Civic

• Appoint the presiding judge (City Secretary Diana Loch) and alternate judge for the May 2, 2026 election and set election worker pay at $16/hour for judges and $14/hour for clerks.
• Authorize the Mayor to execute a voting machine rental and programming agreement with Cooke County for the May 2026 General Election.
• Approve a shared polling location agreement with Gainesville ISD, with each entity appointing its own judges and clerks and keeping separate ballots, boxes, and sign-in processes.
• Hold a public hearing and consider adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines for a two-year period; City Manager recommends adoption without the 90% abatement option.
• Discuss allocating $110,335.22 in opioid remediation funds, with staff recommending a contract with Texoma Community Center for opioid-related drug counseling.
• Accept the audited FY2025 financial statements prepared by Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP.
• Approve amendments to the Gainesville Economic Development Corporation bylaws.
• Appoint a member to the GEDC Board to complete Lauri Johnson's term ending August 2026, choosing from candidates recommended by the GEDC Board (Jacob Whiteman, Phil Neely, Darin Allred, Brandon Parker) or other applicants.
• Reappoint Patty Haayen, Jeffrey Wilson, and Deanna McNeill to the Gainesville Housing Authority Board.
• Partially cancel the May 2, 2026 election for unopposed races (Municipal Judge and Ward 6) and declare those candidates elected; Wards 1, 3, and 5 remain contested.
• Appoint a council member for the vacant Ward 5 seat from applicants Martin Phillips, Angel Gonzalez, and Elaine McHorse, serving until the May 2, 2026 election.
• Authorize the City Manager to sign an Intent to Purchase Agreement with Asphalt Zipper, Inc. for an AZ480Xi Wheel Assist model at $346,030.50, with a purchase order required within 90 days.

Residents voting in the May 2, 2026 election will see early voting April 20-28 (no early voting April 21) and contested races in Wards 1, 3, and 5; Municipal Judge and Ward 6 are decided without a vote. If adopted, the tax abatement guidelines will govern how incentives for new development are considered for the next two years, with the 90% abatement level excluded under the City Manager's recommendation. Opioid settlement funds of $110,335.22 would support local drug counseling services through Texoma Community Center. Ward 5 residents will be represented by an appointed council member until the May election. The city's road or public works equipment capacity would be expanded by the Asphalt Zipper purchase, funded at $346,030.50.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 420 W Garnett St (PID 6168) from C-2 commercial to MF-2 multi-family
• Public hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow a Short-Term Rental at 1819 Mill St (PID 12951)
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Residents near 420 W Garnett St may see a change from commercial to multi-family zoning, which could bring higher-density housing to the area Residents near 1819 Mill St may see a short-term rental operating in their neighborhood if the SUP is approved Residents can provide comments at the public hearings before the commission votes

• Discussion and action on minutes from the February 6, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Airport Rules and Regulations
• Discussion of the Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Budget
• Airport Master Plan update
• Consideration of a new lease with Petroflex
• Consideration of an amendment to the MFA lease

Changes to airport rules and regulations could affect airport users and nearby residents The five-year capital plan and budget will shape future airport spending and improvements funded with public money The Petroflex lease and MFA lease amendment involve use of city airport property and may affect airport operations and tenants

• Public hearing and possible action on an ordinance granting an SUP for a short-term rental at 300 S Commerce (SF-2 zoning); staff and Planning & Zoning recommend approval.
• Resolution authorizing alcohol sales during the County Seat Sip and Shop event on the 100 block of South Dixon, March 21, 2026 (street closure 3:00 p.m., event 6:00–9:00 p.m.).
• Resolution authorizing submission of a TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program application to TDA, designating the downtown district (North: Scott St; South: Church St; East: Denison St; West: I-35). Staff recommends approval.
• Resolution approving GEDC board action naming the Executive Director as a signer on the GEDC checking account (GEDC voted 6-0 on Feb 18, 2026).
• Discussion of the Asphalt Zipper road reclaimer, which cost about $24,300.89 ($4.33/sq ft) for a 5,616 sq ft test section.
• Executive session under Gov't Code §551.087 (economic development) regarding Project Electra.

Neighbors of 300 S Commerce may weigh in at the public hearing on the short-term rental permit. Street closures on the 100 block of South Dixon starting at 3:00 p.m. on March 21 will affect parking and traffic; the event moved from North Dixon to reduce impact on nearby businesses. If approved, the downtown grant could fund up to $1,000,000 in infrastructure and revitalization work downtown, with a recommended $50,000 local match; the city's preliminary score (78.03) is marginally competitive. The asphalt zipper method may improve street drivability faster than the current SUMP program.

• Public hearing on a zoning variance request reducing the building line from 20 ft to 10 ft for a new medical building on two properties along W Hwy 82
• Board action (discuss, consider, and vote) on the same zoning variance request following the public hearing
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2026 Board of Appeals public hearing is on the agenda

Nearby residents and property owners can comment at the public hearing on the proposed reduced building line for a medical building on W Hwy 82 If approved, the reduced 10 ft setback would allow closer construction of a medical building to the property line, which may affect neighboring properties and streetscape