Longview public meetings in 2023

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is announcing that grant applications for FY2024-2025 CDBG/HOME funds will be available to non-profit organizations for public service, public facility, and CHDO program grants. Applications open January 1st and close January 31st. A required pre-application meeting is scheduled for December 20th, 2023, at the Housing & Community Development Office.

• Public Service Grants for childcare, elderly/disabled services, or technical job training
• Public Facility Grants
• Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Program Grants
• Required pre-application meeting: 9:00 AM, December 20th, 2023, at 1202 N. Sixth Street
• Application period: January 1st to January 31st

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two items: a consent agenda request to plat a 1.566-acre tract into 5 residential lots for a townhome subdivision, and a public hearing for a specific use permit to allow a one-family dwelling in a heavy commercial district. The commission will also receive a staff update on City Council actions regarding previous zoning items.

• Application #P23-13: Reel Road Townhome Subdivision, 1.566 acres, 5 lots, south side of Reel Road, east of Gilmer Road
• Application #S23-12: Specific Use Permit for one-family dwelling in C-2 district, 202 Del Roy Street, Lot 2 Block 1 Del Roy Estates
• Public hearing scheduled for the specific use permit request
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will consider investing in a property at 1899 McKinney, Dallas, TX, based on a presentation from the November 21, 2023 meeting. They will also review and vote on November financial reconciliations, internal financial statements, and meeting minutes, plus approve a retirement for Matthew P. Bryan. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, pension office space, and board positions.

• Motion on investment in 1899 McKinney, Dallas, TX property
• Review and motion on November 2023 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on November 2023 internal financial statements
• Motion for retirement of Matthew P. Bryan
• Discussion of 2024 TEXPERS Annual Conference, April 7-10, Hyatt Regency, Dallas

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider and potentially approve an infrastructure improvement agreement with Brookshire Grocery Company. The board will also discuss real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations with a prospect in executive session.

• Approval of infrastructure improvement agreement with Brookshire Grocery Company
• Discussion on real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
• Discussion on personnel matters under Section 551.074
• Discussion on economic development negotiations with a prospect under Section 551.087

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Longview Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss budget purchases, including a maintenance plan for Stryker equipment, EMS staffing, and ventilators. They will also review performance measures for October through December, receive updates on the GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program and a SAMHSA grant, and set 2024 meeting dates.

• Budget purchases: maintenance plan and Stryker equipment
• Budget purchases: staffing for EMS operations
• Budget purchases: ventilators
• Performance measures for October, November, and December
• Update on GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness and SAMHSA Grant

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on a consent agenda with 21 items, including a tax abatement agreement with Dallas Plastics, LLC, several contracts for tires, HVAC services, software, radios, and construction, and grant applications. Two public hearings will be held for a specific use permit for a spa at 2107 Courthouse Drive and a street abandonment request by Fikes Wholesale Inc. The council will also discuss the Longview Swim Center.

• Tax abatement agreement with Dallas Plastics, LLC
• Recreational Trails Grant up to $375,000 for Phase 2 Trail Construction at Longview Arboretum
• Flood Mitigation grant up to $275,000 to remove property at 222 Ralph Street
• Motorola Radios purchase for Police Department up to $388,000
• Contract with Hartbeat Construction for $84,045 for Wood Place Drainage Improvements

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend the grand opening of the Aviagen Hatchery. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, at 9:30 am.

• Grand Opening of Aviagen Hatchery at 300 Tuttle Circle

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council will consider approving a tax abatement agreement with Dallas Plastics, LLC for improvements at 900 Jordan Valley Road. The company plans to spend at least $2.8 million to upgrade an extrusion line and relocate out-of-state facilities to the property. The meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

• Tax abatement agreement with Dallas Plastics, LLC
• Property at 900 Jordan Valley Road, Longview, Texas
• Minimum investment of $2,800,000
• Upgrade existing extrusion line and relocate facilities from outside Texas

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is announcing the availability of FY2023-2024 CDBG/HOME grant applications for non-profit organizations. Applications open December 15th and close January 17th, with a required pre-application meeting on December 13th. Eligible activities include public service grants, public facility grants, and CHDO program grants.

• Public Service Grants for childcare, elderly/disabled services, or technical job training
• Public Facility Grants
• Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Program Grants
• Required pre-application meeting on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at 1202 N. Sixth Street
• Applications open December 15th and close January 17th

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a ribbon cutting and open house for the Longview Police Department on December 12, 2023. The event is not a decision-making meeting; it is a ceremonial function. The ribbon cutting runs from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and the public open house from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at 518 W. South St., Longview, Texas.

• Longview Police Department ribbon cutting and open house on December 12, 2023
• Ribbon cutting 3:00pm-4:00pm, public open house 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Location: 518 W. South St., Longview, Texas
• Contact: Karen Grisham, 903-237-1100

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting. The agenda contains no decisions or discussions by the council itself; it is purely a notice of possible attendance at an external county function.

• Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting
• Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm
• Longview Convention Complex (Maude Cobb Convention Center), 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, Texas
• Contact: Laura Hill, 903-237-1392

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend the Longview Fire Department's Christmas Party and Annual Awards Banquet on December 8, 2023. The event is a social gathering, not a decision-making meeting, and no official business is scheduled.

• City Council may attend Fire Department Christmas Party & Annual Awards Banquet
• Event held at Longview Fire Department Training Center, 411 American Legion Blvd., Longview, Texas
• Scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2023, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend the Chamber's Business After Hours 2023 event. The meeting is purely informational and procedural, with no decisions or discussions on city business.

• Chamber - Business After Hours 2023 on December 5, 2023, 4:45pm-6:30pm
• Location: Bear Creek Smokehouse, 10857 State Hwy 154, Marshall, Texas
• Contact: Brittany Booth, 903-237-1021

All Other Public Notices

This is a procedural notice that the Longview City Council may attend the East Texas Area of Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this attendance notice.

• City Council may attend East Texas Area of Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon
• Event at Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive, Longview, TX
• Luncheon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:30 am

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving minutes from September and an accountant's report, then enter closed session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approval of September 28, 2023 regular board meeting minutes
• Acceptance of September 2023 accountant's compilation report
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.072 for real property discussion
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations with a prospect

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review the previous meeting's minutes and several departmental reports. The agenda includes a recreation report, parks maintenance report, liaison report, and a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.

• Approval of October 23, 2023 minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review third-quarter pension performance and an update on the Kyle project, then consider motions on recommended trades and project recommendations. They will also act on October reconciliations, financial statements, meeting minutes, a retirement/DROP request, and the plan administrator's annual bonus. The meeting is open to the public and includes discussion of upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Review and motion on recommended trades from Q3 pension performance presentation
• Review and motion on recommendations from Kyle project presentation
• Review and motion on October 2023 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on retirement and DROP for Scott M. Smith
• Review and motion on Plan Administrator annual bonus per policy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider four subdivision plats and one specific use permit request. The consent agenda includes two plats, and the regular agenda includes two plats and a public hearing for a spa, salon, or barber shop use permit. All items are up for consideration and possible action.

• Kathy B Subdivision: 7.881 acres into 2 lots, south of Tenneryville Road, west of Lafamo Road (A1 - Door, LLC)
• Garfield Addition: 15.727 acres into 7 residential lots, south of Garfield Drive, west of South High Street, north of West Avalon Avenue (Martin Resources Management)
• Page Valley Subdivision: 6.587 acres into 30 residential lots and 2 HOA areas, south of Page Road, east of Alpine Road (Reich Real Estate, LLC)
• Ciro's Addition: 2.086 acres into 3 residential and 2 commercial lots, north of West Marshall Avenue, west of Scenic Drive (Marcelo and Maricela Gonzalez)
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit #S23-11 for a Spa, Salon or Barber Shop at 2107 Courthouse Drive (Baoqing Jiao)

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $1,193,335.42 contract for the 2022 Water Improvements Project, plus several other contracts and purchases. The council will also hold public hearings and consider annexing about 11.5 acres along I-20 and three rezoning requests, including one for heavy commercial and one for light industrial use.

• $1,193,335.42 contract to D&D Pipeline Consultants for 2022 Water Improvements Project
• Purchase of 19 portable radios from Motorola Solutions, not to exceed $138,217.59
• Annexation of ~11.538 acres along IH-20 South Access Road, east of Eastman Road
• Rezone #Z23-23 by WVB Properties from Agriculture to Heavy Commercial (C-2) on I-20 South Access Road
• Rezone #Z23-22 by AAON Coil Products from Two-Family to Light Industrial (I-1) at 406 MLK Blvd

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes and expenditure reports from September 13, 2023. Members will receive staff reports on several youth and community programs.

• Approval of September 13, 2023 expenditure reports
• Coalition for Drug-Free Youth report
• Aspire Mentoring Program report
• Unity & Diversity report
• Media Development report

All Other Public Notices

This agenda is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the State of the City event on November 8, 2023. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is purely a notice of possible attendance.

• State of the City event on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:30 am
• Location: Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive, Longview, TX
• Contact: Brittany Booth, 903-237-1021
• Notice posted on 11/3/2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on-site at the Central Fire Station (100 E. Cotton Street) for a tour. The agenda includes only citizen comment and adjournment, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Tour of Central Fire Station at 100 E. Cotton Street

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a meeting regarding the Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2023, at the Longview Convention Complex.

• Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including a $113,465 contract for the High Street Overpass Storm Sewer Relocation Project, a $35,000 library book grant from Gregg County, and a $26,004.40 budget amendment for fire station fitness equipment. The meeting also includes a public safety update and citizen comment period.

• Award $113,465 contract to D&D Pipeline Consultants for High Street Overpass Storm Sewer Relocation Project
• Accept $35,000 from Gregg County for library books in 2023-2024
• Amend FY 2023-2024 budget to allocate $26,004.40 for fire station fitness equipment
• Approve digital signatures ordinance for Chapter 4 of City Code
• Authorize hotel/motel occupancy tax grant disbursements

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will elect FY2024 officers and consider adopting the 'Advance Longview' strategic plan. They also plan to enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Election of LEDCO officers for FY2024
• Presentation and adoption of the Advance Longview strategic plan
• Executive session to discuss real property (Texas Gov't Code §551.072)
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect (Texas Gov't Code §551.087)

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend a virtual coffee conversation with Judge Bill Stoudt and County Commissioner Ray Bostrick about the upcoming bond election for a new Gregg County parking facility. The event is free and hosted by the Longview Chamber of Commerce. No decisions or discussions by the council are scheduled.

• Virtual coffee conversation on upcoming bond election for new Gregg County parking facility
• Attendees: Judge Bill Stoudt and County Commissioner Ray Bostrick
• Event date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 9:00 AM
• Hosted by Longview Chamber of Commerce

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive routine reports from staff and liaisons, and to approve previous meeting minutes. No public hearings, ordinances, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a District 4 Town Hall hosted by Councilman John Nustad. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 5:30 pm at The Event Center on Alpine, located at 2023 Alpine Road. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• District 4 Town Hall with Councilman John Nustad
• Event at The Event Center on Alpine, 2023 Alpine Road, Longview, Texas
• Scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 5:30 pm

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a trail dedication ceremony, not a regular business meeting. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda contains only this procedural notice.

• Guthrie Trail Dedication honoring Frank "Penny" Edwards
• Event at LEDCO, 400 N. Second Street, October 19, 2023, 10:00 am

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a public meeting about the Sabine River Paddling Trail. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. No decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Public meeting on Sabine River Paddling Trail
• Meeting at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard, Longview, TX

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business including citizen comments, approval of July minutes, and a consent agenda covering staffing, new members, master plan updates, and senior programming. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of July 18, 2023 minutes
• Staffing update
• Welcome new members
• Master plan update
• Senior programming and project updates

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that Longview City Council members may attend a Rotary Club of Longview luncheon featuring Judge Bill Stoudt discussing the State of the County. No official city business or decisions are on this agenda; it is purely a notice of a possible council attendance at a community event.

• Rotary Club of Longview luncheon
• State of the County presentation by Judge Bill Stoudt
• Event at Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive
• Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:30 am

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a bond update public meeting for McWhorter Park (West) on October 17, 2023. The meeting is informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• McWhorter Park (West) bond update public meeting
• Meeting at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard
• Contact: Kevin Chumbley, 903-237-1112

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications, including requests for light industrial, heavy commercial, and single-family zoning. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing on rezone of 406 MLK Blvd from Two-Family (TF-3) to Light Industrial (I-1) by AAON Coil Products
• Public hearing on rezone of 11.538 acres on I-20 South Access Road from Agriculture (A) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) by WVB Properties, LLC
• Public hearing on rezone of 10.619 acres on Spring Hill Road from General Retail (GR) to Single Family (SF-1) by Ohearn Holdings LLC
• Approval of September 19, 2023 P&Z minutes
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review and vote on September 2023 financial reconciliations, internal financial statements, meeting minutes, expense reports for a recent conference, a QDRO qualification for a pension member, and a board position. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and conferences. This is a routine monthly business meeting.

• Review and motion on September 2023 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for September 2023
• Review and motion on expense reports for TLFFRA 2023 Summer Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, Oct 1-3, 2023
• Review and motion on qualification of QDRO for pension member
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and 2024 TEXPERS Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2024, Dallas, TX

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts for water, road, and public safety projects. The agenda also includes grant applications, equipment purchases, and public hearings regarding zoning and street rights-of-way.

• Awarding $1,401,167.00 contract to True Roads Construction, LLC for the Longview Public Safety Training Center
• Awarding $1,240,342.00 contract to J2 Construction Services, LLC for Mobberly Avenue Waterline Improvements
• Awarding $1,154,900.00 contract to McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. for Lake Cherokee Water Treatment Plant improvements
• Applying for up to $1,000,000.00 in HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program Grant funds
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with a private club at 1700 Judson Road

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will tour the Gregg County Historical Museum at 214 N. Fredonia Street. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and adjournment, with no formal decisions or discussions listed.

• Site tour of Gregg County Historical Museum at 214 N. Fredonia Street
• Citizen comment period

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend an oath ceremony for Judge Terry Jackson. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Longview Municipal Court. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Judge Terry Jackson oath ceremony
• Longview Municipal Court, 302 W. Cotton Street

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is providing an opportunity for citizens to comment on its 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application. The application is available for review until 5 p.m. on September 29, 2023, at the Partners in Prevention Office. This is a public comment period, not a decision-making meeting.

• Public comment on 2023 JAG application until Sept 29, 2023
• Application available at Partners in Prevention Office, 140 E. Tyler St., Suite 400

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will hear presentations and requests from LeTourneau University for a job training facility partnership and from the City of Longview for Type B funding for park development. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Presentation and request by LeTourneau University for partnership in developing a job training facility
• Presentation and request by the City of Longview for Type B funding for park development
• Executive session to discuss real property (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect (Texas Gov't Code 551.087)

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially make appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and a single discussion item led by two council members. No final votes are scheduled, but the committee may take action in a future open meeting.

• Discussion of appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees
• Led by John Nustad (District 4) and Michelle Gamboa (District 5)

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on a fixed-route mobile ticketing update, a paratransit scheduling software and database update, and a donation from Jucy's to Transit. They will also review a ridership report for Longview Transit and Greyhound, and hear a preventative maintenance and safety report.

• Fixed Route Mobile Ticketing Update
• Paratransit Scheduling Software & Database Update
• Jucy's Donation to Transit
• Ridership Report (Longview Transit & Greyhound)
• Outreach Events – Touch A Truck (Sat Oct 7)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with standard items: call to order, citizen comments, approval of August minutes, and a consent agenda covering recreation, maintenance, liaison, and director reports. The only action item is an election for Park Board Vice Chair.

• Election of Park Board Vice Chair
• Approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda includes Recreation Report, Parks Maintenance Report, Liaison Report, and Parks and Recreation Director Report

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and ordinances, including contract awards, grant applications, and equipment purchases. The council will also hold public hearings on three zoning items and consider an ordinance to expand the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Resolution to apply for up to $1,300,000 from U.S. DOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program
• Resolution to purchase police radio system maintenance from Motorola for $288,325.80
• Public hearing for rezone of 1601 Alpine Road from General Retail to Townhome
• Public hearing for rezone of Hawkins Parkway and Bill Owens Parkway corner from Agricultural to Office
• Ordinance to sell tax foreclosure property at 1709 E. Timpson Street for $2,000

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Longview Cultural Activities Advisory Commission is meeting to review and discuss cultural arts grants. The agenda includes public comment and the grant review discussion, with no other substantive items listed.

• Cultural Arts Grants Review and Discussion
• Citizens Comment period

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on two residential plats and hold a public hearing on a specific use permit for a restaurant with a private club. The consent agenda includes a 7-lot townhome plat and a 2-lot subdivision, while the regular agenda features the SUP request.

• Application P23-07: Greenleaf Townhomes, 2.742 acres into 7 lots, north of Greenleaf Street west of Bill Owens Parkway
• Application P23-08: Stracener Estates, 0.629 acres into 2 lots, north of Stracener Road east of Gilmer Road
• Public hearing for SUP S23-10: Restaurant with Private Club at 1700 Judson Road

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a 113-foot cell tower, a reduced front setback for a carport, and a taller sign. The board will also approve minutes from the July meeting and take citizen comments.

• Variance V23-05: Tillman Infrastructure & Verizon Wireless request to exceed height limit for 113-ft monopole tower at 801-A Gilmer Road
• Variance V23-06: Annette Wallace requests 5-ft front setback instead of required 25 ft for carport at 12 Wylie Circle
• Variance V23-07: Molly Brown (Comet Signs) requests 31-ft 5.5-in sign instead of 20-ft max at 2044 Oak Forest Country Club Drive
• Approval of July 18, 2023 minutes

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review routine financial reports and act on several member transactions, including contribution rollovers for two separated firefighters, a refund for another, and a retirement/DROP request. The board will also consider expense reports for two conferences and fill a board position. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, board nominations, and continuation of children's benefits.

• Rollover of contributions for Nicholas E. Holland due to separation
• Rollover of contributions for Chase Cammack due to separation
• Refund of contributions for Scott Rhodes due to separation
• Retirement and DROP for William S. Perry
• Expense reports for 2023 TEXPERS Summer Forum and 2023 Public Funds Forum

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve the July 12, 2023 minutes and expenditure report, hear staff reports from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of July 12, 2023 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff reports from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring Program, Unity & Diversity, Media Development, and Program Manager

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, receive updates on programs like Housing Choice Voucher and VASH, and take action on a board chairman item. The agenda is mostly routine updates and procedural items.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Program updates: Housing Choice Voucher, VASH, Family Self Sufficiency, Foster Care Youth Initiative
• Action item: Board Chairman
• Year-end announcements

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Health Trustee Board is meeting to consider a stop-loss insurance policy renewal recommendation from HUB International's Brent Weegar. The agenda includes public comment and the single action item; no other substantive business is listed.

• Stop Loss policy renewal recommendation from Brent Weegar, Senior Vice President of HUB International

All Other Public Notices

This agenda is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the National Night Out Kick-off Event on September 5, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. It is purely informational and contains no decisions or discussions.

• National Night Out Kick-off Event on September 5, 2023, 6:00-8:00 pm
• Location: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard, Longview, TX

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold elections for board positions and hear routine reports from staff and liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Park Board Elections
• Approval of July 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 operating budget, setting the property tax rate, and ratifying the tax revenue increase. They will also consider a five-year Capital Improvements Program, several equipment purchases, and a realignment project on Delia Drive.

• Adopt FY 2023-2024 budget and set 2023 tax rate (public hearings required)
• Approve $1,353,222 purchase of Fire Engine #6 from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
• Approve $216,950 contract with True Roads Construction for Guthrie Creek Pickleball Parking Lot
• Approve $488,842.80 reserve fund appropriation for Delia Drive Realignment and $270,880 right-of-way acquisition
• Approve $97,850 for police use-of-force training simulator and $127,907.47 for forensic mapping scanner

City Council approved several resolutions for police training and forensic equipment, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity services. The council also created a new Juvenile Case Manager position and filled several board and commission vacancies.

• Approved purchase of Law Enforcement Use of Force Training Simulator from TI Training Corp not to exceed $97,850.00
• Approved purchase of Law Enforcement Forensic Mapping Scanner from Collision and Crime Forensic Solutions not to exceed $127,907.47
• Approved appointments to Construction Advisory and Appeals Board, Partners in Prevention Steering Committee, Public Transportation Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Approved Ordinance No. 4456 creating the position of Juvenile Case Manager
• Approved purchase of two storage arrays from Sequel Data Systems not to exceed $150,000
• Approved purchase of cybersecurity hardware, software, and services from Darktrace Holdings Limited not to exceed $100,000

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate of $0.5619 per $100 valuation for 2023, which is higher than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.4815. This means the city is proposing a tax increase. The rate is not above the voter-approval rate, so no election is required. The hearing will be held on August 24 at 5:30 PM at 300 W. Cotton, Longview, Texas.

• Proposed tax rate: $0.5619 per $100 valuation
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.4815 per $100
• Voter-approval tax rate: $0.5619 per $100
• Average homestead tax increases from $1,051.55 (2022) to $1,137.43 (2023), an 8.17% increase
• Public hearing on August 24 at 5:30 PM at 300 W. Cotton, Longview

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 5:30 PM at City Hall Council Chambers, 300 W. Cotton, Longview, Texas.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will hear presentations on second-quarter pension performance, the 2022 actuarial valuation, and the 2022 year-end audit, then vote on accepting them and related actions. The board will also consider several member-specific items, including a retirement/DROP, contribution refunds, and a rollover. Procedural items include approving July 2023 reconciliations, financial statements, and minutes.

• Review and motion on 2nd Qtr. Pension Performance and recommended trades
• Review and motion accepting 2022 Actuarial Valuation and any assumption changes
• Review and motion accepting 2022 Financial Audit
• Retirement and DROP for Brian Jones; refunds for Garry Orr and Andrew Gillis; rollover for Chase M. Rouse
• Qualification of QDRO for a pension member

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider and vote on its FY24 budget and then enter a closed executive session to discuss real property matters under state law.

• Presentation and approval of LEDCO FY24 Budget
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072 for real property discussion

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee will meet to consider making appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees. The item is introduced by Council Members John Nustad and Michelle Gamboa. No final action is listed on the agenda beyond discussion of the appointments.

• Discussion of appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees
• Introduced by Council Member John Nustad (District 4) and Michelle Gamboa (District 5)
• Meeting at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Meeting Room, 300 W. Cotton Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

• Replat RP23-06: 1.255 acres into 2 residential lots, Fairway Oaks Lane
• Plat P23-06: 7.489 acres into 25 residential lots, Eden Drive
• Replat RP23-05: 3.986 acres into 4 residential lots, Lost Creek Business Park
• SUP S23-09: One-family dwelling in Heavy Commercial, 5911 Old Hwy 80
• Rezone Z23-20: Agricultural to Office, Hawkins Pkwy & Bill Owens Pkwy

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a community meeting at Rollins Park. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00pm at the Broughton Recreation Center. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Rollins Park Community Meeting on August 15, 2023 at 6:00pm
• Location: Broughton Recreation Center, 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, including a $7.1 million road widening project, a $2 million utility relocation, and a proposed 2023 tax rate with a public hearing. They will also hold public hearings on zoning requests and discuss the 2023-24 budget and fee resolution.

• Contract with Wicker Construction for $7,114,038 for George Richey Widening Utilities Relocation Project
• Contract with D&D Pipeline Consultants for $2,020,254 for Reel Road Widening Utilities Relocation Project
• Resolution proposing 2023 tax rate and scheduling public hearing
• Public hearing for rezone from Heavy Commercial (C-2) to Single Family (SF-5) at East Grand Avenue and Avenue C
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit for bed and breakfast at 701 Noel Drive

City Council approved several resolutions including contracts for water treatment supplies and traffic signal installation. The council also authorized applications for federal grants supporting arts, culture, and crime prevention.

• Approved $248,409.80 contract with Striping Technology, LP for traffic signal at Magnolia Lane and McCann Road
• Approved Resolution 6183 to apply for up to $100,000 NEA grant for Arts & Culture Agencies
• Approved Resolution 6184 naming Cultural Arts Office as coordinator for America-250 activities
• Approved Resolution 6185 awarding sodium chlorite contract to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC at $1.216 per lb
• Approved Resolution 6186 to apply for $25,531 DOJ grant for Partners in Prevention

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will hear a presentation from LeTourneau University requesting a partnership to develop a job training facility. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of prior meeting minutes and financial reports, and receive updates on the new office, strategic plan, and FY2024 budget. The meeting may enter executive session to discuss real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Presentation and request by LeTourneau University for partnership in developing a job training facility
• Consideration of minutes from May 25, 2023 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of May and June 2023 accountant's compilation report
• Update on status of new office, strategic plan, and FY2024 budget
• Possible executive session for real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will meet to discuss HUD updates, an overview of programs, and approved plans and policies. The agenda also includes the introduction of new board members and citizen comments.

• Discussion of HUD updates
• Overview of Housing Authority programs
• Approved Plan and Policies review
• Introduction of new board members

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on updates to fixed-route mobile ticketing and paratransit scheduling software. They will also review ridership reports for Longview Transit and Greyhound, outreach events at Good Shepherd, and a preventative maintenance and safety report.

• Fixed Route Mobile Ticketing Update
• Paratransit Scheduling Software & Database Update
• Ridership Report (Longview Transit & Greyhound)
• Outreach Events- Good Shepherd
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to begin the process of updating Longview's 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes an introduction to comprehensive planning, an overview of the update process, and activities for input and discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary working session.

• Introduction to Comprehensive Planning
• Overview of the 2024 Plan Update Process
• Input Activities and Discussion

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet for a procedural session with citizen comments, approval of June minutes, and consent agenda items including recreation, maintenance, liaison, and director reports. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recreation Report (consent agenda)
• Parks Maintenance Report (consent agenda)
• Liaison Report (consent agenda)
• Parks and Recreation Director Report (consent agenda)

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a special called meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed FY2023-24 budget from the City Manager. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including resolutions to set a public hearing date for the budget, purchase a sewer inspection camera van, accept a Walmart grant, and amend the current fiscal year budget. These are routine administrative actions, with no major policy decisions expected beyond the budget presentation.

• Proposed FY2023-24 budget presentation by City Manager Rolin McPhee
• Resolution to set public hearing date for FY2023-24 budget
• Purchase of Ford E-450 sewer inspection camera van for up to $183,888 via TASB Buyboard
• Accept $900 Walmart Community Grant for Police Homeless Outreach Initiative
• Budget amendment allocating $229,267 from Risk Fund for general liability expenses

City Council approved a resolution to set a public hearing for the proposed FY2023-24 budget, which totals $217,360,752. The council also approved the purchase of a sewer inspection van and the acceptance of a small grant for police homeless outreach.

• Approved Resolution 6178 establishing the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the proposed FY2023-24 budget
• Approved Resolution 6179 to purchase one Ford E-450 Sewer Inspection "Camera Van" for an amount not to exceed $183,888.00
• Approved Resolution 6180 to accept and expend up to $900.00 from the Walmart Community Grant Program for the Police Department's Homeless Outreach Initiative

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on recreation staffing, committee member terms, and the Parks Master Plan. The agenda includes citizen comments and committee member comments, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Recreation Staffing Update
• Committee Member Term Updates
• Parks Master Plan Update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several applications, including a 13.36-acre subdivision with 59 residential lots and 2 retail lots, a rezone from heavy commercial to single-family, and four specific use permits for a bed and breakfast, indoor amusement, and a spa/salon/barber shop. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Application P23-05: The Villas at Judson Road – 13.36 acres into 59 residential and 2 retail lots (west side of Judson Road, south of Tall Pines Avenue)
• Application Z23-19: Rezone from Heavy Commercial (C-2) to Single Family (SF-5) for Lots 8-13 Block C, Greggton Heights (southeast corner of East Grand Avenue and Avenue C)
• Application S23-06: Specific Use Permit for Bed and Breakfast in SF-3 at 701 Noel Drive
• Application S23-07: Specific Use Permit for indoor amusement (radio controlled car track) at 1615B Pine Tree Road
• Application S23-08: Specific Use Permit for Spa, Salon or Barber Shop in Office district at 1514 Judson Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will vote on appointing Councilman John Nustad as the mayor's designated representative, replacing Councilman Wray Wade. The board will also consider approving June 2023 reconciliations, internal financial statements, meeting minutes, a contribution refund for Bobby P. Smith, a widow/death benefit for the widow of Jared S. Maddox, expense reports for a peer review conference, and a QDRO qualification. Discussion items include upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Vote on new mayoral representative: Councilman John Nustad replacing Councilman Wray Wade
• Approval of June 2023 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Refund of contributions for Bobby P. Smith due to separation
• Widow benefit and death benefit for widow of Jared S. Maddox
• Expense reports for 2023 TLFFRA Peer Review in Austin, TX, June 15-16

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the budget, performance measures for April through June, and a proposed maintenance plan for all Stryker equipment. Other topics include staffing, ventilators, and an update on the GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program.

• Proposed maintenance plan for all Stryker equipment
• Staffing discussion
• Ventilators discussion
• Performance measures for April, May, and June
• GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness update

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will vote on approval of minutes and expenditure reports from March and May 2022 meetings. Staff reports will be presented from the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring Program, and Unity & Diversity programs. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or new proposals listed.

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

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $1.6 million contract for a new police computer-aided dispatch and records management system, and multiple grant acceptances. Public hearings will be held on four zoning requests, including a specific use permit and three rezones. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Day and updates from police and fire departments.

• Resolution to award $1,635,632.55 contract to CentralSquare Technologies for CAD/RMS system
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for one-family dwelling at 2304 East Street
• Public hearing: Rezone 3.986 acres from Office to Single Family (SF-4) west of Technology Center
• Public hearing: Rezone 3.81 acres from SF-4 to General Retail on Gilmer Road
• Resolution to accept $142,000 DOE grant for HVAC retrofits at Longview Public Library

The City Council approved a resolution to update the city's ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan to ensure equal access to programs and services. Council also approved four resolutions to apply for and expend various public safety and homeland security grants from the Office of the Governor.

• Approved Resolution No. 6170 adopting the Updated ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Approved Resolution No. 6171 for rifle-resistant body armor grant funds up to $100,000
• Approved Resolution No. 6172 for LETPA projects grant funds up to $100,000
• Approved Resolution No. 6173 for regular homeland security projects grant funds up to $100,000

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the goals and objectives of the current Comprehensive Plan, with a presentation from the Director of Development Services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Review of goals and objectives of the current Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation by Michael Shirley, AICP, Director of Development Services

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive standard reports on parks maintenance, recreation programs, and liaison activities. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Parks and Recreation Director report

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting a tax credit application for the rehabilitation of Hillside Village Apartments, a low- and moderate-income housing development. The council will also consider a tax abatement agreement with AAON Coil Products, Inc., and approve the City Manager's recommendation for the Parks and Recreation Director. Other items include consent agenda approvals for software renewal, a fire training tower payment, and the FY23-24 Housing Choice Voucher plan.

• Public hearing and resolution for THF Hillside Village LP tax credit application for rehabilitation of Hillside Village Apartments at 205 W. Whaley Street
• Resolution authorizing tax abatement agreement with AAON Coil Products, Inc.
• Resolution approving City Manager's recommendation for Parks and Recreation Director
• Resolution accepting Fire Training Burn Tower and final payment of $45,680.50 to WHP Trainingtowers
• Resolution approving FY23-24 Housing Choice Voucher Annual Plan

City Council approved a cooperation agreement and tax credit application for the $4,065,000 renovation of Hillside Village Apartments. The council also authorized recurring software licensing and final payment for a fire training tower.

• Approved no objection to tax credit application and cooperation agreement for Hillside Village Apartments rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved recurring purchase of VMware software subscription and licensing (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $45,680.50 to WHP Trainingtowers for Fire Training Burn Tower (7-0)
• Approved FY23-24 Housing Choice Voucher Annual Plan (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several plat approvals, rezones, and a specific use permit. Public hearings will be held for a SUP for a home in a commercial district, and for three rezones. The commission will also vote on consent agenda items for two residential plats.

• Replat 1.97 acres at 1401 Yates Drive into 2 lots (RP23-03)
• Plat 2.503 acres at McCann Rd & Wellington Ln into 11 lots (P23-02)
• Plat 14.764 acres south of Country Club Rd into 18 lots (P23-03)
• Rezone 3.986 acres west of Technology Center from Office to SF-4 (Z23-16)
• Rezone 3.81 acres on Gilmer Rd from SF-4 to General Retail (Z23-17)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will consider and vote on the May 2023 meeting minutes, an investment policy update, and a retirement and DROP request for Christopher S. Lake. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Review and motion regarding minutes for May 2023 meeting
• Review and motion regarding Investment Policy, signature update
• Review and motion for Retirement and DROP for Christopher S. Lake
• Review of reconciliations for May 2023 for Moody checking account, Moody disbursement and MSSB Omnibus
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and conferences (TEXPERS Summer Ed Forum, TLFFRA Conference)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview MPO Policy Board will meet to consider approving TxDOT Pavement and Bridge Performance Measures (PM2) and System Performance Measures (PM3), modifications to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2045, and approval of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for FY 2024 and FY 2025. The public can attend in person, watch live online or on cable, and submit comments by mail or email.

• Approval of TxDOT Pavement and Bridge Performance Measures (PM2)
• Approval of TxDOT System Performance Measures (PM3)
• Modifications to 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Modifications to Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2045
• Approval of Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FY 2024 & FY 2025

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on five zoning applications, including two large rezones by Sensato, LLC along South Eastman Road. The council will also hear a presentation on a general government compensation study and consider a $750 Walmart grant for the police department.

• Public hearing on SUP for one-family dwelling in MF-3 district, 0.337 acres, Griffin Street near Edna Lane
• Public hearing on rezone of 2.23 acres from Heavy Commercial to Planned Development for retail/office/duplex at Gilmer Road and Nikki Drive
• Public hearing on rezone of 9.602 acres from SF-4 to General Retail, east of South Eastman Road north of East Cotton Street
• Public hearing on rezone of 40.886 acres from SF-4 to Two-Family, east of South Eastman Road (requires supermajority vote)
• Resolution to accept $750 Walmart Community Grant for police supplies

The City Council approved the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and authorized a small police grant. The council also granted a specific use permit for a single-family home in a multi-family district. A rezoning request for Heartisans Marketplace was presented, but the record ends before a decision was noted.

• Appointed Council Member Temple Carpenter as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6162 to accept up to $750 Walmart Community Grant for Police Area Representatives (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4441 granting a Specific Use Permit for a one-family dwelling at Griffin Street and Edna Lane (7-0)
• Approved May 11 and May 25, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a site tour of the Utzman Farm House at 602 W. South Street as part of its historic preservation review. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Site tour of Utzman Farm House – 602 W. South Street
• Citizen comment period

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent agenda items and then entering executive session to discuss real property, economic development negotiations with a prospect, and personnel matters. No votes on these executive session topics are scheduled for open session.

• Approval of April 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of March and April 2023 accountant's compilation report
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072 (real property), 551.087 (economic development negotiations), 551.074 (personnel)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed chicken ordinance and review past events including Strut Your Mutt and a Memorial Walk/5k Run. The meeting also covers educational classes for staff, volunteers, and rescue partners.

• Discussion on Chicken Ordinance
• Review of Strut Your Mutt event
• Review of Memorial Walk/5k Run
• Educational classes for staff, volunteers, and rescue partners

City Council

City Council awarded a road maintenance contract to Lone Star Equipment Company and approved resolutions to apply for three separate grants totaling over $10.2 million. The council also administered the Oath of Office to two new council members.

• Approved $1,727,638.75 contract with Lone Star Equipment Company for 2023 Chip Seal project
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $10,045,106.83 TX-DOT grant for Cotton Street sidewalks
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $100,000 Texas Commission on the Arts grant for Arts!Longview Cultural District
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $85,000 Governor's Public Safety Office grant for law enforcement training
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilman elect Wray Wade (District 3)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilman elect John Nustad (District 4)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled. The board will approve minutes from April 24, 2023, and receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaison activities, and the director's update.

• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five applications, including a specific use permit for a single-family dwelling in a multi-family district and four rezoning requests. The commission will also consider approving the April 18, 2023 minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• SUP S23-04: one-family dwelling in MF-3 district, 0.337 acres, Griffin St & Edna Ln
• Rezone PD23-03: 2.23 acres from Heavy Commercial to Planned Development, Gilmer Rd & Nikki Dr
• Rezone Z23-11: 9.602 acres from SF-4 to General Retail, South Eastman Rd
• Rezone Z23-12: 40.886 acres from SF-4 to Two-Family, South Eastman Rd
• Rezone Z23-15: 0.173 acres from MF-2 to SF-2, Fairway Oaks Ln & Masters Way

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review first-quarter pension performance, consider recommended trades, and approve financial reconciliations. The board will also vote on retirement benefits for one member and refunds for five separated members.

• Review of 1st Quarter Pension Performance by Will Harrell & Charles Smith
• Motion regarding recommended trades from Q1 performance
• Retirement and DROP for Jerry L. Goss
• Refund of contributions for Macaulay Goodman, Alexander Gonzalez, Jerry L. Goss, Justin D. Cameron, and Austin Davis due to separation
• Expense reports for 2023 TEXPERS Annual Conference in Austin

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for a restaurant without a drive-thru on Alpine Road, and vote on a budget amendment allocating $300,000 for a new parking lot at Guthrie Park's pickleball courts. The consent agenda includes land purchases on Reel Road, a sole-source SCADA software upgrade, and various resolutions and proclamations.

• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit S23-03 for restaurant without drive-thru, 1.531 acres east of Alpine Road south of Page Road
• Budget amendment: $300,000 from fund balance for 24-space parking lot at Guthrie Park pickleball courts
• Land acquisition: $12,500 each for parcels at 304-306 and 308 Reel Road (Clearmont Acres)
• Sole-source SCADA software upgrade from Emerson Automation Solutions, not to exceed $80,000
• Proclamations for National Police Week (May 14-20) and National EMS Week (May 21-27)

City Council approved the purchase of two parcels of land on Reel Road to facilitate road widening. The council also awarded fire suppression service contracts and authorized a grant for the public library.

• Approved acquisition of land at 304-306 Reel Road for $12,500.00
• Approved acquisition of land at 308 Reel Road for $12,500.00
• Approved contracts for fire suppression services with Anchor Safety, Inc. and Summit Fire & Security
• Approved Resolution No. 6149 to apply for and expend up to $675.00 from the Texas Commission on the Arts grant

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will hold a public hearing and consider a waiver request from property owner Stephen Crane for a property at 3805 Treetop Lane. The waiver would exempt the property from the requirement to connect to the public sewer system under the Unified Development Code. The board will also approve minutes from a 2018 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Waiver request from Stephen Crane for 3805 Treetop Lane to bypass public sewer connection requirement (U.D.C. Article F, Section 5.01, paragraph 15(a))
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2018 meeting
• Citizen comment period

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and expenditure reports and hear staff updates from local programs including the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring, Unity & Diversity, and Media Development. No new policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely routine administrative oversight.

• Approval of March 8, 2023 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity
• Staff report: Media Development

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation executive committee will meet to consider entering executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Consider entering executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for personnel discussion

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving the March 27 meeting minutes and operations report, receive a president's update on strategic plan development and recognition by Spring Hill ISD, and then enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Consider approval of March 27, 2023 regular board meeting minutes
• LEDCO Operations Report
• Strategic Plan Development update
• Recognition of LEDCO by Spring Hill ISD for support of its CTE program
• Executive session to discuss real property (Section 551.072) and economic development negotiations with a prospect (Section 551.087)

City Council

City Council approved a land purchase for the Reel Road Widening Project and awarded contracts for debris removal and wastewater treatment chemicals. The Council also authorized final payments for renovations at the Maude Cobb Convention Center and sediment removal at the Sabine Raw Water Intake.

• Approved $24,000 contract with C&C Logging & Tree Service for debris removal
• Approved $18,000 purchase of land at 1900 Buckner St. for Reel Road Widening Project
• Approved contract with Garrison Minerals, LLC for magnesium hydroxide slurry
• Approved final payment of $58,722.85 to Transet Company for Maude Cobb Convention Center Renovations
• Approved final payment of $94,504.00 to Underwater Construction Corporation for Sabine Raw Water Intake Sediment Removal

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 27, 2023, and receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaison activities, and the director's update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will receive updates on recreation staffing, committee member terms, and the Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes citizen comments and committee member remarks.

• Recreation Staffing Update
• Committee Member Term Updates
• Parks Master Plan Update

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Longview EMS Advisory Board is meeting to discuss EMS operations, including a presentation from Stryker on equipment maintenance, performance measures for the first quarter, and updates on wellness initiatives and EMS section needs. The board will also consider staffing and ventilator requirements.

• Stryker presentation on proposed maintenance plan for all Stryker equipment
• Review of January, February, and March performance measures
• Addition of Wellness Pointe and study update under GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness
• Discussion of EMS staffing and ventilators

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request from Adrea Properties, LLC to allow a restaurant without a drive-thru in the Office (O) zoning district on about 1.531 acres at 2022 Alpine Road. The commission will also approve the March 21, 2023 minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions regarding previous zoning items.

• Public hearing for SUP #S23-03 by Adrea Properties, LLC for a restaurant without drive-thru at 2022 Alpine Road
• Approval of March 21, 2023 P&Z minutes
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings and consider several zoning changes, including annexation of land on South Eastman Road and rezonings for commercial, residential, and industrial uses. The consent agenda includes a $1,241,546.85 contract for road recycling, a $25,000 donation for a spay/neuter program, and various grants and purchases. The council will also consider adopting the E Loop 281 Corridor Study.

• Contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for $1,241,546.85 for 2023 H.M.A.C. Hot In Place Recycling Project
• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 5.490 acres along South Eastman Road, south of Lucy Drive
• Public hearing on rezone of 5.159 acres at Eastman Road and I-20 Access Road from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial (Z23-07)
• Public hearing on rezone of 8.678 acres on MLK Boulevard from Single-Family/Two-Family to Light Industrial (Z23-13)
• Public hearing to adopt E Loop 281 Corridor Study (Tryon Road to Page Road)

City Council approved a contract for road recycling and several grant applications for police and community services. The council also accepted a $25,000 donation for the Spay It Forward animal program.

• Approved $1,241,546.85 contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for '2023 H.M.A.C. Hot In Place Recycling' project
• Approved Resolution No. 6136 to accept up to $5,000 tobacco compliance grant from Texas State University
• Approved Resolution No. 6137 to accept up to $12,000 ICAC Task Force grant via the City of Dallas
• Approved Resolution No. 6138 accepting $25,000 donation from PAWS for the Spay It Forward program
• Approved Resolution to apply for up to $2,500 from American Electric Power Foundation for the Great Texas Balloon Race

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will vote on financial reconciliations, internal statements, and meeting minutes for March 2023. They will also consider a widow and death benefit for Dorothy J. Smith and expense reports for a conference. Discussions include upcoming retirements and future conferences.

• Review and motion regarding widow benefit and death benefit for Dorothy J. Smith, widow of George M. Smith
• Review and motion regarding reconciliations for March 2023 for Moody checking account, MSSB Omnibus, and Moody Disbursement
• Review and motion regarding expense reports for 2023 TEXPERS Annual Conference, April 2-5, Austin, TX
• Discussion of upcoming retirements
• Upcoming conferences: TEXPERS Summer Ed Forum, August 13-15, The Woodlands; TLFFRA Conference, October 1-3, Corpus Christi

Historic Preservation Commission

The April 4, 2023 meeting of the Longview Historic Preservation Commission is cancelled. The agenda included a site tour of the Concrete Homes at Komatsu, citizen comment, and adjournment, but no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Site tour of Concrete Homes at Komatsu (2617 MacArthur St.) was planned

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will review and potentially approve updated Title VI and Limited English Proficiency plans, along with meeting minutes and a re-adopted anti-drug and alcohol policy. They will also hear updates on Greyhound renovations, ridership, and outreach events.

• Approval of updated Limited English Proficiency Plan
• Approval of updated Title VI Plan
• Re-adoption of Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy
• Update on Greyhound Lobby & Dispatch Renovations
• Ridership report and Greyhound/FlixBus changeover

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and an operations report. The board will also receive an update on strategic plan development and then enter closed session to discuss real property, economic development negotiations with a prospect, and personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from October 2022 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of accountant's compilation reports for November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023
• President's update on strategic plan development
• Closed session under Texas Government Code for real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive routine reports on recreation, maintenance, and liaison activities, and hear a presentation on the Parks Master Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with the master plan presentation being the main substantive item.

• Parks Master Plan presentation
• Approval of February 27, 2023 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a $12 million federal RAISE grant application for the next phase of the Paul Boorman Trail, a $1.266 million SAMHSA grant for opioid overdose reversal support, and a public hearing on amending the 2021 CDBG/HOME Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as contracts for water pump maintenance and a proclamation for Autism Awareness Family Fun Day. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employment matters for the City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge.

• Resolution to apply for $12,000,000 RAISE grant for Paul Boorman Trail from U.S. Hwy. 80 to Loop 281
• Resolution to accept $1,266,000 SAMHSA grant for opioid overdose reversal support for first responders
• Public hearing on amending 2021 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and adopting HOME ARP Allocation Plan for HUD
• Contract award of $75,532.15 to Allen's Electric Motor Service for reconditioning a Fairbanks Morse motor
• Contract award of $60,000.00 to Dynamic Motions for a new 6 million gallon per day pump

City Council approved several grant applications for opioid overdose reversal, trail construction, and youth mentoring. The council also authorized contracts for wastewater and water plant equipment and suspended proposed gas rate increases from Atmos Energy and CenterPoint Energy.

• Approved $12M RAISE grant application for Paul Boorman Trail construction
• Approved $1.266M SAMHSA grant application for opioid overdose reversal resources
• Approved $75,532.15 contract with Allen's Electric Motor Service, Inc. for motor reconditioning
• Approved $60,000 contract with Dynamic Motions, Inc. for a new 6 MGD pump
• Approved $42,000 Youth Collaboratory grant for Aspire Mentoring Program
• Approved 45-day suspension of Atmos Energy-Mid-Texas Division rate increase
• Approved 45-day suspension of CenterPoint Energy rate increase
• Approved revised 2021 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and HOME ARP Allocation Plan (6-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund board will review fourth-quarter pension performance, approve February 2023 financial reconciliations and statements, and vote on re-electing citizen board member Maria Mills for a two-year term. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Review and motion on Q4 pension performance presentation by Will Harrell and Charles Smith
• Review and motion on February 2023 reconciliations for Moody checking account, MSSB Omnibus, and Moody Disbursement
• Review and motion on re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills for a 2-year term beginning March 2023
• Review and motion on board positions: Kolby Beckham (Chairman), Brian Jones (Vice Chairman), Andy Parker (Secretary)
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and conferences (TEXPERS Annual Conference, TLFFRA Conference)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold six public hearings on rezoning applications, covering properties on Eastman Road, Gilmer Road, Panther Street, Gregg Tex Road, MLK Boulevard, and N. Seventh Street. The commission will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive a staff update on City Council action on prior zoning items.

• Rezone 5.159 acres at Eastman Road and I-20 Access Road from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial (Z23-07)
• Rezone 5.59 acres at Gilmer Road and Spring Hill Road from Single Family to General Retail (Z23-08)
• Rezone 3.56 acres on Panther Street from Single Family SF-4 to SF-6 (Z23-09)
• Rezone 6.23 acres at 4125 Gregg Tex Road from Agricultural to Townhome (Z23-10)
• Rezone 8.678 acres on MLK Boulevard from Single-Family/Two-Family to Light Industrial (Z23-13)

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider canceling the May 6, 2023, general election for Districts 3 and 4 because the candidates are unopposed, and will vote on appointing Robert Ray as City Attorney and Terry Jackson as Municipal Court Judge. The council will also hold public hearings on several zoning requests, including two specific use permits for restaurants and two rezones, and will consider a $438,720 contract for bridge and culvert improvements.

• Ordinance canceling May 6, 2023, election; declaring Wray Wade (District 3) and John Nustad (District 4) elected
• Resolution appointing Robert Ray as City Attorney
• Resolution appointing Terry Jackson as Municipal Court Judge
• Resolution awarding $438,720 contract to True Roads Construction, LLC for 2022 Bridge & Culvert Improvement Project
• Public hearings: SUP for restaurant with private club at 2802 Tuttle Blvd; SUP for restaurant with drive-thru at 2301 Judson Rd; rezone to Two-Family on Toler Rd; rezone to Single Family at 1114/1116 N. Third St; UDC amendment on sidewalks

City Council canceled the May 6, 2023, general election and declared Wray Wade and John Nustad elected to Districts 3 and 4. The council also approved several zoning permits, a bridge improvement contract, and appointed a new City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge.

• Canceled May 6, 2023, General Election; declared Wray Wade (District 3) and John Nustad (District 4) elected (6-0)
• Appointed Robert Ray as City Attorney (6-0)
• Appointed Terry Jackson as Judge of the City of Longview Municipal Court (6-0)
• Approved $438,720 contract with True Roads Construction, LLC for 2022 Bridge & Culvert Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for restaurant with private club at 2802 Tuttle Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 2301 Judson Road (6-0)
• Approved rezone from Heavy Commercial to Two-Family for property at Toler Road, north of W. Loop 281 (6-0)
• Approved rezone from General Retail to Single Family for 1114 and 1116 N. Third Street (6-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

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

• Approval of January 11, 2023 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Stephanie Adams)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Paula Jimenez)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Longview Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an athletic field use policy, an update on the Parks Master Plan, and bond election projects. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Athletic Field Use Policy discussion
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Bond Election Projects update
• Approval of January 23, 2022 minutes
• Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Liaison, and Director reports

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a parks master plan update, public safety updates, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. Notable actions include accepting grant funds for library programs, approving an emergency sinkhole repair contract, amending a raw water contract with Eastman Chemical, and considering a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for public art. The council will also discuss the appointment and succession plan for the City Attorney in executive session.

• Resolution to apply for $1,000,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge grant
• Emergency repair of sink hole on High Street Bridge, contract with D&D Construction not to exceed $63,235
• Second amendment to raw water contract with Eastman Chemical, increasing supply from 5,920 to 7,000 acre-feet
• Agreement with Longview Arboretum and Nature Center for operation and maintenance
• Library grants: $500 (Jeanette and Jim Larson), $2,500 (ALA Peggy Barber Tribute), $5,000 (Harrison County)

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including library grants, a janitorial contract, and emergency infrastructure repairs. The council also authorized a new operating agreement for the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center.

• Approved $500 Jeanette and Jim Larson Grant for mystery books (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 ALA Peggy Barber Tribute Grant for job readiness programs (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 agreement with Harrison County for library services (7-0)
• Awarded janitorial contract for library to J&K Cleaning Services at estimated $41,277.60 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with U.S. Department of Justice for Violent Crime Task Force (7-0)
• Approved $63,235 payment to D&D Construction for High Street Bridge sinkhole repair (7-0)
• Approved raw water contract amendment for Eastman Chemical Company to increase supply to 7,000 acre-feet (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Longview Arboretum and Nature Center for operation and maintenance (7-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will vote on resolutions adopting safety performance targets for the Longview Transit Agency and TxDOT, approve modifications to the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program, and consider approving the E. Loop 281 Corridor Study (Tryon Road to Page Road) after a presentation. The board will also approve the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes and hear staff updates.

• Resolution adopting Longview Transit Agency's Safety Performance Measure Targets
• Resolution adopting TxDOT's 2023 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) Targets
• Approval of FY 2022 & FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Modifications
• Presentation and approval of E. Loop 281 Corridor Study (Tryon Road to Page Road)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review fourth-quarter pension performance and approve routine financial items including account reconciliations, financial statements, and meeting minutes. The board will also vote on several member benefit actions, including rollovers, refunds, and retirements, and discuss upcoming retirements, board positions, and conferences.

• Review of Q4 pension performance presentation by Will Harrell & Charles Smith
• Approval of January 2023 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Rollover of contributions for Jordan Griffin due to separation
• Refund of contributions for Jonathan Barth and Sammy Murphy due to separation
• Retirement and DROP for Kirk Stroud; vested retirement for Michael S. Catron

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion on personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning applications, including requests for a dance studio, multi-family and single-family housing, and heavy commercial use. The council will also consider a resolution to purchase three sanitation trucks for up to $974,257 and several consent agenda items, including grant applications and a street renaming.

• Rezone 1.23 acres at 319 Ruthlynn Drive for a dance studio (PD23-02)
• Rezone 4.235 acres on Cherie Lane to Two-Family (Z23-01) and 4.38 acres on E. Sycamore Lane to Multi-Family (Z23-02)
• Rezone 4.544 acres at 1500 W. Loop 281 to Heavy Commercial (Z23-03)
• Rezone 28.861 acres on Gilmer Road to Single Family (Z23-04)
• Purchase three sanitation trucks for up to $974,257 via TIPS cooperative

City Council approved the purchase of three sanitation trucks and several grant applications for fire and library services. The council also approved four rezoning requests and renamed Neiman Marcus Parkway to Legacy Parkway.

• Approved purchase of three sanitation trucks not to exceed $974,257 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 1.23 acres at 319 Ruthlynn Drive for a dance studio (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 4.235 acres on Cherie Lane to Two-Family district (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 4.38 acres on E. Sycamore Lane to Multi-Family district (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 4.544 acres at 1500 W. Loop 281 to Heavy Commercial (6-1)
• Approved rezoning 28.861 acres on Gilmer Road to Single Family (7-0)
• Approved renaming Neiman Marcus Parkway to Legacy Parkway (7-0)
• Approved grant applications for Fire Dept ($40,000 and $500,000) and Library ($32,185)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss historic structures. No specific projects or properties are listed for discussion in this agenda.

• Approval of September 6, 2022 HPC Minutes
• Discussion of historic structures

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to review the FY22 financial audit, approve routine consent items, and receive an update on the new office project. The board will also consider a request to amend a performance agreement with Aviagen and may enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Presentation of FY22 LEDCO financial audit
• Approval of October 2022 board meeting minutes
• Update on new office project
• Request to amend performance agreement with Aviagen
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on the annual audit, Wi-Fi on transit, and updates on Greyhound and transit projects for 2023. They will also review operations reports, including ridership and the Safe Ride Home program, and maintenance updates. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Annual audit discussion
• Wi-Fi on transit update
• Greyhound and transit projects for 2023
• Ridership and Safe Ride Home report
• Maintenance shop upgrades (flooring)

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a revised Community Development Block Grant plan, and will vote on an ordinance to appropriate $150,646 in federal COVID relief funds for an armored rescue vehicle shared with Gregg County. The consent agenda includes multiple grant applications for police equipment, a fire records system contract, and a water supply contract amendment.

• Appropriate $150,646 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for armored rescue vehicle
• Purchase armored rescue vehicle via GSA, with Gregg County participation
• Fire records management system contract up to $423,078.98 over six years
• Apply for $100,000 grant for rifle-resistant body armor for police
• Public hearing on revised 2021 Community Development Block Grant plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Parks Master Plan and bond election projects, along with routine reports and minutes approval. No votes on specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Parks Master Plan Update
• Bond Election Projects
• Approval of November 28, 2022 minutes
• Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Liaison, and Director reports

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on recreation staffing, the Broughton Recreation Center, and the Parks Master Plan. The committee will also review survey results and hear election results for its members. This is a routine informational meeting with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Election results for Senior Advisory Committee members
• Recreation staffing update
• Broughton Recreation Center update
• Survey review
• Parks Master Plan update

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on December 2022 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and meeting minutes. They will also decide on a retirement application, a contribution refund, and a pay increase for the plan administrator, with additional discussion on upcoming retirements and other topics.

• Review and motion on December 2022 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for December 2022
• Review and motion on Drop Retirement for Chris McGinnis
• Review and motion on refund of contributions to Nathan Crow due to separation
• Review and motion on Plan Administrator pay increase

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Longview EMS Advisory Board is holding its first meeting of 2023. The agenda includes approving minutes, welcoming new board members, discussing future meeting logistics, reviewing 2022 performance measures, and voting on a chairperson.

• Review of 2022 performance measures
• Vote on chairperson
• Discussion of future meeting dates, times, and content
• Welcome and introduction of new EMS Advisory Board members
• GLOW (Greater Longview Optimal Wellness) update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Two seek reduced parking requirements for industrial properties, and one seeks a reduced landscaping requirement. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take citizen comments.

• V23-01: Phoenix Longview Industrial Investors seeks parking variance from 745 to 60 spots at 1400 W. Cotton St. and 4350 W. Loop 281
• V23-02: Merit Fabricators seeks parking variance from 237 to 62 spots at 2377 Neiman Marcus Pkwy
• V23-03: Merit Fabricators seeks landscaping variance from 229 to 120 shrubs at 2377 Neiman Marcus Pkwy

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions for grants, project acceptances, and contracts, plus public hearings on zoning requests and an ordinance to call a May 2023 election. The consent agenda includes funding for EMS recruitment, park and water projects, and a police agreement. Zoning items include specific use permits for restaurants and a rezone for light industrial use.

• $47,700 state grant for EMS recruitment and retention
• $269,870.41 final payment for Broughton Park and Recreation Center
• New traffic signal at McCann Road and Magnolia Lane
• Public hearings on SUP for restaurant at 809 Pine Tree Road and rezone along Neiman Marcus Parkway
• Ordinance calling May 6, 2023 election for Council Districts 3 and 4

City Council called a general election for May 6, 2023, to fill expired terms for Council Districts 3 and 4. The council also approved several zoning changes, project final payments, and grant applications.

• Called general election for Council Districts 3 and 4 on May 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $269,870.41 final payment for Broughton Park and Recreation Center (7-0)
• Approved $63,592.05 final payment for water system improvements at Ray St, FM 2087, Rockdale St, Benton St, and Stracener Rd (7-0)
• Approved $54,895.42 final payment for Fairmont Street Reconstruction Utilities Relocation (7-0)
• Approved $26,128.19 final payment for Greggton Lift Station Improvements (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for the lease-purchase of three sanitation trucks (7-0)
• Granted Specific Use Permits for restaurants with private clubs at 809 Pine Tree Road and 2005 Toler Road (7-0)
• Rezoned 86.361 acres along Neiman Marcus Parkway from Agriculture to Light Industrial (7-0)

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 routine administrative business with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of November 9, 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
• Program Manager Report by Holly Fuller