Council authorizes manager to negotiate landfill lease and a roadway license

After executive session, the Jacksonville City Council authorized two staff actions: the city manager may negotiate and enter into a lease for approximately 45 acres adjacent to the city landfill with Republic Services, and the manager may negotiate and enter into a license agreement with Mason Turner for use of an existing roadway on city-owned property off County Road 3108.

Councilwoman Mindy Gallick moved the motions for both items; Mayor Pro Tem Tim McCray seconded. Both motions carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

City staff previously told council the lease authorization would allow exploration of a sale or lease arrangement tailored to mutual benefits and fees; staff also said an interlocal agreement exploring a direct sale to another Texas municipality was a prior option the city has used. The license agreement with Mason Turner pertains to temporary or limited use of an existing roadway on city property, according to the manager's brief announcement.

The council took both actions as formal outcomes from the executive session and instructed staff to proceed with negotiations and to return appropriate agreements for council consideration.