Grandview public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss designating essential workers for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also considering professional service agreements with Jacob Martin for sewer modeling and capital improvement plan updates.

• Resolution 2021-1202 regarding essential worker designations for ARPA funds
• Proposed agreement with Jacob Martin for a sewer system model
• Proposed agreement with Jacob Martin for water, wastewater, streets, and drainage capital improvement plan updates
• Approval of November 4, 2021, meeting minutes
• Payment of accounts payable for December 2, 2021

The Grandview City Council approved Resolution 2021-1202, providing $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time essential employees under ARPA funds. They also approved professional services agreements with Jacob Martin for a sewer system model and updates to capital improvement plans, plus approved meeting minutes and accounts payable. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-1202 for essential worker bonuses ($1,000 full-time, $500 part-time) (all ayes)
• Approved agreement with Jacob Martin for sewer system model (all ayes)
• Approved agreement with Jacob Martin for water, wastewater, streets, drainage CIP updates (all ayes)
• Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (all ayes, Clayton abstained)
• Approved accounts payable for December 2, 2021 (all ayes)

Type B EDC

The Grandview Type B Economic Development Corporation is meeting to consider a facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate, up to 50% of project cost with a $5,000 maximum. The board will also approve minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting and may enter executive session to consult with the attorney on posted agenda items. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person on non-agenda topics.

• Facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate up to $5,000 (50% of project cost)
• Approval of September 2, 2021 Type B EDC meeting minutes
• Executive session for attorney consultation under Texas Gov't Code 551.071
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

The Type B Economic Development Corporation Board approved a $5,000 facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate, covering up to 50% of the project cost. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

• Approved September 2, 2021 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved $5,000 facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning change for Vista Point and an amendment to allow private multi-use event centers. The body is also deciding on the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and various city contracts.

• Zoning change for 56.60 acres at Vista Point from Agricultural to Single Family Residential District-2
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance to add 'Multi-use Event Center, Private' as a use
• Resolution 2021-1104A to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate up to $5,000
• Contract award for additional street repairs as part of the 2021 Street Improvement Project

The Grandview City Council approved a zoning change for 56.60 acres in the Vista Point subdivision from Agricultural to Single Family Residential (SF-2), with no public comments. The council also approved several items including an ARPA funds resolution, a facade improvement grant, a street repair contract, and an ethics policy, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved zoning change for 56.60 acres (Vista Point) from A to SF-2 (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1104 adding 'Multi-use Event Center, Private' to zoning table (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1104A accepting ARPA-CLFR funds (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1104B adopting ARPA-CLFRF policies (all ayes)
• Approved $5,000 facade improvement grant for Heartland Real Estate (all ayes)
• Awarded $363,577.50 street repair contract to SPI Asphalt (all ayes)
• Approved second amendment to waste services agreement with Frontier Access, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1104D adopting ethics policy (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for land in the Vista Point subdivision and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review minutes from the September 2, 2021, meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning change for 56.60 acres (Abstract 663, Tract 12A, West Owens Survey/Vista Point) from Agricultural to Single Family Residential District — 2
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-1104 to add 'Multi-use Event Center, Private' to the Zoning Ordinance Table 6
• Proposed requirement of a Specific Use Permit (C) for event centers in classifications C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and PD
• Approval of September 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change for 56.60 acres at Vista Point from Agricultural to SF-2, and approved Ordinance 2021-1104 adding 'Multi-use Event Center, Private' to the zoning ordinance. Both items passed unanimously with no public comments. The meeting minutes from September 2, 2021 were also approved.

• Approved minutes from September 2, 2021 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved zoning change for 56.60 acres, Abstract 663, Tract 12A, Vista Point, from A to SF-2 (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1104 adding 'Multi-use Event Center, Private' to Table 6 with Specific Use Permit (C) requirement (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of two areas and an amendment to the capital improvements plan. The body will also discuss board resignations and the appointment of a Planning and Zoning Commission member.

• Ordinance 2021-1007: Amending capital improvements plan and water impact fee
• Ordinance 2021-1007A: Annexing 56.60 acres known as Vista Point
• Ordinance 2021-1007B: Annexing 118.93 acres known as Grandview Acres
• Appointment of Justin Jones to Place 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Updates on downtown parking lot, wastewater, and Criner Street brick street projects

The Grandview City Council approved Ordinance 2021-1007 amending the capital improvements plan and water impact fee, and Ordinance 2021-1007A annexing the 56.60-acre Vista Point development. The council tabled Ordinance 2021-1007B, which would annex the 118.93-acre Grandview Acres, until November 4, 2021, after residents and an attorney spoke in opposition. The council also accepted resignations from the Type B EDC Board and Planning and Zoning Commission, and confirmed the appointment of Justin Jones to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-1007 amending capital improvements plan and water impact fee (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1007A annexing 56.60-acre Vista Point (all ayes)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-1007B annexing 118.93-acre Grandview Acres until Nov. 4, 2021 (all ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Wayne Polson from Type B EDC Board (all ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Stephanie Peters from Planning and Zoning Commission (all ayes)
• Confirmed appointment of Justin Jones to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 1 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 2, 2021 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved accounts payable for Oct. 7, 2021 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the city budget and Type A and B EDC budgets for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2021. The body will also discuss property tax rates and street improvement projects.

• Proposed municipal ad valorem tax rate of $0.760566 per $100
• Budget adoption for fiscal year Oct 1, 2021 - Sept 30, 2022 (Ordinance 2021-0916)
• Type A and Type B EDC budgets for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Change order for SPI Asphalt street improvements on First, Fifth, and Sixth Streets
• Proposed addition of streets to the Fourth Street repair bid process

The Grandview City Council held a special called meeting on September 16, 2021, and unanimously approved several items, including a change order for street repairs, adding streets to a bid process, and adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate. The council also approved the Type A and Type B EDC budgets and ratified a property tax revenue increase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved change order for additional street repairs on First, Fifth, Sixth, and N. Sixth Streets (all ayes)
• Approved adding additional streets to the Fourth Street repair bid process (all ayes)
• Approved Type A EDC budget for FY 2021-2022 (all ayes)
• Approved Type B EDC budget for FY 2021-2022 (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0916 adopting the FY 2021-2022 municipal budget (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0916B ratifying property tax revenue increase (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0916C setting tax rate at $0.760566 per $100 valuation (all ayes)

Type B EDC

The Type B Economic Development Corporation will review the proposed 2021-2022 budget and approve minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting. Staff will also provide updates on sales tax revenue, park grants, the downtown parking lot grant project, and the Criner Street project.

• Proposed 2021-2022 Type B EDC Budget
• Update on downtown parking lot grant project
• Update on Criner Street project
• Update on status of park grant
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Type B Economic Development Corporation Board approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The board also approved minutes from its June 3, 2021 meeting and its September 17, 2020 meeting. No executive session was held. The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved the proposed 2021-2022 Type B EDC Budget
• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2021 Type B EDC meeting
• Approved minutes from the September 17, 2020 Type B EDC meeting
• Did not enter executive session

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 tax rate and discuss budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The body will also consider contracts for American Rescue Plan services and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 ad valorem tax rate
• Preliminary plat for Vista Point subdivision (98.120 acres)
• Bid for +/- 1.535 Acres of Lot 32R1, Block 6 of the Davis Addition (E. Criner property)
• Contracts for administration and engineering services for the 2021 American Rescue Plan
• Ordinance 2021-0902 to adopt budget amendments for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year

The Grandview City Council approved the preliminary plat for the 98.12-acre Vista Point subdivision, contingent on validated drainage calculations. It also awarded the sale of the E. Criner property to Chris Tarwater for $217,000, subject to a 180-day due diligence period and rezoning. Other actions included funding fountain park pump house repairs, contracting for American Rescue Plan administration and engineering services, and approving interlocal agreements with Johnson County for dispatching and prisoner housing.

• Approved preliminary plat for Vista Point subdivision (all ayes)
• Awarded E. Criner property sale to Chris Tarwater for $217,000 (all ayes)
• Approved $1,225 for fountain park pump house and Heartland Realty repairs (all ayes)
• Awarded ARP administration contract to Public Management, Inc. (all ayes)
• Awarded ARP engineering contract to Jacob Martin (all ayes)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for dispatching services (all ayes)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for housing Class C misdemeanor prisoners (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0902 budget amendments for FY 2020-2021 (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a preliminary plat for the Vista Point subdivision. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2021, meeting.

• Preliminary plat for Vista Point subdivision (98.120 acres), requested by Terrance Jobe

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Vista Point subdivision, contingent on validation of drainage calculations. The board also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• Approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes — motion carried, all ayes
• Approved the preliminary plat for Vista Point subdivision (98.120 acres, Abstract 663 TR 12A and 12A, PT 14, W Owens Survey) as requested by Terrance Jobe, contingent on validated drainage calculations — motion carried, all ayes
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. — motion carried, all ayes

Type A EDC

The Type A Economic Development Corporation will discuss awarding a bid for a real property site and the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss legal matters and real property.

• Bid award for +/- 1.535 Acres of Lot 32R1, Block 6 of the Davis Addition (E. Criner property)
• Proposed 2021-2022 Type A EDC Budget
• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The Type A EDC Board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting, awarded the bid for the E. Criner property to Chris Tarwater/White Oak Veterinarian Clinic, and approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget. All motions carried with all members present voting aye, except one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 meeting (all ayes, Stewart abstained)
• Awarded bid for +/-1.535 acres of Lot 32R1, Block 6, Davis Addition to Chris Tarwater/White Oak Veterinarian Clinic (all ayes)
• Approved proposed 2021-2022 Type A EDC budget (all ayes)

Type A EDC

The Type A Economic Development Corporation will consider authorizing the City Manager to sell a 0.219-acre vacant lot to a sole bidder. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations regarding a property on E. Criner.

• Sale of vacant lot +/-0.219 Acres (Lot 1, Block 36, Original Town Addition) at 309 East Criner Street
• Executive session regarding property on E. Criner (Lot 32R1, BLK 6, Davis Addition)
• Approval of June 1, 2021, meeting minutes

The Type A Economic Development Corporation Board approved the sale of a vacant lot at 309 East Criner Street to Bart Clark for $35,000.53, authorizing the city manager to execute the sale. The board also authorized the city manager to prepare bid documents for another E. Criner property (Lot 32R1, Block 6, Davis Addition) and place it up for bid. Minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting were approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes for June 1, 2021 Type A EDC meeting (all ayes)
• Accepted bid from Bart Clark for 309 E. Criner Street property for $35,000.53 and authorized city manager to execute sale (all ayes)
• Authorized city manager to prepare bid documents and place E. Criner property (Lot 32R1, Block 6, Davis Addition) up for bid (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and tax rate calculations. The body is also considering new regulations for food trucks and the sale of a vacant lot. Additionally, the council may set a public hearing regarding water impact fees and the capital improvements plan.

• Ordinance 2021-0805: New regulations for mobile food units (food trucks)
• Sale of vacant lot +/-0.219 Acres at 309 East Criner Street
• Resolution 2021-0805A: Proposed public hearing for capital improvements plan and water impact fee
• Ordinance 2021-0805B: Administrative approval for temporary street closures
• Discussion of 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate

The Grandview City Council approved a new ordinance regulating mobile food units, allowing them to operate on the first Sunday of each month. It also approved the sale of a vacant lot at 309 East Criner Street to Bart Clark for $35,000.53, set a proposed tax rate of $0.760566, and scheduled public hearings for October 7, 2021 (capital improvements plan) and September 2, 2021 (tax rate). The 2021-2022 budget was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0805 regulating food trucks, with operation permitted on first Sunday of each month (all ayes)
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 309 East Criner Street to Bart Clark for $35,000.53 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0805A setting public hearing on capital improvements plan and water impact fee for October 7, 2021 (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0805B allowing administrative approval of temporary street closures for events (all ayes)
• Set proposed tax rate at $0.760566 (5-0)
• Set public hearing on proposed ad valorem tax rate for September 2, 2021 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (Clayton abstained)
• Approved accounts payable for August 5, 2021 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The meeting includes discussions on street improvement projects, new mobile food unit regulations, and an agreement for school resource officer services.

• Ordinance 2021-0701 regarding mobile food unit (food truck) regulations
• Interlocal Agreement with Grandview Independent School District for School Resource Officer Services
• Contract award for the 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Addition of Fourth Street from McFarland to Tackett to street improvement projects
• Purchase of a Stepp M fg. Trailer Mounted Asphalt Recycling unit

The Grandview City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Grandview ISD for School Resource Officer services for the 2021-2022 school year. They awarded the 2021 Street Improvement Project contract, including base and additive bids, to SPI Asphalt, LLC for $307,087.50, and added Fourth Street from McFarland to Tackett to the street improvement projects. The council also approved purchasing a Stepp Mfg. trailer-mounted asphalt recycling unit for $30,000, and engaged the city appraiser for a Type A EDC property appraisal. Two items (food truck ordinance and fireworks funding) were removed from consideration, and the council discussed budget priorities without action.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Grandview ISD for School Resource Officer services for 2021-2022.
• Awarded 2021 Street Improvement Project contract to SPI Asphalt, LLC for $307,087.50, including base and additive bids B through E.
• Added Fourth Street from McFarland to Tackett to street improvement projects and authorized city engineer engagement.
• Approved purchase of Stepp Mfg. trailer-mounted asphalt recycling unit for $30,000 from street maintenance funds.
• Approved engaging city appraiser for appraisal of Type A EDC property (Lot 32R1, Block 6, Davis Addition).
• Approved sending proposed amendments to city manager's agreement to city attorney for review.
• Approved minutes for May 6, 2021 and June 3, 2021 regular meetings.
• Approved accounts payable for July 1, 2021.

Type B EDC

The Grandview Type B Economic Development Corporation board will meet to receive staff updates on development, sales tax revenue, park grant application status, downtown parking lot grant, Criner Street project, and a 380 agreement. New business includes discussing sound equipment for FireFly events, the Grandview Community Center, and approving minutes from a prior meeting. The board may also enter executive session for legal consultation.

• Update on park grant application status
• Downtown parking lot grant project update
• Criner Street project update
• Discussion and possible action on sound equipment for FireFly events
• Discussion of Grandview Community Center

The Type B EDC Board approved the repair or purchase of sound equipment for FireFly events, with bids to be used. The board also discussed but took no action on funding the Grandview Community Center in the FY 2021-2022 budget. Minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting were approved.

• Approved repair or purchase of sound equipment for FireFly events (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2020 meeting (all ayes)
• Discussed funding Grandview Community Center; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to zoning and traffic ordinances, including rules for vested rights and the use of off-highway vehicles on public streets. The body will also consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Economic Development Corporations.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2021-0603 regarding zoning completeness determinations, vested rights, and dormant projects
• Action on Ordinance 2021-0603A regarding definitions and prohibited uses of ATVs and utility vehicles on public streets
• Approval of a multi-year electricity supply agreement
• Authority to open a Grandview Bank checking account for American Rescue Plan funds
• Reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Type A EDC, and Type B EDC

The Grandview City Council approved three ordinances: one adding zoning completeness, vested rights, and dormant project rules; one redefining off-highway vehicles and prohibiting golf carts on public streets; and one allowing certain employees to repurchase Texas Municipal Retirement System service. The council also authorized opening a Grandview Bank checking account for American Rescue Plan funds, updated bank signature cards, reappointed Planning and Zoning and EDC members, and approved minutes and accounts payable. An electricity supply agreement was removed from consideration by the city manager, and no action was taken after executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0603 (zoning completeness, vested rights, dormant projects) (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0603A (off-highway vehicle definitions, golf cart prohibition) (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0603B (TMRS service repurchase for certain employees) (all ayes)
• Authorized opening American Rescue Plan checking account at Grandview Bank (all ayes)
• Updated Grandview Bank signature cards, adding Bryan Wallen, removing Chuck McGowen (all ayes)
• Reappointed Planning and Zoning Commission members for terms ending June 30, 2023 (all ayes)
• Reappointed Type A and Type B EDC board members for terms ending June 30, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes for May 6 and May 13 meetings; May 13 minutes approved with two abstentions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2021-0603. This ordinance proposes new requirements for completeness determinations, vested rights, and dormant projects within the city's zoning code.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 2021-0603 regarding zoning completeness determinations, vested rights, and dormant projects
• Approval of minutes from the April 22, 2021, meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-0603, which adds new sections to the zoning code covering completeness determinations, vested rights, and dormant projects. No public comments were made for or against the ordinance. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting, with two members abstaining.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-0603 adding zoning sections 56-3, 56-4, 56-5 (all ayes)
• Approved April 22, 2021 meeting minutes (Medders and Wallen abstained)

Type A EDC

The Type A Economic Development Corporation will receive updates on development, sales tax revenue, and 380 Agreements. The board will enter an executive session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations regarding a property on E. Criner.

• Discussion of property on E. Criner (Lot 32R1, BLK 6, Davis Addition)
• Update on sales tax revenue
• Update on 380 Agreements
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2019, and September 15, 2020

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to elected candidates and appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. The body will also discuss and potentially act on a resolution regarding a state infrastructure loan.

• Resolution 2021-0513: Authorizing City Manager to execute a state infrastructure loan agreement
• Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for a one year term
• Administration of Statement of Officer and Oath of Office to elected candidates

The Grandview City Council held a special called meeting to administer oaths to newly elected officials and appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember Meghan York was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2021-0513, authorizing the City Manager to execute a state infrastructure loan agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Meghan York as Mayor Pro-Tem for one-year term (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0513 authorizing City Manager to execute state infrastructure loan agreement (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will consider amending sign regulations and declaring the results of the May 1 General Election. Other items include a discussion on a substandard structure at 306 South Third Street and an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank.

• Public hearing and action regarding a substandard structure at 306 South Third Street
• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-0506 to declare General Election results
• Amendment of Chapter 42 regarding sign regulations for freestanding, wall, window, billboard, LED, attached, and illuminated signs
• Resolution 2021-0506B authorizing an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank
• Discussion on opening interest bearing bank accounts at Grandview Bank for water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees

The Grandview City Council voted unanimously to declare the property at 306 South Third Street substandard and authorized the city manager to proceed with demolition or removal. The council also approved the May 1 election results, adopted a sign ordinance amendment, and authorized opening bank accounts for impact fees. A resolution for state infrastructure funding was removed from the agenda.

• Declared 306 South Third Street substandard and authorized demolition (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0506 canvassing May 1 election results (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-0506A amending sign regulations (all ayes)
• Authorized opening interest-bearing bank accounts for impact fees (all ayes)
• Approved minutes for April 1 and April 22 meetings (all ayes)
• Approved accounts payable for May 6, 2021 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change for property on Gillum Street/West Criner Street and a specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company. The council will also discuss Ordinance 2021-0422 regarding temporary street closures for summer events.

• Zoning change for 44.40 acres on Gillum Street/West Criner Street from SF-1 to SF-2
• Specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company food and beverage mobile truck
• Ordinance 2021-0422 regarding temporary street closures for Grandview Concert Series/Summer events
• Fines not to exceed $500 per offense for street closure violations

The Grandview City Council held a public hearing and special meeting on April 22, 2021, approving all three action items. They rezoned 44.40 acres on Gillum Street/West Criner Street from SF-1 to SF-2, granted a specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company to operate a mobile coffee truck at 108 S. Second Street with restrictions, and passed Ordinance 2021-0422 to temporarily close streets for the Grandview Concert Series/Summer events. All motions carried unanimously with all present members voting aye; Councilmember Johnson was absent.

• Approved rezoning of 44.40 acres on Gillum Street/West Criner Street from SF-1 to SF-2 (all ayes)
• Approved specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company mobile food truck at 108 S. Second Street, coffee only, max 3 days at a time, no permanent seating, until food truck ordinance passed (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0422 temporarily closing streets for Grandview Concert Series/Summer events, with fines up to $500 per offense (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a zoning change for property on Gillum Street/West Criner Street. They will also discuss a specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company to operate a mobile food and beverage truck.

• Zoning change from SF-1 to SF-2 for 44.40 acres at Gillum Street/West Criner Street
• Specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company mobile food and beverage truck in C-1 District
• Approval of January 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning change for 44.40 acres on Gillum Street/West Criner Street from SF-1 to SF-2, as requested by the property owner, with no public comments. They also recommended approval of a specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company to operate a mobile coffee trailer at Second Street and McFarland. The commission approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes, with two members abstaining.

• Approved zoning change for 44.40 acres on Gillum Street/West Criner Street from SF-1 to SF-2 (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of specific use permit for Ivy Coffee Company mobile coffee trailer at Second Street and McFarland (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2021 P&Z and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting (all ayes; Miranda and Jones abstained)

City Council

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss sign and advertising ordinances. The council will also consider a new ordinance regarding water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees for new development.

• Ordinance 2021-0401 to add Chapter 57 regarding water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees
• Professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for wastewater treatment permit renewal
• Appointment and confirmation of Planning and Zoning Commission members
• Discussion of Chapter 42, Signs and Other Advertising of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of accounts payable for April 1, 2021

The Grandview City Council confirmed three Planning and Zoning Commission appointments, approved Ordinance 2021-0401 establishing impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadway on new development, and authorized a professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for wastewater treatment permit renewal. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included a workshop on proposed sign ordinance revisions, which were sent to the city attorney for review.

• Confirmed Mayor's appointments to P&Z Commission (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-0401 adding Chapter 57 'Impact Fees' (all ayes)
• Approved professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for wastewater permit renewal (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting (all ayes, McGowen abstained)
• Approved monthly bills for April 1, 2021 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss potential revisions to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances regarding signs and advertising. The body is also considering resolutions related to federally funded community development block grant projects.

• Workshop to discuss revisions to Chapter 42, Signs and Other Advertising
• Resolution 2021-0304 regarding participation in federally funded community development block grant (CDBG) projects
• Resolution 2021-0304A designating authorized signatories for TxCDBG Contract number 7220161
• Professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for GIS services
• Discussion of the Grandview Police Department 2020 Racial Profiling Report

The Grandview City Council approved two resolutions related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, including one designating authorized signatories for a TxCDBG contract. The council also accepted the resignation of Jennifer Guerrero from the Planning and Zoning Commission and entered into a professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for GIS services. The meeting included a joint workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss updating the city's sign ordinance, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0304, adopting policies for CDBG project participation
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-0304A, designating authorized signatories for TxCDBG Contract number 7220161
• Accepted the resignation of Jennifer Guerrero from the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved a professional services agreement with Jacob Martin, LLC for GIS services and gave the city manager authority to execute it
• Approved the minutes from the February 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
• Approved paying the monthly bills for March 4, 2021

City Council

The City Council will review the 2019-2020 fiscal year audit and consider calling an election for Mayor and City Council seats. The body will also discuss administrative agreements for employee retirement and credit card processing.

• Approval of 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Audit showing a net position of $8,666,708
• Ordinance 2021-0204 to call an election for Mayor, Place 2, and Place 4
• Election agreement with Johnson County for May 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-0204A to declare miscellaneous equipment as surplus property
• Proposed credit card agreement with Global Payments Direct, Inc. (OpenEdge)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing and considering Ordinance 2021-0114 to establish impact fees for new development. These fees would apply to projects within city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction to help fund infrastructure and reduce the burden on taxpayers.

• Public hearing on the adoption of water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees
• Ordinance 2021-0114 to establish impact fee assessment and collection rates for new development
• Proposed fees based on the August 2020 study by Jacob and Martin Engineering

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for the Downtown Revitalization Project (TDA Project No. 7219172). The body will also consider designating an official newspaper and adopting an investment policy for 2021.

• Proposed contract award to Home Run Construction, LLC for $275,163.01 for the Downtown Revitalization Project
• Resolution 2021-0107 to designate Cleburne Times Review as the official newspaper for 2021
• Resolution 2021-0107A to adopt an investment policy for 2021 and appoint a council member to the investment committee
• Staff reports on annual audit and trash rate
• Approval of accounts payable for January 7, 2021

The Grandview City Council awarded the Downtown Revitalization Project contract to Home Run Construction, LLC for $275,163.01 and authorized the city manager to execute it. They also approved resolutions designating the Cleburne Times Review as the official newspaper and adopting an investment policy for 2021. Minutes from prior meetings and monthly bills were approved. No executive session was held.

• Awarded Downtown Revitalization Project contract to Home Run Construction, LLC for $275,163.01 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0107 designating Cleburne Times Review as official newspaper (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-0107A adopting investment policy and appointing Mayor Pro-Tem York to investment committee (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2020 regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2020 special called meeting (all ayes)
• Approved monthly bills for January 7, 2021 (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, will discuss and potentially take action on written comments regarding proposed impact fees. These fees would charge developers for the expansion of water, sewer, and street infrastructure caused by new growth.

• Review of the 2020 Water, Wastewater & Roadway Impact Fee Study
• Discussion of impact fees for water capacity and sewer treatment plant expansion
• Discussion of roadway impact fees and capital improvements

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion-only item on written comments about impact fees to be submitted to the city council, with members expressing support for the fees. The commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2020 meeting, with two members abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 1, 2020 Planning and Zoning meeting (motion carried, 2 abstentions)