Longview public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent item to replat 5.25 acres into 8 residential lots, plus five public hearings on specific use permits and rezonings. These include two restaurant-with-private-club permits, a permit for one-family dwellings in a heavy commercial zone, a city-initiated rezone to light industrial, and a rezone to townhome. The commission will also approve prior minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Replat RP22-10: 5.25 acres at Yarborough Road and Harley Ridge Road into 8 residential lots
• SUP S22-11: restaurant with private club at 809 Pine Tree Road
• SUP S22-12: one-family dwellings on 2.048 acres at 5804-5808 Old Hwy 80
• Rezone Z22-30: 85.404 acres along Neiman Marcus Parkway from Agriculture to Light Industrial
• Rezone Z22-31: 5.01 acres north of Spring Hill Road from Multi-Family to Townhome

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on routine financial items, including November 2022 reconciliations, internal financial statements for October and November 2022, and meeting minutes. The board will also consider refunding contributions to Adrian Perez Loera and rolling over contributions for Justin Jenkins, both due to separation, as well as approving the Plan Administrator's annual bonus. Discussions will cover upcoming retirements and the next meeting date.

• Review and motion on November 2022 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for October and November 2022
• Refund of contributions to Adrian Perez Loera due to separation
• Rollover of contributions to Justin Jenkins due to separation
• Review and motion on Plan Administrator annual bonus

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and an operations report. They will also elect officers, receive an update on the new office project, and enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Election of officers
• Approval of October 2022 board meeting minutes
• Update on new office project
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072 (real property) and 551.087 (economic development negotiations)

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including purchases for the new police building, grant applications, and contracts. The council will also hold public hearings on six zoning items, including a specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant and several rezones. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and an investment report.

• Purchase of police consoles for $222,736.23
• Grant application for up to $1,500,000 for building resilient infrastructure
• Grant application for up to $400,000 for flood mitigation at 222 Ralph Street and 1106 E. Birdsong
• Public hearing for rezone at 810 & 812 S. Green Street
• Public hearing for rezone at 2701 Estes Parkway

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct an on-site tour of the Whaley House located at 101 E. Whaley St. The meeting includes a provision for citizen comment.

• Tour of the Whaley House – 101 E. Whaley St.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and liaison activities, and discuss bond election projects. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of October 24, 2022 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Discussion of bond election projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use applications, including a subdivision plat, a replat, a specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant, and multiple rezones. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Plat of Virginia Woods Subdivision, 16.185 acres into 23 lots, south of George Richey Road
• Replat of Bowen Addition, 5.091 acres into 3 lots at 2430 S. High Street
• SUP for restaurant with drive-thru at 2002 Toler Road
• Rezone from GR to TF at 810 & 812 S. Green Street
• Rezone from PD8 to PD for restaurant with drive-thru at 2541 Judson Road

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and a drive-thru restaurant permit, then vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $769,252 budget amendment for a mobile command emergency vehicle and a $94,200 amendment for a comprehensive plan update. The meeting also includes a discussion on parking at Guthrie Creek Park and routine recognitions and reports.

• Budget amendment of $769,252 for mobile command emergency vehicle purchase
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit for drive-thru restaurant at 1515 S. Mobberly Avenue
• Rezoning requests: PD15 to Townhome near Patio/Greenleaf, Agricultural to SF-4 at Yarborough/Harley Ridge, Office to GR at 1607 Judson Road, MF-3 to SF-1 on Spring Hill Road
• Consent agenda includes $127,825 final payment for Sabine Water Treatment Plant clarifier repairs and $464,769.65 for 2022 H.M.A.C. Hot in Place Recycling project
• Budget amendment of $94,200 for Comprehensive Plan update with Freese and Nichols contract

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports, and to hear staff updates from local programs including the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring, and Unity & Diversity. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 14, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth
• Staff report from Aspire Mentoring Program
• Staff report from Unity & Diversity
• Program Manager Report by Holly Fuller

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review third-quarter pension performance and October 2022 financial reconciliations and statements, and vote on related motions. It will also declare Kolby Beckham re-elected to a 3-year term and discuss upcoming retirements. The meeting is largely routine financial oversight.

• Review and motion on 3rd Qtr. pension performance
• Review and motion on October 2022 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for October 2022
• Declare Kolby Beckham re-elected for 3-year term per TLFFRA Statute
• Discussion of upcoming retirements

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on November 1, 2022, starting with a site tour of the Longview Train Depot at 905 Pacific Ave. Following the tour, the commission will hear citizen comment before adjourning. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Site tour of Longview Train Depot – 905 Pacific Ave.
• Citizen comment period

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the comprehensive plan, actionable projects, bond projects, and the Parks Master Plan. The committee will also discuss next steps. No final decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an informational and discussion session.

• Comprehensive Plan overview and actionable projects update by Michael Shirley, Director of Development Services
• Bond projects update by Dwayne Archer, Director of Public Works
• Parks Master Plan update by Scott Caron, Director of Parks and Recreation
• Discussion of next steps led by Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors will meet to approve the September 2022 minutes and receive an operations report. The board will also hear an update on the new office project. In executive session, they will discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect, per Texas law.

• Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes
• LEDCO operations report
• Update on new office project
• Executive session on real property (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations with a prospect (Texas Gov't Code 551.087)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaisons, and the director's update. The board will also discuss bond election projects, though no specific project details are listed in the agenda.

• Bond election projects discussion
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Parks and Recreation Director report

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Board is meeting to hold elections for board positions and receive updates on recreation staffing, the Broughton Recreation Center, and the Parks Master Plan. The board will also discuss a survey and take citizen comments.

• Senior Advisory Board Elections
• Recreation Staffing Update
• Broughton Recreation Center Update
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Survey discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several zoning and plat applications, including a new residential subdivision, a church replat, and multiple rezones. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on prior City Council actions.

• Plat for Mission Creek Phase 5: 39 residential lots on 9.697 acres south of Page Road along Mesa Drive
• Replat for Liberty Baptist Church Addition: 7.039 acres into 3 lots at 1500 W. Loop 281
• SUP for restaurant with drive-thru at 1515 S. Mobberly Avenue
• Rezone from PD15 to Townhome for 0.300 acres west of Patio Street, north of Greenleaf Street
• Rezone from Agricultural to SF-4 for portion of Oram Addition at Yarborough Road and Harley Ridge Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review and vote on September 2022 financial reconciliations, internal financial statements, meeting minutes, and expense reports for the TLFFRA Summer Conference. They will also discuss upcoming retirements, a board member nomination, the BlackRock/ESG Texas ban, and continuation of children's benefits.

• Review and motion on September 2022 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for September 2022
• Review and motion on expense reports for TLFFRA 2022 Summer Conference, Austin, TX, Oct 2-4, 2022
• Discussion of Firefighter Board Member Nomination (currently held by Kolby Beckham)
• Discussion of BlackRock/ESG Texas ban

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on application V22-04 by MBM Metal Buildings for a variance from the city's landscape requirements. The variance would reduce the number and type of required trees and shrubs and allow the landscape area to be placed outside the street yard at 5129 W Loop 281. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on variance application V22-04 by MBM Metal Buildings
• Variance to reduce required trees and shrubs under UDC Article B Section 4.06
• Request to allow landscape area outside street yard at 5129 W Loop 281
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex two parcels in Harrison County, totaling about 133 acres. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and purchases, such as vehicles, radios, fire equipment, and a design contract for a new fire station. The council will also consider several grant applications and recognitions.

• Annexation of 46.785 acres south of Smelley Road, east of Alpine Road
• Annexation of 86.361 acres along Neiman Marcus Parkway, east of Big Oak Boulevard
• Design contract with Architects Design Group for Fire Station No. 7 ($529,249)
• Purchase of ten Chevrolet Tahoes ($426,150) and four Ford Explorers ($173,580)
• Grant application for $1,000,000 for Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for a site tour of the Komatsu property at 2400 S. MacArthur St., followed by citizen comment and adjournment. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Site tour of Komatsu at 2400 S. MacArthur St.

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items, receive an update on the new office project, and consider a resolution requesting annexation of property in Longview Business Park. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of July and August 2022 Accountant’s Compilation Report
• Update on New Office Project
• Discussion and approval of resolution requesting annexation of property in Longview Business Park
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit operations, including employee recruitment and retention, an update on Greyhound services, ridership reports, and maintenance issues. The board will also approve the July 26, 2022 meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Employee recruitment and retention update
• Update on Greyhound services
• Ridership report
• Travel training and outreach events: Touch a Truck (Oct 1), National Night Out (Oct 4), REACH Conference (Oct 5-6), Christmas Parade (Dec 1), Safe Ride Home (Dec 31)
• Maintenance updates: Arboc separation issues and shop upgrades

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and liaison activities. The board will also discuss bond election projects and hold elections for board positions.

• Approval of August 22, 2022 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Bond election projects discussion

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission is meeting to review and discuss cultural arts grants. The agenda includes a call to order, citizens comment, and the grant review discussion before adjournment.

• Cultural Arts Grants Review and Discussion

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on routine financial items, including August reconciliations, internal financial statements, and meeting minutes. The board will also consider an investment in Rastegar Property Company for a Kyle, TX property, approve refunds of contributions to four separated members, and approve expense reports for a conference. Discussion items include upcoming retirements and an educational conference.

• Review and motion on August 2022 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on investment with Rastegar Property Company regarding Kyle, TX investment
• Refund of contributions to Jesse Bengston, Travis Krueger, Ryan Smith, and Bruce Thompson due to separation
• Expense reports for 2022 Public Funds Forum, Laguna Beach, CA, September 6-8, 2022
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and TLFFRA Educational Conference, October 2-4, 2022, Lakeway Resort, Austin, TX

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings: a Specific Use Permit for a home in a commercial zone, a 45-acre rezone to single-family, and a historic landmark designation. It will also consider two plats and approve prior minutes.

• SUP #S22-08: one-family dwelling on 1.02 acres at 5809 W. Marshall Ave
• Rezone #Z22-20: 45.057 acres from Agricultural to SF-2 on Smelley Rd
• Historic landmark #HL22-01: Longview National Bank at 213 N. Fredonia St
• Plat #P22-11: 0.787 acres into 9 lots on Big Bend Dr
• Replat #RP22-07: 0.315 acres into 1 lot at 211 Shamrock Dr

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a zero-foot rear setback instead of the required 10 feet for two lots at 2430 South High Street. The board will also approve minutes from its July 19 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on variance application V22-03 by Chris Aguilar
• Request to reduce rear setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 2430 South High Street
• Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bowen Addition
• Approval of July 19, 2022 minutes

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports, hear staff updates from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of July 13, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff reports from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring Program, Unity & Diversity, and Program Manager
• Citizen comments period

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a $1.18 million fire engine purchase, a land sale to Brookshire Grocery Company, and several equipment purchases. Action items include adopting a five-year Capital Improvements Program and the LEDCO budget.

• Resolution to purchase a fire engine for up to $1,177,524.44
• Ordinance to sell 0.807 acres at Fourth Street and Eastman Road to Brookshire Grocery Company
• Resolution to adopt a Five-year Capital Improvements Program for 2022-2023
• Resolution to update Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan with Stantec for up to $50,000
• Resolution to accept Lear Park Improvements Phase V and pay $376,960.29 to RLM Enterprises

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $1.18 million fire engine purchase, a $123.4 million five-year capital improvements program, and a $50,000 contract to update the Parks Master Plan. The council also authorized sale of 0.807 acres to Brookshire Grocery Company and approved salary adjustments for the Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary.

• Approved $1,177,524.44 fire engine purchase via HGAC contract (7-0)
• Adopted $123.4M five-year Capital Improvements Program for 2023-2027 (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Stantec to update Parks Master Plan (7-0)
• Authorized sale of 0.807 acres at Fourth & Eastman to Brookshire Grocery (7-0)
• Approved 4% plus $500 salary adjustment for Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary (7-0)
• Approved $68,380 for four fiber channel switches, $134,512 for servers, $140,235 for ethernet switches (7-0)
• Approved grant applications for $85,000 ALERRT training and $300,000 bullet-resistant shields (7-0)
• Accepted Lear Park Phase V improvements with final $376,960 payment to RLM General Contractors (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by the Longview Museum of Fine Arts to designate the Longview National Bank building at 213 North Fredonia Street as a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also discuss and take action on appointing a vice chairperson, and will approve the minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on application #HL22-01 for Local Historic Landmark Designation of Longview National Bank, 213 North Fredonia Street
• Discussion and action on appointing a vice chairperson
• Approval of July 5, 2022 minutes

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve the minutes from July and the operations report, receive an update on the new office project, and review and approve the FY23 budget. The meeting is largely routine, with the budget and office project as the main substantive items.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• LEDCO Operations Report
• Update on New Office Project
• Presentation and approval of FY23 LEDCO Budget

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2022-2023 budget and tax rate, including ratifying a property tax revenue increase. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a traffic signal construction contract and a library grant. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comment.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2022-2023 budget
• Public hearing and adoption of 2022 tax rate, with motion to ratify property tax revenue increase
• Resolution awarding $287,655.20 contract to Striping Technologies, LP for traffic signal at South Eastman Road and East Birdsong Street
• Resolution accepting $13,488.21 grant for Inter-Library Loan Services from Texas State Library and Archives Commission
• Resolution establishing city fees and charges for FY2022-2023

The Longview City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget and approved a property tax rate of 57.89 cents per $100 valuation, a 21.06% increase. The council also ratified a property tax revenue increase of approximately $6,650,908. Additionally, the council approved several consent agenda items, including a $287,655.20 contract for a traffic signal installation at South Eastman Road and East Birdsong Street.

• Adopted the FY2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget and appropriated funds (Ordinance No. 4387).
• Approved a property tax rate of 57.89 cents per $100 valuation, a 21.06% increase (Ordinance No. 4388).
• Ratified a property tax revenue increase of approximately $6,650,908 reflected in the FY2022-2023 budget.
• Approved a resolution establishing city fees and charges for FY2022-2023 (Resolution No. 5995).
• Awarded a $287,655.20 contract to Striping Technologies, LP for a traffic signal installation at South Eastman Road and East Birdsong Street (Resolution No. 5391).
• Approved contracts with ABC Auto Parts and O'Reilly Auto Parts for automotive parts and supplies for the Fleet Services Division (Resolution No. 5992).
• Authorized acceptance of a $13,488.21 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for inter-library loan services (Resolution No. 5393).
• Authorized the purchase of heavy duty shelving for the new Police Department building for $526,265.00 via Omnia Partners (Resolution No. 5994).

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several key items, including a restroom plan, an update on the Park Master Plan, proposed hours and membership for Broughton Recreation Center, the FY22-23 proposed budget, and bond election projects. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Restroom Plan discussion
• Park Master Plan update
• Broughton Recreation Center hours and membership
• FY22-23 proposed budget
• Bond election projects

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is meeting to approve the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes and modifications to the FY 2022 and FY 2023 United Planning Work Program (UPWP). Staff updates will also be provided. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of FY 2022 & FY 2023 UPWP modifications

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will hear presentations on second-quarter pension performance, a potential investment in Rastegar Property Company, the 2021 financial audit, and the 2021 actuarial valuation. They will then vote on motions related to these items, as well as on actuarial assumption changes, monthly reconciliations, and several individual benefit actions. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizen comment period.

• Review and motion regarding 2nd Qtr. Pension Performance
• Review and motion regarding investment in Rastegar Property Company
• Review and motion accepting 2021 Year End Financial Audit
• Review and motion accepting 2021 Actuarial Valuation
• Review and motion for retirement and DROP for Jerry P. Davis

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two waiver requests for the Hillcrest Trails subdivision and consider a consent item to plat the Thorn Briar Subdivision. The commission will also receive a staff update on City Council actions regarding previous zoning items.

• Application P22-10: Thorn Briar Subdivision, 45.249 acres into 29 residential lots, north of Country Club Road, west of Kayla Lane
• Public hearing SW22-01: waiver to allow 27-foot roadway width instead of required 29 feet for Hillcrest Trails
• Public hearing SW22-02: waiver to allow 6-inch water line instead of required 8-inch line for Hillcrest Trails
• Approval of July 19, 2022 P&Z minutes
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a proposed tax rate for 2022 and schedule a public hearing on it, as part of a consent agenda that also includes several contracts and purchases. The council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and on three street right-of-way abandonments requested by Komatsu Mining Company. The meeting also includes discussion of the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and fee resolution, plus an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Resolution proposing 2022 tax rate and scheduling public hearing
• Public hearing: rezone 2.439 acres from PD15 to Townhome (TH) near Northwood Court, Patio and Greenleaf Street
• Public hearings: abandon portions of Bradley, Arnold, and Nimitz Streets (Komatsu Mining Company)
• Emergency purchase: $142,000 for lift station pump repair at Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Contract: $94,200 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan update

The council voted 4-3 to table indefinitely a $94,200 contract with Freese and Nichols to update the city's comprehensive plan. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including a $25,344 federal grant for youth crime prevention, a $142,000 emergency pump repair, and a $175,900 purchase of firefighter protective gear. The council also proposed a tax rate of 57.89 cents per $100 valuation and set a public hearing for August 25.

• Tabled comprehensive plan update contract indefinitely (4-3)
• Approved $25,344 federal grant for youth crime prevention (7-0)
• Approved $142,000 emergency pump repair at Grace Creek WWTP (7-0)
• Approved $175,900 for 54 sets of firefighter PPE (7-0)
• Approved $56,057 flooring installation at Longview Transit (7-0)
• Approved $51,160 lease of three library self-check kiosks (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.439 acres to Townhome district (7-0)
• Approved three street right-of-way abandonments for Komatsu campus (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for a site tour of the new LMFA building at 213 N. Fredonia St., followed by a citizen comment period and adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are on the agenda.

• Site tour of new LMFA building at 213 N. Fredonia St.
• Citizen comment period

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is meeting to review the past year's shelter statistics, including intakes and outcomes, and to discuss promotions and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Yearly recap of shelter intake and outcome numbers
• Discussion of promotions and events
• Upcoming events planning
• Setting date and time for next meeting

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items, receive an update on the new office project, and potentially enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items being the office project update and the closed-session discussions.

• Approval of June 2022 board meeting minutes
• Acceptance of May and June 2022 accountant's compilation report
• Update on new office project
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 (real property) and 551.087 (economic development negotiations)

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on a transit overview, including employee recruitment and retention and changes to Greyhound intercity bus service. They will also review operations reports on ridership and travel training, plus maintenance updates on safety and shop upgrades. The meeting is mostly informational with some action items.

• Employee recruitment and retention update
• Changes to intercity bus provider Greyhound
• Ridership report
• Preventative maintenance and safety report
• Update on maintenance shop upgrades

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several park-related topics, including a restroom plan, an update on the Park Master Plan, and projects related to a bond election. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Restroom Plan discussion
• Park Master Plan update
• Bond Election Projects discussion
• Approval of June 27, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $5.34 million construction contract for Fire Station 8, a $1.64 million channel improvement project, and a $148,759 software subscription. The council will also hold public hearings on four zoning requests, including a rezoning for an orthopedic clinic and three requests for specific use permits or rezoning for residential uses. A presentation of the proposed FY2022-23 budget is scheduled.

• Award $5,341,295 contract to Garrett & Associates for Fire Station 8, reduced to $4,787,631 after change order
• Award $1,644,439.62 contract to Knight Erosion Control for Wade Creek Channel Improvements, reduced to $1,384,395.43
• Purchase Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Access subscriptions for $148,759.20
• Public hearing on rezoning 11.49 acres on Judson Road for an orthopedic clinic (PD22-02)
• Public hearing on rezoning 5.48 acres at Hollybrook and Ridgewood from SF-4 to Townhome (Z22-17)

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $4.79M contract for Fire Station 8 construction, a $1.38M Wade Creek channel improvement contract, and a $341,880 cybersecurity agreement. It also approved three zoning changes, including a rezoning for an orthopedic clinic and two specific use permits for homes in commercial districts. A resolution to update the Comprehensive Plan was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Fire Station 8 construction contract with Garrett & Associates, $4,787,631 after deductive change order (7-0)
• Approved Wade Creek Channel Improvements contract with Knight Erosion Control, $1,384,395.43 after deductive change order (7-0)
• Approved $341,880 cybersecurity defense agreement with Darktrace Holdings (7-0)
• Approved $148,759.20 Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop subscriptions (7-0)
• Approved $281,797.76 network infrastructure equipment for new police facility (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 11.49 acres on Judson Road to Planned Development – Office for orthopedic clinic (7-0)
• Approved specific use permits for one-family dwellings at 115-119 Garrett St. and 2306 East St. (7-0)
• Tabled resolution for Comprehensive Plan update with Freese and Nichols until next meeting (7-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Board is meeting to conduct board elections, receive updates on senior programs and facilities, and review its 2022 goals and objectives. The agenda also includes time for citizen comments and board member comments. This is a routine administrative meeting with no specific action items listed.

• Senior Advisory Board Elections
• Senior Program and Facility Status update
• Review of 2022 Goals and Objectives

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone approximately 2.439 acres from Planned Development (PD15) to Townhome (TH) zoning. The commission will also consider two consent agenda items: a replat of a small residential lot and a plat for 11 residential lots. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and citizen comment.

• Public hearing on rezone #Z22-18 by Arun Srinivasan for 2.439 acres near Northwood Court, Patio and Greenleaf Street
• Replat #RP22-06 Jones 'Baby Farms' Addition by Majak Properties, LLC for 0.369 acres on Leona Street
• Plat #P22-09 Circle S Estates by Perry & Cheryl Sammons for 6.67 acres into 11 residential lots west of Massey Rock Road, north of Hwy 149

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on June 2022 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and meeting minutes. The board will also consider a vested retirement for Jonathan A. Williams and a refund of contributions to Sloan Rodberg due to separation. Discussion items include upcoming retirements and the next quarterly meeting date.

• Vested retirement for Jonathan A. Williams
• Refund of contributions to Sloan Rodberg due to separation
• Review of June 2022 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review of June 2022 internal financial statements
• Approval of June 2022 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a single-family home at 603 Regency Drive. The applicant seeks to reduce the required side setback from 6 feet to about 3 feet and the rear setback from 10 feet to 7 feet 6 inches. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and introduce new members.

• Public hearing on variance V22-02 by Steve Horton for 603 Regency Drive (Lot 2, Block 3495 Toler Place #3)
• Requested side setback: ~3 ft instead of required 6 ft
• Requested rear setback: 7 ft 6 in instead of required 10 ft
• Approval of December 21, 2021 minutes
• Introduction of new board members

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes and expenditure reports from May and March 2022, hear staff reports from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of May 11, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Approval of March 9, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Stephanie Adams)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity and Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for restoring and replacing windows at the Utzman Farm House, a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also discuss appointing a vice chairperson and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on COA22-02 for window restoration at Utzman Farm House, 602 W. South Street
• Appointment of vice chairperson for the commission
• Approval of April 5, 2021 minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear routine reports on recreation, maintenance, and liaison activities, and discuss bond election projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of May 23, 2022 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Discussion of bond election projects

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider awarding multiple construction contracts for water, sewer, and drainage improvements, including a $1.26M sewer renewal project and a $900K drainage project. It will also consider accepting completed projects, a grant application for stormwater fixes, and a discussion on the Longview Amphitheater.

• Final payment of $38,161.71 to WM Miller Construction for water/fire protection project
• Contract award of $1,263,370 to D&D Pipeline Consultants for sewer renewals on 14th St., Avalon Ave., 7th St., Tulane Ave., Hughey Dr., Airline Rd., Drake Blvd., Pickett St.
• Contract award of $900,627 to Cald & A Consulting for Maude Cobb Activity Center drainage improvements
• Contract award of $313,387 to 7-H Construction for Alta Street drainage improvements
• Resolution to apply for up to $500,000 Sabine River Authority grant for stormwater fixes at Longview Convention Complex

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda and several action items, including issuing $45.6 million in general obligation pension bonds, awarding contracts for water, sewer, and drainage projects, and accepting completed projects. The council also authorized applying for a $500,000 grant for stormwater improvements at the Longview Convention Complex and discussed a future resolution on the Longview Amphitheater.

• Approved $45.6M General Obligation Pension Bonds, Taxable Series 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $1.26M contract to D&D Pipeline for 2021 Sanitary Sewer Renewals (7-0)
• Approved $900,627 contract to Cald & A Consulting for Maude Cobb drainage improvements (7-0)
• Approved $313,387 contract to 7-H Construction for Alta Street drainage improvements (7-0)
• Approved $281,721 contract to Zima Corp for Grace Creek trickling filter replacement (7-0)
• Approved $266,050 contract to D&D Pipeline for 30-inch waterline repair at Grace Creek (7-0)
• Approved $500K Sabine River Authority grant application for Convention Complex stormwater (7-0)
• Approved $64,802 purchase of fire rescue equipment via TASB BuyBoard (7-0)

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items, receive updates on performance agreements and the new office project, and consider a preliminary FY23 budget. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approval of minutes from February 24 and April 28, 2022 meetings
• Acceptance of accountant's compilation reports for Feb, Mar, Apr 2022
• Presentation of preliminary FY23 LEDCO budget
• Update on new office project
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review and vote on several administrative and financial items, including hiring a REIT manager, approving May 2022 reconciliations and financial statements, and processing a rollover and a death benefit payment. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and a memorandum of understanding with the City Council. The meeting is largely routine pension fund administration.

• Motion to approve updated asset allocation including hiring a REIT manager
• Motion to approve May 2022 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Motion for rollover of contributions for Anthony Marshall due to separation
• Motion for death benefit payment to beneficiary for deceased firefighter Gerald Walker
• Motion to approve new mayor's designated representative, Councilman Wray Wade

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and permit requests, including a proposed orthopedic clinic, a townhome development, and two specific use permits for homes in commercial zones. They will also approve minutes, recognize past leadership, and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Rezone 11.49 acres on Judson Road for orthopedic clinic (PD22-02)
• Rezone 5.48 acres at Hollybrook and Ridgewood for townhomes (Z22-17)
• Specific use permits for single-family homes at 115-119 Garrett St. and 2306 East St.
• Plat 2.5 acres into 5 residential lots in Forest Lake Section 3 (P22-08)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will meet to approve modifications to the FY 2022 and FY 2023 United Planning Work Program. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Approval of April 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of FY 2022 & FY 2023 United Planning Work Program (UPWP) modifications

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, discuss potential funding sources for the proposed Longview Amphitheater, and consider several consent agenda items including a Walmart grant for Homeless Resource Day and a donation of LED lighting for pickleball courts. The meeting also includes routine items like the quarterly investment report and board appointments.

• Discussion on funding sources for Longview Amphitheater proposal
• Public hearing: Rezone 1901 and 1905 West Loop 281 from General Retail to Light Commercial (Z22-15)
• Public hearing: Rezone 1011 Sapphire Street from General Retail to Single Family (Z22-16)
• Public hearing: Rezone 601 & 603 Hollybrook Drive to Planned Development for senior cottages (PD22-01)
• Resolution to accept $15,000 LED lighting donation at Guthrie Park pickleball courts

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit operations, including ridership reports and survey results, maintenance updates, and upcoming events. The agenda is largely informational, with no major policy decisions or votes scheduled.

• Approval of March 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Ridership report and survey results
• Update on backup generator for transit
• Update on maintenance shop upgrades
• Memorial Day event at Teague Park

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $1,297,014 contract for the 2022 Chip Seal Project, acceptance of completed projects with final payments, and grant applications for arts, body armor, and software support. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two new council members and public safety updates.

• $1,297,014 contract to Lone Star Equipment Company for 2022 Chip Seal Project
• Grant application up to $250,000 from Texas Commission on the Arts for Arts!Longview Cultural District
• Grant application up to $60,840 for body armor vests from Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
• Final payment of $18,086.73 to Leland Bradlee Construction for 2021 Overlay project
• Final payment of $23,086.20 to WesTech Engineering for Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant filter replacement

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several park projects, including an expansion at Panther Park and George Richey, and adding lights to the pickleball courts at Guthrie Park. The board will also review bond election projects and receive routine reports from staff and liaisons.

• Panther Park & George Richey Expansion discussion
• Guthrie Park Pickleball Court Lights discussion
• Bond Election Projects review
• Approval of April 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Liaison, and Director reports

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting to canvass and certify the results of the May 7, 2022 general election for Council District No. 5 and a special bond election for the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. The council will consider resolutions and an ordinance to officially declare the outcomes.

• Canvass of May 7, 2022 General Election for City Council Member District No. 5
• Resolution declaring results of the May 7, 2022 General Election for Council District No. 5
• Canvass of May 7, 2022 Special Called Election for Longview Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund bond
• Ordinance canvassing returns of the May 7, 2022 bond election

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review first-quarter pension performance and April financial statements, and vote on several individual benefit actions including retirement, rollover, and death benefit payments. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and the status of a pension obligation bond.

• Review of 1st Qtr. pension performance
• Approval of April 2022 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Retirement and DROP for Preston K. Risinger
• Rollover of contributions for Steve P. Denfeld due to separation
• Death benefit payment to beneficiary of deceased firefighter Gerone Holmes

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider an ordinance updating towing fees for non-consensual towing, award a $137,825 contract for clarifier repairs at the Sabine Water Treatment Plant, and approve a resolution for generator installation at Longview Transit. The council will also discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds and hear a presentation on an entertainment development opportunity at I-20. Eight public hearings are scheduled for rezoning and specific use permit requests, including a restaurant with a private club at 120 Johnston Street and a sports complex with beer garden at 1022 Bill Owens Parkway.

• Ordinance updating towing fees for non-consensual towing
• $137,825 contract to Machining & Valve Automation Services for Sabine Water Treatment Plant clarifier repairs
• Resolution with Prater Electric for generator installation at Longview Transit
• Public hearing: rezone 4.961 acres at 3009 Page Road from SF-4 to Townhome
• Public hearing: rezone 11.506 acres at 1022 Bill Owens Parkway to General Retail with SUP for sports complex and beer garden

The Longview City Council approved a rezoning and specific use permit for a sports complex with a beer garden at 1022 Bill Owens Parkway, despite resident opposition. The council also approved several other zoning changes, including a townhome development and a self-storage facility, and raised non-consensual towing fees by 14%. All votes were unanimous, with one council member absent for the Bill Owens items.

• Approved rezoning 11.506 acres at 1022 Bill Owens Pkwy from MF-3 to GR for sports complex/beer garden (6-0)
• Approved SUP for permanent outdoor amusement and beer garden at 1022 Bill Owens Pkwy (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 4.961 acres at 3009 Page Rd from SF-4 to Townhome (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 6.6 acres at 2447 N Eastman Rd from SF-4 to GR with stipulations (7-0)
• Approved SUP for self-storage at 2447 N Eastman Rd (7-0)
• Approved SUP for restaurant with private club at 120 Johnston St (7-0)
• Approved alcohol distance variance for 120 Johnston St (7-0)
• Approved towing fee increase to $150 light, $348 heavy, $91/hr standby (7-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports, receive staff updates from local programs, and hear citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of March 9, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney)
• Staff report from Aspire Mentoring Program (Stephanie Adams)
• Staff report from Unity & Diversity (Holly Fuller)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct an on-site tour of the Hurst Home located at 1210 Judson Road. The meeting includes a period for citizen comment before adjournment.

• Tour of the Hurst Home - 1210 Judson Road

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items and receive updates on the Estes Parkway property and a new office project. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Approval of February 2022 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of February and March 2022 accountant's compilation reports
• Update on 3127 Estes Parkway property
• Update on new office project
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine reports, a Parks Facility Standards Manual, and bond election projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Parks Facility Standards Manual discussion
• Bond Election Projects discussion
• Recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and director reports

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Policy Board will consider approvals for revisions to the 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2045. The board will also vote on the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

• Approval of revisions to the 2021-2024 TIP
• Approval of revisions to the MTP 2045
• Approval of the 2023-2026 TIP
• Approval of February 16, 2022, meeting minutes

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Board will review March 2022 bank reconciliations and internal financial statements. The meeting also includes motions regarding retirement contributions for separated employees and retirement processing for Christopher K. Gray.

• Review of March 2022 Moody checking, MSSB Omnibus, and Moody Disbursement reconciliations
• Return of contributions for Marshall Cole, Ryan Richardson, and Trina Rhodes due to separation
• Retirement and DROP for Christopher K. Gray
• Expense reports for 2022 TEXPERS Annual Conference in Fort Worth
• Discussion of upcoming retirements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and specific use permit requests, including a townhome development, retail and self-storage uses, a restaurant with a private club, and a sports complex with a beer garden. The commission will also consider four replat applications and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Replat of 34.054 acres into 12 commercial lots at The Crossing at Main & Main, north of East Loop 281
• Rezone 4.961 acres at 3009 Page Road from SF-4 to Townhome
• Rezone 6.6 acres at 2447 North Eastman Road from SF-4 to General Retail and SUP for self-storage
• SUP for restaurant with private club at 120 Johnston Street
• Rezone 11.506 acres at 1022 Bill Owens Parkway to General Retail and SUP for sports complex with beer garden

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission approved all consent agenda items and most regular agenda items, including several replats, rezones, and specific use permits. The only item not approved was the rezone of 2447 North Eastman Road from Single Family to General Retail, for which no motion was made after public opposition. The commission also approved a related Specific Use Permit for a self-storage facility on the same property.

• Approved consent agenda replats for The Crossing at Main & Main and Microtel Center (8-0)
• Approved replat of Buchanan Gardens into one residential lot with conditions (8-0)
• Approved replat of Clearmeadow Estates into two lots (8-0)
• Approved rezone at 3009 Page Road from SF-4 to Townhome (8-0)
• No motion made on rezone at 2447 North Eastman Road from SF-4 to General Retail
• Approved Specific Use Permit for self-storage at 2447 North Eastman Road (8-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for restaurant with private club at 120 Johnston Street (8-0)
• Approved rezone at 700 North Edith Street from Heavy Commercial to SF-5 (8-0)

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including contracts, fee changes, and project payments, and will hold five public hearings on zoning and right-of-way requests. These include a specific use permit for a garage addition, two rezonings on North Eastman Road, a rezone to townhome on Horseshoe Lane, and abandonment of a portion of Ford Lane. The meeting also includes proclamations and citizen comment.

• Contract with Diamond H Services, Inc. for structured optical fiber services
• Fee changes for visitor center and Longview Safety City rental
• Final payment of $8,067.80 to Longview Roofing, LLC for Broughton Roof Restoration
• $82,000 architectural agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects for police building renovation
• Public hearings: SUP at 2111 East George Richey Road; rezone to townhome on Horseshoe Lane; rezone to General Retail at 2453/2455 North Eastman Road; rezone to Multi-Family at 2457 North Eastman Road; abandon Ford Lane right-of-way

The Longview City Council approved all consent agenda items and zoning requests. Key actions included approving a $82,000 architectural design contract for the existing police building renovation, accepting the Cargill Trail Improvements project with a final payment of $116,836.81, and approving four rezoning requests including a rezone to Townhome and two to General Retail. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $82,000 architectural design contract with BSW Architects for police building renovation (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $116,836.81 to Reynolds & Kay for Cargill Trail Improvements (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 2.328 acres on Horseshoe Lane from SF-2 to Townhome (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 5.756 acres at 2453/2455 N. Eastman Rd to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 7.467 acres at 2457 N. Eastman Rd to Multi-Family (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for dwelling at 2111 E. George Richey Rd (6-0)
• Approved abandonment of Ford Lane right-of-way for AAON campus (6-0)
• Approved $47,682 optical fiber services contract with Diamond H Services (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding application #COA22-01. The Troop 201 Alumni Foundation is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to install five outdoor barn lights at the Boy Scout Troop 201 Cabin located at 1201 E. Park Lane.

• Public hearing for application #COA22-01 (Troop 201 Alumni Foundation)
• Request to install five outdoor barn lights at 1201 E. Park Lane

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Longview Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the current state of EMS, including returning to a 'new normal' after the pandemic, and to review community programs like Stop the Bleed and GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness. They will also discuss the EMS Subscription Program and future action items. The agenda is primarily discussion-oriented with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of EMS state and returning to the 'new normal'
• Stop the Bleed community classes and school classes
• GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program
• EMS Subscription Program discussion

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss transit operations, maintenance, and a request for proposals for a backup generator. They will also review ridership reports, re-adopt the anti-drug and alcohol misuse policy, and hear updates on employee matters and a Texas Transit Association award. No final votes are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Request for Proposal (RFP): Backup Generator for Transit
• Re-adopt Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy
• Ridership Report
• Update on Global Microprocessor Constraint and Workaround
• Approval of January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes awarding contracts for mowing, cabling, and a $572,958 construction project, plus ordinances on elections and lien dismissal. The council will also hear a proclamation for Autism Awareness Family Fun Day and updates from police and fire departments.

• Award $572,958.00 contract to Dixie Overland Construction for Greggton Lift Station Improvements
• Cancel District 6 election, declare Councilman Steve Pirtle elected, contract with Gregg County for District 5 election
• Suspend Atmos Energy and CenterPoint Energy rate increases for 45 days, continue coalition participation
• Dismiss $1,500 in liens, penalties, and interest on property at 1021 Shirley
• Award contracts to HX Farms for right-of-way mowing and J&L Technology Group for cabling

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public meeting to present revisions to the 2021–2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2045, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Project on Mobberly Avenue. The draft 2023–2026 TIP will also be presented. A 30-day public comment period runs from March 16 to April 14, 2022.

• Revisions to 2021–2024 TIP and MTP 2045
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Project (Mobberly Avenue)
• Draft 2023–2026 TIP presentation
• 30-day public comment period: March 16–April 14, 2022
• Meeting live-streamed on Facebook Live, CityView, and cable TV

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Luis Castanon to reduce the required front setback from 35 feet to approximately 25 feet for a single-family dwelling at 1682 Wood Place. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on variance application V22-01 for 1682 Wood Place
• Variance to front setback requirements (UDC Article B, Section 2.05B and 2.25)
• Approval of December 21, 2021 minutes
• Citizen comment period

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land-use applications, including a consent item to plat 5.96 acres into 10 residential lots, and public hearings for a specific use permit and three rezones. The commission will also receive a staff update on City Council actions regarding previous zoning items.

• Consent: Plat application P22-06 for 5.96 acres into 10 residential lots at Yarborough Road and Harley Ridge Road
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit S22-02 for a one-family dwelling with garage addition in General Retail district at 2111 East George Richey Road
• Public hearing: Rezone Z22-06 from SF-2 to Townhome for 2.328 acres on Horseshoe Lane north of Magnolia Lane
• Public hearing: Rezone Z22-07 from PD27, PD16, SF-4 to General Retail for 5.756 acres at 2453 and 2455 North Eastman Road
• Public hearing: Rezone Z22-08 from PD27 to Multi-Family for 7.467 acres at 2457 North Eastman Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved all agenda items, including a specific use permit for a garage addition, a rezone to townhome, and two rezones to general retail and multi-family. No public opposition was voiced, and all votes were 9-0.

• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda for Cram Addition plat, 5.96 acres into 10 residential lots (9-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for one-family dwelling with garage addition at 2111 E. George Richey Road (9-0)
• Approved rezone from SF-2 to TH for 2.328 acres on Horseshoe Lane (9-0)
• Approved rezone from PD27/PD16/SF-4 to GR for 5.756 acres at 2453/2455 N. Eastman Road (9-0)
• Approved rezone from PD27 to MF for 7.467 acres at 2457 N. Eastman Road (9-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review February 2022 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and minutes, and to take action on several items including re-electing a citizen board member, approving a contribution refund for a separated member, and approving retirement and DROP for Eddie I. Haywood. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and training conferences.

• Re-election of citizen board member Vickie Boggio for a 2-year term beginning March 2022
• Refund of contributions for Alexander Atkinson due to separation
• Retirement and DROP for Eddie I. Haywood
• Board positions to remain: Kolby Beckham-Chairman, Brian Jones-Vice Chair, Andy Parker-Secretary
• Review of February 2022 financial reconciliations for Moody checking, MSSB Omnibus, and Moody Disbursement

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold three public hearings on rezoning requests, consider a tax abatement agreement with Aviagen North America, and vote on a contract for road recycling. The consent agenda includes several resolutions for grants and a library internet service agreement. The meeting also includes routine items like citizen comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing: rezone 0.3304 acres at 1700 North Eastman Road from Multi-Family (MF-3) to General Retail (GR)
• Public hearing: rezone 36.892 acres south of Page Road and west of Victor Drive from Single-Family (SF-4) to Townhome (TH)
• Public hearing: rezone 1.315 acres at 323 East Hawkins Parkway from Agricultural (A) to General Retail (GR)
• Resolution: tax abatement agreement with Aviagen North America, Inc.
• Resolution: purchase of a Custom Four-Story WHP Fire Training Burn Tower for up to $933,610.00 using Public Safety Bond funds

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement with Aviagen North America, Inc., granting a 50% property tax abatement for 10 years in exchange for a minimum $24,245,000 investment in a new poultry breeder hatchery and at least 69 full-time jobs. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $464,769.65 road contract, and three zoning changes, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved tax abatement agreement with Aviagen North America (50% for 10 years, $24.245M investment, 69 jobs) (6-0)
• Approved $464,769.65 contract to Cutler Repaving for 2022 HMAC hot-in-place recycling on Fourth Street (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 1700 North Eastman Road from MF-3 to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 36.892 acres south of Page Road/west of Victor Drive from SF-4 to Townhome (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 323 East Hawkins Parkway from Agriculture to General Retail (6-0)
• Approved $933,610 purchase of fire training burn tower from WHP (6-0)
• Approved E-Rate grant resolution for library internet (up to $10,746 annually) (6-0)
• Approved LEOSE grant of $8,002.39 for police training (6-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes and expenditure reports from January 12, 2022, and to hear staff reports from local programs including Aspire Mentoring, Coalition for Drug Free Youth, and Unity & Diversity. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of January 12, 2022 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Stephanie Adams)
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug Free Youth (Holly Fuller)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Holly Fuller)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaisons, and the director's update. They will also discuss bond election projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items detailed.

• Approval of January 24, 2022 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Bond election projects discussion

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider awarding a $1,174,459 contract to Transet Company for the Maude Cobb Convention Center Renovations project, along with a related budget amendment allocating Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds. The council will also hold a public hearing on tax abatement guidelines, appoint a new Information Services Director, and vote on several consent agenda items including a fire department grant and a water/sewer improvement contract.

• Resolution awarding $1,174,459 contract to Transet Company for Maude Cobb Convention Center Renovations
• Ordinance amending FY 2021-2022 budget to allocate $1,174,459 in Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Maude Cobb renovations
• Public hearing on resolution adopting and reconfirming tax abatement guidelines and criteria
• Resolution approving $88,000 State Homeland Security Program grant for Fire Department Special Operations Team equipment
• Resolution awarding $284,580 contract to L.S. Equipment Co. Inc. for CDBG Water, Sewer, Drainage & Street Improvements at Joaquin Court, with deductive change order resulting in $202,080 contract price

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will review operations reports and recent financial compilation reports. The meeting includes updates on the 3127 Estes Parkway property and a new office project, as well as a proposed executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations.

• Approval of December 2021 and January 2022 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Accountant’s Compilation Reports from September through December 2021
• Update on 3127 Estes Parkway Property
• Update on New Office Project
• Executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will meet to review staff updates and approve meeting minutes from July 2021. The board will also consider resolutions regarding Texas Department of Transportation safety targets and revised group project definitions.

• Approval of July 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Resolution adopting TxDOT 2022 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) Targets
• Resolution adopting revised Group Project Definitions and Notes

The Longview MPO Policy Board approved three items: the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes, a resolution adopting TxDOT's 2022 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets, and a resolution adopting revised Group Project Definitions and Notes. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Staff updates noted membership changes and ongoing projects.

• Approved the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0).
• Approved a resolution adopting TxDOT's 2022 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets (7-0).
• Approved a resolution adopting revised Group Project Definitions and Notes (7-0).

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board meets to review fourth-quarter pension performance and January 2022 financial reconciliations and statements. The board will vote on updates to travel and ethics policies, approve retirement and DROP for John Rhodes, and consider a rollover for Linda G. Culpepper. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, children's benefits, board officer positions, and re-election of a citizen board member.

• 4th Qtr. Pension Performance presentation by Will Harrell & Charles Smith
• Reconciliations for January 2022: Moody checking, Moody disbursement, MSSB Omnibus
• Retirement and DROP for John Rhodes
• Rollover of contributions for Linda G. Culpepper due to separation
• Memo of Understanding between Pension Board and Longview City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and consider three subdivision plats. The rezones include a change from multi-family to general retail on North Eastman Road, from single-family to townhome south of Page Road, and from agricultural to general retail on East Hawkins Parkway. The plats would create residential lots in Hidden Hills, The Palms, and Ruthlynn Terrace subdivisions.

• Rezone #Z22-03: 0.3304 acres at 1700 North Eastman Road from MF-3 to General Retail
• Rezone #Z22-04: 36.892 acres south of Page Road/west of Victor Drive from SF-4 to Townhome
• Rezone #Z22-05: 1.315 acres at 323 East Hawkins Parkway from Agricultural to General Retail
• Plat #P22-03: Hidden Hills Phase 2A, 5.322 acres into 13 lots on Hidden Hill Circle
• Plat #P22-05: The Palms Unit Four, 3.761 acres into 14 lots on Windmill Lane

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting with one action item: considering and potentially taking action on an ordinance to call a bond election for May 7, 2022. The agenda includes citizen comment and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Ordinance calling a bond election on May 7, 2022

The City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 4350, calling a bond election for May 7, 2022, related to the Fire Fighters Pension Fund. One resident spoke against the election, citing affordability concerns. Council members David Wright and Nona Snoddy were excused from the meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4350 calling a bond election on May 7, 2022 (motion by Ishihara, second by Wade, carried 5-0)
• Excused Council Members David Wright and Nona Snoddy from the meeting (motion by Ishihara, second by Pirtle, carried 5-0)

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, a specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant, and an easement abandonment. It will also discuss a fire pension study and consider calling a bond election for May 7, 2022. Consent agenda items include quitclaim deeds for the FM 2206 widening project and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone 10.808 acres at McCann Road and Wellington Lane from Agriculture/PD-GR to Single-Family (SF-4)
• Rezone 5.985 acres on Gilmer Road north of Jenny Street from SF-4 to Multi-Family
• Specific Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 1500 W Loop 281
• Abandon utility easement at 2002 W. Loop 281 for Eastman Credit Union
• Discuss fire pension study and possible May 7, 2022 bond election

The Longview City Council approved all four zoning-related items on the agenda, including two rezones, a specific use permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru, and an easement abandonment. The council also discussed the fire pension funding options and scheduled a special meeting for February 15 to consider a pension bond. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezone of 10.808 acres at McCann Rd & Wellington Ln from A/PD-GR to SF-4 (7-0)
• Approved rezone of 5.985 acres on Gilmer Rd from SF-4 to MF for senior apartments (7-0)
• Approved specific use permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 1500 W Loop 281 (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of 0.116-acre utility easement at 2002 W Loop 281 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including quitclaim deeds to TxDOT for FM 2206 project (7-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 15 to consider fire pension bond

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The LEDCO Board of Directors will review the FY 21 year-end audit and a new office design presentation. The meeting also includes an update on LEDCO activities and the status of the Estes Property.

• Presentation of FY 21 LEDCO Year End Audit
• Presentation of New Office Design by HLH Architects
• Update on Status of Estes Property

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting for a regular session that includes routine items like employee recognition, citizen comment, and approval of prior minutes. The main substantive items are a resolution to join a cooperative purchasing agreement with the East Texas Council of Government and a presentation on the Longview Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.

• Resolution authorizing cooperative purchasing agreement with East Texas Council of Government (ETCOG)
• Presentation from HUB International on Longview Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund
• Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public Safety Update from Police and Fire departments

The Longview City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement with the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) through its COGWORKS program. The council also approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes. A presentation on the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund was received and discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing ETCOG cooperative purchasing agreement (6-0)
• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilman Wray Wade's absence (6-0)

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit operations, including ridership reports, outreach events, and a shuttle for Homeless Resource Day. They will also review maintenance updates and the Single Audit Act report. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and planning for the next meeting.

• Approval of September 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of employee updates: new hires, flu shots, COVID
• Review of bus shelters and Single Audit Act (OMB Circular A-133)
• Ridership and Safe Ride Home reports
• Update on maintenance shop lighting and window upgrades

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports, and discuss the Parks Maintenance and Operations Plan and Bond Election Projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of November 21, 2021 minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Parks Maintenance and Operations Plan discussion
• Bond Election Projects discussion

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review December 2021 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and meeting minutes. The board will also vote on retirement requests for two firefighters and consider commissioning an actuarial study. Discussion items include upcoming retirements and scheduling the next quarterly meeting.

• Review of December 2021 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Motion on retirement and DROP for Erasmo Lopez
• Motion on vested retirement for Charles C. Clanton
• Motion on potential actuarial study
• Discussion of upcoming retirements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a rezone of 10.8 acres near McCann Road and Wellington Lane to single-family, a rezone of 5.985 acres on Gilmer Road to multi-family, and a specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 1500 W Loop 281. The commission will also consider two subdivision plats and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Rezone 10.808 acres at McCann Rd & Wellington Ln from Ag/PD-GR to SF-4 (Z22-01)
• Public hearing: Rezone 5.985 acres on Gilmer Rd north of Jenny St from SF-4 to MF (Z22-02)
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for drive-thru restaurant at 1500 W Loop 281 (S22-01)
• Consent: Plat 4.339 acres into 26 lots on Tryon Rd (P22-01 Alpine Gardens)
• Consent: Plat 0.734 acres into 4 lots at Baxter & Birdsong Sts (P22-02 New Bethel)

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission approved all agenda items, including two subdivision plats, two rezones, and a specific use permit for a drive-thru restaurant. All votes were unanimous, with recusals on two items.

• Approved December 21, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Alpine Gardens Subdivision (26 lots) and New Bethel Subdivision (4 lots) (6-0)
• Approved rezone #Z22-01 from Agriculture/PD-GR to SF-4 for 10.808 acres at McCann Rd & Wellington Ln (6-0)
• Approved rezone #Z22-02 from SF-4 to Multi-Family for 5.985 acres on Gilmer Rd (5-0-1, Noon recused)
• Approved Specific Use Permit #S22-01 for drive-thru restaurant at 1500 W Loop 281 (5-0-1, O'Rear recused)

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing on a request by LISD to rezone approximately 60 acres at 201 NE Loop 281 from Multi-Family and Office to Light Commercial. The council will also consider appointing a new city manager and approving several related personnel appointments, along with consent agenda items including contracts for fuel cards, internet service, activated carbon, and janitorial services.

• Public hearing on rezone application #Z21-19 by LISD for 60 acres at 201 NE Loop 281 to C-1 Light Commercial
• Resolution to appoint a City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents
• Ordinance approving appointments of MaryAnn Hagenbucher as Assistant City Manager and others, including Dwayne Archer as Public Works Director
• Change Order No. 10 with Leland Bradlee Construction for $141,335 for Guthrie Creek Shared Use Path Project
• Resolution adopting the City of Longview Public Art Master Plan

The Longview City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for fuel cards, internet service, public art plan adoption, activated carbon, and janitorial services. It also approved a rezoning of approximately 60 acres at 201 NE Loop 281 from Multi-Family and Office to Light Commercial, and authorized a change order for the Guthrie Creek Shared Use Path. The council appointed Rolin McPhee as City Manager and approved several other appointments, including MaryAnn Hagenbucher as Assistant City Manager, in a 4-3 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (7-0), including fuel card program with Exxon, internet service with Sparklight, Public Art Master Plan, activated carbon contract with Donau Carbon, and janitorial services with Jamieson Facility Services
• Approved rezoning of 60 acres at 201 NE Loop 281 from MF-1 and O to C-1 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 10 for Guthrie Creek Shared Use Path, increasing contract to $4,998,071 (7-0)
• Appointed Rolin McPhee as City Manager (7-0)
• Approved appointments of MaryAnn Hagenbucher as Assistant City Manager, Laura Hill as Director of Grant Services, Shawn Hara as Director of Community Destinations, Dwayne Archer as Director of Public Works, Dietrich Johnson as Director of Community Services, and Bonnie Hubbard as Director of Administration (4-3)

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and consider approval of the Longview Public Arts Master Plan, along with a donation and loan policy. The agenda includes citizen comment and is otherwise limited to this single substantive item.

• Discussion and possible approval of Longview Public Arts Master Plan
• Discussion and possible approval of donation and loan policy

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports, hear staff updates from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of November 10, 2021 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth
• Staff report from Aspire Mentoring Program
• Staff report on Unity & Diversity
• Program Manager Report by Holly Fuller