Copper Canyon public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CCPD (Crime Control & Prevention District)
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hold a public hearing and consider action on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss changing the district's fiscal year dates.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget
- Action on proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget
- Proposed change of fiscal year to October 1st through September 30th beginning October 2026
- Approval of November 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approval of January 13, 2025, meeting minutes
The CCPD Board accepted the proposed fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved changing the district’s fiscal year to run from October 1 to September 30 beginning October 2026, also by a 4‑0 vote. Minutes from prior meetings were not considered because the former board had dissolved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 CCPD budget (4-0)
- Approved setting fiscal year to Oct 1‑Sep 30 starting Oct 2026 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
- Did not consider Nov 18 2024 minutes (no vote)
- Did not consider Jan 13 2025 minutes (no vote)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing and discuss the replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3, an addition to the town. The commission will consider a recommendation to the Town Council on that replat. An executive session may be used for attorney advice if needed.
- Approve November 17, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes
- Public hearing on replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3
- Discussion of the replat and recommendation to Town Council
- Possible executive session for attorney consultation
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also accepted the replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3 unanimously. No other actions were taken. The next commission meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
- Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Town Council will convene a closed executive session to consult the town attorney about Cause No. 25-11671-413, Timothy Larson and Melissa Larson v. Town of Copper Canyon. The purpose is to obtain legal advice on the pending litigation. After the executive session, the council will reconvene in open session to consider any related items.
- Executive session (Sec. 551.071) – attorney consultation on Larson lawsuit (Cause No. 25-11671-413)
- Closed session deliberation under Texas Code Sec. 551.072 (real property) – no specific property listed
- Closed session deliberation under Texas Code Sec. 551.073 (prospective gift/donation) – no specific gift listed
- Closed session deliberation under Texas Code Sec. 551.074 (personnel matters) – no specific personnel listed
The Town Council temporarily suspended its Rules of Procedure to address a possible conflict‑of‑interest allegation. A motion was adopted to schedule a vote on December 8, 2025 to reconsider the votes on Item 1 from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0.
- Motion to temporarily suspend Rules of Procedure and schedule Dec 8 reconsideration of Item 1 passed (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the October 20, 2025 and October 22, 2025 minutes, discuss Draft Ordinance 25-015 on aviation activities, and hold a public hearing on the final plat for the Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition (7.876 acres, Lots 1‑3 Block A, Property IDs 19784‑19786, 20191). The commission will then make a recommendation to the Town Council regarding this final plat.
- Approve October 20, 2025 minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
- Approve October 22, 2025 minutes of Grand Council, P&Z and BOA Workshop meeting
- Discuss Draft Ordinance 25-015, Aviation Activities
- Public hearing on Final Plat Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition, 7.876 acres, Lots 1‑3 Block A
- Recommend to Town Council on Final Plat Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition
The commission approved the October 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes and the October 22, 2025 Grand Council workshop minutes. It also approved the final plat for the Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition (Lots 1‑3, Block A, 7.876 acres). All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved October 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 22, 2025 Grand Council, P&Z and BOA Workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition, Lots 1‑3 Block A, 7.876 acres (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Town Council meeting includes routine consent agenda items and discussion of fire code updates and a draft aviation ordinance. Public hearings will be held on two lot replat proposals and a subdivision ordinance amendment. Action items include a proposal for audit services, votes on the two replat proposals, adoption of an ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance, and a resolution to cast a vote for a Denton Central Appraisal District Board candidate.
- Approve audit services proposal from Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough LLC CPA
- Approve replat of The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1, 7R-2, Block A (adjust lot lines south/southwest of 3730 Landseer)
- Approve replat of Harberson Addition Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A (adjust lot lines for 772 and 776 Orchid Hill Lane)
- Adopt Ordinance 25-016 amending the Subdivision Ordinance (replacing Chapter 10 and 10A)
- Vote on Resolution 25-14 to cast a vote for a candidate for the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The council unanimously approved several routine items, including the consent agenda items and a work order. It also approved an audit services contract with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough CPA. The council approved three replat proposals and an ordinance amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. A resolution was adopted to submit Mike Hennefer for the Denton Central Appraisal District Board.
- Approved consent agenda items (October 22 & 27 minutes, investment report, work order) – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
- Approved audit services contract with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough CPA – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
- Approved replat of The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1, 7R-2, Block A – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
- Approved replat of Harberson Addition Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
- Approved Ordinance 25-016 amending the Subdivision Ordinance – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
- Approved Resolution 25-14 to submit Mike Hennefer for Denton Central Appraisal District Board – Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert, Council Members Castillo, Dahl, Newton; Nays: None
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including a repeal and replacement of the Subdivision Ordinance and the addition of tree‑preservation requirements. It will also review contract amendments for blood‑search‑warrant services and a mowing services agreement, and will select a planning firm for a diagnostic review of town ordinances. All items will be discussed and voted on during the regular meeting.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 25-016 to repeal Chapter 10 ‘Subdivision Regulation’ and Chapter 10A ‘Subdivision Ordinance’ and replace with a new Chapter 10 ‘Subdivision Ordinance’
- Ordinance 25-014 to add Chapter 3.11 “Tree Preservation Requirements” to Article 3 “Building Regulations”
- Amendment to Contract for Services with Alissa Janke (April 1 2025 – March 31 2027) to add blood‑search‑warrant review services
- Amendment to Contract for Services with Richard E. Anderson (September 9 2025 – March 31 2027) to add blood‑search‑warrant review services
- Mowing Services Agreement with Landscape Express for October 1 2025 – September 30 2026
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-014 adding Chapter 3.11 Tree Preservation Requirements. It also approved the 2024 annual financial report, amended two service contracts for blood‑search warrant reviews, approved a mowing services agreement, selected Place Strategies, LLC for a diagnostic ordinance review, and tabled the subdivision ordinance amendment until November 10.
- Approved September 8, 2025 minutes and September 2025 financials (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance 25-016 (Subdivision Ordinance amendment) until Nov 10 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 25-014 (Tree Preservation Requirements) (unanimous)
- Amended contract with Alissa Janke to add blood search warrant services (unanimous)
- Amended contract with Richard E. Anderson to add blood search warrant services (unanimous)
- Approved Mowing Services Agreement with Landscape Express (unanimous)
- Selected Place Strategies, LLC for diagnostic review of town ordinances (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustments will hold a special workshop on October 22, 2025. The meeting is for public input and for council members, commissioners, and board members to receive feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1 through 14. No formal action will be taken; the discussion may guide future directions for the Town Administrator or Attorney.
- Receive feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1 through 14
The Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment met on October 22, 2025 for a joint workshop. Members shared feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1 through 14. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was purely informational and advisory.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustments will hold a special workshop to receive feedback on proposed revisions to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1 through 14. No formal action will be taken; the meeting will provide direction to the Town Administrator or Attorney for future agenda items. The public may comment for up to three minutes per speaker.
- Public input period – speakers limited to 3 minutes each
- Discussion item: receive feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1‑14
- No action taken – direction to Town Administrator or Attorney for future items
The Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments met for a special workshop. Public comments were received on accessory building ordinance coverage and references. Members discussed recommended updates to Chapters 1‑14 of the town ordinances. No motions were adopted; the body directed future work to the Town Administrator or Town Attorney.
Town Council
The Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment will hold a workshop meeting. The body will receive feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1 through 14. No formal action will be taken during this session.
- Discussion of recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapter 1 through 14
The special workshop on October 22, 2025 was used to gather feedback on recommended updates to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1‑14. Participants discussed needed clarifications and future directions, but no actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to consider two replat proposals: The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1 and 7R-2, Block A, and Harberson Addition Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A. The commission will discuss the proposals, hold public hearings on each, and make recommendations to the Town Council. The agenda also includes approval of the April 21 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approve minutes from the April 21 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
- Discuss replat of The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1, 7R-2, Block A
- Discuss replat of Harberson Addition Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A (7.626 acres)
- Public hearing on the Great Commission Center replat (adjust lot lines near 3730 Landseer)
- Public hearing on the Harberson Addition replat (adjust lot lines for 772 and 776 Orchid Hill Lane)
The Planning & Zoning Commission elected Commissioner Mitch Dornich as Vice Chair unanimously. It approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission voted to recommend the Town Council approve the Great Commission Center replat (4‑0, one abstention). It also voted to recommend approval of the Harberson Addition replat (4‑0, one abstention). No public comments were received during the hearings.
- Elected Mitch Dornich as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Town Council approve Great Commission Center replat (4‑0, 1 abstention)
- Recommended Town Council approve Harberson Addition replat (4‑0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance request for a property at 325 Mobile Drive. The request concerns height, square footage, and setback requirements for an accessory building.
- Variance request for 325 Mobile Drive: 18-foot side yard setback instead of 35 feet
- Variance request for 325 Mobile Drive: 23 feet 6 inches roof height instead of 20 feet
- Variance request for 325 Mobile Drive: 1,622 square feet instead of 1,200 square feet
- Approval of December 17, 2024, meeting minutes
The Board of Adjustment approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied the requested 18‑ft side‑yard setback and the 23‑ft‑6‑in building height, each by a 5‑0 vote. The request to increase square footage to 1,622 sq ft was also denied, with a 3‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved December 17, 2024 BOA minutes (5-0)
- Denied 18‑ft side‑yard setback variance (5-0)
- Denied 23‑ft‑6‑in building height variance (5-0)
- Denied 1,622 sq ft square‑footage variance (3-2)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property-tax rates for fiscal year 2025–26 and then vote on ordinances that set those rates and ratify the new annual budget. The meeting also includes routine approvals, an executive session for legal and personnel matters, and discussions on website upgrades, professional services, and board appointments.
- Public hearing on FY 2025–26 tax-rate ordinance (0.240987 operations, 0.025003 debt service)
- Approve $94571-1 CivicPlus website update quote
- Amend SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC professional-services agreement (Third Amendment)
- Ratify FY 2025–26 budget ordinance with higher ad valorem revenue than prior year
- Appoint members to Planning & Zoning, Board of Adjustment, and Financial Advisory Committee
The council adopted the 2025‑2026 ad‑valorem property tax rates of 0.240987% for operations and maintenance and 0.025003% for debt service. It also approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment and ratified the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget, along with several appointments and contracts. All motions passed unanimously except two contract approvals, which were approved by a 4‑1 vote.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes and August 2025 financials) unanimously
- Approved CivicPlus website Statement of Work (4-1)
- Approved SAFEbuilt Texas professional services amendment (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 25-13 appointing Town Council to Crime Control Prevention District board unanimously
- Appointed members and chairs to Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously
- Approved Ordinance 25-013 FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment unanimously
- Approved Ordinance 25-011 FY 2025‑2026 property tax rates unanimously
- Approved Ordinance 25-012 ratifying FY 2025‑2026 annual budget unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council approved the 2025-2026 budget and a proposed tax rate of 265990, along with several ordinances and agreements. The meeting also included a discussion on establishing a unified zip code.
- Adopted 2025-2026 Town Budget and set public hearing for August 25
- Approved proposed tax rate of 265990
- Approved agreement for On-site Sewage Facility Designated Representative Services (12 months)
- Approved Ordinance 25-007 amending Planning and Zoning Commission rules
- Approved Ordinance 25-008 amending Town Council meeting agenda rules
The council approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting, adopted the revised Work Order #1 with SPI Asphalt, approved the FY 2024-2025 Quarterly Investment Report, and passed Ordinance 25-010 adopting the FY 2025-2026 town budget. All motions passed unanimously among the members present.
- Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes: Hubbard, Lybbert, Castillo, Dahl, Newton)
- Approved revised Work Order #1 with SPI Asphalt (unanimous ayes: Hubbard, Castillo, Dahl, Newton)
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Quarterly Investment Report (unanimous ayes: Hubbard, Castillo, Dahl, Newton)
- Adopted Ordinance 25-010, FY 2025-2026 town budget (unanimous ayes: Hubbard, Dahl, Castillo, Newton; Lybbert absent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council will hold a public hearing and adopt the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget on August 25. Staff is finalizing the budget document, which was posted on August 1. Other discussions include minor plat applications, sewer rate analysis, and ongoing development projects.
- Public Hearing on FY 2025-2026 Budget (August 25)
- Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget (August 25)
- Sewer rate consultant analysis underway
- Minor plat applications under review for 186 E. Hickory Rd and 403 Woodland Dr
- Change order for damaged panels on Copper Canyon Road to be considered August 25
The council approved four consent‑agenda items, including minutes, July 2025 financials, and a sewage‑facility agreement. It adopted Resolution 25‑11 for fiscal and budgetary policies, Resolution 25‑12 amending the investment policy and appointing Jeff Dahl as Investment Officer, and accepted the proposed tax rate of 265990. Several ordinances updating the planning‑zoning commission, council agenda rules, and the Financial Advisory Committee were also adopted unanimously.
- Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑4 (minutes, financials, sewage agreement) unanimously
- Adopted Resolution 25‑11 fiscal and budgetary policies (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑12 amending Investment Policy and appointed Jeff Dahl as Investment Officer (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑007 amending Planning and Zoning Commission provisions (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑008 amending Town Council agenda section (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑009 amending Financial Advisory Committee organization (unanimous)
- Accepted no‑new‑revenue tax rate calculations and adopted proposed tax rate of 265990 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to replace the existing subdivision regulations and ordinances with a new Chapter 10. The body will also schedule public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and tax rate.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 25-006 to replace Chapter 10 'Subdivision Regulation' and Chapter 10A 'Subdivision Ordinance' with a new Chapter 10 'Subdivision Ordinance'
- Scheduling of August 25, 2025, public hearing and adoption for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Scheduling of September 8, 2025, public hearing for the proposed tax rate
- Presentation on the Town of Copper Canyon’s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
- Executive session to discuss employee COLA increases for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The special Town Council workshop on July 28, 2025 discussed procedures for motions and meetings but did not approve, deny, or table any items. No votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss replacing the town's subdivision regulations and updating its rate study agreement. The body is also considering changing legal service providers and appointing members to several town boards.
- Ordinance 25-006 to repeal and replace Chapter 10 and 10a Subdivision Regulations
- Cancellation of legal services with Boyle & Lowry and approval of agreement with The Edmondson Law Firm PLLC
- Rate Study Update agreement with Raftelis
- Inter-Local Cooperation Agreements with Denton County for police radio and dispatch services
- Appointments to the Town Finance Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment
The council unanimously approved two interlocal cooperation agreements with Denton County that allow the Copper Canyon Police Department to use the county radio communications system for a one‑year term starting October 1 2025. It also cancelled the town’s legal services contract with Boyle & Lowry and approved a new agreement with The Edmondson Law Firm PLLC. Additionally, council members were appointed to the Finance Advisory Committee, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment.
- Cancelled legal services contract with Boyle & Lowry (unanimous)
- Approved legal service agreement with The Edmondson Law Firm PLLC (unanimous)
- Appointed Janae Newton as Chairman of the Finance Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Jeff Dahl as member of the Finance Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Greg Porter to Planning and Zoning Commission, Place #5 (unanimous)
- Appointed Nick Olson to Board of Adjustment, Place #3 (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal cooperation agreements with Denton County for police radio communications (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Town Council will address vacancies in Place 1 and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider land disannexation and a development plat for a new addition.
- Resolution 25-06: accepting resignation of Steven Hill from Place 1 Town Council
- Ordinance 25-005: disannexing 0.13 acres of Lot 5X, Block 8 in Copper Creek Estates
- Resolution 25-09: releasing approximately 0.13 acres of property owned by Copper Creek Phase III LP from extraterritorial jurisdiction
- Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat: development of 55.7 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road for 22 single family lots and one gas well site lot
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Property Tax Assessment and Collection with Denton County
The Copper Canyon Town Council accepted the resignation of Place 1 member Steven Hill and appointed Jeff Dahl to fill the vacancy. Council members also appointed Victoria Hubbard as Mayor Pro Tem and Chase Lybbert as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The council approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County, disannexed 0.13 acre in Copper Creek Estates, released the same parcel from the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and unanimously approved the Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat for 55.7 acres of development.
- Accepted resignation of Steven Hill (unanimous)
- Appointed Jeff Dahl to Place 1 Council seat (unanimous)
- Appointed Victoria Hubbard as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Appointed Chase Lybbert as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County (unanimous)
- Disannexed 0.13 acre Lot 5X, Block 8 in Copper Creek Estates (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
- Released 0.13 acre from extraterritorial jurisdiction (3 ayes, 2 abstentions)
- Approved Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat for 55.7 acres (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Town Council
The Town Council will meet for a workshop to discuss council duties, communication, and the Subdivision Ordinance. No formal action will be taken during the discussion items. The council will also enter an executive session regarding the resignation and replacement of a council member.
- Subdivision Ordinance Update
- Review of Texas Open Meetings/Records Act
- Discussion on Council Member Interaction and Representation to Residents
- Executive session regarding the resignation and replacement of a council member
Council Member Hubbard moved to adjourn the meeting and Council Member Castillo seconded the motion. The motion was approved with all votes in favor (Mayor Meyer, Council Members Castillo and Newton) and no votes against. No other actions or decisions were taken during the workshop session.
- Motion to adjourn approved (ayes: Mayor Meyer, Castillo, Newton; nays: none)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to certify the returns for the General and Special elections held on May 3, 2025. The meeting includes the administration of oaths of office for the Mayor and three Council Members. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding retirement service credits for employees.
- Ordinance 25-003: certifying General Election returns from May 3, 2025
- Ordinance 25-004: certifying Special Election returns from May 3, 2025
- Oaths of office for Mayor Jeff Mayer and Council Members Victoria Hubbard, Janae Newton, and Paula Castillo
- Ordinance 25-002: authorizing restricted prior service credit for Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) employees
- Approval of April 2025 Financials
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a cancelled public hearing for a withdrawn zoning application on 144.827 acres. Consent items include approving March minutes, March financials, and a resolution nominating Sue Tejml to the Denco Area 911 District Board. Action items include appointing Mark Pape to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District board, appointing two assistant municipal judges, and authorizing a professional services agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. to update the Town's Engineering Design Manual.
- Cancelled public hearing for zoning change on 144.827 acres at northeast corner of FM 407 and Copper Canyon Road (application withdrawn)
- Approve Resolution 25-05 nominating Sue Tejml to the Denco Area 911 District Board of Managers
- Appoint Mark Pape to the Board of Directors of Upper Trinity Regional Water District for a four-year term
- Appoint Richard E. Anderson and Robin A. Ramsey as Assistant Municipal Judges for two-year terms
- Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for updating the Engineering Design Manual
The Copper Canyon Town Council unanimously approved routine consent items and made several key appointments. Mark Pape was appointed to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board for a four‑year term. Richard E. Anderson and Robin A. Ramsey were each appointed as Assistant Municipal Judges, and a professional services agreement to update the Engineering Design Manual was approved.
- Approved March 10, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2025 financials (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-05 nominating Sue Tejml to Denco Area 911 District Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Pape to Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board, 4‑year term (unanimous)
- Appointed Richard E. Anderson as Assistant Municipal Judge (unanimous)
- Appointed Robin A. Ramsey as Assistant Municipal Judge (unanimous)
- Approved professional services agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. to update Engineering Design Manual (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
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The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Aune Ranch Addition final plat, requiring Lots 13 and 18 to be two acres each and requiring the applicant to satisfy two outstanding engineering items. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from four prior meetings (February 10, February 26, March 31, and April 7, 2025). The public hearing on a zoning change was canceled because the application was withdrawn. No executive session was held.
- Approved Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved February 10, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 26, 2025 Joint Council & Planning & Zoning workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 31, 2025 Planning & Zoning workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 7, 2025 Planning & Zoning workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Canceled public hearing on zoning change application (application withdrawn)
- No executive session held
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a workshop to discuss a Draft Subdivision Ordinance. No formal action will be taken; the commission can only give direction to staff or the town attorney. Public input is permitted on agenda items.
- Discussion of Draft Subdivision Ordinance (no action expected)
The commission met on April 7, 2025, and discussed the draft subdivision ordinance but took no formal action. No votes were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a draft subdivision ordinance. No formal action will be taken during this meeting other than providing direction to the Town Administrator or Town Attorney regarding future agenda items.
- Discussion of Draft March 2025 Subdivision Ordinance
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop to discuss the draft March 2025 Subdivision Ordinance and related issues. Commissioners and staff shared concerns and suggestions, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.
Town Council
The Copper Canyon Town Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the Aune Ranch Preliminary Plat, which proposes 22 single-family lots and a gas well site lot on 55.75 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road. Other action items include approving a median maintenance agreement with TxDOT, appointing a municipal judge and prosecutor, and authorizing transfers totaling over $2.4 million to investment pools. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, February financials, and a joint election agreement with Denton County.
- Public hearing and action on Aune Ranch Preliminary Plat for 22 single-family lots and one gas well site lot at 1313 Copper Canyon Road
- Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT for median maintenance along FM 407
- Appointment of Alissa Janke as presiding municipal judge for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2025
- Resolution 25-03 to transfer $1,455,002 from IBTX cash accounts to Logic investment pools managed by Hilltop Securities
- Resolution 25-04 to transfer $1,000,000 from the Town’s Consolidated Fund to a Texpool/Texpool Prime account
The Copper Canyon Town Council unanimously approved the Aune Ranch Preliminary Plat, allowing for 22 single-family lots and one gas well site on approximately 55.75 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road. The council also approved a TxDOT median maintenance agreement for FM 407, appointed Alissa Janke as municipal judge, and approved several resolutions to transfer funds to investment pools. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Aune Ranch Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
- Approved TxDOT median maintenance agreement for FM 407 (unanimous)
- Appointed Alissa Janke as presiding municipal judge for 2-year term (unanimous)
- Approved Boyle & Lowry as municipal court prosecutor (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-02 creating Road Fund and Crime Control Fund in Logic Investment Pool (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-03 transferring $1,455,002 to Hilltop Securities investment pools (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-04 transferring $1,000,000 to Texpool investment pool (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including February minutes and financials (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss draft ordinances and professional services. No formal action will be taken during this meeting other than providing direction to the Town Administrator or Town Attorney.
- Subdivision Ordinance Modification Report
- Draft January 2025 Subdivision Ordinance
- Draft January 2025 Tree Preservation Ordinance
- Proposed TNP Authorization for professional services to update the Engineering Design Manual (EDM), Design Standard Details and Appendices
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss draft updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance, plus a proposed update to the Engineering Design Manual. No formal votes were taken; the bodies gave direction to staff and set a March 14, 2025 deadline for submitting comments on the tree ordinance. Public input was heard on the draft ordinances and consultant costs.
- Set March 14, 2025 deadline for comments on draft tree ordinance
- Directed staff to gather changes for Subdivision Update Committee review in March
- Discussed draft subdivision ordinance and tree preservation ordinance (no action)
- Discussed proposed authorization for Engineering Design Manual update (no action)
Town Council
This is a special joint workshop of the Copper Canyon Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. No votes will be taken. The bodies will discuss a draft Subdivision Ordinance, a draft Tree Preservation Ordinance, and a proposed authorization for professional services to update the Engineering Design Manual and design standards. Public input is allowed but no action can be taken on non-agenda items.
- Draft January 2025 Subdivision Ordinance
- Draft January 2025 Tree Preservation Ordinance
- Proposed TNP Authorization for professional services to update the Engineering Design Manual and appendices
- Subdivision Ordinance Modification Report
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss draft updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance, as well as a proposed update to the Engineering Design Manual. No formal votes were taken; the only direction given was for changes to the draft ordinances to be submitted to the Town Secretary by March 14, 2025, for the Subdivision Update Committee to review later in March. Public comments were heard on the draft ordinances and consultant costs.
- Directed that draft ordinance changes be submitted to Town Secretary by March 14, 2025
- Scheduled Subdivision Update Committee meeting for later in March to discuss changes
- Discussed draft Subdivision Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance (no action taken)
- Discussed proposed TNP authorization for Engineering Design Manual update (no action taken)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and make a recommendation on the Aune Ranch Addition Preliminary Plat, which proposes 22 single-family lots and one gas well site on 55.7 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road. A public hearing will be held to gather input, and the commission will also consider approving the January 13 meeting minutes.
- Aune Ranch Addition Preliminary Plat for 55.7 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road, Argyle, TX 76226
- Proposed development: 22 single-family lots (2 acres each) and 1 gas well site lot (5.262 acres)
- Public hearing on the Aune Ranch Addition Preliminary Plat
- Action and discussion: make a recommendation to Town Council on the plat
- Consent item: approve January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Aune Ranch Addition Preliminary Plat to the Town Council. The plat covers 55.7 acres at 1313 Copper Canyon Road and includes 22 single-family lots and one gas well site lot. The commission also approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Aune Ranch Addition Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
- Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on the preliminary plat for Quarter Horse Estates, a 9.6-acre development at 399 Woodland Drive for four single-family lots. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes and January 2025 financials. Staff reports from the Town Administrator, Police Chief, Town Engineer, and Fire Department are also scheduled.
- Public hearing on Quarter Horse Estates Preliminary Plat (9.6 acres, 4 single-family lots, 399 Woodland Drive)
- Action item to discuss, consider, and take action on the same preliminary plat
- Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of January 2025 financials
- Staff reports from Town Administrator, Police Chief, Town Engineer, and Fire Department
The Copper Canyon Town Council unanimously approved the Quarter Horse Estates Preliminary Plat, allowing development of approximately 9.6 acres into four single-family lots at 399 Woodland Drive. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes and January 2025 financials. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the plat.
- Approved Quarter Horse Estates Preliminary Plat for 4 single-family lots on 9.6 acres (unanimous)
- Approved January 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 2025 Financials (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD) budget and consider approving it. They will also discuss appointments to the CCPD board and consider a one-year extension of a contract with SPI for pavement repairs and drainage improvements. A presentation on a municipal assessment by Harlan Jefferson is scheduled. The consent agenda includes an ordinance calling a general and special election for May 3, 2025.
- Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 Copper Canyon Crime Control & Prevention District budget
- Ordinance 25-001 calling a General Election (Mayor, Council Place 2 & 4) and Special Election (unexpired term Place 3) on May 3, 2025
- Appointments to the Copper Canyon Crime Control and Prevention District Board
- Resolution 25-01 to extend and amend the 2023 annual contract with SPI for pavement repairs, striping, and drainage improvements
- Presentation and discussion on Copper Canyon Municipal Assessment by Harlan Jefferson
The Copper Canyon Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 Crime Control & Prevention District budget, an ordinance calling for a May 3, 2025 general and special election, and a one-year extension of the SPI pavement repair contract. No action was taken on CCPD board appointments. The meeting also included a presentation on the municipal assessment and a public hearing with no comments.
- Approved consent agenda including Dec 9, 2024 minutes, Dec 2024 financials, and Ordinance 25-001 calling May 3, 2025 election (unanimous)
- Approved CCPD FY 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-01 extending SPI contract for pavement repairs, striping, and drainage (unanimous)
- No action on CCPD board appointments
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
CCPD (Crime Control & Prevention District)
The Crime Control and Prevention District board will consider approving the November and December 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget, which failed to pass at a prior meeting. The board will also set future meeting dates and hear public comments.
- Approval of November 18, 2024 CCPD meeting minutes
- Approval of December 2, 2024 CCPD meeting minutes
- Discussion and possible action on FY 2024-2025 proposed budget (previously failed)
- Discussion of future CCPD meeting schedule
The Copper Canyon Crime Control and Prevention District Board adopted the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget unanimously (4-0). The board also voted 3-1 to keep the current board composition until vacancies are filled, approved the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (3-1), and scheduled the next meeting for February 2, 2025. The November 18, 2024 minutes were not approved due to a 2-1 vote with one abstention.
- Adopted FY 2024-2025 CCPD budget (4-0)
- Continued current CCPD board until vacancies filled (3-1)
- Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (3-1)
- Scheduled next CCPD meeting for February 2, 2025 (4-0)
- November 18, 2024 minutes not approved (2-1, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then discuss and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat. The plat would allow development of approximately 9.6 acres at 399 Woodland Drive into four single-family lots. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a development update.
- Public hearing on Quarter Horse Estates Preliminary Plat (9.6 acres, 4 single-family lots, 399 Woodland Drive)
- Discussion and recommendation to Town Council on the same plat
- Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Development update briefing
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve the Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat, which would allow four single-family lots on about 9.6 acres at 399 Woodland Drive. The commission also unanimously approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes. No public comments were made during the public input portion, but one resident spoke during the public hearing on the plat.
- Recommended Town Council approval of Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat (5-0)
- Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)