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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning
310 Chestnut, Van
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC to vote on McMillan Park dock, BRE grants, FY2026-27 budget
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a sign grant for Van Healthcare, the McMillan Park Dock Project, a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) matching incentive grant program, and the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, financial report) and a director's report. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Discussion on Van Healthcare Sign Grant
- Action on Parks and Rec - McMillan Park Dock Project
- Action on Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program — Matching Incentive Grants
- Action on EDC Proposed Budget FY2026-2027
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:30 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Paul Bullington
Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Regular Meeting August 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A.
Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II.
INVOCATION
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
US Flag
B.
Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV.
OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the Bo …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Candace Gore yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANY
6 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Candace Gore yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
ADJOURN
6 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Candace Gore yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:00
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC and City Council to discuss FY2026-2027 budget
The Van Economic Development Corporation and City Council will hold a joint workshop to discuss the EDC budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the budget discussion. No final decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.
- Discussion of EDC budget for FY2026-2027
- Joint workshop with Van City Council
- Public comments period
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NOTICE OF A WORKSHOP OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Paul Bullington
Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van EDC and City Council will meet in a Joint
Workshop August 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for
discussion and/or action.
The Van EDC Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matter listed
below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073
(Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic
Development).
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A.
Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
III.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
A.
Discussion concerning the EDC Budget for FY2026-2027
IV.
ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted in the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut, Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on
August 18, 2026
Tammy Weidman, EDC Executive Director
NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
6 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea · Mark Heatwole yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to set FY27 tax rate, call Nov. 3 election, vote on fence/storage variances
The Van City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the FY 27 budget and proposed tax rate, set a public hearing date, and call a November 3, 2026 election for mayor and two council seats. The council will also consider two property variances (a fence at 1000 W. Main and a storage building at 150 Briarwood CT) and ordinances on e-bikes and golf carts. Routine consent items include meeting minutes and the financial report, and several department heads will give monthly reports.
- Variance for a fence at 1000 W. Main
- Variance for an accessory structure (storage building) at 150 Briarwood CT
- FY 27 budget, proposed tax rate, and public hearing date
- Resolution 08-13-2026 calling Nov. 3, 2026 election for one mayor and two council members
- Ordinances on operation of e-bikes and golf carts
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet in a Regular Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The
items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits th …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 16:30
Library Advisory Board
Library Board to review summer reading program and elect officers
The Van Library Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on feedback from the 2026 Summer Reading Program, future planning, electing officers, recruiting new members, fundraising, and background checks for volunteers and board members. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment.
- Discussion and possible action on Summer Reading Program 2026 feedback
- Discussion and possible action on electing officers for the Library Board
- Discussion and possible action on potential new members
- Discussion and possible action on Fundraising
- Discussion and possible action on background checks for Volunteers/Board
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NOTICE OF
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4:30 PM
Ashlei Bolt
Ernest Burns
Berta Campa
Courtney Batres
Michelle Stambough
Ellen Thompson
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Library Advisory
Board will meet on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM at Van Community Library, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The items
listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from discussing issues that
the public has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for
research and potential future action.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from June 3, 2026, meeting.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Summer Reading Program 2026 feedback.
B. …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning
Van P&Z to consider two variance requests for fence and storage building
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2026. Action items include discussion and possible votes on a fence variance at 1000 W. Main and an accessory structure variance at 150 Briarwood CT. The consent agenda contains minutes from the June 23 regular meeting.
- Variance request for a fence at 1000 W. Main
- Variance request for an accessory structure (storage building) at 150 Briarwood CT
- Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 regular meeting
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NOTICE OF REGULAR
THE PLANNING & ZONING
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:30 PM
Jennifer Hudgens
Lori Thompson
Marcos Dos Santos
Bryan Rayner
Toby Stanberry
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Planning & Zoning
Commission will meet in a Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the June 23, 2026, regular meeting.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on granting a variance for a fence at 1000 W.
Main.
B. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on granting a variance for an accessory
structure (storage building) at 150 Briarwood CT.
VII. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted in the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut, Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discuss …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC to consider grant for grease trap at Coupe's Cafe and Game Room
The Economic Development Corporation will discuss a grant for a code-compliant grease trap at 552 W. Main Street. The board will also consider a budget amendment and an increase to a bank card limit. Other items include discussions on the Facade Grant Program and a project at McMillan Park.
- Grant request for Coupe's Cafe and Game Room (552 W. Main Street) for a grease trap
- Proposed project for Parks and Recreation at McMillan Park
- Updates to the Facade Grant Program guidelines and name
- Budget Amendment to align allocations and expenses
- Increase Texas Bank and Trust Visa card limit from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, July 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Paul Bullington
Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Regular Meeting on July 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Mark Heatwole yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 08:00
City Council
Council to consider $12,500 grant for grease trap at Coupe's Café
The Van City Council will meet to discuss and possibly approve an economic development grant. The funding is intended for the installation of a code-compliant grease trap at a local business.
- Possible approval of a $12,500.00 economic development grant for Coupe's Café and Game Room at 552 W. Main Street
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NOTICE OF A CALLED MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00 AM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet in a Called Meeting Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The items
listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a $12,500.00 economic
development grant expenditure by the Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for
Coupe's Café and Game Room, located in the Van Shopping Plaza at 552 W. Main Street, for
the installation of a code-compliant grease trap. …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
EDC considers increasing grant for Coupe's Cafe and Restaurant
The Van Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss a request from the City Council. The board is considering whether to increase a grant for a grease trap installation.
- Possible action to increase Coupe's Cafe and Restaurant grant from $11,500.00 to $12,500.00
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NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:30 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Paul Bullington
Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Called Meeting July 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790.
The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on City Council's request for the EDC to amend
the amount of the grant EDC awarded to Coupe's Cafe and Restaurant from $11,500.00 to
$12,500.00 to install a grease trap that will accommodate current needs and future growth
V. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut St., Van, Texas 75790 by 5 …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to discuss FY 2026/2027 budget at workshop
The Van City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2026/2027 budget. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- Discuss the FY 2026/2027 budget
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NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:00 PM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet for a Budget Workshop on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790.
The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from discussing issues that
the public has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for
research and potential futu …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider $11,500 facade grant for Coupe's Café
The Van City Council will consider several action items including a facade grant for a local business, an ordinance on late hours, and changes to the municipal retirement system. They will also vote on an interlocal agreement with the county and appoint a planning board member. Consent agenda includes meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Ordinance 07-09-2026 on late hours
- Abandonment of sewer easement at 199 Briarwood Court
- Interlocal agreement with Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Road and Bridge
- Ordinance to increase employee contribution rate and update service credits for Municipal Retirement System
- EDC facade grant of $11,500 for Coupe's Café and Game room
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The
items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the C …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC to consider facade grant for Coupe's Cafe & Game Room
The Van Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a facade grant. The board will also hold an executive session.
- Possible action on Facade Grant for Coupe's Cafe & Game Room
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NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, June 29, 2026
5:30 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Paul Bullington
Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Special Called Meeting Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut
St., Van, TX 75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Facade Grant for Coupe …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Candace Gore yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning to consider appointing two board members
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items. The primary action items are discussions and possible votes on appointing Pat Hargrave and Toby Stanberry as board members. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard opening procedures.
- Appointment of Pat Hargrave as a board member
- Appointment of Toby Stanberry as a board member
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026, regular meeting
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NOTICE OF REGULAR
THE PLANNING & ZONING
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:30 PM
Jennifer Hudgens
Marcos Dos Santos
Lori Thompson
Bryan Rayner
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Planning & Zoning
Commission will meet in a Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van,
TX 75790. The items listed below are on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from May 26, 2026, regular meeting.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Pat Hargrave as a board
member.
B. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Toby Stanberry as a board
member.
VII. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted in the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut. , Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC Board to elect officers, update bank signatories
The Van Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to elect board officers and approve updates to authorized signatories on its TexPool account, checking account, and certificate of deposit. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, financial report) and a director's report. No major projects or funding decisions are on the agenda.
- Election of EDC Board officers
- Removal of Danny Morrow as authorized representative on TexPool account
- Removal of Danny Morrow, Candice Myers, and Chase Penny as signers on checking account
- Removal of Danny Morrow as signer on Certificate of Deposit
- Motion to add board officers as signatories on checking and CD accounts, and board president on TexPool
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 PM
Dwayne Wheeler
Ivy Lopez
Candace Gore
Howard Patterson
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Regular Meeting June 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discu …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
6 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Candace Gore yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Howard Patterson yea · Paul Bullington yea · Linzy Neal yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider board appointments and ordinances on film and food trucks
The Van City Council will vote on appointing members to the Planning & Zoning Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, and Library Advisory Board. Under the consent agenda, the Council will consider a Film Friendly Ordinance and a Mobile Food Truck Ordinance. Routine monthly reports from city departments are also scheduled, and the public may address the Council during the open forum.
- Appointment of Marcos Dos Santos to the Planning & Zoning Board
- Appointment of Candace Gore, Linzy Neal, Mark Heatwole, and Paul Bullington to the EDC Board
- Appointment of Ernest Burns to the Library Advisory Board
- Consideration of Film Friendly Ordinance 06-18-2026
- Consideration of Mobile Food Truck Ordinance 06-18-2026-1
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet in a Regular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The
items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matter listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 16:30
Library Advisory Board
Library board to discuss bylaws, summer reading, and grants
The Van Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on bylaws, the summer reading program, donations, and grants. No official city business is scheduled.
- Discussion on library bylaws
- Discussion on summer reading program
- Discussion on donations
- Discussion on grants
- Discussion on future planning
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NOTICE OF
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
4:30 PM
Sannie Duran
Asheli Bolt
Berta Campa
Courtney Batres
Michelle Stambough
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Library Advisory
Board will meet Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM at Van Community Library, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The
items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from discussing issues that
the public has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for
research and potential future action.
V. REPORT
A. Library Director Report.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Library Advisory Board by-laws.
B. Discussion, Consideration, and Poss …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning Commission to appoint board member and nominate chair
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items. They will discuss and possibly act on appointing Marcos Dos Santos as a board member and nominating a chairperson. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 28, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Appointment of Marcos Dos Santos as board member
- Nomination of commission chairperson
- Approval of April 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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NOTICE OF REGULAR
THE PLANNING & ZONING
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
5:30 PM
Marcos Dos Santos
Pat Hargrave
Jennifer Hudgens
Lori Thompson
Bryan Rayner
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Planning & Zoning
Commission will meet in a Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van,
TX 75790. The items listed below are on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from April 28, 2026, regular meeting.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Marcos Dos Santos as board
member.
B. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on chair person nomination.
VII. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted in the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut., Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the C …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
3 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea
ADJOURN
3 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea
Mon May 18, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van EDC to consider facade grant, elect board nominees, discuss Jamboree prizes
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss a facade grant application from Lone Star Barber Company, elect four board nominees for City Council approval, and consider cash prizes for the June Jamboree. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a financial report.
- Discussion of facade grant application submitted by Lone Star Barber Company
- Election of four EDC Board nominees to be presented to City Council for approval in June
- Discussion and possible action on June Jamboree cash prizes
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit)
- Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes and financial report
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, May 18, 2026
5:30 PM
Danny Morrow
Candice Myers
Chase Penny
Dwayne Wheeler
Ivy Lopez
Candace Gore
Howard Patterson
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Regular Meeting May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by one mo …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Public hearing and vote on rezoning property on W Iowa from Commercial to Two-Family Residential
The Van City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for a property on West Iowa Street to change from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential. The council will also consider awarding a bid for replacement of water well No. 3 to C. Miller Drilling, Inc., and discuss funding fire protection for unincorporated areas. Other actions include a credit card replacement and receiving an update on FY27 budget preparations.
- Public hearing and action on Re-Zoning application #165 (Brandon Rust, Hillard/Rust addition, W Iowa, property ID 114411) from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential
- Discussion and possible award of bid for water well No. 3 replacement to C. Miller Drilling, Inc. of Winnsboro, Texas
- Discussion and possible action on city funding of unincorporated area fire protection
- Discussion and possible action on canceling Marilyn Williams' credit card and approving a credit card for Sean Snider
- Update on City of Van FY27 budget preparations
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 PM
Ernie Burns
Mayor
Mark Heatwole
Mayor Pro-Tem
Samantha Smith
Council Member
Bill Dwyer
Council Member
Laura Duncan
Council Member
Mark Thompson
Council Member
Jeff Hudgens
City Manager
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van City Council will
meet in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790. The
items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development).
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per
person); however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the C …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
PUBLIC HEARING
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning to consider rezoning and replat for W Iowa property
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on a rezoning application and a property replat. The commission will also receive an update on the Subdivision Ordinance.
- Re-Zoning application #165 (Brandon Rust) to change W Iowa property from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District
- Replat of 0.36 acres in the Hilliard-Rust addition
- Update on the Subdivision Ordinance
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NOTICE OF REGULAR
THE PLANNING & ZONING
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:30 PM
Marcos Dos Santos
Pat Hargrave
Jennifer Hudgens
Lori Thompson
Bryan Rayner
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Planning & Zoning
Commission will meet in a Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Van City Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Van,
TX 75790. The items listed below are on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the January 27, 2026, regular meeting.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-
Family Residential District, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. 114411, Legal
description: acres 0.360, BLK: LOT 3, ADDN: HILLIARD RUST ADDN 2023.
B. Regarding a replat of the property being 0.36 acres of land situated in the Hilliard-Rust
addition, M. Gross survey, abstract No. 299 City of Van, Van Zandt County.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Acti …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea · Pat Hargrave yea
ADJOURN [Approve]
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea · Pat Hargrave yea
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Corporation
Van Economic Development Corporation holds routine monthly meeting
The Van Economic Development Corporation will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 27, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural and informational items with no substantive decisions or actions planned. The board will receive reports from staff and discuss potential future agenda items.
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Monday, April 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Danny Morrow
Candice Myers
Chase Penny
Dwayne Wheeler
Ivy Lopez
Candace Gore
Howard Patterson
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Regular Meeting on April 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX
75790. The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. OPEN FORUM
The opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any agenda item (limit 3 minutes per person);
however, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing issues on which the public
has not been given three business days notice. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research
and potential future action.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea
Thu Apr 9, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Mon Mar 16, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Candice Myers yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Candice Myers yea
Thu Mar 12, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
PUBLIC HEARING
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Mon Feb 23, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea · Chase Penny yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Ivy Lopez yea · Dwayne Wheeler yea · Candace Gore yea · Howard Patterson yea · Chase Penny yea
Wed Feb 18, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Thu Feb 12, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
PUBLIC HEARING
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Laura Duncan yea · Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
Tue Jan 27, 2026
Planning & Zoning
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea
PUBLIC HEARING
3 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Lori Thompson yea · Marcos Dos Santos yea · Jennifer Hudgens yea · Bryan Rayner yea · Pat Hargrave yea
Thu Jan 8, 2026
City Council
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Samantha Smith yea · Mark Heatwole yea · Bill DWYER yea · Mark Thompson yea
🌐 County-level context (Van Zandt County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities3 (2023)
Business establishments1,007 (9,632 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,023/mo (30 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.6% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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624
Recorded votes
4
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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