Place 1 Council Member· 2025-2028
Philip Ferguson
Celina
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 24:23
- Avg per meeting
- 4:04
- Segments
- 414
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Top issues during term (20)
Downtown Square Redevelopment
The city is providing a $1-acre property lease/transfer and up to $3.05 million in TIRZ 11 and CDC grants.
Willock Master Plan
Estimated full buildout revenue of approximately $1.8 million annually from hotel, sales, and property taxes, with an estimated return on investment period of 7.2 years.
FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan
Funded through existing municipal capital improvement and public art allocations.
Business Infrastructure and Utility Reliability
Potential future economic impacts on business continuity and utility infrastructure upgrades.
Library Operations and Community Support
Operational statistics influence upcoming FY27 budget allocations.
Community Events and Promotion
None discussed.
Economic Development Staffing and Strategy
Guides future municipal investments and economic development spending in the downtown district.
Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)
No immediate rate increase in 2026, with planned 4% to 5% annual rate adjustments starting in April 2027.
Park Developments (Ousley Park and Wilson Creek Park)
Details on building construction costs were not discussed during this tour.
Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Costs are covered under existing downtown marketing and brand activation budgets.
Rodeo Soccer Club stadium and TIRZ district proposal
The club is asking for $4.2 million in land acquisition funding plus a TIRZ that would dedicate future property tax growth to reimburse the developer.
TIRZ No. 13 Tax Year 2026 Expenditure Authorization
Prevents the distribution of $517,887 in tax year 2026 TIRZ revenues for developer infrastructure reimbursement and administrative expenses.
Special Events Planning and Budget
Nominal administrative costs associated with event management.
Downtown Branding and Volunteer Program Rollout
Updates cover ongoing municipal marketing and economic development programs.
2027 Board Focus and Community Programs
Null
Spring Beautification Projects
Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.
City Budget Adjustments
Total general fund revenues and expenditures projected at approximately $69.3 million, supporting 49 new municipal positions.
FY 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and Future Priority Objectives
Details on the financial allocation for the FY2027 plan were not finalized during the discussion.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Allocates sales tax revenue for authorized quality of life and economic development projects.
Mac Haik Chevrolet Dealership Development
Generates property and inventory taxes as well as service repair tax revenue, alongside employment for up to 80 workers.
Moved or seconded (8)
Motions Ferguson 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.
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Ferguson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-014
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-018
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-016
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Wigginton motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-007
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-008
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Resolution No. 2026-008R
Decisions during term (362)
Recorded while Ferguson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Kia of Celina – PD Amendment
Landscaping and Tree Preservation Text Amendment
Chair & Vice-Chair Appointments
Minutes from the September 17, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Approval of Development Agreement Amendment with Doe Branch Office Park, LLC
Approval of Economic Development Agreement with Prime Healthcare Properties, LLC
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Right-of-Way Acquisition Resolution (Item VII.Q)
Zoning Amendment for 1010 KC Robinson
Table Request for Celina Stone Tract Development Agreement
Table Request for Cordoba Estates Development Agreement
Agricultural Zoning Regulations Amendment (SB 785 Compliance)
Authorization of 10-Year Axon Technology Agreement for Police Department
Approval of Downtown Center GMP Amendment 5
Approval of Edgewood Creek PID Assessment Resolution
Authorization of Southeast Well Construction Change Order
Denial of Glendenning Parkway Change Order 3 in Favor of Scope Revision (Option 2)
Approval of Economic Development Agreement with CJS Family Properties, LLC
City Council — Regular Meeting — September 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
City Council — Joint Meeting with EDC and RKG — September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Voting record (14)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.