City of Burleson

The agenda for the meeting included consideration of approving the minutes from the previous meeting held in February 2026. Key discussion items scheduled for reports and presentations involved receiving a report and providing feedback on the scope for Phase I of the Burleson Legacy Park, receiving the February 2026 Department Update Presentation, and reviewing the April 2026 Parks and Recreation calendar. The Department Update Presentation covered various topics including program updates, capital projects, partnership highlights, and operational metrics, particularly for Hidden Creek Golf Course.

The meeting agenda included citizen appearances for items not posted on the agenda. The consent agenda required action on the minutes from the February 24, 2026, meeting. A public hearing was scheduled to consider a zoning change request (ZC26-001) for the property at 116 N Clark ST from "SF7" Single-family dwelling district-7 to "CC" Central Commercial. The agenda also included provisions for recessing into Executive Session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or seek the advice of the City Attorney.

The meeting agenda included several public presentations, such as recognizing the library for the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award, and a standing segment for community interest items. Key actions under the Consent Agenda involved approving minutes from the February 16, 2026 meeting and authorizing various temporary street closures for events, including the Burleson Farmers Market and an Easter Picnic hosted by Open Door Church, as well as approving the use of the BRiCk parking lot for a Center for ASD Walk-a-thon. General agenda items included considering the termination of a contract for delinquent tax collection services, awarding contracts for sewer erosion control and lift station rehabilitation projects, and amending Council Policy #17 regarding meeting procedures. The Council also considered a five-year contract with CivicPlus for SeeClickFix software to replace the current Salesforce system, which is projected to result in significant cost savings. The agenda concluded with reports and discussions on water/wastewater leak detection assessment, and planning for executive sessions to discuss pending litigation, real property matters, and economic development negotiations.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include receiving reports, holding discussions, and providing recommendations to the City Council concerning previous economic development projects and metrics, the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Report, and the Annual Audit, and the January 2026 monthly financial and investment reports. Furthermore, the committee will discuss and provide recommendations on the procurement method for Fiscal Year 2027 replacement vehicles and equipment. The agenda also includes a section for citizen appearances and a potential executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or seek advice from the City Attorney.

The key discussions for this meeting included potential actions on the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. Major items involved authorizing a real estate contract between the Corporation and Shipman Properties, LP, for the purchase of property at 114 W. Ellison Street for $1,100,000. Additionally, the Board was set to consider authorizing a Performance Agreement between the Corporation and Shipman Companies, LP, for the development of the same property, which includes a proposed new two-story structure with corporate headquarters and ground-floor retail, supported by a proposed incentive package of up to $950,000. The agenda also provided for a session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or seek advice from the City Attorney.