Hanna Atkinson

Key discussion points included a request for the Mayor to direct Council members to complete the City Manager's evaluation with a specified deadline, with the Mayor setting the review for the first council meeting in March. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was passed by unanimous consent.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included discussions and potential actions on multiple items. Key discussions involved a petition to abandon a portion of North Jack Street. Several ordinances were presented for consideration, including abandoning a block of North Jack Street, reestablishing a section of North Fourth Street as two-way, formally establishing the Jacksboro Fire Department, amending the Police Department Firearms and Qualifications policy, and amending park fees related to the Twin Lakes Community Activity Center membership rates. The Council was also scheduled to discuss and act on the annual renewal of the City of Jacksboro Investment Policy. Under elections, the Council planned to consider an election agreement with Jack County and order a special election for May 2, 2025, to fill an unexpired Alderman Place 2 seat. Updates included progress on moving the Bulk Water Station and various filing deadlines for upcoming City Council elections.

The meeting involved several key actions and discussions. Public comments addressed a resignation, the importance of the Oath of Office, and concerns regarding Fourth Street traffic and library signage. The newest police officer, Doc Wigington, was sworn in. The Council approved resolutions designating the official newspaper, authorizing an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for temporary street closures, and applying for a grant for Police Department radio upgrades. Several ordinances were passed, including the disannexation of property near the 'New Lake,' the establishment of penalties for excessive false fire alarms in commercial businesses, and two budget amendments related to a Royalty Fee Agreement for the landfill, with $50,000 allocated for police salary increases. The Council ordered a General Election for Alderman positions in May 2026 and confirmed appointments for six board members to the Jacksboro Community Services Grant Program Board. Discussions were held regarding necessary updates to the Code of Ordinances for the Fire Department structure and reverting North Fourth Street back to two-way traffic. Additionally, the Council directed staff to develop a policy for implementing a universal, city-issued weapon for the Police Department, preferring upfront bulk purchasing. Finally, future operations of the Twin Lakes Activity Center were reviewed, including membership fee structures.