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Mabank public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $389,368 sewer contract, speed bumps, land gift

The Mabank City Council is meeting in regular session to consider several action items, including awarding a construction contract for sewer improvements, discussing traffic concerns, and accepting a deed for a retention pond. The council will also hold executive sessions on real property and personnel matters, and review EDC financing for projects over $10,000.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to review assistance application from Mabank Barber Supply Co, LLC

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to review a request for assistance from Mabank Barber Supply Co, LLC. The body will also hold a closed executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Council to consider hotel tax, speed limits, dangerous building, contracts

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and take action on several items, including a contract with Pathways Physicians TX, PLLC, a final plat for a project on South HWY 198, a public hearing on a potentially dangerous building at 114 E. Chestnut, adoption of a hotel occupancy tax ordinance, and setting city and residential speed limits. The council will also consider minutes from the October 10 meeting, receive a staff report on ongoing projects, and may enter executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to review wine bar vision and trucking assistance

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will discuss a proposed wine bar and an application for assistance from Murihead Trucking. The board will also consider renewing a contract with MediaChoice billboards.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to discuss sober living residence and property matters

The Mabank City Council will meet to consider several land and residential items. Discussion topics include a sober living residence, a plat approval, and the abandonment of an alley.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council

Council to set tax rate, approve sewer project, housing board picks

The Mabank City Council will meet to consider several action items, including approving the city's tax rate ordinance, an engineering contract for the West Market Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and an interlocal agreement with the school district. They will also hear reports on housing and community events, and make appointments to the Housing Authority. The meeting includes executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to consider Stoney LaRue concert, facade grant, and financial aid

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially approve several economic development items, including a proposed concert by Stoney LaRue, a facade grant for a local business, and financial assistance for B4 BBQ. The board will also review receipts and enter a closed session for economic development negotiations.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council special session: real property, personnel, EDC financing

The Mabank City Council is holding a special session to discuss and potentially act on real property and personnel matters, which will be deliberated in executive session. The council will also consider approving the minutes from the August 8 regular meeting, receive an update on city projects, and review EDC financing or projects over $10,000. The agenda includes routine items such as citizen comments and payment of monthly obligations.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves EDC agreements and Spring Creek Estates lot vacation

The City Council approved the vacation of lots for Spring Creek Estates Phase 5 and authorized two Economic Development Corporation (EDC) agreements exceeding $10,000. The council also approved the August 8 meeting minutes and monthly obligations.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to review six business assistance applications

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation is meeting to review and potentially act on assistance applications from six local businesses, including Hometown Car Wash, Lakeside Collision Center, Magic Wings, B4 BBQ, and Kids Connection. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, discuss a cover letter for the assistance application, and may enter closed session for economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: MEDC approves facade grants and loans for local businesses

The Board approved facade grants for Hometown Car Wash and Lakeside Collision Center, along with a loan for the latter. Several other business applications were tabled pending further information. The Board also authorized the President/Mayor to negotiate refinancing for the Quality Suite Hotel.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $1.075M WWTP engineering contract, annexation, QuikTrip plan

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session covering several land-use and infrastructure items. Key actions include a public hearing on a 16.73-acre annexation request, approval of a $1,075,300 engineering contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and final construction plan approval for a QuikTrip. The council will also discuss a crosswalk request, sidewalk concerns, and a plat for a new elevated tank site, plus enter executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.07M engineering agreement for wastewater plant upgrades

The City Council approved a contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades and several land-use items, including a new QuikTrip construction plan and an annexation request. A business owner raised safety concerns regarding new sidewalks on Market Street, which the Mayor stated would be reviewed after the grant project is complete.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $85,285 sewer contract and site plans

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session with several action items, including awarding a construction contract for the East of 9th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, reviewing preliminary site plans, and discussing a fence ordinance. The agenda also includes citizen comments, staff reports, and executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves construction contract and equipment purchases

The City Council approved a construction contract for RT&E Rural Water, LLC and authorized the purchase of a vehicle and heavy equipment. The council also approved a preliminary plat for Spring Creek Estates Phase 5 and amended rental rates for the rodeo. No action was taken during the executive session regarding real property.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to discuss Kocoroko Munchies and Food Truck Yard

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet in regular session to approve minutes, receive updates on Kocoroko Munchies and the Mabank Food Truck Yard, and potentially take action on economic development negotiations discussed in executive session. The agenda includes a closed session for deliberation on economic development negotiations, followed by possible motions.

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✓ Decided: EDC approves funding for food truck park shade and Kocoroko Munchies refrigerator

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation approved two financial incentives for local businesses. The board also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to review final plat for Hoss Machinery International

The Mabank City Council will meet in regular session to discuss and act on several items, including approving minutes, opening a bank account for the Explorers, appointing EDC board members, reviewing a final plat for Hoss Machinery International, and changing a water draft signatory. The council will also receive a city projects update, pay monthly obligations, and hold executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves final plat for Hoss Machinery

The City Council approved the final plat for Hoss Machinery and appointed two members to the Mabank Economic Development Corporation. The council also authorized changes to city bank accounts and approved monthly obligations.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to consider Kocoroko Munchies aid, new board members

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation meets in regular session to approve minutes, appoint new board members, review a business assistance application, and consider the 2021 final audit. The board will also hear a Retail Coach update from the city administrator and may discuss economic development negotiations in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Mabank EDC approves new board members and 2021 final audit

The Board approved the appointment of two new members and receipted the 2021 final audit. No action was taken regarding the Kocoroko Munchies application or during the Executive Session.

Wed May 17, 2023

City Council

Council to canvass election, swear in mayor and members, discuss real property and personnel

The Mabank City Council is meeting in regular session to canvass the May 6, 2023 election results, administer oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and council members, and appoint the mayor as president of the Mabank Economic Development Corporation. The council will also receive an update on ongoing city projects, pay monthly obligations, and review EDC financing or projects over $10,000. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss real property and personnel matters, with possible action following each session.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council accepts election results and appoints Mayor to MEDC

The City Council accepted the canvassed election votes and the minutes from the May 6 meeting. Mayor Teague and Councilmen Day and Norman were sworn into office. The Council also appointed the Mayor as President of the Mabank Economic Development Corporation.

Tue May 9, 2023

City Council

Council to canvass election, swear in mayor, review QuikTrip plans

The Mabank City Council will canvass the May 6 election results, administer oaths to the mayor and council members, and consider several land-use items including a replat, a rezoning, and a final plat. They will also review civil plans for a QuikTrip and adopt resolutions and ordinances related to sidewalks and Section 8 housing.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves zoning changes and infrastructure projects

The Council approved a commercial rezoning request, a lot replat, and the final plat for Chaparral Landing Phase 1. They also authorized a fuel program upgrade and accepted a resolution for a TxDot sidewalk project.

Tue May 2, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to review business aid, rodeo flags, retail update

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation is meeting in regular session to approve prior minutes, review a financial assistance application from Kocoroko Munchies, finalize a concrete extension in front of Jalicso's, and consider purchasing 50 pleated flag drapes for the rodeo at $74.50 each. The city administrator will provide a Retail Coach update, and the board will enter closed session to discuss economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Mabank EDC approves new board members and 2021 final audit

The Board approved the appointment of two new members and receipted the 2021 final audit. No action was taken regarding the Kocoroko Munchies assistance application or the executive session deliberations.

Tue Apr 4, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves water infrastructure and engineering contracts

The City Council approved two engineering agreements with Schaumburg & Polk for water pump station and storage tank projects. The Council also approved the annexation of two property tracts and a site plan for a Quick Trip location.

Tue Apr 4, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to review Jalisco's Mexican Grill assistance application

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular session to approve prior meeting minutes, review an application for assistance from Jalisco's Mexican Grill, and discuss economic development negotiations in executive session. The meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2023, at Mabank City Hall.

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✓ Decided: EDC authorizes sidewalk expansion negotiations for Jalisco’s Mexican Grill

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes. The Board also authorized City Administrator Bryant Morris to negotiate a sidewalk expansion with Juan Sanchez, owner of Jalisco’s Mexican Grill, and sub-contractors.

Fri Mar 24, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to consider zoning variances, re-plat, and election ordinance

The Mabank City Council will meet in special session to consider several land-use requests, including a variance and name change from Pope Custom Homes, a re-plat by Farm Road Homes, and an updated contract with the Kaufman County Tax Office. They will also review an ordinance for the May 6, 2023 election and discuss real property and personnel matters in executive session.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves May 6 election ordinance and several land requests

The City Council approved an ordinance for the May 6, 2023, election and a contract with the Kaufman County Tax Office. The council also granted a setback request, a name change, and a re-plat for local developments. No action was taken regarding real property following an executive session.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to discuss healthcare access and RV resort update

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to consider approving minutes, hear a presentation on 'Access for All' healthcare by MD Health Pathways, and receive an update on Chucks RV Resort. The council will also discuss real property and personnel matters in executive session, with potential action afterward.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves final plans for Chucks RV

The Council approved final plans for the Chucks RV development and authorized negotiations with MD Health Pathways. The MEDC was also authorized to enter an agreement with Aaron Farm. No action was taken regarding real property during the executive session.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC approves $9,500 facade grant for On Target

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board met in regular session and approved a facade grant, signage, and lighting for On Target at 50% of the project cost up to $9,500. They also donated $750 from hotel occupancy tax to Guy New's car show. The board heard a presentation from The Retail Coach about services for the city and reviewed monthly sales tax and loan updates. No executive session was held.

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✓ Decided: EDC approves facade and signage grant for On Target

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation approved a grant for On Target and a donation for a local car show. The board also received a presentation from The Retail Coach regarding services for the city.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

City Council

Council to consider commercial zoning for Hidden Hills Estate property

The Mabank City Council is holding a special session to consider a request by Hidden Hills Estate, LCC to rezone 9.44 acres (Property ID 318550) to commercial. The council will also approve minutes from the February 7 regular meeting, review EDC financing or projects over $10,000, and hold executive sessions on real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves re-zoning of 9.44 acres to commercial

The City Council approved the re-zoning of Property ID 318550 to commercial property. The council also approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023, Regular Session. No action was taken regarding real property following an executive session.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

EDC

✓ Decided: Mabank EDC approves funding for promotional video

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved a contract for a promotional video. The board also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to weigh multiple variances, new businesses, and a $50K+ change order

The Mabank City Council is holding a regular session with several public hearings and action items, including multiple variance requests for fire lanes, building facades, and setbacks, as well as discussions about new or relocating businesses. The council will also consider a change order over $50,000, sign an interlocal agreement, and hold executive sessions on real property and personnel matters.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

EDC

Mabank EDC to discuss Media Choice contract and economic development negotiations

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation is meeting in regular session to approve prior minutes, discuss a contract with Media Choice (formerly Reeves Outdoor), and hold closed executive session deliberations on economic development negotiations. The board will also receive an activity report and consider new business.

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✓ Decided: EDC approves contract with Media Choice and billboard updates

The Board approved the minutes from the December 6, 2022, meeting and authorized a contract with Media Choice. No action was taken following an executive session regarding economic development negotiations.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

City Council

Mabank City Council to consider utility easement variance and festival permits

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a utility easement variance request, a festival permit, and a gift of drainage easements. The agenda also includes reports, approval of minutes, and executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Mabank City Council approves internet tower contract and software purchase

The City Council entered a contractual agreement with One Ring for internet tower installation on city water towers. The council also approved a purchase of workorder processing from Tyler Technologies and granted a variance to Litchfield & Taylor.