Lindale public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will meet on Dec 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The board will discuss and possibly approve an amending replat for the Phase 1 Derby Meadows Addition, a 69‑lot subdivision at 15533 FM 849. The board will also discuss and possibly approve the final plat for the Ebon Ventures I Addition, an 85‑acre development at 13507 CR 433.

• Amending Replat Phase 1 Derby Meadows Addition – 69 lots, 15533 FM 849, submitted by Nick Allegretto
• Final plat of Ebon Ventures I Addition – 85.0 acres, 13507 CR 433, submitted by Dong Hu
• Citizen Talk Time – up to 5 minutes for public comments
• Potential Executive Session – may be called if a matter requires confidential discussion

The board approved the minutes from the November 10th meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the Amending Replat Phase 1 Derby Meadows Addition (69 lots) with a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved the final plat for Ebon Ventures I Addition Lot 1 Block A (85 acres) with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved November 10th minutes (4-0)
• Approved Amending Replat Phase 1 Derby Meadows Addition, 69 lots (4-0)
• Approved final plat of Ebon Ventures I Addition Lot 1 Block A, 85 acres (3-1)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will meet to discuss and vote on approving a contract for the 2026 election, a change order for street repairs, amendments to parks regulations, and the approval of council minutes and absences.

• Approve contract for 2026 Election with Smith County
• Approve Change Order One for street repairs
• Approve ordinance to amend Parks Regulations
• Approve minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting
• Approve excused absences for council members

The council voted to approve the contract with Smith County, Texas, for conducting the 2026 city election. It also approved a $218,221.05 change order for repairs and re‑striping of Centennial Boulevard. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance amending park regulations to require permits, fees, and insurance for events.

• Approved contract with Smith County for 2026 election (all voted in favor)
• Approved Change Order One for A.E. Shull & Company, $218,221.05 for Centennial Blvd repairs (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 14-2025 amending park regulations (all voted in favor)
• Approved Councilwoman Sallie Black’s excused absence from Nov 18, 2025 meeting (all voted in favor)
• Approved Councilman Bryan Summerville’s excused absence from Dec 2, 2025 meeting (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting (all voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025 tax roll and certified values. The body will also discuss financing plans, annual reports, and board appointments for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Two and Three.

• Public hearing and possible ordinance to amend the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Two Project and Financial Plan
• Approval of the City of Lindale 2025 Tax Roll including certified values and tax levy
• Awarding bids for the South Side Sewer Treatment Plant
• Approval of the First Amendment of Slaton Addition at 15690 CR 472 and final plat for Mill Creek Addition at 17555 CR 4109
• Installation of a school crosswalk on Wood Springs Road at the Junior High School

The council adopted Ordinance 13-2025, a second amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Two (TIF 2) project and financial plan. It also reappointed two members and named the mayor as chairman of the TIF 2 board, approved the 2025 annual reports for TIF 2 and TIF 3, appointed and named the mayor chairman of the TIF 3 board, and approved several community projects including batting cages at Faulkner Park, school crosswalks on Wood Springs Road, and the 2025 certified tax roll.

• Approved Ordinance 13-2025 Second Amendment to TIF 2 Project and Financial Plan (all voted in favor)
• Reappointed Bob Tardiff and Mayor Gavin Rasco to TIF 2 Board of Directors (2‑year term) (all voted in favor)
• Appointed Mayor Gavin Rasco as Chairman of TIF 2 Board (all voted in favor)
• Approved 2025 annual report of Lindale Reinvestment Zone Two (all voted in favor)
• Reappointed Bob Tardiff, Greg Fraser, and appointed Jerretta Nance Pate to TIF 3 Board (2‑year term) (all voted in favor)
• Appointed Mayor Gavin Rasco as Chairman of TIF 3 Board (all voted in favor)
• Approved batting cages at Faulkner Park with city manager location approval (all voted in favor)
• Approved installation of school crosswalks on Wood Springs Road at the junior high school using Bid #1 (all voted in favor)

Tax Increment Financing Board

The Lindale Reinvestment Zone #2 Tax Increment Financing Board will meet to discuss updates to its project and financial planning. The board will also hold elections for internal leadership positions and review its annual report.

• Approval of Amended Project Plan
• Approval of Amended Financial Plan with Feasibility Analysis
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of 2025 Annual Report

Tax Increment Financing Board

The Lindale Reinvestment Zone #3 Tax Increment Financing Board will consider electing a Vice Chairman and a Secretary. It will also consider approving the 2025 Annual Report and the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. These items are scheduled for the called meeting on November 18, 2025 at City Hall.

• Consider election of Vice Chairman of the Board
• Consider election of Secretary of the Board
• Consider approval of the 2025 Annual Report
• Consider approval of minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Committee will meet to discuss approving two final plats and amending zoning ordinance sections. The meeting will also include Citizen Talk Time.

• Approval of First Amendment to Slaton Addition plat
• Approval of final plat for Mill Creek Addition
• Discussion on amending Zoning Ordinance Addendum 2
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Section 3-7 Access Driveway
• Citizen Talk Time

The Planning and Zoning Board adopted the October 13 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the First Amendment for the Slaton Addition (four lots, 24‑ft driveway) by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the final plat for the Mill Creek Addition (three lots) by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 13 minutes (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment of Slaton Addition, 15690 CR 472 (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Mill Creek Addition, 17555 CR 4108 (5-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including installing a crosswalk and connecting sidewalks on Wood Spring Road near the Junior High School. Other topics are heating and air conditioning for bathrooms at Faulkner Park and the Pool, planting trees in city parks, and approving the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. A citizen talk period is also scheduled.

• Discussion and possible action to approve heating and air in the bathrooms at Faulkner Park and the Pool.
• Discussion and possible action to approve planting trees at City Parks.
• Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the installation of a crosswalk at Wood Spring Road to the Junior High School and adding connecting sidewalks.
• Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular Council Meeting.

The council approved the installation of heating and air‑conditioning units in the restrooms at Faulkner Park and Pool Park. It also approved $5.000 for planting three new trees at city parks and adopted the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. The proposal to install a crosswalk at Wood Spring Road was tabled.

• Approved heating and air conditioning installation in restrooms at Faulkner Park and Pool Park (all voted in favor)
• Approved $5.000 for planting three new trees at city parks (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular council meeting (all voted in favor)
• Tabled installation of a crosswalk at Wood Spring Road and connecting sidewalks

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution to deny Oncor Electric's application to increase distribution rates and a proposal to close the city dump. Other items include funding for electrical upgrades at Pool Park, a change order for the FM 16 Downtown Drainage Improvements contract, and the approval of new subdivision plats. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Resolution to deny Oncor Electric delivery application to increase distribution rates
• Proposal to close the City dump
• Approval of additional funds for electrical upgrades at Pool Park
• Approval of change order number two for W.M. Miller Construction contract for FM 16 Downtown Drainage Improvements
• Approval of replat of Lindale Crossing East Addition lots 1 and 2 at CR 472 and Liberty Crossing

The council approved a resolution denying Oncor's request to increase electric distribution rates. They voted to close the city dump effective Jan 1 2026 and gave the city administrator authority to reopen it under certain conditions. Additional approvals included $7,500 for Pool Park electrical upgrades, a $48,920.85 change order for downtown drainage, replat of Lindale Crossing East addition lots, final plat of the LTLC Holdings subdivision, nomination of Ron Shaffer to the Smith County 9‑1‑1 board, and amendment of the sanitation rate ordinance. The council also approved the September 2025 minutes and financial reports.

• Approved resolution R17-2025 to deny Oncor electric delivery rate increase (all voted in favor)
• Approved closure of city dump effective Jan 1 2026 and authority to reopen (all voted in favor)
• Approved $7,500 additional funds for Pool Park electrical upgrades (all voted in favor)
• Approved change order $48,920.85 for downtown drainage improvements (all voted in favor)
• Approved replat of Lindale Crossing East addition lots 1 and 2 (all voted in favor)
• Approved final plat of LTLC Holdings subdivision at 13324 CR 472 (all voted in favor)
• Approved nomination of Ron Shaffer to Smith County 9‑1‑1 Communications District Board (all voted in favor)
• Approved amendment of the Lindale Sanitation Rate Ordinance (Ordinance 12‑2025) (all voted in favor)

Board of Adjustments

The Lindale Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on CASE No. 25269. The case involves a request from Raj Borelli for a special-use permit to allow single-family and multi-family development in a Neighborhood Mixed Use (MU-1) district at 13970 County Road 472. After a five-minute citizen talk period, the board will deliberate and determine whether to approve the request. The meeting may be adjourned to executive session if needed.

• Special-use request by Raj Borelli for single-family and multi-family development at 13970 CR 472
• Approval of minutes for the July 28, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a special‑use request allowing single‑family and multi‑family development in a MU‑1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District at 13970 CR 472, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved special‑use request for single‑ and multi‑family homes at 13970 CR 472 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and possibly approve the replat of Lindale Crossing East AD lots 1 and 2 at CR 472 and Liberty Crossing. The board will also consider the final plat of the LTLC Holdings Subdivision at 13324 CR 472, part of David White Survey A-1091 and J.M.W. Hall Survey A-479. Standard agenda items include approval of September 8th meeting minutes, a citizen talk period, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the replat of Lindale Crossing East AD lots 1 and 2 (CR 472 & Liberty Crossing) – submitted by Rick Martindale
• Discussion and possible action to approve the final plat of LTLC Holdings Subdivision (13324 CR 472) – submitted by Larry Wood

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the replat of Lindale Crossing East Addition lots 1 and 2 on CR 472 at Liberty Crossing. Finally, the board approved the final plat for the LTLC Holdings Subdivision at 13324 CR 472.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved replat of Lindale Crossing East Addition lots 1‑2 (4-0)
• Approved final plat of LTLC Holdings Subdivision at 13324 CR 472 (4-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current property tax bill to an estimated bill under the proposed tax rate.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of Proposed Tax Rate (.36234)
• Property tax bill increase from $917.33 to $953.61
• Taxpayer Impact Statement for median-valued homestead
• Budget available on city website

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 08‑2025 to set the 2025‑2026 budget and ratified the property tax increase with Ordinance 09‑2025. It also approved Ordinance 10‑2025, establishing an ad valorem tax rate of .36234 and its component rates. Final plats for Clear Spring Subdivision and Eagle Meadows Phase 7 were approved, and a utility easement for Vexus Metronet at 425 Perryman Rd. was granted with a vinyl‑wrap condition. Additional approvals included a $6.800 mini‑split AC unit for City Hall, a budget amendment for 2024‑2025, and routine items such as minutes and August expenditures.

• Approved Ordinance 08‑2025 adopting the 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 09‑2025 ratifying the property tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 10‑2025 setting the ad valorem tax rate .36234 and component rates (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Clear Spring Subdivision, 18403 CR 4112 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Eagle Meadows Phase 7, 2.86 acres, 8 lots (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement for Vexus Metronet at 425 Perryman Rd. with vinyl‑wrap condition (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of a new mini‑split AC unit for City Hall at a cost of $6.800 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment Ordinance 11‑2025 for fiscal year 2024‑2025 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss and possibly approve final plats for Clear Spring Subdivision and two phases of Eagle Meadows. They will also discuss annexation and future development at a separate property. The board may adjourn into executive session for items on the agenda.

• Final plat approval for Clear Spring Subdivision at 18403 CR 4112
• Final plat approval for Eagle Meadows Phase VII (2.86 acres, 8 lots) at CR 463/Wood Springs Rd.
• Final plat approval for Eagle Meadows Phase VIII (2.91 acres, 10 lots) at CR 463/Wood Springs Rd.
• Discussion on annexation and future development at 14955 CR 411

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the final plats for Clear Spring Subdivision and Eagle Meadows Phases VII and VIII, each with a 5‑0 vote. No action was taken on the annexation discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Clear Spring Subdivision, 18403 CR 4112 (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Eagle Meadows Phase VII, 2.86 acres, 8 lots, CR 463/Wood Springs Rd (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Eagle Meadows Phase VIII, 2.91 acres, 10 lots, CR 463/Wood Springs Rd (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will meet to discuss and possibly approve several items, including the 2025-2026 Economic Development Corporation budget, a pay scale amendment, and a new building for Well #6. The meeting will also review property collections and investment policies.

• Approve Lindale Economic Development Corporation Budget Year 2025-2026
• Amend City of Lindale Pay Scale effective October 1, 2025
• Approve constructing a new building for Well #6
• Cancel October 7, 2025, Regular Council Meeting due to National Night Out
• Approve Resolution amending City of Lindale Investment Policy

The Lindale City Council approved the 2025‑2026 budget for the Economic Development Corporation and reappointed a board member. It also adopted a 3% cost‑of‑living pay adjustment, the city investment policy, and a new building project for Well #6 costing up to $70,000. Additionally, the council cancelled the October 7 meeting, approved the mayor’s excused absence, and accepted the August 19 minutes.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Lindale Economic Development Corporation budget (all voted in favor)
• Reappointed Jeff Daugherty to Lindale Economic Development Board of Directors (all voted in favor)
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment to city pay scale (Resolution RI5‑2025) (all voted in favor)
• Approved City of Lindale Investment Policy (Resolution R16‑2025) (all voted in favor)
• Approved construction of new building at Well #6, cost not to exceed $70,000 (all voted in favor)
• Approved cancellation of October 7, 2025 regular council meeting (all voted in favor)
• Approved Mayor Gavin Rasco’s excused absence for September 2, 2025 (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 regular council meeting (all voted in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will meet to decide on a rezoning request for 1537 Pearl St., approve final plats for two subdivisions, and discuss facility use permits for events. The council will also consider funding updates for baseball facilities, appointments to boards, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1537 Pearl St. from R-1C to MU-1
• Final plat approval for Lindale Crossing East Addition Unit-2 (4 lots)
• Final plat approval for Lot 1 Foshee Estates Phase 1
• Funding for Lindale Baseball to update Pool Park facilities
• Purchase of a trailer for Tourism event storage

The Lindale City Council approved a zoning change for 1537 Pearl Street from R-1C to MU-1. It also approved several final plats, park event permits, a funding request for baseball facilities, a trailer purchase for tourism, and board reappointments. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved zoning change for 1537 Pearl St. from R-1C to MU-1 (all voted in favor)
• Approved final plat of Lindale Crossing East Addition Unit-2 creating 4 lots (all voted in favor)
• Approved final plat of Lot Foshee Estates Phase 1 at 798 Mallory St. (all voted in favor)
• Approved use of Darden Harvest Park on Oct 4, 2025 for free worship (all voted in favor)
• Approved use of Darden Harvest Park on Aug 30, 2025 for disc golf tournament (all voted in favor)
• Approved funding up to $10.150.00 for Pool Park baseball facility updates (all voted in favor)
• Reappointed Kristi Smith to the Parks Board (all voted in favor)
• Approved purchase of a 6 × 12 pink trailer for $7.305 for tourism (all voted in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed zoning change for 1537 Pearl St. The request seeks to convert the parcel from R-1C (single-family residential) to MU-1 (neighborhood mixed-use).

• Proposed rezoning of 1537 Pearl St from R-1C to MU-1
• Public hearings scheduled for Aug 11 (6:00 PM) and Aug 19 (6:00 PM) at 105 Ballard Dr.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning & Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting to decide on a zoning amendment for a single-family lot to mixed-use and review preliminary plats for four new subdivisions. The board will also consider approval of the final plat for one subdivision.

• Amend zoning at 1537 Pearl St from R-1C to MU-1 Mixed-Use for Caleb Hawley’s petition
• Approve preliminary final plat of Lot 1 Foshee Estates Phase 1 at 798 Mallory St
• Approve preliminary plat of Clear Spring Subdivision at 18403 CR 4112
• Approve preliminary and final plat of Lindale Crossing East Addition Unit-2 at CR 472 and Liberty Crossing

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a petition to change the zoning of 1537 Pearl St. Lot 12 from R-1C to MU-1, requiring a privacy fence. It also approved the preliminary and final plat for Lot 1 Foshee Estates Phase 1 at 798 Mallory St, the preliminary plat for Clear Spring Subdivision at 18403 CR 4112, and the preliminary and final plat for Lindane Crossing East Addition Unit‑2 at CR 472 and Liberty Crossing. All motions passed unanimously or with full support.

• Approved amendment of zoning to MU-1 for 1537 Pearl St. Lot 12, with privacy fence stipulation (4-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Lot 1 Foshee Estates Phase 1, 798 Mallory St (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Clear Spring Subdivision, 18403 CR 4112 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Lindane Crossing East Addition Unit‑2, CR 472 & Liberty Crossing (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to propose a budget and tax rate for 2025-2026. The body will also consider the issuance of Combination Tax and Utility System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
• Issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Utility System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• Bidding for the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Fifth addendum to lease agreement with Chamber of Commerce for the Kinzie House
• Capital expenditure for a Zero Turn mower

The Lindale City Council unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of .36234 and set a public hearing for September 16 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate. It also approved a $15.5 million bond issuance, a bid for the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, a financial‑management policy, a zero‑turn mower purchase for $17,116.83, and an electrical pedestal at Picker’s Pavilion.

• Approved proposed tax rate of .36234 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling public hearings on Sept 16, 6:00 p.m. for budget and tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 06-2025 to issue $15.5 M revenue certificates (unanimous)
• Approved going out to bid for Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved financial management policy resolution R14-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of zero‑turn mower for $17,116.83 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of additional electrical pedestal at Picker’s Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing to determine if a special use permit should be granted for a specific property. The board will decide if single-family and multi-family development can be allowed in a neighborhood mixed-use district.

• Case No. 25269: Request from Raj Borelli for 'Special Use' for Single Family and Multi-Family Development at 14012 CR 472

The board approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to table the special‑use request (Case No. 25269) for 14012 CR 472 was made and carried 4‑0, pending required public notice. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled special‑use request for 14012 CR 472 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential 4.8% rate increases for water, sewer, and solid waste collection. The body will also consider a new residential plat and the 2025-2026 Smith County 911 Budget.

• 4.8% increase on Solid Waste Collection and corresponding Garbage Rates ordinance
• 4.8% increase for Water and Sewer rates ordinance
• Final plat for Phase 1, Derby Meadows Addition (72 lots) at 15533 FM 849
• Smith County 911 2025-2026 Budget
• Resolution to suspend Oncor’s rate change for 90 days

The council unanimously approved a publicity and tourism agreement with the Lindale Chamber of Commerce and suspended Oncor Electric's proposed rate change for 90 days. It also adopted the Smith County 911 budget for 2025‑2026, which includes a $3.18 million increase. Additional actions included raising solid waste, water, and sewer rates by 4.8%, approving a 72‑lot plat for Derby Meadows, and committing $750,000 to match a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.

• Approved publicity and tourism agreement with Lindale Chamber of Commerce (All voted in favor)
• Approved resolution suspending Oncor Electric rate change for 90 days (All voted in favor)
• Approved Smith County 911 2025‑2026 budget, reflecting $3.18 M increase (All voted in favor)
• Approved 4.8% solid waste collection rate increase effective Oct 1, 2025 (All voted in favor)
• Approved ordinance amending water and sewer rates by 4.8% effective Oct 1, 2025 (All voted in favor)
• Approved final plat Phase 1 Derby Meadows addition, 72 lots at 15533 FM 849 (All voted in favor)
• Approved resolution verifying and committing $750,000 match for Texas Parks and Wildlife grant (All voted in favor)
• Approved excused absences for Councilmember Bryan Summerville, Mayor Gavin Rasco, and Councilmember Bob Tardiff (All voted in favor)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning change. The request seeks to change the property designation from Single Family Residential Standard District to Neighborhood Mixed-Use District.

• Proposed rezoning of 1537 Pearl St. (Pool Addition Lot 12) from R-1C to MU-1

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a property on Pearl St. The board will also consider the final plat for a new residential addition.

• Public hearing for zoning change from R-1C Single Family Residential to MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed-Use at 1537 Pearl St.
• Possible action on the final plat of Phase 1 Derby Meadows Addition (72 lots) at 15533 FM 849.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the final plat for Phase 1 Derby Meadows, a 72‑lot subdivision at 15533 FM 849, by a 5‑0 vote. A public hearing was held on a petition to change a zoning classification, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Phase 1 Derby Meadows, 72 lots (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the City of Lindale Tax Abatement Policy and Principles. The meeting includes a workshop on the 2025-2026 Budget and discussions on various infrastructure and regulatory updates.

• Public hearing and possible approval of the City of Lindale Tax Abatement Policy
• Resolution of support for Smith County Appraisal District Year 2026 Draft Budget
• Approval of a pump for the southside sewer plant Lift Station
• Resolution contesting water well applications for Redtown Ranch Holdings, LLC and Pine Bliss, LLC
• Application for a Texas Park and Wildlife Grant for Faulkner Park

The council unanimously approved the City of Lindale Tax Abatement Policy and Principles. It also approved a resolution supporting the Smith County Appraisal District 2026 draft budget, a $44,304.43 repair of a pump at the Southside Sewer Plant lift station, and a resolution contesting groundwater well applications for Redtown Ranch Holdings, LLC and Pine Bliss, LLC. The council voted to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for Faulkner Park and tabled motions to move the July 15 meeting, amend the food‑vendor ordinance, and replace air‑conditioning units at the Old Mill Pond Museum.

• Approved City of Lindale Tax Abatement Policy and Principles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-2025 supporting Smith County Appraisal District 2026 draft budget (unanimous)
• Approved repair of pump for Southside Sewer Plant Lift Station for $44,304.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R10-2025 contesting groundwater well applications for Redtown Ranch Holdings, LLC and Pine Bliss, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to move July 15 regular schedule council meeting
• Approved Resolution R11-2025 to apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant for Faulkner Park (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Food Vendor Ordinance to comply with new state laws
• Tabled approval to replace air‑conditioning units for bathrooms at Old Mill Pond Museum

Board of Adjustments

The Lindale Board of Adjustment will meet to determine if a special use permit should be granted for a business. The board will also vote on the date for its next meeting.

• Case No. 25196: Request from David Lopez for a 'Special Use' for a Preowned Automobile Dealership at 14043 CR 4200

The Board approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It granted a special use permit for a preowned automobile dealership at 14043 CR 4200, requiring the applicant to obtain a state license before opening. The Board set the next meeting for July 28, 2025.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for preowned automobile dealership at 14043 CR 4200, contingent on state license (4-0)
• Scheduled next Board of Adjustment meeting for July 28, 2025
• Motion to adjourn adopted

City Council

The City Council will discuss rules for parking recreational and business vehicles in neighborhoods. The body will also consider expenditures for police Tasers, water department trucks, and employee benefit rerate notices.

• Discussion on recreational vehicle and business vehicle parking in neighborhoods
• Possible approval of budgeted Capital Expenditure for Police Department Tasers
• Possible approval of final Replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates at 17675 Pine Dr.
• Possible purchase of two trucks for the Water Department
• Possible approval of TML Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool Rerate Notice

The council approved a capital expenditure of $98,949.65 to purchase Axon tasers for the police department. It also adopted the charter commission report, approved the final replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates, continued employee benefits at prior coverage levels, authorized purchase of two water‑department trucks, and approved May 2025 expenditures and financial reports. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $98,949.65 police taser purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Charter Commission Report via Resolution 08‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved final replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of employee medical, dental, vision, and LTD benefits (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of F‑150 truck for $39,307.10 and 4‑ton truck for $48,990.50 for Water Department (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 expenditures and financial reports (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a property replat. The board will also review minutes from the April 14, 2025, meeting.

• Preliminary and final Replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates at 17675 Pine Dr.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the preliminary and final replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates at 17675 Pine Dr., a subdivision into two lots, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was adopted.

• Approved April 14 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved preliminary and final replat of Lot 27 Stevenson Creek Estates at 17675 Pine Dr. (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for a downtown drainage project and infrastructure updates at Old Mill Pond. The body will also consider approving baseball tournaments at two city parks.

• Contract award for downtown drainage project
• Approval of Midnight Madness Baseball Tournaments at Pool Park and Faulkner Park (June 21-22)
• Replacement of wood and steel flume with concrete flume at Old Mill Pond water wheel

The council voted to award the downtown drainage project to W.M. Miller for $1.139,802.85. It also approved replacing the wood and steel flume at Old Mill Pond with a concrete flume, funding not to exceed $18,000. Additionally, the council approved Mayor Gavin Rasco’s excused absence and the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was made to hold Midnight Madness baseball tournaments at Pool Park and Faulkner Park on June 21‑22, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved award of Downtown Drainage Project contract to W.M. Miller for $1.139,802.85 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of wood and steel flume with concrete flume at Old Mill Pond, cost ≤ $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Gavin Rasco’s excused absence from June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Midnight Madness baseball tournaments at Pool Park and Faulkner Park June 21‑22 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex property at 14012 CR 472. The body will also discuss financial agreements for bond sales and occupancy tax auditing.

• Public hearing and possible annexation of 18.230 acres at 14012 CR 472
• Financial Municipal Advisory Agreement with RBC Capital Markets for bond sale
• One-year agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics LLC for Occupancy Tax Program auditing
• Prisoner Interlocal Agreement between Smith County and City of Lindale
• Approval of a 5K run at Faulkner Park on June 7, 2025

The council approved Ordinance 03-2025 to annex approximately 18.230 acres at 14012 CR 472. It also authorized a $17 M certificate of obligation for future bond financing and approved a financial advisory agreement with RBC CAPITAL MARKETS. Additional actions included approving a 5K fundraiser, an occupancy‑tax analysis contract, a prisoner interlocal agreement, and other community items.

• Approved Ordinance 03-2025 annexing ~18.230 acres at 14012 CR 472 (All voted in favor)
• Approved 5K fundraiser run at FAULKNER PARK on June 7, 2025 (All voted in favor)
• Approved financial municipal advisory agreement with RBC CAPITAL MARKETS for bond sale (All voted in favor)
• Authorized publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation up to $17 MILLION (All voted in favor)
• Approved one‑year agreement with AVENU INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS LLC for occupancy tax program (All voted in favor)
• Approved prisoner interlocal agreement between Smith County and City of Lindale (All voted in favor)
• Approved snow cone truck for soccer tournament at FAULKNER PARK on May 24 (All voted in favor)
• Approved April 2025 expenditures and financial reports (All voted in favor)

Charter Commission

The Lindale Home Rule Charter Review Board Commission will hold a workshop to review the city charter and consider making recommendations to the City Council. The board will also discuss and possibly take action to report its findings and present its recommendation to the council.

• Workshop to review the Lindale City Charter and make recommendation to Council
• Discussion and possible action to report Charter findings and present recommendation to City Council

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and vote on several items including the voluntary annexation of 14012 CR 472, which requires a public hearing. They will also consider approving a city audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 with Gollob Morgan Peddy Co, P.C., and a sales tax compliance review agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics. The meeting includes administering oaths of office to newly elected council members and appointing a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Voluntary annexation of 14012 CR 472 requested by CR 472 Lindale, LLC, with public hearing to be set
• Approval of Gollob Morgan Peddy Co, P.C. to perform city audit for FY 2024-2025
• Agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics for Sales Tax Compliance Review
• Resolution adopting ADA Self-Evaluation policy
• Purchase of a 3/4 ton truck for the Water Department from Water Capital Fund

The council approved a resolution to annex property CR 472 owned by Lindale LLC and to set a public hearing for the annexation. The council also approved a service agreement with Lindale LLC for water and sewer services. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Bob Tardiff as Mayor Pro Tem (all in favor)
• Approved Gollob Morgan Peddy Co., P.C. to conduct city audit FY 2024-2025 (all in favor)
• Approved agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC for sales‑tax compliance review (all in favor)
• Adopted ADA self‑evaluation policy via Resolution R05-2025 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution R06-2025 for annexation of CR 472 and set public hearing (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of a Ford F250 water‑department truck for $46.916.86, Contract No. VE05-24 (all in favor)
• Approved Mayor Gavin Rasco’s excused absence for the meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 council meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and vote on several items including authorizing bids for a downtown drainage project, approving a three-lot subdivision plat on CR 431, and adding three police vehicle cameras. Other items include purchasing a water department truck, approving service agreements, and excusing council absences. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Discussion and possible action to approve going out to bid for downtown drainage project
• Discussion and possible action to approve final plat of Martin Addition (three lots) at 15526 CR 431
• Discussion and possible action to approve adding three Axon Enterprise police vehicle cameras
• Discussion and possible action to purchase a ¾ ton truck for Water Department from Water Capital Fund
• Discussion and action to amend March 4, 2025 Community Development truck purchase to Tyler Ford due to unavailability

The Lindale City Council approved a series of contracts and actions covering road work, police equipment, recording systems, fleet software, and a truck purchase amendment. All motions were adopted unanimously except the 3/4‑ton truck purchase, which failed and was tabled. The council also approved the minutes and financial reports for March 2025.

• Approved installing sod on the divided section of Miranda Lambert Way (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Martin Addition, creating three lots at 15526 CR 431 (unanimous)
• Approved going out to bid for downtown drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved adding three Axon Enterprise police vehicle cameras ($38,132.10 contract) (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year service agreement for Alliance Recording System ($8,345.00) (unanimous)
• Approved fleet management software contract with AT&T FirstNet (unanimous)
• Motion to purchase a 3/4‑ton truck failed; item was tabled
• Approved amendment to community development truck purchase to Tyler Ford at matched price (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with scheduled business including a vote on the final plat for Martin Addition, creating three lots at 15526 CR 431, and a discussion-only item on the annexation and conceptual plan for 18 acres at 14012 CR 472. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and allow citizen comments.

• Discussion and possible action to approve final plat of Martin Addition (3 lots) at 15526 CR 431, submitted by Casey Jordan
• Discussion only on annexation and conceptual plan for 18.0 acres at 14012 CR 472, submitted by Community Development
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the final plat for the Martin Addition, creating three lots at 15526 CR 431, by a 5‑0 vote. The board discussed an annexation and conceptual plan for 18.0 acres at 14012 CR 472 but took no action. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Martin Addition, 3 lots at 15526 CR 431 (5-0)
• No action on annexation of 18.0 acres at 14012 CR 472 (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider budget amendments for the 2024-2025 budget year. Members will also discuss adding termite services to the City Hall pest control contract and a summer event at Darden Park.

• Budget amendments for Budget Year 2024-2025
• Addition of termite services to City Hall pest control
• Approval of a kickoff summer event at Darden Park
• Approval of Councilwoman Sallie Black's absence from the April 15, 2025 meeting
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Lindale City Council unanimously approved a contract with APS Pest & Termite Extermination to add termite services for City Hall. It also approved mid‑year budget amendments for fiscal year 2024‑2025 (Ordinance 02‑2025). The council authorized a kickoff summer event at Darden Park, excused Councilwoman Sallie Black’s absence on April 15, and adopted the minutes from the March 18 meeting.

• Approved contract with APS Pest & Termite Extermination for City Hall termite services (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 02‑2025 budget amendments for FY 2024‑2025 (all voted in favor)
• Approved kickoff summer event at Darden Park with netting outfield setup (all voted in favor)
• Approved excused absence for Councilwoman Sallie Black on April 15, 2025 (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular council meeting (all voted in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed at 6:17 p.m. (all voted in favor)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly vote on replacing a failed pump at Well #8 as an emergency expenditure for $160,654 from the Water Capital Fund. Other agenda items include extending the garbage hauling contract with Republic Services, accepting a driveway as a city street, and approving subdivision plats. The council will also consider purchases for police vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure repairs.

• Emergency replacement of failed pump at Well #8 for $160,654
• Discussion and possible action on garbage hauling contract extension with Republic Services
• Reimbursement of $165,000 to Lindale Economic Development for a water line to Lindale Business Park
• Award of bid for Helen Street Lift Station
• Preliminary and final subdivision plat of Lindale Substation Addition at 15372 CR 463

The Lindale City Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $876,631.40 bid for the Helen Street lift station, a $141,454 emergency repair for Well #8, and a five-year garbage hauling contract extension with Republic Services. Two items were tabled: the Parks Board makeup and installing sod on Miranda Lambert Way. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved accepting Smith County Constable JP Precinct #5 driveway as city street (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Republic Services garbage hauling contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved $141,454 emergency Well #8 pump repair to Weisinger Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 extended warranties for two Ford Police Interceptors (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 extended warranty for Ford F-150 truck (unanimous)
• Approved $876,631.40 Helen Street lift station bid to Duplichan Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $165,000 reimbursement to LEDC for water line (unanimous)
• Approved $49,900 truck purchase for Public Works (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Lindale Home Rule Charter Review Board Commission will hold a workshop to review the city's charter and formulate recommendations for the City Council. They will also discuss scheduling the next meeting in April. Only one substantive item is on the agenda: the charter review.

• Workshop to review the Lindale City Charter and make recommendation to Council
• Discussion and action to schedule the next charter meeting in April, if necessary

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will consider several subdivision plats at its regular meeting. Action items include preliminary and final plats for Lindale Substation Addition and Mill Creek Subdivision, and a preliminary plat for Martin Addition (5 lots). A discussion-only item is the preliminary plat for the 183-lot Derby Meadows Addition.

• Discussion and possible action on preliminary/final plat of Lindale Substation Addition at 15372 CR 463
• Discussion and possible action on preliminary/final plat of Mill Creek Subdivision at 18337 CR 4108 (Iron Mt. Rd.)
• Discussion and possible action on preliminary plat of Martin Addition (5 lots) at 15526 CR 431
• Discussion only on preliminary plat of Derby Meadows Addition (183 lots) at 15533 FM 849

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board approved the preliminary and final subdivision plats for Lindale Substation Addition and Mill Creek Subdivision, and the preliminary plat for Martin Addition. The Martin Addition approval was contingent on the final plat having 4 total lots, with lots 3, 4, and 5 combined into 2 lots with one shared access driveway. The board also discussed the Derby Meadows Addition preliminary plat but took no action.

• Approved the preliminary and final subdivision plat of Lindale Substation Addition at 15372 CR 463, 3-0.
• Approved the preliminary and final subdivision plat of Mill Creek Subdivision at 18337 CR 4108, 3-0.
• Approved the preliminary plat of Martin Addition at 15526 CR 431, contingent on the final plat having 4 total lots with lots 3, 4, and 5 combined into 2 lots with one shared access driveway, 3-0.
• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025, meeting, 3-0.
• Discussed the preliminary plat of Derby Meadows Addition (183 lots) but took no action.

City Council

The Lindale City Council will vote on an ordinance to declare unopposed candidates for Council Places 4 and 5 and cancel the May 3, 2025, general election. Other agenda items include approving agreements with TxDOT for Harvey Road construction and a sidewalk project on South Main Street, purchasing three police vehicles and a community development vehicle from the Capital Fund, and authorizing an emergency repair for Well #8. Council will also consider a request to use Darden Park for a religious event and a resolution to suspend CenterPoint Energy's annual grid adjustment.

• Ordinance to cancel May 3, 2025, General Election if candidates are unopposed
• LOSA Agreement with TxDOT for Harvey Road construction
• LOSA Agreement with TxDOT for 1,250 linear feet of sidewalk on South Main Street
• Purchase of 3 police vehicles from Capital Fund ($ amount not specified)
• Emergency repair expenditure for Well #8 ($ amount not specified)

The Lindale City Council approved Ordinance 01-2025 declaring Sallie Black and Gregory Kilgore as unopposed candidates for City Council Places 4 and 5, canceling the May 3, 2025 general election. The council also approved several other items, including a park event permit, TxDOT agreements for road and sidewalk construction, acceptance of a sewer project, vehicle purchases, a resolution suspending a CenterPoint Energy rate adjustment, and meeting minutes. The emergency repair expenditure for Well #8 was tabled pending cost estimates.

• Approved Ordinance 01-2025 declaring unopposed candidates and canceling May 3 election (unanimous)
• Approved Tory Tierney's use of Darden Park stage for Worship in the Park on April 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved LOSA agreement with TxDOT for Harvey Road construction (unanimous)
• Approved LOSA agreement with TxDOT for sidewalk construction along South Main Street (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer manhole replacement and authorized final payment to Capps-Capco (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 police vehicles and equipment for $204,790 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-150 for Community Development for $37,872 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R04-2025 suspending CenterPoint Energy rate change for 45 days (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Lindale Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a request from Angel Wall for a Special Use permit to allow a home occupation in an R-1C zoning district at 503 E. Hubbard Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen talk time.

• Public hearing on CASE No. 25035: Special Use request for home occupation in R-1C district at 503 E. Hubbard St.

The Lindale Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for Angel Wall to operate a home occupation (microblading) at 503 E. Hubbard St. in an R-1C zoning district. The permit is non-transferable, prohibits business signage, and requires compliance with home occupation conditions and proof of a transferred state license. The motion carried 4-0.

• Approved special use permit for home occupation at 503 E. Hubbard St. (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and possibly approve several items including emergency expenditures for Well #8 and a City Hall air conditioning unit, a new subdivision plat for Canella Addition, a billboard contract, and a police drone purchase. The meeting includes public comment and citizen talk time.

• Emergency expenditure for Well #8
• Emergency expenditure for air conditioning unit at City Hall
• One-year contract with Lamar for static billboard at I-20 and Hwy 69
• Preliminary and final subdivision plat of Canella Addition at 14210 CR 434
• Police Department purchase of DJI Mavic 3 Drone

The Lindale City Council approved several expenditures and actions, including $2,500 for city logo artwork on the old water department building, a one-year billboard contract with Lamar for $11,180, an emergency HVAC replacement at City Hall for $13,850, and a drone purchase for $7,179. They also approved the Canella Addition subdivision plat and excused Councilman Summerville's absences. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved $2,500 for Kerian Massey to add city logo to old water department building (unanimous)
• Approved $11,180 one-year contract with Lamar for static billboard at I-20 and Woodsprings (unanimous)
• Approved emergency expenditure for HVAC unit at City Hall for $13,850 with Warren Services (unanimous)
• Approved sprinkler system extension at Darden Park, installed by Tomlin Irrigation & Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision plat of Canella Addition at 14210 CR 434 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of DJI Mavic 3 drone for $7,179 from forfeiture funds (unanimous)
• Approved Councilman Bryan Summerville's absences on Feb 4 and Feb 18 as excused (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 4, 2025 meeting and January 2025 expenditures/financial reports (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and possibly vote on two items: the preliminary and final subdivision plat for Canella Addition at 14210 CR 434, and an amendment to the City's 2nd Century Comprehensive Plan for Liberty Crossing and CR 474. They will also discuss a development concept plan at 1565 Wood Springs Road, but no action is scheduled. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and citizen talk time.

• Possible approval of Canella Addition subdivision plat at 14210 CR 434
• Possible approval of comprehensive plan amendment for Liberty Crossing and CR 474
• Discussion of development concept plan at 1565 Wood Springs Road

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board approved the preliminary and final subdivision plat for Canella Addition at 14210 CR 434, and approved an amendment to the 2nd Century Comprehensive Plan for Liberty Crossing and CR 474. A development concept plan for 1565 Wood Springs Rd was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision plat of Canella Addition (4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Appendix 7 / Liberty Crossing and CR 474 (3-1)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will consider calling a May 3, 2025 municipal election for Council Places 4 and 5, and approving a one-year contract with Texas Media Properties for a digital billboard at I-20 and FM 849. They will also discuss authorizing bids for the Helen Street Lift Station and appointing members to the Charter Committee Review Board. Other routine items include approving excused absences and meeting minutes.

• Discussion and possible action to call May 3, 2025 municipal election for Council Place 4 and Council Place 5
• Approve one-year contract with Texas Media Properties for a vinyl static and digital billboard at I-20 and FM 849
• Authorize going out to bid for the Helen Street Lift Station
• Appoint members to the Charter Committee Review Board
• Approve facilities user agreement with Smith County for Kinzie Community Center for elections at no charge

The Lindale City Council voted unanimously to call a municipal election for May 3, 2025, to fill Council Places 4 and 5, and approved a no-cost facilities agreement with Smith County Elections for use of the Kinzie Community Center for the May and November 2025 elections. The council also approved a one-year billboard contract with Texas Media Properties ($9,000 for vinyl, $4,800 for digital), authorized going out to bid for the Helen Street lift station, and appointed members to the Charter Committee Review Board. Several absences were excused, and the minutes of the January 21 meeting were approved.

• Called May 3, 2025 election for Council Places 4 and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved no-cost facilities agreement with Smith County for elections (unanimous)
• Approved one-year billboard contract with Texas Media Properties (unanimous)
• Approved going out to bid for Helen Street lift station (unanimous)
• Appointed Charter Committee Review Board members (unanimous)
• Excused Councilman Tardiff's Feb 18 absence (unanimous)
• Excused Councilman Summerville's Jan 21 absence (unanimous)
• Excused Councilwoman Pate's Jan 21 absence (unanimous)

City Council

The Lindale City Council will discuss and vote on the annual audit for fiscal year 2023-2024. Other business includes a one-year contract for a digital billboard at I-20 and FM 849, approval of several subdivision plats (Poole Addition and Lindale Professional Plaza Unit 2), and a request for Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for a baseball tournament. The council will also consider preliminary acceptance of infrastructure in Eagle Creek Unit 1.

• Approval of City of Lindale Audit for FY 2023-2024
• One-year contract with Texas Media Properties for a vinyl static and digital billboard at I-20 and FM 849
• Use of TJC parking lot for Vettes for Vets Car Show on August 29-30
• Preliminary acceptance of infrastructure and public improvements in Eagle Creek Unit 1
• Preliminary final subdivision plat of Poole Addition at 13694 CR 411, Tyler

The Lindale City Council approved the FY 2023-24 audit, a one-year contract with Texas Media Properties for a billboard was tabled, and a car show at the TJC parking lot was approved. The council also approved a 50/50 cost-sharing with the Lindale Baseball Association for a regional tournament, an addendum to the Texas Bank and Trust depository contract, preliminary acceptance of Eagle Creek Unit 1 infrastructure, and several subdivision plats. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2023-24 audit (unanimous)
• Tabled one-year billboard contract with Texas Media Properties
• Approved Vettes for Vets car show at TJC parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved 50/50 cost-sharing with Lindale Baseball Association, max $4,125 from HOT funds (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Texas Bank and Trust depository contract (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary acceptance of Eagle Creek Unit 1 infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary final plat of Poole Addition (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Lindale Professional Plaza Unit 2 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider approving two plats: the final plat of Lindale Professional Plaza Unit-2 at 2561 S. Main St. and the preliminary/final plat of Poole Addition at 13694 CR 411. They will also discuss right-of-way dedications along Harvey Road and West Lindale Crossing as part of a corridor study. The meeting includes approval of the previous month's minutes and a public comment period.

• Final plat approval for Lindale Professional Plaza Unit-2, Jesse Bond Survey A-120, at 2561 S. Main St.
• Preliminary and final subdivision plat for Poole Addition, James Pugh Survey A-772, at 13694 CR 411
• Discussion only on Appendix 8: West Centennial / I-20 North Parallel Corridor ROW dedications along Harvey Road and West Lindale Crossing

The Lindale Planning and Zoning Board approved the final plat for Lindale Professional Plaza Unit-2, contingent on adding a shared access to the east property line of lot 3, and approved the preliminary and final plat for Poole Addition with larger lots. The board also held an informational discussion on future right-of-way dedications along Harvey Road and West Lindale Crossing, with no action taken.

• Approved final plat of Lindale Professional Plaza Unit-2, contingent on shared access on east property line of lot 3 (4-1)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Poole Addition at 13694 CR 411 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a one-year billboard contract and a maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. Members will also discuss the procedure for appointing a Charter Board Committee.

• One-year contract with Texas Media Properties for a billboard at I-20 and FM 849
• Resolution approving the Texas Department of Transportation Municipal Maintenance Agreement
• Procedure for appointing a Charter Board Committee
• Proposal to block/cover three windows behind the stage at Pickers Pavillion
• Adding the City of Lindale Logo to the east side of the old Water Department building

The Lindale City Council approved painting the three windows behind the stage at Pickers Pavilion black to address lighting issues for photography, with a plan to revisit the decision next year. The council also approved a resolution for the TxDOT municipal maintenance agreement and excused Councilwoman Sallie Black's absence from the December 17, 2024 meeting. Items regarding a billboard contract, adding a city logo to the old water department building, and charter meeting procedures were tabled or not acted upon.

• Approved painting Pickers Pavilion stage windows black (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R1-2025 for TxDOT municipal maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved excusing Councilwoman Sallie Black's absence from Dec 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 17, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled contract with Texas Media Properties for billboard at I-20 and FM 849
• Tabled adding City of Lindale logo to old water department building
• No action on setting charter meeting time and committee appointment