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

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

General

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

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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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