The Crandall City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Court Chambers inside the Police and Municipal Court Building. Mayor David Lindsey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Tim Atkins was absent for the meeting. All other council members were present, and a quorum was confirmed.
Resident Raises Questions on ESD TIRZ Negotiations
During the public comment portion of the meeting, citizen Michelle Forman, who resides on Rolling Ridge Court in Crandall, addressed the council requesting clarification on the ongoing negotiations between the city and the Emergency Services District regarding Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone matters. Forman also raised concerns about the lack of involvement from the county and the ESD in the process. There was additional discussion about the Economic Development Corporation scheduling an upcoming TIRZ workshop, as well as comments related to a recent County Commissioners Court meeting.
Mayor Announces Online Event Postings
Mayor Lindsey announced during the meeting that upcoming city events will be posted on the city website and Facebook page for residents seeking more information.
Mayor Pro Tem Requests Future Agenda Items
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Rogers requested discussion on posting autism awareness signs in neighborhoods, discussion on approving a minimum requirement of one acre lots for new residential subdivisions, and an update on the City Hall remodeling project. Council Member Holden seconded the requests.
City Manager Provides Update on Talty SUD Water Transition
City Manager David Sanchez provided an update on the transition of East Dallas water customers to Talty Special Utility District. Sanchez outlined the next steps in the process, which include completing the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity transfer agreement, submitting a request to the Public Utility Commission to officially complete the transfer, a process expected to take around four months, creating a map of the new CCN areas, and notifying affected customers. Sanchez said that once the legal paperwork is completed, Talty and Crandall will coordinate to connect customers to Talty’s water lines.
MLK Holiday Schedule and Council Meeting Date Announced
The City Manager reminded the council that city offices will close at 3 p.m. on January 16, 2026, and will be closed entirely on January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Junior Day holiday. Sanchez also reminded the council that the next City Council meeting will be held on January 20, 2026, due to the MLK Day closure.
Communications Coordinator and Development Services Director Positions Discussed
Sanchez announced that the selected candidate for the Communications and Marketing Coordinator position had accepted the offer, with a first day scheduled for January 12, 2026.
The City Manager also reported that the candidate previously selected for the Development Services Director position had accepted another offer due to wanting to be located closer to family. Sanchez stated that staff will continue conducting interviews to fill the role.
Sanchez additionally discussed a meeting with Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie regarding the county’s emergency notification system. The City Manager said the county utilizes Everbridge as its emergency notification system and that the City of Crandall will transition to Everbridge as well. Sanchez stated he will work with Howie over the coming weeks to implement a transition process from Code Red to Everbridge for Crandall residents.
Council Member Kimberly Herrera asked what the final transition process would look like and how the city plans to communicate the change to the public. The City Manager responded that there will be a step by step process that will be communicated to residents.
Consent Agenda Approved, Zoning Item Pulled for Separate Consideration
The council approved the City Council minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting as part of the consent agenda. Council Member Holden made the motion to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rogers. The motion carried with a vote of three to one, with Council Member Herrera abstaining.
A revised Zoning Change application for a property identified as Kaufman CAD ID 15828, encompassing approximately 0.827 acres located along the southeast right of way line of East Trunk Street and the Interstate 175 frontage road within Crandall city limits, was originally included on the consent agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers made a motion to remove the item from the consent agenda and add it to the regular agenda for separate discussion. Council Member Allen seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
The council then discussed the zoning item with the City Manager and City Attorney. Council Member Holden made a motion to table the item until further details are clarified by the City Manager and a new application is submitted to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Rogers seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
Council Approves Formation of Public Safety Committee Survey
The council discussed the formation of a Public Safety Committee, an item requested by Council Member Adam Holden. Holden made a motion for the City Manager and staff to create an application process to form the committee, and for the Communications and Marketing Coordinator to host a survey on social media to gather citizen feedback regarding the committee’s formation. Council Member Allen seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
Mowry Street Improvement Project Update Presented
The council discussed the Mowry Street Improvement project, an item requested by Mayor Pro Tem Rogers. Andrew Mata with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter LLP provided the council with a project update memo covering the current tentative schedule for the Mowry Street Paving and Drainage Improvements project.
Mayor Pro Tem Rogers discussed the agenda item. Joe Carter, also with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter LLP, provided the council with a project overview. No action was taken.
Council Orders May General Election for Three Council Seats
The council took action on Ordinance Number 01052026, ordering a General City Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing three council members to the Crandall City Council. Council Member Holden made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Member Allen. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
Executive Session Held on Economic Development and Real Property Matters
The council adjourned into executive session at 7:08 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development matters related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Six and Project Grand Slam, and pursuant to Section 551.072 to deliberate regarding real property and land acquisition. Council Member Holden made the motion to adjourn into executive session, seconded by Council Member Herrera, with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
The council reconvened into open session at 7:41 p.m. on a motion by Council Member Holden, seconded by Council Member Herrera, with a unanimous vote of four to zero. No action was taken on items discussed during the closed session.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. following a motion by Council Member Holden, seconded by Council Member Herrera, with a unanimous vote of four to zero.
Source: City of Crandall Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, January 5, 2026
