Melissa public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City of Melissa will host a bus tour of development projects for City Council on December 19, 2025. No city business or official actions are scheduled to be taken during this event.

• Bus tour of development projects in Melissa
• Possible quorum of City Council in attendance
• Event location: 3411 Barker Avenue, Melissa, TX 75454

City Council

The City Council announced a possible quorum for a staff Christmas party on December 11, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the City Hall Multi‑Purpose Room at 3411 Barker Avenue. The council stated that no city business will be conducted or acted upon during this event.

• Possible quorum for staff Christmas party; no city business will be taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on THC enforcement and vape shop compliance, followed by a regular meeting to consider rezoning, annexation, and development agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed budget that raises property taxes by 6.48%.

• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone 5.59 acres to PD/C-2
• Public hearing on ordinance to annex 1.24 acres at 3224 E. Melissa Road
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend PD Ordinance No. 04-06
• Consideration of Solid Waste Fund Resolution
• Consideration of purchase to change HVAC Box Controllers

The council approved the consent agenda, including the quarterly financial report and a solid waste fund resolution. It adopted several zoning amendments, rezoning over 115 acres to Planned Development/General Commercial districts. The council also authorized the City Manager to execute development agreements with Melissa 75 Holdings and JPI Real Estate Acquisition. All votes were unanimous (5‑0‑0).

• Approve Consent Agenda (including financial report and solid waste fund) (5-0-0)
• Approve zoning amendment rezoning 5.592+ acres to PD/C-2 (5-0-0)
• Authorize City Manager to execute Development Agreement with Melissa 75 Holdings (5-0-0)
• Authorize City Manager to execute Development Agreement with JPI Real Estate Acquisition, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approve ordinance annexing 1.24+ acres at 3224 E. Melissa Road (5-0-0)
• Approve amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 04-06 removing 54.24+ acres (5-0-0)
• Approve rezoning of 55.48+ acres from PD/… to PD/MF/C-2/A (5-0-0)
• Approve ordinance amending zoning for 0.936+ acres to PD/C-2 (decision not recorded in minutes)

City Council

A possible quorum of the Melissa City Council will attend a Leadership Melissa & City Council Round Table on December 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 3411 Barker Avenue. The notice states that the Council will not conduct or take any action on city business during this event.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Melissa Planning & Zoning Commission will review several final engineering site plans and a specific use permit request. Items include the Legacy Ranch Plaza Lot 1 and Shops at Willow Grove site plans, a request for an automobile‑repair specific use permit, and the Thomas Earl Commercial and PVB Melissa Commercial Phase 1 site plans. The commission will hold a public hearing on the automobile‑repair permit before making recommendations to City Council.

• Consider Legacy Ranch Plaza Lot 1 Final Engineering Site Plan (2.585 acres) at the northwest corner of McKinney St & Legacy Ranch Dr
• Consider Shops at Willow Grove Final Engineering Site Plan (1.559 acres) about 241 ft east of Central Expressway & Willow Grove Way
• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for automobile repair (0.8446 acres) at 1218 Sam Rayburn Highway
• Consider Thomas Earl Commercial Final Engineering Site Plan (1.027 acres) at the southeast corner of Milrany Lane & Thomas Earl Way
• Consider PVB Melissa Commercial Phase 1 Final Engineering Site Plan (6.890 acres) at the southeast corner of US 75 & Melissa Road

City Council

The City Council announced that a possible quorum will be present at a staff Thanksgiving luncheon on November 18, 2025, held in the City Hall Multi-Purpose Room at 3411 Barker Avenue. The council will not conduct or take any city business during this event.

• Notice of possible quorum for staff Thanksgiving luncheon
• No city business will be conducted during the luncheon

City Council

The Melissa City Council will hold a special work session to receive an update on a potential park dedication. The council will also hear an update on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The meeting includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Potential park dedication – update to be presented
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan – update to be presented

The joint City Council and 4B Board met on November 11, 2025, receiving updates on the Phillips Quarry Park Project and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. No public comments were received. At 6:35 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Preston Taylor, seconded by Craig Ackerman, and approved by a 14‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (14-0-0)

City Council

The Melissa City Council will hold a public hearing to annex 24.568 acres of land and to rezone 43.818 acres for a mixed‑use Planned Development. The Council will also consider a $269,300 upgrade of field lighting at Zadow Park. Staff recommends awarding the SH 121 and Throckmorton Road roadway illumination contract to Venus Construction, Inc. for $1,678,320.56.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 24.568 acres of land
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 43.818 acres for Planned Development
• Award of SH 121 and Throckmorton Road illumination contract to Venus Construction, Inc. for $1,678,320.56
• Authorization of $269,300 purchase of LED field lights for Zadow Park
• Consent agenda approvals for multiple engineering site plans (Arco Winwater, Lux Smile Dental, Whataburger, Melissa MT Commercial, Melissa Multifamily Phase 1)

The council held a public hearing on a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 2025‑25 and then approved the amendment unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, a resolution supporting the Film Friendly Texas Certification application, and took routine actions to recess, reconvene, and adjourn the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on PD amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2025‑25 (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Film Friendly Texas Certification (6-0-0)
• Recessed into executive session (6-0-0)
• Reconvened regular meeting (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The 4B Board will consider and act on Phase 6 of the Z‑PLEX development and on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park, which includes a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and a 17‑acre grass field. The board will also review new park project proposals, a financial report, and approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approve October 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of the Z‑PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, 17‑acre field)
• Discuss and act on new park projects for consideration

The board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 11, 2025 meeting passed unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for fence regulations on Dawson Street. The meeting will also include a work session and the approval of December 2022 minutes.

• Public hearing for fence variance at 1902 Dawson St.
• Approval of December 2022 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes
• Work Session and Regular Meeting at Melissa City Hall

The Board approved the December 9, 2022 work session and regular meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. A public hearing on a fence variance for 1902 Dawson St. was opened and closed with no public comments, each by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The variance request was denied by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Dec 9 2022 minutes (6-0-0)
• Opened public hearing on fence variance (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0-0)
• Denied fence variance request (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the City Council at the Heart of Melissa Fest. The document states that the Council will not conduct or take action on any city business during the event.

• Heart of Melissa Fest at Downtown/Cooper Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for multiple commercial site plans and a planned development amendment. The body also approved a final plat for a multifamily project.

• Recommended approval for PD Ordinance No. 2025-25 amendment on 61.55± acres near County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road
• Recommended approval for Melissa Multifamily Phase 1 Final Engineering Site Plan (21.04± acres) near Bucees Blvd and Fannin Rd
• Approved HEB-Melissa Addition Lots 7R1 and 7R2, Block A Final Plat (21.04± acres)
• Recommended approval for site plans for Whataburger, Arco Winternitz, Lux Smile Dental, and HTeaO
• Recommended approval for Melissa MT Commercial Final Engineering Site Plan (0.917± acres)

City Council

A possible quorum of the City Council will attend the Walmart Grand Opening on November 5, 2025. The notice states that the Council will not conduct or take any action concerning city business during this event.

• Walmart Grand Opening at 1950 McKinney Street

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of final engineering site plans for Arco Winwater (6.2794 acres at 3616 Sam Rayburn Highway), Lux Smile Dental (1.11 acres at 2210 E. Melissa Road), Whataburger (1.226 acres near State Highway 121 and Central Expressway), Melissa MT Commercial (0.917 acres near Sam Rayburn Highway and Milrany Lane), and Melissa Multifamily Phase 1 (21.04 acres near Bucees Blvd and Fannin Rd). The council will also vote to authorize a contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for water storage facility maintenance and to adopt the 2025 Certified Tax Roll Jurisdiction Summary. A public hearing will be set on a voluntary annexation of 24.568 acres located on County Road 277 (4219‑4383), and a zoning amendment will rezone 43.818 acres in the same area to various districts. Additional items include awarding the SH 121 and Throckmorton Road roadway illumination contract, purchasing replacement field lights for Zadow Park, and discussing a Film Friendly Texas certification and board interview appointments.

• Approve Arco Winwater final engineering site plan (6.2794 acres at 3616 Sam Rayburn Highway)
• Approve Lux Smile Dental final engineering site plan (1.11 acres at 2210 E. Melissa Road)
• Authorize contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for ongoing maintenance of water storage facilities
• Set public hearing for voluntary annexation of 24.568 acres on County Road 277 (4219‑4383)
• Rezone 43.818 acres in the S.M. Pullem and Meredith Hart surveys to PD/SF‑3/TH/C‑2/A districts

The Melissa City Council approved a consent agenda and adopted an ordinance annexing 24.5684 acres of land. It also approved an amendment to rezone 43.818+ acres for mixed‑use development. The council awarded the SH 121 and Throckmorton Road illumination contract to Venus Construction, Inc., and authorized $269,300 for LED field‑light upgrades at Zadow Park. Additional actions included a reimbursement resolution, approval of the HTeaO engineering site plan, and direction to appoint three board members.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 24.5684 acres (7-0-0)
• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 43.818+ acres (7-0-0)
• Awarded SH 121 and Throckmorton Road illumination contract to Venus Construction, Inc. (7-0-0)
• Authorized $269,300 purchase of LED field lights at Zadow Park (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution to reimburse costs of projects (7-0-0)
• Approved HTeaO Final Engineering Site Plan (7-0-0)
• Directed staff to appoint David Mullins, Phillip Lytle, and Ken Akinwande to boards (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council announced that a possible quorum will attend the Texas Municipal League Conference and Exhibition in Fort Worth from October 28 to 31, 2025. The council will not conduct any city business or take action during this event. The notice was posted on October 22, 2025.

• Council attendance at Texas Municipal League Conference (Oct 28‑31, 2025) – no city business will be conducted

City Council

The City Council and the Melissa Independent School District Board of Trustees will attend a social dinner. The agenda states the City Council will not conduct or take action on any city business during this event.

• Social dinner with Melissa Independent School District Board of Trustees

City Council

The City Council announced a possible quorum for a pop‑up meeting on October 16, 2025 at Texas Republic Bank, 2220 Sam Rayburn Highway. The council stated it will not conduct or take any action on city business during this event.

• Possible quorum attendance; no city business will be taken

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B) will discuss and act on developments for the Z-PLEX and Melissa Lake Park. The board will also review the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and a Film Friendly Texas application.

• Action on Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Action on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field)
• Discussion and action on new park projects
• Update on Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Discussion regarding Film Friendly Texas Application

The board voted unanimously to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They also voted unanimously to adjourn the October 16, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the board scheduled a joint workshop with the City Council for November 11 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)
• Scheduled joint workshop with Council for Nov 11 at 5:30 pm

City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of the Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District and several zoning changes. The meeting includes a work session to review a development agreement for a 61-acre tract and a franchise agreement with SiEnergy, L.P.

• Creation of Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District on 65.62± acres west of Milrany Lane and County Road 362
• Rezone 14.86± acres at 3835 Milrany Ln from Agricultural to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3
• Rezone 2.63± acres at 2403 McKinney Street to Planned Development/General Commercial
• Specific Use Permit for automobile repair on 0.867± acres southwest of Milrany Ln and Sam Rayburn Hwy
• Proposed sanitary sewer line construction for Melissa 75 Holdings with an estimated cost of $1,634,850.81

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It created the Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District on about 65.62 acres. Council authorized the City Manager to sign a development and annexation agreement for a 43.82‑acre subdivision with Skorburg Retail Corp and Monarch Melissa MF, Ltd. It denied a zoning amendment for a 14.86‑acre Planned Development, but approved zoning amendments for a 2.63‑acre mixed‑use development and a specific use permit for an automobile repair shop, all with 7‑0‑0 votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑D) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution creating Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Development and Annexation Agreement with Skorburg Retail Corp and Monarch Melissa MF, Ltd. (7‑0‑0)
• Denied ordinance to rezone 14.86 acres to Planned Development/SF‑3 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved ordinance to rezone 2.63 acres to Planned Development/General Commercial (PD/C‑2) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved ordinance granting Specific Use Permit for Automobile Repair, Minor on 0.867 acres (7‑0‑0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (7‑0‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider recommendations to City Council for several final engineering site plans, including Melissa MT Commercial, Lux Smile Dental, Arco Winwater, and Melissa Multifamily Phase 1. It will also hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 2.63 acres at 2403 McKinney Street and a specific‑use permit for automobile repair on 0.867 acres near Milrany Lane and Sam Rayburn Highway. The consent agenda items will be approved before the public hearings.

• Melissa MT Commercial – 0.917 ± acres, D.E.W. Babb Survey, 228 ft NE of Sam Rayburn Hwy & Milrany Ln
• Lux Smile Dental – 1.11 ± acres, William Sanders Survey, located at 2210 E. Melissa Rd
• Arco Winwater Melissa – 6.2794 ± acres, D.E.W. Babb Survey, located at 3616 Sam Rayburn Hwy
• Rezoning request – 2.63 ± acres, J.F. Fitzugh Sanders Survey, located at 2403 McKinney St (SF‑3/DOD‑TMU to PD/C‑2/DOD‑TMU)
• Specific Use Permit – 0.867 ± acres, D.E.W. Babb Survey, approx. 80 ft SW of Milrany Ln & Sam Rayburn Hwy

City Council

The City Council will have a possible quorum at the Fire Station #2 groundbreaking on October 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2605 Throckmorton Road. No city business will be conducted or acted upon during this event.

• Fire Station #2 groundbreaking at 2605 Throckmorton Road, Melissa, TX

City Council

The City Council announced a possible quorum for a Police Department promotional ceremony on October 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held in the Municipal Court Room, 2402 McKinney Street, Melissa, TX. The council will not conduct any city business during this event.

• Police Department Promotional Ceremony – Municipal Court Room, 2402 McKinney St., 10:30‑11:30 a.m., Oct 2 2025

City Council

The City Council will attend a Fiscal New Year’s Eve luncheon on September 30, 2025, from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in the Municipal Court Room at 2402 McKinney Street. The notice states that no council business will be conducted or acted upon during this event. The meeting is simply a quorum attendance for the luncheon.

• Fiscal NYE Luncheon, 11:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m., Municipal Court Room, 2402 McKinney St.

Crime Control and Prevention District

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will consider approving revised budget figures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting will also include a review of the August 26, 2025 board minutes.

• Approve revised FY 2024-2025 budget figures
• Review August 26, 2025 board minutes
• City Hall, 3411 Barker Avenue, Melissa, TX 75454

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget revisions and review final engineering site plans for several developments. The meeting includes discussions on road closures and economic development negotiations with Octo Homes.

• Revised Budget Figures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Final Engineering Site Plans for The Office at Melissa Crossing, Melissa Village Addition, and Wells Fargo
• Rezoning of 1.452± acres at Melissa Road and Milrany Lane to PD/C-2
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 24.568± acres
• Participation in Purdue/Sacklers and National Opioid Litigation settlement agreements

The Melissa City Council approved the Consent Agenda and denied a rezoning ordinance for 1.452 acres at Melissa Road and Milrany Lane. The Council also authorized the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent for the Honeybell Grove annexation and to sign participation documents for both the Purdue/Sacklers Global Settlement and the National Opioid Litigation-Secondary Settlement. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning ordinance for 1.452 acres at Melissa Road & Milrany Lane (7-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Letter of Intent for Honeybell Grove annexation (7-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute participation documents for Purdue/Sacklers Global Settlement (7-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute participation documents for National Opioid Litigation-Secondary Settlement (7-0-0)

Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District

The Melissa Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Board will first consider the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a recommendation to the City Council to amend the district's Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 budget and approve the revised budget figures.

• Consider minutes from the August 26, 2025 Board meeting
• Recommend amendment to the FY 2024‑2025 district budget
• Approve revised FY 2024‑2025 budget figures for City Council

City Council

A possible quorum of the Melissa City Council will be present at the Melissa Public Safety Fall Classic on September 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Z‑Plex, 4220 E. Melissa Road. The council will not conduct or take any action on city business during this event.

• Attendance at Melissa Public Safety Fall Classic (The Z‑Plex, 4220 E. Melissa Road) – no city business actions

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B) Board will review and vote on several development projects, including Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Z‑PLEX and Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park, which proposes a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and a 17‑acre grass field. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the August 21, 2025 minutes and a financial report.

• Approve August 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Financial Report
• Discuss and act on Phase 5 of the Z‑PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of the Z‑PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, 17‑acre grass field)

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. A second 4‑0‑0 vote adjourned the September 18, 2025 meeting. The board also noted that the 4B board and City Council will hold a joint workshop on November 11 at 5:30 pm.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

City Council

A possible quorum of the City Council will be present at the Melissa Road Tribute Fest. The notice states that no city business will be conducted or acted upon during this event.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several site plans and hold public hearings for rezoning requests. The body is deciding on recommendations to City Council for residential, commercial, and automotive land use changes.

• Rezone 2.63± acres at 2403 McKinney Street from SF-3/DOD-TMU to PD/C-2/DOD-TMU
• Specific Use Permit for automobile repair on 0.867± acres near Milrany Ln and Sam Rayburn Hwy
• Rezone 14.86± acres at 3835 Milrany Ln from Agricultural to PD/SF-3
• Final Engineering Site Plan for Office at Melissa Crossing (7.478± acres)
• Final Engineering Site Plan for Wells Fargo (1.452± acres)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and levy taxes for the 2025 tax year. The meeting also includes discussions on land annexations, rezoning for residential developments, and updates to city fee schedules.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and 2025 tax year levies
• Annexation and rezoning of 65.62± acres in Samuel Burton Survey to PD/SF-3
• Annexation and rezoning of 236.04± acres in multiple surveys to PD/SF-3
• Proposed modifications to water, sewer, and solid waste fees effective October 1, 2025
• Discussion of Honeybell Grove LOI for a residential community of up to 600 lots

The Melissa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and then annexed and rezoned two parcels totaling about 300 acres for the Vineyard Hill Estates development. The council also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, set a new ad valorem tax rate, and updated water, sewer and solid‑waste fees.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, investment policy, retirement participation ordinance, solid waste agreement, interlocal agreement) (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 65.62+ acres in the Samuel Burton Survey (Vineyard Hill Estates) (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending zoning to rezone 65.62+ acres to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3 (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 236.04+ acres across multiple surveys (Vineyard Hill Estates) (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending zoning to rezone 236.04+ acres to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3 (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and appropriations (6-0-0)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate of $0.454116 per $100 assessed value (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to fee schedule increasing water, sewer rates and residential solid‑waste collection charge to $19.92 (6-0-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the FY26 proposed Crime Control and Prevention District budget to the City Council. The board will also consider the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on FY26 proposed Crime Control and Prevention District budget
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to call public hearings for the proposed 2025 tax rate and the FY 2025-2026 budget. The body will also review several final engineering site plans for commercial and industrial developments and discuss updates to city impact fees and the general fee schedule.

• Proposed 2025 Tax Rate and FY 2025-2026 Budget public hearings scheduled for September 9, 2025
• Revised water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees
• Modifications to the Melissa Fee Schedule including permit, inspection, and utility fees
• Final Engineering Site Plans for QuikTrip (Hwy 75 and Melissa Road) and Freddy's (Central Expressway and Melissa Road)
• Rezoning of 0.213± acres at 3105 Central Street to PD/SF-3/DOD/CMU

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved the Melissa Flex Office and Legacy Ranch Plaza site plans, accepted the 2025 tax rates, and recorded a vote for the FY2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.454116 per $100 valuation. Finally, the council adopted an ordinance updating the city’s water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees effective September 1, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved Melissa Flex Office Final Engineering Site Plan (7-0-0)
• Approved Legacy Ranch Plaza Lot 1 Preliminary Engineering Site Plan (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution accepting 2025 No‑New‑Revenue and Voter‑Approval Tax Rates (7-0-0)
• Approved record vote for FY2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.454116 per $100 valuation (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadways (7-0-0)

Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District

The Melissa Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District board will meet on August 26, 2025, to consider approving the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting and hold a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. The board will also allow public comments on agenda items.

• Public hearing on FY26 Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District budget proposal
• Consideration of minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Board

The Melissa TIF District Board will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Tax Increment Financing District #1 and consider first amended and restated bylaws for Reinvestment Zone Number One. The board will also review minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting.

• Adopt FY2026 Tax Increment Financing District #1 annual budget
• Consider First Amended and Restated Bylaws of Reinvestment Zone Number One
• Review minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) will meet to discuss and act on the Z-PLEX project phases, the FY26 budget, and park improvements including a splash pad and playground equipment. The meeting will also include a citizen forum and updates on city projects.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Discuss and act on Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park
• Discuss and act upon FY26 4B Board Budget

The board voted unanimously to approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑0). It also unanimously approved the FY26 4B budget (6‑0‑0). The board agreed to adopt the new “Melissa in Motion” logo pending minor tweaks. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote (6‑0‑0).

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY26 4B budget (6-0-0)
• Adopted Melissa in Motion logo with planned tweaks
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
• Tabled previous BMP park project discussions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Melissa Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and recommend approvals for several plats and engineering site plans, including industrial, retail, and office developments. The commission will also hold public hearings on three rezoning requests from Agricultural District to Planned Development Districts.

• Consider Arco Winwater Conveyance Plat (6.2794± acres at 3616 Sam Rayburn Highway)
• Consider Melissa Industrial Park Lot 7 Final Engineering Site Plan (5.762± acres at 3616 Sam Rayburn Highway)
• Consider rezoning request for 65.62± acres at 2520 County Road 1217 from Agricultural to PD/SF-3
• Consider rezoning request for 43.818± acres at 4219, 4255, 4295, and 4383 County Road 277 from Agricultural to PD/SF-3/TH/A
• Consider QuikTrip Final Plat (3.5976± acres at northwest corner of Highway 75 and Melissa Road)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss updating impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadways. The meeting also includes discussions on user fees, a library strategic plan, and the sale of certificates of obligation.

• Public hearing on revised water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees
• Proposed voluntary annexations of 236.038± acres, 65.62± acres, and 24.568± acres
• Issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, series 2025
• Bid award for the Melissa Village Striping Project
• Ordinance amending backflow prevention regulations in Chapter 11

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of the 2025 series of combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates of obligation (6-0-0). It also awarded the Melissa Village Striping Project to JWC Excavation, LLC (6-0-0), authorized the City Manager to negotiate a Signal Maintenance Agreement (6-0-0), set dates for public hearings on three voluntary annexation proposals (6-0-0), and tabled the impact‑fee ordinance until the August 26 meeting (6-0-0).

• Approved bond issuance ordinance for series 2025 (6-0-0)
• Awarded Melissa Village Striping Project to JWC Excavation, LLC (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Signal Maintenance Agreement (6-0-0)
• Approved public hearing dates for three voluntary annexation proposals (6-0-0)
• Tabled impact‑fee ordinance amendment (6-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the FY26 budget and economic development. The body is deciding on several rezoning requests, construction contracts for city facilities, and a mutual law enforcement agreement with neighboring cities.

• Approval of Guarantee Maximum Price for Fire Station #2 Facility with CORE Construction
• Professional Services Agreement with WSB LLC for the Dallas Street Project
• Rezoning of 24.65± acres at 1700 and 1736 Milrany Ln to PD/C-2/MF
• Interlocal Agreement for mutual law enforcement assistance with Anna, Celina, and Princeton Police Departments
• Contract with MuniCap, Inc for administration of Public Improvement Districts

The council approved a guaranteed maximum price of $13.2 million for the construction of Fire Station #2 with CORE Construction. It also authorized several contracts and agreements, including a PID administrator contract with MuniCap, Inc., a professional services agreement with WSB LLC for the Dallas Street Project, and an interlocal law‑enforcement agreement with neighboring police departments. Additional actions included amending a site plan for Melissa Self Storage, approving a sign amendment for the Children’s Courtyard, and directing staff to draft a rezoning ordinance for a parcel on Central Street.

• Authorized City Manager to draft rezoning ordinance from Single Family Residential District 3 to PD/SF-3/DOD/CMU (6/0/0)
• Approved Children’s Courtyard Sign Coordination Plan Amendment (6/0/0)
• Amended Melissa Self Storage Final Engineering Site Plan (6/0/0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute contract with MuniCap, Inc for PID administration (6/0/0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with WSB LLC for Dallas Street Project (6/0/0)
• Awarded the move of Barker House to Oney House Moving (6/0/0)
• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price of $13.2 million for Fire Station #2 with CORE Construction (6/0/0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter interlocal law‑enforcement agreement with Anna, Celina, and Princeton police departments (6/0/0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation will consider actions on multiple development phases for the Z-PLEX and Melissa Lake Park. The board will also review a presentation on Monarch at Melissa and hold a workshop on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

• Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park including a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field
• Presentation by Skorburg Company regarding Monarch at Melissa
• Workshop regarding Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

The board voted to approve the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It recorded that the city council approved the JPI project, a donation of a 25‑acre quarry for a new park near the high school. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Recorded council approval of JPI project: 25‑acre quarry donation for new park
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several site plans and plats. The body will conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests and a residential replat. Other items include sign coordination and site plan amendments.

• Rezoning request for 2.63± acres at 2403 McKinney Street from SF-3/DOD-TMU to PD/C-2/DOD-TMU
• Rezoning request for 0.213± acres at 3105 Central Street from SF-3/DOD/CMU to PD/SF-3/DOD/CMU
• Final Engineering Site Plan and Final Plat for Urban Garages Melissa (5.7565± acres)
• Final Engineering Site Plan and Final Plat for India Bazaar at Melissa (2.799± acres)
• Amendment to the Melissa Self Storage Final Engineering Site Plan at 2202 Sam Rayburn Highway

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 budget and agenda logistics. The regular meeting includes decisions on expanding the extraterritorial jurisdiction and authorizing several infrastructure and planning agreements.

• Expansion of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for 65.62± acres owned by Vineyard Hills Estates, LLC
• Letter of Intent for Telephone Road – Melissa 75 Holding, LLC, Sanitary Sewer Line Construction and Reimbursement
• Professional Services Agreement for the Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan
• Commercial Lease Agreement with Shiloh Church of God in Christ
• Public hearing date setting for August 12, 2025, regarding land use assumptions and capital improvements plan

The Melissa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It then approved an agreement and an ordinance expanding the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to include about 65.62 acres owned by Vineyard Hill Estates. The council also authorized the City Manager to sign a Letter of Intent for a $1.63 M sanitary sewer line on Telephone Road and to enter a professional services agreement for the Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan. All actions were voted 6‑0‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Agreement expanding ETJ by ~65.62+ acres (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance expanding ETJ by ~65.624 acres (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Letter of Intent for Telephone Road sanitary sewer line (city share $198,060.90) (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter Professional Services Agreement for Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan (6-0-0)
• Consented to try new agenda method for zoning items (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will review several land rezoning requests and engineering site plans for commercial developments. The meeting includes a presentation on establishing a Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and a Citizens On Patrol volunteer program.

• Rezoning of 19.397± acres at 1610-1720 Private Road 5039 to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3
• Final Engineering Site Plans for Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, and Aspire Montessori
• Proposed creation of Citizens On Patrol (COP) and Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA)
• Rezoning of 2.528± acres at NEC of Sam Rayburn Highway and Cascade Street to Planned Development/General Commercial District
• Interlocal Agreement with North Collin Special Utility District for sewer billing services

The council approved the full consent agenda (items 4A‑4M). It then directed staff to draft an amendment removing 54.24+ acres from Planned Development Ordinance No. 04‑06. The council also ordered staff to draft a rezoning ordinance for 55.48+ acres and an annexation ordinance for 1.24+ acres, and approved related professional services and grant items.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 4A‑4M (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to draft amendment removing 54.24+ acres from PD Ordinance No. 04‑06 (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to draft rezoning ordinance for 55.48+ acres (vote 5‑2‑0)
• Directed staff to draft annexation ordinance for 1.24+ acres at 3224 E. Melissa Rd (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with the Wright Group (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Sponsorship Agreement with H‑E‑B (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Approved Facade Grant for Melissa Masonic Lodge (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearings on items 5A‑5C (vote 7‑0‑0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation will discuss and act on development phases for the Z-PLEX and Melissa Lake Park. The board will also review the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and consider new park projects.

• Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park including a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan update
• New park projects for consideration

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No substantive actions were taken on Z‑PLEX phases, Melissa Lake Park, or new park projects; the discussions were informational only. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several site plans and plats for commercial and public projects. The body will also hold public hearings on multiple requests to rezone or amend Planned Development ordinances.

• Rezoning request for 55.48± acres at the northwest corner of Melissa Rd and Milrany Ln
• Final Engineering Site Plan for Melissa Fire Station #2 at 4101 Liberty Way
• Final Engineering Site Plans for Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A
• Rezoning request for 2.63± acres at 2403 McKinney Street
• Sign Coordination Plan amendments for Walmart and MISD Middle School #2

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the FY2026 General Fund Budget and discuss economic development for Melissa Park Village and Long Ranch Family Property. The regular meeting includes decisions on street replacements, equipment purchases, and annexation agreements.

• Contract with GT Construction Inc. for street replacement on Liberty Way
• Letter of Intent for annexation of Monarch at Melissa
• Contract with Pierce Pump Co. for new replacement pumps at the Main Pump Station
• Purchase of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis for an ambulance
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 1.24± acres in the David E.W. Babb Survey

The City Council adopted a resolution directing the publication of a Notice of Intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for the FY2026 budget. It also authorized the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent for the Monarch annexation project and to amend the Chapter 380 agreement with Melissa Park Village. The consent agenda items, including contracts for street replacement, pump replacement, franchise renewal, and ambulance purchase, were approved. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items A–G (street contract, franchise renewal, ambulance purchase, pump contract, etc.) (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution directing publication of Notice of Intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (5-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Letter of Intent for Monarch annexation (5-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute amending Chapter 380 agreement with Melissa Park Village (5-0-0)
• Recessed work session into Executive Session (5-0-0)
• Re‑convened work session (5-0-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss zoning changes, land annexations, and site plans. The body is also considering contracts for Zadow Park improvements and a development agreement with Four Rivers Capital.

• Annexation and rezoning of 54.707± acres at 2611 County Road 1217
• Public hearings for rezonings at 3022 Sam Rayburn Highway, NEC Sam Rayburn Highway and Cascade Street, and 1838 E. Melissa Rd
• Contract with Turf Concepts for cricket cage/netting at Zadow Park
• Professional services agreement for Zadow Park renovation planning
• Development Agreement with Four Rivers Capital

The council approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a contract with Turf Concepts for a cricket cage at Zadow Park and accepting the quarterly financial report. Council members denied a request to rezone 0.936 acre from Agricultural to Planned Development/General Commercial. They approved staff to draft ordinances for rezoning 2.528 acre and 19.397 acre to Planned Development/General Commercial.

• Approved consent agenda, authorizing Turf Concepts contract and accepting financial report (6-0-0)
• Denied directing staff to draft ordinance to rezone 0.936 acre (4-2-0, Northcut and Hendrickson opposed)
• Approved directing staff to draft ordinance to rezone 2.528 acre (5-1-0, Lehr opposed)
• Approved directing staff to draft ordinance to rezone 19.397 acre (5-1-0, Lehr opposed)
• Closed public hearing on 0.936 acre rezoning request (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 2.528 acre rezoning request (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 19.397 acre rezoning request (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 1.820 acre DOD mixed‑use request (6-0-0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The 4B Board will consider and act on multiple development phases, including Phase 5 and 6 of the Z-PLEX and Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park, which features a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field. The board will also approve meeting minutes, review the financial report, and discuss new park projects.

• Consider and act on Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Consider and act on Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Consider and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park including splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field
• Discuss and act upon new park projects for consideration
• Approve April 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes and review financial report

The board approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. They voted to proceed with Phase 6 of The ZPLEX, authorizing design work, construction drawings, and the pursuit of bids. The board recommended that the council construct two cricket batting cages at Zadow Park using Turf Concepts, also unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved proceeding with Phase 6 of The ZPLEX design and bid process
• Recommended construction of two cricket batting cages at Zadow Park, contractor Turf Concepts (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will canvass the May 3, 2025 election returns and administer the oath of office to the Mayor and two council members. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and software contracts.

• Rezoning of 78.71± acres south of County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road to PD/C-2/A
• Annexation and rezoning of 61.55± acres southwest of County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road to PD/MF/C-2
• Rezoning of 7.478± acres northeast of Central Expressway Access Road and Melissa Road to PD/C-2
• Contracts for JustFOIA, iQ Business Group (M-Files), and Brightly Software Inc.
• Ordinance to modify Chapter 8, Article 8.200 regarding access to City-owned or leased property

The Melissa City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It authorized the City Manager to amend the Chapter 380 Agreement with Melissa Family Dental and Orthodontics. The council also approved an amended development agreement with S2 Development and adopted an ordinance regulating access to City‑owned property. An ordinance to canvass the May 3, 2025 election returns was also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to amend Melissa Family Dental and Orthodontics Chapter 380 Agreement (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute amended development agreement with S2 Development (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Code of Ordinances to regulate access to City‑owned property (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance canvassing May 3, 2025 election returns (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to City Council on five rezoning requests, including a 19.4-acre residential project and several commercial rezonings. The consent agenda includes final plats for Creek View (48.9 acres), O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Melissa Road Commercial, and Melissa Village Addition, as well as a sign plan for the Public Safety Building. The regular agenda also includes a Walmart sign plan amendment.

• Public hearing for rezoning 0.936 acres at 3022 Sam Rayburn Highway from A to PD/C-2
• Public hearing for rezoning 2.528 acres at NEC Sam Rayburn and Cascade from A to PD/C-2
• Public hearing for rezoning 19.397 acres at 1610–1720 Private Road 5039 from A to PD/SF-3
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.820 acres at 1838 E. Melissa Rd to PD/C-2/DOD-TMU
• Consideration of Walmart Sign Coordination Plan amendment at 1950 McKinney St

The commission approved the consent agenda and six rezoning applications, while denying one rezoning request. Votes were unanimous (7-0-0) on the approvals except for the denial, which passed 4-3-0. The Walmart sign coordination plan amendment was tabled with a 6-1-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items – vote 7-0-0
• Approved rezoning 0.936 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/General Commercial (agenda 5A) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved rezoning 2.528+ acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/General Commercial (agenda 5B) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved rezoning 19.397+ acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/Single Family Residential with condition (emergency gate removal) (agenda 5C) – vote 7-0-0
• Denied rezoning 1.820+ acres from Single Family Residential/Downtown Overlay to Planned Development/General Commercial (agenda 5D) – vote 4-3-0
• Approved rezoning 0.409+ acres from Single Family Residential to Planned Development/Single Family Residential (agenda SE) – vote 7-0-0
• Tabled Walmart Sign Coordination Plan amendment, requesting design revisions – vote 6-1-0

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including fire station #2 and median illumination. The body is deciding on several site plans, a trail crossing bid, and the annexation and rezoning of 54.71 acres near County Road 1217.

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of 54.71± acres at 2611 County Road 1217
• Public hearing to rezone 0.916± acres at 3302, 3304, and 3306 McKinney Street to General Commercial
• Bid award for sub-surface crossing trail along Clemons Creek at SH121 and Brookside Drive
• Contract with SA-SO Signs for school zone signage procurement and maintenance
• Final Engineering Site Plans for Intuitive Health, Legacy Ranch Plaza, and Bucees Blvd. Retail

The council approved its consent agenda, including a school‑zone signage contract. It awarded the sub‑surface crossing trail contract at Clemons Creek to Millis Development & Construction. The council also directed staff to draft several rezoning and annexation ordinances, while denying one proposed draft ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including school‑zone ordinance amendment and signage contract) – vote 7‑0‑0
• Awarded sub‑surface crossing trail contract to Millis Development & Construction – vote 7‑0‑0
• Directed staff to draft rezoning ordinance for 0.916+ acres at 3302‑3306 McKinney St with a screening wall – vote 6‑1‑0
• Denied staff draft ordinance for Agenda Item 5C – vote 5‑2‑0
• Directed staff to draft annexation ordinance for 54.714 acres at 2611 County Road 1217 – vote 7‑0‑0
• Directed staff to draft rezoning ordinance from Agricultural to PD/SF‑3 for 54.71+ acres at 2611 County Road 1217 – vote 7‑0‑0

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) will vote on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park, including a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field. The board will also discuss and act on Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX development, a subsurface crossing at Clemons Creek and State Highway 121, and a Texas Film Commission application. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes, a financial report, and subcommittee updates on city and park projects.

• Discuss and act on Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, 17-acre grass field)
• Discuss and act on Clemons Creek at State Highway 121 sub-surface crossing
• Discuss and act upon Texas Film Commission Application

The board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session. It directed staff to obtain cost estimates and review a cricket‑practice request for Zadow Park at the May meeting. The council decided to initiate construction of the Clemmons Creek sub‑surface crossing after receiving $1.6 M bids. The Lake Perry Fisher‑POA deeded its portion of the lake to the city, finalizing the transfer.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0‑0)
• Board to obtain costs and review cricket practice request at May meeting
• Council to initiate construction of Clemmons Creek sub‑surface crossing ($1.6 M)
• Lake Perry Fisher‑POA deeded its lake portion to the city, deal finalized
• Meeting adjourned (vote 7‑0‑0)

City Council

The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, 4B Board, and Board of Adjustment hold a joint training session on conflict of interest, code of conduct, and a general discussion of the state of the city. No action will be taken.

• Training on Conflict of Interest
• Training on Code of Conduct
• General discussion on State of the City covering land use, utilities, economic development, transportation, zoning, parks, trails, city organization, governance, and strategic plan
• Public comments allowed for up to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council held a training session on conflict of interest and code of conduct. No substantive actions were taken. A motion to adjourn the session was approved with a 22‑0‑0 vote.

• Adjourned training session (22-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several rezoning requests and development plans. Key items include a 54.7-acre rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Development/Single Family Residential for M/I Homes, rezoning three McKinney Street lots to commercial, and amendments to a Planned Development district. The work session includes discussion of the Sign Ordinance.

• Rezone 54.7 acres at 2611 County Road 1217 from Agricultural (A) to Planned Development/Single Family Residential (PD/SF-3) for M/I Homes
• Rezone 0.916 acres at 3302, 3304, and 3306 McKinney Street from SF-3/DOD/TMU to PD/C-2/DOD/TMU for commercial use
• Rezone 0.936 acres at 3022 Sam Rayburn Highway from Agricultural (A) to General Commercial (C-2)
• Rezone 2.528 acres at NEC Sam Rayburn Highway and Cascade Street from Agricultural (A) to General Commercial (C-2)
• Amend PD Ordinance No. 2023-20 for 24.65 acres at 1700 and 1736 Milrany Ln to change development standards

The commission approved its consent agenda, which included several final engineering site plans and conveyance plats. It recommended City Council approve a rezoning of 0.916 acres in the downtown area, an amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance, and a rezoning of 54.707 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/Single Family Residential. Additional approvals were made for the Orchard Preliminary Plat, the Melissa Wellness Village Phase 2 plan with a sign condition, and the Melissa Village Addition Revised Final Plat. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda covering multiple site plans (vote 7-0-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 0.916 acres from SF-3/DOD/TMU to PD/C-2/DOD/TMU (vote 7-0-0)
• Recommended City Council approve amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2023-20 (vote 6-1-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 54.707 acres from Agricultural to PD/SF-3 (vote 6-1-0)
• Approved Orchard Preliminary Plat (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved Melissa Wellness Village Phase 2 plan with sign condition (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved Melissa Village Addition Revised Final Plat (vote 7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating regulations for land development, plats, and public infrastructure. The body is also considering a new Engineering Design Manual and a cost recovery plan for emergency medical services.

• Ordinance for Emergency Medical Services cost recovery with a maximum fine of $500
• Proposed voluntary annexation of 54.707± acres in the William Sanders Survey
• Conveyance of 14.622 acres of land from Wolf Creek Homeowners Association, Inc.
• Facade Grant for the Melissa Masonic Lodge
• Proposed Annexation and Development Agreement with Welker Properties, LLC

The council approved the consent agenda (5‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain) which included a facade grant and land conveyance items. They authorized the City Manager to negotiate an annexation agreement with Welker Properties (4‑for, 2‑against). The council also approved amendments to subdivision regulations and adopted an Engineering Design Manual, each with unanimous 6‑for votes. Additional actions included recessing into executive session and authorizing an amendment to the Hope Development agreement, both unanimously approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0-1); Joseph Armstrong abstained
• Authorized City Manager to draft annexation agreement with Welker Properties (4-2-0); Preston Taylor and Joseph Armstrong voted against
• Approved amendments to Subdivision Regulations (6-0-0)
• Adopted Engineering Design Manual (6-0-0)
• Recessed into Executive Session (6-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to amend Development Agreement with Hope Development (6-0-0)

City Council

This is a notice that a possible quorum of the Melissa City Council will attend the City of Melissa Public Safety Banquet on April 5, 2025. The council will not conduct or take any action on city business during this event. The agenda is purely procedural and contains no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of 61.55± acres and amendments to two Planned Development ordinances. The body will also discuss emergency medical services dispatching and fee schedules.

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of 61.55± acres in J.A. Throckmorton Survey to PD/MF/C-2
• Proposed amendment to PD Ordinance No. 2023-02 for 78.71± acres near County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road
• Proposed amendment to PD Ordinance No. 2022-40 for 7.478± acres near Central Expressway Access Road and Melissa Road
• Interlocal Agreement with Montgomery County Hospital District for Emergency Medical Dispatching Services
• Consideration of Fee Schedule for Emergency Medical Services

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then authorized staff to draft an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2023-02, to draft an annexation ordinance for 61.55+ acres, to draft a rezoning ordinance for the same 61.55+ acres, and to draft an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2022-40 with live‑screening requirements. All actions were approved by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7/0/0)
• Authorized staff to draft amendment to PD Ordinance No. 2023-02 (7/0/0)
• Authorized staff to draft annexation ordinance for 61.55+ acres (7/0/0)
• Authorized staff to draft rezoning ordinance for 61.55+ acres (7/0/0)
• Authorized staff to draft amendment to PD Ordinance No. 2022-40 with live screening (7/0/0)
• Recessed into Executive Session per Texas Gov Code §§551.001, 551.087, 551.072 (7/0/0)
• Reopened Work Session at 6:15 p.m. (7/0/0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (7/0/0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) will consider and act on several capital projects, including Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park featuring a splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, and 17-acre grass field, as well as Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX development. The board will also discuss a sub-surface crossing at Clemons Creek and State Highway 121, subcommittee updates on park improvements, and potential new park projects. Routine business includes approval of January meeting minutes, a financial report, and an update to the 4B Bylaws.

• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground, amphitheater, 17-acre grass field)
• Discuss and act on Phase 5 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of the Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Clemons Creek at State Highway 121 sub-surface crossing
• Consider update of the 4B Bylaws

The board approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Melissa Athletic Center project. The board also adopted new 4B bylaws. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Council approval of Melissa Athletic Center project (5-0-0)
• Adopted new 4B bylaws (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and development ordinance amendments. The body will also review final engineering site plans and plats for various residential, commercial, and park projects.

• Rezone request for 21.01± acres at 3635, 3639 and 3848 Karnaghan Lane from SF-3 to Townhome District
• Rezone request for 61.55± acres near County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road from Agricultural to Multifamily/General Commercial
• Rezone request for 0.916± acres at 3302, 3304, and 3306 McKinney Street to General Commercial
• Final Engineering Site Plan for Melissa Lake Park Phase 2 (35± acres) at 4101 Liberty Way
• Final Engineering Site Plan for Bizpark Melissa (11.645± acres) east of Sam Rayburn Highway and County Road 1220

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of a request to rezone 21.01 acres at 3635, 3639, and 3848 Karnaghan Lane from PD/SF-3 to PD/TH, following a public hearing with one speaker in opposition. The commission also tabled a rezone request for 3302-3306 McKinney Street, recommended approval of several site plans and plats, and approved amendments to two Planned Development ordinances, one with a condition for live screening.

• Recommended denial of rezone at Karnaghan Lane (5-0)
• Tabled rezone at 3302-3306 McKinney Street
• Approved Amenities Center Minerva Heights Phase 1 Final Engineering Site Plan and Final Plat (consent agenda)
• Approved Custer Partners Addition Lot 4R Final Engineering Site Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Melissa Lake Park Phase 2 Final Engineering Site Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Anani 75 Addition Conveyance Plat (consent agenda)
• Approved Bizpark Melissa Final Engineering Site Plan and Final Plat (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of PD Ordinance 2023-02 amendment (78.714 acres)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Board

The board will receive an overview of Tax Increment Financing District #1, including future projects and district financials. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is informational only.

• Overview of TIF #1 projects and financials

City Council

The Melissa City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key decisions include setting a public hearing for voluntary annexation of 61.55 acres, rezoning 5.78 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/General Commercial, updating zoning and planning ordinances, dissolving the Library Board, and upgrading outdoor warning sirens.

• Resolution to set public hearing for voluntary annexation of 61.55 acres in the J.A. Throckmorton Survey
• Ordinance to rezone 5.78 acres from Agricultural District to Planned Development/General Commercial (applicant: Quiddity Engineering)
• Authorizing upgrade of three existing outdoor warning sirens and construction of an additional siren
• Public hearing and ordinance to dissolve the Library Board
• Consideration of Amended and Restated Bylaws for the Melissa Community and Economic Development Corporation

The City Council approved the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Melissa Community and Economic Development Corporation (4B Board), updated ordinances for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and dissolved the Library Board. The Council also authorized upgrading three outdoor warning sirens and constructing a fourth siren, and authorized the City Manager to execute closing documents for 3324 Fannin Road.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes and a resolution setting a public hearing for a 61.55-acre voluntary annexation.
• Approved a zoning change for 5.78 acres from Agricultural District to Planned Development District/General Commercial District.
• Approved the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Melissa Community and Economic Development Corporation.
• Approved updated ordinances for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
• Approved an ordinance dissolving the Library Board.
• Authorized the upgrade of three existing outdoor warning sirens and construction of an additional siren.
• Authorized the City Manager to execute closing documents for 3324 Fannin Road.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board is holding its final regular meeting before its dissolution. The board will receive expansion updates and tour the site, with closed-toe shoes required. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Final Meeting of the Library Board before Dissolution
• Expansion Updates and Tour (closed-toed shoes required)

City Council

The Melissa City Council and 4B Board are holding a special meeting for a walking tour of Fieldhouse USA in Frisco and to discuss the Hampton Inn project. Agenda items include citizen survey feedback, review of the building layout, and discussion of operations, financing, and economic impact. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on information gathering and discussion.

• Walking tour of Fieldhouse USA in Frisco
• Citizen survey feedback on Hampton Inn
• Review of Hampton Inn building layout
• Discussion of Hampton Inn operations, financing, and economic impact

The City Council and 4B Board held a special joint meeting, touring Fieldhouse USA and reviewing Hampton Inn draft plans, citizen survey feedback, and a financial proforma. No formal votes or approvals were made; the Council will send a memo to the 4B by March 12, 2025, listing items to research and report back at a future meeting.

• Toured Fieldhouse USA facilities (no action taken)
• Reviewed Hampton Inn draft floor plan and discussed design concepts (no vote)
• Reviewed 2023 and 2024 Citizen Survey feedback and draft financial proforma (no vote)
• Council to deliver memo to 4B by March 12, 2025, listing items for further research (no approval)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several site plan amendments and two rezoning requests. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend plat filing, inspection, and zoning fees.

• Public hearing for rezoning 6.18± acres at Melissa Road and Milrany Lane from C-1 to PD/C-2
• Public hearing for rezoning 5.778± acres southwest of McKinney Street and Legacy Ranch Drive from A to PD/C-2
• Proposed ordinance amending plat filing, inspection, and zoning fees
• Site plan amendments for Melissa Middle School #2, Telephone Road Multifamily, Custer Partners 51, and Melissa Self Storage
• Authorization for the annexation of Vineyard Hill Estates

The Melissa City Council approved a rezoning for a mixed-use project at Melissa Road and Milrany Lane, excluding auto repair, in a 3-3 vote. They also approved a separate rezoning for commercial use near McKinney Street, accepted the FY 2024 audit, amended the fee schedule, approved a site plan amendment for a gymnastics studio, and authorized an annexation letter of intent for Vineyard Hill Estates. A motion to revisit the first rezoning and limit it to Lot 4 passed 4-2.

• Approved rezoning 6.18 acres to PD/C-2, excluding auto repair (3-3)
• Approved rezoning 5.7784 acres to PD/C-2 (6-0)
• Accepted FY 2024 Annual Audit (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending development user fees (6-0)
• Amended Melissa Self Storage site plan for gymnastics parking (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Vineyard Hill Estates annexation LOI (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance limiting first rezoning to Lot 4 (4-2)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will first hold a work session to discuss regular agenda items, then a regular meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and several site plans, plats, and replats. The regular agenda features public hearings on two rezoning requests from agricultural/restricted commercial to planned development/general commercial, along with site plan amendments.

• Public hearing for rezoning 6.18 acres at northeast corner of Melissa Road and Milrany Lane from C-1 to PD/C-2
• Public hearing for rezoning 5.778 acres approximately 2037 feet southwest of McKinney Street and Legacy Ranch Drive from A to PD/C-2
• Consider recommendation for Melissa Middle School #2 Final Engineering Site Plan and Replat at 4390 FM 545
• Consider Telephone Road Multifamily Final Engineering Site Plan and Final Plat at southwest corner of Melissa Rd and Telephone Rd
• Consider Melissa Self Storage Final Engineering Site Plan amendment at 2202 Sam Rayburn Highway

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included recommendations on several site plans and plats. They recommended approval of a rezoning from C-1 to PD/C-2 for 6.18 acres at the northeast corner of Melissa Road and Milrany Lane, with one dissenting vote. They also recommended approval of an amended site plan for Melissa Self Storage and a rezoning from Agricultural to PD/C-2 for 5.778 acres southwest of McKinney Street and Legacy Ranch Drive.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Melissa Middle School #2 site plan amendment and replat, Farmhouse 121 plat, Custer Partners 51 site plan, Telephone Road Multifamily site plan and plat, and Villages of Melissa Phase 3 site plan amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from C-1 to PD/C-2 at Melissa Rd & Milrany Ln (6-1, Coe opposed)
• Recommended approval of amended Melissa Self Storage site plan at 2202 Sam Rayburn Hwy (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Agricultural to PD/C-2 near McKinney St & Legacy Ranch Dr (7-0)

City Council

The council will consider awarding a traffic signal bid, authorizing a city-wide bicycle transportation plan contract, and amending a development agreement. They will also vote on an ordinance calling a May 3 general election for three council seats and a resolution rejecting proposals for property at 2322 Sam Rayburn Highway. The work session includes an executive session on Melissa Park Village and the Emergency Services District.

• Award traffic signal bid for Melissa Road at US 75 and Melissa Road (FM 545) at Greer Way
• Authorize contract with Teague Nall and Perkins Inc for a city-wide bicycle transportation plan
• Consider amendments to the Melissa 75 Holdings Chapter 380 Agreement and Development Agreement
• Authorize sponsorship agreement with HEB
• Ordinance calling May 3, 2025 general election for three council seats (Mayor, Places 2 and 4)

The Council approved the consent agenda, which included rejecting all RFP proposals for the Kim's Korner site at 2322 Sam Rayburn Hwy and calling the May 3, 2025 general election. They awarded the traffic signal construction bid to Roadways Solutions Inc. for $957,476. The bicycle transportation plan contract was tabled to consider a more comprehensive parks and recreation plan. The Council also authorized amendments to the Melissa 75 Holdings Chapter 380 and development agreements.

• Approved consent agenda including election call and RFP rejection (7-0)
• Awarded traffic signal bid to Roadways Solutions Inc. for $957,476 (7-0)
• Tabled bicycle transportation plan contract for comprehensive review (7-0)
• Authorized amendments to Melissa 75 Holdings Chapter 380 and development agreements (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will receive the Library Director’s report covering statistical data for November 2024 through January 2025, an update on the library expansion (with a tour requiring closed-toed shoes), and the State Annual Report. The board will also discuss possibly changing its regular meeting time. No votes or formal actions are expected; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Library Director’s report with monthly statistics for Nov 2024, Dec 2024, and Jan 2025
• Expansion update and on-site tour (closed-toed shoes required)
• Review of State Annual Report
• Consideration of alternative meeting times

City Council

The Melissa City Council will consider authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire utility easements on three properties for utility construction: Hixon Family Partnership (5.128 acres), JoJo's Run (61.9 acres), and the Wysong family. The council will also vote on awarding a Construction Manager at Risk contract for Fire Station #2 and a bid for intersection improvements at SH121 and US75. In consent, they will consider an interlocal agreement with Anna to transfer water MAV obligations. Work session topics include Melissa Park Village and economic development strategy.

• Eminent domain resolution for utility easement on 5.128-acre Hixon Family Partnership tract
• Eminent domain resolution for two utility easements on 61.9-acre JoJo's Run tract
• Eminent domain resolution for utility easement on Wysong family property
• Awarding Construction Manager at Risk contract for Fire Station #2
• Interlocal agreement with City of Anna for water MAV obligation transfer

The City Council approved three resolutions authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire utility easements and temporary construction easements on three properties in the ETJ, needed to extend utilities from the proposed Highland Elementary to existing city systems. The council also awarded a construction manager at risk contract to Core Construction for Fire Station #2 and awarded a bid to Pace Construction for replanting and erosion improvements at SH 121 and US 75. All votes were 5-0, with Preston Taylor and Rendell Hendrickson absent.

• Approved eminent domain for utility easement on Hixon Family Partnership tract (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain for utility easements on JoJo's Run LLC tract (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain for utility easement on Wysong family tract (5-0)
• Awarded CMAR contract to Core Construction for Fire Station #2 (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Pace Construction for Green Ribbon Project improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal water agreement with Anna (5-0)

City Council

The Melissa City Council will hold a planning meeting with the primary item being a State of the City discussion covering land use, utilities, economic development, transportation, zoning, parks, city organization, governance, and strategic goals. No votes or decisions will occur as this is a discussion-only session. The meeting also includes public comments on agenda items.

• State of the City discussion covering land use, utilities, economic development, transportation, zoning districts, parks and trails, city organization, council governance, roles, and strategic plan

The Melissa City Council held a planning meeting on January 24, 2025, to discuss the State of the City, covering topics such as land use, utilities, economic development, transportation, zoning, parks, city organization, and governance. No formal decisions or votes were made during the discussion. The meeting adjourned at 3:21 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned planning meeting (6-0)

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board)

The board will discuss and act on several development phases: Z-PLEX Phases 5 and 6, Melissa Lake Park Phase 1 and its extension, Melissa Lake Park Phase 2 (including splash pad, pavilion, and playground), County Ridge Park Phase 3, and Clemons Creek at State Highway 121 sub-surface crossing. They will also approve prior meeting minutes, review a financial report, and receive subcommittee updates on city/park projects, playground equipment, and a bicycle transportation study.

• Discuss and act on Phase 5 of Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 6 of Z-PLEX
• Discuss and act on Phase 1 and extension of Melissa Lake Park
• Discuss and act on Phase 2 of Melissa Lake Park (splash pad, pavilion, playground)
• Discuss and act on Phase 3 of County Ridge Park

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) met on January 16, 2025, and approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. The board received updates on several park and recreation projects, including the completion of ZPLEX Phase 5 (soccer fields) and the upcoming construction of the Melissa Lake Park amphitheater and Phase 2. No new funding or contracts were approved; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Melissa City Council will discuss and potentially approve several key items including a beta test for an electronic voting system, annexation agreements for two developments, and contracts for EMS supplies and billing services. The work session will also cover updates on a facade grant program and pedestrian crossing safety at SH121.

• Consider electronic voting system beta test with Granicus VoteCast (no cost during testing)
• Authorize annexation agreements with Ashton Dallas Residential, LLC and BT Cole Three, LLC
• Approve $5,000 annual budget for VoteCast software if activated
• Adopt 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and repeal outdated ordinances
• Interlocal agreements with Midlothian and Webster for EMS supplies and billing services

The Council voted 5-2 to not authorize the City Manager to draft and negotiate an Annexation and Development Agreement with Ashton Dallas Residential, LLC for the Tranquility project, with concerns about park fee waivers and land use. The Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to move forward with negotiations for Vineyard Hill Estates annexation, with financial terms to be worked out. It also approved the $11.9M Guaranteed Maximum Price for Melissa Lake Park Phase 2, several EMS-related interlocal agreements and purchases, and an ordinance allowing towing of uninsured motorists' vehicles.

• Denied authorization for Ashton Dallas Residential annexation/development agreement (5-2)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Vineyard Hill Estates annexation (7-0)
• Approved $11.9M Guaranteed Maximum Price for Melissa Lake Park Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Midlothian for EMS medical supplies (7-0)
• Ratified ambulance box purchase from Frazer via HGAC (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Webster for EMS billing services (7-0)
• Approved Emergicon ambulance billing services agreement (7-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing towing of uninsured motorists' vehicles (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to City Council on several zoning and site plan items. Key items include a request to rezone 61.55 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development/Multifamily/General Commercial and a separate Planned Development amendment on 78.71 acres near Throckmorton Road. The commission will also vote on consent agenda items including a conveyance plat and final engineering site plans for projects like Custer Partners 51 and Melissa Middle School #2.

• Public hearing for PD amendment on 78.71 acres near County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road (applicant Piruthiviraj Loganathan)
• Public hearing for rezoning 61.55 acres from Agricultural to PD/Multifamily/General Commercial near County Road 277 and Throckmorton Road
• Public hearing for rezoning 6.18 acres from C-1 to PD/C-2 at northeast corner of Melissa Road and Milrany Lane
• Consider recommendation on Melissa Self Storage Final Engineering Site Plan amendment at 2202 Sam Rayburn Highway
• Consent items: Farmhouse 121 Addition plat, Custer Partners 51 site plan, MISD Middle School #2 site plan amendment