Mabank public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
- Approve minutes of the regular session held November 18, 2025
- Consider a 10x16 storage building request behind Mamie Ruth Merchantile
- Discuss speed limit signs, streetlights, and road surfaces in Spring Creek Estates
- Review and approve any EDC financing or pending projects exceeding $10,000 (executive session)
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters
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.
- Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved storage unit installation behind Mamie Ruth Merchantile (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Jet Trailer for $53,546.95 (consent item)
- Approved purchase of camera for $11,084.00 (consent item)
- Approved motion to pay monthly obligations (unanimous)
- No action taken on Michael Ewing’s request (pending further information)
- No action on real‑property matters discussed in executive session
City Council
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.
- Rezoning of Property ID 50165 (8.478 acres) and 501264 (7.872 acres) to multi‑family
- Approval of a Peace Pole installation at Veteran’s Park (Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake)
- Replat approval request for PID 160584 for three property owners
- Facade variance request for new construction at 15373 HWY 198 (tabled pending information)
- Curb installation request on Oak Springs Loop
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.
- Approved minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Peace Pole installation at Veteran’s Park (unanimous)
- Approved The Monitor as official city paper (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Property IDs 50165 and 501264 to multi‑family (unanimous)
- Approved replat of PID 160584 (unanimous)
- Removed façade variance request from Chip Neighbors’s table (unanimous)
- Granted façade variance to Chip Neighbors for 15373 HWY 198 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2026 6x6 Can‑Am for $27,898 (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Review of final audit from YWRD for FY ending September 30, 2024
- Approval of YWRD engagement letter for FY ending September 30, 2025 audit services
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
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.
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved final YWRD audit for FY ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved YWRD engagement letter for FY ending Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Approve minutes of the Special Session held September 23, 2025
- Adopt Resolution 2025-10 establishing a procurement policy for federal grants
- Consider zoning change request for Property ID 50165 (8.478 acres) and 50164 (7.872 acres) to multi‑family
- Re‑appoint Kelly Blaylock as Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Mabank
- Executive session to deliberate real‑property matters and personnel matters per Texas Open Meetings Act
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.
- Approved September 23 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled façade variance request for 15373 HWY 198 (unanimous)
- Signed procurement policy and procedures for federal funds (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-10 procurement policy for federal grants (unanimous)
- Moved forward with zoning change for parcels 50165 and 501264 to multi‑family (unanimous)
- Re‑appointed Kelly Blaylock as Commissioner of the Housing Authority (unanimous)
- Approved payment of monthly obligations (unanimous)
- Signed proclamation for First Presbyterian Church fall festival (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Approve minutes from the Regular Session meeting held on September 9, 2025
- Review draft audit for FY ending September 30, 2024
- Discuss financial assistance for relocation of new office space of Solaris Healthcare, Inc.
- Closed executive session on economic development negotiations
- Motions regarding items considered during executive session
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.
- Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved draft audit for FY ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)
- Solaris request tabled (no vote recorded)
- Approved up to $28,500 grant to Solaris Healthcare for parking, signage, landscaping (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Approve the Budget for FY 25‑26
- Set the Tax Rate for FY 25‑26 and adopt Resolution 2025‑09
- Approve re‑plat of 131 Oakbend Trail
- Approve the final plat for lots 8‑13 of Chaparral Landing Phase II
- Amend Ordinance 2024‑05 to include a fire‑hydrant deposit of $800.00
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.
- Approved FY 25‑26 budget (unanimous)
- Left tax rate at $0.425440 (unanimous)
- Amended Ordinance 2024‑05 to include $800 fire‑hydrant deposit (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Vacation/Sick/PTO policy effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 25‑26 insurance rates with no increase (unanimous)
- Approved replat of 131 Oakbend Trail (unanimous)
- Approved final plat of Chaparral Landing Phase II, lots 8‑13 (unanimous)
- Approved consent purchases: power rake $11,444.74 and brush‑cutter attachment $9,821.40 (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Award construction contract to Drake General Contractors, LLC for Water Treatment Plant and Raw Water Pump Station Improvements, $16,577,000.00
- Open public hearing to rezone Property ID 2286 (409 N. 3rd Street) to commercial zoning
- Variance request to change build line from 20" to 10° at 2222 Samuel
- BuffTex Holdings, LLC to subdivide 2.4 acres of Parcel ID 183979 on Tarlton Road
- Change Parcel 32460 in Northlake Estates to park/recreational on donated property
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.
- Approved $16,577,000 Water Treatment Plant contract (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 409 N. 3" Street (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision request for Parcel ID 183979 (unanimous)
- Approved park/recreational change for Parcel 32460 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 25-26 holiday schedule (unanimous)
- Approved consent items $54,290.02 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly obligations payment (unanimous)
- Approved variance for M & M Homes at 2222 Samuel (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Approve minutes from the Regular Session Meeting held on August 12, 2025
- Accept the final audit for FY ending September 30, 2023
- Request assistance for Bullfrogs & Butterflies Children’s Clothing (Amy Crow)
- Review and approve proposed EDC Budget for FY 25‑26
- Review and approve proposed EDC HOT Budget for FY 25‑26
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.
- Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 audit (unanimous)
- Approved EDC FY 25‑26 budget (unanimous)
- Approved HOT FY 25‑26 budget (unanimous)
- No action on Bullfrog’s & Butterflies Children’s Clothing
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Review 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget
- Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting
- Executive session for real property deliberations
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Action on real property discussed in executive 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.
- Approved minutes of Aug 12 regular session (unanimous)
- Reviewed FY 25‑26 budget – no action taken
- Real‑property deliberations – no action taken
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Recommendation of Award for Construction Contract Mabank WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1 Improvements (Re-Bid) TWDB Defund No. 21800, CID No.10
- John Washburne requests a speed bump on W Market Street
- Gerard Macy requests rezoning of 409 N. 3 Street to commercial
- Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Victory Estates Phase II
- Approval of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2023
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.
- Approved $837,780 WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1 contract (unanimous)
- Granted rezoning of 409 N. 3" Street to commercial (unanimous)
- Approved finance contract for 2025 Mini Pumper $497,960 (unanimous)
- Approved Tommy McCormick appointment to Mabank Housing Authority board (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat for Victory Estates Phase I (unanimous, Day abstained)
- Approved annual financial report for FY ending Sep 30, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved replat request for 11058 Lakeside Drive (unanimous)
- Signed Ordinance 2025-06 on unsafe and substandard building structures (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Approve minutes from July 8, 2025
- Discuss landscaping improvements at Magnolia Dental complex
- Discuss Dynamic Fitness, LLC request
- Discuss Branded Bean Coffee Company, LLC request
- Executive session on economic development negotiations
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.
- Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved landscaping grant to Dr. Macy, 50% up to $9,500 (unanimous)
- Approved Branded Bean Coffee facade grant, 50% up to $9,500 (unanimous)
- Approved Branded Bean Coffee landscaping grant, 50% up to $9,500 (unanimous)
- Approved sales‑tax refund of 75% up to $20,000 or 2 years (unanimous)
- Approved spray‑foam expense for Mabank Pavilion, up to $40,000 (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Review of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget
- Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Executive session and action on real property matters
- Executive session and action on personnel matters
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.
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
- Reviewed FY 25‑26 budget – no action taken
- Held executive session on real property – no action taken
- Adjourned meeting (3:34 p.m.)
City Council
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.
- Preliminary budget approval for FY 25-26
- Setback variance request for 411 E Kempner Street
- Resolution 2025-05 regarding a finance contract for a "Ditch Witch"
- EDC financing or projects exceeding $10,000
- Discussion of food trucks for the 2026 Rodeo
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.
- Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Granted setback variance for 411 E Kempner St (unanimous)
- Approved Walnut Creek Development site plan (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Ditch Witch trencher via Resolution 2025‑05 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 25‑26 preliminary budget (unanimous)
- Set first budget workshop for July 29, 2025 at noon (unanimous)
- Approved payment of monthly obligations (unanimous)
- Approved financing > $10,000 for Whiskey Bent Steakhouse (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Preliminary budget for FY 25-26
- Audit Draft from September 30, 2023
- House at 210 E Market Street
- Houses at 302 and 214 E Market Street
- Discussion with Rad Quarington and Bobby Ruffin regarding Whiskey Bent Grill
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.
- Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted September 30, 2023 draft audit (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of lot at 210 E Market St. not to exceed $36,000 (unanimous)
- Authorized moving homes at 302 and 214 E Market to Fire Training Grounds not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 25‑26 preliminary budget (unanimous)
- Approved 75% sales‑tax rebate to Whiskey Bent Steakhouse up to $120,000 over 5 years (unanimous)
- Approved grants to Bobby Ruffin: $4,800 signage, $9,500 parking, $4,800 landscaping, $7,000 fencing, $9,500 façade for building 1, $9,500 façade for building 2, $9,500 façade for building 3 (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Elevation variance request for lots 1 through 12 in Victory Estates by National Home Corp
- Construction Award Recommendation for the WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1
- Interlocal Agreement with Mabank ISD
- Resolution supporting SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response)
- Review of EDC financing or projects exceeding $10,000
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.
- Approved minutes from the May 13, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
- Granted variance to James Holbert for 5 goats and 1 dog at 406 S 5th Street (unanimous)
- Granted elevation variance to National Home Corp for 12 lots in Victory Estates (unanimous)
- Approved re‑bidding of WWTP Oxidation Ditch #1 (unanimous)
- Approved signing of Interlocal Agreement with MISD (unanimous)
- Approved signing of Resolution 2025-05 supporting the SAFER Grant (unanimous)
- Approved signing of Resolution 2025-04 updating the RPC Grant amount (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a 2025 ton truck for $50,105.71 and a used Kubota for $42,547.98 for the Street Department (unanimous, Mayor Teague abstained)
EDC
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.
- Business plan presentation for Elevate Athletic Center by Kaylie Oxendine and Lacy Dugger
- Discussion of cleanup plans for 409 North 3rd Street by Gerard Macy
- Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
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.
- Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
- Approved three grants to Gerard Macy not to exceed $9,500 each for fence, parking improvements, and landscaping (unanimous)
- Heard presentation on Elevated Athletic Center; no action taken
- Noted Starbuck's grand opening scheduled for June 23, 2025
City Council
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.
- Award construction contract to S-Co, Inc. for $424,218 for water treatment plant waste discharge line replacement
- Approve Ordinance 2025-01 amending Ordinance 2006-08 and Ordinance 2025-02 amending Ordinance 020226
- Approve minor plat giving 1.587 acres for single-family residence
- Approve preliminary plat and deed restrictions for Mabank Meadows Phase7
- Approve resolution pertaining to sidewalks
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.
- Awarded $424,218 construction contract to S‑Co, Inc for Discharge Line Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Minor Plat (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat for Mabank Meadows Phase 7 (unanimous)
- Approved Deed Restrictions for Mabank Meadows Phase 6 (unanimous)
- Approved and signed Ordinance 2025‑01 amending Ordinance 2006‑08 (unanimous)
- Approved and signed Ordinance 2025‑02 amending Ordinance 220226 (unanimous)
- Approved and signed Resolution 2025‑03 for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives application (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of 2025 F150 truck ($20,558.10), 2025 F350 truck ($52,657.75), dump‑bed kit ($10,750.00 + $1,150.00) and RT 125 Ditch Witch (up to $249,000) (consent)
City Council
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.
- Zoning change request from single family to commercial for 804 W Mason
- Variance request from CDS Investments for Victory Estates
- Amending building restrictions for Mabank Meadows Phase 6
- Review and approval of pre-plat for Mabank Meadows Phase 7
- EDC financing for projects exceeding $10,000
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.
- Approved zoning change for 804 W Mason (residential to commercial) – motion passed
- Granted CDS Investments variance for Victory Estates – approved unanimously (one abstention)
- Tabled Jeff Gaddis amendment to building restrictions for Mabank Meadows 6 – approved unanimously
- Tabled Jeff Gaddis approval of Mabank Meadows Pre‑Plat for Phase 7 – approved unanimously
- Authorized purchase of used 2024 ¥% ton Silverado truck for $32,50.69 – approved unanimously
- Authorized purchase of 15’ Batwing mower for $24,526.20 – approved unanimously
- Approved monthly financial obligations – approved unanimously
- Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 regular session – approved unanimously
EDC
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.
- Executive session for economic development negotiations
- Approval of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes
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.
- Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Sign variance to Ordinance 2024-01 to allow Chuck's RV to establish a tiny home community
- Joe Razo is requesting a zoning change
- Prepare an ordinance concerning storm sirens and new developers' responsibility
- Fire Marshal Woodard will discuss storm sirens and their locations
- Public Utility Commission of Texas 2025 consumer price index adjustment to telecommunications right-of-way access line rates
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.
- Approved motion to negotiate outdoor warning system (10 sirens, 5-year plan) up to $495,000 (unanimous)
- Approved variance to Ordinance 2024-01 for Chuck's RV tiny home community (unanimous)
- Awarded RCP grant to Public Management (unanimous)
- Accepted PUC 2025 CPI adjustment to telecom right-of-way access line rates (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
- Approved monthly obligations (unanimous)
- No action on storm siren ordinance
- No action on zoning change request at 804 W Mason until published
EDC
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.
- Approve minutes from the February 11 regular session
- Discuss/action on Rick Jones with Techniform for a new building
- Open sealed bids for house at 214 E Market Street to be sold and removed
- Open sealed bids for house at 302 E Market Street to be sold and removed
- Update on TrussWorks revised plan and possible executive session for economic development negotiations
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).
- Approved minutes from February 11, 2025, meeting unanimously.
- Authorized sealed bid to sell and move 214 E Market St, motion passed unanimously.
- Gave general consensus to do the same for 302 E Market St.
- Adopted new MEDC cover letter, motion passed unanimously.
- Accepted Celebrate Mabank as a 501(c)(3), motion passed unanimously.
- Approved $5,000 facade grant for Reedy Tire Building upon completion, motion passed unanimously.
- Approved 50% match up to $9,500 for Reedy Tire parking improvements, motion passed unanimously.
- Approved 50% match up to $9,500 for Reedy Tire signage, motion passed unanimously.
City Council
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.
- Sign Kaufman County’s Order of General Election
- Introduce spotlight employees Charlie Woodard (Fire Marshal) and Garron Halterman (water plant)
- Approve minutes of January 14, 2025 regular meeting
- Pay monthly obligations
- Review and approve EDC financing or pending projects exceeding $10,000
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.
- Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 regular session (unanimous)
- Granted Chuck's RV a variance for a tiny home section (unanimous)
- Approved monthly obligations (unanimous)
- No action on real property matters after executive session
EDC
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.
- Approve minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
- Discuss/action: Rick Jones (Techniform) to discuss new building
- Convene executive session for economic development negotiations (Texas Gov't Code §551.087)
- Possible motions following closed session
- Activity report / updates
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.
- Approved January 14, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
- No action taken on Techniform presentation (Rick Jones absent)
- Entered executive session for economic development negotiations (no action taken)
City Council
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.
- Award construction contract for SH 198 Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Alltex Site Services, LLC (TWDB DFUND No. 21800)
- Approve final plat for Phase 2 of Chuck's RV Resort (Ronald Brooks)
- Review Ordinance 2024-05 pertaining to extensions and deposit amounts
- Consider variance request from MISD regarding automatic receptacle control and energy monitoring
- Sign Election Interlocal Agreement and Order of Election with Henderson County
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.
- Awarded SH 198 Sanitary Sewer Improvements contract to Alltex Site Services, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Ordinance 2024-05 (unanimous)
- Approved variance for MISD regarding Building Code and Automatic Receptacle Control (unanimous)
- Signed Mabank Election Interlocal Agreement with Henderson County
- Signed Order of Election with Henderson County
- Approved EDC financing for projects exceeding $10,000 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly obligations (unanimous)
EDC
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.
- Monthly car allowance of $600.00 for Chirs Quinn
- Discussion and action regarding TrussWorks, LLC
- Executive session for economic development negotiations
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.
- Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $600.00 monthly car allowance for Chris Quinn (unanimous)
- Amended TrussWorks LLC agreement not to exceed $650,000.00 (unanimous)
- No action taken after executive session