MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS Court Chambers - Police & Municipal Court Building 104 East Trunk a Crandall, Texas 75114 Tuesday a February 18, 2025 At 7:00 p.m. Mayor = David Lindsey Mayor Pro Tem - Scott Rogers Council Member - Vacant Council Member - Tim Atkins Council Member = Adam Holden Council Member = Caleb Allen City Manager = Jerry Dean NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A.. GOVERNMENT CODE. CHAPTER 551. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CRANDALL WILL CONDUCT A MEETING. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ON TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 2025. AT 7:00 P.M.. AT THE CITY OF CRANDALL COURT CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 104 EAST TRUNK. CRANDALL, TEXAS 75114 REGULAR MEETING 1. Open Meeting, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance- Mayor Lindsey called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call and Declaration of a Quorum and Call to Order- Mayor Lindsey conducted roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers was absent. All other Counciimembers were present and a quorum was present. 3. Citizens Wishing to Adress City Council: Three (3) minutes are allowed per speaker on any item related to the City, including items listed on the agenda. Five (5) minutes will be allowed during a Public Hearing. Citizens mays speak at the beginning of a meeting or at the time the item comes before Council in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007. Comments will be allowed before considering each item on the agenda, provided that the City Secretary has received a speaker request form before the start of the meeting. No action may be taken by the city council during public comments- Citizen Sherry Williams resides at 507 Sabine Dr. Crandall, Texas 75114 and spoke regarding her request for a waiver for vendor permit fees. 4. Announcements by the Mayor, City Council Members or Staff. At this time, reports about items of community interest on which no action will be taken may be given to the public per Chapter 551.0415 of the Government Code- Councilmember Holden gave thanks to the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for the great Kaufman County Days event put together this year. 5. Communications From Mayor and Council. Receive Councilmember requests for future agenda items- Councilmember Holden requested discussion on the EagleCrest PID & TIRZ project status. Councilmember Holden requested discussion on the fees for the market and a consideration to waive the fees for Ms. Williams. Councilmember Allen seconded both the requests. Councilmember Atkins requested a discussion with the Fire Department regarding current technology and procedures when the sirens are in effect. Mayor Lindsey seconded the request. 6. Updates & Discussion by the City Manager or staff- Provide an update on the Mowry and Main Drainage project- The Deputy City Manager stated that the project is in the design phase for side street profile and has been sent off to project engineer for final review. The Deputy City Manager stated that the next step is the city will receive updated probable cause estimates prior to any bid documents. Provide an update on the Communication Coordinator position- The Deputy City Manager stated that the communications coordinator position has been advertised, and applications are being reviewed. Provide an update on filing of candidates for the May 3, 2025, election- The Deputy City Manager stated that one application has been received for the mayor position and three applications have been received for the two counciimember positions. 7. Consent Agenda All oft the following items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be sel-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by the Mayor or a Council Member; in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A. Consider and act on approval of City Council Minutes: 01/21/2025- B. Consider and act on approving the Kaufman County Elections contract for May 3, 2025 election- Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a vote of 3-0. REGULAR AGENDA 8. Updates & Discussion from the Crandall Independent School District- AJ Murry, Superintendent with Crandall ISD provided updates on upcoming events. Dr. Murry gave thanks to the Deputy City Manager for the city partnership. Dr. Murry announced Crandall ISD has rezoned and a second middle school will open next school year. Dr. Murry announced new schools to come in the next four years and a proposal naming site is available. Dr. Murry stated that the district is hosting a VIP event on March 27, 2025, 9am-1pm. Dr. Murry announced graduation is on May 23, 2025, at the Opportunity Center in Forney, TX. Dr. Murry announced the Back-to-School Bash event is on August 2, 2025, at Crandall Middle School, 10am-12pm. Todd Garrison with Crandall ISD discussed the economic impact the Crandall ISD provides on the Texas economy. 9. Discussion and possible action to accept the resignation of council member Vaughan and the appointment of a council member to fill the vacancy: Councilmember Holden made a motion to accept Katy Vaughan's resignation from the council. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. Mayor Lindsey opened this agenda item up for council discussion. Councilmember Holden made a motion to leave the seat vacant until the next election. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 10. Discussion and possible action to change the start time and/or frequency of the regularly scheduled city council meetings effectively with the April 2025 meeting- Mayor Lindsey opened this agenda item up for council discussion. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve changing the regular city council meetings to the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm to begin April 7, 2025. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 11. Discussion and possible action to establish Town Hall meetings with citizens to discuss the forming of a Home Rule Charter- The Deputy City Manager discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Holden made a motion to set up a Town Hall meeting on March 13, 2025. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 12. Discussion and possible action to approve a utility easement with the Crandall Independent School District- The Deputy City Manager discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Atkins made a motion to approve two easements with the Crandall Independent School District. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 13. Discussion and possible action to approve of the Final Plat for River Ridge North Phase 2 as requested by JBI Partners, Inc. River Ridge North Phase 2 consisting of 82.795 acres of land. The property is generally located at the terminus of Toyah Lane in the City of Crandall's city limits, Kaufman County, Texas- Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 14. Discussion and possible action to approve the BlackJack Disposal solid waste and recycling 1st Amendment and Early renewal to the franchise agreement- Dick Demien with BlackJack Disposal discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 15. Discussion and possible action to approve the amendment to the Felix Construction General Services Construction agreement allowing the use of American Rescue Place Act ("ARPA") funds- The City Manager discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Atkins made a motion to approve. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 16. Public Hearing Conduct a public hearing to consider testimony and act upon Ordinance No. 02182025, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Crandall, Texas accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and the Improvement Area #2 Assessment Roll for the River Ridge Public Improvement District; making a finding of special benefit to the property in Improvement Area #2 of the District; levying assessments against property within Improvement Area #2 of the District and establishing a lien on such property; providing for the method of assessment and the payment of the assessments in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; providing penalties and interest on delinquent assessments; providing for severability; and providing an effective date- Mayor Lindsey opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mayor Lindsey closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. 17. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 02182025 - Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Crandall, Texas accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Improvement Area #2 Assessment Roll for the River Ridge Public Improvement District; making a finding of special benefit to the property in Improvement Area #2 of the District; levying assessments against property within Improvement Area #2 of the District and establishing a lien on such property; providing for the method of assessment and the payment of the assessments in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; providing penalties and interest on delinquent assessments; providing for severability; and providing an effective date- Jim Sabonis with Hilltop Securities Inc. discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 18. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 02182025A Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Crandall, Texas, authorizing the issuance of the "City of Crandall, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (River Ridge Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2 Project)": approving and authorizing related agreements; providing for severability; and providing an effective date- Councimember Atkins made a motion to approve. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 19. Discussion and possible action to accept and approve of the annual Police Racial Profiling report for 2024- The Chief of Police, Forrest Frierson discussed the annual Police Racial Profiling report for 2024. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councimember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 20. Discussion and possible action to accept the donation deed from UST-Heartland for a 2-acre tract to be used for a police, fire, or EMS station- Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 21. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution 02182025B - Authorizing membership of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and authorizing the payment of .05 cents per capital to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee for 2025- Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 22. Executive Session- The City Council will hold executive session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained therein: Executive session: Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney (City Manager); Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (City Manager). Open Meetings 551.071 Consultation with Attorney (pending litigation ETJ petitions for removal). Councilmember Holden made a motion to adjourn into executive session at 7:58 pm. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 23. OPEN SESSION The City Council will now adjourn Executive Session, reconvene into Open Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code and take action, if any,on item(s) discussed during Closed Executive Session- Councilmember Holden made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 8:16 pm. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. Councilmember Atkins made a motion to appoint Deputy City Manager, David Sanchez, as Acting City Manager upon the retirement of current City Manager, Jerry Dean until a new City Manager is in place. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. 24. Adjourn- Councilmember Holden made a motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-0. David Lindsey, Mayor Attest! V Sabrina Del Bosque, City Secretary 1 C TEXAS