On the agenda: Princeton meeting — Data Center (Jun 23)

City of Princeton

Princeton Municipal Center
2000 East Princeton Drive
Princeton, Texas 75407

Meeting Agenda
City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

PRE-COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M.
A.

CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR

B.

ROLL CALL

C.

DISCUSS AND REVEIW AGENDA ITEMS

The City Council may ask questions regarding or discuss any item listed on the main meeting
agenda. No formal action will be taken during the pre-meeting, as any formal action shall only
occur during the main meeting.
D.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council
may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following:
Section 551.071 (2) Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending
or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere
within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below:
Sicily Laguna Azure, LLC v. City of Princeton, Texas, et al.
EEOC Charge No. 450-2026-08527 In Re: James Wehmeier
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code: Deliberate the appointment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee:
Director, Princeton Community Development Corporation – Place 2
Director, Princeton Economic Development Corporation – Place 1.
E.

ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M.

A.

CALL TO ORDER-MAYOR

B.

ROLL CALL

C.

INVOCATION-JOHN PROM

D.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it
stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
E.

PLEDGE TO THE TEXAS FLAG

Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One and
Indivisible.
F.

PUBLIC APPEARANCE

This portion of the meeting is set aside for members of the public to address the City Council
on any item of business that is not formally scheduled on the agenda as a Public Hearing
item. Members of the public should complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card prior to the
meeting and present it to the City Secretary. Speakers are allowed up to five (5) minutes to
speak. The City Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up
during this portion that are not on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific
factual information in response to a speaker’s inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to
the inquiry. Anyone wishing to speak shall (i) address the City Council directly not City staff or
otherwise; (ii) be courteous, respectful, and cordial; and (iii) refrain from making personal,
demeaning, insulting, threatening, and/or disparaging remarks, as to maintain decorum and
support the efficient and orderly flow of the meeting.
G.

ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

G1.

2026-154

H.

CONSENT AGENDA

• The library’s Summer Reading program is in full swing! This
year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” underscores the joy of discovery
that reading brings and that every person and every community
has stories waiting to be found and shared – through books,
programs,
and
local
knowledge.
Visit
www.princetontx.gov/SummerReading for more information!
• Celebrate Independence Day at Princeton’s annual Freedom &
Fireworks as we honor America’s 250th anniversary! Join us on
Saturday, June 27 for an action-packed evening with exciting
activities, delicious food, live music, and plenty of photo-worthy
moments. The night wraps up with an unforgettable drone show
and a fireworks display lighting up the night sky. Special 250th
anniversary swag will also be available while supplies last. Don't
forget
your
clear
bags!
Visit
www.princetontx.gov/FreedomAndFireworks for more information!
• July is Parks and Recreation Month, and we’re celebrating all
July long with a full lineup of fun! Enjoy exciting activities,
community events, and plenty of ways to get outside and get
involved. Keep an eye out for updates and join us in celebrating
everything
Parks
and
Rec
has
to
offer!
Visit
www.princetontx.gov/543/National-Park-and-Recreation-Month

Consent Agenda: All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City

Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
H1.

2026-149

Consider the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action.
June 8, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting
CC Regular Meeting Minutes 06.08.2026.pdf

H2.

2026-148

Consider a request from JENHOLDCO 24, LLC to final plat a
property being a 59.665-acre tract of land called Serenity Phase I,
located east of FM 75 and south of County Road 831, Princeton,
Texas; and take appropriate action.
CC Memo - Final Plat Serenity Ph I - 06.23.2026.pdf
Exhibit A - Proposed Final Plat.pdf
Exhibit B - Plat Application.pdf

H.3

2026-147

Consider a request from Princeton Crossroads PFC to replat a
project called Harvard Flats Addition, being a 15-acre tract of land
located 596 N Beauchamp Boulevard, Princeton, Texas; and take
appropriate action.
CC Memo - Replat Harvard Flats - 06.23.2026.pdf
Exhibit A - Proposed Replat.pdf
Exhibit B - Plat Application.pdf

I.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council
may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following:
Section 551.071 (2) Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending
or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere
within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below:
Sicily Laguna Azure, LLC v. City of Princeton, Texas, et al.
EEOC Charge No. 450-2026-08527 In Re: James Wehmeier
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code: Deliberate the appointment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee:
Director, Princeton Community Development Corporation – Place 2
Director, Princeton Economic Development Corporation – Place 1.
J.

ACTION PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Consider and take appropriate action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
K.

SPECIAL AGENDA

K1.

ORD-2026-06-23

Consider Ordinance No. 2026-06-23, canvassing the returns and

declaring the results of the June 13, 2026 Runoff Election for the
purpose of electing a Council Member Seat 4 to fill a vacancy for
an unexpired term, and take appropriate action.
CC Memo-Canvassing Runoff Election-06.23.2026.pdf
Ordinance No.-2026-06-23-Princeton Ordinance Canvassing June 13 2026
Runoff Election Place 4-06.23.2026.pdf

K2.

2026-06-23-R01

Consider Resolution 2026-06-23-R01 to ratify and renegotiate a
professional services agreement with Bureau Veritas North
America, Inc., for plan review and inspection services, and take
appropriate action.
CC Memo - Plan Review Services - 06.23.2026
Resolution 2026-06-23-R01 Bureau Veritas Contract-06.23.2026.pdf
Proposed 2026 Bureau Veritas Agreement.pdf
8.8.2020 Bureau Veritas Agreement
CC Presentation - Plan Review Services - 06.23.2026

K3.

2026-06-23-R02

Consider Resolution 2026-06-23-R02 to authorize contract
negotiations and execution with CPS HR Consulting for executive
recruitment; and take appropriate action.
CC Memo-Executive Search Firm-06.23.2026.pdf
Resolution 2026-06-23-R02-Executive Search Firm-06.23.2026
Score Tab.pdf
CC Presentation-Executive Search Firm-06.23.2026.pptx

K4.

2026-06-23-R04

Consider Resolution No. 2026-06-23-R04 authorizing submission
of the FY27 Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program Grant
application and authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary grant-related documents associated with the
application; and take appropriate action.
CC Memo - Resolution 2026-06-23-R04 COPS Grant for Personnel06.23.2026.pdf
Resolution No.-2026-06-23-R04 DOJ COPS Hiring Program Grant06.23.2026.pdf

K5.

2026-159

Discussion regarding the Public Safety Sustainability & Dedicated
Funding Study, and for the council to provide direction.
CC Memo - Public Safety Sustainability & Dedicated Funding - 06.23.2026.pdf
CC Presentation-Public Safety Sustainability Dedicated Funding Study06.23.2026.pptx

K6.

2026-157

Discuss and consider the retention of special counsel for City
Council-related matters pursuant to Section to 7.03 of the City of
Princeton Home Rule Charter, including independent legal review
related to Council governance, Charter interpretation, ordinancerelated issues, proposed ordinance changes requested by
Council, investigations, conflicts of interest, and other matters
deemed appropriate and necessary by the City Council; and take
appropriate action.

CC Memo-The retention of separate legal counsel for City Council matters06.23.2026.pdf

K7.

2026-153

Discussion and approval to begin the RFP process for the
renovation and expansion of the Lois Nelson Public Library; and
take appropriate action.
CC Memo-Library Renovation and Expansion Discussion-06.23.2026.pdf
CC Presentation-Library Renovation and Expansion Discussion06.23.2026.ppt

K8.

2026-156

Consider and discuss staff's recommendation regarding Fire
Station 4's operational and facility needs, and take appropriate
action.
CC Memo-Fire Station 4-06.23.2026.pdf
Station 4 Repair Quotes.pdf
Branch Fire Station - Electrical Safety Inspection.pdf
CC Presentation-Fire Station 4-06.23.2026.pptx

K9.

2026-155

Consider authorizing the Princeton Fire Department to submit an
application for the 2026 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Grant and take appropriate action.
CC Memo - Firehouse Subs Grant - 06.23.2026
Firehouse Subs Grant Proposal-06.23.2026.pdf
Dealer Quote-06.23.2026.pdf
CC Presentation - Firehouse Subs Grant - 06.23.2026.pptx

K10. 2026-158

Consider initiating a text amendment pursuant to Section 82-33(a)
(2) of the City of Princeton Zoning Ordinance ordering the
consideration of a city-initiated text amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance amending the regulations relating to the development
and use of Data Centers and related uses within the City; and
take appropriate action.
CC Memo - Data Center Use Amendment - 06.23.2026.pdf

K11. 2026-160

Consider removing the Planning & Zoning Commission member
for Place 2, Ms Terynn Riles-Shavers from the Commission,
declare the position vacant, and authorize staff to initiate the
appointment process for a replacement member; and take
appropriate action.
CC Memo - P&Z Place 2- 06.23.2026.pdf

K12. 2026-161

Discuss and provide direction regarding potential U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers land leases, including required five-year
planning for leased parkland, recreational improvements, lake
access, public amenities, and related opportunities, and
discussion regarding the Harvest Point concept and potential
coordination with surrounding development opportunities.

K13. 2026-152

Consider approving a request for items to be placed on a future
agenda and NOT for discussion of these request.

L.

REPORT AGENDA

1.
Freedom & Fireworks: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM, J.M. Caldwell Sr.
Community Park

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
M.

Next Regular P&Z Meeting: Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Next Regular Parks Advisory Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Next Regular CDC Meeting: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Next Regular EDC Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION

I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least three business days prior to
the scheduled meeting time in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board
at Princeton Municipal Center.
signed by Amber Anderson
Amber Anderson Digitally
Posted by: _____________________________
Date: 2026.06.16 16:58:01 -05'00'
Amber Anderson, City Secretary
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Princeton acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special
services (i.e., sign interpretation services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses)
for participation in or access to the City of Princeton sponsored public programs, services and/
or meetings, the City requests the individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48)
hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements,
contact Amber Anderson, City Secretary, or other designated official at 972-734-2416. The
City Council reserves the right to consult in executive session with its attorney and to receive
legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda pursuant to Section 551.071(2).