Van public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss applicants for the EDC Executive Director position. The board will also receive a director's report, consider routine consent agenda items, and allow public comment on non-agenda items.
- Discussion of applicants for EDC Executive Director
- Director's report from Charles West
- Financial report and meeting minutes on consent agenda
- Open forum for citizen comments (3-minute limit)
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a property at 353 VZ CR 1502 from R-1 Residential to R-3 Multi-Family. They will also discuss a subdivision of a 4.696-acre tract, a master plan implementation proposal, an economic incentive agreement with Victron, and disposal of unused right-of-way. Consent agenda includes minutes and expenditures.
- Public hearing and action on rezoning application #157 (Christian Cole) for 353 VZ CR 1502 to R-3 Multi-Family
- Subdivision of 4.696-acre tract in John Walling Survey, Abstract No. 891 (Michael & Sara Farris)
- Proposal with Scott Winston on Master Plan Implementation
- Agreement with Victron for Economic Incentive Package
- Disposal of unused dedicated right of way
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on a rezoning request for a 0.5-acre property at 353 VZ CR 1502 from R-1 Residential to R-3 Multi Family. A public hearing will be held, followed by an action item to approve or deny the change. The meeting will also consider a subdivision request for a 4.696-acre tract in the John Walling Survey.
- Rezoning application #157 Christian Cole: R-1 to R-3 Multi Family at 353 VZ CR 1502
- Subdivision of 4.696-acre tract in John Walling Survey by Michael & Sara Farris
City Council
The Van City Council will meet on November 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM in Van City Hall to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a fleet management partnership, subdivision of a 1.001-acre tract, and updates to local ordinances. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and a public forum for citizen comments.
- Subdivision of 1.001-acre tract at 650 W Kansas (E. McPhail Survey, Abstract No. 533)
- Potential partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management for city vehicle management
- Discussion on changes to Junk Vehicle Code ordinance
- Possible action on ReBirth Performance’s request to pave Industrial Lane
- Consideration of Master Plan Update for the City of Van
City Council
This is a special called meeting of the Van City Council. The agenda consists almost entirely of an executive (closed) session to discuss council member duties, complaints about council members, and the city manager position, with possible action afterward. No other business items are listed.
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to discuss duties of council members
- Executive session to hear complaints regarding council member(s)
- Executive session to discuss the City Manager position
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2021, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall. The main action item is a request to subdivide a 1.001-acre tract at 650 W Kansas, owned by Julia L. Modler. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.
- Subdivision of 1.001-acre tract in E. McPhail Survey, Abstract No. 533, at 650 W Kansas
- Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021
City Council
The Van City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on several ordinances, resolutions, and requests, including designating a tax abatement reinvestment zone, joining the Texas opioid settlement, subdividing a residential tract, and amending city codes and policies. The meeting also includes routine approvals, monthly reports, and a swearing-in ceremony for the new police chief.
- Subdivision of 1.041-acre tract at N Bois D Arc and Stadium Drive into three residential lots
- Designation of city limits as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number One
- Joining Texas opioid settlement agreements with possible action on participation forms
- Request from Josh Harris to discuss city business codes for fairness
- Request for funding a historical marker on city property near the Van Oil Museum
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with routine items including a director's report, approval of minutes and financial report, and an open forum for public comments. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Director's report from Charles West
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per person)
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget and 2021 tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and tax rate ordinances. They will also discuss a subdivision request, board appointments, and other routine items. The meeting includes an executive session for economic development and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2021 proposed tax rate and FY 2022 budget
- Possible action on subdivision of tracts in Mund Gross Survey, Abstract No. 297, 230 VZ CR 1502
- Approve Van EDC Budget for FY 2022
- Adopt FY 2022 budget and tax rate ordinances
- Appoint Martha Gates to Library Advisory Board
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY 2022 budget, which includes a public hearing. The board will also discuss an economic incentives request from Victron Stores, LP. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session.
- Public hearing on FY 2022 EDC budget
- Discussion of economic incentives request from Victron Stores, LP
- FY 2022 Budget action item
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
- Executive session per Texas Open Meetings Act
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a budget workshop. The agenda lists only the workshop as a substantive item, with no other specific actions or discussions detailed. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall.
- Budget workshop
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2021, with a public hearing on annexation and possible action on an annexation ordinance. They will also discuss and possibly act on a municipal service agreement with Victron Stores, LP, a subdivision request, a homecoming parade permit, and amending the fence ordinance. Other items include awarding a grant administration firm for ARPA funds, purchasing equipment, appointing a parks board member, creating a Parks/Events Director position, appointing a municipal judge, proposing tax rates, and discussing water/wastewater rates and fees. The agenda includes a budget workshop and various reports.
- Public hearing and possible ordinance to annex property into city limits
- Municipal Service Agreement with Victron Stores, LP
- Subdivision of 1.087-acre tract in Mund Gross Survey, Abstract No. 297
- Activity permit for Van High School Homecoming Parade
- Award grant administration firm for ARPA funds (name to be inserted)
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a called meeting on August 3, 2021, at McMillan Park. The agenda includes two action items: considering a nomination for the TML Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees for Region 13, and discussing McMillan Park. No other substantive business is listed.
- Consideration and possible action on submitting a name for the Board of Trustees for TML Health Benefits Pool for Region 13
- Discussion concerning McMillan Park
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a called regular meeting on July 6, 2021, at City Hall. The main action item is a vote on subdividing a 1.087-acre tract in the Mund Gross Survey, Abstract No. 297. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and general information/discussion.
- Action on subdivision of 1.087-acre tract, Mund Gross Survey, Abstract No. 297
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021 and June 29, 2021 meetings
General
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request by HP Investments, LLC to rezone 1.313 acres at 719 W. Main from R-1 Residential to Commercial. The commission will also discuss two subdivision requests for tracts in the A. McPhail and Mund Gross surveys. The meeting is a regular session with action items on these matters.
- Public hearing and action on rezoning application #156 (HP Investments, LLC) for 719 W. Main, 1.313 acres, from R-1 Residential to Commercial
- Discussion and consideration of subdivision of a tract in the A. McPhail Survey, Abstract No. 533 (Arturo Palma)
- Discussion and consideration of subdivision of a 1.087-acre tract in the Mund Gross Survey, Abstract No. 297 (Christian Cole)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes and financial reports, plus a discussion of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The board will also hear a director's report and allow public comment.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- Director's report from Charles West
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit)
Parks Advisory Board
The Van Parks Advisory Board is meeting to discuss financial reports, grant opportunities, and board member expectations. Action items include requesting City Council to expand the board, electing officers, and setting rules for the upcoming Cornhole Tournament during the Freedom Boom event.
- Discussion of grant opportunities for park improvements
- Action on requesting City Council to expand board membership
- Action on selecting board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
- Action on setting rules for Cornhole Tournament on June 26, 2021
- Financial report review
Library Advisory Board
The Van Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on furniture and shelving for the library, grants, and library programs. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, and open forum for public comments.
- Consideration and possible action on furniture and shelving for the library
- Consideration and possible action on grants for the library
- Consideration and possible action on library programs
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with routine items: a director's report, consent agenda for minutes and expenditures, and an open forum for public comments. No major decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Director's report from Charles West
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and expenditures/financial report
- Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per person)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change request. The application seeks to rezone 3.15 acres from R-1 Residential to Commercial.
- Public Hearing on Re-Zoning application #155 (Veronica Scarbrough)
- Rezoning 492 N. Maple from R-1 Residential to Commercial
- Approval of March 23, 2021 minutes