Jacksboro public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council and Jack County Commissioners will meet to discuss recommendations for the growth and planned development of the city and county.

• Discussion regarding growth and planned development of Jacksboro and Jack County

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on ordinances regarding the annual budget and contract corrections. The agenda also includes resolutions for community development block grant services and a joint election agreement.

• Ordinance 0-23-2023: Amending the FY2024 budget and making appropriations in the amount of $21,000.00
• Resolution R-17-2023: Rescinding an award for engineering services for the 2021-2022 TxCDBG contract
• Resolution R-18-2023: Authorizing a professional services provider contract for engineering services
• Resolution R-19-2023: Providing a joint election services agreement with Jack County
• Discussion of bids received for junk vehicle removal towing services

City Council

The City Council will consider requests for the abatement of substandard and dangerous structures at 121 N 11th Street, 141 P.R. Jackson Rd., and 2109 N Main. The council will also discuss repairs to City Hall and potential camping fees at the Jacksboro Airport.

• Public hearings for property abatements at 121 N 11th Street, 141 P.R. Jackson Rd., and 2109 N Main
• Discussion of non-electrical/tent camping fees at the Jacksboro Airport
• Presentation regarding a city donation to the Concerned Citizens’ Center of Jacksboro
• Appointment of a replacement for Kristi Daws on the Jack County Appraisal Board
• Consideration of appointments to the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative items, including a grant for police equipment and the hiring process for a new Police Chief. The meeting also includes updates on downtown building inspections, sewer projects, and animal shelter construction.

• Resolution R-15-2023: Grant submission to NRA for police equipment including handguns, holsters, and optics
• Resolution R-16-2023: Authorization for participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program
• Contract amendment with Texas Communities Group for junk vehicle services
• Review of proposals for auditing services beginning with fiscal year 2024
• Hiring process for the new Jacksboro Police Department Chief of Police

Planning & Zoning

The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a City Council recommendation to address SF2 rezoning in the northwest side of Jacksboro. The commission will also swear in new and reappointed members, elect a chairperson, and consider approval of the June 1, 2023 meeting minutes. All agenda items are subject to action.

• Discussion of SF2 rezoning in the northwest side of Jacksboro
• Swearing in of newly appointed and reappointed members
• Nomination and election of chairperson
• Consideration and/or approval of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions regarding the abatement of substandard and dangerous structures at 1122 West Live Oak Street and 314 West College. The meeting also includes discussions on police personnel, council email implementation, and holiday meeting schedules.

• Public hearing for abatement of structure at 1122 West Live Oak Street
• Public hearing for abatement of structure at 314 West College
• Discussion regarding the resignation of Scott Haynes from the Police Department
• Proclamation declaring October 3, 2023, as National Night Out
• Discussion on implementing city emails for Council members and Mayor

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for $60,000 and a request from the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Other routine items include financial reports and abatement extensions.

• ORDINANCE 0-22-2023: Amending the annual program of services (budget) with appropriations of $60,000
• Request from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for consideration
• Release of $20,000 to North Texas Children’s Advocacy Center

The City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to examine residential zoning changes on the northwest side of Jacksboro. The council also approved a new code of ordinances and a budget amendment of $60,000.

• Directed Planning and Zoning Commission to address SF2 rezoning in Northwest Jacksboro (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-21-2023 to finalize the City's Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-2023 for a $60,000 budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Canceled the abatement against the property at 320 E. Jasper Street (unanimous)
• Approved release of $20,000 for the North Texas Children’s Advocacy Center (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes and 3rd quarter financial report (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request allowing a temporary mobile home placement to become permanent and discuss mandatory training requirements.

• Consideration of zoning variance request V-02-2023 for 504 N 9th Street
• Update on mandatory training for open meetings act

The Board of Zoning Adjustments held a rehearing for a variance request to allow a mobile home to become permanent at 501 N 9th Street. Instead of granting the variance, the board recommended that City Staff ask City Council to reconsider the residential zoning in that area to SF2.

• Appointed Tonya Smith as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Staff bring the matter of reconsidering residential zoning in the area of Case #: V-02-2023 to City Council for a change to SF2 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The council also plans to take action on several ordinances related to annual services, property tax revenue increases, and tax assessments.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
• Action on extended abatement for 919 W. Pine Street
• Ordinance 0-17-2023: Adopting annual program of services and appropriations
• Ordinance 0-18-2023: Ratifying property tax revenue increase

City Council approved the annual program of services and budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The council also ratified the property tax revenue increase and approved the 2023 certified tax roll and ad valorem tax assessments.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 annual program of services and budget (5-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase via Ordinance 0-18-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 certified tax roll (unanimous)
• Approved assessment, levy, and collection of 2023 ad valorem taxes (5-0)
• Dismissed abatement process for 919 West Pine Street (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council adopted an ordinance regulating right-of-way boring and approved a proposed tax rate of $0.695901. The council also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Mennonite Disaster Service and accepted a bid for ADA shower renovations at the Twin Lakes Community Activity Center.

• Approved proposed tax rate of $0.695901 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-16-2023 establishing regulations and fees for companies boring in city limits (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Mennonite Disaster Service (unanimous)
• Approved $26,382.50 bid from Taylor Made Barndominiums for ADA shower renovations (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied request to overturn Board of Zoning Adjustments variance decision regarding a mobile home

Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Ad Hoc Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee

The Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Ad Hoc Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee will meet to approve the April 14, 2023 meeting minutes and receive updates on the construction stages of the animal shelter. The meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2023, at Jacksboro City Hall.

• Approval of April 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion/updates on animal shelter construction stages

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will meet to discuss ordinances regarding personnel social media use and the repeal of minor curfew hours. The agenda also includes reviewing airport lighting improvements and discussing fencing bids for the animal shelter.

• Ordinance O-14-2023: Amending the city personnel policy manual regarding social media
• Ordinance O-15-2023: Repealing ordinance 0-01-2021 regarding curfew hours for minors
• Resolution R-13-2023: Authorizing a contract with TxDOT for airfield lighting improvements
• Discussion of a bid for animal shelter fencing
• Discussion of options for boring permits, rules, and regulations

City Council approved a $11,620 contract for animal shelter fencing and repealed the city's minor curfew ordinance. The council also authorized the City Manager to negotiate airfield lighting improvements and a real property transaction.

• Approved $11,620 bid from Fullhouse Construction & MFG LLC for animal shelter fencing
• Approved Ordinance 0-15-2023 repealing the minor curfew (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-14-2023 amending personnel policy regarding social media (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-13-2023 to negotiate TxDOT airfield lighting improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-14-2023 regarding civil rights with corrections (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate terms for a real property transaction (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance for boring permit rules and regulations

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a USDA Rural Development application for the Jacksboro Water System Improvements Project. The meeting also includes discussions on property abatement, contractor rules, and several budget-related ordinances.

• Public hearing for USDA Rural Development funding for water system improvements
• Action on $31,667.43 expenditure to replace a Fire Department LifePak defibrillator
• Ordinance 0-11-2023: Budget amendment and appropriation of $18,532.74
• Ordinance 0-12-2023: Budget amendment and appropriation of $9,942.98
• Ordinance 0-13-2023: Budget amendment and appropriation of $70,000.00

City Council approved the purchase of a LifePak defibrillator for the fire department and passed three budget amendments. The council also extended a demolition abatement for a property on E. Jasper Street and filled several board appointments.

• Approved $31,667.43 expenditure for Fire Department LifePak defibrillator (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment Ordinance O-11-2023 for $18,532.74 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment Ordinance O-12-2023 for $9,942.98 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment Ordinance O-13-2023 with a difference of $15,365.06 (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day abatement extension for 320 E. Jasper Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Alicia Guthrie and Craig Adkins to Board of Zoning Adjustments; reappointed Marci Thomas and Tonya Smith (unanimous)
• Appointed Blaze Mathis to Planning and Zoning Commission; reappointed Patti Zuber, Redonna Pulis, and Leslie Holman (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes via consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold public hearings and take action on a variance request for David and Christina Kinder. The request seeks to convert a temporary mobile home placement to a permanent one and allow for a side yard variance.

• Variance Case V-02-2023: 501 N 9th Street mobile home and side yard request
• Approval of May 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update regarding City Council appointments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments denied a request to allow a temporary mobile home to become a permanent structure and a side yard variance. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023.

• Denied zoning and side yard variance for mobile home at 501 N 9th Street (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to change the zoning for properties on Oakwood Avenue from single-family to thoroughfare commercial. The meeting also includes a budget workshop for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and discussion regarding a property exchange with Jacksboro Independent School District.

• Ordinance 0-10-2023: Rezoning 220 and 301 Oakwood Avenue from Single Family 2 to Thoroughfare Commercial
• Discussion of a property exchange between the City of Jacksboro and Jacksboro Independent School District
• 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget workshop and discussion of public hearing dates
• Nominations and appointments for Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Discussion regarding the possibility of a sewer monitoring system

The City Council approved a zoning change for two properties on Oakwood Avenue from Single Family 2 to Thoroughfare Commercial District. Appointments for the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission were tabled. No action was taken on a proposed property exchange with the school district or the 2023-2024 draft budget.

• Approved Ordinance 0-10-2023 rezoning 220 and 301 Oakwood Avenue to Thoroughfare Commercial District (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments for Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning 203 S. Church Street and adjusting multi-family dwelling unit sizes. The meeting also includes discussions on professional service contracts for community grants and a $96,509.29 payment to Tarrant Regional Water District.

• Public hearing for rezoning 203 S. Church Street from SF2 to Light Commercial (LC)
• Ordinance Q-07-2023 regarding mowing and cleaning lot fees
• Ordinance O-08-2023 regarding multi-family dwelling size regulations in SF2 areas
• Approval of $96,509.29 payment to Tarrant Regional Water District for 2018-2022 water usage
• Review of three bids for EDC/Chamber building roof repair or replacement

City Council approved a zoning change for 203 S. Church Street and reduced the minimum dwelling unit size for multi-family units in SF2 areas to 750 square feet. The council also appointed two professional service providers for community development block grants and officially named Jewell Street.

• Approved zoning change to Light Commercial for 203 S. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of minimum multi-family dwelling unit size to 750 square feet in SF2 areas (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-07-2023 amending mowing and cleaning lot fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-08-2023 regarding multi-family dwelling size regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-09-2023 designating and naming Jewell Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-11-2023 awarding downtown revitalization grant administration to Public Management for $22,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-12-2023 awarding storm drainage grant administration to GrantWorks for $23,300 (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two zoning changes to the City Council. These include a zoning correction for a specific property on S. Church Street and a reduction in the minimum square footage for multi-family dwelling units in SF2 areas.

• Recommended approval to change 203 S. Church Street from Single Family 2 (SF2) to Light Commercial (LC) (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to reduce minimum multi-family dwelling unit size in SF2 zoning to 750 square feet (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 8, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Sworn in new officers: Jackie Rhoten (Place 2), Mike Murphy (Place 4), and Jennifer Meador (Alternate 2)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will meet to discuss fee changes for forced mowing and an ordinance amending the city's fee appendix. The council also plans to consider the 2023 Strategic Plan and potential audit service proposals.

• Ordinance O-07-2023: Amending the fee appendix regarding mowing and cleaning lots
• Discussion of an incremental fee schedule for forced mowing on repeat property owners
• Consideration of a 90-day abatement extension for 919 W. Pine Street
• Review of the 2023 Strategic Plan for the City of Jacksboro
• Request for proposals for audit services beginning FY 2023-2024

City Council appointed three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and granted a 3-month abatement extension for a property on W. Pine Street. The council also approved requesting proposals for FY 2024 auditing services and re-appointed Greg Robinson as Mayor Pro Tem.

• Re-appointed Greg Robinson as Mayor Pro Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-month abatement extension for 919 W. Pine Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance O-07-2023 regarding mowing fee schedules (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jackie Rhoten, Mike Murphy, and Jennifer Meador to Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved request for auditing service proposals for FY 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Ad Hoc Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee

The Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee is meeting to discuss construction updates, financial contributions, and a memorandum of agreement with Friends of the Animal Shelter. The committee will also consider approving the April 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of construction stages of the animal shelter
• Update on financial contributions for shelter construction
• Discussion of memorandum of agreement with Friends of the Animal Shelter

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action regarding the abatement of a substandard and dangerous structure at 320 E. Jasper. The council will also review and discuss the 2023 Strategic Plan for the City of Jacksboro.

• Public hearing for abatement of dangerous structure at 320 E. Jasper
• Review of 2023 Strategic Plan for City of Jacksboro
• Proclamation recognizing National Police Week 2023
• Update on FY 2022-2023 street rehabilitation projects
• Approval of April 24, 2023, meeting minutes

The City Council approved a time extension for a property owner to address a substandard structure. Council also reviewed a draft of the 2023 Strategic Plan and received updates on TXDOT projects and street rehabilitation.

• Approved April 24, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted 60-day extension for abatement of structure at 320 E. Jasper (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception request for Kara J. Crombie. The request involves variances regarding living area square footage and off-street parking regulations.

• Special Exception Case V-01-2023: variance for 831 square feet of living area per unit
• Special Exception Case V-01-2023: variance for off-street parking regulations
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Adjustments unanimously approved a special exception for a property at 322 N. 6th Street, allowing a variance to reduce the minimum dwelling unit size from 1,000 to 831 square feet and a variance for off-street parking regulations. The applicant, Kara J. Crombie, sought the variances for a multi-family quadplex. Staff recommended approval, noting one letter of opposition was received without explanation. The Board also approved the October 18, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance to reduce minimum dwelling unit size to 831 sq ft for parcel at 322 N. 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for off-street parking regulations for same property (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will meet to review construction bids for the elevated sewer project and the Chamberi/Jedc building repair. The council will also consider a $20,055.15 budget amendment and an expenditure for wastewater treatment plant equipment.

• Review of bids for the Elevated Sewer Project
• Review of bids for the repair of the Chamberi/Jedc building
• Expenditure of $15,950 for non-potable pumps and a rail system at the wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance 0-06-2023 to amend the annual budget in the amount of $20,055.15
• Executive session regarding financial incentives for potential commercial development

Council approved the construction contract for the Elevated Sewer Line Project and authorized a $15,950 expenditure for wastewater treatment plant equipment. An ordinance was passed to amend the budget by $20,055.15 using insurance payments for tornado damages. No bids were received for the Chamber/JEDC building repairs, and the item was tabled for revised bidding.

• Awarded Elevated Sewer Line Project contract to Underwood, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,950 for two non-potable pumps and a rail system for the wastewater treatment plant (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-06-2023 to amend the budget by $20,055.15 for tornado damage repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 10, 2023 minutes and 2nd Quarter Financial Report (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Chamber/JEDC building repair bids

Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Ad Hoc Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee

The Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Ad Hoc Memorial Animal Shelter Construction Committee will hold a regular meeting to nominate and appoint a chair and vice chair, and to discuss updates on the shelter's construction stages. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Jacksboro City Hall. No votes on construction contracts or specific dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Swearing-in of board members by City Secretary
• Nominations and appointment of chair and vice chair
• Discussion and updates on construction stages of the animal shelter

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and discussed floor plan adjustments for the new animal shelter. The City Manager requested a firm total of donations from the Friends of the Shelter by May 8th to determine the remaining funds needed for construction.

• Appointed Joel Hood as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Jackie Rhoten as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Proposed enlarging the foyer by reducing the office length by three feet
• Proposed installing a half-glass door for the cat room
• Scheduled next meeting for May 16th at 6 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding health and sanitation nuisances, specifically offensive odors. The meeting also includes a second reading of a resolution for a cooperative agreement with the JEDC to apply for federal economic assistance.

• Ordinance 0-05-2023: New regulations regarding health and sanitation nuisances and offensive odors, with fines up to $2,000
• Resolution R-05-2022: Second reading for a cooperative agreement to apply for ARPA economic assistance
• Resolution R-10-2023: Establishing the Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Memorial Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Construction Committee
• FY 2021-22 Final Audit presentation
• Appointment of members to the animal shelter construction committee

City Council approved a new ordinance regulating health and sanitation nuisances, specifically offensive odors. The council also established and appointed members to an ad hoc construction committee for the Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Memorial Animal Shelter.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 final audit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-05-2023 regarding health, sanitation, and offensive odor nuisances (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-10-2023 to establish the Dr. Paul & Harriett Lillard Memorial Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Construction Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Animal Shelter Committee: Joel Hood, Libby Gonzales, Star Kinder, Jackie Rhoten, and Michael Booher (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes via consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding offensive odors within city limits. The council will also discuss options for renaming the Jacksboro Animal Shelter.

• Ordinance regarding offensive odors within the city limits
• Name change options for the Jacksboro Animal Shelter
• Update on progress of the Jacksboro Skate Park
• Proclamation for Keelyn Merworth's Girl Scouts Gold Award
• Public hearing on tax abatement agreement (Canceled)

City Council approved the name for the new animal shelter and approved the March 13 meeting minutes. An ordinance regarding offensive odors was tabled for further staff review, and a public hearing on a tax abatement agreement was canceled.

• Approved March 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Named the new animal shelter the 'Dr. Paul and Harriett Lillard Memorial Animal Shelter Jacksboro, Texas' (unanimous consent)
• Tabled ordinance regarding offensive odors for staff clarification (unanimous consent)
• Canceled public hearing on tax abatement agreement for Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone Number 3

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the sale of two lots in the Lumar Addition to Nine Energy Service, Inc. The council will also receive the police department's annual racial profiling report and discuss a name change for the animal shelter.

• Resolution R-09-2023: sale of Lots 2F and 3R of the Lumar Addition to Nine Energy Service, Inc.
• Presentation of Jacksboro Police Department annual racial profiling report
• Discussion of name change for the Jacksboro Animal Shelter
• Discussion of authorizing bids for repairs to the Chamber of Commerce/EDC building
• Discussion of an easement request by Oncor Electric Delivery Company for a 49.38-acre tract

City Council approved the sale of two lots to Nine Energy Service, Inc. for facility expansion. The council also authorized the purchase of police ballistic shields and the solicitation of bids for repairs to the Chamber/EDC building.

• Approved Resolution R-09-2023 to sell Lots 2F and 3R of the Lumar Addition to Nine Energy Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,994.02 purchase of ballistic shields for Police Department via grant (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Staff to solicit bids for repairs to the Chamber of Commerce/EDC Building (Unanimous)
• Tabled easement and right-of-way request by Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes via consent agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will consider approving design plans for an elevated sewer line crossing at Sewell Park and authorizing Hayter Engineering to solicit construction bids. They will also discuss animal shelter construction, consider an ordinance on offensive odors, and may cancel the May 6 general election if candidates are unopposed.

• Approval of design plans for elevated sewer line crossing at Sewell Park and authorization for Hayter Engineering to send out bids
• Discussion of animal shelter construction
• Consideration of ordinance regarding offensive odors within city limits
• Certification of unopposed candidates and possible cancellation of May 6, 2023 general election
• Closed executive session for economic development negotiations on potential commercial incentives

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will vote on three ordinances and four resolutions, including a zoning correction for 201 South East, two budget amendments totaling $122,031.16, and a resolution to allow variances for homes rebuilt after the 2022 tornado. The council will also discuss opioid settlement participation and consider economic development incentives in closed session.

• Ordinance 0-02-2023: Correcting zoning map at 201 South East from Single Family 2 to Light Commercial District
• Ordinance 0-03-2023: Budget amendment of $57,031.16 for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
• Ordinance 0-04-2023: Budget amendment of $65,000.00 for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
• Resolution R-05-2023: Authorizing variances for reconstruction of homes affected by the 2022 tornado for a 2-year period
• Resolution R-08-2023: Authorizing filing of FY 2022 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application

City Council approved a zoning map correction for a property on South East and two budget amendments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The council also authorized several resolutions regarding tornado recovery, grant administration, and water infrastructure.

• Approved Ordinance 0-02-2023 changing zoning from Single Family 2 (SF) to Light Commercial District (LC) at 201 South East (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-03-2023 amending the FY 2022 budget by $57,031.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-04-2023 amending the FY 2022 budget by $65,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-05-2023 authorizing City Manager to approve home reconstruction variances for 2022 tornado victims for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-06-2023 to hire Ark-Tex Council of Governments for grant administration (unanimous; Alderman Robinson abstained)
• Approved Resolution R-07-2023 to accept a quote from Elemech, Inc for a Portologic water fill station and software (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-08-2023 to file for the FY 2022 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day abatement extension for property at 919 West Pine Street (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda; it is procedural only. The council will not be discussing or deciding any substantive items. Residents are directed to view the minutes for any prior actions.

City Council approved a two-year period allowing the City Manager to bypass zoning variance processes for residents rebuilding homes after the 2022 tornado. The council also ordered a general election for May 6, 2023, and approved a new internet service contract with Vyve Business Services.

• Authorized City Manager to approve zoning variances for 2022 tornado home reconstruction for 2 years (Unanimous)
• Ordered General Election for May 6, 2023 for Mayor, Alderman Place 2, and Alderman Place 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Vyve Business Services for fiber internet (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-03-2023 to apply for rifle resistant body armor grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-04-2023 for temporary street closures agreement with TxDOT (Unanimous)
• Corrected zoning map for 201 S East Street from Single Family-2 to Light Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 9, 2023 minutes and Q1 investment report (Unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold public hearings on three substandard/dangerous structures and consider an ordinance to abandon a portion of Fourth Street. They will also review bids for a new animal shelter, discuss options for a new internet provider, and designate officials for bank accounts and the official newspaper.

• Public hearings on abatement of dangerous structures at 1002 W. Mesquite St., 919 W. Pine St., and 320 E. Jasper St.
• Ordinance 0-01-2023 to abandon a tract of land on Fourth Street in the Leon & H. Blum Addition
• Resolution R-01-2023 designating officials for Prosperity Bank accounts
• Resolution R-02-2023 designating Jacksboro Herald-Gazette as official newspaper
• Council to consider bids for construction of new animal shelter

The City Council approved a construction contract with Integra TX Construction for a new animal shelter. The council also granted extensions for the abatement of two substandard structures and approved the abandonment of a tract of land on Fourth Street.

• Approved contract with Integra TX Construction for new animal shelter (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-01-2023 to abandon a tract of land on Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-01-2023 designating Shalyn Burritt as bank account agent (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-02-2023 designating Jacksboro Herald-Gazette as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Granted 60-day abatement extension for 1002 West Mesquite Street (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day abatement extension for 919 West Pine Street (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on new internet provider from Vyve Business Services
• Removed 320 East Jasper Street from abatement process due to ownership transfer