Regular Meeting 05/18/2026 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Bob Massey, Secretary, Burleson Christian Ministerial Alliance (BCMA)

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Proclamations

   - A Proclamation recognizing the week of May 17 - 23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Burleson.  (Recipient: Public Works Staff) 

   - A Proclamation recognizing the April 18, 2026, as the "60th Anniversary of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce" in the City of Burleson.  (Recipient: Melissa Miller) 

2. B.Presentations

   - Recognition of the City of Burleson 101 Civic Academy Class (Recipients: 2026 Class)

   - Receive a report to recognize the selected BTX Core - Employee of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2026. (Staff Contact: Wanda Bullard, Deputy Director of Human Resources)

3. C.Community Interest Items
   This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An “item of community interest” includes the following:

   -Expression of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
   -Information regarding holiday schedules;
   -Honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;
   -Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled
    to be attended by city official or city employee; and
   -Announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 

3.CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

1. A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.

2. B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance.

4.CITIZENS APPEARANCES

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item NOT posted on the agenda, shall speak during this section. 

A speaker card must be filled out and turned in to the City Secretary prior to addressing the City Council. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes.

Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item posted on the agenda, shall speak when the item is called forward for consideration.

5.CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

1. A.Consider and take possible action on the minutes May 4, 2026 regular council meeting.  (Staff Contact: Monica Solko, Deputy City Secretary)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a two year professional services agreement with Toni D. Driver to serve as Deputy Municipal Attorney and provide municipal court prosecutor services in the amount of $92,000.  (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Legal Services Director) 

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a Termination of Agreement regarding a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement (CSO#5440-03-2024) dated March 18, 2024, with Burleson Wilshire Investment Partners, LLC, concerning a development located at approximately 1679 SW Wilshire Blvd in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas. (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Legal Services Director)

4. D.Consider and take possible action on a minute order approving an excused absence for Council Place 1 Victoria Johnson, for the June 1, 2026, regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

6.ETJ RELEASE

1. A.ETJ Release Petition for 1699 SE John Jones DR (REL26-002): Consider and take possible action on a petition for release from the City of Burleson extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 19.58 acres of land addressed 1699 SE John Jones DR. (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, AICP, CFM, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item)

7.DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

1. A.Crunch Fitness located at 1551 Greenridge Drive (VAR26-009): Consider and take possible action on a resolution for variances to Chapter 63; Sign Regulations, relating to the location of a pylon sign outside of the North Wilshire Sign Corridor and sign clearance from the ground to bottom of the sign cabinet for Crunch Fitness located at 1551 Greenridge Drive. (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, AICP, CFM, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a right-of-way use agreement with Eagle Mountain Enterprises, LLC for a monument sign associated with the Bear Ridge subdivision to be located within the median of South Wicker Hill Road. (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, AICP, CFM, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7 to 0.) 

8.GENERAL

1. A.Consider and take possible action on a second amendment to an interlocal Agreement with Johnson County (CSO#1189-11-2019) for platting, permitting and floodplain authority within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, AICP, CFM, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a resolution declaring intention to reimburse an  amount not to exceed $2,652,000 for certain capital expenditures with proceeds from debt; and  placing time restrictions on the issuance of tax-exempt obligations. (Staff Contact: Casey  Davis, Fire Chief and Mark Davies, Director of Finance)

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a contract with Professional Ambulance Sales & Service, dba SERVS for the purchase of (4) – F550 4x4 Diesel Horton 603 Ambulances in the amount of $1,750,916.00. (Staff Contact: Casey Davis, Fire Chief and Mark Davies, Director of Finance)

4. D.Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 54 Article VIII Regulation of Sex Offender Residency, Sections 54-151 and 54-154, modifying the required distance from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet for child safety zones. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Chaz Garrett, Criminal Investigations Lieutenant)

5. E.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending the City operating budget (CSO#5910-09-2025) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $438,130, by increasing appropriations in the IT Support Services Fund $94,539, by increasing appropriations in the Governmental Equipment Replacement Fund $175,209, by increasing appropriations in the Proprietary Equipment Replacement Fund $175,208; and finding time is of the essence. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Mark Davies, Director of Finance)

6. F.Consider and take possible action on a contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial for the purchase and installation of two replacement standby generators (RFP 2026-012) in the amount of $333,730 with a 5% contingency for total authorization of $350,417. (Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Deputy Director of Public Works)

7. G.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying expenditures related to mitigation  and restoration efforts associated with the City Hall flooding event, in the amount of $532,669.02.(Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Deputy Director of Public Works)

9.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on Fire/EMS staffing needs, capital improvement plan implementation and timing. (Staff Contact: Casey Davis, Fire Chief)

2. B.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding Response Times and Staffing Projections. (Staff Contact: Billy J. Cordell, Chief of Police)

10.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS

11.RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Workroom in City Hall to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda. The City Council may reconvene into open session and take action on posted items.

1. Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
2. Discussion regarding possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code
3. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code

12.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 7th of May 2026, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.