Kaufman County public meetings in 2025

KKBB

The Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board will meet to appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Members will also discuss potential projects, grant opportunities, and budgetary needs.

• Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of goals and potential projects
• Review of available grant opportunities
• Discussion of budgetary and funding needs

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will consider approving street resurfacing contracts for Dallas Street, 6th Street, and Adams Lane, and will vote on resolutions accepting public improvements and an economic development agreement for the Enclave at Kings Fort.

• Street repair contracts: Dallas Street and 6th Street ($210,382.40) and Adams Lane ($252,095.74)
• Resolution accepting Phase 1 public improvements for Enclave at Kings Fort
• Resolution accepting preliminary service plan for Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 6
• Economic development agreement with Georgetown KF, Ltd.
• Approval of November 17, 2025, City Council meeting minutes

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will consider and act on several agenda items, including minutes from the previous meeting, a contract amendment with Grantworks, Inc. for a Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant, and a civil‑rights policy resolution. The council will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning‑related ordinances: O-36-25 amending occupancy certificate requirements with fines up to $2,000, and O-37-25 approving a specific‑use permit for a kiosk at 1801 South Washington Street. Additional resolutions address public improvements and tax abatement for development projects, and staff will be asked to waive utility late fees through year‑end.

• Ordinance O-36-25: amend Zoning Ordinance Section 9A-11, repeal certain certificates of occupancy, set fine up to $2,000 per violation
• Ordinance O-37-25: approve Specific Use Permit for a kiosk providing ice/water on 1.162‑acre tract at 1801 South Washington Street (Lot 1, Block 1, Kaufman Retail Partners Center)
• Resolution R-35-25: accept public improvements for Phase I of Enclave at Kings Fort, establish two‑year warranty and maintenance agreement
• Resolution R-37-25: approve tax abatement for Agile Cold Dallas, LLC project at 269 SH 34 Bypass in a reinvestment zone
• Amendment no. 1 and task order #DR-DR-4485-0098-01 for Grantworks, Inc. contract for the 2022 Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will review a downtown destination matching grant application. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and negotiations with multiple business prospects.

• Matching grant application for Tony Collins Art, Inc. at 201 W. Mulberry St.
• Executive session regarding Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park real property
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations for 18 named projects
• Review of monthly Financial Report and October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on amending Exhibit 9A of the Zoning Ordinance to repeal certificate of occupancy requirements for certain residential buildings. A second public hearing will consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP‑60) for a kiosk providing ice and water on about 1.162 acres at 1801 South Washington Street (Parcel ID 191050).

• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing to amend Section 9A-11 of the Zoning Ordinance to repeal residential certificate of occupancy provisions
• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit (SUP‑60) for a kiosk at 1801 South Washington Street, 1.162 acres, Parcel ID 191050

City Council

The council will consider and act on several agenda items, including resolutions for the December 6, 2025 Christmas on the Square events and related road closures, an audit services engagement, and a public hearing on a residential replat. It will also vote on Ordinance 0-34-25 to create the Agile Cold Storage Reinvestment Zone covering 43.7570 acres at 269 S.H. 34 Bypass. Additional items include updates on city reports and the approval of amended economic development corporation bylaws and municipal court fee changes.

• Resolution R-33-25 authorizing closure of Kaufman County Courthouse Square on Dec 6, 2025 for Christmas on the Square
• Resolution R-34-25 authorizing temporary closures of SH 243, Business SH-34, and East Fair Street on Dec 6, 2025 for the parade
• Engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. for audit services for the year ended Sep 30, 2025
• Public hearing on replat of Snow’s Second Addition, Lot 1R, Block B2 at 1201 S. Houston Street (≈0.492 acres)
• Ordinance 0-34-25 creating Agile Cold Storage Reinvestment Zone at 269 S.H. 34 Bypass (43.7570 acres)

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including the September minutes, agreements with TxDOT for the Christmas on the Square events, and an audit services letter, all by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a replat for a single‑family lot on 1201 S. Houston Street, requiring demolition of a secondary home, and adopted Ordinance O‑34‑25 establishing the Agile Cold Storage Reinvestment Zone. Additional approvals included amendments to the Economic Development Corporation bylaws and changes to the municipal court fee schedule.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, TxDOT agreements, audit letter) 6‑0
• Approved Replat of Snow’s Second Addition Block B2 Lot 1 with demolition condition 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑34‑25 creating Agile Cold Storage Reinvestment Zone 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R‑31‑25 amending KEDC bylaws 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑35‑25 amending municipal court fee schedule 6‑0

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will review a matching grant application for JuDo Properties, LLC. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss financial incentives and negotiations with multiple business prospects.

• Site enhancement matching grant application from JuDo Properties, LLC for 1407 S. Washington St.
• Executive session to discuss incentives for prospects including Projects Pie, Snooze, Jetson, and others
• Review of monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer
• Discussion of an alternative date for the November 2025 board meeting

The board approved the monthly financial report and the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a site‑enhancement matching grant for JuDo Properties, LLC at 1407 S. Washington St. for up to $25,000, with a 4‑0 vote. The board directed staff to reschedule the November 2025 KEDC Board meeting to November 12, 2025. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved monthly Financial Report (4‑0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved site‑enhancement matching grant up to $25,000 for JuDo Properties (4‑0)
• Rescheduled November 2025 board meeting to November 12, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on executive‑session matters

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on a partial replat of Snow’s Second Addition, Lot 1R, Block B2 at 1201 S. Houston Street, creating one single‑family residential lot on about 0.492 acres. The commission will also consider a recommendation to City Council for a final plat for Caldwell Estates, Block A, Lot 1 at 706 Adams Lane, covering 2.307 acres.

• Approve minutes of the September 2, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda).
• Public hearing and recommendation on replat of Snow’s Second Addition, Lot 1R, Block B2 (1201 S. Houston Street, ~0.492 acres).
• Recommendation to City Council for final plat of Caldwell Estates, Block A, Lot 1 (706 Adams Lane, 2.307 acres).

BOA

The Kaufman County Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider a variance request from Richard Dunn to reduce the front yard setback for a commercial property at 400 Terrell Highway. The meeting will also include approval of prior board minutes.

• Consideration of ZBA minutes from June 24, 2025
• Public hearing for variance request at 400 Terrell Highway
• Request to reduce front yard setback for Commercial (C) zoning

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution R-29-25 to adopt the City of Kaufman's updated Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The meeting also includes discussion of the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, an update to the Job Classification & Step Pay Plan for FY 2026, and several consent agenda items such as contract approvals and ordinance amendments. Additional actions include site plan approvals for Kaufman Middle School and The Center, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution R-29-25 to adopt updated Capital Improvements Plan FY 2026‑2030
• Purchase of a Compact Track Loader through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing, not to exceed $89,003.00
• Approval of an administrative services contract between Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and the City for FY 2025‑2026
• Adoption of Ordinance O-33-25 amending fee schedule for building permits, food service establishments, and park usage
• Appointment of three members to the Kaufman Zoning Board of Adjustments for two‑year terms

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss business retention contracts and a year-end budget amendment. The board will also consider a site enhancement grant and hold executive sessions regarding real property and business prospects.

• Site enhancement matching grant for Thomas United Properties, LLC (Thomas & Sons Funeral Home) at 1114 E. 1st North Street
• Year-end budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Business retention services contract with Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for FY 2025-2026
• Administrative services contract with City of Kaufman for FY 2025-2026
• Executive session regarding Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation unanimously approved its monthly financial report and the August meeting minutes. It authorized a $5,000 retention stipend, a site‑enhancement grant up to $6,000 for Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, a year‑end budget amendment, a bylaws amendment, a business‑retention services contract with the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce, and an administrative services contract with the City of Kaufman. All actions were adopted with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized $5,000 retention stipend (4-0)
• Approved site‑enhancement matching grant up to $6,000 for Thomas United Properties (4-0)
• Approved year‑end budget amendment for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved bylaws amendment for contracted, administrative and legal services (4-0)
• Approved business‑retention services contract with Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for FY 2025‑2026 (4-0)
• Approved administrative services contract with City of Kaufman for FY 2025‑2026 (4-0)

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several ordinances that update the city’s land-use assumptions and impact-fee schedules for water, roadway and wastewater facilities. Ordinance O-27-25 would adopt the Land Use Assumptions, Future Land Use Plan, Streets Capital Improvements Plan (2025-2035) and Water Capital Improvements Plan (2025-2035). Ordinance O-28-25 would amend the Water Facilities Impact Fee, setting a new fee schedule and an effective date of October 1, 2025. Ordinance O-29-25 would amend the Roadway Facilities Impact Fee with a similar October 1, 2025 effective date, and Ordinance O-30-25 would create a Wastewater Facilities Impact Fee, also effective October 1, 2025.

• Ordinance O-27-25 – adopts Land Use Assumptions, Future Land Use Plan, Streets and Water Capital Improvements Plans (2025‑2035)
• Ordinance O-28-25 – amends Water Facilities Impact Fee, new fee schedule, effective Oct 1 2025
• Ordinance O-29-25 – amends Roadway Facilities Impact Fee, effective Oct 1 2025
• Ordinance O-30-25 – creates Wastewater Facilities Impact Fee, effective Oct 1 2025
• Presentation and discussion of proposed Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for water, wastewater, and roadway facilities

The council unanimously approved four ordinances updating impact fees and capital improvement plans. Ordinance O-27-25 adopted the Land Use Assumptions and related capital improvement plans. Ordinances O-28-25, O-29-25, and O-30-25 amended the water, roadway, and wastewater facilities impact fees, respectively. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance O-27-25 (Land Use Assumptions, Future Land Use Plan, Streets & Water Capital Improvements) – 6/0
• Approved Ordinance O-28-25 (Amends Water Facilities Impact Fee) – 6/0
• Approved Ordinance O-29-25 (Amends Roadway Facilities Impact Fee) – 6/0
• Approved Ordinance O-30-25 (Adopts Wastewater Facilities Impact Fee) – 6/0

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and recommend to City Council a site plan for Kaufman Middle School on 50.31 acres at the northeast corner of South Houston Street and State Highway 34. It will also recommend a final plat for the middle school addition on the same property and a site plan for The Center on 0.537 acres at 400 Terrell Highway. Routine items include approval of minutes from the July 1 and August 25, 2025 meetings. Citizens may comment on agenda items for up to five minutes each.

• Approve minutes from the July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Approve minutes from the August 25, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Recommend site plan for Kaufman Middle School (50.31 acres, NE corner of South Houston Street and State Highway 34)
• Recommend final plat for Kaufman Middle School addition, Lot 1, Block A on the same 50.31‑acre site
• Recommend site plan for The Center (0.537 acres at 400 Terrell Highway)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and a proposed property tax rate of $.7595000 per $100 of assessed valuation. The meeting includes discussions on utility rate increases and a settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.

• Proposed 2025 property tax rate of $.7595000 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Economic Development Corporation Budget
• Ordinance O-26-25 to increase water and sewer service rates
• Resolution R-27-25 regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
• Proposed Consumer Price Index Rate adjustment by Republic Services for solid waste

The council approved the 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance O‑24‑25) and set a new property tax rate of $0.759 per $100 of assessed value (Ordinance O‑25‑25). It also adopted higher water and sewer rates (Ordinance O‑26‑25) and reappointed two members to the Economic Development Corporation board. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance O-24-25 adopting FY26 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-25-25 setting property tax rate $0.759 per $100 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-26-25 increasing water and sewer rates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-27-25 settling Atmos Energy rate review (7-0)
• Approved Consumer Price Index rate adjustment for Republic Services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3‑6, including prior minutes (7-0)
• Reappointed Jane Lucas and Ben Brashear to Economic Development Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28 and August 4 work sessions (7-0)

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation board will vote on the FY 2026 budget and related programs, and will request the city council’s approval. It will also consider authorizing the Executive Director to solicit qualifications and retain legal counsel. The meeting includes a closed executive session on personnel matters and economic‑development negotiations for multiple projects.

• Approve FY 2026 KEDC budget and program expenditures
• Authorize Executive Director to solicit a Request for Qualifications and retain general legal counsel starting Oct 1 2025
• Executive session: personnel matters concerning the Executive Director
• Executive session: negotiations and incentives for projects such as Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, AC/DC, Kettle, Reflection, Waco, Jersey, Spring Garden, Kaleidoscope, Flashlight, Thomas, Sandstone, Hanover
• Consent agenda: monthly financial report and July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the monthly financial report and the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It approved the FY 2026 KEDC budget and requested that the Kaufman City Council approve the budget and programs. The board also authorized the Executive Director to solicit a Request for Qualifications and retain general legal counsel starting October 1, 2025. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved monthly Financial Report (4‑0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 KEDC budget and requested city council approval (4‑0)
• Authorized Executive Director to solicit RFQ and retain legal counsel starting Oct 1 2025 (4‑0)
• No action on executive‑session items

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to provide direction on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The council will also consider approving 2025 certified property tax values and a proposed property tax rate of $0.7595000.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.7595000
• Ordinance O-23-25 regarding 2025 Certified Property Tax Values
• Resolution R-25-25 for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program
• Bid and contract for the repair of a US HWY 175 Twelve-inch Water Line
• Scheduling of public hearings for the budget and tax rate on August 18, 2025

The City Council approved the 2025 certified property tax values and a not‑to‑exceed tax rate of $0.7595000, scheduling a public hearing for August 18. It also set the date for a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025‑2026 budget for the same day. Additionally, the council approved a park grant resolution and awarded the US Highway 175 water‑line repair contract.

• Approved Ordinance O-23-25 certifying 2025 property tax values (6-0)
• Approved not‑to‑exceed property tax rate of $0.7595000, public hearing set for Aug 18 (6-0)
• Set date, time, and place for FY 2025‑2026 budget public hearing and vote on Aug 18 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-25 designating officials for Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant (6-0)
• Awarded contract to J&K Excavation for US Highway 175 twelve‑inch water line repair (6-0)

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance O-18-25 to adopt a wastewater Capital Improvements Plan and land use assumptions, which would establish wastewater impact fees. The council will also consider a film production ordinance and approve temporary road closures for the 2025 Harvest Fest.

• Public hearing on wastewater impact fees (Ordinance O-18-25)
• Film and Media Production ordinance (Ordinance O-22-25)
• Temporary road closures for 2025 Harvest Fest (SH 243, SH-34)
• Replat of French & Wilson Addition (Case RP-01-25)
• Land Study and Preliminary Plat of The Trails (Case PP-02-25)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a meeting reschedule, and three resolutions related to road closures for the Harvest Fest and public improvements at Freeman Farm. The council adopted Ordinance O‑18‑25, establishing Land Use Assumptions and the Capital Improvements Plan for Wastewater 2025‑2045. It also approved a replat for a single‑family lot on French & Wilson Street, a land study and preliminary plat for The Trails development, and Ordinance O‑19‑25 for the Annual Service Plan and Assessment Roll for Public Improvement District #1. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 9‑14 (minutes, reschedule, resolutions) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance O‑18‑25 for Land Use Assumptions and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan – vote 7‑0
• Approved Replat RP‑01‑25 for French & Wilson Addition, Block 37 – vote 7‑0
• Approved Land Study and Preliminary Plat PP‑02‑25 for The Trails development – vote 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑19‑25 accepting PID #1 service plan and assessment roll – vote 7‑0

City Council

The City Council will review a final plat for the Kings Fort Addition, Block A, covering Lots 3‑6 on approximately 24.6318 acres in the 400 block of Kings Fort Parkway. The council may approve the plat, which would formalize the subdivision of the property (Property ID 202753, Case No. FP-05-25). No other agenda items require council action.

• Final plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lots 3‑6, 24.6318 acres (Property ID 202753, Case No. FP-05-25)

The council considered the final plat for the Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lots 3‑6 on 24.6318 acres (Property ID 202753). Councilmember Gillenwater moved to approve the plat, Parker seconded, and the motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. No other business was taken.

• Approved Final Plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lots 3‑6 (5‑0)

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation board will approve the monthly financial report and the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. They will hear the Executive Director's update on marketing, business retention, and commercial development. The board will consider an Opinion of Probable Construction Costs report from Kimley‑Horn for water, wastewater and road work at the Kaufman Commerce Park and discuss the FY 2025‑2026 budget. A closed executive session will address economic‑development negotiations for several listed projects.

• Approve monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer
• Approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 KEDC meeting
• Discuss OPCC report from Kimley‑Horn for water, wastewater and road infrastructure at Kaufman Commerce Park
• Discuss Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 KEDC budget
• Executive Session to deliberate economic‑development negotiations for projects such as Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, etc.

The board approved the monthly financial report presented by Director Brashear with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on a replat of the Wilson Addition, Block 37, creating one single‑family residential lot at 608 S. Wilson Street. The commission will also consider a land study and preliminary plat for The Trails on 132.44 acres east of FM 2727, and a final plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, lots 3‑6 on the 400 block of Kings Fort Parkway. A presentation on impact fees and associated capital‑improvement plans will be discussed. Items on the consent agenda include approval of the minutes from the June 3 and June 12 meetings.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Wilson Addition replat (608 S. Wilson St., Parcel IDs 24188 & 24189) to create one single‑family lot
• Consideration and recommendation on land study and preliminary plat of The Trails, 132.44 acres east of FM 2727 (Property IDs 2199, 2206, 2207, 187114, 213257, 213258)
• Consideration and recommendation on final plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, lots 3‑6, 24.6318 acres (Property ID 202753) in the 400 block of Kings Fort Parkway
• Presentation on impact fees and capital‑improvement plans
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 and June 12, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meetings

BOA

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will adopt the minutes from its February 10, 2025 meeting. It will conduct a public hearing on a variance request from William Mathes to reduce the required side‑yard setbacks on his property at 501 S. Houston Street. After the hearing, the board may take action on the variance request (Case No. V-02-25).

• Adopt minutes from the February 10, 2025 ZBA meeting (consent agenda).
• Public hearing and possible action on a variance (Section 15.4.B.2) to reduce side‑yard setbacks from 12 ft to 6 ft (north side) and from 12 ft to 1 ft (south side) for 501 S. Houston Street, Single‑Family Residential (SF‑10).

City Council

The City Council will discuss issuing $5 million in certificates of obligation for wastewater treatment plant improvements and water line extensions. The meeting also includes public hearings on a power franchise for Oncor and several zoning and site plan requests.

• Proposed $5,000,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements and water/sewer repairs
• Public hearing on electric power franchise for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• Specific Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales at Morita’s Brunch (300 East Cherry Street)
• Zoning amendment for a 15-foot side yard setback at PD-15 Highway Commercial
• Site plans and replats for Brakes Plus (900 Block of Kings Fort) and Tabor Plaza

The council approved the Consent Agenda, including the award of engineering services for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant. It also adopted Ordinance O‑06‑25 granting Oncor Electric Delivery Company a non‑exclusive electric franchise. Ordinances O‑16‑25 and O‑17‑25 were approved, allowing a specific use permit for alcohol sales at Morita’s Brunch and amending a side‑yard setback for a planned development. The site plan for the Brakes Plus project was approved with conditions.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 4‑7 (minutes and Resolution R‑17‑25) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑06‑25 granting Oncor Electric franchise – vote 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑16‑25 for Specific Use Permit‑59 (Morita’s Brunch) with conditions – vote 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑17‑25 amending side‑yard setback for Planned Development‑15 Highway Commercial – vote 6‑0
• Approved Site Plan for Brakes Plus with conditions – vote 6‑0

City Council

The council will consider Resolution R-15-25 to authorize an application to the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-aside for the O.P. Norman Junior High School and Rand Road trail project, a multi-use trail under the city’s Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan. The council will also consider Resolution R-16-25 to authorize an application for the Kaufman City Lakes trail project, another multi-use trail under the same master plan. An update on the city’s S&P credit rating will be received and discussed. The meeting includes a pledge of allegiance, a citizen comment period, and standard procedural items.

• Resolution R-15-25 – authorize application to TX DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-aside for O.P. Norman Junior High School and Rand Road trail project
• Resolution R-16-25 – authorize application to TX DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-aside for Kaufman City Lakes trail project
• Update and discussion of the city’s S&P rating
• Citizen comments (up to five minutes per speaker)
• Pledge of allegiance at start of meeting

The council voted to approve Resolution R-15-25, authorizing an application for a Texas Department of Transportation grant for the O.P. Norman Junior High School and Rand Road trail. It also approved Resolution R-16-25, authorizing an application for a grant for the City Lakes trail. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution R-15-25 to apply for TXDOT Transportation Alternatives grant for O.P. Norman Junior High School & Rand Road trail (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-16-25 to apply for TXDOT Transportation Alternatives grant for City Lakes trail (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations to the City Council on two land-use cases. The commission will also receive a presentation on the purpose and process of impact fees.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit (SUP-59) for alcoholic beverage sales at Morita’s Brunch, 300 East Cherry Street, Suite A
• Public hearing to amend O-15-17 for Planned Development-15 Highway Commercial to add a 15-foot side yard setback requirement
• Presentation on impact fee definitions, the procedural process for studies and adoption, and staff/consultant roles

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will review its budget, consider a grant application, and discuss economic development negotiations in closed session. The meeting will also cover financial reports and staff updates.

• Consider grant application for FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Economic Adjustment Assistance
• Consider Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Executive session to discuss real estate broker agreement
• Executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations for 13 projects
• Receive monthly financial report and staff updates

The board approved the monthly financial report and the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Directors voted to authorize the Executive Director to submit a grant application for the Economic Development Administration’s FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The executive session produced no required actions.

• Approved monthly financial report (3‑0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Authorized Executive Director to submit FY 2025 disaster supplemental grant (4‑0)
• No actions required from executive session

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommendations for City Council regarding site plans and plats for two developments. These include a project at the corner of Tabor Parkway and State Highway 34 and another in the 900 block of Kings Fort Parkway.

• Site Plan for Tabor Plaza, Block A, Lot 3 (2.145 acres) at Tabor Parkway and State Highway 34
• Final Plat for Tabor Plaza, Block A, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 (4.792 acres)
• Site Plan for Brakes Plus (0.845 acres) in the 900 Block of Kings Fort
• Replat for Kings Fort Addition, Block F, Lots 4R & 5R (Brakes Plus) on 3.845 acres

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will hold a work session on the 89th Texas Legislative Session and a regular meeting to consider a sewer repair contract, a cooperative purchasing agreement, and a preliminary plat for Tabor Plaza. The council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance granting an electric power franchise to Oncor Electric Delivery Company.

• Consider sewer line repair on N. Washington St. (up to $75,000)
• Consider Ordinance O-06-25 granting Oncor Electric Delivery Company a franchise
• Consider Ordinance O-14-25 amending the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Consider a Preliminary Plat for Tabor Plaza (4.792 acres)
• Consider a Site Plan for Kings Fort Retail Site (13.5068 acres)

The council approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, adopting Ordinance O-14-25 with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Kings Fort Retail Site plan and the Tabor Plaza preliminary plat, each by 7‑0. The first reading of the electric franchise ordinance for Oncor Electric was approved 7‑0, and the consent agenda items (including several resolutions) were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance O-14-25 adopting FY 2024-2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Kings Fort Retail Site, 13.5068 acres (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Tabor Plaza with setback condition (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-06-25 granting electric franchise to Oncor (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7‑11, including resolutions R-12-25, R-13-25, R-14-25 (7-0)

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will consider Ordinance O-13-25, which canvasses the May 3, 2025 special election returns and declares the elected mayor and three council members. The council will also hold an inauguration ceremony with Judge Burt administering oaths to the newly elected officials. Additionally, the council will consider appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem and issue a proclamation for National Police Week (May 11-17).

• Adopt Ordinance O-13-25 to canvass and certify May 3, 2025 election results
• Inauguration ceremony with Judge Burt administering oath of office
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Proclamation of National Police Week (May 11-17)

The council unanimously approved Ordinance O-13-25, officially canvassing and confirming the May 3, 2025 election results for mayor and three council seats. They also unanimously appointed Matt Phillips as Mayor Pro‑Tem. Mayor Jordan proclaimed May 11‑17 as National Police Week, and the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance O-13-25 canvassing election returns (6‑0)
• Appointed Matt Phillips as Mayor Pro‑Tem (6‑0)

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will review a matching grant for a business at 106 S. Jefferson St. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss financial incentives for several business prospects.

• Site enhancement matching grant for Joshua & Jenna Beard at 106 S. Jefferson St. for a future salon and spa-related business
• Executive session to discuss incentives for projects: Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, AC/DC, Kettle, Reflection, Waco, Jersey, Cupboard, Sandstone, and Hanover

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation approved its monthly financial report and the minutes from the April meeting, each by a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved a site‑enhancement matching grant of up to $25,000 for Joshua and Jenna Beard’s proposed salon and spa at 106 S. Jefferson St., contingent on final business formation documents, with a 4‑0 vote. No actions were taken on items discussed in executive session. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Approved monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved site‑enhancement matching grant up to $25,000 for salon/spa at 106 S. Jefferson St. (4-0)
• No action taken on executive‑session items

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session to discuss the plat approval process and statutory timelines. After the consent agenda, the commission considered and will make recommendations to City Council on a site plan for the Kings Fort Retail Site (13.5068 acres on Kings Fort Parkway), a preliminary plat for Tabor Plaza (4.792 acres at the northeast corner of Tabor Parkway and State Highway 34), and a final plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2 (44.224 acres on State Highway 243 at Ola Road). The meeting also included announcements about upcoming City Council and Planning Commission meetings and the introduction of a new senior planner.

• Work session discussion of plat approval process and statutory timelines
• Approve minutes of the April 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda)
• Recommend site plan for Kings Fort Retail Site, 13.5068 acres on Kings Fort Parkway (Case SP-05-25)
• Recommend preliminary plat for Tabor Plaza, 4.792 acres at Tabor Parkway & State Highway 34 (Case PP-01-25)
• Discuss final plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2, 44.224 acres on State Highway 243 at Ola Road (Case FP-03-25)

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances that would annex two parcels of land on FM 2727 into the city, rezone them for planned development, and approve street‑maintenance funding. It will also act on a Hazard Mitigation Grant certification for the Love Street Drainage Project and other consent‑agenda items. The meeting includes discussion of an operational strategy plan for the Kaufman Police Department and reports from city departments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-08-25 to annex ~73.09 acres on FM 2727 (The Trails Parcel 1)
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-09-25 to annex ~59.01 acres on FM 2727 (The Trails Parcel 2)
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-10-25 to rezone ~132.1 acres as Planned Development‑28 for single‑family residential uses
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-11-25 to rezone ~50.31 acres to Planned Development PD‑32 for school expansion near South Houston St and State Hwy 34
• Authorization of up to $169,253.98 from Street Maintenance Funds for mill and overlay of S. Jackson St. from W. 10th St. to Fair Rd. and S. Clay St. from W. 4th St. to Fair Rd.

The council approved the consent agenda items, a resolution to issue $5 million in certificates of obligation, and the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget. It also approved several land development plats and a 20% porch requirement amendment for the Trails project. A motion for a 10% porch amendment failed, and a public hearing began on annexing the Trails parcel.

• Approved consent agenda items 7‑12 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑09‑25 to issue $5 million certificates of obligation (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O‑12‑25 adopting the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget (6‑0)
• Approved Conveyance Plat for JWS Land, LTD (6‑0)
• Approved Final Plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2 (6‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Trails development with 20% porch requirement (5‑1)
• Motion for 10% porch amendment died (no second)
• Public hearing commenced on Ordinance O‑08‑25 annexing the Trails parcel (no decision recorded)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a planning retreat to discuss financial reviews, staffing, and future development. The agenda states that no action will be taken by the Council during these sessions.

• Review of potential new positions: Fire Marshall, City Engineer, PW Crew Leaders, and Procurement and Budget Analyst
• Discussion of FY26 budget and tax rate strategies
• Updates on development projects including Georgetown at Kings Fort, Five Points, Freeman Farm, Highland Meadows, The Trails, and Enclave at Kings Fort
• Planning for city-owned properties, including South Pointe
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects, including the WWTP Plan, streets, city facilities, and parks

The Kaufman City Council met on April 14‑15, 2025 for a planning retreat. Council members discussed organizational accountability, finances, public safety staffing, city‑owned property use, development projects, capital improvements, budget and tax strategies, and marketing. No votes were taken and no decisions were approved; any actions will be posted on a future agenda.

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will hold a two‑day retreat to review a range of topics, including an organizational accountability system, financial operations, public‑safety staffing, and future planning for city‑owned properties. No formal votes will be taken; the council will provide direction to staff and schedule any required actions for future meetings. The retreat also includes updates on development projects, capital improvement plans, and marketing strategies.

• Organizational Accountability System – presentation by Rachel Balthrop Mendoza
• Financial Review – current FY operations, fund balance, and debt services presented by Mary Wennerstrom
• Public Safety Departmental Review – staffing and market adjustment presented by Mike Holder
• City‑owned Properties Future Planning – discussion of South Pointe and other properties
• FY26 Budget and Tax Rate Strategies – discussion led by Mike Holder

The Kaufman City Council met on April 14‑15, 2025 for a planning retreat. Council members and staff discussed organizational accountability, the current fiscal year financials, public safety staffing, city‑owned property uses, KEDC updates, development projects, capital improvement plans, FY26 budget and tax strategies, and marketing initiatives. The council stated that no items required a vote and no formal actions were taken. Any future actions will be posted on a later agenda for public input.

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will consider a wetlands study for the Kaufman Commerce Park and pond drainage near Wayne Gent Drive. The board will also review the FY 2023-2024 financial audit and hold a closed session to discuss incentives for several business prospects.

• Wetlands study for Kaufman Commerce Park and pond drainage near Wayne Gent Drive
• FY 2023-2024 Financial Audit presentation
• Executive session regarding prospects: Pie, Blue, Jetson, AC/DC, Kettle, Reflection, Five Points, St. John, and Sandstone

The board approved the monthly financial report and the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. Directors also approved moving forward with a Kimley‑Horn bid for a wetlands study at Kaufman Commerce Park. President Gillenwater directed that the May board meeting be rescheduled from May 13 to May 8, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved monthly financial report (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved forwarding Kimley Horn wetlands study bid (3-0)
• Rescheduled May KEDC Board meeting to May 8, 2025

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning an approximately 50.31‑acre parcel from Planned Development‑1 to Planned Development‑29 with a base Commercial district for a school expansion. The commission will also recommend to City Council a conveyance plat for JWS Land (13.5068 acres) and a final plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2 (44.224 acres). Routine items include approval of the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and announcements of upcoming council and commission meetings.

• Public hearing to rezone ~50.31 acre tract (Property ID 189566) from PD‑1 to PD‑29, base C district, at NE corner of South Houston Street and State Highway 34 (Case No: Z‑06‑25).
• Recommendation on Conveyance Plat for JWS Land, 13.5068 acres at 400 Block of Kings Fort Parkway (Case No: CP‑01‑25).
• Recommendation on Final Plat for Highland Meadows Phase 2, 44.224 acres on south side of State Highway 243 at Ola Road (Case No: FP‑03‑25).
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of the March 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
• Announcements: City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025; Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two large-scale rezonings and discuss the annexation of two land tracts. The body is also deciding on emergency sewer repair contracts and the acceptance of the FY 2023-2024 financial audit.

• Rezone ~142.35 acres near US Highway 175 and Fair Road to Planned Development-31 for light industrial use
• Zone ~132.1 acres known as The Trails to Planned Development-28 for single-family residential
• Emergency sewer repair purchase order for No-Digtec, LLC on N. Washington St. not to exceed $70,000
• Emergency sewer repair purchase order for J & K Excavation, LLC on Adams Lane not to exceed $100,000
• Temporary closure of State Highway 243, State Highway 34, and E. Fair Street on July 5, 2025, for the Red, White, & BOOM Event

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, a temporary highway closure for the Red, White & BOOM event, a contract repeal, and two emergency purchase orders, all by a 7‑0 vote. It accepted the FY 2023‑2024 financial audit report (7‑0). The council also approved Ordinance O‑07‑25, rezoning a 142.35‑acre parcel to Planned Development‑31 for light industrial uses (7‑0). Ordinance O‑08‑25 was tabled until the April 28 regular meeting (7‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6‑10 (minutes, highway closure, contract repeal, emergency purchase orders) – vote 7‑0
• Accepted FY 2023‑2024 Financial Audit Report – vote 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance O‑07‑25 rezoning 142.35‑acre tract to Planned Development‑31 – vote 7‑0
• Tabled Ordinance O‑08‑25 (132.1‑acre planned development) until April 28 – vote 7‑0

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss zoning for the Kaufman Commerce Park and consider a mid-year budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also review legislative issues from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

• Planned development zoning ordinance (PD-31) for Kaufman Commerce Park near Fair Road and US Highway 175
• Mid-year budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 KEDC Budget
• Executive session regarding incentive negotiations for Projects Pie, Blue, Jetson, Olaf, AC/DC, and Kettle
• Introduction of new staff member Emily Golden

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting under a consent agenda. It will then hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on two large rezoning requests: a 142.35‑acre parcel to be changed to Planned Development‑31 for light industrial uses, and a 132.1‑acre parcel (The Trails) to be changed to Planned Development‑28 for single‑family residential uses contingent on annexation. Finally, the commission will consider a final plat and a site plan for Agile Cold Storage on a 43.757‑acre site at 269 State Highway 34.

• Approve minutes of the February 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda).
• Public hearing to rezone ~142.35 acres (Property IDs 5313, 5388, 49240, 178591, 178592) from multiple districts to Planned Development‑31 for light industrial uses, located west of US Highway 175, south of Wayne Gent Drive, north of Fair Road (Case No: Z-02-25).
• Public hearing to rezone ~132.1 acres (Property IDs 2199, 213257, 213258, 2206) to Planned Development‑28 for single‑family residential uses, contingent on annexation, known as The Trails, west of FM 2727, ~1,170 ft south of County Road 143 (Case No: Z-03-25).
• Consider and recommend to City Council the Final Plat for Agile Cold Storage on 43.757 acres at 269 State Highway 34 at the corner of Rand Road (Case No: FP-01-25).
• Consider and recommend to City Council the Site Plan for Agile Cold Storage on the same 43.757‑acre site (Case No: SP-01-25).

City Council

The council will consider the Final Amended Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, known as The Trails. It will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to approve a specific use permit for an automobile repair shop at 3175 US Highway 175 and to join the Texas Enterprise Zone Program with Agile Cold Dallas, LLC. The meeting also includes a service contract with 4M Trucking, Inc. for up to $6,200 in aggregate construction material and a resolution to continue participation in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee with a per‑capita payment of $0.05.

• Approve Final Amended Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ #4 (The Trails)
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-03-25 for an automobile repair shop at 3175 US Highway 175 (3.577 acres, Highway Commercial zone)
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-04-25 to join Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominate Agile Cold Dallas, LLC
• Service contract with 4M Trucking, Inc. for aggregate construction material, not to exceed $6,200
• Resolution R-02-25 authorizing participation with Atmos Cities Steering Committee and $0.05 per‑capita payment

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Kaufman City Hall was canceled. The cancellation notice was posted on the municipal complex window on February 7, 2025 and remained posted for at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its December 3, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on a Specific Use Permit (SUP‑58) for an automobile repair business on 3.577 acres at 3175 US Highway 175. The commission will also hear a request to rezone a 142.35‑acre tract to Planned Development‑31, but the item will be tabled until the March 4 meeting. An announcement notes that City Council will meet on February 24 to discuss the approved cases.

• Approve minutes of the December 3, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda).
• Public hearing and recommendation for Specific Use Permit (SUP‑58) for automobile repair on 3.577 acres at 3175 US Highway 175 (zoned Highway Commercial).
• Public hearing and recommendation to rezone a 142.35‑acre tract to Planned Development‑31 for light industrial uses; item will be tabled until March 4.
• Announcement that City Council will meet on February 24 to discuss the approved cases.

City Council

The council will review FY‑24 annual reports for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 1 through 4 and discuss a proposal to expand the boundaries of TIRZ #4. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance O‑01‑25, which would formally expand TIRZ #4. The meeting also includes two Chapter 380 economic development agreements—one with Myrish Hospitality for a Hampton Inn project and another with Agile Cold Dallas for an industrial cold‑storage building. Additional items include a resolution authorizing a $.11 per‑capita payment to the Oncor steering committee and scheduling actions for upcoming elections.

• Consider FY‑24 annual reports for TIRZ #1‑#4
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance O‑01‑25 to expand TIRZ #4 boundaries
• Economic Development Agreement with Myrish Hospitality, Inc. for a Hampton Inn project (Chapter 380)
• Economic Development Agreement with Agile Cold Dallas, LLC for an industrial cold‑storage building (Chapter 380)
• Resolution R‑01‑25 authorizing $.11 per‑capita payment to the Oncor steering committee

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation board will approve the monthly financial report and the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. The board will discuss a site‑enhancement matching grant application from Heirise, LLC for the upstairs portion of 114 N. Washington St. It will also consider a draft planned development zoning ordinance for the Kaufman Commerce Park near Fair Road and US Highway 175. Afterward, the board will enter executive session to deliberate economic‑development negotiations for several listed projects and then vote on any actions arising from that session.

• Approve monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer
• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 KEDC meeting
• Consider site‑enhancement matching grant from Heirise, LLC for 114 N. Washington St.
• Consider draft planned development zoning ordinance for Kaufman Commerce Park near Fair Road and US Highway 175
• Executive session to discuss economic‑development negotiations for projects: Pie, Blue, Snooze, Jetson, Olaf, AC/DC, DP, Kettle, Reflection, Soorya