TIF #3 Board of Directors Minutes - 06/02/2026 MINUTES
Tax Increment Financing #3 Board
June 2, 2026
PRESENT:
Kenneth Haney, Chairperson •Member
Mark Beauchamp, Wichita Co. Commissioner •Member
Sandra Gross •Member
Barry Mahler, Wichita Co. Commissioner •Member
Tom Taylor, Wichita Falls Councilor District#5 •Member
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager •City Staff
Fabian Medellin, Director of Development Services •City Staff
Stephen Calvert, CFO •City Staff
Monica Aguon, Deputy City Attorney •City Staff
Rita Miller, Assistant Director of Development Services •City Staff
Karen Montgomery-Gagne, Principal Planner •City Staff
Robin Marshall, Admin Assistant •City Staff
ABSENT:
Robert Brooks, Wichita Falls Councilor District#2 •Member
Ray Dixon, Jr. •Member
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Kenneth Haney at 5:33 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Haney asked for a motion to approve the March 19, 2026, minutes. Commissioner
Mark Beauchamp made the motion to approve the minutes and Councilman Tom Taylor
seconded the motion. Chairman Haney asked if anyone from the public had comments or
questions, there being none, called for a vote which passed unanimously 5-0.
III. FINANCIAL UPDATE
Ms. Karen Montgomery-Gagne gave a brief financial update since the March meeting,
informing the board there was approximately$1.8 million in the fund. However, the board has
approved, and allocated $1,070,000 in funds to the following programs:
• $200,000 —(Discretionary) Façade Improvements and Design Assistance
• $75,000 — (Public) Civic Art
• $200,000 - (Public) Demolition Assistance
• $100,000— (Public) New Economic Opportunities
• $225,000— (Public) Commercial Renewal
• $10,000—(Private) House of Empowerment— Design assistance
• $10,000—(Private)Zoom Zoom #5 — Design assistance
• $50,000 - (Private) Zoom Zoom #5 — Installation of new fuel pumps (not to exceed)
• $200,000—(Private) House of Empowerment Kitchen Renovation
Current funds remaining by category for future allocations:
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$453,727— Private fund
$123,727— Public fund
$161,863 — Discretionary fund
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne informed the Board that staff was working with several residents who
had begun preparing their applications for the Facade Improvement Program. She also
indicated there was interest from a client in acquiring lots for a residential affordable rental
development; however, no additional information was available at this time. Staff also
provided an update on the proposed tiny home development and stated that staff had not
received any follow-up from the developers.
Mr. Stephen Calvert stated that June is typically when the County Tax Office informs the City
of the amount of the annual increment. Mr. Calvert estimated that the increment would be
approximately $200,000. There were no additional questions or comments from the Board or
the public.
IV. CONSIDERATION AND TAKE ACTION ON CREATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A SITE
SELECTION SUBCOMMITEE
Chairman Haney opened the discussion regarding the creation and appointment of a Site
Selection Subcommittee. Ms. Montgomery-Gagne informed the board that member Ray Dixon
Jr., although absent from the meeting, had expressed an interest in serving on the
subcommittee.
Commissioner Mark Beauchamp made a motion to nominate Mr. Dixon, Councilman Taylor,
and himself to serve on the subcommittee. Councilman Tom Taylor seconded the motion
Chairman Haney called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
V. STAFF UPDATES
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne presented the board with updates since the last meeting.
- Zoom Zoom#5— Fuel Pump Replacement
The City issued the TIF3 down payment of$25,000 for initial payment to Texoma
Pump on April 8, 2026. The business indicated that it planned to begin installation
on Monday, June 9. Once the State completes the calibration of the pumps, that
will indicate the pumps are authorized to dispense fuel. Barring any delays,
access to fuel at the pumps is anticipated by Juneteenth. Once all
permits/inspections are in order and required paperwork is received, the final
$25,000 payment will be processed from the TIF3 fund.
- 1711 East Scott
Great American Smokehouse Barbecue Restaurant Addition
Ms. Montgomery-Gagne provided an update regarding the restaurant renovations
at 1711 East Scott. Several building permits and inspections have already been
completed and passed. However, staff met with owner Mr. Whittington and
indicated his project may be a good candidate for the Façade Improvement
Program, particularly regarding the parking lot and installation of ADA-compliant
parking spaces. Staff clarified the location of the property for the Board, noting
that it is located on East Scott Avenue just before Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
intersects with Scott Avenue.
In order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), the parking lot must be
completed and it currently does not meet the required standards. Mr. Whittington
has pulled the necessary permits and completed the interior inspections; however,
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the parking lot remains incomplete. It was noted the developer is bringing a
�r business into the community and revitalizing an existing building, primarily using
his own funds while requesting limited assistance to complete the project.
Commissioner Beauchamp stated this is exactly the kind of project the board was
designed to consider.
Site selection subcommittee was discussed and Director Medellin stated that staff will review
historical data regarding active demolition orders and vacant parcels, including several vacant
commercial properties. Staff will present the information to the subcommittee for review. The
subcommittee will then discuss the potential of the identified sites and may seek assistance
from outside agencies, such as a commercial broker or realtor.
Once the best-case scenarios and opportunities within the TIF3 zone have been identified,
the information will be brought back to the Board.
Director Medellin suggested taking a phased approach, beginning with properties that have
active demolition orders because the number of such properties is limited. Staff would identify
and present those properties to the Board while simultaneously beginning work on the other
two initiatives.
Staff expressed hope that the Site Selection Subcommittee could meet as soon as possible.
Ms. Sandra Gross expressed her disappointment that there is not currently a representative
from the Eastside of the community serving on the subcommittee, while clarifying that she
was not seeking a position. Staff stated that input from Ms. Gross would always be welcome.
It was noted no more than three Board members may meet together for discussion of Board
business, as a meeting involving four or more Board members would constitute a quorum and
subject to applicable open-meetings requirements. There were no additional comments from
the public or the Commission.
VI. ADJOURN
Chairman Haney adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Kenneth Haney, Chairperson ati Date