Aubrey public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider preliminary and final plats for two phases of the Highpointe Ranch development. The body will also address budget amendments, a historic preservation ordinance, and a contract for license plate readers.
- Preliminary and Final Plats for Highpointe Ranch Phase 2 (219 lots) and Phase 3 (145 lots)
- Five-year contract with Flock Safety for six License Plate Readers in the Silverado development
- Ordinance adopting Chapter 16, 'Historic Preservation,' and establishing a Historic Preservation Commission
- Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for Fire and EMS Services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and make recommendations to the City Council on four plat applications for Highpointe Ranch Phase 2 and Phase 3, covering both preliminary and final plats. The commission will also review a site plan for a restaurant to be located at 403 S. Main Street. Additionally, the commission will act on the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting.
- Preliminary Plat for Highpointe Ranch Phase 2 – 219 residential lots and 2 HOA/non‑residential lots on ~38.154 acres (KLB Buy 3, LLC)
- Final Plat for Highpointe Ranch Phase 2 – same 219 residential lots and 2 HOA/non‑residential lots on ~38.154 acres (KLB Buy 3, LLC)
- Preliminary Plat for Highpointe Ranch Phase 3 – 146 residential lots and 1 HOA/non‑residential lot on ~31.067 acres (KLB Buy 3, LLC)
- Final Plat for Highpointe Ranch Phase 3 – same 146 residential lots and 1 HOA/non‑residential lot on ~31.067 acres (KLB Buy 3, LLC)
- Site plan for a restaurant at 403 S. Main Street
Municipal Development District Board
The Municipal Development District Board will consider routine consent items, including approval of the November 19, 2024 minutes, the monthly financial report, and an amended targeted improvement grant resolution. New business will cover board training and a staff activity report overview. The board will recess into Executive Session to deliberate economic development negotiations for the Grant at 930 Hwy. 377 S and real‑property matters concerning the Hwy. 377 South Commercial Corridor.
- Approve minutes of the November 19, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)
- Approve Monthly Financial Report (consent agenda)
- Approve Amended Targeted Improvement Grant Resolution (consent agenda)
- Executive Session: discuss economic development negotiations for Grant – 930 Hwy. 377 S
- Executive Session: deliberate real‑property purchase/lease for Hwy. 377 South Commercial Corridor
Parks and Recreation Board
The Aubrey Parks and Recreation Board will discuss construction updates for Trivedi Park, Matthews Park, Veterans Park, and Highmeadow Park, and will review current construction and future needs for Leslie Park. The board will consider and act on the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes community announcements, citizen input, and discussion of future agenda requests.
- Discussion of construction updates on Trivedi Park, Matthews Park, Veterans Park, and Highmeadow Park
- Discussion of Leslie Park's current construction and future needs
- Consideration and action on the minutes of the October 1, 2024 meeting
- Community announcements and citizen input
- Discussion of future agenda requests
City Council
The Aubrey City Council will consider a series of routine and development‑related items, including approvals of agreements, plats, and a public hearing for a new improvement district. The council will vote on awarding the Highmeadow Park construction contract for up to $395,240.90 and on a professional services agreement for stormwater management up to $30,000. Additional items include amendments to the Sandbrock Development Agreement, an extension request for the Sandbrock Ranch Phase 13 plat, and the assignment of the Palomino Development Agreement. The meeting also includes an executive‑session to discuss pending litigation and real‑property matters.
- Approve Second Amendment to the Sandbrock Development Agreement
- Approve request for extension of the Sandbrock Ranch Phase 13 Preliminary Plat expiration date
- Approve Assignment and Assumption of the Palomino Development Agreement from Lennar Homes of Texas and Jen Holdco 24 LLC
- Hold public hearing to create the Palomino Public Improvement District (approximately 39.993 acres)
- Award bid for Highmeadow Park Construction Project, not to exceed $395,240.90
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Municipal Development District Board
The Municipal Development District Board will review a strategic plan and conduct board training. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real estate, grants, and economic development negotiations.
- Final draft of the Strategic Plan from Catalyst Commercial
- Aubrey MDD Board Training
- Executive session regarding a Real Estate Broker agreement and grants
- Executive session regarding commercial property
- Executive session regarding Highway 377 Commercial and Downtown Development Projects
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land use and development requests to recommend to City Council. These include a permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant and two large-scale residential plat approvals.
- Public hearing for a wine and malt beverage retailer's on-premise permit at 200 S. Main (Upper Park Café)
- Preliminary Plat for Duck Point featuring 448 residential and 8 non-residential lots on 159.939 acres
- Final Plat for Sandbrock Ranch, Phase 13, featuring 282 residential lots on 82.756 acres
- Site Plan Application for a pole sign at Prator Addition, Block A, Lot 3 (Mr. Green’s Car Wash)
Aubrey Area Library Advisory Board
The Aubrey Area Library Advisory Board will consider routine consent items, including approval of the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also receive a monthly report, discuss library updates and programming, and consider requests for future agenda items. No other actions will be taken on items not listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from the September 3, 2024 Library Board meeting
- Review monthly report and calendar
- Discuss library updates and programming
- Consider future agenda requests from board members, city staff, and citizens
City Council
The City Council will discuss the creation of a new Tax Increment Investment Zone and a Public Improvement District. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a new drought contingency plan.
- Ordinance 883-24 adopting a new Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan
- Ordinance 884-24 creating Tax Increment Investment Zone No. 4 (Duck Point) for 159.9 acres
- Targeted Improvement grant of $30,000 for Dos Mezclas Restaurant at 202 B South Main Street
- Engineering services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter for F.M. 428 Lift Station Improvements not to exceed $108,000
- Grant of $33,574.68 from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 6 ventilators
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Municipal Development District Board
The Municipal Development District Board will approve the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes and the August and September 2024 financial report. It will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary for a one‑year term ending September 30, 2025, who will be authorized to sign for district funds. The board will also consider an administrative services agreement with the City of Aubrey and recommended Economic Development video graphic add‑ons. A staff report on September 2024 activities will be reviewed.
- Approve minutes of the September 18, 2024 meeting
- Approve Monthly Financial Report for August and September 2024
- Elect President, Vice President, and Secretary for a term expiring September 30, 2025
- Consider administrative services agreement with the City of Aubrey
- Consider recommended Economic Development video graphic add‑ons
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat application for a 5.7230‑acre storage site (Lot 1, Block A) located west of FM 2931 and north of Frontier Parkway in the Aubrey ETJ. The commission will also act on the minutes from its September 12, 2024 meeting. No other items are scheduled for action.
- Consider and recommend final plat for Lot 1, Block A, Aubrey FM 2931 Storage (≈5.7230 acres) west of FM 2931, north of Frontier Parkway
- Approve minutes of the September 12, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on current park construction projects and a request from AAYSA for field‑maintenance assistance. The Board will consider and act on the purchase of potential park land located on FM 2931. The Board will also consider and act on the minutes from its August 6, 2024 meeting. No other actions are scheduled.
- Consider and act on purchase of potential park land on FM 2931
- Consider and act on minutes from the August 6, 2024 Parks and Recreation Board meeting
- Receive update and discuss current park construction projects
- Receive update and discuss AAYSA request for field‑maintenance assistance
City Council
The Aubrey City Council will dedicate a new Community Center, approve routine staff reports, and consider a $60 million bond issuance for water and wastewater improvements. The meeting includes public hearings on annexing land for the Blackjack and Palomino developments and approving a specific use permit for a restaurant.
- Dedication of new Community Center and Council Chambers
- Approval of $60M water and wastewater bond series 2024A
- Public hearing on annexing 20 acres for Blackjack development
- Public hearing on annexing 47.3 acres for Palomino development
- Approval of specific use permit for Dos Mezclas Restaurant
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Municipal Development District Board
The Aubrey Municipal Development District Board will approve routine consent items, including minutes from August meetings and the July financial report. It will then consider a limited engagement letter with Messer Fort and hold a public hearing on a Targeted Improvement Grant application for 202B S. Main Street. The board will enter executive session to discuss the Messer Fort engagement, related litigation, and the grant application before reconvening for any further action.
- Approve minutes of the August 13, 2024 MDD Board meeting and the August 26, 2024 Special Meeting (consent agenda).
- Approve July Financial Report (consent agenda).
- Consider and act on a limited engagement letter with Messer Fort.
- Hold a public hearing and take action on a Targeted Improvement Grant application for 202B S. Main Street.
- Executive session to discuss the Messer Fort engagement letter, Grand Prairie v. State litigation, and the grant application.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on four items. Item 1 is a Specific Use Permit request to allow alcohol sales at 202B S. Main (Dos Mezclas Restaurant). Items 2 and 3 are amendments to Exhibit 14A to change zoning for approximately 20 acres in the Francisco Trevino Survey and approximately 47.3 acres in the J. Bridges Jr. Survey to Planned Development Districts with specified base districts. The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing & recommendation on Specific Use Permit for alcohol at 202B S. Main (Dos Mezclas Restaurant)
- Public hearing & recommendation on zoning amendment to change ~20 acres in the Francisco Trevino Survey to Planned Development District, base C – Commercial (Blackjack Pretium Capital, LLC)
- Public hearing & recommendation on zoning amendment to change ~47.3 acres in the J. Bridges Jr. Survey to Planned Development District, base SF75 – Single-Family Residential 7,500 Square Feet and GR – General Retail (Palomino)
- Consideration and action on approving the minutes of the August 8, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
General
The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss land use, transportation, and economic development. No formal actions will be taken and no minutes will be recorded for this meeting.
- Discussion of future growth and land use
- Transportation plans
- Economic development and housing
- Parks, recreation, utilities, and infrastructure
Aubrey Area Library Advisory Board
The Aubrey Area Library Advisory Board meeting on September 3, 2024 will review routine consent items, including approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 board meeting. The board will receive a monthly report and calendar and discuss library updates and programming. Members will consider appointing or removing individuals on the advisory board. The meeting will also allow discussion of future agenda requests.
- Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 Library Board meeting (consent agenda)
- Monthly Report and Calendar (new business)
- Consideration of appointing or removing members of the Aubrey Area Library Advisory Board
- Library updates and programming discussion
- Discussion of future agenda requests
City Council
The council will hold a second public hearing on the proposed annexation of land along FM 2931 between Frontier Parkway and Spring Hill Road. Council members will also consider Ordinance 871‑24 to adopt the city’s Technical Construction Standards, a resolution urging repeal or amendment of Senate Bill 2038, a vote for a Texas Municipal League risk‑pool board trustee, and an ordinance approving the 2024‑2025 Municipal Development District budget.
- Second public hearing on annexation of FM 2931 segment from Frontier Parkway to Spring Hill Road, Denton County
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 871‑24 approving Technical Construction Standards and Specifications
- Resolution urging the Texas Legislature to repeal or amend Senate Bill 2038
- Vote to select a candidate for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees
- Ordinance approving the fiscal year 2024‑2025 Aubrey Municipal Development District Budget
Municipal Development District Board
The Municipal Development District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
- Consideration and action on the proposed 2024-25 FY MDD Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2024-2025 annual budget and a tax rate of $0.464000 per $100 of assessed value. The body will also consider a major wastewater treatment plant expansion and rate increases for waste services.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.464000 per $100 assessed value for 2024
- Bid for 2.25 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion not to exceed $39,957,140
- Proposed CPI rate increases for Republic Services residential and commercial waste collection
- Engineering agreement for Stormwater Master Plan and Rate Study not to exceed $110,000
- Proposed annexation of a portion of FM 2931 from Frontier Parkway to Spring Hill Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss land use, transportation, and economic development. The notice states that boards and commissions in attendance will not deliberate or take formal action.
- Discussion of future growth and land use
- Transportation plans
- Economic development and housing
- Parks and recreation
- Utilities and infrastructure
Municipal Development District Board
The Aubrey Municipal Development District Board will approve the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and the June 2024 Monthly Financial Report. It will hear a strategic plan presentation from the Catalyst Group and an update from the Construction and Building Sub‑Committee. The Board will consider and approve adjustments to the proposed 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget and discuss smart goals for the district program. Afterward, the Board will enter executive session to discuss commercial development, real‑property matters, and economic‑development negotiations.
- Approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting
- Approve June 2024 Monthly Financial Report
- Presentation by Catalyst Group on Strategic Plan
- Update from the Construction and Building Sub‑Committee
- Consider and approve adjustments to the proposed 2024‑2025 FY budget
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss three development applications and recommend each to the City Council. The items include a site plan and final plat for a 63.613‑acre high school addition south of FM 428 (Spring Hill Road) and east of US 377, and a preliminary plat for a 27.243‑acre Hightpointe Commercial project north of FM 428 and east of US 377. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.
- Consider and recommend a Site Plan for Lot 1, Block A, Aubrey High School Addition (≈63.613 acres) – AISD
- Consider and recommend a Final Plat for the same high school addition (≈63.613 acres) – AISD
- Consider and recommend a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1‑12, Block A, Hightpointe Commercial (≈27.243 acres) – Highpointe Commercial, LLC
- Approve minutes of the July 11, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on Trivedi Park and a budget report. Members will discuss potential park land on FM 2931 and a request from AAYSA for field maintenance assistance.
- Update on Trivedi Park
- Discussion of potential park land on FM 2931
- AAYSA request for city assistance with field maintenance
- Recommendation to City Council regarding Parks and Recreation Board appointments
- Budget report from the Parks and Recreation Coordinator
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate. The body will take action to set public hearing dates for both items for August 22, 2024.
- Action to set a public hearing date and vote for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Action on a Resolution to set a public hearing and vote date for the 2024 Tax Rate
- Consideration of budget adjustments for salary and position changes for Fiscal Year 2025
- Workshop discussion on water and wastewater rates
- Workshop discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan
City Council
The Aubrey City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and several contracts. New business items include discussions on cost‑of‑living adjustments, service plan updates for multiple improvement districts, and multiple annexation and zoning proposals. The council will also consider a $573,000 contract with Pace Construction for Phase I of the Main Street Beautification Project. An executive session will be held to consult the city attorney on pending litigation and real‑property negotiations.
- Approve Ordinance #855-24 amending Chapter 12, Division 2 Golf Carts equipment and license plate rules
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for use of the county radio communications system
- Authorize final payment of $118,734.93 to Acadia for the Pecan Creek Sewer Lift Station
- Award bid #2024-05 to All American Towing for city towing services
- Approve contract with Pace Construction, LLC for Main Street Beautification Project Phase I, not to exceed $573,000
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will review a final plat for Aubrey Heights containing 142 residential lots and seven open space lots. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a zoning change for approximately 160 acres near FM 1385 and FM 428.
- Final Plat recommendation for Aubrey Heights (142 residential and 7 open space lots)
- Public hearing for rezoning 159.941 acres to Planned Development District
- Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
General
The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss land use, transportation, housing, and infrastructure. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or deliberation by the boards in attendance is expected.
- Discussion of land use, transportation, and economic development plans
- Discussion of housing, parks, recreation, and utilities