Facilities Naming Committee
Regular MeetingTerrell, TX · February 19, 2026
Agenda
AGENDA
Facilities Naming Committee
6:00 PM - Thursday, February 19, 2026
City Council Chambers, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, TX
Board Members
Gustavo Arteaga
Tausha Ellis
Jim McGinty
Estella Johnson
Jessica King
Leonard Lancaster
Oletha Morrow
Veronica Slayton
Autumn Wagner
City Manager Mark Mills
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Facilities Naming Committee will conduct a meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Terrell City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 East
Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160. The meeting is open to the public.
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1. Discuss Approval of Minutes from the City Facilities Naming Committee 3 - 4
on September 18, 2025
Facilities Naming Committee - Sep 18 2025 - Minutes - Pdf
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5. BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS)
5.1. Discuss and Consider Appointment of Officers 5 - 10
Officers
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Discuss City Facilities Naming Committee Policy 11 - 19
Resolution No. 2165
Resolution No. 2168
6.2. Discuss Facilities to be Considered for Naming at Ben Gill Park 20 - 27
Ben Gill Park
6.3. Discuss Historical Streets Renaming Policies
6.4. Discuss Honorary Street Topper for Dr. Raymond Phillips and 28 - 30
Placement of Signs
Resolution No. 2262
Satellite Map
6.5. Discuss Future Meeting Dates
7. ADJOURN.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above NOTICE OF
MEETING of the Facilities Naming Committee of the City of Terrell is a true and
correct copy of said NOTICE, which has been posted on the front OUTDOOR
BULLETIN BOARD CABINET FOR AGENDAS of the Terrell City Hall, Terrell,
Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the General Public and on
the website at cityofterrell.org, and which has been continuously posted for a
period of three (3) business days prior to the date and time said meeting was
convened. Posted Friday, May 10, 2026 –5:00 p.m.
_______________________________________
Dawn Steil, City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations
or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at
972-551-6600 for further information. Braille is not available.
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ITEM 4.1.
Draft
MINUTES
Facilities Naming Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, September 18, 2025
Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, Texas 75160
The City of Terrell Facilities Naming Committee conducted a Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at
6:00 PM in the Terrell Municipal Airport, Madgwick Conference Room, 400 British Flying School Blvd., Terrell,
Texas 75160.
MEMBERS Committee Member Gustavo Arteaga
PRESENT: Committee Member Leonard Lancaster
Committee Member Steve Howie
Committee Member Veronica Slayton
Committee Member Oletha Morrow
Committee Member Tausha Ellis
MEMBERS Committee Vice-Chair Devona Thomas
ABSENT: Committee Member Estella Johnson
Committee Chairperson Jessica King
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Mark Mills
Executive Assistant Nicole Brown
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 INVOCATION
Committee Member Veronica Slayton Gave the Invocation
3 HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS
4 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Discuss Approval of Minutes from the City Facilities Naming Committee on July 17, 2025
Veronica Slayton moved to Approve the Minutes from the City Facilities Naming
Committee on July 17, 2025, with Tausha Ellis seconding the motion. Carried by the
following votes:
Ayes: Gustavo Arteaga, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, Veronica
Slayton, Oletha Morrow, and Tausha Ellis
5 DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) Discuss Facilities to be Considered for Naming at Arlie White Park
Facilities Naming Committee Meeting September 18, 2025
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ITEM 4.1.
b) Discuss Facilities to be Considered for Naming at Ben Gill Park
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c) Discuss Any Other Naming Recommendations
d) Discuss SSG Brady Berry Memorial Sign Dedication Ceremony on October 3, 2025
e) Discuss Meeting Dates
6 BUSINESS ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS)
a) Discuss and Consider the Addition or Removal of Names from the Names Reserve List
Veronica Slayton moved to Add Denny Rohe and Dr. Charles E. Mull to the Names
Reserve List, with Oletha Morrow seconding the motion. Carried by the following
votes:
Ayes: Gustavo Arteaga, Leonard Lancaster, Steve Howie, Veronica
Slayton, Oletha Morrow, and Tausha Ellis
7 ADJOURN.
Jessica King, Chairperson
Attest:
Dawn Steil, City Secretary
Facilities Naming Committee Meeting September 18, 2025
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ITEM 5.1.
5.1
Discuss and Consider
Appointment of Officers
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ITEM 5.1.
Naming Committee Membership
• 9 Members, appointed to 1-year terms
• Two members appointed by each Council Member for
Districts 2 through 5
• One member appointed by the Mayor
• Standardization of terms to run from January 1 through
December 31
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ITEM 5.1.
Naming Committee Membership
District 2 Appointees District 3 Appointees
• Oletha Morrow • Gustavo Arteaga
• Autumn Wagner • Leonard Lancaster
District 4 Appointees District 5 Appointees
• Estella Johnson • Veronica Slayton
• Tausha Ellis • Jim McGinty
Mayor
Jessica King
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ITEM 5.1.
Naming Committee Officers
Chairperson
• Appointed for a one-year term
• Currently Jessica King
Vice-Chairperson
• Appointed for a one-year term
• Currently vacant
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ITEM 5.1.
Officer Appointment
• Each year at its first meeting, the committee will appoint
a Chair and Vice-Chair for the year.
• These can be newly appointed individuals, or the
current incumbent can be nominated to serve again.
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ITEM 5.1.
Questions?
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ITEM 6.1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL,
TEXAS, REVISING SECTION II ATTENDANCE POLICY OF THE CITY
FACILITIES NAMING COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, City Councils in the State of Texas possess the responsibility of designating names
of streets, municipal buildings, parks, trails, lakes and other facilities under the municipality's
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council recognizes the importance of a reliable, efficient and open
process for creating new names that reinforce respect for the history of Terrell, foster appreciation
for the various contributions of the people and neighborhoods of Terrell, establish a positive
identity consistent with the brand of Terrell, promote civic pride in Terrell and communicate
clearly to visitors and emergency response personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Resolution No. 636 on June 16, 2009, governing
the naming or renaming of City facilities, streets, and park land; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2717, the current Comprehensive
Plan, on January 2, 2018, which included recommendations from both the Park Plan and the
Downtown Plan as adopted in May, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Resolution No. 1011 in February, 2021,
establishing a Facilities Naming Committee and placing a temporary hold on new honorary names
to allow the City Facilities Naming Committee due time for deliberations; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council wishes to be responsive to changes in planning documents,
growth trends and community input which have occurred since Resolution No. 636 and Resolution
No. 1011 were adopted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TERRELL, TEXAS, THAT:
Section I.
A City Facilities Naming Committee is hereby established as a temporary advisory board to
provide recommendations and input to the Terrell City Council based on the recitals herein. The
Committee shall have nine (9) total members; with two (2) representatives appointed by each of
the four (4) members of the City Council and one (1) representative appointed by the Mayor, with
membership on the Committee to be subject to an affirmative vote of the full City Council. All
members of the Committee shall be residents of the City of Terrell. The members of the Committee
shall serve without remuneration for their service. The City Secretary is directed to create an
application for members of the community wishing to serve on the Committee and to make it
available to the City Council and on the City website.
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ITEM 6.1.
Section II.
A Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the City Facilities Naming Committee shall be elected by
a majority of the members of the Committee at the beginning of the first meeting. The Chairperson
of the Committee shall preside over all meetings of the Committee and generally perform all duties
associated with the office. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume
and perform the duties of the office.
All appointments to the City Facilities Naming Committee shall be for a term of one (1) year. All
Committee members must meet the policy guidelines established by the City Council for all Board
members of the City.
The City Facilities Naming Committee shall meet as needed with notice being given in accordance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended. Additional meetings may be called at the request
of the City Manager, Chairperson or upon written request of three (3) members.
Absence. An excused absence must be noted by the Chair of the Board or acting Chair at the
meeting or at the following meeting by stating the Member and the justification. The only
acceptable instances of excused absences shall be major personal or family health events and
required travel for employment. The Chair or acting Chair must receive documentation of such
prior to stating for the record that the absence shall be considered excused. Members with two
(2) consecutive unexcused absences or three (3) for any reason per rolling 12 month period from
regular or posted meetings shall automatically forfeit the unexpired portion of their term and
shall not be eligible for reinstatement to any City Board or Commission for a two (2) year period.
Members with extenuating circumstances may request City Council act to suspend their service
for a designated period of time with a temporary replacement.
Section III.
The City Facilities Naming Committee shall meet at times to be established by the City Manager
after all nine (9) members have been assigned by the City Council. Five (5) members of the
Committee shall constitute a quorum and any action taken at a meeting shall require the affirmative vote of
a majority of the members present.
The City Facilities Naming Committee shall operate under Roberts Rules of Order, shall select its
own Chairperson at its first meeting, shall meet as needed with meetings to be scheduled by the
City Manager to make due consideration of a full range on City naming issues. The Committee
shall have full authorization to consider nonbinding recommendations to the City Council related
to naming policies, naming processes and names of individual facilities and properties under the
City's jurisdiction.
Section IV.
The City Facilities Naming Committee shall make its recommendations by a majority vote of the
nine (9) members of the Committee, shall provide a spokesperson to report to the City Council
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ITEM 6.1.
and, in the case of specific facilities, may provide either a single recommendation or a short list of
options.
Section V.
All elements in Resolution No. 636 related to new and honorary names are hereby suspended until
such time as the Naming Committee recommends updated procedures in the form of an updated
Naming Resolution and such new Resolution is approved by City Council. Any street toppers
already under consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be considered exempt
from this suspension.
Section VI.
To ensure communication between the Committee and City Council, prior to considering any
individual facility name or renaming, the Committee shall provide a list of facilities which it
recommends be considered to the City Council. The Committee shall then only consider facilities
for which the City Council has directed the Committee to exercise its deliberative authority.
Section VII.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas on this ____ day
of August, 2024.
______________________________
E. RICK CARMONA, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
DAWN STEIL, City Secretary
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ITEM 6.1.
CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL,
TEXAS, AMENDING A POLICY GOVERNING THE NAMING OR
RENAMING OF CITY FACILITIES, STREETS, AND PARK LAND.
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council desires that naming or renaming facilities, streets
and park land shall be made in accordance with written policies approved by the governing body;
and
WHEREAS, naming policies must be consistent, provide clear directions, address 911
emergency service issues, preserve historic names, recognize and honor individuals who have
made significant contributions to the conununity and provide for public input; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council created the City Facilities Naming Conunittee and
appointed members of the conununity to serve on the committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Facilities Naming Conunittee has reviewed and proposed
modifications to the Policy for the Naming or Renaming of City Facilities, Streets, and Park Land ;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Terrell City Council finds that the Policy for the Naming or
Renaming of City Facilities, Streets, and Park Land attached hereto (Exhibit "A") is in the best
interest of the citizens, property owners, businesses and visitors of the City of Terre ll.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TERRELL, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Terrell City Council hereby adopts Exhibit "A" attached hereto as the
official policy which shall govern the naming or renaming of City facilities, streets, or park land.
Section 2. If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by
any court of competent j urisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the City Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and
it is accordingly so resolved.
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ITEM 6.1.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 6th DAY OF AUGUST, 2024.
CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS
E. Rick Carmona, Mayor
Dawn Steil, City Secretary
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ITEM 6.1.
EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF TERRELL
Policy for the Naming or Renaming of City Facilities, Streets, and Park Land
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines for the naming or renaming of City facilities, streets and park land.
DEFINITIONS:
Facility: Any street, park land, park amenity, building, portion of a building, or other
location or structure identified by the City Council that is owned and maintained
by the City of Terrell.
PROCESS:
To initiate the application of this policy, a need will be identified and a written request shall
be submitted to City Administration for review. City staffwill prepare a report and present the
request to the City Council, which will consider if the facility is to be added to the City Naming
Facility charge. Upon receiving a recommendation from the City Facility Naming Committee, the
City Council will consider the recommendation and will conduct a vote to:
1. Accept the recommendation.
2. Reject the recommendation and retum the facility back to the City Facility Naming
Committee for addition consideration and a modified recommendation.
3. Reject the recommendation and remove the facility from naming consideration.
The City Facility Naming Committee will utilize the following criteria in consider of its
recommendations:
Part One: City facilities or park land shall be named in the following manner:
1. - In honor of individuals who donate land for park space or donate a major part of the funds
required to construct or renovate a facility. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) or more of
the necessary funds is necessary to constitute a major portion .
2. In honor of individuals who have made significant contributions to the community
through public service as a local or national leader, volunteerism or private sector
achievement (see Part Four for criteria).
3. In relation to predominant characteristics or physical features of the land such as
streams, rivers, plant species, etc .
4. In relation to a street or streets adjacent to the facility.
5. In relation to asubdivision that houses the facility.
6. The Parks Board will be notified of requests under this section and shall be afforded
an opportunity to provide input as part of the public input process.
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ITEM 6.1.
Part Two: Streets shall be named or renamed in the following manner:
I. Streets in newly platted subdivisions or streets that have not been developed are exempt
from this policy and shall follow the naming procedures outlined in the city's Subdivision
Ordinance except that developers will be encouraged to utilize names from a list of
preferred new street names provided by the City Councilor if in honor of an individual in
accordance with Part Four below.
2. In the event a street name conflict occurs because of an annexation or other issue which
may cause delays or confusion in the delivery of 9-1-1 emergency services, city staff will
evaluate the need for a street name change and process the proposed street name change as
follows:
a. Written notice will be mailed to all property owners affected by the proposed
changes not less than 15 days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting in which the proposed changes will be heard.
b. City staff shall prepare a report with associated maps, public comments and other
exhibits with a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the
proposed name change and who shall then forward a recommendation to the City
Council.
3. A request from a private entity, group or individual to rename a public street shall comply
with the following requirements :
a. Proposed names will be in accordance with the City of Terrell Subdivision
Regulations and/or if in honor of an individual in accordance with Part Four below.
b. A written request shall be submitted with a notarized petition with the concurrence
from a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the owner-occupied households
and/or active businesses abutting the proposed street and maps showing the location
and quantity of proposed signs affected.
c. The request will verify that the interested parties will defray the cost of installing
signs and other expenses (i.e . updating maps, plats, 9-1-1, etc.) .
d. The request will be considered by the City Facilities Naming Committee in
accordance with its policy and processes. If approved, the Committee will refer
the request and its recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
e. City staff shall send written notice to all property owners affected by the proposed
changes not less than 15 days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting in which the proposed changes will be heard.
f. City staff shall prepare a report with associated maps, public comments and other
exhibits with a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the
proposed name change and who shall then forward a recommendation to the City
Council.
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ITEM 6.1.
Part Three: Recognized historic neighborhood or honorary street designations shall be named
in the following manner:
1. An ornamental sign cap (topper) may be placed on top of existing street signs in
designated areas such as a historic neighborhood, place, or in honor of an individual after
approval by the City Council in accordance with the following criteria:
a. Proposed names will be in accordance with the City of Terrell Subdivision
Regulations and/or ifin honor of an individual in accordance with Part Four below.
b. A written request shall be submitted with a notarized petition with the concurrence
from a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the owner-occupied households
and/or active businesses abutting the proposed street and a statement that the
fabrication and installation costs will be paid by the applicants.
c. The written request shall be submitted with the design of the proposed sign cap,
detailed maps showing the location and quantity of proposed sign caps that are to
be installed.
d. The request will be considered by the City Facilities Naming Committee in
accordance with its policy and processes. If approved, the Committee will refer
the request and its recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
e. City staff shall send written notice to all property owners affected by the proposed
changes not less than IS days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting in which the proposed changes will be heard.
f. City staff shall prepare a report with associated maps, public comments and other
exhibits with a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the
proposed name change and who shall then forward a recommendation to the City
Council.
g. Recognized historic neighborhoods shall have a defined boundary in which
historic structures, events or other attractions in that area are designated with
signage that would benefit residents, visitors or tourists.
Part Four: Qualifications for Honorees in which a park, facility or street is to be named:
1. In honor of military, police or fire service men and women who died in the line of
duty or in honor of veterans of the above services who have been honored for their
heroism or valor in the line of duty.
2. In honor of individuals with significant achievements. They must have been born
in Terrell, a long-time resident or attended Terrell schools and have received
nationally or internationally recognized awards for their achievements in the arts,
sciences or industry.
3. In honor of deceased national or state leaders. Deceased national or state leader
must have directly impacted the citizens of Terrell and have been deceased for a
minimum of three (3) years.
4. In honor of local community leaders or volunteers who have provided
outstanding personal service such as in education, business, public service, civic
organizations, non-profit organizations, hospitals or churches, etc. that has
resulted in a significant and enduring contribution to the community.
a. If deceased, the person must have served for a minimum of twenty (20) years
and must have been deceased for a minimum of three (3) years; or
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ITEM 6.1.
b. If living, the person must have served for a minimum of thirty (30) years; or
c. The individual has provided outstanding service in more than one area such
as an elected official and volunteer for a civic organization whose
cumulative service in the various organizations meets or exceeds the above
minimum criteria.
d. The City Facilities Naming Committee may, by a vote of two-thirds of the total
number of committee members, reduce or suspend the number of years of
service required for consideration. The result of this vote and the deviation
from the standard policy are required to be highlighted during the presentation
of the recommendation to the City Council. City Council is not under any
obligation to consider a recommendation that falls outside of this policy's
standard parameters.
e. The City Facilities Naming Committee may, by a vote of two-thirds of the total
number of committee members, reduce the number of years an individual must
be deceased before being eligible for consideration. The result of this vote and
the deviation from the standard policy are required to be highlighted during the
presentation of the recommendation to the City Council. City Council is not
under any obligation to consider a recommendation that falls outside of this
policy's standard parameters.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
It is the responsibility of the City Facilities Naming Committee to seek opportunities to receive
information and feedback from individuals, groups of individuals, or organizations potentially
impacted by the naming of City facilities. To this end, the Committee or a member of staff on its
behalf shall:
1. Place notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least twice, occurring during two
separate weeks, prior to the Committee taking action on a recommendation item on its
agenda. This notice is not required interior rooms of City owned facility.
2. Cause notice to be provided through the United States Postal Service to those homes or
businesses located within 200 feet of the perimeter of the facility to be named. This notice is
not required interior rooms of City owned facility.
3. Cause notice to be placed in an appropriate location on the City of Terrell website.
4. Endeavor to identify and engage members of the community that may have an interest in the
naming of a City facility.
NAME RESERVE LIST:
The City Facilities Naming Committee or a member of City staff, on their behalf, may maintain a
list of names to identify important members of the community for future naming consideration.
This list will be developed and maintained to ensure continuity as Committee membership changes
with new appointments. This list shall include the criteria outlined in Part Four and will identify
which of these criteria the individual does or does not satisfy. An individual can be added to this
by a simple majority vote of those members present at the meeting during which the vote is taken.
An individual can also be removed from this list in a similar manner.
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ITEM 6.2.
Ben Gill Park
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ITEM 6.2.
Playground #1
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ITEM 6.2.
Playground #2
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ITEM 6.2.
Playground #3
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ITEM 6.2.
Basketball
Courts
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ITEM 6.2.
Football Field
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ITEM 6.2.
Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts
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ITEM 6.2.
Walking Trail
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ITEM 6.4.
RESOLUTION NO. 2262
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TERRELL, TEXAS, EXPANDING THE INITIAL
CHARGE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY
FACILITIES NAMING COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City Councils in the State of Texas possess the responsibility of designating names
of streets, municipal buildings, parks, trails, lakes, and other facilities under the municipality’s
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council recognizes the importance of a reliable, efficient and open
process for creating new names that reinforce respect for the history of Terrell, foster
appreciation for the various contributions of the people and neighborhoods of Terrell, establish
a positive identity consistent with the brand of Terrell, promote civic pride in Terrell and
communicate clearly to visitors and emergency response personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Resolution No. 636 on June 16, 2009, governing
the naming or renaming of City facilities, streets, and park land; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2717, the current Comprehensive
Plan, on January 2, 2018, which included recommendations from both the Park Plan and the
Downtown Plan as adopted in May, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Resolution No. 1011 in February, 2021,
establishing a Facilities Naming Committee and placing a temporary hold on new and honorary
names until such time as the City Facilities Naming Committee recommends updated
procedures in the form of an updated Naming Resolution and such new Resolution is approved
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council adopted Resolution No. 2106 in October, 2023,
modifying the City Facilities Naming Committee by increasing the number of members from
five (5) to nine (9), establishing a residency requirement, defining the committee officers to
include a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson, defining the committee member term of
service as one (1) year, defining a quorum, and placing a temporary hold on new and honorary
names until such time as the City Facilities Naming Committee recommends updated
procedures in the form of an updated Naming Resolution and such new Resolution is approved
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Terrell City Council desires to issue an initial charge to the City Facilities
Naming Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TERRELL:
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ITEM 6.4.
SECTION 1: The Terrell City Council directs the City Facilities Naming Committee to consider
the naming of the specific facilities or properties and making recommendations for
City Council consideration and approval, set forth below.
1. Renaming West University Street (South Park Street to South Adelaide
Street) to Rose Hill Road.
2. “No Name” Road (Bethlehem Street to New Hope Street), located south of
the City maintained cemetery.
3. Facilities and amenities located at Ben Gill Park.
4. Facilities and amenities located at Arlie White Park.
5. Facilities and amenities located at Breezy Hill Park.
6. Honorary street topper for Frances Street.
SECTION 2: The City Facilities Naming Committee shall consider the initial list of facilities
identified by the City Council. The Committee shall have full authorization to
consider and present nonbinding recommendations to the City Council for
individual facilities and properties under the City's jurisdiction. The Committee
will make its recommendations by a majority vote of the nine (9) members of
the Committee, shall provide a spokesperson to report to the City Council and
may provide either a single recommendation or a short list of options for each
facility to be named.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Terrell, on this 30th day of
September, 2025.
_______________________________
E. RICK CARMONA, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
DAWN STEIL, City Secretary
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ITEM 6.4.
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