Ovilla public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment request (Case 25-12) to change 103 Oak Creek Lane from Single Family Residential (R-22) to General Commercial (CG) on a 2.1903‑acre parcel. The council will also discuss a resolution to select a professional service provider for the 2025/2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant program, and authorize up to $15,000 for an ADA‑compliant ramp at Heritage Park. Additional items include voting for the 2026/2027 Texas Coalition for Affordable Power board and granting city employees an extra paid holiday on Friday, December 26, 2025.
- Case 25-12: Zoning change request for 103 Oak Creek Ln., 2.1903 acres, from R-22 to CG district
- Resolution No. R120825‑A: Selection of professional service provider for 2025/2026 Texas CDBG project
- Authorization for contractor to install ADA‑compliant ramp at Heritage Park, not to exceed $15,000
- Vote to appoint members to the 2026/2027 Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) Board
- Grant city employees an additional paid holiday on Friday, December 26, 2025
The council voted 5-0 to deny the request to change 103 Oak Creek Lane from Single Family Residential to General Commercial zoning. It also approved Resolution R120825-A, selecting Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for the 2025/2026 CDBG project, with a 5-0 vote. The consent agenda items—approval of the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and financial transactions over $5,000—were each adopted unanimously.
- Denied rezoning of 103 Oak Creek Lane to General Commercial (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R120825-A selecting Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for CDBG project (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 regular council meeting (5-0)
- Approved financial transactions over $5,000 (5-0)
Potential Quorum Notices
The City of Ovilla is notifying residents that a possible quorum of the City Council, Type B EDC Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Ovilla MDD, and Board of Adjustment may be present at the Comprehensive Plan Town Hall #1. The town hall will be held at the Vertical Church, 3333 Ovilla Road, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 2, 2025. No formal action will be taken at this event.
- Possible quorum of City Council, Type B EDC Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Ovilla MDD, and Board of Adjustment
- Town Hall #1 at Vertical Church, 3333 Ovilla Road, Ovilla, TX, Dec 2, 2025, 6–8 p.m.
- Notice posted on city hall bulletin board and on www.cityofovilla.org
Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
The Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a request to rezone 2.19 acres at 103 Oak Creek Ln. from Single Family Residential to General Commercial.
- Public hearing on Case No. PZ 25-12: rezoning 103 Oak Creek Ln. from R-22 to CG
- Discussion and possible action on Case 25-12: same rezoning request
- Approval of Planning and Zoning minutes from July 7, 2025
The commission approved the minutes of the July 7, 2025 special meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It then denied the request to rezone 103 Oak Creek Lane from Single‑Family Residential to General Commercial, also by a 6‑0 vote, and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved July 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (6-0)
- Denied rezoning of 103 Oak Creek Lane to General Commercial (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Potential Quorum Notices
The City of Ovilla is notifying the public that a possible quorum of the City Council and other boards may be present at a VIP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 16, 2025. No formal action will be taken at this event.
- Possible quorum of City Council, EDC Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission
- VIP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Dr Joy Shaw Middle School
- Event location: 340 Westmoreland Road, Ovilla, Texas
- Date: November 16, 2025 at 1:30 pm
- No formal action will be taken
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council will meet to discuss and vote on changes to residential and commercial solid waste collection fees, appoint members to the Municipal Development District board, and authorize an audit contract. The meeting also includes a public hearing on releasing approximately 22 acres of land from the city's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.
- Ordinance No. 111025-A amending solid waste collection fees
- Appointment of Karen Pickard and reappointment of Jose Trevino to MDD Board
- Petition to release 22 acres from ETJ (4701 Bryson Lane)
- Engagement letter with Vail and Park, P.C. for auditing services
- Memorandum of understanding with Red Oak ISD for law enforcement cooperation
The Ovilla City Council approved Ordinance No. 111025-A, increasing monthly residential trash and recycling fees from $21.25 to $22.10. It also adopted Resolution R111025-B, establishing a City Department Participation in External Events Policy. Additional actions included approving a partnership with the Ovilla Service League, authorizing an audit engagement with Vail & Park, P.C., and approving a law‑enforcement MOU with Red Oak ISD. The council appointed members to the Municipal Development District board with a recorded vote of 5‑6.
- Approved Ordinance No. 111025-A (solid waste fee increase) – vote 5-0
- Approved Resolution R111025-B (External Events Policy) – vote 5-0
- Approved Resolution R111025-A (Ovilla Service League partnership) – vote 3-0
- Approved Resolution R111025-C (13 votes for Tim Cummings to Ellis Appraisal District) – vote 5-0
- Authorized Mayor and City Manager to execute audit engagement with Vail & Park, P.C. – vote 5-0
- Approved MOU with Red Oak Independent School District – vote 5-0
- Approved appointments to Municipal Development District Board – recorded as motion carried with vote 5-6
- No action taken on petition to release 22 acres of land – motion to deny lacked a second
Potential Quorum Notices
The City of Ovilla posted a notice that a possible quorum of the City Council, Type B EDC Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Ovilla MDD, and Board of Adjustment may be present at a wreath‑laying event honoring veterans. No formal meeting is scheduled and no official action will be taken at the event.
- Possible quorum at Wreath Laying Event honoring veterans, Heritage Park, Nov 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council will discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance No. 101425‑A, which amends the traffic code to add stop intersections and sets a penalty up to $200. It will also consider Ordinance No. 101425‑B to designate an official city newspaper. Resolutions R101425‑A and R101425‑B will be reviewed to recognize the Ovilla Garden Club and to select a professional service provider for the 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant program. Additional discussions include building‑color regulations in the Historical Overlay District and a mobile food‑vendor ordinance.
- Ordinance No. 101425‑A – amendment to traffic code adding stop intersections, penalty up to $200
- Ordinance No. 101425‑B – declaration of official city newspaper
- Resolution No. R101425‑A – recognition of Ovilla Garden Club as community partner
- Resolution No. R101425‑B – authorizing selection of service provider for 2025‑2026 CDBG project
- Discussion of building‑color regulations in the Historical Overlay District
The council adopted Ordinance No. 101425‑A adding three‑way stop signs at William Drive and Bill Court and William Drive and Bruce Court. It also approved the Ellis County Press as the city’s official newspaper, recognized the Ovilla Garden Club as a community partner, awarded a $43,650 contract to Public Management Inc. for CDBG services, and voted to support Stanley Jaglowski for Texas Municipal League Region 13 Director.
- Approved Ordinance No. 101425‑A for three‑way stop signs (5‑0)
- Approved Ellis County Press as official city newspaper (3‑2)
- Approved Resolution No. R101425‑A recognizing Ovilla Garden Club (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. R101425‑B awarding $43,650 to Public Management Inc. for CDBG services (5‑0)
- Approved vote for Stanley Jaglowski as TML Region 13 Director (5‑0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council will meet to discuss funding additions for Heritage Park Improvements and year-end budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also consider second amendments to interlocal agreements for emergency services with ESD No. 2 and ESD No. 4.
- Heritage Park Improvements funding additions
- Ordinance No. 092925-A for budget amendments
- Second amendment to ESD No. 2 emergency services agreement
- Interlocal agreement for ESD No. 4 emergency services
- Authority to negotiate and execute contracts
The council approved Ordinance No. 092925-A, reallocating excess General Fund balances to the Street Improvement Fund and excess Water and Utilities Fund balances to the Capital Improvement Fund. They also approved additional funding for Heritage Park improvements and authorized the city manager to negotiate related contracts. Interlocal agreements with Emergency Services Districts 2 and 4 for FY 2025‑2026 were approved.
- Approved Heritage Park funding additions and contract authority (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 092925-A budget amendments (3-1)
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 interlocal agreement amendment with ESD No. 2 (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 interlocal agreement with ESD No. 4 (4-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)
Ovilla Municipal Development District
The Ovilla Municipal Development District board will discuss possible actions regarding additional funding for Heritage Park improvements. The board will consider adding the increased costs to the year‑end budget amendments. It will also consider giving the City Manager authority to negotiate and execute the necessary contracts and will make a recommendation to the Ovilla City Council.
- Funding additions for Heritage Park improvements
- Inclusion of increased costs in year‑end budget amendments
- Recommendation to Ovilla City Council
- Authority for City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts
The Ovilla Municipal Development District Board voted 4‑0 to add $37,000 to the year‑end budget for Heritage Park upgrades and to give the City Manager authority to negotiate and execute the contracts. The motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously, 4‑0. No citizen comments were received and the board did not enter executive session.
- Approved $37,000 funding addition for Heritage Park improvements and City Manager contract authority (4-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 090825‑A, adopting a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. to set new utility rates effective October 1 2025. The council also approved Resolution No. R090825‑A establishing criteria for Community Partner Organizations and Resolution No. R090825‑B adopting a facility‑use policy. All three actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved Ordinance No. 090825‑A (Atmos Energy settlement) (4‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. R090825‑A (Community Partner Organizations criteria) (4‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. R090825‑B (Facility use policy) (4‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (4‑0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The council approved Resolution R081825‑A to support a 911‑call alert system at a cost not to exceed $6,000 (5‑0). It adopted Ordinance 081825‑A, enacting the FY2025‑2026 municipal budget that funds over $3,000,000 in projects (5‑0). The council ratified the budget’s property‑tax increase with Resolution R081825‑B (5‑0). Finally, Ordinance 081825‑B was approved, setting the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at $0.616213 per $100 assessed value (5‑0).
- Approved Resolution R081825‑A for 911‑call alert system, cost ≤ $6,000 (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 081825‑A, FY2025‑2026 budget funding > $3,000,000 (5‑0)
- Ratified property‑tax increase with Resolution R081825‑B (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 081825‑B, property tax rate $0.616213 per $100 valuation (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council approved the consent agenda and adopted a new ethics policy and updated procedural rules. It also approved an interlocal communications agreement with the City of Midlothian, set the proposed tax rate at $0.616213, and postponed adoption of the FY 2025‑2026 budget to the special meeting on August 18.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Removed previously tabled ethics resolution from table and approved it (5-0)
- Approved new Rules of Procedure resolution (5-0)
- Approved interlocal communications contract with Midlothian (5-0)
- Postponed FY 2025‑2026 budget adoption to Aug 18 special meeting (5-0)
- Set proposed tax rate at $0.616213 and scheduled hearing for Aug 18 (5-0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council met on August 4, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. No formal action was taken on the budget or related salary and benefit proposals. Mayor Pro Tem Oberg moved to adjourn, Hunt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was officially adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
- Budget discussion held, no action taken
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The council voted 5‑0 to award the Heritage Park Trail Improvements Project to JAAY Concrete Paving, Inc. for $227,025, add the increased cost to the year‑end budget amendments, and give the city manager authority to execute the agreement. The FY 2025/2026 budget was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved $227,025 contract with JAAY Concrete Paving, Inc. (5-0)
- Added increased project cost to year‑end budget amendments (5-0)
- Authorized city manager to negotiate and execute the contract (5-0)
- Discussed FY 2025/2026 budget – no action taken
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Ovilla Economic Development Corporation
The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation approved the consent agenda minutes from June 16, 2025. The board also approved the Type B EDC FY 2025‑2026 budget and recommended it to the City Council. No items were pulled from the consent agenda and the board did not enter executive session. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda minutes (June 16, 2025) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Type B EDC FY 2025‑2026 budget recommendation to City Council – vote 6‑0
- Did not enter executive session
- Adjourned meeting – vote 6‑0
Ovilla Municipal Development District
The board approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the June 16 meeting. It adopted a $17,000 amendment to the FY 2024‑2025 budget to fund the Heritage Park Walkway project. It also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget, adding up to $200,000 for two new bays at the pavilion. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).
- Approved consent agenda (minutes of June 16, 2025) – vote 3-0
- Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment adding $17,000 for Heritage Park Walkway – vote 3-0
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 MDD budget with up to $200,000 for two pavilion bays – vote 3-0
- Adjourned the meeting – vote 3-0
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council approved an amended final plat for a 57.914‑acre Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 development (5‑0). It also approved Resolution RO71425‑A, suspending the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery’s requested rate change (5‑0). The council tabled further discussion of a revised ethics and social‑media policy until the August 11 meeting (5‑0) and approved an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement (5‑0). The proposed 2025/2026 budget was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved Amended Final Plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution RO71425‑A suspending Oncor rate change (5‑0)
- Tabled discussion of revised ethics and social‑media policy (Resolution RO71425‑B) (5‑0)
- Approved amendment to City Manager employment agreement (5‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items: June 9 minutes and $5,000+ financial transactions (5‑0)
- Discussed FY 2025/2026 budget; no vote taken
- No items removed from Consent Agenda
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the amended final plat request for a 57.914‑acre Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 tract filed by Kenny Hafner of First Texas Homes and will forward the recommendation to the City Council, again with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote and no citizen comments were received.
- Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved amended final plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Ovilla Economic Development Corporation
The board approved the consent agenda, including the March 17, 2025 minutes, with a 5‑0 vote. Members re‑elected Kimberly Case as President and appointed Mary Cavanaugh as Vice President, each by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. after a unanimous 5‑0 vote.
- Approved consent agenda minutes (5-0)
- Re‑elected President Kimberly Case (5-0)
- Appointed Vice President Mary Cavanaugh (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Ovilla Municipal Development District
The board voted to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2025 Special Called MDD meeting, with the motion carrying 5‑6. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approve April 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried 5-6)
- Adjourn meeting (motion carried 5-0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The Ovilla City Council voted 4‑0 to give a 30‑day notice terminating the interlocal agreement for animal‑control services with Oak Leaf. The council also approved Ordinance No. 060925‑A, adding three‑way stop signs at Water Street & Cockrell Hill Road and Water Street & Willow Wood Lane, by a 4‑0 vote. In the same meeting, members were appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Type B Economic Development Corporation, each appointment passing unanimously.
- Terminate Oak Leaf animal‑control interlocal agreement (30‑day notice) – vote 4‑0
- Approve Ordinance No. 060925‑A adding two three‑way stops – vote 4‑0
- Appoint Patrick Gray, Sabrina Holmes, Dani Muckleroy, David Hinson to Planning and Zoning Commission – vote 4‑0
- Appoint Barbara Betik, Jennifer Ferranti, Michael Dowdy, Bert Holombek (alternate), Lindsey Pierce (alternate) to Zoning Board of Adjustment – vote 4‑0
- Appoint Kathy Dickey, Mary Cavanaugh, Traci Morris to Type B Economic Development Corporation – vote 4‑0
- Approve Consent Agenda items (May 12 minutes, $5,000+ transactions, FY2025‑2026 Budget Calendar) – vote 4‑0
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The council certified the May 3 general election results and swore in the new mayor and council members. It also appointed Scott Kurth as municipal judge, Dean Oberg as mayor pro tem, approved the mid‑year budget amendments, accepted the 2024 audit, and approved a minor plat for the Lerma Addition. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).
- Certified May 3, 2025 election results and declared Richard Dormier mayor, Dean Oberg Place 2, Doug Hunt Place 4 (5‑0)
- Appointed Scott Kurth as Ovilla Municipal Court Judge for two years (5‑0)
- Appointed Dean Oberg as Mayor Pro Tem for one year (5‑0)
- Accepted the 2024 annual financial audit report (5‑0)
- Approved minor plat for 0.827‑acre Lerma Addition (5‑0)
- Approved mid‑year budget amendments to FY 2024‑2025 (5‑0)
- Approved amendment to RV parking and use ordinance (5‑0)
Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting. It then approved a minor plat application for a 0.827‑acre tract in the Lerma Addition and forwarded the recommendation to the Ovilla City Council. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved minutes of the Nov 12, 2024 special meeting (4‑0)
- Approved minor plat application for 0.827‑acre Lerma Addition, forwarded to City Council (4‑0)
- Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)
Ovilla City Council Agenda
The council approved a change to the city organizational chart, moving the animal‑control officer under the police department. It accepted Prosperity Bank’s bid to provide depository services and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement. The council set May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to canvass the May 3 election results. It also approved a $5,000 Facade Improvement grant for James Wade and up to $6,000 for a new public‑address system, and adopted the consent agenda.
- Approved changes to organizational chart moving animal‑control officer under police (4-0)
- Accepted Prosperity Bank depository services bid and gave city manager execution authority (4-0)
- Set canvass of May 3, 2025 election results for May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
- Approved Facade Improvement Program grant to James Wade up to $5,000 (4-0)
- Approved MDD funding for public address system up to $6,000 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (March 10, 2025 minutes and financial transactions) (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Ovilla Municipal Development District
The Ovilla Municipal Development District approved a matching‑fund grant for James Wade's facade improvements at 711 W. Main Street, up to $5,000. It also approved funding for a new public‑address system for Heritage Day and other events, not to exceed $6,000. The consent agenda item approving the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes was also approved. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved Facade Improvement Program grant for James Wade up to $5,000 (5-0)
- Approved funding for a public address system for Heritage Day events up to $6,000 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the regular MDD meeting, October 7, 2024 (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0)