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)

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

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)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)