Glenn Heights public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning change for the Bridges at Little Creek development, a new ordinance limiting time spent on public information requests, and a resolution to certify the December 13 special election results. They will also review financial reports and make appointments to city boards.

• Ordinance O-19-22: Rezone 48.83 acres at Bridges at Little Creek from PD-24/SF-3/SF-4 to PD-24-amended (second reading)
• Ordinance O-18-22: Add time limits for responding to public information requests (second reading)
• Resolution R-32-22: Canvass December 13 special election results for Council Member Place 1
• October and November 2022 financial reports
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Glenn Heights City Council canvassed the December 13, 2022 special election, declaring Sherron Mosley duly elected to Council Member Place 1 for an unexpired term ending November 2024. The council also approved a zoning amendment for the Bridges at Little Creek, adopted a public information request time-limit ordinance, and made appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. The October and November financial reports were tabled to the second meeting in January.

• Canvassed special election, declared Sherron Mosley elected to Place 1 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-18-22 setting time limits for public information responses (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Bridges at Little Creek to PD-24-amended (4-1)
• Tabled October and November financial reports to January meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed Tabitha Gamble and appointed Madeline Bracken to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed John Reliford, appointed Seth Quartey and Pamela Hutson-Johnson to Zoning Board of Adjustment; removed Tiffany Jones and Jacquetta Cannon (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including updates to the city fee schedule and new limits on public information request response times. The meeting also includes discussions on the Bear Creek Road Project and a road reconstruction agreement.

• Ordinance O-14-22: Second reading to amend the City Fee Schedule
• Ordinance O-19-22: First reading to amend zoning for 48.830± acres at Bridges at Little Creek
• Resolution R-31-22: Roadway reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. up to $210,000.00
• Resolution R-30-22: Master Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for road and bridge improvements
• Ordinance O-18-22: First reading to establish time limits for responding to public information requests

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a $210,000 roadway reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving, Inc. for portions of Bear Creek Road (5-1). They also approved a fee schedule ordinance (O-14-22) and a master interlocal agreement with Dallas County for road and bridge improvements (R-30-22). The October 2022 financial reports were tabled to the next meeting. The council also discussed the Bear Creek Road project status and held first readings on ordinances regarding public information request time limits and a zoning amendment for the Bridges at Little Creek.

• Approved $210,000 Bear Creek Road reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving (5-1)
• Approved fee schedule ordinance O-14-22 (6-0)
• Approved Dallas County road/bridge interlocal agreement R-30-22 (6-0)
• Tabled October 2022 financial reports to next meeting (6-0)
• Set December 2022 council meeting for December 21 at 7:00 PM (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly adopt Resolution R-29-22, which would canvass the returns and declare the results of the November 8, 2022, Joint, General, and Special Elections for Mayor and Council Member Places 2, 4, 5, and 6. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Resolution R-29-22 to canvass election returns and declare results for Mayor and Council Member Places 2, 4, 5, and 6

The City Council held a special meeting to canvass the November 8, 2022 election returns and declared the winners for Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, 5, and 6. Resolution R-29-22 was approved unanimously (2-0) with Mayor Pro Tem Brown and Council Member Bruton voting aye. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Resolution R-29-22 canvassing election results (2-0)
• Declared Sonja A. Brown elected Mayor for a full three-year term
• Declared Harry A. Garrett elected Council Member Place 2 for a full three-year term
• Declared Stephanne Hale elected Council Member Place 4 for a full three-year term
• Declared Laymon M. Lightfoot elected Council Member Place 5 for an unexpired term ending November 2024
• Declared Cornel Benford II elected Council Member Place 6 for a full three-year term

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council and DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting to discuss district goals and city development. The agenda includes discussions on campus security, school zoning, and the potential reprogramming of City ARPA funding used by the school district.

• DeSoto ISD 2022-2023 District Improvement Plan discussion
• 2023-2024 Campus Zoning and School Choice discussion
• Discussion of updates to DeSoto ISD campus security
• Report on potential reprogramming of City ARPA Funding for DeSoto ISD
• City of Glenn Heights development updates

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive quarterly crime statistics, and review the police department’s racial profiling report. No formal decisions are listed beyond approving prior minutes.

• Approve October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review quarterly crime statistics report
• Review quarterly racial profiling report

The committee approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022, meeting. Members received presentations on quarterly crime statistics and racial profiling reports from the Police Department.

• Approved October 3, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution for a December 13, 2022 special election to fill a council vacancy, a first reading of an ordinance amending the city's fee schedule, and receiving updates from the Citizens Police Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, Texas Municipal Court Week, and Veterans Day, as well as consent agenda items for approving meeting minutes.

• Resolution R-26-22-Amended calling for December 13, 2022 special election for Council Member Place 1
• First reading of Ordinance O-14-22 amending the city fee schedule
• Citizens Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) update
• September 2022 Financial Reports
• Proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, Texas Municipal Court Week, and Veterans Day

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from two prior meetings and Resolution R-26-22-Amended calling for a December 13, 2022 special election to fill the unexpired Place 1 term. The council also heard presentations on the Citizens Police Advisory Committee, a first reading of a fee schedule ordinance, and September 2022 financial reports, but took no action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-22-Amended calling Dec. 13, 2022 special election for Council Place 1 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 18, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider a resolution to deny Oncor Electric's rate change application and seek reimbursement of rate case expenses. The agenda also includes setting November meeting dates, a Sister Cities program discussion, an ordinance on council member expense reimbursement, a sponsorship request, and a professional services agreement with Dikita Engineering.

• Resolution R-28-22 to deny Oncor rate change and seek expense reimbursement
• Set November 2022 meeting dates: Nov 1 at 7:30 PM and Nov 22 at 7:00 PM
• Ordinance O-17-22 amending Section 1.02.009 on council member expense reimbursement (second reading)
• Authorize City Manager to execute professional services agreement with Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (IDIQ)
• CARE Team update by Officer Christopher Ross

City Council approved a professional services agreement with Dikita Engineering and a Platinum sponsorship for the Leadership Southwest conference. The Council also passed an ordinance amending council member expense reimbursements and denied a rate change application from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

• Approved Resolution R-28-22 to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate change application (7-0)
• Approved November 2022 meeting dates and times (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute professional services agreement with Dikita Engineering (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-17-22 amending Council Member expenditure reimbursements with amendments (5-2)
• Approved Platinum sponsorship for Leadership Southwest — Leveraging Human Capital Conference (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including first readings of ordinances to amend the city fee schedule and council member expense reimbursement rules. They will also receive financial reports and police department quarterly statistics, and discuss a Sister Cities program.

• First reading of Ordinance O-14-22 amending the city fee schedule
• First reading of Ordinance O-17-22 amending council member expense reimbursement
• August 2022 financial reports
• Police quarterly crime statistics and racial profiling reports
• Discussion on Sister Cities Program

The City Council approved previous meeting minutes and tabled the first reading of Ordinance O-14-22, which would amend the city's fee schedule. The council discussed but did not act on the Sister Cities Program, requesting it be placed on the next agenda for action. They also reviewed the August 2022 financial reports and police quarterly crime and racial profiling statistics.

• Approved September 6 and September 13 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance O-14-22 amending fee schedule (5-0)
• Sister Cities Program discussion held; action deferred to next agenda
• First reading of Ordinance O-17-22 on council expense reimbursements discussed
• August 2022 financial reports presented
• Police quarterly crime and racial profiling reports presented

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the minutes from its August 8, 2022 meeting, and to discuss the Glenn Heights Police Department's vehicle pursuit policy. The committee will also consider items for the next meeting's agenda. This is a routine advisory meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Discussion of Glenn Heights Police vehicle pursuit policy (Deputy Chief N. Bristow)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from August 8, 2022
• Planning of next meeting agenda items

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 8, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed the police policy regarding vehicle pursuits and voted to include a Racial Profiling Crime Statistics Report on the next meeting's agenda.

• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Added Racial Profiling Crime Statistics Report to next meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to consider and possibly take action on several items, including adopting the FY 2022-2023 budget, setting the property tax rate, and ratifying a property tax increase. The council will also vote on a zoning change for an in-home day care, a special election to fill a council vacancy, and other administrative items. Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Constitution Week, and Fire Prevention Week will be presented.

• Adopt FY 2022-2023 budget (Ordinance O-11-22)
• Set property tax rate at $0.632211 per $100 valuation (Ordinance O-12-22)
• Ratify property tax increase (Resolution R-23-22)
• Zoning change to allow in-home day care at 700 Shady Meadow (Ordinance O-15-22)
• Call special election for Council Member Place 1 on December 13, 2022 (Resolution R-26-22)

City Council approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022, and ratified a property tax increase. The council also established the 2022 ad valorem tax rate and approved a special election for Council Member Place 1.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Budget (6-1)
• Ratified property tax increase for FY 2022-2023 Budget (6-1)
• Set 2022 ad valorem tax rate at $0.632211 per $100 valuation (7-0)
• Approved Special Election for Council Member Place 1 on Dec 13, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for in-home day care at 700 Shady Meadow (7-0)
• Amended FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget (7-0)
• Added Grade 19 Senior Financial Analyst position to Job Classification Table (7-0)
• Tabled property tax freeze for seniors and $25,000 veterans exemption indefinitely (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings and take first readings on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and a property tax rate of $0.632211 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider postponing the budget vote to September 13, 2022. Other actions include zoning requests, a resolution accepting a council member's resignation, and insurance-related items.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-11-22 adopting the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-12-22 setting the property tax rate at $0.632211 per $100 assessed valuation
• Zoning Case 22-003-RZ: request to change 23.09 acres from SF-1 to Planned Development-28 for SF-3
• Zoning Case 22-002-SUP: specific use permit for an in-home day care at 700 Shady Meadow
• Resolution R-25-22 accepting the resignation of Council Member Sonja A. Brown and declaring a vacancy

The City Council accepted the automatic resignation of Council Member Sonja A. Brown and declared a vacancy for Place 1. The Employee Benefits Trust approved several insurance renewals, and the Council postponed the final vote on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.

• Accepted automatic resignation of Council Member Sonja A. Brown (6-0)
• Approved insurance renewals for medical, dental, life, disability, and vision (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-18-22 to fund Employee Benefits Trust insurance obligations (6-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of FY 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
• Postponed vote on Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget to September 13, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-10-22 regarding TMRS Updated Service Credits (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-24-22 regarding Atmos Energy Corp. settlement (6-0)
• Approved including current and resigned members on City Center commemorative plaque (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a joint regular meeting with the Employee Benefits Trust to discuss and act on several items, including rescheduling the September 20 meeting due to budget adoption, approving interlocal agreements with Dallas County for health services, and amending the employee step pay plan. The council will also receive the FY 2020-2021 financial report, consider an ordinance on the city manager's powers, and discuss insurance renewals for employee benefits.

• Reschedule September 20, 2022 meeting to September 13, 2022 for budget adoption
• Resolution R-21-22: Interlocal agreement with Dallas County for food establishment inspection
• Resolution R-22-22: Interlocal agreement with Dallas County for public health services
• Resolution R-20-22: Amend Employee Step Pay Compensation Plan
• Ordinance O-10-22: First reading on Updated Service Credits for Texas Municipal Retirement System

The City Council approved amendments to the City Manager's powers and duties and the Employee Step Pay Compensation Plan. The council also entered into two interlocal agreements with Dallas County for health and environmental services.

• Approved Ordinance O-09-22 amending City Manager powers and duties (5-1)
• Approved Resolution R-20-22 amending Employee Step Pay Compensation Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-22 for Dallas County food inspection and environmental health services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-22-22 for Dallas County coordinated public health services (6-0)
• Re-appointed Austin Kelley (Place 1) and Paul Alley (Place 4) to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Excused Mayor Harry A. Garrett's July 19 and August 2 absences (6-0)
• Tabled FY 2020-2021 ACFR and Audit Results until September 6 (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution R-18-22 regarding Employee Benefits Trust obligations until September 6 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new mission, vision, and strategic goals for the city. Additionally, the Council will receive a formal presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and announce upcoming hearing dates for the budget and property tax rate.

• Resolution R-15-22: Adopting official Mission and Vision statements and 2022-2023 Strategic Goals
• Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Announcement of September 6, 2022, public hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget and 2022 Property Tax Rate
• Announcement of September 6, 2022, public hearing for the Amended Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

City Council approved a resolution establishing the city's official mission and vision statements along with strategic goals for 2022-2023. The council also received a formal presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and announced upcoming public hearing dates.

• Approved Resolution R-15-22 adopting official Mission Statement, Vision statement, and 2022-2023 Strategic Goals and Objectives (7-0)
• Announced September 6, 2022, as the public hearing date for the Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget, Proposed 2022 Property Tax Rate, and Amended FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Announced September 13, 2022, as the anticipated adoption date for the Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget, Proposed 2022 Property Tax Rate, and Amended FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Approved motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 P.M. (6-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Glenn Heights Police Policy regarding authorized firearms. The committee may also take action to approve previous meeting minutes and amend future meeting dates, times, and locations.

• Discussion of Glenn Heights Police Policy regarding authorized firearms
• Approval of July 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Potential amendment of meeting dates, times, and location

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved a change to its meeting time, date, and location. The committee also reviewed police policies regarding authorized firearms.

• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved moving meetings to City Hall Council Chambers on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 P.M. starting October 3, 2022 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three zoning change requests and one specific use permit. The requests include rezoning a 23-acre parcel to Planned Development-28 for single-family homes, amending an existing Planned Development District on 52 acres, and changing an 8.5-acre parcel to allow retail and self-storage. The commission will also consider a specific use permit for an in-home day care at 700 Shady Meadow.

• Zoning Case 22-003-RZ: Rezone 23.09 acres (Tract 9, Abstract 1205) from Single-Family 1 to Planned Development-28 for SF-3
• Zoning Case 22-004-RZ: Amend existing Planned Development District on 52.19 acres northwest of Stone Creek
• Zoning Case 22-005-RZ: Rezone 8.5 acres (Abstract 743) from Retail and Residential to Retail, Residential, and Planned Development for Retail with Self Storage
• Zoning Case 22-002-SUP: Specific Use Permit for in-home day care at 700 Shady Meadow (0.22 acres, Meadow Springs Subdivision)

Building Standards Commission

The Building Standards Commission will hold a meeting to conduct member training. The session focuses on building standards policies and procedures.

• Commission member training on Building Standards policies and procedures

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider setting the 2022 ad valorem tax rate at $0.632211 per $100 valuation, receive the certified tax roll, and call the November 8, 2022 election for mayor and council places 2, 4, 5, and 6. They will also accept the automatic resignation of Council Member Shaunte L. Allen and possibly excuse an absence of Council Member Alisha M. Brown. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and an ordinance amending the city manager's powers.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.632211 for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Resolution R-17-22 accepting resignation of Council Member Shaunte L. Allen and declaring vacancy
• Resolution R-19-22 calling Nov. 8, 2022 election for mayor and council places 2, 4, 5, 6
• Ordinance O-09-22 amending Chapter 9 Personnel, Section 9.04.002 Powers and Duties (second reading)
• Back to School Celebrations with Red Oak ISD (Aug 6) and DeSoto ISD (Aug 13)

City Council approved the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and called for general and special elections in November. The council also accepted the automatic resignation of Council Member Shaunte L. Allen.

• Approved $0.632211 as the proposed ad valorem tax rate for 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-19-22 calling for November 8, 2022 Joint and General Election and Special Election for Place 5 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-17-22 accepting the automatic resignation of Council Member Shaunte L. Allen (6-0)
• Excused absences of Council Member Alisha M. Brown for Feb 15, March 1, and July 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance O-09-22 regarding the Office of the City Manager (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a contract for wrecker and impound services with J&L Wrecker, Inc., and receive quarterly crime and racial profiling reports from the police department. The council will also consider ordinances on dress code rules and municipal court judge services.

• Approve wrecker and impound services agreement with J&L Wrecker, Inc.
• Vote on Ordinance O-08-22 to add a dress code provision to city council rules
• Presentation of Glenn Heights Police Department quarterly crime and racial profiling reports
• First reading of Ordinance O-09-22 to amend city manager powers and duties
• Approve First Amendment to Municipal Court Presiding Judge services agreement with Cass Robert Callaway

City Council authorized an agreement for wrecker and impound services and approved an amendment to the contract for the Municipal Court Presiding Judge. The Council also passed an ordinance establishing a dress code for City Council rules of procedure.

• Approved agreement with J&L Wrecker, Inc. for wrecker and impound services (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Cass Robert Callaway for Municipal Court Presiding Judge Services (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-08-22 to add a dress code provision to City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum (4-1)
• Approved June 21, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the June 13, 2022 meeting minutes, review the police policy on officer-involved shootings and deaths, and consider future meeting logistics. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discuss and take action on June 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discuss Glenn Heights Police Policy on Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths
• Discuss committee meeting dates, times, and location

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its June 13, 2022 meeting by a 7-0 vote. Deputy Chief Nick Bristow presented sections of the Glenn Heights Police policy on officer-involved shootings and deaths, and answered questions about county services, Texas Ranger involvement, fees, possible conflicts of interest, civil rights issues, and body cameras. Members said they prefer meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers; that item will be placed on the next agenda as an action item. No other agenda items were discussed or added.

• Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 P.M. (7-0)
• No action taken on officer-involved shootings policy — presentation and discussion only
• Meeting schedule preference (first Monday, 6:30 P.M., City Hall Council Chambers) to be placed on next agenda as an action item

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2022, to consider several items, including a second reading of a dress code ordinance, a resolution for a wrecker service contract (though this item is canceled due to lack of quorum), and a first reading of an ordinance amending the city manager's powers. The council will also receive presentations on police crime statistics and racial profiling, and will hold an executive session to discuss the city manager's employment. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda approval of prior minutes.

• Ordinance O-08-22: second reading to add dress code provision to City Council rules
• Resolution R-16-22: agreement with J&L Wrecker, Inc. for wrecker and impound services (CANCELED due to lack of quorum)
• Presentation of Police Department Quarterly Crime Statistics Report
• Presentation of Police Department Quarterly Racial Profiling Report
• Ordinance O-09-22: first reading to amend city manager powers and duties

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting on June 21, 2022, to discuss and take action on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance adding a dress code provision to council rules, a resolution affirming a shared DART board member appointment, and the annual water quality report. The council will also receive the May 2022 financial report and an update on the senior center, and will enter executive session to consult with the city attorney about pending litigation.

• First reading of Ordinance O-08-22 to add a dress code provision to City Council rules of procedure and decorum
• Resolution R-14-22 affirming appointment of a shared board member with Garland and Rowlett to the DART Board
• Discussion of the Annual Water Quality Report
• May 2022 Financial Report
• Executive session on pending litigation: Lucas Benson v. City of Glenn Heights, Cause No. DC-22-02743

The City Council authorized the City Manager to retain the law firm Fee, Smith & Sharp, L.L.P. to defend the City and City Manager David Hall in pending litigation. The Council also approved the June 7 meeting minutes and a shared DART Board member appointment.

• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-14-22 affirming a shared DART Board member appointment (6-1)
• Authorized retaining Fee, Smith & Sharp, L.L.P. as lead counsel for Lucas Benson v. City of Glenn Heights (7-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to review and possibly act on the minutes from its May 9 meeting, discuss the city’s handcuffing and restraint policy presented by Deputy Chief N. Bristow and DPS Director K. Moore, and review the committee’s calendar and quarterly report.

• Review and possible action on May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discuss Glenn Heights Handcuffing and Restraint Policy (Deputy Chief N. Bristow/DPS Director K. Moore)
• Review Citizens Police Advisory Committee Calendar
• Review Citizens Police Advisory Committee Quarterly Report

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee met on June 13, 2022, to approve the minutes from their previous meeting. The committee also received a presentation and discussion on the Glenn Heights Handcuffing and Restraint Policy from police leadership.

• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider suspending a requested rate change from Oncor Electric Delivery Company to allow for a study of reasonable rates. The meeting also includes discussions on building regulations, the Guardian Program, and the annual water quality report.

• Resolution R-12-22 to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's June 17 rate change
• Second reading of Ordinance O-07-22 regarding Building and Standards Commission
• Resolution R-13-22 to add Victim Assistance Coordinator to the Job Classification Table
• Ordinance O-04-22 correction regarding a specific use permit property owner name
• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters

The Glenn Heights City Council approved four consent agenda items, including Resolution R-12-22 suspending the June 17, 2022 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change so the city can study it, and Ordinance O-04-22 (Correction) fixing a property owner name error in a specific use permit. The council also approved Resolution R-13-22 adding the non-exempt position of Victim Assistance Coordinator to Grade 15 in the city's Job Classification Table. The council tabled the Annual Water Quality Report discussion and tabled action on the City Manager personnel matter that was deliberated in executive session. All votes were 5-0 except the water quality report, which carried 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Sonja A. Brown voting nay.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-4, including May 17, 2022 minutes, Ordinance O-04-22 (Correction), Ordinance O-07-22, and Resolution R-12-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-12-22 suspending Oncor Electric Delivery Company's June 17, 2022 rate change effective date (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-13-22 adding non-exempt Victim Assistance Coordinator to Grade 15 (5-0)
• Tabled discussion of the Annual Water Quality Report (4-1, S. Brown nay)
• Tabled action on the City Manager personnel matter arising from Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:51 P.M. (5-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee elected its officers and approved the minutes from the April 11, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the Glenn Heights Control Devices Policy and tabled discussions regarding the committee calendar and quarterly report.

• Approved election of officers: Arlen Taliaferro (Chairperson), Cartney Slaughter (Vice-Chairperson), and Dana Brown (Secretary) (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on committee calendar (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on quarterly report (6-0)
• Excused absences for A.T. Tuckwilkerson (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council approved all five consent agenda items in a single 7-0 vote: the April 19, 2022 minutes, a second reading of an ordinance on indemnification of city officials and employees, and three final plats (Maplewood 2B, Hampton Park Phase 1, and Mariposa Crossing). A public hearing on a zoning change at 901 W. Bear Creek Road from SF-1 to SF-3 was opened and closed 7-0, but no action was taken on the zoning request itself due to the agenda item language. The council also received a City Center Project update, a presentation on council vote procedure, and a Site Plan request for an Auto Zone; no action was recorded on the Auto Zone item. In executive session on City Manager personnel matters, the council reconvened and announced no action would be taken.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 (7-0): April 19, 2022 minutes; Ordinance O-05-22 second reading on indemnification; Maplewood 2B final plat (99 lots); Hampton Park Phase 1 final plat (117 lots); Mariposa Crossing final plat (3 lots)
• Opened public hearing on SF-1 to SF-3 rezoning at 901 W. Bear Creek Road (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on 901 W. Bear Creek Road rezoning (7-0)
• No action taken on 901 W. Bear Creek Road zoning request due to agenda item language
• Moved Agenda Item 5 to Agenda Item 3 (7-0)
• Convened into executive session on City Manager personnel matters (7-0)
• Reconvened into open session; announced no action on executive session item (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:54 P.M. (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a 1.47-acre property. The request concerns City of Glenn Heights Code of Ordinance Section 15.02.094 regarding residential fence locations.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case 22-001-ZBA
• Variance request for 2505 South Hampton Road (Lot 28, Block 2, Cinnamon Springs Phase I)
• Discussion of residential fence placement requirements

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several agenda items, including consent agenda approvals, a presentation on police crime statistics, financial reports, and a first reading of an ordinance on indemnification for city officials. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the city manager's employment.

• Ordinance O-03-22 correcting a scrivener's error in Ordinance O-02-21 regarding tract area
• Ordinance O-04-22 amending Specific Use Permit for 2.069 acres at southwest corner of Ovilla Road and Uhl Road for gas station and convenience store
• First reading of Ordinance O-05-22 adding Article 1.24 on indemnification and defense of city officials, officers, and employees
• Presentation of annual police department crime statistics report
• February and March 2022 financial reports

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 5, 2022, meeting and two ordinances. One ordinance corrected a scrivener's error in a land tract description, and the other amended a specific use permit for a retail property at Ovilla and Uhl Road. The Council also reviewed police crime statistics and financial reports, and held an executive session regarding the City Manager with no action taken.

• Approved April 5, 2022, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-03-22 correcting a land description error (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-04-22 amending a specific use permit (6-0)
• Held executive session regarding City Manager; no action taken

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss the Glenn Heights Patrol Operations Policy. The committee will also plan its calendar and quarterly report. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Election of committee officers
• Approval of minutes from Feb 14 and Mar 14, 2022 meetings
• Discussion of Glenn Heights Patrol Operations Policy
• Discussion of committee calendar and quarterly report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several zoning and plat requests, including final plats for new residential subdivisions, a zoning change for a large parcel, and a specific use permit for an auto parts store. The agenda includes both public hearings and decision items for each case.

• Final Plat for Maplewood 2B: 23.82 acres, 99 residential lots, 1 HOA lot (Bloomfield Homes)
• Final Plat for Hampton Park Phase 1: 36.844 acres, 117 residential lots, 4 HOA lots (Bloomfield Homes)
• Final Plat for Mariposa Crossing: 5.868 acres, subdivision into 3 lots (Ledbetter Real Estate)
• Zoning change for 120.17 acres near East Bear Creek Rd and S. Westmoreland Rd (Case 21-009-RZ)
• Specific Use Permit for Auto Zone at 121 E. Bear Creek Rd (Case 22-002-SUP)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and first readings on zoning ordinances, including a specific use permit for a gas station and convenience store at Ovilla and Uhl Roads. They will also discuss a request to remand a zoning case, reconsider a waste disposal contract, and receive police department reports. Several items are routine approvals, such as minutes and bank signatory resolutions.

• First reading of Ordinance O-03-22 correcting a scrivener's error in Ordinance O-02-21
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-04-22 for a Specific Use Permit on 2.069 acres at southwest corner of Ovilla Road and Uhl Road
• Discussion on Zoning Case 21-009-RZ request to remand to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Reconsideration of contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. for Household Hazardous Waste Doorstep Program
• Presentation of 2021 Police Racial Profiling Report and Crime Statistics Report

The Glenn Heights City Council voted 5-2 to remand Zoning Case 21-009-RZ back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further public notice and a hearing. The council also voted 5-2 to add the Household Hazardous Waste Doorstep Program to the city's existing contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. In a 7-0 vote after an executive session, the council authorized the City Manager to retain the law firm Walker Bright to defend the City and City Manager David Hall in a lawsuit filed by Lucas Benson, with the City paying all legal expenses. The Sister Cities Program item was tabled until further notice.

• Remanded Zoning Case 21-009-RZ to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-2)
• Approved adding Household Hazardous Waste Doorstep Program to Community Waste Disposal contract (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, including meeting minutes and bank signatory resolutions (7-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Ordinance O-04-22 for a Specific Use Permit at Ovilla Road and Uhl Road (7-0)
• Tabled Sister Cities Program item until further notice (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to retain Walker Bright to defend City and David Hall in Lucas Benson lawsuit, with City paying legal expenses (7-0)
• Convened and reconvened executive session on pending litigation (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly approve three contracts: a software services agreement with OpenGov, Inc., a solid waste and recycling collection contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P., and a wholesale treated water purchase contract with the City of Dallas. These are action items, meaning the council may vote to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.

• Resolution R-03-22: software services agreement with OpenGov, Inc.
• Resolution R-09-22: solid waste and recycling collection contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P.
• Resolution R-08-22: wholesale treated water contract with the City of Dallas

The Glenn Heights City Council approved three resolutions at its March 22, 2022 special meeting: a software services agreement with OpenGov, Inc., a solid waste and recycling contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P., and a wholesale treated water contract with the City of Dallas. All three passed by 7-0 votes. The waste contract selections were made by separate roll call votes on service options.

• Approved Resolution R-03-22 software services agreement with OpenGov, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-09-22 solid waste and recycling contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. (7-0)
• Selected Option 1 for residential solid waste and bundled brush service (7-0)
• Selected Option 2 for recycling service (5-2: Ipaye, Bruton, A. Brown, Allen for Option 2; Garrett, S. Brown, Newson for Option 1)
• Voted on on-call door side household hazardous waste and used electronics service (3-4: Ipaye, A. Brown, Allen yes; Garrett, S. Brown, Bruton, Newson no)
• Approved Resolution R-08-22 wholesale treated water contract with the City of Dallas (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider approving a wholesale treated water contract with the City of Dallas, hear the 2021 police racial profiling report, and discuss the City Manager's employment in executive session. The meeting also includes proclamations and a consent agenda item to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution R-08-22 approving a Wholesale Treated Water Contract with the City of Dallas
• Presentation of the 2021 Glenn Heights Police Department Racial Profiling Report
• Executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters
• Proclamations for Cesar Chavez Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and World Autism Awareness Day
• Approval of March 1, 2022 City Council meeting minutes

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, introduce a new deputy police chief, and discuss the city's Use of Force Review Boards Policy. The committee will also review past meeting minutes, plan its calendar, and discuss a quarterly report.

• Election of committee officers
• Introduction of new Deputy Chief of Police
• Discussion of Use of Force Review Boards Policy
• Review of February 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee calendar and quarterly report

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee met on March 14, 2022 with four of seven members present. The committee voted 4-0 to table the election of its officers, approval of the February 14, 2022 minutes, the committee calendar, and the quarterly report, all until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Director of Public Safety Keith Moore introduced Nick Bristow as the new Deputy Chief of Police, and Lt. Clayton Shields presented on the Glenn Heights Use of Force Review Boards Policy. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Tabled election of committee officers until next regular meeting (4-0)
• Introduced Nick Bristow as new Deputy Chief of Police (no vote)
• Tabled approval of February 14, 2022 meeting minutes until next regular meeting (4-0)
• Received presentation on Glenn Heights Use of Force Review Boards Policy (no vote)
• Tabled committee calendar discussion until next regular meeting (4-0)
• Tabled quarterly report discussion until next regular meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 P.M. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including the Teva Texas Opioid Settlement and a public safety grant from Dallas County. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a professional consulting contract and real property located at 2500 S Hampton Road.

• Resolution R-06-22 regarding the Teva Texas Opioid Settlement
• Resolution R-05-22 for the Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant
• Consulting services contract with MW Group, LLC starting April 1, 2022
• Resolution R-07-22 to amend the City's Job Classification Table for Police Lieutenant
• Letter of Intent regarding real property at approximately 2500 S Hampton Road

The Glenn Heights City Council approved Resolution R-06-22 authorizing the City Manager to enter the Teva Texas Opioid Settlement, and approved Resolution R-05-22 authorizing a Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety grant agreement with the City of DeSoto. The council also approved a consulting contract with MW Group, LLC, added a Police Lieutenant position to the job classification table, and authorized a Letter of Intent for property at approximately 2500 S Hampton Road. All votes were 6-0 except the public safety grant, which passed 5-0 with Council Member Machanta Newson recused.

• Approved Resolution R-06-22 authorizing the Teva Texas Opioid Settlement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-05-22 for Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant agreement with DeSoto (5-0, Newson recused)
• Approved contract with MW Group, LLC for planning and economic development consulting starting April 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-07-22 adding Police Lieutenant to Grade 19 in the job classification table (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent for real property at approximately 2500 S Hampton Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 15, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with a swearing-in ceremony, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 3.173 acres at 825 East Bear Creek Road from Single Family Residential-1 to Retail, and a second reading to suspend vacation accrual rules for 2021. The council will also consider a utility easement for Oncor, appoint members to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee, and receive updates from the school district and police department.

• Rezoning of 3.173 acres at 825 East Bear Creek Road from SF-1 to Retail (Ordinance O-01-22, second reading)
• Suspension of vacation balance accrual for calendar year 2021 (Ordinance O-02-22, second reading)
• Resolution R-04-22 granting a non-exclusive utility easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company
• Appointments to fill vacant seats on the Citizens Police Advisory Committee
• Presentation on Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant Program with City of Desoto

The Glenn Heights City Council approved Ordinance O-01-22 on second reading, rezoning about 3.173 acres at 825 East Bear Creek Road from Single Family Residential-1 (SF-1) to Retail (R). Council also approved a non-exclusive public utility easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, and suspended part of the city's vacation pay accrual policy retroactively for calendar year 2021. Two residents were appointed to fill vacancies on the Citizens Police Advisory Committee. Presentations were given on a Red Oak ISD bond election and a Dallas County public safety grant program with the City of DeSoto; no action was taken on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-2, including minutes of the Feb. 1, 2022 meeting and Resolution R-04-22 granting a non-exclusive public utility easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-01-22 rezoning 825 East Bear Creek Road (approx. 3.173 acres) from SF-1 to Retail on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-02-22 suspending the vacation balance accrual portion of Section 6.20 of the Personnel Policies retroactively for calendar year 2021 (6-0)
• Appointed LaKeisha Ayers-Pruitt to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending May 4, 2024 (6-0)
• Appointed Shaleese Neugent to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending May 4, 2023 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:44 P.M. (6-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve minutes from five prior meetings, review the Guardian Program, and examine the city's Use of Force Policy. The committee will also plan its calendar, quarterly report, and workgroups. This is a routine advisory meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from May 24, June 14, Sept 13, Nov 8, and Dec 13, 2021 meetings
• Discussion of the Guardian Program
• Review of the Glenn Heights Use of Force Policy
• Planning of committee calendar and quarterly report
• Discussion of committee workgroups

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved minutes from five earlier meetings (May 24, June 14, September 13, November 8, and December 13, 2021) on a 5-0 vote. The committee received presentations and asked questions on the Guardian Program and the Glenn Heights Use of Force Policy, but took no action on either. Members also discussed a proposed committee calendar, a quarterly report, and proposed workgroups; no action was taken on the workgroups item. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 P.M. on a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 24, June 14, September 13, November 8, and December 13, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Guardian Program discussed after presentation; no action taken
• Glenn Heights Use of Force Policy discussed after presentation; no action taken
• Proposed committee calendar discussed; no action taken
• Quarterly report and a related objection discussed; no action taken
• Proposed committee workgroups discussed; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 P.M. (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amending a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a gas station and convenience store on a 5.499-acre tract at the southwest corner of Ovilla Road and Uhl Road. The applicant, Vaquero Ventures, seeks to update the previously approved SUP. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Case 22-001-SUP: amend SUP for gas station and convenience store (5.499 acres, southwest corner of Ovilla and Uhl roads)
• Action on Zoning Case 22-001-SUP: request to amend and update approved SUP
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 13, 2021

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for 825 East Bear Creek Road from single-family residential to retail. Other business includes electing a Mayor Pro Tem and updating personnel policies regarding vacation pay.

• Public hearing and first/second reading for rezoning 825 East Bear Creek Road to Retail (R)
• Election of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Ordinance O-02-22 regarding changes to City personnel vacation pay policies
• Removal and appointment of members to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee
• Resolutions R-01-22 and R-02-22 regarding the disposal of surplus and obsolete City property

The Glenn Heights City Council elected Council Member Sonja A. Brown as Mayor Pro Tem by a 5-2 vote over Council Member Travis Bruton. The council also removed Ruben Conner, Jr. and Scott Harris from the Citizens Police Advisory Committee and tabled filling the committee's vacant seats until February 15, 2022. A public hearing was held on rezoning 825 East Bear Creek Road from Single Family Residential-1 to Retail, but the minutes record only the first reading of the ordinance, not its adoption. The council approved two resolutions declaring city property surplus and salvage, and approved the December 7, 2021 meeting minutes and a second reading of an ordinance amending council meeting rules.

• Elected Sonja A. Brown as Mayor Pro Tem (5-2, over Travis Bruton)
• Removed Ruben Conner, Jr. and Scott Harris from the Citizens Police Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Tabled appointments to fill vacant Citizens Police Advisory Committee seats until February 15, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-01-22 declaring certain city property surplus and authorizing the City Manager to sell, trade or dispose of it (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-02-22 declaring certain personal property, including outdated water meters, obsolete, valueless and salvage (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: December 7, 2021 meeting minutes and second reading of Ordinance O-16-21 amending council meeting rules (7-0)
• Opened and closed a public hearing on rezoning 825 East Bear Creek Road from SF-1 to Retail (7-0 each)
• Held first reading of Ordinance O-01-22 rezoning 825 East Bear Creek Road; no adoption vote recorded

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve previous meeting minutes, review the Guardian Program, and examine the city's Use of Force Policy. The committee will also plan its calendar, quarterly report, and workgroups. This is a regular meeting focused on oversight and planning, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from May 24, June 14, September 13, November 8, and December 13, 2021
• Discussion of the Guardian Program
• Discussion of the Glenn Heights Use of Force Policy
• Discussion of committee calendar and quarterly report
• Discussion of committee workgroups