1. Call To Order
1A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"--Saginaw 4H Club
1C. Invocation--Dr. Mark Towns, First Baptist Church-
Dr. Mark Towns gave the invocation.
1D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and second by Councilmember Junkersfeld to approve all items of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously 7-0-0-0
2A. Action Regarding Minutes, March 18, 2025--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2B. Action Regarding Approval of Resolution No. 2025-06, Amending Right-of-Way Boundaries to include intersection of Knowles Dr. and McLeroy Blvd--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-06 amends the Right-of-Way boundaries to include the intersection of Knowles Drive and McLeroy Blvd. The said property is owned by the City of Saginaw, in order for Oncor and other utilities to place facilities in the rights-of-way the city is required to designate the area as a right-of-way. Staff recommends approval.
2C. Action Regarding Approval of Resolution No. 2025-07, Accept and Execute all Requirements for the Advance Funding Agreement for Green Ribbon Funding On-System through the Texas Department of Transportation--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
The City submitted an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for Green Ribbon funding on March 28, 2024 and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) has requested that the City approve, the Advance Funding Agreement for Green Ribbon Program On-System authorizing the state to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as landscape, hardscape and irrigation improvements on the North and South ROW limits of BUS 287.
Estimate cost is $1,041,769.00, of which the City’s cost is estimated to be $78,000.00. The funds to cover the City's portion will come from ARPA funds. Staff recommends approval.
2D. Action Regarding Approval of Individual Project Order (IPO) Saginaw Drainage System No. 3--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (the Consultant), and the City of Saginaw, Texas (the Client) in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreement for Continuing Professional Services dated April 17, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Project: Saginaw System No. 3 Conceptual Evaluation (2025)
The Consultant will perform an evaluation to determine a conceptual plan to reduce the flooding occurring at the properties along Saginaw Boulevard from McLeroy Boulevard to Longhorn Road (known as the project limits). The intent of this project is to provide the Client with a conceptual level plan that can be used to understand necessary improvements required to reducing flooding in the project limits.
Services:
Task 1 Conceptual Evaluation $50,000
Task 2 Agency Coordination $10,000
Task 3 Topographic Survey and ROW Research $15,000
Total Budgetary Fee: $ 75,000 (Funds approved in the budget FY2024-25, Capital Outlay Account # 14-7000-00-00.
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3A. Recognition of the Saginaw 4H Club--Cindy Rodriguez, Club Manager
The President and Vice President of the Saginaw 4H Club presented a brief overview to the Council, highlighting the wide range of projects they participate in throughout the year. They emphasized how the program helps students develop valuable life skills and offers countless opportunities that benefit them long after their time in the program.
4. Public Hearings
4A. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration and Action Regarding Resolution No. 2025-05, Adoption of Mid-Year Budget Revisions for Fiscal Year 2024-2025--Kim Quin, Finance Director
Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing for this item opened at 6:11 p.m. Finance Director Quin briefly explained the proposed mid-year budget revisions. Resolution No. 2025-05 adopts the revisions. Mayor Flippo called any public input. There was none. Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing closed at 6:17 a.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Junkersfeld and second by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy to approve item 4A as presented. Motion carried unanimously 7-0-0-0
4B. PUBLIC HEARING-- Under Section 311.011 of the Texas Tax Code to Consider Comment Regarding the Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Amendment of Project Cost of Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Saginaw, Texas and the Amended and Restated Final Project and Finance Plan--Daniel Andrade, Project Analyst for P3 Works
Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing for this item opened at 6:18 p.m. City Manager Reaume gave a brief update explaining the recommendation from the TIRZ Board meeting that took place on April 01, 2025, before the regular Council meeting. It was proposed to add site improvements for the former fire station #1 and adding asbestos abatement in preparation for redevelopment of that site and potential demolition. Another project added to the TIRZ is East McLeroy Blvd from Spring Hollow Road to Blue Mound Road, this would be for future reconstruction. Ordinance No. 2025-07 amends and approves the restated final project and finance plan. Mayor Flippo called any public input. There was none. Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing closed at 6:22 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and second by Councilmember Lawson to approve item 4B as presented. Motion Passed 6-0-1-0 (Abstain Councilmember Junkersfeld)
4C. PUBLIC HEARING--Consideration and Action Regarding Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-07 Amending Certain Project Costs of Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Saginaw, Texas , and Approving the Amended and Restated Final Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Saginaw, Texas.
Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing for this item opened at 6:23 p.m. City Manager Reaume had no other information to add, this was a continuation of item 4B. The recommendation from the TIRZ Board meeting that took place on April 01, 2025, before the regular council meeting. Was to add the stated eligible projects to the Reinvestment Zone No. 1. Ordinance No. 2025-07, amends and restates final project and finance plan. Mayor Flippo called any public input. There was none. Mayor Flippo declared the public hearing closed at 6:24 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and second by Councilmember St. Clair to approve item 4C as presented. Motion Passed 6-0-1-0 (Abstain Councilmember Junkersfeld)
5. Business
5A. Consideration and Action Regarding Approval of Proposed Employee Suggestion Program Submittal/Recommendation -- Doug Spears, Fire Chief - Melanie McManus, Human Resources Director-
Item was pulled off the agenda, no action taken.
5B. Consideration and Action Regarding Bid Award for the Valve Replacement Program--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
The City of Saginaw accepted sealed bids for the Valve Replacement Project for multiple locations in Saginaw, that need to be repaired and renovated. The bid opening was set for April 01, 2025, at 9:00 am at City Hall, 333 W. McLeroy Blvd. Two bids were submitted for the remainder of the project and the current contractor "QKB, Inc" came in as the apparent lowest bidder for the project. Staff recommends moving forward with current contractor.
Below are the items in need of repair:
- Anderson St. & Hampshire St.--5x16 asphalt repair
- Thompson Dr. & Wofford Way--5x5 sidewalk patch
- Wofford Way & Opal St.--8x4 sidewalk repair with 9'of curb attached
- Southern & Wofford--Install 6" valve in the street
- Palomino Dr. & Hampshire St.--7x26 sod or seed Bermuda
- 820 Hampshire St.-- 7x9 asphalt patch
- Hialeah & Thompson Dr.--11' of curb and gutter along with 6" valve replacement
- Park Center Ct.--6" valve replacement in the street
Motion was made by Councilmember Lawson and second by Councilmember Junkersfeld to award the bid to the apparent lowest bidder. Motion carried unanimously 7-0-0-0
6. Executive Session
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting recessed at 6:26 p.m for Executive Session.
6A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:-
6B. Any Posted Item-
6C. 551.072. Texas Government Code. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. The City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person, including the following matters:-
6D. Possible Property Acquisition Located East of Jarvis Road, and the West Side of Defiel Road, approximately 0.10 miles north of Minton Road in the City of Saginaw.
7. Adjournment
7A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting back in regular session at 7:24 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember St. Clair and second by Councilmember Junkersfeld to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously 7-0-0-0
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Victoria Vega, City Secretary Todd Flippo, Mayor