City of Princeton Princeton Municipal Center City Council 2000 East Princeton Drive Princeton, Texas 75407 PRINCETON TEXAS Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, March 10, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Princeton, Texas, met in Pre-Council Session on March 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal Center, located at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407. The following City Councilmembers were present: Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. The following City Councilmembers were absent: Councilmember Terrance Johnson. The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City Attorney Grant Lowry, IT Director Rick Irvine, Police Administrative Coordinator Tiffany West, Police Chief Waters, Detective Crawford, Sergeant Trim, Fire Administrative Coordinator Trish Hall, Director of Development Craig Fisher, Parks & Rec Director Chase Bryant, Employee Experience Director Fallan Carrillo, Finance Director Sophie Packard, CEO PEDC-PCDC Jim Wehmeier, Library Director Glenda Puckett, Assistant Director of Public Works Preston Jones, 1 Detective Scott, Deputy Fire Chief Gammons, Fire Marshall Jerry Miller, Public Works Director Tommy Mapp, and Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie. Mayor Escobar Jr called the City Pre-Council Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Mayor Escobar Jr called roll, present were Councimembers: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Carolyn David-Graves, Ryan Gerfers, Bryan Washington, Cristina Todd, and Ben Long. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the first item under Work Session Agenda C1 2025-078: Discuss and schedule upcoming Town Hall events. No Action. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the Discussion and review of Agenda Items. Mayor Escobar Jr announced Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following: Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below: Discuss Key Performance Indicators Sicily Development, Princeton, Texas Council convened into executive session at 5:48 PM. Council reconvened from executive session at 6:31 PM. 2 Mayor Escobar Jr asked for an adjournment. Counciimember Cristina Todd made ar motion to adjourn. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Counciimember Ryan Gerfers, councimember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 P.M. Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Princeton, Texas, met in Regular Session on March 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal Center, located at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407. The following City Counciimembers were present: Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Defibaugh, Counciimember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councimember Cristina Todd, councimember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. The following City Counciimembers were absent: Councilmember Terrance Johnson. The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City Attorney Grant Lowry, IT Director Rick Irvine, Police Administrative Coordinator Tiffany West, Police Chief Waters, Detective Crawford, Sergeant Trim, Fire Administrative Coordinator Trish Hall, Director of Development Craig Fisher, Parks & Rec Director Chase Bryant, Employee Experience Director Fallan Carrillo, Finance Director Sophie Packard, CEO PEDC-PCDC Jim Wehmeier, 3 Library Director Glenda Puckett, Assistant Director of Public Works Preston Jones, Detective Scott, Deputy Fire Chief Gammons, Fire Marshall Jerry Miller, Public Works Director Tommy Mapp, and Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie. Mayor Escobar Jr called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Escobar Jr called roll, present were Councimembers: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Carolyn David-Graves, Ryan Gerfers, Bryan Washington, Cristina Todd, and Ben Long. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the invocation. Councilmember Carolyn David- Graves led the invocation. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced Public Appearance: Maxine Ellis, and Clinton Lowrance. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves announced Items of Community Interest: Registration for Flag and Tackle Football and Cheerleading for the Fall season ends on May 31. Check out our Parks and Recreation Department website for more information and to sign up. Learn about the life cycle of plants at the library's Story Time on March 12 at 10:30 a.m.! Join us for a cozy and relaxing Crochet/Kntting Club at the library on March 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this is a great opportunity to connect with others, share your projects, and learn new 4 techniques. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. Register on our website. The City of Princeton is hosting a Day of Purpose in conjunction with the VFW 9167 and the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Princeton Day of Purpose will feature activities to address local needs while fostering unity. Learn more and sign up on our website. Cristina Todd announced the Strategic Retreat will be at the Municipal Center on March 29th. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the Consent Agenda H1 2025-070: Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. February 24, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting. H2 2025-03-10-R04: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-03-10-R04, a request from Akram Waseem to remove a tract of land from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction said property being 10.146 acres of land situated in the William D. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 892, Collin County, Texas; and take ppropriate action. H3 2025-03-10- R05: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-03-10-R05, a request from Maureen Madubuike to remove a tract of land from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction said property being 2.00 acres of land situated in the San Francisco Dr La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 689, Collin County, Texas; and take ppropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councimember Cristina Todd seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 6-0. 5 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Mayor Escobar Jr announced Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following: Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below: Discuss Key Performance Indicators Sicily Development, Princeton, Texas Council did not go into Executive Session. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the first item under Regular Agenda K1 2025-072: Discussion and presentation of a Summary of the Approved and Created Eastridge Public Improvement District and Plan of Finance for the Issuance of Improvement Area #4 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Presentation by Jim Sabonis with Hilltop Securities. No Action. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the second item under Regular Agenda K2 2025-03-10-R: Consider approving a resolution determining costs and calling a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Eastridge Public Improvement District; 6 directing the publication and mailing of notice of such public hearing; and take appropriate action. Presented by Jeff Gulbas. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Counciimember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the third item under Regular Agenda K3 2025-03-10-R02: Consider approving a resolution proposing amendments to the project plan and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Princeton, Texas; calling a public hearing; providing an effective date; and resolving other matters related thereto; and take appropriate action. Presented by Jeff Gulbas. Councilmember Cristina Todd made a motion to approve. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councimember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the fourth item under Regular Agenda K4 2025-073: Discussion and presentation of a Summary of the Approved and Created Westridge Public Improvement District and Plan of Finance for the Issuance of Improvement Area #1 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Presentation by Jim Sabonis with Hilltop Securities. No Action. 7 Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the fifth item under Regular Agenda K5 2025-03-10-R03: Consider approving a resolution determining costs and calling a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Westridge Public Improvement District; directing the publication and mailing of notice of such public hearing; and take appropriate action. Presented by Jeff Gulbas. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made the motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the sixth item under Regular Agenda K6 2025-03-10-R01: Consider approving a resolution for a preliminary project plan and financing plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Princeton, Texas, and establishing the boundaries of such Zone Number Seven; calling a public hearing with regard to the creation of such zone; providing an effective date; and resolving other matters related thereto; and take appropriate action. Presented by Jeff Gulbas. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves made a motion to approve. Councimember Cristina Todd seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. 8 Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the seventh item under Regular Agenda K7 2025-077: Discuss and consider issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for forensic auditing services; and take appropriate action. Councilmember Cristina Todd made a motion to approve. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Councimember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Abstain: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the eighth item under Regular Agenda K8 2025-076: Presentation and discussion regarding adding the Citizens on Patrol Unit to the Princeton Police Department; and take appropriate action. Presented by Sergeant Trim. No Action. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the ninth item under Regular Agenda K9 2025-079: Discussion regarding council liaison appointments; and take appropriate action. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves made a motion to appoint Councilmember Bryan Washington as the Liaison to the Community Development Corporation (CDC), Councilmember Carolyn David Graves as the Liaison to the Library, councilmember Terrance Johnson as the Liaison to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and Councilmember Cristina Todd as the Liaison to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to appoint Councilmember Bryan Washington as the Liaison to the Community 9 Development Corporation (CDC), Councilmember Carolyn David Graves as the Liaison to the Library, Councilmember Terrance Johnson as the Liaison to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and Councilmember Cristina Todd as the Liaison to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councilmember Ben Long, Councilmember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves. Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the tenth item under Regular Agenda K10 2025-069: Consider approving a request for items to be placed on a future agenda and NOT for discussion of these requests. Councilmember Cristina Todd requested RFQ for additional Engineers to be brought back for an update on the next. Councimember Cristina Todd requested we open the discussion to revisit the home rule charter. Councilmember Cristina Todd requested a list of development agreements with PID's attached that have not yet come to the council. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves requested we have a town hall meeting hosted at Arcadia Farms. Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr requested a work session on our development Agreements process. Councilmember Cristina Todd requested our ordinance for final plats to be updated. 10 Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie announced the Report Agenda: 1) Next Regular City Council Meeting, Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. 2) Next Regular P&Z Meeting, Monday, March 17, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. 3) Next Regular CDC Meeting, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. 4) Next Regular EDC Meeting, Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. Mayor Escobar Jr asked for an adjournment. Councilmember Bryan Washington made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Ben Long seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councimember Ben Long, Councimember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Cristina Todd, Councilmember Bryan Washington, and Councimember Carolyn David-Graves. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 P.M. ATTEST: Ega Ehaln SR Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor Amber Anderson, City Secretary 11