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
In absence of the Pastor Joe Rangel, Mayor Flippo 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 comment
2. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember St. Clair and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to approve, the following items from the Consent Agenda: 2A,2B,2C,2D,2F,2G,2H,2I. Motion passed. 7-0-0-0. (Item 2E was pulled from the Consent Agenda)
2.A. Action regarding minutes from the October 21, 2025, meeting--Vicky Vega, City Secretary
Council approved the minutes for the October 21, 2025, meeting.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.B. Action regarding proposed price increase by Waste Connections Lone Star. Inc., for residential and commercial trash service and residential recycling--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
Council approved Per the City's contract with Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc., annual rate adjustments are limited to 5% maximum, regardless of any increases in the urban consumer price index. This year, the CPI-U not seasonally adjusted increased 6.5% year over year 2024-2025 (Sept to Aug). Waste Connections requests the maximum rate increase of 5%, effective with the November 2025 billing cycle. The total monthly rate for a residential customer would be $15.57 plus tax per month.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.C. Action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-27, amending the Master Fee Schedule by amending the fee for Residential Trash and Recycle Services--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-27, amends the Master Fee Schedule to reflect the new monthly rate of $15.57 plus tax for residential trash and recycle services.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.D. Action regarding the renewal of the Range Contract with Tarrant County College-Russell Ragsdale, Chief of Police
Council approved the renewal of the Range Contract with Tarrant County College. The Saginaw Police Department utilizes the Tarrant County College Firearms Range for mandatory TCOLE firearms training. The cost for the three year contract is $22,500. This fee has remained the same since its inception.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.E. Action regarding an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas through TXDOT for a traffic signal light at E. Bailey Boswell Road and Jarvis Road--Trenton Tidwell, P.E. City Engineer
** Item was Removed from Consent
City Engineer Tidwell briefed the Council regarding the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas through TXDOT. Mr. Tidwell explained that the AFA is an HSIP project, which is a grant project that Kimley-Horn applied for to fund the installation of a new traffic signal light at the intersection of E. Bailey Boswell Road and Jarvis Road The project will also include adding an eastbound left turn lane and removing the current median.
This item was previously discussed at the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting on May 1, 2025. Concerns had been raised regarding the illegal turns taking place at the location and requests from nearby residents for signage to improve safety. Mr. Tidwell made a suggestion during the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting to install a traffic signal light at that intersection, which the Board supported.
Council also discussed alternative options; the proposed signal light was determined to be the safest solution. Three requests were received to speak regarding the proposed traffic signal light from Amy Huynh, Secretary of the Bar C Ranch Home Owners Association, Kelly Schilling, Vice President of the Bar C Ranch Home Owners Association, and Suzie Timler resident.
Kelly Schilling addressed the Council that she attended the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting back in May and the City Council meeting back in September and expressed that she is not against the intersection but the concern is the no left turn out of the neighborhood. She also discussed that since the installation of the no left turn sign, she is pleased with the result and has seen a difference. At the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting it was suggested adding a couple of stop signs to help slow down drivers. Staff confirmed the signs have been ordered and it will take 6-8 weeks for the signs to arrive. Once installed, the intersection and new traffic signal light will be monitored and evaluated for the effectiveness.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-tem Felegy and seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve item as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 7-0-0-0.
2.F. Action regarding an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas through TXDOT for the construction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to North Basswood Blvd from the intersection of Blue Mound Rd to the intersection of Redding Dr. & Include the Intersection of Grand Central Parkway--Trenton Tidwell, P.E. City Engineer
Council approved an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas through TXDOT for the construction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to North Basswood Blvd from the intersection of Blue Mound Road to the intersection of Redding Drive and including the intersection of Grand Central Parkway. The scope of work for the project consist of concrete curb ramps in accordance with TXDOT PED-18 and Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), 5' concrete sidewalk, integral concrete retaining walls and integral concrete curb, and pavement marking replacement where needed. The City’s estimated cost is $46,084.00 and the cost will be paid from account #06-4059-45-00.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.G. Action regarding an Individual Project Order (IPO) for Elkins Drive Pulverize Overlay--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Council approved an Individual Project Order (IPO) with Kimley-Horn and associates to provide professional services for project "Elkins Drive Pulverize and Overlay". The scope of work will consist of preparation of construction documents, pavement markings and signage, traffic control plans, sidewalks, specifications, as well as project management and coordination tasks. The Limits are from McLeroy Blvd and Kay Lane. Total amount for professional services is $49,000.00, and this amount will be paid out of the Street Maintenance Fund.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.H. Action regarding the Purchase of a new Excavator and Trailer for the Drainage Department--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Council approved for the Environmental Department to move forward using the funds that have been allocated for the new excavator and Trailer. The total purchase cost is $210,735.90, which includes a new John Deer Excavator ($189,893.65) and Trailer ($20,842.25).
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.I. Action regarding the Purchase of a new Dump Truck for the Water Department-- Ronnie Martinez, Superintendent of Water Utilities
Council approved for the Water Department to move forward using the funds that have been allocated to purchase a new Dump Truck. The total for this purchase comes out to $133,873.66.
This item was approved through the Consent Agenda.
2.J. Action regarding the Purchase of a new Backhoe for the Water Department--Ronnie Martinez, Superintendent of Water Utilities
Council approved for the Water Department to move forward using the funds that have been allocated for a new backhoe. The total for this purchase comes to $175,070.84.
This is item was approved the Consent Agenda.
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
Police Chief Ragsdale recognized recent accomplishments with the Police Department, announcing the promotions of Sergeant Rodriguez and Corporal Garcia. He also introduced Officer Norris and acknowledged Officer Schmitt for successfully completing the police academy.
3.B. Report on Vendor Search for Citywide 311 and Public Works Software -- Luisa Pina, PW Admin. Coordinator
Public Works Administrative Coordinator Pina, presented to Council a presentation regarding vendor search for Citywide CRM system software.
This item was for informational purposes and no action was taken.
4. Business
4.A. Consideration and action regarding Resolution No. 2025-19, authorizing the casting of the City of Saginaw's allocated votes for appointment on the Tarrant Appraisal District--Todd Flippo, Mayor
This item was discussed, and suggested to be Tabled until December 2, 2025, City Council meeting. There was one request to speak regarding item. Mr. Eric Crile, nominee on the ballot, introduced himself and spoke briefly about his background.
Motion was made by Councilmember St. Clair and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to Table item. Motion passed unanimously. 7-0-0-0
5. Executive Session
Mayor Flippo declared the meeting into Executive Session at 7:04 p.m.
5.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:
5.B. Any Item Posted
5.C. 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:
5.D. 1005 N. Saginaw Blvd
5.E. Sales Tax Rebate Proposal
6. Adjournment
Mayor Flippo called the meeting back into regular session at 7:28 pm
6.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
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 meeting at 7:29 pm
Attest: Approved:
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Vicky Vega, City Secretary Todd Flippo, Mayor