Copper Canyon public meetings in 2025

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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 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)

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)

Town Council

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

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)

Town Council

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)

Town Council

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 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)

Town Council

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)

Town Council

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)

Town Council

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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

Planning & Zoning Commission

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 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.