Regular Meeting 08/17/2026 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Rusty Gilliam, Pastor of Cross Timbers Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Proclamations

  2. B.Presentations

    - Adoptable pet of the quarter (Staff Contact: DeAnna Phillips, Director of Community Services)

    - Receive a report to recognize the selected Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd 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 A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.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 B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance.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. 

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.

Speaker Rules for all speakers require each speaker to fill out a speaker card and provide to the City Secretary prior to addressing city council. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to address the city council. The speaker will not be interrupted by council or staff. Council and staff will wait until after the three (3) minutes to answer any questions or make comments. The presiding officer or any councilmember may request the city manager place the subject on a future council meeting. 

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.

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 August 3, 2026 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)

  2. B.Consider and take possible action on a minute order ratifying the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporations’ action approving an easement for a 15-foot-wide sanitary sewer easement located within the Hooper Business Park property. (Staff Contact: Michelle McCullough, Deputy Director/City Engineer)

  3. C.Consider and take possible action on a Facility Use Agreement with Johnson County for the use of Burleson City Hall Council Workroom as an Early Voting Polling location for the November 3, 2026, General Election. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

  4. D.Consider and take possible action on a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rush Truck Centers through The BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract #724-23 and #723-23) for purchase of four replacement vehicles in the amount of $465,715.50. (Staff Contact: Tray Gee, Fleet Superintendent)

  5. E.Consider and take possible action on  Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment through Sourcewell (Contract #112524-KBA and #082923-KBA) for the purchase of ten equipment replacements in the amount of $251,635.85. (Staff Contact: Tray Gee, Fleet Superintendent)

  6. F.Consider and take possible action of a resolution adopting the 2026-2027 City of Burleson Investment Policy (formerly CSO#5894-09-2025) and stating the City Council has reviewed the policy in accordance with Section XI. Investment Policy Adoption. (Staff Contact: Michael Franklin, Deputy Director of Finance)

  7. G.Consider and take possible action on a contract with CDW-G to purchase networking infrastructure equipment, support and software for the new PD Building construction project through a cooperative purchase agreement (TIPS 230105), in an amount of $171,612.68. (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer)

  8. H.Consider and take possible action on a resolution authorizing dedication of a variable width right-of-way and associated permanent easements for the Alsbury Phase II project on Alsbury Boulevard. (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, PE, Director of Capital Engineering)

  9. I.Consider and take possible action on a resolution authorizing dedication of a variable width permanent easement for Oncor Electric Delivery Company associated with the Alsbury Phase II project on Alsbury Boulevard. (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, PE, Director of Capital Engineering)

  10. J.Consider and take possible action on a resolution accepting the Quarterly Investment Report for June 30, 2026, as submitted in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA). (Staff Contact: Michael Franklin, Deputy Finance Director)

  11. K.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance approving the 2026-2027 annual update to the Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) for the Parks at Panchasarp Farms Public Improvement District. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director)

  12. L.Consider and take possible action on a municipal services cost agreement with Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Burleson, Texas. (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Legal Services Director)

  13. M.Consider and take possible action on a mutual aid agreement between the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office), and All First Responder Agencies for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning related to active attack incidents at primary and secondary school facilities in Johnson County (County). (Staff Contact: Billy Cordell, Chief of Police)

6.ETJ RELEASE

  1. A.ETJ Release Petition for 3005 W FM 917 (REL26-004): Consider and take possible action on a petition for release from the City of Burleson extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 10 acres of land addressed as 3005 W FM 917. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item)

7.DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

  1. A.6885 County Road 518 (ZC26-003): Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on a zoning ordinance change request on approximately 56.362 acres of land from A, Agriculture to PD, Planned Development. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial 7-1)

  2. B.9028 CR 1019 and 2100 Lakewood Drive (ZC26-005): Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on a zoning ordinance change request on approximately 32.297 acres of land from A, Agricultural and PD, Planned Development to MF2, Multiple-family dwelling district, generally located at 9028 CR 1019. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 8-0)

  3. C.Spillers-Houston Companies, TnT Builders and Raining Red at 201 W Bufford St., STE 103 & 105 (VAR26-012): Consider and take possible action on a resolution for a variance to Chapter 63, Sign Regulations, relating to number of sign cabinet signs per elevation, allowing for the addition of one (1) cabinet sign for a total of two (2) cabinet signs on the east building elevation. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (No Planning and Zoning Commission action was required for this item.)

  4. D.Hold a public hearing and consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan 2020 Midpoint Update. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director) (Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval by a vote of 8 to 0)

  5. E.Chisholm Summit Community Park located approximately at 9325 County Road 1016/ Lakewood Drive (CSP26-011): Consider and take possible action on a resolution for a Commercial Site Plan with a variance to the number of park amenities required by the Planned Development Ordinance (CSO#5464-0524).  (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The item was posted prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission taking action on the item)

8.GENERAL

  1. A.Consider and take possible action on a resolution approving the Chisholm Summit Community Park and Trail Plan (Phase One) in accordance with Article 9, Section 9.2 of the Chapter 380 and economic development and performance agreement with the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation, RA Development Ltd., Burleson Development Inc., B&G South Metro LP, Rocky and Angela Bransom, Alta Burl LP, Janice Yvonne Jackson, and the Jackson family Trust for Chisholm Summit (CSO#1775-06-2021). (Staff contact: Tony D. McIlwain, Development Services Director) 

  2. B.Consider and take possible action on a resolution approving a resolution of the Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of the Corporation's Sales Tax Revenue Bonds; approving a Sales Tax Remittance Agreement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)

  3. C.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Burleson, Texas, Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026; establishing procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the Certificates; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)

  4. D.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Burleson, Texas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026; establishing procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of the Bonds; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)

  5. E.Consider and take possible action on a contract with Millis Development and Construction - Dallas, LLC for construction services on Burleson Legacy Park - Phase 1 (RFCSP 2026-022) for the base bid plus all add alternates in the amount of $9,370,172.20, with a project contingency of $937,017.22, for a total amount of $10,307,189.42 (Project PK2311). (Staff Contact: Randy Morrison, PE, Director of Capital Engineering)

  6. F.Consider and take possible action on an amendment to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract (CSO#6127-05-2026) with Byrne Construction Services for the Police Headquarters Expansion and Remodel in the amount of $1,073,829. (FA2301) (Staff Contact: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

9.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding results from the 2026 City of Burleson Resident Satisfaction Survey. (Staff Contact: Kevin Hennessey, Director of Finance)

  2. B.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the pursuit of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program, which recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their transparency efforts. (Staff Contact: Michael Franklin, Deputy Director of Finance)

  3. C.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the FY 2026-2027 Strategic Plan. (Staff Contact: Janalea Hembree, Director of Strategy and Innovation)

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

-Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Claim No. TX236170; Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation No. 25229233

-Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Claim No. TX262978; Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation No. 26261825

  1. Discussion regarding possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code
  2. 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 1936

12.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 6th of August 2026, by 5:30 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.