Winnsboro City Info

Data sourced directly through the City of Winnsboro's official website through Texas Open Records Act. Page under construction. Data mined 12/27/2017; content subject to updates. Most city forms are not dated on the forms at this time.

City of Winnsboro ~ City Hall

What is this page? A condensed one-page version of most all the data on the city's website, reformatted for easier access and viewing, plus financial documents not listed on the city's website, obtained through public meetings and open records and previous website downloads.

PHONE: 903-342-3654

Fax: 903-342-5708

501 South Main Street, Winnsboro, TX 75494

CITY HALL HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCIES: "Reminder: As always, after hour emergencies such as busted water pipes, etc., are to be directed to the Police Department at 903-342-3620" - City Facebook post 12/29/2017.

City Hall's Official Website

Website: www.CityOfWinnsboro.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/

Winnsboro Police Department

7 days week/ 24 hours daily
903.342.3620 Non Emergency Phone Number

EMERGENCIES: CALL 9-1-1

TEXAS STATE LAW INFO

Texas Muncipal League Documents below

TML -

These files subject to date and revision; see TML website for most current edition. Click here.

Chapter 4: Powers & Duties of Cities, Difference between City Administrator (Winnsboro is a Type A law city) and City Manager (Type B law city)

Chapter 1: Local Govt. in Texas (Winnsboro is NOT a home rule Type B city)

Chapter 2: Roles & Responsibilities of Officers in General Law Cities (Winnsboro)

Chapter 3: not applicable to Winnsboro; this chapter is for home rule / Type B cities.

Chapter 5: The City Council at Work: Meetings

Chapter 6: Financial Administration

Chapter 7: Ordinances & Resolutions

Chapter 8: Conflict of Interest

Chapter 9: Personal Liability of Council members

Chapter 10: Sources of Information

Handbook for Mayors & Councilmembers, $20 through TML, or download for free, here.

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WEDC
100 E. Broadway
903.335.3520
OFFICIAL WEDC WEBSITE
https://www.winnsboroedc.com/winnsboro
WEDC FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroEDC/

Winnsboro Economic Development Corporation
Is a separate company with its own tax i.d number,
Separate from the city, and not a department of the
City. The Winnsboro voters voted the WEDC into existence.
It gets funds from retail sales tax collected inside the city
Limits. It can spend funds in state law allowed ways. NOTE:
The WEDC Funds can be used on state allowed Economic Dev. Projects not only inside the city limits, but outside the city limits, In the county or within 10 miles of the county line.
The City of Winnsboro oversees the WEDC, by selecting
WED Corp. Board members, approving their budget,
Selecting their auditor and approving ALL projects.

Winnsboro EDC
2018 Budget - approved
2017 Budget – approved
Monthly Financials
Meetings
Minutes

Contact:

Craig Lindholm, Winnsboro Economic Deveclindholm@winnsborotexas.com
Charles Mazarakes
cmazarakes@winnsborotexas.com

TEXAS STATE LAW INFO

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTERS

LGC Chapter 551: Open Meetings

LGC Chapter 22: Aldermanic form of govt. (Winnsboro)

LGC Chapter 21: Organization of Municipal Govt.

LGC Chapter 5: Types of Municipalities

TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL

PUBLISHED OPINIONS

ON CITY GOVERNMENTS 1990- PRESENT

VERY INTERESTING READ, CLICK HERE.

WinnsboroTexas.org

Moving News & Useful Info

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ANIMAL CONTROL
Mon - Fri 8:00am -   4:00pm
Located on Hope Lane
Phone: 903-440-2743
Phone: 903-335-0595

GILBRAITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
916 N. Main St.
903-342-6866
Website:  http://winnsboro.ploud.net/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/

AIRPORT

Winnsboro Frank M. White Memorial Airport
(Texas) F51 Foxtrot Five One - Click Here.
200 Airport Rd. Winnsboro, TX 75494
[city reports it is] Off County Road 4608, Winnsboro, TX
Hangar or Rental Car info sourced by WinnsboroTexas.org

AirNav official FAA Airport Info

Airport Details, Call Letters, Fuel, click here.

Current Flights NEAR Winnsboro Airport (Flight Aware)
903.335.0836

MUNICIPAL COURT

Online Ticket Payments (click here).

https://www.trafficpayment.com/default.aspx

Presiding Judge: Cindy Weems

Phone: 903-342-6043

Fax: 903-342-2042

Hours: Monday – Friday:

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Court Times: Every Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm.

PARKS & RECREATION

Facility Rentals – contact City Hall main phone

PARKS & RECREATION LISTS

The city has 6 parks with varied amenities.

Winnsboro City Park

900 Wheeler Drive

RV Pad and campsites by reservation

Park RV Pad Rentals and Campsite Rentals
At Winnsboro City Park – 900 Wheeler Drive.
Daily Rate: $28 per RV pad
Group Rate: $25 per pad for 10 or more consecutive spacerentals
For RV Pad Rentals & Campsite Rentals RESERVATIONS,
Contact Police Dept. at the non-emergency 903-342-3620
City website reads “Or email a request [for] a call back to set up a rental” “Email for Reservation Request”
No email address provided, just USE THE "contact us form" page. http://cityofwinnsboro.org/contact.html

Public Swimming Pool

City Civic Center Auditorium – reservations available

City Park grounds – for Trades Days, Flea Markets, Swap meets, Ag events

Jack Cross Pavillion – reservations available

Playground & Playground equipment

CITY FACILITIES RENTAL RATES:

As posted 12/27/2017; subject to change. Contact city hall.

Civic Center – 900 Wheeler Drive.

$250 Daily Rental / $500 Deposit

Depot Conference Room – 100 Broadway @ Main

$200 Daily Rental / $250 Deposit

Jack Cross Agriculture Pavilion

$100 Daily Rental / $150 Deposit

City Pool – contact city hall

Large events on city property:

including block parties, festivals, fairs, carnivals, etc.

$500 Deposit

TxDOT Public Road Closure Request

City Hall Admnistrative Processing Fee $50

CITY OF WINNSBORO MAIN STREET PROGRAM

100 E. Broadway

The Depot at Broadway and Main (Hwy 11 & Hwy 37)

903-335-1410

WATER DEPT.

903-364-3654

PAY WATER BILL ONLINE

https://app2.teleasy.com/winnsborowebportal/webportal/

AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCIES: "Reminder: As always, after hour emergencies such as busted water pipes, etc., are to be directed to the Police Department at 903-342-3620" - City Facebook post 12/29/2017.

CUSTOMER FORMS

WATER QUALITY REPORTS

http://cityofwinnsboro.org/water-quality-reports.html
2016

http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2016-annual-water-quality-report---ccr.pdf
2015
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2015ccr.pdf
2014
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2014ccr.pdf
2013
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2013ccr.pdf
2012
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2012.pdf

2011 posted as sourced by WTX

2010 posted as sourced by WTX

STATE OF TEXAS - TEXAS COMMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)

WATER REPORTS ON WINNSBORO: CLICK HERE.

MAINTENANCE DEPT.

Contact city hall at 903-364-3654
“See updates here” http://cityofwinnsboro.org/maintenance-department.html
(Projects are not dated in the reports or images yet reflect work of the maintenance department of the city).

PLANNING & ZONING

Please contact City Hall for P & Z questions.

ZONING MAP – 1998 (outdated; see City Hall for updates)

PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS & AGENDAS, MINUTES
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/meetings.html

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY INFO

Past records reported online.
Monthly Accts. Payable Reports
Budgets
City Audits
Agendas & Minutes

CONCERNS

CONTACT INFO

CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS

Aldermanic Type A General Law City

Mayor Randy Parrish

rparrish@winnsborotexas.com
Routine Conflict of Interest Questionnaire form filed by Councilmember Randy Parrish
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/randy_ciq.pdf

Council member / Mayor Pro-Tem Brenda Shirley: bshirley@winnsborotexas.com

Council member Jim Hollowell:
JHollowell@winnsborotexas.com

Council member Michael Jaynes:

mjaynes@winnsborotexas.com
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire form on Councilmember Michael Jaynes is not present on the city's website as of 12/27/2017.

Council member Joan Morris:

jmorris@winnsborotexas.com

Council member Katy Perez:

kperez@winnsborotexas.com

FACEBOOK:

CITY FACEBOOK SITES

City Hall Facebook Page

(3 clicks to citizens to access it)

https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/

City of Winnsboro Police Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/winnsborotxpolice/

City of Winnsboro Gilbraith Library Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/
Library Website: http://winnsboro.ploud.net/

City of Winnsboro Main Street Program Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroTexas/

City of Winnsboro Animal Shelter Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroAS/

City of Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Winnsboro-Fire-Dept-289052187788625/