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Copper Canyon public meetings in 2025

31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 5, 2025

CCPD (Crime Control & Prevention District)

CCPD Board to hold public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the FY 2025‑2026 CCPD budget unanimously

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to accept the Copper Canyon Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget ending 9/30/2026. __ Minutes - CCPD _ 12/8/2025; Page 2 of 3 Council Member Castillo…
3 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea
motion to accept setting the Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year to October 1 through September 30" of each year, beginning October 2026. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
3 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea
Mon Dec 1, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to discuss and recommend replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously accepted Clark Gray’s Prairie replat and approved prior minutes

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve November 17, 2025, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Barton yea · Hubbard yea · Porter yea
motion to accept the replat as described on the agenda (Replat of Clark Gray’s Prairie Lots 2R & 3, being a replat of Lot 2, of Clark Gray’s Prairie, an addition to the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas…
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Barton yea · Hubbard yea · Porter yea
Mon Dec 1, 2025

Town Council

Town Council holds executive session to seek attorney advice on Larson lawsuit

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.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 4-0 to suspend rules and set Dec 8 vote on Item 1

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to temporarily suspend the Rules of Procedure and move that the Town Council schedule a vote to reconsider their votes on Item No. | at the December 8, 2025, Council meeting”. Council Member…
3 yea
Hubbard yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission will recommend final plat for Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approves final plat and minutes

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Items 1 & 2, approving the October 20, 2025, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and approve the October 22, 2025, Minutes of Grand Council, P&Z and BOA…
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Barton yea · Hubbard yea · Porter yea
motion to approve Final Plat Rochelle, Stephens and Pieris Addition, Lots 1-3 Block A, 7.876 acres, J. Edmonson Survey, Abstract No. 398, J. Herod Survey, Abstract No. 588 in the Town of Copper…
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Barton yea · Hubbard yea · Porter yea
Mon Nov 10, 2025

Town Council

Council will vote on replat of Great Commission Center lots in Copper Canyon

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved contract with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough CPA

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.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the proposal for audit services to be provided to the Town of Copper Canyon for the year ended September 30, 2025, from Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough LLC CPA…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Replat of The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1 and 7R-2, Block A being a replat of Lots 6R-1 & 7R, Block A of The Great Commission Center an addition to the Town of…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Replat of Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A of Harberson Addition, being a replat of Lots 1R- 2-1 and 1R-2-2, Block A of Harberson Addition being 7.626 acres in the J. Lockhart…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25-016 amending the code of ordinances by repealing Chapter 10 “Subdivision Regulation’ and Chapter 10A ‘Subdivision Ordinance’ in its entirety and replacing it with a new…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to submit Mike Hennefer as the Town’s vote for a candidate in the election of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors . Council Member Dahl seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Oct 27, 2025

Town Council

Town Council will hold a public hearing to replace the Subdivision Ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved new Tree Preservation Ordinance

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.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the September 8, 2025, Minutes of Council Meeting, as amended, and approve the September 2025 Financials. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2024. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to table Ordinance 25-016 amending the code of ordinances by repealing Chapter 10 “Subdivision Regulation’ and Chapter 10A ‘Subdivision Ordinance’ in its entirety and replacing it with a new…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25-014 amending Article 3, “Building Regulations” to add a new Chapter 3.11 “Tree Preservation Requirements” related to Tree Preservation and Protection; Tree Removal…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to amend the existing Contract for Services dated April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, by and between the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas, and Alissa Janke, adding the additional services…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to amend the existing Contract for Services dated September 9, 2025, through March 31, 2027, by and between the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas, and Richard E. Anderson adding the additional…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Mowing Services Agreement between Landscape Express and the Town of Copper Canyon for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to choose Place Strategies, LLC as the planning firm to perform a diagnostic review of the Town ordinances. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Wed Oct 22, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustments workshop to gather feedback on ordinance changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Town held workshop on ordinance updates; no actions were taken

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.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Workshop to gather feedback on recommended changes to Town Ordinances, Chapters 1‑14

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.

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✓ Decided: Workshop held; no formal actions approved

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.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Town Council

Town officials to discuss recommended changes to Town Ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Council, P&Z and BOA workshop concluded without any formal decisions

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.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission will discuss and recommend two lot‑replat proposals

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of two property replats and elects new Vice Chair

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.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to nominate Mitch Dornich as P&Z Vice Chairman. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Kustes yea · Martin yea · Moiles yea
motion to approve Consent Items 1, approving the April 21, 2025, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Kustes yea · Martin yea · Moiles yea
motion to make a recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Replat of The Great Commission Center Lots 6R-1A, 7R-1 and 7R-2, Block A being a replat of Lots 6R-1 & 7R, Block A of The Great…
4 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Kustes yea · Moiles yea
motion to make a recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Replat Lots 1R-2-1R and 1R-2-2R, Block A of Harberson Addition, being a replat of Lots 1R-2-1 and 1R-2-2, Block A of Harberson…
4 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Martin yea · Moiles yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to consider accessory building variance for 325 Mobile Drive

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.

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✓ Decided: Board denies all variance requests for 325 Mobile Drive

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Item #1. BOA Minutes – 9/15/2025 Page 2 of 6 Board Member Smock seconded the motion
5 yea
man Coman yea · Langston yea · Motz yea · Olson yea · Smock yea
Mon Sep 8, 2025

Town Council

Council to set 2025–26 tax rates and hear public on proposed budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted 2025‑2026 property tax rates: 0.240987% O&M, 0.025003% debt service

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.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1-2 and read each as follows: 1. Approve August 25, 2025, Minutes of Council Meeting 2. Approve August 2025 Financials Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
[context] Council Member Newton seconded the motion
3 yea
Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
that the motion passed four to one. 2. Discuss, consider, and take action approving the Third Amendment of Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Copper Canyon and SAFEbuilt Texas, LLC…
2 yea
Hubbard yea · Dahl yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-13 regarding the termination of the terms of the current board members of the Crime Control Prevention District and the appointment of the Town Council as the board of…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint the following individuals to the Board of Adjustments for the Town of Copper Canyon both in standing committee positions and as alternate positions: Standing Members: 1. Simon Smock…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint the following individuals to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Copper Canyon both in standing committee positions and as alternate positions: Standing Members…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25-013 amending the Town’s Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, as adopted by Ordinance No. 24-005; by providing for…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25-012 ratifying the vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget which results in more revenue from ad valorem taxes than the previous year. Council Member Newton…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Aug 25, 2025

Town Council

Town Council approves budget, tax rate, and ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts FY 2025-2026 budget and approves key contracts

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.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, approving the August 11, 2025, Minutes of Council Meeting. Council Member Castillo seconded the motion
5 yea
Hubbard yea · Pro Tem Lybbert yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the revised Work Order #1 with SPI Asphalt. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Quarterly Investment Report ending 6/30/2025. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Aug 11, 2025

Town Council

Council to adopt FY 2025-2026 budget at August 25 meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Council unanimously adopts fiscal policies, investment officer, and tax rate

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.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1- 4 and read each as follows: 1. Approve July 28, 2025, Minutes of Special Council Workshop Meeting 2. Approve July 28, 2025, Minutes of Council Meeting 3…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to adopt Resolution 25- 11, adopting Fiscal and Budgetary Policies for the Town of Copper Canyon. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to adopt Resolution 25- 12 amending the Investment Policy and appointing Jeff Dahl as Investment Officer ofthe Town Council. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert seconded the motion
3 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea
motion to accept Ordinance 25- 007 amending Chapter 1 ` General Provisions', Article 1. 04 " Boards and Commission", Division 2 ` Planning and Zoning Commission', by amending Article 1. 04. 031( b)…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25- 008 amending Chapter 1 ` General Provisions', Article 3 Town Council, Division 2 ` Meetings and Rules of Procedure' by amending Section 1. 03. 044 `Agenda'. Mayor Pro…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25- 009 amending Chapter 1 ` General Provisions', Article 3 Town Council, by amending Division 3 Financial Advisory Committee' and by amending Section 1. 03. 083 `…
4 yea
Pro Tern Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Jul 28, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider replacing subdivision ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop held; no actions taken

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Town Council

Copper Canyon Council to consider new subdivision ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Town approved interlocal police communications agreements for a one-year term

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.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to terminate the legal services with Boyle & Lowry. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve legal service agreement with The Edmondson Law Firm PLLC. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint Council Member Janae Newton as Chairman of the Town' s Finance Advisory Committee and Council Member Jeff Dahl as a member of the Town' s Finance Advisory Committee. Deputy Mayor…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint Greg Porter to the Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place #5, with a term expiring 9/ 30/2025. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint Nick Olson as a Board of Adjustment member, Place # 3, with a term expiring 9/ 30/2025. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Consent Agenda Items # 1- 6 as presented. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert seconded the motion. Minutes —Town Council Meeting 7/ 14/ 2025 Page 6 of 10
4 yea
Pro Tern Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to vote for John Smith as a representative to the Denco Area 9- 1- 1 District Board of Managers for the two-year term beginning October 1, 2025. Council Member Castillo seconded the motion
4 yea
Pro Tern Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to accept the proposed changes amending Chapter 1 ` General Provisions', Article 3 ` Town Council', Division 2 Meetings and Rules of Procedure' 1. 03. 044 ` Agenda'. Council Member Newton…
4 yea
Pro Tern Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Rate Study Update agreement between the Town of Copper Canyon and Raftelis. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to table the vote on the Subdivision Ordinance until the July 28, 2025, Council Meeting. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
Mon Jun 9, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider Aune Ranch Addition plat for 22 single family lots

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Aune Ranch development and several appointments

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.

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Resolution 25-06 accepting resignation of Steven Hill as a member of Place 1 Town Council. Council Member Hubbard seconded the motion
4 yea
Castillo yea · Hubbard yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-07, appointing Jeff Dahl as a member of Place 1 Town Council. Council Member Castillo seconded the motion
4 yea
Castillo yea · Hubbard yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Consent Item #1 Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
5 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint Council Member Hubbard as Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
5 yea
Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Hubbard yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
motion to appoint Council Member Lybbert as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard seconded the motion
5 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-08 designating the Mayor, Town Administrator and Town Secretary as authorized bank account signatories. Council Member Newton seconded the motion
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Property Tax Assessment and Collection between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lybbert…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Ordinance 25-005 disannexing land generally described as “0.13 acres of Lot 5X, Block 8” located in Copper Creek Estates Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Minutes — Town…
3 yea
Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-09 releasing certain property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Town of Copper Canyon for approximately 0.13 acres of real property owned by Copper Creek…
2 yea
Castillo yea · Dahl yea
motion to approve, based on the Town’s Planning and Zoning recommendation, the Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat, allowing for the development of approximately 55.7 acres, and to allow for the…
4 yea
Hubbard yea · Castillo yea · Dahl yea · Newton yea
motion to adjourn. Council Member Castillo seconded the motion
4 yea
Meyer yea · Castillo yea · Lybbert yea · Newton yea
Fri Jun 6, 2025

Town Council

Copper Canyon Town Council to hold workshop on duties and subdivision ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Council motion to adjourn passed unanimously

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn. Council Member Castillo seconded the motion
3 yea
Meyer yea · Castillo yea · Newton yea
Mon May 12, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to certify May 3 election results and administer oaths of office

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.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Town Council

144.8-acre zoning change at FM 407/Copper Canyon Rd withdrawn, hearing cancelled

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.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed Mark Pape to Upper Trinity Water District board

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.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Items #1-3 as presented. Council Member Gibson seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to appoint Mark Pape to the Board of Directors of Upper Trinity Regional Water District for a four-year term (June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2029). Council Member Gibson seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to appoint Richard E. Anderson as Copper Canyon’s Assistant Municipal Judge and Magistrate. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to appoint Robin Ramsey as Copper Canyon’s Assistant Municipal Judge and Magistrate. Council Member Andrews seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve the Authorization for Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., to perform services relating to updating the Town’s Engineering Design Manual (EDM)…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to adjourn. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

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✓ Decided: Commission approved the Aune Ranch Addition final plat with conditions

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Items 1-4. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Dahl yea · Delany. Kustes yea · Martin yea
motion to approve the presented Aune Ranch Addition Final Plat with the following conditions: 1. Applicant to ensure that Lots 13 and 18 are two acres in size. _ _ Minutes - P&Z 4/21/2025 - Page 2 of…
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Dahl yea · Delany. Kustes yea · Martin yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to discuss draft subdivision ordinance at workshop

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Commission workshop held, no decisions taken

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.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z Commission to discuss draft March 2025 Subdivision Ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made at the March 31 Planning & Zoning workshop

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.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider Aune Ranch plat for 22 lots and gas well site

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Aune Ranch preliminary plat for 22 lots

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.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Items #1-4 including the correction noted by Town Administrator Meyer. Council Member Andrews seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve the Aune Ranch Preliminary Plat as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve the Maintenance Agreement between the State of Texas (TxDOT) and the Town of Copper Canyon for median maintenance along FM 407. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to appoint and contract for the services of Alissa Janke as Copper Canyon’s presiding municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, for a term of two years…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to accept an amendment to the Boyle & Lowry, LLP engagement letter to provide legal services to the Town of Copper Canyon dated August 12, 2024 (the “Engagement Letter”) and appoint and…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-02 (authorizing the creation of a Road Fund and a Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Logic Investment Pool managed by Hilltop Securities). Council…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
[context] Council Member Andrews seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-04 (authorizing the transfer of funds to Texpool/Texpool Prime Investment Pool in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the Town’s IBTX Consolidated Fund to a…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to adjourn. Council Member Gibson seconded the motion
3 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea
Wed Feb 26, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Joint workshop to discuss subdivision and tree preservation ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Council and P&Z workshop reviews draft subdivision and tree ordinances

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.

Wed Feb 26, 2025

Town Council

Joint council and P&Z workshop to discuss subdivision and tree preservation ordinance drafts

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.

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✓ Decided: Council and P&Z workshop reviews draft subdivision and tree ordinances

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.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to review 55.7-acre Aune Ranch addition with 22 home lots and gas well site

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.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of 22-lot Aune Ranch subdivision plat

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.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat for 4 lots

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat for 4 lots

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.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Town Council

Council to call May 3 elections and approve CCPD budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves CCPD budget, election ordinance, and SPI contract extension

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.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Items #1-3 as stated. Council Member Lybbert seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve the Copper Canyon Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year ’24 — 25 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to approve Resolution 25-01, approving a one-year extension of and amending the 2023 Annual contract between Town of Copper Canyon and SPI for miscellaneous pavement repairs, striping and…
4 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea · Lybbert yea
motion to adjourn. Council Member Gibson seconded the motion
3 yea
Hill yea · Andrews yea · Gibson yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025

CCPD (Crime Control & Prevention District)

CCPD board to reconsider FY 2024-2025 budget after previous failure

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.

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✓ Decided: CCPD Board adopts FY 2024-2025 budget unanimously

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.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the November 18, 2024, CCPD Board meeting minutes. President Gibson seconded the motion
2 yea · 1 nay
President Gibson yea · Andrews yea · Tejml nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 13, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing and recommendation on Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat

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.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of Quarter Horse Estates preliminary plat

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Consent Item #1 as presented. Commissioner Delany seconded the motion
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Delany yea · Kustes yea · Hubbard yea
motion to a vote
5 yea
Pape yea · Dornich yea · Delany yea · Hubbard yea · Kustes yea