Jacksboro public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed executive session. In open session, the Council may decide on hiring an independent investigator to look into allegations against the City Manager and determine the manager's employment status.

• Investigation into City Manager allegations regarding Section 7.02 of the Personnel Policy Manual
• Potential action on the employment status of the City Manager

The Jacksboro City Council held a special meeting to address grievances from the Jacksboro Police Association regarding the suspension of three officers and allegations against City Manager Michael Smith. After public comments and a closed session, the council voted unanimously to table both agenda items—hiring an independent investigator and taking action on the city manager's employment—until the Texas Rangers conclude their investigation or authorize further action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled independent investigation into city manager allegations until Texas Rangers conclude (unanimous)
• Tabled action on city manager's employment status until Texas Rangers conclude (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will vote on three ordinances at its regular meeting December 9, 2024. O-18-2024 updates building and development fees; O-19-2024 amends the noise prohibition; O-20-2024 allows sheet metal exterior through a specific use permit for Lone Star Estates. The council will also consider approval of an election services contract with Jack County and the consent agenda of minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance O-18-2024 establishing building and development-related fees in the fee schedule appendix.
• Ordinance O-19-2024 amending Chapter 8, Article 8.04 (noise) to revise prohibited noise.
• Ordinance O-20-2024 allowing sheet metal as exterior masonry via specific use permit for Lone Star Estates (corner of South 11th Street and Crusher Road).
• Consideration of an election agreement and contract with Jack County Elections Administrator.
• Consent agenda including November 25 regular meeting minutes and financial reports.

The Jacksboro City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: establishing fees for off-site sewage permits, updating the noise ordinance to reference Texas Penal Code decibel levels, and allowing sheet metal as exterior masonry for homes in Lone Star Estates. They also approved a contract with Jack County for election services for the May 3, 2025 election. Public comments included notice of a lawsuit filed against the city and a public information request.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-18-2024 setting off-site sewage permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-19-2024 updating noise ordinance to reference Texas Penal Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-20-2024 allowing sheet metal exterior for Lone Star Estates homes (unanimous)
• Approved election services contract with Jack County for May 3, 2025 election (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final approval of the Lone Star Estates subdivision plat (61.76 acres at S. 11th St. & Crusher Rd.) and a special use permit allowing sheet metal siding. The council will also discuss issuing certificates of obligation to fund fire department equipment, police renovations, and other city building repairs. Other major items include a proposed ordinance to shift personnel authority from the city manager to the mayor and council, and consideration of an employment agreement with the chief of police.

• Public hearing and action on final plat for Lone Star Estates (61.76 acres) and special use permit for sheet metal on homes
• Discussion and possible action on certificates of obligation to fund air-paks, training tower, and classroom for fire department; police department renovations; and repairs to city hall, Twin Lakes Activity Center, and EDC building
• Discussion and consideration of amending city ordinances and personnel policies to reduce city manager powers and increase mayor/council authority over appointed personnel
• Discussion and consideration of an employment agreement with the chief of police
• Annual renewal of the City of Jacksboro Investment Policy

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss Case Z-05-2024. This involves a request for a final plat and a special use permit for a specific residential development.

• Final plat request for Lone Star Estates (61.76 acres at South 11th Street and Crusher Road)
• Special use permit request to allow "sheet metal" instead of standard masonry for homes in Lone Star Estates
• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider bids from Jackson Construction and Shackleford Construction and Hauling for a grant-funded project at the Jacksboro Business Park. The body will also discuss deeding parking area property to T&M Properties, LLC and review three ordinances.

• Bids for Jacksboro Business Park street and wastewater improvement project
• Request to deed south and west parking areas to T&M Properties, LLC (Chicken Express)
• Ordinance 0-15-2024: Budget amendment and fund appropriation of $12,000.00
• Ordinance 0-16-2024: Budget amendment and fund appropriation of $25,000.00
• Ordinance 0-17-2024: Addition of K-9 Unit Policies and Procedures to Police Department manual

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will consider appointing members to the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation board for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. The council will also hear an update on the skate park and issue a proclamation declaring October 1 as National Night Out. Routine consent items include approving meeting minutes and the quarterly investment report. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Proclamation declaring October 1, 2024 as National Night Out in Jacksboro
• Discussion and action on JEDC board appointments for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7
• Update on the skate park project
• Update on the relocation of the bulk water station
• Upcoming events: Fly-In/Camp-Out at airport (Sept 28-29), National Night Out (Oct 1), Stomp Sober Fest (Oct 19), Trunk-or-Treat downtown (Oct 31)

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a tax abatement agreement for a commercial property at 125 E. Archer Street. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation to purchase a 20.84-acre tract from ACPT, LLC. Other actions include renewing a lease for the railroad depot office, licensing a code enforcement officer for septic inspections, negotiating a land lease to relocate the bulk water station, and discussing the acquisition of a K9 narcotics dog for the police department.

• Public hearing and action on tax abatement for 125 E. Archer Street in Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone 4
• Resolution R-09-2024 approving real estate sales contract for 20.84-acre tract with ACPT, LLC
• Consider renewal of EDC office lease at 302 South Main Street (Gulf, Texas and Western Railroad Depot)
• Consider land lease with Jack County to relocate bulk water station to Highway 3344 near the law enforcement center
• Discuss obtaining a K9 narcotics dog for the Jacksboro Police Department

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Jacksboro City Council for a meal event on August 26, 2024, at City Hall. No substantive business or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Meal for the City Council from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, then consider ordinances to adopt the budget and levy property taxes. The council also plans to open a bank account for water treatment plant funds, amend animal control impound fees, and discuss a lead and copper rule compliance program.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 proposed tax rate
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Animal Control) impound fees (O-09-2024)
• Ordinance adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget and making appropriations (O-11-2024)
• Ordinance ratifying property tax revenue increase and approving tax roll/levy (O-12, O-13, O-14-2024)

City Council

The provided document is a notice of a possible quorum for a meal prepared for the City Council. No legislative items or specific agenda topics are listed.

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and tax rate, and on the intention to issue certificates of obligation. The council will consider several ordinances, including budget amendments totaling $27,024.06, amendments to animal control impound fees, and police policy updates. Discussions will also cover adding a fee for re-reading automated water meters, cyber liability insurance proposals, and a tax abatement application for the central business district. A closed executive session is scheduled for the city manager's annual review.

• Public hearing on FY2024-2025 proposed budget
• Public hearing on FY2024-2025 proposed tax rate
• Public hearing on intention to issue certificates of obligation
• Ordinances O-06-2024 ($10,000) and O-07-2024 ($17,024.06) amending current FY2024 budget
• Ordinance O-09-2024 amending animal control impound fees and adoption procedures

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a final replat for an 11.06-acre property between Oakwood Avenue, North Bowie, and North Jack Streets. They will also discuss renovations at the Jacksboro Police Department, a request for Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for electricity at North Park of Fort Richardson, and a proposed mandatory sterilization requirement for adopted shelter animals. A budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is scheduled.

• Public hearing and action on final replat (Case Z-04-2024) for 11.06 acres between Oakwood Avenue, North Bowie Street, and North Jack Street in the SF2 district
• Discussion of renovations requested at the Jacksboro Police Department
• Discussion of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund request for material and labor costs for electricity installation at North Park of Fort Richardson
• Discussion of adding a mandatory sterilization requirement for all animals adopted from the Jacksboro Animal Shelter
• Budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

Planning & Zoning

The commission will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding Case Z-04-2024, a final replat for 11.06 acres between Oakwood Avenue, North Bowie Street, and North Jack Street. The meeting also includes the swearing in of reappointed commissioners.

• Public hearing and discussion for Case Z-04-2024 (final replat of 11.06 acres)
• Swearing in of reappointed commissioners Mike Murphy, Jackie Rothen, and Jennifer Meador
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Council will consider ordinances regarding commercial property tax abatement guidelines and the designation of a new tax abatement zone. The meeting also includes a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the swearing in of an appointed Alderman.

• Ordinance O-04-2024 reestablishing commercial property tax abatement policy
• Ordinance O-05-2024 designating 'Commercial Property Tax Abatement Zone Number 4'
• Swearing in of appointed Alderman for Place 5
• 2024-2025 fiscal year budget workshop
• Public hearing on commercial tax abatement guidelines and criteria

City Council

The council will review potential appointees for the Alderman Place 5 position and several municipal boards. They will also consider an easement agreement for Oakridge Minerals, LLC and a cyber liability insurance fund. A budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is also scheduled.

• Review of potential appointees for Alderman Place 5
• Appointment/reappointment of members to various municipal boards
• Interlocal agreement for TML Cyber Fund cyber liability coverage
• Easement agreement for Oakridge Minerals, LLC near Twin Lakes Road
• Planned development concept for a 61.76-acre tract

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on three zoning cases, including requests for an investment firm office and a tobacco shop. Members will also discuss the upcoming budget workshop schedule and potential reinvestment zones in the central business district. Additionally, the council will review police department policies and a sewer line project update.

• Rezoning of property between Wichita Avenue and West Live Oak Street
• Conditional use permit for commercial office space at 513 Henderson Pr
• Conditional use permit for a tobacco/vape/CBD shop at 100 S Main
• Review of Jacksboro Police Department policies and procedures
• Discussion of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget workshop timeline

Planning & Zoning

The Commission will hold public hearings and discuss three specific land-use cases. These include a residential zoning change and two requests for conditional use permits for commercial businesses.

• Case Z-01-2024: Zoning change from SF1 to SF2 for land between Wichita Avenue and W. Live Oak St
• Case Z-02-2024: Conditional use permit for an investment firm office at 513 Henderson Pr
• Case Z-03-2024: Conditional use permit for a tobacco/vape/CBD shop at 100 S Main

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, covering routine items, a presentation, and several economic development actions. Key items include approving a real estate sales contract for a 9.16-acre tract and awarding a bid up to $140,000 for land clearing at the business park. The council will also discuss downtown revitalization and street drainage grants, street maintenance procedures, and the 2024 strategic plan.

• Approval of JEDC real estate sales contract with Muse Capital LLC for 9.16 acres (Lot 3, Block 27, J.W. Buckner Survey)
• Awarding bid up to $140,000 to Rocking L Dozier for mesquite clearing at Jacksboro Business Park
• Discussion of downtown revitalization grant and contractor bids received May 1, 2024
• Discussion of street drainage grant and engineering firm selection
• Consideration of 2024 strategic plan for the City of Jacksboro

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing and action on a new ordinance establishing building and development-related fees, reconsideration of a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for a planned development with an exception to the 8-acre requirement, and discussion of insurance broker services. The council will also discuss a street drainage improvement grant, a water district contract renewal, and the cancellation of the May 27 meeting.

• Ordinance O-03-2024 establishing permit costs and fees in the fee schedule for building and development
• Reconsideration of Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for a planned development, including an exception to the 8-acre requirement
• Discussion and action on insurance broker services for health and ancillary insurance
• Discussion of Texas Community Development Block Grant CDV 21-0175 for street drainage improvements
• Discussion of Tarrant Regional Water District contract renewal

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change from Residential Single Family 1 (SF1) to Residential Single Family 2 (SF2)/Planned Development District to allow construction of 5 multi-unit housing structures. The council will also consider a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to waive the 8-acre requirement for the planned development. Other actions include designating city-owned property as a park, purchasing property from JISD for a skate park, and appointing directors to the charitable foundation.

• Public hearing on zoning change from SF1 to SF2/Planned Development for 5 multi-unit housing structures
• Action on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to waive 8-acre requirement for planned development
• Resolution R-07-2024 designating city-owned property as a park
• Discussion and action on purchase of property from JISD for skate park
• Discussion on permitting fee for fire suppression sprinkler system inspection in commercial buildings

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a request to change zoning from Residential Single Family 1 (SF1) to Residential Single Family 2 (SF2)/Planned Development District. This change is requested to allow for the construction of 5 multi-unit housing structures.

• Public hearing on zoning change from SF1 to SF2/Planned Development District for 5 multi-unit housing structures
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm at City Hall. They will discuss and consider a draft scope of work and partially-executed engineering services agreement for a water treatment plant, booster pump station, and bulk loading station, with a presentation from Garver Engineering. The council will also vote on two ordinances adding mental health and illness/injury leave provisions to the personnel policy manual for police, fire, and EMS personnel, and will designate a rabies control authority and appoint charitable foundation directors.

• Consider draft scope of work and partially-executed agreement for water treatment plant, booster pump station, and bulk loading station with Garver Engineering
• Ordinance 0-01-2024: Add mental health leave for officers/firefighters to personnel policy manual
• Ordinance 0-02-2024: Add illness or injury leave for firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel
• Designate local rabies control authority for the city
• Discuss possible fee change for private party reservations at the swimming pool

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the animal shelter's fostering program, a proposed quarantine facility, a new records management system for the police department, and seeking an insurance broker for employee coverage. The agenda also includes a presentation on economic development and routine consent items. A closed executive session is scheduled for attorney consultation.

• Action on animal shelter fostering program
• Discussion of proposed quarantine facility for animal shelter
• Discussion of Kologik as police records management system
• Discussion of requesting proposals for insurance broker for employee health coverage
• Presentation by Texas Economic Development and Tourism representative

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on Feb. 26, 2024, to consider several action items. Key items include authorizing a grant application for license plate reader software upgrades, certifying unopposed candidates and possibly canceling the May 4 general election, and revisiting an easement request from Oncor. The council will also hear a presentation on an incentives policy and receive updates on a USDA loan for a new water plant.

• Resolution R-06-2024 authorizing submission of Operation Lone Star grant for license plate reader software upgrades through Axon for the police department
• Certification of unopposed candidates for May 4, 2024 general election
• Order of cancellation of May 4, 2024 general election
• Oncor Electric Delivery easement and right-of-way request for a 49.38-acre tract in the John W. Buckner Survey, Jack County
• Presentation by Greg Last of EDP Best Practices on an incentives policy

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a grant for digital forensic software, property extensions and bids, appointments, and various infrastructure and public safety topics. The agenda includes both actionable items and discussion-only topics, with some items like the consent agenda being routine.

• Resolution R-05-2024 authorizing grant submission for Cellbrite digital forensic software for Internet Crimes Against Children
• Discussion and action on 30-day extension for property at 314 W College Street
• Discussion and action on 90-day extension for property at 2109 N Main Street
• Action on bids for parcels 2361 (West College Street) and 57589 (Buckner Street)
• Discussion on purchase of license plate readers

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to discuss and act on several items, including a zoning change, grant applications, an election order, and potential RFPs for a new police department and downtown revitalization. The agenda includes a public hearing on the zoning change and multiple resolutions for grant submissions. The meeting will also cover updates on various city projects and a draft of the economic development corporation bylaws.

• Public hearing on zoning change from State Park (SP) to Single Family Residential (SF1) at South 11th Street and Crusher Road
• Resolution R-03-2024: Submit grant for School Resource Officer for Jacksboro ISD (FY 2024-2025)
• Resolution R-04-2024: Submit grant for six license plate readers for Jacksboro Police Department (FY 2024-2025)
• Order of General Election for May 4, 2024, for Alderman Places 1, 3, and 5
• Discussion on RFP for architectural services for new police department and RFB for Phase B of downtown revitalization on Archer Street

Planning & Zoning

The Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a request to rezone the northeast corner of South 11th Street and Crusher Road from State Park (SP) to Single Family Residential (SF1). The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the October 16, 2023 meeting and receive training on public information requests and the Open Meetings Act. The commission's recommendation will go to the City Council after a second public hearing.

• Public hearing on rezoning from State Park (SP) to Single Family Residential (SF1) at northeast corner of South 11th Street and Crusher Road
• Commission discussion and consideration of the same rezoning request
• Consideration and/or approval of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Training on public information requests and Open Meetings Act

City Council

The Jacksboro City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine consent items, two resolutions, and a property abatement extension decision. The council will also discuss real property in closed session and receive updates on street designations, a police promotion, and board appointments.

• 90-day abatement extension for property at 314 W. Archer Street
• Resolution R-01-2024 designating Jacksboro Herald-Gazette as official newspaper
• Resolution R-02-2024 authorizing TxDOT agreement for temporary street closures
• Recognition of Chief's Merit of Citation Award to Officer Daniel Moody and Sergeant Adam Rydlinski
• Closed session to deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property