TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 17, 2026 06:30 PM Town Hall - 1941 E. Jeter Road, Bartonville, TX 76226

A.CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

If you wish to address the Council, please fill out a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and present it to the Town Secretary, preferably before the meeting begins.  Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, citizens wishing to address the Council for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened.  For citizens wishing to speak on a non-public hearing item, they may either address the Council during the Public Participation portion of the meeting or when the item is considered by the Town Council.

D.CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, the Town Council will recess  into  a Closed Executive Session in accordance with the following:

1. 1.Section 551.071 (1) and (2) Consultation with Attorney.  Private consultation to seek the advice of the Town Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and to consult with the Town Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the 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: development agreements – municipal obligations.

E.RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

The Town Council to reconvene into an open meeting and consider action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.

F.PRESENTATIONS

1. 1.Introduction of and Administer Oath of Office to New Chief of Police Jeff Ashabranner.

G.APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE/LIAISON REPORTS

Council will receive and discuss the following reports:

1. 1.Denton County Emergency Services District #1.

2. 2.Police Department – February 2026 Statistics/Activities.

3. 3.Administration – February 2026 Reports: Financial, Animal Control and Code Enforcement, Engineering, Municipal Court, Permit, and Board Member Attendance.

H.CONSENT AGENDA

This agenda consists of non-controversial, or “housekeeping” items required by law.  Items may be approved with a single motion.  Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by any Councilmember by making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda.

1. 1.Consider approval of the February 11, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.

2. 2.Consider approval of the February 20, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.

3. 3.Consider approval of an Ordinance cancelling the May 2, 2026 General Election and accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates; and providing an effective date.

4. 4.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Town’s Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, as adopted by Ordinance No. 787-25 and amended by Ordinance No. 792-25; providing for adjustments to the Bartonville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget**. (CCPD approved by a unanimous vote at its March 10, 2026, meeting.)

5. 5.Consider approval of a Resolution adopting a policy to provide general signature authority to the Town Administrator to contract for expenditures and execute contracts without further approval of the Town Council in accordance with the Town of Bartonville’s Purchasing Policies; and providing an effective date.

6. 6.Consider approval of the Town Administrator Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Goals.

7. 7.Ratify the approval of a Building Inspection Services Agreement between the Town of Bartonville and Texas Power Inspections, LLC.

I.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REGULAR ITEMS

1. 1.Discuss and consider awarding a contract for the E Jeter Road, Phase 3 Reconstruction Project to Cook’s Rock Solid, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,000,145.36, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency amount for any additional or unforeseen items that may arise during construction; and authorize the Town Administrator to sign necessary documents.

2. 2.Discuss and consider an Ordinance repealing Appendix A, “Fee Schedule” of the Town of Bartonville Code of Ordinances and adopting a new Appendix A, “Fee Schedule” and providing an effective date of April 1, 2026

3. 3.Discuss and consider an Ordinance Repealing Article 1.07, “Finances,” Division 2, “Purchasing Policy and Procedures” in its entirety and approving a Resolution establishing and adopting a Purchasing Policy for the Town to include procedures and a capitalization threshold of $5,000 for capital assets; and providing an effective date.

4. 4.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Article 1.03, Town Council, Section 1.03.036(a), “Agenda” of the Town of Bartonville Code of Ordinances relative to Council procedures; and providing an effective date.

5. 5.Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2025-03 appointing a Town Administrator and addressing the role of the Town Administrator.

6. 6.Discuss and consider rescheduling the May 19, 2026, Council Meeting due to Primary Run-Off Early Voting being scheduled for May 18, 2026 through May 22, 2026.

J.FUTURE ITEMS

K.ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council reserves the right to recess into a closed meeting or executive session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, (the Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item posted on its open meeting agenda to seek legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney of the Texas Open Meetings Act.  Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a closed meeting will only be taken in an open meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the Town Website, and on the bulletin board, at Town Hall of the Town of Bartonville, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said Notice was posted on the following date and time; and remained posted continuously prior to the scheduled time of said meeting and shall remain posted until meeting is adjourned.

/s/ Shannon Montgomery, Town Secretary

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, prior to 4:00 pm.

Agenda Removed from Town of Bartonville Bulletin Board on: ____________________

By: ________________________________, Title: _____________________________