MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS Court Chambers a Police & Municipal Court Building 104 East Trunk a Crandall, Texas 75114 Monday a April 21, 2025 At 6:00 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 Acting City Manager = David Sanchez NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE. CHAPTER 551.THATTHE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CRANDALL WILL CONDUCT A MEETING, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ON MONDAY. APRIL 21. 2025. AT 6:00 P.M.AT THE CITY OF CRANDALL COURT CHAMBERS! LOCATED AT104 EAST TRUNK. CRANDALL. TEXAS 75114. REGULARI MEETING 1. Open Meeting, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance- Mayor Lindsey called the meeting to order at 6:06 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. Councimember Holden arrived during agenda item #6. All Councilmembers 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 may 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- None. 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- Mayor Pro Tem Rogers announced the Neighbors helping Neighbors program is in need of volunteers and if interested can reach out to him or Jason Brooks at City Hall. Mayor Lindsey announced that the Spring Cleanup event is on April 26, 2025, 9am-12pm. 5. Communications From Mayor and Council. Receive Councilmember requests for future agenda items- Councilmember Allen requested the council's input on commissioning an independent traffic study on North FM 741 and North and Southbound of FM 148 during the time that school is in session. Mayor Lindsey seconded the request. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers requested an update on the Engineering study on the FM 148 bypass regarding possible sidewalks. Mayor Lindsey seconded the request. 6. Updates & Discussion by the Acting City Manager or staff- Provide an update on the Movie Night Event- The Acting City Manager stated that the Movie Night Event was a successtul event, and staff were able to provide educational material regarding Home Rule VS. General Law. Provide an update on Planning and Zoning Commission positions up for renewal- The Acting City Manager stated that four places are up for renewal and the deadline date to submit an application to the City Secretary is May 30, 2025. The Acting City Manager stated that information regarding applying to serve on the Commission has been posted on the city website and Facebook page. The Acting City Manager announced that the council appointingreapponting date is June 16, 2025. Provide an update on the Spring Cleanup Bulk Trash Selection and Shredding event along with a Can Food Drive- The Acting City Manager announced that the Spring Cleanup Event is on April 26, 2025, 9am-12pm and invited the Council to attend. The Acting City Manager stated that the city will post reminders on social media. Provide an update on requesting support from Congressman Lance Gooden regarding the Sewer Force Main Project- The Acting City Manager stated that the city is requesting the council's support in efforts to find alternative federal funding for the Sewer Force Main Project. The Acting City Manager stated that the office of Congressman Lance Gooden is guiding him in the process and within the next few weeks, he will be gathering additional letters of support to submit a complete application packet to Congressman Lance Gooden's review Committee for review and consideration of approval. Provide department updates on building permits, inspections, commercial and residential development in the City of Crandall- Jason Brooks, Code Enforcement Officer, provided updates on Code Enforcement violations and building permits issued. Mr. Brooks stated that he will provide his contact information on the Facebook posting of the council meeting in the comment section for those who would like to volunteer for the Neighbors helping Neighbors program. Provide an update on general police activity- The Chief of Police provided a quarterly update on the crime rate, traffic stops, incidentloffense reports, arrests, staffing, upcoming K-9 unit and R.E.A.C.T program, and past community events, and training. The Chief of Police stated that the remodeling of the front office and CID is complete. 7. Ceremonial Presentations: Presentation of Proclamation of Public Service Recognition Week- Mayor Lindsey presented the Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation to the Acting City Manager, David Sanchez. 8. Consent. Agenda All of the following items on the Consent. Agenda are considered to be self-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: 04/07/2025- Mayor Pro Tem Rogers made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 3-1. Councilmember Holden abstained. REGULAR AGENDA 9. Updates from the Crandall Independent School District- Dr. Murry with Crandall ISD expressed her appreciation for the partnership with the City of Crandall, gave thanks to the Chief of Police for the REACT Program and announced upcoming events to include the State of the District Meeting on April 22, 2025, at 6pm, the last day of school on May 22, 2025, first day of school on August 13, 2025, and construction on the Performing Arts Center that is expected to break ground in early to mid-June. 10. Discussion and Action on a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Adams Tract as requested by JBI Partners, INC. The Adams Tract consists of 104.558 acres of land. The property is generally located West of CR 269, Southeast of Hornbill Drive in the City of Crandall's city limits, Kaufman County, Texas- Kelby Golden with PMB Capital Investments 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 4-0. 11. Discussion and Possible Action - Authorization to issue Requests for Proposals for Administrative Services (RFP) and/or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for the U.S. Economic Development Administration Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs, Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs, Disaster Recovery Programs, and American Relief Act of 2025- Mike Slye, EDC Director, discussed this agenda item. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers made a motion to approve. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 4-0. 12. Discussion and Possible Action = Approval of Heartland Phase 10D preliminary re-plat & preliminary plans on appeal from Planning & Zoning Commission; the application for preliminary replat was filed on April 4, 2025 and pursuant to the City of Crandall Texas Unified Development Code regarding the replat process: "The Commission must approve a replat that is required to be prepared in accordance with this section and that satisfies all applicable regulations of this UDC." Both the city engineer and land planner confirmed compliance with City development standards, the Comprehensive Plan and city standards- Mark Edgren with Huffines Enterprises, Inc. discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Allen made a motion to approve. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a vote of 3-1. Councilmember Holden opposed. 13. Discussion and Possible Action on Ordinance No. 04212025 = Necessary to consider the adoption of the City of Crandall Master Fee Schedule by ordinance- David Sanchez, Acting City Manager, discussed this agenda item. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 4-0. 14. Presentation: Hilltop Securities will summarize the Plan of Finance for the Levy of Assessments and Issuance of Arbors Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025- Jim Sabonis with Hilltop Securities Inc. gave a presentation on the Plan of Finance for the Levy of Assessments and ssuance of Arbors Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, and discussed the proposed process and timing for Levy of Assessments. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers discussed whether obligations were met and if the city had the ability to renegotiate. No action was taken. 15. 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)- Councilmember Holden made a motion to adjourn into executive session at 7:12 pm. Councimember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 4-0. 16. 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 7:38 pm. Councilmember Allen seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 4-0. No action was taken. 17. Adjourn- Councilmember Holden made a motion to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Councilmember Atkins seconded the motion. The motion was carried out with a unanimous vote of 4-0. David Lindsey, Mayor Attest Sabrina Del Bosque, City Secretary V 0 U 7 EXA 13 -