Burkburnett meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Burkburnett boards to weigh budget, tax rate, library policies

Burkburnett's governing boards have a busy week ahead, with the Board of Commissioners set to consider the city's next budget and property tax rate, the Library Board reviewing new policies, and the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee weighing funding requests for local events. No decisions have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met August 17 to consider several major items, according to the agenda. The board was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2026-27 budget (Ordinance 1121) and ratify a property tax increase (Resolution 813). It also planned to set the tax rate at $0.758386 per $100 of assessed valuation (Ordinance 1122).

The agenda included issuing Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 (Ordinance 1120), and approving the purchase of a commercial pumper/tanker fire apparatus from Kemper Emergency Vehicles. The board also considered water, sewer, and garbage rate changes (Ordinances 1123-1125). A closed session was listed to discuss the city manager's employment.

Library Board

The Library Board met August 11 to discuss new policies for the podcast booth and 3D printer, as well as possible changes to existing library policies. The agenda also included reports on the Priddy Grant, the Summer Reading Program, and the Friends of the Library and Texoma Gives. The board was to approve minutes and the treasurer's report.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board met August 19 to consider funding requests for three events: the Burkburnett Blacksox Fall Classic, the Boomtown Blowout Bike Race, and the Winter Express. The board also planned to approve minutes from its July 29 meeting and hear public comments.

Coming up

Two Burkburnett Development Corporation meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **August 24** – The board will attend a Texas Die-Cast Car Museum Board Meeting at the Burkburnett Community Center, 735 Davy Drive. No formal action is expected.
• **August 26** – A special-called meeting at 8:00 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to consider adoption of the proposed FY2026-27 budget. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes, with a possible 2-minute extension.

Burkburnett board to vote on FY2026-27 budget, tax rate Aug. 17

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners is set to vote on the FY2026-27 budget and a property tax rate of $0.758386 per $100 assessed valuation at its Aug. 17 meeting. The board will also consider issuing certificates of obligation, approving water, sewer, and garbage rate changes, and purchasing a fire apparatus. No decisions from recent meetings have been published yet, as minutes are not yet available.

Recent meetings

Board of Commissioners (Aug. 3)

The board held a public hearing and discussed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and property tax rate. The agenda included four zoning cases and a new carport ordinance. No minutes have been published, so no outcomes are available.

Items on the agenda included:

• Public hearing and action on the FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
• Case 2026-07: Rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business (CB) to Residential-2 (R-2)
• Case 2026-08: Rezone portions of Baber & McCluskey Subdivision and Joy Springs Addition from SF-6 to SF-10
• Case 2026-09: Rezone 1422-1446 Amherst from Agricultural District (AG) to Single-Family Residential-6 (SF-6)
• Ordinance 1114: New zoning text regulating the use of carports

Burkburnett Development Corporation (Aug. 5)

The board considered electing a President and Vice-President and establishing a term rotation for Voting Directors. Members also discussed the FY 2027 budget and professional services for museum development. An executive session was scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations regarding the Die-Cast Car Collection. Minutes are not yet published.

Agenda items included:

• Election of President and Vice-President for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027
• Approval of the Incentive Agreement Application for businesses
• Executive session regarding Die-Cast Car Collection economic development negotiations
• Evaluation of professional services for museum development and opening readiness
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development workshop

Library Board (Aug. 11)

The Library Board met to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, receive updates from the director on summer reading, donations, and the Priddy Grant, and discuss new policies for the podcast booth and 3D printer. The board also considered changes to existing library policies. No minutes have been published.

Agenda items included:

• Discussion and possible action on new Library Policies for Podcast and 3D Printer
• Discussion and possible action on changes to existing Library Policies
• Report on the Priddy Grant
• Report on Summer Reading Program
• Report on Friends of the Library and Texoma Gives

Coming up

Board of Commissioners (Aug. 17)

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2026-27 budget (Ordinance 1121) and ratify a property tax increase (Resolution 813). It will also set the tax rate at $0.758386 per $100 assessed valuation (Ordinance 1122), issue Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 (Ordinance 1120), approve the purchase of a commercial pumper/tanker fire apparatus from Kemper Emergency Vehicles, and approve water, sewer, and garbage rate changes (Ordinances 1123-1125). A closed session is scheduled to discuss the city manager's employment.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee will consider funding requests for three events: the Burkburnett Blacksox Fall Classic, the Boomtown Blowout Bike Race, and the Winter Express. It will also approve minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting and hear public comments.

Burkburnett boards weigh budget, zoning, and museum plans; no decisions yet reported

Burkburnett city boards met over the past two weeks to consider the fiscal year 2027 budget and property tax rate, zoning changes, a bike race funding request, and museum development plans. Because minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, no official decisions or vote tallies are available to report. The agendas are summarized below.

Budget and tax rate hearing

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Aug. 3 to discuss and take potential action on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate. The agenda also included four zoning cases and a new carport ordinance. No outcome has been published.

Zoning cases and carport ordinance

The same Aug. 3 meeting included:

• Case 2026-07: Rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business (CB) to Residential-2 (R-2)
• Case 2026-08: Rezone portions of Baber & McCluskey Subdivision and Joy Springs Addition from SF-6 to SF-10
• Case 2026-09: Rezone 1422-1446 Amherst from Agricultural District (AG) to Single-Family Residential-6 (SF-6)
• Ordinance 1114: New zoning text regulating the use of carports

These items were listed for public hearing and potential action, but no results have been reported.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

On July 29, the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board met to review and take action on a funding request for the Boomtown Blowout bike race. The board also reviewed minutes from its April 9 meeting. No decision has been published.

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board met on July 28 to discuss and potentially update the rules and regulations for Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery. The board also reviewed minutes from its July 9 meeting. No outcome has been reported.

Development Corporation

The Burkburnett Development Corporation met on Aug. 5 to consider:

• Election of a President and Vice-President for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027
• Approval of an Incentive Agreement Application for businesses
• An executive session on economic development negotiations regarding the Die-Cast Car Collection
• Evaluation of professional services for museum development and opening readiness
• A Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development workshop

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Library Board will meet on Aug. 11. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on new library policies for a podcast booth and 3D printer, changes to existing library policies, a report on the Priddy Grant, and updates on the Summer Reading Program and Friends of the Library and Texoma Gives. This meeting is open to the public.

Burkburnett boards weigh rezoning, fire apparatus purchase, and FY 2027 budget

Burkburnett's city boards held a busy stretch of meetings from July 20 through July 29, covering rezoning, a fire apparatus purchase, economic development agreements, and cemetery and hotel-tax matters. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Commissioners — July 20

The Board of Commissioners was scheduled to act on several rezoning ordinances and a major financing item. Agenda items included:

• Ordinance No. 1116: rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business to Residential-2.
• Ordinance No. 1117: rezone portions of the Quail Run Ln area from SF-6 to SF-10.
• Ordinance No. 1118: rezone 1422–1446 Amherst from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential-6.
• Ordinance No. 1120: authorize issuance of Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates (Series 2026).
• Approve a purchase agreement for a commercial pumper/tanker fire apparatus from Kemper Emergency Vehicles.

The agenda also listed a development agreement for Pump City Diner, changes to the Police Department forfeiture account, a reserve officer ordinance, appointment of a Finance Director, and authorization of purchases and leases for fire apparatus and economic development.

Board of Commissioners — July 22 (special-called meeting)

A special-called meeting was set to determine whether a quorum existed. The agenda included executive sessions on personnel matters for the Burkburnett Development Corporation Executive Director, potential real-property transactions, and commercial or financial information tied to city negotiations. After reconvening, the Board was to vote on election of President and Vice-President, amend bank signature cards, and discuss FY 2027 budget development.

Burkburnett Development Corporation — July 22

The Development Corporation agenda included a FY 2027 budget workshop, election of President and Vice-President for the remainder of FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027, amendment of bank signature cards, and executive sessions on the Executive Director's employment and on real property and business prospect negotiations.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Board — July 23

The TIF Zone Board was to consider a funding request submitted by Paula Smith on behalf of the Burkburnett Historical Society for the property at I-04 W 3rd Street. The board also planned to discuss reallocating $350,000.00 from a sewer and water infrastructure project approved on 02/14/2025 to new projects. Other agenda items were approval of minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting and approval of TIF financial statements.

Board of Commissioners — July 24

The Board's agenda included:

• Resolution 810: expenditure of up to $35,000 for business-related expenses.
• Budget amendment of $35,000 for the Ink & Beam Incentive Agreement.
• Lease and Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Red River Riding Association.
• Development Agreement for Pump City Diner.
• RFQ for Professional Planning Services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project.

Appointments for a Finance Director and the Development Corporation's Board were also listed for discussion.

Cemetery Board — July 28

The Cemetery Board was scheduled to discuss and potentially update the rules and regulations for the Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery, and to review minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee — July 29

The HOT Board was to review and act on a funding request for the Boomtown Blowout bike race, and to review minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **August 3 — Board of Commissioners:** Public hearing and action on the FY 2027 budget and property tax rate, plus public hearings and potential action on four zoning cases (Cases 2026-07, 2026-08, 2026-09) and Ordinance 1114, a new zoning text regulating the use of carports.
• **August 5 — Burkburnett Development Corporation:** Election of President and Vice-President, approval of an Incentive Agreement Application for businesses, an executive session on Die-Cast Car Collection economic development negotiations, evaluation of professional services for museum development, and a FY 2027 budget workshop.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Confirmed votes and outcomes will be reported once minutes become available.

Burkburnett budget talks highlight proposed tax rate increase; commissioners set to weigh bond issuance and rezoning tonight

Burkburnett's recent government meetings centered on Fiscal Year 2027 budget development, including a proposed property tax rate increase, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' sessions — so outcomes listed on agendas cannot be confirmed as final decisions. Tonight, the Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider issuing Tax and Waterworks Revenue Certificates and adopting several rezoning ordinances.

FY2027 budget and proposed tax rate

The Board of Commissioners held budget workshops on July 6, July 14, and July 15, all focused on FY2027 Budget Development. The July 6 agenda included a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate increase from $0.640382 to $0.678251 per $100 valuation. The same agenda listed the no-new-revenue rate as $0.606198. The July 6 workshop also included a presentation on River Creek Golf Course and an executive session regarding the Burkburnett Development Corporation Executive Director. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were acted on.

Cemetery Board considers fee and rule changes

The Cemetery Board met July 9 to discuss changes at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery. Agenda items included implementing a burial association fee for all ground burials, increasing plot costs for residents and non-residents, setting new eligibility criteria for non-resident plot purchases, and updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations. Minutes have not been published, so no changes can be confirmed as adopted.

Development Corporation agenda

The Burkburnett Development Corporation Board met July 10. The agenda listed discussion and possible action on an Incentive Agreement Application for businesses requesting incentives, a FY2027 budget workshop, a presentation by Jake Russey with Gringo's Texas BBQ, and an update from Sheppard Military Affairs Committee President Mike Battaglino. The board also scheduled executive sessions on real property, economic development negotiations, and the executive director's employment. Minutes are not yet published.

Tonight: bond issuance, rezoning, fire apparatus

The Board of Commissioners meets today, July 20, with several consequential items on the agenda. The board is scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 1120, authorizing issuance of Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates (Series 2026). Three rezoning ordinances are also listed for adoption:

• Ordinance No. 1116: rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business to Residential-2.
• Ordinance No. 1117: rezone portions of the Quail Run Ln area from SF-6 to SF-10.
• Ordinance No. 1118: rezone 1422–1446 Amherst from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential-6.

The agenda also includes a development agreement for Pump City Diner, changes to the Police Department forfeiture account, a reserve officer ordinance, appointment of a Finance Director, and a purchase agreement for a commercial pumper/tanker fire apparatus from Kemper Emergency Vehicles.

Coming up

• **July 22 — Board of Commissioners (special-called):** Executive sessions on the Development Corporation Executive Director, real property, and business negotiations; followed by election of President and Vice-President for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027, amendment of bank signature cards, and FY2027 budget discussion.
• **July 22 — Burkburnett Development Corporation:** Budget workshop for FY2027 and election of President and Vice-President.
• **July 23 — Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone Board:** Consideration of a TIF funds request by Paula Smith on behalf of the Burkburnett Historical Society for the property at I-04 W 3rd Street, and discussion of reallocating $350,000.00 from a sewer and water infrastructure project approved on 02/14/2025 to new projects.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only. Minutes have not been released, so actions taken at those meetings cannot be independently confirmed from the available record.

Burkburnett boards weigh FY2027 budget, tax rate, rezoning, and cemetery fees

Budget and tax rate in focus

The Burkburnett Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop July 6 to discuss and take action on Fiscal Year 2027 budget development, including a presentation on River Creek Golf Course. The agenda included a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate increase from $0.640382 to $0.678251 per $100 valuation. The no-new-revenue rate was listed at $0.606198. Commissioners also planned to set a public hearing date for the FY2027 budget and hold an executive session regarding the Burkburnett Development Corporation executive director.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes or vote tallies are available.

Planning and Zoning Commission considers three rezoning cases

The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 29 to hold public hearings and consider action on three rezoning cases and a zoning text amendment:

• **Case 2026-07:** Rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business to Residential-2.
• **Case 2026-08:** Rezone blocks on Quail Run, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Dove, Oriole, Pheasant, Eagle Ln, 1106 Kramer, Taylor Ln, 1000 Corbin Ln and an adjacent tract from Single-Family Residential-6 to SF-10.
• **Case 2026-09:** Rezone 1422-1446 Amherst from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential-6.
• A zoning text amendment regarding carports.

Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not known whether the commission voted to approve or deny any of these items.

Cemetery Board reviews burial fees and plot rules

The Cemetery Board met July 9 to consider changes to management of Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery. Agenda items included implementing a burial association fee for all ground burials, increasing plot costs for residents and non-residents, establishing new eligibility criteria for non-resident plot purchases, and updating the cemetery rules and regulations. Minutes are not yet available.

Development Corporation to act on business incentives

The Burkburnett Development Corporation Board met July 10 with several action items on the agenda. The board planned to discuss and take action on an Incentive Agreement Application for businesses requesting incentives, and to discuss and take action on FY2027 budget development. The agenda also included a presentation by Jake Russey with Gringo's Texas BBQ, an update from Sheppard Military Affairs Committee President Mike Battaglino, and approval of minutes from June 5 (regular and special-called workshop) and June 22 special-called meetings, plus BDC financials. The board could enter executive session to discuss real property, economic development negotiations, and the executive director's employment. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 14 — Board of Commissioners (special-called):** Discussion and possible action on FY2027 budget development, a City Manager's update, public comments on agenda items, and a potential executive session for attorney consultation, real property, or personnel matters. A taxpayer impact statement is included.
• **July 15 — Board of Commissioners:** FY2027 budget development workshop, with a City Manager's update.

Burkburnett Boards Tackle FY2027 Budget, Tax Rate Proposal; Rezoning and Cemetery Fees on Deck

Burkburnett officials spent late June focused on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with the Board of Commissioners scheduling a workshop that includes a proposed property tax rate increase. Minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, so only agenda items — not final decisions — can be reported.

Board of Commissioners: FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate

The Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting June 22 for a budget workshop covering the FY2027 city budget and the Burkburnett Development Corporation budget. A taxpayer impact statement on the agenda shows a proposed tax rate increase from $0.640382 to $0.678251 per $100 valuation. For a median home valued at $199,039, taxes due would rise from $1,193 to $1,350.

The agenda also listed the no-new-revenue rate as $0.606198 per $100 valuation. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not confirmed whether any action was taken.

Burkburnett Development Corporation: $35,000 Payment and Budget

The Burkburnett Development Corporation Board scheduled discussion and potential action on FY2027 budget development for both the city and the corporation. One agenda item included a public hearing on a $35,000 expenditure to Stubblefield Companies, LLC, doing business as Ink & Beam Creations. The board also planned an executive session regarding real property and economic development incentives.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee: Boomtown Blowout Funding Request

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board met June 24 with an agenda that included approval of minutes from its April 9, 2026 meeting and discussion of a hotel occupancy tax funding request for the Boomtown Blowout bike race. No minutes are available yet to confirm the outcome.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Three Rezoning Cases and Carport Rules

The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 29 to hold public hearings and consider action on three rezoning cases:

• Case 2026-07: Rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business to Residential-2.
• Case 2026-08: Rezone blocks on Quail Run, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Dove, Oriole, Pheasant, Eagle Ln, 1106 Kramer, Taylor Ln, 1000 Corbin Ln, and an adjacent tract from Single-Family Residential-6 to SF-10.
• Case 2026-09: Rezone 1422–1446 Amherst from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential-6.

The commission also planned to consider a zoning text amendment regarding carports. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **Board of Commissioners — July 6 (today):** A budget workshop on FY2027 budget development, including a presentation on River Creek Golf Course. The board will set a public hearing date for the FY2027 budget and hold an executive session regarding the Burkburnett Development Corporation Executive Director. The agenda again lists the proposed tax rate of $0.678251 per $100 valuation against the no-new-revenue rate of $0.606198.
• **Cemetery Board — July 9:** Discussion of changes at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery, including a new burial association fee for all ground burials, increased plot costs for residents and non-residents, new eligibility criteria for non-resident plot purchases, and updates to cemetery rules and regulations.

Proposed tax rate increase highlights Burkburnett budget workshops as FY2027 planning begins

A proposed property tax rate increase that would cost the median Burkburnett homeowner an additional $157 annually anchored a series of budget workshops last week, as the Board of Commissioners and Burkburnett Development Corporation began shaping city finances for the coming fiscal year.

Budget talks center on tax rate, golf course

The Board of Commissioners met June 22 in a special-called budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 city budget. A taxpayer impact statement showed a planned rate increase from $0.640382 to $0.678251 per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home valued at the city median of $199,039, the annual tax bill would rise from $1,193 to $1,350. The same day, the Burkburnett Development Corporation board discussed its own FY2027 budget. Agendas for both meetings were published, but minutes were not yet available as of press time, so any final actions remain unconfirmed.

The budget discussions continue July 6, when the Board of Commissioners holds another workshop. That meeting will include a presentation on River Creek Golf Course and a vote to set a public hearing date for the FY2027 budget. The agenda also lists an executive session regarding the Burkburnett Development Corporation executive director. A no-new-revenue rate of $0.606198 was published alongside the proposed $0.678251 rate.

Development corporation reviews $35,000 expenditure

In a separate June 22 session, the Burkburnett Development Corporation board scheduled a public hearing on a $35,000 payment to Stubblefield Companies, LLC, doing business as Ink & Beam Creations. The board’s agenda also included a discussion of FY2027 budget development and a potential executive session on real property and economic development incentives. No minutes were posted, so any action taken has not been confirmed.

Hotel tax funds considered for bike race

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee on June 24 took up a funding request from the Boomtown Blowout bike race. The board discussed whether to allocate hotel occupancy tax revenues for the event. The agenda also included approval of April meeting minutes.

Rezoning cases and carport rules advance

The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 29 to consider three rezoning requests and a zoning text amendment on carports. The cases were:

• 617 E 3rd St, proposed to change from Commercial Business to Residential-2;
• Multiple streets in the area of Quail Run, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Dove, Oriole, Pheasant, Eagle Lane, and sections of Kramer Road, Taylor Lane, and Corbin Lane, proposed to shift from Single-Family Residential-6 to SF-10;
• 1422-1446 Amherst, proposed to rezone from Agricultural to SF-6.

The commission also considered a zoning text amendment regarding carport standards. Minutes of the meeting had not been released.

Coming up

The Board of Commissioners will meet July 6 for a budget workshop that includes the River Creek Golf Course presentation and a public hearing date for the proposed FY2027 budget. On July 9, the Cemetery Board will discuss a new burial association fee, potential cost increases for burial plots for both residents and non-residents, updated eligibility criteria for non-resident plot purchases, and other changes to cemetery rules.