Place 6 Council Member
Elishima Myles
Balch Springs
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 52:15
- Avg per meeting
- 4:01
- Segments
- 594
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Top issues during term (20)
Roadway Improvements on Major Thoroughfares
Financial commitment not to exceed $500,000, supported by previously budgeted CIP funds.
Alexander Village Infrastructure & Right-of-Way Acquisition
Clears the path for active economic development agreements and retail investment.
Chamber Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program Report
An expenditure not to exceed $5,500 funded by the Type A EDC budget.
Timothy Lane Residential Subdivision Development
Estimated $4.5 million private investment by the developer, with required utility up-sizing.
Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance
Establishes registration fees and re-inspection fees ($50 per failed re-inspection) along with daily fines up to $500 for non-compliance.
CityServeX Community Resource Coordination Partnership
Requires city-provided laptops and administrative support.
Elam Road Corridor Mixed-Use Rezoning & City Center Vision
None immediate, though future private development will be guided by these standards.
Residential Housing Development Update
Generates long-term property tax revenue and infuses private investment into the local economy.
Marketing Sponsorships for Educational and Leadership Programs
$2,800 from Type B EDC funds.
South Beltline Road Medical Daycare Facility
Will generate tax revenue and bring specialized medical services and jobs to the city.
Capital Improvement Program and Infrastructure Updates
Substantial investments across multiple bond, grant, and operational funds.
Alexander Village Restaurant Incentive
An economic development incentive not to exceed $2.2 million.
Utility Billing Audit and Operational Improvements
Impacts city revenue recovery and customer account balances across thousands of utility accounts.
City Hall Integrated Security Systems Upgrade
Total investment is estimated between $1.8 million and $2.6 million spread across multiple fiscal years.
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees and Infrastructure
Implements impact fee revenue streams and authorizes a contract expenditure not to exceed $128,786.
Lake June Road and Ranch Way Intersection Improvements
$789,000 state grant supplemented by local developer matching funds.
Alexander Village Economic Development Agreement Amendment
Clears the path for active economic development agreements and retail investment.
Hickory Tree Road Bus Shelter Replacement
An expenditure not to exceed $18,500 from the Type-B fund balance.
Municipal Marketing Video Agreement
$30,000 allocated from hotel occupancy tax advertising funds.
Balch Springs Chamber Business Summit Sponsorship
$2,500 split between Type A and Type B EDC boards.
Decisions during term (135)
Recorded while Myles was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item D)
Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Expansion of Verizon GPS Vehicle Tracking
Kappa Kamp Summer Enrichment Program Proclamation
Purchase of Vac-Con Combination Cleaning Machine
Amendment to Annual Budget for PO Roll Over Balances
FY 2026 Budget Amendment by Funds
Protocols for City Council Monthly Stipend Checks
April 27, 2026 — Regular Meeting
Adjourn.
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item D)
Oakridge Park Playground Equipment Funding
Adoption of Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Verizon GPS Vehicle Tracking Implementation Update
City Manager's Training for 2026
April 13, 2026 — Regular Meeting
Approval of March 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Release of Right of Repurchase and Restrictions for Alexander Village Lot
Marketing Sponsorship for 4th of July Celebration
Voting record (7)
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Integrated Security System Vendor Approval
Development Agreement for Lake June Road Business Park
Rezoning Application 002-2026 for Lake June Road Business Park
Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Alexander Village
Appointment of LaTasha Oke to Tourism Advisory Committee
Specific Use Permit for Medical Daycare at 2830 S. Beltline Road
CityServeX Resource Coordinators Proposal
Emphasized utilizing in-house staff, existing technology like CivicPlus, and letting the city manager evaluate needs before engaging external consultants.