Kaufman County public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Kaufman City Council will meet to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Blue and Project Olaf, consider zoning ordinances for residential developments, and award a contract for shade structures at the sports complex.
- Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Blue and Project Olaf
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-28-24 regarding right-of-way abandonment in Cottage Heights Addition
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-29-24 to rezone 3.95 acres for attached single-family residential use
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-30-24 to amend development standards for a 42.319-acre Planned Development-11R District
- Award or rejection of a bid for shade-covering structures at the Kaufman Sports Complex
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will approve its monthly financial report and the minutes from the November 12 meeting. Board members will discuss naming the corporation's 145‑acre industrial property near US‑175 and Fair Road. They will consider a cost‑participation agreement for the Hampton Inn project, not to exceed $100,000 with the city reimbursing $50,000. An executive session will be held to deliberate economic‑development negotiations for several listed projects.
- Approve monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer
- Approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 KEDC meeting
- Decide on a development name for the 145‑acre industrial property near US‑175 and Fair Road
- Approve cost participation up to $100,000 for the Hampton Inn project, with $50,000 city reimbursement
- Executive session to discuss economic‑development negotiations for projects Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, Olaf, AC/DC, DP, Kettle, Rogue Roller
Planning & Zoning
The Kaufman Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its November 4, 2024 meeting. It will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on two rezoning requests: one for a 3.95‑acre parcel to change from Single‑Family Residential‑8 to Planned Development‑30, and another to revise Planned Development‑11R on about 42.319 acres at 2000 W. Fair St. The commission will also conduct a training workshop and select a new chairman and vice‑chairman.
- Approve minutes of the November 4, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda).
- Public hearing and recommendation to City Council to rezone ~3.95 acres from SF‑8 to PD‑30 (west side of Clay St. and north side of Hickory St.; Property IDs 18477, 28530, 28845; Case No: 2-08-24).
- Public hearing and recommendation to City Council to revise Planned Development‑11R on ~42.319 acres at 2000 W. Fair St. (Property IDs 9373, 28821, 60586, 71676, 185104; Case No: Z-10-24).
- Planning and Zoning Commission training/workshop.
- Selection of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman.
BOA
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 2005 Rand Road. The board will also consider the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for variance request by John Dunwoody regarding Minimum Lot Depth at 2005 Rand Road (Case No. V-07-24)
City Council
The council will discuss a conceptual site plan for a future public works facility in a work session. In the regular session, council members will act on several consent agenda items, consider a tax collection report, vote on an appraisal district board appointment, and hold public hearings on the dissolution and creation of Public Improvement District Number Five, as well as an ordinance for a specific use permit for alcoholic beverage sales. Additional items include appointments to the Zoning Board and Planning and Zoning Commission, updates from city departments, and an executive session on economic development and security matters.
- Consider and adopt Resolution R-31-24 to dissolve City of Kaufman Public Improvement District #5 (approx. 73.09 acres) in the Thomas Beedy Survey.
- Consider and adopt Resolution R-32-24 to create City of Kaufman Public Improvement District #5 (approx. 132.10 acres) in the Thomas Beedy Survey.
- Consider Ordinance No. 0-27-24 to grant a Specific Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales at 303 W. Mulberry St. (Eleanor’s Coffee Shop).
- Approve Contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. for Pavement Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Services under RFB No 2024-010.
- Approve Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Ellis County for a cooperative purchasing program.
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will act on its consent agenda, including the monthly financial report and minutes from recent meetings. The board will discuss a concept plan for a 145‑acre industrial property located near US Highway 175 and Fair Road. It will also consider submitting a 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant application. An executive session will be held to deliberate economic‑development negotiations and a real‑property transaction for Project Pie.
- Approve monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer
- Approve minutes from the September 17 and October 8, 2024 KEDC meetings
- Consider concept plan for 145‑acre industrial property near US‑175 and Fair Road
- Consider submission of 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant application
- Executive session to discuss economic‑development negotiations for projects (Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, Olaf, AC/DC, DP, Kettle, Rogue Roller) and real‑property purchase for Project Pie
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will make recommendations to City Council regarding a rezoning request for townhomes and duplexes and a permit for alcohol sales. The body will also review a revised site plan for Walmart to allow drone delivery services.
- Rezoning of 3.95 acres at Clay St. and Hickory St. from Single-Family Residential-8 to Planned Development-30 for townhomes and duplexes
- Specific Use Permit (SUP-57) for alcoholic beverage sales at Eleanor’s Coffee Shop, 303 W. Mulberry St.
- Revised site plan for Walmart at 300 Kings Fort Parkway to accommodate drone delivery services
- Final Plat of Five Points Addition, Block B, Lot 3 at S. Washington St. & Roundup Dr.
- Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
BOA
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two requests for zoning variances to allow the construction of single-family houses. The board will also consider the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request for 401 South Clay Street regarding minimum lot depth and minimum rear yard (Case No. V-05-24)
- Variance request for 1307 E. 1st North Street regarding minimum lot width (Case No. V-06-24)
City Council
The Kaufman City Council will consider an Agreed Termination, Release and Settlement Agreement for the South Pointe (Cedar Crest) Development involving the city, TIRZ #2 and Cedar Crest Development Company. The council will also discuss Walmart's proposed drone delivery service for the local store. Several resolutions will be voted on, including a police grant application for flock cameras and public hearings on the creation and dissolution of Public Improvement District No. 5. The meeting includes a work session, consent agenda items, and an executive session for economic‑development negotiations.
- Approve Agreed Termination, Release and Settlement Agreement for South Pointe (Cedar Crest) Development
- Presentation and discussion of Walmart's addition of Drone Delivery Services to the Kaufman location
- Resolution R-27-24: authorize Police Chief to apply for Catalytic Converter Grant for flock cameras
- Resolution R-28-24: set public hearing to dissolve Public Improvement District No. 5 (≈ 73.09 acres, Thomas Beedy Survey)
- Resolution R-29-24: set public hearing to create Public Improvement District No. 5 (≈ 132.10 acres, Thomas Beedy Survey)
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss updates to site enhancement and downtown destination matching grants. The board will also address lawn maintenance notices for the Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations with several business prospects.
- Amendments to Site Enhancement Matching Grant Program
- Amendments to Downtown Destination Matching Grant Program
- Lawn services maintenance notice for Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park property owners
- Executive session regarding projects: Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, Olaf, AC/DC, Patriot, DP, Kettle, and Pearl
City Council
The Kaufman City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution R-22-24, which updates the City’s Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The council will also act on Ordinance O-22-24 to approve the Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll 2024‑2025 for Public Improvement District No. 3 (Freeman Farm). Additional agenda items include authorizing the issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), amending several city fee schedules, and adjusting solid‑waste rates with Republic Services. The meeting also contains routine consent agenda items, reports, and an executive session for legal and real‑property matters.
- Resolution R-22-24 – update Capital Improvements Plan FY 2025‑2029 (public hearing)
- Ordinance O-22-24 – approve Annual Service Plan and Assessment Roll 2024‑2025 for PID 3 (Freeman Farm)
- Ordinance O-26-24 – authorize issuance and sale of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 for PID 3
- Ordinance O-25-24 – amend city fee schedules for building permits, food service establishments, and park usage
- Contract adjustment with Republic Services – Consumer Price Index and brush pickup rate changes for solid‑waste collection
BOA
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Jason Raiburn to allow a covered porch to encroach into the front‑yard setback of a single‑family home at 1607 South Houston Street. The board will also consider and act on the consent agenda to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on variance request (Section 15.4.B.1) for front‑yard setback at 1607 South Houston Street, Single Family Residential‑10 (Case No. V-04-24)
- Consent agenda to approve Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss a year-end budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024. The board is also considering service contracts with the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kaufman.
- Year-end budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
- Site enhancement matching grant extension for The Gent Law Firm, PLLC at 113 W. Mulberry St.
- Business retention services contract with Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for FY 2024-2025
- Administrative services contract with City of Kaufman for FY 2024-2025
- Lawn services maintenance notice for Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park property owners
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting set for September 10, 2024 was canceled, so no agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had included a financial report, minutes, a FY2024 budget amendment, a grant extension for The Gent Law Firm, contracts with the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kaufman, a lawn‑services notice for Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park, and several executive‑session topics.
- Year‑end budget amendment for the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation FY2024 budget
- Extension of the site‑enhancement matching grant for The Gent Law Firm, PLLC, 113 W. Mulberry St.
- Business retention services contract with Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for FY2024‑2025
- Administrative services contract with City of Kaufman for FY2024‑2025
- Lawn services maintenance notice for property owners in Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for a CiCi's Pizza location. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposal.
- Site plan for CiCi's Pizza on approximately 1.24 acres at the southwest corner of S. Washington St. & Roundup Dr. (Case No. SP-02-24)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing to adopt the City of Kaufman's Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 budget and the 2024 property tax rate of $0.7600000 per $100 of assessed value. A separate ordinance will rezone a 43.757‑acre parcel at the northeast corner of State Highway 34 and Rand Road to Planned Development‑29 for light industrial uses. The council will also consider purchases of a sewer‑crawler camera trailer (up to $144,885) and a Cat Mini 303.5 excavator (up to $81,679). Additional items include a water‑tank repair resolution and appointments to the Economic Development Corporation board.
- Adopt FY 2024‑25 City of Kaufman budget (Ordinance O-18-24)
- Adopt 2024 property tax rate of $0.7600000 per $100 assessed value (Ordinance O-19-24)
- Rezone 43.757‑acre tract at State Highway 34 & Rand Road to Planned Development‑29 (Ordinance O-20-24)
- Purchase sewer‑crawler camera trailer, not to exceed $144,885
- Purchase Cat Mini 303.5 excavator, not to exceed $81,679
BOA
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a residential property. The board will also review minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Amie Baldwin regarding a variance for enclosed parking at 2004 Melody Street (Case V-03-24)
- Approval of June 6, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
KEDC
The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss the FY 2025 budget and proposed projects for City Council approval. The board will also consider a three-year audit services contract and hold executive sessions regarding real property and business prospects.
- FY 2025 KEDC Budget and proposed projects
- Three-year audit services contract with YWRD, PC
- Executive session on real property including SH 34 Connector Road and Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park Lots 9 & 10
- Executive session on economic development negotiations for projects including Pie, Blue, Orange, Snooze, Jetson, Olaf, Ker, AC/DC, Patriot, and DP
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to make a recommendation to City Council regarding a rezoning request. The proposal involves changing a tract of land from Light Industrial and Single-Family Residential-8 to Planned Development-29 for light industrial uses.
- Public hearing for Case No: Z-07-24 to rezone 43.757 acres (Property ID 16826) at the northeast corner of State Highway 34 and Rand Road to Planned Development-29
City Council
The Kaufman City Council will discuss the proposed FY 2024‑2025 budget and provide direction to staff. Council members will consider Ordinance O-17-24, which approves the 2024 certified property tax values. They will also set a public hearing and vote for a property tax rate not to exceed $0.7600000 on August 26, 2024. The same date will be set for a public hearing and vote on the FY 2024‑2025 budget.
- Consider Ordinance O-17-24 approving 2024 certified property tax values
- Propose a property tax rate not to exceed $0.7600000 and schedule a public hearing/vote for Aug 26, 2024 at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St.
- Set date, time, and place for a public hearing and vote on the FY 2024‑2025 budget for Aug 26, 2024 at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St.
BOA
The Kaufman County Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on a variance request from Amie Baldwin to convert an existing one‑car garage into living space at 2004 Melody Circle, a Single Family Residential‑6 lot. The board will also consider the minutes from its June 6, 2024 regular meeting as a consent agenda item. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, invocation, and an opportunity for citizen comments.
- Public hearing on variance request (Case No. V-03-24) to allow garage conversion at 2004 Melody Circle (Lot 77, Harmony Estates Addition)
- Consideration of Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)
- Citizen comment period (up to 5 minutes per speaker)
- Standard procedural items: pledge of allegiance, invocation, adjournment
KEDC
The KEDC will consider a short-term land lease with Pavecon Public Works, LP for a temporary concrete batch plant to serve the Kaufman County Justice Center Connector Road. The board will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and review monthly financial reports.
- Short-term land lease with Pavecon Public Works, LP for a temporary concrete batch plant
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
- Review of monthly financial report
- Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes