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On a single consent motion the council approved: (A) a resolution supporting an advanced funding agreement for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Green Ribbon landscaping improvements for the I‑20 corridor from Seagoville Road to Beltline Road; (B) payment of cost overruns to TxDOT for the Balch Springs 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) transportation project for the Lake Jean Road corridor in an amount not to exceed $112,687.72; and (C) reappointment of Renee Bonner and Deborah Price to the library board. The consent agenda was moved and approved by roll call.

The council also approved two individual appointments. William Toba (introduced as senior pastor at Son of Man Worship Center, 4409 Pioneer Road) was appointed as an alternate to the Type A Board; the council discussed residency rules and staff clarified that Type A board members are not required to be city residents. The appointment was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Christopher Watson, of Arcadia Trails (address given as 136 Red Cedar Court), was appointed to the Type B Board and to the Planning and Zoning Commission after the council received his application and brief remarks. Council member Hill moved approval; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.

All recorded votes during these items were affirmative by the members present; Mayor Taylor was absent. The meeting adjourned after the council completed its agenda.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (Items A–C): approved (motion approved by roll call). Key details: TxDOT Green Ribbon advanced funding agreement support (I‑20 corridor between Seagoville Road and Beltline Road); HSIP cost overrun payment for Lake Jean Road not to exceed $112,687.72; library board reappointments: Renee Bonner and Deborah Price.

- Appointment: William Toba — appointed to Type A Board (alternate). Residency requirement: staff said Type A board does not require city residency. Vote: unanimous among members present.

- Appointment: Christopher Watson — appointed to Type B Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. Vote: unanimous among members present.

The council took no other binding action on the agenda items summarized here.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Balch Springs - City Council - Jun 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its June 23 meeting the Balch Springs City Council approved a consent package including support for a TxDOT advanced funding agreement, authorized payment for a highway safety grant cost overrun, reappointed two library board members, and approved two citizen appointments to boards.","taxTitle","Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69448,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514067,"Balch Springs council approves development agreement for digital LED gateway sign on Elam Road",355,1883000,2238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065310-b25ab9f93a9f498784f21218769aad1d&start=1883&end=2238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065310-b25ab9f93a9f498784f21218769aad1d/thumbnail_1883000.jpg","/articles/6514067/Balch-Springs/Dallas-County/Texas/Balch-Springs-council-approves-development-agreement-for-digital-LED-gateway-sign-on-Elam-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514067-ae94b05e54bbab6902f9f550f82bd42f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154281&Signature=NE3oCAGJ8zU-Ot9~WqDccF28BmU1uPmPWjhOcK8fo~CMSWzWFDcZffd0QES5HB4BsxylmE4VMJnrdSUSoDEFzmHkm4aW4iZj2fFtlPmtK8e6TawvhVDraR0ZoJNpE2zQI7Wn8YGZdy2HU5Xt~kL3gl5VI2dJPPA5OXqSR4t7sm4OkNqUX7S3xrUp5hywl4W6banfOi7y-vMUPM1F0S~rvvJTqtv9kBxSfKpoGlpyZNuc2R9fu71OI6hYZWhu0ggk6fQrRPoce80WjQx-lDfVLrPAbtVBlRc40u6YFcMw0XICMoONMz~ooMihinV9-oIrg-l1tNNnQLaAOMLS4TLcOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Balch Springs City Council on Monday authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a development agreement with Balch Springs Gateway Digital LED Sign LLC to allow a digital LED gateway sign at 12302 Elam Road.

City staff told the council the proposed sign would be 14 by 48 feet, located on city-owned land in the city center/downtown master‑plan area near Interstate 635 and Elam Road, and constructed on a masonry base. Staff said the sign would be owned by the city but privately operated, would cost up to $650,000, and would provide the city with a monetary contribution and an ad slot for city events and promotion.

The proposal ties to the city’s strategic plan and the 2050 comprehensive plan, staff said. Staff described review steps including a plat application, a building permit, and review by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Staff said the operator must comply with TxDOT rules about spacing (the packet referenced a 500‑foot consideration), is required to address maintenance issues within a time window after notice (described as between 48 hours and 14 days), and must remove any content found to conflict with the city’s mission or vision within 24 hours of notice and meet with staff to resolve disputes.

Developer representative Conrad Radnicki of Lakewood Capital Partners told the council the sign would be double‑sided and that operators can dim and angle the displays at night to reduce light impacts on nearby residents. “These billboards are managed at night, so you can actually toggle up and down as far as how much light you can have,” Radnicki said, adding the project team would model angles and use dimming to reduce light pollution.

Councilmember Hill moved to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute the agreements; the motion was seconded and approved in a roll call vote. The council did not set a construction start date during the meeting.

Council members asked about nighttime brightness and views toward adjacent neighborhoods; staff and the developer said dimming, display timing and mounting angles would be used to limit impacts. Staff also said final legal documents had been reviewed by the city attorney’s office and would return to the city manager for final execution if the council approved.

The council approved the motion by unanimous recorded voice/roll call. The development agreement packet in the council materials included sample renderings and referenced city planning documents and the city center master plan.","The Balch Springs City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a development agreement with Balch Springs Gateway Digital LED Sign LLC for a double-sided digital sign at 12302 Elam Road, to be city-owned and privately operated; staff described size, costs and content controls during the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Balch Springs council approves TxDOT funding support, HSIP overrun payment and two board appointments

Balch Springs council approves development agreement for digital LED gateway sign on Elam Road