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Votes at a glance: Balch Springs council approves TxDOT funding support, HSIP overrun payment and two board appointments
Summary
At its June 23 meeting the Balch Springs City Council approved a consent package including support for a TxDOT advanced funding agreement, authorized payment for a highway safety grant cost overrun, reappointed two library board members, and approved two citizen appointments to boards.
The Balch Springs City Council on June 23 approved multiple routine and personnel actions in a single series of motions.
On a single consent motion the council approved: (A) a resolution supporting an advanced funding agreement for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Green Ribbon landscaping improvements for the I‑20 corridor from Seagoville Road to Beltline Road; (B) payment of cost overruns to TxDOT for the Balch Springs 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) transportation project for the Lake Jean Road corridor in an amount not to exceed $112,687.72; and (C) reappointment of Renee Bonner and Deborah Price to the library board. The consent agenda was moved and approved by roll call.
The council also approved two individual appointments. William Toba (introduced as senior pastor at Son of Man Worship Center, 4409 Pioneer Road) was appointed as an alternate to the Type A Board; the council discussed residency rules and staff clarified that Type A board members are not required to be city residents. The appointment was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Christopher Watson, of Arcadia Trails (address given as 136 Red Cedar Court), was appointed to the Type B Board and to the Planning and Zoning Commission after the council received his application and brief remarks. Council member Hill moved approval; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
All recorded votes during these items were affirmative by the members present; Mayor Taylor was absent. The meeting adjourned after the council completed its agenda.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (Items A–C): approved (motion approved by roll call). Key details: TxDOT Green Ribbon advanced funding agreement support (I‑20 corridor between Seagoville Road and Beltline Road); HSIP cost overrun payment for Lake Jean Road not to exceed $112,687.72; library board reappointments: Renee Bonner and Deborah Price.
- Appointment: William Toba — appointed to Type A Board (alternate). Residency requirement: staff said Type A board does not require city residency. Vote: unanimous among members present.
- Appointment: Christopher Watson — appointed to Type B Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. Vote: unanimous among members present.
The council took no other binding action on the agenda items summarized here.
