Mayor Flippo gave the invocation.

Staff requested City Council to approve the solicitation of bids for the sale of the property located off Blue Mound Road. Final sale of the property would require City Council approval.

The properties have significant floodplain and access issues and present a problem for the City to maintain. Staff has been approached by parties developing warehouses in the vicinity if the properties could be sold. Their highest and best use, as well as the greatest taxable value, would be to develop similar to adjacent properties. One of the parcels include a vacated gun range facility.

The parcels include:

TAD Account # 06563503, which is approximately 4 acres; TAD Account #42098953, which is approximately 3 acres; TAD Account #03830950, which is approximately 2.86 acres.

Final sale of the property would be contingent on a fair market appraisal. Staff is requesting approval to accept bids.

City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-07 for the Advance Funding Agreement for the Green Ribbon Funding On-System on April 01, 2025. The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting for the first time that the City of Saginaw take action and approve a "Resolution" (Resolution No. 2025-08, the Landscape Maintenance Agreement for the Green Ribbon Funding On-System). The State will undertake, and complete highway improvements or other transportation projects generally described as landscape, hardscape and irrigation improvements on the North and South ROW limits of BUS 287. 

The estimated cost for the city is $78,000. Funds were approved at the April 01, 2025, Council Meeting. The funds will come from ARPA funds. Staff recommends approval. 

Mayor Flippo declared the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and presented a proclamation to Katia Gonzalez, Director of Training and Team Relations for Alliance for Children.

Nathan Goldberg a resident of the Spring Creek community in Saginaw requested to be placed on the agenda to address concerns regarding the entrance to the Falcon Distribution Center development on Spring Hollow Dr.

Mr. Goldberg expressed that the planned access point for the Falcon Distribution Center could negatively impact the community, citing potential issues that it will have on the community. Mr. Goldberg is requesting that the developer for the Falcon Distribution Center relocate the access point by suggesting moving the entrance on McLeroy Boulevard or petition the railroad to do a crossing on Burlington Road.

Staff presented to Council a graphic that depicts the plat lot lines and zoning overlay of the Falcon Distribution Center and discussed the two proposals from Mr. Goldberg.

Members of the community submitted requests to speak on the agenda item, Allen Gent, Cesar Guerrero, Alexandre Costet, Allen Smithers, all spoke to Council at the meeting and expressed concerns and frustration regarding the Falcon Distribution Center's entrance at Spring Hollow Drive and emphasized, the negative impact it would have on their community and quality of life.

The developer for the Falcon Distribution Center, Mr. Doug Johnson discussed the issues and concerns about the entrance at Spring Hollow Dr.

Mayor Flippo recommended a team to be put together with city staff, three members of Council, HOA members of the Spring Creek community, and the developer to discuss the issues and possibly come up with a solution and return back at a future meeting.

Asst. Public Works Director Coursey provided Mayor and Council with an update on the Building Maintenance Program, introduced the new Building Maintenance Manager, Mr. Rodriguez, and shared an assessment of all the buildings along with a summary of accomplishments to date.

Council discussed the need for enhanced reporting and requested that staff prepare a Building Condition Report for all buildings. The report should highlight high-cost maintenance items to assist in future budget planning and prioritization.

Mr. Arnold from Kimley-Horn provided Council with an update on the requirements for establishing two quiet zones. He presented the findings of the feasibility study, discussed the estimated costs of the necessary improvements, and outlined the application process with the Federal Railroad Administration.

Mr. Arnold also noted that implementing the quiet zones at the two crossings will not completely eliminate train horn noise in the area, the railroad engineers may still sound the horn at their discretion for safety reasons.

Mayor Flippo received two requests to speak on item regarding the potential creation of the quiet zones from Saginaw resident, Adhel Torres and Kenneth Sagona. The two resident's spoke in favor of the creation of the quiet zones.

Mayor and Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a quiet zone, as well as its potential impact on residents living near the geographical area of the railroad.

Mayor Flippo has requested that staff prepare an action proposal with associated costs for consideration at a future meeting.

City Attorney Meredith advised to Council that short-term rentals in Saginaw are subject to hotel occupancy tax. To ensure compliance and clarify the legal obligation, he recommends adopting an ordinance explicitly requiring short term rental operators to collect and remit taxes to the city.

Mayor and Council discussed different options that would be in the best interest of the City to enforce. It was also discussed that the North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational symposium that will explain the creation of "DMO" Destination Management Organization and discuss the services that it will provide to help with short-term rentals and the collection of the hotel occupancy tax.

Mayor Flippo requested that staff return back at a future meeting with an action proposal to consider.

Mayor and Council discussed the potential reinstallation of the monument sign at Highland Station. They have directed staff to develop an action proposal, including associated cost, and to bring the item back for consideration at a future meeting.

Council discussed the concerns regarding the audio system at the recent candidate forum and emphasized the importance of having a reliable system to ensure citizens can clearly hear the candidates speak. The plan is to hold future meetings at the new Library/Senior Center. The new Library/Senior Center would be a better option since it will be better equipped for events.

Councilmember Bighorse gave a presentation on Boards and Commissions, discussed the active boards, on-call boards, standardized boards and commissions, and new board recommendations they would like to implement moving forward. A volunteer appreciation event was discussed and the next steps moving forward.