Wills Point public meetings in 2024

EDC December 12, 2024

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and financial reports for September and October 2024. Key action items include pay requests and final retainage for the Industrial Park Roadway Expansion, a proposal from Brazos Trailers to purchase 3.5 acres, and a 2025 TxDOT RAMP grant for airport projects. The board will also discuss a notice of default letter, an annual investment policy resolution, and ratification of bookkeeping services.

• Discuss and consider pay request #4 and final retainage for Henderson Concrete on the Industrial Park Roadway Expansion
• Discuss and consider pay request #3 and final retainage for Woodrum Construction – Industrial Park Roadway Expansion
• Discuss and consider request from Brazos Trailers to purchase approximately 3.5 acres on the NE Corner of Industrial Location
• Consider 2025 TxDOT RAMP Grant and projects for the airport
• Discuss and consider Resolution 24-003 approving Public Funds Investment Policy – annual review

December 10, 2024 Council

The City Council will discuss a debt modification loan agreement for the City Hall building and review moratorium waiver applications for three properties. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation with HMI Wills Point, LLC and updates on specific city structures.

• Resolution 24-52: Debt Modification Loan Agreement for $334,967.96 with City National Bank of Sulphur Springs for City Hall property
• Moratorium Waiver Applications for 923 VZ County Road 3501, 597 VZ County Road 3415, and 797 VZ County Road 3415
• Resolution 24-53: Excess loss insurance application with Nationwide Life Insurance Company for health coverage
• Proposed sale of city-owned property: 1.22 acres, 0.970 and 0.25 of an acre (BLK: 8, Lot: 1 & 2 of the Nixon’s Northwest Addition)
• Resolution 24-54: Signatories for CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program through the General Land Office

EDC November 26, 2024 Called

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation holds a called meeting to consider an executive session on economic development and vote on a QT Pod Order #0159-SP2024, a $7,980 Premium Network Access and Support Agreement with a 5-year renewal term. Public comment will be taken before action items.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.087 to discuss economic development
• Consider and possibly approve QT Pod Order #0159-SP2024: $7,980 for Premium Network Access and Support Agreement with 5-year renewal

EDC November 12, 2024 Called

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss matters pertaining to the corporation. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss economic development under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.

• Executive session regarding economic development

November 12, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will meet to discuss pending litigation (HMI Wills Point LLC v. City), consider moratorium waiver applications for ten properties, and appoint an individual to fill a vacant council seat. The agenda also includes resolutions for election equipment, tax levy, airport maintenance grant, street closures for parades, and a budget amendment.

• Consider moratorium waiver applications for 10 properties including Jarolimek, Hester, Salazar, and others
• Discuss and appoint an individual to the vacant City Council position
• Consider Resolution 24-43 approving Master Agreement for election equipment with Hart Intercivic and Knowink
• Consider Resolution 24-47 approving FY2025 Ramp Grant for Van Zandt County Regional Airport
• Consider Ordinance 24-09 amending the FY2024 budget

EDC October 16, 2024

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation will review financial reports and airport terminal furniture. The board is also considering a payment request for the Industrial Park Roadway Expansion and a building expansion request from Brazos Trailers.

• Pay Request #3 for Henderson Concrete regarding Industrial Park Roadway Expansion
• Request from Brazos Trailers to expand existing paint booth building
• Update on 2023 Industrial Park Roadway and Utility Expansion Project
• Update on furniture purchase for the terminal building at Van Zandt County Regional Airport
• Annual review of Investment Policy

October 8, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will meet to accept a council member's resignation, discuss pending litigation in closed session, and vote on a mowing services agreement, employee benefit changes, and a server purchase. The agenda also includes several proclamations and a request to fill an economic development board vacancy.

• Consider acceptance of Councilmember Kristy Petersen's resignation effective immediately
• Resolution 24-42 establishing the position of City Marshal
• Purchase of a Dell PowerEdge R550 server for $15,558.79 from Cynergy Technology
• Ordinance 24-08 approving five-year vesting for employees through TMRS
• Consideration of a moratorium waiver application related to Ordinance 24-07

EDC September 24, 2024

The Board of Directors will consider several infrastructure and administrative items. Key discussions include property transfers in the business park and updates to airport facilities.

• Transfer of 26.55 acres of property in Wills Point Business Park to Company 23A
• Payment requests for KC Property Management regarding utility expansion
• Reimbursement of $6,403.14 in 2023 property taxes from Eco Recycling
• Engagement of Mike Ward Accounting & Financial Consulting, PLLC for the 2024 fiscal year audit
• TxDOT project update for runway, electrical, and lighting with 2027 construction

EDC September 18, 2024

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation board will discuss and potentially approve the transfer of 26.55 acres in the Wills Point Business Park to Company 23A via warranty deeds, as part of a performance agreement executed on August 20, 2024. Other action items include final payments for the Industrial Park utility expansion project, airport furniture and camera upgrades, a new audit engagement, and a Placer.ai civic proposal. The board will also consider filling a vacant director seat and a subordination agreement with Scott McGriff, LP.

• Discuss and consider warranty deed transfer of 26.55 acres in Wills Point Business Park for Company 23A
• Pay Request #4 (Change Order) and #5 (Final Payment including retainage) for KC Property Management – utility expansion project
• Update on TxDOT Runway, Electrical and Lighting Project with FY2026 design and FY2027 construction
• Engagement letter with Mike Ward Accounting & Financial Consulting for 2024 fiscal year audit
• Placer.ai Civic Proposal – 1 or 2 year agreement for data analytics

September 10, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 24-07 extending a temporary 120-day moratorium on property development within the city and its CCN service area. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation and votes on routine consent items such as budget approval, street closures for events, personnel policy revisions, contracts for mowing services and air conditioning upgrades, and the sale of city-owned land.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 24-07 extending the temporary 120-day moratorium on development (item 8, 11)
• Executive session on litigation HMI Wills Point, LLC v. City of Wills Point (item 9a)
• Consideration of sealed bids for mowing services contract effective October 1, 2024 (item 21)
• Consideration of bids for sale of city-owned property (1.22, 0.970, and 0.25 acres in Nixon's Northwest Addition) (item 25)
• Consideration of estimates for air conditioning upgrades at City Hall Council Meeting Room (item 22)

2024 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water Systems City of Wills Point

The City of Wills Point provided a water quality report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024. The document details the source of drinking water, contaminant levels, and regulatory compliance for residents.

• Water source identified as surface water from Lake Tawakoni Reservoir in Van Zandt County
• Reported 2024 Copper level of 1.05 ppm and Lead level of 6.13 ppb
• Listed 2024 Total Chlorine/Free average level of 2.53 ppm
• Confirmed the city is developing an inventory of city-owned and customer-owned service lines
• Included 2024 test results for Haloacetic Acids (23 ppb) and Total Trihalomethanes (28 ppb)

August 13, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, and then consider ordinances adopting both. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation with HMI Wills Point, LLC and economic development incentives for a prospective business. Other actions include approving a $300,000 grant for resilient communities, water system improvement projects, fee schedule updates, and personnel policy revisions.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 24-05 (budget) and Ordinance 24-06 (tax rate)
• Executive session on pending litigation (HMI Wills Point, LLC v. City) and economic development incentives for prospective business 23A
• Consider Resolution 24-29 approving a $300,000 General Land Office Resilient Communities Program grant
• Consider termination of mowing contract with Rick Martinez d/b/a RLM Lawncare due to non-compliance
• Consider Resolution 24-31 amending the centralized master fee schedule for garbage, water, sewer, and other fees

August 8, 2024

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to review the status and condition of two properties: 425 E. High Street and 803 E. James Street. Following the hearing, the commission will discuss and consider any action regarding these properties. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on status of 425 E. High Street and 803 E. James Street
• Discussion and possible action on 425 E. High Street
• Discussion and possible action on 803 E. James Street
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting

EDC August 7, 2024

The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including a resolution to authorize the president to execute documents for the transfer of 26.55 acres in Wills Point Business Park and provide incentives for a company identified as Company 23A. Other items include approving financials, airport security upgrades, and a preliminary 2024-2025 budget.

• Resolution 24-002 to transfer 26.55 acres in Wills Point Business Park and approve incentives for Company 23A
• Quote from CMT Security Corp for upgraded camera system at $5,115.70 plus $52/month monitoring
• Update on Runway Pavement Rehab and Lighting Projects from TxDOT Aviation Planner
• Consider purchase of FOD removal equipment and electrical/lighting upgrade for storage building
• Discuss and consider preliminary 2024-2025 budget

August 5, 2024

The Wills Point City Council will meet in called session to consider setting the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledges, invocation, and public comment. The only substantive action item is the tax rate consideration.

• Consider proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

July 9, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will discuss airport improvements and cyber liability insurance coverage. The agenda also includes reviewing legal advice regarding pending litigation and considering the sale of city-owned land. Additionally, the Council will consider applications for water infrastructure funding.

• Runway widening and electrical improvements at Van Zandt County Regional Airport
• Resolution 24-19 regarding Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response insurance
• Sale of city property in Nixon’s Northwest Addition
• Legal advice regarding HMI Wills Point, LLC v. City of Wills Point, Texas, et al.
• Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application for a transmission line

July 9, 2024 Budget Overview Session

The Wills Point City Council will hold a budget overview session regarding the upcoming 2024-2025 budget. No official action will be taken by the Council during this meeting.

• Discussion of the 2024-2025 City Budget

June 20, 2024

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the status and current condition of four properties. The commission will also discuss and consider potential action for these same locations.

• Public hearing on 222 E. High Street, 715 N. 3rd Street, 713 S. 4th Street, and 725 S. 4th Street
• Discussion and consideration of action regarding these properties

EDC June 19, 2024

The Wills Point EDC will consider infrastructure projects for the regional airport and industrial park. The board will also review financial reports, a contract change order for sewer services, and a delinquent property tax bill.

• Runway pavement rehabilitation and lighting options at Van Zandt County Regional Airport
• 2023 Industrial Park Roadway and Utility Expansion Project update
• Contract Change Order #1 with KC Property Management, LLC for sewer service rerouting
• $6,403.14 Van Zandt County Appraisal District bill for delinquent property taxes
• Subordination Agreement with MLP Properties

June 11, 2024 Council

The Wills Point City Council will meet on June 11, 2024, to address several administrative and legal matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding pending litigation and an amendment to the city's employee benefit plan. The council will also consider applications for lead service line replacement funding.

• Executive session regarding HMI Wills Point, LLC v. City of Wills Point, Texas, et al. litigation
• Resolution 24-17: Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement with Meritain Health Inc.
• Request For Proposals (RFP) for independent auditing services
• Notice of intent to apply for Lead Service Line Replacement Funding via the Texas Water Development Board
• Resolution 24-18: Lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage machine

2025 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System City of Wills Point

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May 20, 2024 Called Council

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EDC May 15, 2024

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• No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed

May 14, 2024 Council

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May 8, 2024

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Total WP Voters

This document is a statistical report of voter activity, not a meeting agenda. It records that 5 residents in Precinct 3B cast early votes for the 2024 May 4th General Election on April 30, 2024. One provisional ballot was also recorded for Precinct 3B. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

• 5 early votes recorded in Precinct 3B
• 1 provisional ballot recorded in Precinct 3B
• 0 absentee votes recorded
• Precinct 3C recorded 0 votes

Total WP Voters

This agenda is a list of four voters who cast early ballots on April 29, 2024, for the May 4 general election. It contains no policy items or decisions; it is purely procedural voter roll data.

• Four early voters in precincts 3B and 3C
• All ballots cast on 4/29/2024
• No absentee or suspense voters

Total WP Voters

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• No council or board actions identified

Total WP Voters

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Total WP Voters

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Total WP Voters

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• No contracts or dollar amounts mentioned
• No zoning or ordinance changes listed

April 18, 2024

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EDC April 17, 2024

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Council April 9, 2024

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March 26, 2024 Called

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• Contact info: 518 Houston St, Wills Point, TX 75169; (903) 873-2578

EDC March 20, 2024

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Council March 12, 2024

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EDC February 21, 2024

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February 13, 2024 Council

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EDC January 25, 2024

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January 9, 2024 Council

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