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Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession & Meeting - October 20, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, October 20, 2026
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, October 20, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

5:09

We do

Speaker 2

5:10

apparently.

Unassigned speaker

5:15

All

Speaker 1

5:15

right, council.

5:16

It is now 5 30 uh for our posted agenda.

5:19

We're gonna start call our meeting to order.

5:21

Appreciate all our guests being

Speaker 3

5:22

here today.

Speaker 1

5:23

Um we are going to start um with uh going quickly through our consent agenda items and then cover item number four on our work session.

5:33

Then we're gonna roll into executive session because related to the consent agenda items, we have some final interviews for our boards and commissions.

5:41

Um every one of those items will be pulled for individual consideration, and we'll read those into the record as we do it.

5:47

Um so the final tallies are rosters, so to speak, for each one of those boards of commissions as we come out of executive sessions will be read into the record.

5:55

Um you'll each also have a printout for your places once it's finalized.

6:00

I will note that um council member uh Nancy Um Klein is out today.

6:05

I believe the others are probably in route.

6:08

Um we do have a quorum, so we'll just get started.

6:10

Um with that, uh we do have um some uh let's see, item number eleven is consider authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to frost bank depository services contract to update update the wet signature check threshold from 50 to 100,000.

6:30

This is consistent with the um with the budgetary ordinance and um budget ordinance that was done previously, so it aligns the um the budgeting, the authority from the state, and our and our uh checkbook to the to be consistent.

6:45

So any questions on this.

Speaker 4

6:47

That was my question.

6:49

I assumed it was because of of the all of those changes.

6:52

It didn't indicate that, but yeah, that's great.

6:54

Okay,

Speaker 1

6:55

yep.

6:55

Uh item number 12 is consider authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with uh Corpe Tech operating company LLC doing business as fuel man credit card via an interlocal agreement

Unassigned speaker

7:08

with

Speaker 1

7:08

Omnia Co-op purchasing network for the fuel purchases in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually for a two-year contract amount not to exceed $500,000.

7:19

This is our this is our uh field cards that our fleet um drivers will use as needed uh if they're not filling up uh locally.

7:28

Any questions?

7:29

Okay,

Speaker 5

7:29

we had a 1.5 million fuel purchasing agreement earlier this year.

7:34

Is this different from uh what do we have?

Speaker 6

7:37

Yes, this is just this is the um this is like a credit card they can use at the gas station.

7:43

Otherwise, we have our own fuel tanks that I fill up with.

Speaker 5

7:46

Okay, thank

Unassigned speaker

7:47

you.

Unassigned speaker

7:48

Okay.

Speaker 1

7:49

Uh good question.

7:50

Number 13.

7:51

Consider authorizing the city manager to approve a contract for the purchase of one ambulance body frame

Unassigned speaker

7:57

for

Speaker 1

7:57

Azure Limited through an interlocal agreement with HGAC purchasing co-op and an amount not to exceed 376, 117 and 50 cents.

8:07

Um this is where we uh assemble our uh our fleet uh assembly is uh done.

8:14

We buy the piece parts and put them together.

8:16

It's uh more efficient and faster that way.

8:18

So any questions.

8:23

I'll move on to um number 14.

8:28

Uh consider an ordinance renaming the police department civil service classification of commander as captain, prescribing the number of positions in each classification uh of police officer and providing for uh continuity of the renamed classification.

8:46

This is um this is really in line.

8:48

Uh Chief Arondondo uh supports this based on being somewhat in alignment with DPD.

8:53

Um so it's no change in anything other than the title and our typical ordinance that states how many for each position.

9:03

All right.

9:04

Uh again, reminder items number 15 through 23 will be pulled for individual considerations.

9:10

We'll read those into the record as we finalize those rosters um as as we come out of executive session.

Speaker 7

9:16

Can I ask question now?

9:18

Yeah.

9:18

Um are we not approving the alternates in any of this?

Speaker 1

9:23

I

Speaker 7

9:23

didn't see it on the sheet.

Speaker 1

9:25

We name the alternate.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Engagement████████████████████████24%
Procedural███████████████████19%
Public Safety██████████████████18%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████17%
Library Services█████5%
Education████4%
Economic Development████4%
Municipal Management District███3%
Sustainability Initiatives██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession & Meeting - October 20, 2026

The City Council of Carrollton met on October 20, 2026, beginning with a worksession at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The council received a briefing from Atmos Energy on natural gas projects, discussed the proposed creation of a Municipal Management District (MMD) for the Alpine X development on city-owned land, approved a slate of consent agenda items and board appointments, and heard public comments.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 11: Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Frost Bank depository services contract, updating the wet-signature check threshold from $50,000 to $100,000.
  • Item 12: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement with Corpay Technologies (Fuelman) for fuel purchases, not to exceed $250,000 annually ($500,000 total).
  • Item 13: Authorized the City Manager to contract with Frazer LTD for one ambulance body at a cost not to exceed $376,117.50 (including 10% contingency), through the HGAC purchasing cooperative.
  • Item 14: Approved an ordinance renaming the Police Department civil service classification of "Commander" to "Captain," with no changes to the number of authorized positions or promotional hierarchy. All consent items were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Susanna Dooley (Carrollton resident) addressed water sustainability, specifically erosion and runoff issues at the Josie Ranch Pocket Prairie. She proposed a project that could capture and reuse water, potentially qualifying for the Mayor's Water Challenge, and requested interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Nicholas Renellis (Carrollton resident) raised concerns about public safety and the Carrollton Police Department's training and response to certain incidents, citing the Gloria Rosendez case and a complaint he filed that was referred to the Texas Education Agency. He criticized the city's approval of a Flock camera contract while questioning police follow-through on citizen-provided evidence.
  • Piti Sha (Carrollton resident) invited the Mayor, Council, and residents to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir's Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebration on November 10, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., highlighting cultural activities, a food display, and a charity food truck.
  • A brief procedural dispute occurred over the allotted speaking time (the Mayor initially stated two minutes but later extended to three minutes after a point of order from a speaker).

Discussion Items

  • Atmos Energy Briefing (Item 4): Clayton Childs (Manager of Public Affairs) and Kyle Sauter (President of North Texas) provided an update. Atmos serves about 29,000 customers in Carrollton with 397 miles of pipeline and invested $5.8 million locally in the prior year. They outlined their safety programs, including advanced leak-detection vehicles that surveyed 80,000 miles systemwide (a 43% increase). Upcoming projects include: replacement of ~5 miles of main on Josey Lane/E. Trinity Mills (70% complete, finishing Q1 2027); two neighborhood replacements near Bellwood Parkway and Central Elementary (starting Jan. 2027); capacity expansion for Union Technologies on Diplomat/McDaniel Drives; and coordination with city road projects (Carrollton Heights, Frankford Road relocation, Midway deceleration lane). Council members stressed the importance of coordinating gas main replacements with city street repairs. Atmos agreed to provide longer-range project plans.
  • Municipal Management District Discussion (Item 5): Ravi Shah (Executive Director of Development) and Assistant City Attorney Meredith Ladd presented options for creating an MMD to support the Alpine X mixed-use development on the former NTTA site (southwest corner of President George Bush Turnpike and IH-35E). The proposed development includes a 350,000 sq. ft. snow dome, 300-room upscale hotel, 120-room limited-service hotel, 1,200 multifamily units, 260,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, 110,000 sq. ft. of shared office (or a third hotel), and 48 acres of open space. Infrastructure needs include 15,000 linear feet of water line, 4,000 ft. of sewer, 10,000 ft. of stormwater pipes, 6,000 ft. of underground electrical, and 25,000 ft. of pavement. Staff explained that an MMD would shift infrastructure costs (estimated $35-$45 million) to the district and not to city taxpayers, while the city would retain oversight through board representation, zoning, and site plan approvals. The MMD could issue bonds and levy assessments only on property within the district. Council members requested independent feasibility studies (hotel, convention center) and a fiscal impact analysis before final commitment. The council reached a consensus to place a resolution on the next agenda authorizing the city to pursue legislative creation of the MMD (named District 35E), noting that approval does not obligate the city to proceed.
  • Meeting Dates (Item 6): The council discussed January through July 2027 meeting dates, adjusting around holidays, elections, and the TML conference. Key changes: March 2nd moved to the 23rd due to spring break; May meeting moved to the 25th due to election canvassing; June moved to 8th and 22nd; July moved to 13th and 27th, with retreat on July 23-24. The dates will be formalized.
  • Mayor and Council Reports (Item 7): Council members reported on community events attended: National Night Out, Culture Fest, Armenia Fest, police memorial dedication, Torhill Park ribbon cutting, Coyote Ridge leadership luncheon, and others. Councilmember Sutter requested an update on police engagement with MHMR and MetroCare mental health resources. Joint meeting with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD scheduled for October 27, 6 p.m. at Metrocrest Services.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Items 11-14) – Approved unanimously.
  • Board and Commission Appointments (Items 15-23) – All resolutions appointing members and chairs were passed unanimously. Appointments were made to: Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee (Chair: Jean Litzler), Library Board (Chair: Linda Villemarette), Museum and Historic Advisory Committee (Chair: Lark Tribble), Neighborhood Advisory Commission (Chair: Nancy Stallings), Parks and Recreation Board (Chair: Carrie Stovall), Planning and Zoning Commission (Chair: Rusty Pendleton), Property Standards Board (Chair: Annette Reese), Traffic Advisory Committee (Chair: Barbara McAninch), and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board (Chair: James Goff). Terms generally run through October 2028.
  • MMD Resolution – Council gave consensus to place a resolution on the next regular meeting agenda to support legislation creating an MMD for the Alpine X development (District 35E). The resolution will include naming the district and authorizing staff to pursue legislative approval.
  • Meeting Date Adjustments – Informal consensus reached on the 2027 meeting schedule; final adoption to follow.
  • Future Agenda Items – The council will consider independent feasibility studies and a fiscal impact analysis for the event center/hotel components of District 35E. A review of the city's warehouse and retail rehab programs was requested by the Mayor for the REDEV committee.

Meeting Transcript

We do apparently. All right, council. It is now 5 30 uh for our posted agenda. We're gonna start call our meeting to order. Appreciate all our guests being here today. Um we are going to start um with uh going quickly through our consent agenda items and then cover item number four on our work session. Then we're gonna roll into executive session because related to the consent agenda items, we have some final interviews for our boards and commissions. Um every one of those items will be pulled for individual consideration, and we'll read those into the record as we do it. Um so the final tallies are rosters, so to speak, for each one of those boards of commissions as we come out of executive sessions will be read into the record. Um you'll each also have a printout for your places once it's finalized. I will note that um council member uh Nancy Um Klein is out today. I believe the others are probably in route. Um we do have a quorum, so we'll just get started. Um with that, uh we do have um some uh let's see, item number eleven is consider authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to frost bank depository services contract to update update the wet signature check threshold from 50 to 100,000. This is consistent with the um with the budgetary ordinance and um budget ordinance that was done previously, so it aligns the um the budgeting, the authority from the state, and our and our uh checkbook to the to be consistent. So any questions on this. That was my question. I assumed it was because of of the all of those changes. It didn't indicate that, but yeah, that's great. Okay, yep. Uh item number 12 is consider authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with uh Corpe Tech operating company LLC doing business as fuel man credit card via an interlocal agreement with Omnia Co-op purchasing network for the fuel purchases in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually for a two-year contract amount not to exceed $500,000. This is our this is our uh field cards that our fleet um drivers will use as needed uh if they're not filling up uh locally. Any questions? Okay, we had a 1.5 million fuel purchasing agreement earlier this year. Is this different from uh what do we have? Yes, this is just this is the um this is like a credit card they can use at the gas station. Otherwise, we have our own fuel tanks that I fill up with. Okay, thank you. Okay. Uh good question. Number 13. Consider authorizing the city manager to approve a contract for the purchase of one ambulance body frame for Azure Limited through an interlocal agreement with HGAC purchasing co-op and an amount not to exceed 376, 117 and 50 cents. Um this is where we uh assemble our uh our fleet uh assembly is uh done. We buy the piece parts and put them together. It's uh more efficient and faster that way. So any questions. I'll move on to um number 14. Uh consider an ordinance renaming the police department civil service classification of commander as captain, prescribing the number of positions in each classification uh of police officer and providing for uh continuity of the renamed classification. This is um this is really in line. Uh Chief Arondondo uh supports this based on being somewhat in alignment with DPD.

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