Colleyville council approves consent agenda, replat and TxDOT landscaping funding; declares unopposed candidates elected

The Colleyville City Council on March 4, 2025 approved several resolutions and actions by unanimous votes and declared three municipal candidates elected without a contested general election.

The council adopted Resolution R-25-5018, a consent resolution that bundled routine approvals including minutes, an entertainer contract, interlocal agreements with Tarrant County, and a design services contract for water storage tank rehabilitation. Councilwoman Gunderson moved to approve the resolution and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson seconded; Mayor Pro Tem Elder stated, “Motion passes 7 0.”

The consent package (as listed in the resolution) included: approval of the minutes of the Feb. 18, 2025 meeting; authorization for a contract with entertainer Craig Morgan for the 2026 Stars & Guitars event in an amount not to exceed $75,000; an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for rehabilitation of various streets; a professional services agreement with Garver LLC in an amount not to exceed $199,650 for design of the Hall Johnson and McPherson elevated storage tank rehabilitation project; and an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County related to the Cheeksburger Road project.

The council also adopted Resolution R-25-5019, approving a replat to combine multiple parcels into a single lot for the First Baptist Church of Colleyville addition (about 20.09 acres). Councilman Graves moved approval, Councilman Ryan seconded, and the motion passed 7-0.

Resolution R-25-5020 approved an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to accept green-ribbon landscaping funds for three corridors and to commit local tax-increment financing (TIF) funds for project maintenance and any cost overruns. Amber Beard, director of public works, told the council, “We received funding for all 3 locations this year.” The council voted to approve the resolution 7-0 (motion by Mayor Pro Tem Elder; second by Councilman Alfonso).

Finally, the council adopted Resolution R-25-5021 after receiving a certification from the city secretary that the candidates for mayor and council places 1 and 2 were unopposed. The resolution declares the following elected and authorizes issuance of certificates after the election day in accordance with the Texas Election Code: Bobby Lindovate, mayor; Brandy Elder, place 1; and Mark Alfonso, place 2. The motion to adopt passed 7-0 (mover Councilman Graves; second Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson). City Secretary Christine Levinson noted that although the candidates were unopposed, the bond election on May 3 remains active and certificates cannot be issued until after the official election day; canvass and oaths are scheduled for May 13.

Votes at a glance - Resolution R-25-5018 (consent items: minutes; Craig Morgan entertainer contract not to exceed $75,000; interlocal agreements with Tarrant County; Garver LLC design contract $199,650; Cheeksburger Road ILA): motion by Councilwoman Gunderson; second Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson; outcome: approved, tally 7-0. - Resolution R-25-5019 (replat — First Baptist Church of Colleyville addition, approx. 20.09 acres): motion by Councilman Graves; second Councilman Ryan; outcome: approved, tally 7-0. - Resolution R-25-5020 (TxDOT green ribbon funding & local TIF commitment for landscaping on SH 26, SH 121 and Precinct Line Road): motion by Mayor Pro Tem Elder; second Councilman Alfonso; outcome: approved, tally 7-0. - Resolution R-25-5021 (declaration of unopposed candidates elected; authorization to contract with Tarrant County Elections for bond election services): motion by Councilman Graves; second Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson; outcome: approved, tally 7-0.

Several items were presented with staff remarks during the meeting but were handled on the consent calendar and therefore were approved without separate roll-call debate. The council held a first-reading public hearing on a proposed amendment to accessory building and residential carport standards (Ordinance O-25-2320); no action was taken on that ordinance at this meeting.

The council adjourned after citizen comments and other routine business.