City Council Regular Meeting 01/06/2025 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Bob Massey, Retired Pastor and Secretary of the Burleson Christian Ministerial Alliance

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

   - Receive a report to      recognize the selected Employee of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of 2024 and the Employee of the Year for 2024. (Staff Contact:      Cheryl Marthiljohni, 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 A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.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 B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance. 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 approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2024 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Monica Solko, Deputy City Secretary)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo 01.06.25.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 2024-12-09 CC DRAFT.pdf (0.08 MB)

2. B.Consider and take possible action of an ordinance designating an approximately 7-acre tract of land (the property is generally described as near the northeast corner of the Vantage Dr. and Conveyor Dr. (FM 917) intersection located in Highpoint Business Park, City of Burleson, Johnson County, Texas) as “Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 010, City of Burleson” under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. (Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Alex Philips, Director of Economic Development)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo 1.6.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Staff Presentation 1.6.25.pdf (11.80 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Ordinance - Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No 10.pdf (0.79 MB)

3. C.Consider and take possible action on a contract for the purchase of eight outdoor warning sirens, Commander One software, and annual maintenance with two one-year optional administrative renewals from Joe Goddard, LLC through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Denton in the amount of $353,415.35. (Staff Contact: Joe Laster, Emergency Operations Manager)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo (45).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2- Outdoor Warning.pdf (6.74 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Contract.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - Form 1295.pdf (0.16 MB)

4. D.Consider and take possible action of an ordinance appointing Terri Wilson for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026 to serve as Associate Judge for the City of Burleson. (Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo Associate Judge Wilson.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and PSA Wilson.pdf (0.03 MB)

5. E.Consider and take possible action of a resolution supporting grant funding from the Office of the Governor, State of Texas, for a full-time victims’ assistance coordinator and execute the CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances form. (Staff Contact: Wes Routson, Support Bureau Captain).

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Presentation - F2025-26 Victim Assistance Grant Renewal.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Resolution.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - CEO-Law Enforcement Certifications and Assuances Form.pdf (0.28 MB)

6. F.Consider and  take possible action of an interlocal   agreement for the operation of the Stop the Offender Program (S.T.O.P.)   Special Crimes Unit (SCU) with the County of Johnson and the participating   cities of Alvarado, Burleson, Cleburne, and Joshua. (Staff Contact: Billy Cordell, Chief of Police)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - STOP SCU Interlocal.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - STOP SCU Inter-Local Agreement Presentation for Council F2024-25 - Council Meeting 01-06-2025 (3).pdf (0.12 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - STOP SCU Interlocal Agreement.pdf (0.04 MB)

7. G.Consider and take possible action of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville through an   Inter-local Purchasing Agreement with City of Fort Worth for motor fuel in   the amount of $350,000.00. (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of   Public Works) 

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - Fuel Contract Jan 2025.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Presentation - Fuel Contract.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Cooperative Fuel Contract.pdf (0.84 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - Form 1295 - Fuel Contract.pdf (0.07 MB)

8. H.Consider and take possible action on a settlement and release agreement with Mark Eder. (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Director of Legal Services)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo.pdf (0.05 MB)

9. I.Consider and take possible action on a settlement and release agreement with Demetria Wiley.  (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Director of Legal Services)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - Wiley.pdf (0.05 MB)

10. J.Consider and take possible action on a resolution approving a settlement participation form to participate in the settlement of the State of Texas opioid litigation through the Texas Attorney General's Office with retailer Kroger and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in connection with the same.  (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Director of Legal Services)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - Kroger.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Resolution.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Kroger Subdivision Participation Form 10.30.24.pdf (0.24 MB)

11. K.Consider and take possible action on a construction contract with Northstar Construction LLC for Sidewalk Program FY23 at Pleasant Manor Ave in the amount of $72,593.00. (ST2360) (Staff Presenter: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - ST2360.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Exhibit 2- Staff Presentation- Construction Contract.pdf (2.60 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Northstar Contract.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - Northstar Construction 1295.pdf (0.34 MB)

12. L.Consider and take possible action on a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for maintenance and support of their Incode software for 3 years in the amount of $125,594. (Staff Contact: Hugo Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Technology Officer)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Presentation - Incode.pdf (1.25 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Amendment.pdf (0.56 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - Incode Contract.pdf (3.51 MB)

6.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding proposed fees and service changes associated with the solid waste program.  (Staff Contact:  Richard Abernethy, Administrative Services Director)

• Exhibit 1 - Solid Waste Proposal Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Solid Waste and Recycling Contract 162025.pdf (0.18 MB)

7.GENERAL

1. A.Consider and take possible action of a professional service contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the development and analysis of a street maintenance fee. (Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Deputy Director of Public Works)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Staff Presentation.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - FNI Form 1295.pdf (0.11 MB)

2. B.Consider and take possible action of a professional service contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the development and analysis of a stormwater utility fee. (Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Deputy Director of Public Works)

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Staff Presentation.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - 1295 Form.pdf (0.34 MB)

3. C.Consider and take possible action of a 12-month sole source purchasing agreement with Asterra USA for water and wastewater leak detection in the amount of $73,500.00. (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of Public Works)  

• Exhibit 1 - Department Memo - Leak Detection 12272024.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Exhibit 2 - Presentation - Asterra Leak Detection vfinal.pdf (1.27 MB)
• Exhibit 3 - Asterra Agreement (Vendor Signed).pdf (6.98 MB)
• Exhibit 4 - Asterra 1295.pdf (0.12 MB)

8.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.

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

-Chapter 380 and Economic Development and Performance Agreement for Public and Private Improvements in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two dated on or about December 14, 2020, between the city of Burleson, the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation, the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two, and BTX Old Town, LLC

-Interlocal Agreement with Johnson County regarding the jurisdiction of plat approval in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction dated on or about November 15, 2019

-Petition for Water Service and Sanitary Sewer Service for the proposed Southard Farms Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Johnson County, being 284.317 acres in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Burleson

-Resolution R-1162-09, Policy for Naming Municipal Property, including City facilities, real property, and streets

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

-Certain parcels of real property for the expansion of the intersection of Alsbury Boulevard and SW Hulen St in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties

-Certain parcels of real property for the expansion of County Road 1020 in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties

-Certain parcels of real property necessary for a 12” waterline extension to the Mountain Valley Lakes Subdivision generally near such subdivision in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties 

-Certain parcels of real property necessary for drainage and water detention on and around County Road 1019 near its intersection with FM 1902 in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties

-Certain parcel of real property being commonly known as 113 S Wilson St, 106 S Wilson St, 116 W Ellison St, and 114 W Ellison St in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

-Certain parcel of real property being an approximately ninety-acre tract of real property commonly known as 295 E Hidden Creek Pkwy and 555 E Hidden Creek Pkwy, Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

-Certain parcel of real property being commonly known as 2140 SW Hulen Street in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

-Certain parcel of real property being commonly known as 2270 SW Hulen Street in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

-Certain parcel of real property being commonly known as 1303 SW Alsbury Blvd in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

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 Mario Brothers

-Project Birdie

-Project Jump

-Project Facelift

 

11.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 31st of December 2024, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.