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City Manager James said the program at Lincoln Park will begin after the parade and featured the park's splash pad (already open), new playground equipment, adult fitness equipment and a looped concrete walking trail completed as part of phase one. \"In the last 24 months, we've completed over 400,000 of improvements, probably closer to 500 if we start adding up all the little ticket items, into that park,\" City Manager James said.

The city said the grand‑opening portion of the day will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Republic (a vendor/partner) providing food and additional family activities including snow cones. City staff also reminded residents of two events the prior weekend: the 41st annual Tomato Fest and a Flag Day celebration at Hazel Tilton Park.

The council encouraged residents to attend and noted the reopening and associated amenities are part of recent capital reinvestment in the park.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 City Council Meeting 06/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff promoted the Juneteenth parade and a grand reopening of Lincoln Park on June 21, highlighting a splash pad, playground and roughly $400,000–$500,000 in recent improvements.","taxTitle","Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas","taxId",69434,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199230,"Council discusses outside well‑field application; city says it lacks regulatory authority",95,950000,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69&start=950&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69/thumbnail_950000.jpg","/articles/6199230/Jacksonville/Cherokee-County/Texas/Council-discusses-outside-wellfield-application-city-says-it-lacks-regulatory-authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199230-d0a4b3ca0520570628aa1d1708acf6b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771228771&Signature=OEBKT6bSBq~w9WOdpPhojatK42A0kXxouKNQGa7mCDAiIKmou2ipDgOrBayCBKGXPZM36xJtEJYEULvppz4rZK6jYN3NfKWvD6VWHj4qgPIAOaD~B5RpUBXJlbKw0WPyod-2RJk6I5qggPvwdmieh78n9v0zHc27xM124Hi76ol0w5v9bao5b5pKZevjShjl19zwdDVXmYrUTdPED-3xi-lq~gkxGtaLgP3vhi7aXBQ0Qabj4uJWzrEeL2A8fxExEQzxnQAnGvHUuuMbU68QOTuENA5E4iWhF-ZeGcjMVq~5DENqagoEQLiXUwYTQ8w4rqETGh51jQ-yGMfWzcMM5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During open forum the council discussed public concern about an outside entity's application to drill numerous wells and potentially resell groundwater. City Manager James told the council the proposed well field is not under city regulatory control and may not be in Cherokee County; the Trinity Valley Groundwater Conservation District process and hearings will govern any permit decisions.

A council member raised concerns about the scale of the proposed withdrawals and potential effects on the aquifer. \"If you're talking a trillion gallons of water out of the aquifer, that's gonna be our aquifer too,\" the council member said, asking whether the city had taken any action. City Manager James advised that a public meeting on the application is scheduled June 19 and said that meeting will likely be used to set additional hearings in neighboring counties.

The council noted that Cherokee County commissioners had authorized legal counsel to contest the application earlier in the day, and staff identified a local representative, Randall Chandler, who serves on the groundwater board. The council did not take formal action; staff reiterated the city's limited regulatory authority over groundwater outside city limits and said it would monitor the groundwater district's public process.

The discussion was informational: no motion or policy action was made by the city council at the meeting.","Council members and the public discussed an application to drill multiple wells near the region; city staff said the proposed wells are outside city control and that the groundwater district is scheduling hearings next week.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199232,"Council appoints Dr. Kenya Adam to Lake Advisory Board to fill midterm vacancy",162,776000,938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69&start=776&end=938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69/thumbnail_776000.jpg","/articles/6199232/Jacksonville/Cherokee-County/Texas/Council-appoints-Dr-Kenya-Adam-to-Lake-Advisory-Board-to-fill-midterm-vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199232-e529b8322cac04c0b9d04408b457acd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771228771&Signature=G9CeHH0JQgGO5zk-sP-PfEQSQGQsHKuxpYsxH7DZO~ubp7DrnLz5LyCGniurOvb-llYFPbuESfsVAgCaGljYEOxnhDh95XZ~3DDfgkQEVHYFXUcL0z9uQEtiJQ-wOCszN9m-6EnjC43aLF3~MYIDJJZOTZLLv6MCb~5xfNNLUfqbyEgBO0t6P5kalqkhtC2RB6lHIhY-SArWSFfzOv75e-GChUdAOfN4yN6SN2-0RT3FcpFOWb4BxCHTDRv~y3ube4UKcLwtGLv2MsucjwiknlkKuZGAB4F3kcSxPkriR6uHZxbafCYN9vmaLez5iq2U~H5Fnc1qEuuF-QzA2qGq2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jacksonville City Council appointed Dr. Kenya Adam to the Lake Advisory Board to fill a midterm vacancy, with the term expiring in January 2028.

City Manager James explained the vacancy arose after a midyear appointment last year and that the Lake Advisory Board comprises seven resident/property‑owner members and two staff ex officio voting members for a total of nine seats. \"These are three‑year terms,\" City Manager James said, \"there are seven members who should be lake residents and lake lot lessees or property owners in the city. And then there are two staff members... for a total of nine.\"

Councilwoman Letitia Horace nominated Dr. Kenya Adam; Councilwoman Mindy Gallant seconded the motion. The council approved the appointment by voice vote with no announced opposition.

Council members praised Dr. Adam's involvement in community projects, including work on renovations at Lincoln Park. The appointee will serve the remainder of the term through January 2028 and will join the board's ongoing work advising the city on lake and park issues.","The council appointed Dr. Kenya Adam to the Lake Advisory Board to fill a term expiring January 2028; the board is composed mostly of lake-area property owners and serves in a mostly advisory capacity.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199234,"Council approves purchase of 2025 police interceptor; staff cites delivery and K‑9 needs",69,626000,695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69&start=626&end=695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69/thumbnail_626000.jpg","/articles/6199234/Jacksonville/Cherokee-County/Texas/Council-approves-purchase-of-2025-police-interceptor-staff-cites-delivery-and-K9-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199234-32086e05cd538b03104db3bba3d14fe5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771228771&Signature=WVri0e4M09BVROepYrmfC-31qifYwk~YI5DQbJF2NxioZHEOf9Q5UfyWbtP~S7RF448DOUVeSGBwvBRG~AYFNBl5Hjx44HutswJu5zkia06e07iAl4PUCdL5TjWuvAJ~Z9sxN~DpHBFdb3SAquTwTc~XrLsOlWEz9fQH~aaZiTs77x20VtevIOE3Gn4jDFu6l7Ero8nYCYcUE9TH1vUvHW9ks5nzGD-e13px6~ZkbTJ~6S5YrGP~nRhQJh-7JVoWh9d~QCnlNAYO7u9-ZzQvmoa1l8O99DSrNBr4cjXc2QykhygBEsqjj4dHZ-9pnGUGQ6eLKxUHFxcZoRsSU3ofDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jacksonville City Council approved the purchase of a 2025 four‑wheel‑drive Ford police interceptor to replace a patrol vehicle, with council authorization for staff to proceed up to the maximum amount discussed at the meeting.

City Manager James presented the request and said the city sought pre‑purchase authority for a 2025 4x4 Ford police interceptor and that three bids were received. \"I am asking for your consideration, for that to be in an amount not to exceed $53,004.30,\" City Manager James said, adding that the staff's preferred vendor, EAG Ford, was lower but that delivery timeliness was a concern.

Council members moved and seconded a motion to approve the purchase. The council voted by voice; the motion carried with no announced opposition. During the discussion council members noted the city budgets to replace three police vehicles annually and said the purchase would count toward the FY 2026 vehicle replacements. Staff said the unit would support the department's two K‑9 officers and was chosen in part to avoid additional maintenance costs on the existing K‑9 vehicle.

City Manager James said staff intends to work with EAG Ford, noting the lower bid from that vendor, but recommended pre‑purchase authority at the higher not‑to‑exceed amount to allow timely acquisition if other vendors could not meet delivery needs. Staff described available cash balances as the funding source but did not specify the precise fund name.

No formal amendments were made to the motion. The council directed staff to complete the procurement consistent with the approved authorization.","Jacksonville approved buying a 2025 four‑wheel‑drive Ford police interceptor to replace a patrol vehicle, authorizing purchase not to exceed an amount discussed by staff and saying funding will come from available cash balances.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199236,"Jacksonville council adopts updated investment policy after review by Deep Blue advisors",49,506000,555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69&start=506&end=555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3839515-90cf6df3706f7e702599252cc31b4e69/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6199236/Jacksonville/Cherokee-County/Texas/Jacksonville-council-adopts-updated-investment-policy-after-review-by-Deep-Blue-advisors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199236-8b5c8d6aff042512478c21327c760dfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771228771&Signature=T49vfO0RC8IGjfNoIO13muw7xrO9VgZuYhBiWDXuPOyzq6QSCtvFqSZJRUUCBMD5iJvXpmvJ6n5trSU0RHT4ctb8m7Tkr4HdO5XKkfJznnVWRUj7WUcppBjTsssscYat7xMcHajzAPxHeiBYqdRyEK-oH9k7iSE4KQaq-AzAkCZSQWCas15Qmf72xUlTvjcw3IMoUtW4Ki9ZO6zFGGdk3ZXtn3E1FVKyUUghCz6LFP-AyrAAs41aa3vtezgBu4hFXB3iV38OlQjfhY9zc127P3EAX2BdFM7mrh57jvDBy-sFyKsWPl5~igZex0665mPO-BhoQuy5TSFx~x1kyMpSeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jacksonville City Council on a routine vote adopted an updated investment policy and investment strategies after staff said the changes were minor and intended to align the city's practices with the Public Funds Investment Act.

City Manager James told the council that the city engaged Deep Blue as a new investment adviser after direction from the April council meeting and that Deep Blue recommended four minor changes to the policy. \"They reviewed our investment strategy,\" City Manager James said, \"and you see four bullet points there on the slide. What I would consider to be very, very minor recommendations and changes to the policy. Generally, just to make sure that we're consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act.\"

The council approved the resolution on a voice vote. Councilwoman Letitia Horace made the motion to adopt the resolution; Councilwoman Mindy Gallant seconded, and the motion carried with no recorded opposition.

The city engaged Deep Blue under an initial two-year agreement that staff described as cancellable with 30 days' written notice and billed monthly. City Manager James said Deep Blue will provide a quarterly report to the council in August, which staff expects will be an early opportunity to review the adviser's work and results.

The changes discussed are procedural refinements and consistency edits; staff characterized them as \"minor recommendations\" rather than a major policy overhaul. The action was part of the consent or standard financial-review work the council performs annually.

Council members did not request additional legal references beyond the Public Funds Investment Act during the discussion, and no amendments were offered. The adopted resolution will be reflected in the city's investment policy documents and overseen by staff and the contracted adviser going forward.","The Jacksonville City Council voted to adopt an updated investment policy and strategies after staff presented minor changes recommended by new advisor Deep Blue and cited the Public Funds Investment Act.","actionData","errors"]

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