1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.B. 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"
1.C. Invocation--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
Pastor Joe Rangel gave the invocation.
1.D. 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 Councilmember Junkersfeld and seconded by Councilmember St. Clair to approve all items on the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0-0
2.A. Action Regarding Minutes June 3, 2025 Meeting--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
2.B. Action Regarding Approval for an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Glenn Heights for Concrete & Asphalt Repair--Ronnie Martinez, Superintendent of Water Utilities
Council approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Glenn Heights to address delays and challenges related to utility cut repairs. Currently, smaller utility cuts often experience extended wait times because contractors require a minimum volume of concrete to mobilize, and will not respond until that threshold is met. For larger cuts exceeding $3,000, we are required to obtain three quotes. However, many contractors decline to continue providing quotes after not being selected for previous jobs, leading to additional delays.
The approved interlocal agreement with the City of Glenn Heights allows us to utilize their competitively bid contract, which offers favorable pricing and ensures timely service upon request. Partnering through this agreement will help the City bypass the minimum-order and multi-quote challenges, improving repair response times and overall service to our residents. The agreement was collaboratively drafted by the City Attorney of Glenn Heights and Saginaw's City Attorney. The City of Glenn Heights presented and received formal approval of the agreement from their City Council on May 27, 2025.
2.C. Action Regarding Approval for an Individual Purchase Order (IPO) for Opal Street Phase 1 --Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Council approved an Individual Purchase Order (IPO) for Opal Street Phase 1. Kimley-Horn will develop construction documents covering roadway, utilities, signage, traffic control, sidewalks, and project management. The limits are from W. McLeroy Blvd to north of Ruidoso Dr.
Basic Services:
Task 1 Preliminary and Final Design – Roadway $ 92,400
Task 2 Preliminary and Final Design – Water & Wastewater $ 83,650
Task 3 Bidding and CCA, $ 22,600
Total for Basic Services: $ 198,650
Kimley-Horn will perform the services identified in the Lump Sum Tasks above for a total Lump Sum fee of $198,650. Lump sum fees and expenses will be invoiced monthly based upon the overall percentage of services performed.
2.D. Action Regarding Approval to Purchase Two Replacement Rooftop HVAC Units for the Recreation Center--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Council approved to purchase two replacement rooftop HVAC units for the Recreation Center. TDI Industries did an evaluation and proposed replacing one or both HVAC units at the Recreation Center. Both units in question are about 22 years old, and parts are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain for future repairs. Given the age of the system and the summer heat, it would be in the City's best interest to proceed with the replacement at this time. The total cost for labor and materials for both replacement units is $56,852.05 and will be paid from the Public Services Capital Outlay account. Staff recommends replacing the units.
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Employee Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
No employee recognitions
3.B. Proclamation--"Faye Flory Day" Celebrating her 100th Birthday--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo declared June 17, 2025 "Faye Flory Day" in celebration of her 100th Birthday by Proclamation.
3.C. Discussion Regarding the 2025 Train and Grain Festival--Pedro Zambrano, Director Economic & Community Engagement
Mr. Zambrano provided an update to Council regarding the upcoming 2025 Train and Grain Festival, scheduled for October 11th. He announced that the festival will be held at the Saginaw Switch Yard for the first time. Additionally, Mr. Zambrano unveiled the new Train & Grain Festival logo and presented an award to a Saginaw High School student who participated in the festival logo drawing contest.
3.D. FY 2025/2026 Budget Workshop--Kim Quin, Finance Director
Finance Director Quin presented an overview of the budget preparations for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. A series of workshops will be held throughout the summer to review and discuss key budgeted-related topics with City Council. These discussions will continue until the final budget is formally adopted in August.
City Engineer Trenton Tidwell presented an overview of the 2025 Capital Improvements Update. The update consisted of Water/Wastewater, Drainage, Community Facilities, Parks, and Streets.
No action was taken. Item was for discussion and informational purposes.
3.E. Update on Saginaw Community Garden--Melissa Gorton & Makayla Miller, Representatives of the Community Garden
Melissa Gorton and Makayla Miller provided the Council with an update on the progress of the Community Garden. They shared a list of potential projects they hope to see implemented and also discussed the possibility of the Community Garden becoming part of a City board.
Councilmember Morrison is the designated point of contact and will organize along with the subcommittee to develop the board structure and draft bylaws, with plans to present the information at a future meeting.
4. Public Hearings
4.A. Consideration and Action Regarding a Specific Use Permit to allow a Massage Therapy Establishment at 730 S. Saginaw Blvd--Susy Victor, Asst. Director of Economic & Community Engagement
Luisa Pina, Public Works Administrative Coordinator, briefed the Council on a request for a Specific Use Permit for a massage therapy establishment at 730 S. Saginaw Boulevard. Ms. Pina explained that there was a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 10, 2025. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request for a specific use permit to allow a massage therapy establishment at 730 S. Saginaw Boulevard.
Ms. Pina also briefed the Council that City Attorney Bessie Bronstein requested clarification at the Planning & Zoning meeting on one of the responses in the application regarding whether the benefits of the proposed use would outweigh any potential loss or damage to the city. The applicant had initially answered “No,” but after further explanation and interpretation, corrected the response to “Yes,” confirming that she believes the establishment would benefit the city by providing valuable therapeutic services.
Ms. Pina announced to Council that the applicant and her interpreter were present at the meeting for any questions. Ms. Zhang is the applicant. Ms. Zhang and her interpreter introduced themselves to the Council. Council asked questions regarding Ms. Zhang's business. Aaron Tapper, leasing agent and property manager for 730 S. Saginaw Blvd., spoke in favor of Ms. Zhang's request.
Mayor Flippo read two reply forms received. The first was from Katie Hurtle that lives on Appaloosa Dr. in Saginaw who wrote that she is opposed to the massage establishment. The second one was from Charlotte Hill that lives on Hampshire St. in Saginaw and she is also opposed to the proposed establishment.
Mayor Flippo opened the meeting into a public hearing at 8:24 p.m. and asked if anyone had a questions, or wanted to speak on the item. No one came up to speak. Mayor Flippo closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m.
Mayor Flippo called for a motion. Motion was made by Councilmember Copeland to approve the Specific Use Permit for a Massage Therapy establishment at 730 S. Saginaw Blvd and seconded by Mayor Flippo. Motion failed. 2-5-0-0 (Felegy, Lawson, Junkersfeld, St. Clair & Morrison Against)
City Attorney Bryn Meredith recommended the Council consider making an alternate motion.
A second motion was made by Councilmember Lawson to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit for a Massage Therapy establishment at 730 S. Saginaw Blvd, and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld. Motion passed 5-2-0-0 (Flippo & Copeland against)
Mayor Flippo announced the permit was denied.
4.B. Consideration and Action Regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saginaw, Texas, Pertaining to the Regulation of Carports--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
Mayor Flippo opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. for the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance related to the carport regulations. Fire Chief Spears provided background, noting that in 2022, the City approved an ordinance requiring both a carport permit and Specific Use Permit (SUP). The proposed amendment would eliminate the SUP requirement.
Susy Victor-Trevino, Asst. Director of Economic and Community Engagement, informed the Council that at the Planning and Zoning Meeting on June 10, 2025, two of the three commissioners present voted to deny the proposed removal of the Specific Use Permit (SUP) requirement. The commissioners expressed a desire for more concrete and clearly defined language before feeling comfortable approving the change. They also expressed concerns that there wasn't enough language that defined protection to not have a variety of carports within the City. Ms. Victor-Trevino explained to Council that the third Commissioner that voted in favor felt that the Building Department would be able to process carports in a manner where all the carports would be adequate for their existing environment.
Council asked if the Planning Zoning Commission provided specific language that they are recommending. Ms. Victor-Trevino explained that they did not provide specific language but that the commissioners mentioned facade and roofing specifically but did not specify or offer specific solutions.
Chief Spears explained to Council that the proposed ordinance did not contain any of the feedback from the Planning and Zoning Meeting and the design criteria was not incorporated in the proposed ordinance due to being more subjective which would put staff in a conflicting situation.
Council discussed various options for incorporating design standards into the ordinance, with the goal of simplifying the carport permitting process for residents while ensuring the structure maintain the visual appeal consistent with the aesthetics of the home and surrounding neighborhood.
Council decided to table the item to allow for further discussion and the formation of a subcommittee. The subcommittee will work with staff to determine the most appropriate approach regarding the SUP requirement and to develop language that would support either maintaining or removing the requirement within the carport permitting process.
The subcommittee will include Councilmembers Lawson, Morrison, and Copeland.
Mayor Flippo called to the public, if anyone wished to speak during the public hearing to come forward. No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Flippo closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. and requested a motion from Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to table item 4B for further discussion. Motion passed unanimously. 7-0-0-0
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action Regarding an Ordinance that provides an Exception to the Prohibition on the Sale or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City Property, for Properly Permitted Special Events--Paul Felegy, Mayor Pro-Tem
Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy presented during the Council Meeting a proposed amendment to the City Ordinance currently prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated public areas. The amendment would permit the sale and consumption in specified public locations, but only during City designated specials events such as the Train & Grain Festival, Concerts in the Park, the evening Market, and in the future at the new Library Senior Center multi-purpose rooms. This could include Chamber of Commerce events and other official City functions. He also suggested that during applicable events having police present.
Councilmembers discussed the importance of outlining clear rules, regulations, operating hours, and designated areas where alcohol would be allowed. It was recommended that these elements be included in the ordinance to provide structure and ensure a safe and responsible implementation of alcohol permissions during properly permitted events.
No action was taken by the Council on this item during the meeting. The recommended discussion points will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in a drafted ordinance, which will be brought back at a future meeting for consideration of the newly proposed rules and regulations.
6. Executive Session
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting recessed into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m.
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting back in regular session at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting back in Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.
6.A. 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:
6.B. Range West Apartments, 701 Saginaw Square Blvd.-
6.C. Any posted item-
6.D. 551.087 Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.E. Victory Western Center-
7. Adjournment
7.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting back in regular session at 10:07 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember St. Clair and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0-0
Mayor Flippo adjourned the June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting at 10:07 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Vicky Vega, City Secretary Todd Flippo, Mayor