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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
UPDATE POST MEETING
Source: https://winnsborotexas.civicweb.net/document/30886/
KEY TOPICS ON AGENDA
- Sigma Litigation and update to council (city laws violated) related to pending legislation in Austin, TX: The plant is granted a temporary operation period of 45 days by the court to ramp up and perform a stack testing of chemicals going in the stack and chemicals and odors that are emitted.
- The start date was slated for April 5, however, both sides of the issue need to agree on an independent 3rd party qualified environmental expert as an observer for all of those 45 days. Right now, the start date was around April 17 and subject to change based on court proceedings.
- Any complaints of the following if ONLY going beyond or past the Sigma Plant property lines: smoke, steam with particulate matter, odors or noise, should be reported to the city as it violates city ordinances (law): 903-342-3620 non emergency number at the Police Dept., Scotty Sewell, code enforcement, or email info@winnsborotexas.com or <mlyons@winnsborotexas.com>
- These potential emissions may also violate their TCEQ permit; so reports can be made to TCEQ as well. Go here online to report a concern; https://www.tceq.texas.gov/compliance/complaints
- NOTE: Phone calls to TCEQ are not recorded or logged as concerns.
* Sigma Plant Injunction Press Release [click]
* Copy of District Court Order Temp. Injunction [click]
* Council Minutes Show Sigma Refused Access for soil testing to police code enforcement [click]
Council Meetings - LIVE
Winnsboro City Council (TX) meetings and public meetings are generally broadcasted live at their Youtube channel:
STREAMING LINK https://www.youtube.com/@cityofwinnsboro1534/streams
City of Winnsboro ~ City Hall
What is this page? A condensed one-page version of most all the data on the city's website, reformatted for easier access and viewing, plus financial documents not listed on the city's website, obtained through public meetings and open records and previous website downloads. DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE, UPDATE, CORRECTION WITHOUT NOTICE.
THE OFFICIAL CITY OF WINNSBORO HOME PAGE IS
https://cityofwinnsboro.org/index.html
PHONE: 903-342-3654
Fax: 903-342-5708
501 South Main Street, Winnsboro, TX 75494
CITY HALL HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCIES: "Reminder: As always, after hour emergencies such as busted water pipes, etc., are to be directed to the Police Department at 903-342-3620" - City Facebook post 12/29/2017.
Website: www.CityOfWinnsboro.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/
Winnsboro Police Department
7 days week/ 24 hours daily
903.342.3620 Non Emergency Phone Number
EMERGENCIES: CALL 9-1-1
Contact Police Dept. at the non-emergency 903-342-3620
TEXAS STATE LAW INFO
Texas Muncipal League Documents below
TML -
These files subject to date and revision; see TML website for most current edition. Click here.
Chapter 1: Local Govt. in Texas (Winnsboro is NOT a home rule Type B city)
Chapter 2: Roles & Responsibilities of Officers in General Law Cities (Winnsboro)
Chapter 3: not applicable to Winnsboro; this chapter is for home rule / Type B cities.
Chapter 5: The City Council at Work: Meetings
Chapter 6: Financial Administration
Chapter 7: Ordinances & Resolutions
Chapter 8: Conflict of Interest
Chapter 9: Personal Liability of Council members
Chapter 10: Sources of Information
Handbook for Mayors & Councilmembers, $20 through TML, or download for free, here.
City of Winnsboro Code of Ordinances
http://z2codes.franklinlegal.net/franklin/Z2Browser2.html?showset=winnsboroset
City of Winnsboro
FACEBOOK SITES
City Hall Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/
City of Winnsboro Police Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/winnsborotxpolice/
City of Winnsboro Gilbraith Library Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/
Library Website: http://winnsboro.ploud.net/
City of Winnsboro Main Street Program Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroTexas/
City of Winnsboro Animal Shelter Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroAS/
City of Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Winnsboro-Fire-Dept-289052187788625/
Winnsboro Farmer's Market
http://www.winnsborofarmersmarket.com/
State Laws Re: Public Access to Govt. Communications
"Sec. 551.006. WRITTEN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.551.htm
(b) A governmental body may have no more than one online message board or similar Internet application to be used for the purposes described in Subsection (a). The online message board or similar Internet application must be owned or controlled by the governmental body, prominently displayed on the governmental body's primary Internet web page, and no more than one click away from the governmental body's primary Internet web page.
(c) The online message board or similar Internet application described in Subsection (a) may only be used by members of the governmental body or staff members of the governmental body who have received specific authorization from a member of the governmental body. In the event that a staff member posts a communication to the online message board or similar Internet application, the name and title of the staff member must be posted along with the communication."
Editorial Opinion / Observation: many Texas Municipal League cities are encouraging the designation of a Municipal Information Officer (MIO) who can remain current of the ever-changing environment of communications, both digitally and in print, that is accompanied by government regulations, laws (state government code) and TML guidance.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Located on Hope Lane
Phone: 903-440-2743
Phone: 903-335-0595
GILBRAITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
916 N. Main St.
903-342-6866
Website: http://winnsboro.ploud.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/
AIRPORT
Winnsboro Frank M. White Memorial Airport
(Texas) F51 Foxtrot Five One - Click Here.
200 Airport Rd. Winnsboro, TX 75494
[city reports it is] Off County Road 4608, Winnsboro, TX
Hangar or Rental Car info sourced by WinnsboroTexas.org
AirNav official FAA Airport Info
Airport Details, Call Letters, Fuel, click here.
Current Flights NEAR Winnsboro Airport (Flight Aware)
903.335.0836
MUNICIPAL COURT
Online Ticket Payments (click here).
https://www.trafficpayment.com/default.aspx
Presiding Judge: Cindy Weems
Phone: 903-342-6043
Fax: 903-342-2042
Hours: Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Court Times: Every Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm.
PARKS & RECREATION
Facility Rentals – contact City Hall main phone
903-342-3654
PARKS & RECREATION LISTS
The city has 6 parks with varied amenities.
Winnsboro City Park
900 Wheeler Drive
RV Pad and campsites by reservation
Park RV Pad Rentals and Campsite Rentals
At Winnsboro City Park – 900 Wheeler Drive.
CALL CITY HALL FOR RATES, RESERVATIONS
For RV Pad Rentals & Campsite Rentals
City website reads “Or email a request [for] a call back to set up a rental” “Email for Reservation Request”
No email address provided, just USE THE "contact us form" page. http://cityofwinnsboro.org/contact.html
Public Swimming Pool
City Civic Center Auditorium – reservations available
City Park grounds – for Trades Days, Flea Markets, Swap meets, Ag events
Jack Cross Pavillion – reservations available
Playground & Playground equipment
CONTACT STACY FINLEY AT
903-342-3654
CITY FACILITIES RENTAL RATES:
As posted 12/27/2017; subject to change. Contact city hall.
Civic Center – 900 Wheeler Drive.
Depot Conference Room – 100 Broadway @ Main
Jack Cross Agriculture Pavilion
City Pool – contact city hall 903-342-3654
Large events on city property:
including block parties, festivals, fairs, carnivals, etc.
TxDOT Public Road Closure Request
City Hall AdmInistrative Processing Fee $50
CITY OF WINNSBORO MAIN STREET PROGRAM
100 E. Broadway
The Depot at Broadway and Main (Hwy 11 & Hwy 37)
WATER DEPT.
903-364-3654
PAY WATER BILL ONLINE
https://app2.teleasy.com/winnsborowebportal/webportal/
CUSTOMER FORMS
WATER DEPT. CUSTOMER FORMS
(Links as of 12/27/2017; form are not dated for editions)
New Service Application
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_new_services.pdf
Automatic Payment Request
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_bank_draft.pdf
Temporary Service Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_temp_services.pdf
Service Transfer Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_transfer_services.pdf
Service Disconnection Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_disconnect_services.pdf
Change of Address
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_change_of_address_form.pdf
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Registration
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_license_registrations.pdf
Late Fee Exemption Request
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_late_fee_exemption_application.pdf
SEARCH THE TCEQ FOR DRINKING WATER REPORTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HERE
https://dww2.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/
STATE OF TEXAS - TEXAS COMMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)
WATER REPORTS ON WINNSBORO: CLICK HERE.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.
Contact city hall at 903-364-3654
“See updates here” http://cityofwinnsboro.org/maintenance-department.html
(Projects are not dated in the reports or images yet reflect work of the maintenance department of the city).
PLANNING & ZONING
Please contact City Hall for P & Z questions.
ZONING MAP – 1998 (outdated; see City Hall for updates)
Data sourced directly through the City of Winnsboro's official website through Texas Open Records Act. Page under construction. Data mined 12/27/2017; content subject to updates. Most city forms are not dated on the forms at this time.