Longview public meetings in 2024

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is submitting its 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. The report covers spending and accomplishments from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. A draft is available for public review and written comment until December 28, 2024. This item is a procedural submission required by HUD regulations.

• Submission of 2023 CAPER for CDBG and HOME programs
• Public comment period open December 13–28, 2024 at Housing and Community Development office

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hold elections for board officers, and then enter executive session to discuss ongoing economic development negotiations with a potential prospect.

• Approval of minutes from the November 25, 2024 regular board meeting
• Election of LEDCO board officers
• Entering executive session per Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and development waivers. The body is also reviewing applications to plat land for residential lots.

• Rezone 1.23 acres at McCann Road and Ruthlynn Drive for a pharmacy
• Rezone Gilmour Terrace Subdivision from Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial to Single Family
• Plat 1.789 acres on East Carrie Drive into 3 residential lots
• Waiver for 27' roadway width at Hillcrest Trails
• Waiver for 6" water line instead of 8" at Hillcrest Trails

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review November 2024 financial statements and reconciliations. Members will consider a death benefit for the beneficiary of Robert W. Pinkston and a bonus for the Plan Administrator. The meeting also includes the re-election of James Parker to a 3-year term.

• Death benefit for beneficiary of deceased retiree Robert W. Pinkston
• Re-election of James Parker for a 3-year term starting 01/01/2025
• Plan Administrator annual bonus
• Review of November 2024 financial statements and reconciliations
• Discussion of office lease and PRB Minimum Education Rules

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: one to reduce a side setback from 3.5 to 3 feet at a residence on Celebration Way, and two from Pine Tree ISD to waive landscaping shrub requirements at 900 Northwest Drive and 601 P.T. Parkway. The board will also vote on minutes from the prior meeting.

• Public hearing for variance V24-11: reduce side setback to 3 feet at 3344 Celebration Way (Lot 25, Block 4, Hollybrook Coves, Phase III)
• Public hearing for variance V24-12: waive landscaping shrub requirement (2 shrubs per 3,500 sq ft) at 900 Northwest Drive (Pine Tree ISD)
• Public hearing for variance V24-13: waive same landscaping shrub requirement at 601 P.T. Parkway (Pine Tree ISD)

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on a consent agenda including donations, contracts, and grants, and hold public hearings on six zoning items. Action items include authorizing the purchase of 205 E. Methvin Street for $150,000 for Heritage Plaza expansion and amending the budget by $155,000 for that purchase. A presentation on the Fleet Services/Vehicle Replacement Program is also scheduled.

• Donation of $65,000 from PAWS for the Spay It Forward Program
• Change Order No. 1 for $88,860 for Exhibit Center renovations
• Grant of up to $400,000 from FEMA for an exhaust removal system at Fire Station #1
• Public hearing for rezoning 10.14 acres east of Gilmer Road and Gregg Tex Road from Agricultural to Single Family (SF-4)
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of 205 E. Methvin St. for $150,000 for Heritage Plaza expansion

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will meet to review November performance measures and transport destinations. The board will receive updates on new ambulances, EMT staffing, and the bariatric unit. The meeting also includes a discussion on G Life Alert fees and fines.

• November performance measures
• New ambulances and equipment update
• Bariatric Unit update
• G Life Alert fees and fines
• GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness update

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The LEDCO Board will consider entering executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect. They will also approve minutes and accountant's reports from September.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of September 2024 accountant's compilation reports
• Consideration of entering executive session to discuss real property under Texas Government Code 551.072
• Consideration of entering executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect under Texas Government Code 551.087

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is accepting grant applications for FY2024-2025 CDBG/HOME funds from non-profit organizations. Eligible activities include public service grants, public facility grants, and CHDO program grants. Two pre-application meetings are required for applicants, scheduled for November 21 and November 25, 2024. Applications will be available from December 2, 2024, to January 2, 2025.

• Public Service Grants for childcare, elderly/disabled services, or technical job training
• Public Facility Grants and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program Grants
• Two required pre-grant application meetings: Nov 21 and Nov 25 at 2:00 PM
• Application window: Dec 2, 2024 to Jan 2, 2025
• Contact Dakota Brown at 903-237-1201 for questions

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice announcing that CDBG/HOME grant applications for FY2024-2025 are available to non-profit organizations. Two pre-grant application meetings are scheduled; attendance at one is required. This meeting on November 19, 2024 is the first of those required sessions.

• Grant applications go live December 2, 2024 and close January 2, 2025
• Eligible activities: Public Service Grants (childcare, elderly/disabled services, technical job training), Public Facility Grants, and CHDO Program Grants
• Two mandatory pre-application meetings: Nov 19 and Nov 21 at 2:00 PM
• Meeting location: Housing & Community Development Office, 1202 N. Sixth Street
• Contact Dakota Brown at 903-237-1201 or [email protected]

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to discuss six different zoning changes for residential and industrial properties. The body will also consider a request to plat a new residential subdivision.

• Application #P24-07: Platting 15.653 acres into 38 residential lots on Page Road west of Delia Drive
• Application #Z24-17: Rezone 10.140 acres from Agricultural to Single Family (SF-4) east of Gilmer Road and Gregg Tex Road
• Application #Z24-19: Rezone Lot 3 Block 1 Greggton Business Park at 3006-3008 West Marshall Avenue from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Application #Z24-20: Rezone 1.19 acres on Lake Lamond Road south of Tex Pack Street from Heavy Commercial to Two Family
• Application #Z24-22: Rezone Lot 6 Block 10 Ware Place at 404 West Garfield Drive from General Retail to Single Family (SF-3)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 1412 New Forest Drive. The board will determine if the applicant may use a 30 foot front yard setback instead of the required 35 foot setback.

• Public hearing for application #V24-10 (Nathan Yang) regarding front setback requirements at 1412 New Forest Drive

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will hear a presentation on third-quarter pension performance, then vote on several action items including recommended trades, account reconciliations, financial statements, and a retirement/DROP request. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and approve expense reports from a recent conference.

• Presentation of 3rd quarter pension performance by Will Harrell & Charles Smith
• Motion regarding recommended trades from the performance presentation
• Motion regarding retirement and DROP for Bert Scott III
• Motion regarding refund of contributions for Romeo Parker due to separation
• Motion regarding rollover of contributions for Graeme Wolf due to separation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is largely procedural. The board will consider approving minutes from October 28, 2024, and receive reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaison activities, director updates, and parks and trails maintenance. No high-consequence actions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Trails Maintenance Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA24-01) for the Longview Museum of Fine Arts to install new signage and three exterior art panels at the Longview National Bank, a Local Historic Landmark at 213 North Fredonia Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from June 4, 2024, and hear citizen comments.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness COA24-01 for new signage and three exterior art panels at the Longview National Bank (213 North Fredonia Street), filed by the Longview Museum of Fine Arts

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value construction contracts and grant applications. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes and a proposal to update pet ownership and breeding regulations.

• Contract for 2024 Bridge and Culvert Improvements with WMS R and B, LLC for $1,099,940.00
• Contract for 2024 Wastewater System Improvements with Capital Underground Utilities, LLC for $629,391.00
• Grant applications for Older Adult Home Modification ($2M) and Community Greening Transformation ($2.4M)
• Proposed ordinance and fee changes for dog and cat vaccination, microchipping, and breeding
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for pickleball courts at 100 Kate Street

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee will consider approval of minutes and expenditure reports from May and September 2024. Staff reports will cover the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Human Services Programs (including Opioid Awareness, GLOW, and Unity & Diversity), Aspire Mentoring, and Go With the Flow. No new policy decisions or budget actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of May 08, 2024 and September 11, 2024 PIP minutes and expenditure reports
• Staff report on Coalition for Drug-Free Youth activities
• Update on Human Services Programs: Opioid Awareness, Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW), Unity & Diversity
• Aspire Mentoring Program report
• Go With the Flow program report

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend the Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW) Local Convening. This is a notice of potential attendance at a function rather than a decision-making meeting.

• GLOW Local Convening at Maude Cobb Convention Center

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will discuss program updates, including the LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative and HUD updates. The meeting also includes citizen comments and approval of the August meeting minutes.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Discussion of LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative
• HUD updates

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the Community Volunteer Fair on November 7, 2024. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this item; it is purely a notification of possible attendance.

• City Council may attend Community Volunteer Fair at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, TX

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board will consider approving two key long-range documents: the Mobility 2050 Regional Thoroughfare Plan and the Mobility 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The meeting also includes presentation and discussion of both plans, approval of prior meeting minutes, and welcoming new board members.

• Approval of Mobility 2050 Regional Thoroughfare Plan
• Approval of Mobility 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Presentations on both Mobility 2050 plans by Kimley-Horn
• Welcome of new MPO Policy Board members
• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes

All Other Public Notices

The Longview MPO Transportation Policy Board will meet to consider adoption of the Mobility 2050: Regional Thoroughfare Plan and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, a federally required 25-year transportation strategy. The board will also welcome new policy board members. The public is invited to attend and provide comments.

• Consider adoption of the Mobility 2050: Regional Thoroughfare Plan (long-range roadway plan)
• Consider adoption of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (federally required, fiscally constrained 25-year plan)
• Welcome new policy board members
• Public comment opportunity at the meeting
• Draft documents posted on Longview MPO website

All Other Public Notices

This is a procedural notice that the Longview City Council may attend a Walk of Honor Ceremony. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is solely about a ceremonial event.

• Walk of Honor Ceremony at Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 213 N. Fredonia St.

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the Salvation Army's 'Doing the Most Good' Luncheon on October 30, 2024. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Notice of potential council attendance at Salvation Army luncheon at Holiday Inn, 300 Tuttle Circle

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to review reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and athletics. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates.

• Review of Recreation Report
• Review of Parks Maintenance Report
• Review of Athletic Update
• Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend a special called board meeting of the Longview ISD Natatorium/Pool on October 25, 2024. No decisions or discussions by the council are scheduled; the notice is a procedural notification of possible attendance.

• Notice of possible City Council attendance at Longview ISD special called board meeting for the Natatorium/Pool

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda including major contracts: $2.19 million for city-wide park improvements (Phase 2) and $1.27 million for water improvements. A public hearing is set for a specific use permit for a neighborhood pub at 1900 Judson Road. Discussions include the future of the Stamper Park pool and proposed amendments to animal control ordinances regarding vaccination, microchipping, and breeding.

• Consent agenda item M: $2,188,311 contract for City-wide Park Improvements-Phase 2 at Spring Hill Park and McWhorter (west)
• Consent agenda item N: $1,273,278 contract for 2024 Water Improvements project
• Consent agenda item B: $123,951.06 purchase of 19 portable radios for Fire Department
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit #S24-08 for a Neighborhood Pub/Tavern/Wine Bar at 1900 Judson Road
• Discussion of Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommendation to amend Chapter 13 of Code of Ordinances (vaccination, microchipping, sterilization, breeding)

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a District 4 Town Hall meeting with Councilman John Nustad. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2024, at the Event Center on Alpine.

• District 4 Town Hall at 2023 Alpine Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will take action on several financial items including reconciliations, internal statements, and minutes. They will vote on a rollover of contributions for Payton Terry, a refund for Alec Tipton, a death benefit payment for deceased retiree Richard A. Holt, and expense reports for a conference. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, potential PRB requirements, and the board member position held by James Parker whose term ends December 31, 2024.

• Action on rollover of contributions for Payton Terry due to separation
• Action on refund of contributions for Alec Tipton due to separation
• Action on Death Benefit payment to beneficiary for deceased retiree Richard A. Holt
• Review and motion on expense reports for 2024 Public Funds Forum (Montage Laguna Beach, CA, Sept 3-5, 2024)
• Discussion of Firefighter Board Member Position (currently James Parker, term ends 12/31/2024)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings: a Specific Use Permit for pickleball courts at 100 Kate Street, a city-initiated rezone of numerous lots from Heavy Commercial to Single Family north of Cotton Street and MLK Boulevard, and a rezone of 1.111 acres from Townhome to Heavy Commercial near Page Road and E. Loop 281. The commission will decide on these applications and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Specific Use Permit for permanent outdoor amusement (pickleball courts) at 100 Kate Street (application S24-07).
• City request to rezone multiple lots from Heavy Commercial (C-2) to Single Family (SF-6) in Bivins Addition and Jordan Acreage north of Cotton Street and MLK Blvd (Z24-15).
• City request to rezone approximately 1.111 acres from Townhome (TH) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) at the southwest corner of Page Road, Delia Drive, and E. Loop 281 (Z24-16).

Senior Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting with no listed votes or action items. The committee will consider approving minutes from July 16, 2024, hear a Director’s Report, and take citizen comments.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024
• Citizen comments period
• Director’s Report

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is making its 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application available for public comment until 5 p.m. on October 11, 2023, at the Partners in Prevention Office. The notice announces the opportunity for citizens to review and comment on the grant application.

• Public comment period on the 2024 JAG grant application open until 5 p.m. October 11, 2023
• Application available at Partners in Prevention Office, 306 W. Whaley St.
• Grant administered by the City of Longview

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will present the draft Mobility 2050, including the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Regional Thoroughfare Plan (RTP). A 30-day public comment period will run from October 4, 2024, to November 6, 2024.

• Presentation of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• Presentation of the Regional Thoroughfare Plan (RTP)
• Public comment period from October 4, 2024, to November 6, 2024

All Other Public Notices

The Health Trustee Board is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the use of Health Fund operational expenditures for fire physicals. This action would cover the FY2023/2024 and FY2024/2025 periods.

• Authorization of Fire Physicals as operational expenditures for FY2023/2024 and FY2024/2025

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous routine contracts and purchases, including police and fire equipment, software services, and construction projects. The main action item is a proposed resolution to use fiscal year 2023-2024 year-end savings to fund a temporary cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees.

• Resolution to use year-end savings for temporary cost-of-living adjustment for city employees
• Purchase of two fire department medics for up to $851,100 via HGAC inter-local agreement
• Contract of $649,222 with 7-H Construction for 2023 Water and Sewer Improvements
• Contract of $532,800 with Mongan Painting for Sabine Water Treatment Plant clarifier painting
• Acceptance of Fire Station 8 project and final payment of $239,381.57 to Garrett & Associates

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will receive a housing forecast and consider approving its 2025 Plan of Work. Consent agenda items include minutes from August and accountant's compilation reports. No specific dollar amounts or project decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with two staff presentations.

• Presentation of Housing Forecast by President/CEO Wayne Mansfield
• Presentation and approval of LEDCO 2025 Plan of Work by Vice President Heather Malone
• Consent agenda: acceptance of August 22, 2024 minutes and August 2024 accountant's compilation reports

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The board will discuss transit overview items, operational reports, and maintenance safety. The meeting includes updates on bus shelters and ridership statistics.

• Jucy’s Bus Shelter Project update
• Mobile Ticketing statistics
• Ridership Report
• Route deviations for Longview Community Ministries and LeTourneau
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve the August 26, 2024 minutes and receive updates from city staff on recreation, parks maintenance, liaison activities, the director's report, and athletic field maintenance. No public hearings, ordinances, or funding decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission will meet to review and discuss cultural arts grants. The meeting also includes a period for citizens to comment. No specific grant amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Cultural Arts Grants Review and Discussion

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is holding an open house on September 17, 2024, to gather public input on Mobility 2050, the region's long-range transportation plan. The plan includes a Metropolitan Transportation Plan and a Regional Thoroughfare Plan to guide multi-modal improvements through 2050. Attendees can learn about project goals, processes, and view current and future congested roadways and high-growth areas. Comments can also be submitted online, by email, or by phone.

• Open House from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd, Longview, Texas
• Online survey and interactive map available at engagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com/longviewmtp2050
• Topics include highways, freight movement, bicycle and pedestrian travel, and areas with highest expected growth
• Mobility 2050 consists of two documents: Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050 and Regional Thoroughfare Plan 2050

All Other Public Notices

This is a notice that the Longview City Council may attend the Arts Longview 5th Anniversary Event on September 17, 2024. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the notice is purely procedural.

• Possible attendance at Arts Longview 5th Anniversary Event at Pinecrest Country Club

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings for Specific Use Permits: application S24-07 for permanent outdoor amusement (pickleball courts) at 100 Kate Street, and application S24-08 for a neighborhood pub/tavern/wine bar at 1900 Judson Road. The commission will also approve the August 22, 2024 minutes and receive a staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Public hearing for SUP S24-07: permanent outdoor amusement (pickleball courts) at 100 Kate Street, applicant Mike Bailey
• Public hearing for SUP S24-08: neighborhood pub/tavern/wine bar at 1900 Judson Road, applicant Noah Yoder
• Approval of August 22, 2024 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 meets to consider routine financial items including reconciliations, internal statements, and expense reports. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming retirements and conferences. No major policy changes or large-dollar decisions are on the agenda.

• Review and motion on August 2024 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for August 2024
• Review and motion on expense reports for the 2024 TEXPERS Summer Forum in San Antonio (August 18-20)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will receive a shelter update and a presentation by Kelly Heitlkamp. The main action item is discussion and possible action on ordinance changes affecting the animal shelter. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• Citizen Comments
• Shelter Update
• Presentation by Kelly Heitlkamp
• Discussion and Action on Ordinance Changes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One seeks a height variance for a 180-foot communication tower at 113 East Cheryl Street. The other requests a front setback reduction from 35 to 30 feet at 1410 New Forest Drive.

• Public hearing on variance V24-05 for 180-foot communication tower at 113 East Cheryl Street
• Public hearing on variance V24-09 for front setback reduction to 30 feet at 1410 New Forest Drive
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period

City Council

The City Council will discuss a one-time cost-of-living increase for employees for FY2024-2025. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning request from General Retail to Single-Family for multiple lots on George Richey Road. The council will also consider adopting a five-year Capital Improvements Program and approving the LEDCO budget, along with numerous consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and purchases.

• Public hearing on rezone application Z24-14 for area along George Richey Road from General Retail to Single-Family
• Discussion of one-time cost-of-living increase for city employees for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Adoption of five-year Capital Improvements Program allocating funds for 2025-2026 projects
• Approval of Longview Economic Development Corporation 2024–2025 budget
• Contract award of $187,888 for Julieanna Trail Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes and expenditure reports from July 10, 2024. The session includes staff reports on youth drug prevention, opioid awareness, and mentoring programs.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 PIP Minutes and Expenditure Report
• Coalition for Drug-Free Youth report
• Human Services Programs report on Opioid Awareness, GLOW, and Unity & Diversity
• Aspire Mentoring Program report
• Go With the Flow report

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force will meet to discuss preparations for the 2024 Walk of Honor event scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2024. Discussions will cover the celebration location, including an exhibit at the Gregg County Historical Museum and a ceremony at the New Longview Museum of Fine Arts, as well as sponsorships and logistics. The meeting is open to the public.

• Celebration date set for Friday, November 1, 2024
• Exhibit at Gregg County Historical Museum (214 N. Fredonia St.)
• Ceremony at New Longview Museum of Fine Arts
• Discussion of event sponsorships
• Citizen comment period at start of meeting

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will hear a slide presentation covering July performance measures, transport destinations, Zoll Z-Vent usage, recent and upcoming training, new ambulances, and EMT staffing on ambulances. The board will also receive an update on the GLOW (Greater Longview Optimal Wellness) program. This is a regular meeting focused on discussion and information sharing.

• July performance measures
• Transport destinations
• Zoll Z-Vent usage and recent/upcoming training
• New ambulances and EMT staffing on ambulances
• GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness update

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend the National Night Out Kick-Off Event on September 3, 2024. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is a procedural notice of possible attendance.

• National Night Out Kick-Off Event at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 6:00 p.m., contact Officer LaRoyce Johnson

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2024 tax rate. The body will also consider a motion to ratify the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.

• Ordinance adopting the 2024 tax rate
• Ratification of property tax revenue increase for fiscal year 2024-2025 Budget

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will hear presentations on second-quarter pension performance, the 2023 actuarial valuation, and the 2023 year-end audit. They will then vote on motions to accept these reports, approve an actuarial experience study, approve reconciliations and financial statements, and handle refunds or rollovers of contributions for three separated employees.

• Presentation and motion on 2nd quarter pension performance and recommended trades
• Motion to accept 2023 actuarial valuation by Foster & Foster
• Motion to approve an Actuarial Experience Study
• Motion to accept 2023 Financial Audit by Henry & Peters
• Refund of contributions to Kristen McMillen and Christopher Higgins due to separation; rollover for Logan Norris

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution setting city fees and charges for the upcoming fiscal year and an ordinance adopting the FY2024-2025 annual operating budget. A presentation by the City Manager will precede the budget items. The council will also go into executive session to evaluate the City Manager's performance and discuss personnel matters.

• Presentation and discussion on fees and budget by City Manager Rolin McPhee
• Resolution establishing City fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget and appropriating funds
• Executive session to discuss evaluation and duties of the City Manager (personnel matters)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The August 27, 2024 meeting of the Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting consists of routine procedural items including approval of July minutes and a consent agenda with reports from recreation, parks maintenance, the liaison, the director, and the aquatics division. Citizen comments and board member comments are also scheduled. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Recreation Report
• Consent agenda: Parks Maintenance Report
• Consent agenda: Aquatics Division Update

City Council

This special called City Council meeting scheduled for August 23, 2024, was cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken on proposed ordinance adopting 2024 tax rate

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will consider and approve the FY2025 budget presented by the President/CEO. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect, as permitted by Texas law. Consent agenda items include approving July meeting minutes and accountant's compilation reports.

• Approval of LEDCO FY2025 budget
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 (real property discussion)
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.087 (economic development negotiations with a prospect)
• Acceptance of minutes from July 30, 2024 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of July 2024 accountant's compilation reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone multiple lots along George Richey Road from General Retail to Single Family, and an ordinance adopting an update to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a staff update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing on rezone application Z24-14 for lots along George Richey Road east of Prince Road from GR to SF-4
• Public hearing on ordinance adopting an update to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan covering Future Land Use, Neighborhood and Community Livability, and Implementation
• Approval of July 16, 2024 P&Z minutes
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of the City of Longview will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. This meeting allows residents to provide input on the city's planned spending and financial priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2024-2025 operating budget and a proposed tax rate increase, with a tax rate vote scheduled for August 23. The council also will consider consent-agenda items including playground equipment at Rollin's Park ($100,127.30) and two police interceptors ($88,835), as well as action items such as abandoning a sewer easement and nominating Eastman Chemical for an enterprise-zone project.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 tax rate (vote set for Aug. 23)
• Resolution to purchase playground equipment, swing set, and basketball court resurfacing at Rollin's Park for $100,127.30
• Resolution to purchase two Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $88,835
• Public hearing on ordinance nominating Eastman Chemical Company (300 Kodak Boulevard) for Texas Enterprise Zone incentives

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is proposing a tax rate of $0.5619 per $100 valuation for 2024, higher than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.5452. A public hearing will be held on August 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at 300 W. Cotton. The rate is below the voter-approval threshold of $0.5988, so no election is required. The average homestead tax would increase 10.31% to $1,254.78.

• Proposed tax rate $0.5619 per $100 valuation
• No-new-revenue tax rate $0.5452 per $100
• Public hearing August 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at 300 W. Cotton, Longview
• Average homestead taxable value rose 10.31% to $223,311
• Council vote: 6 in favor, 1 against (District 6 Council Member Steve Pirtle)

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board will meet to welcome new members and discuss the Longview MPO planning agreement. The board will also review milestones for Mobility 2050 and schedule a public engagement event for September 17, 2024.

• Discussion on Mobility 2050 development and milestones
• Scheduling of Public Engagement #2 for September 17, 2024, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center
• Discussion on the Longview MPO planning agreement

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Board will discuss the development and milestones of the Mobility 2050 long-range transportation plan. The board will also schedule the second public engagement event for September 17, 2024, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. Additionally, the board will consider a planning agreement and receive staff updates. The meeting includes routine approvals and welcoming new members.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcome new MPO Policy Board members
• Discussion on Mobility 2050 milestones and development
• Scheduling Mobility 2050 Public Engagement #2 on September 17, 2024 at Maude Cobb Convention Center
• Discussion on Longview MPO Planning Agreement

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception application. The board is considering the reinstatement of nonconforming use rights and structure restoration for a specific property.

• Public hearing for application #SE24-01 by Terranostra FRS Holding LLC for 1401 Bois D'Arc Street

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance updating the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed updates cover Future Land Use, Community Livability, and Implementation.

• Public hearing for ordinance adopting updates to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to introduce new board members and review program updates. The agenda includes discussions on approved plans, policies, and updates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

• Introduction of new board members
• Program updates
• Review of approved plan and policies
• HUD updates

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget and fee resolution. The body is also considering several zoning changes and a proposed tax rate for 2024.

• Contract of $6,508,070.06 with True Roads, LLC for Mobberly Avenue Complete Street
• Proposed 2024 tax rate and scheduling of a public hearing
• Purchase of 6 portable radios for Fire Department not to exceed $65,495.04
• Rezone request for 5803 West Marshall Avenue to allow a one-family dwelling
• Appropriation of $62,500 for Fire Station 01, 03 & Fire Training Facility generator design

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a site tour of the Rucker-Campbell House at 433 S. Center Street. Following the tour, the commission will take citizen comments before adjourning. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Tour of the Rucker-Campbell House at 433 S. Center Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget presented by City Manager Rolin McPhee. Additionally, the council will convene in executive session to deliberate on personnel matters involving two former supervisory-level city employees. No final votes or decisions are scheduled during this worksession.

• Discussion of the proposed 2024-25 city budget
• Executive session to discuss evaluation, duties, discipline or dismissal of two former supervisory-level city employees

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to consider routine consent items, including minutes and accountant reports. The primary business is entering executive session under Texas law to discuss real property and negotiations with an economic development prospect. No votes on incentives or project terms are scheduled during the open portion of the meeting.

• Consent agenda: acceptance of June 20, 2024 board minutes
• Consent agenda: acceptance of June 2024 accountant's compilation reports
• Executive session: discussion regarding real property (Texas Government Code §551.072)
• Executive session: discussion regarding economic development negotiations with a prospect (§551.087)

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss transit operations, maintenance, and updates. They are set to consider approval of the Guide to Ride update, a Drug & Alcohol Policy update, and review ridership and safety reports. The meeting also covers customer service training and outreach events.

• Guide To Ride Update & Approval
• Drug & Alcohol Policy Update & Approval
• Ridership Report
• ADA Calls and Inventory of Stops & Shelters
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview may attend a groundbreaking event for Brookshire's Fresh. This is a public notice of attendance rather than a legislative meeting.

• Groundbreaking for Brookshire's Fresh at 3101 US-259

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to elect a new chairman and vice chairman. The board will also consider approval of minutes from June 24 and receive reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and director's updates. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024
• Consent agenda: Recreation Report, Parks Maintenance Report, Liaison Report, Director Report
• Citizen comments period

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation of the proposed FY2024-25 budget and consider a resolution to establish a public hearing on it. Consent agenda items include a $7,000,000 federal grant application for the Cotton Street Bond Project and a $235,000 property acquisition at 402 Mary Ellen Drive for drainage improvements. A presentation of an adoptable dog from the animal shelter is also scheduled.

• Presentation of proposed FY2024-25 budget by City Manager Rolin McPhee
• Resolution to set date, time, and place for public hearing on the budget
• Resolution to apply for $7,000,000 federal grant for 2018 Cotton Street Bond Project
• Ordinance to acquire 402 Mary Ellen Drive for $235,000 for drainage and CIP plan
• Presentation of adoptable dog from Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss draft revisions to the comprehensive plan and identify top priorities through an input activity. The agenda includes reminders on the plan process, key takeaways, and an overview of implementation tables. No final votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a working session focused on gathering input and guiding next steps.

• Input activity on top priorities for the comprehensive plan update
• Discussion of draft revisions to the comprehensive plan
• Review of implementation tables for the plan
• Key takeaways from the plan update process
• Citizen comment period at the start of the meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two consent agenda plat applications and five regular agenda items, including three public hearings for rezone applications and one for a specific use permit. The rezone hearings propose changing zoning from heavy commercial to single-family residential for multiple lots, and a separate rezone from planned development to single-family. A staff update will report on city council actions on previous zoning items.

• Consent plat P24-05: 0.57 acres at Pearl & Julia Streets to combine lots (William Wilkerson).
• Consent plat P24-06: 7.569 acres for Longview Police Department at South & Gum Streets.
• Public hearing for SUP S24-06: one-family dwelling in C-2 zone at 5803 West Marshall Avenue (Brewer).
• Public hearings for rezone Z24-11 and Z24-12: from C-2 to SF-5 at MLK Blvd/Rollins St and east of South High Street (multiple lots).
• Public hearing for rezone Z24-13: from PD99-4 to SF-4 for property near Richardson Street and Baxter Avenue (Greater New Bethel Worship Center).

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will vote on approving June 2024 reconciliations, internal financial statements, and minutes. They will also consider a refund of contributions to David K. Corrin due to separation. Discussion items include upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Review and motion on refund of contributions to David K. Corrin due to separation
• Review and motion on reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus for June 2024
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for June 2024
• Discussion of upcoming retirements
• Upcoming conferences: TLFFRA Annual Conference (Oct 6-8, Irving) and TEXPERS Summer Forum (Aug 18-20, San Antonio)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider variance application V24-08 filed by Pine Tree Independent School District. The variance seeks relief from landscaping requirements in the Unified Development Code that mandate 2 shrubs per 3,500 square feet of lot area at 2100 West Loop 281. The board will also approve the minutes from June 18, 2024 and accept citizen comments.

• Public hearing for variance V24-08 from Pine Tree ISD regarding landscaping requirements at 2100 West Loop 281
• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Citizen comment period

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including citizen comments, approval of previous minutes, director's report, and committee member comments. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 meeting

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to discuss public safety. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

• Discussion regarding Public Safety

City Council

This is a City Council retreat, not a regular business meeting. The council will review the previous day's discussions, share member perspectives, and establish common goals, beliefs, and priorities. They will also discuss best practices for working as a team. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Day One review to recap previous discussions
• Member perspectives to establish common goals, beliefs, and priorities
• Rules of engagement: best practices for council teamwork

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat focused on internal operations. The agenda includes discussions regarding council roles, responsibilities, and teambuilding activities.

• Discussion regarding roles and responsibilities of the City Council
• Presentation regarding dynamics of governance in local government
• Discussion regarding teambuilding and activities

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 International Fire Code with amendments. This proposal seeks to amend Article F Section 203 of the Unified Development Code. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) amendments
• Approval of April 10, 2024 CAAB minutes

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee will introduce new members and approve the May 8, 2024 minutes and current expenditure report. Staff will present updates on drug-free youth, human services programs, and mentoring initiatives.

• Introduction of new committee members
• Approval of May 8, 2024 PIP minutes
• Review of current expenditure report
• Updates on Opioid Awareness and GLOW programs
• Go With the Flow survey results

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview Community Development Division is holding public meetings to gather comments on the 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action plan. These sessions focus on the use of CDBG/HOME federal funds.

• CDBG/HOME federal fund planning
• July 9 meeting at Longview Public Library
• July 17 meeting at Broughton Recreation Center
• July 25 online hearing via Zoom

City Council

The City Council will hold a worksession to review the city fund balance and capital improvement project policies. The council will also discuss the status of Longview Aquatics and consider a recommendation for an aquatics study.

• Presentation regarding fund balance and City Council Policy
• Presentation regarding Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and policy
• Presentation on the history and status of Longview Aquatics
• Recommendation for an Aquatics Study

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a mural dedication at the Historic Depot on July 8, 2024. The event is scheduled for 10:00 am at 905 Pacific Avenue.

• Mural Dedication at Historic Depot

City Council

The City Council will discuss Longview pools and consider several resolutions and ordinances. These include grant applications for fire equipment and substance abuse programs, as well as a property sale.

• $1,440,011.74 contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2024 H.M.A.C. Hot in Place Recycling Project
• $35,000 grant application from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for fire equipment
• Up to $1,000,000 DOJ grant application for substance abuse programs
• Sale of 307 S. Harrison Street for $1,600
• $130,500 budget amendment for demolition and earthwork at the Longview Swim Center

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review routine departmental reports during this meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Parks and Recreation Director and maintenance staff.

• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee will meet to discuss making appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Consideration of appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The LEDCO Board of Directors will meet to review April 30, 2024, meeting minutes and recent accountant's compilation reports. The board also plans to enter an executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Acceptance of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Review of March, April, and May 2024 accountant's reports
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations with a prospect

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two rezoning requests. One application proposes changing Greenwood Park from General Retail to Single Family zoning. Another request seeks to rezone 4633 West Loop 281 from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial.

• Rezoning application #Z24-09 for Greenwood Park to Single Family (SF-4)
• Rezoning application #Z24-10 for 4633 West Loop 281 to Heavy Commercial (C-2)

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee is scheduled to discuss making appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees. This meeting is set for June 18, 2024.

• Appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice stating that the Longview City Council may attend the Keep Longview Beautiful Proud Partner Luncheon on June 18, 2024. The event is scheduled to take place at The Green on the Spur.

• Keep Longview Beautiful Proud Partner Luncheon

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance applications. The first request involves reducing front and side setbacks at 3209 Pat Dive. The second request seeks to reduce the front setback at 508 N 6th Street.

• Variance request for 3209 Pat Dive to reduce front and side setbacks
• Variance request for 508 N 6th Street to reduce the front setback

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will discuss dog ordinances and review past events, including Strut Your Mutt and the Memorial Walk/5k Run. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments and scheduling the next meeting.

• discussion on dog ordinances
• Strut Your Mutt event
• Memorial Walk/5k Run

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding unrestrained animals and the future of the Longview Swim Center. The meeting also includes public hearings for several rezoning requests and consideration of various city contracts and grants.

• $3,600,000 grant application for traffic signal modernization at four major intersections
• $568,914.05 contract for the Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Sludge Removal project
• $440,600 contract for the Longview Exhibit Center Re-Roof Project
• Public hearing for a bio mining process facility permit at 2120 E Loop 281
• Rezoning request for property at 3709 South Eastman Road from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial

All Other Public Notices

The Health Trustee Board will review insurance renewal analyses for TPA, transplant, life, and vision services. The board will also discuss Employee Assistance Program updates and recommendations for plan changes and wellness incentives.

• Insurance renewal analysis for TPA, transplant, life, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program request for proposal updates
• Recommendations for plan changes and wellness incentive implementation

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The meeting includes introductions for a new Council Liaison and EMS Section Chief. It also addresses the new Community Health Section Chief position within GLOW.

• Welcome Council Liaison Michelle Gamboa
• Welcome EMS Section Chief James Lawernce
• New Community Health Section Chief position: Amy Hooten

Historic Preservation Commission

The Longview Historic Preservation Commission meets to approve January minutes, welcome new members, and discuss future tours. The commission will also deliberate on selecting a vice chairperson for its leadership.

• Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Selection of a vice chairperson for the commission
• Discussion of future historic preservation tours
• Introductions of new commission members

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss a Triennial Review update and consider approving the Guide To Ride program. The board will also hear reports on ridership, maintenance, and training events including a Drug & Alcohol Conference and Narcan training.

• Triennial Review Update discussion
• Guide To Ride Update & Approval
• Ridership Report
• Maintenance & Safety Report
• Training events: Drug & Alcohol Conference, Travel Training (Marshall ISD), Narcan Training

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend a public meeting for Project Reed / Bio-Mining on May 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting is hosted by Heather Malone at LEDCO. The agenda is a procedural notice of possible attendance, not a decision-making session.

• Public meeting for Project Reed / Bio-Mining
• Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
• City Hall Council Chambers, 300 W. Cotton Street, Longview, Texas
• Contact: Heather Malone @ LEDCO, 903-753-7878

City Council

The Longview City Council will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance regarding sleeping outside on private property, as well as a resolution on the future of the Longview Swim Center. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials, a proclamation for Stop the Bleed Day, and several consent agenda items involving grants and contracts.

• Ordinance adding Article VIII to Chapter 58 of City Code on sleeping outside on private property
• Resolution on course of action for Longview Swim Center
• Resolution to accept up to $150,000 grant from Texas Commission on the Arts for Arts!Longview Cultural District
• Resolution to accept up to $423,000 from Texas Broadband Initiative for NG9-1-1 System
• Contract award of $153,789.00 to Rayford's Truck and Tractor for 2023 CDBG improvements at Eva Circle

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review applications for property rezoning and a new 9-lot subdivision. These items include proposed changes to residential, commercial, and office zoning districts across various parts of the city.

• Platting approximately 19.1854 acres into 9 lots south of East Loop 281
• Rezoning Forest Park Addition/North Melrose to Single Family (SF-5)
• Rezoning Heritage Place Subdivision to Single Family (SF-4)
• Rezoning 3709 South Eastman Road from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review first quarter pension performance and consider recommended trades. Members will also act on financial reconciliations, insurance proposals, and benefit payments.

• Recommended trades based on 1st Qtr. Pension Performance
• Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposal
• Widow and Death Benefit for Kimberly Bates
• Rollover of contributions for James P. Jones and Ricardo Martinez
• Expense reports for 2024 TLFFRA Peer Review in Tyler, TX

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force is meeting to discuss and consider 2024 Walk of Honor nominations, including a preliminary vote, and to plan the 2024 Walk of Honor Celebration. The celebration is targeted for September 28, 2024, with discussion of location, logistics, sponsorships, and a starter marker. The meeting is open to the public.

• Consider 2024 Walk of Honor nominations
• Preliminary vote on nominations
• Celebration target date: September 28, 2024
• Celebration location and logistics
• Celebration sponsorships and starter marker

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special session to canvass and certify the results of the May 4, 2024 general election for Mayor and City Council Members for Districts 1 and 2. The agenda includes a presentation of the election canvass and a resolution declaring the official results. No other business is scheduled.

• Canvass of May 4, 2024 general election for Mayor and Council Districts 1 and 2
• Resolution declaring election results for Mayor and Council Districts 1 and 2

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force is meeting to discuss and consider 2024 Walk of Honor nominations, including a preliminary vote, and to plan the 2024 Walk of Honor celebration. The celebration is targeted for September 7, 2024, and the task force will consider its location, logistics, sponsorships, and a starter marker. The meeting is open to the public.

• Consider 2024 Walk of Honor nominations
• Preliminary vote on nominations
• Celebration target date: September 7, 2024
• Celebration location and logistics
• Celebration sponsorships and starter marker

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and project acceptances, plus several public hearings on rezoning and specific use permits. The most consequential item is a resolution to apply for a $3.2 million federal grant to modernize traffic signals at four major intersections. The council will also hold public hearings on five zoning requests and consider an industrial district agreement with Eastman Chemical Company.

• $3,200,000 grant application for traffic signal modernization at Mobberly @ Young, M.L.King @ Young, Hwy. 80 @ Silver Falls, and P.T. Road @ Reel Road
• $1,993,076.80 contract award to CK Newberry, LLC for 2024 Chip Seal Project
• $225,000 Humana Foundation grant for Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program
• Public hearing: rezone 1.502 acres at 1156 E. Hawkins Parkway from PD13-02 to Planned Development - Office
• Public hearing: rezone 27.674 acres south of Page Road from Agricultural/SF-4 to Townhome

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

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

• Approval of March 13, 2024 PIP minutes and current expenditure report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Opioid Awareness / GLOW (Caitlin Green)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Stephanie Adams)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The LEDCO board will accept minutes from its March 28 meeting and hold three closed sessions under Texas law for real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations with a prospect. No public votes or contract awards are listed on this agenda.

• Acceptance of March 28, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
• Executive session for real property discussions under Texas Gov Code 551.072
• Executive session for personnel matters under Texas Gov Code 551.074
• Executive session for economic development negotiations with a prospect under Texas Gov Code 551.087

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss 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; the committee may also enter closed session as permitted by Texas law.

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

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and donations. Items include funding for the Spay It Forward program, water treatment services, and a final payment for a police department project.

• $20,000 donation from PAWS for the Spay It Forward program
• Final payment of $1,197,454.01 to WRL Contractors LLC for the Longview Police Department project
• Contract with Analytical Environmental Labs of Tyler, Texas, for Water Treatment Plant analysis
• Contract with International Dioxide, Inc., for Sodium Chlorite Solution for the Water Treatment Plant
• $239,725 contract with MVA Services, LLC, for the Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Clarifier 1 Project

All Other Public Notices

This is a notice that the Early Voting Ballot Board will convene to qualify and count mail-in and provisional ballots for the May 4, 2024 election. The board meets at the Gregg County Elections Office on April 25, May 4, and May 13, 2024. This is a procedural item with no policy decisions.

• Early Voting Ballot Board convenes April 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM
• Board reconvenes May 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM
• Board reconvenes May 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM
• Purpose: qualify and count mail-in and provisional ballots
• Meetings at Gregg County Elections Office

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 2023 and receive several staff reports. The consent agenda includes reports on recreation, parks maintenance, a liaison update, and a director's report. No public hearings, rezonings, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2023
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding an open house to gather public input on Mobility 2050, the region's long-range transportation plan. The plan includes the Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050 and the Regional Thoroughfare Plan 2050, covering highways, freight, bicycle and pedestrian travel. Residents can also provide feedback through an online survey and interactive map.

• Open House on April 17, 4-7 p.m. at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd
• Online survey and interactive map at engagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com/longviewmtp2050
• Plan covers transportation needs through 2050, including congested roadways and growth areas
• Comments accepted via email [email protected] or phone 903-237-1062

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six land-use requests that could change how specific properties are developed or used. These proposals involve rezonings for townhome, single-family, and commercial developments, plus permits for a bio-mining facility and a residential home in a commercial district. The outcomes will determine which zoning designations apply to those parcels and what types of structures or operations may be permitted on them.

• Rezoning ~27.6 acres south of Page Road near Victor Drive from agricultural/single-family to townhome zoning
• Rezoning 1.148 acres at the northeast corner of Estes Parkway and Eastman Road from agricultural to heavy commercial zoning
• Rezoning property at 3320 Bishop Street from heavy commercial to single-family zoning
• Specific use permit for a bio-mining facility at 2120 E. Loop 281 in a heavy commercial district
• Replat of ~1.3 acres at Northwest Medical Park into three lots on Toler Road near West Loop 281

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request to allow a 20-foot front setback instead of the required 30 feet for a home at 1008 Camille Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on variance #V23-04 for 1008 Camille Drive to reduce front setback from 30 ft to 20 ft
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with no major action items on the agenda. The committee will take citizen comments, consider approving minutes from January 29, 2024, and hear a director's report and committee member comments. The meeting is procedural in nature.

• Call to order and introductions
• Citizen comments
• Approval of January 29, 2024 minutes
• Director's report
• Committee member comments

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review March 2024 financial statements and reconciliations. Members will consider a Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposal and specific retirement and refund requests.

• Vested retirement for Brad Beal
• Refund of contributions to Bryce Giles
• Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposal
• Expense reports for 2024 TEXPERS Annual Conference
• March 2024 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning requests, discuss the Longview Swim Center, and vote on a consent agenda with grants, contracts, and property purchases. Items include a $100,000 PETCO Foundation grant for spay/neuter services, a $300,000 flood mitigation study, and multiple construction contracts.

• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at Judson Road (S24-02)
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for indoor amusement and restaurant with private club at 3070 North Eastman Road (S24-03)
• Public hearing: Rezone from Agricultural to General Retail at Fourth Street and North Eastman Road (Z24-02)
• Resolution: Accept $100,000 PETCO Foundation grant for Animal Care and Adoption Center Spay & Neuter Program
• Resolution: Award $299,253 contract to 7-H Construction for CDBG Sewer, Drainage, and Street Improvements on Berkley Street

City Council

This is an addendum to the previously posted agenda for the April 11, 2024 City Council meeting, adding one item: Employee Recognition. The rest of the agenda is not included in this document, so no other decisions or discussions are listed here.

• Employee Recognition added as item V

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Transportation Policy Board will consider adopting the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The board will also review a revision to the 2023–2026 TIP and a proposed expansion of the Metropolitan Planning Area boundary. Staff updates regarding the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan are also scheduled.

• Adoption of the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of the 2023–2026 TIP revision
• Approval of the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) Boundary Expansion
• Revision of the Longview MPO Bylaws

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will meet to discuss a variance request for a proposed air inflated dome structure. The board will also review minutes from May 10, 2023.

• Variance request by Mike Hood for LeTourneau University regarding building height limitations for an air inflated dome structure

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board will meet to consider approving revisions to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), adopting the 2025-2028 TIP, adopting a Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) Boundary Expansion, and approving revised Bylaws. The public can attend in person, watch live online or on TV, and submit comments by mail or email.

• Approval of revisions to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Adoption of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Adoption of the Longview MPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) Boundary Expansion
• Approval of revision to the MPO's Bylaws

All Other Public Notices

The Health Trustee Board is meeting to discuss utilization data, benchmarking, budget projections, and preliminary rates for the employee health benefits plan. No final action is scheduled; the agenda includes only discussion items and public comment.

• Discussion of employee health benefits plan utilization data and benchmarking
• Budget projections and preliminary rates for the health plan
• Presentations by Brent Weegar (HUB International Texas) and Cheryl Lang (UMR)

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will review administrative records and recent financial reports. Members will also hear a presentation on the Longview Independent School District bond election. The agenda schedules closed executive sessions to discuss real property, personnel issues, and economic development negotiations with an unnamed prospect; no final decisions are recorded in this text.

• Approval of January board minutes and January/February accountant reports
• Presentation on the Longview Independent School District bond election
• Closed session to discuss real property under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
• Closed session to address personnel matters
• Closed session for economic development negotiations with a prospect

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider recommending that the City Council approve an updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, replacing the 2015 plan. A presentation by Stantec Consulting is scheduled. The board will also hear citizen comments, approve minutes from February 2023, and receive reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and a liaison update.

• Action item: Consider recommending City Council approval of updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Presentation by Stantec Consulting on the master plan update
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2023
• Consent agenda includes Recreation Report, Parks Maintenance Report, Liaison Report, and Director Report

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider adopting an updated Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, replacing the 2015 version. The consent agenda includes several grants and contracts, including a $2.6 million federal grant for Teague Park and a $275,000 grant for the GLOW wellness program. A proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Day will also be presented.

• Resolution adopting updated Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
• Grant from National Park Service and Texas Parks & Wildlife up to $2,600,000 for Teague Park
• Grant from Hogg Foundation for Mental Health up to $275,000 for GLOW program
• Grant from Miranda Lambert MuttNation Foundation up to $10,000 for spay/neuter program
• Ordinance allowing Housing Authority Advisory Commission members to live outside city limits

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Longview Transit Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a transit overview including a mobile ticketing update, paratransit software update, and triennial review. Operations reports will cover ridership, outreach events, and upcoming trainings. Maintenance will provide a preventative maintenance and safety report.

• Fixed Route Mobile Ticketing Update
• Paratransit Scheduling Software & Database Update
• Triennial Review Update
• Ridership Report
• Outreach Events: Homeless Resource Day & Survey Results, Human Trafficking Month, LT 21 Anniversary, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, GS Tour

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use applications. These include requests for a drive-thru restaurant, an indoor amusement center with a private club, and a rezoning from agricultural to retail.

• Public hearing for a drive-thru restaurant on Judson Road (#S24-02)
• Public hearing for indoor amusement and a restaurant at 3070 North Eastman Road (#S24-03)
• Rezoning from Agricultural to General Retail at Fourth Street and North Eastman Road (#Z24-02)
• Animal Health and Hospital subdivision on Tryon Road (#P24-02)
• North Division of Greggton replatting at 3817 West (#RP24-05)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: a 90-foot air-inflated dome at 2100 S. Mobberly Avenue and artificial turf in rear yards in The Villas at Judson Road subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on variance V24-02 for a 90-foot air-inflated dome at 2100 S. Mobberly Avenue
• Public hearing on variance V24-03 for artificial turf in rear yards on Fairfax Lane and Maplewood Circle (The Villas at Judson Road)
• Approval of February 20, 2024 minutes

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review February 2024 financial statements and reconciliations. Members will consider benefit payments for Andrea Owens and a contribution refund for Jose Fuentes. The body will also discuss a cyberware/ransomware insurance proposal.

• Widow and Death Benefit for Andrea Owens
• Contribution refund to Jose Fuentes
• Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposal
• February 2024 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple purchases and contracts, including a $400,000 FEMA grant for a fire station exhaust system, a $99,672 pump replacement, and a $109,100 purchase of cleaning equipment. They will also hold public hearings on a specific use permit and a rezoning request, and set polling times for the May 4 election.

• Resolution to accept $400,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Central Station exhaust system
• Contract with Jack Tyler Engineering for $99,672 submersible pump at Greggton Lift Station
• Purchase of 14 Cold Plasma Cleaning Units and 8 Omegasonic Packages for $109,100
• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for one-family dwelling at 305, 307 & 311 S Mobberly Avenue
• Public hearing on rezoning from Townhome to Single Family at Hollybrook Drive and Ridgewood Drive

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve January 2024 minutes and current expenditure reports, and to hear staff updates on several local programs. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. Citizen comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of January 10, 2024 PIP minutes and current expenditure report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth
• Staff report: Opioid Awareness / GLOW
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity and Media Development

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Longview Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss budget purchases. The board will also review the First Responder CARA program for reducing opioid overdose deaths and the GLOW initiative for alternative first response to mental health and substance use issues. A June new board update is also on the agenda.

• Budget purchases discussion
• First Responder CARA program update for reducing opioid overdose deaths
• GLOW (Greater Longview Optimal Wellness) alternative first response update
• June new board update

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public meeting to present revisions to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, the draft 2025-2028 TIP, and a proposed expansion of the Metropolitan Planning Area. A 30-day public comment period runs from March 6 to April 10, 2024.

• Public meeting on March 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Longview City Council Chambers, 300 W. Cotton Street
• Revisions to 2023-2026 TIP to modify numbers for Longview Transit
• Draft 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program presented
• Proposed expansion of the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
• 30-day public comment period from March 6 to April 10, 2024

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will meet to consider approval of TxDOT's Safety Performance Measures (PM1) and discuss potential MPO boundary changes. The public can attend in person, watch live online or on cable TV, and submit comments by mail or email.

• Consideration of TxDOT Safety Performance Measures (PM1) approval
• Discussion on Longview MPO boundary changes
• Public comment opportunity at meeting
• Meeting live streamed on Facebook Live, CityView TV, and cable Channel 10.1/215

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Policy Board will consider a resolution to adopt the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2024 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) Targets. Members will also discuss changes to MPO boundaries based on the new Urbanized Area.

• Resolution adopting Texas Department of Transportation’s 2024 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) Targets
• Discussion on MPO Boundary changes
• Updates on Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050
• Updates on FY 2025 – FY 2028 Transportation Improvement Program

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force is meeting to review the 2023 Walk of Honor celebration and process, including selection, exhibit, monument installation, and sponsorship. They will also determine the 2024 process, including application open period, target dates, and sponsorship. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of 2023 Walk of Honor selection process
• Review of 2023 celebration, exhibit, and monument installation
• Review of 2023 sponsorship
• Determine 2024 application open period and selection target date
• Set 2024 celebration target date for September 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet for routine business including citizen comments, approval of January 2023 minutes, and consent agenda items covering recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and director reports. No votes on new projects, funding, or policy changes are listed.

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

All Other Public Notices

This is a procedural notice for a drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot for an upcoming election in Longview, Texas. The drawing is scheduled for February 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall City Council Chambers at 300 W Cotton St. The notice is boilerplate and contains no policy decisions or substantive agenda items.

• Ballot order drawing for election
• Scheduled February 22, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
• Location: City Hall City Council Chambers, 300 W Cotton St, Longview

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including contracts for armored car service, an agreement with TxDOT for the Delia Drive Realignment, increased funding for two fire department medics, and several grant applications. The council will also hold a public hearing on adopting and reconfirming tax abatement guidelines and criteria.

• Resolution to award armored car service contract to Noble Enterprises-Noble Security
• Resolution to enter Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Delia Drive Realignment
• Resolution to increase purchase price of two Medics for Fire Department from $621,236 to $641,796
• Resolution to apply for State Homeland Security Grant up to $100,000 for Fire Department
• Public hearing on tax abatement guidelines and criteria

All Other Public Notices

This agenda is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the Unity Honors Luncheon on February 21, 2024. It is a procedural notice with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Unity Honors Luncheon at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 11:30 am

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review applications for land replatting at Thelma Street and Scenic Drive. The commission will also hold public hearings regarding a single-family dwelling permit on South Mobberly Avenue and a rezoning request in Airline Estates.

• Replat of 1.379 acres into 3 lots at the northwest corner of Thelma Street and Scenic Drive
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a one-family dwelling at 305, 307 & 311 S Mobberly Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning from Townhome to Single Family (SF-6) at Hollybrook Drive and Ridgewood Drive

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review 4th quarter pension performance and decide on recommended trades. Members will also consider financial reconciliations for January 2024 and updates to travel and ethics policies.

• Recommended trades based on 4th Qtr. Pension Performance
• January 2024 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Refund of contributions to Joshua Petticrew
• Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposals
• Re-election of citizen Board member Vickie Boggio

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on its 5-Year Plan and Administrative Plan, along with approving minutes and receiving program updates. The agenda includes citizen comments and announcements about the 2024 calendar of events. No specific details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion and action on the 5-Year Plan
• Discussion and action on the Administrative Plan
• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Board Chairman action item
• 2024 Calendar of Events announcement

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $974,257 sanitation budget amendment for three garbage trucks, resolutions authorizing disaster debris removal contracts, and support for three housing tax credit applications. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public safety updates.

• Ordinance amending FY 23/24 Sanitation budget by $974,257 for three garbage trucks
• Resolution authorizing disaster debris removal contracts with DRC Emergency Services (primary) and CTC Disaster Response (secondary)
• Resolution supporting 9% Housing Tax Credit application for Riva Ridge at Clinic Drive and N Fourth Street
• Resolution supporting 9% Housing Tax Credit application for Avanti Hills at Bill Owens Parkway and H G Mosley Parkway
• Resolution supporting 9% Housing Tax Credit application for Longview Terrace at 1320 Reel Road

All Other Public Notices

This notice states that the Longview City Council may attend the Annual Chamber Banquet on January 30, 2024, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. The agenda contains no other business items and is purely a public notice of a possible council appearance.

• Annual Chamber Banquet on January 30, 2024 at 4:45 pm
• Location: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, Texas

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on recreation staffing and the Parks Master Plan, along with citizen comments. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Recreation staffing update
• Parks Master Plan update
• Citizen comments period

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will review the FY2023 audit and consider a resolution to terminate the corporation's 401(k) and profit sharing plan. The board may also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution to terminate LEDCO 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Presentation of FY2023 Audit
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations with a prospect

City Council

The Longview City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a new police program for streamlined homeless donations and multiple grant applications. The consent agenda includes accepting a completed channel improvement project and authorizing applications for various state and federal grants.

• Resolution to establish Hand-Up Program for homeless donations
• Final payment of $69,219.77 to Knight Erosion Control for Wade Creek Channel Improvements
• Grant applications up to $100,000 each for police mental health, victim assistance, criminal justice, body-worn cameras, and juvenile justice
• Application for $7,000,000 RAISE grant for Cotton Street Streetscape Project
• Application for $700,000 FEMA grant for generators at Sabine Water Treatment Plant and Animal Care Center

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on a fixed-route mobile ticketing update, paratransit scheduling software, and a bus shelter update. They will also review ridership reports, an OSHA inspection, and upcoming outreach events.

• Fixed Route Mobile Ticketing Update
• Paratransit Scheduling Software Update
• Jucys Bus Shelter Update
• Ridership & Safe Ride Report
• OSHA Inspection

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several applications to divide land into smaller lots. These items include a new residential phase in Hidden Hills and various replatting requests for properties on Judson Road, Bob White Road, and Tall Pines Avenue.

• Platting 14.474 acres into 34 residential lots and 1 HOA lot at Hidden Hills Circle
• Replatting 5.906 acres into four lots at 2301 Judson Road
• Replatting 1.912 acres into three residential lots at 1034 Bob White Road
• Replatting 1.678 acres into two lots on the south side of Tall Pines Avenue

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review December 2023 reconciliations, internal financial statements, and meeting minutes. Action items include processing contribution refunds for Claudraus Dickens and Nick Killian due to separation.

• Review of Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus reconciliations
• Refund of contributions to Claudraus Dickens
• Refund or rollover of contributions to Nick Killian
• Discussion of Cyberware/Ransomware Insurance proposal
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and children's benefits

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda. The board will hear citizen comments, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, liaisons, and the director's update.

• Approval of minutes from November 27, 2023
• 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 the Aspire Mentoring Program's Mentor Recognition event for 2024 National Mentoring Month. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 9:00am at Coffee Mill, 2001 Gilmer Road. No official decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• City Council may attend Aspire Mentoring Program Mentor Recognition
• Event for 2024 National Mentoring Month
• Thursday, January 18, 2024, 9:00am
• Location: Coffee Mill, 2001 Gilmer Road
• Contact: Stephanie Adams, 903-237-1257

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Hemphill Seminary, LLC to allow a 140-foot monopole communication tower at 1818 Pine Tree Road, exceeding current height limits in the Unified Development Code. The board will also vote on approval of the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance V24-01 for a 140-foot communication tower at 1818 Pine Tree Road
• Variance from UDC height limits in Article B Sections 2.15 and 2.25
• Applicant: Hemphill Seminary, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several applications for land replatting and a single-family dwelling permit. The meeting also includes an update on previous City Council actions regarding zoning.

• Plat application for 34 residential lots and one HOA lot at Hidden Hills Circle
• Replat of 5.906 acres into four lots at 2301 Judson Road
• Replat of 1.912 acres into three residential lots at 1034 Bob White Road
• Replat of 1.678 acres into two lots on south side of Tall Pines Avenue
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a one-family dwelling at 305, 307 & 311 S Mobberly Avenue

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on recreation staffing and the Parks Master Plan, and to take citizen comments. The agenda is informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Recreation staffing update
• Parks Master Plan update
• Citizen comments period

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for a dwelling in a commercial zone, vote on an ordinance to call a general election for Mayor and Council Districts 1 and 2, and act on several consent agenda items including software maintenance and a grant for the police department. The meeting also includes proclamations and routine updates.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit S23-12 at 202 Del Roy Street to allow a one-family dwelling in C-2 zoning
• Ordinance calling a General Election on May 4, 2024, for Mayor and Council Districts 1 and 2
• Resolution to negotiate with Insight Software for spreadsheet server license maintenance
• Interlocal agreement with City of Dallas to accept up to $13,000 for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant
• Proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Jan 11) and Mentoring Day (Jan 18)

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 on local youth and community programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 13, 2023 and November 8, 2023 minutes and expenditure reports
• Staff report on Coalition for Drug-Free Youth
• Staff report on Opioid Awareness / GLOW
• Staff report on Aspire Mentoring Program
• Staff report on Unity & Diversity and Media Development

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review community input and discuss draft revisions to the city's comprehensive plan. No final decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Review of community input to-date
• Discussion of draft revisions to the comprehensive plan
• Possible additional revisions to be discussed

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and take action on a National Register of Historic Places nomination for a specific commercial district. The body will also act on appointing a vice chairperson for the commission.

• National Register of Historic Places nomination for Greggton Commercial Historic District (bounded by West Marshall Avenue, North Supply Street, Aztec Alley, and Pine Tree Road)
• Appointment of a vice chairperson for the Historic Preservation Commission