City Council Regular Meeting 02/17/2025 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Anthony Penick, Chaplain Texas Health Hughley Hospital

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

  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 A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.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 B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance. Items to be added to the Consent Agenda require an official vote by the City Council.

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 3, 2025 regular council meeting.  (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

  2. B.Consider and take possible action on an agreement with Burleson Farmer’s Market for the use of the Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town for 2025 Farmer’s Markets (Staff Contact: Alex Philips, Economic Development Director)

  3. C.Consider and take possible action on a contract with Polarity Networks, LLC, for the installation of networking infrastructure for the Fire Station 1 renovation project through a cooperative purchase agreement with TIPS in the amount of $73,240.00. (FA2302) (Staff Contact: Hugo Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Technology Officer)

  4. D.Consider and take possible action on a contract with Stone Security for the purchase and installation of access control and cameras for the Fire Station 1 renovation project through a cooperative purchase agreement with TIPS in the amount of $75,727.59. (FA2302) (Staff Contact: Hugo Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Technology Officer)

  5. E.Consider and take possible action on a three-year contract with SHI Government Solutions for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement through a cooperative purchase agreement with DIR in the amount of $657,576.00. (Staff Contact: Hugo Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Technology Officer)

  6. F.Consider and take possible action on a resolution approving the city’s Equipment Replacement Fund Program. (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)

  7. G.Consider and take possible action on the amendment to professional services agreement with Ellerbee-Walczak, Inc. (CON#112-07-2024) in the amount of $19,022.00, for a revised total contract amount of $51,022.00. (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, PE, Director of Capital Engineering)

  8. H.Consider a resolution authorizing a gift deed to donate an 1871/73 Texas map from the Russell Farm Boren House to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (Staff Contact: Allison Smith, Deputy Director of Recreation) 

  9. I.Consider and take possible action on a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Green Equipment Company, Inc., for the purchase and installation of CCTV equipment and auxiliary power system through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #120721-EVS in the amount of $174,863.90. (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of Public Works)

  10. J.Consider and take possible action on a two-year contract with Paradigm, Inc. for traffic signal and flood warning equipment and parts through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing (Contract #695-23) in the amount of $335,000. (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of Public Works)

  11. K.Consider and take possible action on a two-year contract with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for traffic signal equipment and parts through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing (Contract #703-23) in the amount of $150,000. (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of Public Works)

  12. L.Consider and take possible action on a one-time purchase with Bobcat of North Texas for a nitrogen breaker hammer through a cooperative purchase agreement with BuyBoard in the amount of $12,111 plus a $1,800 contingency for a total of $13,911. (Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Deputy Director of Public Works

  13. M.Consider and take possible action on a contract with Focused Advocacy for legislative services in the amount of $72,000. (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Assistant to the City Manager)

  14. N.Consider denial on a petition for release from the City of Burleson extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 1.820 acres of land known as Lot 4, Block 1, North Crest Addition. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item)

6.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

- Negotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property for the construction and maintenance of roadway and public utility improvements as part of the Alsbury Phase II Project to serve existing and new development in the City and for other public purposes permitted by law

- negotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property for the construction and maintenance of a 12-inch water line as part of the Willow Creek 12 Inch Water Line Project to serve existing and new development in the City and for other public purposes permitted by law

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

- Roadway and public utility improvements as part of the Alsbury Phase II Project

- A 12-inch water line as part of the Willow Creek 12-Inch Water Line Project to serve existing and new development in the City

7.GENERAL

  1. A.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)

  2. B.Consider and take possible action on a permanent sanitary sewer easement to the City of Burleson associated with The Heights Church development located at 961 S. Dobson St. and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement on behalf of the city. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

  3. C.Consider and take possible action on a permanent water line easement to the City of Burleson associated with The Heights Church development located at 961 S. Dobson St. and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement on behalf of the city. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

  4. D.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a facilities reimbursement, shared parking, and mutual access agreement with Eastern Heights Church d/b/a the Heights Church, a Texas non-profit corporation, providing a severability clause, and providing an effective date. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

  5. E.Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. CSO#5740-02-2025 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property for construction and maintenance of a 12-inch water line as part of the Willow Creek 12-Inch Water Line Project. (Staff Contact: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

  6. F.Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. CSO                                                  # 5739-02-2025 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property for construction and maintenance of roadway and public utility improvements as part of the Alsbury Phase II Project (Staff Contact: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

8.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Public Improvement District (PID) policy. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

  2. B.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding amendments to City Council Policy 36, City of Burleson Purchasing Policy. (Staff Contact: Lauren Seay, Deputy Director of Administrative Services)

  3. C.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the Police Headquarters renovation and construction project. (Staff Contact: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

9.LEGISLATIVE - REPORTS AND RELATED ACTION ITEMS

This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council that allows the City Council to receive reports, hold discussions, and give staff direction regarding any legislative matters pertaining to the 89th Texas legislative session. Additional action items may be specifically listed below when required.

- Receive an update on the 89th Legislative Session (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Assistant to the City Manager)

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.

Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
- Seek advice regarding Section 11.36 of the Property Tax Code

Personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code
- Review the annual performance of the City Secretary

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
- Project Custer
- Project Stream

12.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 12th of February 2025, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.