment of JEDCO funds into certificates of deposit
• Authorization to contract with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. for downtown sidewalk redevelopment engineering services
• FY2024 preliminary budget discussion

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to review the financial report and receive an update on Hazel Tilton Park. The board will also discuss and consider taking action on purchasing flowers for the upcoming Flag Day celebration.

• Update on Hazel Tilton Park
• Discussion and possible action on purchasing flowers for Flag Day celebration
• Review of financial report

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss museum operations. The board will consider proposals for a west wall renovation and strategies to increase museum marketing. Additionally, members will discuss the future use of space previously occupied by Meals on Wheels and coordinate volunteer availability for the Tomato Fest.

• West wall renovation proposal and funding
• Increased museum marketing strategy
• Discussion on future use of Meals on Wheels space
• Tomato Fest volunteer coordination

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will swear in elected officials, recognize a retiring council member, and conduct a public hearing on 2022-2023 fiscal year budget adjustments. The council will also discuss ordinances regarding dredging in Lake Jacksonville and vote on several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Public hearing on 2022-2023 fiscal year budget adjustments
• Engineering services contract with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for Canada Street improvements
• Tax refund of $2,934.62 to CoreLogic Inc. and $3,142.56 to National Retail Properties LP
• Approval of a lease with American Custom Coils, Inc.
• Street closure of Commerce Street on May 25, 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold an agenda workshop on May 4 to review upcoming items. The regular meeting on May 9 includes the swearing-in of officials, recognition of retiring Councilman Hubert Robinson, and votes on various city ordinances, budget adjustments, and contracts.

• Acceptance of bids for Lots 1-5, Block D Lakeshore Subdivision
• Public hearing and ordinance for 2022-2023 fiscal year budget adjustments
• Ordinance regarding dredging and wake-generating boat activity in Lake Jacksonville
• Ordinance modifying on-street parking regulations near the high school
• Tax refund of $2,934.62 to CoreLogic Inc.

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on updates to its inter-library loan policy and meeting room alcohol policy. The board will also receive a director's report and consider a nominee for the library board.

• Modify inter-library loan policy to allow books and audiobooks, and restrict newer audiobooks (6+ months) from being sent to participating libraries
• Update meeting room policy to allow alcohol service for Friends of the Library book sale event
• Discuss and vote on a nominee for the library board
• Review book challenge policy updates
• Receive director's report

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider approving a contract of up to $215,000 with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. for downtown sidewalk engineering services. The board will also discuss financial policies, select a depository vendor, and review a land use plan for property at Loop 456 and US 69.

• Authorizing a contract with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. for Downtown Sidewalk Redevelopment Project engineering services, not to exceed $215,000
• Considering adoption of the City of Jacksonville's Investment Policy and approving a JEDCO depository vendor
• Reviewing a project extension for Ritual Apothecary + Soda Fountain at 221 S. Main
• Receiving a presentation on the land use plan and marketing report for JEDCO-owned property at Loop 456 and US 69

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss and possibly award contracts for a water treatment plant filter upgrade, well #3 ground storage tank rehabilitation, and a civic center remodel. Council members will also consider policy updates regarding nepotism and employee benefits, grant applications for sewer improvements, and a street closure for the Taco Cookoff.

• Award contract for the filter upgrade at the water treatment plant
• Award Construction Manager at Risk for the Civic Center remodel
• Award demolition contract for condemned structures
• Award contract for rehabilitation work on Well #3 ground storage tank
• Resolution for 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant application for Sycamore Street and Nichols Green Park sewer projects

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on April 6 to discuss the streets project, civic center renovation, and a resolution supporting economic development incentives. At the regular meeting on April 11, the council will consider awarding contracts for the wastewater plant filter upgrade, civic center remodel construction manager, demolition of condemned structures, and well #3 ground storage tank rehabilitation, plus selling three fleet vehicles and policy updates.

• Resolution in support of economic development incentives (first reading April 6, second reading April 11)
• Award contract for filter upgrade at wastewater plant
• Award construction manager at risk for civic center remodel
• Award demolition contract for condemned structures
• Award contract for rehabilitation work on Well #3 ground storage tank

Lake Advisory Board

The Lake Advisory Board will hold public hearings on two proposed land-based structures on concession lease lots exceeding 5,000 square feet at 2600 Byrd Road and 2442 Byrd Branch Lane. The board will also receive updates on a boating access grant project and a lake lot auction, and discuss potential recommendations for a dredging permit process and wake regulations.

• Public hearing on 2600 Byrd Road structure (>5,000 sq ft)
• Public hearing on 2442 Byrd Branch Lane structure (>5,000 sq ft)
• Boating access grant project update
• Lake lot auction update
• Discussion on dredging permit process and wake regulations

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board meets to discuss updates to the book challenge policy, a nominee for the board, and changes to the inter-library loan and meeting room policies. The meeting includes routine items like citizen participation, approval of minutes, and the director's report.

• Book challenge policy updates (censorship) discussion
• Nominee for library board to be considered
• Inter-library loan policy change: allow books and audiobooks, exclude items newer than 6 months
• Meeting room policy change: Friends of the Library request to serve alcohol at members-only book sale night

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will review the 2021-2022 audit and consider funding for several development projects. The board will also discuss the potential use of a JEDCO-owned parking lot for a farmers market and the continuation of the downtown sidewalk redevelopment project.

• Award a feasibility study for a multi-purpose event center to CSL for up to $49,000
• Review of the 2021-2022 audit by Patillo, Brown and Hill
• Consideration of funds for the demolition of substandard structures
• Discussion on the use of a JEDCO-owned parking lot for a farmers market
• Continuation of the downtown sidewalk redevelopment project

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report, and to ratify recent appointments. The main item is a discussion on adding a residency requirement to the board's bylaws, with possible action. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive policy discussion.

• Ratify re-appointments of Glynda Corley and Judy Angle and appointments of Pam Duke and Todd Yocham
• Discuss possible residency requirement addition to bylaws
• Financial report
• Minute approval

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on March 9 to discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda, including a first reading of a resolution supporting economic development incentives, a presentation on the 2021-2022 audit, and a discussion on electric vehicle chargers. At the regular meeting on March 14, the council will consider several items, including a rezoning request for an assisted living facility, the audit findings, an ordinance to cancel the May 6 municipal election, and modifications to ambulance fees.

• Rezoning and special use permit for assisted living at 1521 E. Rusk
• Resolution in support of economic development incentives
• Ordinance cancelling May 6, 2023 municipal election
• Ordinance modifying ambulance fees
• Awarding construction manager at risk for Civic Center remodel

General

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on establishing a Civic Center Renovation Advisory Committee and appointing members to it. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to deliberate about real property. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on establishing a Civic Center Renovation Advisory Committee
• Discussion and possible action on appointments to the Civic Center Renovation Advisory Committee
• Closed executive session per Texas Government Code 551.072 (real property)

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will convene its regular monthly meeting, including approval of prior minutes and financial reports, a president’s report on projects and meetings, and a closed executive session for legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the public agenda.

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider several land-use and policy decisions, including two boathouse construction variances at Lake Jacksonville, a special-use permit for an assisted living facility at 1521 E. Rusk, and updates to sign regulations and development fees. The council will also discuss interlocal agreements with Cherokee County, a possible sewer-main repair contract, and new employee social media policies.

• Approve variances for boathouse construction at 110 CR 3107 on Lake Jacksonville
• Public hearing and vote on special-use permit for 1521 E. Rusk assisted living facility
• Modify sign regulations and development services fee schedule via ordinances
• Approve engineering services contract with Stokes and Associates for sanitary sewer projects ($TBD)
• Discuss possible award of contract to repair damaged sewer main

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on Feb. 9 to review the agenda for its Feb. 14 regular meeting, where it will consider awarding a bid for the Canada Street sewer line project, a special use permit for an assisted living facility at 1521 E. Rusk, and modifications to sign regulations and the development services fee schedule. The regular meeting also includes a public hearing on the special use permit, a racial profiling report from the police chief, and several consent agenda items such as election agreements and a street closure for the Flamin J BBQ Cookoff.

• Award bid for Canada Street sewer line project
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit at 1521 E. Rusk (assisted living facility)
• Ordinance modifying sign regulations
• Ordinance modifying development services fee schedule
• Resolution awarding engineering services contract to Stokes and Associates for sewer projects (CDBG)

Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Jacksonville Board of Adjustment and Appeals will review and consider condemning 28 residential properties across the city. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving past minutes.

• Condemnation review for 902 Austin Street
• Condemnation review for 1025 Benson Street
• Condemnation review for 1001 Bethune Street
• Condemnation review for 713 Crockett Street
• Condemnation review for 603 Davis Street

General

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board will hold a public hearing and consider a variance to allow a habitable two-story structure over the water at 1110 CR 3107. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, citizen participation, and general discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on variance for habitable structure over water at 1110 CR 3107
• Variance would allow two-story structure over water on Lake Jacksonville
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Citizen participation period

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to consider nominations for a new board member and for the 2023 chair and vice chair positions. The board will also receive a financial report and an update on downtown benches. The meeting is open to citizen participation.

• Nomination of a new board member
• Nomination of chair and vice chair for 2023
• Financial report
• Update on downtown benches

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone 1521 E Rusk St from single/two-family to multifamily and allow a convalescent home, and potential amendments to the city’s sign-regulation ordinance. The board may vote on recommendations for the city council.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1521 E Rusk St from B (one- and two-family) to C (multifamily) and special-use permit for a convalescent home
• Vote on recommendation to city council regarding the rezoning request
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the sign-regulation ordinance
• Vote on recommendation to city council regarding sign-ordinance amendments
• Review of preliminary plat for 16.847-acre tract east of Sam Boles Road on Myrtle Drive

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for two special use permits: one for a bed and breakfast at 540 El Paso and one for a changeable electronic message board at 701 S. Main St. They will also discuss a re-plat, an ambulance purchase, contracts for design and engineering services, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for B&B at 540 El Paso
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for electronic message board at 701 S. Main St.
• Re-plat of Lots 7 & 8, Block A, Lake Springs Subdivision into Lots 7R & 8R
• Purchase of new ambulance in lieu of budgeted remount of existing chassis
• Contract with GLS Architects for Phase 1 design services at Event Center at Golf Course