# OpenTexas > Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible Full content with AI summaries: [https://sherman.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt) Sitemap: [https://sherman.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml) ## Site sections - [Home](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/): Recent meetings and civic activity - [Meetings](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings): All meetings with transcripts, summaries, video - [Civic issues](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend - [Development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development): Development applications and impact summaries - [Community](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment - [Officials](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials): Elected officials and city staff - [About](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/about): About this site - [FAQ](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/faq): Frequently asked questions ## Recent meetings (15) - [2026-04-21 — Sherman P&Z OKs new homes, business expansion, and park building](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/131c1633-7e4d-4258-bced-9a6ddf8e9348): Planning and Zoning Commission - [2026-04-20 — Sherman Council Approves Utility Rate Hikes, Approves Park Improvements](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/3860a62d-d224-4fc5-948f-b793559e6a62): City Council - [2026-04-10 — Sherman City Council Preps for Budget Season, Tax Impact Eyed](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/e65a044d-2eef-4fed-97a9-66fb01ad7bd2): General - [2026-04-06 — Sherman Council Approves Water Rate Changes, Funds Infrastructure Projects](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/aaddd930-8536-43ac-97ef-0f748ef9443b): City Council - [2026-03-31 — Historic building demolition approved in Sherman](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/624cc197-fd7f-4e6e-af14-5a31f88e9fb0): General - [2026-03-24 — Waterpark and car sales get green light from Planning Commission](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/d8d938e7-0c2d-4e42-9ed4-a99b438e4ce5): Planning and Zoning Commission - [2026-03-16 — Sherman Council Approves Utility Rate Changes, Rezones Property](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/1408f1b8-b304-45af-b4d9-6b8d5109cddd): City Council - [2026-03-02 — Sherman City Council approves new rules for donation bins and hotel stay limits](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/339d6464-718e-4af1-a10b-6caaaedcbb73): City Council - [2026-02-26 — Sherman Planning & Zoning Commission Holds Training Session](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/41f8647c-b0fe-4a83-87c4-d9d0b749edc1): General - [2026-02-17 — Sherman P&Z Approves Multiple Residential and Commercial Projects](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/4d7442d4-0aa1-410d-bd70-aa3d27672d59): Planning and Zoning Commission - [2026-02-16 — Sherman Council Approves Zoning Changes, Tax Abatement Program](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/fff24e83-90ce-4705-bf97-ee352671b713): City Council - [2026-02-02 — Sherman City Council Approves Budget Calendar, Animal Services Project](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/782e79cb-364c-48dc-8aab-28144b54dd7e): City Council - [2026-01-20 — Sherman City Council Approves Zoning Changes, Tables Hotel Permit](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/5742224c-82cd-4192-aaeb-6bd538534510): City Council - [2026-01-13 — Sherman P&Z Approves Multiple Site Plans, Variances, and Final Plats](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/d655a37b-d2a3-4955-8e08-c02794643a13): Planning and Zoning Commission - [2026-01-05 — Sherman City Council Approves Annexation and Rezoning, Appoints Board Members](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/meetings/dc302057-4814-4e20-b439-8ac6c6c9e564): City Council ## Civic issues (50) - [zoning/development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/zoningdevelopment): development · priority: high - [land use and development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/land-use-and-development): development · priority: high - [2026-2027 Budget Planning](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/2026-2027-budget-planning): budget · priority: critical - [development guidelines](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/development-guidelines): development · priority: high - [utility rate adjustments](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/utility-rate-adjustments): general · priority: high - [economic development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high - [infrastructure project](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-project): general · priority: high - [park improvements](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/park-improvements): parks-recreation · priority: medium - [parks and recreation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/parks-and-recreation): parks-recreation · priority: medium - [infrastructure upgrades](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-upgrades): general · priority: critical - [Public Safety Technology](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety-technology): public-safety · priority: medium - [Animal Services Facility Security](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-services-facility-security): public-safety · priority: medium - [park development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/park-development): development · priority: medium - [infrastructure spending](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-spending): general · priority: critical - [wastewater treatment plant](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/wastewater-treatment-plant): environment · priority: high - [downtown revitalization](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/downtown-revitalization): general · priority: high - [land development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/land-development): development · priority: high - [infrastructure development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-development): development · priority: high - [fire department funding](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/fire-department-funding): budget · priority: critical - [election](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/election): governance · priority: medium - [city management appointment](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/city-management-appointment): general · priority: high - [annexation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/annexation): general · priority: high - [new city hall](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/new-city-hall): general · priority: medium - [code enforcement](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/code-enforcement): general · priority: medium - [airport development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/airport-development): development · priority: medium - [road repairs](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/road-repairs): transportation · priority: high - [fire station renovation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/fire-station-renovation): public-safety · priority: high - [water rates](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/water-rates): environment · priority: high - [city hall relocation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/city-hall-relocation): general · priority: medium - [new hospital development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/new-hospital-development): development · priority: high - [city services app](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/city-services-app): general · priority: medium - [infrastructure opening](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-opening): general · priority: medium - [business permit denial](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/business-permit-denial): general · priority: high - [zoning denial](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/zoning-denial): general · priority: high - [city manager retirement](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/city-manager-retirement): general · priority: medium - [animal sales ordinance](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-sales-ordinance): general · priority: medium - [election cancellation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/election-cancellation): governance · priority: high - [new councilmember](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/new-councilmember): governance · priority: high - [tree protection ordinance](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/tree-protection-ordinance): general · priority: high - [business closure](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/business-closure): general · priority: medium - [election results](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: medium - [cemetery rules](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/cemetery-rules): general · priority: high - [water usage restrictions](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/water-usage-restrictions): environment · priority: high - [water main break](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/water-main-break): environment · priority: medium - [fraud conviction](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/fraud-conviction): general · priority: high - [city hall renovation](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/city-hall-renovation): general · priority: medium - [plant closure](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/plant-closure): general · priority: medium - [waste management services](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/waste-management-services): general · priority: medium - [affordable housing](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: medium - [sewage spill](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/issues/sewage-spill): general · priority: high ## Development applications (50) - [Legacy Title Addition Final Plat](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/legacy-title-addition-final-plat): other · pending - [Jose Tobar Replat of HM Sumner 2nd Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/jose-tobar-replat-of-hm-sumner-2nd-addition): other · approved - [MNLT-Nguyen Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/mnlt-nguyen-addition): other · approved - [400 East Lamar Street Accessory Structure Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/400-east-lamar-street-accessory-structure-addition): site-plan · pending - [Parks Maintenance Building Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/parks-maintenance-building-addition): site-plan · approved - [Riddels Road Zone Change](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/riddels-road-zone-change): rezone · pending - [Rodriguez Addition on Dripping Springs Road](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/rodriguez-addition-on-dripping-springs-road): other · approved - [West Washington Medical Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/west-washington-medical-addition): site-plan · approved - [South Inwood Street Zone Change](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/south-inwood-street-zone-change): rezone · pending - [City of Sherman’s Water Quality Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/city-of-shermans-water-quality-addition): site-plan · approved - [4111 Texoma Parkway Site Plan and Specific Use Permit](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/4111-texoma-parkway-site-plan-and-specific-use-permit): site-plan · tabled - [506 North Grand Avenue Zone Change](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/506-north-grand-avenue-zone-change): rezone · pending - [Sherman Lakes Development Planned Development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/sherman-lakes-development-planned-development): pud · pending - [Sherman US-75 Segment 2 Utility Relocations](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/sherman-us-75-segment-2-utility-relocations): other · approved - [36" West Sherman Water Main](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/36-west-sherman-water-main): other · approved - [South WWTP - MBR Solids Thickening Improvements](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/south-wwtp-mbr-solids-thickening-improvements): other · approved - [Blalock Park Interceptor Improvements](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/blalock-park-interceptor-improvements): other · approved - [501 South Crockett Street Demolition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/501-south-crockett-street-demolition): other · approved - [1118 North Hopson Street Variance and Zone Change](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/1118-north-hopson-street-variance-and-zone-change): variance · tabled - [2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway Pylon Sign Variance](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/2005-south-sam-rayburn-freeway-pylon-sign-variance): variance · approved - [Zone Change for 2701 Block West Travis Street](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/zone-change-for-2701-block-west-travis-street): rezone · under-review - [ReliaCars, LLC](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/reliacars-llc): other · approved - [Silicon Sands Waterpark](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/silicon-sands-waterpark): site-plan · approved - [Commissary Express](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/commissary-express): other · approved - [Take 5 Oil Change](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/take-5-oil-change): conditional-use · approved - [Rezone 609 East Pecan Street](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/rezone-609-east-pecan-street): rezone · approved - [Specific Use Permit for Hotel/Motel at 1831 Texoma Parkway](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/specific-use-permit-for-hotelmotel-at-1831-texoma-parkway): conditional-use · approved - [Tax Abatement for New Single-Family Residence](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/tax-abatement-for-new-single-family-residence): other · approved - [Rezoning 2507 Shoreline Drive](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-2507-shoreline-drive): rezone · approved - [North Texas Dental](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/north-texas-dental): site-plan · pending - [Lot 1 Vickrey-Conrad Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/lot-1-vickrey-conrad-addition): subdivision · approved - [Grow Sherman Realty Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/grow-sherman-realty-addition): subdivision · approved - [Pebblebrook Multifamily Development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/pebblebrook-multifamily-development): site-plan · approved - [MTR Frontera, LLC - Sign and Setback Variances](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/mtr-frontera-llc-sign-and-setback-variances): variance · pending - [Specific Use Permit for Massage Establishment at 1800 Teague Drive](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/specific-use-permit-for-massage-establishment-at-1800-teague-drive): conditional-use · approved - [Take 5 Properties SPV LLC - Commercial Development](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/take-5-properties-spv-llc-commercial-development): other · pending - [Three Oaks Addition, Section 4](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/three-oaks-addition-section-4): subdivision · approved - [Lopez on Cherry Street Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/lopez-on-cherry-street-addition): subdivision · approved - [Jeff & Carin Sanford Addition, Phase 2](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/jeff-carin-sanford-addition-phase-2): subdivision · approved - [Retail Development at 514 South Dewey Avenue](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/retail-development-at-514-south-dewey-avenue): site-plan · pending - [Z & P Pocza Properties, LTD - Fence Variance](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/z-p-pocza-properties-ltd-fence-variance): variance · pending - [SSCGC Holdings LLC - Data Center Zoning](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/sscgc-holdings-llc-data-center-zoning): other · withdrawn - [4305 North Travis Street Rezoning](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/4305-north-travis-street-rezoning): rezone · pending - [900 East Wells Street Rezoning](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/900-east-wells-street-rezoning): rezone · pending - [Ty Osmani Encroachment Agreement](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/ty-osmani-encroachment-agreement): other · approved - [Reinstatement of Non-Conforming Use](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/reinstatement-of-non-conforming-use): other · pending - [Molinos USA](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/molinos-usa): site-plan · approved - [Monument Sign Variance](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/monument-sign-variance): variance · pending - [1432 S. Elm St. Addition](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/1432-s-elm-st-addition): other · approved - [Rezoning at 5200 Block West Houston Street and 201 Block South Friendship Road](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-at-5200-block-west-houston-street-and-201-block-south-friendship-road): rezone · approved ## Officials (18) - [Shawn Teamann](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/shawn-teamann): Mayor - [Henry Marroquin](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/henry-marroquin): District Place 1 Council Member - [Juston Dobbs](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/juston-dobbs): District Place 2 Council Member - [Josh Stevenson](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/josh-stevenson): District 2 Council Member - [Pamela L. Howeth](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/pamela-l-howeth): District 3 Council Member - [Daron Holland](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/daron-holland): District 4 Council Member - [Clay Barnett](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/clay-barnett): District 1 Council Member - [David Downtain](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/david-downtain): Planning & Zoning Commission Vice-Chairman — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Katie Dupuis](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/katie-dupuis): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Bryan Blagg](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/bryan-blagg): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Andrew Ramirez](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/andrew-ramirez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Adrian Johnson](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/adrian-johnson): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Leigh Ann Sims](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/leigh-ann-sims): Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Glenn Whitaker](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/glenn-whitaker): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Richard M. Abernathy](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/richard-m-abernathy): City Attorney — Administration - [Teri Fine](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/teri-fine): City Clerk — Administration - [Zachary Flores](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/zachary-flores): City Manager — Administration - [Rob Rae](https://sherman.myopentexas.org/officials/rob-rae): Development Services Director — Development Services