Ovilla public meetings in 2025

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 Ovilla City Council will discuss and possibly vote on a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy to adjust 2025 gas rates, plus hear initial feedback on a proposed development concept from Oakhull Investment Group. The meeting also includes updates on street repairs, the Heritage Park Trail Project, and other municipal business.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 090825-A to approve Atmos Energy rate settlement
• Discussion on proposed development concept plan from Oakhull Investment Group
• Street repairs on Johnson Lane, Hosford, Georgetown, Buckboard, and Westmoreland
• Heritage Park Trail Project update
• Outdoor Warning Siren Project discussion

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 Ovilla City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal year budget, a resolution supporting national caller-ID standards, and ordinances that adopt the budget and set the new property-tax rate at $0.616213 per $100 valuation. A public hearing will be held on the tax-rate ordinance.

• Discuss and vote on Resolution No. R081825-A supporting national caller-ID standards
• Discuss proposed 2025–2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Discuss and vote on Ordinance No. 081825-A adopting the 2025–2026 annual budget
• Discuss and vote on Resolution No. R081825-B ratifying the property-tax increase in the budget
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 081825-B setting 2025 property-tax rate at $0.616213 per $100 valuation

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 will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a petition to release approximately 83 acres of land from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) filed by First Texas Homes, Inc. The council will also consider adopting new ethics and governance policies, an interlocal cooperation agreement with Midlothian for communications services, and setting the proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

• Petition to release ~83 acres from ETJ (First Texas Homes, Inc.)
• Resolution to adopt new ethics and social media policies (R081125-A)
• Resolution to adopt new Rules of Procedure for City Council (R081125-B)
• Interlocal cooperation contract with Midlothian for Communications Services
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and tax rate (August 18, 2025) at 6:00 PM

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 City Council will meet for a special called workshop to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year. This session is focused on budget discussion rather than final voting.

• Discussion of the proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget

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 City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The body may also take action on a contract and budget amendments for the Heritage Park Trail Improvements Project.

• Contract award and budget amendments for the Heritage Park Trail Improvements Project
• Discussion of the proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget

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 Municipal Development District

The Municipal Development District is deciding on the FY 2025-2026 budget and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. The board will also review bid openings for the Heritage Park Trail Project.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget with total revenues of $210,800
• Budget amendment to increase Heritage Park Walkway Project funding by $17,000
• Low bid of $227,025 for the Heritage Park Walkway Project
• Heritage Park Trail Project bid opening

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 Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss and potentially approve the Type B EDC budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. If approved, the board will recommend the budget to the Ovilla City Council.

• Approval of Type B EDC FY 2025-2026 budget
• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes

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 City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget and a request for an amended final plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2. The body will also consider resolutions regarding Oncor electric rates and a new ethics and social media policy for officials.

• Amended Final Plat request for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 (57.914 Acre Tract)
• Resolution R071425-A to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's July 31, 2025 rate change
• Resolution R071425-B to adopt a new ethics policy and social media policy
• Discussion of proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Updates on street repairs for Johnson Lane, Hosford, Georgetown, Buckboard, and Westmoreland

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 will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amended final plat for a 57.914 acre tract. The commission will also issue oaths of office to four appointed officials.

• Amended Final Plat request for Broadmoor Estates Phase 2 (57.914 Acre Tract) filed by Kenny Hafner of First Texas Homes
• Oaths of Office for Patrick Gray (Place 1), Sabrina Holmes (Place 3), Dani Muckleroy (Place 5), and David Hinson (Place 7)

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 Economic Development Corporation will discuss priorities for the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget and review a financial report covering October 2024 through May 31, 2025. The board will also take action to appoint a President and Vice President.

• Appointment of EDC President
• Appointment of EDC Vice President
• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 budget priorities
• Staff updates on Park Improvement Project
• Staff update on 708 W. Main

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 Municipal Development District will review financial reports and discuss priorities for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The board will also receive updates on the Heritage Park Trail Project.

• Updates on the Heritage Park Trail Project
• Review of MDD Financial Report for October 2024 – May 31, 2025
• Discussion of budget priorities for the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Announcement of a July 21, 2025 meeting to recommend approval of the FY 2025-2026 budget

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 City Council will discuss adding stop intersections via Ordinance No.060925-A and review an animal control agreement with the City of Oak Leaf. The body will also consider appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Economic Development Corporation.

• Ordinance No.060925-A to add stop intersections with penalties up to $200.00
• Interlocal agreement with City of Oak Leaf for animal control services
• Appointment of four members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointment of three members and one alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Appointment of three members to the Ovilla Type B Economic Development Corporation

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 Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially recommend approval of a minor plat request for the Lerma Addition, a 0.827-acre tract owned by Denis Omar Rodriguez Lerma and Brenda Guadalupe Cerda Lerma. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 special called meeting. No other business is listed.

• Minor plat request for Lerma Addition (0.827 acres) by Denis Omar Rodriguez Lerma and Brenda Guadalupe Cerda Lerma, Ellis County, Texas
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 special called P&Z meeting

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 City Council will certify the results of the May 3 General Election and appoint a Municipal Court Judge. The body will also conduct a mid-year budget review and discuss updates on several city park and infrastructure projects.

• Certification of May 3, 2025 General Election results for Mayor and two Council Members
• Appointment of Scott Kurth as Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term
• Mid-year budget review and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget
• Proposed ordinance amending RV parking and use regulations with penalties up to $200
• Minor plat request for a 0.827-acre tract known as the Lerma Addition

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 Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council a minor plat request for a 0.827-acre tract known as the Lerma Addition, filed by Denis Omar Rodriguez Lerma and Brenda Guadalupe Cerda Lerma. The commission will also receive a staff update introducing the new Community Development/Economic Development Director.

• Minor plat request for Lerma Addition, 0.827 acres, by Rodriguez Lerma and Cerda Lerma
• Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council on the plat
• Introduction of new Community Development/Economic Development Director Juan Martinez
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 special meeting

Potential Quorum Notices

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Ovilla City Council, Type B EDC Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, MDD, and Board of Adjustment at the Ovilla Fire Department Push-In Ceremony. No formal meetings or decisions will occur; only ceremonial attendance is anticipated.

• Event: Ovilla Fire Department Push-In Ceremony on April 21, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
• No formal action will be taken by any board or council at this event

Ovilla Municipal Development District

The Ovilla Municipal Development District will hold a special called meeting to discuss an update on the Heritage Park project and the MDD financial report. The board will consider awarding a $5,000 Façade Improvement Program matching grant to James Wade for 711 W. Main Street and discuss funding a public address system for Heritage Day and other community events. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 2024 regular meeting.

• Discussion/action on $5,000 facade improvement grant for 711 W. Main Street
• Discussion on funding a public address system for Heritage Day
• Update on Heritage Park project
• MDD financial report
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes

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)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss the May 3, 2025 General Election and various infrastructure projects. The body will consider actions on a bank depository bid, the city organizational chart, and a facade improvement grant.

• Grant of up to $5,000 for facade improvements at 711 W. Main Street
• Bid for bank depository services
• Discussion on 664 Infrastructure Relocation and Westmoreland Street Improvements
• MDD funding for a public address system for Heritage Day and community events
• Setting the date to canvass May 3, 2025 election results

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 Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation will review financials for October 2024 through February 2025, discuss and possibly take action on proposals to demolish structures at 708 W. Main Street and forward a recommendation to the City Council, and discuss funding for downtown beautification and landscaping projects. Staff will provide updates on the park improvement project, FM 664 widening, and the introduction of a new Community Development/Economic Development Director.

• Discussion and possible action on demolition proposals for structures at 708 W. Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on funding property maintenance expenses for 708 W. Main Street
• Review of Type B EDC financials for October 2024 through February 2025
• Discussion of funding beautification and landscaping projects in the Downtown area
• Introduction of new Community Development/Economic Development Director Juan Martinez

The Ovilla EDC approved a demolition contract with JRP Demolition Services, LLC for up to $14,000 for structures at 708 W. Main Street, and also approved $3,500 for property maintenance at the same site. Both items will be forwarded to the City Council as recommendations. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the October 21, 2024 minutes. Other items were discussion only, including financials and downtown beautification.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved demolition bid to JRP Demolition Services, LLC up to $14,000 for 708 W. Main St (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 for property maintenance at 708 W. Main St (5-0)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on a speed limit revision for William Drive and contracts for election and ambulance services. The body will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects and the May 3, 2025 general election.

• Ordinance No. 031025-A to revise the speed limit on William Drive
• Contract with Ellis County for May 3, 2025 general election services
• Interlocal agreement amendment with City of Midlothian for ambulance services
• Discussion of 664 Infrastructure Relocation Project and Westmoreland Road Improvements
• Financial transactions over $5,000 through January 31, 2025

The Ovilla City Council approved an ordinance reducing the speed limit on William Drive from 30 mph to 25 mph, citing the new adjacent middle school and development. It also approved a contract with Ellis County for the May 3, 2025 general election, and authorized extending the ambulance services agreement with Midlothian through April 30, 2025. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and financial transactions, was approved 3-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 031025-A lowering William Drive speed limit to 25 mph (3-0)
• Approved contract with Ellis County for May 3, 2025 general election (3-0)
• Authorized city manager to negotiate and mayor to execute ambulance services extension with Midlothian through April 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 10 and March 3, 2025 minutes and financial transactions over $5,000 (3-0)

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council is holding a special called meeting with one action item: discussing and possibly approving a Medical Director Services Agreement. No other business is listed. Public comments are permitted on non-agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on a Medical Director Services Agreement

The Ovilla City Council held a special called meeting on March 3, 2025, and approved a Medical Director Services Agreement required by state law for the fire department and new ambulance service. The agreement was developed by the city attorney and the medical director's attorney, and the cost was already budgeted. The motion passed 4-0, with Councilmember Griffin absent.

• Approved Medical Director Services Agreement (4-0)

Ovilla Economic Development Corporation

The Ovilla Economic Development Corporation will discuss financials for the last quarter of 2024 and consider taking action on proposals for demolition of structures at 708 W. Main Street, as well as funding property maintenance there, forwarding recommendations to City Council. They will also discuss downtown beautification and landscaping projects, and receive staff updates on the economic development director position, park improvements, FM 664 widening, and Placer.ai analytics.

• Discussion/action on demolition proposals for structures at 708 W. Main Street
• Discussion/action on funding property maintenance expenses at 708 W. Main Street
• Discussion of funding beautification and landscaping projects in the Downtown area
• Review of Type B EDC financials for October–December 2024
• Staff update on the Community Development/Economic Development Director position

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The Ovilla City Council holds a public hearing and then votes on an ordinance that would revise tree preservation requirements and introduce a tree removal permit fee. The council also considers a new parking ordinance limiting heavy-vehicle parking near residences with a $500 penalty, and authorizes the May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and council seats. Other actions include adopting CDBG-related policies, approving change orders for the FM 664 utility relocation project, and discussing the police department's 2024 racial profiling report.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 021025-A amending tree preservation rules and adding a tree removal permit fee
• Discussion and action on Ordinance 021025-B restricting parking of heavy vehicles near residences with a $500 fine
• Authorization of May 3, 2025 election for mayor and council Places 2 and 4
• Change order and contract amendment for Circle H Contractors on the FM 664 Utility Relocations Project
• Discussion of the Ovilla Police Department 2024 Racial Profiling Report

The Ovilla City Council approved four ordinances and one resolution, including a tree preservation ordinance with a $50 per lot removal permit fee, a parking ordinance aligned with state law, authorization for the May 3, 2025 general election, and adoption of CDBG policies. They also approved a change order and an engineering amendment for the F.M. 664 Utility Relocations Project, and appointed Juan Martinez as Community Development/Economic Development Director. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 021025-A amending tree preservation regulations and adding $50 per lot tree removal permit fee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 021025-B amending parking regulations near residences to align with state law (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 021025-C authorizing May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and Places 2 and 4 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R021025-A adopting policies for CDBG grant eligibility (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Circle H Contractors adding $45,038 for F.M. 664 utility relocations (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to engineering agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter for $16,300 (5-0)
• Appointed Juan Martinez as Community Development/Economic Development Director (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Ovilla Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 3, 2025, to consider two related requests from property owner Pamilee Koval for the same 1.017-acre tract (693 J MCNAMARA). The requests are a Site Plan Amendment (Case PZ 25-01) and a Specific Use Permit (Case PZ 25-02) to allow expansion of an existing accessory building and addition of an eating area. After receiving public comment, the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action.

• Site Plan Amendment (Case PZ 25-01) to allow expansion of existing accessory building and addition of an eating area on a 1.017-acre tract (693 J MCNAMARA).
• Specific Use Permit (Case PZ 25-02) to allow same expansion and eating area on same tract.
• Public hearing date: Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Ovilla Municipal Building.
• Written comments accepted by mail, email ([email protected]), or fax through Director of Community and Economic Development.

Ovilla City Council Agenda

The council will discuss and consider action on multiple items related to firefighter certification pay, new Firefighter-EMT and Paramedic Specialist positions, and an amendment to the emergency services interlocal agreement with ESD No. 2 to fund certification pay. Other regular agenda items include resolutions amending authorized representatives for TexPool and Prosperity Bank, and a resolution for Ellis Appraisal District facilities renovation. The council will also discuss truck traffic on William Drive/Hollingsworth Lane, right-of-way cleanup, handicap parking at Heritage Park, and Cockrell Hill Road repairs. Consent agenda includes approval of December 9, 2024 minutes and financial transactions over $5,000.

• Resolution R011325-A amending authorized representatives for TexPool
• Resolution R011325-B for Ellis Appraisal District Facilities Renovation
• Discussion and possible action on firefighter certification pay and new Firefighter-EMT/Paramedic Specialist positions
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with ESD No. 2 for certification pay funding
• Discussion of truck traffic on William Drive/Hollingsworth Lane and addition of handicap parking at Heritage Park

The Ovilla City Council approved several items, including firefighter and firefighter-paramedic certification pay, an amendment to the interlocal agreement with ESD No. 2 to fund that pay, and the addition of two new fire department positions (Firefighter-EMT and Paramedic Specialist) with set hourly rates. The council also approved resolutions updating authorized representatives for TexPool and Prosperity Bank accounts, and for the Ellis Appraisal District Facilities Renovation. All votes were 5-0. Several discussion items, including truck traffic on William Drive and Cockrell Hill Road repairs, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution No. RO11325-A updating TexPool authorized representatives (5-0)
• Approved amending Prosperity Bank authorized representatives (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. RO11325-B for Ellis Appraisal District Facilities Renovation (5-0)
• Approved firefighter and firefighter-paramedic certification pay (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with ESD No. 2 for certification pay funding (5-0)
• Approved new Firefighter-EMT position at $23.95/hr and Paramedic Specialist at $19.83/hr (5-0)
• Approved updated city organizational chart (5-0)
• Pulled Financial Transactions over $5,000 from consent agenda; deferred to February meeting