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FARMERS
BRANCH
City of Farmers Branch
Action Meeting Minutes
City Council
Farmers Branch City Hall
13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers
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Council Present: Mayor Terry Lynne, Mayor Pro Tem Omar Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard
Jackson, Councilmember David Reid, Councilmember Roger Neal, Councilwoman Tina
Bennett -Burton
City Staff Present: City Manager Ben Williamson, Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen, Director of
Administrative Services Stacy Henderson, City Attorney Whitt Wyatt, Director of Public
Works Ray Silva -Reyes, Director of Parks and Recreation Rob Diaz, Police Chief Kevin
McCoy, Fire Chief Daniel Latimer, Interim Finance Director Lee Ann Dumbauld,
Director of Community Services Danielle Summers, and other City staff
CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.)
Mayor Lynne called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
There were no members of the public wishing to address the Council.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
CA Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items.
No members of the Council had comments related to the agenda items.
C.2 Discuss and review the City Council Travel Expense Policy, including the process associated
with determining Council travel and expenses.
Deputy City Secretary and Deputy Director of Administrative Services Erin Flores gave a presentation
explaining the background of the travel policy, suggested amendments, and the travel review and approval
process.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman recommended that City Manager Ben Williamson decide what legislative
items are deemed necessary that would not require Travel Expense Review Committee approval. Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Roman also requested a discussion item on Council stipends and travel reimbursements.
C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information
from outside organizations and other meetings attended.
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Council gave updates regarding outside organizations and meetings.
CA Review and discuss future agenda items.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman requested a discussion on implementing a citizen's leadership academy.
Councilwoman Bennett -Burton requested a discussion on researching if there is an ordinance related to minors
selling alcohol in the city.
Councilmember Reid requested an update on Mercer Park's construction timeline, a comparison of the current
and initial scope of work, and potential funding gaps between the scopes of work.
Mayor Lynne requested a discussion on the trash fee, City facility rental rates, and adding another crosswalk
light for the Firehouse Theatre.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session held during this meeting.
RECEPTION
A reception was held honoring outgoing Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Lynne called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lynne led the invocation and the pledges of allegiance.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
H.1 Presentation of ceremonial items and receive remarks from outgoing City Councilmember(s).
Mayor Lynne presented ceremonial items to outgoing Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson.
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Public Information Officer Christian Grisales presented items of community interest.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no members of the public wishing to address the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roman, seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilwoman Bennett -Burton,
Councilmember Reid, Councilmember Neal
PUBLIC HEARING
L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3922 granting a Specific Use
Permit for a Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store on approximately 1.48 acres
located at 13601 Midway Road within Planned Development No. 64 (PD -64); and take
appropriate action.
Deputy Director of Planning Sarah Bergman gave a presentation on a Specific Use Permit
application, the background of the location, the proposed development, the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommended approval, and responses received from the public.
Masterplan Consultants representative Andrew Ruig and Real Estate Project Manager Corey Vaughan gave a
presentation explaining the effects of traffic at the proposed development, safety and security measures to be
implemented, and Quiktrip policies.
Steve Flens, 13605 Midway Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed development.
Kelly Jo Sands, 7206 Azalea Lane, Dallas, spoke in opposition to the proposed development.
Chris Bowers, 1316 Village Creek Parkway, Suite 500, Plano spoke in opposition to the proposed
development.
Nick Farris, 4403 University Drive, Dallas, spoke in favor of the proposed development.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roman, seconded by Councilmember Neal, to close the public
hearing and deny the ordinance as presented. The motion was withdrawn for further discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roman, seconded by Councilmember Neal, to close the public
hearing and deny the ordinance as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Roman, Councilwoman Bennett -Burton, Councilmember Neal
Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmember Reid
L.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3923 amending the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.5 "Beer and Wine Sales Overlay District" and
"Appendix C - Maps" to allow beer and wine sales for off -premise consumption on
approximately 1.48 acres located at 13601 Midway Road; and take appropriate action.
Deputy Director of Planning Sarah Bergman gave a presentation explaining the background of the request,
the proposed overlay map, the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommended approval, and the public
responses.
The applicant requested to withdraw their application.
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A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roman, to close
the public hearing. The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilwoman Bennett -Burton,
Councilmember Reid, Councilmember Neal
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Regular Agenda items to discuss during this meeting.
TAKE ANY ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was not an Executive Session held during this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lynne adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:24 p.m.
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