Regular Meeting Recap | Monday, March 2, 2026
The Crandall City Council held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Chambers of the Police and Municipal Court Building, where members approved a major street paving contract, finalized a financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, accepted a councilmember resignation, and canceled the upcoming May general election after all three seats drew no opposition.
Mayor David Lindsey called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. and led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem Scott Rogers was absent. Council Members Tim Atkins, Adam Holden, and Caleb Allen were present, and a quorum was declared. City Manager David Sanchez also attended.
Mayor’s Announcements
Mayor Lindsey announced he attended the Crandall Independent School District one hundred twenty fifth anniversary celebration and congratulated the district on the milestone.
City Manager Updates
City Manager Sanchez reminded the council that the March sixteenth council meeting had been canceled. He also announced the Good Friday holiday schedule, noting that city offices will close at three p.m. on April second and remain closed April third.
Sanchez invited council members to attend Unified Development Code meetings with Kimley Horn scheduled for March third at four thirty p.m. and March fifth at six thirty p.m. He also provided an update on the Public Works Director position, announcing that the new director’s first day will be March sixteenth and that he will have the opportunity to work alongside outgoing director Brad Piland for a few weeks.
A ceremonial proclamation recognizing the retiring Public Works Director was postponed. Sanchez said the director had a family emergency and requested the item be moved to the April meeting. Mayor Lindsey agreed to place it on the next agenda.
Consent Agenda
Council approved the minutes from the February seventeenth meeting. Councilmember Holden made the motion, Councilmember Atkins seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
TxDOT Service Road Update
Nic Wadlington with the Texas Department of Transportation briefed the council on future plans for service roads along Highway 175. Mayor Lindsey raised concerns about the roads eventually converting to one way traffic and requested that a portion remain two way until Eagle Crest Parkway is built. The council discussed the matter, and no action was taken.
Mowry Street Paving and Drainage Contract
The council approved a contract between the City of Crandall and Estrada Concrete Company, LLP, for construction of the Mowry Street Paving and Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of one million seven hundred sixty three thousand one hundred sixty five dollars and thirty cents.
Andrew Mata with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP, recapped the bid opening process and presented recommendations to the council. Following discussion with the city manager, Councilmember Atkins made a motion to approve the contract. Councilmember Holden seconded, and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
TIRZ Number Six Public Hearing and Financing Plan
Mayor Lindsey opened a public hearing at 7:03 p.m. regarding approval of the Final Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six. No one came forward to speak, and the hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
The council then took up Ordinance No. 03022026A, approving the Final Project and Financing Plan for the zone. Natalie Ayala with Pettit and Ayala Consulting presented an overview covering what a TIRZ is, the creation process, zone boundaries, the financing plan, anticipated development, projected tax revenue, project costs, and proposed next steps.
Mayor Lindsey and Councilmember Atkins discussed the item. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilmember Allen seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
Council Vacancy and Election Cancellation
The council accepted the resignation of Councilmember Herrera. Mayor Lindsey thanked Herrera for her service to the community. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve, Councilmember Atkins seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero. A future appointment will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
The council then accepted the Certificate of Unopposed Candidates from the City Secretary for the May second election. Mayor Lindsey and the City Secretary discussed the certification. Councilmember Holden made a motion to approve, Councilmember Allen seconded, and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
In a related action, the council approved Ordinance No. 03022026B, declaring the unopposed candidates for three City Council seats as elected and canceling the May second general election. Councilmember Holden made the motion, Councilmember Atkins seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
Kaufman County Emergency Services District Discussions
The council discussed a proposed interlocal agreement with Kaufman County Emergency Services District Number 7 regarding the allocation of sales tax revenue. The city manager briefed the council, and no action was taken.
The council also discussed a proposed Fiscal Year 2026 agreement with the district for fire protection and suppression services. Councilmember Atkins and the city manager both addressed the item, and no action was taken.
Executive Session
The council adjourned into executive session at 7:25 p.m. under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate economic development matters related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Six and a project referred to as Project Grand Slam. Councilmember Holden made the motion, Councilmember Allen seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
The council reconvened in open session at 8:14 p.m. Councilmember Holden made the motion to adjourn from executive session, Councilmember Allen seconded, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero. No action was taken on matters discussed during the closed session.
Adjournment
Councilmember Atkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Councilmember Holden seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous vote of three to zero.
Source: Minutes, Regular City Council Meeting, City of Crandall, Texas, March 2, 2026.
