Sherman County public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions regarding property tax abatements and economic development incentives for four phases of Texas Instruments' investments. The body will also review several zoning permits, a land annexation, and police vehicle purchases.
- Tax abatement and incentive agreements for Texas Instruments (Phases I-IV)
- Annexation of approximately 142.223 acres north of FM 1417
- Purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe and two Ford F-150 police vehicles
- Specific Use Permits for a smoke/vape shop at 115 North Sunset Blvd and 1717 Texoma Pkwy
- Specific Use Permit for an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Facility at 2310 North Travis Street
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a tax abatement reinvestment zone for Texas Instruments and a variance for beer and wine sales. The body will also consider several professional design contracts and the purchase of an armored police vehicle.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 6417 designating Industrial Reinvestment Zone No. 11 for Texas Instruments Incorporated
- Variance request for beer and wine sales at Lucky Stop #1 (415 South Dewey Avenue) near Crutchfield Elementary
- Purchase of a 2022 armored vehicle for the Sherman Police Department
- Design services agreements with CP&Y, Inc. (Moore Street) and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Shepherd Drive)
- Annexation scheduling plan for approximately 142.223 acres north of FM 1417
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings on ordinances to revise water and sewer rates, update animal services regulations, and set speed limits on the US 75 southbound frontage road. The body will also consider budget amendments and several municipal contracts.
- Ordinance No. 6414: Speed limits on US 75 southbound frontage road from Stone Creek Drive to FM 1417
- Ordinance No. 6415: Revised rates for water and sewer services
- Ordinance No. 6416: Animal services regulations with penalties up to $500.00
- Resolution No. 6774: Amending the 2020-2021 City Budget
- Resolution No. 6775: Contract with Southern Tire Mart, LLC for vehicle tires
City Council
The City Council and the Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) Board of Directors are holding a joint meeting. The Council will review and consider approving SEDCO's work program and budget for 2021-2022.
- Approval of the SEDCO Work Program 2021-2022
- Approval of the SEDCO Budget 2021-2022
- Presentation of 2020-2021 Work Program Results
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including residential tax abatements and airport hazard zoning. The body is also deciding on various construction contracts and plat approvals for local developments.
- Roof metal deck procurement for new Police Department Headquarters not to exceed $300,000
- Northwest Sewer and Force Main Project change order for $132,744.04
- Ordinance 6412 for a Specific Use Permit for Hampton Inn & Suites at 305 Cornerstone Drive
- Ordinance 6409 regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
- Contract with J&L Paving LLC for Setting Suns Phase II Drainage Improvements
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several zoning changes, site plan approvals, and variances. Key items include a request for a hotel height exception and a zone change from heavy manufacturing to residential.
- Request for 54.4’ height exception for a Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel at 305 Cornerstone Drive
- Zone change from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to R-1 (One-Family Residential) at 810 East Mulberry Street
- Specific Use Permit for a duplex at 214 East College Street
- Site plan approval for a smokehouse for Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille at 110 East FM 1417
- Amendment to Planned Development and site plan for Bel Air Village in the 300-1000 blocks of East FM 1417
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2021-2022 budget appropriations and the 2021 ad valorem tax levy. The body will also consider a five-year Capital Improvement Program and an election for Mayor and two City Council members.
- Ordinance No. 6401: Appropriation of funds for FY 2021-2022
- Ordinance No. 6402: Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes for Tax Year 2021
- Ordinance No. 6403: Election for Mayor and two At-Large City Council members on Nov 2, 2021
- Resolution No. 6765: Grant for improvements to 300 North Travis Street
- Site plan approval for Sherman Police Department Headquarters at 2600 West Travis Street
City Council
The City Council is conducting a public hearing for the fiscal year budget beginning October 1, 2021. The proposed budget would increase total property taxes by $1,355,000, or 7.6%, over the previous year.
- Public hearing for FY 2021-2022 budget with a proposed property tax increase of $1,355,000
- Master Development Agreement with TPJ Properties, LTD for Heritage Ranch residential development
- Purchase of a 2022 Autocar Xpeditor ACX64 chassis from Chastang Enterprises
- Purchase of a 40 cubic yard Frontier Front Loader Body from Bridgeport Manufacturing
- Tax abatement agreement with M&G Home Builders LLC for 1804 East Alma Avenue
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will review several rezoning, replat, and site plan requests across the city. Items include residential lot exceptions, a police headquarters site plan, and commercial site plans for a brewery and a pizza restaurant.
- 813 East Pecan Street: Zone change from C-1 to R-1 and replat approval
- 2600 West Travis Street: Site plan and exception for Sherman Police Department Headquarters
- 3232 Northgate Drive: Site plan and exception for 903 Brewers Restaurant, Brewery, and Warehouse
- 3260 South U.S. Highway 75: Site plan and variance for a Domino’s Pizza with drive thru
- 3400 Block West Canyon Creek Drive: Preliminary plat approval for West Canyon Creek, Section 4
City Council
The City Council will consider a land purchase and sale involving Harkinson Management, LLC near West Travis Street and FM 1417. The agenda also includes an interlocal agreement with the City of Gunter and requests to advertise for drainage improvements and fleet tires.
- Resolution No. 6743: Bid award to Harkinson Management, LLC for 15.260± acres at West Travis Street and FM 1417
- Resolution No. 6750: Law enforcement officer interlocal agreement with the City of Gunter
- Request to advertise: Setting Suns Drainage Improvements Phase II
- Request to advertise: Annual supply of tires for on-road and off-road fleet equipment
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 6393 regarding contract revenue refunding bonds for the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. The body will also review several construction contracts and professional service agreements.
- Ordinance No. 6393: Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
- Resolution No. 6746: Construction contract with Lynn Vessels Construction, LLC for Moore Street from West Travis Street to Heritage Parkway
- Resolution No. 6747: Service agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for electric supply relocation on Moore Street
- Lamberth Road Drainage Improvements Project change order: $87,993.52 increase
- West Travis Street Phase II & III Project change order: $97,997.61 increase
City Council
The City Council is holding a called meeting to review the 2021-2022 budget. The session includes a budget workshop and a potential executive session to discuss legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- 2021-2022 Budget Review
City Council
The City Council will conduct a budget review for the 2021-2022 period. The meeting also includes tours of the city's water and wastewater treatment plants.
- 2021-2022 budget review
- Tour of the water treatment plant
- Tour of the wastewater treatment plant
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding residential rezoning and specific use permits for patio homes and wine tasting. The agenda also includes discussions on community development block grants and a land purchase resolution.
- Ordinance 6386: Rezoning 1125 South Montgomery Street to R-1
- Ordinance 6387: Rezoning 515 and 519 South First Street to R-2
- Ordinance 6388: Rezoning 2400-2700 Blocks of South FM 1417 to R-1
- Ordinance 6389: Specific Use Permit for 46 patio homes at 502 East Northcreek Drive
- Ordinance 6391: Specific Use Permit for wine tasting at 212 North Walnut Street
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding residential rezoning and specific use permits for patio homes and wine tasting. The meeting also includes discussions on community development block grants and land purchase resolutions.
- Ordinance 6386: Rezoning 1125 South Montgomery Street to R-1
- Ordinance 6387: Rezoning 515 and 519 South First Street to R-2
- Ordinance 6388: Rezoning South FM 1417 (Heritage Parkway) to R-1
- Ordinance 6389: Specific Use Permit for 46 patio homes at 502 East Northcreek Drive
- Ordinance 6391: Specific Use Permit for wine tasting at 212 North Walnut Street
City Council
The City Council will meet for a work session to receive an update and provide input on the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a provision for an executive session to discuss legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Capital Improvement Program update and council input
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider various zoning changes, plat approvals, and variances. Key discussions include residential developments and a specific use permit for a winery.
- Zone change for 43.727 acres in the 2400-2700 blocks of South FM 1417 to R-1 (One-Family Residential)
- Specific Use Permit for wine tasting and bottling at 212 North Walnut Street
- Zone change for 515 & 519 South First Street to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential) for an 8-unit complex
- Zone change for 1125 South Montgomery Street from C-1 (Retail Business) to R-1 (One-Family Residential)
- Variance for a 1,008 square foot dwelling at 515 East Carter Street
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on eight ordinances regarding specific use permits, zoning changes, and library board qualifications. The body will also review several plat approvals and utility construction contracts.
- Specific Use Permits for a duplex at 2200 North Hickory Street and carwashes at 3100 and 6121 North U.S. Highway 75
- Zoning changes to R-2 Multi-Family Residential for 208 and 212 East Cherry Street and the 500 block of North Montgomery Street
- Proposed ordinance to eliminate the resident of the city designation for the Library Board
- Contracts with Lynn Vessels Construction, LLC for Northwest Sewer, Force Main, and Lift Station construction
- Site plan and variance for a Taco Bell restaurant at 3310 South U.S. Highway 75
Library Board
The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss a library update and the annual report. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting.
- Approval of December 8, 2020 minutes
- Library update
- Annual report
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve a service and assessment plan for Phase #1 of the Bel Air Village Public Improvement District. The body is also considering a resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's request to increase distribution rates.
- Ordinance No. 6377: Levying approximately $7.2 million in special assessments for Bel Air Village PID Phase #1
- Resolution No. 6736: Denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase distribution rates
- Resolution No. 6737: Execution of landowner and reimbursement agreements for Bel Air Village PID
- Request from True Options Pregnancy Center to close streets for a 5K run on November 20, 2021
- Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Library Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss financial updates and provide input for the upcoming 2021-2022 budget year. This is a called meeting focused on budget planning.
- Financial update and council input for 2021-2022 budget year
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to issue Limited Tax Notes and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. The body will also consider agreements regarding the Bel Air Village development and various engineering contracts for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Ordinance No. 6375: Issuance of 'City of Sherman, Texas, Limited Tax Notes, Series 2021'
- Ordinance No. 6376: Issuance of 'City of Sherman, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021'
- Resolution No. 6727: First Amendment to the Bel Air Village Master Development Agreement with Terra Perpetua, LLC
- Resolution No. 6730: Contract with Hayes Construction, LLC for North Travis Street water line replacement and US 75 crossing
- Resolution No. 6735: Purchase of a new Kubota Rubber Track Excavator for the Cemetery Department
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment are holding a training workshop. The session focuses on legal updates and development regulations.
- Training and legal updates on development regulations and parliamentary procedure conducted by Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Hullett
City Council
The City Council will discuss increasing engineering plan review and testing fees to 4% of estimated public improvement costs. The body is also considering the creation of the Bel Air Village Public Improvement District and several municipal utility districts.
- Ordinance No. 6366: Increasing Engineering Plan Review, Inspection, and Testing Services Fee to 4% of estimated cost
- Resolution No. 6711: Creating the Bel Air Village Public Improvement District
- Resolution No. 6714: Contract with Lynn Vessels Construction, LLC for Hilre Drive Extension
- Resolution No. 6724: Contract with All Seasons Contracting Company, Inc. for Central Fire Station roof replacement
- Request to advertise the sale of approximately 15 acres of land at F.M. 1417 and West Travis Street
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to revise the official zoning map, set speed limits on U.S. Highway 82 frontage roads, and abandon specific alleys and rights-of-way. The body will also consider several contracts for waste equipment and water infrastructure planning.
- Ordinance 6363: Adopting a Revised Official Zoning Map
- Ordinance 6364: Establishing speed limits on U.S. Highway 82 Frontage Roads
- Resolution 6701 & 6702: Purchase of a Frontier Front Loader Body and Autocar Xpeditor ACX64
- Resolution 6705: Development Agreement with Young Enterprises, L.P. for Cottages at Magnolia Village
- Resolution 6707 & 6708: Engineering services for Wastewater and Water Master Plans with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to review multiple replat approvals and variance requests. Key items include a proposal for a multi-family residential complex and a new carwash. The body will also consider several residential lot width and setback exceptions.
- Specific Use Permit for Aspire at Sherman Apartments at 1111 Gallagher Drive
- Specific Use Permit for Wash Masters Carwash at 3100 North U.S. Highway 75
- Zone change from C-2 to R-1 for 213 East Hill Street
- Temporary Use Permit renewal for a snow cone stand at 1802 East Houston Street
- Replat approval for 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on closing two platted alleys and Lila Street, as well as adopting a revised official zoning map. The body will also consider several equipment purchases for the Solid Waste Department and a FEMA grant for fire rescue equipment.
- Ordinance No. 6361: Closing alleys in Luckett Park Addition and Mildred Heights Addition for the Boys and Girls Club of Sherman, Inc.
- Ordinance No. 6362: Closing the platted right of way for Lila Street
- Ordinance No. 6363: Adopting a revised official zoning map
- Resolution No. 6701 & 6702: Purchase of a Frontier Front Loader Body and an Autocar Xpeditor ACX64 for Solid Waste
- Resolution No. 6705: Development agreement with Young Enterprises, L.P. for Cottages at Magnolia Village
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances regarding specific use permits and zoning changes. The body is also deciding on a construction manager for a new police headquarters and a feasibility report for a proposed public improvements district.
- Awarding bid to Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. for construction of a new police headquarters facility
- Petition from Terra Perpetua, LLC to create a Public Improvements District over approximately 278 acres
- Ordinance 6355: Specific Use Permit for outdoor displays at 3201 North U.S. Highway 75
- Ordinance 6356: Specific Use Permit for a duplex at 515 North Colbert Avenue
- Ordinance 6360: Zoning change to C-1 Retail Business District for 33.996 acres in 2400-2600 blocks of West Travis Street
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing approximately 194.82 total acres and rezoning 439 acres as a Planned Development District. The body will also consider development agreements for new housing and a project for energy savings.
- Ordinance 6352: Annexation of ~57.88 acres north of U.S. Highway 82, east of Plainview Road
- Ordinance 6353: Annexation of ~136.94 acres north of U.S. Highway 82, east of F.M. 1417
- Ordinance 6354: Rezoning of ~439 acres in the 3500-4500 blocks of N. F.M. 1417 and 600-1900 blocks of W. U.S. Highway 82
- Resolution 6693: Development agreement with Wyldewood Homes, LLC for Washington Meadows, Phase I
- Resolution 6694: Development agreement with Astoria Homes, LLC for Austin Landing, Phase IV
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review multiple site plans, plat approvals, and variance requests. Key discussions include a zone change for 33.996 acres on West Travis Street and several residential and commercial development permits.
- Zone change from R-1 to C-1 for 33.996 acres in the 2400-2600 blocks of West Travis Street
- Temporary Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 1300 South Sam Rayburn Freeway for TXDOT project
- Preliminary Plat approval for Estates at Baker Park (46.925 acres) in the 200 block of South FM 1417
- Site plan approval for Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 3700 North U.S. Highway 75
- Preliminary Plat approval of The Grove Addition in the 2100 block of West Moore Street
City Council
The City Council will discuss several zoning ordinances and specific use permits for residential and commercial developments. The body is also considering master development and loan agreements for an estimated 80-bed acute care hospital.
- Master Development and Predevelopment Loan Agreements for an estimated 80-bed acute care hospital
- Specific Use Permit for a 329-unit multi-family development at 2500 South F.M. 1417
- Specific Use Permit for a preschool at 1318 North Luckett Street
- Specific Use Permit for an automobile restoration center at 2500 Texoma Parkway
- Purchase of new vehicles including two Kenworth dump trucks, a chipper truck, and a bucket truck