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CITY • Van Zandt County, TX
City of Van
Population / Scale
2,664
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7315
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.2M
+5.6% YoY • +39.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$6.76M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.4 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -2.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -8.5 pts
64.3 (C) → 55.8 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+39.9% (5Y)
10Y: +75.0% • Since '00: +282.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.1315
FY 22: $0.6000 → FY 27: $0.7315
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.3 (C)'10: 61 (C)'17: 58.7 (D)'22: 57.2 (D)'27: 55.8 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.4M'10: $2.1M'17: $3.0M'22: $3.7M'27: $5.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BD
Bill Dwyer
Councilmember, Place 3
shuggins@vantx.gov
EB
Ernie Burns
Mayor
shuggins@vantx.gov
LD
Laura Duncan
Councilmember, Place 4
shuggins@vantx.gov
MH
Mark Heatwole
Councilmember, Place 2
shuggins@vantx.gov
MT
Mark Thompson
Councilmember, Place 5
shuggins@vantx.gov
SS
Samantha Smith
Councilmember, Place 1
shuggins@vantx.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,194,621) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.731500 per $100 valuation: $0.581500 M&O + $0.150000 I&S) for City of Van. Source: City of Van Ordinance No. 09-24-2026-2 (Adopted Sept 24, 2026).
Total Appropriation
$5.2M
General Fund
$2.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,950
Public Safety: $1.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7315 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+15.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 14, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-2025-337) — City of Van
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,917,286) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.735800 per $100 valuation) for City of Van.
Total Appropriation
$4.9M
General Fund
$2.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,846
Public Safety: $1.3M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7358 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,275,039) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.660000 per $100 valuation) for City of Van.
Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,605
Public Safety: $1.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6600 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 56.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Van (Van Zandt County) totaling $4,052,938. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6600 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,521
Public Safety: $1.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6600 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 56.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Van (Van Zandt County) totaling $3,907,576. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.9M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,467
Public Safety: $1.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6000 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$5.19M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,950Tax Rate: $0.7315Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.92M(+15.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,846Tax Rate: $0.7358Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.28M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,605Tax Rate: $0.6600Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.05M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,521Tax Rate: $0.6600Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$3.91M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,467Tax Rate: $0.6000Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.71M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,394Tax Rate: $0.6000Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.55M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,332Tax Rate: $0.6066Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.36M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,263Tax Rate: $0.613273Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.23M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,213Tax Rate: $0.626152Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,158Tax Rate: $0.634918Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.97M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,115Tax Rate: $0.636823Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.81M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,057Tax Rate: $0.641281Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.71M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,017Tax Rate: $0.643205Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.59M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $974Tax Rate: $0.648351Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.47M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $926Tax Rate: $0.650944Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.36M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $884Tax Rate: $0.656802Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.24M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $842Tax Rate: $0.6614Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.14M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $803Tax Rate: $0.663384Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.05M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $770Tax Rate: $0.668691Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.96M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.666685Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.87M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $703Tax Rate: $0.668685Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.78M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $668Tax Rate: $0.674034Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.68M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $632Tax Rate: $0.671338Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.61M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $606Tax Rate: $0.669324Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $575Tax Rate: $0.666647Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $554Tax Rate: $0.67198Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.42M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $533Tax Rate: $0.671308Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.36M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $509Tax Rate: $0.669294Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 14 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY SERVICES (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY SERVICES....
Chapter 32 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 32 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Ord. 2015 Fee Schedule • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2015 Fee Schedule (Include — Supplement 5, City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2015 Fee Schedule adopted on June, 2015 (Include, Supplement 5) in City of Van Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 22 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 22 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS....
Chapter 34 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 34 - UTILITIES (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - UTILITIES....
Appendix A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix A - FEE SCHEDULE (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 28 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 28 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND PARKS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - MANUFACTURED HOMES AND PARKS....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 25 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 25 - SIGNS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 3 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 26 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 26 - SOLID WASTE (City of Van Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - SOLID WASTE....
Ord. 2026-2026-326 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinances relating to the operation of e-bikes and golf carts
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinances relating to the operation of e-bikes and golf carts...
Ord. 06-18-2026-1 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 06-18-2026-1: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF VAN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS), ARTICLE VII (MOBILE FOOD VENDORS) OF THE VAN CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROV
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF VAN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS), ARTICLE VII (MOBILE FOOD VENDORS) OF THE V...
Ord. 2026-2026-211 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Mobile Food Truck Ordinance 06-18-2026-1
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Ord. 2026-2026-210 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Film Friendly Ordinance 06-18-2026.
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Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-09
May 2025 City of Van Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 344 (19.0% of 1,811 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Mark Heatwole WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Samantha Smith WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Bill Dwyer WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Mark Thompson WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Laura Duncan WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)Mayor
Ernie Burns WINNER
100.0% (302 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
City of Van 2025 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 435 (24.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
70.0% (305 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (130 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 507 (28.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
66.0% (335 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 326 (18.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
67.0% (218 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 471 (26.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
63.0% (297 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (174 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 344 (19.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
65.0% (224 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (120 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 290 (16.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
67.0% (194 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 507 (28.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
57.0% (289 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (218 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 489 (27.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
56.0% (274 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (215 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 380 (21.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
54.0% (205 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (175 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (15.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 326 (18.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
58.0% (189 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 471 (26.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
72.0% (339 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 344 (19.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
70.0% (241 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 308 (17.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
54.0% (166 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (142 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 290 (16.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
68.0% (197 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (93 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 417 (23.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
72.0% (300 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 417 (23.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
54.0% (225 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 417 (23.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
63.0% (263 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 435 (24.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
63.0% (274 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 362 (20.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
68.0% (246 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 562 (31.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
72.0% (405 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 435 (24.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
58.0% (252 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (183 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 290 (16.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
55.0% (160 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Van Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (15.0% of 1,812 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ernie Burns WINNER
61.0% (166 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (106 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (337)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - September 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-425: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-4: PUBLIC HEARING2026-426: Tax rate hearing.Item-6: ACTION ITEMS2026-427: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appropriations ordinance 09-24-2026-1 adopting the FY2026 budget for the City of Van.2026-428: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinance 09-24-2026-2 adopting the tax rate for FY2026 for the City of Van.2026-429: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinance 09-24-2026-3 ratifying the rate revenue for FY2027.Item-10: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-11: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-12: ADJOURN2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - September 10, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-340: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-341: US Flag2026-342: Texas FlagItem-7: PRESENTATION2026-397: National Night Out Proclamation2026-401: Recognition of Van, Texas being a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by Betty Russo.Item-10: OPEN FORUMItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-343: Meeting Minutes2026-369: Minutes from the August 13, 2026, regular meeting.2026-344: Financial ReportItem-15: REPORTS2026-345: City Manager Monthly ReportItem-17: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2026-404: Information and Discussion on the City of Van's submitted action items as part of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.2026-405: Council participation in the Oil Festival Parade and Halloween event.2026-407: City hall remodel.Item-21: ACTION ITEMS2026-370: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on selecting a new Emergency Medical Services provider for the City of Van.2026-354: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on citizen request to remove stop signs at the intersection of West Kansas Street and Cherry Street.2026-353: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an amendment to the FY2025-2026 annual budget.2026-398: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of the EDC budget for FY 2026-2027.2026-399: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving Certification of Unopposed Candidates.2026-400: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Order of Cancellation of the November 3, 2026, General Election for the City of Van.2026-406: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the destruction of outdated records in accordance with the State Statues concerning record retention standards.Item-29: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-30: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-31: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-32: ADJOURN2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - August 13, 2026
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Item-32: ADJOURNItem-30: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-31: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-307: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-308: US Flag2026-309: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-310: Meeting Minutes2026-322: Minutes from July 9, 2026, budget workshop.2026-320: Minutes from July 9, 2026, regular meeting.2026-323: Minutes from July 24, 2026, called meeting.2026-311: Financial ReportItem-14: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2026-338: Presentation of the no new revenue and voter approval rate.Item-16: REPORTS2026-312: City Manager Monthly Report2026-313: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-315: Library Monthly Report2026-316: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-318: Police Monthly Report2026-319: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-23: ACTION ITEMS2026-324: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on granting a variance for a fence at 1000 W. Main.2026-325: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on granting a variance for an accessory structure (storage building) at 150 Briarwood CT.2026-321: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY 27 budget, proposing a tax rate for FY 27 and setting a date for the required public hearing.2026-337: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-13-2026 calling and ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one(1) Mayor, and two (2) city council members for two (2) year terms.Item-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-326: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinances relating to the operation of e-bikes and golf carts2026-07-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - July 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-300: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-4: ACTION ITEMS2026-302: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a $12,500.00 economic development grant expenditure by the Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for Coupe's Café and Game Room, located in the Van Shopping Plaza at 552 W. Main Street, for Item-6: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-7: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-8: ADJOURN2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - July 09, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-236: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-237: US Flag2026-238: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-239: Meeting Minutes2026-257: Minutes from the June 18, 2026, meeting.2026-240: Financial ReportItem-12: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-13: REPORTS2026-241: City Manager Monthly Report2026-242: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-244: Library Monthly Report2026-245: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-247: Police Monthly Report2026-248: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-20: ACTION ITEMS2026-272: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 07-09-2026 Late Hours.2026-273: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 07-09-2026 abandoning sewer easement at property located at 199 Briarwood Court.2026-276: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an Interlocal agreement with Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Road and Bridge.2026-277: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance No. 07-09-2026-1 regarding the City of Van, Texas Municipal Retirment System benefits authorizing (1) an increase to the employee contribution rate, and (2) annually accruing updated service cred2026-278: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Toby Stanberry as a Planning & Zoning board member.2026-279: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of an EDC Facade grant expenditure in the amount of $11,500.00 for Coupe's Café and Game room.Item-27: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-274: City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, City Manager's annual review.Item-29: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANY2026-275: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX. A concerning the City Managers' annual review.Item-31: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-32: ADJOURN2026-06-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - June 18, 2026
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2026-212: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of Ernest Burns to serve on the Library Advisory Board.Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-183: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-184: US Flag2026-185: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-186: Meeting Minutes2026-196: Minutes from the May 14, 2026, regular meeting.2026-187: Financial ReportItem-14: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-15: REPORTS2026-188: City Manager Monthly Report2026-189: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-191: Library Monthly Report2026-192: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-194: Police Monthly Report2026-195: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-22: ACTION ITEMS2026-205: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Planning & Zoning Board member Marcos Dos Santos to serve another term.2026-204: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on EDC Board member Candace Gore to serve another term.2026-206: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of Linzy Neal to serve on the EDC Board.2026-207: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of Mark Heatwole to serve on the EDC Board.2026-208: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approval of Paul Bullington to serve on the EDC Board.Item-29: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-30: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-31: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-32: ADJOURN2026-210: Film Friendly Ordinance 06-18-2026.2026-211: Mobile Food Truck Ordinance 06-18-2026-12026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - May 14, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-138: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-139: US Flag2026-140: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2026-151: Update regarding Precinct Chair.2026-169: Update from Van Zandt County Pct 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton2026-170: Update on City of Van FY27 budget preparationsItem-12: PRESENTATION2026-163: Presentation of check to the City of Van Fire Department from Republic Services.Item-14: CONSENT AGENDA2026-141: Meeting Minutes2026-153: Minutes from April 9, 2026, regular meeting.2026-142: Financial ReportItem-18: REPORTS2026-143: City Manager Monthly Report2026-144: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-146: Library Monthly Report2026-147: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-149: Police Monthly Report2026-150: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-25: PUBLIC HEARING2026-167: Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. 114411, Legal description: acres 0.360, BLK: LOT 3, ADDN: HILLIARD RUST ADDN 2023.Item-27: ACTION ITEMS2026-168: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. 114411, Legal description: acres 0.362026-164: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on canceling Marilyn Williams' credit card and approving a credit card for Sean Snider.2026-171: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on awarding the bid for water well No. 3 replacement to C. Miller Drilling, Inc. of Winnsboro, Texas.2026-172: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Film Friendly Texas program2026-152: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on City funding of unincorporated area fire protection.Item-33: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-34: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-35: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-36: ADJOURN2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - April 09, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-110: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-111: US Flag2026-112: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-113: Meeting Minutes2026-123: Minutes from March 12, 2026, regular meeting.2026-114: Financial ReportItem-12: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-13: REPORTS2026-115: City Manager Monthly Report2026-116: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-118: Library Monthly Report2026-119: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-121: Police Monthly Report2026-122: Public Works Monthly ReportItem-20: ACTION ITEMS2026-124: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Chapter 30 of the Van Code (Subdivision Ordinance)2026-125: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on revising the Van Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Article VII - Mobile Food Vendors2026-126: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on placement of political signs.2026-127: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an Interlocal agreement with Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Road and Bridge.Item-25: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-27: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-28: ADJOURN2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - March 12, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-78: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-79: US Flag2026-80: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-81: Meeting Minutes2026-91: Minutes from the regular meeting on February 12, 2026.2026-92: Minutes from the workshop February 18, 2026.2026-82: Financial ReportItem-13: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-14: REPORTS2026-83: City Manager Monthly Report2026-84: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-86: Library Monthly Report2026-87: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-89: Police Monthly Report2026-90: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-21: PUBLIC HEARING2026-96: CCN overlap the Water Service Agreement with Pruitt Sand Flat Water and the City of Van.Item-23: ACTION ITEMS2026-97: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Water Service Agreement with Pruitt Sand Flat Water and the City of Van.2026-95: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amendment to task order No.1 with Evan Britt Development.2026-93: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Berta Cordova to the Library Board.2026-94: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Ashlei Bolt to the Library Board.Item-28: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-29: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-30: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-31: ADJOURN2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - February 12, 2026
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Item-12: PRESENTATIONItem-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2026-22: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-23: US Flag2026-24: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2026-25: Meeting Minutes2026-60: Minutes from the January 8, 2026, regular meeting.2026-26: Financial Report2026-62: Presentation of the financial audit for the October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2025, budget year.Item-14: REPORTS2026-27: City Manager Monthly Report2026-28: Fire Department Monthly Report2026-30: Library Monthly Report2026-31: Municipal Court Monthly Report2026-33: Police Monthly Report2026-34: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-21: PUBLIC HEARING2026-46: Public hearing on the conceptual site plan for Heritage House at Van.2026-37: Re-Zoning application #164: Ken Cauthen- Heritage House of Van, LLC from R-1 Residential to MF-1 Multi-Family Low Density District, Property ID R103729, R103730, R103731, R103732, R103743, R103738, R103739, R103740, R103741, R103742, , R103737, R103736, R2026-38: Amend Zoning Ordinance Chapter 36.Item-26: ACTION ITEMS2026-63: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the financial audit for the October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2025, budget year.2026-35: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for nomination of a candidate for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.2026-40: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on replat of property being 5.767 acres of land situated in the J.V. Moore Survey, Abstract 616 and the Mund Gross Survey, Abstract 299, Van Zandt County, Texas, being a part of that certain called 6.512-acre2026-45: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the conceptual site plan for the Heritage House at Van.2026-44: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 02-12-2026-3 to approve the Heritage House at Van Planned Development.2026-41: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #164 Ken Cauthen- Heritage House of Van, LLC from R-1 Residential to MF-1 Multi-Family Low Density District, Property ID R103729, R103730, R103731, R103732, R103743, R103738, R103739,2026-42: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 02-12-2026 amending Zoning Ordinance Chapter 36.2026-43: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 02-12-2026-1 amending the City Personnel Policies.2026-47: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Ordinance 02-12-2026-2 Grease Trap.2026-59: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a proposal to the Van Zandt County Commissioner's Court for roadwork within the city limits.Item-37: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-38: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-39: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-40: ADJOURN2026-36: Regarding a replat of property being 5.767 acres of land situated in the J.V. Moore Survey, Abstract 616 and the Mund Gross Survey, Abstract 299, Van Zandt County, Texas, being a part of that certain called 6.512-acre tract as described in a deed from Raf2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - January 08, 2026
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-482: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-483: US Flag2025-484: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-485: Meeting Minutes2025-495: Minutes from the regular meeting December 11, 2025.2025-486: Financial ReportItem-12: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2025-497: Information and Discussion on the use of Van Zandt County Special Road Tax.Item-14: REPORTS2025-487: City Manager Monthly Report2025-488: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-490: Library Monthly Report2025-491: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-493: Police Monthly Report2025-494: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-21: ACTION ITEMS2025-496: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a request to extend city water services to an address on Van Zandt County Road 1412.Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-25: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-26: ADJOURN2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - December 11, 2025
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2025-458: Meeting MinutesItem-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-455: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-456: US Flag2025-457: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-479: Minutes from the regular meeting November 13, 2025.2025-459: Financial ReportItem-12: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-13: REPORTS2025-460: City Manager Monthly Report2025-461: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-463: Library Monthly Report2025-464: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-466: Police Monthly Report2025-467: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-20: ACTION ITEMS2025-480: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on adjusting the speed limit on South Bois D. Arc Street.2025-468: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving the calculated 2025 Tax Levy of $1,708,088.74.2025-469: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinance 12-11-2025 providing regulations on the placement of industrialized residential structures in the city.Item-25: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-27: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-28: ADJOURN2025-481: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending the City Code of Ordinances Section 12, Article II - Noise.2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - November 13, 2025
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Item-16: REPORTS2025-424: City Manager Monthly ReportItem-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-419: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-420: US Flag2025-421: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: PUBLIC HEARING2025-432: Re-Zoning application #163 Chris Weisinger by: Danielle Carter with Ofi Chito from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial, on the property located at 1070 S Oak, Property ID R111609, R20587, and R20588 of Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition, being 1.239 acres oItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-422: Meeting Minutes2025-451: Minutes from the regular meeting October 9, 2025.2025-423: Financial ReportItem-15: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2025-425: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-427: Library Monthly Report2025-428: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-430: Police Monthly Report2025-431: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-23: ACTION ITEMS2025-437: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding a replat of Property ID R111609, R20587, and R20588 of Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition, being 1.239 acres of land situated in the David Rose Survey, Abstract No. 714 Van Zandt County.2025-433: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #163 Chris Weisinger by: Danielle Carter with Ofi Chito from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial, on the property located at 1070 S Oak, Property ID R111609, R20587, and R20588 of Lot 12025-438: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Bryan Rayner to the Planning & Zoning board.2025-449: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 11-13-2025 selecting an official newspaper for the City of Van.2025-450: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for casting votes for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.2025-452: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 11-13-2025 amending section 12-344 of the City Code of Ordinances (Outdoor Storage in Commercial District).2025-453: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the speed limit on S. Bois D Arc.2025-454: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending the Zoning Ordinance.Item-32: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-33: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-34: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-35: ADJOURN2025-436: Regarding a replat of Property ID R111609, R20587, and R20588 of Lot 1, Block 1 Oak Street addition, being 1.239 acres of land situated in the David Rose Survey, Abstract No. 714 Van Zandt County.2025-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - October 09, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-393: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-394: US Flag2025-395: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-396: Meeting Minutes2025-409: Minutes from the budget hearing September 4, 2025.2025-410: Minutes from the regular meeting September 4, 2025.2025-411: Minutes from the called meeting September 23, 2025.2025-397: Financial ReportItem-14: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2025-408: Information and Discussion on use of the Van Zandt County Special Road Tax funds.Item-16: REPORTS2025-398: City Manager Monthly Report2025-399: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-401: Library Monthly Report2025-402: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-404: Police Monthly Report2025-405: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-23: ACTION ITEMS2025-406: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on nominations for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.2025-407: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending Section 12-344 of the City Code of Ordinances (Outdoor Storage in Commercial Districts)2025-412: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 10-09-2025 releasing land from extraterritorial jurisdiction.Item-27: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-28: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-29: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-30: ADJOURN2025-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - September 23, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-386: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-4: PUBLIC HEARING2025-392: Tax rate hearing.Item-6: ACTION ITEMS2025-387: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an amendment to the FY25 budget.2025-389: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY2026 EDC budget.2025-388: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appropriations ordinance 09-23-2025-1 adopting the FY2026 budget for the City of Van.2025-390: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinance 09-23-2025-2 adopting the tax rate for FY2026 for the City of Van.2025-391: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ordinance 09-23-2025-3 ratifying the rate revenue increase for FY2026.Item-12: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-13: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-14: ADJOURN2025-09-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - September 04, 2025
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Item-3: INVOCATIONItem-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-349: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-350: US Flag2025-351: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-352: Meeting Minutes2025-370: Minutes from August 14, 2025, Budget Workshop.2025-371: Minutes from August 14, 2025, Regular Meeting.2025-353: Financial ReportItem-13: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-14: REPORTS2025-354: City Manager Monthly Report2025-355: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-357: Library Monthly Report2025-358: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-360: Police Monthly Report2025-361: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-21: ACTION ITEMS2025-366: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding tires, Don Smith.2025-372: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Howard Patterson to the EDC board.2025-362: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on updating agenda guidelines.2025-363: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 09-04-2025 purchasing policy.2025-364: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 09-04-2025 Water & Sewer .2025-365: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 09-04-2025-1 Fee Schedule.Item-28: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-30: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANY2025-369: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on IX. A. concerning the Municipal Judge.Item-32: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-33: ADJOURN2025-368: City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Judge.2025-09-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - September 04, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-367: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-4: ACTION ITEMS2025-373: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the FY 2026 budget.Item-6: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-7: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-8: ADJOURN2025-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - August 14, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-292: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-293: US Flag2025-294: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: PUBLIC HEARING2025-324: Regarding the replat of Property ID R20459 subdivision of lot 2 of the Crocker Addition located within the Nacogdoches School Land Survey, Abstract No. 620, Van Zandt County, according to the said subdivision as appears of record on Glide 375A, of the PlaItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2025-295: Meeting Minutes2025-327: Minutes from the regular meeting on July 11, 2025.2025-296: Financial ReportItem-14: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-16: REPORTS2025-297: City Manager Monthly Report2025-298: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-300: Library Monthly Report2025-301: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-303: Police Monthly Report2025-304: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-23: ACTION ITEMS2025-326: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on replat of Property ID R20459 subdivision of lot 2 of the Crocker Addition located within the Nacogdoches School Land Survey, Abstract No. 620, Van Zandt County, according to the said subdivision as appears2025-334: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on surface water reservoir for the City of Canton.2025-317: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “City of Van, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025”, including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds.2025-331: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the budget FY 26, proposing a tax rate for FY 26 and setting a date for a public hearing.2025-315: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 08-14-2025 repealing multiple sections of the City Code of Ordinances2025-316: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-14-2025 transferring funds related to Hotel Occupancy Tax into a TEXLOGIC account.2025-335: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-14-2025-1 approving the City of Van Investment Policy.2025-332: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 08-14-2025-1 changing its municipal election to the November uniform election date.2025-333: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on tires/outside storage.Item-34: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-318: In compliance with LGC 551.072 Deliberation regarding purchase of Real Property - property abutting the City sports complex.Item-36: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANY2025-319: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on regarding purchase of Real Property - property abutting the City sports complex.Item-38: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-39: ADJOURN2025-337: Presentation of No New Revenue and Voter approval tax rates as calculated by VZCAD.2025-314: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on amending Chapter 25 of the City Code of Ordinances - Signage2025-07-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - July 10, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-253: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-254: US Flag2025-255: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: PRESENTATION2025-282: Presentation of check to the City of Van Fire Department from Republic Services.Item-10: PUBLIC HEARING2025-284: Regarding the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance 01-09-2025-1.Item-12: CONSENT AGENDA2025-256: Minutes for the regular meeting June 12, 2025.2025-257: Financial ReportItem-15: REPORTS2025-258: City Manager Monthly Report2025-259: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-261: Library Monthly Report2025-262: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-264: Police Monthly Report2025-265: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-22: ACTION ITEMS2025-283: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on property located at 240 S Birch St. property ID: R000020297 Christian Cole.2025-285: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance 01-09-2025-12025-286: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on vacant CIty Council position.2025-287: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 07-10-2025 denying a request from ONCOR Electric Delivery Company LLC's request for a rate increase.2025-289: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 07-10-2025-1 Supporting the City Of Van's application to the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 transportation alternatives set-aside (TA) call for projects.Item-28: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-29: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-30: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-31: ADJOURN2025-06-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - June 12, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-177: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-178: US Flag2025-179: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-180: Meeting Minutes2025-204: Minutes from the regular meeting on May 8, 2025.2025-205: Minutes from the called meeting on May 9, 2025.2025-181: Financial ReportItem-13: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION2025-193: Presentation of the independant financial audit for the October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 budget year.Item-15: REPORTS2025-182: City Manager Monthly Report2025-183: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-185: Library Monthly Report2025-186: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-188: Police Monthly Report2025-189: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-22: PUBLIC HEARING2025-216: Re-Zoning application # 162 Johnny Gerner from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial, on the property located at 430 W Main, property ID: R20169, legal description acres 0.3950, ABST:299 Sur: Gross in the City of Van, Texas.Item-24: ACTION ITEMS2025-217: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application # 162 Johnny Gerner from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial, on the property located at 430 W Main, property ID: R20169, legal description acres 0.3950, ABST:299 Sur: Gross in the City2025-225: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on naming Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, formerly KSA Engineering, as the designated Professional Engineering Firm for the City.2025-219: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Project No. 102865 for Water Well #3.2025-228: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to share funding on scoreboards for the Van Sports Complex.2025-215: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinances 06-12-2025 Prohibiting amusement redemption machines, gambling devices and game rooms.2025-191: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on resolution 6-12-2025 to utilize the TXDOT right of way.2025-222: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Jennifer Hudgens to the Planning & Zoning board.2025-223: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Lori Thompson to the Planning & Zoning board.2025-249: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Dwayne Wheeler to the EDC Board.2025-250: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on appointing Ivy Lopez to the EDC Board.2025-190: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on selecting a Mayor Pro Tem2025-226: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the destruction of outdated records in accordance with the State Statutes concerning record retention standards.2025-218: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on repealing certain items from the City Code of Ordinances.2025-192: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on vacant CIty Council position.Item-40: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-224: City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.Item-42: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-43: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-44: ADJOURN2025-227: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on ammending Chapter 25 of the City Code of Ordinances - Signage.2025-05-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - May 09, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-174: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: ACTION ITEMS2025-175: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on resolution 05-09-2025 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Election held on May 3, 2025, by the City of Van.2025-176: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on resolution 05-09-2025-1 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election held on May 3, 2025, by the City of Van, Texas.Item-6: ADJOURN2025-05-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - May 08, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-150: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-151: US Flag2025-152: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-153: Meeting Minutes2025-170: Minutes from the regular meeting April 10, 2025.2025-154: Financial ReportItem-12: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-13: REPORTS2025-155: City Manager Monthly Report2025-156: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-157: Fire Marshal Monthly Report2025-158: Library Monthly Report2025-159: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-161: Police Monthly Report2025-162: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-21: PUBLIC HEARING2025-139: Re-Zoning application # 161 Brandon Brown from Commercial 1 to two family Planned Development, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. R000114410, Acres 0.360, BLK: LOT 2, ADDN: HILLIARD RUST ADDN 2023.Item-24: ACTION ITEMS2025-138: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the replat of Property ID R115213 & R115214 located within the John Walling Survey, Abstract NO. 891, Van Zandt County. Being described Lots 1 and 2 of Monds Subdivision being described in glide 434A.2025-169: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Re-Zoning application # 161 Brandon Brown from Commercial 1 to two family Planned Development, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. R000114410, Acres 0.360, BLK: LOT 2, ADDN: HILLIARD RUST 2025-168: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Lift Station #2 relocation and development.2025-171: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Ordinance 05-08-2025 abandoning a portion of the City's right of way, being an area on E Iowa Street of 0.077 acres; between Spruce street and N. Dove.2025-172: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an appeal of a residential parking violation.2025-173: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the process and procedure to hire a City Manager.Item-31: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-32: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-33: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-34: ADJOURN2025-163: Regarding the replat of Property ID R115213 & R115214 located within the John Walling Survey, Abstract NO. 891, Van Zandt County. Being described Lots 1 and 2 of Monds Subdivision being described in glide 434A.2025-04-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - April 10, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-106: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2025-107: US Flag2025-108: Texas FlagItem-7: OPEN FORUMItem-8: CONSENT AGENDA2025-109: Meeting Minutes2025-126: Minutes from the regular meeting March 13, 2025.2025-127: Minutes from the called meeting on March 20, 2025.2025-110: Financial ReportItem-13: INFORMATION AND DISCUSSIONItem-15: REPORTS2025-111: City Manager Monthly Report2025-112: Fire Department Monthly Report2025-114: Library Monthly Report2025-115: Municipal Court Monthly Report2025-117: Police Monthly Report2025-118: Public Works & Parks Monthly ReportItem-22: PUBLIC HEARING2025-128: On variance at property ID R000023391 located at FM 16 West Legal Description acres 15.530 of the Mc Phail Survey, Abstract No. 533, Van Zandt, County for Utilizing ADS N-12 HP storm sewer pipes instead of RCP storm sewer pipes. Minimum radius for internaItem-24: ACTION ITEMS2025-129: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on a variance at property ID R000023391 located at FM 16 West Legal Description acres 15.530 of the Mc Phail Survey, Abstract No. 533, Van Zandt County for Utilizing ADS N-12 HP storm sewer pipes instead of R2025-134: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on an Interlocal agreement for animal shelter services with the City of Mineola.2025-135: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on closing out the Water Well #4 Project.2025-125: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Library staffing, hours of operation, improvement plans, and other operational considerations.2025-124: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the process and procedure to hire a City Manager.Item-30: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-31: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANYItem-32: RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDAItem-33: ADJOURN2025-130: Information and Discussion on enforcement and revision of City Code Of Ordinances on Signage, Outdoor Storage and Screening.2025-03-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van - March 20, 2025
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Item-1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2025-93: Roll Call and Establish a QuorumItem-3: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-94: City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the appointment of a City Manager.Item-5: RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION IF ANY2025-95: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on item II. A. concerning the City Manager position.Item-7: ADJOURN