CRANDALL, Texas — The Crandall City Council held its regular meeting on June 1, 2026, at City of Crandall Court Chambers, 104 East Trunk Street, addressing a new park property, a city website overhaul, an emergency notification system update, and several budget and appointment items.
Mayor David Lindsey called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., leading the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem Scott Rogers was absent, though a quorum of the remaining Councilmembers was present. No citizens addressed the Council during the public comment period.
Future Park Property Update
The City Manager provided an update on the property located at 13125 W. Lewis Street, confirming that the purchase has been completed. Grant discussions for the site are underway, and the City intends to develop the property into a park. The City Manager invited Councilmembers to schedule a tour of the property, and the Council extended thanks to Aaron Rogers for his willingness to sell the property to the City of Crandall.
City Website and Emergency Alert Updates
Meleta Moore, the City’s Communications and Marketing Coordinator, presented an update on the planned city website overhaul, outlining projected annual costs, the reasoning behind the investment, the anticipated impact on residents, and a timeline for completion.
The City Manager also gave an update on the Everbridge Emergency Push Notification System and encouraged residents to sign up to receive alerts.
Consent Agenda
The Council approved its consent agenda by a unanimous vote of 3 to 0, which included the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting and Resolution No. 06012026, approving the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Source Infrastructure Grant.
Craig Baker Sworn In
Mayor Lindsey administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Craig Baker, who will serve the remainder of a two year term ending in May 2027. Baker signed the Oath of Office and Statement of Elected Official paperwork during the meeting.
Budget, Audit, and Road Funding Approved
The Council approved the FY 2026 to 2027 Budget Calendar by a vote of 4 to 0 following discussion led by the City Manager.
Councilmembers also approved an engagement letter with BrooksWatson and Company, Certified Public Accountants, to perform the City’s FY26 auditing services, with a unanimous vote of 4 to 0.
In economic development business, EDC Director Mike Slye presented an interlocal agreement between the Crandall Economic Development Corporation and Kaufman County for the expenditure of $315,000.00 in engineering services for road improvements along FM 741 and US 175. The item passed unanimously by a vote of 4 to 0.
Appointments
The Council took action on several appointments during the meeting.
Scott Rogers was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term as outlined in Texas Local Government Code Section 22.037, approved by a vote of 4 to 0.
The Council also approved appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, including Lisa Ferrell to Place 1 and Martha Tolley to Place 3, both to serve the remainder of a one year term ending in June 2027, along with the appointment of Bryan Hartline to Place 6 and the reappointment of Shannon Barnes to Place 2. This item also passed by a vote of 4 to 0.
Council liaison appointments were approved as follows: Councilmember Craig Baker to Planning and Zoning, Councilmember Stacy McKinney to the Economic Development Corporation, Councilmember Caleb Allen to Public Safety, and Councilmember George Martinez to Crandall ISD. The vote was unanimous at 4 to 0.
Resolutions and Interlocal Agreement With Mesquite
A motion was made regarding Resolution No. 06012026A, which would have set the time for regular City Council meetings. The Council determined that no formal resolution was necessary, since the meeting time and days remained unchanged.
The Council then approved Resolution No. 06012026B, an interlocal agreement with the City of Mesquite allocating extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ, between the two cities. The City Manager discussed the item and presented an exhibit of the properties involved. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 4 to 0.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. following a motion by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Allen, and approved by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0.
The minutes were approved by Mayor David Lindsey and attested to by City Secretary Sabrina Del Bosque.
