D.1 Consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the residential structure located at 710 N Preston St. The proposed scope of work includes: removal of sixteen (16) wood windows on the first floor of the home and replace with vinyl double hung 1/1 windows in a white finish. HLC Case No. COA-26-13 Owner: Richard and Leah Watson Applicant: Richard Watson Item presented by Jorge Barake, City Planner Homeowner, Richard Watson, spoke briefly regarding the request and stated that he would prefer 50/50 sash split. The contractor, Daniel Meyers with Windows USA, spoke briefly regarding the request, stating that he could change the proposed request to 50/50 sash split with full screens. Motion to approve the item made by Commissioner Treadaway ; second by Commissioner Severson. Discussion was held regarding the proposed solar screens. The contractor confirmed that the solar screens will be dark in color and provided the Commission with a sample of the window and in currently are the on windows all home that stated homeowner The screen. solar not working condition. Discussion Survey, Resources Historic the in status Ennis the regarding held was property's including the home's designation as a "High Priority" resource and the date of construction of the porch. Setian Commissioner proposed are windows 18 the of why only questioned for 16 replacement. The applicant stated that one of the remaining windows faces the alley and the other faces the garage. Further discussion ensued. C.1. MINUTES CITY OF ENNIS HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 P.M. 2 Chairperson Sacha discussed the original windows and expressed a desire for the original windows to be retained. Commissioner Treadaway amended the original motion to approve the item as presented to 50/50 split with standard screens. Discussion was had regarding the trim around the windows and the replacement of deteriorated wood. A vote was cast. 3 in favor; 3 against (Sacha, Setian, and Gilmore) Motion Failed. D.2 Consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the residential structure located at 401 N Dallas St. The proposed scope of work includes: installation of handrails, deck railing and guard assemblies at two entries visible from W Belknap St. The handrails will be constructed using pressure‑treated 2x4s atop 4x4 pressure-treated posts and finished with Sherwin Williams Almond wire hog 34-inch-high of consist will guard panels The 3047). (SW Tree assembly painted black. HLC Case No. COA-26-12 Owner: Allen W & Karen Y Mach Applicant: Rex Yackee Item presented by Jorge Barake, City Planner Applicant, Rex Yackee, 272 Sunridge Rd, Ennis, spoke regarding the request and presented the commission with a physical paint sample. Motion to approve the item made by Vice-Chairperson Hightower; second by Commissioner Severson. The applicant stated the homeowner lives in Florida and selected the proposed paint colors; Almond Tree was chosen to match the natural woo

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.