HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 12/02/2025 - RegularMINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
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DECEMBER 2, 2025
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 6:31 pm. on the 2"d day of December, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas,
with the following roll call:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Present
Robyn Holtz, Councilmember
Present
Brian Wade, Councilmember
Present
Dan Rainey, Councilmember
Present
Perry Schrag, Councilmember
Present
Joel Marks, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Judy Ensweiler, Mayor Pro Tem
Absent (Personal)
And with 6 council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1.0 ROUTINEANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS and PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Call to Order
Mayor Boyer called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1.2 Invocation
Elder Terry Mayley from First Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited.
1.4 Salute to the Texas Flag
The Salute to the Texas Flag was recited.
1.5 Items of Community Interest
1.) Mayor Boyer announced last meeting of the City Council at the current building.
2.) Deputy City Manager, Brant Shallenburger announced the ribbon cutting for the new
city hall on December 16, 2025 at S: 30 pm.
1.6 Receive presentation from Parks and Recreation regarding upcoming events and activities.
Special Events Supervisor Chloe Hancock provided upcoming events and activities to the
council.
2.0 CITIZEN INPUT
` J 1.) Rowan Burns spoke concerning upgrades needed at the baseball field.
' These items are strictly public service announcements. Expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information
regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of city officials, employees or other citizens; reminders about upcoming
events sponsored by the City or other entity that are scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee. No action
will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items.
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2.) Robert Garvin spoke concerning transportation, Kroger closing, prayer in government
facilities, and elected officials with local businesses.
3.0 WORK SESSION
3.1 Receive a presentation regarding medical insurance renewal and employee wellness
strategy.
Human Resource Director Rodney Wallican presented the item to council.
3.2 Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
None
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda - Joel Marks, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem;
second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
4.1 Consider approving City Council Regular Session meeting minutes from November 18,
2025.
4.2 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the -City Manager to sign Contract
Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $27,022.17 with Cam -Crete Contracting, Inc. for the
Lebanon Road Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) & Crosswalks Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136
4.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a Construction
Services Contract in the amount $536,570.16 to CGC General Contractors, Inc. for the Bill
Allen Memorial Park Stream Bank Erosion Stabilization and Repair Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137
4.4 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a purchase to
Frazer Ltd. in the amount of $441,291.00 for the purchase of a Ford F-450 Type 1-14'
Module Ambulance, utilizing HGAC contract #AM10-23.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138
5.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1 [CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2025] Conduct a public hearing, discuss and
consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2011 -1929, by approving a first
supplement to final project and reinvestment zone financing plan, by approving additional
TIF Project cost for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1).
Assistant City Manager Tim Miller presented the proposed ordinance to council.
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Public hearing remained open from the previous city council meeting on November 18th
and closed at 7:12 pm.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve Agenda Item 5.1, as presented, but subject to revisions deemed necessary by
the City Manager and/or City Attorney - Brian Wade, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey,
Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-2632
5.2 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving certain payments by the
Colony Local Development Corporation, the Colony Economic Development Corporation,
and the Colony Community Development Corporation for costs related to the construction
of projects within the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of the Colony, Texas
for Grandscape; providing for an effective date; and resolving other matters related thereto.
Assistant City Manager Tim Miller presented the proposed resolution to council.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve Agenda Item 5.2, as presented, but subject to revisions deemed necessary by
the City Manager and/or City Attorney - Brian Wade, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey,
Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139
5.3 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving The Colony Hotel and
Convention Center Chapter 380 Agreement with LMG Ventures, LLC, and documents
related thereto.
City Attorney Jeff L. Moore presented the proposed resolution to council.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve Agenda Item 5.3, as revised, and subject to revisions deemed necessary by
the City Manager and/or City Attorney - Brian Wade, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey,
Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140
5.4 Discuss and consider making appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board of Directors.
Motion to approve the reappointments of members Place 6 through Place 9 - Brian Wade,
j Councilmember; second by Robyn Holtz, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
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5.5 Discuss and consider appointing a member of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board of Directors to serve as Chairman for a one-year term.
Motion to approve the reinstatement of the chair, Mayor Boyer - Brian Wade, Councilmember;
second by Robyn Holtz, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
5.6 Discuss and consider making appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number Two Board of Directors.
Motion to approve the reappointments of members Place 1 through Place 3 and Place 8 through
Place 9 - Brian Wade, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember, motion carried
with all ayes.
5.7 Discuss and consider appointing a member of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number Two Board of Directors as Chairman for a one-year term.
Motion to approve the reinstatement of the chair, Mayor Boyer - Brian Wade, Councilmember;
second by Perry Schrag, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
5.8 Discuss and consider making appointments to the Local Development Corporation Board
of Directors.
Motion to approve the reappointments of members Place 6 through Place 9 - Brian Wade,
Councilmember; second by Robyn Holtz, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
5.9 Discuss and consider appointing a member of the Local Development Corporation Board
of Directors to serve as Chairman for a one-year term.
Motion to approve the reinstatement of the chair, Mayor Boyer - Brian Wade, Councilmember;
second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
5.10 Discuss and consider making appointments to the Hotel Development Corporation Board
of Directors.
Motion to approve the reappointments of members Place 6 through Place 9 - Brian Wade,
Councilmember; second by Perry Schrag, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
5.11 Discuss and consider appointing a member to the Hotel Development Corporation Board
of Directors to serve as Chairman for a one-year term.
Motion to approve the reinstatement of the chair, Mayor Boyer - Brian Wade, Councilmember;
second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes.
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5.12 Appointment of Council Liaisons to various city boards, commissions and committees.
Mayor Boyer announced the reappointment of all sitting Council Liaisons.
Executive Session was convened at 7:33 p. m.
6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections 551.072 and
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding purchase, exchange, lease
or value of real property and commercial or financial information the city has received
from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to
a business prospect(s).
B. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding
municipal setting designations (MSD).
Regular Session was reconvened at 8:3 Op. m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION
7.1 A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property and commercial or financial information the city has received from a
business prospect(s), and the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s).
No Action
B. Any action as a result of executive session regarding municipal setting designations
(MSD).
No Action
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
City of The Colony, Tex
ATTES
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary