Sherman County public meetings in 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve final plats for residential and commercial developments and consider a zone change for a large commercial project on East FM 1417.

• Final plats for 13 residential and commercial projects
• Zone change for 300-1000 Block East FM 1417 (Bel Air Village)
• Public hearing for hotel use at 301 West Travis Street
• Public hearing for hotel use at 1831 Texoma Parkway
• Public hearing for school use at 400 North Sunset Boulevard

The minutes contain only public comments submitted ahead of a January 22, 2025 hearing. No decisions were made at this meeting. Residents opposed a structure at 2701 S First Street for being built against a property line and opposed a multi-family residence at 3311 Gallagher due to traffic and neighborhood concerns.

• No decisions recorded — minutes contain only public comments for the January 22, 2025 hearing

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on seven zoning changes and specific use permits, as well as the issuance of limited tax notes. The body will also consider the 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Roll Value and Tax Levy.

• Public hearing for Limited Tax Notes, Series 2025 (Ordinance No. 6797)
• Proposed addition of approximately 128 acres to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five
• Payment of $152,696 for Tyler Technologies, Inc annual software maintenance
• Rezoning of 8.441 acres at 2105 Texoma Parkway and 2030 Texoma Drive to Retail Business (C-1)
• Specific Use Permit for a mini-warehouse at 4312 and 4316 Texoma Parkway

The Sherman City Council approved all eight ordinances on the agenda, including multiple zoning changes, specific use permits, the issuance of $263,000 in tax notes, and the expansion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5. They also approved a resolution to add $200,000 to a development plan review contract and several consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous except for one zoning change (Ordinance 6794) which passed 6-1.

• Approved Ordinance 6790, rezoning 3.126 acres at 2640 block N. Travis St. from MF-30 to C-N (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6791, rezoning 8.441 acres at 2105 Texoma Pkwy & 2030 Texoma Dr. from C-2 to C-1 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6792, granting a Specific Use Permit for a hotel at 2105 Texoma Pkwy & 2030 Texoma Dr. (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6793, expanding mini-warehouse SUP at 4312 & 4316 Texoma Pkwy by 10,000 sq ft (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6794, rezoning 3.5 acres at 2000 block S. First St. from R-6 to R-TH (6-1, Marroquin nay)
• Approved Ordinance 6795, granting SUP for auto repair at 3100 block Texoma Pkwy (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6796, rezoning 5.693 acres at 1909 Texoma Pkwy from M-1 to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6797, authorizing issuance of Limited Tax Notes, Series 2025 (7-0)

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and options for executive session. No specific public business items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

The Sherman City Council met in a called session on December 9, 2024, with all members present. The meeting consisted of an executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The council adjourned without taking any public action.

• Recessed to executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvened in open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding property at 1302 South Crockett Street. The body will consider requests for certificates of appropriateness for two different types of fencing in the Heritage Row Historical District.

• Request for a 4’ vinyl decorative fence at 1302 South Crockett Street
• Request for a 6’ wood privacy fence at 1302 South Crockett Street
• Discussion of flyer and ordinance update

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider routine items on a consent agenda, recognize police officers with life‑saving awards, and discuss several resolutions. Key decisions include approving ambulance services from Southern Paramedic Service, renaming Carter Court to Steamboat Drive, and authorizing a $120,073.27 payment for the renewal of CentralSquare OneSolution software. The council will also address salary structures for firefighters and police officers and an encroachment agreement with a private property owner.

• Resolution 7447 – Approve Southern Paramedic Service, Inc. to provide ambulance services in Sherman.
• Resolution 7448 – Rename Carter Court to Steamboat Drive.
• Resolution 7450 – Authorize purchase of duty and training ammunition for the Sherman Police Department.
• Resolution 7451 – Establish salary, incentive, certification, and bilingual pay schedules for firefighters and police officers.
• Payment Authorization – Approve $120,073.27 for renewal of CentralSquare OneSolution software for CAD, RMS, and animal shelter.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on November 19, 2024 to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2024 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting. They will then review and consider the CIAC semi‑annual report. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments on agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the May 21, 2024 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting
• Review and consider the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee semi‑annual report
• Public comment period on agenda items

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The agenda includes a consent agenda of routine items and a series of public‑hearing items such as site plans, zone changes, and specific‑use permits. Commissioners will vote on each listed item unless a member requests separate discussion. All decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• 2000 Block West Washington Street – site plan for West Washington Medical Addition (1.050 acres, currently C‑1 Retail Business District)
• 4200 Block North Highway 75 – site plan for Texoma Dental (6.861 acres, currently C‑1 Retail Business District)
• 592 Luella Road – final plat for HMI Sherman No. 1 (73.391 acres, located in the ETJ)
• 2105 Texoma Parkway & 2030 Texoma Drive – zone change from C‑2 to C‑1 and hotel/motel specific‑use permit (8.441 acres)
• 4000 Block West Houston Street – zone change from R‑6 Single Family Residential to C‑2 General Commercial (5.755 acres)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on specific use permits for vehicle sales and a place of worship. The body is also deciding on street rehabilitation contracts, tax abatements for new residences, and several board appointments.

• Specific Use Permit for vehicle sales at 5922 Texoma Parkway (Ordinance 6787)
• Specific Use Permit for a church at 4800 Texoma Parkway (Ordinance 6788)
• Rezoning of 0.870 acres at 2901, 2909, and 2913 South First Street to R-4 (Ordinance 6782)
• Street Pavement Rehabilitation contract for Cherry St. from S. East St. to S. Grand Ave. with Wall Contractors, LLC
• Tax abatements for new single-family residences at 620 South First Street, 401 East Wilson Avenue, and 405 East Wilson Avenue

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of approximately 10 acres of land and a rezoning request for properties on South First Street. The body will also consider contracts for demolition, asbestos remediation, and various infrastructure projects.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bel Air Communities, LLC for approximately 10.0 acres south of F.M. 1417
• Rezoning of 0.870 acres at 2901, 2909 and 2913 South First Street from R-6 to R-4
• Contract with Whole Environmental, Inc. for demolition and asbestos remediation at The Baltic and St. Charles Apartments
• Closing and abandoning a platted alley west of Lot 1, Block 29, W. Elliott's Addition
• Professional Services Agreement with Walter P. Moore and Associates Inc. for a Downtown Building Assessment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review several site plans and final plats. The body will also hold public hearings regarding zone changes and specific use permits for commercial and residential properties.

• Zone change from General Commercial to Planned Development (Multi Family Residential) for 15.225 acres at 3311 Gallagher Drive
• Site plan for Chick-fil-A, Inc. at 3400 Block South Highway 75
• Specific use permit for a church at 4800 Texoma Parkway, Suite 300
• Zone change from Multi Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial at 2640 Block North Travis Street
• Five variance requests for setbacks and fencing at 1024 South First Street

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on several zoning amendment ordinances, including a specific use permit for a high‑school auditorium at 2907 West Travis Street and rezoning of parcels on Dripping Springs Road and other sites. After the hearings, the council will vote to adopt Ordinances 6779 through 6785. The meeting also includes votes on resolutions authorizing contracts, purchases of vehicles for street maintenance, and utility rate changes.

• Ordinance 6779 – specific use permit for a high‑school auditorium, arena, etc., at 2907 West Travis Street
• Ordinance 6780 – rezoning 15.230‑acre tract on 4100 Block Dripping Springs Road from R‑A to R‑4
• Ordinance 6785 – revision of water and sewer service rates
• Resolution 7408 – purchase of a new Ford F‑750 dump truck for the Street Maintenance Department
• Resolution 7415 – purchase of a new 2025 Ford F‑550 pothole repair truck for the Street Maintenance Department

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider adopting ordinances for tax certificates, zoning changes for a jail and concrete plant, and a child-care tax exemption. The meeting also includes resolutions for road projects, property acquisitions, and the purchase of vehicles and equipment for city departments.

• Ordinance 6775: Issuance of tax certificates
• Ordinance 6776: Specific use permit for jail at 200 S. Crockett St
• Ordinance 6777: Regulations for temporary concrete batching plants
• Resolution 7367: Contract with Lynn Vessels Construction for Heritage Ranch
• Resolution 7368: Contract with Texana Land & Asphalt for street maintenance

General

The Historical Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The board will also consider approving minutes from a May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 4’ wood decorative fence at 1323 South Crockett Street in the Heritage Row Historical District

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hear public comments, then adopt Resolution No. 7366 to declare the results of the September 14, 2024 special municipal election that filled the District 1 council vacancy. Afterward the Council may enter an executive session to discuss matters such as pending litigation, real‑property transactions, contracts, personnel actions, security issues, or economic‑development negotiations, as permitted by Texas law.

• Resolution No. 7366 – declare results of the Sep 14, 2024 special municipal election for District 1 vacancy
• Citizen comments on agenda items listed under the Open Meeting portion
• Executive Session – possible discussion of pending or contemplated litigation
• Executive Session – possible deliberation of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Executive Session – possible deliberation of contracts, personnel matters, security deployments, or economic‑development incentives

The Sherman City Council held a called meeting to canvass the September 14, 2024 special municipal election results for the District 1 council vacancy. They approved Resolution No. 7366, declaring the election results. No other substantive decisions were made; the council did not hold an executive session and adjourned shortly after.

• Canvassed September 14, 2024 special election returns for District 1 council vacancy
• Approved Resolution No. 7366 declaring election results (2-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda of routine site plans and a public hearing on a proposed jail facility. The body will also vote on amending zoning regulations for planned developments and temporary concrete batch plants.

• Public hearing for jail at 200 South Crockett Street
• Zone change for detention facility at 200 South Crockett Street
• Zone change for retail building at 2601 Block F.M. Highway 691
• Zone change for patio homes at 4100 Block Dripping Springs Road
• Ordinance amendment for temporary concrete batch plants

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Permit for the Grayson County jail at 200 South Crockett Street, tied to county ownership, and approved a Planned Development district update. The commission also approved zone changes for properties on Interurban Parkway, Dripping Springs Road, South First Street, and East Taylor Street, along with site plans, variances, and plats. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for Grayson County jail at 200 South Crockett St (7-0)
• Approved PD District update ordinance (7-0)
• Approved zone change to PD at 800 Block Interurban Pkwy, conditional on PD update and exterior finishes (7-0)
• Approved zone change to R-4 at 4100 Block Dripping Springs Rd (7-0)
• Approved zone change to C-2 at 705 East Taylor St (7-0)
• Approved zone change to R-4 at 2901, 2909, 2913 South First St (7-0)
• Approved variance and final plat at 410 Cherry Park Dr (7-0)
• Approved 2025 submittal calendar (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning 438.99 acres and granting a specific use permit for a power substation. The body will also consider dissolving Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three and approving several infrastructure and economic development agreements.

• Specific use permit for electric power substation/solar/wind at 1512 Interurban Parkway
• Rezoning of 438.99 acres in the 3500-4500 blocks of North F.M. 1417 and 600-1900 blocks of West U.S. Highway 82
• Dissolution of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (TIRZ #3)
• Economic Development Program Agreement with Sunny Delight Beverages Co.
• New salary and incentive pay schedules for firefighters and police officers

The Sherman City Council denied a specific use permit for a battery energy storage facility at 1512 Interurban Parkway, with a 2-4 vote. The council also tabled a water line contract, a zoning change for Heritage Ranch, and a related site plan. It approved terminating TIRZ #3, an incentive agreement with Sunny Delight, and several other resolutions.

• Denied SUP for electric power substation at 1512 Interurban Pkwy (2-4)
• Tabled Resolution 7357 for water line improvements contract (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Ordinance 6774 for Heritage Ranch zone change (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Heritage Ranch Multi-Family Phase 1 site plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 6773 terminating TIRZ #3 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7355 for Sunny Delight incentive grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7356 for Pape-Dawson infrastructure contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including police/fire salary structures and budget amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and the Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) Board of Directors are holding a joint meeting. The bodies will review results from the previous year and discuss the approval of SEDCO's work program and budget for 2024-2025.

• Presentation of 2023-2024 SEDCO Work Program results
• Discussion and potential approval of the 2024-2025 SEDCO Work Program
• Discussion and potential approval of the 2024-2025 SEDCO Budget

The Sherman City Council and the Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) held a joint meeting on September 10, 2024, and unanimously approved both the SEDCO Work Program and the SEDCO Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The work program outlines goals for industry retention, new industry attraction, workforce development, and a year-round grant program. The budget includes a proposed $5.6 million deficit, with significant expenditures for infrastructure and a payment to GlobalWafers. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without an executive session.

• Approved SEDCO Work Program FY 2024-2025 (SEDCO vote: 5-0)
• Approved SEDCO Work Program FY 2024-2025 (City Council vote: 5-0)
• Approved SEDCO Budget FY 2024-2025 (SEDCO vote: 5-0)
• Approved SEDCO Budget FY 2024-2025 (City Council vote: 5-0)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of several ordinances, including declaring unopposed mayoral and council candidates elected and canceling the November 5, 2024 municipal election. A key item is Ordinance 6767, which would grant Atmos Energy a non‑exclusive franchise to construct, maintain and operate gas pipelines and impose a rights‑of‑way fee in lieu of other charges. Additional ordinances address solid‑waste container requirements, service fee adjustments, and a utility bond issuance. The council will also adopt resolutions for an interlocal water agreement, professional services for a lift station, and a property purchase.

• Ordinance 6767: Grant Atmos Energy a non‑exclusive franchise for gas pipelines with a rights‑of‑way fee.
• Ordinance 6766: Declare unopposed mayor and council candidates elected and cancel the Nov 5, 2024 election.
• Ordinance 6769: Amend solid‑waste regulations, set commercial container enclosure standards, max fine $2,000.
• Ordinance 6770: Modify service fees for laboratory testing, industrial pretreatment, and fats, oil & grease programs, max fine $2,000.
• Resolution 7350: Authorize an interlocal agreement with the North Texas Municipal Water District.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a text amendment for the Heritage Ranch Planned Development, adding dwelling and multi-family uses. They will also consider a site plan for a multi‑family Phase 1 project on 14.650 acres within the development. Additional items include a medical office site plan, a temporary concrete batch plant permit, and several variance requests.

• Site Plan for Pecan Grove Medical Office Building at 1000 East Pecan Grove Road (0.953 acres, currently C‑1 Retail Business)
• Public Hearing and text amendment for Heritage Ranch Planned Development to include dwelling and multi‑family uses; Site Plan for Multi‑Family Phase 1 (14.650 acres)
• Temporary Use Permit for a concrete batch plant on the 800 Block East FM 1417 and 2900 Block South Highway 75 (R‑6 Single Family Residential)
• Variances at 1707 North Wharton Street to reduce side setbacks for a garage and metal shed (R‑6)
• Variances and specific use permit for a high‑school/arena complex and stadium height changes at 2907 West Travis Street

The minutes record no formal decisions. The document is an email from Merry Munson of The Munson Realty Company expressing support for Sherman ISD's stadium expansion and requesting further discussions on traffic, parking, drainage, and utility impacts.

• No formal decisions recorded in the minutes

General

The Library Advisory Board will first approve the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024. It will then receive a library update from staff. Any additional items may be addressed under other business before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes from June 17, 2024
• Library update presentation
• Consider other business items

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 6759, which sets the 2024‑25 operating and capital budget and raises total property taxes by $13,381,000 (48%). Additional tax‑levying ordinances (Nos. 6760‑6761) and several zoning and specific‑use permit ordinances (Nos. 6762‑6765) will also be heard. Resolutions will approve a five‑year Capital Improvement Program, award a contract to Tegrity Contractors for the City Hall remodel, and authorize professional services for the McGee Street Bridge rehabilitation. Other business includes ratifying the property‑tax increase.

• Ordinance No. 6759 – Adopt FY 2024‑25 budget, raising total property taxes by $13,381,000 (48%)
• Ordinance No. 6760 – Levy ad valorem taxes for the 2024 tax year
• Ordinance No. 6761 – Rezone 0.632‑acre lot on 4300 block Cox Street from R‑6 to R‑5
• Ordinance No. 6765 – Approve specific‑use permit for electric power substation at 1512 Interurban Parkway
• Resolution No. 7347 – Award contract to Tegrity Contractors, Inc. for Sherman City Hall remodel

The Sherman City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget, a property tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 valuation, and ratified the property tax increase. They also adopted the five-year Capital Improvement Program, awarded a contract for the City Hall remodel, and approved several zoning changes and specific use permits. One specific use permit for an electric substation was tabled to the September 3, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 6759) (5-0)
• Adopted property tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 (Ordinance 6760) (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase in FY 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Adopted five-year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 7346) (5-0)
• Awarded City Hall remodel contract to Tegrity Contractors, Inc. (Resolution 7347) (5-0)
• Approved zoning changes and specific use permits (Ordinances 6761-6764) (5-0)
• Tabled electric substation specific use permit (Ordinance 6765) to September 3, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, which proposes raising total property taxes by $13,381,000. The body will also consider ordinances regarding a November 2024 election, zoning changes, and police staffing levels.

• Proposed budget increase of $13,381,000 (48%) in total property taxes
• Ordinance No. 6755 to order a November 5, 2024 election for Mayor and two Council members
• Ordinance No. 6756 to rezone 3.172 acres at 2211 North Highway 75 to General Commercial
• Resolution No. 7344 for a pavilion and inclusive playground at Fairview Park via Whirlix Design, Inc.
• Resolution No. 7342 for sewer improvements at Allen Drive and South East Street with Three Oaks Development and Construction Company

The Sherman City Council approved four ordinances and five resolutions, including a $20 million certificate of obligation issuance for capital projects like street rebuilds and drainage improvements. They also approved a development agreement for sewer improvements at Three Oaks, a contract for an inclusive playground at Fairview Park, and a revised police staffing structure. The council held the first public hearing on the FY 2025 budget, which includes a property tax rate that will raise more revenue than last year, and set a record vote to consider the tax increase.

• Approved Resolution 7341 authorizing $20M in certificates of obligation for capital projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7342 for sewer improvements at Three Oaks development, with city's portion at $302,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7344 for inclusive playground and pavilion at Fairview Park (6-0)
• Approved Ordinances 6755-6758, including November 5 election, rezoning at 2211 N. Hwy 75, alley abandonment, and police position changes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7343 amending water and sewer contract with Greater Texoma Utility Authority (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 7345 to negotiate FY 2024 audit with Weaver and Tidwell (6-0)
• Set public hearing for draft Capital Improvement Program for August 19, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved emergency sewer line replacement from Hoard to Ross for $138,889 (consent agenda)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman County Planning and Zoning Commission will review and vote on multiple zoning changes, site plans, and variances at this meeting. Items include commercial and residential zoning adjustments, public hearings for specific use permits, and final plats for residential additions. The Board of Adjustment will also hear variance requests for residential setbacks.

• Zone change from R-6 to R-5 at 4300 Block Cox Street
• Zone change from C-1/R-4/R-5/R-6 to PD (Planned Development) at 2801 Block Blue Flame Road and 2900 Block FM 691
• Zone change from C-1/75 & 82 Overlay to C-2/75 & 82 Overlay at 4200 Block North Loy Lake Road
• Site plan approval for Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store at 3120 South Highway 75
• Variance requests for residential setbacks at 710 West Birge Street and 501 North Holly Avenue

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings for several zoning changes and a special election to fill a District 1 vacancy. The body will also consider contracts for a playground, water treatment plant work, and economic incentives for a hotel.

• Special election for District 1 Council Member vacancy on September 14, 2024
• Rezoning requests for 1822 South Montgomery Street, 800 block South Holly Avenue, and 2100 East Lamar Street
• Specific Use Permit for a high school at 2907 West Travis Street
• Economic Development Program Agreement for a hotel and conference center at 301 block West Travis Street
• Change order of $264,299.00 for Sherman Downtown Wastewater Improvements - Phase 1

City Council

The City Council will consider an economic development agreement with Chick-fil-A, Inc. and a development agreement for street improvements near O.B. Groner Road and F.M. Highway 1417. The agenda also includes items regarding wastewater treatment plant improvements and land petitions in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Economic development agreement with Chick-fil-A, Inc.
• Development agreement for street improvements at O.B. Groner Road and F.M. Highway 1417
• Acceptance of completed construction contract for Post Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Purchase of a specialty UTV ambulance for the Sherman Fire Department
• Land petitions in the Dripping Springs Addition and John McClenihan Survey

City Council

The Sherman City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the 2024-2025 budget. This session focuses on discussing fiscal matters for the upcoming year.

• Review of the 2024-2025 budget

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several site plans, including a proposed high school and an electric power substation. The agenda also includes multiple requests for zone changes and final plats for new residential and commercial developments. Additionally, the commission will review a temporary use permit for a concrete batch plant.

• Site plan and use permit for a high school at 2907 West Travis Street
• Temporary use permit for a concrete batch plant on West Highway 82
• Site plan and use permit for an electric power substation at 1512 Interurban Parkway
• Zone change from C-1 to R-5 for 1822 South Montgomery Street
• Final plat approval for the Hickory Hill Subdivision

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances regarding land rezoning for residential and commercial use. The council will also consider economic development incentives for a new hotel and conference center. Additionally, an ordinance to prohibit new billboard signs will be introduced.

• Rezoning 2.11 acres at 401 South Sam Rayburn Freeway for a hotel or motel
• Economic development incentives for TEKMAK Sherman Hotel, LP
• Ordinance to prohibit new billboard signs in the city
• Rezoning 27.101 acres near FM 691 and North Highway 75 to C-1 District
• Specific Use Permit for a tattoo studio at 125 East Wall Street

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Board #3 will consider authorizing an amended reimbursement and development agreement. This agreement with Aspire Two, LLC involves public infrastructure and private improvements within the Sherman Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number Three.

• First Amended and Restated Second TIRZ #3 Reimbursement and Development Agreement with Aspire Two, LLC

Library Board

The City of Sherman Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting at the Sherman Public Library. The agenda includes approving minutes from February 26, 2024, and receiving a library update.

• Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library update

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a special election for District 1, new subdivision and engineering design standards, and the 2024 Community Development Block Grant action plan. The body will also consider several professional service agreements and tax abatements.

• Ordinance No. 6728 to order a special election on September 14, 2024, for District 1
• Ordinance No. 6729 amending subdivision regulations with a maximum fine of $2,000
• Ordinance No. 6730 adopting Engineering Design Standards Manual with a maximum fine of $2,000
• Tax abatement agreement for a new residence at 215 North Ricketts
• Professional services agreements with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. and Garver, LLC

General

The City Council will meet for a called meeting to receive an update on the Capital Improvement Program. The session includes a request for council input on these improvements.

• Capital Improvement Program update and council input

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee will meet to review its semi-annual report. The body will also consider the adoption of an updated impact fee ordinance.

• Review and consideration of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee semi-annual report
• Review and consideration of the adoption of an updated impact fee ordinance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider various land-use requests, including zone changes, site plans, and variances. The meeting includes several public hearings for specific use permits and final plat approvals.

• Zone change request for 27.101 acres at 7000 Block FM 691/4000 Block North Highway 75 from R-6 to C-1
• Specific use permit request for a hotel or motel at 401 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Variance request for a 180-foot communication tower at 510 Progress Drive
• Specific use permit request for a tattoo studio at 125 East Wall Street
• Final plat approval for Sherman Inspire Academy at 2276 South FM 1417

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on 11 ordinances, including zoning changes, a land annexation, and the abandonment of right-of-way and easements. The body will also consider several professional service agreements and infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance 6720: Rezoning 13.982 acres in the 3400 block of West Houston Street from C-2 to MF-15
• Ordinance 6723: Annexation of approximately 2.02 acres of land north of Post Oak Creek
• Ordinance 6719: Specific Use Permit for a smoke shop at 4520 Texoma Parkway Suites M & N
• Resolution 7304: Purchase of 1.488 acres of land in the Friar Mcneely Survey
• Resolution 7303: Street and utility agreement with Sherman ISD for Lone Star Parkway and Heritage Ranch Trail

General

The City Council Tax Increment Financing Board #7 is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an amended project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven. The board will also provide findings of fact regarding the plan.

• Accepting and approving the Amended Project and Financing Plan for Sherman Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven (#7)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on several park projects and review monthly activity reports. The board will also consider the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting.

• PGAC Shading & Lighting update
• Pecan Grove East Trail Lighting & Restroom update
• Fairview Tennis Court Resurfacing update
• Southwest Trail update
• Fairview Park Playground, Shark Tooth Park, and Centennial Park updates

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding water conservation, industrial waste disposal, and police staffing levels. The body will also consider professional service agreements for water treatment and sewer improvements.

• Ordinance 6714: New Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan with fines up to $2,000
• Ordinance 6715: Revision of authorized positions in the Police Department
• Ordinance 6716: New regulations for disposal of industrial waste with fines up to $2,000
• Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers for Sherman Water Treatment Plant design services
• Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for Lower Post Oak Creek Interceptor improvements

General

The Sherman City Council is holding a called meeting to receive a financial update and provide input for the 2024-2025 budget year. The agenda includes citizen comments, council comments, and a possible executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters. No votes on specific items are listed.

• Financial update and council input for 2024-2025 budget year
• Citizen comments limited to agenda items
• Possible executive session on real property, personnel, security, and economic development negotiations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for zone changes, site plan approvals, and variances. The meeting includes reviews for residential, commercial, and industrial developments across the city.

• Public hearing for a concrete batch plant temporary use permit at 2000-2300 Blocks Interurban Parkway
• Zone change request from R-6 to MF-30 and C-2 for 40.728 acres at 7000 Block FM 691 and 4000 Block North Highway 75
• Specific use permit request for a smoke shop at 4520 Texoma Parkway, Suites M & N
• Zone change from C-2 to MF-15 and a build-to-rent dwelling permit at 3400 Block West Houston Street
• Final plat approvals for 2901 Block Texoma Parkway, 6104 Texoma Parkway, and Jamestown Square

City Council

The City Council will consider four ordinances to rezone specific properties and modify regulations for townhomes, multifamily buildings, and the Blalock Commercial Overlay District. The body will also review several development agreements and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing to rezone 310 East Brockett Street from R-6 to R-4
• Public hearing to rezone 42.205 acres at 2700 block Blue Flame Road and 5100 block Fallon Drive to R-TH
• Proposed modifications to townhome, multifamily, and sign regulations (Ordinance No. 6712)
• Economic development agreement with Broadstone HHH Texas LLC
• Development agreement with AJH Enterprises, Ltd. for drainage improvements at U.S. Highway 82 and Rex Cruise Road

City Council

The City Council will consider updating water service rates and opposing permits for a proposed cement production plant. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and emergency sewer repairs.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6709 to revise water service rates
• Resolution No. 7274 opposing permits for the BM Dorchester, LLC proposed cement production plant
• Contract with ANA Site Construction for Sherman Downtown Wastewater Improvements, Phase 1
• Purchase of three new Dodge Ram ambulance chassis from Glenn Polk Autoplex, Inc.
• Variance request for alcoholic beverage sales at 1121 W. Taylor Street near Fairview Elementary

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review several site plans, final plats, and zoning requests. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding building separation, sign regulations, and the use chart.

• Zone change request for 310 East Brockett Street from R-6 to R-4
• Zone change request for 42.205 acres at 2700 Block Blue Flame Road and 5100 Block Fallon Drive from R-6 to R-TH
• Specific Use Permit for an electric power substation at 1512 Interurban Parkway
• Temporary Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 5751 North Highway 75
• Proposed ordinance amending zoning codes with a maximum fine of $2,000

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on five zoning ordinances and a request to allow alcohol sales near Fairview Elementary. The body will also consider a housing study agreement and the renaming of a portion of Lamberth Road.

• Variance request for alcohol sales at 1121 W. Taylor Street (Fairview Park)
• Rezoning of 533 East Brockett Street from R-6 to R-4
• Specific Use Permit for commercial amusement centers at 3400 Texoma Parkway
• Rezoning of 200 Block West Park Avenue from R-6 to R-TH
• Professional Services Agreement with RCLCO, Inc. for a 2024 Housing Study

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will discuss the 2024-2025 preliminary budget and receive updates on various park projects. Discussion items include lighting, trail work, and playground developments.

• 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget discussion
• PGAC shading and lighting project update
• Pecan Grove East Trail lighting and restroom design schematics
• Fairview Park playground drainage plan
• Fairview Park restroom/concessions vendor research

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a water main easement abandonment and consider a specific use permit for a smoke shop. The body will also review professional service agreements for school projects and street maintenance.

• Ordinance No. 6703: Abandoning a portion of a 20-foot wide water main easement in the Reuben Hendrix Survey
• Ordinance No. 6648: Specific Use Permit for a smoke shop at 2201 Texoma Parkway
• Resolution No. 7268: Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas for Sherman ISD Elementary School Projects
• Resolution No. 7269: Professional Services Agreement with Wade Trim, Inc. for FY24 Street Maintenance Program
• Requests to advertise for annual water and sewer maintenance supplies and Fairview Park tennis court improvements

General

The Library Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a library update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of August 28, 2023 minutes
• Library Update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several site plans, final plats, and zoning requests. The meeting includes public hearings for residential zone changes and commercial variances. The body will also discuss an ordinance to amend the Blalock Commercial Overlay District.

• Site plans for Modern Building Lofts (213 N. Travis St), Porterfield Lofts (330 W. Lamar St), and La Piazza Restaurant (124 S. Crockett St)
• Final plats for Country Village Addition (900 S. FM 1417), Bearcat Crossing Addition, and Residences of Sherman (4601 N. Travis St)
• Zone change requests for 533 E. Brockett St, 200 block W. Park Ave, 310 E. Brockett St, 700 block N. Branch St, and 800 N. Montgomery St
• Site plan for an elementary school in the 200 block of Plainview Road
• Proposed ordinance to expand and modify the Blalock Commercial Overlay District with a maximum fine of $2,000

City Council

The City Council will consider eight ordinances involving zoning changes, specific use permits for schools and businesses, and speed limit adjustments on U.S. Highway 75. The body will also review several utility contracts and tax abatement agreements for new residences.

• Public hearings for rezoning 5012-5020 Knollwood Road to Duplex Residential and 1800 Teague Street to Retail Business
• Specific use permits for a mini-warehouse at 2007-2011 Texoma Parkway and schools at 521 South Dewey Avenue and 501 West Taylor Street
• Proposed speed limit changes on portions of U.S. Highway 75 and adjacent frontage roads
• Contract award to Lynn Vessels Construction, LLC for 1st Street to Rosedale sewer replacement
• Payment of $56,450.25 to Rubicon Global, LLC for Solid Waste Department software

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the annexation and rezoning of land west of F.M. 1417. The body is also considering updates to building regulations, landscaping requirements, and the industrial tax abatement program.

• Annexation of approximately 220.18 acres west of F.M. 1417 and north of O.B. Groner Road
• Rezoning of 220.18 acres in the 3000 block West OB Groner Road and 4500 block West Park Avenue to Planned Development
• Ordinance No. 6691 modifying building regulations, contractor registration, and fee schedules
• Contract award to W. Brown Enterprises, Inc. for Westside Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• Agreement with Alterrain Capital, LLC for land conveyance and trail improvements at 1400 West Taylor Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances regarding rezoning and specific use permits. The body is also considering professional service agreements for City Hall renovations and water infrastructure projects.

• Public hearings for six zoning ordinances (6683-6688) including a travel trailer park at 3551 East Highway 82 and schools at 2276 South FM 1417
• Agreement with Hidell and Associates Architects, Inc. for Sherman City Hall renovation
• Bid award to Garney Companies, Inc. for the 36-Inch West Sherman Water Main
• Development agreement with Three Oaks Development and Construction Company for infrastructure and land conveyance in the 2400-2500 blocks of South East Street
• Proposed annexation scheduling plan for approximately 220.18 acres west of F.M. 1417

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider various land use requests, including temporary permits for concrete batch plants and several school-related site plans. The body will also discuss potential amendments to residential and commercial landscaping ordinances.

• Temporary Use Permits for concrete batch plants at 2400-2700 Blocks South FM 1417 and 3400-4000 Blocks West Lamberth Road
• Zone change from R-6 to R-4 for 57.3 acres in the 1800 Block Ida Road
• Zone change from M-1 to C-1 for 2.61 acres at 1800 Teague Drive
• Specific Use Permits for schools at 521 South Dewey Avenue and 501 West Taylor Street
• Proposed landscaping ordinance amendments with a maximum fine of $2,000

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Roll Value and Tax Levy. The body will also consider an ordinance to abandon an easement in the Teague Industrial Park and request funding for airport improvements.

• Approval of the 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Roll Value and Tax Levy
• Ordinance No. 6682: Abandoning a 20-foot wide easement in Teague Industrial Park, Unit No. 2
• Resolution No. 7240: Requesting financial assistance from Texas Department of Transportation for Sherman Municipal Airport
• Resolution No. 7241: Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for Heritage Ranch Public Improvements