Mesquite public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will canvass the December 7 runoff election results and install new members for Councilmember places 1 and 3. The agenda includes approving several contracts, such as a screening wall replacement project and police equipment supplies. The council will also consider various appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Contract for Screening Wall Replacement Project with IBCTX, LLC up to $1,308,720.00
• Purchase of 2250 Berry Drive property for $146,000.00
• Acceptance of a $133,869.00 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant
• Contract for police uniforms and clothing up to $98,000.00
• Ordinance authorizing assignment pay for Police Field Training Officers

The City Council canvassed the December 7, 2021, runoff election results, declaring Jeff Casper and Jennifer Vidler as winners for Places 1 and 3, and administered their oaths of office. The council also approved a consent agenda including contracts, grants, and zoning changes, and made numerous appointments to boards and commissions.

• Canvassed runoff election results, declaring Jeff Casper (Place 1) and Jennifer Vidler (Place 3) elected (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 87-2021 declaring election results (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to new councilmembers Jeff Casper and Jennifer Vidler
• Approved consent agenda including $1,308,720 screening wall contract and $133,869 UASI grant (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 2031 N Galloway Ave to Planned Development - General Retail (unanimous)
• Approved amended TIRZ No. 14 (Alcott Logistics Station) project plan and financing plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenny Green as Mayor Pro Tem and Tandy Boroughs as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed members to multiple boards and commissions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review updated pay plans for general government, police, and fire personnel. The agenda also includes a property exchange with Dallas County and several service contracts. Public hearings are scheduled regarding zoning changes at 2526 Westwood Avenue.

• Ordinance adopting 2021-22 pay plans for general government, police, and fire personnel
• Property exchange between the City of Mesquite and Dallas County
• Purchase of twelve Dodge Chargers for the Police Department for $343,060.00
• Zoning change at 2526 Westwood Avenue to allow an outdoor storage yard
• Contract for cybersecurity services in the amount of $140,250.00

The City Council approved a zoning change for 14.75 acres at 2210 East Scyene Road, allowing a 168-unit age-restricted (55+) residential community and a self-storage facility, with stipulations including 307 parking spaces and restrictive covenants. The council also approved a TIRZ No. 14 reimbursement and Chapter 380 agreement with 42 Alcott, LP for a 350,000-square-foot industrial building, and approved the Heartland Town Center PID Phase #2 assessment plan. Several items were postponed, including board appointments and a zoning application for 2526 Westwood Avenue.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4919 for zoning change at 2210 East Scyene Road to allow age-restricted residential and self-storage, with stipulations.
• Approved Resolution No. 84-2021 for TIRZ No. 14 reimbursement and Chapter 380 agreement with 42 Alcott, LP for industrial building.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4921 for Heartland Town Center PID Phase #2 service and assessment plan.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4915 and 4916 increasing police and fire department positions to 253 and 221 respectively.
• Approved Resolution No. 80-2021 appointing Michael Hurtt to Dallas Central Appraisal District board.
• Approved Resolution No. 85-2021 and 86-2021 for Verde Center master developer agreement amendments and assignment.
• Postponed board appointments to December 20, 2021, and zoning application Z0820-0145 to February 7, 2022.
• Approved consent agenda items including pay plans, grants, bids, and property exchange.

City Council

The council will canvass the November 2, 2021, election results and call for a runoff election on December 7. The meeting also includes the installation of newly elected officials and consideration of several city contracts.

• Call for a runoff election for Councilmembers for Places 1 and 3
• $1,185,298.00 contract for Galloway Place and Northridge Addition paving repairs
• Ordinance amending the city code regarding fats, oils, and grease protections
• $93,198.00 contract for the annual supply of petroleum products
• $81,332.99 purchase of furniture for the Downtown Visitor’s Center

The City Council canvassed the November 2 election results, declaring Dan Aleman the mayor-elect and approving Resolution 77-2021 to order a runoff election for Councilmember Places 1 and 3 on December 7, 2021. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and the council approved a consent agenda including a FOG ordinance, a paving contract, and other routine items.

• Canvassed election results and declared Dan Aleman mayor (59%)
• Approved Resolution 77-2021 ordering Dec. 7 runoff for Places 1 and 3
• Swore in Mayor Daniel Alemán Jr. and Councilmembers Green, Boroughs, Smith, Anderson
• Approved FOG ordinance (Ordinance 4914) for wastewater infrastructure
• Approved $1,185,298 paving contract with Estrada Concrete Company
• Approved $93,198 petroleum supply contract with Ataram, LLC
• Approved $58,245 all-terrain litter vacuum purchase from Exprolink Inc.
• Approved $81,332.99 furniture purchase for Downtown Visitor's Center

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for an industrial distribution center and a medical clinic. The council will also consider several contracts, including a $209,972 ambulance purchase and joining a global opioid settlement.

• Rezoning for an industrial distribution center at 1110 and 1126 Military Parkway
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-350 Diesel Chassis Ambulance for $209,972.00
• Resolution to join a global opioid settlement
• Rezoning for a medical clinic at 802 E. U.S. Highway 80
• Contract for Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update for $182,700.00

The Mesquite City Council approved a rezoning request for 24.05 acres at 1110 and 1126 Military Parkway, changing from Single-family Residential and Commercial to Planned Development-Commercial, allowing an industrial distribution center. The council also approved a Chapter 380 agreement with QT South, LLC for a new fuel center and convenience store at 5040 Lawson Road, and a TIRZ No. 8 reimbursement agreement for redevelopment at 4401, 4407, and 4415 Gus Thomasson Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning for industrial distribution center at 1110 and 1126 Military Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with QT South, LLC for fuel center at 5040 Lawson Road (unanimous)
• Approved TIRZ No. 8 reimbursement and Chapter 380 agreement for redevelopment at 4401, 4407, 4415 Gus Thomasson Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including parking ordinance, opioid settlement, and various contracts (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for medical clinic at 802 E. U.S. Highway 80 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for school uses at 2600, 2700, 2704, 2710 Motley Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several proposals for economic development agreements to promote local business activity. The agenda also includes public hearings on various zoning amendments and the confirmation of the new Police Chief.

• Economic development agreement for an industrial park at US Highway 80 and IH-635
• Economic development agreement for workspace shops at 2828 IH-30
• Contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for employee medical benefits
• Zoning change for properties at 816 West Scyene Road
• Highway safety reconstruction project for Lawson Road

The Mesquite City Council confirmed David S. Gill as Police Chief and approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with CH Realty IX-CE I Mesquite 635, LP for a $60 million, 555,000-square-foot industrial business park at US Highway 80 and IH-635, including a grant of up to $700,000 for roadway impact fees. The council also approved a similar agreement with AIP Mesquite, LLC for a 49,000-square-foot commercial workspace project at 2828 IH-30, with a grant not to exceed $138,000. Several zoning changes and text amendments were approved, and a proposed Chapter 380 agreement for a retail project on Gus Thomasson Road was postponed to November 1, 2021.

• Confirmed David S. Gill as Police Chief, effective October 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with CH Realty for $60M industrial park, including up to $700,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with AIP Mesquite for workspace shops, including up to $138,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 816 W. Scyene Rd. and 641-821 Military Pkwy. to Planned Development, removing MP-SC Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1210 W. Scyene Rd. to Planned Development-Commercial, removing MP-SC Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-05 codifying new variance hardship standards (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendments ZTA 2021-04, 06, 07, 08 (unanimous)
• Tabled Trinity Pointe Mesquite Overlay District text amendment and rezoning (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contract awards for infrastructure, equipment, and supplies. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a daycare facility zoning change and updates to the police seizure budget.

• Contract with Wall Contractors, LLC for Mesquite-Garland Trail Connector ($563,893.75)
• Purchase of a Spartan Emergency Response Pumper Truck ($681,744.00)
• Zoning change for a child daycare facility at 1515 East Kearney, Suite 500
• Cleaning supplies contract not to exceed $102,000.00
• Amendment to the Police State Seizure Budget ($276,000.00)

The Mesquite City Council approved a zoning change to allow a child daycare facility at 1515 East Kearney, Suite 500, expanding an existing daycare into an adjacent suite. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for insurance, cleaning supplies, truck parts, mower parts, a trail connector, a pumper truck, engineering services, and senior meal programs. Two items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate votes: an advance funding agreement for the Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement Program and a $276,000 police state seizure budget amendment, both approved unanimously.

• Approved zoning change for daycare at 1515 East Kearney, Suite 500 (unanimous)
• Approved Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement Program advance funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $276,000 police state seizure budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts for insurance, cleaning supplies, truck parts, mower parts, trail connector, pumper truck, engineering services, and senior meal programs (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on multiple economic development agreements to promote local business activity. The agenda also includes approving various infrastructure contracts and a fee schedule amendment.

• Public hearings for economic development agreements at 1600/2000 East US Highway 80 and 2400/2800 Mesquite Valley Road
• A $569,840 change order for concrete services in Town Ridge, Pecan Bend, Woodlawn, and Skyline neighborhoods
• A $292,450 contract for the annual supply of garbage can liners
• The purchase of 3.45 acres at 2100 Berry Drive for $150,000
• An ordinance to amend the city's Comprehensive Fee Schedule

The Mesquite City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Creation RE, LLC, for the development of Mesquite 365, a Class A office/industrial campus at the southeast corner of US Highway 80 and IH-635. The project includes three buildings totaling approximately 555,000 square feet on a 38-acre tract with a capital investment of about $60 million. The city will construct a 4,300-linear-foot water line and provide a grant equal to 100% of Roadway Impact Fees, not to exceed $700,000.

• Approved Resolution 57-2021 naming the future park on Emporium Square as Mike Anderson Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 58-2021 for a Chapter 380 Agreement with Creation RE, LLC for the Mesquite 365 development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 59-2021 for a Chapter 380 Agreement with TDI Valleybrooke, LLC for a 223-home residential development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 60-2021 amending the Alcott Logistics Master Development Agreement for early exercise of Tract C purchase option (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 61-2021 for a Chapter 380 Agreement with Jackson-Shaw Company for an industrial building at 2700 East Scyene Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 62-2021 for a Chapter 380 Agreement with Vehicle Accessories, Inc. for corporate relocation and job creation (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda including contracts for tools, garbage can liners, playground safety surface, and water main engineering (unanimous)
• Tabled the resolution adopting new City Council Policies and Procedures and Rules of Procedure (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding a new juvenile curfew ordinance and two zoning applications. Additionally, the council will consider several contract amendments for transit services and airport maintenance.

• Public hearing for a new juvenile curfew ordinance
• Zoning change for 43 townhomes at 1535 North Belt Line Road
• $1,319,954.00 supplemental agreement with STAR Transit
• $73,023.27 agreement with Parkland Health & Hospital System
• $50,000.00 TxDOT grant for airport maintenance

The Mesquite City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to allow a 43-lot townhome development at 1535 North Belt Line Road, including a fee in lieu of parkland dedication of $176,750. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a major reception facility at 2021 North Town East Boulevard, renewed the juvenile curfew ordinance, and approved an economic development agreement amendment with H&K International for job expansion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved townhome development (43 homes) at 1535 N Belt Line Rd with fee in lieu of parkland (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for major reception facility at 2021 N Town East Blvd, Suite 1100, with extended hours to 2 a.m. Fri-Sun (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile curfew ordinance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement amendment with H&K International for 200 jobs and 10-year lease extension (unanimous)
• Approved naming future park on N Bryan Ave as Officer Jon Latimore Park (unanimous)
• Approved fee in lieu of parkland dedication for 502 Fleet Circle (unanimous)
• Postponed adoption of new City Council Policies and Procedures to Sept 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation from Board of Adjustment; appointed Peggy Akins to Landmark Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-22. This includes a public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate and a resolution to order a special election if the rate exceeds voter approval. The meeting also features a briefing on the Neighborhood Speed Management Program.

• $490,000 contract with PJM Construction, LLC for the Annual Pavement Lifting Project
• $176,089 agreement with Parkland Health & Hospital System for EMS support
• Zoning change for a 235-lot residential subdivision on Mesquite Valley Road
• $221,473 engineering contract for the IH 635 and US Highway 80 interchange
• Ordinance regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.

The City Council approved the FY 2021-22 budget, ratified a property tax revenue increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.70862 per $100 valuation, an 8.7% increase. They also ordered a special election on November 2, 2021, for voters to decide on the tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval rate. Additionally, the council approved several zoning changes, including a 235-lot residential subdivision and a warehouse development, and authorized a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Landmark at the Meadows.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (unanimous)
• Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.70862 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Ordered special election on Nov 2, 2021 for tax rate exceeding voter-approval rate (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for 235-lot residential subdivision at Mesquite Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for warehouse/distribution at Big Town Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Landmark at the Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved repeal and replacement of Mesquite Thoroughfare Plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on the ad valorem tax rate and several municipal contracts.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and property tax rate
• Contract renewal for landscape maintenance at TxDOT interchanges ($109,397.00)
• Contract for U.S. 80 Bore Sanitary Sewer Improvements ($262,345.00)
• Purchase of a Ford F-350 Diesel Chassis Ambulance Remount ($151,000.00)
• Payment of $135,375.85 to Mesquite ISD for studio production equipment

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget and then voted unanimously to postpone adoption of the budget ordinance and the property tax revenue increase ratification to the August 16, 2021 meeting. The council also set a proposed tax rate of $0.70862 per $100 valuation and scheduled a public hearing for August 16. Several consent agenda items were approved, including contracts for landscaping, mowing, bank depository, sewer improvements, and an ambulance remount.

• Postponed FY 2021-22 budget adoption to Aug. 16 (unanimous)
• Postponed property tax revenue increase ratification to Aug. 16 (unanimous)
• Set proposed tax rate of $0.70862 per $100 valuation, public hearing Aug. 16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including landscape renewal ($109,397), mowing renewal ($305,859.60), bank depository ($80,000/yr), sewer improvements ($262,345), ambulance remount ($151,000), and studio equipment ($135,375.85) (unanimous)
• Postponed Mesquite Thoroughfare Plan ordinance to future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for F.P. Lucas Blvd. design with Pacheco Koch ($113,220) (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for Lawson Road HSIP with Halff Associates ($164,394) (unanimous)
• Approved fee in lieu of parkland dedication at 1011 S. Belt Line Rd. ($2,494.80) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review departmental strategy presentations regarding the FY 2021-22 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes public hearings for several zoning applications, including a new elementary school and storage facilities. Additionally, the council will consider various service contracts and fee schedule updates.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget
• $372,200.00 contract for utility concrete repairs with B&B Concrete Sawing
• $297,450.00 contract for sidewalk and curb replacement with DBi Services, LLC
• Zoning change for miniwarehouses at Towne Centre Drive and Gus Thomasson Road
• Ordinance to update building permit fees and establish new technology/emergency fees

The Mesquite City Council approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a new MISD elementary school at 6550 Shannon Road (future 6425 Park Vista Drive), allowing vehicle queuing on Chantilly Road. The council also approved several other zoning changes, including a self-storage facility on Towne Centre Drive and Gus Thomasson Road, a gameroom at 710 Gross Road, and amendments to an existing self-storage facility on Belt Line Road. A request for a gameroom at 704 Gross Road was denied. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included fee schedule updates, a COVID-19 emergency ordinance, and multiple contracts for city services.

• Approved Zoning Application Z0521-0202 for a new MISD elementary school with a conditional use permit and modification for vehicle queuing on Chantilly Road (Ordinance No. 4883).
• Approved Zoning Application Z0320-0133 for a planned development with retail, self-storage, and office/warehouse uses on Towne Centre Drive and Gus Thomasson Road (Ordinance No. 4880).
• Denied Zoning Application Z0321-0187 for a coin-operated amusement gameroom at 704 Gross Road.
• Approved Zoning Application Z0421-0193 for a gameroom limited to two devices at 710 Gross Road, with a modification to the 300-foot church separation and restroom condition (Ordinance No. 4881).
• Approved Zoning Application Z0521-0201 to amend development standards for an existing self-storage facility at 4809 Belt Line Road (Ordinance No. 4882).
• Approved the consent agenda, including fee schedule updates, a COVID-19 emergency ordinance, and contracts for telephone maintenance, concrete repairs, sidewalk replacement, and paving.
• Accepted resignations from Debra Morgan (Library Advisory Board), Debbie Anderson (Planning and Zoning Commission), and Bryan Odom (Board of Adjustment).
• Held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget; no one appeared to speak.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning changes for a private school and several municipal contracts.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget
• Zoning change at 300 N. Galloway Avenue to allow a private elementary school
• $103,500.00 grant for land acquisition at 4180 Scyene Road
• Lease agreement for Xerox digital press up to $185,053.20
• $171,250.00 contract with NMS Labs for drug and controlled substance testing

The Mesquite City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with LF Gateway LP for the Shadow Creek Crossing retail development at 3201 East Cartwright Road, with an anticipated capital investment of $16 million. The council also approved zoning for a private elementary school at First United Methodist Church, expanded the IH-20 Business Park tax reinvestment zone, and accepted the resignation of Terry Tosch from the Civil Service Commission.

• Approved Resolution No. 42-2021 for a Chapter 380 agreement with LF Gateway LP for Shadow Creek Crossing, a retail development with $16M investment.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4875 granting a Conditional Use Permit for a private elementary school at 300 N. Galloway Avenue.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4876 enlarging Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve (IH-20 Business Park) by adding 13 acres of rights-of-way and 828 acres of noncontiguous land.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4877 adopting the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve.
• Approved Resolution No. 41-2021 for an interlocal agreement with Crandall, Texas, regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction areas near FM 2757 and FM 741.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4874 updating the Service and Assessment Plan for the Iron Horse Public Improvement District.
• Accepted the resignation of Terry Tosch from the Civil Service Commission and Personnel/Trial Board.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendment, grants, contracts, and property sale.

City Council

The council will review departmental budget presentations and several ordinances. These include changes to park hours, solid waste fees, and increasing fire department positions. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a grocery store's request for an alcohol sale variance.

• Ordinance to increase Mesquite Fire Department positions from 207 to 211
• Resolution authorizing the sale of tax-foreclosed property at 1212 Crest Park Drive
• Contract for fire apparatus repair up to $176,700 with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC
• Public hearing for La Michoacana Meat Market's alcohol sale variance at 5200 Gus Thomasson Road
• Resolution for a $66,370 grant application for a regional solid waste program

The Mesquite City Council unanimously denied a variance request from La Michoacana Meat Market to reduce the required 300-foot separation from Larry G. Smith Elementary School to 115 feet, which would have allowed the store to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amending park hours and alcohol rules, accepting $27 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and increasing the Mesquite Fire Department's authorized positions from 207 to 211.

• Denied the variance request for La Michoacana Meat Market to sell beer and wine within 115 feet of Larry G. Smith Elementary School.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4870 amending park hours and alcohol possession, consumption, and sale in parks and facilities.
• Approved Resolution No. 33-2021 authorizing the City Manager to receive and administer $27,021,045 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
• Approved Resolution No. 34-2021 creating the Southeast Collaboration Crisis Intervention Team with Balch Springs, Seagoville, and Sunnyvale.
• Approved Resolution No. 35-2021 authorizing the sale of tax-foreclosed property at 1212 Crest Park Drive to Oscar L. Castillo.
• Approved Resolution No. 36-2021 authorizing a $66,370 grant application to NCTCOG for a solid waste program.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4871 amending Chapter 14 regarding solid waste administrative fees.
• Approved Ordinance No. 4872 increasing Mesquite Fire Department positions from 207 to 211.

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances for issuing Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds and Certificates of Obligation. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding rezoning applications and the creation of a new Reinvestment Zone. Additionally, the council will review several service contracts and utility supply bids.

• Authorization of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• $372,200.00 contract for utility concrete repairs (B&B Concrete Sawing)
• $512,345.25 total award for annual supply of water parts
• Rezoning application for retail and a convenience store at Pioneer and McKenzie Road
• Creation of Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen (Solterra)

The City Council approved three bond ordinances totaling $40.6 million for water/sewer and certificates of obligation, and denied a rezoning request for a convenience store and fuel sales at Pioneer and McKenzie roads. It also approved zoning changes for a used merchandise store, accessory structure regulations, mobile food unit parks, and a new tax increment reinvestment zone (Solterra). A public hearing on expanding Reinvestment Zone Twelve was postponed to July 6, 2021.

• Approved $26.52M Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $14.12M Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1.975M Taxable Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Denied Zoning Application Z0420-0139 for convenience store and fuel sales at 400/3100 McKenzie Road (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for used merchandise sale at 720 Military Parkway, Suite A (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2021-03 allowing garage doors/gates on rear carports (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2021-02 creating Mobile Food Unit Park regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen (Solterra) covering ~1,920 acres (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding rezoning properties for an industrial business park. The agenda also includes an ordinance to acquire property at 1100 North Bryan-Beltline Road for a public park. Additionally, the council will review several construction and equipment contracts.

• Public hearing for rezoning properties at 1600 E. U.S. Highway 80 and Santa Maria Drive to an industrial business park
• Ordinance authorizing property acquisition at 1100 North Bryan-Beltline Road for a public park
• $698,800.00 contract for Heritage Plaza Renovations
• $341,500.00 contract for Dunford Renovation Improvements
• Sale of tax-foreclosed properties at 1004 Grande Drive, 907 Jardin Drive, and 810 Leyenda Drive

City Council

The council will discuss a large-scale contract for advanced water metering infrastructure and several economic development agreements. They will also consider zoning changes for a paraphernalia shop and the acceptance of a public safety grant from Dallas County. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of solid waste truck purchases and property sales.

• $33,755,704.00 contract for water metering advanced infrastructure
• $1,045,000.00 Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant acceptance
• Sale of 2800 Mesquite Valley Road to Taylor-Duncan Interests, LLC for $271,000.00
• Zoning change request for a paraphernalia shop at 1925 Towne Centre Drive
• Tax increment establishment for Reinvestment Zone Fourteen (Alcott Logistics Station)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will review various items including police staffing increases and facility maintenance contracts. The meeting includes public hearings for zoning changes, a mobile food unit regulation amendment, and downtown facade improvement grants.

• Ordinance to increase Police Department officer positions from 200 to 205
• Annual facility maintenance contracts not to exceed $720,000.00
• Zoning change for properties on Newsom Road and Scyene Road to Light Industrial
• Zoning text amendment regarding Mobile Food Unit Parks and food establishment fees
• Traffic signal equipment agreement at IH-20 and FM 740

The Mesquite City Council approved a zoning change for about 78 acres of city-owned land near Scyene Road and Newsom Road to allow an industrial business park, with enhanced buffering and design standards. The council also added five police officer positions, approved two downtown facade improvement grants, and postponed a food truck ordinance. All votes were unanimous or carried with recorded abstentions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4856 rezoning 10 properties to Planned Development – Industrial for an industrial business park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4854 increasing police officer positions from 200 to 205 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-2021 granting $19,881.89 for facade improvements at 215 West Main St. (5-0, Aleman abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-2021 granting $19,999.03 for facade improvements at 217 West Main St. (5-0, Aleman abstained)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4855 allowing a daycare at 1515 East Kearney St., Suite 402 (5-0, Boroughs abstained)
• Postponed Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-02 on mobile food unit parks to May 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including traffic signal agreement, Dallas County MCIP, and facility maintenance contracts (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Crandall for water supply line (5-0, Miklos abstained, Smith absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the creation of Reinvestment Zone Fourteen and the Solterra Public Improvement District. The agenda also includes an economic development agreement with HC Solterra, LLC involving water and sewer impact fee reimbursements.

• Creation of Alcott Logistics Station Reinvestment Zone (approx. 251 acres)
• Creation of Solterra Public Improvement District (approx. 1,424 acres)
• Economic development agreement with HC Solterra, LLC for impact fee reimbursements
• $180,325 contract for annual landscaping and property preservation maintenance
• Sale of tax-foreclosed property at 1018 Irene Drive

The City Council unanimously approved creating the Solterra Public Improvement District (PID) and set a public hearing for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to support a large residential development by Huffines Communities. It also approved a Chapter 380 agreement to rebate 50% of water and sewer impact fees to the developer for 25 years. The council approved the consent agenda, including a landscaping contract and an interlocal agreement with Kaufman County, and designated a reinvestment zone for the Alcott Logistics Station.

• Created Solterra Public Improvement District (PID) for 1,424.398 acres (unanimous)
• Set May 3, 2021 public hearing for Solterra TIRZ (1,920 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with HC Solterra, LLC for 50% water/sewer impact fee rebate (unanimous)
• Designated Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen (Alcott Logistics Station) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $180,325 landscaping contract with A.J. Contracting LLC (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kaufman County for ETJ development authority (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of tax-foreclosed property at 1018 Irene Drive to Jose R. and Maria Velasquez (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to issue Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review Governor Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-34 and a quarterly environmental report. The agenda includes public hearings for zoning changes, noise ordinance updates, and an economic development agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. Additionally, the council will consider several equipment purchases and contract amendments.

• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2020-21
• Creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) covering approximately 251 acres
• Purchase of a milling machine for $628,625.00
• Zoning change for a daycare center at 1460 East Glen Boulevard
• Zoning text amendment regarding noise permits and the city appeal process

The Mesquite City Council approved a consent agenda including a FY 2020-21 budget amendment, a resolution setting a public hearing for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and several equipment and service contracts. They also approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with First Texas Homes, adopted updated Youth Programs Standards of Care, and approved zoning changes for a day care and a used cell phone store. The council denied several requests for coin-operated amusement gamerooms, including one for a group home, and approved a noise ordinance update.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, TIRZ hearing resolution, and multiple bids for equipment and services.
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with First Texas Homes for new residential construction.
• Adopted 2021 Youth Programs Standards of Care, repealing Ordinance No. 4772.
• Approved zoning change for day care center at 1460 East Glen Boulevard.
• Approved zoning change for used cell phone sales at 1711 West Scyene Road, Suite B.
• Denied zoning application for group home at 1217 Christa Drive.
• Approved noise ordinance update (Ordinance No. 4850).
• Denied multiple coin-operated amusement gameroom requests.

City Council

The City Council will review a briefing on the Winter Storm Response and fiscal year 2020 financial statements. The agenda includes several contract approvals for renovations, park design, and vehicle purchases. A public hearing will also be set regarding the creation of the Solterra Public Improvement District.

• $478,248.72 renovation contract for 117 West Main
• $150,000.00 contract for Copeland Park design services
• Purchase of six pickup trucks for $298,387.83
• $276,526.19 change order for Gus Thomasson Road reconstruction
• Public hearing regarding property exchange with Mesquite ISD

The Mesquite City Council approved a water bill adjustment option for February 2021 usage, comparing it to January and billing the lower amount. They also approved a property exchange with the Mesquite Independent School District for a detention pond and driveway for Vanguard High School, and approved several consent agenda items including contracts and resolutions.

• Approved water bill adjustment Option B: compare February 2021 usage to January 2021 and bill lower amount
• Approved property exchange with MISD for Vanguard High School detention pond and driveway (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-5 and 7-23 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4845 amending Downtown Façade Improvement Program to allow $20,000 per street address (4-0, Aleman abstained)
• Accepted resignations from Building Standards Board, Landmark Commission, Quality of Life Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Dorothy Patterson as regular member and Nancy Felix as alternate to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Cates and Skeet Phillips to Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review financial statements for fiscal year 2020 and consider several contract awards. The meeting includes public hearings on noise ordinance amendments and a zoning change for an amusement gameroom.

• Creation of the Solterra Public Improvement District (approx. 1,424 acres)
• Contract for 117 West Main Renovation ($478,248.72)
• Zoning amendment to update noise and vibration regulations
• Zoning change for a coin-operated amusement gameroom
• Contract for Copeland Park Design Services ($150,000.00)

City Council

The council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $4.2 million paving project. They will also review economic development incentives and hold public hearings on zoning changes. Additionally, the meeting includes police department reports and vehicle purchase requests.

• $4,293,081.70 contract for paving and utility improvements at Powell Road, Orchid Avenue, Melton Lane, Magnolia Drive, and Douglas Drive
• Economic development incentives for manufacturing companies at 1475 Republic Parkway
• Purchase of eight police vehicles for $430,871.00
• Zoning change request for a water pump station at 15675 Wiser Road
• Sale of land at 1025 Military Parkway to Kodiak Capital Partners, LLC

The City Council approved a $4,293,081.70 contract with Reliable Paving, Inc., for paving and utility improvements on Powell Road, Orchid Avenue, Melton Lane, Magnolia Drive and Douglas Drive. The council also approved two economic development agreements: one with Elements Sleep, LLC and Style-Line Furn., Inc., for manufacturing at 1475 Republic Parkway, and another with Security Brands, Inc., Snap Lock Tech, LLC, and Kodiak Capital Partners, LLC, involving the sale of city-owned land at 1025 Military Parkway. A zoning request for a coin-operated amusement gameroom at 1220 East Davis Street was postponed to the February 15 meeting.

• Approved $4,293,081.70 paving contract with Reliable Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Elements Sleep, LLC and Style-Line Furn., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved land sale and Chapter 380 agreement with Kodiak Capital Partners, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for water pump station at 15675 Wiser Road (unanimous)
• Postponed zoning request for gameroom at 1220 East Davis Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $430,871 for police vehicles and $130,333.10 for fire protective clothing (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for beauty salon at 320 West Davis Street (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a large-scale pump station project. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change for an industrial park near US Highway 80. Other items include wastewater service agreements and board appointments.

• Contract for Matthew Holzapfel Pump Station Project: $13,163,725.00
• Purchase of one 1500 GPM Pumper Truck: $639,380.00
• Zoning change for industrial park near East Meadows Blvd and US Highway 80
• Public Safety Vehicle Equipment Installation Services contract: $80,445.67
• Lake Park Addition Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project change order: $171,584.20

The Mesquite City Council approved several major items, including a $13.16 million contract for the Matthew Holzapfel Pump Station, two wastewater service agreements for the WJ Trinity Pointe development, and a rezoning for an industrial park. The council also accepted a resignation, made board appointments, and approved consent agenda items. No executive action was taken.

• Approved $13,163,725 contract for Matthew Holzapfel Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater service agreement with Kaufman County MUD No. 12 (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater service agreement with WJ Trinity Pointe, LP (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for urban industrial park near East Meadows Blvd & US 80 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Yolanda Shepard from Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Yolanda Shepard to Personnel/Trial Board (unanimous)
• Appointed June Chambers as alternate to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $80,445.67 vehicle equipment contract and $639,380 pumper truck purchase (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review multiple zoning applications, including residential expansions and an urban industrial park. The agenda also includes a $320,934.50 contract for new pickup trucks and the conveyance of land in Balch Springs.

• Rezoning approximately 132.787 acres west of East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road
• Zoning change for an urban industrial park near East Meadows Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80
• $320,934.50 contract for purchasing pickup trucks for Parks Services
• Ordinance to convey approximately 171.393 acres in Balch Springs to Bloomfield Homes, L.P.
• Zoning text amendment regarding businesses selling smoking paraphernalia