Lindale public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning about 21 acres in Eagle Heights Subdivision from R-1C to R-1D single-family residential. The council will also discuss and possibly act on appointing a Board of Adjustments member, the Faulkner Park Master Plan, and adjusting police department pay. Other items include approving meeting minutes, November financial reports, and an excused absence for a council member.

• Public hearing and possible approval of rezoning Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10 and adjoining tract (approx. 21 acres) from R-1C to R-1D
• Appointment of a member to the Board of Adjustments
• Discussion and possible action on Faulkner Park Master Plan
• Discussion and possible action to adjust police department pay scale
• Approval of November 2023 expenditures and financial reports

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed rezoning of the Eagle Heights Subdivision and adjacent land on Donovan Dr. The request seeks to change the zoning classification from R-1C Single Family Residential Standard District to R-1D Single Family Residential District. The hearings are scheduled for November 13, December 11, and December 19, 2023, all at 105 Ballard Dr.

• Rezoning of Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10, and adjoining 21 acres (Abstract A-0041, W. Atway Survey, Tract 13)
• Zoning change from R-1C to R-1D
• Public hearings on Nov 13, Dec 11, and Dec 19, 2023
• Location: 105 Ballard Dr, Lindale, TX

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a second public hearing and consider a zoning change for Eagle Heights Subdivision, shifting about 21 acres from R-1C to R-1D single-family residential. The board will also discuss a land plan for Sky-Lindale and two zoning ordinance text amendments, including adding an RV-Park district. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Second public hearing and possible action on rezoning Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10, ~21 acres at Donovan Dr., from R-1C to R-1D (submitted by Phillip Belier)
• Discussion only on Land Plan for Sky-Lindale at 14589 CR 472 (submitted by Mike Mathews)
• Discussion only on zoning ordinance text amendment to add RV-Park zoning district
• Discussion only on zoning ordinance text amendment to Article I, Part 10, Section 1-93
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Lindale City Council will meet to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a lease for classroom space, a contract for the 2024 election, a bid for a downtown parking lot, an emergency sewer repair, and a retainage release. They will also consider a contingent fee contract for delinquent debt collection and make appointments.

• Lease at 212 Miranda Lambert Drive to TJC for classroom space
• Contract with Smith County for 2024 Election
• Award bid for downtown parking lot on Memorial Drive
• Emergency repair expenditure on sewer line on CR 4200
• Release of $68,068.39 retainage to 4M Construction Services Inc. for Hwy 16 Utility Relocation Project

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on the all-inclusive playground at Pool Park, changing the fencing around the Downtown Water Tower, and approving a professional firm for court collections. They will also approve minutes and financial reports, and hold an executive session for legal and economic development discussions.

• Update on all-inclusive playground at Pool Park
• Changing fencing around Downtown Water Tower
• Approving a professional firm for court collections
• Approving October expenditures and financial reports
• Executive session on legal matters and economic development negotiations

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed rezoning of the Eagle Heights Subdivision and adjacent land. The request seeks to change the zoning from R-1C Single Family Residential Standard District to R-1D Single Family Residential District. The hearings will take place on November 13 and December 11, 2023, with a City Council hearing on December 19, 2023.

• Rezoning of Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10, and 21 acres in the W. Atway Survey, Tract 13
• Change from R-1C to R-1D single-family residential district
• Public hearings on Nov 13, Dec 11, and Dec 19, 2023 at 105 Ballard Dr

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone about 21 acres at Donovan Drive from R-1C to R-1D for Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10. The board will also discuss a proposed text amendment to add an RV-PARK zoning district. The meeting includes routine items like approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing: Rezone Eagle Heights Subdivision Unit 1, lots 1-10, ~21 acres at Donovan Dr., from R-1C to R-1D (submitted by Phillip Belier)
• Discussion: Zoning ordinance text amendment to add RV-PARK district
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023 meeting

Tax Increment Financing Board

The Lindale Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone #3 Board of Directors is holding a called meeting to handle routine administrative business. They will consider approving the minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting, elect a Vice Chairman and Secretary, and approve the 2023 Annual Report for the reinvestment zone.

• Approve minutes of July 25, 2023 meeting
• Elect Vice Chairman of TIF Zone #3 Board
• Elect Secretary of TIF Zone #3 Board
• Approve 2023 Annual Report for Reinvestment Zone #3

Tax Increment Financing Board

The Lindale Reinvestment Zone #2 Tax Increment Financing Board is holding its regular annual meeting. The board will consider approving the minutes from the November 2022 meeting, elect a Vice Chairman and Secretary, and approve the 2023 Annual Report. There will also be an update on infrastructure improvements and current projects.

• Consider approval of Minutes of November 15, 2022 meeting
• Consider election of Vice Chairman of the Board
• Consider election of Secretary of the Board
• Consider approval of 2023 Annual Report
• Update on infrastructure improvements and current projects

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly approve the 2023 tax roll, a contract for legal services to collect unpaid fines, and several capital projects including sewer plant upgrades and cemetery sprinklers. They will also make appointments to reinvestment zone and other boards, and consider suspending Centrepoint's proposed rate increase.

• Approve 2023 Tax Roll per Sec. 26.09(e) of the Tax Code
• Contract with Linebarger, Goggin, Blair, and Sampson, LLP for legal services to collect unpaid fines, fees, and court costs
• Water Capital project upgrading Sewer Plant Polymer System at North Side Plant
• Add sprinklers to Sections K and L in Lindale City Cemetery
• Suspend December 4, 2023 effective date of Centrepoint's proposed rate increase

City Council

The City Council will consider two land annexations and the final plat for a 149-lot development. Other items include infrastructure payments, water line bidding, and city audit services.

• Annexation of 0.126 acres at 14550 CR 472
• Annexation of 21.828 acres between 14623 and 14541 Wood Springs Road
• Final plat approval for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1 (149 lots) on CR 474
• Final payment for Lindale Business Park IH-20 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
• Bid award for Looping Water Line at Lindale Crossing and Hwy 69 area

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider approving the final plat for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1, which would create 149 lots on CR 474. The board will also hold discussions only on a possible zoning district change for Eagle Heights on CR 463 and on procedures for zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, invocation, pledge, and approval of the September minutes.

• Final plat approval for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1, 149 lots, CR 474, submitted by Mike Compton
• Discussion only on possible zoning change for Eagle Heights subdivision, CR 463, submitted by Jeff Belier
• Discussion only on procedure for zoning ordinance text amendment changes

City Council

This meeting's agenda is not available. The only item listed is a placeholder indicating that no agenda has been posted, and the reader is directed to view minutes instead.

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed property tax rate of $0.36 per $100 valuation, adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget, and approve related ordinances. The council will also consider several land annexations, a subdivision plat, and various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing and vote on property tax rate of $0.36 per $100 valuation
• Adopt FY 2023-2024 budget and levy ad valorem tax (M&O $0.183913, I&S $0.176087)
• Voluntary annexation of ~0.126 acres at 14550 C.R. 472 (owner Steven Harrell)
• Voluntary annexation of ~22 acres on Wood Springs Road (owner Philip Belier)
• Engineering contract with Brannon Engineering for Helen Street Lift Station

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 14, 2023, and consider a revised plat for Prairie Creek Estates Riverside, which would create 4 lots at 1100 S. Main St. The agenda also includes citizen comments and possible executive session.

• Revised plat of Prairie Creek Estates Riverside, M. Falvel Survey A-348, creating 4 lots at 1100 S. Main St., submitted by Mehir Desai
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023, meeting
• Citizen Talk Time (5-minute limit)

The board approved a revised final plat for Prairie Creek Estates to comply with TXDOT requirements. The revision reduces the number of driveway entrances to one and adds a sewer easement.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved revised final plat for Prairie Creek Estates at 1100 S. Main St. (4-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, with an option to postpone approval to September 19. They will also consider ordinances to repeal juvenile curfew regulations and set park hours, approve the Economic Development Corporation budget, amend animal control rules, and approve several construction and lease items, including a parking lot and a lease to TJC. Other actions include a 3% COLA pay scale change, an investment policy review, and a possible cancellation of the October 3 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on 2023-2024 budget
• Ordinance repealing juvenile curfew regulations (Section 130.02)
• Ordinance setting park hours (Section 92)
• Exterior design and construction at 212 Miranda Lambert Drive, paid from TIF 3 Fund
• Lease of 212 Miranda Lambert Drive to TJC for classroom space

Council postponed the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget and approved several ordinances regarding animal control, park hours, and the repeal of juvenile curfews. The board also authorized TIF 3 funding for downtown exterior design and parking lot engineering. Additional actions included a 3% COLA pay scale increase and the approval of the LEDC budget.

• Postponed adoption of 2023-2024 budget until September 19 (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2023 amending Animal Control Ordinance (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 09-2023 repealing juvenile curfew regulations (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2023 establishing city park hours (All in favor)
• Approved 2023-2024 Lindale Economic Development Corporation budget (All in favor)
• Approved TIF 3 funding for exterior design of 212 Miranda Lambert Drive (All in favor)
• Approved Brannon Engineering for parking lot and sidewalks east of Hwy 69 (All in favor)
• Approved $5,160 Tyler Technologies utility interface module (All in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving an amended Tax Reinvestment Zone No. Three project and financing plan, a proposed tax rate, and the 2023-2024 budget with a 3% COLA. They will also discuss and possibly approve using eminent domain to acquire property from Thedford Crossing, L.P. to extend E. Centennial Blvd., along with other items like a park playground, cemetery plot prices, and an emergency HVAC unit.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance to amend Tax Reinvestment Zone No. Three plan
• Proposed tax rate and 2023-2024 budget with 3% COLA
• Resolution to use eminent domain to acquire property from Thedford Crossing, L.P. for E. Centennial Blvd. extension
• Agreement with Cal Pal's for all-inclusive playground at Pool Park
• Emergency expenditure for new heat/air unit at EMS building on Miranda Lambert Drive

The City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire property from Thedford Crossing, L.P. for road and utility extensions. Other key actions included setting proposed tax and budget rates and increasing cemetery plot prices.

• Approved use of eminent domain to acquire property for E. Centennial Blvd extension (5-0)
• Approved proposed tax rate of .36 and set public hearing for Sept 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2023-2024 budget including 3% COLA and set public hearing for Sept 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Raised cemetery plot prices to $1,000, interments to $500, and single cremation plots to $750 (unanimous)
• Approved $13,500 emergency expenditure for new HVAC unit at EMS city building (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 08-2023 amending Tax Reinvestment Zone Three project and financial plan (unanimous)
• Approved professional service agreement with Langan Engineering for third-party reviews (unanimous)
• No action taken on all-inclusive playground design at Pool Park

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider a recommendation on a special use permit for a duplex, discuss planning for vacant land, and hold discussion-only items for two properties. The board may also enter executive session if needed.

• Special use recommendation for duplex at 14136 CR 474, Lindale
• Planning discussion for vacant land at 12880 Hwy-110 N, Tyler
• Discussion only for land at 511 Baker St, Lindale
• Discussion only for land at 15533 FM-849, Lindale (formerly Derby Meadows)
• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of discussions regarding property use and annexation, but no formal decisions were made on those matters.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and vote on several financial items, including the 2023-2024 budget, a tax rate, and increases to garbage and water/sewer rates. They will also consider a cemetery plot price increase and a payment to Oncor for a sidewalk project. The meeting includes a workshop for the upcoming budget year.

• Approve Smith County 9-1-1 2023-2024 Budget
• Approve City of Lindale Tax Abatement policy and Principles
• Approve 5.7% increase in solid waste collection rates (Republic Services) and ordinance adjusting garbage rates
• Approve ordinance amending Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance (13-2022) for 5.7% CPI increase
• Approve $8,813.02 to Oncor for moving a pole for the sidewalk project

The City Council approved rate increases for solid waste and water/sewer services effective October 1, 2023. Council also approved the Smith County 9-1-1 budget and a proposed tax rate of .36. A request to raise cemetery plot prices was tabled pending an audit.

• Approved Smith County 9-1-1 2023-2024 budget (All in favor)
• Approved Lindale News and Times as official newspaper (All in favor)
• Approved city abatement policy and principles for 2-year period (All in favor)
• Tabled increase of cemetery plot purchase prices
• Approved Ordinance 06-2023 increasing solid waste rates by 5.7% (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 07-2023 increasing water/sewer rates by 5.7% (All in favor)
• Approved $8,813.02 to Oncor to move a pole for Perryman sidewalk project (All in favor)
• Approved presentation of proposed .36 tax rate to citizens (All in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving an emergency water sale to Lindale Rural Water, a facilities agreement for elections, and a contract addendum with the Chamber of Commerce. They will also discuss baseball field finances, a siren repair, and hold a budget workshop for 2023-2024.

• Sixth Addendum to Chamber of Commerce contract for services
• Facilities agreement with Smith County Election Administration for Kinzie Community Center
• Ordinance to sell water to Lindale Rural Water on emergency basis
• Replace or repair siren at water well #5
• Interlocal Agreement with East Texas Council of Governments for GSI services

The City Council approved several service contracts and a 30-day emergency water sale ordinance. They also authorized a final offer for right-of-way acquisitions for the E. Centennial Blvd. road project, including the option to file a lawsuit if the offer is rejected.

• Approved sixth addendum to Chamber of Commerce contract for services (4-1 abstain)
• Approved facilities agreement with Smith County Election Administration for Kinzie Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved 30-day emergency ordinance 05-2023 to provide water to Lindale Rural Water Supply Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,935 to replace siren head at Water Well #5 (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with East Texas Council of Government for GIS services (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6 and June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 expenditures and financial reports (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 03-2023 to send final offer to Thedford Crossing, L.P. for E. Centennial Blvd. right-of-way and easements, authorizing a lawsuit if not accepted (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The agenda for this meeting is not available; only minutes are referenced. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Planning & Zoning Committee

This Planning & Zoning Committee meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text only states that no agenda is available and directs readers to view minutes. No decisions or discussion items are listed.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Lindale City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including awarding a grant for downtown sidewalks, approving an overnight camping event, underground utility work, an air conditioner replacement, and an emergency water sale. The council will also hold a workshop for the 2023-2024 budget.

• Award bid for TXCDBG Downtown Sidewalk Grant (CDM 21-0133)
• Approve Midnight Bash Baseball Tournament July 14-15 at Pool Park with overnight campers
• Approve underground utilities in alley from North Street to Valley Street between Miranda Lambert Way and Hwy 69
• Approve replacing air conditioner at Old Mill Pond
• Ordinance to sell water to Lindale Rural Water for 30 days per City Charter Article IX Section 9.01

City Council awarded a downtown sidewalk contract to C.E. Marler & Associates and approved funding for underground utilities and a new air conditioner. The council also authorized a baseball tournament with overnight camping at Pool Park. An ordinance to sell water to Lindale Rural Water was tabled.

• Awarded TXCDBG contract CDM21-0133 for downtown sidewalks to C.E. Marler & Associates for $403,876.00 (All in favor)
• Approved Midnight Bash Baseball Tournament July 14-15 at Pool Park including overnight campers (All in favor)
• Approved $16,000 to move utilities underground in the alley between North Street and Valley Street (All in favor)
• Approved $9,619.64 to replace the air conditioner at Old Mill Pond using Hotel/Motel funds (All in favor)
• Tabled ordinance to sell water to Lindale Rural Water for 30 days

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that no agenda is available and directs readers to view minutes. Therefore, no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lindale City Council is holding a regular meeting with several discussion and possible action items, including approving a Young Marines project at Faulkner Park, a one-year digital billboard contract with Texas Media Properties, and a benefits pool rerate notice. The council will also discuss civic use of the Kinzie Community Center, downtown streetlights, parking lot lights, and fresh fruit stands. A workshop on the 2023-2024 budget is scheduled after the regular agenda.

• Approve Faith Leach Rose City Young Marines project at Faulkner Park
• Approve TML Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool Rerate Notice for health, dental, vision, LTD
• Approve one-year contract with Texas Media Properties for digital billboard on I-20 West at 849 near Collin Street Bakery
• Discuss civic organization use of Kinzie Community Center
• Discuss adding parking lot lights at Kinzie Community Center

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including the purchase of sidewalk lights for downtown and parking lot lighting for the Kinzie Community Center. The council also amended the ordinance regarding fresh fruit stands and approved a digital billboard contract.

• Approved Rose City Young Marines land navigation project at Faulkner Park (All in favor)
• Approved TML employee benefits pool rerate for health, dental, vision, and LTD (All in favor)
• Approved $4,800 one-year contract with Texas Media Properties for digital billboard (All in favor)
• Approved civic organization use of Kinzie Community Center for $50 fee, Mon-Thu for 2 hours (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of city-owned sidewalk lights for downtown instead of ONCOR lights (All in favor)
• Approved $33,475 purchase of 5 parking lot lights for Kinzie Community Center (All in favor)
• Passed Ordinance 04-2023 amending fruit stand permit requirements (All in favor)
• Approved May 2 and May 16, 2023 meeting minutes and May 2023 financial reports (All in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 8, 2023, and consider one main item: a preliminary plat for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1, which would create 151 lots on CR 474. The board may take items in any order and could enter executive session if needed.

• Preliminary plat approval for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1, 151 lots, located on CR 474, submitted by Mike Compton
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023, meeting

The board approved the preliminary plat for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1, which would create 151 lots. Approval is contingent upon the developer ensuring all lots meet minimum width measurements and including specific right-of-way and median requirements on CR 474.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for The Reserve at Timber Creek Unit 1 (3-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a Young Marines project at Faulkner Park, a master plan cost from Freese Nichols, budget amendments for 2022-2023, and a date for the Kinzie Community Center opening. They will also consider rescheduling the July 4 meeting and a phone system agreement. The agenda includes routine items like excused absences and an executive session for legal advice.

• Approve Faith Leach Rose City Young Marines project at Faulkner Park
• Select opening date for Kinzie Community Center and discuss civic organization use
• Approve Freese Nichols Scope of Services cost for Faulkner Park master plan
• Approve Budget Amendments for 2022-2023
• Approve MiCare Agreement for Mitel Phone system

Council approved a contract for the Faulkner Park master plan and passed budget amendments for the 2022-2023 year. The council also set the grand opening for the Kinzie Community Center and approved a three-year phone system agreement.

• Approved contract with Freese Nichols for Faulkner Park Master Plan at $74,900 (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 03-2023 amendments for Budget Year 2022-2023 (All in favor)
• Approved 3-year MiCare agreement for Mitel phone system from August 2023 to August 2026 (All in favor)
• Set Kinzie Community Center grand opening for July 13, 5-7 P.M.
• Canceled the July 4, 2023, regular scheduled council meeting (All in favor)
• Tabled Rose City Young Marines project at Faulkner Park until June 20 meeting
• Approved excused absences for Mayor Jeff Daugherty (May 2) and Councilwoman Sallie Black (May 16)
• Tabled discussion on civic organization use of Kinzie Community Center to June 20 agenda

City Council

The City Council appointed a Mayor Pro Tem and a representative for the East Texas Council of Government. The council approved a firm for the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit and a subdivision plat for Lyles Addition. Decisions on downtown and community center lighting were tabled.

• Appointed Yvette Martin as Mayor Pro Tem (All in favor)
• Appointed Bob Tardiff to the East Texas Council of Government board (All in favor)
• Approved Gollob Morgan Peddy Co. to perform FY 2022-2023 city audit (All in favor)
• Awarded business park lift station bid to Capps-Capco Construction, Inc. (All in favor)
• Tabled downtown sidewalk streetlights until June 20, 2023
• Tabled community center parking lot lighting until June 20, 2023
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision plat of Lyles Addition (All in favor)
• Approved April 4 and April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the preliminary and final subdivision plat for Lyles Addition, located at 15915 CR 4140. The board will also discuss updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and a shared access easement revision on Prairie Creek.

• Vote on Lyles Addition preliminary and final plat, 15915 CR 4140, submitted by Chase Bonner
• Discussion on Subdivision Ordinance Article 3, Parts 1 and 2, Addendums 9 and 10
• Update on Prairie Creek shared access easement revision at 1100 S. Main St.

The board approved the preliminary and final subdivision plat for Lyles Addition (15915 CR 4140) on a 4-0 vote. They also discussed updates to the Subdivision Ordinance Addendums 9 and 10 and a shared access easement revision for Prairie Creek, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision plat of Lyles Addition (4-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will consider several spending items, including a one-year billboard contract with Texas Media Properties, repairs to the Picker's Pavilion roof, and the purchase of a one-ton truck for the Water Department. They will also discuss CJIS compliance improvements and landscaping for the Kinzie Community Center. The meeting includes two executive sessions for legal advice and real property discussions, with possible action afterward.

• One-year contract with Texas Media Properties for static billboard at Collin Street Bakery, I-20 and FM 849
• Repair to Picker's Pavilion roof
• CJIS Compliance Correction/Improvements
• Purchase of one-ton truck for Water Department
• Landscaping and irrigation for Kinzie Community Center

The City Council approved the purchase of real property at 111 N. Main Street. Other approved actions included a new water department truck, CJIS compliance corrections, and landscaping for the Kinzie Community Center.

• Approved purchase of property at 111 N. Main Street (All in favor)
• Approved $59,670 purchase of one-ton truck from Toliver Ford Mineola (All in favor)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Cynergy CJIS compliance corrections (All in favor)
• Approved $14,851 for Tomlin Irrigation and Landscape at Kinzie Community Center (All in favor)
• Approved three-year contract with Texas Media Properties for $9,000 plus $500 fee (All in favor)
• Approved $2,725 for Erasmo’s Roofing to repair Picker’s Pavilion roof (All in favor)
• Appointed Gavin Rasco and Yvette Martin to help select landscape plants

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 105 Ballard Drive. The agenda includes several action items: approving a fun run event, repairing the Old Mill Pond Museum roof, switching security camera services to Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. with costs of $34,514 for City Hall and $25,900 for parks and external areas, and building two storage buildings at the North Side Sewer Plant. The council will also consider excusing Council member Yvette Martin's absence from the April 4 meeting, approve minutes for March 7 and 21, and review March 2023 expenditures and financial reports.

• Approve Fusion Athletic Club fun run off Eagle Spirit/Brad Circle on May 20, 2023
• Approve repair to Old Mill Pond Museum roof
• Change security camera services to Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. — $34,514 for City Hall, $25,900 for parks/external areas
• Build two storage buildings at North Side Sewer Plant (City Records and Police storage)
• Excuse Council member Yvette Martin's absence from April 4, 2023 meeting

City Council approved a security camera system upgrade and the construction of two storage buildings at the North Side Sewer Plant. The council also authorized roof repairs for the Old Mill Pond Museum and approved a community fun run.

• Approved Fusion Athletic Club fun run for May 20, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved $2,200 contract with Erasmo Duran Roofing for Old Mill Pond Museum roof repairs (All in favor)
• Approved security camera services agreement with Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. for $34,514 (City Hall) and $25,900 (Parks/External) (All in favor)
• Approved construction of two storage buildings for police and records at North Side Sewer Plant for $50,000 each (All in favor)
• Excused Council Member Yvette Martin's absence from April 4, 2023 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved council minutes for March 7 and March 21, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved March 2023 expenditures and financial reports (All in favor)

Board of Adjustments

The Lindale Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and make determinations on five cases, including requests for special-use permits for a single-family house, two multi-family developments, and child care services, plus a variance for front yard setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and allow citizen talk time.

• Case 23010: Special use for single-family house in MU-1 district at 1201 South Main St.
• Case 23069: Variance for front yard setbacks at 527 Imagine Dr.
• Case 23014: Special use for multi-family development in R-1C district at 17738 CR 4112
• Case 23124: Special use for multi-family development in MU-1 district at 904 S. Main St.
• Case 23120: Special use for child care services at 14020 CR 4111

The Board approved requests for a single-family home, a front yard setback variance, and two multi-family developments. A request for child care services was determined to be a shelter care facility, which is not permitted in the zoning district.

• Approved special use for single-family house at 1201 South Main St (4-0)
• Approved variance for front yard setbacks at 527 Imagine Dr (4-0)
• Approved special use for 14-unit multi-family development at 17738 CR 4112 (4-0)
• Approved special use for multi-family development at 904 S. Main St (4-0)
• Denied request for child care services at 14020 CR 4111 as it was determined to be a shelter care facility not allowed in R-1C district
• Approved March 13, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

Council approved the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code and International Fire Protection standards, including amended permit fees. The council also authorized bidding for a $350,000 downtown sidewalk project and updated water and sewer infrastructure specifications.

• Approved going out to bid for TDA CDM21-0133 sidewalk project grant ($350,000) (All in favor)
• Approved Kinzie Community Center rental fees, deposit fees, and maximum occupancy requirements (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution R02-2023 to deny Centerpoint Energy 2023 annual GRIP adjustment (Passed via Mayor tie-break)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Ordinance Article 3 to include water and sewer specifications (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 02-2023 adopting 2021 International Building Code and International Fire Protection and amended fees (All in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council is meeting to handle routine city business, including canceling the May 6 general election due to unopposed candidates, approving a new on-call police officer position, and selecting a firm for Faulkner Park concept plans. They will also consider several smaller items like a car show permit, a billboard contract renewal, internet installation, a resubdivision, and a cemetery donation.

• Affirm ordinance 02-2023 to cancel May 6, 2023, General Election (unopposed candidates)
• Approve on-call police officer position
• Approve Lamar Billboard Contract #4107038 renewal (I-20 South side, West of US Hwy 69)
• Approve internet line installation for Kinzie Community Center for $15,331.20
• Approve resubdivision of Oden Heights Unit 1, Lot 7A and 8A (225 Frances, Lindale)

City Council affirmed the cancellation of the May 6, 2023, general election as Council Places 1 and 3 were unopposed. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, including internet lines for the Kinzie Community Center and a new inclusive playground at Pool Park.

• Affirmed Ordinance 02-2023 canceling May 6, 2023, general election (All in favor)
• Approved use of parking lot between Springhill Suites and TXM for a one-day car show (All in favor)
• Approved on-call police officer position to cover shifts and prevent overtime (All in favor)
• Approved all-inclusive playground equipment at Pool Park (All in favor)
• Approved $10,764.60 Lamar billboard lease paid from hotel motel funds (Passed; Rick Thelen abstained)
• Approved $15,331.20 for Optimum to install internet lines at Kinzie Community Center (All in favor)
• Approved resubdivision of Oden Heights Unit 1, Lot 7A and Lot 8A at 225 Frances (All in favor)
• Selected Freese Nichols to negotiate contract for Faulkner Park concept plans (All in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two subdivision requests: a resubdivision of Oden Heights Unit 1 and a preliminary/final subdivision for Rosley Homes Addition. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Resubdivision of Oden Heights Unit 1, Lot 7A and Lot 8A, at 225 Frances, Lindale, submitted by Blake Eubanks
• Preliminary and final subdivision of Rosley Homes Addition, J.A. Gibson Survey, A-381, Tract 13E & 13F S02, at 907 S. Main St., submitted by Angela Wiggins
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
• Citizen Talk Time (5-minute limit)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a property resubdivision at 225 Frances to allow for a shed. The board denied a subdivision request for 907 S. Main St. due to non-compliance with parking and setback ordinances.

• Approved minutes for February 13, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved resubdivision of Oden Heights Unit 1, Lot 7A and Lot 8A at 225 Frances (5-0)
• Denied preliminary and final subdivision of Rosley Homes Addition at 907 S. Main St. (5-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will consider canceling the May 6, 2023, general election due to unopposed candidates, and will discuss and possibly approve several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including bids for a lift station and water line project, and contracts for cemetery maintenance.

• Ordinance to cancel May 6, 2023, General Election (unopposed candidates for Council Places 1 and 2)
• Bid for Lift Station at Lindale Business Park
• Bid for West Lindale Crossing Phase I Water Line looping project
• Purchase vacuum trailer for $23,622 from Water Capital Fund
• Renew cemetery maintenance contract with Victor Martinez for $28,000/year

City Council canceled the May 6, 2023, general election after declaring candidates for Council Place 1 and Place 3 unopposed. The council also approved several infrastructure bids, utility equipment purchases, and a cemetery maintenance contract.

• Canceled May 6, 2023, general election for Council Place 1 and Place 3 (All in favor)
• Approved going out to bid for Lindale Business Park lift station (All in favor)
• Approved going out to bid for West Lindale Crossing Phase I water line looping project (All in favor)
• Approved $337,273 engineering contract with Brannon Engineer for E. Centennial project (All in favor)
• Approved $23,622 from Water Capital Fund to purchase a vacuum trailer (All in favor)
• Approved $7,628 from Water Capital Fund to purchase a dump trailer (All in favor)
• Renewed cemetery maintenance contract with Victor Martinez for $28,000 per year (All in favor)
• Excused Councilman Rick Thelen's absence from February 21, 2023, meeting (All in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at City Hall. They will discuss and possibly approve a subdivision plat, an emergency expenditure for wastewater treatment plant repairs, and updates on the community center construction, including furniture and design changes. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, plus a citizen comment period.

• Preliminary and final subdivision of Bigfoot Pursuits LLC property, 3.64 acres into two lots at 700 Block of S. Main St.
• Emergency expenditure of $25,970 to Andritz for WWTP Belt Press repair
• Discussion on community center furniture, ceiling design changes, rent, and construction progress
• Discussion on disc golf course and location of first hole
• Approval of January 2023 expenditures and financial reports

The City Council approved several land acquisition agreements and an initial offer for property to develop E. Centennial Blvd. Other actions included funding for community center furniture and emergency wastewater plant repairs.

• Approved land acquisition agreement with Moody & Debra Smith for E. Centennial Blvd (All in favor)
• Approved land acquisition agreement with Tyler Rose Nursery, Inc. for E. Centennial Blvd (All in favor)
• Authorized Dixon Services Inc. to make an initial offer for 5.04 acres owned by Thedford Crossing, LP (All in favor)
• Approved $50,000 budget to furnish the Community Center (All in favor)
• Approved $25,970 emergency expenditure for WWTP belt press repairs (All in favor)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision of Bigfoot Pursuits LLC at 700 block of S. Main St. (All in favor)
• Approved moving disc golf hole one and tasked Parks Board with determining location (All in favor)
• Approved January 2023 expenditures and financial reports (All in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving a preliminary and final subdivision for Bigfoot Pursuits LLC, creating 2 lots on 3.64 acres in the 700 block of S. Main St. The board will also approve minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting and allow public comment during a citizen talk time.

• Subdivision approval for Bigfoot Pursuits LLC, J.A. Gibson Survey, A-381, Tract 13, 15, 17B, S02, 3.64 acres, 2 lots, 700 block of S. Main St.
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Citizen talk time (5-minute limit)

The board approved the preliminary and final subdivision of a 3.64-acre property to create two lots. The site is located at the 700 block of S. Main St. and is intended for business use, including a potential carwash.

• Approved minutes for November 14, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision of Bigfoot Pursuits LLC at 700 block of S. Main St. (5-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will consider awarding a $774,134.70 sidewalk construction bid, terminating a development agreement with Hardy Townhomes, and approving several agreements and expenditures. The meeting also includes calling a May municipal election and updates on the community center and winter storm.

• Award sidewalk bid to Hartbeat Construction, LLC for $774,134.70
• Terminate Development Agreement with Hardy Townhomes, LLC
• Approve $80,000 water capital expenditure for track hoe
• Approve $25,000 emergency expenditure for Well #6 motor
• Call municipal election for May 6, 2023 for Council Places 1 and 3

The City Council approved several infrastructure and utility expenditures, including a sidewalk project and new equipment. The council also authorized agreements for the use of baseball and soccer fields and terminated a development agreement with Hardy Townhomes, LLC. A municipal election for Council Places 1 and 3 was called for May 6, 2023.

• Awarded $774,134.70 sidewalk contract to Hartbeat Construction, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved baseball field use agreement with Lindale Summer Baseball and Softball Association (All in favor)
• Approved soccer field use agreement with Lindale Soccer Association (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution R01-2023 for Oncor steering committee participation and payment (All in favor)
• Terminated development agreement with Hardy Townhomes, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved $14,599 for Pool Park playground equipment, matching a $5,000 donation (All in favor)
• Ordered municipal election for Council Place 1 and Place 3 on May 6, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved $80,000 for a track hoe and $25,000 for Well #6 motor replacement (All in favor)

City Council

City Council approved the purchase of two police Tahoes and related equipment. The council also approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 city audit and a $12,233 appliance package for the Kinzie Community Center. A previous ordinance regarding building and fire codes was repealed due to errors.

• Approved City Audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 (All in favor)
• Approved $12,233 appliance package for Kinzie Community Center (All in favor)
• Tabled bid for Lindale sidewalk improvements to Hartbeat Construction, LLC
• Approved motion to go back out to bid for Parks RFQ (All in favor)
• Repealed Ordinance 01-2023 regarding International Building Code and International Fire Protection (All in favor)
• Approved $94,398 for two police Tahoes and $23,420 for equipment (All in favor)
• Approved excused absence for Councilman Gavin Rasco (All in favor)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Board of Adjustments

The Lindale Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and decide on two special-use permit requests: one for single-family development at 1100 South Main St. and one for multi-family development at 105 Braziel St., both in MU-1 zoning districts. The meeting also includes approval of the October 25, 2022 minutes and a citizen talk time.

• Hearing on Case No. 22507: special use for single-family development at 1100 South Main St.
• Hearing on Case No. 22508: special use for multi-family development at 105 Braziel St.
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2022

The Board of Adjustment approved two requests for special use developments in MU-1 zoning districts. Both requests were passed with 4-0 votes following discussions on infrastructure and neighborhood impact.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Case No. 22507: Special Use for single-family development at 1100 South Main St. (4-0)
• Approved Case No. 22508: Special Use for multi-family development at 105 Braziel St. (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The agenda for this meeting is not available; only minutes are referenced. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lindale City Council will consider several contracts and an ordinance at its January 3, 2023 regular meeting. Items include approving an election services contract with Smith County, a sales tax compliance amendment, adopting the 2021 International Building and Fire Codes with fee changes, and purchasing an audio/video system for the Community Center. The council will also vote on excusing the mayor's absence and adding police department software licenses.

• Contract with Smith County for 2023 elections
• Amendment No. 6 with Muni-Services/Avenue LLC for sales tax compliance review
• Ordinance adopting 2021 International Building Code and International Fire Code, with fee amendments
• Audio and video system for Community Center
• Additional licenses for Police Department CIS, Digticket, and Microsoft

City Council approved the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code and International Fire Protection standards. The council also authorized spending for police software and community center audio-video equipment.

• Approved $10,100 for Police Department CIS DigTicket and Microsoft licenses (All in favor)
• Approved contract with Smith County, Texas for conducting 2023 elections (All in favor)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 with Muni-Services/Avenue LLC for sales tax compliance review (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 01-2023 adopting 2021 International Building Code and International Fire Protection and amended fees (All in favor)
• Approved $11,482 for Sound and Video Solutions installation at the Community Center (All in favor)
• Approved Mayor Jeff Daugherty's December 6, 2022 absence as an excused absence (All in favor)