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November 17, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

City Hall | Council Chamber 757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Jeff Casper, Tandy Boroughs, Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:12 P.M.
  5. 5 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding business prospects or projects (Item No. 26 – Discuss updates and proposed changes to the Spradley Farms (Talia) Development Agreement); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:24 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  6. 6 CANVASS MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
  7. 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:24 P.M.
  8. 7 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  9. 7 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and issues in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas (Item No. 23); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:27 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  10. 8 At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda shall be allowed to speak for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes.
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  12. 9 OTHER BUSINESS
  13. 1 Canvass results of the General Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and the Special Election for the purpose of submitting a proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate for the 2025 tax year held on November 4, 2025. 25-7968
  14. 2 Consider a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of an election held in the City of Mesquite, Texas, on November 4, 2025, for the election of a Mayor and City Councilmembers for Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and a Special Election held in the City of Mesquite, Texas, for the purpose of submitting a proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval rate for the 2025 tax year; and ordering a Runoff Election to be held on December 13, 2025, for the purpose of electing a City Councilmember for Place 4. 25-7966 Approved Pass
  15. 3 Consider scheduling a special City Council meeting for December 22, 2025, to canvass the returns for the December 13, 2025, Runoff Election for the purpose of electing a City Councilmember for Place 4. 25-8001 Approved Pass
  16. 13 ADJOURNMENT
  17. 14 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:15 P.M.
  18. 15 INVOCATION
  19. 16 Jamie Starrett, Pastor, Lakepoint Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  20. 17 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  21. 18 City Staff.
  22. 19 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  23. 20 1. Mayor Alemán recognized the following persons in attendance at tonight’s meeting: Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, Dallas County Board of Trustee Monica Lira Bravo, State Representative Rhetta Bowers and Dallas County Constable Deanna Hammond. 2. Mayor Alemán and Councilmembers Casper, Boroughs, Green, Rodriguez-Ross, Smith and Murden made comments. 3. Mayor Alemán stated that the City will hold a Runoff Election on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the City Council, Place 4. Voting only impacts registered voters who live in District 4 for this particular election. 4. Mayor Alemán stated that the City of Mesquite encourages citizens to shop local this holiday season, which helps business owners and the local economy. Downtown Mesquite’s Small Business Saturday shopping event will kick off gift buying on November 29, 2025. Also, there will be a fun new event this year, the inaugural Jingle Jog, a 0.5K Race. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be stations serving doughnut holes, mimosas and other refreshments. 5. Mayor Alemán announced that the City of Mesquite will be hosting several festive, family-friendly events this holiday season. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square will be held in Downtown Mesquite. Then enjoy Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, with hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, fireworks and much more. The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents “A Sherlock Carol” and you can enjoy other holiday programs by our local symphony and community band.
  24. 21 CITIZENS FORUM
  25. 22 1. Neil Hewitt, 10908 Wonderland Trail, Dallas, expressed concerns regarding the rental certificate of occupancy process for single-family residential homes.
  26. 22 A brief recess was taken at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
  27. 23 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  28. 24 At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda shall be allowed to speak for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. Anyone desiring to speak on an item scheduled for a public hearing is requested to hold their comments until the public hearing on that item.
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  30. 26 OTHER BUSINESS
  31. 4 Installation of newly elected Mayor and Councilmembers. 25-7967
  32. 28 CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 28 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  34. 29 (All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon request by a City Councilmember.)
  35. 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 3, 2025. 25-7857 Approved Pass
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  37. 6 An ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Mesquite, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Solterra Public Improvement District Improvement Area A-2 - A-4 Projects), approving and authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, Limited Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and other agreements and documents in connection therewith, making findings with respect to the issuance of such bonds, and providing an effective date. 25-7945 Approved Pass
  38. 7 An ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Mesquite, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Solterra Public Improvement District Improvement Area C-4 Project), approving and authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, Limited Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and other agreements and documents in connection therewith, making findings with respect to the issuance of such bonds, and providing an effective date. 25-7957 Approved Pass
  39. 8 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code (I.B.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto. 25-7993 Approved Pass
  40. 9 An ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code (I.F.C) and providing certain local amendments thereto. 25-7988 Approved Pass
  41. 10 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Agreement with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the furnishing of traffic signal equipment by a municipality at the intersections of Interstate 30 (IH-30) and Northwest Drive and providing for a maximum reimbursement by the State to the City in the amount of $14,250.00. 25-7986 Approved Pass
  42. 11 RFP 2025-148 - Annual Dry-Cleaning Services for Police Department Uniforms. (Staff recommends award to C-Mai Enterprises, Inc. (dba Dry Clean Super Center) in an amount not to exceed $126,255.00. The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year starting after proposal is awarded to the successful proposer. A renewal option is included as a part of this proposal for an additional four (4) automatic one-year periods, renewable on anniversary of the original date, provided proposer can maintain proposal prices and both parties are in mutual agreement. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 25-7979 Approved Pass
  43. 12 RFP No. 2025-181 - Retiree Medicare Supplement Plan. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the necessary documents with United American/Express Scripts for Post 65 Retiree Medical and Prescription Drug Plan, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,306.00.) 25-7995 Approved Pass
  44. 13 Bid No. 2026-018 - Purchase of Lenco BearCat. (Staff recommends award to Lenco Industries, Inc., through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. GS-07F-169DA, in an amount not to exceed $391,068.00.) 25-7971 Postponed Pass
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  46. 14 Bid No. 2026-022 - Purchase of Heavy Construction Equipment for Streets. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Co. Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 685-22, in an amount not to exceed $500,339.00.) 25-7980 Approved Pass
  47. 15 Bid No. 2026-023 - Purchase of One Excavator for Streets. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Co. Inc., through Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-HTI, in an amount not to exceed $111,000.00.) 25-7981 Approved Pass
  48. 16 RFP No. I104-2026 - Annual Medical Plan Reinsurance (Stop Loss). (Staff recommends award to VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., through insurance broker, Stealth Partner Group, LLC, and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute any required documents for FY 2025-2026, to secure stop loss coverage for the City group medical healthcare plan in an amount not to exceed $1,045,772.52.) 25-7996 Approved Pass
  49. 17 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with LJA Engineering, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for the design of Peachtree Road at Stream 2B5 Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $600,000.00. 25-7987 Approved Pass
  50. 18 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Work Order for the P25 Public Safety Radio System maintenance and support with the City of Garland for a term beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $132,043.35. 25-7985 Approved Pass
  51. 45 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  52. 45 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  53. 19 Consider a resolution casting its vote for a member(s) of the Board of Directors of the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD). 25-7870 Approved Pass
  54. 46 OTHER BUSINESS
  55. 20 Consider a resolution casting its vote for a member(s) of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). 25-7892 Approved Pass
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  57. 21 Consider a request to waive the parkland dedication requirements or allow a fee in lieu of for Avanti Hills, located at 2235 East Glen Boulevard. 25-7991 Approved Pass
  58. 50 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  59. 51 (City Council may approve a different zoning district than the one requested, except that the different district may not (1) have a maximum structure height or density that is higher than the one requested; or (2) change the uses to include nonresidential when the request is for solely residential uses or vice versa.)
  60. 22 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0925-0417 submitted by Wing Aviation, LLC., for a change of zoning from Commercial within the Town East Retail and Restaurant Area (TERRA) Overlay District to Commercial within the TERRA Overlay District with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Drone Delivery Service (SIC 4789a) located at 1800 North Town East Boulevard (future address of 9005 Town East Mall). (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.) 25-7989 Approved Pass
  61. 23 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0925-0418, submitted by David Vu Tran, Sam’s Nail Supply, for a change of zoning from Commercial within the Town East Retail and Restaurant Area (TERRA) Overlay District to Commercial within TERRA Overlay District with a Conditional Use Permit to allow wholesale trade of nail and beauty supplies located at 3677 Emporium Circle. (One response in favor and one in opposition to the application has been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.) 25-7990 Denied Pass
  62. 53 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:27 P.M.
  63. 54 ADJOURNMENT
  64. 54 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding business prospects or projects (Item No. 27 – Discuss an economic development project and potential prospect for a City-owned building in Downtown Mesquite); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:48 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
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  67. 56 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  68. 57 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  69. 57 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  70. 58 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022 2. Dominick Green v. R. Rose, C. Pabst and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. 3:24-cv-00337-X – Filed 02-12-2024 3. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 4. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Cause No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024 5. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024 6. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Cause No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed December 14, 2024 7. Sonia Elizabeth Cortez Estrada, Individually and as Next Friend of R.R.C. and R.R.C., Minors; and Guadalupe Mata v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-25-04336-B - Filed 06-05-2025 8. Velazquez v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-25 9. Barnett v. City of Mesquite and Philip Offutt, Jr., Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-25
  71. 59 Real Property
  72. 61 Personnel Matters
  73. 62 Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may consider the appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of the various City boards and commissions, and City officers or other employees. A complete list of the members of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary’s office.
  74. 63 Economic Development
  75. 64 Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed:
  76. 68 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  77. 69 The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management).
  78. 70 The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call the City Secretary's office at 972-216-6244 or TDD 1-800-735-2989.
  79. 71 Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
  80. 72 Conforme a la Sección 30.06 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego oculta), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego oculta.
  81. 73 Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
  82. 74 Conforme a la Sección 30.07 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego a la vista), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando una arma de fuego a la vista.
  83. 75 Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.