Jacksboro public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a special called meeting over two days to interview candidates for the city secretary position. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- City secretary candidate interviews on Dec 14 and Dec 15 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 112 West Belknap Street
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will consider several action items including the purchase of a Kubota skid steer for $63,292.53, a proposal for interim accounting support, a property deed transfer at 405 East Archer Street, and an election services contract. They will also review recommendations from the Planning and Zoning meeting and receive reports on traffic enforcement, new police officers, and water meter installation.
- Approval of $63,292.53 for a Kubota skid steer
- Approval of interim accounting support proposal
- Transfer of deed for property at 405 East Archer Street
- Approval of election agreement with Jack County Election Administrator
- Consideration of Planning and Zoning recommendations from December 8, 2022
Planning & Zoning
The Jacksboro Planning & Zoning board is holding a regular meeting on December 8, 2022. The agenda includes a public notice and a public hearing, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.
- Public hearing notice for December 8, 2022
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will consider several ordinances and funding items, including a property tax abatement for homes damaged by the March 2022 tornado, a $250,000 loan for a new animal shelter and a fire truck bed, and the issuance of a limited tax note. They will also review qualifications for water system improvement engineering services and make appointments to the economic development board.
- Ordinance 0-20-2022: residential property tax abatement for March 2022 tornado relief
- Ordinance 0-21-2022: authorizing issuance of a limited tax note, Series 2022
- Consideration of $250,000 loan from Government Capital for new animal shelter and fire truck bed
- Review of RFQ for Jacksboro Water System Improvement Engineering Services (Corlett, Probst & Boyd; Jacob Martin; Garver)
- Appointments to Jacksboro Economic Development Board (JEDC) for terms 2023-2025
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special called meeting to consider several items. Discussion includes an amendment to the Garver Engineering contract for water system improvements and two property-related agreements.
- Amendment #1 to professional services contract for Jacksboro Water System Improvements with Garver Engineering
- Easement agreement for 2.02 acres in J W Buckner Survey, Abstract 33 and B F Terry Survey, Abstract 846
- Special Warranty Deed for .26 acres in E H Bruton Survey, Abstract 43
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Jacksboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception request from Olin and Margie Conner to waive masonry requirements for a detached garage or carport at 213 Oakridge Street. The board may also approve the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes and review annual training requirements. The agenda includes one substantive item; the rest is procedural.
- Public hearing and action on Special Exception SE-02-2022 for 26'x24' detached garage or metal carport at 213 Oakridge Street
- Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Reminder of annual training on Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act
- Annual forms: CIS and updated contact information
Planning & Zoning
The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider a replat request for the JEDC Industrial Park and several recommended zoning changes, including map corrections, new allowed uses, and lot size adjustments. The commission's recommendations will go to the City Council on October 24, 2022. The agenda also includes updates on pending construction developments and annual training reminders.
- Replat request for approx. 177.11 acres on Highway 59 (JEDC Industrial Park, Case Z-05-2022)
- Zoning map correction at Hensley St / S 2nd St / S 3rd St / Foxhall from TC/LMI to SF2
- Add multi-family medium density (MF-M) as allowed use in Light Commercial (LC) district
- Reduce lot size and setback regulations in Thoroughfare Commercial (TC) district
- Add tiny homes to Planned Development (PD) use chart
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution to apply for USDA Rural Development financial assistance for a new water treatment plant. The agenda also includes discussions on the building permit process, residential tax abatement policy, and updates on debris removal from the March 2022 tornado.
- Resolution R-07-2022: Applying for USDA Rural Development assistance for a new water treatment plant
- Discussion regarding building permit process
- Update on debris removal from March 2022 tornado local disaster
- Discussion regarding residential tax abatement policy
- Annual appointment of Jack County Appraisal District Board of Directors representative
City Council
The City Council will consider the termination of TIRZ No. 1 and the dissolution of its board. The body is also reviewing budget appropriations and updates to the personnel policy manual.
- Resolution R-06-2022 for a ballistic shield grant for the Jacksboro Police Department
- Ordinance O-15-2022 for budget appropriations of $8,000
- Ordinance O-16-2022 for budget appropriations of $3,000
- Ordinance O-17-2022 for budget appropriations of $57,031.16
- Ordinance O-18-2022 to terminate Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings and a budget workshop regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and tax rate. The body will consider ordinances to adopt the annual program of services and ratify property tax revenue increases.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed tax rate
- Ordinance 0-09-2022: Adopting the annual program of services for FY 2022-2023, increasing property tax revenue by $7,608.00
- Ordinance 0-10-2022: Ratifying a tax rate increase of 0.1054%, estimated at $33.25 for a $100,000 home
- Ordinance 0-11-2022: Approving the 2022 certified tax roll
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will conduct the second of three public hearings regarding the proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body will also consider a zoning request for a private dog park and a contract for grant administration services.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed tax rate
- Zoning request for a private dog park at Lot 1, Blk 40 of the Lindsey Addition (Case# Z-04-2022)
- Proposed grant administration services contract for Strategic Economic Efforts (SEE)
- Direction to staff regarding mobile food vendor locations
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold public hearings and consider zoning changes, the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget and tax rate, and several ordinances. The council will also discuss grant administration, a fee schedule amendment, and other administrative items.
- Public hearing on request for business sign and private dog park at Lot 1, Blk 40, Lindsey Addition (Parcel #7261)
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment (0-06-2022) including mobile food vendor regulations, fine up to $2,000
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget and tax rate
- Consideration of ordinance 0-08-2022 amending building and planning fees
- Discussion of change in grant administration for Community Development Block Grants
Planning & Zoning
The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change request from Shae Clemons to allow a business sign for a home occupation and a private dog park for public use on a property in the SF1 district. The commission will also discuss proposed changes to the city's zoning regulations. Recommendations will go to the City Council on August 8, 2022.
- Request to allow business sign and private dog park for public use at Lot 1, Block 40, Lindsey Addition (Parcel #7261), owner Shae Clemons (Case #Z-04-2022)
- Proposed changes to current zoning regulations
- Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting
City Council
The City Council will conduct budget planning for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, including reviewing tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning regulations, housing developments, and a personnel policy amendment.
- Ordinance No. 0-07-2022 to amend the Jacksboro Personnel Policy Manual
- Budget planning for the 2022-2023 fiscal year including tax rate reviews
- Zoning special exception request for 324 N 4th St regarding a carport placement
- Public hearing regarding business sign posting and a private dog park at Lot 1, Blk 40 of Lindsey Addition
- Public hearings regarding proposed changes to current zoning regulations
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Jacksboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception request to allow a carport in the front yard with a 10-foot setback at 324 N 4th Street. The board may take action on the request after hearing public comments. The agenda also includes approval of the March 18, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on special exception SE-01-2022 for a carport at 324 N 4th Street
- Request for 10-foot setback allowance in SF2 zoning
- Consideration and possible action on the variance request
- Approval of March 18, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss a $57,031.16 expenditure for a new skate park and consider renewing a municipal solid waste contract. The meeting also includes a budget workshop for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and an executive session regarding economic development incentives.
- $57,031.16 expenditure for a skate park at W Belknap Street and 4th Street
- Resolution R-04-2022 authorizing a 5-year renewal with Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc.
- Resolution R-05-2022 regarding an economic development agreement with the JEDC
- Zoning special exception request for 324 N 4th St (Kalyn New)
- Water line repair on Main Street beginning July 12, 2022
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and actions on two zoning requests: a replat at 536 N Main St and a business use approval for a market at 102 N Church St. The council will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment, a mobile food vendor ordinance, personnel policy updates, staffing changes, and two expenditures exceeding the city manager's approval threshold, including a $17,630 transfer switch purchase. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters and economic development negotiations.
- Public hearing and action on replat at 536 N Main St to allow lot size smaller than zoning regulations (Case Z-02-2022)
- Public hearing and action on business use approval for market at 102 N Church St (Case Z-03-2022)
- Ordinance 0-06-2022 amending zoning ordinance with fine up to $2,000 per offense
- Ordinance 0-07-2022 regarding mobile food vendor location
- Approval of $17,630 expenditure to Evans Electric Service for transfer switch on water plant generator
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two zoning requests. The body will also conduct training on the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
- Replat request for 536 N Main St to allow a lot size smaller than zoning regulations (Case# Z-02-2022)
- Business use approval for a market at 102 N Church St (Case# Z-03-2022)
- Public Information Act training
- Open Meetings Act training
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will review proposals for bank depository services, discuss the expiring tornado disaster declaration and approved SBA loans, and consider an engineering proposal for a sewer line replacement. The agenda also includes board appointments, a closed session on economic development incentives, and updates on various city projects.
- Review of bank depository proposals from Prosperity Bank, Jacksboro National Bank, and First State Bank
- SBA disaster assistance loans: 15 total, $1,143,700 (13 home loans $1,093,700, 2 business loans $50,000)
- Engineering proposal from Hayter Engineering for elevated sewer line replacement
- RFP 2022-002 ice vending machine at Jacksboro Lake: no proposals received
- Closed executive session for economic development negotiations
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will consider an ordinance denying Oncor Electric Delivery's proposed rate change, approve a one-year extension of the financial audit agreement with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, and discuss a potential voluntary annexation petition. The meeting also includes appointments to boards, budget planning, and routine consent items. The May 7 election was canceled due to unopposed candidates, so no canvass will occur.
- Ordinance 0-05-2022 denying Oncor Electric Delivery rate change
- One-year extension (third of three) of audit agreement with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC
- Discussion of potential voluntary annexation petition by owner
- Review of RFQ recommendations for replacement of overhead sanitary sewer line at Sewell Park
- FY 2022-2023 budget planning calendar and property tax rate discussion
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a fenced gravel lot for commercial equipment parking at 223 S 11th Street. They will also consider ordinances amending sewer, water, and park fees, and discuss projects funded by state and local fiscal recovery funds, including an automated meter reading system and sewer line replacement.
- Conditional use permit for commercial equipment parking at 223 S 11th St (Case# Z-01-2022)
- Ordinance 0-03-2022 amending sewer and water rates
- Ordinance 0-04-2022 amending park fees
- Discussion of AMI fixed network and AMR system from HydroPro Solutions LLC
- Review of RFP submittals for overhead sanitary sewer line replacement at Sewell Park
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to allow commercial equipment parking in a residential district. The body will also discuss various proposed changes to the city's zoning ordinance and potential housing development.
- Conditional Use Permit request for fenced gravel commercial equipment parking at 223 S 11th Street (Case# 2-01-2022)
- Proposed removal of 2 and 3 story height limits on buildings in all commercial districts
- Proposed addition of storage facilities to Light Commercial (LC) zoning district
- Proposed requirement for building official inspection of used manufactured homes before moving into city limits
- Discussion regarding recent tornado local disaster and potential future implications
City Council
City Council members may gather for an incident command debriefing regarding the March 21, 2022, EF3 tornado emergency response. No official action will be taken during this meeting.
- Incident command debriefing for March 21, 2022, EF3 tornado response
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to review two draft requests for proposals (RFPs): one for bank depository services for fiscal years 2022-2024 and another for a privately-owned ice vending machine near the baseball fields at Jacksboro Lake. The council will also receive updates on the March 21, 2022 tornado disaster and state/local fiscal recovery funds, and may discuss economic development incentives in closed session.
- RFP2022-001 Bank Depository Services for October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024
- RFP2022-002 Ice Vending Machine near baseball fields at Jacksboro Lake
- Quarterly financial investment reports for FY 2021-2022 1st and 2nd quarters
- Closed session on economic development incentives for potential commercial development
- Update on March 21, 2022 tornado disaster
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will meet to discuss several items including CDBG drainage and downtown revitalization grants, airport lighting projects, and a tornado update. The council will also review the final audit from Edgin and the 2021 Racial Profiling Report.
- $57,031.16 downpayment to Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks
- CDBG CDV 21-0175 Drainage Grant (Resolution R-02-2022)
- CDBG CDV 21-0176 Downtown Revitalization Grant (Resolution R-03-2022)
- TXDOT Aviation Capital Improvement Program lighting project for municipal airport
- 2021 Racial Profiling Report presentation by Police Chief Scott Haynes
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and ordinance vote on establishing Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone 3 for about 60 acres in the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation Industrial Park on Highway 59. The council will also receive an update and consider continuing the local disaster declaration from the March 21, 2022 tornado. Other items include consent agenda approval of minutes and excused absences.
- Public hearing on establishing Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone 3 for ~60 acres on Highway 59
- Ordinance 0-02-2022 to designate reinvestment zone for commercial property tax abatement
- Update and continuance order for March 21, 2022 tornado disaster declaration
- Consent agenda: approve March 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes and excused absences
City Council
The City Council will review certifications for unopposed candidates and consider canceling the May 7, 2022, general and special elections. The council will also discuss street sign replacements and a commercial property tax abatement designation.
- Cancellation of May 7, 2022, General Election
- Cancellation of May 7, 2022, Special Election for Mayor unexpired term
- Designation of Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone 3
- Street sign replacements
- Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion items, including a proposed skatepark, a centralized mobile food vendor court, and a commercial property tax abatement in the industrial park. The council will also recognize two employees for years of service and consider routine consent agenda items.
- Presentation and discussion on developing a skatepark
- Discussion on establishing a centralized mobile food vendor court
- Discussion on commercial property tax abatement in the Jacksboro EDC Industrial Park on State Highway 59
- Employee recognition: Jeremy Jennings (17 years), Robert Tomison (15 years)
- Election updates: ballot drawing held, write-in deadline March 7, 2022
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at 5:30 pm at City Hall. The agenda includes a swearing-in ceremony, a consent agenda, presentations, a resolution, consideration of bids on tax-delinquent properties, an annual investment policy review, and reports on elections and audits. The council will also enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives for a potential commercial development.
- Swearing-in of Stewart Chalmers as Alderman Place 5 for an unexpired term
- Presentation by Chief Scott Haynes on forming a joint task force between the city police and Jack County Sheriff's Department
- Resolution R-01-2022 designating the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette as the official city newspaper
- Consideration of a $20,000 bid from Adonis and Agni Carcamo for a trust property at 225 W Thompson Street
- Election filing deadlines: general election by Feb 18, special election for mayor by March 7
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will consider filling a vacant alderman position, approve a park fee ordinance, and order the May 7 general and special elections. They will also discuss a mobile food vendor court, a downtown mural design, and park facility designations.
- Consideration and/or nomination to fill vacant Alderman Place 5 position
- Ordinance 0-01-2022 amending park fees in the fee appendix
- Order of May 7, 2022 general election for Alderman Places 1, 3, and 5
- Order of special election to fill unexpired mayor term
- Discussion on establishing a centralized mobile food vendor court
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, to consider routine consent items, a proclamation, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a grant application for rifle-resistant body armor for the police department, approving an agreement with TxDOT for temporary street closures, and ordering the May 6 general election. The council will also discuss internet provider pricing, a cybersecurity assessment, and zoning variances for tornado-affected home reconstructions.
- Resolution R-03-2023: authorize submission of Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant to Office of the Governor for FY 2023-2024
- Resolution R-04-2023: authorize agreement with TxDOT for temporary street closures
- Order of General Election for May 6, 2023 (Mayor, Alderman Places 2 and 4); applications due Feb 17
- Discussion: pricing comparison between current internet provider and Vyve Business Services
- Discussion: zoning variances for reconstruction of tornado-affected homes by Mennonite Disaster Service
City Council
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine items, including consent agenda approval, appointments, and property deeds. The main substantive item is a closed executive session to discuss economic development incentives for a potential commercial project, followed by possible action in open session. The meeting also includes reports on a landfill permit, park fees, and election dates.
- Closed session on economic development incentives for potential commercial development
- Deed for property on Buckner Street to City of Jacksboro
- Deed for property at 508 W. Liveoak Street to Kazimir Investments, LLC
- Report on Waste Connections landfill permit (TCEQ Permit No. MSW-2332)
- General election filing period Jan 19-Feb 18, 2022; election May 7, 2022