City Council Regular Meeting 02/16/2026 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Danny Andrews, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Chaplain

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

Texas Pledge:
Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Proclamations

2. B.Presentations

   -Recognition of The Burleson Collegiate High School Student Voter Empowerment Club.  (Presenter: Councilwoman Victoria Johnson)

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 A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.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 B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance.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 February 2, 2026 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Monica Solko, Deputy City Secretary)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying the actions on the Burleson 4A Corporation Board on December 15, 2025 regarding a real estate contract between the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation and Shipman Companies, LP for the purchase of property located at 114 W. Ellison Street, Burleson, Texas in the amount of $1,100,000 dollars. (Staff Contact: Alex Philips, Director of Economic Development)

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying the actions on the Burleson 4A Corporation Board on February 16, 2026, regarding a Performance Agreement between the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation and Shipman Companies, LP for the development of the property located at 114 W. Ellison Street, Burleson, Texas. (Staff Contact: Alex Philips, Director of Economic Development)

4. D.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying a Community Service Development Corporation (Type B) resolution amending the corporation’s operating budget (Resolution 4B081825AnnualBudget) for Fiscal year 2025-2026 by increasing the revenues by $1,492,975 and the appropriations in the amount of $373,778. (Staff Contact: Kevin Hennessey, Deputy Director of Finance)

5. E.Consider and take possible action on a minute order for the spending authorization for salaries for Sports Facility Management (CSO#5948-10-2025) in the amount of $919,108. (Staff Contact: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

6. F.Consider and take possible action on a five-year contract with Vertosoft, LLC for the purchase of Amilia SmartRec recreation software through Omnia Partners, Contract 159574 in the amount of $193,333.35. (Staff Contact: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

7. G.Consider and take possible action on a minute order authorizing payment processing fees for the Amilia SmartRec recreation software services with Vertosoft, LLC through Omnia Partners, Contract 159574, in the amount of $398,186 over five years.  (Staff Contact: Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation)

8. H.Consider and take possible action on an amendment to Contract CSO#5435-03-2024 with Motorola Solutions to authorize the purchase of additional radios for Public Safety vehicles and users through a cooperative purchase agreement with Fort Worth, Texas, under HGAC Contract TX-RA05-21, in an amount of $100,893.89. (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer)

9. I.Consider and take possible action a resolution ratifying the appointments of chairperson and vice-chairperson of the City of Burleson Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities Board.  (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

10. J.Consider and take possible action of a resolution authorizing a $2,000 sponsorship expense for the Burleson Character Council Luncheon. (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Assistant to the City Manager)

6.DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

1. A.275 County Road 714 (Case 25-324): Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on a zoning ordinance change request from “PD”, Planned Development, to “PD”, Planned Development. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 8-0)

2. B.420 County Road 1021(Wicker Hill) (Case 25-341): Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on a zoning ordinance change request from “A”, Agriculture, to “SF16”, Single Family Dwelling District-16. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 8-0)

7.GENERAL

1. A.Consider and take possible action on a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone incentive policy. (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director)

2. B.Consider and take possible action on a resolution nominating candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County. (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Assistant to the City Manager)

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a Funding Interlocal Agreement with Johnson County for the Hulen Street and BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project in the amount not to exceed $5,140,000. (Project ST2604) (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, PE, Director of Capital Engineering)

4. D.Consider and take possible action on a minute order to appoint various members to the City of Burleson Boards/Commissions/Committees to fill vacancies. (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

5. E.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending the City operating budget (CSO#5910-09-2025) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. This amendment includes an increase to revenues of $1,542,975 and the appropriations in the amount of $441,978; and time is of the essence. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Kevin Hennessey, Deputy Director of Finance

8.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on a contract with CivicPlus to purchase their SeeClickFix software. (Staff Contact: Hugo Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Technology Officer)

2. B.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding our federal legislative efforts. (Presenter: Mike Lane, Kiley & Associates) (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Assistant to the City Manager)

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

-Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding a facility management agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC

-Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the contract with the Burleson Independent Soccer Association for the operation of soccer leagues and tournaments at Bartlett Park

-Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding Hidden Creek Sports Complex

2. Deliberation regarding (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit Pursuant to Sec. 551.076, Texas Government Code 

-Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding an informal security audit of certain City facilities and buildings

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 

11.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

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