Jacksonville public meetings in 2025

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider a presentation from The Retail Coach for retail market analysis and recruitment services, amendments to the Matching Grant Program guidelines, and creation of a new matching grant program to encourage infill housing development. The board will also approve minutes and financial reports, and may enter closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Presentation from The Retail Coach for retail market analysis and recruitment services by Aaron Farmer, President
• Amendments to the Matching Grant Program guidelines
• Creation of a new Matching Grant Program to encourage infill housing development
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, reviewing the financial report, hearing updates on ornament sales and the curator's report, and discussing any questions or comments. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Financial report review
• Ornament sales update
• Curator report

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and possibly act on an ordinance amendment to add tobacco/vape/smoke stores as a new land use, defining and classifying it with use regulations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and citizen participation.

• Ordinance amendment adding tobacco/vape/smoke stores as a new land use
• Definition and classification of the new land use
• Adoption of use regulations for tobacco/vape/smoke stores

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to consider joining Texas Downtown for a $350 annual fee, discuss replacing two members, and talk about sign placement and welcome signs. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.

• Consider joining Texas Downtown for $350 annually
• Discuss replacement of members Judy Angle and Glynda Corley
• Discussion on future placement of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful signs and possible volunteers
• Discuss welcome signs at entrances into town

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board voted unanimously to join Texas Downtown at an annual cost of $350. The board also discussed replacing outgoing members Judy Angle, Glynda Corley, and Todd Yocham, with Katrina Tavis, Monica Hamilton, and Shari Lee suggested as potential replacements. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved joining Texas Downtown for $350 annually (all aye)
• Approved minutes with correction (all aye)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a closed executive session to consult the city attorney on litigation and discuss real property, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider accepting a donation from the police academy alumni association, award a demolition contract via RFP, and vote on an ordinance amending the master fee schedule for sports association contracts, water, wastewater, sanitation, and bulky waste rates effective January 1, 2026. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, a library board appointment, a generator purchase, a downtown road closure for a Christmas event, and appointing an acting city clerk.

• Closed executive session per Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (city v. Berry and Clay, Inc.) and 551.072 (real property)
• Consent agenda: purchase of 200KW Generac generator
• Consent agenda: downtown road closure Dec 20, 2025 8 AM-10 PM for Magical Hometown Christmas
• Discuss and consider donation from Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
• Ordinance amending master fee schedule for sports association, water, wastewater, sanitation, bulky waste rates effective Jan 1, 2026

The Jacksonville City Council approved an ordinance amending the master fee schedule for sports association, water, wastewater, sanitation, and other fees effective January 1, 2026. They also awarded a demolition contract totaling $46,941.14 to Chandler Trucking & Services and DEA Corporation for nine structures. The consent agenda was approved, including a $42,000 donation from the Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association for the pistol transition program.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, library board appointment, generator purchase, road closure, acting city clerk, and $42,000 police donation (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition RFP totaling $46,941.14 to Chandler Trucking & Services and DEA Corporation
• Approved ordinance amending master fee schedule effective Jan 1, 2026
• No action taken out of executive session

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss proposed changes to park rates for the 2025–2026 period. The Director will also provide an update regarding park projects and the Parks Master Plan.

• Proposed 2025–2026 parks rate changes
• Update on park projects and the Parks Master Plan

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on December 4 to discuss utility rates and review the agenda for the December 9 regular meeting. At the regular meeting, the council will consider a resolution supporting a JEDCO economic development incentive of up to $60,000 to Ally Bees for renovating properties at 1621 and 1627 S. Jackson Street, along with other items like fee schedule amendments and a landfill rate increase.

• Resolution supporting JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 to Ally Bees for renovation of 1621 & 1627 S. Jackson Street
• Ordinance amending master fee schedule for sports association contract, water, wastewater, sanitation fees (including bulky waste), effective Jan 1, 2026
• Increase of outside commercial rate at Royal Oaks Landfill
• Purchase of a 200KW Generac generator
• Appointment of Kaitlyn Turney to the Library Board

The City Council approved a resolution supporting a Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) project providing up to $60,000 to Ally Bees for renovation of properties at 1621 and 1627 S. Jackson Street. The vote was unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the council also reviewed the upcoming agenda and heard a presentation on utility rates.

• Approved resolution supporting JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 to Ally Bees for renovation of 1621 & 1627 S. Jackson St. (unanimous)

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, electing board members and officers, and receiving the director's report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Nomination and election of library board members and officers
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Director's report

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a financial report, and a curator's report, followed by open discussion. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2025 board meeting
• Financial report
• Curator report

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will hold a public hearing on funding its matching grant program up to $400,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026, and will receive a quarterly investment report from Deep Blue Investments. The board will also consider routine items such as minutes, financial report, and the president's report, and may enter closed session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Public hearing on JEDCO matching grant program funding not to exceed $400,000 for FY 2025-2026
• Presentation from Deep Blue Investments on quarterly investment report for JEDCO portfolio
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss routine items and consider several actions, including setting a river cleanup date, donating to a community arts event, joining Keep Texas Beautiful, and hiring Weldon Taylor to finish sidewalk and steps at Bolton Park for $4,865. The agenda also includes a discussion about a work date at Bolton Park.

• Consider donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance Magical Hometown Christmas event on December 20, 2025
• Consider joining Keep Texas Beautiful for $350 per year
• Consider hiring Weldon Taylor to finish sidewalk and steps at Bolton Park totaling $4,865
• Discuss a date for river cleanup
• Discuss a date to work at Bolton Park

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved a date for the River Clean Up, a donation to the Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for the Magical Hometown Christmas event on December 20, 2025, and joining Keep Texas Beautiful for $350 a year. They also approved hiring Weldon Taylor to finish sidewalk and steps at Bolton Park for $4,865, and discussed a date to work at Bolton Park.

• Approved a date for the River Clean Up
• Approved donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for Magical Hometown Christmas event on December 20, 2025
• Approved joining Keep Texas Beautiful for $350 a year
• Approved hiring Weldon Taylor to finish sidewalk and steps at Bolton Park totaling $4,865

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 11, 2025, covering consent items, a quarterly financial report, and several policy and land-use decisions. Key actions include adopting a purchasing policy update, a special use permit for a food truck park, a preliminary plat on Bonner Street, and an ordinance granting Oncor an electric power franchise. The council will also nominate board members and may enter executive session for legal and real property matters.

• Purchase of two Ford F450 utility box trucks and two 2026 Ford Explorers (consent agenda)
• Special use permit for food truck park at 2050 South Jackson Street (Property ID #106573000)
• Preliminary plat on Bonner Street
• Ordinance granting Oncor electric power franchise with compensation to city
• Resolution casting votes for Cherokee Central Appraisal District board member(s)

The Jacksonville City Council approved a special use permit for a food truck park at 2050 South Jackson Street, a preliminary plat for eight lots on Bonner Street, and updates to the purchasing policy raising bid thresholds. It also approved utility write-offs, library policy updates, purchases of two Ford F450 trucks and two 2026 Ford Explorers, and a 20-year electric franchise with Oncor. The council cast its 467 votes for Robert Haverly to the Cherokee Central Appraisal District board and appointed Randall Chandler to the groundwater conservation district. No action was taken on the quarterly financial report or out of executive session.

• Approved special use permit for food truck park at 2050 South Jackson Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for eight lots on Bonner Street (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing policy updates raising sealed bid threshold to $100,000 and quote threshold to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved utility write-offs, library policy updates, and purchase of two Ford F450 trucks and two 2026 Ford Explorers (unanimous)
• Approved 20-year electric franchise with Oncor (unanimous)
• Cast 467 votes for Robert Haverly to Cherokee Central Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Appointed Randall Chandler to Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council workshop on November 6, 2025, includes presentations on the city's quarterly investment report and actuarial valuation, plus discussion of resolutions supporting JEDCO incentives. The regular meeting on November 11, 2025, will consider consent agenda items, a food truck park special use permit, a final plat, and an Oncor electric franchise ordinance.

• Resolution supporting JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 to JME Homes for three single-family homes
• Resolution supporting JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 to Ally Bees for renovation at 1621 & 1627 S. Jackson St.
• Special use permit for food truck park at 2050 South Jackson St.
• Final plat on Bonner Street
• Ordinance granting Oncor electric power franchise

The council approved a resolution supporting a JEDCO economic development incentive of up to $60,000 to JME Homes and Construction for building three single-family homes. The vote was unanimous. A first reading was held for a similar $60,000 incentive to Ally Bees for renovating properties at 1621 & 1627 S. Jackson Street, but no action was taken. The meeting also included presentations on the city's quarterly investments and an actuarial valuation report, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved resolution supporting $60,000 JEDCO incentive to JME Homes and Construction for three single-family homes (unanimous)
• Held first reading of resolution for $60,000 JEDCO incentive to Ally Bees for renovation at 1621 & 1627 S. Jackson Street (no action taken)

General

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will review and possibly approve a special use permit for a food truck park at 2050 South Jackson Street and a final preliminary plat on Bonner Street. The meeting also includes citizen participation, minutes approval, and general discussion. All items are open for discussion and action.

• Special use permit for food truck park at 2050 South Jackson Street, Property ID #106573000
• Final preliminary plat on Bonner Street
• Citizen participation period
• Minutes approval

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss early voting at the library, nominate and elect board members and officers, and review a meeting room policy that the City Council will vote on. The meeting is open to citizen participation.

• Discussion of early voting at the library
• Nomination and election of library board members and officers
• Review of meeting room policy for City Council vote

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to discuss the 2026 exhibit schedule, fundraising ideas, a chamber ribbon cutting, storage for new donations, and the curator's report. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no listed votes or contracts.

• Discuss exhibit schedule for 2026
• Discuss fundraising ideas
• Discuss chamber ribbon cutting
• Discuss storage issues for new donations
• Curator report

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on hiring Weldon Taylor to finish sidewalk and steps at Bolton Park for $3,940. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Neches & Angelina River Authority about a creek cleanup, a report from Parks and Recreation on inventory items, and several discussion items on community beautification projects.

• Possible action to hire Weldon Taylor for Bolton Park sidewalk and steps, total cost $3,940
• Presentation by Kimberly Wagner of Neches & Angelina River Authority on hosting a creek cleanup
• Parks and Recreation Director Devin Fredrickson to speak on inventory items
• Discussion of landscaping around JEDCO parking lot on Commerce
• Discussion of community cleanup scheduled for October 25, 2025

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to review minutes, financial reports, and the president’s report. They will discuss community beautification and consider a request to partner with Jacksonville ISD for a high-demand jobs training grant funded by the East Texas Council of Governments.

• Discussion on community beautification
• Possible action on a request to partner with JISD for a high-demand jobs training grant to fund equipment for Jacksonville High School’s Career and Technology Education program

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider several significant items, including a resolution supporting a JEDCO economic development incentive of up to $60,000 for JME Homes and Construction to build three single-family homes, a proposed increase in the Texas Municipal Retirement System employee contribution rate from 6% to 7%, and a resolution to deny Oncor Electric's proposed rate increase. The council will also hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a food truck park at 817 N Bolton Street and consider final plats for two subdivisions on Lake Jacksonville.

• Resolution supporting JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 to JME Homes and Construction for three single-family homes
• Amend TMRS employee contribution rate from 6% to 7%
• Resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed revenue increase and rate changes
• Public hearing for special use permit for food truck park at 817 N Bolton Street
• Final plat approvals for Lake Springs Subdivision (Lots 46A/46B) and Southshore Subdivision (Lots 15R/16R)

The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to deny Oncor Electric's proposed $833 million rate increase and authorized intervention at the PUC. They also approved two final plats, a special use permit for a food truck park at 817 N Bolton St, a road closure for the 'Jesus Loves You Walk', and increased the TMRS employee contribution rate from 6% to 7%. A resolution supporting a JEDCO incentive for JME Homes was read but no action taken.

• Denied Oncor's proposed rate increase and authorized PUC intervention (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Lots 46A and 46B, Block A, Lake Springs Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Lots 15R and 16R, Block B, Southshore Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for food truck park at 817 N Bolton St (5-0)
• Approved road closure for 'Jesus Loves You Walk' on Oct 25, 5-8 PM (5-0)
• Increased TMRS employee contribution rate from 6% to 7% (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus asset sale, 2026 holiday calendar, fitness equipment donation, tax roll, and mini excavator purchase (5-0)
• First reading of resolution for JEDCO incentive up to $60,000 for JME Homes; no action taken

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review a parks master plan presented by MHS Planning & Design, discuss mobile food truck regulations in light of state legislation, and hear updates on black vulture nuisance management at Lake Jacksonville. The council will also consider a temporary alcohol permit for an upcoming monster truck festival.

• Presentation and discussion on Parks Master Plan by MHS Planning & Design
• Discussion of Mobile Food Truck Regulations and HB 2844 (Food Truck Freedom Bill)
• Review of black vulture nuisance management at Lake Jacksonville
• Approval of temporary alcohol permit for Monster Truck Festival on October 24, 2025 at Rodeo Arena

Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Jacksonville Board of Adjustment and Appeals will review and consider approval of demolition orders for 17 structures at various addresses throughout the city. The board may also approve minutes from a prior meeting. All items are open for discussion and possible action.

• Demolition order at 1127 Burleson Street
• Demolition order at 718 Crockett Street
• Demolition order at 917 DeBusk Street
• Demolition order at 903 Ft. Worth Street
• Demolition order at 1000 Idle Creek Drive

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates from the parks director, discuss the parks master plan, and review the FY 25-26 parks and recreation calendar. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, citizen participation, and minutes approval. All listed items are open for discussion and possible action.

• Parks Director Updates
• Parks Master Plan discussion
• FY 25-26 Parks and Recreation Calendar review
• Citizen participation opportunity

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will hold a regular meeting with standard items like call to order, minutes approval, financial report, and curator report. The only substantive item is a discussion on fundraising for the museum under new business.

• Discuss fundraising for museum

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board voted unanimously to rescind a prior decision on carpet and instead approve painting the west lobby and all other items on the contractor's bid except the carpet. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed fundraising, signage, and an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Rescinded carpet decision and approved paint for west lobby plus all other bid items except carpet (unanimous)

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider several economic development items, including two downtown redevelopment grant requests, an amendment to a parks and recreation matching grant, and a request for incentives for single-family home construction. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Downtown redevelopment grant request for 213 Ragsdale St. by Duncan Watson
• Downtown redevelopment grant request for 106 E Rusk St. by Suzanne Conrad
• Amendment to parks and recreation matching grant for parking lot renovation at 312 S. Main St.
• Incentive request by JME Homes and Construction for single-family homes on Grant Street

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a financial report, and vote on a $175 reimbursement for two members attending a downtown roundtable. The group will also discuss donating to a local arts event, soliciting public input via Facebook, and planning a city cleanup day.

• Vote on $175 reimbursement for Amanda Childress and Becca Yocham for Texas Downtown Regional Roundtable registration
• Discuss donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for Fall in Love with Jacksonville Downtown Event on October 18th
• Discuss Jacksonville Cleanup Day and River Cleanup planning

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved a $1,000 donation to the Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for the Fall in Love with Jacksonville Downtown event on October 18. They also approved $175.10 in reimbursements for Amanda Childress and Becca Yocham to attend the Texas Downtown Regional Roundtable. The board discussed but took no formal action on other items, including landscaping updates and rejoining Keep Texas Beautiful.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance (all aye)
• Approved $175.10 reimbursement for Amanda Childress and Becca Yocham to attend Texas Downtown Regional Roundtable (all aye)
• Approved minutes and financial report (all aye)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will review and consider approval of a special use permit for a food truck park at 817 N Bolton Street (Property ID # 224521000). The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, minute approval, citizen participation, and general discussion. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Special use permit for food truck park at 817 N Bolton Street, Property ID # 224521000

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit for a food truck park at 815 N. Bolton Street, Suite B (Property ID #224521000), with the condition that only one food truck be allowed. The applicant's representative confirmed plans to concrete the area behind the building for parking. No opposition was voiced, and the vote was unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for food truck park at 815 N. Bolton St., Suite B, with one food truck allowed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025, as written

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2025–2026 budget and a tax rate of 0.637630 per $100 valuation. Council will also discuss an ordinance regulating alcohol in city parks, approve board members for the Cherokee Central Appraisal Board, and consider zoning and variance requests for local properties.

• Approve 2025–2026 budget after public hearing
• Adopt tax rate of 0.637630 per $100 valuation after public hearing
• Approve sale of 2020 Vactor truck
• Approve forgiveness of interest on substandard building lien at 620 N. Jackson conditioned on new single-family dwelling
• Amend city code to designate portion of Nacogdoches Street as no-parking zone

City Council

This is a workshop meeting, not a decision-making session. The council will review and discuss the proposed agenda for an upcoming regular meeting, with no action to be taken. They will also discuss recent changes to state law on agenda posting requirements and possible adjustments to the workshop schedule.

• Review proposed agenda for regular council meeting (no action)
• Discuss changes to agenda posting requirements under state law
• Discuss possible adjustments to agenda workshop scheduling

The Jacksonville City Council met on September 4, 2025, and reviewed the proposed agenda for the upcoming regular meeting, with no action taken. The council also discussed recent changes to state agenda posting requirements and confirmed that agenda workshop meetings will remain on Thursdays. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Reviewed proposed agenda for regular council meeting, no action taken
• Discussed agenda posting requirements under state law, no action taken
• Confirmed agenda workshop meetings will remain on Thursdays

General

This agenda is a notice that a possible quorum of the Jacksonville City Council and the Jacksonville Economic Development Board may attend a dinner hosted by TAC Brokerage and Consulting, LLC at The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch. No city business will be acted on; the meeting is purely procedural.

• Possible quorum of city council and economic development board at TAC Brokerage and Consulting, LLC dinner
• No action will be taken on any city business
• Meeting location: The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch, 14089 US-79, Jacksonville, TX

Library Board

The Jacksonville Library Board will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss routine updates, including a review of current member terms. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving minutes and allowing citizen participation.

Lake Advisory Board

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board will consider approving a habitable structure at 2534 Byrd Road and a variance for another over-water structure at 929 CR 3131. The board will also receive an update on an existing lake project from Parks Director Devin Fredrickson. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen participation.

• Approval of habitable structure at 2534 Byrd Road
• Variance for habitable structure over water at 929 CR 3131
• Update on existing lake project by Parks Director Devin Fredrickson
• Citizen participation and board discussion

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss possible actions on museum renovations, signage, marketing exhibits, and the 2026 exhibit schedule. The agenda also includes citizen participation, minutes approval, a financial report, and a curator report. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed.

• Discussion with possible action on museum renovations update
• Discussion with possible action on museum signage update
• Discussion with possible action on marketing exhibits
• Discussion and possible action on 2026 exhibit schedule

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board unanimously approved allocating $9,600 for carpet squares as part of ongoing renovations. The board also discussed signage updates, noting no FY26 budget but plans to replace the obsolete sign after the Hazel Tilton project is complete. No other substantive decisions were made; new business was none, and the meeting adjourned at 3:51 PM.

• Approved $9,600 for carpet squares (unanimous)
• Discussed signage replacement, no action taken
• Discussed marketing exhibits and 2026 exhibit schedule, no action taken

General

The Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider three funding requests: $1,000 for downtown Christmas lighting from the Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance, a matching grant for a parking lot renovation at 312 S. Main Street near Hazel Tilton Park, and a downtown redevelopment grant application for 215 S. Ragsdale Street. The board may also enter a closed executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• $1,000 funding request from Jacksonville Community Arts Alliance for downtown Christmas lighting
• Matching grant for parking lot renovation at 312 S. Main Street near Hazel Tilton Park
• Downtown redevelopment grant application for 215 S. Ragsdale Street from Dr. Meagan Fancher

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, invocation, citizen participation, minutes approval, financial report, and discussion. No specific action items or proposals are listed.

• Citizen participation period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Open discussion for questions and comments

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board met and approved the minutes from June 17, 2025, with all members voting in favor. The board discussed upcoming events and projects, including an October 18 arts event, landscaping at Concession Park, sidewalk concerns, and a citizen survey, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider proposing a tax rate and scheduling a September 9 public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget, with an individual vote by each council member. They will also consider approving the 2025-2026 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget and hear a quarterly financial report. The meeting includes a closed executive session for pending litigation, real property, and personnel matters, plus consent agenda items for road closures.

• Proposed tax rate and budget public hearing set for September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• 2025-2026 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget approval
• Quarterly financial report by Finance Director Roxanna Briley
• Road closures for Tomato Bowl Celebration (Aug 29) and Police Association Car Show (Sept 6)
• Executive session on litigation Wilde v. Williams et al and City of Jacksonville v. Berry and Clay, Inc.

The City Council proposed a tax rate ceiling of $0.645 per $100 valuation and set a public hearing for September 9, 2025, to consider the proposed tax rate of $0.63763. They also approved the JEDCO budget, confirmed Dianah Surber as City Clerk, extended the City Manager's contract by one year, and authorized the City Attorney to negotiate an option with Greenfields LLC and the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement in the Wilde v. Williams case. All votes were unanimous.

• Proposed tax rate ceiling of $0.645 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Set September 9, 2025 public hearing on proposed tax rate and budget (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 JEDCO budget (5-0)
• Confirmed Dianah Surber as City Clerk (5-0)
• Extended City Manager's contract for one year (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to negotiate option with Greenfields LLC (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute settlement agreement in Wilde v. Williams (5-0)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on Aug. 8 to review the proposed agenda for the Aug. 12 regular meeting, discuss a possible agreement with HDR Engineering for building code update recommendations, and receive presentations on the 2025-2026 JEDCO budget and the city budget. At the Aug. 12 meeting, the council will consider proposing a tax rate and setting a Sept. 9 public hearing on the tax rate and budget, approve the JEDCO budget, and hear a quarterly financial report. The agenda also includes consent items for road closures for the Tomato Bowl Celebration and a police association car show.

• Proposed tax rate and public hearing date (Sept. 9, 2025) for budget
• Agreement with HDR Engineering for building code update recommendations
• 2025-2026 Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation budget approval
• Quarterly financial report by Finance Director Roxanna Briley
• Road closures: Commerce St. (Neches to Austin) and Austin St. (79 to Wilson) for Tomato Bowl Celebration; car show on Sept. 6

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on July 8, 2025, to discuss a special use permit for a mobile veterinary hospital at 1707 E Rusk St, consider groundwater withdrawal applications, and review a resolution to suspend a proposed Oncor rate increase. The council will also hear a business presentation, approve event routes, and appoint members to the Economic Development Corporation board.

• Public hearing on special use permit for mobile veterinary hospital at 1707 E Rusk St
• Discussion on groundwater withdrawal applications by Redtown Ranch Holdings and Pine Bliss LLC
• Possible resolution to suspend Oncor’s proposed rate increase for 90 days
• Approval of annual Jingle Jog route (Dec 13, 2025) and Fosterling 5K route (Nov 1, 2025)
• Appointment of members to Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation board

The Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution suspending Oncor's requested rate increase for 90 days from the proposed effective date of July 31, 2025. They also approved a special use permit for a mobile veterinary hospital with a two-year expiration subject to Council review, a resolution opposing groundwater withdrawal applications by Redtown Ranch Holdings and Pine Bliss, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution suspending Oncor's rate increase for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for mobile veterinary hospital at 1707 E Rusk St with two-year expiration (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing groundwater withdrawal applications by Redtown Ranch Holdings and Pine Bliss (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Tyler for purchasing co-op (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to JEDCO board: Loretta Doty (District 1), Darrel Dement (District 2), Dillon Rodriguez (District 3), Robert Cudd (Council) (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate street easements for Canada Street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jingle Jog and Fostering 5K routes, interlocal agreement with East Texas Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 07-2025-03 for business development projects (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on July 3 to review the agenda for the July 8 regular meeting, where they will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution to suspend Oncor's requested rate increase for 90 days, a special use permit for a mobile veterinary hospital, and a resolution regarding groundwater withdrawal applications. The workshop also includes a quarterly police report and a closed executive session on pending litigation.

• Resolution suspending Oncor's requested rate increase for 90 days from July 31, 2025
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for mobile veterinary hospital at 1707 E Rusk St
• Resolution regarding groundwater withdrawal applications by Redtown Ranch Holdings, LLC and Pine Bliss, LLC
• Interlocal agreement with City of Tyler regarding purchasing co-op
• Appointments to Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Jacksonville City Council met on July 3, 2025, for a workshop-style session. They received a quarterly police report from Chief Steven Markasky and reviewed the proposed agenda for the July 8 regular meeting, but took no action on either. The council also entered executive session to consult the city attorney on pending litigation, reconvening without taking any action. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Received quarterly police department report (no action)
• Reviewed proposed agenda for July 8 regular meeting (no action)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (no action taken)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to receive updates from the Parks Director on completed, ongoing, and proposed park projects, as well as the FY 25-26 budget and a proposed fee schedule for FY 25-26. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, citizen participation, and minutes approval. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Updates on completed, ongoing, and proposed park projects
• FY 25-26 budget update
• FY 24-25 revenue and proposed FY 25-26 fee schedule

Planning and Zoning Board

The Jacksonville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to review and consider approving a special use permit for a mobile veterinary and animal hospital at Lot 1 of the Ricky L Brown Addition, 1707 E Rusk St. The board may also approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss agenda items. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Public hearing on special use permit for mobile veterinary and animal hospital at 1707 E Rusk St
• Minutes approval
• Citizen participation period

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a final update on the fundraising raffle, an update on the Coffee with a Cop event, and museum renovations. New business includes possible membership in the Chamber of Commerce, museum signage, exhibit schedule, stack cards, and marketing exhibits. The board will also hear a curator report and approve minutes and the financial report.

• Fundraising raffle final update
• Coffee with a Cop event update
• Museum renovations update
• Chamber of Commerce membership discussion
• Museum signage discussion

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will review the draft FY 2026 budget, consider adopting the city's investment policy, and vote on extending water and sewer infrastructure to a 69-acre JEDCO-owned tract at the southeast corner of US 69 and Loop 456. The board will also hold a closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Review of draft FY 2026 budget
• Consider adoption of City of Jacksonville's investment policy
• Extension of water and sewer infrastructure to 69-acre tract at US 69 and Loop 456
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting an investment policy, purchasing a new police interceptor, and appointing a member to the Lake Advisory Board. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a special presentation honoring a local business.

• Adopt resolution for City of Jacksonville, Texas investment policy and strategies
• Purchase of a new police interceptor vehicle
• Appointment to the Lake Advisory Board
• Authorize agreement with US Bank for custody services for investment transactions ($ amount not specified)
• Approve closing M.B Davis from H.B. Jones to Holloway Street for Juneteenth Celebration June 21

The Jacksonville City Council approved the purchase of a new police interceptor for the canine unit at a cost not to exceed $53,430, funded from the vehicle replacement fund. The council also adopted the city investment policy and strategies, appointed Dr. Kenya Etim to the Lake Advisory Board, and approved the consent agenda, which included closing M.B. Davis Street for the Juneteenth celebration and an agreement with U.S. Bank for custody services. No action was taken following executive session.

• Approved purchase of new police interceptor for canine unit, not to exceed $53,430 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution for city investment policy and strategies (4-0)
• Appointed Dr. Kenya Etim to Lake Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including closing M.B. Davis Street for Juneteenth and U.S. Bank custody agreement (4-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting where the City Council will review and discuss the proposed agenda for the regular meeting on June 10, 2025. No formal action will be taken, and items may be added or removed before the official posting. The regular meeting agenda includes consent items, a resolution on investment policy, an interlocal agreement with Tyler, a police vehicle purchase, and an appointment.

• Review proposed agenda for June 10 regular meeting
• Consent agenda: approve minutes, close M.B. Davis from H.B. Jones to Holloway for Juneteenth, US Bank custody agreement
• Resolution adopting City of Jacksonville investment policy
• Interlocal agreement with City of Tyler for purchasing co-op
• Purchase of new police interceptor

Lake Advisory Board

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board will meet to receive a project update and discuss potential actions regarding lake operations. The board will specifically review guidelines for fishing tournaments and protocols for closing Lake Jacksonville.

• Discussion and possible action on fishing tournaments on Lake Jacksonville
• Discussion and possible action on guidelines for closing Lake Jacksonville
• Lake project update

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several beautification items, including scheduling a workday to rebuild flowerbeds around the museum, purchasing name tags, contracting maintenance for a flowerbed on N. Highway 69, and participating in a streams and creeks cleanup program. The board will also receive updates on sign placement, approve minutes, and review a financial report.

• Possible action on scheduling a workday to rebuild flowerbeds around the museum
• Possible action on purchasing name tags for board members
• Possible action on contracting maintenance of the flowerbed on N. Highway 69
• Discussion with possible action on participation in the Streams and Creeks Cleanup Program
• Update on placement of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful signs

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved purchasing new name tags for members who need them, with all members voting in favor. The board also discussed rebuilding flowerbeds around the museum, exploring maintenance options for a flowerbed on N. Highway 69, and participating in a streams and creeks cleanup program, but no formal action was taken on these items. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and a financial report.

• Approved purchasing name tags for board members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will canvass the May 3 special municipal election, review a quarterly financial report, and hold a public hearing on 2024-2025 fiscal year budget adjustments. They will also consider a replat of Dogwood Subdivision lots and an amendment to cemetery fees. The meeting includes a closed executive session for pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution canvassing May 3, 2025 special municipal election
• Public hearing and ordinance for 2024-2025 fiscal year budget adjustments
• Replat application for Lots 1-8, Dogwood Subdivision at Dogwood Street and O'Keefe Road
• Amendment to Master Fee Ordinance regarding cemetery-associated fees
• Quarterly financial report by Finance Director Roxanna Briley

The council canvassed the May 3, 2025 special election, which failed 37 to 326, and approved the resolution. It also approved the 2024-2025 budget adjustments, a replat for eight lots in Dogwood Subdivision, and cemetery fee changes. Several items from executive session were approved, including an easement agreement with Encore and a one-year contract extension for the city attorney.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 3 special election results (failed 37-326) (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for 2024-2025 fiscal year budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 1-8, Dogwood Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved cemetery fee changes: resident plot $1000, nonresident $1200, child plot $200, title transfer $250 (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to enter agreement with Encore for one permanent and two temporary easements at landfill (unanimous)
• Extended city attorney's contract for one year (unanimous)
• Approved economic development expenditures for project 12-12 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reappointment of Richard Johnson to Access Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a workshop on May 8 to discuss the May 3 special Municipal Development District election results, a city fluoridation update, and review the proposed agenda for the May 13 regular meeting. The regular meeting on May 13 includes canvassing the election, a public hearing on 2024-2025 budget adjustments, an interlocal agreement with Tyler for a purchasing co-op, a replat of Dogwood Subdivision, and an ordinance on cemetery fees. No action is taken at the workshop; items may be added or removed before the official posting.

• Resolution canvassing May 3, 2025 special Municipal Development District election
• Public hearing and ordinance on 2024-2025 fiscal year budget adjustments
• Interlocal agreement with City of Tyler regarding a purchasing co-op
• Replat of Lots 1-8, Dogwood Subdivision at Dogwood Street and O'Keefe Road
• Ordinance regarding cemetery-associated fees

The council was informed that the May 3, 2025, special called Municipal Development District election proposition failed 226 to 37. City Manager James Hubbard reviewed notification dates and reported positive feedback. No action was taken. The council also received a fluoridation update recommending future elimination of the practice, but no action was taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• MDD election proposition failed 226-37 (no action taken)
• Fluoridation update presented; no action taken
• Proposed agenda for May 13 reviewed; no action taken

General

The Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) board is meeting for its regular session. The agenda is largely routine, covering minutes, a financial report, and the president's report, but the board may also enter a closed executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations, as permitted by Texas law.

• Approval of minutes and financial report
• President's report
• Possible closed executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087 for real property and economic development negotiations

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on two items: a gun raffle fundraiser and a Coffee with a Cop event. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a financial report, and a curator report. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Discussion with possible action on the gun raffle and fundraiser
• Discussion with possible action on the Coffee with a Cop event
• Financial report
• Curator report

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider approving an agreement with Deep Blue Investment Advisors for investment management services. The board will also review its attorney in closed session, along with other routine items like minutes and financial reports.

• Consider approving agreement with Deep Blue Investment Advisors for investment management services
• Closed executive session for annual review of JEDCO attorney
• Closed session topics include real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations
• Approval of minutes and financial report

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review and consider an application for a replat of Lots 1-7 of the Dogwood Subdivision, located at the corner of Dogwoods Street and O'Keefe Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and general discussion.

• Replat application for Lots 1-7, Dogwood Subdivision
• Location: corner of Dogwoods Street and O'Keefe Road
• Public hearing and possible action on replat

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee will meet to review the group’s finances and consider joining the city’s Streams and Creeks Cleanup Program. Members may also vote on scheduling a volunteer workday on April 26.

• Review of the committee’s financial report
• Possible action to join the city’s Streams and Creeks Cleanup Program
• Possible vote on a Keep Jacksonville Beautiful workday scheduled for April 26

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on April 8, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve agreements for a financial advisor service and a grant administrator for the downtown sidewalk improvement project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items such as minutes approval, a purchase over $50,000, a resolution on Keep Jacksonville Beautiful bylaws, termination of a golf club license, and a street closure for a taco cook-off. A closed executive session is scheduled before the public meeting to consult the city attorney on pending litigation and discuss real property.

• Closed executive session per Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (pending litigation Wilde v. Williams et al) and 551.072 (real property)
• Consent agenda: approve purchase greater than $50,000 from Tyler Tech
• Consent agenda: resolution aligning Keep Jacksonville Beautiful bylaws with state open meeting quorum requirements
• Consent agenda: terminate license agreement with Cherokee Ranch Golf Club for former pro shop
• Consent agenda: street closure for annual Taco Cook Off on May 3, 2025, 7 AM to 5 PM

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is holding a workshop to hear an investment advisory services presentation and the police department's quarterly report, and to review the proposed agenda for the April 8 regular meeting. No formal action will be taken at this workshop; items may be added or removed from the proposed agenda before official posting.

• Investment advisory services presentation
• Police Department quarterly report by Chief Steven Markasky
• Review of proposed April 8 regular meeting agenda (no action)
• Proposed April 8 items include street closure for Taco Cook Off (May 3, 7 AM-5 PM)
• Proposed April 8 items include grant administrator contract for Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project

The Jacksonville City Council met on April 3, 2025, and received presentations from an investment advisory firm and the police chief, but took no formal action on any item. The council also reviewed the proposed agenda for the April 8 regular meeting, with no decisions made. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No action taken on investment advisory services presentation
• No action taken on police department quarterly report
• No action taken on proposed agenda for April 8 regular meeting
• No action taken on upcoming events discussion

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to consider several action items, including a presentation from Deep Blue Investment Advisors on managing city and JEDCO investment portfolios, a matching grant application from First Tee for a learning center at Cherokee Ranch, the FY24 annual audit, and an amendment to the FY25 annual budget. The board will also hold a closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Presentation and possible action on Deep Blue Investment Advisors managing city and JEDCO investment portfolios
• Parks and Recreation matching grant application from First Tee for the Learning Center at Cherokee Ranch
• Consideration of FY24 annual audit
• Amendment to FY25 annual budget
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will hold its regular meeting to review the financial report, discuss a possible fundraising raffle, and receive updates from the curator. The board may also take action on the raffle proposal.

• Possible action on fundraising raffle proposal
• Financial report review
• Curator report presentation

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on chair and vice-chair, and discussion on amending bylaws to align with state law on quorum definitions. The board will also discuss volunteer work on flowerbeds at the Public and Community Services Building and the Post Office.

• Vote for chair and vice-chair
• Discussion and possible action on bylaw changes to align quorum definition with state law
• Discussion on working on flowerbed at Public and Community Services Building
• Discussion on working on flowerbeds at the Post Office

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on March 11, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the 2023-2024 financial audit, a resolution to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization, and a contract for cemetery mowing. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters, and a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Presentation and possible action on 2023-2024 financial audit by Patillo, Brown and Hill
• Resolution authorizing submission of Texas Community Development Block Grant application for Downtown Revitalization Program
• Resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy rate effective date by 45 days
• Ordinance adopting right-of-way management regulations
• Contract award for mowing of cemeteries

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will discuss the 2023-2024 financial audit and consider a resolution for a downtown revitalization grant. The meeting also includes a special presentation, consent agenda items, and potential ordinance changes.

• Review and possible action on the 2023-2024 financial audit by Patillo, Brown and Hill
• Consideration of a resolution for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for downtown revitalization
• Approval of a street closure for the 41st Annual Tomato Fest (June 13-14)
• Possible award of a contract for cemetery mowing services
• Discussion of an ordinance adopting right-of-way management regulations

The Jacksonville City Council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the police chief and city manager contracts, but no action was taken. The council also received a presentation on the 2023-2024 audit and reviewed the proposed agenda for the March 11 regular meeting, with no decisions made.

• No action taken on 2023-2024 audit presentation
• No action taken on proposed agenda for March 11 meeting
• No action taken following executive session on personnel matters

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates from the Parks Director on completed, ongoing, and proposed park projects, the FY 24-25 budget and department changes, and baseball/soccer fields. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, invocation, citizen participation, and minutes approval. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Update on completed, ongoing, and proposed park projects
• FY 24-25 budget and department changes
• Baseball/soccer fields updates

Vanishing Texana Museum Board

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board will discuss and possibly act on setting ticket prices for a gun raffle and funding carpeting for the museum's west lobby. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, a financial report, and a curator report.

• Discussion and possible action on raffle ticket prices for gun raffle
• Discussion and possible action on funding for carpeting the west lobby of the museum building

The Vanishing Texana Museum Board voted unanimously to have raffle tickets professionally printed with a picture of the gun and a tear-off stub. They also voted unanimously that board members cannot win the raffle. The board discussed carpeting the west lobby but took no action, recommending the curator seek another bid after Tomato Fest.

• Approved professionally printed raffle tickets with gun image and tear-off stub (unanimous)
• Approved motion that board members cannot win the raffle (unanimous)

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will consider a matching grant application from the Jacksonville Soccer Association, receive a presentation on the downtown sidewalk design, and consider applying for a TDA downtown revitalization grant. The board will also hear an update from the city manager on ongoing projects. A closed executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Consider Parks and Recreation matching grant application from Jacksonville Soccer Association
• Receive presentation of 60% plan set for downtown sidewalk design
• Consider submittal of TDA downtown revitalization grant application
• Receive update from city manager on ongoing city projects
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and vote for chair and vice-chair. They will also discuss volunteer work on flowerbeds at the Public and Community Services Building and the Post Office. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Vote for chair and vice-chair
• Discuss flowerbed work at Public and Community Services Building
• Discuss flowerbed work at the Post Office
• Financial report and minute approval

The board re-elected Amanda Childress as chair and Becca Yocham as vice-chair by unanimous vote. Members discussed plans for a Waterways Clean Up Day, recycling options, and tree planting initiatives, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Re-elected Amanda Childress as chair (all aye)
• Re-elected Becca Yocham as vice-chair (all aye)
• Approved minutes (motion by Donna Brumbelow, second by Becca Yocham)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a closed executive session, then consider a joint election agreement with the school district and an ordinance calling a Municipal Development District election for May 3, 2025. They will also review a quarterly financial report and a variance request for a boathouse. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a street closure.

• Closed executive session for attorney consultation and real property discussion
• Quarterly financial report by Finance Director Roxanna Briley
• Agreement for joint election between Jacksonville ISD and City
• Ordinance calling Municipal Development District election on May 3, 2025
• Variance for boathouse construction at 75 feet from shoreline, 5 feet depth

The Jacksonville City Council approved a joint election agreement with the Jacksonville Independent School District and an ordinance calling a May 3, 2025 election to create a municipal development district in the ETJ with a half-cent sales tax. The council also approved a boathouse variance and the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and street closure for Flamin' J BBQ Fest (4-0)
• Approved joint election agreement with Jacksonville ISD (4-0)
• Approved ordinance calling municipal development district election on May 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved boathouse variance for 75 feet from shoreline and 5 feet depth (4-0)

General

This is a workshop meeting where the Jacksonville City Council will review and discuss the proposed agenda for the regular council meeting on February 11, 2025. No formal action will be taken, and items may be added or removed before the official posting. The council will also hold a closed executive session to consult the city attorney, deliberate about real property, and discuss personnel matters regarding the police chief.

• Review of proposed agenda for Feb. 11 regular council meeting
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Closed session under 551.072 (real property deliberations)
• Closed session under 551.074 (personnel matters - police chief)

The Jacksonville City Council met in a workshop session to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda for February 11, 2025. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational, with the city manager highlighting agenda items. The council then entered executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and police chief personnel matters.

• Reviewed proposed agenda for Feb. 11 regular meeting (no action)
• Noted removal of agenda item 12, possibly moved to March
• Entered executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel discussions

Lake Advisory Board

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board will meet to receive updates from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Lake Jacksonville Boating Access Project, black vulture deterrence, and lake closure standards. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on lake rules and regulations. The meeting includes citizen participation and general discussion.

• Lake Jacksonville Boating Access Project update
• Black vulture determent update
• Lake closure standards and process update
• Discussion and possible action on lake rules and regulations

The Lake Jacksonville Advisory Board met on January 31, 2025, and received updates from Parks Director Devon Fredrickson and City Manager James Hubbard. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, covering the boating access project, black vulture deterrence, lake closure standards, and a review of lake rules and regulations. The city manager noted discussions on a possible three-tiered warning system for closures but said nothing has been finalized.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only
• Heard update on boating access project: Heartbeat Construction bid under $1.8 million, construction started November, completion expected summer 2025
• Heard update on black vulture deterrence efforts with USDA
• Discussed lake closure standards, including possible three-tiered warning system (not finalized)
• Reviewed lake rules and regulations, including short-term rentals; city manager to clarify interpretation with city attorney

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing finances, and reports on yard and business signs. The main actionable items are setting dates for a cleanup day and planting day, and discussing work on the flowerbed at the Public and Community Services Building.

• Discuss a date for Clean Up Day and Planting Day
• Discuss working on the flowerbed at Public and Community Services Building
• Report on yard and business signs
• Financial report
• Minute approval

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Board approved minutes, heard a financial report showing $20,384.82 in the beautification fund, and agreed to meet Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Bolton Park to plant pansies. The board tabled discussion on the flowerbed at the Public and Community Services Building until a member is present. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Scheduled planting day for January 25, 2025 at Bolton Park
• Tabled flowerbed work at Public and Community Services Building

Jacksonville Economic Development Board

The Jacksonville Economic Development Board will meet to discuss and consider a support services agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial report, and public comments, followed by a closed executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Agreement for support services between City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council meets to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a closed executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Key decisions include re-appointing the municipal court judge, approving a support services agreement with the economic development corporation, and an ordinance regulating industrialized or modular homes. The council will also consider contracts for playground and fitness equipment at Lincoln Park and a resolution supporting a reinvestment application for Jacksonville Square Apartments.

• Closed executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 for city attorney, real property, and personnel (municipal court judge, city clerk, police chief)
• Re-appointment of Judge Frank Dobrovolny as municipal court judge
• Agreement for support services between City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation
• Ordinance regulating industrialized or modular homes per Tex. Occ. Code § 1202.253
• Contract award to GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation for playground equipment at Lincoln Park; purchase of fitness equipment from Greenfield Outdoor Fitness Inc. for Lincoln Park

The Jacksonville City Council reappointed Frank Dobrovolny as municipal court judge, approved board reappointments, authorized the city manager to negotiate a support services agreement with JEDCO, passed an ordinance regulating modular homes, and awarded contracts for playground and fitness equipment at Lincoln Park. A resolution supporting a reinvestment application for Jacksonville Square Apartments was withdrawn by the applicant. No action was taken on personnel matters discussed in executive session.

• Reappointed Frank Dobrovolny as municipal court judge (unanimous)
• Approved board and commission reappointments as presented by staff (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to negotiate and enter into support services agreement with JEDCO (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating industrialized/modular homes (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Gametime/Cunningham Recreation for playground equipment at Lincoln Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fitness equipment from Greenfield Outdoor Fitness Inc. for Lincoln Park (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution supporting reinvestment application for Jacksonville Square Apartments (no action)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating on-street parking in residential areas and to receive a revenue process update. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on January 14, 2025, with no action taken on that agenda. The meeting is primarily for discussion and preparation.

• Discuss and consider an ordinance to regulate on-street parking in residential areas
• Revenue process update
• Review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting on January 14, 2025