Glenn Heights public meetings in 2021

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss various city ordinances and programs. The agenda includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and discussing the Guardian Program.

• Review of May 24, September 13, and November 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Texas Open Meetings Act
• Discussion of City Code of Ordinance Article 1.20
• Discussion of Ordinance O-16-20 Citizen Police Advisory Committee
• Discussion of the Guardian Program

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 consider accepting a $545,901 donation from the Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation into the General Fund, and will discuss and vote on several resolutions authorizing purchases of public safety equipment, including radio consoles, police cameras, body-worn cameras, CAD/RMS systems, and E-911 equipment. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance amending city council meeting provisions, the October 2021 financial report, and approval of meeting minutes. Newly elected council members will be sworn in.

• Resolution R-61-21: accept $545,901 donation from Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation into General Fund
• Resolution R-51-21: purchase E-911 equipment from Solacom Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $193,995.98
• Resolution R-48-21: purchase police vehicle camera system from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
• Resolution R-49-21: purchase police body-worn camera system from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
• Ordinance O-16-21: first reading to amend Section 1.02.003 'Meetings' of the City Code

The Glenn Heights City Council accepted a $545,901 donation from the Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation into the General Fund and approved a series of public safety purchases, including radio consoles, police vehicle and body-worn cameras, dispatch software, and E-911 equipment. The council also approved the purchasing option of using reserves and certificates of obligation to fund the public safety equipment. Three council members were sworn in after receiving certificates of election, and the minutes of three prior meetings were approved. A first reading of an ordinance correcting meeting days and start times in the city code was presented but no action was recorded.

• Approved $545,901 donation from Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation to City General Fund (7-0)
• Approved purchasing public safety equipment using reserves and certificates of obligation (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Public Safety Radio Consoles and Fire Department Alerting Equipment from Northwest Communications, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Police Vehicle Camera System from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (6-1, A. Brown nay)
• Approved purchase of Police Body-Worn Camera System from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (6-1, A. Brown nay)
• Approved purchase of Police Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management Systems from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (6-1, A. Brown nay)
• Approved purchase of E-911 Emergency Communications Equipment from Solacom Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $193,995.98 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, November 12, and November 16, 2021 meetings (7-0)

General

The Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation board will consider accepting a $554,901 transfer from GHHFC CO-DEV, LLC into its general fund, adopting its FY 2021-2022 operating budget, and donating $545,901 to the City of Glenn Heights. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Resolution R-01-21: accept $554,901 transfer from GHHFC CO-DEV, LLC into general fund
• Resolution R-02-2021: adopt FY 2021-2022 operating budget (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)
• Resolution R-03-21: donate $545,901 to City of Glenn Heights
• Approval of November 10, 2020 board meeting minutes

The Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met on December 7, 2021 and approved three resolutions. The board authorized accepting a $554,901.00 transfer from GHHFC CODEV, LLC into the Corporation General Fund, adopted the Corporation's operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, and authorized a $545,901 donation to the City of Glenn Heights. All votes were 7-0. The board also approved minutes from a November 10, 2020 meeting and adjourned at 7:03 P.M.

• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2020 board meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-01-21 authorizing acceptance of $554,901.00 from GHHFC CODEV, LLC into the Corporation General Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-02-2021 adopting the Corporation operating budget for FY 2021-2022 (Oct 1, 2021–Sep 30, 2022) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-03-21 authorizing a $545,901 donation to the City of Glenn Heights (7-0)
• Adjourned at 7:03 P.M. (7-0)

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.

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a water rate and fee schedule ordinance on second reading, appointed directors to the Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation, and cast votes for appraisal district boards. The council tabled six public safety technology items (radio system agreement, radio consoles, police vehicle and body cameras, CAD/RMS, and E-911 equipment) to a later date. The council also authorized the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent to purchase a Spartan 105-foot rear mount aerial ladder truck. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Ordinance O-15-21 amending water rates and charges (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-59-21 appointing a director to the Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-60-21 appointing a director to the Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-58-21 casting vote for Shaunte L. Allen as fourth member of Dallas Central Appraisal District board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-54-21 electing Ellis Appraisal District board candidates: 7 votes Walter Erwin, 8 votes John Knight, 8 votes Ken Marks, 8 votes Dani Muckleroy (6-0)
• Tabled Resolutions R-45-21, R-46-21, R-48-21, R-49-21, R-50-21, and R-51-21 (public safety radio, cameras, CAD/RMS, E-911) to a later date (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Letter of Intent for purchase of Spartan 105-foot rear mount aerial ladder truck (6-0)

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

In a special called meeting on Nov. 12, 2021, the Glenn Heights City Council approved Resolution R-53-21 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the November 2, 2021 Joint and General Election for Council Member Places 1, 3, and 5. The council declared Sonja A. Brown elected to Place 1, Travis Bruton to Place 3, and Shaunte L. Allen to Place 5, each to a full three-year term. The motion carried 3-0, and the meeting adjourned at 1:08 P.M.

• Approved Resolution R-53-21 canvassing Nov. 2, 2021 election results (3-0)
• Declared Sonja A. Brown elected Council Member, Place 1, full three-year term
• Declared Travis Bruton elected Council Member, Place 3, full three-year term
• Declared Shaunte L. Allen elected Council Member, Place 5, full three-year term
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

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

The Glenn Heights City Council denied Ordinance O-13-21, which would have changed zoning at 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with a Specific Use Permit for a Dollar Tree next to the existing Family Dollar. The council approved all six consent agenda items, including the October 19, 2021 minutes and three resolutions on the opioid settlement and utility easements, and approved a preliminary plat for Mariposa Crossing. A first reading of a water rate ordinance was presented with no vote recorded, and no action was taken after the executive session on the City Manager.

• Denied Ordinance O-13-21 rezoning 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with SUP for a Dollar Tree (5-1, Garrett nay)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-6, including October 19, 2021 minutes and Resolutions R-47-21, R-52-21, R-56-21, R-57-21 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Mariposa Crossing, 5.868 acres in Ellis County, subdividing into three lots (6-0)
• Convened into executive session on City Manager personnel matters (no vote tally recorded)
• Reconvened into open session; no action taken in executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned at 9:02 P.M. (6-0)

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

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading for a zoning ordinance regarding 1710 South Hampton Road. They will also consider a resolution to approve an interlocal water and wastewater service area agreement with the City of Red Oak.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-13-21 to change zoning at 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with a Specific Use Permit
• Resolution R-29-21 approving an Interlocal Water and Wastewater Service Area Agreement with the City of Red Oak
• Approval of October 12, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes

The Glenn Heights City Council approved Resolution R-29-21, an interlocal water and wastewater service area agreement with the City of Red Oak, on a 6-0 vote. The council also held a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-13-21, which would rezone a 1.249-acre tract at 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with a Specific Use Permit for a Family Dollar; no action was taken on the ordinance and the applicant agreed to provide more information at a later meeting. The council approved the minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting and then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution R-29-21, an interlocal water and wastewater service area agreement with the City of Red Oak (6-0)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance O-13-21 to rezone 1710 South Hampton Road from Retail to Retail with a Specific Use Permit; no testimony was provided
• First reading of Ordinance O-13-21 held; no vote recorded, applicant to provide additional information at a future meeting
• Approved minutes of the October 12, 2021 regular council meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:19 P.M. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an amending plat request for Magnolia Meadows Phase II. The meeting also includes a review of the August 2021 financial report and resolutions to nominate candidates for appraisal district boards.

• Amending Plat request for Magnolia Meadows Phase II (Lot 38X, Block F and Lot 9X, Block W)
• Resolution R-43-21: Nominating a candidate for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Resolution R-44-21: Nominating candidates for the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors
• August 2021 Financial Report review
• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes

The City Council approved the nomination of Council Member Shaunte L. Allen to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Additionally, the Council nominated Council Members Machanta Newson and Travis Bruton to the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2022-2023. The Council also approved meeting minutes and an amending plat request for Magnolia Meadows Phase II.

• Approved minutes for Sept 7, Sept 14, and Sept 27, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved amending plat for Magnolia Meadows Phase II (7-0)
• Nominated Shaunte L. Allen to Dallas Central Appraisal District Board (7-0)
• Nominated Machanta Newson and Travis Bruton to Ellis Appraisal District Board (7-0)

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

The City Council approved a property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The council also rescheduled three upcoming meetings and adjusted start times due to a conference and early voting.

• Adopted Ordinance O-14-21 setting the 2021 tax rate at $0.769146 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved dispensing with the second reading of Ordinance O-14-21 (5-0)
• Rescheduled Oct. 5 meeting to Oct. 12 with a 7:30 P.M. start time (5-0)
• Adjusted Oct. 19 meeting start time to 7:30 P.M. (5-0)
• Rescheduled Nov. 2 meeting to Nov. 9 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and ratifying a property tax increase. The meeting also includes discussions on an Atmos Energy settlement and a ground lease option for a 53.5-acre land tract.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (Ordinance O-10-21)
• Ratification of property tax increase (Resolution R-23-21)
• Adoption of 2021 ad valorem tax rate of $0.769146 per $100 valuation (Ordinance O-11-21)
• Settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2021 Rate Review Mechanism (Resolution R-41-21)
• $500 option fee for a ground lease on 53.5 acres east of South Hampton Road (Resolution R-42-21)

The Glenn Heights City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance O-10-21) and ratified the property tax revenue increase it requires (Resolution R-23-21), which raises $1,185,062 more in property tax revenue than FY2020-2021. The council also adopted a 2021 ad valorem tax rate of $0.769146 per $100 valuation (Ordinance O-11-21), described in the motion as effectively a 4.25 percent increase in the tax rate, and amended the FY2020-2021 budget (Ordinance O-12-21). It approved an exclusive option to ground lease about 53.5 acres east of South Hampton Road to Palladium USA International, Inc. for a $500 option fee, and approved a consent agenda that included a negotiated Atmos Energy rate settlement (Resolution R-41-21). Council Members Alisha M. Brown (Place 4) and Machanta Newson (Place 6) were absent.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget, Ordinance O-10-21 (5-0; Places 4 and 6 absent)
• Approved Resolution R-23-21 ratifying the property tax revenue increase in the FY2021-22 budget (4-1; Allen nay)
• Approved Ordinance O-11-21 setting 2021 tax rate at $0.769146 per $100 valuation, stated as a 4.25% tax rate increase (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-12-21 amending the FY2020-2021 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-42-21 authorizing an exclusive option to ground lease ~53.5 acres east of South Hampton Road to Palladium USA International, Inc. for a $500 option fee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-2, including Resolution R-41-21 on the Atmos Energy negotiated rate settlement (5-0)
• Received July 2021 Financial Report presentation (no action recorded)
• Adjourned at 7:54 P.M. (5-0)

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

The City Council approved a $1,160,201.10 contract for street reconstruction in the Mesa Subdivision and passed a resolution supporting the City Manager's oversight of the Police Department. The Council also appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed the vote on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget until September 14, 2021. Additionally, the reopening of the Senior Center was delayed until January 2022.

• Approved $1.16M street reconstruction contract for Mesa Subdivision (5-0)
• Appointed Francisco Joel Alvarez Gabriel to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of FY 2019-2020 annual financial report and audit (5-0)
• Postponed FY 2021-2022 budget vote to September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Delayed Senior Center reopening to January 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-40-21 supporting City Manager's police oversight (4-1)

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

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a change order of up to $700,000 for the City Center Project to build an All-Abilities Park, and approved a $398,053.30 roadway reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. for the Dynasty Subdivision Street Reconstruction Project. The council also approved Resolution R-32-21 amending the City's Job Classification Table and rescheduled the September 21, 2021 regular meeting to September 14, 2021. A first reading of Ordinance 0-09-21 adding Juneteenth and Veterans Day as city holidays was discussed; no vote on adoption is recorded. In executive session on Police Department Oversight and Supervision, the Mayor directed the City Attorney to draft a letter to be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved change order up to $700,000 for City Center Project All-Abilities Park (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-35-21: roadway agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. for Dynasty Subdivision Street Reconstruction, not to exceed $398,053.30 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-32-21 amending the Job Classification Table, adding Recreation Aide positions and moving Utility Worker 1 and Customer Service Clerk 1 to Grade 13 (6-0)
• Approved rescheduling the September 21, 2021 regular meeting to September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved reordering of agenda items (6-0)
• Convened into executive session on Police Department Oversight and Supervision (6-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft a letter on Police Department Oversight and Supervision for presentation at the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:08 P.M. (6-0)

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 approved an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Bear Creek Improvements/Bear Creek Road/Hampton Road Project. The project involves expanding the existing two-lane cross-section to a four-lane median divided cross-section.

• Approved Resolution R-33-21 for the Bear Creek road project funding agreement (5-0)

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

The City Council and Employee Benefits Trust held a joint meeting on August 17, 2021, approving the consent agenda, Resolution R-31-21 designating Prosperity Bank as the city's depository, employee insurance renewals for medical and other coverages, and Resolution R-30-21 authorizing the trust to pay obligations and fund transfers for fiscal year 2021-2022. The council also received a formal presentation of the City Manager's proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and heard a senior center presentation without taking action.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-3 including August 3 and August 5 meeting minutes and Resolution R-31-21 designating Prosperity Bank as depository bank (5-2)
• Approved employee insurance renewals for Medical (BCBS), Dental, Basic Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, and Vision (Mutual of Omaha) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-30-21 authorizing the Employee Benefits Trust to pay obligations and fund transfers for FY 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Extended the City Council meeting to 11:00 P.M. (7-0)

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

The Glenn Heights City Council voted 7-0 to approve a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.769146 for 2021 (Fiscal Year 2021-2022). The council also voted 7-0 to table the formal presentation of the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to its August 17, 2021 regular meeting. A staff member announced public hearing and anticipated adoption dates of September 7 and September 14, 2021 for the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, the proposed 2021 property tax rate, and the amended FY 2020-2021 budget. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 P.M.

• Approved proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.769146 for 2021 (FY 2021-2022) (7-0)
• Tabled formal presentation of the City Manager's proposed FY 2021-2022 budget to the August 17, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

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 approved the call for the November 2, 2021, general election and a preliminary replat for 46 new single-family lots. The council also authorized a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Sanger and a grant agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

• Approved July 20, 2021, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-08-21 adding Smart Water Meter Fees to the Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-21 calling for the November 2, 2021, Joint and General Election (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Replat for Hollywood Estates Phase IV for 46 residential lots and 1 common area lot (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-27-21 for an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sanger for Cooperative Purchasing (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-28-21 for a Grant Agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (7-0)

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.

City Council authorized emergency spending for water pumps, a SCADA monitoring system, and street reconstruction. The Council also amended zoning laws regarding batching plants and scheduled the Senior Center to reopen in October.

• Approved $255,000 emergency street reconstruction contract for Level One Paving, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $209,959 emergency purchase of water pumps from Global Pump Solutions, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $79,306.29 emergency purchase of a SCADA system from Dedicated Controls, LLC (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for temporary asphalt or concrete batching plants (5-2)
• Scheduled Senior Center reopening for October 4, 2021 (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to prepare a contract for the City Manager (7-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer and public utility easements (7-0)
• Approved smart water meter fees ranging from $264.00 to $3,520.00

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 scheduled City Council meeting for July 6, 2021, was canceled. The agenda originally included discussions on street reconstruction, zoning amendments, and the reopening of the Senior Center.

• Emergency street reconstruction agreement for Godwin, Lillian, and Barton Avenues up to $255,000.00
• Ordinance O-06-21 regarding asphalt or concrete batching plant zoning
• Sanitary sewer easements from Meadow Springs Homeowners Association and Bloomfield Homes, LP
• Proposed reopening of the City of Glenn Heights Senior Center

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

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend zoning rules for asphalt or concrete batching plants. They will also discuss denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's request to increase distribution rates and reinstating late fees for utility bills.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-06-21 regarding asphalt or concrete batching plant zoning
• Resolution R-15-21 to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase distribution rates
• Resolution R-16-21 to reinstate late fees on resident utility bills effective June 1, 2021
• Resolution R-17-21 to terminate the COVID-19 Hazard Assignment Pay program
• Discussion regarding the Guardian Program

The City Council of Glenn Heights, Texas, held a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, with a quorum present. The supplied minutes record only the call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, with no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals documented in this excerpt.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider action on a variance request for 1710 South Hampton Road. The applicant, FD Development of Glenn Heights, LLC, seeks to install a driveway closer than the required 200 feet to an existing nonresidential driveway.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case 21-001-ZBA regarding 1710 South Hampton Road
• Variance request to bypass the 200-foot minimum driveway distance requirement

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss, develop, and approve its rules of procedure. This meeting is the primary action item on the agenda.

• Approval of Rules of Procedure for the Citizens Police Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for transportation improvements on Bear Creek Road and Hampton Road. The meeting also includes an update on an interlocal agreement with Ellis County for road reconstruction and an executive session regarding the City Manager.

• Resolution R-14-21 regarding Bear Creek Road and Hampton Road transportation improvements
• Update on Ellis County interlocal agreement for road reconstruction
• Approval of April 2021 Financial Report
• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters
• Certificates of Election for Council Members Travis Bruton and Alisha M. Brown

The Glenn Heights City Council held a regular meeting on May 18, 2021, called to order at 7:05 P.M. with a quorum present. The minutes provided record only the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance; no motions, votes, approvals, denials, or ordinances are documented in the supplied text. No substantive decisions can be reported from this record.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a 1.450-acre property. The applicant proposes changing the zoning from Single Family-1 to Single Family-3 to allow for the development of four new single-family residential lots.

• Zoning Case 21-006-RZ: Public hearing for 2501 South Hampton Road
• Zoning Case 21-006-RZ: Request to rezone 1.450 acres from SF-1 to SF-3
• Approval of April 12, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing two incentive programs to provide grants for homes damaged by Winter Storm 2021. The meeting also includes appointments for the Citizens Police Advisory Committee and a second reading of sign regulation amendments.

• Resolution R-11-21: $250,000 for Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program (grants up to $500)
• Resolution R-13-21: $200,000 for Winter Storm 2021 Senior Residents Home Repair Incentive Program (grants up to $200)
• Ordinance O-07-21: Second reading to amend sign regulations in Chapter 15
• Approval of Citizens Police Advisory Committee appointees
• Approval of April 2021 meeting minutes

The Glenn Heights City Council voted 3-4 to deny Resolution R-11-21, which would have funded a $250,000 Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program offering one-time grants of up to $500 to homeowners with water damage. A separate $200,000 program for senior residents (R-13-21) was tabled indefinitely by a 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a sign ordinance amendment, and confirmed seven Citizens Police Advisory Committee appointees.

• Denied Resolution R-11-21, $250,000 Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program (3-4)
• Tabled Resolution R-13-21, $200,000 Winter Storm 2021 Senior Residents Home Repair Incentive Program, indefinitely (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: April 13 and April 20 meeting minutes and Ordinance O-07-21 amending sign regulations (7-0)
• Confirmed seven Citizens Police Advisory Committee appointees for terms ending 2023 or 2024 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet via telephone and video conference to review the March 2021 financial report and the upcoming fiscal year budget calendar. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend sign regulations and acknowledge a rate increase notice from Waste Management.

• First reading of Ordinance O-07-21 regarding permanent sign regulations
• Acknowledgment of Waste Management’s Rate Increase Notice
• Review of March 2021 Financial Report
• Approval of the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Proclamations for National Safe Digging Month and Public Service Recognition Week

The Glenn Heights City Council approved the April 6, 2021 meeting minutes and the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget calendar on a 6-0 vote. The council received a March 2021 financial report and acknowledged a Waste Management rate increase notice raising residential waste rates 3%, from $13.77 to $14.18, effective July 1, 2021. A first reading of Ordinance O-07-21 amending sign regulations was presented but the minutes record no vote on it. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 P.M.

• Approved April 6, 2021 council meeting minutes and FY2021-2022 budget calendar (6-0)
• Acknowledged Waste Management rate increase notice: 3% increase from $13.77 to $14.18, customer charges from $15.15 to $15.60 effective July 1, 2021
• First reading of Ordinance O-07-21 amending sign regulations presented; no vote recorded
• Adjourned at 7:36 P.M. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint discussion with the DeSoto ISD Board of Directors. The meeting focuses on the next stage of unveiling the North Star collaborative involving local stakeholders.

• Joint discussion regarding the North Star collaborative with DeSoto ISD

The Glenn Heights City Council and the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees met in a joint special called meeting on April 13, 2021, to discuss the next stage of the North Star Collaborative, a partnership involving the City of Glenn Heights, DeSoto ISD, the City of DeSoto, and local stakeholders. Presenters covered a Team Agreement, the Collaborative's strategic plan approach, visioning meetings, prioritized strategies, and next steps. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals on the Collaborative were recorded; the only vote was to adjourn, which carried 7-0.

• No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials recorded; meeting was a joint discussion on the North Star Collaborative
• Motion to adjourn carried 7-0 (Garrett, S. Brown, Ipaye, Bruton, A. Brown, Allen, Newson)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss an ordinance to amend the city's zoning code. The proposed change specifically affects Section XVIII.1.2 regarding Asphalt or Concrete Batching Plants under Temporary Uses and Permits.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case 21-004-RZ regarding asphalt or concrete batching plant regulations
• Discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of the March 8, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a $500,000 home repair incentive program and relief for utility fees following Winter Storm 2021. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes, road reconstruction in Ellis County, and police department reports.

• Resolution R-11-21: $500,000 Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program
• Ordinance O-03-21: Rezoning 1215 East Bear Creek Road to Planned Development-26
• Preliminary Plat: Subdividing 39.784 acres into 70 single-family lots for Bear Creek Elegance, LLC
• Road Reconstruction: Authorization to spend up to $235,000 from 2016 Bonds-Road for Ellis County roads
• Ordinance O-01-21: Specific Use Permit for a drugstore/pharmacy at 133 West Ovilla Road

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a preliminary plat for the 39.784-acre Bear Creek Elegance subdivision (70 single-family lots plus 5 HOA lots) and confirmed a zoning change for a 20.702-acre property at 1215 East Bear Creek Road from Single Family Residential-1 to Planned Development-26, allowing up to 18 multifamily units per acre plus mixed commercial and open space. Council also approved an interlocal agreement with Ellis County to reconstruct Lakeridge Road and Cripple Creek Road and authorized spending up to $235,000 from 2016 Bonds - Road for that work. A proposed Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program funded at $500,000 was tabled to the second regular meeting; a separate Winter Storm Relief Program granting water/wastewater bill relief was established. No action was taken in Executive Session on S. Hampton Road property matters.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, and 4, including March 16, 2021 minutes, Specific Use Permit for a drugstore/pharmacy at 133 West Ovilla Road, and the Bear Creek Elegance preliminary plat (70 single-family lots, 5 HOA lots) (7-0)
• Confirmed Ordinance O-03-21 rezoning 1215 East Bear Creek Road (20.702 acres) from SF-1 to Planned Development-26 for mixed-use with up to 18 multifamily units per acre (7-0)
• Established a Winter Storm Relief Program granting relief on water utility bills for water/wastewater usage; permit fee relief was excluded (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution R-11-21, the $500,000 Winter Storm 2021 Home Repair Incentive Program (grants up to $500 per home), to the second regular meeting (6-1, Ipaye nay)
• Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County for reconstruction of Lakeridge Road and Cripple Creek Road by Ellis County Road and Bridge, Precinct 4 (7-0)
• Authorized the City Manager to expend up to $235,000 from 2016 Bonds - Road for the two Ellis County road reconstructions (7-0)
• Appointed Cartney Slaughter and Rev. Ruben D. Conner II to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee
• No action taken in Executive Session regarding City-owned property and property on S. Hampton Road