Ovilla public meetings in 2024

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The council will consider and vote on Ordinance No. 120924-A outlawing abortion and declaring Ovilla a sanctuary city for the unborn. They will also set 2025 meeting dates, approve a janitorial services agreement with Simply Pure Cleaning Service, and award a contract for the City Park Improvement Project including pickleball courts and a walking trail. Discussion items include animal complaint reporting and subdivision land clearing outdoor burning. The consent agenda includes approval of November meeting minutes and financial transactions over $5,000.

• Ordinance No. 120924-A declaring Ovilla a sanctuary city for the unborn and outlawing abortion
• Award of contract for City Park Improvement Project (pickleball courts and walking trail)
• Janitorial services agreement with Simply Pure Cleaning Service
• Setting regular city council meeting dates for 2025
• Discussion of animal complaint reporting and pet waste bag stations

The council approved Ordinance No. 120924-A, which outlaws abortion and declares Ovilla a sanctuary city for the unborn, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, a janitorial services agreement, and a contract for the City Park Improvement Project. Two items were discussion-only: animal complaint reporting and outdoor burning regulations. The council appointed Burton Barr as Finance Director.

• Approved Ordinance No. 120924-A declaring Ovilla a sanctuary city for the unborn (4-1)
• Approved 2025 regular city council meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved janitorial services agreement with Simply Pure Cleaning Service (5-0)
• Awarded contract for City Park Improvement Project (pickleball courts and walking trail) (5-0)
• Appointed Burton Barr as Finance Director (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial transactions (5-0)

Potential Quorum Notices

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council and several boards may be present at the Christmas in the Park event. It explicitly states that this is not a scheduled meeting and no formal action will be taken.

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will meet for a special called meeting to canvass the results of the November 5, 2024, special election. The election concerned the allocation of sales tax revenue between the Type B Ovilla Economic Development Corporation and municipal street maintenance.

• Ordinance No. 111824-A: Canvassing special election results regarding sales and use tax allocation for street repair and the Economic Development Corporation

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will consider several action items including a fencing material exception in Highland Meadows, a Placer.ai data analytics subscription, a CDBG grant application, new fire department emergency service fees, and solid waste collection fee increases. The council will also hold a discussion on a proposed ordinance outlawing abortion and designating Ovilla as a sanctuary city for the unborn. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial transactions over $5,000, and an interlocal agreement with Ellis County.

• Fencing material exception for property owners abutting FM 664 (Ovilla Road) in Highland Meadows Subdivision
• Professional services agreement with Placer.ai for data insights and location analytics software
• Resolution authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture
• Ordinance authorizing Ovilla Fire Department to collect fees for emergency and rescue services
• Discussion of a possible ordinance outlawing abortion and designating Ovilla as a sanctuary city for the unborn

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a request for a fencing material exception for property owners abutting FM 664 (Ovilla Road) in the Highland Meadows Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 regular meeting. This is a special called meeting with citizen comment time.

• Discussion/action on a fencing material exception for Highland Meadows Subdivision abutting FM 664/Ovilla Road
• Approval of Planning and Zoning minutes from October 7, 2024 regular meeting

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for a 0.604-acre property at 3419 Ovilla Road from single-family residential (R-E) to general commercial (CG). The council will also consider contracts for independent financial audit services, an amended emergency transport interlocal agreement with Midlothian, multiple engineering service agreements for utility and trail projects, and a development agreement with First Texas Homes for Broadmoor Estates. A Veterans Day proclamation and recognition of Carol Richtsmeier are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on Case 24.04: rezone 3419 Ovilla Road from R-E to CG
• Award contract for independent financial audit services
• Enter amended interlocal agreement with City of Midlothian for emergency transport service
• Approval of engineering services agreements for FM 664 Utility Relocations, Malloy Road/Meadowlark Drive/Ovilla Road CIP, and Heritage Park Trail Project
• Development Agreement with First Texas Homes for Broadmoor Estates fencing and tree mitigation

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation will review its financials for the past fiscal year and consider a professional services agreement for Placer.ai location analytics software, with a recommendation to the City Council. The board will also discuss strategic opportunities related to the 708 W. Main Street properties (Project Land) and receive staff updates on park improvements, EDC fund transfers, and the TXDOT FM 664 widening project. An oath of office will be issued to Place 7 Barbara Turner.

• Action on Placer.ai subscription for data insights and location analytics software
• Discussion of strategic opportunities for Project Land / 708 W. Main Street properties
• Staff update on current and upcoming park improvements
• Staff update on transferring EDC funds into short-term interest-bearing accounts
• Oath of office for Place 7 Barbara Turner (two-year term)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to change a 0.6040 acre property from residential to general commercial. The body is also considering several engineering contracts for water, sewer, and trail projects. Other items include a development agreement for Broadmoor Estates and an interlocal agreement for emergency transport.

• Zoning change request for 3419 Ovilla Road from Single Family Residential to General Commercial
• Engineering contracts with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for F.M. 664 Utility Relocations, Malloy Road Water Line, Meadowlark Drive Water Line, and Ovilla Road Sewer Line
• Professional services agreement for the Heritage Park Trail Project
• Development Agreement with First Texas Homes Inc. for Broadmoor Estates fencing and tree mitigation
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Midlothian for emergency transport service

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Municipal Development District will consider professional services agreements for park improvements and location analytics software. If approved, these items will be forwarded to the Ovilla City Council for further recommendation.

• Professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP for Heritage Park Trail Improvements design and engineering
• Professional services agreement for a Placer.ai subscription for data insights and location analytics software

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change the zoning of a 0.6040 acre tract of land. The commission will decide whether to recommend a change from single-family residential to general commercial use.

• Case No. PZ 24-04: Request to rezone 3419 Ovilla Road from R-E (one-acre minimum Single Family Residential) to CG (General Commercial, 8,000 square foot minimum)

Potential Quorum Notices

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council and several city boards may be present at the Ovilla Heritage Day celebration. It is not a scheduled meeting and no formal action will be taken.

• Ovilla Heritage Day celebration at 105 Cockrell Hill Road

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss financials from October 2023 through August 2024 and review a promotional handout for Heritage Day. A staff update on current and upcoming park improvements will be presented. The board will also administer an oath of office to a new member and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of EDC financials for October 2023 through August 2024
• Staff update on current and upcoming park improvements
• Review and discussion of informational handout for Heritage Day
• Oath of office for Place 7 Barbara Turner (two-year term)
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 special called meeting

The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation met and approved the consent agenda (minutes from August 5, 2024) with a 4-0 vote. The board discussed financials for October 2023 through August 2024, including a suggestion to move funds to higher-interest accounts, but took no action. They also reviewed a Heritage Day informational flyer and requested revisions, with no formal action. No items were pulled from the consent agenda, and no executive session was held.

• Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Discussed financials; no action taken on moving funds to higher-interest accounts
• Discussed Heritage Day flyer; requested bullet-point Q&A and schedule, no action
• No items pulled from consent agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 PM (4-0)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will vote on an ordinance calling a November 5 special election asking voters whether to shift a portion of sales tax from the Economic Development Corporation to street maintenance. Other actions include adopting a stop-sign ordinance, considering a resolution supporting 911 caller ID improvements, and approving a negotiated Atmos Energy rate settlement. Consent agenda covers minutes, financial transactions, and a holiday calendar.

• Ordinance calling Nov. 5 special election to shift sales tax to street repairs
• Resolution supporting 911 update to identify unsuccessful callers during disasters
• Petitions to release ~33 acres (Windsor Development) and ~1.86 acres (RM2 Developments) from city ETJ
• Ordinance approving negotiated Atmos Energy rate settlement for Mid-Tex division
• Interlocal agreements for emergency services with Emergency Services District No. 2 and No. 4

The Ovilla City Council approved multiple ordinances, including adding stop intersections, amending the truck route to protect Westmoreland Road, and contracting with Dallas County for the November 5, 2024 special election. They also denied two ETJ release petitions, denied a meritorious exception for unpermitted church signs, and approved interlocal agreements with ESD #2 and #4. All votes were unanimous 4-0, with Place 2 absent.

• Approved Ordinance 090924-A adding stop intersections (4-0)
• Approved Resolution RO90924-A supporting 911 system update (4-0)
• Denied meritorious exception for Ovilla Road Baptist Church signs (4-0)
• Denied Windsor Development ETJ release petition (4-0)
• Denied RM2 Developments ETJ release petition (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 090924-B amending election contract to Dallas County (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 090924-C amending truck route (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with ESD #2 and #4 (4-0)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider and act on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, including adoption of the budget ordinance and ratification of a property tax increase. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.626213 per $100 valuation. Additionally, the council will discuss amending regular meeting start times to 6:00 PM and review a draft interlocal agreement for emergency services with Ellis County ESD No. 2.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 082624-A approving the FY 2024-2025 annual budget
• Ratification of property tax increase via Resolution No. R082624-B
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 082624-B setting property tax rate at $0.626213 per $100 assessed value
• Resolution No. R082624-A to change regular council meeting start time from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM
• Discussion of draft interlocal agreement for emergency services with Ellis County ESD No. 2

The Ovilla City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 budget, ratified a property tax increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.626213 per $100 valuation, a 10.13% increase. The council also changed regular meeting start times from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM. An interlocal agreement with Ellis County ESD No. 2 was discussed but not acted on.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 082624-A) 4-0
• Ratified property tax increase (Resolution RO82624-B) 4-0
• Adopted tax rate $0.626213 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 082624-B) 4-0
• Amended regular council meeting start time to 6:00 PM (Resolution RO82624-A) 4-0

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and vote to postpone adoption to a special meeting on August 26. They will also discuss and select an executive search firm to assist with recruiting a qualified finance director, authorizing the city manager to execute the agreement. A public hearing on the tax rate and budget adoption is scheduled for August 26.

• Public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 Budget and postponement of adoption to August 26
• Selection of an executive search firm for finance director recruitment
• Authority for city manager to execute the search firm agreement
• Announcement of special meeting on August 26 for tax rate and budget approval

The Ovilla City Council held a special called meeting and budget workshop on Aug. 19, 2024. The council voted unanimously (4-0) to postpone adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to a special meeting on Aug. 26, 2024, after a public hearing with no attendees. They also unanimously approved hiring Clear Career Professionals as an executive search firm for a finance director and modified the city manager's employment agreement.

• Postponed FY 2024-2025 budget adoption to Aug. 26 special meeting (4-0)
• Selected Clear Career Professionals as executive search firm for finance director (4-0)
• Modified city manager's employment agreement as discussed in executive session (4-0)

Ovilla Board of Adjustment (BOA) Agendas

The Ovilla Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then discuss/act on a requested special exception from Silvia Adams to construct a fence on or beyond the building line at 104 High Ridge Ct. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting and administer oaths to three newly appointed members.

• Public hearing on fence special exception at 104 High Ridge Ct.
• Discussion/action on the same special exception request
• Consent item: approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting
• Oath of office for Place 2 Carol Richtsmeier, Place 4 Deborah Kennedy, and Alternate Place 6 Michael Dowdy

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate. The body is also considering a contract for a utility relocation project and the conveyance of land to the local Economic Development Corporation.

• Awarding the F.M. 664 Utility Relocation Project bid to Circle H Contractors LP for $2,689,000
• Conveyance of approximately 2.86 acres of land to the Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation
• Proposed tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Request for a stop sign at Savannah Drive and Williamsburg Lane
• Discussion on forbidding large trucks on Westmoreland Road north of Ovilla Road/FM 664

The Ovilla City Council unanimously approved awarding the F.M. 664 Utility Relocation Project bid to Circle H Contractors LP for $2,689,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. The council also approved deed restrictions on three parcels (Project Land) to ensure commercial development, and authorized conveyance of the property to the Ovilla Type B EDC. A public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate was set for August 19, 2024, and the proposed tax rate of 0.626213 was set for a public hearing on August 26, 2024. Several items were discussed but not acted upon, including a stop sign request, budget review, meeting time change, and truck route change.

• Awarded F.M. 664 Utility Relocation Project bid to Circle H Contractors LP for $2,689,000 (4-0)
• Approved deed restrictions on 2.86-acre tract (Parcels 187748, 187744, 194181) for commercial use only (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 081224-A conveying 2.86 acres to Ovilla Type B EDC (4-0)
• Set public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget for August 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (4-0)
• Set proposed tax rate at 0.626213 and public hearing for August 26, 2024 (4-0, roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (4-0)

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Ovilla Municipal Development District will discuss and consider action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 MDD Budget, then forward a recommendation to the Ovilla City Council. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting. Citizen comments and possible executive session items are also on the agenda.

• Proposed FY2024-2025 MDD Budget and recommendation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2024 regular MDD meeting
• Possible items pulled from consent agenda for individual consideration
• Citizen comments period for public input

The Ovilla Municipal Development District approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, which includes a trail project at Heritage Park, and forwarded it to the City Council. The board also accepted the minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting. No items were pulled from the consent agenda, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 MDD budget, forwarded to City Council (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and make a recommendation to the City Council. The board will also discuss its participation in Heritage Day, Farmers Market, and Tree Adoption Program. A new board member (Place 7) will take the oath of office.

• Discussion/action on approval of the Type B EDC 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and recommendation to City Council
• Discussion of EDC participation at Heritage Day, Farmers Market, and Tree Adoption Program
• Oath of office for Place 7 Barbara Turner (two-year term)
• Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2024 regular EDC meeting
• Citizens' comments and opportunity to speak on any topic

The Ovilla EDC held a special called meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed potential participation in Heritage Day, a Farmers Market at 708 W. Main St., and a Tree Adoption Program, but took no action. The only formal decision was approving the consent agenda, which included the July 15, 2024 minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including July 15, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed Heritage Day handout ideas, no formal action
• Discussed Farmers Market concept, no formal action
• Discussed Tree Adoption Program, no formal action

Ovilla City Council Agenda

This is a special called meeting and budget workshop of the Ovilla City Council. The council will discuss and review the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and direct staff as necessary. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Workshop and review of the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The Ovilla City Council held a budget workshop to review the preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget. Council members expressed support for a 4% salary increase for all employees (2% cost of living adjustment plus up to 2% merit increase) and indicated a preference to keep the tax rate the same as last year, pending clarification of certified tax roll values. No formal action was taken; staff will revise the budget for the next regular meeting on August 12, 2024.

• Supported 4% salary increase for all employees (2% COLA + up to 2% merit) (unanimous)
• Preferred to keep tax rate same as last year, pending county clarification (discussion only)
• Requested updated 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for paving, drainage, water, sewer (discussion only)
• No formal action taken on budget; staff to revise before August 12 meeting

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold a special called meeting and budget workshop to review the preliminary fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and give staff direction. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is a workshop for discussion and review.

The Ovilla City Council held a special meeting and budget workshop, reviewing the preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget with staff answering most questions. After an executive session on personnel matters, the council unanimously voted to direct the City Manager to proceed with hiring a City Secretary. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and budget-focused.

• Directed City Manager to proceed with hiring a City Secretary (5-0)
• Discussed preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget; no formal action taken
• Agreed to schedule a special meeting and budget workshop on July 29, 2024

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Municipal Development District will consider appointing a President and Vice President. The board will also review financial records from October 2023 through June 30, 2024, and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

• Appointment of MDD President
• Appointment of MDD Vice President
• Review of financials for October 2023 through June 30, 2024
• Discussion of 2024-2025 proposed fiscal year budget

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to appoint officers, review financials, and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Land, which includes a potential purchase and year-end budget amendments. Additionally, an upcoming special election for a sales tax proposition is scheduled for November 2024.

• Appointment of President and Vice President of the EDC
• Review of Type B EDC Financials from October 2023 through June 2024
• Discussion of the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Land with year-end budget amendments
• Upcoming special election for a sales tax proposition in November 2024

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council is considering an ordinance to call a special election on November 5, 2024. This election would ask voters to reduce sales tax revenue for the Economic Development Corporation to increase funds for municipal street maintenance and repair. The council will also discuss variance requests for Broadmoor Estates.

• Ordinance No. 070824-A calling a special election regarding sales tax reallocation
• Variance requests for Broadmoor Estates by First Texas Homes and JBI Partners
• Contract award for ARPA projects including Cumberland Forest Creek and Shiloh Road Bridge stabilization
• Purchase of 500 endpoints from Fenix USA
• Resolution No. R061024-A regarding 'Project Land' as an economic development project

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss budget priorities for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and receive updates on the FM 664 project. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding federal grant programs and various board appointments.

• Authorization of land for an economic development 'Project' via Resolution R061024-A
• Engineering agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter, L.L.P. for city park projects up to $30,000
• Adoption of procurement and financial policies for the CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program
• Appointments and reappointments to Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustment, and EDC boards
• Updates on the Ovilla Road (F.M. 664) project and city construction projects

Public Hearings

The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation (Type B) will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2024, to consider declaring a 2.86-acre tract a 'project' and using sales tax proceeds to fund its transfer from the City of Ovilla to the EDC for future commercial development. The property includes three parcels, one at 708 West Main Street, and must comply with Historic Overlay District and other zoning regulations. The public can comment for or against the proposal; funding will come from sales and use taxes, not property taxes.

• Public hearing on May 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road
• Transfer of 2.86-acre tract (Parcel IDs 187748, 187741, 194181) from City to EDC
• Property includes 708 West Main Street, Ovilla, TX 75154
• Funding from sales and use taxes, not property taxes
• Contact: Burton K. Barr, Director of Community and Economic Development

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council and Type B Economic Development Corporation are holding a joint special meeting to discuss strategic planning and the FY 2024-2025 budget, as well as an upcoming sales tax proposition election in November 2024. The EDC will also consider a resolution declaring 'Project Land' an economic development project, approve a professional services agreement for park projects, and review financials. The agenda includes a public hearing and an executive session on a potential land purchase.

• Resolution R052024-A declaring Project Land an economic development project and amending FY 2023-2024 budget
• Professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter, L.L.P. for park projects up to $30,000
• Public hearing on Resolution R052024-A
• Executive session on potential land purchase for future development
• Discussion of upcoming sales tax proposition election in November 2024

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla City Council and Type B Economic Development Corporation are holding a joint special meeting to discuss strategic planning and the FY 2024-2025 budget, and to consider a resolution declaring 'Project Land' an economic development project with budget amendments. The EDC will also vote on a professional services agreement for park projects and review its financials. A public hearing on the resolution is scheduled, and the board may enter closed session to discuss a potential land purchase.

• Resolution R052024-A declaring Project Land an economic development project and amending FY 2023-2024 budget
• Professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter, L.L.P. for park projects, not to exceed $30,000
• Public hearing on Resolution R052024-A
• Executive session on potential land purchase for future development
• Discussion of upcoming special election for sales tax proposition in November 2024

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, to consider several action items, including mid-year budget amendments, a bank contract extension, and a network services agreement. The council will also swear in newly elected members, appoint a Mayor Pro Tem, and consider a minor plat request. The agenda includes routine consent items and departmental reports.

• Mid-year budget amendments for general fund and water/utilities fund (Ordinance No. 051324-A)
• Extend Depository Services Contract with Prosperity Bank for one year (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025)
• Network as a Service Agreement with Fenix USA, LLC
• Third Amendment to Tower Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC
• Façade Improvement Program grant up to $5,000 to Pamilee Koval, Pickards House, 713 W. Main Street

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Municipal Development District Board will meet to consider a matching funds grant for a local business. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Consideration of a Façade Improvement Program grant up to $5,000 for Pamilee Koval, Pickards House, at 713 W. Main Street

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a minor plat request for a 4.591-acre tract. The proposal seeks to adjust lot lines to create two residential lots.

• Case 24.03: Minor plat request by Linda Reeder for 4.591 acres at 612 E. Highland Rd. (Three Sisters, Lots 1 & 2)
• Proposed creation of two residential lots: Lot 1 (approx. 1.387 acres) and Lot 2 (approx. 2.772 acres)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will discuss and possibly vote on converting the part-time fire chief/emergency management coordinator to a full-time position with a salary range, setting the finance director's salary range, entering an interlocal agreement with Ellis County for detention services, and adding a programmable logic controller to the SCADA upgrade funded by ARP funds. The meeting also includes citizen comments and a possible executive session on personnel matters.

• Change fire chief/emergency management coordinator to full-time and set salary range
• Set salary range for finance director
• Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Ellis County for Detention Services
• Add PLC to SCADA system upgrade funded with ARP funds

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will consider approving a final plat for a 48.485-acre tract for Red Oak ISD's new middle school, amend the city organizational chart, and act on a petition to release property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. They will also discuss a possible special election on sales tax allocation for street maintenance, solar panel requirements, and set the date for Heritage Day. The meeting includes presentations, citizen comments, consent agenda items, and executive session discussions on personnel and legal matters.

• Final plat for 48.485-acre Red Oak ISD middle school site
• Resolution R040824-A amending organizational chart
• SB 2038 petition from Alluvium Development for 22.056 acres ETJ release
• Set Heritage Day for September 28, 2024
• Discuss special election on sales tax allocation for streets

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a final plat request. The request concerns a 48.485 acre tract for the Red Oak Independent School District.

• Case 24.01: Final plat request for Red Oak New Middle School (48.485 Acre Tract)

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the funding processes for EDC projects, the purchase of portable soccer goals, potential city beautification projects, and a review of FY 2023-2024 financials. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings and may enter executive session to discuss a potential land purchase for future development.

• Discussion of EDC project funding processes and budget timelines
• Consideration of purchasing portable soccer goals funded by the EDC
• Discussion of potential city beautification projects
• Review of Type B EDC financials for FY 2023-2024
• Executive session on potential land purchase for future development

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will consider an ordinance to declare unopposed candidates in the May 4, 2024 General Election as elected and cancel the election. The council will also discuss appointing a committee for annual board/commission appointments, authorizing a CDBG-MIT grant application, and adopting the 2018 Building Code with amendments. A city manager update covers topics such as an appraisal on 708 Main Street, the Red Oak Creek Road sidewalk project, and ARP fund projects.

• Ordinance to cancel May 4, 2024 General Election for unopposed candidates
• Resolution authorizing application to Texas GLO for CDBG-MIT grant
• Ordinance adopting 2018 Building Code with NCTCOG amendments, fine up to $2,000 per offense
• Appointment of committee to review and recommend board/commission members
• City manager update on 708 Main Street appraisal and Red Oak Creek Road sidewalk project

Ovilla Board of Adjustment (BOA) Agendas

The agenda consists of procedural items and a consultation with the City Attorney. The Board will consider approving minutes from the December 18, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of December 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Executive session for consultation with City Attorney regarding legal updates

Potential Quorum Notices

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may attend a social event. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken.

• Attendance of City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Corporation, and Municipal Development District at the Ovilla Service League Spaghetti Dinner

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider new ordinances regarding tree preservation, tree removal permits, and a reforestation fund. They will also take action to authorize a general election for three council seats on May 4, 2024.

• Ordinance No. 010824-A regarding tree preservation and replacement regulations
• Ordinance No. 021224-A authorizing the May 4, 2024, general election
• Engagement of Nichols, Jackson law firm for municipal court prosecution services
• Professional services agreement with Michael R. Coker Company for planning services
• Interlocal Development Agreement with Red Oak ISD for the Middle School Project

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work session and regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural approvals and a closed session for legal training.

• Approval of January 2, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of January 23, 2024, special meeting minutes
• Executive session for training with City Attorney on Open Meetings Act, Public Information, Development, Ethics, and Social Media policies

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on a final plat request for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2, a 57.908-acre tract filed by Kenny Hafner of First Texas Homes. The meeting includes citizen comments and standard procedural items.

• Final plat request for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2, 57.908 acres, James McNamara Survey, Abstract No. 693, Ellis County
• Applicant: Kenny Hafner, First Texas Homes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and take action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding a final plat request. The request concerns a 57.908 acre tract of land in Ellis County.

• Case 24.02: Final plat request by Kenny Hafner of First Texas Homes for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 (57.908 Acre Tract)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council is holding a special meeting with one main action item: deciding whether to approve a final plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2, a 57.908-acre residential subdivision proposed by First Texas Homes. The meeting also includes citizen comments and standard procedural items.

• Final plat request for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2, 57.908 acres, filed by Kenny Hafner of First Texas Homes
• Property located in James McNamara Survey, Abstract No. 693, Ellis County, Texas
• Recommendation from Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission on the plat

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation and Municipal Development District are holding a joint work session and training meeting. The agenda includes citizen comments and an executive session with the city attorney covering topics like the Open Meetings Act, public information, development, ethics, and social media updates. No action will be taken by the boards at this meeting.

• Joint work session/training of EDC and MDD
• Executive session with city attorney on Open Meetings Act, public information, development, ethics, and social media policies
• Citizen comments allowed with three-minute time limit
• Meeting held at 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Ovilla, TX

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Type B Economic Development Corporation and the Municipal Development District are holding a joint work session and training meeting. The session includes a consultation with the City Attorney regarding legal and policy updates.

• Training with City Attorney on Open Meetings Act, Public Information, Development, Ethics, and Social Media Updates and Policies

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 8, 2024, to consider several items, including a tree preservation ordinance, a preliminary plat for a new Red Oak ISD middle school, and approval of Type B EDC projects. The agenda also includes consent items for financial transactions and meeting minutes, plus an executive session with the city attorney.

• Ordinance No. 010824-A adding Division 17 'Tree Preservation' to Chapter 10, with penalty up to $500 per day
• Resolution R010824-A to cast vote for fourth member of Dallas Central Appraisal District Board
• Approval of Type B EDC projects: entryway signage, park walkway lighting, pickleball courts, concrete park walkway
• Preliminary plat for 48.485-acre Red Oak New Middle School (John S. Patton Survey, Abstract No. 841)
• Consent agenda includes financial transactions over $5,000 and minutes from Dec 11, 2023

Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a preliminary plat request. The request is filed by the Red Oak Independent School District for a school site.

• Case 24.01: Preliminary plat request for a 48.485 Acre Tract (Lot 1 in Block A of Red Oak New Middle School)