City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · December 2, 2024
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, December 2, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers B. W. Smith, Jeff Casper, Tandy Boroughs,
Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City
Secretary Sonja Land.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 Review City Council Policies and Procedures and Ethics Policy.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:01 P.M.
INVOCATION
James Schoenrock, Pastor, Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, Euless, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Scouts Pack 103.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mr. Casper encouraged citizens to visit the Florence Ranch, 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, for
Christmas at the Ranch, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Florence
Ranch Homestead will be decorated for a traditional Christmas with real greenery and old -fashioned
garland. Enjoy tours of the Florence home, sweet treats, craft stations to make vintage -style tree
ornaments and photo opportunities with a traditional Santa Claus.
2. Mr. Green stated that the Annual Christmas in the Park event will take place at Westlake Park, 600
Gross Road, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. each day. This event has been a Mesquite holiday tradition for more than 30 years. Westlake
Park will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with lights, music, and festive decorations. Enjoy
hot cocoa and cookies, arts and crafts, photos with Santa, community performances, fireworks finale
and more. Admission is free, and a wristband can be purchased for $10.00 to have access to face
painting, inflatables and a 35-foot-tall tubing slide. He encouraged everyone to attend this festive holiday
event.
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3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross announced that the Mesquite Police Department is hosting its annual Noche
de Fiesta celebration at West Mesquite High School, 2500 Memorial Boulevard, on Wednesday,
December 11, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the Latin
American culture and the holiday season. Noche de Fiesta will feature music, ballet folklorico, hot
chocolate, Hispanic pastries and more. Santa Claus will make an appearance to distribute toys to
children. ¡Los esperamos!
4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, December
12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at Cannaday Elementary School, 2701 Chisolm Trail.
5. Mr. Boroughs encouraged citizens to attend Christmas on the Square tomorrow night, December 3,
2024, at 5:00 p.m., in Downtown Mesquite at Heritage Square. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, photos
with Santa, a holiday gift market and more. The festivities continue with a holiday message from Mayor
Alemán and a sing-along to the “12 Days of Downtown Mesquite.” End the evening by experiencing the
magic of the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree.
6. Mr. Smith stated that it’s almost time to wrap up the Mesquite Police Department’s 2024 Santa Cop
campaign. However, you still have time to make the holiday season a little brighter for Mesquite kids by
donating new, unwrapped toys. Your financial donations are also appreciated. The Santa Cop
campaign concludes with the annual Toy Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The
parade starts and ends at Founders Classical Academy, 790 Windbell Circle.
7. Mr. Murden announced the Mesquite Arts Center’s holiday shows. The Mesquite Arts Theatre
presents “A Christmas Carol” from Friday, December 6, 2024, through Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org for showtimes and tickets. The Mesquite Community Band will
present “Home for the Holidays” on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and
open to the public. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will provide
back-to-back performances of “Holiday Carols.” The first show will be at 4:30 p.m. and the second at
7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit MesquiteSymphony.org.
8. Mayor Alemán encouraged citizens to “shop local” this holiday season. Spending money in
Mesquite helps business owners as well as the local economy. Sales tax revenue makes up
approximately 28 percent of the City’s general fund, which provides the financial resources for most
City services for residents and their families. For alternate driving directions in the busiest retail areas,
visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ShoppingRoutes.
9. Mayor Alemán stated that the WARM (Weather Activated Relief for Mesquite) program needs your
help. The program provides temporary accommodations for unsheltered individuals during extreme
weather conditions. WARM is sponsored by Sharing Life, the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City
of Mesquite, but financial donations are needed. Visit Sharing.Life/WARM.
CITIZENS FORUM
Debbie Anderson, 2729 Ash Creek, announced the recent passing of Ron Abraham. Over the years,
Ron served on various City of Mesquite boards and was an avid volunteer, with over 5,000 “lifetime”
hours just with the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. He will be greatly missed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Boroughs moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
2 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 18, 2024.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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3 An ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-147, of the City Code thereby
providing a revised school zone for Trinity Basin Preparatory School.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance No. 5147, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-147 OF THE MESQUITE CITY CODE BY
DELETING A CERTAIN SCHOOL ZONE UNDER SECTION 9-147(1)(c) AND ADDING A
NEW SECTION 9-147(1)(f) TO PROVIDE A REVISED SCHOOL ZONE FOR TRINITY
BASIN PREPARATORY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00
FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Ordinance No. 5147 recorded in
Ordinance Book No. 133.)
4 A resolution authorizing the submission of the 2023 Community Development
Block Grant Programs Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 57-2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2023 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). (Resolution No. 57-2024
recorded in Resolution Book No. 69.)
5 Bid No. 2025-010 - Annual Purchase of Cleaning Supplies for Warehouse
Stock.
(Staff recommends award to Eagle Brush and Chemical, Inc., through
BuyBoard Contract No. 747-24, in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00. The
term of the contract is for a one-year period, with two additional one-year
renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal
options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
6 Bid No. 2025-032 - Purchase of Two Flameless Patchers for Streets.
(Staff recommends award to Doggett Freightliner, LLC., through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 230-802, in an amount not to exceed
$557,300.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Bid No. 2025-034 - Purchase of Two Public Service Professional Trucks for
Police Department.
(Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford, Inc., through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 210907, in an amount not to exceed
$142,932.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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8 Appoint Daniel Alemán, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Directors on the
following boards: Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number One, City
of Mesquite, Texas; Towne Centre Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of
Mesquite, Texas; Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No.
Seven, City of Mesquite, Texas; Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance
Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas; Town East/Skyline Tax
Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite, Texas;
Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Mesquite, Texas (Polo Ridge);
Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of Mesquite, Texas (Heartland Town
Center); Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Mesquite, Texas (IH-20
Business Park); Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Mesquite, Texas
(Spradley Farms); Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Mesquite,
Texas (Alcott Logistics Station); and Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of
Mesquite, Texas (Solterra), for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
9 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Amendment No. 2 to RFP
No. 2020-080, Retiree Medicare Supplement Plan, with renewal rates for The
Hartford/Express Scripts for Post 65 Retiree Medical and Prescription Drug
Plan, effective January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, in an amount not to
exceed $1,530,679.68.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
10 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering
Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design of
Barnes Bridge 30-inch Water Transmission Main - Plan Update, in the amount
of $326,600.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
OTHER BUSINESS
11 Consider appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for
one-year terms.
Mr. Green moved to appoint Jeff Casper as Mayor Pro Tem and Tandy Boroughs
as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem to serve one year terms. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Murden and approved unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
12 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8) to
the Animal Services Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31,
2026.
Mr. Casper moved to appoint Maria Martinez as Regular Member (Position No. 2),
Patti Dawson as Regular Member (Position No. 4), Whitney Miranda as Regular
Member (Position No. 6), and Karen (Chris) Swain as Regular Member (Position
No. 8) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for terms to expire December
31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
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13 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Position Nos. 2 and 4) and one
Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Board of Adjustment/Airport Board of
Adjustment for terms to expire December 31, 2026, and one Alternate Member
(Alternate No. 1) for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Mr. Casper moved to appoint Jesse Barahona as Regular Member (Position No. 4)
and to move William Augustine from Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to
Regular Member (Position No. 2) to the Board of Adjustment/Airport Board of
Adjustment for terms to expire December 31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Murden and approved unanimously.
14 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) and
one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Building Standards Board for
terms to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 7)
and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) for terms to expire December 31,
2025.
Mr. Casper moved to appoint Charles Blacklock as Regular Member (Position No.
2), Cary Pritchett as Regular Member (Position No. 4), and Sam Anderson as
Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Building Standards Board for terms to
expire December 31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved
unanimously.
15 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 3, 6, 9 and 12) to
the Downtown Development Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31,
2027.
Mr. Boroughs moved to appoint Belinda Epps as Regular Member (Position No.
3), Jennifer Vidler as Regular Member (Position No. 6), Ashley Clark as Regular
Member (Position No. 9) and Lisa Haar as Regular Member (Position No. 12) to
the Downtown Development Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31,
2027. Motion was seconded by Mr. Smith and approved unanimously.
16 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Position Nos. 2 and 4) and one
Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Housing Board for terms to expire
December 31, 2026.
Ms. Rodriguez-Ross moved to appoint Wanda Gray as Regular Member (Position
No. 2), Yolanda Rodriguez as Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) and to move
Faraz Wood from Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to Regular Member
(Position No. 4) to the Housing Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously.
17 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Place Nos. 4 and 7) to the
Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December
31, 2027, one Regular Member (Place No. 2) for a term to expire December 31,
2026, and one Regular Member (Place No. 6) for a term to expire December 31,
2025.
Mr. Green moved to appoint Anna Renfroe as Regular Member (Place No. 4) and
Adrian Howard as Regular Member (Place No. 7) to the Keep Mesquite Beautiful,
Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2027, Anjelica Turner as
Regular Member (Place No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and
Renate Kaaa as Regular Member (Place No. 6) for a term to expire December 31,
2025. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
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18 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) and
one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Landmark Commission for terms
to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 1) for a
term to expire December 31, 2025.
Mr. Casper moved to appoint William Richardson as Regular Member (Position
No. 2), Valerie Palmer as Regular Member (Position No. 4) and Lisa Haar as
Regular Member (Position No. 6) to the Landmark Commission for terms to expire
December 31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved
unanimously.
19 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) to
the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Mr. Green moved to appoint Barbara Dunn as Regular Member (Position No. 2),
Karen Eberle as Regular Member (Position No. 4) and Angela Grayson (Position
No. 6) to the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously.
20 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) to
the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation (MQOLC) Board of Directors for terms
to expire December 31, 2026, who will also serve on the Mesquite Economic
Development Advisory (MEDA) Board.
Mr. Boroughs moved to appoint Nadine Ward as Regular Member (Position No.
2), Homero Lopez as Regular Member (Position No. 4) and Tom Palmer as
Regular Member (Position No. 6) to the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation
(MQOLC) Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2026, who will also
serve on the Mesquite Economic Development Advisory (MEDA) Board. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously.
21 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) and
one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board/Tree Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Mr. Boroughs moved to appoint L.C. Williams as Regular Member (Position No.
2), Keith Briggs as Regular Member (Position No. 4), Susan Erickson as Regular
Member (Position No. 6) and Richard Murphy as Alternate Member (Alternate No.
2) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Advisory Board for terms to
expire December 31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Ms. Rodriguez-Ross and
approved unanimously.
22 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and 6) and
one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee/Airport Zoning
Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Ms. Rodriguez-Ross moved to appoint Millie Arnold as Regular Member (Position
No. 2), Ronnie Chenault as Regular Member (Position No. 4), Jeffrey Walker as
Regular Member (Position No. 6) and Debbie Screws as Alternate Member
(Alternate No. 2) to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee/Airport Zoning Commission for terms to expire December 31,
2026. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding
business prospects or projects (Item No. 23 – Discuss an economic development project at the corner
of Rodeo Center Boulevard and Military Parkway; and Item No. 24 - Discuss an economic development
redevelopment project at the corner of Town East Boulevard and IH -635); whereupon, the City Council
proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 8:36 p.m., the City
Council reconvened in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Rodriguez-Ross moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Smith and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, December 2, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Members of the public desiring to speak during Citizens Forum may complete a registration card, which is
available at the entrance to the City Council Chamber, and present it to the City Secretary prior to the
meeting or pre-register by sending an email, including name, address and subject to be discussed, to the City
Secretary at sland@cityofmesquite.com by 3:00 p.m., on December 2, 2024.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 24-7472 Review City Council Policies and Procedures and Ethics Policy.
(Any staff presentation not completed prior to the City Council Regular Meeting in the City Council
Chamber at 7:00 p.m. may be presented and considered in the City Council Chamber following the Regular
Meeting.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:00 P.M.
In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to
adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following:
• Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation
• Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property
• Personnel Matters
• Economic Development
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Morris Jackson, Pastor, Word of Life Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Scouts Pack 103.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
CITIZENS FORUM
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than items
on the agenda, personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange,
lease or value of real property for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served
basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. No Council action or
discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda shall be allowed to speak for a
length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the
Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. Anyone desiring to speak on an item scheduled for
a public hearing is requested to hold their comments until the public hearing on that item.
CONSENT AGENDA
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however,
should any member of the Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed
from the Consent Agenda upon request by a City Councilmember.)
2 24-7464 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 18, 2024.
Attachments: November 18, 2024, Minutes
3 24-7460 An ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-147, of the City Code thereby
providing a revised school zone for Trinity Basin Preparatory School.
Attachments: Ordinance
Location Map
4 24-7452 A resolution authorizing the submission of the 2023 Community
Development Block Grant Programs Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
Attachments: PY23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
PY23 CDBG Program Overview
Resolution
5 24-7465 Bid No. 2025-010 - Annual Purchase of Cleaning Supplies for Warehouse
Stock.
(Staff recommends award to Eagle Brush and Chemical, Inc., through
BuyBoard Contract No. 747-24, in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00.
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The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with two additional
one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the
renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Attachments: Quote
Discounted Pricing List
6 24-7461 Bid No. 2025-032 - Purchase of Two Flameless Patchers for Streets.
(Staff recommends award to Doggett Freightliner, LLC., through The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 230-802, in an amount not
to exceed $557,300.00.)
Attachments: Quote
Photo
7 24-7462 Bid No. 2025-034 - Purchase of Two Public Service Professional Trucks
for Police Department.
(Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford, Inc., through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 210907, in an amount not to
exceed $142,932.00.)
Attachments: Quote
Photo
8 24-7381 Appoint Daniel Alemán, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Directors on the
following boards: Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number One,
City of Mesquite, Texas; Towne Centre Reinvestment Zone Number Two,
City of Mesquite, Texas; Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone
No. Seven, City of Mesquite, Texas; Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance
Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas; Town East/Skyline
Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite,
Texas; Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Mesquite, Texas (Polo
Ridge); Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of Mesquite, Texas
(Heartland Town Center); Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of
Mesquite, Texas (IH-20 Business Park); Reinvestment Zone Number
Thirteen, City of Mesquite, Texas (Spradley Farms); Reinvestment Zone
Number Fourteen, City of Mesquite, Texas (Alcott Logistics Station); and
Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Mesquite, Texas (Solterra), for
a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025.
9 24-7468 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Amendment No. 2 to
RFP No. 2020-080, Retiree Medicare Supplement Plan, with renewal rates
for The Hartford/Express Scripts for Post 65 Retiree Medical and
Prescription Drug Plan, effective January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025,
in an amount not to exceed $1,530,679.68.
10 24-7469 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional
Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for
the design of Barnes Bridge 30-inch Water Transmission Main - Plan
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Update, in the amount of $326,600.00.
Attachments: Location Map
OTHER BUSINESS
11 24-7416 Consider appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
for one-year terms.
Attachments: History of Mayor Pro Tem & Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
12 24-7415 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4, 6 and
8) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for terms to expire
December 31, 2026.
Attachments: List of Eligible Applicants
13 24-7418 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Position Nos. 2 and 4)
and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Board of
Adjustment/Airport Board of Adjustment for terms to expire December
31, 2026, and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) for a term to expire
December 31, 2025.
14 24-7424 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Building Standards
Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member
(Position No. 7) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) for terms to
expire December 31, 2025.
15 24-7343 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 3, 6, 9 and
12) to the Downtown Development Advisory Board for terms to expire
December 31, 2027.
16 24-7417 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Position Nos. 2 and 4)
and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Housing Board for
terms to expire December 31, 2026.
17 24-7450 Consider appointment of two Regular Members (Place Nos. 4 and 7) to the
Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire
December 31, 2027, one Regular Member (Place No. 2) for a term to
expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Place No. 6) for a
term to expire December 31, 2025.
Attachments: List of Eligible Applicants
18 24-7421 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Landmark
Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular
Member (Position No. 1) for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
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19 24-7414 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) to the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
20 24-7413 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) to the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation (MQOLC) Board of
Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2026, who will also serve on
the Mesquite Economic Development Advisory (MEDA) Board.
21 24-7426 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Advisory Board for terms to expire
December 31, 2026.
Attachments: List of Eligible Applicants
22 24-7425 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4 and
6) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee/Airport Zoning
Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Attachments: List of Eligible Applicants
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to
consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects
may be discussed:
1. Anthony Wagner v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-02864 - Filed 03-14-2022; appeal to 5th
District Court of Appeals, Dallas, Cause No. 05-22-00826-CV - Filed 08-10-2022
2. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed
08-03-2022
3. Cesar Nunez-Solis v. The City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-11631 - Filed 09-06-2022
4. State of Texas v. Villa, Cause No. 05-22-00220-CR, pending in the Court of Appeals, Fifth Dist. of Tex. at
Dallas – Filed 12-10-2021
5. Danny Booker v. City of Mesquite Risk Management, Cause No. DC-23-18301 - Filed 10-25-2023
6. Avery Fuentes v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-23-19555 - Filed 11-20-2023
7. Dominick Green v. R. Rose, C. Pabst and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. 3:24-cv-00337-X – Filed
02-12-2024
8. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
9. Alexander Reyes Serrano v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-24-05058A – Filed 07-10-2024
10. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Cause No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024
11. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed
08-09-2024
12. Austin and Benton v. Dillard Texas Central LLC, Brookfield Properties Retail, Inc. and Lijin John, Cause
No. 3:23-cv-2525 - Filed 11-10-2023
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City Council Meeting Agenda December 2, 2024
Personnel Matters
Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may consider the
appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager,
City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of the various City boards and commissions,
and City officers or other employees. A complete list of the members of the City boards and commissions is
on file in the City Secretary’s office.
Economic Development
Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or
near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a
business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed:
23 24-7467 Discuss an economic development project at the corner of Rodeo Center
Boulevard and Military Parkway.
24 24-7466 Discuss an economic development redevelopment project at the corner of
Town East Boulevard and IH-635.
Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final
action regarding executive session items will be taken.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this
meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic
Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code
Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management).
The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours in
advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call the City Secretary's office at 972-216-6244 or TDD
1-800-735-2989.
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person
licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this
property with a concealed handgun.
Conforme a la Sección 30.06 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de
fuego oculta), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de
permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego oculta.
Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a
person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not
enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
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Conforme a la Sección 30.07 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de
fuego a la vista), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de
permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando una arma de fuego a la
vista.
Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to
address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a
member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.
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