Glenn Heights public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two final plat requests for residential subdivisions and two zoning change requests, including a large mixed-use development and a retail center. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Final Plat for Stone Creek IIID: 42 residential lots and 3 HOA lots on 24.29 acres
- Final Plat for Stone Creek IIIE: 24 residential lots and 1 HOA lot on 7.464 acres
- Zoning change from Commercial (C) to PD-27, MF, C for 23.067 acres at East Bear Creek Road and Mourning Dove Drive (multifamily and commercial, up to 18 units/acre)
- Zoning change from Single Family-1 (SF-1) to Retail (R) for 3.173 acres at 825 E Bear Creek Road (retail shopping and service center)
- Approval of October 11, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, to consider and possibly take action on several items, including a water rate ordinance, appointments to the Housing Finance Corporation board, and multiple resolutions for public safety equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a 2020 Census update and votes on appraisal district board members.
- Ordinance O-15-21 amending water rates and charges (second reading)
- Resolution R-45-21 approving Ellis Countywide Radio System User Agreement with City of Midlothian
- Resolution R-51-21 authorizing purchase of E-911 equipment from Solacom Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $193,995.98
- Resolution R-46-21 authorizing purchase of public safety radio consoles and fire alerting equipment from Northwest Communications, Inc.
- Resolution R-48-21 authorizing purchase of police vehicle camera system from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
City Council
This is a special called meeting with a single action item: a resolution to canvass the returns and declare the results of the November 2, 2021 Joint and General Election for Council Member Places 1, 3, and 5. The council will discuss and possibly vote on this resolution. Public comment is scheduled before the agenda item.
- Resolution R-53-21 to canvass election returns and declare results for Council Member Places 1, 3, and 5
- Special called meeting at 1:00 PM on November 12, 2021
- Public comment period included
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including adopting the Texas Term Sheet for the global opioid settlement, granting utility easements to Oncor and private landowners, and a zoning change for a Family Dollar property. They will also receive the September finance report and discuss water rate changes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the City Manager's employment.
- Resolution R-47-21: Adopt Texas Term Sheet for Global Opioid Settlement
- Resolution R-52-21: Grant variable width easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company
- Ordinance O-13-21 (2nd reading): Rezone 1.249 acres at 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with Specific Use Permit
- Ordinance O-15-21 (1st reading): Amend water rates and charges in fee schedule
- Preliminary plat for Mariposa Crossing, 5.868 acres, to subdivide into three lots
Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting
The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss three topics: Police Department leadership staff demographics, the customer complaint process, and outreach strategies. These are discussion items, with no specific actions or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Discuss Police Department Leadership Staff Demographics
- Discuss Customer Complaint Process
- Discuss Outreach Strategies
General
The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss three topics: police department leadership staff demographics, the customer complaint process, and outreach strategies. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of discussion items.
- Discuss Police Department Leadership Staff Demographics
- Discuss Customer Complaint Process
- Discuss Outreach Strategies
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat request for the Mariposa Crossing subdivision, which would divide a 5.868-acre retail-zoned tract into three lots. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.
- Zoning Case 21-005-PP: Preliminary Plat for Mariposa Crossing, 5.868 acres, split into 3 lots, zoned Retail
- Approve meeting minutes of September 13, 2021
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting the 2021 property tax rate of $0.769146 per $100 assessed valuation, which would amend the previously adopted rate. The council will also vote on whether to waive the second reading of the ordinance due to public urgency. Additionally, the council will consider rescheduling two regular meetings and adjusting the start time of another due to the Texas Municipal League conference and the upcoming election.
- Ordinance O-14-21 setting ad valorem tax rate at $0.769146 per $100 valuation for FY 2021-2022
- Vote to dispense with second reading of Ordinance O-14-21 due to public urgency (requires two-thirds vote)
- Reschedule October 5, 2021 regular meeting to October 12, 2021
- Move October 19, 2021 meeting start time to 7:30 P.M. due to early voting
- Reschedule November 2, 2021 regular meeting to November 9, 2021 due to election
Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting
The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the organization of the Glenn Heights Police Department and a revised training schedule for the committee. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
- Discuss Glenn Heights Police Organization
- Discuss Revised CPAC Training Schedule
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, to consider an amending plat for two lots in Magnolia Meadows Phase II and a specific use permit for a retail establishment at 1710 South Hampton Road. The agenda also includes approval of the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Amending Plat (Case 21-004-AP) by DR Horton for Lots 38X and 9X in Magnolia Meadows Phase II to update west boundary and add drainage/utility easements
- Specific Use Permit (Case 21-008-SUP) for retail sale of consumables at 1710 South Hampton Road, 1.249-acre parcel zoned Retail (R)
- Public hearing for the Specific Use Permit request
- Approval of July 12, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget and the proposed property tax rate of $0.769146 per $100 valuation, with first readings of the budget and tax ordinances. The council will also consider a $1,160,201.10 street reconstruction contract for the Mesa Subdivision, appointments, and several consent agenda items including interlocal agreements with Dallas County and a grant to a homeowners association.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and first reading of Ordinance O-10-21
- Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.769146 per $100 and first reading of Ordinance O-11-21
- Resolution R-39-21: Street reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. for Mesa Subdivision, not to exceed $1,160,201.10
- Consent agenda: Ordinance O-09-21 adding Juneteenth and Veterans Day as city holidays
- Consent agenda: Resolutions R-36-21 and R-37-21 for interlocal agreements with Dallas County for food inspection and health services
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a $700,000 change order for the City Center Project to build an All-Abilities Park, a resolution to add recreation aide positions and reclassify others, a roadway reconstruction contract, and a budget update. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance adding Juneteenth and Veterans Day as paid holidays. The meeting includes an executive session on police department oversight.
- Authorize up to $700,000 change order for All-Abilities Park site development
- Resolution R-32-21: add Full-Time and Part-Time Recreation Aide positions, reclassify Utility Worker 1 and Customer Service Clerk 1 to Grade 13
- Resolution R-35-21: approve $398,053.30 contract with Level One Paving for Dynasty Subdivision street reconstruction
- First reading of Ordinance O-09-21: add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as city holidays
- Reschedule September 21 regular meeting to September 14 due to budget adoption
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve Resolution R-33-21, which authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Bear Creek Improvements/Bear Creek Road/Hampton Road Project. The agenda contains only this one action item, along with routine procedural items.
- Resolution R-33-21 approving Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Bear Creek Improvements/Bear Creek Road/Hampton Road Project
- Authorization for City Manager to execute the agreement
- Special called meeting at 7:00 PM on August 24, 2021
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council and Employee Benefits Trust will hold a joint meeting to consider routine items, including approving meeting minutes, designating Prosperity Bank as the city's depository, and discussing insurance renewal recommendations for employee benefits. The council will also receive a formal presentation of the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes several proclamations and public comment.
- Resolution R-31-21 designating Prosperity Bank as the city's depository bank
- Resolution R-30-21 authorizing the Employee Benefits Trust to pay insurance obligations
- Discussion of insurance renewal recommendations for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Formal presentation of the proposed FY 2021-2022 city budget
- Proclamations for National Preparedness Month, Labor Day, and National Payroll Week
General
The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to formally receive the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and to announce public hearing and adoption dates for the budget, property tax rate, and amended FY 2020-2021 budget. The council will also discuss and vote on approving a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.769146 for 2021.
- Proposed FY 2021-2022 budget presentation
- Public hearing and adoption dates: September 7 and 14, 2021
- Proposed 2021 property tax rate of $0.769146
- Amended FY 2020-2021 budget discussion
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2021, to consider consent agenda items including approving meeting minutes, a smart water meter fee ordinance, an election resolution, and a preliminary replat for Hollywood Estates Phase IV. The main agenda includes resolutions for a cooperative purchasing agreement with Sanger and a grant agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. All items are for discussion and possible action.
- Ordinance O-08-21: adds Smart Water Meter Fees to utility fee schedule (second reading)
- Resolution R-26-21: calls November 2, 2021 election for Council Places 1, 3, 5
- Preliminary replat for Hollywood Estates Phase IV: 46 single-family lots on 45.909 acres
- Resolution R-27-21: interlocal agreement with City of Sanger for cooperative purchasing
- Resolution R-28-21: grant agreement with Texas Division of Emergency Management
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including emergency street reconstruction and water pump purchases, accept sewer and utility easements, and hold a second reading on a zoning ordinance amendment for asphalt or concrete batching plants. They will also discuss reopening the Senior Center and receive financial reports for May and June 2021.
- Resolution R-18-21: Emergency street reconstruction for Godwin, Lillian, and Barton Avenues, up to $255,000 to Level One Paving, Inc.
- Resolution R-24-21: Emergency purchase of water pumps from Global Pump Solutions, LLC, up to $209,959.
- Resolution R-25-21: Emergency purchase of a SCADA system from Dedicated Controls, LLC, up to $79,306.29.
- Ordinance O-06-21 (second reading): Amends zoning rules for asphalt or concrete batching plants.
- Resolutions R-19-21, R-20-21, R-21-21, R-22-21: Accept sanitary sewer and public utility easements from Meadow Springs HOA, Bloomfield Homes, Jose and Ana Hernandez, and Sostenes and Elvira Sanchez.
General
The Citizens Police Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 17, 2021, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items (call to order, training, adjournment) and no substantive business.
- Meeting canceled
- Originally scheduled for 8:30 A.M. at Glenn Heights Senior Center, 1932 South Hampton Road
General
This meeting of the Citizens Police Advisory Committee was canceled. The agenda had listed discussions of the Glenn Heights Police Organization and a revised CPAC training schedule.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included discussion of Glenn Heights Police Organization
- Agenda included discussion of revised CPAC training schedule
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary replat for Hollywood Estates Phase IV, which would create 46 new single-family residential lots and one common area lot on a 45.909-acre tract. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting. Public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- Zoning Case 21-003-PP: Preliminary replat by Oak Leaf Estates, LLC for Hollywood Estates Phase IV, creating 46 single-family lots and 1 common area lot
- Tract located in John S. Patton Survey, Abstract No. 841 and William C. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 74, Glenn Heights, Ellis County, Texas
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 14, 2021
City Council
The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, to consider several items, including a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding asphalt or concrete batching plants, a resolution authorizing up to $255,000 for emergency street reconstruction on portions of Godwin, Lillian, and Barton Avenues, and the May 2021 financial report. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment. Proclamations for Juneteenth, Father's Day, and Independence Day will be presented.
- Ordinance O-06-21 (second reading) amending zoning rules for asphalt/concrete batching plants
- Resolution R-18-21 authorizing $255,000 emergency street reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. for Godwin, Lillian, and Barton Avenues
- May 2021 Financial Report presented by Financial Analyst Nery Pena
- Executive session on City Manager personnel matters
- Proclamations for Juneteenth, Father's Day, and Independence Day
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 110-lot single-family subdivision, a zoning change to allow three new lots on South Hampton Road, and approve prior meeting minutes. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Preliminary plat for Bridges at Little Creek: 110 single-family lots, 2 nonresidential lots, 5 HOA lots on 59.886 acres
- Public hearing and action on zoning change at 2501 South Hampton Road from SF-1 to SF-2 for three new lots
- Approval of May 10, 2021 meeting minutes
Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting
The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, and to establish a regular meeting schedule. The agenda also includes discussions on emergency meeting procedures and a training schedule. This is an organizational meeting with no substantive policy decisions listed.
- Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
- Establishment of a meeting schedule
- Discussion of emergency meeting procedures
- Discussion of training schedule