The EDC announced the vacancy as it looks for a qualified resident or local business representative willing to take an active role in Crandall’s economic development efforts.

Who Is Eligible?

Board members must meet at least one of the eligibility requirements established by the EDC.

Applicants may reside within the Crandall city limits or the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, commonly known as the ETJ. Individuals who own or operate a business within the City of Crandall may also qualify.

Members of the EDC board serve staggered two-year terms.

Monthly Meeting Commitment

Regular Crandall EDC board meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Meetings take place in the Crandall EDC Conference Room at 116 S. Main Street in Crandall.

The board works with EDC staff on matters involving economic development, business growth, development opportunities and other initiatives affecting the local economy.

Applications Due Sept. 4

Applications must be submitted no later than noon Friday, Sept. 4.

Interested applicants may complete the Crandall EDC Board Application online.

Paper applications are also available at the Crandall EDC Office, 116 S. Main Street.

Questions about the vacancy or application process may be directed to EDC Administrative Assistant Debra Haney at 972-331-2049.

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The CEDC regular board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Crandall EDC Conference Room, 116 S. Main St.

Micro-Loan Program Proposed

One of the most notable agenda items calls for the board to consider creating a Crandall Micro-Loan Program.

According to the agenda, the program would provide a direct funding source for qualifying small businesses in Crandall. The agenda does not specify proposed loan amounts, interest rates, eligibility requirements or other program guidelines.

CEDC Website Could Target Site Selectors

Board members will also consider engaging Golden Shovel to update the CEDC website and place greater emphasis on reaching site selectors.

Site selectors assist companies in evaluating communities and potential locations for business facilities, making economic-development websites an important tool for presenting available properties, infrastructure, workforce information and other community data.

The agenda does not provide the proposed cost or scope of the website work.

FM 741 and Infrastructure Projects

The city manager’s report includes several updates involving Crandall infrastructure and development.

According to the report, city staff met with the Texas Department of Transportation, which confirmed that the FM 741 roadway expansion project is fully funded. The city is coordinating with QT, the senior apartment project and Walmart to finalize funding for turn-lane improvements and a traffic signal connected with the corridor.

The report states that the city is on track to finalize a debt issuance Aug. 17 that will provide funding for the North Lift Station and Force Main, drainage improvements and sewer-line replacements.

Crandall has also engaged an engineering firm to begin GIS mapping using drone technology. The ongoing effort is intended to improve information about the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure, identify priority drainage improvements and assess roadway conditions.

Another city manager update states that Crandall has renewed its Fire Protection Services Agreement with Kaufman County Emergency Services District No. 7 for fiscal year 2027.

Administrative and Financial Business

The CEDC will consider its July 2026 financial report and an administrative agreement with the City of Crandall.

Board members will also consider changing the date and time of the corporation’s monthly meetings.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the CEDC’s July 14 and July 20 meetings.

Economic Development Projects

The board is scheduled to enter closed session for several matters involving economic development negotiations, including Project Grand Slam, Project Petroff, Project Harvey and Project Star, along with an annexation policy update.

A separate closed-session item concerns applications for a vacant position on the CEDC Board of Directors.

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The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Crandall EDC Conference Room at 116 South Main Street in Crandall.

Future park proposal on the agenda

The board will consider approving $35,000 for consulting and design work connected to a future park planned for property at 13125 FM 3039.

The published agenda does not identify the consultant, describe the proposed park’s features or provide a construction schedule. The item is limited to funding for the project’s consulting and design phase.

Economic-development discussions planned

Board members are also expected to enter executive session for confidential discussions involving economic-development negotiations.

The closed-session topics are listed as “Project Grand Slam,” an annexation policy update and an update on future opportunities. The agenda does not provide additional details about Project Grand Slam or identify any businesses connected to the discussion.

Following the executive session, the board may return to open session and take action related to the matters discussed, as permitted under state law. Any formal decision would need to occur after the board reconvenes publicly.

Board members listed

The agenda identifies Cody Frazier as board president, Danny Kirbie as vice president and Rebekah Eskridge as secretary-treasurer.

Other board members listed are Brant Bennett, Jason Hathaway, Cortney Heinisch and Jon Capps. Stacey McKinney serves as the City Council liaison, while Mike Slye and Debra Haney are listed as Crandall EDC staff members.

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The regular meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Crandall EDC Conference Room at 116 S. Main Street.

Board members are scheduled to consider recommending approval of the proposed FY 2027 EDC budget to the Crandall City Council. The board will also review and consider approving the corporation’s June 2026 financial report and minutes from its June 9 meeting.

The director’s report will include updates on recent developer meetings, the City Council’s July 15 budget workshop and a planned meeting with the Texas Municipal League executive director.

A city manager’s report will provide updates on several projects and planning efforts affecting Crandall.
The report notes that the City Council’s strategic retreat is intended to establish priorities and long-term goals for the city. Crandall’s second fiscal year 2027 budget workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. and will be open to the public.

Work is also nearing completion on the conceptual design for Lewis Park. The design is expected to support the city’s application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant and move the proposed park project closer to development.

City staff members are continuing to work with the Texas Department of Transportation, Walmart and QuikTrip on agreements needed to fund improvements at the FM 741 intersection. The planned work includes turn lanes and a traffic signal. The city’s goal is to have the agreements completed by February 2027 so construction can remain on schedule.

The board is also expected to receive a performance agreement update involving a hotel project. The agenda does not identify the hotel, provide the agreement’s financial terms or specify what action may be taken.
Board members are scheduled to enter a closed executive session to discuss confidential economic development matters. The listed topics include Project Grand Slam, an annexation policy update and future development opportunities.

The board may return to open session and take action related to those discussions.
Residents may address the board on matters related to the EDC, including items listed on the agenda. Speakers are generally allowed three minutes, while five minutes are provided during a public hearing. A speaker request form must be submitted to the EDC director before the meeting begins.

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