Regular Meeting 09/21/2026 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 "Constitution Week" in the City of Burleson (Recipient: Betsy Ruffin)

2. B.Presentations

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 A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.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 B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance.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 from the September 8, 2026 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Monica Solko, Deputy City Secretary)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation’s approval of a resolution authorizing a contract for a land exchange involving 4.106 acres of land, addressed as 2100 Lakewood Drive, and being part of Lot 1, Block 2, Hooper Business Park and 4.267 acres of land addressed as 9028 CR 1019, Burleson, Texas. (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director)

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sames Auto Group through TIPS Cooperative (Contract # 240901) for the purchase of five replacement vehicles in the amount of $414,686.89. (Staff Contact: Tray Gee, Fleet Superintendent)

4. D.Consider and take possible action a resolution ratifying the appointments of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of the City of Burleson Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

5. E.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring the company to reimburse ACSCs reasonable ratemaking expenses. (Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Director of Legal Services)

6. F.Consider and take possible action on a valet services agreement with Elite Valet Services in the amount of $63,000. (Staff Contact: Alex Philips, Director of Economic Development)

6.DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

1. A.1540 E Renfro Street (ZC26-009): Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on a zoning ordinance change request on approximately 1.793 acres of land from A, Agriculture district to C, Commercial district located at 1540 E Renfro Street. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0)

2. B.Crunch Fitness located at 1551 Greenridge Drive (VAR26-013): Consider and take possible action on a resolution for variances to Chapter 63; Sign Regulations, relating to the location of a monument that is taller and larger than allowed 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)

3. C.Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending the text of the city’s zoning ordinance codified in Appendix B of the City of Burleson Code of Ordinances. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7 to 0)

7.GENERAL

1. A.Consider and take possible action on a minute order appointing members to the City of Burleson boards, commissions, and committees for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2029, terms and filling vacancies. (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

8.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff feedback regarding the City’s Capital Improvement Program. (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, P.E., Director of Capital Engineering)

2. B.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the 90th Texas  Legislative session and the City’s legislative program. (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree,  Director of Strategy and Innovation)

9.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS

10.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

-Deliberation regarding a deed between the City and Shannon Creek Apartments LLC and Shannon Creek Apartments II LLC for approximately 9.737 acres of land in Johnson County, Texas 

-Deliberation regarding possible parkland dedication on property near 454 E Renfro St in Johnson County, Texas

2. Discussion regarding possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code

-Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in Johnson County for park purposes to serve existing and new development in the City where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties

-Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in Johnson County for sanitary sewer purposes to serve existing and new development in the City where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties

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

-Project Street

11.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 10th of September 2026, by 6:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.