Sherman County public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including a 36-inch water main construction manager and drainage improvements. The body will also consider contracts for fire department vehicles and solid waste equipment.

• Resolution 7003: Development Agreement with Carbet Properties, LLC for drainage improvements at Lot 36, Pebblebrook South, Phase 1
• Resolution 7004: Contract with Garney Companies, Inc. for 36-Inch West Sherman Water Main Construction Manager at Risk
• Resolution 7006: Purchase of a new base truck mount loader from Texas Pack & Load for Solid Waste
• Resolution 7007: Purchase of four new half-ton trucks from El Dorado Chevrolet for the Fire Department
• Request to temporarily close streets for the 10th Annual 'Beat the Heat 5K' on April 15, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission approved several residential and commercial plats, including a mini-warehouse and a temporary loan office. A request for a zone change at 2131 North Loy Lake Road was tabled due to an incorrect legal notice. The Board of Adjustment also granted variances for parking and lot width.

• Approved Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for mini-warehouse/RV storage at 920 South FM 1417 (6-0)
• Approved parking variance for 6 spaces instead of 22 at 920 South FM 1417 (5-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a one-year temporary loan office at 701 West Houston Street (5-1)
• Tabled zone change from C-2 to R-2 at 2131 North Loy Lake Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for 47.44' lot width at 1015 South First Street (6-0)
• Approved variance for 6' side yard setback at 1102 South Crockett Street (5-0)
• Approved 15 consent agenda items including plats for Petry Farms, Luella Crossing Phase 2, and Bel-Air Village West
• Appointed officers for the Board of Adjustment (6-0)

City Council

The Council approved emergency repairs for wastewater lines on Center Street and Woods Street. They also authorized several infrastructure contracts, including a water main project and the purchase of fire department vehicles.

• Approved Resolution 7002 and 7003 to terminate an old drainage agreement and execute a new one with Carbet Properties, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7004 to contract Garney Companies, Inc. for the 36-inch West Sherman Water Main project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7005 for geotechnical engineering and materials testing with D&S Engineering Labs, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7006 to purchase a new base truck mount loader for Solid Waste (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7007 to purchase four new half-ton trucks from El Dorado Chevrolet for the Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved emergency repair and replacement of Center Street Wastewater Aerial Crossing estimated at $307,950 (6-0)
• Approved emergency wastewater repair on Woods Street (6-0)
• Appointed five members and two alternates to the Board of Adjustment (6-0)

City Council

The Council authorized $3,095,000 in Limited Tax Notes for fleet and equipment and adopted a new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Several specific use permits and zone changes were approved, including a multi-family development on E. Hwy 82. The Council also readopted the juvenile curfew ordinance without modifications.

• Approved $3,095,000 Limited Tax Notes, Series 2023 (5-0)
• Approved amended service and assessment plan for Bel Air Village PID Phase 2 (5-0)
• Granted Specific Use Permit for church, accessory building, and pavilion at 601 N. FM 1417 (5-0)
• Approved zone changes and mini-warehouse permit for 2300-2700 blocks of E. Hwy 82 (5-0)
• Granted Specific Use Permit for batting cages at 3400 Texoma Parkway, tied to individual applicant (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Blalock Industrial Park to Planned Development District and adopted new Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Readopted juvenile curfew ordinance without modifications (5-0)
• Approved design services for Pecan Grove Athletic Complex lighting and shading (5-0)

City Council

The Tax Increment Financing Board #8 and City Council are considering an amendment to the project and financing plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8. The change allows for the reimbursement of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) for bonds issued to reimburse the developer.

• Ordinance No. 6546: First Amendment to the Project Plan and Financing Plan for TIRZ #8
• TIRZ #8 location: U.S. Hwy 82 between Plainview Road and Travis Street
• Proposed infrastructure improvements estimated at $58 million
• Estimated $750,000 cost for City construction of a sewer line to Cypress Grove Road
• Projected 25-year duration for the zone

City Council

The Tax Increment Financing Board #8 approved an amended project and financing plan. The amendment changes the reimbursement recipient from the developer to the Municipal Utility District (MUD) per the Development Agreement.

• Approved Amended Project Plan and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program to nominate Global Wafers America. The body will also consider revisions to police department staffing levels and a financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8.

• Ordinance 6544: Participation in Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nomination of Global Wafers America
• Ordinance 6545: Revision of authorized positions in the Police Department
• Ordinance 6546: Amended Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8
• Resolution 6982: Professional Services Agreement with Spiars Engineering for Hickory Hill improvements
• Resolution 6995: Purchase of a new Caterpillar 308 Excavator from Holt Cat

The Council approved a $7.5 million infrastructure project for Hickory Hill and restructured the Police Department to move manpower from an Assistant Chief position to the Patrol Division. The body also approved the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Roll and nominated Global Wafers America for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.

• Approved Resolution No. 6982 for Hickory Hill thoroughfare and utility improvements ($7.5M total; $4.1M City portion)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6545 to remove one Assistant Police Chief position and move manpower to the Patrol Division
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6544 nominating Global Wafers America to the Texas Enterprise Zone Program
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6546 approving the first amendment to the TIRZ #8 project and financing plan
• Approved 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Roll Value ($4,911,424,851) and Tax Levy ($21,973,319.29)
• Elected Josh Stevenson as Deputy Mayor (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6994 for a QT South, LLC encroachment agreement at 2801 Texoma Parkway
• Approved Resolution No. 6995 to purchase a Caterpillar 308 excavator for Distribution Services

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a 74.424-acre mixed-use project including commercial, residential, and mini-storage uses. It also approved the site plan for Hickory Hill Apartments, which will feature 260 to 285 units. Several other residential replats, commercial site plans, and variances were approved.

• Approved zone changes and site plan for Sherman Highway 82 Mixed Use (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Hickory Hill Apartments, 260-285 units (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit and site plan for batting cages at 3400 Texoma Parkway (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit and site plan for Heritage Nazarene Church pavilion (6-0)
• Approved parking variances and site plan for Westwood Village (6-0)
• Approved 480.58 sq ft sign variances at 3801 and 4001 North Highway 75 (4-1)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for patio at 3038 Preston Club Drive (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Fielder Addition at 1104 Chaffin Street (6-0)

City Council

The Council approved several residential and commercial plats, including the 138-lot Hidden Meadows Phase Two. They authorized the purchase of a new Spartan ladder truck and various maintenance vehicles. Four ordinances were adopted granting specific use permits for a school, a duplex, a church/food bank, and a multi-family zone change.

• Approved Final Plat for Hidden Meadows Phase Two (138 lots) (6-0)
• Approved Replat of Timber Creek Addition, Phase 2 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 6540, 6541, 6542, and 6543 for specific use permits and zoning (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Spartan 105' RMA fire truck for $1.52M before trade-ins (6-0)
• Approved $270,474 increase for Texoma Parkway Water Main Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $19,986.55 increase for Pickleball/Basketball Court Project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 6983 for Bel Air Village PID Phase 2 (5-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 6984 reimbursement agreement with Sherman Hickory Hill, LLC (6-0)

City Council

The Tax Increment Financing Board #8 and City Council are considering the approval of project and financing plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8. The plan involves reimbursing a developer for public infrastructure for single-family residential housing over 25 years.

• Approval of Ordinance No. 6529 regarding TIRZ #8 Project and Financing Plans
• Estimated public improvements of $58 million, including streets, storm sewers, and utility services
• Estimated tax increment of $12.4 million to be used for developer reimbursement
• Estimated $750,000 City cost for a sewer line from the TIRZ to Cypress Grove Road
• TIRZ #8 location: U.S. Hwy 82 between Plainview Road and Travis Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on property tax abatement agreements for Broadstone HHH Texas LLC and Sunny Delight Beverages Company. The meeting also includes discussions on a land annexation plan and a police department presentation.

• Public hearing and resolution for tax abatement: Broadstone HHH Texas LLC (Industrial Reinvestment Zone #13)
• Public hearing and resolution for tax abatement: Sunny Delight Beverages Company (Industrial Reinvestment Zone #13)
• Change Order No. 3 for Lamberth Road Drainage Improvements: $272,706.44 increase
• Payment of $120,446.94 for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Proposed annexation of approximately 20.435 acres north of Kreager Road and west of N. Travis Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to revise water and sewer service rates and approve a negotiated settlement regarding Atmos Energy Corp. gas rates. The body will also consider budget amendments and grant applications for the municipal airport.

• Ordinance No. 6527: Revising rates for water and sewer services
• Ordinance No. 6528: Negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2022 rate review
• Resolution No. 6957: Amending the 2021-2022 Budget
• Resolution No. 6958: Texas Department of Transportation grant for Sherman Municipal Airport
• Resolution No. 6959: Contract with The Sherman Museum using Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax funds

City Council

The City Council and Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) Board of Directors are holding a joint meeting. The body will review SEDCO's 2021-2022 work program results and consider approving the 2022-2023 work program and budget.

• Approval of the SEDCO Work Program 2022-2023
• Approval of the SEDCO Budget 2022-2023
• Presentation of SEDCO Work Program 2021-2022 results

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022-2023 budget and the 2022 ad valorem tax levy. The body is also considering a five-year Capital Improvement Program and several zoning and platting requests.

• Budget Ordinance No. 6508 to raise total property taxes by $2,760,000 (14%)
• Ordinance No. 6513 to order an election for two District City Council members on November 8, 2022
• Master Development Agreement with Sherman Hickory Hill, LLC for a 150.434-acre residential development
• Final Plat Approval for Texas Instruments Sherman Addition covering 559.333 acres
• Specific Use Permit for a Montessori School at 5615 North FM 1417

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Halff and Associates. The committee is scheduled to make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. No formal votes or actions will be taken by the City Council, Economic Development Corporation, or Planning and Zoning Commission during this meeting.

• Presentation from Halff and Associates
• Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee recommendation to Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council

City Council

The City Council will discuss the development of an estimated 80-bed acute care hospital and several specific use permits for commercial and residential properties. The body will also consider a resolution opposing the expansion of the Grayson County Jail in the central business district.

• Development of an estimated 80-bed acute care hospital via Master Development Agreement
• Change Order No. 1 for Moore Street project: $338,484.45 increase
• Ordinance No. 6500: C-2 General Commercial zoning for 1.873 acres at 4500 Frisco Road
• Ordinance No. 6503: Specific Use Permit for patio homes in 2000-2300 blocks West Center Street
• Resolution No. 6926: Opposing Grayson County Jail expansion in the central business district

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review the 2022-2023 budget. The body will also discuss scheduling a special meeting for the week of June 13, 2022.

• 2022-2023 Budget Review
• Discussion on calling a Special Meeting for the week of June 13, 2022