Agenda:
- signatories to transact business on behalf of the City of Jefferson
- Consider action approving the resignation of Kim Shaw from the Planning and Zoning Commission, creating a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the term ending June 2026.
- Consider action approving the special event application for Marion County Health and Resource Collation Freedom Walk to be held on Jun 20, 2026.
- ACTION ITEMS (The below items will be considered for action:
a. Consider action on Jason Moore’s application for a building permit to replace the manufactured home located at 701 N. Cass St.
b. Consider action on James and Sophia Smith’s application for a building permit for property located at 808 W. Watson St. for placement of a double wide manufactured home in a manufactured home district.
c. Consider action to appoint a City of Jefferson Representative to the NETMWD Board of Directors (North East Texas Municipal Water District).
d. Consider action on the Marion Central Appraisal District 2026 Operating Budget.
e. Consider action on an ordinance amending chapters 18 and 42 of the Jefferson Code of Ordinances, adopting the 2021 international code editions of the building, existing building, fuel gas, residential, mechanical, plumbing, swimming pool and spa, private sewage disposal, and fire codes as published by the International Code Council; and adopting the 2023 edition of the national electrical code as published by the National Fire Protection Association (First reading).
f. Consider action on an ordinance modifying the regulations pertaining to the care and control of animals and dangerous dogs. (Second Reading).
g. Consider action on an ordinance amending Section 2-1 of the Jefferson Code of Ordinances, entitled, “City Council Agenda Preparation”. (Second Reading).
h. Consider action on a contract change order and to authorize the procurement of a contractor for the remaining grant funds of $158,988.43 for construction repairs on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Recreational Trail Rehabilitation – Phase 1 project. (Tabled from April 21, 2026).
i. Consider action on Amendment No. 7 Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Jefferson and Neumo MuniServices, LLC for Sales Tax Compliance Review Services and Local Occupancy Tax Program Audit and Administration Services to amend the agreement to extend the term for an additional 1-year period through April 19, 2027, amend the fixed fee from $2,000 to $2,140.00 for each lodging property audited, and amend the return filed for each lodging property from $13.00 to $14.00 each.
j.Consider action declaring the following electronic items as salvage to be disposed by donations to civic organization, Rotary Club Electronic Recycling:
- Bunn Coffee Maker PN 33200.0000; Model VPR, Black; Serial # VPRO519034
- Simply Perfect White Electric Can Opener – Model SP56261
- HP Printer – Serial # CN5AGFK2C5; Includes HP Radio Serial # SDGOB-1992
- Bissell Rewind Vacuum – Model # 18M9-00 11357011455
k. Consider action regarding the determination letter received from the Texas Water Development Board to potentially change/reduce the scope for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund project.
l. Consider action authorizing the Mayor to sign a Site Access Agreement between the City of Jefferson and the East Texas Council of Governments regarding 102 N. Polk St. for the exclusive purposes of conducting environmental investigation activities relating to the Brownfield Site Reuse & Revitalization Program.
m. Consider action to approve advertising for a Request for Proposals for Building Inspection, Plan and Permit Review, and Consultation services.
n. Consider action approving budget workshop dates.
o. Consider action acknowledging the donation in the amount of $25,000 on August 19, 2025 and the donation in the amount of $25,000 on May 13, 2026 to the City of Jefferson relating to the Texas Parks and Wildlife trails/boardwalk project.
p. Consider action to approve appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.
q. Consider action to approve appointment to the East Texas Council of Government.
- DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Council Initiatives Update and Assignment:
- Firehouse & City Hall structure
- Stop & street signs plus city street painting updates
- Employee Handbook redo
- Street campaigns
- Drainage items
- Cemetery needs
- Building inspector & ordinances
- City Limits & Floodplain surveys
- Mass Communication & town siren
- General Grant needs & mgmt.
- City parks
- City signage in streets, sidewalks, city ROWs, private property
- “Welcome to Jefferson” signs on Hwy 59 (current condition, potential plans, funding, volunteer groups, on-going maintenance, etc.)
- EXECUTIVE SESSION
The public portion of the Jefferson City Council meeting is now in recess to call the meeting to order in executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Attorney Consultation), and 551.072 (Real Property) to deliberate upon and seek legal advice regarding the following subjects:
- Anderson v. Keith et al
- Comptroller letter dated March 4, 2026, regarding sales tax payments.
- POST-EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION ITEMS
- Consideration and possible action on a on any of the items identified above for deliberation in executive session, if recalled for action by any Council member.