District 2 Council Member· 2022-2028
Don McBurnett
Duncanville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:15:56
- Avg per meeting
- 3:37
- Segments
- 1202
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Top issues during term (20)
Arts Grant Program First-Year Review
Grant ledgers in the packet show tens of thousands of dollars in city arts grants, including $4,000 for the Arts & Business Mixer and $3,000 toward the KidsVenture outdoor mural.
Automated Surveillance Cameras and Drone Funding
Involves an Axon technology contract allocation of $340,575.
Community Engagement and Public Input
Utilizes existing staff resources and communications infrastructure.
Commercial Development and Utility Easements
The budget proposes a $200,000 reduction in annual street repair funding.
Parks Master Plan Update
Trail development costs depend on project prioritization and potential grant funding.
Life School Development Litigation
Settlement terms weren't disclosed in open session; any resolution will have direct budget implications.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Raises approximately $963,000 in additional property tax revenue, impacting average homeowners by about $138 annually.
Main Station Partnership Redemption
Involves a proposed buyout amount returning capital to the DCEDC fund balance.
Animal Services Forum
None requested.
Library Programming and Outreach
Routine operational activities managed within existing library budgets and grant opportunities.
KDB Event Calendar and Volunteer Activities
Events operate within the approved Keep Duncanville Beautiful operational budget.
City Manager Recruitment
Her employment agreement terms weren't detailed in the minutes, but the city manager salary is a significant line item in the annual budget.
Capital O Hotel Specific Use Permit Revocation
Property value and tax revenue implications may arise depending on future land use at the site.
Teen Council Initiative
None reported.
Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing
Null
Committee Appointments
None.
Residential Zoning Density
Minimal financial impact, primarily saving administrative resources by removing special use permit hearings.
Duncanville Better Block Demonstration Project
Utilizes previously authorized funding of $236,820 for project design, installation, and programming.
City Manager Recruitment
The salary and benefits for a new City Manager will be a significant line item in the city's annual budget.
Commission Leadership and Mission Review
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 (270)
Recorded while McBurnett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
DCEDC SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
City Manager Appointment — Dr. Ana Alvarez
Consent Agenda Items 7A and 7B (minutes and boards/commissions ordinance amendment)
Mural Permit and Design for Duncanville Fieldhouse (RES 2026-685)
Council Liaisons to Boards and Commissions (RES 2026-683)
Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Ladd Preserve Committee (RES 2026-684)
Hotel SUP Revocation, ZONE-2026-00017, 711 E. Camp Wisdom Road
Life School Revised Settlement Agreement
Consider the minutes for the September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and the September 29, 2026, Special Called Meeting.
Postponement of Chapter Four - Animals and Fowl City Ordinance
Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
APPROVAL OF DCEDC MEETING MINUTES
Consent Agenda Approval
Acceptance of FY 2027 MVCPA Grant and Authorization of Drone Procurement
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 City Budget
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
Adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Ratification of FY 2026-2027 Budget Tax Increase
Voting record (30)
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appoint Dr. Ana Alvarez, the City Manager of Duncanville, Texas, effective November 2, 2026, and authorize Mayor Greg Contreras to sign the related employment agreement
City Manager Appointment — Dr. Ana Alvarez
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
Voted against the budget and tax increase due to financial burden on residents.
Adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Voted against the tax rate increase.
Ratification of FY 2026-2027 Budget Tax Increase
Voted against the budget ratification.
Ordinance Calling Special Bond Election for $50 Million Police Facility
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item
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.