4B Sales Tax Corporation Minutes - 06/04/2026 MINUTES OF THE
W ICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION (WF4BSTC)
JUNE 4, 2026
PRESENT:
Glenn Barham, President § WF4BSTC Members
Michael Grassi, Vice-President §
Nick Schreiber, Secretary-Treasurer §
Darrell Coleman §
Stephen Santellana §
Steve Garner §
Tim Short, Mayor § Mayor & City Councilors
Mike Battaglino, Councilor, District 4 §
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager § City Staff
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney §
Stephen Calvert, CFO & Finance Director §
Cody Melton, Fire Chief §
Kalee Robinson, Parks & Rec Director §
Kevin Scanlan, Exec. L. Asst./Rec Secretary §
Moriah Williams §
James Hanger § OG Cellars
none § Members of the Public
ABSENT: §
Craig Reynolds §
1. Call to Order.
Mr. Glenn Barham called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m., noting that a quorum was
present.
2. Report of Financial Condition.
Mr. Paul Menzies reviewed the financial report included in the Board packet, noting that
the ending fund balance reflected in the report did not yet include the most recent sales tax
revenue figures as these numbers would not be received from the State until the following
Wednesday. Mr. Menzies stated that sales tax revenues were running 20% year over year ahead
of the previous year. He explained that staff believes the increase is likely attributable to several
factors, including inflation, increased Amazon-related sales activity, and Oklaunion data center
spending. He relating seeing a restaurant filled with distinctive yellow and orange shirts indicating
Oklaunion workers, and that he further expected that to continue for some time into the future.
Mr. Menzies further pointed out that the financials showed that $6.7 million was the
bottom-line number for funds available for new projects. The financial report also reflected the
transfer of $1 million for the MSU Military Education Project and would begin to show payments
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for the MSU bus tours. Mr. Menzies confirmed that this referred to the bus tours for Sheppard
airmen and was reflected on the financial report as the Engage Sheppard Program.
Mr. Barham sought questions from the Board on the financial report. With no questions
from the Board, Mr. Barham asked for questions from the public. There were none. A brief
discussion was held concerning the need to adopt/vote on the financials. Mr. Hegglund stated
that the Board did not need to adopt the financials, but that since they were on the agenda, there
should be an opportunity for public comment.
Mayor Tim Short joined the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
Mr. Barham sought public comments, and there were none.
A brief discussion was held concerning the vote count as reflected in the prior meeting's
minutes, but that the count was correct as one member had stepped out when the vote was taken
on that item.
3. Consent Agenda:
a) Approval of Minutes of April 29, 2026.
Mr. Michael Grassi moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr.
Steve Garner, with no further board or public comment, the motion carried 6-0.
4. Consideration of a funding request from OG Cellars Winery at Century Plaza
Mr. Menzies stated that OG Cellars Winery had moved from downtown to Century Plaza.
The finish out required an expensive sprinkler system. He pointed out that there was precedent
for recognizing an eligible entity's related offsite storefront as part of the overall operation and is
eligible for funding.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Barham announced at 3:06 p.m. that the Public Hearing on OG
Cellar's request for assistance with the cost of sprinkler system installation was open.
Mr. James Hanger made the presentation on behalf of OG Cellars. Mr. Hanger is the
owner of OG Cellars. The operation began in 2014 and expanded in 2016. In 2021 the first
location was opened within the city limits of Wichita Falls. The original idea was to be part of the
redevelopment of the downtown area. However, after 5 years it was determined that it was not
working out financially and that they needed more space.
Mr. Hanger stated that in order to develop the new space in Century Plaza the Fire
Department required a fire suppression system be installed. The landlord was unwilling to assist
with this cost. The location is excellent as there are 8 hotels within 1 mile. Until the fire
suppression system was installed, they had to operate at a reduced occupancy level. Even at
reduced levels the business had a 72% year over year increase in sales for the months of March,
April and May compared to the prior year's sales at the downtown location.
They were not expecting the cost of the fire suppression system which was roughly
$24,000. Mr. Hanger stated that they had invested $250,000 in the new location.
Mr. Hanger stated that they were the only winery in the area that make all their own wines
by hand from actual grapes. Now that the fire suppression system is installed, they have more
room and have more tables and chairs than at the downtown location. This has assisted in
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attracting groups as well as individual customers. He mentioned a recent event with the League
of Women Voters and charity Bingo events. Over the years the Bingo events have generated
over $35,000 for local charities. The charity gets 100% of the Bingo proceeds plus 10% of the
establishment's sales/profit. Each $10 Bingo card can fund 6 meals for the Food Bank, and
$1,000's have gone to schools and other local charities.
Mr. Hanger noted that they have just begun marketing the new location starting with KFCF
advertisements as well as additional signage.
Mr. Hanger hoped that the Board would consider his request for funding.
Mr. Barham inquired about Ancient Ovens in St. Jo. Mr. Hanger discussed the pizza
operations as well as the food limitations on the current site. As a class 2 establishment, they are
limited in what foods they can offer. They are serving tapas which are like a big Super Bowl
spread. He further noted that they were not trying to flip tables 2 and 3 times a night. They want
the location to be a place where people come together, stay awhile and visit. This is much easier
now that they have more tables and chairs.
Mr. Barham asked for questions from the Board, and there were none. He then asked for
questions from the public, and there were none. With no further comments or questions, Mr.
Barham closed the public hearing at 3:16 p.m.
Mr. Barham asked for final questions and comments before adjourning into executive
session.
5. Executive Session.
Mr. Barham adjourned the meeting into executive session at 3:17 p.m. pursuant to Texas
Government Code sections 551.087, 551.071 and 551.072. He announced the meeting back into
regular session at 4:15 p.m. The subjects posted in the Notice of Meeting were deliberated, and
no votes or further action were taken on these items in executive session.
6. Motions
Mr. Garner made a motion to approve funding of 10% of documented expenses not to
exceed $24,000 in funding to assist O. G. Cellars Winery with the cost of installing a fire
suppression system at the new location in Century Plaza. Seconded by Mr. Coleman. Mr.
Barham sought further discussion or public comment, there being none, the motion carried 6-0.
7. Adjourn.
No further discussions took place, nor actions taken. Mr. Barham adjourned the meeting
at 4:16 p.m.
Glenn Barham, President
Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation
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