Mabank public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine items including approving previous minutes, an update on Panther Pizza, and advertising initiatives for Downtown and Mabank Park Systems. The board will then convene in closed session under Texas law to deliberate economic development negotiations, followed by possible action.
- Approve minutes from November 12, 2024 regular session
- Update on Panther Pizza
- Advertising for Downtown
- Video advertising in Mabank Park Systems
- Closed session for economic development negotiations (Texas Gov. Code §551.087)
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board approved entering negotiations for video signage at the Alene and Andrew Gibbs Memorial Arena and Rodeo, with a cap of $107,166. The board also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. No action was taken after executive session, and the Panther Pizza agreement remains on hold.
- Approved negotiations for video signage at Alene and Andrew Gibbs Memorial Arena and Rodeo, not to exceed $107,166 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 Regular Session (unanimous)
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly approve minutes from October, review a financial assistance application for My Fit Gym, and sign an agreement to continue billboard advertising through October 2025. They will also convene a closed executive session for economic development negotiations.
- Review assistance application for My Fit Gym (Matt & Lashawnda Yarbrough)
- Sign MediaChoice agreement to continue billboards until 10.31.2025
- Convene executive session for economic development negotiations
- Approve minutes from October 8 regular session
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will discuss providing financial support to Muirhead Trucking, Blooming Cactus Therapy Services, and Panther Pizza. The body will also consider the Placer.ai agreement and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 HOT Budget.
- Financial assistance for Muirhead Trucking parking, lighting, and curb appeal
- Financial support for Blooming Cactus Therapy Services unloading area, reception, and gym
- Discussion regarding Panther Pizza
- Placer.ai agreement
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 HOT Budget
City Council
The Mabank City Council will meet in regular session to consider approving the FY 24-25 budget, a new Food Truck Facility Agreement, and Ordinance 2024-05 updating water and sewer rates. The council will also discuss real property and personnel matters in executive session.
- Approve new Food Truck Facility Agreement
- Approve and sign Ordinance 2024-05 for FY 24-25 Updated Water and Sewer Rates
- Approve FY 24-25 Budget
- Review and approve EDC financing or pending projects exceeding $10,000
- Executive session for deliberations concerning real property (Section 551.072) and personnel (Section 551.074)
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and vote on the proposed MEDC and HOT budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as an assistance application from Zachery Thornton for Panther's Pizza. The board will also go into executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.
- DISCUSS/ACTION: Approve minutes from August 13, 2024 regular meeting
- DISCUSS/ACTION: Zachery Thornton’s application for assistance for Panther’s Pizza
- DISCUSS/ACTION: MEDC Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- DISCUSS/ACTION: HOT Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087 for economic development negotiations
City Council
The Mabank City Council will discuss and potentially vote on a range of financial and regulatory items for the upcoming fiscal year, including setting the property tax rate, water and sewer rates, and various fees. New ordinances on first responder fees for new construction, rental inspections, and food truck yard operations are also up for consideration. Several final plats and other administrative matters are on the agenda, along with executive sessions on real property and personnel.
- Approve tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Consider ordinance for First Responder Fee for new construction
- Consider ordinance enforcing rental inspections between tenants
- Approve water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Approve final plat of French Estates, 9.384 acres on County Road 4003
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet in regular session to consider approval of previous meeting minutes, review the FY22 audit draft report, and discuss assistance for Mabank Café signage, Noble Real Estate, and the 2025 Mabank Rodeo. The board will also convene into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087 to deliberate economic development negotiations, with possible action upon reconvening.
- Approve minutes from July 9, 2024 regular session
- Review draft report for FY22 Audit
- Discuss/action: Mabank Café assistance for signage
- Discuss/action: Noble Real Estate
- Discuss/action: 2025 Mabank Rodeo
The Mabank EDC approved several actions, including authorizing negotiations for a road west of QT up to $200,000, funding rodeo advertising with $50,000 in hotel tax money, and participating in a street extension to Gun Barrel City up to $150,000. The board also accepted a resignation and appointed a new member. No action was taken on signage assistance for Mabank Cafe.
- Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 (unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of FY 2022 draft audit (unanimous)
- No action on signage assistance for Mabank Cafe
- Authorized negotiations with Noble Real Estate up to $200,000 for road west of QT (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 HOT money for rodeo advertising in new checking account (unanimous)
- Approved participation in 2nd Street extension to Gun Barrel City up to $150,000 (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Councilman Jeff Norman, appointed Councilman Tyson Adams (unanimous)
City Council
The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session on August 6, 2024. Key actions include proposing a tax rate, filling a vacant council seat, and reviewing the FY22 audit draft report. The council will also consider a property transfer from 7471 Mabank Properties and a presentation from Cable Connections Inc.
- Propose tax rate (Item 12)
- Accept resignation of council member (Item 5)
- Nominate and vote to fill vacant council seat (Items 6-8)
- Discuss property transfer from 7471 Mabank Properties to City of Mabank (Item 10)
- Review draft report for FY22 audit (Item 11)
The Mabank City Council accepted Councilman Jeff Norman's resignation and unanimously appointed Joey Rich to fill the seat. The council also unanimously approved a .42544 property tax rate, accepted a 4.352-acre land gift for right-of-ways, and approved a $3,200/year mobile app contract. No action was taken on paving Mabank Meadows roads, and an executive session on real property ended with no action.
- Accepted resignation of Councilman Jeff Norman (unanimous)
- Appointed Joey Rich to fill vacated council seat (unanimous)
- Approved .42544 property tax rate (unanimous)
- Accepted 4.352-acre land gift from 7471 Mabank Properties for right-of-ways (unanimous, Day and Teague abstained)
- Approved GoGov mobile app purchase at $3,200/year (unanimous)
- Approved EDC extension of 2nd Street over $10,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax for Mabank Rodeo and advertising (unanimous)
- Authorized negotiation with Noble Real Estate for construction over $10,000 (unanimous)
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to review minutes from the May 7 meeting and consider an assistance application from Genetic Fitness 903, LLC. The board will also enter executive session for economic development negotiations.
- Assistance application from Genetic Fitness 903, LLC / Cesar Granados
- Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
City Council
The council will discuss structural repairs at the Prairieville Fire Station and vacating lots in Legacy Oaks, Phase 1. Additionally, members will review Star Transit’s monthly fee for the 2025 fiscal year and consider signing a cyber liability agreement with TML.
- Vote to abandon agreement with CareFlite and initiate notice
- Review Star Transit’s $373.75/month fee for the 2025 Fiscal Year
- Discuss structural repairs at the Prairieville Fire Station
- Consider vacating lots in Legacy Oaks, Phase 1
- Sign interlocal agreement with TML for Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Coverage
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss business assistance applications and agreements. This includes an application from Genetic Fitness 903, LLC and a 380 Agreement with QT. The board will also review items from an executive session regarding economic development negotiations.
- Assistance application from Genetic Fitness 903, LLC / Cesar Granados
- SRC Investments to EDC
- 380 Agreement with QT
- Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The Mabank City Council will consider a 380 Agreement between MEDC and QT along with property requests for easements and replatting. The meeting also includes recognizing spotlight employees and receiving updates on new city equipment.
- 380 Agreement between MEDC and QT
- Variance request for utilities easement and setbacks by Zach & Courtney Pruitt
- Replat request for Lots 1A and 1B of Country Club North by Betram Williams
- Update on new trash truck, backhoe, and sweeper broom
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet in regular session to approve minutes from the April 9th meeting, discuss a project and funding with Mr. Samford of 9th Street Storage, and consider economic development negotiations in executive session. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the storage project discussion.
- Approve minutes from April 9, 2024 regular session meeting
- Discussion with Mr. Samford of 9th Street Storage on projects and funding
- Executive session for economic development negotiations under Texas Gov't Code § 551.087
- Possible motions on items from executive session
- Activity report and new business
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation is meeting in regular session to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from a local business, and discuss economic development negotiations in executive session. The board may take action on items considered behind closed doors after reconvening.
- Approve minutes from March 12, 2024 regular session
- Presentation by Noah Powell of Smokin' Threads Embroidery
- Executive session for economic development negotiations under Texas Gov't Code § 551.087
- Possible motions on executive session items
- Activity report and new business
City Council
The Mabank City Council is meeting in special session to discuss and take action on several items, including approving the final plat for Season's Phase 3, signing a notice for a general election, and hearing a presentation on water and sewer rates. The council will also consider a property exchange related to Hotel Drive, a proclamation, and updates on city projects. The meeting includes executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.
- Approve final plat for Season's Phase 3
- Sign Notice of General Election for Henderson County
- Chris Ekrut with NewGen to speak on water/sewer rates
- Hotel Drive extension and property exchange
- Proclamation for Janelle Seabourne
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet in regular session to approve minutes, hear updates from Soulman's BBQ, review financial assistance applications, sign agreements, and discuss opening an events checking account. The board will also enter a closed executive session for economic development negotiations before reconvening for possible action.
- Review financial application from Smokin' Threads Embroidery
- Financial assistance for pothole filling in Mabank Café's parking lot
- Facade Grant for 9th Street Storage
- Sign Performance Agreement with Jalisco's for railing installation
- Discuss opening an events checking account for vendor deposits
City Council
The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and act on several items, including a variance request for Chuck's RV Park, orders for a city election, a review of a street parking ordinance, and preliminary plat approval for Mabank Meadows Phase VI. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, a racial profiling report, and executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.
- Variance request by Guy Hatcher for Chuck's RV Park
- Sign Order of General Election for Kaufman and Henderson County
- Sign Joint Election Contract with Kaufman County
- Review Ordinance 2024-03 on parking on city streets
- Review Mabank Meadows Phase VI Preliminary Plat and Engineering Report
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to review previous meeting minutes and consider a signage assistance application from Lakelyn and Chlo’s. The body will also enter an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.
- Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- Signage assistance application for Lakelyn and Chlo’s
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
City Council
The Mabank City Council will consider approving a construction contract with Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for up to $5,905,510 to build a new elevated storage tank and modify the Veterans tank. They will also hear a variance request to combine lots in Victory Estates, receive the 2023 Mayor's report, and discuss ongoing city projects. The meeting includes executive sessions for real property and personnel matters.
- Construction contract with Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for $5,905,510 for US-175 Elevated Storage Tank and Veterans Elevated Storage Tank modifications
- Variance request by Raymond Shackelford to combine 3 or 4 lots in Victory Estates into one large lot
- 2023 Mayor's report
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting
- Executive sessions for real property and personnel matters
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will hold a special session to discuss economic development negotiations in a closed executive session. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and address any resulting motions in open session.
- Approval of January 9, 2023, regular session minutes
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
EDC
The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular session to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss downtown revitalization including signage and alleyways, and enter a closed executive session for economic development negotiations. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session and will receive an activity report and consider new business.
- Approve minutes from December 12, 2023 regular session
- Discuss downtown revitalization, signage, and alleyways
- Enter executive session for economic development negotiations (Texas Gov't Code § 551.087)
- Possible motions on executive session items
- Activity report and new business
City Council
The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the adoption of an RV Park ordinance and signing a ground lease with Ralson Outdoor Advertising for a corner at HWY 198 & E Market St. The council will also review minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting, receive staff reports, pay monthly obligations, and may enter executive sessions for real property and personnel matters. Action on items discussed in executive session will be taken in open meeting.
- Consider adopting RV Park Ordinance 2024-01
- Sign ground lease with Ralson Outdoor Advertising for corner of HWY 198 & E Market St
- Review and approve any EDC financing or pending projects exceeding $10,000
- Approve minutes of December 12, 2023 regular meeting
- Pay monthly obligations