Van public meetings in 2022
40 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and City Council will meet in a joint workshop to discuss unspecified items. The workshop includes a roll call, an EDC workshop with guest Jeff Moore, and adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
City Council
The Van City Council will meet to review departmental reports and consider several action items, including the abandonment of specific undeveloped streets and alleys. The council will also discuss the placement of a monument sign and Christmas tree, a water and sewer tap permit, and the allocation of $1,500 in hotel/motel funds for an oil museum preservation project.
- Abandonment of undeveloped streets and alleys in the Mund Gross Survey
- Approval of $1,500 in hotel/motel funds for oil museum preservation
- Permit for water and sewer tap at 240 S Birch
- Discussion on location of monument sign and Christmas tree
The City Council approved the abandonment of undeveloped streets and alleys in the Mund Gross Survey. Other actions included designating a location for an electronic message center and allocating funds for a historical preservation project.
- Approved abandoning undeveloped streets and alleys in the Mund Gross Survey (5-0)
- Approved placing the electronic message center sign on the concrete slab on Fir Street (5-0)
- Approved moving the water/sewer tap located at 240 S Birch (5-0)
- Approved using $1,500.00 in hotel/motel monies for the oil museum historical preservation project (5-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and November expenditures (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2022, at City Hall. The board will hear updates from Director Tammy Weidman, discuss EDC board training, review a draft job description for the EDC Executive Director, and consider changing the December meeting date. They will also hold an executive session regarding real property and economic development negotiations.
- Discussion concerning EDC Board training with TEDC President, Carlton Schwab
- Discussion and review of the Job Description draft for EDC Executive Director
- Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on changing the meeting date for December
- Executive Session regarding Real Property and Economic Development Negotiations
City Council
The Van City Council will meet to consider several ordinances, including rules for RVs and sex offenders. The meeting also includes discussions regarding city personnel and potential real property transactions.
- RV and container ordinance
- Sex offender ordinance
- Replat of property on N. Bois D Arc
- Social media policy
- Real property deliberation: Legal ABST891, SUR Walling, Behind Masonic Lodge Parking
City Council approved a sex offender ordinance, a property replat on N. Bois D Arc, and the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. The council denied a request to abandon property at CR 1528/Wyoming and failed to take action on a personnel matter regarding the City Judge.
- Approved sex offender ordinance (5-0)
- Approved replat of property on N. Bois D Arc (5-0)
- Approved AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (5-0)
- Approved marketing materials using Hotel/Motel funds (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Bureau Veritas agreement (4-1)
- Denied abandonment of property at CR 1528/Wyoming (2-3)
- Failed action regarding City Judge position (2-3)
- No action taken on RV and container ordinance or social media policy
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on a property replat. The proposal involves combining multiple lots located on N. Bois D Arc.
- Replat of property on N. Bois D Arc combining Lot 2 (283 N Bois D Arc), Lot 3 (295 N Bois D Arc), Lot 4 (299 N. Bois D Arc), and Lot 5 (305 N. Bois D Arc)
The commission approved a replat to combine four lots on N. Bois D Arc. The board also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting.
- Approved replat combining Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, and Lot 5 on N. Bois D Arc (3-0)
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to review routine items and discuss potential changes to its job descriptions, bylaws, and expense reimbursement policies. No official City of Van business will be conducted.
- Discussion and possible adoption of EDC job description
- Discussion and possible amendment of EDC bylaws to include term limits for board officers
- Discussion and possible reimbursement of expenses for board members attending the Tyler EDC annual meeting
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 13, 2022, to discuss and take action on several items, including approving the calculated 2022 tax levy, revising EDC bylaws, and creating four-way stop intersections. They will also consider installing stop signs on Oklahoma St and S Bois D Arc, revising the personnel policy, and an ordinance for property at CR 1528/Wyoming. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items and an executive session.
- Approval of the calculated 2022 Tax Levy
- Revision of the EDC bylaws
- Removing Charles West from funds/paperwork at Texas Bank and Trust
- Selecting final design for monument sign with electronic message center
- Creating four-way stop intersections and installing stop signs on Oklahoma St and S Bois D Arc
The Van City Council approved the calculated 2022 Tax Levy and authorized the installation of four-way stop intersections and specific stop signs on Oklahoma St and S Bois D Arc. The council also voted to remove the minimum education requirement for full-time city employment and to use Hotel/Motel Tax Funds for a library mural. An ordinance for property at CR 1528/Wyoming and revisions to EDC bylaws were discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved calculated 2022 Tax Levy (5-0)
- Approved removing Charles West from Texas Bank and Trust funds/paperwork (5-0)
- Approved final design for monument sign with electronic message center (5-0)
- Approved creating four-way stop intersections (4-1)
- Approved installing stop signs on Oklahoma St and S Bois D Arc (5-0)
- Approved revising personnel policy to remove minimum education requirement (5-0)
- Approved using Hotel/Motel Tax Funds for library mural expense (5-0)
- No action taken on ordinance for CR 1528/Wyoming property
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on draft updates to zoning, subdivision, and site development regulations. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.
- Draft zoning update (item 6 2)
- Draft subdivision update (item 6 1)
- Draft site development update (item 3 26)
- Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
The board approved the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. Members discussed draft zoning, subdivision, and site development documents, but no action was taken as city administration will first meet with Bureau Veritas for a recommendation.
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on changes to Movie House rental rates, approve revised bylaws, and appoint Danny Morrow to oversee EDC investments. The board will also receive a director's report and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Possible action on Movie House rental rate changes
- Possible action on approving revised Bylaws
- Possible action on appointing Danny Morrow over EDC investments
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
- Director's report from Tammy Weidman
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on the FY2023 budget. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2022 and FY 2023 tax rates and a revenue increase ratification.
- Adoption of FY2023 budget appropriations ordinance
- Adoption of 2022 and FY 2023 tax rate ordinance
- Ratification of the FY 2023 tax rate revenue increase
The Van City Council met on September 15, 2022, and approved the appropriations ordinance adopting the FY2023 budget. They also passed ordinances adopting the 2022 and FY 2023 tax rate and ratifying the tax rate revenue increase for FY 2023. Council member Charles Ryan was absent.
- Adopted FY2023 budget (4-0)
- Adopted 2022 and FY2023 tax rate (4-0)
- Ratified tax rate revenue increase for FY 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 tax rate and FY 2023 budget, and will consider several action items including a setback variance, a special use permit, a new subdivision, and various financial matters. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and reports from city departments.
- Public hearing on 2022 proposed tax rate and FY 2023 budget
- Variance for setback lines at Lot 2, Country Acres Subdivision, 663 Oklahoma
- Special use permit for Brenda Oviedo Abundiz at 225 Spruce
- New subdivision at W Ohio & N Birch (1.25 acres)
- Resolution to seek grant funding for bullet resistant shields
City Council approved a new subdivision, a special use permit, and the Van EDC FY22-23 budget. The council also authorized a $5,000 credit card for sports activities and updated data log fees. A four-acre lot across from the Masonic lodge will be put out for bid.
- Approved variance for setback lines at Lot 2, Country Acres Subdivision (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for Brenda Oviedo Abundiz at 225 Spruce (4-0)
- Approved new subdivision at W Ohio & N Birch (4-0)
- Approved $5,000 city credit card for team sports activities (4-0)
- Updated Data Log Fee to $75.00 after one free pull per six months (4-0)
- Approved Van EDC Board appointment of Candice Myers and FY22-23 budget (4-0)
- Approved use of Hotel Tax Funds for Van Movie House Mural expenses (4-0)
- Approved putting four-acre lot across from Masonic lodge out for bid (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
General
The Van City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no other substantive actions listed. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Van City Hall.
- Discussion of FY 2022/2023 budget
The City Council met for a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2022/2023 budget. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded regarding the budget.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 23, 2022, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall to consider a special use permit for a property at 225 Spruce and review a new subdivision at the corner of W Ohio & N Birch. No official business will be conducted by the Van City Council at this meeting.
- Discussion and possible action on granting a special use permit for Brenda Oriedo Abundiz at 225 Spruce
- Discussion and possible action on a new subdivision at W Ohio & N Birch (property ID: R000020015, 1.250 acres) proposed by Brooke Shafer
The commission approved a special use permit for a property on Spruce and a new subdivision at W Ohio and N Birch. The meeting minutes from July 26, 2022, were also approved.
- Approved special use permit for Brenda Oriedo Abundiz at 225 Spruce (4-0)
- Approved new subdivision at corner of W Ohio & N Birch for Brooke Shafer (4-0)
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on filling a vacant board position, amending the FY 2022-2023 budget, and revising rental rates for the Van Movie House. The board will also discuss its attendance policy and consider an application from Candice Myers for the open seat. An executive session is scheduled for matters allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Fill vacant EDC Board position; application on file from Candice Myers
- Amend FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Revise Van Movie House rental rates
- Discuss attendance policy; Christian Cole has asked to resign
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.072-087
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2022/2023 budget. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no other substantive actions listed. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2022, at Van City Hall.
- Discussion of FY 2022/2023 budget
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for 536 N Maple St from residential to commercial, and will vote on several financial items including a proposed tax rate, issuance of 2022 certificates of obligation, and related contracts. The meeting also includes routine consent items and monthly department reports.
- Public hearing and action on zoning change application #158 (Peter Koontz) for 536 N Maple St HWY 110, from R-1 residential to commercial
- Resolution 08-11-2022 designating Van Zandt County Chief Appraiser to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter Approval Tax Rates
- Proposing a tax rate and setting a public hearing date
- Issuance and sale of 'City of Van, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022'
- KSA Task Order No.101257 for Water Well No.4 Replacement
The City Council approved a zoning change for a property on N Maple St and proposed a tax rate of .60. The council also authorized the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation and approved a water well replacement task order.
- Approved zoning change for 536 N Maple St from R-1 residential to commercial (5-0)
- Passed Resolution 08-11-2022 designating Van Zandt County Chief Appraisor to calculate tax rates (5-0)
- Proposed tax rate of .60 and set public hearing for September 8, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022 (5-0)
- Approved opening a separate bank account at Texas Bank and Trust for the 2022 Certificate of Obligation (5-0)
- Approved KSA Task Order No.101257 for Water Well No.4 Replacement (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Task Order No. VAN.0005 for Professional Services (5-0)
- No action taken following executive session regarding real property (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a rezoning request by Peter Koontz to change 1.56 acres at 536 N Maple St (HWY 110) from R-1 Residential to Commercial. The meeting also includes approval of the June 28, 2022 minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on rezoning application #158 (Peter Koontz) from R-1 Residential to Commercial
- Action on rezoning application #158 for 536 N Maple St, 1.56 acres, property ID R000020989
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 28, 2022
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve the proposed FY2023 budget, which includes funding for the EDC website and board training. The board will also receive a director's report and consider routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Discussion and possible action on EDC Budget FY2023
- Discussion of proposed FY2023 Budget including EDC Website and Board Training
- Director's report from Tammy Weidman
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
City Council
The Van City Council will meet to review the 2022/2023 budget, discuss a final plat at 841 S. Oak St., and consider personnel-related actions including a flow chart amendment and executive session deliberations. The meeting includes routine approvals, department reports, and an open forum for public comments.
- Final plat consideration for 0.8655-acre land at 841 S. Oak St.
- Possible addition of Mayor Tammy Huff to the Austin Bank Park account
- Amendment to the personnel flow chart
- Closure of the McMillan Park project
- Presentation of a check to the Van Fire Department from Republic Services
The City Council appointed a new council member and placed the City Manager position on hold. Other actions included approving a final plat for a property on S. Oak St. and amending the personnel flow chart.
- Appointed Mark Heatwole to council seat place #2 (4-0)
- Placed City Manager position on hold until further notice (4-0)
- Approved final plat for 841 S. Oak St. (4-0)
- Approved adding Mayor Tammy Huff to the Austin Bank Park account (4-0)
- Approved moving Judge position under council and Parks Director/Event Coordinator to department headline (4-0)
- Approved Kevin and Blake Armstrong to reach an agreement with the contractor to close out the McMillan Park project (4-0)
- Approved meeting minutes and financial report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 28, 2022, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall. The main action item is discussion and possible action on a final plat for 0.8655 acres at 841 S. Oak St. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from November 16, 2021, and standard procedural items.
- Final plat for 0.8655 acres at 841 S. Oak St. (William N. Black survey, A-1033; Juan Prado Jr. survey, A-647)
- Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 28, 2022 with three of five members present (Lori Thompson, Marcos Dos Santos, Jennifer Hudgens); Pat Hargrave and Ciaran Holden were absent. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from November 16, 2021, and approved the final plat for 841 S. Oak St., described as 0.8655 acres in the William N. Black survey, A-1033 and the Juan Prado Jr. survey, A-647, in the City of Van. Both votes were 3-0 with no nays or abstentions. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from November 16, 2021 (3-0)
- Approved final plat at 841 S. Oak St., 0.8655 acres (3-0)
- Adjourned (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve the FY22-23 budget and a mural by Lauren Pitre for the Van Movie House. The board will also receive a director's report and consider routine consent agenda items. No other major actions are listed.
- Discussion and possible action on EDC Budget FY22-23
- Discussion and possible action on mural by Lauren Pitre for the Van Movie House
- Director's report from Tammy Weidman
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly act on hiring a firm for a new city manager, appointing a council member to fill the vacant Place #2 seat, authorizing certificates of obligation, and amending water and garbage rate ordinances. The council may also enter executive session to discuss real property matters.
- Hiring a firm for a new City Manager
- Appointment to fill vacant Council Place #2 (resignation of Council Member Davis)
- Resolution to publish notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
- Amend water rates ordinance no. 6-23-2022 (effective July 1, 2022)
- Amend garbage rates ordinance no. 6-23-2022-1
The Van City Council voted unanimously on June 23, 2022, to hire the East Texas Council of Government as the firm to recruit a new City Manager. Council also set a July 7 deadline for inquiries about the vacant Place #2 seat, authorized publication of notice for certificates of obligation, and amended water and garbage rate ordinances effective July 1. In closed session, the council agreed to buy 4.3 acres next to Well #3 on CR 446 for $6,000.
- Approved hiring East Texas Council of Government as the firm to hire a new City Manager (4-0)
- Set July 7, 2022 deadline for Place #2 council vacancy inquiries; council to discuss in executive session July 14 (4-0)
- Authorized publication and posting of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (4-0)
- Amended water rates ordinance 6-23-2022 effective July 1, 2022; active volunteer firemen get $25 discount on residential water and $20 on residential sewer (4-0)
- Amended garbage rates ordinance 6-23-2022-1 (4-0)
- Convened into executive session at 6:41 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 p.m. (4-0)
- Approved purchase of 4.3 acres next to Well #3 on CR 446 for $6,000; staff to work on conveying right of way for Dogwood Pl. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several action items including moving the Police Department to a city-owned facility and a resolution regarding ONCOR Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate increase request. The meeting also includes discussions on property liens for nuisance abatement and the city fee schedule.
- Possible relocation of the Police Department to 113 W. Main
- Resolution regarding ONCOR Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate increase request
- Action on attaching liens to properties requiring city resources for nuisance abatement
- Discussion of the City of Van fee schedule
- Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem and a Van Chamber liaison
The Van City Council passed all action items on its June 9, 2022 agenda, including a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's requested rate increase and moving the Police Department to the city-owned facility at 113 W. Main. Ernie Burns was reappointed Mayor Pro Tem and also appointed as liaison to the Van Chamber. The council approved Ordinance No. 06-09-2022 establishing a permit fee schedule and passed a measure allowing liens on properties where the city spends resources abating nuisances. Council Member Amanda Davis gave her resignation during the meeting.
- Approved attaching liens to properties requiring city resources to abate nuisances (5-0)
- Ernie Burns remains Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Passed resolution 06-09-2022 denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's proposed rate increase (5-0)
- Appointed Ernie Burns as liaison between the city council and Van Chamber (4-0, Ernie Burns abstained)
- Approved moving the Police Department to the 113 W. Main city-owned facility (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 06-09-2022 Permit Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Consent agenda (meeting minutes, financial report) passed (5-0)
- Dogwood Cr. action item moved to Information and Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet to review the FY 20-21 Audit and consider allocating ARPA funds to the Lost Revenue Category. The Council will also discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position in executive session.
- Presentation and acceptance of the FY 20-21 Audit
- Resolution allocating ARPA funds to Lost Revenue Category
- Action on removing Don Smith from city bank accounts and adding Tammy Huff
- Section-3 presentation from Traylor & Associated regarding TxCDBG Grant # CDV21-0118
- Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of the City Manager
The Van City Council accepted the FY 20-21 Audit and approved a resolution allocating ARPA funds to the Lost Revenue Category. It also voted to remove Don Smith from all City of Van bank accounts and add Tammy Huff, and adopted civil rights, equal opportunity, Limited English Proficiency, and fair housing policies required by the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. After an executive session on the City Manager's position, the council postponed that item to the June 9, 2022 meeting. All votes were unanimous, 5-0.
- Accepted FY 20-21 Audit (5-0)
- Removed Don Smith from all City of Van bank accounts and added Tammy Huff (5-0)
- Approved resolution allocating ARPA funds to Lost Revenue Category (5-0)
- Adopted civil rights, equal opportunity, Limited English Proficiency, and fair housing policies for TxCDBG and authorized required notices (5-0)
- Proclaimed June as Fair Housing Month and authorized a Fair Housing public service announcement (5-0)
- Received Section -3 presentation from Traylor & Associated on TxCDBG Grant # CDV21-0118 (5-0)
- Postponed action on the City Manager's position to the June 9, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved prior meeting minutes on consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on current projects, discuss routine consent items, and take action on several proposals. The board may also enter a closed session for legally permitted discussions.
- Discussion and possible action on bids for painting the Movie House and a future mural project by Lauren Pitre
- Consideration of removing Charles West from the South Side Bank EDC loan account and adding Executive Director Tammy Weidman to bank accounts
- Possible action on obtaining an EDC credit card for the Executive Director's use
- Updates on the Movie House parking lot project
- Approval of April 25, 2022 meeting minutes and financial report
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly act on canvassing the May 7, 2022 Joint Election. This is the only action item on the agenda; no other substantive business is listed.
- Canvass of May 7, 2022 Joint Election
The City Council approved the official canvass of the May 7, 2022 General Election. The results included totals for Mayor, Place 4, Place 5, and two State of Texas propositions.
- Approved the canvass of the May 7, 2022 General Election (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
City Council approved the appointment of Chase Penny to the Van EDC and voted to remove Charles West from all city bank accounts. The council also passed a consent agenda including the approval of meeting minutes and a financial report.
- Approved appointment of Chase Penny to the Van EDC (5-0)
- Approved removal of Charles West from all City of Van bank accounts (5-0)
- Passed consent agenda including meeting minutes, financial report, and record destruction (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting to receive a director’s update on projects and consider a local business’s request for financial assistance. The board will also approve routine minutes and financial reports, and may enter a closed session to discuss confidential economic development negotiations.
- Director’s report update on current and upcoming projects
- Discussion and possible action on a local business request for financial assistance
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 28, February 28, and January 31, 2022
- Approval of financial report for January–March 2022 and sales tax revenue report
- Possible closed session under Texas Government Code to discuss confidential business negotiations
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to review submitted applications for the EDC Board. No official business from the Van City Council is scheduled to be conducted at this meeting.
- Review of EDC Board applications
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting on March 28, 2022, at City Hall. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including roll call, invocation, and a director's report. No action items, contracts, or ordinances were listed for discussion or decision.
City Council
The Van City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop. The meeting is for information and discussion regarding the Subdivision, Site Development and Zoning Ordinance. No official business will be conducted by the City Council at this meeting.
- Discussion regarding Subdivision, Site Development and Zoning Ordinance
City Council
The Van City Council and Planning & Zoning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss subdivision, site development, and zoning ordinances. No official city council business will be conducted; the meeting is for information and discussion only.
- Joint workshop of City Council and Planning & Zoning Board
- Discussion of Subdivision, Site Development and Zoning Ordinance
- Meeting at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
General
The Van City Council and Planning and Zoning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance for the City of Van. This is a discussion-only item; no formal action will be taken. The city is developing the ordinance to implement its comprehensive plan, with a schedule for public hearings and adoption in May 2022.
- Discussion of proposed zoning for the City of Van
- Ordinance adoption schedule: public hearings May 3 (P&Z) and May 12 (City Council), adoption May 12
- Public engagement workshops scheduled for April 13-14
- Meeting held at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790
City Council
The Van City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on awarding a bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project. This is the only action item on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.
- Awarding bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project
The Van City Council met on March 15, 2022 and voted unanimously to award the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project to Capps-Capco Construction, Inc. All five members present voted in favor, with no nays or abstentions. The meeting then adjourned. The minutes do not record a dollar amount for the bid.
- Awarded bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project to Capps-Capco Construction, Inc. (5-0)
- Adjourned (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Van City Council approved a truck route ordinance (No. 3-10-2022) and an East Side Drainage Study (KSA Project VAN.024), both on unanimous 5-0 votes. It also approved Endo and Teva subdivision release forms and the consent agenda, which included the February 10, 2022 minutes and February 2022 expenditures. On EDC appointments, the council approved Danny Morrow and held Chase Penny's appointment until the board reviews all applicants. The meeting also included discussion of a proposed commercial vehicle ordinance and speeding concerns on Oklahoma Street, plus monthly department reports.
- Approved East Side Drainage Study KSA Project VAN.024 (5-0)
- Approved Truck Route Ordinance No. 3-10-2022 (5-0)
- Approved Endo and Teva subdivision release forms (5-0)
- Approved Danny Morrow for the EDC Board; held Chase Penny pending review of all applicants (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda: February 10, 2022 minutes and February 2022 expenditures (5-0)
- Adjourned (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on three items: adding Director Tammy Weidman to the Texas Bank and Trust account, partnering with Van ISD's printing class for a pamphlet contest with an EDC-funded scholarship or prize, and approving Danny Morrow as a new board member. The agenda also includes routine consent items (financial report, minutes) and an executive session.
- Action on adding EDC Director Tammy Weidman to Texas Bank and Trust bank account
- Partnership with Van ISD printing class for City of Van pamphlet contest, incentive scholarship/prize by EDC
- Approval of Danny Morrow as new EDC board member
- Consent agenda: financial report and meeting minutes
- Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act sections
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including calling a May 7, 2022 election for Mayor and two Council seats, awarding contracts for utility improvements, and reviewing a drainage study. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from city departments, and a possible executive session.
- Resolution 02-10-2022 to order May 7, 2022 election for Mayor and two Council members
- 2022 I-20 Utility Improvements - Phase 2 contract award recommendation
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements (KSA Project No. VAN.017)
- East Side Drainage Study (KSA Project VAN.024)
- Discussion of Van Clinic - Lore Walters
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including participating with the City in developing zoning and development ordinances, a funding assistance request from Van Family Medical, PLLC, and a social media policy. The board will also hold a closed session to deliberate personnel matters regarding the Executive Director, then reconvene to consider possible action. The agenda includes routine consent items like the financial report and meeting minutes.
- Discussion of EDC participation with City in developing zoning and development ordinances through Scott Winton
- Discussion of funding assistance request from Van Family Medical, PLLC
- Discussion of Social Media Policy for Van EDC
- Executive session on personnel matters for Executive Director, with possible action afterward
- Consent agenda: financial report and meeting minutes
City Council
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to designate the entire city limits as a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone, adopt tax abatement policy principles, and authorize tax abatement programs. They will also discuss Dogwood Cr. and hiring Scott Winton for Master Plan implementation. The consent agenda includes minutes and expenditures, and an executive session is scheduled to discuss a complaint against Council Member Ryan Hanson.
- Public hearing on Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for entire city limits
- Ordinance NO 1-13-2022 designating city limits as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number One
- Adoption of Tax Abatement Policy Principles
- Resolution authorizing tax abatement programs within the zone
- Discussion on Dogwood Cr. and hiring Scott Winton for Master Plan implementation
The Van City Council approved Ordinance NO 1-13-2022 designating the entire city limits as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number One," along with tax abatement policy principles and a resolution authorizing tax abatement programs in that zone. The council also voted to rescind an October ordinance (NO 10-14-2021-3) and, in a split vote, approved hiring Scott Winton to implement the Master Plan and associated development ordinances. A public hearing on the reinvestment zone designation opened and closed at 7:04 p.m., and no action was taken on Dogwood Cr. or the Van Zandt County Appraisal District discussion item.
- Approved Ordinance NO 1-13-2022 designating entire city limits as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number One (5-0)
- Approved Tax Abatement Policy Principles for the City of Van (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing tax abatement programs within the reinvestment zone (5-0)
- Rescinded October ordinance NO 10-14-2021-3 (5-0)
- Approved hiring Scott Winton to implement the Master Plan and associated ordinances (4-1, Charles Ryan opposed)
- Approved consent agenda: December 9, 2021 minutes and December 2021 expenditures (5-0)
- Held executive session on complaint against council member Ryan Hanson; 15-day extension granted to Hanson (5-0)
- No action taken on Dogwood Cr. or Van Zandt County Appraisal District item
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Corporation
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting to receive a report from the director, discuss a potential social media policy, and act on routine consent items such as the financial report and prior meeting minutes. The board may also enter a closed session to deliberate personnel matters regarding the executive director.
- Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a Social Media Policy for Van EDC
- Financial Report
- Meeting Minutes for December 13, 2021
- Closed session for personnel matters regarding the Executive Director