Longview public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a consent agenda item to replat Lot 5 Block 6 Original Townsite into two lots at 314 W. Whaley Street. The regular agenda includes a proposal by DLS Rental‑Alpine, LLC to plat approximately 0.868 acres of Lot 40 NCB 545 into four lots on Alpine Road between Louisiana and Williams Streets. It also includes a proposal by Richard Henson to plat approximately 0.680 acres of Abstract 258 P P Rains Survey Tract 5 into five lots on the west side of Claire Lane between Cordoba Trail and Sierra Vista Lane.

• Replat Lot 5 Block 6 Original Townsite into 2 lots at 314 W. Whaley Street (application #RP25-10)
• Plat ~0.868 acres of Lot 40 NCB 545 into 4 lots on Alpine Road (application #P25-08) by DLS Rental‑Alpine, LLC
• Plat ~0.680 acres of Abstract 258 P P Rains Survey Tract 5 into 5 lots on west side of Claire Lane (application #P25-09) by Richard Henson

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review 3rd Quarter pension performance and consider recommended trades. Members will also vote on November 2025 financial reconciliations and the Plan Administrator's annual bonus.

• Recommended trades based on 3rd Qtr. Pension performance
• November 2025 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Plan Administrator annual bonus
• Re-election of Kolby Beckham for a 3-year term starting 01/01/2026
• Discussion of upcoming retirements

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from LISD to reduce landscaping requirements at 2900 Airline Road. The board will also discuss and appoint a vice chairperson.

• Public hearing for LISD variance request at 2900 Airline Road
• Variance to reduce shrub count from 512 to 317
• Variance to reduce tree requirements for landscaping island
• Discussion and appointment of Zoning Board Vice Chairperson

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is notifying the public of its 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report summarizes the expenditure and accomplishments of CDBG and HOME program funds from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

• Public viewing of the draft report from December 13 through December 29, 2025
• Submission of the report for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on several grant allocations, contract awards, and a zoning hearing. Items include a $6 million PATH grant for homelessness assistance, a $3 million grant for a new swimming pool, and a $485,244 railroad safety survey grant. A public hearing will consider rezoning application #Z25-22 from Light Industrial to Single Family. Additional resolutions cover contracts for drinking fountains, traffic equipment, and other city services.

• Resolution to apply for and accept a five‑year PATH grant up to $6,000,000 for homelessness assistance
• Ordinance allocating $3,000,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for construction of the Stamper Park Swimming Pool
• Ordinance allocating $485,244 U.S. DOT grant plus $121,311 city matching funds for a railroad safety survey of 33 at‑grade crossings
• Public hearing on rezoning application #Z25-22 to change Lots 1‑7 on Park Drive from Light Industrial (I‑1) to Single Family (SF‑4)
• Resolution awarding a contract to Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. for seventeen 4‑station drinking fountains

The Longview City Council voted 7‑0 to authorize the city to apply for a Texas Health and Human Services Commission PATH grant of up to $6 million. It also approved a resolution to disburse $385,000 of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to cultural organizations. In addition, the council adopted an ordinance allocating $485,244 DOT grant funds and $121,311 local matching funds for a railroad crossing safety study.

• Approved Resolution to apply for up to $6,000,000 PATH grant (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing $385,000 HOT grant disbursement to cultural groups
• Approved Ordinance allocating $485,244 DOT grant and $121,311 matching funds for railroad safety study

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview may attend an open house for the Municipal Annex on December 11, 2025. This is a notice of potential attendance rather than a formal decision-making meeting.

• Municipal Annex Open House at 302 W. Cotton St.

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board will meet to discuss the reprioritization of funds between two highway projects. The board will also review meeting minutes from October 22, 2025.

• Reprioritization of funds from Spur 63 to SH 149

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Policy Board will meet to discuss funding changes. The board is considering the reprioritization of funds from one project to another.

• Proposed reprioritization of funds from the Spur 63 widening project to the SH 149 overpass project

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is announcing that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME funds will be available to non‑profit organizations for public service, facility, and community housing development grants. Applications will be posted on December 11 and must be submitted by January 12. Applicants must attend one of two pre‑grant meetings on December 8 or December 9 at 2:00 PM.

• Grant applications open December 11 and close January 12
• Pre‑grant meetings: Dec 8, 2:00 PM and Dec 9, 2:00 PM
• Eligible activities: childcare, elderly/disabled services, job training, public facilities, CHDO program
• Contact: D. Ietrich Johnson, phone 903‑237‑1089, email [email protected]

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will review 2025 performance measures and transport destination numbers. It will receive updates on EMT staffing, the addition of new ambulances M3 and M6, and the Emergicon billing system. The board will also hear about a DSHS audit, new equipment, and a wellness program update before opening discussion and citizen comments.

• 2025 performance measures
• Transport destination numbers
• Update on EMTs
• New Ambulances – M3 and M6
• Emergicon billing update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Longview Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss proposed rules for the trail system and review a reported facility discipline infraction. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of the October 27, 2025 minutes, and routine consent agenda reports from recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and the director. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of Trail System Rules
• Review of Violation of Facility Discipline Infraction
• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen Comments
• Consent agenda reports: Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Liaison, Director

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. The board will hear a presentation by the Longview Community Foundation and Mayor Kristen Ishihara. The board will present and consider the FY2026 LEDCO Work Plan. The board will move into an executive session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approve minutes from October 23, 2025 regular board meeting
• Presentation by Longview Community Foundation and Mayor Kristen Ishihara
• Presentation and consideration of FY2026 LEDCO Work Plan
• Executive session to discuss real property (Tex. Gov. Code §551.072)
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters (§551.074) and economic development negotiations (§551.087)

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will meet to review several housing‑related topics. Discussion will include updates on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS), and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) programs, as well as Section 8 Management Assessment performance indicators. The commission will also receive updates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and from ongoing housing studies. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program update
• Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS) program update
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program update
• Section 8 Management Assessment performance indicators review
• HUD and housing study updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by the City of Longview to rezone specific lots from Light Industrial to Single Family. The body will also consider a replatting application for a property on Meadowview Road.

• Public hearing for application #Z25-22 to rezone Lots 1-6 Block 1 Heights Park Unit 3 and Lot 7 Block 1 Heights Park Unit 4 from Light Industrial (I-1) to Single Family (SF-4)
• Application #RP25-09 by Larry Methvin to replat Lot 1 Block 1 Quiet Meadows into 2 lots at 118 Meadowview Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on financial reconciliations, internal statements, and meeting minutes for October 2025. It will also consider motions regarding the retirement of Jeffrey L. Walling, a refund of contributions to James Pond, and a death benefit payment for the beneficiary of Martin E. Watts. The board will discuss upcoming retirements, continuing education status, and upcoming conferences. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

• Review and motion regarding reconciliations for October 2025 (Moody checking account, Moody disbursement, MSSB Omnibus)
• Review and motion regarding internal financial statements for October 2025
• Review and motion for retirement of Jeffrey L. Walling
• Review and motion regarding refund of contributions to James Pond due to separation
• Review and motion regarding death benefit payment to beneficiary for deceased retiree Martin E. Watts

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Longview Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider application #V25-06, filed by John Green, requesting a reduction of the side setback from 6 feet to about 3 feet at 311 Don Koble Lane (Lots 3A and 4, Block 2, Koble Addition). The meeting will also approve the August 19, 2025 minutes and provide a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on variance application #V25-06 for side setback at 311 Don Koble Lane
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period

Senior Advisory Committee

The Longview Senior Advisory Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Green Street Recreation Center. Members will consider approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the Director’s Report, and accept citizen and member comments. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting
• Director’s Report presentation
• Citizen comments period
• Committee member comments

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council is notified that members may attend a homegoing celebration for Pastor Danny Craig, Sr. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard. No decisions or actions are required by the council.

• Potential attendance at Homegoing Celebration for Pastor Danny Craig, Sr., Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard, 2:30 p.m., Nov 16 2025

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider resolutions to apply for and accept various grants for animal care, public safety, and cyber security, as well as budget amendments for specific projects. The body will also vote on a large purchase of fire trucks and a public hearing regarding a zoning request.

• Consideration of a $8.4M fire truck purchase
• Public hearing for zoning request at 603 Leota Street
• Consideration of a $3M grant for Stamper Park swimming pool
• Consideration of a $95K ASPCA grant for animal care
• Consideration of a $2.2M truck purchase for Fire Department

The City Council approved two grant resolutions, one for up to $95,000 from the ASPCA and another for up to $50,000 from the Rachel Ray Foundation to support the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center. It also approved a resolution denying Southwestern Electric Power Company's rate increase and authorizing city intervention. Additionally, the council appointed new members to the LEDCO Board and unanimously tabled a request to accept a private street.

• Approved resolution to apply for and accept up to $95,000 ASPCA grant for animal care center
• Approved resolution to apply for and accept up to $50,000 Rachel Ray Foundation grant for foster program
• Approved resolution denying SWEPCO rate increase and authorizing city intervention and special counsel
• Approved resolution appointing Chris Danielson and Laura Rectenwald to LEDCO Board, re‑appointing Bret Read
• Motion to table Tealwood Drive private street acceptance carried unanimously (7‑0)

All Other Public Notices

The agenda contains a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend the GLOW Local Convening. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard. No decisions or actions are listed for the council at this meeting.

• Potential council attendance at GLOW Local Convening, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. The agenda includes approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the current expenditure report. Staff will give reports on Human Services Programs, the Aspire Mentoring Program, Go With the Flow, and the program manager. The meeting will conclude with citizen comments before adjourning.

• Approve September 10, 2025 PIP minutes and current expenditure report
• Human Services Programs staff report (Caitlin Green)
• Aspire Mentoring Program staff report (Stephanie Adams)
• Go With the Flow staff report (Holly Fuller)
• Program Manager staff report (Holly Fuller)

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization will present a revision to the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan that reallocates authority funding toward an overpass project on State Highway 149, now targeted for 2034. The revision also moves the target completion date for the State Highway 31/Spur 63 widening project to 2040. A 30‑day public comment period runs from November 10 to December 10, 2025.

• Presentation of a revision to the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• Reallocation of funding to an overpass project on State Highway 149, target date 2034
• Shift of the State Highway 31/Spur 63 widening project target date to 2040
• 30‑day public comment period (Nov 10–Dec 10, 2025) with contact info
• Meeting livestream on CityView, Facebook Live, and Longview Cable TV (Channel 10.1 or 215)

All Other Public Notices

This notice informs the public that the Longview City Council may attend a retirement celebration for Assistant Chief Ben Kemper. The event is scheduled for November 7, 2025, at the Longview Police Department Training Room.

• Retirement celebration for Assistant Chief Ben Kemper at 518 W. South St.

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council is notified that it may attend a function hosted by the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., located at Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive, Longview, TX. No decisions or actions are required from the council at this meeting.

• Council attendance possible at Boy Scouts of America event, Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview may attend the State of the City function. This is a notice of potential attendance rather than a decision-making meeting.

• State of the City event at Infinity Event Center, 300 Tuttle Circle

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council has been notified that it may attend the Annual State of the County event with Judge Bill Stoudt on November 4, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive. No formal action or decision is scheduled for this meeting regarding the event.

• Attendance at Annual State of the County with Judge Bill Stoudt, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Nov 4 2025, Pinecrest Country Club, 214 Club Drive

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview, Texas, may attend the Texas Municipal League 113th Annual Conference and Exhibition. The event takes place from October 29 to 31, 2025, in Fort Worth.

• Attendance at Texas Municipal League 113th Annual Conference and Exhibition

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and reports, with a primary focus on discussing rules for the trail system. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at the Broughton Recreation Center.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Trail System Rules
• Recreation, Parks Maintenance, and Liaison Reports
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approval of recent meeting minutes and accountant reports, elect new board officers, and enter an executive session to discuss real property matters and negotiations with a prospective economic development partner.

• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 regular board meeting
• Accept July and August 2025 accountant’s compilation report
• Elect LEDCO board officers
• Executive session to discuss real property (Tex. Gov. Code §551.072)
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with Prospect (Tex. Gov. Code §551.087)

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including grant applications, budget allocations, and contracts. Key items include a $650,000 Department of Justice grant for a youth mentoring program, a $250,000 COPS grant and $313,094 matching funds for additional police positions, and several $100,000 state grant authorizations. The council will also approve routine contracts and payments for library books, bridge repairs, and public works equipment.

• Resolution to apply for up to $650,000 DOJ grant for FY 2025 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use
• Resolution allocating $250,000 DOJ COPS grant plus $313,094 matching funds to fund two full‑time law enforcement positions
• Resolution authorizing up to $100,000 grant from the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Program
• Approval of $30,000 contract with Gregg County to purchase books for the library (2025‑2026 fiscal year)
• Resolution to purchase a Combination Vacuum Jetter Tandem Truck for Public Works, up to $515,621

The council approved a $45,000 contract with Pyromania Fireworks for the July 4, 2026 display. It adopted two budget ordinances allocating $2,000 and $24,375 grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts and matching funds from Arts!Longview for ArtWalk events and cultural‑district promotion. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for and accept up to $100,000 from the State Homeland Security Program for a handheld chemical‑threat detection device.

• Approved Resolution No. 6623 awarding $45,000 contract to Pyromania Fireworks for July 4, 2026 fireworks display
• Approved Ordinance No. 4575 allocating $2,000 Texas Commission on the Arts grant and $2,000 Arts!Longview matching funds for ArtWalk activities
• Approved Ordinance No. 4576 allocating $24,375 Texas Commission on the Arts grant and $24,375 Arts!Longview matching funds for enhancing and promoting the local cultural district
• Approved Resolution No. 6624 authorizing the city to apply for and accept a grant up to $100,000 from the State Homeland Security Program for a handheld chemical‑threat detection device

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a Transportation Policy Board meeting to discuss work for fiscal year 2026. The board will review the potential reprioritization of funding for SH 149 and Spur 63. A representative from the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) will present on the East Texas Hourglass.

• Discussion on potential funding reprioritization for SH 149
• Discussion on potential funding reprioritization for Spur 63
• Presentation on work to be done in fiscal year 2026
• Presentation on the East Texas Hourglass by NET RMA

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Transportation Policy Board will review a presentation on work planned for FY 2026. It will discuss shifting funding priorities for State Highway 149 and Spur 63. Additional items include approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation on the East Texas Hourglass, and staff updates.

• Approve minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Presentation and discussion on FY 2026 work plans
• Discussion on reprioritizing funding for SH 149 and Spur 63
• Presentation on the East Texas Hourglass project
• MPO staff updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four development applications, including a roadway width waiver for the Thorn Briar subdivision, a rezoning to General Retail at 603 Leota Street, a rezoning to Heavy Commercial in Greggton Heights, and an amendment to a planned development at 3700 Judson Road. A consent agenda item will approve an addition of approximately 5.159 acres at the southeast corner of S. Access Road and S. Eastman Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a staff update.

• Application #P25-07 QT 7916 – plat ~5.159 acres at SE corner of S. Access Road & S. Eastman Road (consent agenda)
• Application #SW25-05 – waiver to allow 27' roadway width (instead of 29') for Thorn Briar subdivision north of E. Country Club Road east of East Loop 281
• Application #Z25-20 – rezoning from Single Family (SF-4) to General Retail (GR) for Lots 20‑21, Block 4 Burgess Addition, 603 Leota Street
• Application #Z25-21 – rezoning from Single Family (SF‑5) to Heavy Commercial (C‑2) for Lots 1‑6 Block 3 Spring Side and Lots 15‑16B Block C (NCB 3437) Greggton Heights, west of Avenue D between Melrose Ave and East Grand Ave
• Application #PD25-02 – amendment to include ~0.029 acres of Lot 1 Block 1 El Quatro Subdivision, changing from Agricultural (A) to Planned Development General Retail (PD‑GR) for a storage building and gazebo compliance at 3700 Judson Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review September 2025 financial statements and account reconciliations. Members will consider retirement and DROP actions for Kevin C. May and a contribution refund for Travis Riddle. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and a board member position.

• Refund of contributions for Travis Riddle
• Retirement and DROP for Kevin C. May
• Expense reports for 2025 TLFFRA Annual Conference in Abilene, TX
• September 2025 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Firefighter Board Member Position held by Kolby Beckham (term ends 12/31/2025)

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Longview Cultural Activities Advisory Commission will meet to hear citizen comments, consider a donation of an art sculpture, and review cultural arts grants. No final decisions are noted beyond discussion of these items. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on October 15, 2025 at the Council Chambers, 300 W. Cotton Street.

• Consider donation of art sculpture
• Review and discuss cultural arts grants
• Citizens comment period

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview Community Development Division will submit a request to the HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control for $1,094,639 to fund the Older Adult Home Modification Program. The request follows a Tier 1 broad review and Tier 2 site‑specific reviews covering flood insurance, contamination, explosive hazards, historic preservation, and floodplain management. Public comments are accepted through October 13, 2025, and objections to the fund release must follow HUD procedures.

• Request to release $1,094,639 HUD grant funds for the Older Adult Home Modification Program
• Program provides Emergency Home Repair and Accessibility Design Assistance to households at 0‑80% of Area Median Income
• Tier 2 site‑specific reviews will assess flood insurance, contamination, explosive/flammable hazards, historic preservation, and floodplain management
• Public comment period open until October 13, 2025; comments sent to 1202 N Sixth St, Longview, TX
• Objections must be submitted per 24 CFR Part 58 procedures to Director Dietrich Johnson ([email protected]) or HUD ([email protected])

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a $5 million fund for fire apparatus replacement and amending financial management criteria for unassigned fund balances. The body will also consider several vehicle purchases and zoning requests for a historic landmark and a pub.

• Proposed $5,000,000 allocation for the Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund
• Public hearing for Local Historic Landmark Designation of 800 North Sixth Street
• Public hearing for a pub/tavern/wine bar at 3500 McCann Road
• Vehicle purchases totaling $761,524 for Tahoes, a Silverado, and police equipment
• Final payment of $43,282.70 to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. for '2025 Chip Seal' project

The Longview City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Texas Commission on the Arts grant of up to $2,000. It also approved the purchase of EMS equipment from Stryker for $213,966.39, a plumbing services contract with Payne Mechanical Services, a dog wash station agreement at the Summers Drive Trailhead, and the purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for up to $55,650. All resolutions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved grant application for up to $2,000 from Texas Commission on the Arts (Resolution 6614)
• Approved EMS equipment purchase from Stryker for $213,966.39 (Resolution 6615)
• Approved dog wash station agreement at Summers Drive Trailhead (Resolution 6616)
• Approved plumbing services contract with Payne Mechanical Services (Resolution 6617)
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for up to $55,650

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview may attend the grand opening of the University of Texas at Tyler Longview Health Education Building. This is a notice of potential attendance at a function rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Grand opening of Health Education Building at 3201 North Eastman Road

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The board will discuss transit worker assault laws, driver staffing, and ridership reports. The meeting also includes reviews of preventative maintenance and safety reports.

• Laws on Assault on Transit Workers
• Driver staffing and demographics
• Ridership report
• Training and outreach events including KC Resource Fair, Touch a Truck, Christmas Parade, and Safe Ride Home
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council received notice that it may attend the Kerrville Deployment Commendation. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Longview Fire Station #5, 102 W. Niblick Street.

• Council may attend Kerrville Deployment Commendation, Friday Sep 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m., Longview Fire Station #5, 102 W. Niblick St.

City Council

The Longview City Council meeting will adopt the city investment policy and vote on multiple resolutions authorizing contracts, purchases, and grant applications. Key items include a request for up to $1.2 million from the EPA for drinking water system resiliency, contracts for radio system maintenance, fleet vehicle and equipment purchases, and construction of a convention center pavilion. The council will also discuss options for acquiring fire apparatus. All actions are presented as consent agenda items pending council approval.

• Resolution to apply for an EPA grant not to exceed $1.2 million for drinking water infrastructure improvements
• Resolution awarding $284,859 to Casey Slone Construction for the Convention Center Multiple‑Use Pavilion
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a 2026 Freightliner up to $241,916.09 via the TIPS cooperative purchasing program
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a street sweeper up to $351,576.00 through the Houston‑Galveston Area Council agreement
• Resolution approving final payment of $15,156.60 to Bull G Construction for the Delia Drive waterline relocation project

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission will consider a proposed donation of an art sculpture. The commission will also review and discuss applications for cultural arts grants. The meeting includes a citizen comment period before adjournment.

• Consider donation of art sculpture
• Review and discuss cultural arts grants

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council is notified that it may attend a Housing Open House Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 E. Grand Boulevard. No decisions or actions are scheduled; the agenda item is informational.

• Council attendance at Housing Open House Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 E. Grand Boulevard

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Longview Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear citizen comments and approve the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review routine reports and then consider three action items: the incident reporting process, the Night Winds artwork installation, and the Bubbles N Bark program. The meeting concludes with board member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Incident Reporting Process
• Night Winds Artwork Installation
• Bubbles N Bark program

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council is being notified that members may attend the 15th Annual InterCity Leadership Conference. The event is scheduled for September 16‑18, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Craddock Terry Hotel, 1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. No decisions or actions are required at this meeting.

• Potential attendance at 15th Annual InterCity Leadership Conference, Sep 16‑18, 2025, Craddock Terry Hotel, 1312 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider a Local Historic Landmark designation for the B. F. Martin House at 800 North Sixth Street, and another to review a Specific Use Permit for a Neighborhood Pub/Tavern/Wine Bar (under 2,500 sq ft) in the General Retail district at 3500 McCann Road, Longview Mall. The commission will also consider a replat application to divide Lot 1, Block 591 of the Central East Development into two lots at 105 Rothrock Drive. A staff update on City Council actions related to prior zoning items will be provided.

• Consent agenda: replat application #RP25-08 for 2 lots at 105 Rothrock Drive
• Public hearing: historic landmark application #HL25-01 for B. F. Martin House, 800 N. Sixth St.
• Public hearing: specific use permit #S25-05 for a Neighborhood Pub/Tavern/Wine Bar (<2,500 sf) at 3500 McCann Rd., Longview Mall
• Staff update on City Council actions on previous zoning items
• Standard procedural items (call to order, invocation, etc.)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board will review and vote on August 2025 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and minutes. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements, children's benefits, and the TLFFRA Annual Conference.

• Review and motion regarding August 2025 financial reconciliations
• Review and motion regarding August 2025 internal financial statements
• Review and motion regarding August 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and motion regarding 2025 Public Funds Forum expense reports
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and children's benefits

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on several contracts and grants, including a $357,700 contract for a police department parking canopy and a $235,491 contract for generator installations. Council members will also consider a $150,000 grant application for the GLOW Initiative and adopt a five‑year Capital Improvements Program. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning request for 1201 Alice Drive.

• Resolution awarding $357,700 contract to Casey Slone Construction, LLC for the 2025 Longview Police Department Parking Canopy
• Resolution awarding $235,491 contract to Casey Slone Construction, LLC for City of Longview Generator Installations
• Resolution authorizing application for up to $150,000 grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation for the GLOW Initiative
• Public hearing on rezoning application #Z25-19 to change 1201 Alice Drive from Neighborhood Services to Single Family (SF‑4) zoning
• Resolution adopting a five‑year Capital Improvements Program and allocating funds for 2025‑2026 projects

The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for, accept, and expend a grant of up to $150,000 from the Episcopal Health Foundation for the Greater Longview Optimal Wellness Initiative. It also approved a professional services contract with Dr. Jeffrey McWilliams, M.D. as Medical Director for the Longview Fire Department EMS, budgeted at $43,200. An agreement for managed technology services with the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center for a base amount of $5,000 was approved. Finally, the council appointed J. Miles Darby and Toysha Walker to two non‑voting seats on the Longview Economic Development Corporation board.

• Approved grant authorization up to $150,000 (Resolution No.6589)
• Approved $43,200 contract for Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey McWilliams (Resolution No.6588)
• Approved $5,000 managed technology services agreement with Longview Arboretum (Resolution No.6590)
• Approved appointment of J. Miles Darby and Toysha Walker to LEDCO Board (Resolution No.6591)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee will vote to approve the July 9, 2025 PIP meeting minutes and the current expenditure report. Staff will present updates on Human Services Programs, the Aspire Mentoring Program, Go With the Flow, and the Program Manager. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments before adjournment.

• Approve July 9, 2025 PIP minutes and current expenditure report
• Human Services Programs staff report (presented by Holly Fuller)
• Aspire Mentoring Program (AMP) staff report (presented by Stephanie Adams)
• Go With the Flow (GWTF) staff report (presented by Holly Fuller)
• Program Manager staff report (presented by Holly Fuller)

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and hear a presentation on 2025 performance measures, transport destination numbers, and billing updates.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Presentation on 2025 performance measures
• Presentation on transport destination numbers
• Presentation on Emergicon billing update
• Presentation on First Due PCR system

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend the National Night Out kickoff event at the Maude Cobb Convention Center on September 2, 2025. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is organized by Partners in Prevention.

• City Council may attend National Night Out kickoff
• Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Boulevard
• Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Event organized by Partners in Prevention
• Contact: 903-237-1019

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a local historic landmark designation request. The meeting includes a site tour of the property in question.

• Public hearing for application #HL2 5-01 regarding the B. Franklin Martin House at 800 N. Sixth Street
• Site tour of 800 N. Sixth Street

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will convene at the Broughton Recreation Center to approve prior minutes and receive reports on recreation and maintenance. The primary discussion item is the Incident Reporting Process.

• Approval of June 23, 2025 minutes
• Incident Reporting Process discussion
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report

All Other Public Notices

The City Council may attend the grand reopening event for the Harvey Johnson Community Center. This is a notice of attendance rather than a legislative meeting.

• Harvey Johnson Grand Reopening Event at 1406 E. Birdsong Street

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review shelter statistics, follow up on ordinances, and discuss community outreach efforts. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center.

• Review of shelter statistics
• Follow up on ordinances
• Discussion on community outreach

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Longview Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on August 25, 2025, at Broughton Recreation Center to discuss the incident reporting process for parks. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports from recreation, maintenance, and liaison teams.

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider adopting the 2025 tax rate ordinance. The meeting will include citizen comment and a vote on the budget item. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Consider adopting 2025 tax rate ordinance

The council adopted an ordinance setting the 2025 property tax rate at $0.5619 per $100 valuation, a 6.11% increase. Council Member Berryhill moved the adoption, Council Member Nustad seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and none against. The ordinance is recorded as No. 4567. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.

• Adopted 2025 property tax rate of $0.5619 per $100 valuation (unanimous 7‑0) – Ordinance No. 4567

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The body will consider an ordinance to adopt the annual operating budget and a resolution to establish city fees and charges.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tax Rate
• Resolution establishing city fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Motion to ratify property tax revenue increase for the FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Acceptance of $10,776.00 grant for Inter-Library Loan Services

The council approved a resolution to stop requiring citizen home addresses during comments. It accepted a $10,776 grant for inter‑library loan services and approved new city fees for FY 2025‑26. The FY 2025‑26 operating budget was adopted, and the council ratified a $3,162,029 increase in property tax revenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution amending council rules to drop citizen home‑address requirement (7‑0)
• Approved acceptance of $10,776 grant for Inter‑Library Loan services (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution establishing city fees and charges for FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Annual Operating Budget (7‑0)
• Ratified $3,162,029 property tax revenue increase reflected in FY 2025‑26 budget (7‑0)

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of the City of Longview will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. This allows residents to provide input on the city's planned spending and financial priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed property tax rate of $0.5719 per $100 valuation. This rate is higher than the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.5295 per $100.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate: August 21st at 5:30PM at 300 W. Cotton
• Proposed tax rate: $0.5719 per $100 valuation
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.5295 per $100 valuation
• Voter-approval tax rate: $0.6028 per $100 valuation
• Proposed tax on average residence homestead: $1,390.26

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation will review and approve the budget for fiscal year 2026. The board will also consider entering an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approval of FY2026 LEDCO Budget
• Discussion regarding real property
• Economic development negotiations with a prospect
• Approval of July 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of June 2025 Accountant’s Compilation Report

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to review the Director's report and approve previous minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and citizen comments.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two subdivision plats and a public hearing for a zoning change. The agenda includes a consent agenda item and a staff update on previous City Council actions.

• Consider platting 8.309 acres into 23 lots for Grace Acres Subdivision Phase 2
• Consider platting 1.12 acres into 3 lots for Tex Pack Addition
• Public hearing for rezone of Lot 2 Block 1 Hendrix Court from NS to SF-4
• Staff update on City Council action regarding previous zoning items

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and act on 2024 actuarial valuations, financial audits, and second-quarter pension performance. Members will also vote on routine financial reconciliations, expense reports, and contribution refunds for separated employees.

• Motion to accept 2024 Actuarial Valuation by Foster & Foster
• Motion to accept 2024 Year End Audit by Henry & Peters
• Motion to review and act on 2nd Qtr. Pension Performance
• Refund of contributions for Bobby Pope III and Alexander Romanenko
• Approval of 2025 TEXPERS Summer Forum expense reports

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Retail Buildings Inc. The board will determine if the property at 1420 West Loop 281 can deviate from city landscaping requirements.

• Public hearing for application # V25-05 regarding landscaping requirements at 1420 West Loop 281

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget and consider several zoning changes. The body will also review contracts for police video maintenance and professional audit services.

• Police Department digital video maintenance subscription extension not to exceed $345,000
• Final payment of $153,789.00 to Rayford's Truck and Tractor for Eva Circle improvements
• Rezone request for 601 West Avalon Avenue from Multi Family to Office
• Rezone request for southwest corner of W. Loop 281 and McCann Road for a gas station and convenience store
• Contract for Professional Audit Services with Henry & Peters

The Longview City Council approved a resolution to award a professional audit contract to Henry & Peters with an estimated fee up to $133,385 annually. It also approved extending the police department's digital video maintenance subscription for three years at a cost not to exceed $345,000. Additional approvals included transferring a surplus paint machine to Gregg County, authorizing final payment to Rayford’s Truck and Tractor for the Eva Circle project, and entering a cooperative purchasing agreement with Choice Partners. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved award of professional audit services to Henry & Peters (estimated fee up to $133,385/yr)
• Approved extension of police digital video maintenance subscription (up to $345,000 for three years)
• Approved transfer of 2017 Graco Linelazer Paint Machine to Gregg County Precinct Four
• Approved final payment to Rayford’s Truck and Tractor (contract total $153,789.00; final payment cited as $18,101.40)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Choice Partners
• Approved acceptance of June 30, 2025 Quarterly Investment Report
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote 7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application #Z25‑15 (rezone request at 601 West Avalon Avenue)

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss program updates, the GROW Affordable Housing Initiative, HUD updates, and a housing study.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Program updates for HCV, FSS, VASH, and FYI
• LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative strategic input
• HUD updates
• Housing Study discussion

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is seeking applications from non-profit organizations for HOME American Rescue Plan funds. These funds are designated for tenant-based rental assistance to support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

• Allocation of $439,858.80 for tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)
• Required pre-grant application meeting on August 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM
• Application window open from August 7 through September 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview may attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Stamper Park Pool. This is a notice of attendance rather than a deliberative meeting.

• Stamper Park Pool Groundbreaking at 400 Fair Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet on-site for a tour of a specific property. No other business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of the Alton Plaza at 202 E. Whaley

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution proposing a tax rate for 2025 and scheduling a public hearing. The body will also discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget and fee resolution.

• Resolution proposing a tax rate for 2025
• Proposed 2025-26 budget discussion
• Proposed 2025-26 fee resolution discussion

The Longview City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 6579, which schedules a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate of 57.19 cents per $100 of valuation for August 21, 2025. The resolution also sets August 22, 2025 as the date the council will adopt the tax rate. The motion was made by Council Member Wade, seconded by Council Member Nustad, and all seven voting members voted Yes.

• Approved Resolution No. 6579 to schedule public hearing on 57.19¢ per $100 valuation tax rate (7-0)
• Set public hearing date for August 21, 2025
• Set adoption date for August 22, 2025

All Other Public Notices

The Health Trustee Board will review final offers and recommendations for city health services. The board may vote to select vendors for insurance and clinic operations.

• Selection of a vendor for Stop Loss Insurance
• Selection of a vendor for City of Longview’s Health Clinic services RFP

All Other Public Notices

The Community Development Division is requesting public comment on the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. This includes proposed funding for Public Service Grants, Public Facility Grants, and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program Grants.

• Public hearing on August 4, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at City of Longview Council Chambers
• Public meetings on July 23 and July 25, 2025, at Longview Housing Authority
• Review of Public Service Grants
• Review of Public Facility Grants
• Review of Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program Grants

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a 'Meet the Chief' function with Fire Chief Greg Grimes. This is a notice of potential attendance rather than a formal decision-making meeting.

• Meet the Chief event with Fire Chief Greg Grimes on July 31 from 4-6 p.m. at 411 American Legion Boulevard

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss a TxDOT Comprehensive Compliance Review and assaults on transit employees. The board will also review ridership, maintenance, and safety reports.

• TxDOT’s Comprehensive Compliance Review
• Discussion and video regarding assaults on transit employees
• Ridership Report
• Safety & Security Training in Waco
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and minutes. The board will consider entering an executive session to discuss personnel, real property, and negotiations with a prospect.

• Acceptance of April and May 2025 Accountant’s Compilation Report
• Discussion regarding real property
• Discussion regarding personnel matters
• Discussion regarding economic development negotiations with a prospect

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget, tax rate, and fee resolution. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a specific use permit for a new restaurant.

• Contract of $1,982,759.19 with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2025 H.M.A.C. Hot in Place Recycling Project
• Public hearing for a restaurant with a drive-thru at the southeast corner of Spring Hill Road and Gilmer Road
• Lease agreement for a Visitor Center at 109 W Tyler St for $3,000.00 monthly plus prorated property taxes
• Change Order Number 1 of $80,000.00 for the 2024 Bridge and Culvert Improvements Project with WMS R and B, LLC
• Agreement with Longview Cable TV, Inc. to consolidate dark fiber lease agreements

The City Council approved a three‑year lease extension for the Visitor Center at 109 W. Tyler Street at $3,000 per month. It also approved the consolidation of two dark‑fiber leases with Longview Cable Television and authorized an $80,000 change order for the 2024 Bridge and Culvert Improvements project. The council appointed three members to the East Texas Council of Governments board and awarded a $1,982,759.19 contract to Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2025 H.M.A.C. Hot‑in‑Place Recycling road project. Finally, the June 12 and June 24, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved three‑year lease extension for Visitor Center at 109 W. Tyler St ($3,000/month)
• Approved consolidation of two dark‑fiber lease agreements with Longview Cable Television
• Appointed Shannon Moore, Wray Wade, and John Nustad to the East Texas Council of Governments board
• Awarded $1,982,759.19 contract to Cutler Repaving, Inc. for road repaving project
• Authorized $80,000 Change Order #1 with WMS R and B, LLC for bridge and culvert improvements
• Approved June 12 and June 24, 2025 council minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including lease and fiber resolutions
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute the approved leases and contracts

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is proposing a substantial amendment to the 2021-2022 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. This amendment incorporates $1,078,722.00 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for housing services and shelter for vulnerable populations.

• Allocation of $1,078,722.00 in HOME-ARP grant funding
• Public comment period from July 17 to July 31, 2025

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed FY2025-26 budget. Members will consider a resolution to set the date, time, and location for a public hearing regarding the budget.

• Presentation of the proposed FY2025-26 budget
• Resolution to establish a public hearing for the FY2025-26 budget
• Proclamation recognizing July 19, 2025 as Parks and Recreation Day

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6573 establishing the date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed FY2025‑26 budget. The motion was made by Council Member Wade, seconded by Council Member Berryhill, and passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 6573 setting public hearing for FY2025‑26 budget (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five requests to change zoning districts for various properties. The body will also consider four applications to plat or replat land into new lots.

• Rezone request for 601 West Avalon Avenue from Multi Family (MF-2) to Office (O)
• Rezone request for Lots 1-17 Block 1 Cottonplace Subdivision from Multi Family (MF-2) to Townhome (TH)
• Rezone request for southwest corner of West Loop 281 and McCann Road to Planned Development General Retail for a gas station and convenience store
• Application to plat 8.309 acres into 19 lots west of McCann Road and north of Wellington Lane
• Application to plat 5.57 acres into 5 lots at the southeast corner of Gilmer Road and Spring Hill Road

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund will review a presentation and take action regarding Forbix. The board will also decide on children's benefit eligibility and pension member QDRO qualifications.

• Review and motion regarding Forbix
• Review and motion regarding June 2025 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion regarding qualification of QDRO for pension member
• Review and motion regarding continuation of children's benefits for member A
• Discussion of upcoming retirements

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports. Members will receive staff reports on several community programs.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 PIP Minutes and Expenditure Report
• Human Services Programs report covering Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Greater Longview Optimal Wellness, and Unity & Diversity
• Aspire Mentoring Program (AMP) report
• Go With the Flow (GWTF) report
• Program Manager report

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force will meet to discuss preparations for the 2025 Walk of Honor. The group will consider potential nominees and review event plans and sponsorships.

• Discussion of 2025 Walk of Honor nominees
• Review of event plans and sponsorships

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund will review a presentation and take action regarding Forbix. The board will also decide on the continuation of children's benefits for two members and approve May 2025 financial statements.

• Review and motion regarding Forbix
• Review and motion regarding May 2025 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion regarding internal financial statements for May 2025
• Review and motion regarding continuation of children’s benefits for member A
• Review and motion regarding continuation of children’s benefits for member B

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to appoint a vice chairperson. The commission will also discuss the scheduling of future tours.

• Appointment of a vice chairperson for the Historic Preservation Commission
• Discussion of future tours

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a news conference regarding America 250. The event is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at the Gregg County Courthouse.

• America 250 News Conference at 101 E. Methvin Street

City Council

The City Council will vote on several construction contracts and grant applications. Members will also discuss increasing the required minimum for Longview General Fund Reserves.

• Contract for $4,275,000.00 with Riley Harris Construction, LP for Stamper Park Aquatic Facility
• Contract for $421,000.00 with Roof-Care, Inc. for Municipal Courts Re-Roof
• FY25-26 Housing Choice Voucher 5 Year Plan and policy documents
• Grant funds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Texas Department of Transportation STEP program
• Contract with licensed Occupational Therapist(s) for HUD Older Adult HOME Grant

The council approved a $4.275 M contract with Riley Harris Construction to build the Stamper Park Aquatic Facility. It also adopted resolutions to fund an occupational‑therapist position for the Older Adult Home Modification Grant, to apply for a $67,978 STEP traffic‑enforcement grant with a 20% city match, to award a $421,000 contract for the municipal courts re‑roof, and to adopt the FY25‑26 Housing Choice Voucher five‑year plan.

• Approved $4,275,000 contract with Riley Harris Construction for Stamper Park Aquatic Facility (Resolution No. 6570)
• Approved occupational‑therapist contract position up to $75,000 annually for three years for Older Adult Home Modification Grant (Resolution No. 6568)
• Approved application for $67,978 STEP grant with required 20% city match (Resolution No. 6569)
• Approved $421,000 contract with Roof‑Care, Inc. for municipal courts re‑roof (Resolution No. 6571)
• Approved FY25‑26 Housing Choice Voucher 5‑year plan and administrative updates (Resolution No. 6572)
• Approved consent agenda (motion passed unanimously, 7‑0)

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will review performance measures and transport data from April and May 2025. The board will also receive updates on equipment, staffing, and billing.

• Performance measures for April – May 2025
• Update on new ambulance and EMT staffing
• Emergicon billing update
• New Patient Care Reporting software (First Due ePCR)
• GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to review departmental reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports.

• Approval of April 28, 2025 minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund will review a presentation on Forbix and vote on its adoption. The board will also decide on the continuation of children's benefits for two members and review May 2025 financial statements.

• Review and motion regarding Forbix
• Review and motion regarding May 2025 reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion regarding continuation of children's benefits for member A
• Review and motion regarding continuation of children's benefits for member B
• Swearing in of Councilwoman Shannon Moore as the mayor's designated representative

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. These include a request for a restaurant with a drive-thru and two requests to reduce minimum lot widths for residential properties.

• Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru at the southeast corner of Spring Hill Road and Gilmer Road
• Waiver for 49-foot minimum lot width (required 50) for Lot 20, Lewis Chapel Addition on Oak Street
• Waiver for 49-foot minimum lot width (required 50) for Lot 22, Lewis Chapel Addition on Oak Street

City Council

The City Council will review several grant applications for police and fire services and a contract for commercial dumpster services. The body is also considering the purchase of property for drainage and a rezoning request for a residential area.

• Acquisition of property at 2300 Fourth Street for $276,000 for Master Drainage
• Public hearing for rezoning Lots 1-8 Block 1 and Lots 1-15 Block 2 Clearmeadow Estates Unit 2 to Single Family (SF-5)
• Grant applications for police services totaling $800,000 for outreach and school violence prevention
• Final payment of $75,012.00 to True Roads Construction, LLC for the Longview Public Training Center
• Resolution approving the City Manager's recommendation for Fire Chief

The Longview City Council adopted five resolutions authorizing the city to apply for and use grant funds for cultural district marketing, fire department equipment, and police community‑policing initiatives. A separate resolution approved a mutual‑aid radio frequency agreement with the Kilgore Police Department. All resolutions were recorded as approved during the June 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 6558 to seek up to $75,000 from the Texas Commission on the Arts for Cultural District marketing
• Approved Resolution No. 6559 to seek up to $2,500 from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation for a thermal imaging camera for the fire department
• Approved Resolution No. 6560 to seek up to $45,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for an ATV and related equipment for the fire department
• Approved Resolution No. 6561 to execute a mutual‑aid radio frequency agreement with the Kilgore Police Department
• Approved Resolution No. 6562 to seek up to $300,000 from the U.S. DOJ COPS program to fund two additional police outreach officers
• Approved Resolution No. 6563 to seek up to $500,000 from the U.S. DOJ COPS program for the School Violence Prevention Program

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Policy Board will meet to consider the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2026 and FY 2027. This program outlines the planned transportation activities and goals for those fiscal years.

• Approval of the Unified Planning Work Program FY 2026 & FY 2027

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board will meet to discuss staff updates and review planning documents. The primary action item is the approval of the Unified Planning Work Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

• Approval of Unified Planning Work Program FY 2026 & FY 2027
• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes

All Other Public Notices

The Walk of Honor Task Force is meeting to prepare for the 2025 Walk of Honor. The group will review the 2024 event and discuss nominees and sponsorships.

• Review of 2024 event
• Discussion of existing and potential nominees
• Plans for event and sponsorships

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive and discuss information regarding a proposed amphitheater project. The discussion will be led by Mayor Kristen Ishihara.

• Discussion of proposed amphitheater project

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet on-site for a tour of a historic property. No other business items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Tour of the Heritage Tower at 208 N Green Street

All Other Public Notices

The Health Board of Trustees will review analysis for health, dental, and vision insurance and city health clinic services. The board may take action on plan changes and budget projections for the upcoming year.

• RFP analysis for Health, Dental, Vision, and other insurance lines
• RFP analysis for City of Longview’s Health Clinic services
• Review of utilization data, benchmarking, and budget projections
• Recommendations for plan changes for the upcoming year

All Other Public Notices

The City Council of Longview, Texas, may attend a Council Retreat. The event is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at VeraBank.

• Council Retreat at VeraBank, 200 N. Fredonia Street

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The board will discuss a TxDOT Comprehensive Compliance Review and an information request from the FTA. The meeting also includes reports on ridership, maintenance, and safety.

• TxDOT Comprehensive Compliance Review
• FTA information request
• Ridership Report
• Preventative Maintenance & Safety Report
• United Way Recognition/Awards

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at the Jo Ann Metcalf Municipal Building. The agenda includes swearing in new council members for Districts 5 and 6, proclamations recognizing community organizations, and several resolutions for leases, grants, appointments, and equipment purchases.

• Lease property at 205 E. Methvin Street to USPS for $12,800 annually
• Accept $6,000 grant from American Electric Power Foundation for Great Texas Balloon Race
• Purchase $88,500 used portable generator for Sabine Water Treatment Plant
• Convey surplus Longview police equipment to City of Lakeport via interlocal agreement
• Appoint and reappoint members to various city boards, commissions, and committees

The Longview City Council adopted four resolutions: a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service for the 205 E Methvin Street parking lot at $12,800 annually; authorization to apply for a $6,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation for the Great Texas Balloon Race; appointment of John Nustad as Mayor Pro Tem; and approval of an interlocal agreement to transfer surplus police equipment to the City of Lakeport. All resolutions were approved by the council.

• Approved lease of 205 E Methvin St parking lot to USPS for $12,800 per year (5‑year term)
• Authorized application for up to $6,000 grant from American Electric Power Foundation for the Great Texas Balloon Race
• Elected Council Member John Nustad as Mayor Pro Tem
• Authorized interlocal agreement to convey surplus police equipment to the City of Lakeport
• Approved appointments and reappointments to multiple city boards and commissions (e.g., Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission)
• Accepted the March 2025 Quarterly Investment Report

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation will review personnel policy amendments and a contract with the City of Longview for a Type B project. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Contract Agreement with the City of Longview for Type B Project Pickleball Courts at McWhorter Park
• Adoption of Personnel Policy Amendments
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations with a prospect

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one illegal-subdivision correction. Staff will also update members on prior council actions.

• Fix illegal subdivision at 303 Debra Drive via application #RP25-05
• Waiver request #SW25-01 to reduce minimum lot depth to 75 ft on Cotton Street
• Rezone Clearmeadow Estates Lots 1-15 from Heavy Commercial (C-2) to Single Family (SF-5) via application #Z25-14

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund board will act on first-quarter pension trades, April account reconciliations, and member contribution refunds. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and conferences.

• Motion on recommended trades from 1st Qtr. Pension Performance
• Motion to refund contributions to Jared Hall due to separation
• Motion to refund contributions to Ashleigh Armstrong due to separation
• Motion to roll over contributions to Brandy Parker due to separation
• Motion to review internal financial statements for April 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application from QuikTrip South LLC. The board will determine if the applicant can reduce the front setback from 25 feet to approximately 10 feet.

• Public hearing for application # V25-04 (QuikTrip South LLC) regarding front setback requirements at 3515 McCann Road

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a Healthy Initiative Meeting on May 20, 2025. This is a notice of potential attendance rather than a formal council meeting with voting items.

• Healthy Initiative Meeting at Broughton Recreation Center (801 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports. Members will receive staff reports on youth, wellness, and mentoring programs.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 minutes and expenditure report
• Coalition for Drug-Free Youth report
• Human Services Programs report covering Opioid Awareness, GLOW, and Unity & Diversity
• Aspire Mentoring Program report
• Go With the Flow report

City Council

This is a special called meeting primarily to formalize the outcome of the May 3, 2025 general election for City Council District No. 5. The council will receive the canvass of votes and vote on a resolution declaring the results. The agenda contains only these election certification items and routine procedural matters.

• Presentation of canvass of May 3, 2025 General Election for Council District No. 5
• Consideration of a resolution declaring the results of the May 3 election for Council District No. 5

The council reviewed the official canvass for the May 3, 2025 general election, showing Jody D. Berryhill received 427 votes and Michelle Gamboa 417. The council then approved Resolution No. 6550 declaring Berryhill the elected representative for District 5. The motion was made by Council Member Nustad, seconded by Member Moore, and passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Resolution No. 6550 confirming Jody D. Berryhill elected to District 5 (unanimous 3‑0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to review the Director's Report and approve minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and citizen comments.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will discuss program updates for HCV, FSS, VASH, and FYI, along with updates on the LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative and HUD requirements. The board will also take action on proposed Administrative Plan updates. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes is on the agenda.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Discussion of HCV, FSS, VASH, and FYI program updates
• Updates on LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative
• HUD updates and administrative plan discussion
• Action item: Administrative Plan updates

City Council

The City Council will discuss several grant applications for infrastructure and emergency management. The body will also hold public hearings on two zoning requests and consider a police internship program.

• Grant application up to $5,000,000 for a 10 foot pedestrian walkway on Cotton Street from Green Street to Grand Blvd
• Grant application up to $1,000,000 for hardening the EOC at 302 W. Cotton
• Contract not to exceed $80,000 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for General Planning Services
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with private club at 322 East Hawkins Parkway
• Public hearing for a rezone to General Retail for 800 Gilmer Road

The Longview City Council approved a resolution authorizing a contract up to $80,000 with Kimley‑Horn for MPO planning services. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Sam Houston State University for a police internship program. The council authorized applications for a $5 million Texas DOT Transportation Alternatives grant for a Cotton Street pedestrian walkway and a $1 million TDEM/FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant to harden the Emergency Operations Center. Finally, the council accepted the Mobberly Avenue waterline improvements and authorized a final payment of $61,911.22 to J2 Construction, and the consent agenda was approved by a 6‑0 vote with one member absent.

• Approved contract up to $80,000 with Kimley‑Horn for MPO planning services (Resolution 6545)
• Approved MOU with Sam Houston State University for police internship program (Resolution 6546)
• Approved application for up to $5,000,000 Texas DOT Transportation Alternatives grant for Cotton Street pedestrian walkway (Resolution 6547)
• Approved application for up to $1,000,000 TDEM/FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant to harden Emergency Operations Center (Resolution 6548)
• Approved final payment of $61,911.22 to J2 Construction for Mobberly Avenue waterline improvements (Resolution 6549)
• Consent agenda approved (vote: Conley Yes, Moore Yes, Nustad Yes, Gamboa Yes, Pirtle Yes, Mayor Ishihara Yes; Wade Absent)

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee will meet to discuss and consider making appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees. Council Members Shannon Moore and John Nustad are leading the discussion. No final action is guaranteed at this meeting, as any votes would occur in a subsequent open meeting.

• Consideration of appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees led by Council Members Shannon Moore and John Nustad

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. The board will hear citizen comments, approve minutes from March 24, 2025, and receive reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and director/ liaison updates.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025
• Recreation report (consent agenda)
• Parks maintenance report (consent agenda)
• Liaison report (consent agenda)
• Parks and Recreation Director report (consent agenda)

All Other Public Notices

The Early Voting Ballot Board will convene on April 24, 2025, to qualify and count early voting by mail ballots and provisional ballots for the May 3, 2025 election. The board will reconvene on May 3 and May 12 at the Gregg County Elections Office. This notice is a procedural step required by the Texas Election Code.

• Board convenes April 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Gregg County Elections Office
• Purpose: qualify and count early voting by mail and provisional ballots
• Reconvenes May 3 and May 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
• Presiding Judge: Murphy Hopson

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda items including an alcohol variance for 116 Johnston Street, law enforcement agreements with ATF and VA, a $924,176.85 chip seal contract, and HVAC purchase for Fire Station 5. Action items include awarding a contract for a Strategic Housing Study & Plan and a resolution for temporary recycled material processing.

• Variance to allow alcohol sales within 300 feet of a school at 116 Johnston Street
• Resolution awarding $924,176.85 chip seal contract to Clark Construction of Texas
• Contract for Strategic Housing Study & Plan with Matrix Design Group (no dollar amount listed)
• Purchase of HVAC units for Fire Station 5 for $96,039 under cooperative agreement
• MOU with ATF for access to Geospatial Enterprise External Portal (GEEP)

The Longview City Council approved a contract worth $924,176.85 with Clark Construction of Texas for the 2025 Chip Seal road maintenance project. It also approved a variance allowing Fisherman's Market at 116 Johnston Street to serve mixed alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of Bramlette Elementary. The council authorized two resolutions: one to let the police department access ATF’s Geospatial Enterprise External Portal, and another to create an interagency support agreement with the VA for joint law‑enforcement on VA property.

• Approved variance for alcohol sales at 116 Johnston Street (Ordinance No. 4555)
• Authorized MOU for police access to ATF GEEP data (Resolution No. 6529)
• Authorized interagency support agreement with VA (Resolution No. 6540)
• Awarded $924,176.85 contract to Clark Construction of Texas for Chip Seal project

All Other Public Notices

The Council Appointments Committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda originally included consideration of appointments to various city boards, commissions, and committees.

• Meeting cancelled; originally scheduled discussion of appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review financial reconciliations and statements for March 2025. Members will act on retirement and contribution rollovers for specific individuals. The body will also discuss security litigation firms and upcoming conferences.

• Retirement for Travis Pickle
• Rollover of contributions to Ryan Wilson
• Rollover of contributions to Gunner Micheli
• Refund of contributions to Elijah Thomas
• Discussion regarding Security Litigation firms

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning changes and one specific use permit. The body will also consider a replat application for the Cedar Hills Farm Subdivision.

• Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Private Club at 322 East Hawkins Parkway
• Rezone Lots 7-11 Hughes Addition from Two Family (TF-3) to General Retail (GR)
• Rezone 800 Gilmer Road from Planned Development (PD 2) to General Retail (GR)
• Replat Lot 26 Block 1 Cedar Hills Farm Subdivision into two lots

All Other Public Notices

This notice is purely procedural: the City Council may attend a ribbon cutting and open house event hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Pines. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Boys & Girls Club of the Big Pines ribbon cutting & open house with Leadership Longview Class of 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider two action items: modifying EMS fees and outsourcing billing to Emergicon, and affirming the city's interest in Lake O' the Pines water supply while opposing actions that could increase costs. Consent agenda includes contracts for a $732k water tank, $826k municipal center renovations, and fence installations. Public hearings will be held on four zoning requests, including a specific use permit for a restaurant with private club and three rezoning applications.

• Resolution awarding $732,415 contract to D&M Tank for High Street 1.0MG Elevated Storage Tank Improvements
• Resolution awarding $826,404 contract to Casey Slone Construction for Longview Municipal Center Renovations
• Action item to modify EMS fees and outsource billing to Emergicon, LLC
• Resolution opposing actions that would compromise Lake O' the Pines water supply or increase costs to ratepayers
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit (S25-01) for Fisherman's Market restaurant with private club at 116 Johnston Street

The Longview City Council approved four resolutions: authorizing recurring Microsoft hardware and software purchases under the state DIR agreement; allowing the city to apply for and accept up to $500 from the Texas Commission on the Arts grant; awarding a $732,415 contract to D&M Tank, LLC for the High Street 1.0‑million‑gallon elevated storage tank improvements; and approving final payments for several completed public‑works projects. All resolutions were recorded as approved with their respective resolution numbers.

• Approved Resolution 6528 authorizing recurring Microsoft hardware, software, subscription and support purchases via the Texas DIR cooperative agreement
• Approved Resolution 6529 authorizing the city to apply for, accept and expend up to $500 from the Texas Commission on the Arts Performance Support Grant
• Approved Resolution 6530 awarding a $732,415 contract to D&M Tank, LLC for the High Street 1.0 M‑gallon elevated storage tank improvements
• Approved Resolution 6531 accepting the Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant digester sludge removal project and authorizing final payment of $27,195.71 to Spectrum Biotechnologies, LLC
• Approved Resolution 6532 accepting the Reel Road widening – utilities relocation project and authorizing final payment of $101,098.47 to D&D Pipeline Consultants
• Approved Resolution 6533 (implied) accepting the City of Longview Exhibit Center Renovations project and authorizing final payment of $34,879.50 to Riley Harris Construction, LP

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview MPO Transportation Policy Board will meet to consider several transportation planning items. The board will discuss and potentially approve the draft Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2026-2027 and the Metropolitan Planning Agreement. A key action item is the approval of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a letter of support for the Cotton Street South-Side Pedestrian Improvements project.

• Consider approval of letter of support for City of Longview’s Transportation Alternative Project – Cotton Street South-Side Pedestrian Improvements
• Presentation and discussion of Draft Unified Planning Work Program FY 2026 & FY 2027
• Presentation and discussion of Draft Metropolitan Planning Agreement
• Consider approval of Longview MPO’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
• Staff updates on Annual Project Listings FY 2023 & FY 2024 and RFQ for As-Needed Consultant

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will meet to discuss transportation planning and infrastructure. The board will consider approvals for an electric vehicle plan and a support letter for pedestrian improvements on Cotton Street.

• Approval of letter of support for Cotton Street South-Side Pedestrian Improvements
• Approval of the Longview MPO’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
• Presentation and discussion of the Draft Unified Planning Work Program FY 2026 & FY 2027
• Presentation and discussion of the Draft Longview MPO’s Metropolitan Planning Agreement
• Update on Annual Project Listing (APL) data for FY 2023 & FY 2024

City Council

The Longview City Council will vote on an ordinance adding $3 million from the fund balance for a new public swimming pool at Stamper Park. Council also will consider updating vending and solicitation rules, approving grants and contracts, and setting reserve police officer guidelines. The consent agenda includes a traffic signal safety project, asbestos abatement at the Municipal Courts Building, and police training funds.

• $3 million from fund balance for construction of a public swimming pool at Stamper Park (VII.B)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 67 to provide additional guidelines for vending and solicitation (VII.A)
• $60,533 for asbestos-related abatement services at the Municipal Courts Building, 302 W Cotton Street (VI.E)
• Agreement with TXDOT for Highway Safety Improvements Project installing traffic signal backplates with retroreflective borders (VI.D)
• Ordinance amending Section 70-1 to provide guidelines for number of reserve police officers (VI.C)

The Longview City Council adopted an ordinance amending Section 70‑1 of the city code to cap reserve officers at no more than 5% of authorized personnel. The council also approved several grant and contract resolutions, including a $1,000 grant for illegal‑dumping cameras, a $19,704.37 LEOSE training grant, a TXDOT traffic‑signal backplate design agreement costing $37,725, and a $60,533 asbestos‑abatement contract for the Municipal Courts Building.

• Approved ordinance limiting reserve police officers to 5% of staff (Resolution No. 4548)
• Approved $1,000 grant from Keep Longview Beautiful for game cameras (Resolution No. 6524)
• Approved $19,704.37 LEOSE grant for police training (Resolution No. 6525)
• Approved TXDOT traffic‑signal backplate design agreement, local cost $37,725 (Resolution No. 6526)
• Approved asbestos‑abatement services for Municipal Courts Building, up to $60,533 (Resolution No. 6527)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion by Council Member Gamboa)

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider routine consent items (minutes and accountant reports) and hear a presentation on the LEDCO Plan of Work. The board will then enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect. No public votes on substantive matters are scheduled.

• Acceptance of minutes from January 30 and February 14, 2025 board meetings
• Acceptance of February 2025 accountant's compilation reports
• Presentation of LEDCO Plan of Work
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 to discuss real property
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.087 for economic development negotiations with a prospect

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss Longview Transit's financial status and performance measures per TxDOT, along with a Greyhound update. The board will also hear ridership, maintenance, and safety reports. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational updates and discussion.

• Greyhound update discussion
• Longview Transit's financial status & performance measures per TxDOT
• Ridership report
• Preventative maintenance & safety report
• Texas Transit Association Conference/State of Transit

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review departmental reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 minutes
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund will review financial statements and policy signature updates. The board is deciding on retirement and DROP for Chief John P. Steelman and the re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills.

• Retirement and DROP for Chief John P. Steelman
• Re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills for a 2-year term
• Refund of contributions to Parker James
• Signature updates for Investment, Travel, and Ethics policies
• Reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several zoning changes and a specific use permit. The body will also consider a replatting application for a property at Loop 281 and Gilmer Road.

• Specific Use Permit for a Restaurant with Private Club at 116 Johnston Street
• Rezone 418 Pearl Street from Multi-Family (MF-3) to Light Commercial (C-1)
• Rezone Thornton Street property (north of Eden Drive) from Multi-Family (MF-3) to Single Family (SF-4)
• Rezone 107 and 109 East Hoyt Drive from Office (O) to Single Family (SF-2)
• Replat Lot 1 Block 1 Northwest Village Unit 2 into two lots at Loop 281 and Gilmer Road

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Conaway Homes for a single-family dwelling at 1600 Everwood Court. The request seeks to reduce the required front setback from 20 feet to approximately 19 feet per the Unified Development Code. The board may approve or deny the variance.

• Public hearing on variance application V25-03 for a front setback reduction from 20 ft to ~19 ft for a home at 1600 Everwood Court (Lot 24, Block 1, Shalom Gardens Subdivision)

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the automatic tabulating equipment for the City of Longview District 5 election on May 3, 2025 will be tested on March 74, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Gregg County Courthouse. The test is to ensure accurate vote counting. No decisions or proposals are made; it is purely procedural.

• Test of automatic tabulating equipment for District 5 election on May 3, 2025
• Test scheduled for March 74, 2025 at 3:00 PM on first floor of Gregg County Courthouse

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for paving and drainage on Reel Road and hold public hearings on four rezoning requests. The body will also review several grant applications and a contract for playground resurfacing.

• Contract for $7,597,550.00 with East Texas Bridge, Inc. for Reel Road Widening (F.M. 1845 to Knobcrest Drive)
• Grant application up to $1,250,000 over five years for Strategic Prevention Programs
• Grant application up to $600,000 from TDEM and FEMA for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
• Resurfacing of Spring Hill playground safety surface for an amount not to exceed $119,340
• Public hearings for rezoning at 1600 Alpine Road, 529 Harley Ridge Road, east side of Bill Stoudt Parkway, and 1000 Pegues Place

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a $7,597,550 contract with East Texas Bridge, Inc. to widen Reel Road from two to four lanes between Pine Tree Road and Knobcrest Drive, including sidewalks, drainage, and paving. The council also approved a consent agenda covering resolutions on Centerpoint rate suspension, a swiftwater rescue boat, two grant applications, park improvements, biosolid removal, and early voting dates, plus four zoning changes.

• Awarded $7,597,550 contract to East Texas Bridge, Inc. for Reel Road widening (6-0)
• Approved resolution suspending Centerpoint rate increase for 45 days and continuing ACM coalition membership (6-0)
• Approved renewal of swiftwater rescue boat consignment with Texas Task Force-1 (6-0)
• Authorized application for SAMHSA grant up to $250,000 annually / $1,250,000 over five years (6-0)
• Authorized application for FEMA BRIC grant up to $600,000 (6-0)
• Approved Spring Hill playground resurfacing up to $119,340 from 2018 Park bond (6-0)
• Awarded biosolid removal contract to C&C Logging & Tree Service at $382,080 (6-0)
• Approved four zoning changes: 1600 Alpine Rd to Townhome, 529 Harley Ridge Rd to SF-4, 21.095 acres on Bill Stoudt Pkwy to SF-4, 1000 Pegues Pl to Neighborhood Services (all 6-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports. Staff will provide updates on youth, wellness, and mentoring programs.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 PIP Minutes and Expenditure Report
• Coalition for Drug-Free Youth report
• Human Services Programs reports on Opioid Awareness, GLOW, and Unity & Diversity
• Aspire Mentoring Program report
• Go With the Flow report

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to review the Director's report and approve previous minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and opportunities for citizen and member comments.

Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board

The board will receive a slide presentation covering EMS performance measures for January-February 2025, transport destination numbers, updates on new ambulances and EMT staffing, and the bariatric unit. An update on the GLOW Greater Longview Optimal Wellness program is also scheduled. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and for discussion.

• Review of EMS performance measures for Jan-Feb 2025
• Transport destination numbers report
• Update on new ambulances
• Update on EMT staffing on ambulances
• Bariatric unit update and GLOW wellness program update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance from the required 5-foot landscape setback for parking spaces at 3069 N. Eastman Road, requested by Retail Buildings Inc. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a citizen comment period. Two identical agenda items (V25-01) are listed, likely a duplicate entry.

• Public hearing on variance V25-01 to waive the 5-foot landscape setback for parking at 3069 N. Eastman Road (Retail Buildings Inc.)
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to discuss four separate requests to change land use designations. One item involves a replatting application for a property at 409 East Loop 281.

• Rezone 1600 Alpine Road from Single Family (SF-4) to Town Homes (TH)
• Rezone 529 Harley Ridge Road from Agricultural (A) to Single Family (SF-4)
• Rezone 21.095 acres east of Bill Stoudt Parkway from Agricultural (A) to Single Family (SF-4)
• Rezone 1000 Pegues Place from Office (O) to Neighborhood Services (NS)
• Replat Lot 2 Bolls Addition and Abstract 258 P P Rains Survey Tract 19 Section 4 at 409 East Loop 281

City Council

The City Council will consider canceling the May 3, 2025, general election for City Council District 6 and declaring Sidney Allen elected as the sole unopposed candidate. Under the consent agenda, the council will vote on several items including a $209,722.75 purchase of Motorola radios for the police, a $750,000 federal grant application for a traffic study on 4th Street from Loop 281 to Hawkins Parkway, and a contract with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center for post-injury care of emergency personnel. A public hearing is required on the proposed amended FY 2020 Annual Plan and CDBG budgets. The council will also discuss the Fire Apparatus Replacement Program.

• Cancel May 3, 2025, General Election for Council District 6 and declare Sidney Allen elected (Ordinance)
• Purchase of Motorola radios for Police Department not to exceed $209,722.75
• Apply for $750,000 US DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grant for traffic study on 4th Street from Loop 281 to Hawkins Parkway
• Contract with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center’s Sports Medicine for emergency personnel injury treatment
• Public hearing on amended FY 2020 Annual Plan and CDBG budgets

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including contracts for firefighter rehab, an ambulance lease with Kilgore College, police radios, and a grant application. It also canceled the May 3, 2025, District 6 election, declaring Sidney Allen elected, and discussed a fire apparatus replacement program without voting.

• Approved consent agenda including firefighter rehab contract with Christus GSMC (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kilgore College for ambulance lease (7-0)
• Approved DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement MOU (7-0)
• Approved Motorola radio purchase up to $209,722.75 (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 2017 patch truck to Gregg County (7-0)
• Approved grant application up to $750,000 for 4th Street traffic study (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Fire Station 8 fence installation (7-0)
• Canceled May 3, 2025, District 6 election, declared Sidney Allen elected (7-0)

All Other Public Notices

This notice announces a drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the ballot for the May 2025 election. The drawing will take place at Longview City Hall on February 24, 2025. This is a procedural step required by Texas Election Code.

• Drawing for ballot order to be held at Longview City Hall Atrium Conference Room

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from January 27, 2025, and receive routine reports from recreation, parks maintenance, liaisons, and the director. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Consent agenda includes Recreation Report, Parks Maintenance Report, Liaison Report, and Parks and Recreation Director Report

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview MPO Transportation Policy Board will consider consent agenda items including the 2025 Transit Asset Management Plan and Public Transit Agency Safety Action Plan Version 3. They will vote on resolutions adopting TxDOT's Safety Performance Measure (PM1) and Pavement and Bridge Performance Measure (PM2) targets, and approve revisions to the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program for transit projects and the FY 2024 & FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program for consultant services. A presentation on the draft Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan is also scheduled.

• Consider approval of resolution adopting TxDOT Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets
• Consider approval of resolution adopting TxDOT Pavement and Bridge Performance Measure (PM2) targets
• Consider approval of revision to 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program for transit projects
• Consider approval of revision to FY 2024 & FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program for consultant services
• Presentation of draft Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

All Other Public Notices

The City Council may attend the Partners in Preventions Unity Honors Luncheon on February 19, 2025. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center.

• Attendance at Unity Honors Luncheon at 100 Grand Blvd.

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will meet to consider the approval and adoption of several transit and safety plans. The board will also discuss revisions to transportation improvement and planning work programs.

• Longview Transit Agency’s 2025 Transit Asset Management Plan
• Public Transit Agency Safety Action Plan Version 3
• Texas Department of Transportation’s Safety and Pavement/Bridge Performance Measure targets
• Revisions to the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program for Transit Projects
• Draft of the Longview MPO’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review 4th quarter pension performance and consider motions on recommended trades, reconciliations, financial statements, and minutes. They will also vote on a refund of contributions to Karla Raines due to separation. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, children's benefits, and re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills.

• Presentation of 4th Qtr pension performance by Will Harrell & Charles Smith
• Motion regarding recommended trades from pension performance
• Motion to refund contributions to Karla Raines due to separation
• Motion to approve reconciliations for January 2025 accounts
• Re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills for a 2-year term

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to consider entering executive session under Texas law to discuss real property. No other public business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Consider entering executive session under Texas Government Code 551.072 for real property discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for four rezoning applications, including converting several areas from multifamily, agricultural, and commercial to single-family or two-family residential. The consent agenda includes grants for animal shelter equipment ($50k), police body armor ($50k), support for affordable housing tax credits, and a $585,746 contract for police Motorola consoles. Additionally, the Council will consider setting recreation center membership fees and approving an amendment to the LEDCO budget for industrial site development.

• Public hearings on four zoning changes: Ray Addition (south of Sabine St/east of W Loop 281), Fredonia/Calvin intersection, East Cotton/Fifteenth St area, and Toler Rd south of Jahan Trail
• Resolution supporting application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for Reserve at Longview (1099 Toler Rd)
• Resolution authorizing up to $585,746 for purchase of Motorola Consoles for Police Department via HGAC inter-local agreement
• Grant of up to $50,000 from ASPCA for equipment at Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center
• Resolution setting fees for recreation center memberships under Chapter 81 of City Code

The Longview City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing up to $585,746 for the purchase and relocation of Motorola public safety communication consoles to the new police building at 518 W. South Street. The council also approved four zoning changes to bring non-conforming properties into compliance, and set new recreation center membership fees, including a universal pass system. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $585,746 purchase/relocation of Motorola consoles for police (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 ASPCA grant application for animal shelter equipment (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant application for rifle-resistant body armor for police (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 sub-grant agreement with Dallas for Internet Crimes Against Children task force (7-0)
• Approved contract with Provident Utility Advisors for wholesale water/wastewater rate determinations (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Ray Addition to Two Family (TF) district (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of three areas from Heavy Commercial to Single Family districts (7-0)
• Approved new recreation center membership fees with universal pass system (7-0)

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will hear a variance request from Hayes Engineering on behalf of Pine Tree ISD for a proposed Career and Technology Education Building at 900 Northwest Drive. The variance seeks relief from specific fire-code distance requirements between an existing well and a Group E (educational) building. The board will also approve minutes from July 10, 2024, and take citizen comments.

• Variance request to UDC Article F Section 2.03 A (2012 IFC 5706.3.1.3.1 and 5706.3.1.3.2) concerning distance from well to Group E building
• Proposed new Career and Technology Education Building at 900 Northwest Drive on Pine Tree ISD campus
• Public hearing for citizen comment at the start of the meeting

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission

The Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission will convene at 11:30 a.m. on February 11, 2025, at 1202 North Sixth Street to discuss program updates, the LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative, administrative plan updates, and HUD updates. The commission will also consider approval of the August meeting minutes and announce the 2025 calendar of events.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of LHA GROW Affordable Housing Initiative
• Action on Administrative Plan updates

All Other Public Notices

The City of Longview is seeking public comment on a substantial amendment to reallocate FY2020 CDBG-CV surplus funds for social distancing park improvements. The funds will add contactless water fountains, infrastructure upgrades, and facility updates to activity courts to prepare for future public health crises. Comments must be submitted in writing by February 11, 2025.

• Reallocation of CDBG-CV surplus funds for parks
• New contactless water fountains/infrastructure
• Facility updates for activity courts
• 15-day public comment period ending February 11, 2025
• Contact Dietrich Johnson for questions

All Other Public Notices

This is a procedural notice only. The Longview City Council may attend an open house at the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center on February 6, 2025. No votes, discussions, or decisions are scheduled. The agenda contains no substantive items.

• Possible council attendance at Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center open house, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 303 H. G. Mosley Pkwy

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public review and comment period from February 3-14, 2025, for a revision to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The revision removes one paratransit vehicle replacement project ($120,000) and adds several transit projects, including safety upgrades, facility repairs, vehicle replacements, and capital equipment. The changes also update the Transit financial summary in the TIP.

• Removal of paratransit vehicle replacement – end of useful life for $120,000
• Addition of safety upgrades for employee protection and acoustical tiles in transit center lobby
• Addition of paratransit vehicle replacements totaling $99,082 and $133,544
• Addition of Capital - Equipment, Preventative Maintenance, Rolling Stock for $750,000
• Addition of Operating – Public Transit for $1,986,172 and Capital – ADA for $236,250

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board will meet to accept minutes from December 2024 and receive a presentation of the FY2024 financial audit from Henry & Peters. The board will also consider entering executive session under Texas law to discuss real property and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Presentation of LEDCO FY2024 Financial Audit by Adrienne Deason of Henry & Peters
• Consideration of executive session to discuss real property (Texas Gov't Code §551.072)
• Consideration of executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect (Texas Gov't Code §551.087)
• Consent agenda: acceptance of minutes from December 19, 2024 regular board meeting

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss the Jucys Bus Shelter update, transit asset management plan, and public transit agency safety plan. Operations reports cover ridership, Safe Ride Home, a route deviation at LeTourneau University, and outreach events. Maintenance will provide a preventative maintenance and safety report. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from September 24, 2024.

• Jucys Bus Shelter Update
• Transit Asset Management Plan
• Public Transit Agency Safety Plan
• Route Deviation Update at LeTourneau University
• Outreach Events: Rosa Parks Day (Dec 2), Christmas Parade (Dec 5), Homeless Resource Day (Jan 23)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from November 18, 2024, and receive several reports including recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and director's reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists mainly of procedural items and staff updates.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recreation report as part of consent agenda
• Parks maintenance report as part of consent agenda

All Other Public Notices

This notice announces that the Longview City Council may attend the Bearcat & Command Bus Unveiling event on January 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Longview City Hall. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is a procedural notice of possible attendance.

• Bearcat & Command Bus Unveiling on January 23, 2025, 4-5 p.m. at Longview City Hall

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda approving multiple grants, contracts, and payments, including a spay/neuter grant, cybersecurity grants, and final payments for road projects. An action item authorizes an interlocal agreement with Kilgore College for police training. A discussion item covers proposed changes to the Recreation Center fee structure.

• Discussion on proposed changes to Recreation Center fee structure
• Interlocal agreement with Kilgore College for police training
• Final payment of $333,829.41 to Wicker Construction for FM 2275 utilities relocation
• Final payment of $69,056.18 to Cutler Repaving for HMAC hot-in-place recycle project
• Resolution to apply for $50,000 spay/neuter grant from Texas Health and Human Services

The Longview City Council approved a consent agenda with 15 items, including grant applications for spay/neuter services, homeland security, crisis intervention, cybersecurity, library digitization, juvenile justice, victim assistance, first responder mental health, body-worn cameras, and police equipment. They also awarded a generator maintenance contract to Precision Mechanical Power Services and accepted two completed construction projects with final payments. Separately, they approved an interlocal agreement with Kilgore College for peace officer training.

• Approved consent agenda with 15 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kilgore College for peace officer training (5-0)
• Awarded generator maintenance contract to Precision Mechanical Power Services (consent)
• Accepted FM 2275 Utilities Relocation project, final payment $333,829.41 to Wicker Construction (consent)
• Accepted 2024 HMAC Hot in Place Recycle project, final payment $69,056.18 to Cutler Repaving (consent)
• Approved grant applications totaling up to $785,000 for various programs (consent)
• Approved transfer of surplus chairs to Longview Boy's and Girl's Club (consent)
• Excused Council Members Conley and Pirtle (6-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The board will review December 2024 financial statements and reconciliations. Members will consider retirement and contribution refund requests and discuss upcoming retirements and children's benefits.

• Retirement and DROP for Amy D. Hooten
• Refund of contributions to Adaisha Roberts
• Reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Confirmation of Board Positions for Kolby Beckham, James Parker, and Logan Ledkins
• Discussion of TEXPERS conferences in Austin and El Paso

All Other Public Notices

The Longview City Council may attend a public information meeting regarding Stamper Pool. The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at the Stamper Park Resource Center. No decisions or formal actions are on this agenda—only notice of possible attendance.

• Notice of City Council possible attendance at Stamper Pool public information meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications, including a city-initiated rezone of the Ray Addition to Two Family (TF) district. Consent agenda items include a 14-lot residential plat on Big Bend Drive, a replat on Oak Street, and vacating multiple lots. The commission will also receive an update on City Council action on previous zoning items.

• Public hearing for rezone of Ray Addition (MF-3, A, I-1 to TF) south of Sabine Street and east of West Loop 281
• Public hearing for rezone of Lots 1-3 Calvin Norton Addition from Heavy Commercial (C) to Single Family (SF-3) at South Fredonia and Calvin Blvd
• Public hearing for rezone of several blocks from C-2 to SF-6 north of East Cotton Street, west of Fifteenth Street
• Public hearing for rezone of 17.12 acres on Toler Road from PD20 Multi-Family to Single Family (SF-6)
• Consent agenda: plat of 14 residential lots on Big Bend Drive and replat of 2 lots on Oak Street

All Other Public Notices

This is a public notice that the Longview City Council may attend a Bearcat & Command Bus unveiling event on January 9, 2025. No business decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Bearcat & Command Bus Unveiling at Longview City Hall, 300 W. Cotton Street, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

City Council

The council will consider denying Atmos Energy's proposed rate increase, a $5.55 million contract for Fire Station 7, and a $69,640 playground purchase for Broughton Park. Public hearings are set for two rezoning requests: a pharmacy at McCann Road and Ruthlynn Drive, and a rezone to single-family near West Loop 281. The council will also discuss renaming a section of George Richey Road to Bill Stoudt Parkway, purchasing 205 E. Methvin Street for Heritage Plaza, and proposed changes to Recreation Center fees.

• Resolution to deny Atmos Energy rate increase and authorize intervention
• Contract for $5,550,000 with SCI Construction for Fire Station 7
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.23 acres at McCann Road and Ruthlynn Drive for a pharmacy
• Purchase of 205 E. Methvin Street for $150,000 for Heritage Plaza expansion
• Consider renaming George Richey Road between Gilmer Road and Judson Road to Bill Stoudt Parkway

The Longview City Council approved a $5,550,000 contract with SCI Construction for the new Fire Station 7, denied Atmos Energy's proposed rate increase, and approved several other resolutions including a new playground at Broughton Park and a property purchase for Heritage Plaza. The council also approved two zoning changes and called a May 3, 2025 election for Districts 5 and 6.

• Approved $5,550,000 contract with SCI Construction for Fire Station 7 (7-0)
• Denied Atmos Energy rate increase and authorized intervention in RRC proceedings (7-0)
• Approved $69,640.10 for new playground equipment at Broughton Park (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of 205 E. Methvin St. for Heritage Plaza (6-1)
• Approved $155,000 budget amendment for Heritage Plaza property purchase (6-1)
• Approved rezoning for pharmacy at McCann Rd & Ruthlynn Dr (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Gilmour Terrace area to Single Family (7-0)
• Called May 3, 2025 election for Council Districts 5 and 6 (7-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The committee will consider approval of minutes and expenditure reports from November 2024, then hear staff updates from programs including Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Human Services (opioid awareness, GLOW, Unity & Diversity), Aspire Mentoring, Go With the Flow, and a Program Manager report. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.

• Approval of November 13, 2024, minutes and current expenditure report
• Update on Opioid Awareness efforts under Human Services
• Update on Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW) program
• Update on Aspire Mentoring Program
• Update on Go With the Flow program

All Other Public Notices

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is holding an open house public meeting to gather input on potential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure locations. Attendees can learn about current EV charging sites, designated corridors, and suggest where future stations should go. The meeting is from 4–6:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center, with an interactive map also available for remote comment.

• Open house on Jan. 8, 2025, 4–6:30 p.m. at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd, Longview
• Interactive map for submitting input available at cloud.longviewtexas.gov/maps/EV
• Public invited to suggest locations for future EV charging stations and corridors
• Comments can also be emailed to [email protected] or called in to 903-237-1062

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat with a single discussion item: the uses of and policies regarding the City's reserve funds, led by City Manager Rolin McPhee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of uses and policies regarding the City's reserve funds – Rolin McPhee, City Manager