Balch Springs public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on Preliminary Plat Application 005-2025 submitted by Celimar Bracho dba Doheny Constructions LLC. The application proposes to plat approximately 7.24 acres at 12902 Timothy Lane for a single‑family residential subdivision of seventy‑six (76) homes under Planned Development Ordinance No. 3296-25. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 session and receive staff updates on other land‑use applications.

• Approve minutes of the November 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat Application 005-2025 for 7.24 acres at 12902 Timothy Lane
• Consideration and action on the same Preliminary Plat Application for 76 single‑family homes
• Staff report updates and briefings on other land‑use applications
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Preliminary Plat Application 005‑2025, allowing a 76‑home single‑family subdivision on 12902 Timothy Lane. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Application 005‑2025 for 12902 Timothy Lane (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Balch Springs Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider several items, including approval of meeting minutes from September 25, 2025 and November 18, 2025. The board will discuss and take action on a COBS Rental Facility Use Agreement. An update and possible action on park improvement projects and a soccer‑complex proposal for Irwin Park and Guy Berry Park will also be presented. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker and will not result in action.

• Approval of meeting minutes (Sept. 25, 2025 and Nov. 18, 2025)
• Discussion and action on COBS Rental Facility Use Agreement
• Update and possible action on park improvement projects and soccer‑complex proposal for Irwin Park and Guy Berry Park
• Discussion of the December meeting schedule due to the holiday
• Updates on the Parks and Recreation Center

The board approved the September 25 and November 18, 2025 meeting minutes, conditionally approved changes to the COBS Rental Facility Agreement, and unanimously voted to cancel the December meeting, planning to reconvene in January 2026. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Conditionally approved COBS Rental Facility Agreement changes (5-0)
• Cancelled December meeting, to reconvene January 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The Industrial and Community Economic Development Corporations are holding a joint meeting to discuss funding for park renovations and leadership appointments. The body will also receive presentations on highway landscaping and annual reviews.

• Public hearing and potential funding of up to $750,000 to Sports Fields Solutions for Phase Two field renovations at Irwin Park (4208 and 4400 Shepherd Lane)
• Appointment of President and Vice-President for EDC Type A
• Appointment of President and Vice-President for EDC Type B
• Presentation on the TXDOT Green Ribbon Highway Gateway Landscaping Project by Kimley Horn
• Updating Prosperity Bank signature cards for EDC Type A and Type B

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Balch Springs Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on three land‑use applications: a preliminary plat for a mixed‑use subdivision on three Beltline Road parcels, a specific use permit for a medical daycare at 2830 S Beltline Road, and a zoning ordinance amendment that adds a new frontage requirement to the Mixed‑Use District. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 session and receive citizen comments.

• Preliminary Plat Application 007‑2025 for mixed‑use development on 4051 S Beltline Rd, 4105 S Beltline Rd, and 13601 IH‑20 (≈14.803 acres).
• Specific Use Permit Application 003‑2025 for a medical daycare on 2830 S Beltline Rd (≈4.57 acres).
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 002‑2025 adding Section 90‑4.07 “Frontage Requirements” to the Mixed‑Use District.
• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 commission meeting.
• Citizen comments (up to three minutes per speaker).

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It also approved the Preliminary Plat Application 007‑2025 for a mixed‑use subdivision at three Beltline Road sites (6‑0). The commission approved a Specific Use Permit for a medical daycare at 2830 S Beltline Road (3‑2) and adopted Zoning Ordinance Amendment 002‑2025 adding new frontage requirements (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Application 007-2025 for mixed‑use development (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit Application 003-2025 SUP for medical daycare at 2830 S Beltline Road (3-2)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 002-2025 adding frontage requirements (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the minutes from October 28, 2025, and receive a presentation on updated water and sewer impact fees from Cobb Fendley & Associates. Staff will give updates on the CIP advisory ordinance, the project timeline, and the attendance report. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Election of chair
• Election of vice‑chair
• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes
• Presentation of updated water and sewer impact fees by Cobb Fendley & Associates
• Staff report on CIP advisory ordinance, timeline, and attendance

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee appointed Palmer as chair and Gardner as vice‑chair, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0).

• Appointed Palmer as chair (4-0)
• Appointed Gardner as vice‑chair (4-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss park improvement projects and a soccer complex proposal. The board will also consider a rental facility use agreement for COBS and determine the schedule for November and December meetings.

• COBS Rental Facility Use Agreement
• Soccer complex proposal for Irwin Park and Guy Berry Park
• Updates on the Parks and Recreation Center
• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes

The board did not have a quorum when it met at 7:00 PM on November 18, 2025. Because a quorum was not present, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation Type A will meet on November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and act on a change order with Catalyst Commercial to create Zoning Overlay District Plan standards for the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan, limited to $1,800. The board will also consider approval of a proposal from Site Partners, LLC dba Site Barricades for professional contracting services to develop and install a real‑estate sign on EDC‑owned property. Additional items include routine business such as quorum identification, public comments, approval of October 20 minutes, and various economic development reports.

• Change order with Catalyst Commercial for Zoning Overlay District Plan standards for the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan, not to exceed $1,800
• Proposal by Site Partners, LLC dba Site Barricades for professional contracting services to develop and install a real estate sign on EDC‑owned property
• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 Type A meeting
• Economic Development reports: City Manager update, financial report, Alexander Village update, City Center Master Plan update
• Public comments and routine agenda items (quorum identification, invocation, pledge of allegiance, announcements)

The board approved the October 20 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a contract with Site Partners, LLC dba Site Barricades to install a real‑estate sign for up to $1,100. Finally, the board approved a change order with Catalyst Commercial to develop zoning overlay standards for the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan for up to $1,800. All three motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Site Partners, LLC dba Site Barricades sign contract not to exceed $1,100 (6‑0)
• Approved change order with Catalyst Commercial for zoning overlay plan not to exceed $1,800 (6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6‑0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The Balch Springs Community & Economic Development Corporation Type B will hold public hearings and vote on funding for two park projects. The body will also review economic development and financial reports.

• Funding for Oakridge Park parking lot at 14201 Spring Oaks Drive not to exceed $250,000 to CCGMG LLC Series B
• Funding for Guyberry Park fence upgrades at 2300 Sheilah Drive not to exceed $38,695

The board voted 5‑0 to fund a new parking lot at Oakridge Park (up to $250,000) and fence upgrades at Guyberry Park (up to $38,695). It also approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved $250,000 parking lot construction at Oakridge Park (5‑0)
• Approved $38,695 fence upgrades at Guyberry Park (5‑0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Flood & Drainage Committee

The Balch Springs Flood and Drainage Committee will convene to approve minutes from September 2025 and receive a staff report on public works updates and maps. The meeting will also include a citizen comment period.

• Approve minutes of September 4, 2025
• Public Works Updates and Maps
• Citizen Comments (3 minutes per speaker)

The Flood & Drainage Commission approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 4-0 vote. The commission then adjourned the November 6 meeting, also by a unanimous 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a preliminary plat application for a residential subdivision. The body will also receive staff updates on land use applications and zoning amendments.

• Public hearing and action on Preliminary Plat Application 003-2025 for 17 homes at 13301 Timothy Lane
• Staff updates on land use applications for 12809 Eastgate Drive and 3814 S Beltline Rd
• Staff briefing on amendments to the Mixed-use district and zoning overlay for Elam Downtown

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings and decide on two variance applications that request reduced lot width and square footage for duplexes at 11521‑11523 Mariott Avenue and 3222‑3224 Deep Well Road. The meeting also includes citizen comments and announcements of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the August 19, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Public hearing and action on Variance Application 001‑2025 for a duplex at 11521 and 11523 Mariott Avenue (requested lot width 50 ft, 6,317 SF per lot)
• Public hearing and action on Variance Application 002‑2025 for a duplex at 3222 and 3224 Deep Well Road (requested lot width 60 ft, 5,118 SF per lot)
• Citizen comments (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Announcements and new business items to be placed on a future agenda

The Board approved the minutes from August 19, 2025 by a 3-0 vote. It then approved Variance (V) Application 001-2025 for a duplex at 11521 and 11523 Mariott Avenue, also by a 3-0 vote. The Board denied Variance (V) Application 002-2025 for a duplex at 3222 and 3224 Deep Well Road, with a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Variance (V) Application 001-2025 for 11521 and 11523 Mariott Avenue (3-0)
• Denied Variance (V) Application 002-2025 for 3222 and 3224 Deep Well Road (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The session includes a presentation on water and sewer impact fees and staff updates regarding the CIP Advisory Ordinance.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation of Water and Sewer Impact Fees by Cobb Fendley & Associates
• Staff updates on CIP Advisory Ordinance
• Briefings on timeline and attendance report

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to consider several items, including approval of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a rental facility use agreement for COBS. The board will also discuss scheduling the November and December meetings around Thanksgiving and Christmas, and provide updates on the Parks and Recreation Center. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker and no action will be taken on announcements or future agenda items.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on COBS Rental Facility Use Agreement
• Discussion and action on November and December meeting schedule due to holidays
• Updates on the Parks and Recreation Center
• Announcements, Requests for Information, and Future Agenda Items (no action)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation will hold a closed executive session to deliberate commercial and financial information from a business prospect, including possible incentives and property acquisition related to the Alexander Village project and the Rylie Crest Drive, Lake June, and Beltline @ I‑20 corridor. After the executive session, the board will reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions. The meeting also includes routine reports on economic‑development projects, financial statements, and updates on Alexander Village and Beltline Place.

• Executive closed session to discuss incentives for a business prospect in the Alexander Village corridor (Rylie Crest Drive, Lake June, Beltline @ I‑20)
• Review of the Alexander Village project update
• Review of the Beltline Place project update
• Financial report including billing and expense statements
• Discussion of façade grants and City Center Master Plan update

The board approved the regular meeting minutes from September 15, 2025 with a 3‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the October 20 meeting was approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn October 20, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Library Board

The Balch Springs Library Board will meet to consider several routine items, including a discussion and vote on revised library policies. The board will also receive updates on interlibrary loan status, announce upcoming programs and events, and address citizen comments.

• Discussion and approval of revised Library Policies
• Notification of upcoming programs and events
• Update on Interlibrary Loan (ILL) status
• Citizen comments
• Approval of minutes

Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, hear a presentation on water and sewer impact fees, and receive staff updates on the CIP advisory ordinance, project timeline, and attendance report. No other actions are scheduled.

• Election of committee officers: Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Presentation of water and sewer impact fees by Cobb Fendley & Associates
• Staff report: updates on CIP Advisory Ordinance
• Staff briefing on project timeline
• Staff update on attendance report

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The Balch Springs Community & Economic Development Corporation Type B will discuss updates on the Round‑a‑bout Gateway Sign, city park rules, and park improvement proposals for Irwin Park and Guy Berry Park. An executive closed session will be held to receive legal advice on a financial or other incentive for a business prospect and to consult on the Alexander Village project and related land acquisition. The board will then reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions and provide economic development reports.

• Discussion and update on the Balch Springs Round‑a‑bout Gateway Sign and landscaping improvements proposal
• Discussion and update on City Park rules, regulations and signage
• Discussion and update on park improvements and soccer complex proposal for Irwin Park and Guy Berry Park
• Executive closed session to receive legal advice on a financial incentive for a business prospect (TKG, Retail Connection, Rylie Crest Drive, Lake June Road, Peachtree Road, Beltline @ I‑20 corridor) and to consult on the Alexander Village project and property acquisition
• Economic Development Reports and Project Updates, including City Manager updates, financial reports, development updates, and park amenity projects

The board approved the regular Type B meeting minutes from September 10, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously with a 4‑0 vote and no executive session was held.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on Rezoning Application No. 010-2025 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application 002-2025 for parcels at 3814 and 3734 S Beltline Road, proposing a shift from Local Retail to Planned Development with mixed‑use uses. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting, receive citizen comments, and hear staff updates on other land‑use applications.

• Public hearing and consideration of Rezoning Application No. 010-2025 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application 002-2025 for 3814 & 3734 S Beltline Road to rezone from Local Retail (LR) to Planned Development.
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
• Staff report updates on land‑use applications at 12809 Eastgate Drive and 3814 S Beltline Rd, including mixed‑use district and zoning overlay for Elam Downtown.
• Citizen comments (up to three minutes per speaker).
• Announcements of future agenda items (no action or discussion allowed).

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially name a wooded park near the Balch Springs Cemetery. The board will also review a facility use agreement and receive updates on the Parks and Recreation Center.

• Naming of the wooded park adjacent to the Balch Springs Cemetery
• COBS Facility Use Agreement
• Updates on the Parks and Recreation Center

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also unanimously approved naming the wooded park next to the Balch Springs Cemetery as “S.D. Lawrence Memorial Park.” The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Named wooded park “S.D. Lawrence Memorial Park” (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation (Type A) will identify quorum, approve August 18 minutes, and vote on several contracts and agreements. Key actions include removing three board members and naming new authorized representatives for the Prosperity Bank account, and approving development and engineering contracts with specified dollar limits. The meeting will also include an executive session on economic development negotiations and a sponsor request for a community 5K event.

• Remove Keren Bhakta, David Roffino, and Susan Cluse; appoint Ivan Guel, Felicia Rettig, Charles Fenner, City Manager, and Cindy Gross as authorized representatives for the Prosperity Bank account
• Enter development agreement with True Life Fellowship Church at 13420 Alexander Road for Alexander Village, not to exceed $50,000
• Contract with Kimley Horn for TXDOT Highway Safety Improvement Grant intersection improvements at Lake June and Ranchway, not to exceed $6,000
• Contract with Kimley Horn for traffic signal warrant analysis at Peachtree Road and Seagoville Road, not to exceed $7,000
• Approve funding for appraisal service for 3919 Pioneer Road for the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan, not to exceed $2,000

The corporation voted to remove Keren Bhakta, David Roffino, and Susan Cluse as authorized representatives and to add Ivan Guel, Felicia Rettig, Charles Fenner, the City Manager, and Cindy Gross as the new authorized signatories for the Prosperity Bank account. The board also approved several contracts and funding items, including a $50,000 development agreement with True Life Fellowship Church, engineering contracts with Kimley Horn totaling $13,000, a $2,000 appraisal service, a $36,500 Safe Streets for All grant application contract, and a $2,000 sponsorship of the MISD Spooktacular 5K. All motions passed unanimously 4‑0.

• Removed Keren Bhakta, David Roffino, Susan Cluse; added Ivan Guel, Felicia Rettig, Charles Fenner, City Manager, Cindy Gross as authorized reps (4‑0)
• Approved development agreement with True Life Fellowship Church up to $50,000 (4‑0)
• Approved engineering contract with Kimley Horn for TXDOT Highway Safety Grant up to $6,000 (4‑0)
• Approved engineering contract with Kimley Horn for traffic signal warrant analysis up to $7,000 (4‑0)
• Approved funding for appraisal service for 3919 Pioneer Road up to $2,000 (4‑0)
• Approved contract with Kimley Horn & Associates for Safe Streets for All grant application up to $36,500 (4‑0)
• Approved sponsorship of MISD Spooktacular 5K Run and Walk up to $2,000 (4‑0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The Balch Springs Community & Economic Development Corporation Type B will discuss gateway signage and city park regulations. The board will enter an executive session to deliberate financial incentives for business prospects and property acquisition for the Alexander Village project.

• Discussion on Balch Springs Round-a-bout Gateway Sign and landscaping improvements
• Discussion on City Park rules, regulations, and signage
• Executive session regarding incentives for TKG, Retail Connection, and Rylie Crest Drive
• Executive session regarding business corridors at Lake June Road, Peachtree Road, and Beltline @ I20
• Executive session to discuss Alexander Village project and property acquisition

The Balch Springs Community & Economic Development Corporation Type B approved the regular meeting minutes from August 13, 2025 by a 4‑0 vote. The board received updates on the Round‑a‑bout Gateway sign, park signage, and various economic‑development projects, but no public comments were made. No executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 regular Type B meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Flood & Drainage Committee

The Balch Springs Flood & Drainage Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2025, and receive a staff report on public works updates and maps. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approval of June 5, 2025, committee minutes
• Public Works Updates and Maps presentation
• Attendance Report
• Citizen Comments (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Possible City Council attendance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It also unanimously approved Minor Plat Application 004-2025, creating two lots at 10922 and 10930 Limestone Drive (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote of the commissioners present.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Minor Plat Application 004-2025 for lots at 10922 & 10930 Limestone Drive (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of five commissioners)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The board then voted 5‑0 to adjourn the August 28 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The corporation approved its FY 2025‑2026 budget and appointed Ivan Guel as President and Felicia Rettig as Vice President. It also authorized changes to the Prosperity Bank signature cards, sponsored the Chamber of Commerce golf classic up to $2,500, and approved the prior meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget (5-0)
• Appointed Ivan Guel as President (5-0)
• Appointed Felicia Rettig as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved change to Prosperity Bank signature cards to include President and Vice President (5-0)
• Approved sponsorship of 16th Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Classic, not to exceed $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The board approved its Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved funding for fence upgrades at Irwin Park ($37,564) and field upgrades at the same park ($32,259). Additional allocations were approved for the Keep Balch Springs Beautiful program ($15,323), a demographic report from Placer.AI ($5,750), and a marketing sponsorship for the 19th Annual T.J. Patterson Golf Classic ($2,500). All motions passed unanimously except the field‑upgrade motion, which passed 4‑2.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (6‑0)
• Approved fence upgrades at Irwin Park, not to exceed $37,564 (6‑0)
• Approved field upgrades at Irwin Park, not to exceed $32,259 (4‑2)
• Approved Keep Balch Springs Beautiful program funding, not to exceed $15,323 (6‑0)
• Approved demographic report services by Placer.AI, not to exceed $5,750 (6‑0)
• Approved marketing sponsorship for 19th Annual T.J. Patterson Golf Classic, not to exceed $2,500 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from May 15, 2025. It also approved a preliminary plat for a warehouse at 13498 Alexander Road, rezoned 11916 Seagoville Road to Commercial (C), and granted a specific use permit for remodeling a convenience store at 11900 Elam Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Application No. 002-2025 for warehouse at 13498 Alexander Road (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning Application 009-2025 for 11916 Seagoville Road to Commercial (C) (5-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit Application 002-2025 to remodel convenience store at 11900 Elam Road (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The board approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved funding for demographic report services from Placer.AI not to exceed $5,750, also by a 5‑0 vote. No executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 PM after announcements of a board retirement and resignation.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved funding for Placer.AI demographic report services up to $5,750 (5‑0)
• No executive session convened (no action taken)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The Economic Development Corporation approved funding for several park and transit projects, including $750,000 for field renovations at Irwin Park, $165,000 for STAR Transit service, and smaller sidewalk and fence upgrades. A contract for engineering services on the Safe Streets for All grant was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 field renovations at Irwin Park (4208 & 4400 Shepherd Lane) (4-0)
• Approved $165,000 STAR Transit funding for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 fence upgrades at Irwin Park (4208 & 4400 Shepherd Lane) (4-0)
• Approved $10,860 ADA sidewalk at Oakridge Park Restroom (14201 Spring Oaks Drive) (4-0)
• Approved $19,800 sidewalk/trail at Oakridge Park Pirate Cove Splash Pad (14201 Spring Oaks Drive) (4-0)
• Approved contract with Kimley Horn & Associates for Safe Streets for All grant services up to $7,500 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from April 24, 2025 with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The board then voted 3‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The board approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a contract with Kimley Horn & Associates for professional engineering services to support the 2025 Safe Streets for All planning grant application, not to exceed $15,000, by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.

• Approved May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kimley Horn & Associates for Safe Streets for All grant application, up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Flood & Drainage Committee

The Flood and Drainage Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The board voted 4‑1 to amend the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, approving an incentive of up to $2,200,000 for the Alexander Village mixed‑use project. It also approved a $18,950 contract amendment for a zoning overlay plan, a $40,280.36 splash‑pad controller upgrade, a $110,000 sidewalk and trail at Guy Berry Park, a $750 legislative series sponsorship, and a $2,100 marketing sponsorship, each passing unanimously.

• Amend Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement for $2,200,000 incentive (4‑1)
• Enter contract amendment with Catalyst Commercial for zoning overlay standards, up to $18,950 (5‑0)
• Fund splash‑pad controller upgrade at Walter A. Luedeke Park, up to $40,280.36 (5‑0)
• Fund sidewalk and trail at Guy Berry Park, up to $110,000 (5‑0)
• Sponsor 2025 Best Southwest Legislative Series, up to $750 (5‑0)
• Approve marketing sponsorship with Leadership Southwest, up to $2,100 (5‑0)
• Approve April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation approved the April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It approved an amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC. It approved a contract amendment with Catalyst Commercial for zoning overlay standards for the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan (up to $18,950) and two sponsorships: the 2025 Best Southwest Legislative Series (up to $750) and a marketing sponsorship with Leadership Southwest (up to $2,100). All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 380 Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved contract amendment with Catalyst Commercial for zoning overlay standards, not to exceed $18,950 (3‑0)
• Approved sponsorship of 2025 Best Southwest Legislative Series, not to exceed $750 (3‑0)
• Approved marketing sponsorship with Leadership Southwest, not to exceed $2,100 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (4-0). The commission unanimously approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 001-2025, which updates Chapter 90 to add provisions for a recycling facility and recycling center (4-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4-0).

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 001-2025 for recycling facility (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the April 24, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation - Type A

The board unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved funding for an appraisal of EDC‑owned land at 13049 IH‑20 (3850 S. Beltline Road) not to exceed $1,750. Finally, the board approved a Facade Improvement Grant of up to $10,000 for Executive Hospitality LLC (Studio 6 Hotel) at 2514 Balch Springs Road. All motions passed 5‑0.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved appraisal funding up to $1,750 for land at 13049 IH-20 (3850 S. Beltline Road) (5-0)
• Approved Facade Improvement Grant up to $10,000 for Executive Hospitality LLC (Studio 6 Hotel) at 2514 Balch Springs Road (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the April 3, 2025 minutes. It approved a rezoning request for QuikTrip at 12631 Lake June Road by a 4‑1 vote. The commission also approved the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan and a minor plat for 950 McKenzie Road, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning application 010-2022 for QuikTrip at 12631 Lake June Road (4-1)
• Approved adoption of the Elam Road Corridor City Center Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved Minor Plat Application 002-2025 for 950 McKenzie Road (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation - Type B

The board approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. It also approved four sponsorships for community events, each with a 4-0 vote: the Balch Springs Chamber 2025 Economic Development Business Summit ($2,500), the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation Gala and Concert ($750), the 15th Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Classic ($2,500), and the 2025 Best Southwest Red Summit (Investor Level) ($500). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 4-0 vote.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship of Balch Springs Chamber 2025 Economic Development Business Summit, not to exceed $2,500 (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship of Mesquite ISD Education Foundation Gala and Concert, not to exceed $750.00 (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship of 15th Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Classic, not to exceed $2,500 (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship of 2025 Best Southwest Red Summit (Investor Level), not to exceed $500 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0)

Flood & Drainage Committee

Commissioner Stone called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. A quorum was not identified. Commissioners Stone, Gassett, and Fautz were present; Commissioners Guel and Sanders were absent. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commissioner Adams called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. The commission could not identify a quorum, with Adams, Patino, and Gardner present and Forge, Carroll, and Comstock absent. Because a quorum was not present, no actions or votes were taken.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 23, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the March 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)