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

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board elected Janie Barber as chair and Jerry McDonald as vice chair, accepted JR Washburn's resignation and appointed Judy Batton as his replacement. The board approved donating $700 in museum funds to the Wednesday Study Club for Doughboy statue restoration, approved a $650 expenditure for a Sam Houston exhibit, and discussed but took no action on appointing a historian.

• Elected Janie Barber as chair and Jerry McDonald as vice chair (all aye)
• Accepted JR Washburn's resignation and appointed Judy Batton to the board (all aye)
• Approved donating $700 in museum funds to Wednesday Study Club for Doughboy statue restoration (all aye)
• Approved $650 expenditure for Sam Houston exhibit from Texas Humanities (all aye)

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

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board elected Todd Yocham as chair and Emily Morrow as vice chair for the upcoming year, and appointed Caroline Wilde to fill a board vacancy. The board voted to suspend Jose Candelario's work for January despite a member's caution about bed maintenance, and decided to use pre-approved funds for relocating and painting an additional tomato at the North 69 entrance. No action was taken on re-appointments, which are not due until January 2025.

• Elected Todd Yocham as chair and Emily Morrow as vice chair (all aye)
• Appointed Caroline Wilde to fill board vacancy (all aye)
• Suspended Jose Candelario's work for January (all aye)
• Decided to use pre-approved funds for tomato relocation and painting
• Approved minutes with spelling correction for Caroline Wilde's name (all aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution supporting JEDCO's purchase of 308 S. Main St. for economic development, with a lease-back to the seller. Council also approved sanitation, water, and wastewater rate increases, plus several equipment purchases and an interlocal agreement for demolition of the former Bonner Place Nursing Home. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of 308 S. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance modifying sanitation rates (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance modifying water and wastewater rates (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of budgeted dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new aerators for Double Creek WWTP (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of package lift station for Tremont lift station replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 modification to Schaumburg and Polk engineering contract for Canada St. project (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with JEDCO for demolition of former Bonner Place Nursing Home (unanimous)

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

The Jacksonville City Council met on December 7, 2023, and heard a presentation from New Gen on a proposed utility rate increase, the second in two years. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed a JEDCO resolution supporting the purchase of the Bell Finance building, a library facade donation, and set the Civic Center grand opening for January 16 from 4-6 pm. The vac truck item was postponed to January.

• Set Civic Center grand opening for January 16, 4-6 pm
• Postponed vac truck presentation to January meeting
• Discussed JEDCO resolution for Bell Finance building purchase (no vote)
• Heard utility rate study presentation (no action)

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider several items regarding local infrastructure and parks. Possible actions include a grant application for baseball and softball, a lease termination at 1801 Norman Drive, and the continuation of the downtown sidewalk project.

• Parks and recreation matching grant for Jacksonville Baseball and Softball Association
• Termination of lease agreement for 1801 Norman Drive
• Presentation on future plans for Hazel Tilton Park
• Continuation of the downtown sidewalk project
• Community partnership for seasonal park enhancements

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.

Council approved a contract for 2023 street improvements and denied a proposed rate increase from Centerpoint Energy. Other actions included authorizing maintenance for a water well and approving the purchase of a larger ambulance box.

• Awarded 2023 street improvement project to Lone Star Equipment (All Aye)
• Approved resolution denying Centerpoint Energy rate increase (All Aye)
• Approved $75,000 for pump replacement and screen cleaning at water well #4 (All Aye)
• Approved purchase of a 14' ambulance box instead of a 12' box (All Aye)
• Approved chapter 380 sales tax rebate agreement with Braaly's Ace Hardware (All Aye)
• Approved deferring a $35,000 payment to JEDCO from 2024 to 2028 (All Aye)
• Cast 430 votes for Lea Anne Kindle-Ousley for Cherokee County Appraisal District Board (All Aye)
• Accepted bids for four lots in Summit and Lake Springs subdivisions (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board denied a requested zone change from J (wholesale, warehouse, manufacturing) to C (multi-family low density) for a tract in the 400 block of Loop 456. The board also tabled a request to rezone about 80 acres near Woodlawn Avenue and Pineda Street to heavy manufacturing for a solar farm, pending answers to questions. Additionally, the board approved a special use permit for an electronic variable message sign at 1412 S Jackson Street.

• Denied zone change from J to C at Tract 8, Block 3450, 400 block of Loop 456 (unanimous)
• Tabled zone change to M (heavy manufacturing) for solar farm on ~80 acres near Woodlawn and Pineda (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message sign at Tidal Wave, 1412 S Jackson St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on November 9 followed by a regular meeting on November 14. Key discussions include economic development incentives, utility rate changes from Centerpoint Energy, and various infrastructure projects.

• First and second readings of resolutions supporting economic development incentives
• Contract award for 2023 street improvement projects
• Resolution regarding Centerpoint Energy rate increases and revenue changes
• Discussion of Canada Street improvement project and Hwy 175 utility relocations
• Auction of surplus items from the Civic Center renovation

The City Council directed staff to design two options for the Canada Street improvement project before bidding. Maintenance for well #4 was deferred to a future meeting. Other items included presentations on tax collections and a property exchange between JEDCO and Martin Marietta.

• Directed staff to design both options for Canada Street improvement project prior to bidding
• Directed staff to place well #4 maintenance and repair (estimated $60,000) on the Tuesday meeting agenda

General

This meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the Jacksonville City Council. The purpose is to attend a welcome reception for the new Fire Chief. No city business will be discussed during this meeting.

• Welcome reception of the new Fire Chief

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

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding a requested zone change and a preliminary plat application. The board will also discuss the date for the November 2023 meeting.

• Zone change from J (Wholesale, Warehouse, and Manufacturing) to C (Multi-family Low Density) at the 400 block of Loop 456
• Preliminary plat for Bailey Lane Subdivision, creating Lots 1 through 7
• Bailey Lane Subdivision location between the 1100 block of Bailey Lane and University Hills Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Board tabled a requested zone change from J (wholesale, warehouse, manufacturing) to C (multifamily low density) for 5 acres on Loop 456 because the application listed A (single family) but included a site plan with quadplexes, which staff said contradicted itself. The board also approved a preliminary plat for the Bailey Lane Subdivision, creating 7 lots on 20 acres between the 1100 block of Bailey Lane and University Hills, and set the next meeting for November 14, 2023.

• Tabled zone change from J to C for 5 acres on Loop 456 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bailey Lane Subdivision, 7 lots (unanimous)
• Set November 2023 meeting date for November 14 at 12:00 PM

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution supporting JEDCO's purchase of the Enright Building at 300 S. Main Street, with all four present members voting in favor. They also approved several other items, including a contract for engineering services for the Hwy 175 expansion, a budgeted Bobcat compact excavator purchase, civic center policies and fees, and a replat for 267 CR 3115. The council postponed consideration of a master fee ordinance and took no action following executive sessions.

• Approved resolution supporting JEDCO purchase of Enright Building at 300 S. Main (4-0)
• Approved contract with Schaumburg & Polk for engineering services to relocate utilities for Hwy 175 expansion (4-0)
• Approved purchase of budgeted Bobcat compact excavator for under $72,000 (4-0)
• Approved civic center policies and fees as presented by staff (4-0)
• Approved replat for 267 CR 3115 (4-0)
• Postponed consideration of master fee ordinance (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including library board appointment and street closure for 'Mingle and Jingle' (4-0)
• Nominated Lea Anne Kindle-Ousley for Cherokee County Appraisal Board (4-0)

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

The Jacksonville City Council met on October 3, 2023, and reviewed several items but took no formal action. JEDCO President Shane Pace presented a resolution to purchase the Enright Building at 300 S. Main Street, but no vote was held. The council also discussed the upcoming regular meeting agenda, a street closure for the 'Falling in Love with Jacksonville' event, and TML conference travel, all without action.

• No action on JEDCO resolution to purchase Enright Building at 300 S. Main
• No action on street closure for 'Falling in Love with Jacksonville' event
• No action on proposed agenda for October 10 regular meeting
• No action on TML conference travel or National Night Out

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

The Jacksonville City Council adopted the 2023-2024 budget and approved a property tax rate of $0.6376 per $100 valuation, a 4.25% increase, both by unanimous recorded votes. The council also approved contracts for civic center renovation, IT services, and uniforms, and authorized the city manager to auction surplus lots and renew his contract.

• Adopted 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.6376 per $100, a 4.25% increase (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting economic development incentives (5-0)
• Approved application for solid waste grant for community cleanup day (5-0)
• Approved construction contract with SCI Construction for Civic Center renovation (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 IT services contract with JDS (5-0)
• Awarded uniform contract to Unifirst at $10,000/year (5-0)
• Authorized auction of surplus lots and renewal of city manager's contract (5-0)

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

The council directed staff to name the new civic center 'The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch' and continue logo work. It also instructed staff to post signs at New Hope boat ramp limiting access to hand launch only, and to move the October agenda workshop to October 3. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion or direction only.

• Directed staff to name civic center 'The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch'
• Instructed signs at New Hope boat ramp: no trailer access, hand launch only
• Moved October agenda workshop to Tuesday, October 3 at 12 pm

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

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The board voted to move regular meetings to the third Thursday of each month and updated bylaws to allow meetings to be held as needed. The board also approved funding for framing a historical map.

• Approved meeting schedule change to third Thursday of each month at 3pm (All Aye)
• Approved resolution modifying bylaws to meet 'as needed' (All Aye)
• Approved expenditure not to exceed $300 to frame a 1914 map of Jacksonville (All Aye)
• Approved minutes as presented (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to propose a property tax rate of .63799 and set a public hearing for September 12, 2023, on the proposed tax rate and budget. They also approved a special use permit for a Verizon wireless cell tower at 116 North Quevado Street, the JEDCO budget, and several purchases including fire hydrants and a lift station. The council postponed action on a civic center remodel contract because the document was not ready.

• Proposed tax rate of .63799 and set Sept. 12 hearing (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 125-ft monopole cell tower at 116 N. Quevado St. (5-0)
• Approved JEDCO 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Postponed civic center remodel contract
• Approved purchase of fire hydrants with ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new package lift station for Tremont (5-0)
• Approved ETEX as internet provider for Civic Center and Buckner Park (5-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting blocking boat ramps on Lake Jacksonville (5-0)

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

The City Council held a budget workshop and reviewed the agenda for the August 8 meeting. No substantive actions were taken or votes cast during this session.

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

The City Council denied a request to rezone property on Talley Nichols Drive from single-family to multi-family high density. The Council approved a special use permit for a veterinary service on E. Rusk Street and authorized a grant application for improvements at Lincoln Park. Additionally, the Council appointed a new member and a new chair to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Denied rezoning request for Talley Nichols Drive (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for veterinary service on E. Rusk Street (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Lincoln Park improvements (5-0)
• Authorized conveyance agreement for 2050 N. Jackson St. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of IT infrastructure over $50,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Raymond Franklin to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Elaine McDonald as Planning and Zoning Commission Chair (5-0)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on July 6 to review the proposed agenda for its July 11 regular meeting, with no action taken. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a zone change and a special use permit, plus a vote on an IT infrastructure purchase over $50,000. The council will also discuss appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and hear a presentation on the Cherokee County Appraisal District budget.

• Public hearing on zone change from A-Single Family to E-Multi-Family High Density at Lot 2A & 3B, Jacksonville Pines Subdivision, Talley Nichols Drive
• Public hearing on special use permit for veterinary and animal hospital at Lot 1, Rickey L. Brown Addition, E. Rusk Street
• Approve purchase of IT infrastructure over $50,000 (ARPA funded)
• Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission (District One) and mayoral appointment of commission chair
• Presentation by Lee Flowers on Cherokee County Appraisal District budget

The Jacksonville City Council met on July 6, 2023, and took no formal votes. They reviewed the proposed agenda for the July 11 regular meeting, with no action taken. The council also received an update on civic center renovations, including a proposed demo and floor plan, and held a closed executive session on economic development negotiations, after which no action was taken.

• Reviewed proposed agenda for July 11 regular meeting; no action taken
• Received update on civic center renovations; no action taken
• Held executive session on economic development negotiations; no action taken

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

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board approved minutes from January 17, 2023, and voted to deny a zone change request from single family to multi-family high density on Talley Nichols Drive. The board also approved a special use permit for a veterinary and animal hospital on E Rusk St.

• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023
• Declined zone change request from A (Single Family) to E (Multi Family High Density) for Lot 2A and 3B of Jacksonville Pines Subdivision (3-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for a veterinary and animal hospital on Lot 1 of Ricky L Brown Addition on E Rusk St (4-0)

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

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee approved up to $1,000 for sprinklers at Bolton Park and discussed a tree removal quote. The board also heard a financial report and reviewed preliminary expansion plans for Hazel Tilton Park.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved up to $1,000 for sprinklers at Bolton Park with a second quote required

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including awarding the Buckner Park playground equipment and renovation project to Gulf Coast Recreation, and the electric vehicle charging station contract to EV Tech. They also passed a resolution obligating remaining American Rescue Plan funds, approved a replat for a Lake Springs lot, and authorized construction of new batting cages at the baseball complex. The consent agenda was approved after removing an item regarding an ACCESS board appointment.

• Awarded Buckner Park playground equipment and renovations to Gulf Coast Recreation (unanimous)
• Awarded electric vehicle charging station contract to EV Tech (unanimous)
• Approved resolution obligating remaining ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Block A Lot 32B, Lake Springs Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved construction of batting cages at baseball complex and maintenance agreement with JBSA (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus item D (ACCESS board appointment) (unanimous)
• Removed item D (ACCESS board appointment) from consent agenda (unanimous)

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

The Jacksonville City Council met on June 8, 2023, and discussed street repairs, the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken, but the council instructed City Manager James Hubbard to bring a resolution designating ARPA funds for specific projects for consideration at the next meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Instructed City Manager to draft ARPA funds resolution for June 13 meeting
• Reviewed street study presentation; no action taken
• Reviewed proposed agenda for June 13 regular meeting; no action taken

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.

The council accepted bids for Lots 1-5, Block D, Lakeshore Subdivision and authorized the city manager to execute contracts and closing documents. No action was taken on the proposed agenda items, and the parking prohibition ordinance was removed from May's agenda for further study.

• Accepted Lake Lot bids for Lots 1-5, Block D, Lakeshore Subdivision (3-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute contract and closing documents for Lake Lots
• Removed parking prohibition ordinance from May agenda for further study

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

Council approved a resolution for economic development incentives, including funding for job creation and downtown parking. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded for water treatment, civic center remodeling, and condemned structure demolition. The council also authorized a grant application for sewer improvements.

• Approved economic development incentives including up to $150,000 for Bois D'Arc International Inc. and $175,000 for 218 E. Commerce St. property (All Aye)
• Awarded $311,500 contract for water treatment plant filter upgrade (All Aye)
• Awarded civic center remodel contract to SCI Construction (All Aye)
• Awarded $120,000 contract for demolition of 20 condemned homes (All Aye)
• Awarded contract for Well #3 ground storage tank rehabilitation (All Aye)
• Approved sale of three city fleet vehicles (4-0)
• Approved policy updates for nepotism and part-time employee holiday pay/PTO (All Aye)
• Approved resolution to apply for 2023-2024 CDBG funds for sewer improvements on Sycamore St. and Nichols Green Park (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They heard updates on the streets project and civic center renovation, discussed a resolution supporting economic development incentives, and reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Heard update on streets project by Schaumberg and Polk
• Heard update on civic center renovation initial phase
• Discussed resolution supporting economic development incentives (first reading)
• Reviewed proposed agenda for April 11 regular meeting; no action

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 public hearing and consider a zone change from 'B' one/two family to 'C' multi-family with a special use permit for 1521 E. Rusk to allow an assisted living facility. The council will also discuss and possibly act on awarding a construction manager at risk for the Civic Center remodel, authorizing emergency repairs to Well Number Five, and approving a vendor as city depository. Other items include the 2021-2022 financial audit, consent agenda items like ambulance fees and election cancellation, and a resolution suspending a CenterPoint Energy rate change for 45 days.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance for rezoning 1521 E. Rusk to multi-family with special use permit for assisted living
• Award construction manager at risk for Civic Center remodel
• Authorize agreement for emergency repairs to Well Number Five
• Approve vendor to act as city depository
• Resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy rate change for 45 days

The City Council denied a request to rezone 1521 E. Rusk to multi-family zoning for an assisted living facility. The council also awarded the city depository contract to Austin Bank and accepted the 2021-2022 financial audit.

• Denied rezoning and special use permit for 1521 E. Rusk (4-0)
• Awarded city depository contract to Austin Bank (All Aye)
• Accepted 2021-2022 financial audit findings (All Aye)
• Approved resolution delaying CenterPoint GRIP rate increase by 45 days (All Aye)
• Approved board appointments and re-appointments (All Aye)
• Approved February 14, March 3, and March 9 meeting minutes (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda items including ambulance fees, Glow Run street closure, and municipal election cancellation (All Aye)
• Took no action on Civic Center remodel construction manager proposal

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

The council received a presentation on the 2021-2022 audit, which resulted in an unmodified opinion. Staff reported they will issue a request for proposal for electric vehicle chargers and provide a recommendation in May. No formal votes were taken on agenda items.

• Received 2021-2022 audit results (unmodified opinion)
• Pulled resolution in support of economic development incentives from agenda
• Reviewed proposed March 14 agenda (no action taken)

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)

The Jacksonville City Council voted 4-0 to establish a civic center design committee to assist with the design of the new civic center. Mayor Pro tem Rob Gowin and Councilwoman Mindy Gellock were appointed to the committee, which will disband upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Councilwoman Mindy Gellock was absent from the meeting.

• Formed civic center design committee (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro tem Rob Gowin and Councilwoman Mindy Gellock to the committee (4-0)
• Amended motion to dissolve committee upon certificate of occupancy (4-0)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved two variances for boathouse construction at Lake Jacksonville, modified the city's sign regulations, and updated the development services fee schedule. It also approved several interlocal agreements, a backhoe purchase, and a new social media policy for employees. A special use permit for an assisted living facility was tabled until the March 14 meeting due to an absent council member and a conflict of interest.

• Granted height variance for boathouse at 110 CR 3107 (4-0)
• Granted variance allowing habitable structure over water at 110 CR 3107 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance modifying sign regulations (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending development services fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cherokee County for subdivision regulation in ETJ (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cherokee County for inmate services (4-0)
• Approved purchase of backhoe for $153,822 (4-0)
• Approved new social media policy for employees (4-0)

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)

The Jacksonville City Council awarded the Canada Street sewer line project to John Wright Construction, Inc. for $463,339.45, funded with ARPA funds, in a unanimous vote. The council also discussed street conditions and directed staff to get a traffic count on MLK north of Simms Street and firm up cost estimates for the Canada Street project. No action was taken on the proposed agenda or board appointments.

• Awarded Canada Street sewer line project to John Wright Construction, Inc. for $463,339.45, funded with ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Directed staff to get traffic count on MLK north of Simms Street and firm up Canada Street project cost estimate

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 Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several updates, including the Doughboy statue, Meals on Wheels, and park renovations. The board will also consider expanding its membership, new advertising strategies, and the museum's principal place of business address. This is a regular working meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Doughboy statue
• Meals on Wheels update
• Park renovations discussion
• 2023 exhibit schedule suggestions
• Discussion on expanding the board of directors

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board met and approved the previous minutes. They discussed but took no action on expanding the board, advertising ideas, or the 2023 exhibit schedule. The board received financial and curator reports, including $5,604.28 in donations.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all voted 'Aye')
• Declined to add a new board member at this time (consensus)
• No action taken on meet and greet advertising idea
• No action taken on 2023 exhibit schedule changes

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

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board approved a variance for a property at 1110 CR 3107 to allow a two-story habitable structure over the water. The board also approved the minutes from July 12, 2021.

• Approved variance for habitable two-story structure over water at 1110 CR 3107 (All Aye)
• Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (All Aye)

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

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board approved a preliminary plat for 16.847 acres east of Sam Boles Road on Myrtle Drive, creating 58 lots (one multifamily, 57 single-family). The board also voted to recommend a zone change and special use permit for a convalescent home at 1521 E Rusk St, and approved sign ordinance amendments for council consideration. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved preliminary plat for 16.847 acres, 58 lots east of Sam Boles Road (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change at 1521 E Rusk St from B to C and special use permit for convalescent home (unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance amendments for recommendation to city council (unanimous)

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

The Jacksonville City Council approved two special use permits: one for a bed and breakfast at 540 El Paso and another for a changeable electronic message board at 701 S. Main St. The council also approved the purchase of a new ambulance, a replat of lots in Lake Springs Subdivision, and several contracts and policies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for bed and breakfast at 540 El Paso (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message board at 701 S. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 7 & 8, Block A, Lake Springs Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance in lieu of remount (unanimous)
• Approved contract with GLS Architects for design services for Event Center Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering services contract to Stokes and Associates for sewer projects (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Frank Dobrovolny as municipal court judge (unanimous)
• Approved tourism restroom trailer policy (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council met in a workshop session and reviewed the proposed agenda for the January 10 regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; the council directed that the re-appointment of Frank Dobrovolny be moved from the consent agenda to executive session and made a separate action item. Several items were noted for addition to the agenda, including engineering for the TCBG project, a restroom-trailer policy, surplus items for auction, and development services fee changes.

• Reviewed proposed Jan. 10 agenda, no action taken
• Directed re-appointment of Frank Dobrovolny moved from consent to executive session and separate action item
• Noted additions to agenda: TCBG engineering award, restroom-trailer policy, surplus auction list, development services fee changes