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Smith said the group began about three years ago in the Rock Gym and later moved to the Civic Center. Players come from nearby towns including Emory, Pittsburg, Mount Pleasant, Quitman, Mineola and Sulphur Springs. Smith said the group now has roughly 450 members and typically draws 35 to 50 players on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday sessions.

Smith described running a small local rewards program and noted volunteers and EDC assistance with lights and nets. He told the council the group understands regular rental priorities: “Money comes first. And whenever there's a rent, whenever it's rented, we understand that, so that's basically, normal setup,” Smith said. He thanked the council for backing the group and allowing use of the Civic Center when available.

No formal request for funding or a change in city policy was recorded in the public comment. The council did not take action on the presentation during the meeting; the remarks were recorded as public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winnsboro City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Pickleball organizer told the Winnsboro City Council the community program has grown and relies on the Civic Center and local courts; he requested continued access and thanked the council for support.","taxTitle","Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas","taxId",63851,"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},6176818,"Winnsboro council denies EDC request to limit council members, clarifies 'city class' in EDC bylaws",261,1137000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5343021-13a2604d1a4733c560a525a036bc814b&start=1137&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5343021-13a2604d1a4733c560a525a036bc814b/thumbnail_1137000.jpg","/articles/6176818/Winnsboro/Wood-County/Texas/Winnsboro-council-denies-EDC-request-to-limit-council-members-clarifies-city-class-in-EDC-bylaws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176818-51ba19504c916dd8e797a591438947c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1774859415&Signature=nX1kxqhO~2vfhR19TSr1WUtz-WNkL0Gfjx4prLtQNhq0wHdQhO4A9kv6jzdLsTIdmI~mWDJ2hnkTIJx7gsitCOkaLu6XwzpaYnuWvWuXo548aHh1SYs9Hl1mV1HU3XBcD4IwPj9QUgFlyway4GEamxseL4ZmY-zZjLGe0RWJlh1W4sDG7TN5ob9ExvhxSSMJUUIvLkVzyM5uowITS-HWWI4wpcfd2VDA3qRPG8LXtMRYcY47ZI3Lvu2rZIt9Hksz1mm9B4DW7arn9TisJNXrPg0pU4x5FnaMwOs4QYvd4uvgYPd8UIBV5IO5hP3hMP2b3Mqq2h2D8vo8gXNGKo44EA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winnsboro City Council voted to deny a recommendation from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board that would have limited city-council representation on the EDC to a single council member, and the council later approved language change clarifying the EDC 'council member' class to 'city class.'

Mackenzie, an EDC representative, told the council the recommendation originated from EDC discussions after a training where an attendee stated that elected officials should not serve on an EDC. “This recommendation is coming down from the EDC board,” Mackenzie said, adding the idea began after a training where “in their opinion, members of the city council should never serve on an economic development board.”

Several council members said they preferred keeping two council members on the EDC. One council member said two representatives facilitate clearer communication and help ensure procedures are followed; that member described two seats as “perfect” for maintaining insight and avoiding reliance on outside intermediaries. The council voted to deny the EDC's recommendation by voice vote; the record does not include a roll-call tally.

On a related agenda item, the council discussed terminology in the EDC governing documents that referenced a “council member class.” Staff noted the vacancy of a board seat raised a question whether the mayor qualifies as the council-member class. The council moved to align the terminology by changing the term to “city class” and to clarify that the city class may include elected or appointed members; that motion passed by voice vote. Council discussion included whether city staff should serve on the board; no formal prohibition or policy change about staff membership was recorded in the discussion.

What it means: The council left the status quo for council representation intact (denying the EDC recommendation to limit council representatives) and updated language to reduce ambiguity in the EDC articles/bylaws. The record does not show new limits on staff participation or a final definition beyond the council's motion to use “city class.”","The City Council voted to deny a recommendation from the Economic Development Corporation to limit council representation to one member and later approved clarifying the EDC's 'class' terminology to 'city class,' with language to include elected or appointed officials.",{"_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},6176823,"Winnsboro council approves ordinance changes removing price caps from property-registration rules",730,926000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5343021-13a2604d1a4733c560a525a036bc814b&start=926&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5343021-13a2604d1a4733c560a525a036bc814b/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6176823/Winnsboro/Wood-County/Texas/Winnsboro-council-approves-ordinance-changes-removing-price-caps-from-property-registration-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176823-8bfd4b1adc17a6f0367047db65f08d01/orig.mp4?Expires=1774859415&Signature=Z1lWS2Vm45Wlvj~dRlAKqCMke-4rQG7OgnVSLgM6CLHScahutsPZAd-B7gA9BaqCOaBL54BGNNkwEZnHT2ilVL5ooqjHCdUfBSzpeOoUXFI7Xf~FxZ26xckHxOVpQQHNNuv-Xyy0~fzvOyV~lVgCuKiaCyxLTJ3sUxOrZp85gkol7noYhSDPtIE~z8K1UBgN2RjdYHxO6AurtR~p4tJImyuWAezFqAFj1wHaT8n9dVEailV1kIsWZLwVXXD-u9mkBiu2KCSOpu27DEahAkBpCUGw7fBkTZWhK1IAnOzhiyuGN9lR8UDEQMlB2hwZNgufabHNYeze0VFb33TNnwLnjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winnsboro City Council approved Ordinance 1084-2025, amending sections 3.12.0002, 3.12.0005 and 3.12.0006 of the city code to remove specified percentage and dollar limits and to clarify exemptions and listing definitions, the council said.

The changes alter language that had attempted to cap owner pricing and registration fees by percentage of appraised value. City staff said the edits followed attorney guidance that the code should not prescribe set price percentages or dollar caps for what an owner may charge or sell a property for.

Cassie, a staff member, told the council that the revisions removed language such as “price within the 30% of the appraised value” and struck a 5% provision and a separate 1% limit. “Anything that lists a percentage or a dollar amount where we are trying to put a price rack on what an owner can charge or sell their, property for — we were under, advisory from our attorney to take that out,” Cassie said. The ordinance keeps an exemption pathway allowing owners to apply for an exemption if a property “has not been listed for sale for more than 24 months,” as defined in the subchapter.

Later in the meeting a council member moved to amend the main motion to include language listing “active listing” in section 3.12.006; the amendment was seconded and approved. The council then approved the amended ordinance by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded.

What the ordinance does not change: the transcript does not specify new fee amounts or new percentage thresholds beyond removing the earlier caps. The city did not provide a dollar total for fee revenues or an effective date for the amended provisions during the meeting.

Next steps: staff indicated the ordinance amendments will be implemented as posted; the council did not add a timeline or directed additional staff reporting in the recorded discussion.","The Winnsboro City Council approved Ordinance 1084-2025 to amend definitions, fees and exemptions in the city's property-registration rules, removing specific percentage and dollar limits and clarifying exemption and listing language.","actionData","errors"]

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Winnsboro Pickleball group tells council membership has surged and thanks city for facility use

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Winnsboro council approves ordinance changes removing price caps from property-registration rules