District 1 Council Member· 2025-01 to 2028-11
Clay Barnett
Sherman
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 24:09
- Avg per meeting
- 1:21
- Segments
- 399
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Top issues during term (20)
2026-2027 Budget Planning
Median homeowners would pay roughly $14 more next year if the proposed rate and values hold.
903 Brewers Main Street incentive grant
Incentive amount not stated in the provided materials.
Public Safety Technology
Saves ongoing subscription costs associated with the camera network.
Residential Development Growth
Private investments tied to commercial expansions and housing plats across multiple city locations.
Fleet Services Facility Project Update
Purchase amounts not stated in the provided materials.
Multifamily Development Standards
The decision prevents the property from operating as a hotel, impacting the owner's investment and potential tax revenue.
Emergency Infrastructure Repairs
Costs associated with emergency well repairs will be drawn from utility maintenance funds.
Downtown Event Traffic Management
None to the city, as grant stipend funding covers event materials.
Hickory Hill PD Modification
Influences future commercial development potential and property values along Friendship Road and West Lamberth Road.
US-75 Utility Relocation and Hawn Park Improvements
Cost of $582,000 funded through capital improvement certificates of obligation.
election
Saves the city the administrative cost of holding an uncontested local election.
Heritage Ranch Phase 2 infrastructure contract
Contract value not stated in the provided materials.
Highway Construction Speed Limits
The design contract is approximately $221,000.
Stone Creek Hotel and Convention Center Development
Expected to significantly boost tourism, hotel-motel tax revenues, and local economic activity.
Sherman ISD School Site Plan
Funded through school district capital improvement bonds and local educational revenues.
Yard of the Month Holiday Competition
The commission is supported by city staff and small grants.
development guidelines
Permits and property value changes will impact local tax rolls and business operations.
Historic Texas Sign and Plaza Construction Contract
The project represents a $265,000 capital expenditure.
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
Modifies utility and solid waste billing rates for residents and businesses.
Hotel Occupancy and Public Safety
Requires property owner investment in on-site security personnel or technology.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Barnett personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
OTHER BUSINESS Consider Appeal for a Variance to Allow Mixed Beverage Sales within 300 feet of a Church (4800 Texoma Parkway Suite 300); Leidy Ibanez, Owner, Leidy's Kitchen LLC (4800 Texoma Parkway B704) Consider Board/Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
* RESOLUTION NO. 7648 Approving the Greater Texoma Utility Authority's Intention to Approve the Cost Share Agreement for the Lake Texoma Pump Station Improvements and Texoma Raw Water Pipeline No. 2 Projects
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6938 Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow An Automobile, Motorcycle, Boat Or Trailer Sales, New Or Used On A Tract Of Land Zoned C-2 (General Commercial) District Located At 4111
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
* RESOLUTION NO. 7647 Adopting a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6937 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Being Lots C And D, Texas Nursery Company’s Replat Of Blocks 23, 47 And 48, South Side Addition, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located In The 1
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
CONSENT AGENDA Asterisked (*) items are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion without discussion unless a Council Member or a citizen requests a specific item be discussed and voted on separately Public Hearing
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-18
Historical Preservation Board Appointment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6936 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Being Lots 3 And 4, Block 18, College Park Addition, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located At 506 North Grand Avenue, Heretofore Zoned MF-30 (M
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-04
OTHER BUSINESS Consider Approval of the Annexation Scheduling Plan for the Proposed Annexation of Approximately 183.681 Acres Of Land Generally Located East Of US 75 And South Of Tate Circle And In The City Of Sherman's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; And Directing The Department Of Engineering Servi
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
* OTHER BUSINESS Approve the Investment Reports for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-04
TEX. GOV'T CODE § 551.074 Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hear
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-16
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2026 Citizen Comments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-16
ORDINANCE NO. 6915 (TABLED AT THE JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow A Meeting Hall In A C-2 (General Commercial) District Located At 5011 Texoma Parkway, Being
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-16
ORDINANCE NO. 6915 (TABLED AT THE JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow A Meeting Hall In A C-2 (General Commercial) District Located At 5011 Texoma Parkway, Being
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-16
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6920 Declaring the City of Sherman's Eligibility and Intention to Participate in a Residential Tax Abatement Program to Promote Development/Redevelopment in Certain Areas of the City; Establishing Guidelines and Criteria
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-16
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6918 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Consisting Of 18.557 Acres Being A Part Of The John Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 647, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located At 4305 North Trav
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
* RESOLUTION NO. 7619 Authorizing The Execution Of An Encroachment Agreement With Ty Osmani For The Encroachment Of An Existing One-Story Structure Within The Platted 20’ Utility Easement Along The Eastern And Southern Borders Of Lot 2 In Replat Of Part Of Lot 6 And Part Of Lot 7 Of The Plat Of The
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
* RESOLUTION NO. 7620 Authorizing City Participation In Texpool Prime And Designating Authorized Representatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
* OTHER BUSINESS Approve the Investment Reports for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (339)
Recorded while Barnett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Table Sign Variance Request for North Highway 75
Deny Commercial Rezoning on West Houston Street
Approve Motel SUP Renewal at 2105 Texoma Parkway
Approve Lot Area Variance for Progress Drive
Table West Cherry Street Variance and Site Plan
Table South Gribble Street Meeting Hall SUP
Approve Zone Change on South First Street
Approve Concrete Batch Plant Temporary Use Permit
Approve Sign Area Variance for West Taylor Street
Table Tattoo Studio SUP at North Walnut Street
Recommend Approval of Hickory Hill PD Amendments
Approve Side Setback Variance for Chert Court
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Approval of Minutes of October 5, 2026
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Ordinance No. 6972 for The Ridge at Stone Creek Rezoning
Untabling of Ordinance No. 6968 for Auto Repair Specific Use Permit
Approval of Ordinance No. 6968 for Specific Use Permit at 1422 West Houston Street
Approval of Resolution No. 7682 Discontinuing Flock ALPR Cameras
Voting record (196)
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