Van public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adjusting the speed limit on South Bois D. Arc Street, approving the calculated 2025 tax levy of $1,708,088.74, and considering an ordinance on industrialized residential structures. The council will also discuss amending the city's noise ordinance. The agenda includes routine consent items, monthly reports, and an executive session.

• Speed limit adjustment on South Bois D. Arc Street
• Approval of 2025 tax levy of $1,708,088.74
• Ordinance 12-11-2025 on industrialized residential structures
• Amendment to City Code Section 12, Article II - Noise
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including consent agenda items, a director's report, and a possible action to lease or purchase a new printer for the Chamber office. The agenda is largely procedural, with the printer decision being the only substantive action item.

• Discussion and possible action on lease or purchase of a new printer for the Chamber office
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
• Director's report and annual review process of the EDC Executive Director
• Reminder of virtual Economic Development Sales Tax Workshop (Dec 1–15, 2025) and no December board meeting

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on a replat and a rezoning application for property at 1070 S Oak, changing it from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial. The council will also vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including appointing a Planning & Zoning board member, selecting an official newspaper, and amending the outdoor storage ordinance. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and the financial report.

• Replat of Property ID R111609, R20587, R20588, Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition (1.239 acres)
• Rezoning application #163 by Chris Weisinger (agent Danielle Carter) from R-1 to C-1 at 1070 S Oak
• Appointment of Bryan Rayner to Planning & Zoning board
• Resolution 11-13-2025 selecting official newspaper
• Ordinance 11-13-2025 amending Section 12-344 (Outdoor Storage in Commercial District)

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting on October 27, 2025, at City Hall. The board will receive director reports, discuss the Movie House roof leak and repairs, and vote on a budget transfer to cover the insurance deductible. No official City of Van business will be conducted.

• Budget transfer of $3,000 from 'Projects to be defined' to 'Facilities — Movie House Building & Grounds' for roof repair insurance deductible
• Discussion on Movie House roof leak and repairs
• Director’s report from EDC Executive Director and EDC President
• Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit per person)
• Possible executive session for closed discussion under Texas Open Meetings Act

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a called meeting to discuss and possibly act on a replat and a rezoning request for a 1.239-acre property at 1070 W Main. The rezoning would change the property from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial. The commission will also consider appointing Bryan Rayner to the board and approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Rezoning application #163 by Chris Weisinger (agent Danielle Carter) from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial at 1070 W Main
• Replat of Property IDs R111609, R20587, R20588 (Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition)
• Appointment of Bryan Rayner to the Planning & Zoning board
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall. They will discuss and possibly act on several items, including amending the outdoor storage ordinance for commercial districts, releasing land from extraterritorial jurisdiction, and using Van Zandt County Special Road Tax funds. The agenda also includes routine consent items, monthly reports, and an executive session.

• Amend Section 12-344 of City Code (Outdoor Storage in Commercial Districts)
• Ordinance 10-09-2025 releasing land from extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Discussion on use of Van Zandt County Special Road Tax funds
• Appointment of Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027 term
• Consent agenda: minutes from Sept 4 and Sept 23 meetings, financial report

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and called meeting to discuss and possibly act on the city’s 2026 budget, tax rate, and revenue increase. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at Van City Hall. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2026 tax rate
• Possible amendment to the FY25 budget
• Consideration of the FY2026 EDC budget
• Adoption of the FY2026 budget via ordinance 09-23-2025-1
• Adoption of the FY2026 tax rate via ordinance 09-23-2025-2

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including purchasing benches for soccer fields, a facade grant match for a local business, and annual reviews of investment and purchasing policies. The board will also hear reports from the city manager and EDC leadership.

• Purchase of 10 benches with awnings for soccer fields in the Sports Complex
• Matching Facade Grant for J & J Diesel & Automotive Repair Shop
• Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy
• Annual Review of Purchasing Policy and Procedures
• City Manager Jeff Hudgens discusses City/EDC shared expenditures

City Council

The Van City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly act on the FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes public comments, an action item on the budget, and a possible executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the FY 2026 budget

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including resolutions and ordinances on purchasing policy, water and sewer, and a fee schedule. The council will also discuss appointing Howard Patterson to the EDC board and updating agenda guidelines. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters regarding the Municipal Judge.

• Resolution 09-04-2025 purchasing policy
• Ordinance 09-04-2025 Water & Sewer
• Ordinance 09-04-2025-1 Fee Schedule
• Appointment of Howard Patterson to EDC board
• Executive session on Municipal Judge personnel

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget and a board vacancy nomination. They will also discuss seating and shade structures for soccer fields at the Sports Complex and review a Facade Grant application from J&J Diesel/Automotive Repair. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and an executive session.

• Action on EDC Proposed Budget FY2025-2026
• Nomination to fill one EDC Board vacancy for City Council approval
• Discussion on seating and shade structures for soccer fields at Sports Complex
• Review of Facade Grant application by J&J Diesel/Automotive Repair
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report

City Council

The Van City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2025/2026 budget. The agenda includes public comments and a single discussion item on the budget. No formal action is listed, and the meeting may go into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discussion of FY 2025/2026 budget
• Public comments period
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.087

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY 26 budget, including a proposed tax rate and public hearing date. The meeting also includes discussions on issuing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and the potential purchase of real property abutting the City sports complex.

• Public hearing and action on the replat of Property ID R20459 (Crocker Addition)
• Discussion of 'City of Van, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025'
• Proposed FY 26 budget and tax rate setting
• Amending Chapter 25 of the City Code regarding signage
• Potential purchase of real property abutting the City sports complex

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a workshop to discuss the FY2025-2026 budget. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall.

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report. The board will also discuss applications for a board vacancy, vote on changing bank account signers, and consider a budget amendment to correct expense allocations. An executive session is scheduled for items allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Motion to remove Chase Penny from EDC bank accounts and add Ivy Lopez
• Budget amendment to align allocations and correct expense lines
• Discussion of applications for current EDC board vacancy
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
• Open forum for citizen comments (3-minute limit)

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and possible action on a replat of Property ID R20459, a subdivision of lot 2 of the Crocker Addition. The agenda also includes approval of the July 1, 2025 minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on replat of Property ID R20459, lot 2, Crocker Addition, Nacogdoches School Land Survey, Abstract No. 620, Van Zandt County
• Action item on the same replat
• Consent agenda: minutes from July 1, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and action on a zoning ordinance amendment, consider a resolution denying ONCOR Electric's rate increase request, and discuss a vacant council position. The agenda also includes routine consent items, monthly reports, and a presentation of a check to the fire department.

• Public hearing and action on Zoning Ordinance amendment 01-09-2025-1
• Resolution 07-10-2025 denying ONCOR Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate increase request
• Resolution 07-10-2025-1 supporting TxDOT 2025 transportation alternatives set-aside application
• Discussion and possible action on property at 240 S Birch St (Property ID R000020297, Christian Cole)
• Discussion and possible action on vacant City Council position

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 01-09-2025-1 and a property at 240 S Birch St. (Property ID R000020297, owned by Christian Cole). A public hearing is scheduled for the ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance 01-09-2025-1
• Action on property at 240 S Birch St., Property ID R000020297, Christian Cole
• Action on amendments to Zoning Ordinance 01-09-2025-1
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2025 regular meeting

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including continuing $50,000 in financial assistance to the City of Van for a water well, electing board officers, and approving a facade grant application from Iced Up. The board will also receive reports from the executive director and president, and may enter executive session for private discussions.

• Discussion on continuing $50K financial assistance to City of Van for water well
• Action on election of EDC Board officers
• Action on facade grant application submitted by Iced Up
• Action on EDC Board nominee for City Council approval in July
• Consent agenda includes meeting minutes and financial report

City Council

The Van City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a rezoning application for a property at 430 W Main, appointments to the Planning & Zoning board and EDC Board, and the designation of a Professional Engineering Firm. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the rezoning application and a financial audit presentation.

• Re-Zoning application #162 for 430 W Main from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial
• Naming Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC as the designated Professional Engineering Firm
• Project No. 102865 for Water Well #3
• Using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for Van Sports Complex scoreboards
• Ordinance 06-12-2025 to prohibit amusement redemption machines and gambling devices

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning application for 430 W Main from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial. The commission will also consider board appointments for Briana Morrison, Jennifer Hudgens, and Lori Thompson, and discuss potential amendments to Zoning ordinance 01-09-2025-1.

• Public hearing and action on re-zoning application # 162 by Johnny Gerner to change 430 W Main (property ID: R20169, 0.3950 acres) from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial
• Consideration of appointing Briana Morrison to the Planning & Zoning board
• Consideration of appointing Jennifer Hudgens to the Planning & Zoning board
• Consideration of appointing Lori Thompson to the Planning & Zoning board
• Discussion and possible action on amendments to Zoning ordinance 01-09-2025-1

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at City Hall. The board will discuss a Facade Grant Application for Iced-Up and consider action on June Jamboree cash prizes. Additionally, the board will hold an election for three EDC Board nominees to be presented to the City Council.

• Discussion concerning Facade Grant Application submitted by Iced-Up
• Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on June Jamboree cash prizes
• Election of three EDC Board nominees to be presented to the City Council in June for approval

City Council

The Van City Council is holding a called meeting to canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 3, 2025 General Election and Bond Election. The council will discuss and possibly take action on two resolutions to certify these election outcomes.

• Resolution 05-09-2025 canvassing General Election results
• Resolution 05-09-2025-1 canvassing Bond Election results

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and possible action on a replat, a rezoning request, a lift station relocation, a right-of-way abandonment, a parking violation appeal, and the process to hire a City Manager. Routine consent items include meeting minutes and a financial report.

• Public hearing and action on replat of Property ID R115213 & R115214 (Lots 1 and 2, Monds Subdivision)
• Rezoning application #161 by Brandon Brown from Commercial 1 to two-family Planned Development at W Iowa (0.360 acres)
• Action on Lift Station #2 relocation and development
• Ordinance 05-08-2025 abandoning 0.077 acres of right-of-way on E Iowa Street between Spruce and N. Dove
• Appeal of a residential parking violation

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a facade grant application from Downtown Events and a Welcome to Van sign. The board will also discuss EDC board member applications and a city business/budget update with Jeff Hudgens. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session.

• Facade Grant application by Downtown Events
• Welcome to Van Sign
• EDC Board member applications discussion
• City Business/Budget discussion with Jeff Hudgens
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider two land-use petitions: a replat of Monds Subdivision lots and a re-zoning request on W Iowa Street. They will also discuss revising or removing screening requirements from the zoning ordinance. No City Council business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Public hearing on replat of Monds Subdivision Lots 1 & 2 (Property IDs R115213 & R115214)
• Re-zoning request #161: Brandon Brown seeks change from Commercial 1 to Multi-family 1 on W Iowa St (Property ID R000114410)
• Possible action on both the replat and re-zoning petitions
• Discussion on revising or removing zoning ordinance screening requirements

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and action on a variance request for a 15.53-acre property on FM 16 West, allowing alternative storm sewer pipes, a reduced street radius, and an alternate pavement section. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement for animal shelter services with Mineola, closing out the Water Well #4 Project, library operations, and the process to hire a City Manager. The agenda includes routine consent items and monthly reports.

• Public hearing and action on variance for property ID R000023391 at FM 16 West (15.53 acres) to use ADS N-12 HP storm sewer pipes instead of RCP, allow 20' internal street radius instead of 25', and use alternate pavement section
• Interlocal agreement for animal shelter services with the City of Mineola
• Closing out the Water Well #4 Project
• Library staffing, hours, improvement plans, and operational considerations
• Process and procedure to hire a City Manager

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at Van City Hall to hold a public hearing and take possible action on a single variance request at a 15.53-acre parcel on FM 16 West. No other substantive business is scheduled; the rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Variance at FM 16 West (property ID R000023391) to use ADS N-12 HP storm sewer pipes instead of RCP pipes
• Variance to reduce minimum internal street radius from 25 ft to 20 ft
• Variance to allow an alternate pavement section based on geotechnical testing

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a facade grant application from Recupo, hear an update from TxDOT on county projects, and discuss a facade grant application from Downtown Events. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a director's report, and an executive session.

• Action on Facade Grant application submitted by Recupo
• Discussion of Facade Grant application submitted by Downtown Events
• TxDOT update on county projects by Lance Pomykal
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
• Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act sections

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a called meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position in executive session. After reconvening, the council may take action on this item.

• Closed session to deliberate on City Manager appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal

City Council

The Van City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on subdivision regulations and design guidelines, followed by action items including amendments to ordinances on the personnel policy organizational chart, garbage rates, and the subdivision regulations. The council will also consider a MOU with Van Zandt County for a juvenile diversion agreement, a $2,500 credit card for the City Manager, and adding him as a signor on bank accounts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager.

• Public hearing on subdivision regulations and design guidelines
• Amend ordinance 03-13-2025 approving city personnel policy organizational chart
• Amend ordinance 03-13-2025-1 approving City of Van garbage rates
• Amend ordinance 3-13-2025-2 approving Van Subdivision Regulations and Van Design Guidelines
• Approve MOU with Van Zandt County on Juvenile Diversion Agreement; approve $2,500 credit card for City Manager

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss a facade grant application from Recupo and conduct an annual evaluation of the Executive Director in executive session. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items including meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Discussion of Facade Grant application submitted by Recupo
• Annual evaluation of EDC Executive Director (executive session)
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
• Open forum for citizen comments (3-minute limit)

Planning & Zoning

The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the Van Design Guidelines and subdivision regulations, and a replat of Lot 1 of Monds Subdivision at Spruce and Dove Street. The meeting is a regular session with a consent agenda for minutes.

• Public hearing on subdivision regulations and design guidelines
• Action on approving Van Design guidelines
• Action on approving Van subdivision regulations
• Replat of Lot 1, Monds Subdivision at Spruce and Dove Street (John Walling Survey, Abstract No. 891)

City Council

The Van City Council will consider ordinances prohibiting loitering and regulating camping on public and private areas, and will vote on resolutions to call a May 3, 2025 election for mayor and council seats, and a bond election. The council will also approve a $2,500 credit card for the city manager and add him as a signor on bank accounts. The agenda includes routine consent items, monthly reports, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 02-13-2025 prohibiting loitering
• Ordinance 02-13-2025-1 camping regulations on public and private areas
• Resolution 02-13-2025 calling May 3, 2025 election for one mayor (one-year unexpired term) and three council members (two-year terms)
• Resolution 02-13-2025-1 calling a bond election
• Approval of $2,500 credit card for City Manager Mark Campbell and adding him as signor on Texas Bank and Trust accounts

Economic Development Corporation

The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items (minutes, financial report) and updates from the executive director and president. The board will discuss the executive director's upcoming annual review and a shop local event called June Jamboree. No action items are listed, and the meeting may include an executive session.

• Discussion of Executive Director's annual review and form
• Discussion of shop local event - June Jamboree
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes and financial report
• Open forum for public comments (3-minute limit)
• Possible executive session per Texas Open Meetings Act

City Council

The Van City Council will meet on January 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Van City Hall to discuss routine consent agenda items, monthly department reports, and two proposed ordinances. The council may also discuss funding options for Water Well #3. No specific decisions are listed beyond the proposed ordinances.

• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 01-09-2025 amending personnel policy
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 1-09-2025-1 amending zoning change public hearing requirements
• Discussion of Water Well #3 funding options

The City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: amending the personnel policy, amending zoning public hearing notice rules, and presenting Water Well #3 funding as a bond on the May 2025 ballot. All votes were 5-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and the financial report, and discussed future agenda items on panhandling and water flushing charts.

• Approved Ordinance 01-09-2025 amending personnel policy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1-09-2025-1 amending zoning public hearing notice rules (5-0)
• Approved presenting Water Well #3 funding as a bond on May 2025 ballot (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report (5-0)