City Council
Regular MeetingBalch Springs, TX · December 9, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS
DECEMBER 9, 2019
7:00PM
Identification of a quorum
Present: Councilmember Moon
Councilmember Shelby
Mayor Pro Tem Segroves
Councilmember Rushing
Councilmember Tucker
Councilmember Hill
Mayor Gorwood
A quorum was present and Mayor Gorwood called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Staff: Susan Cluse, City Manager
Mark Morris, Assistant to the City Manager
Cindy Gross, City Secretary
Jon Haber, Police Chief
Randy Smith, Fire Chief
Monte Akers, City Attorney
Invocation – The invocation was given by Sammy Moon, City Councilmember.
Pledge – The pledges of allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag were led by Monte Akers,
City Attorney.
Welcome and Items of Community Interest:
December 12th & 16th – Charter Review Commission Meeting, 6:00pm at City Hall
Christmas Closing – City closing at 2:00pm on December 23rd, and closed Christmas Eve &
Christmas Day (December 24th, and 25th).
February 11, 2020 – Subdivision Workshop, 6:00pm at City Hall.
Citizens Comments:
Speaker: Eddie Conley, 12108 Spring Branch, Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to trash issues.
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Speaker: Gwendolyn Gardner, 13125 Valley Forge Circle, Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to an individual’s vote and rights.
Speaker: Wanda Adams, 2721 Cumberland Trail, Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to agenda item #3-4 – LDG Development.
Speaker: Johnny Adams, 2721 Cumberland Trail, Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to agenda item #3-4 – LDG Development.
Speaker: Julie Greer, 14843 Green Valley, Balch Springs
Subject: Spoke to City Council in regards to Balch Springs Citizens Police Academy
Alumni Association recognizing Officer John Craker as the Volunteer for the
month of December.
Speaker: Marie Tedei, 4708 Pioneer Road, Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to agenda item #3-4 – LDG Development.
Speaker: Carrie Marshall, 12601 Natalie Dr., Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to the 2020 Mayoral Election and LDG
Development.
Speaker: Shawn Monk, 12312 King Dr., Balch Springs
Comment: Spoke to City Council in regards to agenda item #3-4 – LDG Development.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. November 4, 2019 – Regular Meeting
2. November 11, 2019 – Regular Meeting
Councilmember Hill moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Shelby seconds the
motion. Voting for this motion were Councilmember Moon, Councilmember Shelby, Mayor Pro
Tem Segroves, Councilmember Rushing, Councilmember Tucker and Councilmember Hill.
Motion passed. (6-0)
REPORTS/UPDATES:
2. Report by the Executive Staff regarding any significant event that has occurred since the
last regular Council Meeting.
None at this time.
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:
1. Consideration and action regarding approval of project funding not to exceed
$3,000,000.00 to undertake City public park improvements at Woodland Park, Guy Berry
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Park, Irwin Park, Oakridge Park, Boyd Rodgers Park and Walter E. Luedeke Park (the
“Projects”). Such Projects will be financed from the proceeds of sales tax revenue
obligations to be issued by the Corporation or other funds of the Corporation, and paid
from sales tax revenues and other resources of the Corporation.
Chris, Dyser, Planning, explained that the Type B Board and Parks Board are recommending to
move forward with the certificate of obligation funding, not to exceed $3,000,000, to fund park
improvements for Woodland Park, Guy Berry Park, Irwin Park, Oakridge Park, Boyd Rodgers
Park and Walter E. Luedeke Park. Such projects shall include: a splash pad, pavilions,
playgrounds, park lighting and fencing, parking lot improvements, sport court, and trail
improvements.
Julie Greer, 14843 Greenvalley, expressed concerns with the $3,000,000, it’s too much money
for improving the parks. The city needs to improve the public safety building.
Marie Tedei, 4708 Pioneer Road, expressed concerns regarding the money not being spent the
way she believes it needs to be utilized and grants for parks.
Councilmember Hill moved to approve the project funding not to exceed $3,000,000.00 to
undertake City public park improvements at Woodland Park, Guy Berry Park, Irwin Park, Oakridge
Park, Boyd Rodgers Park and Walter E. Luedeke Park (the “Projects”). Such Projects will be
financed from the proceeds of sales tax revenue obligations to be issued by the Corporation or
other funds of the Corporation, and paid from sales tax revenues and other resources of the
Corporation. Councilmember Shelby seconds the motion. Voting for this motion were
Councilmember Moon, Councilmember Shelby, Mayor Pro Tem Segroves, Councilmember
Rushing, Councilmember Tucker and Councilmember Hill. Motion passed. (6-0)
2. Consideration and action on the adoption of a resolution approving a resolution of the
Balch Springs Community and Economic Development Corporation Type B authorizing
the issuance and sale of Sale Tax Revenue Bonds by the Corporation; approving a Sales
Tax Remittance Agreement; and enacting other provisions relating to the project.
Councilmember Hill moved to adopt a resolution approving a resolution of the Balch Springs
Community and Economic Development Corporation Type B, authorizing the issuance and sale
of Sale Tax Revenue Bonds by the Corporation; approving a Sales Tax Remittance Agreement;
and enacting other provisions relating to the project. Councilmember Moon seconds the motion.
Voting for this motion were Councilmember Moon, Councilmember Shelby, Mayor Pro Tem
Segroves, Councilmember Rushing, Councilmember Tucker and Councilmember Hill.
Motion passed. (6-0)
3. A. Briefing by staff regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-2019,
by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036 Comprehensive
Plan -Future Land use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105 Seagoville
Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-Family
Residential Development.
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Chris Dyser, Planning, is requesting that the City Council combine agenda items 3 and 4 since
they are concerning the same properties.
Monte Akers, City Attorney, believes the City Council can go forward with the briefings and both
the public hearings. Mr. Akers stated that there are some issues regarding the proposed project
that will need to be resolved. Mr. Akers recommended delaying any action on the proposed LDG
Project, until the next City Council Meeting.
There were no objections from City Council or City Staff regarding combining the agenda items.
4. A. Briefing by staff regarding Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by LDG Development,
LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville Road
and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned
Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
Chris Dyser, Planning & Zoning, gave an overview of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Application No. 003-2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP.,
to amend the 2036 Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at
12013 and 12105 Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to
allow a Multi-Family Residential Development, and the Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by
LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105
Seagoville Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to
Planned Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development. City staff
and Planning Zoning Commission is requesting approval of the proposed projects.
Jake Brown, Applicant, addressed issues, concerns and questions from City Councilmembers
and the public, regarding the proposed LDG projects, property taxes, tax abatement and quality
of the proposed housing.
B. Conduct Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-2019,
by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036 Comprehensive
Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105 Seagoville
Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-Family
Residential Development.
B. Conduct a Public Hearing on a Rezoning Application No. 004-2019, by LDG
Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105
Seagoville Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to
Planned Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
Mayor Gorwood opened the Public Hearing at 8:30pm, Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application No. 003-2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the
2036 Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and
12105 Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-
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Family Residential Development, and the Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by LDG
Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville
Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned
Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
Those who spoke in favor of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-2019, by
LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036 Comprehensive Plan -
Future Land use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105 Seagoville Road from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-Family Residential
Development, and the Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by LDG Development, LLC &
Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville Road and 12013
Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned Development (PD) District
to allow for a Multi-Family residential development:
Wanda Adams, 2721 Cumberland Trail
Carrie Marshall, 12601 Natalie Dr.
Johnny Adams, 2721 Cumberland Trail
Gwendolyn Gardner, 13125 Valley Forge Circle
Nelli Castillo, 12405 Seagoville Rd
Susan Cluse, City Manager
Those who spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-
2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036
Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105
Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-Family
Residential Development, and the Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by LDG Development,
LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville Road and
12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned Development (PD)
District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development:
Meg Comstock, 2604 Pioneer Bluffs Rd
Shawn Monk, 12312 King Dr.
Julie Greer, 14843 Green Valley
Angela Singletary, 3208 Balch Springs Rd.#113
James Fliege, 2612 Pioneer Bluffs Rd
Marie Tedei, 4708 Pioneer Rd
Myesha Applewhite, 2541 Pioneer Bluff Rd
Juan Gonzales, 14105 South Pass Rd
Mayor Gorwood closed the Public Hearing at 9:15pm, regarding the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Application No. 003-2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP.,
to amend the 2036 Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at
12013 and 12105 Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to
allow a Multi-Family Residential Development, and the Rezoning Application No. 004-20109, by
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LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105
Seagoville Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to
Planned Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application No. 003-2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend
the 2036 Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013
and 12105 Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to
allow a Multi-Family Residential Development.
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Rezoning Application No. 004-2019,
by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at
12105 Seagoville Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling
District to Planned Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential
development.
Agenda items 3(C) and 4(C) were postponed until next City Council Meeting on January 27, 2020.
5. Consideration and action regarding approval of the Balch Springs Civic Center
improvements utilizing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds.
Alvester, Gibson, is requesting approval of the of the Balch Springs Civic Center improvements
utilizing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds in amount of $48,000.
Marie Tedei, 4708 Pioneer Road, expressed concerns regarding that the art programs were
reduced.
Carrie Marshall, 12601 Natalie Dr, spoke in favor of the improvements to the Civic Center.
Councilmember Hill moved to approve the Balch Springs Civic Center improvements utilizing
Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds in amount not exceed $48,000.00. Councilmember Shelby
seconds the motion. Voting for this motion were Councilmember Moon, Councilmember Shelby,
Mayor Pro Tem Segroves, Councilmember Rushing, Councilmember Tucker and Councilmember
Hill. Motion passed. (6-0)
6. Consideration and action regarding approval of contract with TXU Energy, beginning
August 1, 2022 and ending June 1, 2029.
Bianca Redmon, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the City has an opportunity to reconsider
electricity rates for the City. Ms. Redmon explained that the proposed savings of $55,108 for 7
years/approximately $7,800 a year. Ms. Redmon explained that the energy prices are dynamic
and quoted rates are subject to change, until a contract is signed by the provider.
Councilmember Shelby moved to approve the TXU Energy contract for 82 months, beginning
August 1, 2022 and ending June 1, 2029. Mayor Pro Tem Segroves seconds the motion. Voting
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for this motion were Councilmember Moon, Councilmember Shelby, Mayor Pro Tem Segroves,
Councilmember Rushing, Councilmember Tucker and Councilmember Hill.
Motion passed. (6-0)
7. Consideration and action to make changes to code enforcement policies.
Postponed until the January 13, 2020 City Council Meeting.
8. Consideration and action regarding filling of the position of Mayor in 2020.
City Attorney held a discussion regarding Section 3.06(4) and proposed charter amendments for
the 2020 election.
Carrie Marshall, 12601 Natalie Dr., addressed Section 3.01 of the City Charter regarding the term
of the Office of Mayor.
Angela Singletary, 3208 Balch Springs Rd., addressed Section 3.06(4) of the City Charter and
City Council shall be filled by a majority vote.
City Councilmembers and City Attorney held a discussion regarding the term limits of the Office
of Mayor, Section 3.06(4) of the City Charter and proposed charter amendments that are being
proposed.
No action taken.
City Council postponed the executive session until January 13, 2020 City Council Meeting.
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:
9. Council to hold Executive Session under Sections 551.071 (Advice of Attorney) and
551.074 (Personnel) with regard to s matter that is the duty of the attorney to consult with
Council and falls under the attorney-client privilege or with regard to a matter that involves
litigation or contemplated litigation or claims, of the Texas Government Code:
A. Consultation with the City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of attorney to the
governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State bar of texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding: (i)
Staff presentation of comprehensive reviews and employee surveys of department
heads. (ii) Pending grievances from the Balch Springs Professional Fire Fighters
Associations Local 3147 regarding overtime and payment of sick leave upon
separation.
B. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge
against an officer or employee: (i) Staff presentation of comprehensive reviews and
employee surveys of department heads. (ii) Pending grievances from the Balch
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Springs Professional Fire Fighters Associations Local 3147 regarding overtime and
payment of sick leave upon separation.
11. Announcements, requests for information, and/or new business to be placed on future
agendas.
City Manager – City Council Workshop on January 14, 2020 regarding the LDG Project.
City Councilmember Hill – Consideration and action regarding an audit done on the police
department regarding why police officers are leaving the department.
12. Closing prayer – Mayor Gorwood
13. Adjourn – Mayor Gorwood adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:46pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2020.
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Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS
DECEMBER 9, 2019
7:00 PM
CITY HALL
13503 ALEXANDER ROAD
BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS, 75181
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS,
TEXAS WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING AT THE ABOVE NAMED DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
FOR THE PURPOSE, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON ALL THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW.
Identification of a quorum.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
A. US Flag
B. Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag - I pledge Allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible."
Welcome and Items of Community Interest
Citizen Comments.
COMMENTS CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON AN AGENDA
The agenda for each regularly scheduled meeting of the Council will include an item designated "Citizen
Comments." The "Citizen Comments" portion of the agenda is the citizen's opportunity to make a
presentation, ask a question of the City Council or otherwise be heard at the City Council meeting and will be
reserved for comments concerning city-related issues not otherwise appearing on the meeting agenda.
This portion of the agenda is reserved to provide citizens an opportunity to address the City Council on
issues affecting the city and is not intended to provide a forum for commercial, political or personal
topics. No action will be taken on any matter raised, but items suggested for action may be placed
on a future agenda. Each citizen's comments are limited to a total of three (3) minutes.
Any remarks which may attack the character of employees or council members are considered to be out of
order and are prohibited. The Council has the authority to protect employees and itself from annoyance by
disruptive individuals during the meeting. The Mayor, a quorum of the City Council or the City Manager shall
admonish citizen's comments that become insulting, defamatory, reflect a personal vendetta, imply
malicious intent, or otherwise undermine the intent of this section.
Under Sec. 22.01, Tex Penal Code, it is a felony of the third degree for a person to intentionally or knowingly
threaten imminent bodily injury to a public servant who is lawfully discharging an official duty, or to do so in
retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as public servant;
Further, the Mayor or the City Manager at any time have the authority to have any person who attempts to
harass, gesture, use profanity, or act in a hostile manner to be requested to leave or escorted from the
property by law enforcement. (Tex. PC 42.05 Disrupting Meeting or Procession. (a) A person commits
an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering, he
obstructs or interferes with the meeting, procession, or gathering by physical action or verbal
utterance; (b) an offense under this section is a Class B Misdemeanor).
CONSENT AGENDA
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine and may be approved with one motion; however, should any
member of the City Council wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
by motion of the City Council).
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. November 4, 2019 - Regular Meeting
2. November 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS/UPDATES:
1. Report by the Executive Staff regarding any significant event that has occurred since the
last regular Council meeting.
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:
1. Consideration and action regarding approval of project funding not to exceed $3,000,000.00
to undertake City public park improvements at Woodland Park, Guy Berry Park, Irwin Park,
Oakridge Park, Boyd Rogers Park and Walter E. Luedeke Park (the “Projects”). Such
Projects will be financed from the proceeds of sales tax revenue obligations to be issued by
the Corporation or other funds of the Corporation, and paid from sales tax revenues and
other resources of the Corporation.
2. Consideration and action on the adoption of a Resolution approving a resolution of the
Balch Springs Community and Economic Development Corporation Type B authorizing the
issuance and sale of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds by the Corporation; approving a Sales Tax
Remittance Agreement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
3. A. Briefing by staff regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-2019, by
LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036 Comprehensive Plan-
Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105 Seagoville Road from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-family Residential
Development.
B. Conduct a Public Hearing onComprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 003-2019,
by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend the 2036 Comprehensive
Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013 and 12105 Seagoville Road
from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow a Multi-family Residential
Development.
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application No. 003-2019, by LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to amend
the 2036 Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use Plan regarding properties located at 12013
and 12105 Seagoville Road from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential to allow
a Multi-family Residential Development.
4. A. Briefing by staff regarding Rezoning Application No. 004-2019, by LDG Development, LLC
& Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville Road and 12013
Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned Development (PD)
District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
B. Conduct a Public Hearing onRezoning Application No. 004-2019, by LDG Development,
LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105 Seagoville Road and
12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to Planned Development
(PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Rezoning Application No. 004-2019, by
LDG Development, LLC & Dunaway Associates, LP., to rezone properties located at 12105
Seagoville Road and 12013 Seagoville Road from Single Family (SF-6) Dwelling District to
Planned Development (PD) District to allow for a Multi-Family residential development.
5. Consideration and action regarding approval of the Balch Springs Civic Center
improvements utilizing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds.
6. Consideration and action regarding approval of contract with TXU Energy, beginning August
1, 2022 and ending June 1, 2029.
7. Consideration and action to make changes to code enforcement policies.
8. Consideration and action regarding filling of the position of Mayor in 2020.
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. Council to hold Executive Session under Sections 551.071 (Advice of Attorney)and 551.074
(Personnel) with regard to a matter that is the duty of the attorney to consult with Council
and falls under the attorney-client privilege or with regard to a matter that involves litigation
or contemplated litigation or claims, of the Texas Government Code:
A. Consultation with the City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding:
(i) Staff presentation of comprehensive reviews and employee surveys of
department heads. (ii) Pending grievances from the Balch Springs Professional Fire
Fighters Association Local 3147 regarding overtime and payment of sick leave upon
separation.
B. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or
charge against an officer or employee: (i) Staff presentation of comprehensive
reviews and employee surveys of department heads. (ii) Pending grievance of Balch
Springs Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 3147 regarding overtime and
payment of sick leave upon separation.
10. Take action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.
11. Announcements, requests for information, and/or new business to be placed on future
agendas. (NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION WILL TAKE PLACE.)
12. Closing prayer.
13. Adjourn.
I, Cindy Gross, City Secretary of the City of Balch Springs do hereby certify that the above notice of
the Regular Meeting of the Balch Springs City Council was posted at City Hall, 13503 Alexander
Road, Balch Springs, Texas on the 3rd day of December, 2019 at 1:00PM.
City Secretary
City Charter Section 3.12 - Passage of Ordinances in General - The City shall adopt a rule which shall provide
that no action be taken on any ordinance which has not been made available to the Council and to the public
at the office of the City Secretary, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting at which it is to be
considered.
The City Council may convene into executive session on any matter related to any of the above agenda items
for a purpose, such closed session allowed under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
This agenda is posted as required under Section 551.041, Texas Government Code. For more information or
a copy of the Open Meetings Act, please contact the Attorney General of Texas at 1-800-252-8011; the City
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