Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingVan, TX · July 16, 2026
Agenda
Dwayne Wheeler
NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING Paul Bullington
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
5:30 PM Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Called Meeting July 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790.
The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on City Council's request for the EDC to amend
the amount of the grant EDC awarded to Coupe's Cafe and Restaurant from $11,500.00 to
$12,500.00 to install a grease trap that will accommodate current needs and future growth
V. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut St., Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on July 10, 2026
Tammy Weidman, Van EDC Executive Director
NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Council
will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
Subchapters D and E
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this public meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or
services are requested to contact the Van City Hall 48 hours in advance, at (903)963-7216, and
reasonable accommodations will be made for assistance.
Packet
Dwayne Wheeler
NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING Paul Bullington
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ivy Lopez
Howard Patterson
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Candace Gore
Mark Heatwole
5:30 PM Linzy Neal
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that the Van Economic
Development Board will meet in a Called Meeting July 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall 310 Chestnut St., Van, TX 75790.
The items listed below are placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action.
Notice is hereby given as required by Title 5, Chapter 551.041 of the Government Code that a possible quorum of
the Van City Council may be present at this meeting. No official business of the City of Van will be conducted by the
City Council at this meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
IV. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on City Council's request for the EDC to amend
the amount of the grant EDC awarded to Coupe's Cafe and Restaurant from $11,500.00 to
$12,500.00 to install a grease trap that will accommodate current needs and future growth
V. ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Van City Hall, 310
Chestnut St., Van, Texas 75790 by 5:00 pm on July 10, 2026
Tammy Weidman, Van EDC Executive Director
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NOTE: If, during the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Council
will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
Subchapters D and E
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this public meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or
services are requested to contact the Van City Hall 48 hours in advance, at (903)963-7216, and
reasonable accommodations will be made for assistance.
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