City of Saginaw
Minutes for the City Council
333 West McLeroy Boulevard, Saginaw, Texas 76179
June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Roll Call: (The following members were in attendance)
Visitors at the meeting
Absent
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. 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
1.C. Invocation--Pastor Ramon Smith, Saginaw United Methodist Church
Mayor Flippo gave the invocation in absence of Pastor Ramon Smith.
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 Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously 6-0-0-1 (Absent: St. Clair)
2.A. Action Regarding Minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting -- Vicky Vega, City Secretary
Council approved the minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting.
2.B. Action Regarding Pump & Valve Maintenance Services for Longhorn Pump Station and Establishing a Preventative Maintenance Program for City Pump Stations--Ronnie Martinez, Superintendent of Water Utilities
Council approved maintenance services to the Longhorn Pump Station along with a preventative maintenance program for all city pumps. The financial impact for the pump and valve maintenance service is $88,795 and will be paid from funding allocated for the Chloramine facility that is no longer needed.
2.C. Action Regarding a Proposal For Services with Digital Resources Inc to Provide Audio/Visual Systems and Equipment in the New Library Board Room -- Pedro Zambrano, Dir. Economic & Community Engagement
Council approved an Audio/Visual system and equipment for the Library Conference Room to record City Meetings. The financial impact for this project is $55,688.00 along with a $500 contingency and the funding will come from 2022 Bonds. This is a Buy Board Co-op proposal.
2.D. Action Regarding an Individual Project Order (IPO) with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the 52nd Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cambridge Drive Sidewalks project--Randy Newsom, Director of Public Works
Council approved an Individual Project Order with Kimley-Horn for a Community Development Block Grant for Cambridge Drive Sidewalks. The estimated construction cost for the project is $287,000. Tarrant County will fund up to $160,000 for construction and the financial impact for the city is $180,000 and will be paid from 2020 Certificate of Obligations for the improvements.
2.E. Action Regarding Authorizing the use of Additional Parks Donation Fund for the Independence Day Celebration--Jarred Coursey, Asst. Director of Public Works Director
Council approved the use of Park Donation funds for the upcoming Independence Day Celebration taking place on June 27, 2026 for entertainment and activities.
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Recognitions/Presentations--Gabe Reaume, City Manager
Police Department recognized two employees for their most recent promotions and Public Works recognized two employees with the 212 Award for their hard work dedication.
3.B. FY2026/2027 Budget Workshop - Overview & Tax Rate--Kim Quin, Finance Director
Finance Director Quin presented the First budget workshop for the FY2026/2027 budget year.
4. Business
4.A. Consideration and Action Regarding a Specific Use Permit to Allow an Auto Service Station, Light Maintenance Use at 105 W. Lemon St., 213 N. Saginaw Blvd., and 215 N. Saginaw Blvd., Saginaw, TX 76179.--Susy Victor, Asst. Dir. of Economic & Community Eng.
Assistant Director of Economic & Community Engagement Susy Victor presented and discussed a Specific Use Permit to allow an Auto Service Station located at 105 W. Lemon Street and 213 & 215 N. Saginaw Blvd. This item was originally heard at the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting and Council took action to Table the item for further review. Ms. Victor explained that the subject properties are located within the Saginaw Boulevard Overlay District and the applicant has been working to address concerns previously raised by Council regarding the proposal. Ms. Victor presented an overview of those concerns and presented proposed regulations and stipulations requested by Council for inclusion in the Specific Use permit.
Christopher Wagner applicant and owner of Hamm's Tire presented an updated proposal based on feedback heard from Council.
Mayor Flippo received one request to speak on topic. Dan Dittsfurth Saginaw resident who lives nearby to the subject property spoke in favor regarding the updated proposal presented and addressed concerns regarding parking on Lemon Street.
Motion was made by Councilmember Junkersfeld and seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve the Specific Use Permit with the revisions. Motion Failed. 3-3-0-1 (Yea: Felegy, Morrison, Junkerfeld) (Nay: Lawson, Copeland, Flippo) (Absent: St.Clair)
4.B. Discuss and Consider Adoption of a Resolution 2026-08 of the City Council of the City of Saginaw, Texas, directing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation; and resolving other matters relating to the subject.--Andrew Friedman of SAMCO Capital
Council approved Resolution No. 2026-08, directing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. This will begin the process of issuing the certificates of obligation to fund items that were discussed on February 17, 2026 City Council meeting. The City Council discussed issuing $4,200,000 in Certificates of Obligation for the purchase of a fire aerial ladder truck, renovations to Fire Station #2, and land acquisition for the Animal Shelter. At that time City Council approved reimbursement Resolution No. 2026-03. Andrew Friedman of SAMCO Capital presented a preliminary tax rate impact analysis and draft timetable. He also noted that annual debt service requirements will average $309,787.50 over 20 years.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and seconded by Councilmember Lawson to approve Resolution No. 2026-08 for the Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation. Motion carried unanimously 6-0-0-1 (Absent: St. Clair)
4.C. Consideration and Action Regarding authorization of the sale of $4,550,000 in General Obligation Bonds--Andrew Friedman of SAMCO Capital
Council approved the issuance of $4.55 million in voter approved General Obligation Bonds. City of Saginaw voters approved three bond propositions on May 2, 2026. The Bond Propositions were: $38,000,000 for street and roadway improvements, $6,000,000 for park improvements, and $15,000,000 for an Animal Control Facility. The total proposed 2026 debt issuance is $4,550,000, out of which, $1,300,000 is for the design of McLeroy Blvd Phase 2B (Spring Hollow to Lavonne) and $3,250,000 is for the design and site preparation for the Animal Shelter. Andrew Friedman of SAMCO Capital presented a a preliminary tax rate impact analysis and draft timetable.
Motion was made by Councilmember Lawson and seconded by Councilmember Copeland to approve the sale of $4.55 million in General Obligation Bonds for the first phase of the approved 2026 Bond Projects. Motion carried unanimously 6-0-0-1 (Absent: St. Clair)
4.D. Consideration and Action Regarding the Purchase of a New Aerial Ladder Truck—Doug Spears, Fire Chief
Council approved the purchase of a new Pierce Aerial Apparatus from Siddons Martin Emergency Group. The Pierce replacement aerial cost is $2,192,262. A pre-pay discount of $180,078 lowers the total to $2,014,184. This total includes the $2,000 HGAC contract purchase fee. Delivery is expected to take 30 to 31 months from the order date.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Felegy and seconded by Councilmember Junkersfeld to approve the purchase of a new ladder fire truck. Motion carried unanimously 6-0-0-1 (Absent: St.Clair)
4.E. Update--Saginaw Old Fire Station Project--MAD Concepts Representatives
Council received a project update on Jakes Burger and Steak House project located at the old fire station at 400 S. Saginaw Blvd by MAD Concepts representatives.
5. Executive Session
Mayor Flippo called the meeting into Executive Session at 7:22 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. City-affiliated nonprofit corporations
6. Adjournment
6.A. Adjournment--Todd Flippo, Mayor
Mayor Flippo called the meeting back into regular session at 8:03 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Junkersfeld and seconded by Councilmember Morrison to Adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously 6-0-0-1 (Absent: St. Clair)
Mayor Flippo Adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Vicky Vega, City Secretary Todd Flippo, Mayor