Balch Springs public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Corporation - Type B
The Balch Springs EDC Type B will discuss the FY 24-25 budget and Chamber of Commerce contract opportunities. The meeting includes updates on development projects, including the Park Amenity Project and STAR Transit. The board will also meet in executive session regarding business incentives and property acquisitions.
- Discussion of FY 25-24 budget
- Chamber of Commerce contract and partnership opportunities
- Business incentive negotiations for Best Promotions USA LLC, TKG, and Retail Connection
- Alexander Village project discussion
- Updates on Park Amenity Project and STAR Transit
Meet and Confer
The City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Fire Association will discuss proposals from both parties. No action will be taken by the City Council at this meeting.
- Proposals from the City of Balch Springs
- Proposals from the Balch Springs Fire Association
- Scheduling of future meetings
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board will discuss a new park sign design for Guy Berry Park created by Bright Idea Shops, LLC. Members will also review the April 25, 2024, meeting minutes and receive staff updates on several city parks.
- Discussion of new park sign design at Guy Berry Park by Bright Idea Shops, LLC
- Approval of April 25, 2024, meeting minutes
- Staff updates for Luedeke, Irwin, Guy Berry, Woodland, Oakridge, Boyd Rodgers, and Veterans Parks
Economic Development Corporation - Type B
The corporation will consider a budget amendment to fund a right turn deceleration lane at Elam Road and Shepherd Lane up to $150,000. The agenda also includes an update on the Chamber of Commerce contract for fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, the board will review various economic development and project updates.
- Budget amendment for roadway improvements at Elam Road and Shepherd Lane up to $150,000
- Update on the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce contract for FY23-24
- Discussion regarding business incentives for prospects including Best Promotions USA LLC and TKG
- Discussion of the Alexander Village project
Board of Adjustments
The Board will hold a public hearing and take action on a zoning special exception application for 4627 Pioneer Road. The request seeks to allow an existing structure to have an 11-foot side yard setback instead of the required 15 feet to permit lot subdivision.
- Zoning Special Exception Application 002-2024 at 4627 Pioneer Road
- Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs EDC will consider a budget amendment to fund a right turn deceleration lane at Elam Road and Shepherd Lane. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding economic development negotiations with several business prospects. Staff will provide updates on the Alexander Village and Beltline Place projects.
- Budget amendment for up to $400,000 for a deceleration lane at Elam Road and Shepherd Lane
- Executive session regarding negotiations with Stonelake Capital Partners, TKG, and Retail Connection
- Discussion of the Alexander Village project
- Updates on Beltline Place and Façade Grants