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Rodney Taylor

Mayor (Place 1)
City of Balch Springs

Elected Mayor for City of Balch Springs.

rtaylor@balchspringstx.gov972-286-4477
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 44.9/100▼ -6.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #27133 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
43.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
44.3/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)68.0% (3,535 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (1,664 votes)
Early Voting: 2,121Election Day: 1,237Mail Ballots: 177
May 2001 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)56.0% (2,600 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 44.0% (2,042 votes)
Early Voting: 1,560Election Day: 910Mail Ballots: 130
May 2002 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)72.0% (2,941 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 28.0% (1,144 votes)
Early Voting: 1,765Election Day: 1,029Mail Ballots: 147
May 2003 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)69.0% (2,563 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 31.0% (1,151 votes)
Early Voting: 1,538Election Day: 897Mail Ballots: 128
May 2004 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)63.0% (2,574 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (1,511 votes)
Early Voting: 1,544Election Day: 901Mail Ballots: 129
May 2005 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)55.0% (2,349 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 45.0% (1,922 votes)
Early Voting: 1,409Election Day: 822Mail Ballots: 118
May 2006 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)62.0% (2,533 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 38.0% (1,552 votes)
Early Voting: 1,520Election Day: 887Mail Ballots: 126
May 2007 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)59.0% (2,849 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 41.0% (1,979 votes)
Early Voting: 1,709Election Day: 997Mail Ballots: 143
May 2008 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)63.0% (2,105 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 37.0% (1,237 votes)
Early Voting: 1,263Election Day: 737Mail Ballots: 105
May 2009 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)71.0% (3,955 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 29.0% (1,616 votes)
Early Voting: 2,373Election Day: 1,384Mail Ballots: 198
May 2010 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)57.0% (2,858 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 43.0% (2,156 votes)
Early Voting: 1,715Election Day: 1,000Mail Ballots: 143
May 2011 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)62.0% (3,339 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 38.0% (2,046 votes)
Early Voting: 2,003Election Day: 1,169Mail Ballots: 167
May 2012 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)64.0% (1,664 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 36.0% (936 votes)
Early Voting: 998Election Day: 582Mail Ballots: 84
May 2013 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)55.0% (2,144 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 45.0% (1,755 votes)
Early Voting: 1,286Election Day: 750Mail Ballots: 108
May 2014 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)65.0% (2,052 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 35.0% (1,105 votes)
Early Voting: 1,231Election Day: 718Mail Ballots: 103
May 2015 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)66.0% (1,838 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 34.0% (947 votes)
Early Voting: 1,103Election Day: 643Mail Ballots: 92
May 2016 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)60.0% (2,674 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 40.0% (1,783 votes)
Early Voting: 1,604Election Day: 936Mail Ballots: 134
May 2017 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)57.0% (2,434 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 43.0% (1,837 votes)
Early Voting: 1,460Election Day: 852Mail Ballots: 122
May 2018 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)66.0% (2,942 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 34.0% (1,515 votes)
Early Voting: 1,765Election Day: 1,030Mail Ballots: 147
May 2019 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)59.0% (2,520 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 41.0% (1,751 votes)
Early Voting: 1,512Election Day: 882Mail Ballots: 126
May 2020 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)61.0% (1,812 votes)
David C. Morales 39.0% (1,159 votes)
Early Voting: 1,087Election Day: 634Mail Ballots: 91
May 2021 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)71.0% (1,846 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (754 votes)
Early Voting: 1,108Election Day: 646Mail Ballots: 92
May 2022 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)59.0% (2,958 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 41.0% (2,056 votes)
Early Voting: 1,775Election Day: 1,035Mail Ballots: 148
May 2023 City of Balch Springs Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)71.0% (1,977 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 29.0% (808 votes)
Early Voting: 1,186Election Day: 692Mail Ballots: 99
May 2025 City of Balch Springs Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Councilmember, Place 1
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)100.0% (3,103 votes)
Early Voting: 1,893Election Day: 1,055Mail Ballots: 155
May 2025 City of Balch Springs Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Mayor
ELECTED / WON
Rodney Taylor (Current Profile)100.0% (3,103 votes)
Early Voting: 1,893Election Day: 1,055Mail Ballots: 155

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
620
Yes Votes
612 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
8 (1%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.794629, per $100 assessed valuation on taxable property, for the year 2025-2026.
#2VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Consideration and action regarding approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $14,000,000 of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 to fund City Center Projects; levying an annual ad valorem tax and pr
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-05-12
Consideration and action approval of an ordinance amending the Annual Budget for the City for Fiscal Year October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as amended.
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration and action on setting a Public Hearing date for August 24, 2026, and City Council to take a record vote on the Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027.
#5VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-09
Consideration and action approval of an ordinance amending the Annual Budget for the City for Fiscal Year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as amended.
#6VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
C. Approval of a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain for land acquisition of the Canyon Ridge HOA corner clips located at the corner of Beltline Road and Canyon Ridge Drive for implementation of safety intersection improvements.
#7VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.794629, per $100 assessed valuation on taxable property, for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
#8VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-02
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026–2027) tax rate.
#9VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
Consideration and action regarding approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $6,525,000 of the Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (City of Balch Springs Public Improvements District No. 1) to fund certain public improvements wi
#10VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and action on an Ordinance Levying the Ad Valorem for the 2026 Tax Year at a Rate of 0.629037 per $100 Assessed Valuation on all Taxable Property within the City’s Corporate Limits as of January 1, 2026.
#11VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-11
Consideration and action to amend the Annual Budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as amended for the listed as "FY 2026 Budget Amendment by Funds".
#12VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-09
Consideration and action regarding approval of a resolution directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to provide funds for streets, parks, and city center projects.
#13VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget for the City of Balch Springs.
#14VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration and action on setting a Public Hearing date for August 24, 2026, and City Council to take a record vote on the Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027.
#15VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-11
Consideration and action to amend the Annual Budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as amended for the listed "PO Roll Over Balance."
#16VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Consideration and action regarding the adoption of an ordinance to adopt the tax rate of $0.794629 per $100, for the year 2025 (Fiscal Year 2026) as of January 1, 2026.
#17VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Consideration and action on setting a Public Hearing date for August 25, 2025, and City Council to take a record vote on the Proposed Tax Rate for 2025-2026.
#18VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-13
D. Approval to authorize the Chief of Police, Brent Hurley, to enter an Agreement to share Flock license plate reader information data between the City of Balch Springs and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
#19VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-17
A. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas approving the 2026 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 including the collection of
#20VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
A. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas approving the 2026 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 including the collection of
#21VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
B. Approval of an ordinance for adoption of Impact fees for water and wastewater (sewer) projects in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; making certain findings related to the subject; and providing for severability.
#22VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-11
Conduct a Briefing and Public Hearing on possible adoption of Impact fees for water and wastewater projects.
#23VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-23
C. Approval of an Ordinance for Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan relating to possible adoption of Impact fees for water and wastewater projects.
#24VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-23
B. Approval of a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for May 11, 2026, to hear input from the public concerning the adoption of a water and sewer impact fee pursuant to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Govt. Code.
#25VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-09
Conduct a Briefing and Public Hearing on the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan relating to possible adoption of Impact Fees.
#26VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-23
E. Approval of an amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC regarding an incentive for an economic development project in the amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the Alexa
#27VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
Consideration and action of an ordinance approving and amended and restated service and assessment plan (SAP), including a revised assessment roll, for the City of Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local
#28VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
D. Approval to enter into a contract agreement with Texas Government Solutions for special assessment collector services for Public Improvement Districts.
#29VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
Consideration and action of an ordinance approving and amended and restated service and assessment plan (SAP), including a revised assessment roll, for the City of Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local
#30VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-23
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 001-2026 by Jesus & Denis Carbajal to rezone subject parcels totaling (+/-) 2.460 acres from Single-Family (SF-6) to Planned Development (PD) located at
#31VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-17
B. Approval authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement by Quadrant Capital North Texas LLC to allow a deviation from Chapter 90, Zoning Ordinance, under Section 2.18. A. Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts,
#32VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
C. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 46 "Police", by amending Article I "In General", by repealing Section 46-15 "Chief of Police", Section 4-16 "Classifications and Appointment", and Section 46-18 "Destruction of Weapons" and r
#33VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-28
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#34VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-14
Briefing on amendments to Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Code Amendment to Chapter 58 - Signs.
#35VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#36VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-27
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#37VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-13
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance for Rezoning Application 004-2026 RZ amending the zoning ordinance and map of the City of Balch Springs, by granting a change in zoning for twenty-nine (29) Parcels of land generally located along Elam Ro
#38VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-23
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 001-2026 by Jesus & Denis Carbajal to amend the Balch Springs 2050 Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan from Light Industrial/Business Park designation to
#39VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-12
Consideration and action to amend City of Balch Springs Master Fee Schedule to reflect a change in the warrant fee from $50 to $75.
#40VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance for Rezoning Application 009-2025 by Mishal Anwer dba SAH Real Estate to rezone subject parcel totaling(+/-) 0.9425 acres located at 11916 Seagoville Road from "LR" Local Retail District to "C" Commercial
#41VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Rezoning Application by Bryan Clark dba QuikTrip Corporation to amend the current Planned Development Ordinance 3149-17 on subject parcel totaling 3.07 acres located at 12631 Lake June Road t
#42VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#43VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#44VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#45VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-07
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#46VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#47VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#48VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-28
Consideration and action to approve the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Fire Department.
#49VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-28
Considertion and Action to approve the Meet and Confer Agreement between  the City of Balch Springs and the Balch Springs Police Department.
#50VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and action on an Ordinance approving and adopting the budget for Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.                                                                                                           
#51VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Specific Use Application 002-2025 by Thomas Patrick & Vincent, LLC on the subject parcel located at 11900 Elam Road (+/-) 0.628 acres to become a legal conforming use and allow the applicant
#52VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-28
Consideration and action regarding approval to appoint Natasha King to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
#53VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-14
Consideration and action regarding approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, “Administration, Article V- Boards and Commissions, adopting a new Division 8 to be entitled Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Advisory Committee creating said
#54VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#55VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#56VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-03
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#57VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#58VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Consideration and action to adopt an ordinance approving the budget for the City of Balch Springs for the fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. (The required public hearing on the proposed budget was held on September 8, 2
#59VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-30
G. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2 titled "Administration", by amending Article II titled "City Council", by amending Section 2-41 titled "Regular Meeting Dates", by amending 2-41(a) establishing a new start time for City Co
#60VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-05-30
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#61VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#62VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#63VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2026-10-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#64VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
C. Approval of ordinance amending Chapter 54 “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,” Article II “City Parks,” Section 54-32 “Hours of Operation,” Subsection 54-32 (A) to amend hours of city parks.
#65VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and action regarding approval to appoint Terri Bailey to the Planning and Zoning Commission as an Alternate.
#66VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-09
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 002-2025, regarding the proposed amendments, specifically text amendments to the zoning ordinance of the City of Balch Springs, Texas, including the fol
#67VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
C. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas ordering and providing Notice of a Joint General Election with Dallas County to be held on May 2, 2026; the purpose of the General Election is to elect individuals to fill
#68VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-26
B. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas ordering and providing Notice of a Joint General Election with Dallas County to be held on May 2, 2026; the purpose of the General Election is to elect individuals to fill
#69VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-12-08
Consideration and action regarding approval of a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for March 9, 2026, to hear input from the public concerning the Land Use and Capital Improvements Plan from the impact fee study for the adoption of a water and sewer im
#70VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
B. Approval to correct Ordinance 3283-24 adopted on August 12, 2024, to correct a scrivener's error in Section 78-112 "Specific Streets", related to speed limits for U.S. Interstate Highway 20 and Vena Road.
#71VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment 001-2025, to amend Chapter 90 “Zoning,” Article III “Zoning Land Use Regulations,” Section 90-3.03 “Use Chart” and Section 90-3.04 “Conditional Development Standard
#72VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-13
Consideration and action to reappoint the following individuals to the Planning and Zoning Commission as Regular Members:A. Meg Comstock  B. Gwendolyn GardnerC. Greg Forge
#73VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and action regarding approval of the amendments to the City’s Master Fee Schedule to establish fees for the Rental and Multifamily Property Registration and Inspection Program (Ordinance No. 3273-23) and incorporate penalties for Minimum Urb
#74VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-23
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit Application No. 003-2025 by Bel Grand Estates, LLC on subject parcel located at 2830 S Beltline Road totaling (+/-) 4.57 acres to allow a medical daycare facility.
#75VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-03
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#76VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-02
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#77VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
Consideration and action regarding approval to appoint Terri Bailey to the Planning and Zoning Commission as an Alternate.
#78VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-09
D. Approval of an ordinance declaring the Unopposed Candidates in the May 2, 2026, General Election to be elected to office; Cancelling the May 2, 2026, General Election.Aprobación de una ordenanza que declara electos al cargo a los Candidatos sin oponent
#79VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-30
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#80VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-30
Consideration and action regarding approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, “Administration, Article V- Boards and Commissions, adopting a new Division 8 to be entitled Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Advisory Committee creating said
#81VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-05-31
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#82VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-05-12
Reconsideration and action on the Rezoning Ordinance 002-2024 by Marie Tedei dba Place Strategies/Ivan Gonzalez to rezone subject parcel totaling(+/-) 13.6822 acres located at 4708 Pioneer Road from “C”, Commercial Zoning District to “PD,” Planned Develop
#83VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#84VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#85VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-27
A.  Approval to appoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee:Christoper Watson, Planning and Zoning CommissionerGwendolyn Gardner, Planning and Zoning CommissionerVeronica Bravo – Representative from the real estate
#86VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#87VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-14
G. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2 titled "Administration", by amending Article II titled "City Council", by amending Section 2-41 titled "Regular Meeting Dates", by amending 2-41(a) establishing a new start time for City Co
#88VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
B. Approval to remove Marcos Olide from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for unexcused absences pursuant to Section 2-184(c)(4) of the Code of Ordinances.
#89VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#90VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-13
Conduct of a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for Rezoning Application 002-2026 by Nick Rosato to rezone subject parcels totaling (+/-) 11.76 acres of land located at 11809 and 11825 Lake June Road from Industrial District (I) and Single-
#91VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-26
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit Application No. 003-2025 by Bel Grand Estates, LLC on subject parcel located at 2830 S Beltline Road totaling (+/-) 4.57 acres to allow a medical daycare facility.
#92VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
D. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 30 titled “Fire Prevention and Protection” by amending Article V titled “Special Regulations related to Fire Prevention” by amending Section 3-148 titled “Fire Hydrants” by amending 3-148(C)
#93VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-23
Consideration and action regarding approval to appoint Christopher Watson to the Type B Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.
#94VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-05-14
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
#95VOTED: NO-5.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: FAILED (0-1)
2026-05-11
D. Approval authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc. to develop and acquire land located at 11001 Harvest Rd and 1804 Peachtree Road for development of single-family residentia
#96VOTED: NO+5.5 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: FAILED (0-1)
2025-11-03
D. Approval regarding acceptance of a bid proposal by CCGMG LLC Series B and to enter into contract agreement for construction of the 2024 Street Maintenance Tax (SMT) projects not to exceed $6,200,000.
#97VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-24
B. Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Eagle’s Eye Development LLC to allow for the development of the property located at 2607 Hickory Tree Road.
#98VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
C. Approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Development Agreement and Real Estate Agreement with Beam Insurance Agency Inc to provide funding towards public and onsite improvements located at 3919 Pioneer Road and for the city to
#99VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-13
Consideration and action to extend the contract with Medical Jets.
#100VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-03
C. Approval of an amended contract for professional services with Schaumburg & Polk Inc (SPI) for engineering and design services for the Balch Springs Hickory Tree Road Pedestrian and Road Improvement Project not to exceed $3,700,000.
#101VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-09
Consideration and action regarding the Utility Billing Division Internal Audit Findings.
#102VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#103VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#104VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#105VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-27
Consideration and action regarding the Utility Billing Audit presentation, processes, and procedures.
#106VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-13
E.Approval of an Economic Development and Performance Agreement by EDC Type A and EDC Type B Boards in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for a restaurant user by JF Holdings for the Alexander Village mixed-use Development located at 13601 IH-20, 4051 and 4
#107VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
C. Approval a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal providing professional engineering services for Hickory Creek Force Main Relocation Design not to exceed $128,786.
#108VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-13
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Nick Rosato to allow for the development of the property located at 11809 and 11825 Lake June Road.
#109VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-09
B. Approval to authorize Chief of Police, Brent Hurley, to enter into an agreement to share crash data between the City of Balch Springs and CARFAX.
#110VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-23
C. Approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with CCGMG, LLC to develop and acquire land located at 11112 and 11114 Leta Drive for development of a commercial office building.
#111VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-12-08
D. Approval of a Development Agreement by S&T Residential to allow for a single-family residential development located at 13127 Timothy Lane.
#112VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-10
Discussion and consideration regarding funding expenditures on Parks Projects Commitments FY 2025-2026.
#113VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-03
B.  Approval of a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal for a technical memorandum for selection of the aerial sewer pipeline repair or replacement options at Hickory Creek, including exhibits and mapping
#114VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-22
C. Approval to enter into a contract with Kimley Horn & Associates for professional engineering services for the 2025 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Planning Transportation Grant Application submittal, not to exceed $36,500.
#115VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
C. Approval of an amended contract for professional services with Schaumburg & Polk Inc (SPI) for water and wastewater engineering and design services for the Balch Springs Hickory Tree Road Pedestrian and Road Improvement Project not to exceed $339,500.
#116VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-23
Consideration and action of a Development Agreement by Balch Springs Gateway Digital LED Sign LLC to allow a Digital LED Gateway Sign located at 12302 Elam Road.
#117VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
Consideration and action regarding acceptance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-00-01 to CCGMC LLC Series B and to enter into contract agreement for construction of a Right Turn Lane at Elam Road and Shepherd Lane not to exceed $229,802.25.
#118VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-07
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#119VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#120VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
A. Consideration and action regarding an amendment of the Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with Dallas County regarding the Hickory Tree Road Expansion and Pedestrian Improvement Project not to exceed $21,500.
#121VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-24
D. Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement with Hardin & Associates (HAC), to conduct phase 2 of the system-wide assistance with the City of Balch Springs with TCEQ and EPA required inventory for water
#122VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Consideration and action to approve an extension of the Depository Services Contract with Prosperity Bank.
#123VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
D. Approval of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) 2026-00-01 to Construction Leaders USA and to enter into contract negotiations for general maintenance services within the City of Balch Springs.
#124VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
Consideration and action regarding approval of amending the contract with Frontier Waste Solutions FY 2025-2028 for trash services for the City of Balch Springs.
#125VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-30
Consider and take action to approve the purchase of an Eventide Call Recorder, from the HGAC procurement contract, for an amount not to exceed $43,576.00
#126VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#127VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#128VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#129VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#130VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#131VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-28
A. Consideration and action regarding an amendment of the Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with Dallas County regarding the Southeast Trail Phase 1A Project not to exceed $82,750.
#132VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-24
A. Consideration and action of authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Development Agreement and Real Estate Agreement with BWI Contractors LLC to develop and acquire land located at located at 2400 Lora Lane, 2404 Lora Lane, 2408 Lora Lan
#133VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-17
D. Consideration and action regarding a contract amendment in the amount of $40,450 with Freese & Nichols regarding engineering and design services for the 2024 Street Maintenance Tax (SMT) not to exceed $847,443.
#134VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-13
Consideration and action regarding the Utility Billing Audit presentation, processes, and procedures.
#135VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
B. Approval of a resolution authorizing and approving a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regarding the Balch Springs 2025 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant Program for completion of an America with Disabilities
#136VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-09
Consideration and action of a proposal agreement with Pioneer Production Services, LLC dba ViewPoint to develop a short form city spotlight marketing video in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
#137VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Discussion and consideration for the Facility Use Agreement as it relates to association management and contracted services for youth programs as well as Parks and Recreation Facilities.
#138VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#139VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#140VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-27
C. Approval of a contract amendment and task authorization with Freese & Nichols regarding engineering and architectural professional services for an update to the City’s Design and Engineering Standards not to exceed $125,000.
#141VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-11
Presentation on Utility Bill audit concerning historical and present issues, policy, water bills, system changes and required upgrades.
#142VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-09
D. Approval to enter into a contract amendment agreement with Freese and Nichols for engineering design services related to road improvements to Shepherd Lane in the amount not to exceed $1,566,990.
#143VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-27
B.  Approval of a contract amendment for task authorization number 3 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal for a technical memorandum for evaluation of the existing sanitary sewer aerial crossing along Seagoville Road not to exceed $38,000.
#144VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-13
C.  Approval to amend Development Agreement with Balch Springs Gateway Digital LED Sign LLC to allow a Digital LED Gateway Sign located at 12302 Elam Road.
#145VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
Discussion and consideration for the Facility Use Agreement as it relates to association management and contracted services for youth programs as well as Parks and Recreation Facilities.
#146VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-14
Consider and take action to approve the purchase of an Eventide Call Recorder, from the HGAC procurement contract, for an amount not to exceed $43,576.00
#147VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-07
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#148VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#149VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#150VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-05
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#151VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#152VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-24
C. Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Joshlan S. Raymo dba Real Estate Group of America LLC to allow for the development of the property located at 13009 Timothy Lane.
#153VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-17
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-00-01 (CSJ 0095-13-050) to Central North Construction, LLC and to enter into contract negotiations for construction and install of landscaping improvements to the Balch Spri
#154VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-1)
2026-08-10
B. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) 2026-00-02 to Dunaway to enter into contract negotiations for right-of-way agent and easement acquisition services in support of the City of Balch Springs Southeast Trail
#155VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-08
B. Approval of a contract between the City of Balch Springs and TMS Utilities LLC for a change order in the amount of $137,400 to replace the remaining sewer main by open-cut for an amount not to exceed $876,311.00 of an existing contract.
#156VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-09
C. Approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Maria G. Perez and J. Isabel Perez to develop and acquire land located at 11112 and 11114 Leta Drive for development of a commercial office building.
#157VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-23
D. Approval of a change order proposal by CCGMG LLC Series B to the existing contract agreement for construction of the 2024 Street Maintenance Tax (SMT) projects not to exceed $176,490.
#158VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
Consideration and action regarding approval of a contract with CXT, Inc. for construction of a restroom facility at Oakridge Park located at 14201 Spring Oaks Drive not to exceed $265,000.
#159VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-28
Consideration and action regarding approval of amending the contract with Frontier Waste Solutions FY 2025-2028 for trash services for the City of Balch Springs.
#160VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-14
E. Approval of a contract amendment with Freese & Nichols regarding engineering and architectural professional services for an Intersection Study analysis at Seagoville Road and Kleberg Road not to exceed  $27,0000.
#161VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#162VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#163VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#164VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
C. Consideration and action regarding approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-00-01 (CSJ 0095-13-050) to Central North Construction, LLC and to enter into contract negotiations for construction and install of landscaping improvements to the Balch Spri
#165VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
D. Approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended development agreement and real estate contract for the property located at 13420 Alexander Road to allow for land acquisition.
#166VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Jesus Carbajal to allow for the development of the property located at 2404 Crystal Drive.
#167VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement by QT South, LLC to allow diesel fuel canopy for truck fueling located at 12631 Lake June Road.
#168VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-11
B. Approval to authorize the City Manager, Charles Fenner, to enter an Interlocal Agreement for Regional 9-1-1 services between the City of Balch Springs and the North Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1).
#169VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#170VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#171VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#172VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#173VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#174VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#175VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#176VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-28
B. Consideration and action to enter into a contract amendment with Lothrop’s Landscape, Inc to conduct landscaping and streetscape improvement services for the Beltline Road- Round-a-bout/Pioneer Road and Lake June Road corridors not to exceed $400,028.
#177VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-17
B. Consideration and action regarding approval of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) 2026-00-02 to Dunaway to enter into contract negotiations for right-of-way agent and easement acquisition services in support of the City of Balch Springs Southeast Trail
#178VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
D. Consideration and action of authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with BWI Contractors LLC to develop and acquire land located at 2400 Lora Lane, 2404 Lora Lane, 2408 Lora Lane, 2416 Lora Lane, 2502 Lora Lane,
#179VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration and action of a proposal agreement with Pioneer Production Services, LLC dba ViewPoint to develop a short form city spotlight marketing video in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
#180VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-08
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement by  Mishal Anwer dba SAH Real Estate to allow for the development of a warehouse and flex space located at 11916 Seagoville Road.
#181VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
D. Approval of an amended contract for professional services with Schaumburg & Polk Inc (SPI) for engineering and design services for the Balch Springs Hickory Tree Road Pedestrian and Road Improvement Project not to exceed $3,700,000.
#182VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
E. Consideration and action regarding a contract amendment in the amount of $40,450 with Freese & Nichols regarding engineering and design services for the 2024 Street Maintenance Tax (SMT) not to exceed $847,443.
#183VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-27
Consideration and action to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $150,000 for Phase I implementation  of the City's Intergrated Security Systems Project utilizing the previously approved Master Project Agreement with Sigma Surveillance LLC d/b/a STS360.
#184VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-03
Discussion and consideration for the Facility Use Agreement as it relates to association management and contracted services for youth programs as well as Parks and Recreation Facilities.
#185VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
E. Approval regarding acceptance of a bid proposal by CCGMG LLC Series B and to enter into contract agreement for construction of the 2024 Street Maintenance Tax (SMT) projects not to exceed $6,200,000.
#186VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-25
B.  Approval of a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal for a technical memorandum for selection of the aerial sewer pipeline repair or replacement options at Hickory Creek, including exhibits and mapping
#187VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
Consideration and action of a Development Agreement by Balch Springs Gateway Digital LED Sign LLC to allow a Digital LED Gateway Sign located at 12302 Elam Road.
#188VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#189VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#190VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-14
Consideration and action to approve an extension of the Depository Services Contract with Prosperity Bank.
#191VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-27
E. Approval to amend a contract for professional services with Schaumburg & Polk Inc (SPI) for water and wastewater engineering and design services for the Balch Springs Hickory Tree Road Pedestrian and Road Improvement Project not to exceed $140,800.
#192VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-23
E. Approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement with RH Borden and Company, LLC., to conduct phase 2 of the system-wide assessment of the sewer collection system at a cost not to exceed $199,400.00 to be funded by the Wast
#193VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-30
E. Approval of a contract amendment with Freese & Nichols regarding engineering and architectural professional services for an Intersection Study analysis at Seagoville Road and Kleberg Road not to exceed $27,0000.
#194VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-04-28
Consideration and action of a Development Agreement by Sam 77 Inc to allow for a retail center development located at 2401 McKenzie Road.
#195VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#196VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-01
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#197VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#198VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-27
Consideration and action regarding approval of the Mayoral and City Council Proclamations Policy.
#199VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
#200VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Consideration and action regarding approval of the Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month for NAMI Dallas Southern Sector.