Van public meetings in 2022

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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