Balch Springs public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022, meeting. Staff provided briefings on a rezoning application for a 78-lot residential development and various land use updates, but no action was taken on these items.
- Approved minutes of December 1, 2022 (6-0)
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation Type A and the Community and Economic Development Corporation Type B will hold a joint special meeting. They will discuss and take action on appointing presidents and vice-presidents for both boards, changing bank signature cards at Prosperity Bank, and entering executive session to deliberate a financial incentive for TKG Lew Park Development, LP. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion and action on appointing a President for Type A and Type B corporations
- Discussion and action on appointing a Vice-President for Type A and Type B corporations
- Changing signature cards at Prosperity Bank for both corporations
- Executive session to deliberate financial incentive for TKG Lew Park Development, LP
- Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 (Type A) and September 14 & October 12, 2022 (Type B)
The Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations held a joint special meeting to elect presidents and vice-presidents. The boards also approved previous meeting minutes. No action was taken regarding bank signature cards or the business prospect discussed in executive session.
- Elected David Roffino as Type A President (5-0)
- Elected Ivan Guel as Type A Vice-President (5-0)
- Elected Rhonda Ashcraft as Type B President (4-0)
- Elected Yemi Salau as Type B Vice-President (4-0)
- Approved Type A November 15, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Type B September 14 and October 12, 2022 minutes (4-0)
Meet and Confer
This is a special called meeting for the city and the Balch Springs Fire Association to discuss proposals for a meet and confer agreement. The city council is not taking action, only deliberating.
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments approved a zoning special exception to allow a five-foot front yard wrought iron fence at 4627 Pioneer Road. The board also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of October 6, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Zoning Special Exception Application 008-2022 for a 5ft front yard wrought iron fence at 4627 Pioneer Road (4-0)
Meet and Confer
This is a special called meeting for meet-and-confer deliberations between the City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Fire Association. The agenda includes considering and discussing proposals from both sides, as well as scheduling future meetings. No action will be taken by the City Council at this meeting.
- Consider and discuss proposals from the Balch Springs Fire Association
- Consider and discuss proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Consider, discuss and take necessary action regarding scheduling of future meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission met to approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates. No new zoning changes or land use applications were decided during this session.
- Approved minutes of November 17, 2022 (4-0)
Meet and Confer
The City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Fire Association will hold a special called meeting to discuss proposals from both sides. No action will be taken by the City Council at this meeting. The session may include an executive session for bargaining or legal advice.
- Consider and discuss proposals from the Balch Springs Fire Association
- Consider and discuss proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Consider and take action on scheduling future meetings
Meet and Confer
The City of Balch Springs Meet and Confer Team and the Balch Springs Police Association will meet to discuss and consider proposals from both sides. The meeting may include scheduling future sessions. No decisions by the City Council are expected.
- Consider and discuss proposals from the Balch Springs Police Association
- Consider and discuss proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Consider and take necessary action regarding scheduling of future meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a final plat application for a 35.240-acre residential subdivision in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.
- Approved Final Plat Application 002-2022 for single-family residential subdivision at 2500, 2501 and 2502 McKenzie Road conditionally with engineer comments (5-0)
- Approved minutes of November 3, 2022 (5-0)
Meet and Confer
This is a special called meeting for meet and confer deliberations between the City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Fire Association. The agenda includes adopting ground rules for discussions, considering proposals from both sides, and scheduling future meetings. No action will be taken by the City Council at this meeting.
- Adopt ground rules for meet and confer discussions
- Consider proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Consider proposals from the Balch Springs Fire Association
- Schedule future meet and confer meetings
Meet and Confer
The City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Police Association are holding a special called meeting to deliberate on contract proposals. The agenda includes adopting ground rules, discussing proposals from both sides, and scheduling future meetings. No City Council action will be taken at this meeting.
- Consider and discuss proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Consider and discuss proposals from the Balch Springs Police Association
- Consider and take action to adopt ground rules for discussions
- Consider and take action regarding scheduling of future meetings
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation will discuss a proposed incentive for a Stonelake Capital distribution warehouse business park at 5320 S. Peachtree Road. The board may also convene in closed session to deliberate the offer. Other items include approval of minutes and public comment.
Flood & Drainage Committee
The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m., but no substantive actions were taken because a quorum was not present. Only Bobby Gassett was in attendance.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2022, meeting. Staff provided updates on various land use applications and the Comprehensive Plan 2036 Update, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 (6-0)
Library Board
The Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss library activities and review current and historical statistical information. A presentation on Niche Academy, a video training platform for patrons and staff, is scheduled. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and citizen comments.
- Presentation of Niche Academy for library video training for patrons and staff
- Discussion of Library activities
- Presentation and discussion of current and historical Library statistical information
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (Type A) will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2022. The board will discuss an economic development incentive for a distribution logistics warehouse business park by Stonelake Capital at 5320 S. Peachtree Road, then may deliberate the offer in closed executive session. The agenda also includes approval of August 16 meeting minutes, reports on economic development projects, and a Chamber of Commerce update.
- Discussion of economic development incentive for Stonelake Capital distribution logistics warehouse park at 5320 S. Peachtree Road
- Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.087 to deliberate financial incentive offer to Stonelake Capital
- Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2022
- Reports including City Manager update, Financial Report, Alexander Village update, Beltline Place update, and Façade Grants
- Chamber of Commerce update on chamber and economic development projects
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Board will discuss a potential economic development incentive for a distribution logistics warehouse business park at 5320 S. Peachtree Road. The Board will also enter an executive session to deliberate financial or other incentive offers for the same business prospect.
- Economic development incentive discussion: Stonelake Capital, 5320 S. Peachtree Road
- Executive session regarding financial or other incentives for Stonelake Capital
- Reports on Alexander Village and Beltline Place updates
- Report on Façade Grants
Library Board
The Balch Springs Library Board will discuss library activities and consider action on several administrative policies. These updates establish rules for library usage, staff, and volunteers.
- Approval of Library Card Policy
- Approval of Dress Code and Sleeping Policy
- Approval of Volunteer Policy
- Approval of Interlibrary Loan Policy
Library Board
The Balch Springs Library Board will meet to discuss library activities. The board is scheduled to consider and take action on a new Security Camera Policy and an updated Meeting Room Policy.
- Security Camera Policy
- Meeting Room Policy update
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The corporation will discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and the annual Chamber of Commerce agreement. The meeting also includes updates on financial reports, Alexander Village, and Beltline Place.
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Chamber of Commerce annual agreement
- Discussion and action concerning the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Type A Budget
- Updates on Alexander Village and Beltline Place projects
- Facade Grant updates
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation Type A and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 are holding a joint meeting. The body will consider a professional services agreement for TIRZ #1 administration and review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.
- Approval of professional services agreement for administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
- Briefing and update on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
- Updates on Alexander Village and Beltline Place projects
- Report on Façade Grant
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Economic Development Corporation will consider several financial actions including a facade grant for Shivsai LLC DB A Motel 6. The board will also discuss increasing the maximum amount for facade reimbursement improvement grants and funding for land appraisals.
- Facade Grant for Shivsai LLC DB A Motel 6 at 12875 Seagoville Road not to exceed $5,000
- Proposal to increase facade reimbursement improvement grant from $5,000 to $20,000 per site
- Funding for land appraisal at 4051 S. Beltline Road, 13601 IH-20, and 4105 S. Beltline Road not to exceed $4,800.00
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation Type A will meet to discuss funding for land appraisals. The body will also receive project updates from the City Manager and the Chamber of Commerce.
- Approval of funding for land appraisals at 4051 S. Beltline Road, 13601 IH-20, and 4105 S. Beltline Road not to exceed $4,800.00
Library Board
The Balch Springs Library Board will meet to discuss library activities and take action on specific policies. The agenda includes consideration of the Dr. Larry 'T-Byrd' Gordon Theatre Policy and an ADA policy.
- Approval of Dr. Larry 'T-Byrd' Gordon Theatre Policy
- Approval of ADA policy
- Discussion of Library activities
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation Type A will discuss funding for a property appraisal and hold an executive session regarding a settlement offer and real property. The body will also receive updates on economic development projects.
- Approval of funding for appraisal service for property at 4001 South Beltline Road not to exceed $4,800.00
- Executive session to discuss a settlement offer and the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Updates on Alexander Village and Beltline Place projects
Library Board
The Library Board will meet to discuss library activities and conduct elections for the Chair and Vice-chair positions. The board will also consider actions regarding the Security Camera Policy and the Patron Behavior Policy.
- Election of Library Board Vice-chair
- Election of Library Board Chair
- Approval of Security Camera Policy
- Amendment and approval of Patron Behavior Policy
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The corporation will discuss CDI training for Linda Highwood and consider funding an appraisal service for 4001 S Beltline Road. The meeting includes reports on Alexander Village, Beltline Place, and various economic development updates.
- Funding for an appraisal service at 4001 S Beltline Road not to exceed $4,800.00
- CDI training for Linda Highwood
- Alexander Village update
- Beltline Place update
Library Board
The Balch Springs Library Board will meet to discuss library activities and the Little Free Library. The board is scheduled to take action on a Collection Development Policy.
- Approval of Collection Development Policy
- Update on Little Free Library
- Discussion of Library activities