City of Sherman Master Plan

The City of Sherman 2009 Comprehensive Plan was prepared to address issues of existing land use, planned land use, the thoroughfare system, and population and demographics.

The document contains a thorough analysis of each of these areas, as well as maps, descriptive tables and photographs of the community.

The Comprehensive Plan is customarily updated every 10 years. The 2009 plan is the most recent version. Copies of the Comprehensive Plan may be viewed at City offices in Sherman City Hall at 220 W. Mulberry.

The electronic version of the complete document is available. Due to size constraints, it has been broken into smaller components.

No Spring or Fall Cleanup

The City of Sherman NO longer provides a spring / fall clean up. Instead, we offer residents monthly bulk waste and brush collection. These programs are free to each resident. On a monthly basis, each residence is assigned a pickup week depending on the section in which you reside. There are guidelines for each program and a map that shows the City breakdown that can be found on the Solid Waste portion of the City’s website. For more information call Solid Waste at 903-892-7261.

City of Sherman Boards and Commissions

The Sherman City Council has established a network of advisory boards and commissions to provide a direct means of involvement for its citizens. Members on these boards serve as advisors to the City Council on the special needs of the boards. Some boards require special knowledge, however many only require an adequate amount of time and a sincere desire to become involved in the community. The following is a list of current advisory boards and commissions appointed by the City Council, which now have vacancies:

Library Board (1)
Airport Advisory Board (2)
Historical Preservation Board (1)
Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission (7)
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (7)
Standard Unsafe Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (5)

Applications are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City's website, and are kept on file for one year.

Texas Landowner Bill of Rights

Texas Landowner Bill of Rights

Fight the Bite-Mosquito Control

What is the city of Sherman doing to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and control the mosquito population?

Because of the health risks to humans, pets and plant life, the city of Sherman does not spray for mosquitoes. Instead of spraying, the city believes residents can make a larger impact by learning how to prevent mosquito populations in the first place. The city of Sherman wants to educate residents on how they can prevent mosquito infestations around their home.

What is the risk of West Nile Virus to Humans?
While public health officials understand concerns of residents when it comes to West Nile virus, they want to remind the public that the risk of human exposure is low.
Even in the unlikely event that you are bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile, trends have shown that there is only a 20 percent chance of developing any kind of symptom, and a less than one in 1,000 chance of dying from the disease. We should keep this low risk in perspective.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was 1 death from West Nile virus in Texas last year. Comparing that number with other incidents or conditions puts West Nile in perspective:
39,996 deaths due to heart disease
9,342 deaths due to stroke
34,197 deaths due to cancer
5,593 deaths due to diabetes
3,704 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents
1,496 homicides
976 deaths due to HIV
(source, Texas Department of Health, 2005)
How can I protect myself and my family from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus?
There are many steps that everyone should take to reduce mosquito populations around their home. While spraying for mosquitoes is sometimes thought of as the first line of defense against mosquitoes, personal protection and eliminating places where mosquitoes breed are the most effective and healthiest ways of preventing mosquito bites. The more people are involved, the greater the amount of control.
Defeat Mosquitoes with the Four D’s.
Dusk and dawn are the times of day you should try to stay indoors. This is when mosquitoes are most active.
Dress in long sleeves and pants when you're outside (when possible). For extra protection, you may want to spray clothing with repellent.
DEET is an ingredient to look for in your insect repellent. Always wear repellent when outdoors, and choose products that contain up to 20 percent DEET. Be sure to follow product instructions, especially when using repellants on children.
Drain standing water in your yard and neighborhood where mosquitoes ¬¬can breed. This eliminates mosquitoes at their source--stagnant water. It only takes three to seven days for thousands of mosquitoes to develop in stagnant water. Below are some helpful suggestions to reduce mosquito breeding sites around your home, apartment or business:
• Eliminate Standing water by removing old tires, buckets, plant holders, water dishes for pets, or anything that holds standing water, or empty them regularly.
• Reduce runoff of water from sprinkler systems and use additional landscaping to absorb standing water on your property.
• Keep your lawn mowed; mosquitoes typically rest in high grass and weeds.
• Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets.
• Clean roof gutters; keep gutters free of leaves and other debris that can trap water and allow for mosquitoes to breed.
• Treat standing water that can't be drained with a larvicide (mosquitoes dunks) containing Bti, available at home and garden stores.
• Clean and Chlorinate swimming pools. A swimming pool left untended by a family on vacation for a month can produce enough mosquitoes to result in neighborhood-wide complaints. Mosquitoes may even breed in the water that collects on pool covers.
• Have fish. Aerate/ventilate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens can become major mosquito producers if they are allowed to stagnate.
How Mosquito Dunks can help control the mosquito population?
Bti, a naturally occurring bacteria, is becoming a popular method to kill mosquito larvae. This material is available for you to buy and use yourself at home. Bti can be purchased in small, donut-shaped form, often called "mosquito dunks", which are useful in small areas of standing water, such as a birdbath or small puddle of water that may gather in a low spot on your property. A granular form of Bti is available, and effective for larger areas, such as backyard ponds. Bti can be purchased in many lawn and garden, outdoor supply, and home improvement stores. The great thing about this bacteria is that it kills only mosquito and black fly larvae. It is not harmful to people, pets, aquatic life (such as fish) or plants.
Where can I get more information or ask questions?
You can call the Grayson County Health Department at 903.465.2878, the Texas Department of Health at 1-888-883-9997, or the City of Sherman at 903.892.7315.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/arboviral/westNile/
www.mosquito.org

Sherman City Council Meetings

All Meetings Start at 5:00 PM.

January 18, 2010

February 1, 2010
February 15, 2010

March 1, 2010
March 15, 2010

April 5, 2010
April 19, 2010

May 3, 2010
May 17, 2010

June 7, 2010
June 21, 2010

July 6, 2010
July 19, 2010

August 2, 2010
August 16, 2010

September 7, 2010
September 20, 2010

October 4, 2010
October 18, 2010

November 1, 2010
November 15, 2010

December 6, 2010
December 20, 2010

Tax Revenue Increase

The City of Sherman, Texas, conducted public hearings on September 8, 2009 and September 17, 2009 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Sherman, Texas from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 3.5 percent.

The total tax revenue raised last year at last year’s tax rate of $.32000 for each $100 of taxable value was $6,601,030.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $.32000 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $6,675,415.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $.32000 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $6,832,066.

The City Council of the City of Sherman, Texas, is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on September 21, 2009 at Sherman City Hall, 220 West Mulberry Street, Sherman, Texas 75090 at 5:00 p.m.