MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY: 27, 2025 The City Council of the City of Midlothian convened in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 215 N. gth Street, with the meeting open to the public and notice of said meeting posted as prescribed by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, with the following members present to-wit: Justin Coffman Mayor Allen Moorman Councilmember Place 1 Mike Rodgers Councilmember Place 2 Clark Wickliffe Mayor Pro Tem Place 4 Ross Weaver S Councilmember Place 5 Absent: Councilmembers Hammonds and Shuffield REGULAR AGENDA 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGES, AND INVOCATION Mayor Coffman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Rodgers gave the invocation and led in the pledges. 2025-159 ANNOUNCEMEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS A. VILLA ITALIANA'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION Mayor Coffman presented the proclamation to the Elmazi family. B. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST. Councilmembers gave updates on items of interest and events within the community. C. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM MIDLOTHIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON THEIR FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM. MeLissa Boler gave a presentation detailing the specifics of the grant program. 2025-160 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Lisa Healy addressed Council with concerns over the funding ofFire Station #4. CONSENT AGENDA 2025-161 A. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MINUTES FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 13 AND 16, 2025. B. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MINUTES FROM THE MID-WAY REGIONAL AIRPORT JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2025. C. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FLOURISH TURKEY TROT 5K, AN EVENT HOSTED BY FLOURISH FITNESS, SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN ZONING ORDINANCE 2013-24 AS AMENDED, SECTION 2.04 (USE TABLE) (CASE NO. SEP08-2025). D. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTOF EDUCATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. E. CONSIDER-AND-ACTUPONANANORDINANCE-AMENDINGTHE-CIYOF MIDLOTHIANS-FISCAL-EAR-2024-2025 GENERAL-PUND-BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS-IN-AN-AMOUNT-NOTTO-EXCEED-S40,000-FROM THE-UNRESERVED-FUND-BALANCETO-PUND-THE-DESIGN-OF-THE PARKINGLOTALONG7THSTREET-AND-SIDEWALKEXTENSION. F. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ELLIS COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM (ECRS) USER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN AND THE CITY OF PECAN HILL TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE INTHE ECRS AND REIMBURSE MIDLOTHIAN FOR THEIR PORTIONOF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXPANDED PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM. G CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN AND MIDAIR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) EQUIPMENT CITYWIDE. H CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A "WATER SERVICE AREA TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN [THE] CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS AND CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS." Item E was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Mayor pro tem Wickliffe. Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Weaver and carried unanimously (5-0). E. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIANS FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 FROM THE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO FUND THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING LOT ALONG 7TH STREET AND SIDEWALK EXTENSION. The Item was presented by Chris Dick. Mayor Coffman moved to approve Item E as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Weaver and carried by a vote of3-2, with Mayor pro tem Wickliffe and Councilmember Moorman voting in opposition. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2025-162 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 157 (PD-157), BEING 104.31 ACRES OUT OF THE L.W. STEWART SURVEY, ABSTRACT 997, C.R. WERELY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1187, AND THE J.J. GRIMES SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1327, CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE SITE IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON HAYES ROAD, SOUTH OF MULBERRY LANE. (Z07-2025-010) Councilmember Weaver left the dais, citing a conflict ofinterest with Item 2025-162. Mayor Coffman opened the Public Hearing and Mary Elliott presented the Item. Lisa Healy addressed Council in opposition to the Item. With no further public input received, Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved to close the public hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rodgers and carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Coffman moved to approve Item 2025-162 as presented, with the stipulation that the percentage of front entry garages be limited to 65%. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rodgers and carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Weaver returned to the dais. Mayor pro tem Wickliffe left the dais, citing a conflict of interest with Item 2025-163. REGULAR AGENDA 2025-163 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO MIDLOTHIAN ZONING ORDINANCE SEC. 3.5501 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIMARY ROOF OF A BUILDING WITH A ROOF PITCH LESS THANTHE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 8:12. THE PROPERTY IS PRESENTLY ZONED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 43 (PD-43). THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON 1.001 ACRES LOCATED AT: 3820 MAYES COURT (CASE NO. M02-2025-018). The Item was presented by Arden O'Connell. Councilmember Moorman moved to approve Item 2025-163 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rodgers and carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor pro tem Wickliffe returned to the dais. 2025-164 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND OTHER RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TAYMAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $996,400. The Item was presented by Mike Adams. Councilmember Rodgers moved to approve Item 2025-164 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Moorman and carried unanimously (5-0). 2025-165 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A "FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS AND CIRCLE S MIDLOTHIAN, LLC; HAB 3336, LLC; BUFFALO HILLS DEVELOPMENT, LLC; MISKIMON MANAGEMENT III, LLC; AND 67213, LLC. The Item was presented by Mike Adams. Councilmember Weaver moved to approve Item 2025-165 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rodgers and carried unanimously (5-0). 2025-166 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE PURCHASE OF NEW FIREARMS WITH RED DOT OPTICS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE ACCURACY, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, AND OFFICER SAFETY FROM GT. DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AT A COST NOTTO EXCEED $66,488.49. The Item was presented by Commander Tim Hicks. Councilmember Weaver moved to approve Item 2025-166 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Moorman and carried unanimously (5-0). 2025-167 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,744 FROM THE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 16 PATROL RIFLES, 8 SHOTGUNS, AND ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND OPTICS; THE AMOUNT WILL BE REPAID BY PARTICIPATING CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PURCHASE PROGRAM. The Item was presented by Commander Tim Hicks. Councilmember Moorman moved to approve Item 2025-167 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Weaver and carried unanimously (5-0). Council movedi to Executive Session at 7:20p.m. for the purpose ofdiscussing Item 21 with the following present: Mayor Coffman, Mayor pro tem Wickliffe, Councilmembers Moorman, Rodgers, and Weaver; City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer and Public Works Director. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION LEGAL: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY ON ANY 551.071(2) AGENDA ITEM LISTED HEREIN. 2. SECTION REAL ESTATE: DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL 551.072 PROPERTY-TO DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS. Council reconvened in Regular Session at 7:38 p.m. with no action taken in Executive Session. REGULAR AGENDA 2025-168 ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION, ITEM #1: LEGAL The Item was not discussed during Executive Session. 2025-169 ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION, ITEM #2: REAL ESTATE Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with David L. and Heather A. Sandlin to purchase a 0.214 acre tract of land for a public street right-of-way and general utility easement being located out of the Martha Brenan Survey, Abstract No. 43, City of Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas in consideration of a purchase price of $49,575 in association with construction of the McAlpin Road roadway project, plus payment of all related closing costs. The City Manager is further authorized to execute on behalf of the City such additional closing documents as may be required by such agreement and the title company as necessary to close this transaction. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Weaver and carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Weaver moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Gary Lee and Martha Sue Smith to purchase a 0.339 acre tract of land for a public street right-of-way and general utility easement being located out of the Martha Brenan Survey, Abstract No. 43 and the A. Howell Survey, Abstract No. 525 and a 0.060 acre tract of land for a permanent drainage easement located out of the Martha Brenan Survey, Abstract No. 43, City of Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas in consideration of a purchase price of $70,000 in association with construction oft the McAlpin Road roadway project, plus payment of all related closing costs. The City Manager is further authorized to execute on behalf of the City such additional closing documents as may be required by such agreement and the title company as necessary to close this transaction. Motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Wickliffe and carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Moorman moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with John A. and Natalie G. Dennington to purchase a 0.125 acre tract of land for a public street right-of-way and general utility easement being located out ofthe John H. Jones Survey, Abstract No. 586, City of Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas in consideration of a purchase price of $35,000 in association with construction ofthe McAlpin Road roadway project, plus payment ofall related closing costs. The City Manager is further authorized to execute on behalf of the City such additional closing documents as may be required by such agreement and the title company as necessary to close this transaction. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rodgers and carried unanimously (5-0). 2025-170 ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Coffman adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. ATTEST: - Varnr janny Tammy Varner, City Secretary Justin Coffman, Mayor