District 5 Council Member· 2024-2027
Kyle Pennebaker
Duncanville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 31:23
- Avg per meeting
- 1:58
- Segments
- 463
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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)
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.
Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing
Null
Commission Leadership and Mission Review
Regional Public Transportation Services and Funding
Approved FY27 operating cost is $96,750, with an optional expansion cost of $22,687 supported by matching grant funds.
Future Police Facility Planning
Any future facility will likely hinge on debt and tax implications — that's exactly why the last bond failed, and why the committee is exploring cheaper paths.
Fire Department Staffing and ISO 1 Rating
A third station — even a minimal one — means significant manpower, apparatus, and equipment costs, and better ISO ratings can lower homeowners' insurance premiums.
Duncanville Outreach Ministries Needs Donors
The ministry has spent over $80,000 in utility assistance to 225 families this year, funded entirely by local donors.
Police and Courts Needs Assessment
Future capital improvement costs and potential debt issuance.
Council Rules and Procedures Update
None.
Emergency Notification Systems Evaluation
Potential software subscription costs for citywide alert platforms.
Police Department Leadership Transition
Null
National Night Out and Public Safety Engagement
The program is free for residents, saving households the cost of purchasing and installing new safety equipment.
Civil Service Personnel Suspensions
Post-Storm Communications Review
None directly associated with the review.
public safety leadership
The salary and resource allocation decisions made by the new chief will directly influence how our local tax dollars are spent on emergency equipment and staffing.
Moved or seconded (13)
Motions Pennebaker 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
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
- secondedpassed 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 …
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Authorization to Sign Settlement Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-19
allow extra time for citizen input for Cliff Boyd
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-05
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- secondedpassed 5-22026-04-07
to approve the item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-07
Consider a resolution approving a Second Amendment to the incentive agreement by the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) with BCVCR Holdings, LLC and Pegasus Bank for the Project located at 220 N. Main Street (Project Encina); Extending the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-17
approve the item
- secondedpassed 6-12026-03-03
Mayor Pro-Tem DeMonica Gooden made a motion to table this item pending the approval of item H
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-03
Consider and Ordinance Merging the Sign Control Board into the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-03
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-03
Consider amending Resolution 2025-423 to establish committee members and a chair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-20
approve the consent agenda items A-C
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Pennebaker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.