Don McBurnett
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:30
- Avg per meeting
- 3:38
- Segments
- 1169
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Top issues during term (20)
Main Station Partnership Redemption
The city will receive $695,000 in proceeds.
Residential Zoning Density
Minimal financial impact, primarily saving administrative resources by removing special use permit hearings.
Library Programming and Outreach
Potential for increased grant funding if the program aligns with multi-year grant cycles.
Committee Appointments
None directly associated with this meeting, though board recommendations often influence future city expenditures.
Community Engagement and Public Input
Null
Automotive Repair Facility Regulations
Staff time required for code enforcement inspection and citation issuance.
Teen Council Initiative
Traffic and Parking Congestion
The project is proposed to be funded by the DCEDC as an offsite infrastructure project.
Library Naming
None anticipated at this stage.
emergency preparedness
Being prepared now saves you from expensive emergency repairs or last-minute supply runs when prices spike.
City Manager Recruitment
The salary and benefits for a new City Manager will be a significant line item in the city's annual budget.
Audit Committee Policy Manual Update
Businesses may face new registration fees and costs to comply with storage and recordkeeping requirements.
Monthly Sales Tax Collections & Transit Ridership
Potential future budget adjustments if service hours are extended.
Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing
Testing and examination administration costs are accommodated within routine human resources and public safety budgets.
KDB Event Calendar and Volunteer Activities
Events operate within the approved Keep Duncanville Beautiful operational budget.
Parks Master Plan Update
Future budget allocations for park improvements will be informed by the master plan findings.
Duncanville Fieldhouse Mural Design
Financial impact details were not specified in the staff report.
Poet Laureate Program Policy Revisions
Involves an annual honorarium of $3,500, subject to annual appropriation.
Arts Grant Program First-Year Review
Evaluates grant allocation and administration for community arts funding.
Property Replat and Access Creation at 280 W. Highway 67
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions McBurnett personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-16
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-16
Consider a Resolution for an economic development incentive agreement between the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) and Red Bird Bowling Lanes, Inc in an amount up to $30,000 for infrastructure and pavement grants at 1114 S. Main Street, Duncanville, Texas
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-16
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-16
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-16
approve the consent agenda
- movedpassed 6-12026-06-16
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
approve the item
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the consent agenda
- movedpassed 6-12026-05-26
to direct attorney Jeffrey to conclude the case pursuant to the settlement agreement and present the Judge with the settlement agreement, including final plans review and approval …
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Authorization to Sign Settlement Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-19
allow extra time for citizen input for Cliff Boyd
- secondedfailed 0-72026-05-19
Mayor Pro-Tem DeMonica Gooden made a motion to approve the item
- movedfailed 0-72026-05-19
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-19
approve the consent agenda
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-19
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to close the public hearing
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-19
ZONE-2026-00011: Consider a public hearing and request from Keith Hamilton (applicant/agent) and Luis Hernandez (owner) for a Zoning Change from Single-Family Residential District 10 (SF-10) to Duplex Residential District (TF-7) on real property located at 1023 N. Cockrell Hill
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-05
approve the consent agenda
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-05
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-05
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item
Decisions during term (294)
Recorded while McBurnett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
PLAT-2026-00034 Replat Request
PLAT-2026-00035 Replat Request
Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF DCEDC MEETING MINUTES
DCEDC August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda Minus Item 7N
Acceptance of FY 2027 MVCPA Grant and DFR Drone Procurement
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 City Budget
Adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Ratification of FY 2026-2027 Budget Property Tax Revenue Increase
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule
Adoption of TMRS Benefit Updates
Adoption of False Alarm Permitting Ordinance
Establishment of Fire Department Emergency Services Mitigation Rates
Authorization of Emergicon and Emergifire Claims Management Addendum
Approval of Zoning Text Amendment for HUD-Code Manufactured Homes
Amendment of Automotive Repair and Salvage Facility Regulations
Consider the minutes for the August 18, 2026, and September 1, 2026, City Council Meetings.
Consider a Resolution Approving a Negotiated Settlement Between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be…
Consider a Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Duncanville and Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) for group critical illness insurance coverage to satisfy compliance with House Bill…
Voting record (24)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance Calling Special Bond Election for $50 Million Police Facility
Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee for Fieldhouse RFPs
Approval of Consent Agenda
Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027
Appointment of Audit Committee Members and Chair
Duncanville Arts Commission Grant Recommendations
Approval of CDBG Project/Activity Applications
Authorization of Settlement Agreement with Life School
Direction to Conclude Litigation Pursuant to Settlement
ZONE-2026-00011: Zoning Change for 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Road
Voted against the zoning change application.
ZONE-2026-00012: Zoning Change for 1435 Candlelight Avenue
Voted against the zoning change application.