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Sherman
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Clay Barnett

District 1 Council Member2025-01 to 2028-11

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
23:42
Avg per meeting
1:24
Segments
394

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↓Sep 2025[27]

Highway Construction Speed Limits

The design contract is approximately $221,000.

critical→May 2025[22]

Emergency Infrastructure Repairs

Costs associated with emergency well repairs will be drawn from utility maintenance funds.

high↓Apr 2025[18]

Historic Texas Sign and Plaza Construction Contract

The project represents a $265,000 capital expenditure.

critical↓Mar 2026[17]

Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments

Modifies utility and solid waste billing rates for residents and businesses.

critical↑Oct 2025[13]

Capital Improvements and Impact Fee Adjustments

Impact fee revenues total over $24 million across funds, but project costs outpace collections.

high↓Dec 2025[9]

Solid Waste Fund Sustainability

The program aims to increase efficiency by concentrating existing city resources in specific areas during scheduled road work.

high↑Jan 2025[6]

city management appointment

No direct financial impact, but these boards oversee services and programs that have financial implications.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

street maintenance

You'll save money on car repairs and alignment issues caused by rough neighborhood roads.

high↓Jul 2025[4]

zoning denial

The developer's plans are now on hold, meaning no new investment or jobs from this specific project.

high↓Aug 2025[4]

cemetery rules

Fees will increase to cover rising operational costs, though they remain the lowest in Grayson County.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

annexation

Potential increase in tax revenue and development costs for infrastructure.

medium↓Apr 2025[1]

new city hall

Involves the expenditure of funds for the purchase of real estate.

medium↓Sep 2025[1]

city services app

Expenditures for computer hardware, potential adjustments to water/wastewater rates, and land acquisition for the fleet center.

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

business closure

The hotel's closure means lost jobs and less money flowing into that specific business.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

fraud conviction

Taxpayer money won't be wasted on more trials, and hopefully, the city can recoup some of what was lost.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

business permit denial

The motel owners are losing money because they can't operate, and the city isn't getting tax revenue from them.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

city hall renovation

Taxpayer dollars are being spent to make City Hall look and work better.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

sewage spill

Businesses are losing money due to the shutdown, and cleanup costs are probably adding up fast.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

plant closure

Expect a hit to the local economy as hundreds of jobs disappear.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

street name change

It's unclear if this name change will cost taxpayers money, but it could impact businesses on the street.

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

  • movedpassed2026-02-16

    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

  • 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

  • movedpassed2026-02-16

    RESOLUTION NO. 7622 Awarding Bid to and Authorizing Execution of a Contract with KDA Industries, Inc. Based on an Invitation to Bid for the Choctaw Creek WS Site 8A Wetland Mitigation Pond Improvements

    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

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Barnett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching General.

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.

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