Whitewright public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation Board will meet on Dec 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the WEDC/Chamber office at 113 W. Grand. The board will review and approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 regular meeting and the November 2025 financial reports. A visitor’s forum will allow members of the public to speak, but no action can be taken on those comments. An informational report on board members’ concerns will be presented for information only.

• Approve November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve November 2025 financial reports
• Visitor’s/Citizens Forum – public comments (no action permitted)
• Informational report on board members’ concerns (information only)

The board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved the November 2025 financial reports. Both motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 2025 financial reports (3-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2025, to approve minutes and financial reports, and to decide on several bids and proposals, including library flooring, Beanstack software, Duck Pond construction, and the LED sign masonry. The board will also hear informational reports on the comprehensive plan, sidewalk project, and a fence replacement at Children's Park.

• Approve bid for replacing flooring at the library
• Approve proposal for Beanstack Library Software
• Approve bid from Texoma Pond Management for Duck Pond Construction
• Approve pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign
• Fence at Children's Park to be replaced starting Dec 10

The board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and the November 2025 financial reports, each by a 6-0 vote. It also approved a $5,350.96 bid from North Star Flooring for library flooring and a $1,887.00 one‑year contract for Beanstack Premium Library Software, both unanimously. The bid from Texoma Pond Management for duck pond construction was postponed to the January meeting. Pricing for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign was also tabled until January.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved November 2025 financial reports (6‑0)
• Approved North Star Flooring bid $5,350.96 for library flooring (6‑0)
• Approved Beanstack Premium Software contract $1,887.00 for 4/1/2026‑3/31/2027 (6‑0)
• Tabled Texoma Pond Management bid for Duck Pond Construction (postponed to January)
• Tabled masonry pricing for Whitewright LED sign (postponed to January)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a finance contract for an ambulance and emergency medical equipment. Members will also consider water line repairs on W. Locust St. and a policy for processing auto registrations for the Grayson County Tax Office.

• Resolution 507 regarding a finance contract for an ambulance, Stryker equipment, and other EMS equipment
• Water line repair in the 600 block W. Locust St.
• Policy for the City of Whitewright to process auto registration for Grayson County Tax Office
• Resolution 506 casting four votes for Grayson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Approval of October bills excluding payments to Gexa Energy

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It also approved several resolutions, including a financing contract for ambulance and emergency equipment, and a water line repair, each with a 4‑0 vote. The January council meeting date was moved to January 8, and the city discontinued processing auto registrations for the Grayson County Tax Office with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (bills, minutes, reports) – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 506, casting two votes each for Brad Morgan and Charlie Williams – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 507 financing contract for ambulance, Stryker equipment, and other EMS equipment – vote 4-0
• Approved water line repair in the 600 block W. Locust St. – vote 4-0
• Approved moving January council meeting from Jan 1 to Jan 8 – vote 4-0
• Discontinued processing auto registration for Grayson County Tax Office – vote 3-1

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will review several action items, including an interlocal agreement with the Texoma Council of Governments for fiscal years 2025‑2026. Council members will also consider a resolution to cast votes for the Grayson County Central Appraisal District Board, a rate increase for trash and water services, and a financing proposal for an ambulance from Government Capital. Additional discussions will cover a noise‑ordinance request and lighting for the downtown sidewalk project.

• Interlocal agreement between City of Whitewright and Texoma Council of Governments for FY25‑FY26
• Resolution 506 to cast four votes for Grayson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Rate increase for trash and water services on fee sheet
• Financing proposal from Government Capital for an ambulance
• Noise ordinance request

The council approved its routine consent agenda and authorized the City Attorney to amend the City Handbook. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the Texoma Council of Governments for FY25‑FY26, extended an engagement letter for Eddie Peacock, and adopted a trash and water fee increase (excluding residential water/sewer rates). A resolution to appoint Grayson County appraisal board members was postponed, and no action was taken on several items such as delinquent tax collection and the Alford Trash contract review.

• Approved consent agenda items (including September bills) – vote 5-0
• Authorized City Attorney to amend City Handbook – vote 5-0
• Approved interlocal agreement with Texoma Council of Governments for FY25‑FY26 – vote 5-0
• Postponed resolution 506 to cast four votes for Grayson County Central Appraisal District Board – vote 5-0
• Approved extension to engagement letter for interim financial support for Eddie Peacock – vote 5-0
• Approved rate increase for trash and water services (not applied to residential water/sewer) – vote 5-0
• No action on delinquent tax collection report from Linebarger
• No action on Alford Trash annual contract review (representatives invited to Jan 2026 meeting)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will consider adding Brandi Robinson, the City Secretary, as an authorized signer on the Legend Bank account. The meeting also includes a Visitor’s/Citizens Forum for public comments, but no formal action can be taken on those comments. Informational reports will be presented without discussion unless a future agenda item is proposed.

• Approve adding Brandi Robinson, City Secretary as a signer on the Legend Bank account

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board voted to add City Secretary Brandi Robinson as a signer on the Legend Bank account. The motion was made by Allen Walker, seconded by Sheri Kent, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved adding Brandi Robinson as Legend Bank account signer (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural and informational items.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 Called Meeting Minutes
• Approval of October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review and approval of October 2025 Financial Reports

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes, also 3‑0. The board approved the October 2025 financial reports, again by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 2025 financial reports (3-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will meet to review financial reports and approve several maintenance and infrastructure items. The board is deciding on contracts for highway mowing and city signage.

• Approval of bid packet for Highway Mowing Contract
• Review and approval of designs and pricing for replacement Welcome to Whitewright Signs
• Approval of pricing for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign
• Discussion on bids to repair the chain-link fence at Frog Park

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and the October 2025 financial reports. It also approved the highway mowing contract, awarding it to Randy Wilson, and approved bids for new welcome signs and fence repairs at Frog Park. Pricing for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 2025 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved highway mowing contract and awarded to Randy Wilson (6-0)
• Approved bid from Sign Werks for Welcome to Whitewright signs (6-0)
• Approved bid from Terry Carr at Carr Fence Co. for Frog Park fence repairs (6-0)
• Tabled pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign to next meeting

Library Advisory Board

The Whitewright Public Library Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, consider increasing the interlibrary loan (ILL) fee, and discuss changing the day and time of future quarterly meetings. Additional agenda items include advisory board and director concerns, financial and statistical reports, and updates on library programs and facilities.

• Approval of minutes of July 8, 2025
• Consider ILL fee increase
• Consider day and time change for quarterly meeting
• Advisory Board and Director Concerns (information report)
• Financial and Statistical Reports (information report)

The board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. A motion to maintain the current interlibrary loan fee and revisit it in 2026 was carried. The board also voted to keep quarterly meetings on their existing schedule. The meeting was adjourned by a carried motion.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Maintained interlibrary loan fee, to reconsider in 2026 (motion carried)
• Continued quarterly meetings as currently scheduled (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 p.m. (motion carried)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve September 2025 financial reports and meeting minutes. The board will also receive informational reports regarding office maintenance and aesthetic updates for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of September 2025 Financial Reports
• Informational report on completed painting of Chamber of Commerce office at 111 & 113 West Grand
• Proposal for window art at 111 & 113 West Grand for football and seasonal occasions
• Proposal to purchase plexiglass business card and brochure holders

The board approved the September 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. It also approved the September 2025 financial reports with a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken; remaining agenda items were informational only.

• Approved September 08, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial reports (3-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board will review and approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and the September 2025 financial reports. It will discuss and approve bid packets for the park mowing contract and the highway mowing contract. The board will also consider designs, pricing, and related bids for replacing the "Welcome to Whitewright" signs and for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign, as well as a bid to repair the chain‑link fence at Frog Park.

• Review and approve minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve September 2025 financial reports
• Discuss and approve bid packets for Park Mowing Contract
• Discuss and approve bid packets for Highway Mowing Contract
• Discuss and approve designs and pricing for replacement of Welcome to Whitewright signs

The board approved the September meeting minutes and financial reports, approved A & J Lawn Service for park mowing, and rejected the Curtis Smith Lawn Service bid for highway mowing, directing a new bid to be issued. Items on signage and fence repairs were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved September 8 minutes (7-0)
• Approved September financial reports (7-0)
• Approved A & J Lawn Service park mowing contract (7-0)
• Rejected Curtis Smith Lawn Service highway mowing bid, will re‑bid (7-0)
• Tabled design and pricing for Welcome to Whitewright signs
• Tabled decision on chain‑link fence repair at Frog Park
• Tabled pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign

City Council

The Whitewright City Council meeting on Oct 2, 2025 includes routine consent‑agenda items and several action items. Council members will consider and approve the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program Resolution for 2025‑2027. They will also vote on a nominee for the TML Region 13 Director and on interlocal agreements with the Texoma Council of Governments and revisions to the Bells/Whitewright agreement. Additional reports from EMS, fire, library, public works, police, municipal court, utilities, and the city secretary will be presented, and the council may enter executive session.

• Approve September bills, excluding payments to Gexa Energy (consent agenda)
• Approve minutes from September 9 and September 24, 2025 council meetings (consent agenda)
• Consider and approve Texas SmartBuy Membership Program Resolution for 2025‑2027
• Consider and act on voting for a nominee as TML Region 13 Director
• Consider and approve Interlocal Agreement between the Texoma Council of Governments and the City of Whitewright

The council approved the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program resolution for 2025‑2027 with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved Wes Mays as the TML Region 13 Director by a 3‑0 vote. Several items were postponed or left without action, each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Texas SmartBuy Membership Program Resolution (3-0)
• Approved Wes Mays as TML Region 13 Director (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including September bills and meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Council of Governments (3-0)
• Postponed revisions to Bells/Whitewright Interlocal Agreement (3-0)
• No action taken on executive session items (3-0)

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will discuss and vote on several action items, including the Vail & Park engagement letter for the 2024‑2025 audit and approval of the FY24 audit presentation. Council members will also consider budget amendments for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year, adopt Texas Municipal Retirement System Ordinance #585 Restricted Service Credit, and approve an interlocal agreement with the Texoma Council of Governments for mapping services.

• Consider and approve Vail & Park engagement letter for the 2024‑2025 audit
• Presentation of 2023‑2024 audit by Vail & Park and approval of the FY24 audit
• Consider and approve budget amendments for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year
• Consider and approve Texas Municipal Retirement System Ordinance #585 Restricted Service Credit
• Consider and approve Interlocal Agreement between Texoma Council of Governments and City of Whitewright for mapping services

The Whitewright City Council approved the Vail & Park engagement letter for the FY24‑25 audit, the FY24 audit as presented, the FY24‑25 budget amendments, and Texas Municipal Retirement System Ordinance #585 Restricted Service Credit, each by a 4‑0 vote. The interlocal agreement with the Texoma Council of Governments for mapping services was tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Vail & Park engagement letter for FY24‑25 audit (4‑0)
• Approved FY24 audit as presented (4‑0)
• Approved FY24‑25 budget amendments (4‑0)
• Approved Texas Municipal Retirement System Ordinance #585 Restricted Service Credit (4‑0)
• Tabled Interlocal Agreement with Texoma Council of Governments for mapping services

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed 2025‑2026 property tax rate of $0.496698 per $100 valuation. Council members will also consider Ordinance #584 to levy that rate, approve budget amendments for the 2024‑2025 budget, and address interlocal agreements and fee schedule changes.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed tax rate $0.496698 per $100 (Ordinance #584)
• Approve budget amendments for the 2024‑2025 budget
• Amend Official Fee Schedule for building permits
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bells
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tom Bean

The council approved the 2025‑2026 property tax rate of $0.496698 per $100 valuation, adopting Ordinance #584 with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved several routine items, including August bills (excluding Gexa Energy payments), a change to the regular meeting date, an amendment to the building‑permit fee schedule, and interlocal agreements with the cities of Bells and Tom Bean and with Grayson County. No action was taken on the 2024‑2025 budget amendments. The public hearing on the tax rate was held and closed at 6:38 p.m.

• Approved August bills excluding payments to Gexa Energy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #584 levy property taxes for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• No action on 2024-2025 budget amendments
• Approved change to regular meeting date (5-0)
• Approved amendment to official fee schedule for building permits (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Bells (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Tom Bean (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Grayson County for Emulsion and Fire/Ambulance services (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The board will also discuss a certificate of deposit (CD) maturing on October 23, 2025.

• Discussion of CD maturity date 10/23/2025
• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 2025 financial reports

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 financial reports. The board also approved renewing the corporation's certificate of deposit at a 3.0% interest rate or higher if possible. All three actions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved renewal of CD at 3.0% interest or higher (4-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The board is deciding on repairs for Frog Park and masonry for a city LED sign, as well as a budget amendment.

• Budget amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park
• Pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign
• Approval of August 2025 Financial Reports

The board approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 financial reports. It also approved a budget amendment for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year. Consideration of the Frog Park fence repair bid and the LED sign masonry pricing were postponed.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved August 2025 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved 2024‑2025 budget amendment (5‑0)
• Tabled bid to repair chain‑link fence at Frog Park (no vote)
• Tabled pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign (no vote)

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025–2026 fiscal budget, which proposes raising property-tax revenue by $65,395 (8.67%) over the prior year. Council will also consider two related ordinances, resolutions for appraisal-district board nominees, and budgets for the city’s development corporations.

• Public hearing on 2025–2026 budget with $65,395 (8.67%) property-tax increase
• Ordinance 582 to adopt FY2025–2026 budget (record vote)
• Ordinance 583 to ratify budget and tax increase (record vote)
• Consider Whitewright Community Development Corporation 2025–2026 budget
• Consider Whitewright Economic Development Corporation 2025–2026 budget

The Whitewright City Council approved the 2025‑2026 budgets for the Community Development Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation, each by a 4‑0 vote. Council members also adopted Ordinance 582 to set the fiscal year budget and Ordinance 583 to ratify the budget and the property‑tax increase, both unanimously approved. Finally, Resolution 505 nominating two candidates to the Grayson County Appraisal District Board was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Whitewright Community Development Corporation 2025‑2026 budget (4‑0)
• Approved Whitewright Economic Development Corporation 2025‑2026 budget (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 582 – city fiscal year budget Oct 1 2025–Sep 30 2026 (4‑0)
• Ratified Ordinance 583 – budget and tax increase for 2025‑2026 (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 505 – nominate Charlie Williams & Brad Morgan to Grayson County Appraisal District Board (4‑0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will conduct a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 period. The board will also consider requests from local emergency services and review a painting bid for properties on W. Grand.

• 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
• Consider request from WW EMS, Fire & PD
• Review and approve bid for painting 111 & 113 W. Grand
• Discuss CD with maturity date 8/15/2025

The board voted 4-0 to allocate $78,865.39 for Whitewright EMS equipment and $42,037.80 for police communications equipment, to be funded from a CD maturing on 10/10/2025. It also approved the July meeting minutes, July financial reports, CD renewals, a painting bid, and a budget workshop proposal.

• Approved $78,865.39 EMS equipment request (4-0)
• Approved $42,037.80 police communications equipment request (4-0)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved renewal of 8/15/2025 and 9/5/2025 CDs at 3.0% or higher (4-0)
• Approved bid for painting 111 & 113 W. Grand (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 budget workshop proposal to submit to City Council (4-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, review financial reports, and take action on several local projects including repairs to Frog Park’s chain-link fence and pricing for the Whitewright LED sign’s masonry work. The board will also discuss updates to the Duck Pond and begin budget planning for 2025-2026.

• Approve minutes from July 7, 2025 meeting
• Approve July 2025 financial reports
• Approve bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park
• Approve pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign
• Begin 2025-2026 budget workshop

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 financial reports (5‑0 on each). The bid to repair the Frog Park chain‑link fence and pricing for the Whitewright LED sign masonry work were postponed to the next meeting due to lack of information. The board also completed a draft 2025‑2026 budget to be presented to City Council on August 18, 2025.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Tabled bid for Frog Park fence repair (no bid submitted)
• Tabled pricing for Whitewright LED sign masonry portion (info unavailable)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025-2026 proposed budget and tax rate. The body will also vote on several new ordinances and a request for Public Works vehicle purchases.

• Proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
• Ordinance 579 regarding one-way streets
• Ordinance 580 regarding sewer infiltration
• Ordinance 581 and amendments to Ordinance 497 regarding food trucks and roadside vendors
• Authorization to close all city accounts at Cendera Bank

The council approved the 2025‑2026 tax rate of 0.496698 and adopted several ordinances, including a sewer‑infiltration ordinance and a food‑truck ordinance. It also approved no‑parking signs, authorized the city secretary to close all accounts at Cendera Bank, and set the September regular meeting for September 9, 2025. The request to purchase a vehicle was tabled, and the bid for security devices was rejected. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Approved July bills excluding Gexa Energy payments (5‑0)
• Approved tax rate 0.496698 for 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Tabled vehicle purchase request (5‑0)
• Set September regular meeting date to 9/9/25 (5‑0)
• Authorized City Secretary to close all accounts at Cendera Bank (5‑0)
• Approved installation of no‑parking signs (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 580 (sewer infiltration) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 581 (food trucks) (5‑0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss operational updates and financial reports. The board is scheduled to consider an increase to Interlibrary Loan (ILL) fees.

• Consideration of ILL fee increase
• Approval of April 8, 2025 minutes
• Community Room update
• Summer Reading Program update
• Funding, donations, and grants update

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The board voted to table the proposed interlibrary loan fee increase while it is studied further. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled interlibrary loan fee increase for further review (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (motion carried)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and a maturing certificate of deposit. The board will also review chair options for the property at 111 W. Grand.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget
• Discussion of CD maturing 8/15/2025
• Review of chair options for 111 W. Grand

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 financial reports. It also approved rolling over cash into a CD maturing 8/15/2025 at an interest rate of at least 2.66%, and adopted the 2025‑2026 budget. A motion to table the search for grey church chairs for 111 W. Grand was also approved.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 2025 financial reports (4‑0)
• Approved rollover of cash into CD maturing 8/15/2025 at ≥2.66% interest (4‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget as written (4‑0)
• Approved motion to table chair search for 111 W. Grand (4‑0)

Community Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will review bids for mulch and fence repairs at Frog Park. The board will also discuss pricing for a new LED sign and begin work on the 2025-2026 budget.

• Bid from Playground Boss for rubber mulch at Frog Park
• Comparison of rubber mulch vs wood mulch costs for Frog Park
• Bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park
• Pricing for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign
• Posting of mowing bids

The board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 financial reports, each by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the bid from Playground Boss for blue rubber mulch for Frog Park, and the president signed the contract. The board also approved posting mowing bids, while the LED sign pricing and fence repair were tabled for future action.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Playground Boss rubber mulch bid for Frog Park, color blue (5-0) – contract signed
• Approved posting of mowing bids in WW Sun, Herald Democrat, and WW Library (5-0)
• Tabled pricing for Whitewright LED sign to next meeting
• Discussed chain‑link fence repair at Frog Park; no decision made
• Discussed 2025‑2026 budget; no decision made

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts, a loan for emergency equipment, and the FY 2023 audit. The body will also discuss the city's current financial status and health benefit renewals.

• Loan for $86,250 for an ambulance chassis from Frazer
• Contract with Eddie Peacock PLLC for services through September 2025
• Contract with Grayson County Tax Assessor Collector effective September 1, 2025
• FY 2023 Audit presented by Vail & Park LLC
• Texas Health Benefits Annual Renewal for 10/1/25 to 9/30/26

The council approved the routine consent agenda items, including June bills and department reports, with a 4-0 vote. It also approved the Texas Health Benefits annual renewal, a $86,250 loan from Legend Bank to purchase an ambulance chassis, and contracts with Eddie Peacock PLLC and the Grayson County Tax Assessor Collector. The FY 2023 audit by Vail & Park LLC was approved as well.

• Approved consent agenda items (June bills, June 6 minutes, department reports) (4-0)
• Approved Texas Health Benefits Annual Renewal (4-0)
• Approved $86,250 loan from Legend Bank for ambulance chassis (4-0)
• Approved contract with Eddie Peacock PLLC through September 2025 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Grayson County Tax Assessor Collector effective September 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 audit by Vail & Park LLC (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will discuss and vote on changing the authorized users and signers for the corporation's financial services accounts. This includes removing specific individuals and naming a new administrator and sub-user.

• Removal of Nancy Reynolds from all Economic Development Financial Services accounts
• Removal of Diana Scott from all Economic Development Financial Services accounts
• Appointment of an Administrator for all Economic Development Corporation Financial Services
• Appointment of a sub-user for the Edward Jones Financial Account
• Approval of new signers for all Economic Development Corporation Financial Services Accounts

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board voted unanimously to remove two individuals from financial accounts, appoint new administrators for Edward Jones and Legend Bank, and approve a sub user and new signers. All actions were approved 5-0.

• Removed Nancy Reynolds from all Economic Development Financial Services accounts (5-0)
• Removed Diana Scott from all Economic Development Financial Services accounts (5-0)
• Approved Traci Barr as administrator for Edward Jones account (5-0)
• Approved Pamela Pratt as administrator for Legend Bank account (5-0)
• Approved Christina McMillin as sub user for Edward Jones account (5-0)
• Approved Mandy Baker as new signer for all Economic Development Corporation Financial Services accounts (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss financial matters and facility improvements. The board is scheduled to act on budget amendments and discuss the installation of security cameras.

• Budget amendments from the May 12, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of a CD maturing on June 20, 2025
• Discussion of security cameras and installation
• Whitewright Chamber request for an outdoor/indoor bulletin board

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved several items, including the transfer of $69,142.79 from the Edward Jones account to Legend Bank. The board also approved the meeting minutes, May financial reports, budget amendments, obtaining bids for security cameras, and sharing the cost of a new bulletin board with the Chamber. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $69,142.79 to Legend Bank (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments from May 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved obtaining at least 3 bids for security cameras at 111 W. Grand and 113 W. Grand (5-0)
• Approved splitting cost of outdoor/indoor bulletin board with Chamber ($159.99) (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss and approve changes to the administration of its financial services accounts. The board will consider removing one individual and naming a new administrator.

• Removal of Nancy Reynolds from all Community Development Financial Services Accounts
• Naming and approval of an Administrator for all Economic Development Corporation Financial Services Accounts

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board approved several routine items, including minutes and financial reports, and approved a $18,000 bid for three replacement Welcome to Whitewright signs. Two action items were tabled: pricing for the LED sign masonry and a fence repair bid at Frog Park, both to be revisited on July 7, 2025.

• Approved called meeting minutes from June 9, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from April 7, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial reports (7-0)
• Approved May 2025 financial reports (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments from April 7, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Tabled LED sign masonry pricing until July 7, 2025
• Approved $18,000 bid for three Welcome to Whitewright signs (7-0)
• Tabled Frog Park fence repair bid until July 7, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a called meeting to conduct basic business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and one action item.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting held on June 3, 2025

The June 3, 2025 Whitewright City Council meeting agenda listed reports, non‑action items, and numerous action items such as council resignations, contract approvals, and event permits. The minutes do not include any vote totals, approvals, denials, or other outcomes for these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions are documented for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The body will consider and take action on an item regarding the City Secretary.

• Executive session regarding City Secretary personnel matters

The Whitewright City Council met on May 21, 2025 at the Visitors Center. No agenda items were acted upon; the minutes record "No action" for the action items. The council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will consider a single action item: removing Diana Scott and adding Pamela Pratt as a signer on the Legend Bank account. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting otherwise consists of routine procedural items and board member concerns.

• Discuss and approve removing Diana Scott as signer on Legend Bank Account and adding Pamela Pratt as signer

The board discussed and approved removing Diana Scott as a signer on the Legend Bank account and adding Pamela Pratt as a signer. The motion was made by C. McMillin, seconded by A. Walker, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved change of signers on Legend Bank account (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will vote on several action items at its May 12 regular meeting. Key decisions include approving a bid from Green's Construction LLC for awning repairs at 111 & 113 W. Grand, authorizing additional funding for sewer line smoke testing pending information from the mayor, and standardizing rental fees for all tenants. The board will also discuss new rental agreements, rekeying doors, and improvements to the 111 W. Grand property.

• Approve bid from Green's Construction LLC for awning repair at 111 & 113 W. Grand
• Consider additional funding for sewer line smoke testing (pending mayor's info)
• Approve charging complimentary renters same fee as long-term renters
• Develop new rental agreement form and guidelines for long-term rentals
• Approve rekeying doors, painting, flooring, and new chairs at 111 W. Grand

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved several items, including meeting minutes, financial reports, a bid for awning repairs, and $50,500 funding for sewer line smoke testing. They also voted to end complimentary rental agreements and set a $500 quarterly fee for all long‑term renters, and to develop a new long‑term rental agreement form for City Council review. Additional actions approved include rekeying doors at 111 W. Grand and establishing a key log, as well as plans to solicit bids for painting, flooring, and new chairs.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial reports (3-0)
• Approved Green’s Construction LLC awning repair bid (3-0)
• Approved $50,500 funding for sewer line smoke testing (3-0)
• Approved termination of complimentary rentals; set $500 quarterly fee (3-0)
• Approved development of new long‑term rental agreement form for City Council (3-0)
• Approved rekeying doors at 111 W. Grand and establishing a key log (3-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving minutes and financial reports, budget amendments, and pricing for the masonry portion of the Whitewright LED sign. The board will also review and approve designs and pricing for a replacement Welcome to Whitewright sign and structure, and award a bid to repair the chain-link fence at Frog Park.

• Approve pricing for masonry portion of Whitewright LED sign (Item 3.3)
• Review and approve designs and pricing for replacement Welcome to Whitewright sign and upright structure (Item 3.4)
• Award bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park (Item 3.5)
• Consider and act on budget amendments (Item 3.2)
• Approve April 2025 financial reports (Item 3.1)

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing an ad valorem tax limitation for disabled or elderly residential homestead property owners. Other action items include approving payment to Gexa Energy, adding Sally O'Brien to the Library Board, appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, and updating the police policy manual. The council will also receive reports from city departments and hear an update on Fire and EMS quarters reconstruction.

• Consider establishing an ad valorem tax limitation for disabled or elderly homeowners (Action Item 10.6)
• Consider and approve payment to Gexa Energy (Action Item 10.2)
• Consider adding Sally O'Brien to the Library Board (Action Item 10.3)
• Consider and approve updates to the Whitewright Police Policy Manual (Action Item 10.7)
• Non-action update on Fire and EMS quarters reconstruction (Item 8.1)

The City Council approved several items by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Payment to Gexa Energy was approved with a 3‑1 vote and one abstention. Sally O’Brien was appointed to the Library Board, and D. Owens was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, each by a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved signatory authority for Legend Bank and Cendera Bank, authorized a study of an ad valorem tax limitation for disabled or senior homeowners, and adopted updates to the police policy manual.

• Approved payment to Gexa Energy (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Sally O’Brien to the Library Board (4-0)
• Appointed D. Owens as Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
• Approved signatory names for Legend Bank, Cendera Bank, etc. (4-0)
• Approved motion to explore ad valorem tax limitation for disabled/senior owners (4-0)
• Approved Whitewright Police Policy Manual Updates (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• No action on executive session items

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will hold public hearings and take action on multiple items, including zoning changes for two properties, a specific use permit for a food truck park, and a replat request from Habitat for Humanity. The council will also vote on related fees, budget amendments, demolition of a stage, and invoices for vehicle repairs. Residents may comment on agenda items or other matters during the citizen comments portion.

• Zoning change from Single Family Estate to Commercial 1 at 1177 Beasley Blvd.
• Zoning change from Single Family Estate to Commercial 2 at 408 S. Bond St.
• Specific use permit for a food truck park at 110 S. Bond St.
• Replat request and fee changes for Habitat for Humanity at Oak and Blanton
• Demolition of stage in old civic center area

The Whitewright City Council voted 4-0 to change the zoning of 1177 Beasley Blvd. and 408 S. Bond St. from Single Family Estate to Commercial. The council also approved a replat for Habitat for Humanity, a $300 replat fee payment, budget amendments for the WEDC, demolition of the old civic center stage, and a motion to postpone the food‑truck‑park permit. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved zoning change at 1177 Beasley Blvd. to Commercial 1 (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 408 S. Bond St. to Commercial 2 (4-0)
• Postponed specific use permit for food‑truck park at 110 S. Bond St. (4-0)
• Approved replat request for Habitat for Humanity at Oak and Blanton (4-0)
• Approved $300 replat fee payment and BV costs for Habitat for Humanity (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for the WEDC (4-0)
• Approved demolition of stage in old civic center area (4-0)
• Approved Graham International invoice for dump‑truck repairs (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Whitewright Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a replat request from Laurie Meely for Habitat for Humanity for property at the corner of Blanton St. and Oak St. (Property ID #171132). Following the hearing, the board will consider and act on the replat.

• Replat request at corner of Blanton St. and Oak St. (Property ID #171132, Block 39, Lots 1 & 2) for Habitat for Humanity.

Library Advisory Board

The Whitewright Public Library Advisory Board will meet on April 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 111 W. Grand. The board will vote on the minutes from January 14, 2025, and receive information reports on the library's 58th anniversary, the community room, the summer reading program, and funding, donations, and grants.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Director's report: Library's 58th anniversary on April 9
• Community room update
• Summer reading program update
• Funding, donations, and grants update

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (motion carried)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will hold a called meeting to nominate and approve board officers and designate signers for the corporation's Legend Bank financial accounts. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Nominate and approve board officers for the Economic Development Corporation
• Discuss, name, and approve signers for all Legend Bank financial accounts

The board nominated and approved Traci Barr as President, Christina McMillin as Vice President, Allen Walker as Treasurer, and Mandy Baker as Secretary. The nominations were approved by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved Allen Walker as a signer for the Legend Bank financial accounts, with no changes to other signers, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved board officer nominations (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) – motion passed 5-0
• Approved Allen Walker as signer for Legend Bank financial accounts – motion passed 5-0

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will consider several funding contributions for city infrastructure and emergency services. The board will also discuss budget amendments and a grant-related pre-agreement.

• Contribution of up to $300,000 for a Pre-Agreement with Public Management for the Texas General Land Office Comprehensive Plan Grant
• Contribution of up to $150,000 for repairs and restorations to EMS and Fire quarters
• Contribution of up to $70,000 for manhole inspection and sewer line smoke testing
• Contribution of up to $75,000 for fire hydrant repair or replacement
• Discussion of repairs to the awning at 113 W. Grand

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board approved a $110,000 contribution toward the Texas General Land Office Comprehensive Plan Grant. It also approved a $75,000 fire‑hydrant contribution, a $19,500 manhole‑inspection contribution (with sewer‑line testing postponed), and a $75,000 contribution for EMS and Fire quarters repairs. The board authorized cashing out two CDs and moving the funds to Legend Bank, and adopted a budget amendment to incorporate these expenditures for City Council approval.

• Approved meeting minutes for April 7, March 10 and March 2025 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved $75,000 contribution for fire‑hydrant repair/replacement (5‑0)
• Approved $19,500 contribution for manhole inspection; sewer‑line smoke testing deferred (5‑0)
• Approved up to $75,000 contribution for EMS and Fire quarters repairs (5‑0)
• Approved $110,000 contribution to Texas General Land Office Comprehensive Plan Grant (5‑0)
• Authorized cashing out CDs maturing April 22 and May 30 2025 and depositing cash into Legend Bank (5‑0)
• Adopted budget amendment to incorporate approved expenditures and present updated budget to City Council (5‑0)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda with a single motion (5‑0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss various maintenance projects, and vote on two major funding requests. Action items include up to $150,000 for repairs to EMS and Fire quarters and up to $300,000 for a Comprehensive Plan Grant pre-agreement with Public Management. The board will also review pricing for a new LED sign and a replacement 'Welcome to Whitewright' sign, and consider bids for fencing repairs at Frog Park.

• Consider $150,000 contribution for repairs to EMS and Fire quarters
• Consider $300,000 contribution for Comprehensive Plan Grant pre-agreement with Public Management
• Discuss and approve pricing for replacement of Whitewright LED sign
• Discuss and approve designs and pricing for replacement of Welcome to Whitewright sign
• Review and approve bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park

The board approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the February and March 2025 financial reports. It also approved a contract for Alford Services to deliver and spread mulch at a park. The board authorized a contribution of up to $75,000 for repairs and restorations to the EMS and Fire quarters. Items concerning the LED sign masonry pricing, welcome sign design, and fence repair bid were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 2025 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved March 2025 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved Alford Services mulch delivery and spreading (6-0)
• Approved up to $75,000 contribution for EMS and Fire quarters repairs (6-0)
• Tabled LED sign masonry pricing review
• Tabled welcome sign design and pricing review
• Tabled fence repair bid review

City Council

The City Council will discuss traffic impact studies for State Highway 160 and Highway 69 and the potential sale of city real property. The body will also consider signage for several city additions and a temporary road closure for a November festival.

• Request for traffic impact analysis for State Highway 160 (Caprock Precast) and Highway 69 (CJK Trucking)
• Authorization for RFP to remove, sell, or liquidate city real property, including the school house and depot
• Traffic control and no parking signage for Rosehill Heights Addition and Top of the Hill Addition
• Temporary closure of state right of way on Grand St. for Fall Festival on November 1, 2025
• Payment to Gexa Energy

The council approved a payment to Gexa Energy (3‑1, one abstention) and adopted amendments to the city holiday schedule for April 17 and July 3 (4‑0). It also directed the Chamber of Commerce to develop a plan for downtown participation in the Fall Festival and authorized traffic‑control signage and a related ordinance (both 4‑0). Additional approvals included a traffic‑impact study request, a bid process for disposing city property, a vacation‑time donation policy, and appointments to the WEDC board (each 4‑0).

• Approved payment to Gexa Energy (3-1 abstain)
• Amended city holiday schedule for April 17 and July 3 (4-0)
• Directed Chamber of Commerce to plan downtown inclusion in Fall Festival (4-0)
• Authorized traffic control and no‑parking signage; staff to draft ordinance (4-0)
• Approved request to Grayson County and TxDOT for traffic impact study on SH 160 and Highway 69 (4-0)
• Approved city staff to prepare RFP/notice of bid for removal, sale, or liquidation of city real property, schoolhouse, and depot (4-0)
• Approved earned vacation time donation policy for employees (4-0)
• Appointed Mandy Baker and Sheri Kent to the WEDC board; placed Diana Scott on leave and appointed Traci Barr as replacement (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Whitewright Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and consider action on three items: a request by Abdul Karim Khan to rezone 1177 Beasley Blvd from Single Family Estate to Commercial 1; a request by Texas-New Mexico Power to rezone 408 S Bond St from Single Family Estate to Commercial 2; and a request by Tony Miller for a specific use permit at 110 S Bond St. The board may vote on each item after hearing public comments.

• Rezoning request at 1177 Beasley Blvd from Single Family Estate to Commercial 1 (applicant: Abdul Karim Khan)
• Rezoning request at 408 S Bond St from Single Family Estate to Commercial 2 (applicant: Texas-New Mexico Power)
• Specific use permit request at 110 S Bond St (applicant: Tony Miller)
• Public hearing and action on each item

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve an EMS-Fire project and budget amendments. The board will also hold a visitor/citizen forum for public comments but cannot take action on items not on the agenda.

• Discuss, consider and approve EMS-Fire project
• Discuss, consider and approve budget amendments

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board meeting scheduled for March 21, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed, approved, or denied. No decisions were made at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will meet to evaluate and act on remediation and renovation for the EMS and Fire quarters. The body will also consider and act on 4A budget amendments.

• Remediation and renovation at 206 W. Grand St (EMS and Fire quarters)
• 4A budget amendments

Councilmember J. Simon moved to approve up to $150,00.00 for remediation and renovation of the EMS and Fire quarters at 206 W. Grand St, but the minutes do not record a vote or final approval. The council took no action on the 4A budget amendment items. No other actions were recorded.

• Motion to approve up to $150,00.00 for EMS/Fire renovation at 206 W. Grand St (motion made, no vote recorded)
• 4A budget amendments – No action
• Citizen request to change flags at the “Y” – No action recorded

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation will meet to review financial reports and a certificate of deposit maturing in April. The board will also receive an update on water tower repairs and discuss a comprehensive plan meeting with the city council.

• Discussion of Goldman Sachs Bk USA New York CD maturing 4/22/2025
• Update on water tower repairs, noting the first tower is completed
• Discussion regarding a comprehensive plan meeting on April 8th

The board approved rolling over a Goldman Sachs CD maturing 4/22/2025 into a new CD if the rate is 4.0% or higher, with the city secretary authorized to contact the acting board president for a final decision if a lower rate is the only option. The board also approved the February 2025 minutes and financial reports, and agreed to consider financial help for the Fire/EMS house rebuild once the fire chief presents a final proposal. No action was taken on water tower repairs or the April city council meeting invitation.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 regular meeting (4/0).
• Approved February 2025 financial reports (4/0).
• Agreed to roll over Goldman Sachs CD if rate is 4.0% or higher; if not, city secretary to contact acting board president for final decision (4/0).
• Agreed to consider financial help for Fire/EMS house rebuild after fire chief presents final proposal.
• No action taken on water tower repairs (first tower completed).
• No action taken on April city council meeting invitation; board will attend for information only.

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and February financial reports, then take action on replacing the city's LED sign and the Welcome to Whitewright sign, including pricing and design. The board will also consider a bid to repair the chain-link fence at Frog Park and discuss mulch from Alford Services. An invitation to the April 8 city council meeting regarding the comprehensive plan will be reviewed.

• Review and approve pricing for replacement of Whitewright LED sign
• Review and approve designs and pricing for replacement of Welcome to Whitewright sign and upright structure
• Discuss and approve bid to repair chain-link fence at Frog Park
• Discuss mulch from Alford Services
• Invitation to April 8 city council meeting for comprehensive plan discussion

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation's regular meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made and no action was taken on any agenda item.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no business conducted.

City Council

The Whitewright City Council will vote on several action items, including cancelling the May 3, 2025 election due to unopposed candidates, adopting policies for the Resilient Communities Program, and approving payments for a mini excavator lease. They will also consider naming a new road in the R4U Ventures replat and approving a replat request at S Benedict, Oak, and Pine streets to remove two lots and construct a fire truck access road.

• Ordinance 578 to cancel the May 3, 2025 election
• Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation for May 3, 2025 election
• Resolution 503 adopting policies for the Resilient Communities Program through the General Land Office
• Consider naming a road in the R4U Ventures replat (suggested names: McFatridge, Martin, Sanders)
• Replat request at S Benedict, Oak St, and Pine St to remove lots 8 & 12 and construct a fire truck access road

The Whitewright City Council approved the consent agenda and several action items, including canceling the May 3, 2025 election after certifying unopposed candidates. They also adopted Resolution 503 for the Resilient Communities Program, approved employee handbook amendments, and named a new road Martin Place. The council took no action on the water tower altitude valve update.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and department reports (4-0)
• Approved payment to Gexa Energy (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 503 for Resilient Communities Program (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 578 canceling May 3, 2025 election (4-0)
• Certified unopposed candidates for May 3 election (4-0)
• Approved remaining lease payments for mini excavator from Bobcat (4-0)
• Approved employee handbook amendments on monitoring work and activity (4-0)
• Approved road name Martin Place for R4U Ventures replat (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will discuss and vote on removing Erick Elwell from all Economic Development Financial Institutions and will nominate and approve board officers for the corporation. The meeting also includes a visitors forum and informational reports.

• Discuss and approve removing Erick Elwell from all Economic Development Financial Institutions
• Nominate and approve board officers for Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board voted unanimously to remove Erick Elwell from all economic development financial institutions. The board also approved its officers for the term: Ben Morrison as President, Kevin Morris as Vice President, Christina McMillin as Secretary, and Dianna Scott as Treasurer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved removing Erick Elwell from all financial institutions (5-0)
• Approved officers: President Ben Morrison, Vice President Kevin Morris, Secretary Christina McMillin, Treasurer Dianna Scott (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will vote on approving minutes from recent meetings and January 2025 financial reports, then hold a discussion on municipal projects. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with one discussion item.

• Approve minutes of February 10, 2025 called meeting
• Approve minutes of January 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve January 2025 financial reports
• Discuss municipal projects (no specific projects named)

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board met on February 10, 2025, and approved the minutes of its February 10 called meeting and January 28 regular meeting, as well as the January 2025 financial reports. The mayor provided an informational update on municipal projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 called meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved January 2025 financial reports (4-1, 1 abstention)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will discuss and potentially approve designs and pricing for replacing the Whitewright LED sign and the Welcome to Whitewright sign. Other action items include reviewing minutes, financial reports, discussing repairs to a chain-link fence at Frog Park, reviewing bylaws, and an update on auditor access to Fund View.

• Discuss and approve designs and pricing for replacement of Whitewright LED sign
• Discuss and approve designs and pricing for replacement of Welcome to Whitewright sign
• Discuss repairs to chain-link fence at Frog Park
• Review and discuss bylaws
• Update from auditors on Secretary not being able to access Fund View

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board approved the minutes, January financial reports, and designs/pricing for the replacement of the Whitewright LED sign, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board tabled discussions on the Welcome to Whitewright sign replacement and Frog Park fence repairs to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved January 2025 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved designs and pricing for replacement of Whitewright LED sign (5-0)
• Tabled replacement of Welcome to Whitewright sign and upright structure
• Tabled repairs to chain-link fence at Frog Park

City Council

This regular meeting includes a consent agenda with routine reports and bills, and several action items. The council will discuss and potentially appoint up to three board members to the Whitewright Economic Development Corporation. Other action items include approving a quote to repair the 2014 ambulance, entering a contract for election services for May 3, 2025, and considering a financing contract and resolution for aerators. The council will also act on clarifying the fee schedule for water meter/sewer installation, amending Ordinance 577 to set a maximum 60-day connection deadline for new utility services, and updating the employee handbook on city vehicle parking, maternity leave, and fraternization. Additional items include filming fee guidelines and an altitude valve update for the water tower.

• Appointment of up to three board members to Whitewright Economic Development Corporation
• Consider quote for repair of 2014 ambulance
• Consider contract for election services for May 3, 2025 election
• Consider Resolution 502 for aerators and financing contract with Government Capital
• Consider amendment to Ordinance 577 to set maximum 60 days to connect new utility services

The Whitewright City Council approved the consent agenda, appointed three members to the WEDC board, and approved repairs for a 2014 ambulance. It also approved contracts for election services and aerators, amended the fee schedule and Ordinance 577, updated the Employee Handbook, amended the 2025 PIA Calendar, and adjusted filming fees. No action was taken on the water tower altitude valve update.

• Approved consent agenda including January bills and reports (5-0)
• Appointed D. Scott, B. Morris, and K. Morrison to WEDC board for 3-year terms (5-0)
• Approved repair of 2014 ambulance (5-0)
• Approved contract for election services for May 3, 2025 election (5-0)
• Approved contract with Government Capital for aerators (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 502 for aerators (5-0)
• Approved amended Official Fee Schedule for water meter/sewer install (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 577 for 60-day utility connection (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The City Council, Whitewright Economic Development Board (WEDC), and Whitewright Community Development Board (WCDC) will hold a joint workshop. The bodies will discuss board roles, current project statuses, and future collaborative projects for city taxpayers.

• Discussion of WEDC and WCDC powers, duties, and board member roles
• Review of current project status and future goals for WEDC, WCDC, and City Council
• Discussion of possible collaborative projects for city taxpayers

The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board voted unanimously to remove Sal Saenz from all financial services accounts, name Nancy Reynolds as administrator, approve Pam Prati as a sub user, and approve Diana Scott, Nancy Reynolds, and Alan Walker as signers. All motions passed 3-0. The board also discussed board vacancies and asked members to submit nominations.

• Approved removing Sal Saenz from all EDC financial accounts (3-0)
• Approved Nancy Reynolds as administrator for all EDC financial accounts (3-0)
• Approved Pam Prati as sub user for all EDC financial accounts (3-0)
• Approved Diana Scott, Nancy Reynolds, and Alan Walker as signers for all EDC financial accounts (3-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Whitewright City Council, Economic Development Board (WEDC), and Community Development Board (WCDC) are holding a joint workshop to discuss board member roles, responsibilities, and project types. They will also review the status of current projects and define goals and objectives for future projects, including potential collaborative efforts.

• Discuss powers, duties, board members roles and responsibilities, and project types of WEDC & WCDC
• Discuss status of current projects, and goals and objectives for future projects
• Discuss possible collaborative projects for the benefit of all taxpayers

The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board approved minutes, financial reports, and new financial account administrators, sub-users, and signers. They also discussed but did not approve LED sign replacement, Welcome to Whitewright signs, and fence repairs, deferring decisions to future meetings.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved October 2024 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved November 2024 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved December 2024 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved John Simon, Kelly Selman, and Nancy Reynolds as administrators for all financial accounts (6-0)
• Approved Pam Pratt and Ginger Miller as sub-users for all financial accounts (6-0)
• Approved John Simon, Kelley Selman, Nancy Reynolds, Ginger Miller, and Pam Pratt as signers for all financial accounts (6-0)
• Tabled LED sign replacement, Welcome sign replacement, and Frog Park fence repair for future discussion

Library Advisory Board

The Whitewright Public Library Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. The board will then receive information reports covering advisory board and director concerns, a financial and statistical update, and a director's report on funding, donations, and grants. The meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of financial and statistical reports
• Director's report on funding, donations, and grants

The Whitewright Library Advisory Board met on January 14, 2025, and approved the minutes from October 8, 2024, with clarifications. The board received updates on a Grayson County funding partnership, a new metal sign, and several grant opportunities, including a $10,000 donation from Debbie Earnheart for new computers and other needs. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (motion by Stefan Kells, seconded by Ashley Mickelson)
• Adjourned at 6:18 p.m. (motion by Jeanne Tykoski, seconded by Stefan Kells)

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for water tower repairs and Public Works overtime. The body will also consider adopting new Fire and EMS Standard Operating Procedures and approving 2024 Tax Roll Values.

• Budget amendment for multi-leg water tower repair additional expenses
• Budget amendment for Public Works Department added overtime expenses
• Approval of 2024 Tax Roll Values from the Office of Bruce Stidham
• Adoption of new Whitewright Fire and EMS Departments Standard Operating Procedures
• Executive session regarding Police and Public Works personnel and policies

The Whitewright City Council approved the consent agenda, the 2024 tax roll values, and new Fire and EMS SOPs. It also scheduled a joint workshop with the EDC/CDC for January 13, 2025, and a town hall meeting and budget workshop for February 4. A budget amendment for water tower repair was referred to the joint workshop, and overtime expenses were tabled until that workshop.

• Approved consent agenda including December bills and minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Tax Roll Values from Grayson and Fannin counties (4-0)
• Adopted new Fire and EMS Standard Operating Procedures (4-0)
• Set joint workshop with EDC/CDC for January 13, 2025 at 5:15 pm (4-0)
• Approved holding a Town Hall Meeting (date not specified) (4-0)
• Scheduled budget workshop and financial review for February 4 (4-0)
• Referred water tower repair budget amendment to joint workshop (4-0)
• Tabled Public Works overtime budget amendment until joint workshop (4-0)