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Mabank public meetings in 2025

25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Council to consider approval of real‑property projects over $10,000

The Mabank City Council will meet on December 9, 2025 at City Hall to approve the minutes from the November 18 session and hear introductions of the December Spotlight Employees. Residents will request a 10x16 storage building behind Mamie Ruth Merchantile and raise concerns about speed limit signs, streetlights, and road surfaces in Spring Creek Estates. The council will hold executive sessions to review and approve any Economic Development Corporation financing or pending projects that cost more than $10,000, and to discuss personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of a $53,546.95 Jet Trailer

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from November 18, 2025, and recognized two spotlight employees. It also unanimously approved Lanette Upchurch’s request to install a 10‑by‑16 storage unit behind Mamie Ruth Merchantile. Consent items were approved, including a Jet Trailer for $53,546.95 and a sewer‑line camera for $11,084.00. A motion to pay monthly obligations also passed unanimously, while no action was taken on a real‑property request.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss rezoning two parcels to multi‑family housing

The Mabank City Council will consider several public items, including a 15‑minute open discussion on rezoning two parcels (8.478 acres and 7.872 acres) to multi‑family use. Other agenda items include approval of a Peace Pole installation at Veteran’s Park, a replat request for PID 160584, a façade variance for a new building at 15373 HWY 198, and a request to install curbs on Oak Springs Loop. Executive‑session items will cover real‑property financing over $10,000 and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multi-family rezoning of two city parcels

The Mabank City Council approved several items, including the minutes from the October 14 meeting, a Peace Pole installation at Veteran’s Park, and The Monitor as the official city newspaper. The council also approved rezoning two parcels (IDs 50165 and 501264) to multi‑family use, a replat of PID 160584, and a façade variance for Chip Neighbors at 15373 HWY 198 after first removing the request from the table. A 2026 6x6 Can‑Am vehicle was purchased for $27,898. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to review 2024 final audit and discuss economic development negotiations

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will review the final audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The body will also consider an engagement letter for the 2025 fiscal year audit. A portion of the meeting will be held in executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved minutes, FY 2024 audit, and FY 2025 engagement letter

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the final audit from YWRD for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and the engagement letter from YWRD for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. All three motions passed unanimously.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

Council to consider zoning change to multi‑family and adopt procurement policy

The Mabank City Council will meet on Oct. 14, 2025 to approve the minutes of the September 23 special session, recognize local employees, and adopt a procurement policy for federal grants. Council members will also consider a zoning change request to rezone two parcels (Property ID 50165 and 50164) to multi‑family use. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real‑property and personnel matters, and the council will review any EDC projects costing more than $10,000.

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✓ Decided: Council approved zoning change for two parcels to multi‑family use

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 23 special meeting. It also adopted a procurement policy for federal grants, re‑appointed Kelly Blaylock to the Housing Authority board, and moved forward with a zoning change for parcels 50165 and 501264 to multi‑family. A request for a façade variance was tabled until more information is provided.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

EDC

EDC to consider financial assistance for Solaris Healthcare office relocation

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet on October 14, 2025 at City Hall. The board will approve minutes from the September 9 meeting, review a draft audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and consider providing financial assistance for the relocation of Solaris Healthcare, Inc.'s new office space. An executive session will be held for economic development negotiations, after which any motions from that session will be addressed. The meeting will finish with an activity report, new business, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $28,500 grant to Solaris Healthcare for parking, signage, landscaping

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the draft FY 2024 audit. A request from Solaris was tabled. The board also unanimously approved up to $28,500 in grants to Solaris Healthcare for parking, signage, and landscaping projects.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

City Council will approve FY 25‑26 budget and set the tax rate

On September 23, 2025, the Mabank City Council will meet to consider several consent items, including approval of the FY 25‑26 budget and setting the tax rate for that fiscal year. The council will also act on land‑use plats for 131 Oakbend Trail and Chaparral Landing Phase II, and amend Ordinance 2024‑05 to set a fire‑hydrant deposit of $800. Executive sessions are scheduled for real‑property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY 25‑26 budget and keeps tax rate unchanged

The council unanimously approved the FY 25‑26 budget, kept the property tax rate at $0.425440, and adopted several administrative and land‑use actions. They amended Ordinance 2024‑05 to add an $800 fire‑hydrant deposit and updated vacation, sick, and PTO policies effective Oct. 1, 2025. Insurance rates for FY 25‑26 were accepted with no increase, and consent items for a power rake ($11,444.74) and brush‑cutter attachment ($9,821.40) were approved.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

Council will consider awarding a $16,577,000 water treatment plant contract

The Mabank City Council will discuss and act on several items, including awarding a $16,577,000 construction contract to Drake General Contractors for water treatment plant and raw water pump station improvements. They will hold an open public hearing on rezoning Property ID 2286 (409 N. 3rd Street) to commercial zoning and consider a variance request to change the build line from 20" to 10° at 2222 Samuel. Additional agenda items include approving the minutes from the August Budget Workshop, recognizing city employees, and reviewing other land‑use proposals and holiday approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $16.577M water treatment plant contract to Drake General Contractors

The Mabank City Council unanimously approved a $16,577,000 contract with Drake General Contractors for Water Treatment Plant and Raw Water Pump Station improvements. The council also approved the rezoning of 409 N. 3" Street, a subdivision request for Parcel ID 183979, and a park/recreational change for Parcel 32460. Additionally, the council adopted the FY 25-26 holiday schedule and approved consent items totaling $54,290.02.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

EDC

EDC to approve FY 25‑26 budget and audit, plus request assistance for local charity

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from its August 12 meeting and accepting the final audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. It will review and vote on the proposed EDC budget and the EDC HOT budget for fiscal year 2025‑26, and consider a request for assistance to Bullfrogs & Butterflies Children’s Clothing. An executive session will be held to discuss economic development negotiations, after which any motions related to that discussion may be considered. The meeting will also include an activity report, new business, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved FY 25-26 budgets, audit, and meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the August 12 minutes, the FY 2023 audit, the Economic Development Corporation budget for FY 25‑26, and the HOT budget for FY 25‑26. No action was taken on Bullfrog’s & Butterflies Children’s Clothing. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council holds budget workshop and reviews real estate

The Mabank City Council will convene in special session to review the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget and approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The council will also hold executive sessions to discuss real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved minutes of the August 12 regular session

The Mabank City Council approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 regular session by a unanimous vote. No actions were taken on the FY 25‑26 budget or on any real‑property matters. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion to adjourn was seconded.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council to vote on wastewater upgrades, speed bump, and rezoning requests

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and vote on several key items, including a construction contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements, a speed bump request on W Market Street, and a rezoning request for 409 N. 3 Street. The council will also consider approval of the annual financial report for FY 2023 and a preliminary plat for Victory Estates Phase II.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $837,780 WWTP oxidation ditch contract

The council awarded a $837,780 construction contract to Prime Excavation for the Mabank WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1 improvements. It also approved a rezoning of 409 N. 3" Street to commercial and a finance contract for a 2025 Mini Pumper costing $497,960. Several other items, including a housing authority board appointment and an ordinance on unsafe buildings, were approved unanimously.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to discuss landscaping, fitness, and coffee company requests

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve minutes, discuss requests for assistance from Dr. Macy and two local businesses, and reconvene to consider motions from a closed executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a sales‑tax refund of up to $20,000

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board approved several grant awards and a sales‑tax refund. Grants of up to $9,500 each were approved for Dr. Macy, Branded Bean Coffee (facade and landscaping), and for spray‑foam work at the Mabank Pavilion (up to $40,000). The board also approved a sales‑tax refund of 75% of sales tax, not to exceed $20,000 or two years. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council to review 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget

The City Council will meet to review the budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. The session includes executive meetings to discuss personnel and real property matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved July 8 minutes, no other actions taken

The council approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 regular session by unanimous vote. The council reviewed the FY 25‑26 budget but took no formal action. An executive session was held for real‑property discussion, after which the council reconvened and took no action on those matters. The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council to consider FY 25-26 preliminary budget

The City Council will discuss the preliminary budget for FY 25-26 and set a date for a budget workshop. The body will also consider a setback variance for a property at 411 E Kempner Street and a finance contract for a Ditch Witch.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the FY 25-26 preliminary budget unanimously

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting, granted a setback variance for 411 E Kempner Street, and adopted the site plan for the Walnut Creek Development. It also approved the FY 25‑26 preliminary budget, set a budget workshop for July 29, and authorized the purchase of a Ditch Witch trencher. Additional unanimous actions included paying monthly obligations and approving financing over $10,000 for Whiskey Bent Steakhouse. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to review FY 25-26 budget and properties on E Market Street

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve the preliminary budget for FY 25-26 and review an audit draft from September 30, 2023. The body will also discuss specific properties on E Market Street and rodeo funds.

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✓ Decided: Board approved grants, a tax rebate, audit, budget and a $36K lot purchase

The board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes and accepted a 2023 draft audit. It authorized the purchase of a lot at 210 E Market Street for up to $36,000 and approved moving two homes for training use for up to $15,000. The board also adopted the FY 25‑26 preliminary budget, approved a 75% sales‑tax rebate to Whiskey Bent Steakhouse up to $120,000 over five years, and granted multiple amounts to Bobby Ruffin for signage, parking, landscaping, fencing and façade improvements.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council to consider elevation variance for Victory Estates

The City Council will discuss a request for an elevation variance on 12 lots in Victory Estates and a construction award for the WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1. The meeting includes the swearing-in of Mayor Randy Teague and a discussion on keeping goats on a 5th Street property.

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✓ Decided: Council approved interlocal agreement with MISD

The Mabank City Council unanimously approved several motions, including an interlocal agreement with the Mabank Independent School District. It also granted variances for a private property and for a development, approved a re‑bid of a wastewater treatment plant project, and authorized purchases for the Street Department. All actions were passed without dissent.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to review Elevate Athletic Center business plan

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss a business plan for the Elevate Athletic Center and cleanup plans for 409 North 3rd Street. The body will also enter a closed executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: EDC approves up to $9,500 each for three grants to Gerard Macy

The Mabank EDC Board approved three grants not to exceed $9,500 each for fence, parking improvements, and landscaping for Gerard Macy, with the city allowing right-of-way access on Jeter Street for a sidewalk. The board also heard a presentation on the Elevated Athletic Center but took no action, and noted Starbuck's grand opening is scheduled for June 23, 2025. The meeting included an executive session for economic development negotiations.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $424,218 water treatment contract and ordinances

The Mabank City Council will meet on May 13, 2025, to discuss and take action on a construction contract award for a water treatment plant waste discharge line replacement worth $424,218, approval of two ordinances, and a minor plat for a single-family residence. The council will also canvass the May 3 election results and swear in council members. Executive sessions are scheduled for real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously awarded $424,218 construction contract for discharge line replacement

The council approved the award of a $424,218 contract to S‑Co, Inc for a discharge line replacement. It also approved several ordinances, plat updates, and vehicle purchases, all by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

Mabank City Council to consider zoning change for 804 W Mason

The City Council will discuss a zoning change from single family to commercial and a variance for Victory Estates. The body will also review building restrictions and a pre-plat for Mabank Meadows. Additional items include EDC financing for projects exceeding $10,000 and real property deliberations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves residential-to-commercial zoning change for 804 W Mason

The council approved the zoning change request for 804 W Mason, converting it from residential to commercial. A variance for CDS Investments at Victory Estates was granted unanimously. Two building‑restriction requests from Jeff Gaddis were tabled, and the city authorized purchases of a used Silverado truck and a 15’ Batwing mower. Monthly financial obligations were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to discuss economic development negotiations

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to review previous minutes and hold an executive session. The body will deliberate on economic development negotiations in a closed meeting before returning to open session for potential action.

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✓ Decided: Board approved March minutes and adjourned the meeting

The board voted to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting, with the motion passing unanimously. After reconvening from executive session, the board then voted to adjourn, also unanimously. No other business was taken.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

Council to consider variance for tiny home community at Chuck's RV

The Mabank City Council will hold a regular session on March 11, 2025, to discuss and take action on several items including approval of minutes, recognitions of employees and officers, and a variance to allow a tiny home community at Chuck's RV. Other agenda items include a zoning change request, a storm siren ordinance, the 2024 Racial Profiling Report, and a utility rate adjustment. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $495K outdoor warning siren system

The Mabank City Council approved moving forward with negotiations for a new outdoor warning system with 10 sirens and a 5-year software/service plan, not to exceed $495,000. They also approved a variance allowing Chuck's RV to establish a tiny home community, awarded the RCP grant to Public Management, and accepted the PUC 2025 rate adjustment for telecom right-of-way. No action was taken on the storm siren ordinance or the zoning request at 804 W Mason until publication.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

EDC

EDC to open sealed bids for sale/removal of two houses at 214 & 302 E Market St

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several economic development items, including sealed bids for two city-owned houses, updates on business projects, and a possible executive session for negotiations. Key actions include approving prior minutes, considering a new building for Techniform, and reviewing a revised plan from TrussWorks. The board may also deliberate economic development negotiations in closed session.

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✓ Decided: MEDC approves sealed bid to sell 214 E Market St and Reedy Tire grants

The board approved a sealed bid process to sell and move the property at 214 E Market St, and gave general consensus to do the same for 302 E Market St. They also approved three financial assists for Reedy Tire: a $5,000 facade grant for shrubbery removal and curb appeal, a 50% match up to $9,500 for parking improvements, and a 50% match up to $9,500 for signage. Additionally, they adopted a new cover letter and accepted Celebrate Mabank as a 501(c)(3).

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council to sign county election order, discuss property and personnel

The Mabank City Council will meet in regular session to consider approving prior meeting minutes, introduce February's spotlight employees, and sign Kaufman County's Order of General Election. They will also hear an update from Chuck's RV, receive staff reports, and authorize payment of monthly obligations. The council will then convene in executive session to deliberate on real property and personnel matters, followed by possible action, and will review EDC financing for projects over $10,000.

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✓ Decided: Mabank Council grants Chuck's RV variance for tiny home section

The Mabank City Council approved a variance for Chuck's RV to operate a tiny home section under the RV Ordinance. The council also approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes and monthly obligations. No action was taken on real property matters discussed in executive session.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

EDC

EDC to discuss Techniform's new building and hold closed negotiations

The Mabank EDC will consider approving minutes from January, then discuss a new building with Techniform representative Rick Jones. The board will then convene in closed session under Texas law for economic development negotiations, later reconvening for possible motions and activity updates.

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✓ Decided: Mabank EDC approves January minutes, holds executive session

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation Board met in regular session and unanimously approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; a presentation by Rick Jones with Techniform did not occur, and the board entered executive session for economic development negotiations but took no action afterward.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Council to award SH 198 sanitary sewer improvements contract

The Mabank City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the SH 198 Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Alltex Site Services, LLC. They will also review a final plat for Phase 2 of Chuck's RV Resort, discuss Ordinance 2024-05 on extensions and deposit amounts, and consider a variance request from the school district. Additionally, they will sign election-related agreements with Henderson County and pay monthly obligations.

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✓ Decided: Council awards sewer contract, approves ordinance amendment

The Mabank City Council awarded the SH 198 Sanitary Sewer Improvements contract to Alltex Site Services, LLC, and approved an amendment to Ordinance 2024-05. They also approved a variance for MISD, signed an election interlocal agreement, and approved EDC financing for projects over $10,000. No action was taken on Chuck's RV final plat or UT Health Ambulance Service.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

EDC

Mabank EDC to discuss car allowance and TrussWorks, LLC

The Mabank Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve previous minutes and a monthly car allowance. The body will also hold an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: EDC approves $650K TrussWorks agreement amendment

The Mabank EDC Board approved a $600 monthly car allowance for Chris Quinn and amended the TrussWorks LLC agreement to not exceed $650,000. The board also approved the December 10, 2024 minutes. No action was taken after executive session.