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)(General)
Emergency Infrastructure Repairs
Costs associated with emergency well repairs will be drawn from utility maintenance funds.
Highway Construction Speed Limits
The design contract is approximately $221,000.
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.
Capital Improvements and Impact Fee Adjustments
Impact fee revenues total over $24 million across funds, but project costs outpace collections.
Solid Waste Fund Sustainability
The program aims to increase efficiency by concentrating existing city resources in specific areas during scheduled road work.
Portable Storage Container Regulation
The city will charge a $25 daily penalty for non-compliant bins.
street maintenance
You'll save money on car repairs and alignment issues caused by rough neighborhood roads.
city management appointment
No direct financial impact, but these boards oversee services and programs that have financial implications.
zoning denial
The developer's plans are now on hold, meaning no new investment or jobs from this specific project.
cemetery rules
Fees will increase to cover rising operational costs, though they remain the lowest in Grayson County.
city services app
Expenditures for computer hardware, potential adjustments to water/wastewater rates, and land acquisition for the fleet center.
natural disaster recovery
Costs associated with emergency repairs and de-icing materials were incurred.
annexation
Potential increase in tax revenue and development costs for infrastructure.
new city hall
Involves the expenditure of funds for the purchase of real estate.
city hall relocation
Involves the expenditure of funds for the purchase of real estate.
business permit denial
The motel owners are losing money because they can't operate, and the city isn't getting tax revenue from them.
city hall renovation
Taxpayer dollars are being spent to make City Hall look and work better.
street name change
It's unclear if this name change will cost taxpayers money, but it could impact businesses on the street.
plant closure
Expect a hit to the local economy as hundreds of jobs disappear.
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 (0)
Recorded while Barnett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(General)
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