Glenn Heights public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The sole substantive item is a request to approve a replat for the Sagebrush Nursery Addition, covering about 10.30 acres. The commission will discuss and possibly take action on this plat case.

• Replat request FP-015-23 for Sagebrush Nursery Addition, ~10.30 acres, by DJ Jarratt for RGH Assets, LLC

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with B Southwest Energy Storage, LLC, following a closed session on incentives. The council will also vote on a funding agreement with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce, adopt a new city seal, and handle routine consent items.

• Resolution R-34-23: Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with B Southwest Energy Storage, LLC
• Resolution R-35-23: Funding Agreement with Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ordinance O-15-23: First reading to adopt a new City Seal or Logo
• Resolution R-40-23: Vote for fourth member of Dallas Central Appraisal District Board
• Resolution R-37-23: Designate Focus Daily News as official newspaper

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a funding agreement with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce, designated Focus Daily News as the official newspaper, and voted for Carrie Gordon to the Dallas Central Appraisal District board. The council also tabled a proposed ordinance on the city seal until the next meeting. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved funding agreement with Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Designated Focus Daily News as official newspaper (6-0)
• Approved signatories for Prosperity Bank and TexStar accounts (6-0)
• Cast vote for Carrie Gordon for DCAD board (6-0)
• Tabled city seal ordinance until next meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a work session to receive a status update from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Loop 9, Segment A, from US 67 to IH 35E. The agenda includes a presentation followed by a discussion between TxDOT representatives, residents, City Council, and staff. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• TxDOT status update on Loop 9, Segment A (US 67 to IH 35E)
• Discussion with TxDOT representative, residents, City Council, and staff

The City Council met for a work session and received a presentation and status update from the Texas Department of Transportation regarding Loop 9, Segment A, from US 67 to IH 35E. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes taken during this work session.

• Received TxDOT status update presentation for Loop 9, Segment A (US 67 to IH 35E)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider several resolutions, including a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with B Southwest Energy Storage, LLC, a funding agreement with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce, and an Ellis County ARPA grant agreement. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation and economic development negotiations. Routine items include approving meeting minutes and acknowledging financial reports.

• Resolution R-34-23: Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with B Southwest Energy Storage, LLC
• Resolution R-35-23: Funding Agreement with Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution R-36-23: Ellis County American Rescue Plan Act Community Grant Agreement
• Executive session on litigation (David Jackson v. City of Glenn Heights) and economic development incentives
• Proclamation for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Tree Lighting event

The City Council approved a resolution to enter into an American Rescue Plan Act community grant agreement with Ellis County. Other agenda items, including a funding agreement with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce and October 2023 financial reports, were tabled until the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• Approved November 7, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled October 2023 financial reports (6-0)
• Tabled Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce funding agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ellis County ARPA grant agreement (5-1)
• Convened into executive session (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission and Building and Standards Commission will hold a joint meeting. The main item is a public hearing on a request to rezone a 111.606-acre tract from Planned Development 6 to Planned Development 27 for a multi-use development. The Building and Standards Commission will also hold a hearing on a property maintenance case at 226 Westminster Dr. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a commissioners' activity report.

• Public hearing on zoning change for 111.606 acres at SW corner of West Bear Creek Rd and South Westmoreland Rd, from PD 6 to PD 27 for multi-use development
• Building and Standards Commission hearing on property at 226 Westminster Dr for compliance with Property Maintenance Code; possible demolition order
• Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider a $1,492,500 change order for the City Center Project to upgrade site development for an All-Abilities Park, along with resolutions for appraisal district directors and a consultant agreement amendment. The meeting also includes proclamations and event announcements.

• Resolution R-32-23: casting votes for Ellis Appraisal District Directors 2024-2025
• Resolution R-33-23: third amendment to Owner's Representative Consultant Services Agreement for facilities design-build project
• Change order with Grossman Design Build for City Center Project, not to exceed $1,492,500, for All-Abilities Park site development
• Proclamations: Texas Municipal Courts Week and National Native American Heritage Month
• Events: Veterans 5k Run/Walk and Season of Service Thanksgiving Meal Basket

The City Council approved votes for the 2024-2025 Ellis Appraisal District Directors and a third amendment to a consultant services agreement for city facilities. The meeting also included staff introductions and public comments regarding neighborhood flooding.

• Approved October 17, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-32-23 to elect Ellis Appraisal District Directors by allocating 10 votes each to Cornel Benford II, Travis Bruton, and Sherron Mosley, and 7 votes to Machanta Newson (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-33-23 for a third amendment to the Owner’s Representative Consultant Services Agreement for city facilities design-build project (6-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to review and possibly act on the minutes from its October meeting and discuss the city’s police policy regarding family violence. The committee will also plan future agenda items.

• Review October 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discuss Glenn Heights Police Policy on Family Violence (Chief N. Bristow)
• Plan next meeting agenda items

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the October 2, 2023 meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote. Chief of Police Nick Bristow presented an overview of the department's Family Violence policy, covering sections on purpose, investigations, arrest standards, and notification. No other substantive decisions were made; the committee also confirmed there would be no meetings in December 2023 or January 2024.

• Approved October 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 P.M. (7-0)

General

The City Council will consider several plat requests, utility agreements, and engineering contracts. The meeting also includes a discussion on resident poll results regarding Community Waste Disposal services.

• Resolution R-29-23: $64,650.00 for Dikita Engineering design services for Top of the Hill Subdivision
• Resolution R-27-23: Utility agreement with TxDOT for Bear Creek Road Public Works Project
• Resolution R-28-23: Professional Services Agreement with Geomatic Solutions, Inc. for Bear Creek Road surveying
• Resolution R-31-23: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Red Oak for Uhl Road Improvement Project
• Ordinance O-14-23: Zoning change for 303 Mesa Court to allow a freestanding carport

The City Council approved an employment agreement for Clifford Blackwell to serve as City Manager with a base annual salary of $200,000. Additionally, the Council authorized several infrastructure projects, including an interlocal agreement for the Uhl Road Improvement Project and various professional service contracts for the Bear Creek Road expansion and water system designs.

• Appointed Clifford Blackwell as City Manager ($200,000 salary) (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Uhl Road Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved utility agreement for Bear Creek Road expansion (5-0)
• Approved $64,650 design contract for Top of the Hill water system (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement for impact fee development (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Vargas Estate (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 303 Mesa Court (5-0)
• Adjusted November 7, 2023, meeting start time to 7:30 P.M. (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly take action on three plat requests: a preliminary and a final plat for Vargas Estate (8.062 acres) and a replat for Holly Wood Estate Phase 4 (45.909 acres). The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a commissioners' activity report. Public comment is scheduled.

• Preliminary Plat PP-009-23 for Vargas Estate, 8.062 acres, Dallas County
• Final Plat FP-010-23 for Vargas Estate, 8.062 acres, Dallas County
• Replat FP-011-23 for Holly Wood Estate Phase 4, 45.909 acres, Ellis County
• Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Commissioners Activity Report

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of a fee schedule ordinance, a zoning change for commercial use on South Hampton Road, a specific use permit for a carport, and a site plan for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. They will also discuss resolutions regarding tax foreclosed property sales and appraisal district board nominations, and hold an executive session on the City Manager's employment.

• Ordinance O-12-23: Repealing and replacing Appendix A 'Fee Schedule' (second reading)
• Ordinance O-13-23: Zoning change for 10.297 acres at 1908 and 1926 South Hampton Road from SF-1 and Retail to Commercial (second reading)
• Ordinance O-14-23: Specific Use Permit for freestanding carport at 303 Mesa Court (public hearing and first reading)
• Resolution R-24-23: Authorizing Dallas County to resell foreclosed property at 8 Barton Street
• Site plan for O'Reilly Auto Parts at southeast corner of Ovilla Road and Santa Rosa Drive

The City Council approved updates to the city fee schedule and rezoned land at 1908 and 1926 South Hampton Road to Commercial. Members also authorized the sale of a tax-foreclosed property at 8 Barton Street and approved a site plan for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. Additionally, the Council nominated candidates for the Dallas and Ellis County appraisal district boards and moved to establish a Youth Advisory Committee.

• Approved September 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved fee schedule amendment (5-1)
• Approved rezoning 1908 and 1926 South Hampton Road to Commercial (6-0)
• Authorized sale of 8 Barton Street (6-0)
• Nominated Sonja A. Brown to Dallas Central Appraisal District board (6-0)
• Nominated four candidates to Ellis Appraisal District board (6-0)
• Approved O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan (5-1)
• Approved action on Youth Advisory Committee (6-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 5, 2023, and discuss the police department's policy on officer response to calls, led by Interim Chief N. Bristow. The committee will also plan agenda items for its next meeting.

• Approve previous meeting minutes from June 5, 2023
• Discuss Glenn Heights Police Policy on Officer Response to Calls
• Plan next meeting agenda items

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed executive session to deliberate on personnel matters related to the City Manager. No decisions are scheduled for the open portion of the meeting, as the only action item was canceled.

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Housing Finance Corporation to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning change for a 10.297-acre tract at 1908 and 1926 South Hampton Road from residential to commercial, a new food service ordinance, and a job classification addition for a paramedic role. The council will also review community feedback on waste disposal services and hold an executive session regarding economic development negotiations for Project Battery.

• Vote on Ordinance O-11-23 to amend food service regulations and fee schedule
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-13-23 to rezone 10.297-acre tract at 1908 & 1926 South Hampton Road from SF-1/R to Commercial (C)
• Discuss Resolution R-23-23 to add Grade 30 Single Role Paramedic position to job classification table
• Review resident poll results on Community Waste Disposal (CWD) service modifications
• Executive session on economic development negotiations for Project Battery

The Glenn Heights Housing Finance Corporation Board approved a $1 million transfer from GHHFC CO-DEV, LLC and a subsequent $1 million donation to the City. The City Council updated food service regulations and added a Single Role Paramedic position to the job classification table.

• Approved Ordinance O-11-23 amending food service regulations and fees (5-0)
• Approved GHHFC Board minutes from December 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed GHHFC officers including President Cornel Benford, II (5-0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 transfer from GHHFC CO-DEV, LLC to GHHFC General Fund (5-0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 donation from GHHFC to the City of Glenn Heights (5-0)
• Adopted GHHFC operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Re-adopted GHHFC Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-23 adding Grade 30 Single Role Paramedic position (5-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the minutes from its June 5, 2023 meeting, review the Glenn Heights Police Policy on Officer Response to Calls, and plan agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comments.

• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of police policy on officer response to calls (led by Interim Police Chief N. Bristow)
• Planning of next meeting agenda items

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly take action on the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, a property tax rate increase, and the ad valorem tax rate. The council will also hold a first reading on updates to food service regulations and the master fee schedule, and will enter executive session to discuss the city manager's employment.

• Adopt FY 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance O-08-23, second reading, record vote)
• Ratify property tax increase reflected in the budget (Resolution R-22-23, record vote)
• Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.564729 per $100 valuation (Ordinance O-09-23, second reading, record vote)
• First reading of Ordinance O-11-23 to replace Article 6.03 'Food Service Regulations' and update food service fees
• First reading of Ordinance O-12-23 to amend the Master Fee Schedule

City Council approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ratified a property tax increase. The council also adopted a new tax rate of $0.564729 per $100 of assessed valuation.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Budget (7-0)
• Ratified property tax increase for FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved tax rate of $0.564729 per $100 valuation, a 2.90% increase (7-0)
• Approved negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. (7-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Excused Mayor Pro Tem Harry A. Garrett's absences from June 6 and August 8 meetings (7-0)
• Tabled amendment to Master Fee Schedule until September 19, 2023 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and possibly vote on two zoning requests: a specific use permit for a residential carport and a site plan for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a commissioners' activity report.

• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit #23-007-SUP for a carport at 303 Mesa Ct (SF-4 zoning)
• Public hearing on site plan for O'Reilly Auto Parts at SE corner of Ovilla Rd and Santa Rosa Dr (Retail 'R' zoning)
• Approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.564729 per $100 valuation, with first readings of ordinances to adopt them. The council will also consider postponing votes on both to the September 12 meeting. Other items include repealing the minor curfew ordinance, interlocal agreements with Dallas County, a site plan for a church, and a partnership with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting FY 2023-2024 budget
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance setting property tax rate at $0.564729 per $100 valuation
• Repeal of Chapter 8.05 'Curfew Hours for Minors' (second reading)
• Interlocal agreements with Dallas County for health services and food establishment inspections
• Site plan for Holy House of Prayer Church on 1.1636 acres in Heritage Estates

The City Council postponed votes on the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and the proposed property tax rate of $0.564729 per $100 valuation to the September 12 meeting, after holding public hearings with no testimony. The council approved a partnership with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce (6-1), approved a site plan for Holy House of Prayer Church, and approved several resolutions including interlocal agreements with Dallas County. In executive session, the council voted to terminate two agreements: one with David A. Hall Consulting effective September 18, 2023, and one with Strategic Government Resources for executive recruitment services effective September 14, 2023.

• Postponed FY2023-2024 budget approval to Sept. 12 (7-0)
• Postponed property tax rate approval to Sept. 12 (7-0)
• Approved Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce partnership (6-1)
• Approved site plan for Holy House of Prayer Church (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-19-23 for Dallas County tax-foreclosed property resale (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including curfew ordinance repeal and health service agreements (7-0)
• Terminated David A. Hall Consulting agreement effective Sept. 18 (7-0)
• Terminated Strategic Government Resources agreement effective Sept. 14 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change for two properties on South Hampton Road, totaling about 10.3 acres, from Single Family-1 and Retail to Commercial. The commission may vote on the request. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a commissioners' activity report.

• Public hearing on zoning change for 1908 S Hampton Rd and 1926 S Hampton Rd (10.297 acres) from SF-1 and Retail to Commercial
• Applicant: DJ Jarratt on behalf of Rolke Greenhouse LLC (Sagebrush Nursery)
• Approve minutes from June 26, 2023 and July 24, 2023
• Commissioners Activity Report

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider approving multiple equipment purchases, including two ambulances, police vehicles, and medical equipment, totaling over $800,000. They will also vote on a resolution opposing Oncor's rate increase, repeal the minor curfew ordinance, and discuss employee benefits insurance renewal. The meeting is a joint session with the Employee Benefits Trust Board.

• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-450 ambulances (not to exceed $532,184.40) and Stryker medical equipment (total ~$160,459.42)
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford Police Explorers (not to exceed $116,000)
• Resolution R-16-23 to deny Oncor's distribution rate increase and join steering committee
• First reading of Ordinance O-07-23 to repeal minor curfew hours (Article 8.05)
• Resolution R-18-23 authorizing Employee Benefits Trust to pay insurance obligations

The City Council authorized the purchase of two ambulances and various medical equipment, as well as two police vehicles. The Council also voted to deny a rate increase application from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and nominated a candidate for the Ellis Appraisal District Board. Additionally, the Employee Benefits Trust Board awarded several insurance contracts.

• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford F-450 Diesel ambulances and medical equipment from Frazier, Ltd. and Stryker Corporation (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford Police Explorers from Defender Supply for up to $116,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-16-23 to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase distribution rates (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-17-23 nominating Council Member Travis Bruton for the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors Vacancy (6-0)
• Approved insurance contracts for Medical (BlueCross BlueShield of Texas), Dental, Basic Life/AD&D, Disability, and Vision (Mutual of Omaha) (6-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023, meeting minutes and receipt of June and July 2023 financial reports (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to receive the City Manager's proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and consider approving a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.564729. The council will also announce the public hearing and adoption dates for the budget and tax rate, both set for September 19, 2023. This is a procedural step in the budget adoption process.

• Formal presentation of the City Manager's proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.564729 for 2023 (FY 2023-2024) - record vote
• Public hearing and adoption dates for FY 2023-2024 budget and 2023 property tax rate: September 19, 2023
• Anticipated adoption date for Amended FY 2022-2023 budget: September 19, 2023

The City Council approved a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.564729 for the 2023 fiscal year. Council also set the public hearing and adoption dates for the upcoming budget and tax rate.

• Approved $0.564729 as the proposed ad valorem tax rate for 2023 (6-0)
• Confirmed September 5, 2023, as the Public Hearing Date for the FY 2023-2024 Budget, 2023 Property Tax Rate, and Amended FY 2022-2023 Budget (6-0)
• Confirmed September 19, 2023, as the Adoption Date for the FY 2023-2024 Budget, 2023 Property Tax Rate, and Amended FY 2022-2023 Budget (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider approving a $3,319,739 allocation of ARPA funds for public safety vehicles and improvements in Top of The Hills and Lindell Estates. They will also discuss a partnership with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce, receive the certified tax roll, and consider preliminary and final plats for the Freedom Church Addition. The agenda includes recognitions, event announcements, and an executive session on legal advice regarding Paradise Estates.

• ARPA fund allocation up to $3,319,739 for public safety vehicles and improvements in Top of The Hills and Lindell Estates
• Preliminary and final plats for Freedom Church Addition (6.044 acres)
• Partnership with Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce
• Certified tax roll and tax rate submission
• Executive session on legal advice regarding Paradise Estates developer request

The City Council unanimously approved allocating up to $3,319,739 in ARPA funds for public safety vehicles (including a ladder truck, ambulances, and police vehicles) and public improvement projects in Top of The Hills and Lindell Estates neighborhoods. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and preliminary and final plats for the Freedom Church Addition. A partnership with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce was tabled to the September 5, 2023 meeting. No action was taken on the executive session item regarding Paradise Estates.

• Approved $3,319,739 ARPA fund allocation for public safety vehicles and neighborhood improvements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 11 and July 18 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Freedom Church Addition (6.044 acres) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Freedom Church Addition (6.044 acres) (7-0)
• Tabled Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce partnership to September 5, 2023 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will consider consent items including preliminary and final plats for the Freedom Church Addition, and a site plan for the Holy House of Prayer Church on a 2.65-acre property zoned Neighborhood Services. The meeting includes public comment and a commissioners' activity report.

• Preliminary and final plat requests for Freedom Church Addition, 6.044 acres, by Shawne Walter for Alex Blake
• Site plan for Holy House of Prayer Church, 2.65 acres at northwest corner of West Bear Creek and Heritage Blvd, proposed use: church
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 24, 2023, and June 26, 2023

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2023, to consider two consent agenda items: a preliminary plat and a final plat for the Gaubert Addition, a 6.906-acre development by Wildwood Development Company on behalf of Thomas M. Gaubert Revocable Trust. The meeting also includes public comment, proclamations, and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Preliminary Plat PP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition, 6.906 acres, Abraham Hart Survey, Abstract No. 563
• Final Plat FP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition, 6.906 acres, same location
• Recognition of scholarship recipient Anay Landeros Morales
• Movies with the Mayor event on July 22, 2023 at Glenn Heights Public Safety Center
• Back to School Bash events with DeSoto ISD and Red Oak ISD on August 5, 2023

The City Council approved both the preliminary and final plat requests for the Gaubert Addition, a 6.906-acre development by Wildwood Development Company on behalf of Thomas M. Gaubert Revocable Trust. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Preliminary Plat PP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat FP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider two major zoning changes: a 111.6-acre tract at Bear Creek and Westmoreland roads to be rezoned to Planned Development-27 for mixed-use residential and retail, and a 44.39-acre tract east of Westmoreland to be rezoned to PD-28 for single-family and neighborhood services. The council will also discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including a specific use permit for a carport, a final plat, and various program approvals. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on contracts with Grossman Design Build.

• Ordinance O-04-23: Rezone 111.606 acres at SE corner of W. Bear Creek Rd & S. Westmoreland Rd from PD-6, Retail, MF, SF-1 to PD-27 (mixed-use residential/retail)
• Ordinance O-06-23: Rezone 44.39 acres east of S. Westmoreland Rd from SF-1 to PD-28 (SF-3 and Neighborhood Services)
• SUP-001-2023: Approve specific use permit for freestanding carport at 2405 South Hampton Rd (1.074 acres)
• Final Plat for 2.296 acres in Abraham Hart Survey, Abstract No. 563 (single-family residential)
• Acknowledge receipt of FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit results

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a rezoning of a 44.39-acre tract from Single-Family Residential-1 to Planned Development-28 for mixed use with Single-Family Residential-3 and Neighborhood Services (6-0). A separate 111.6-acre rezoning request for a mixed-use development at W. Bear Creek and S. Westmoreland failed (1-5). The council also approved participation in the My Healthy Hometown (CVS) program, the LexiPol Grant Finder program, and a sponsorship for the Best Southwest Legislative Series Breakfast, among other items.

• Approved rezoning of 44.39 acres to PD-28 for mixed use (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 111.6 acres to PD-27 for mixed use (1-5)
• Approved participation in My Healthy Hometown (CVS) program (6-0)
• Approved participation in LexiPol Grant Finder program (6-0)
• Tabled CGI Digital video production project, then authorized City Manager to negotiate contract amendment (6-0)
• Accepted FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit results (6-0)
• Approved Chairman's Circle Sponsorship for Best Southwest Legislative Series Breakfast (6-0)
• Reappointed two and appointed one Planning and Zoning Commission member (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two plat requests for the Gaubert Addition, a 6.906-acre development by Wildwood Development Co. on behalf of the Thomas M. Gaubert Revocable Trust. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear a commissioners' activity report.

• Preliminary Plat PP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition, 6.906 acres, Abraham Hart Survey, Dallas County
• Final Plat FP-003-23 for Gaubert Addition, 6.906 acres, Abraham Hart Survey, Dallas County
• Approval of April 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 26, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve a final plat request for 2.296 acres of single-family residential land in the Abraham Hart Survey. The request is submitted by Joe Cortez on behalf of Noel Saldivar.

• Plat Case FP-004-23: Final Plat request for 2.296-acre single-family residential property in Abraham Hart Survey, Abstract No. 563

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three zoning amendments: a 111.6-acre tract at W. Bear Creek Road and S. Westmoreland Road to Planned Development-27 for mixed-use residential and retail; a 44.39-acre tract east of S. Westmoreland Road to PD-28 for single-family and neighborhood services; and a specific use permit for a freestanding carport at 2405 South Hampton Road. The council will also receive the May 2023 financial report, approve a water meter easement from AutoZone, and enter executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment and legal advice on water/wastewater matters related to Lin Dell Estates.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-04-23: rezone 111.606 acres at W. Bear Creek Road and S. Westmoreland Road from PD-6, R, MF, SF-1 to PD-27 (mixed-use residential and retail)
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-06-23: rezone 44.39 acres east of S. Westmoreland Road from SF-1 to PD-28 (single-family and neighborhood services)
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-05-23: specific use permit for a freestanding carport at 2405 South Hampton Road
• Resolution R-15-23: accept a water meter easement from AutoZone Parts, Inc. at Santa Rosa Drive and F.M. 664 (Ovilla Road)
• Executive session on City Manager personnel matters and legal advice on water/wastewater utility issues for Lin Dell Estates

The Glenn Heights City Council held public hearings and conducted first readings on three zoning changes: RZ-001-23 (111.6 acres to PD-27 mixed use), SUP-001-2023 (carport at 2405 South Hampton Road), and RZ-002-2023 (44.39 acres to PD-28 mixed use). No final votes were taken on these ordinances; they remain pending. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a water meter easement, and went into executive session on personnel and legal matters, taking no action.

• Approved consent agenda including June 6, 2023 minutes and Resolution R-15-23 accepting water meter easement from AutoZone Parts, Inc. (7-0)
• Held public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-04-23 (RZ-001-23) rezoning 111.606 acres to PD-27 mixed use (no vote on ordinance)
• Held public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-05-23 (SUP-001-2023) for freestanding carport at 2405 South Hampton Road (no vote on ordinance)
• Held public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-06-23 (RZ-002-2023) rezoning 44.39 acres to PD-28 mixed use (no vote on ordinance)
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters; reconvened with no action taken

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2023, to consider several items, including approving resolutions for financial signatories, reappointing a member to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee, and possibly rescheduling the July 4 meeting. The most significant action is a resolution to accept Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Top of the Hill Subdivision project, which includes previously allocated funds and CDBG CARES funds. The agenda also includes proclamations for various observances and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Resolution R-14-23: Accept FY2023 CDBG and CDBG CARES funds for Top of the Hill Subdivision project
• Resolution R-13-23: Authorize three-year Agreement of Cooperation for Urban County CDBG Program with Dallas County
• Resolution R-11-23 and R-12-23: Designate signatories for financial transactions at Prosperity Bank and TexStar
• Reappointment to Citizens Police Advisory Committee (Place 1)
• Proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Pride Month, Flag Day, and Juneteenth

The Glenn Heights City Council approved resolutions authorizing cooperation with Dallas County for the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program and accepting FY2023 CDBG funds for the Top of the Hill Subdivision Project. The council also reappointed Cartney Slaughter to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee, rescheduled the July 4 meeting to July 11, and approved consent agenda items including signatory designations and a sign variance for AutoZone.

• Approved Resolution R-13-23 authorizing 3-year CDBG cooperation agreement with Dallas County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-14-23 accepting FY2023 CDBG funds for Top of the Hill Subdivision Project (5-0)
• Reappointed Cartney Slaughter to Citizens Police Advisory Committee Place 1 (5-0)
• Rescheduled July 4, 2023 City Council meeting to July 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-5 including minutes and bank signatory resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6: AutoZone sign variance at 215 E. Ovilla Road (5-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve May meeting minutes, hear presentations on the police department's 2023 first-quarter crime statistics and racial profiling report, and discuss future agenda items. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2023 Quarter One Crime Statistics Report by Interim Chief Nick Bristow
• Presentation of 2023 Quarter One Racial Profiling Report by Interim Chief Nick Bristow
• Discussion of next meeting agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the second reading of Ordinance O-03-23. This ordinance establishes Standards of Care for youth programs within the Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation regarding Glenn Heights Community Center programming.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-03-23 regarding Standards of Care for Youth Programs
• Presentation on Glenn Heights Community Center Programming

The Glenn Heights City Council unanimously approved Ordinance O-03-23, adopting Standards of Care for Youth Programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department, on second reading. The council also heard a presentation on community center programming but took no action on it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments.

• Approved Ordinance O-03-23 adopting Standards of Care for Youth Programs (5-0)
• Heard presentation on Glenn Heights Community Center programming (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider hiring a special legal counsel for water and wastewater utility matters, and to hold a public hearing on proposed standards for youth programs. The council will also discuss legal advice on wastewater utility accounts in executive session.

• Resolution R-10-23 to approve agreement with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. as special legal counsel for water/wastewater utility issues
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O-03-23 adopting Standards of Care for Youth Programs for Parks and Recreation
• Executive session to discuss legal advice on wastewater utility accounts

The Glenn Heights City Council unanimously approved Resolution R-10-23, authorizing an agreement with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. as special legal counsel for water and wastewater utility matters. The council also held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance adopting Standards of Care for Youth Programs, but took no action beyond opening and closing the hearing. No public comments or testimony were received.

• Approved Resolution R-10-23 authorizing special legal counsel agreement (7-0)
• Opened public hearing on Standards of Care for Youth Programs ordinance (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on Standards of Care for Youth Programs ordinance (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2023, to consider and possibly take action on a sign variance request from AutoZone. The only substantive item is a variance to masonry detached sign setbacks for a property at 215 E. Ovilla Road. The commission will also approve the minutes from its April 24, 2023 meeting.

• Variance request SIGN-001-23 by Sarah Peters for AutoZone to waive masonry detached sign setbacks under Chapter 15, Section 15.01.063
• Property at 215 E. Ovilla Road (Property ID: 227481)
• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a fee schedule amendment for community center memberships, a possible transition to once-per-week recycling, and authorizing an agreement with a search firm for executive recruitment. They will also discuss a financial report and appointments to a police advisory committee.

• Ordinance O-01-23: adds youth and corporate membership rates and waives community center fees for city employees and council members (second reading)
• Community Waste Disposal annual report and cost estimate for once-per-week recycling service
• Reappointment of three members to Citizens Police Advisory Committee (Places 1, 3, 5)
• Authorizing agreement with search firm for executive recruitment services
• April 2023 Financial Report presentation

City Council approved a contract with Strategic Government Resources to recruit a City Manager and updated the community center fee schedule. The council also reappointed two members to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee.

• Approved Ordinance O-01-23 updating Community Center membership rates and employee waivers (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Strategic Government Resources for City Manager recruitment not to exceed $24,900.00 (6-0)
• Reappointed Shaleese Neugent and Dana Brown to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee for terms ending May 16, 2025 (6-0)
• Tabled Glenn Heights Community Center Programming presentation (6-0)
• Tabled Grant Finder license discussion to June 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 2 and May 8, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to accept City Manager David A. Hall's resignation and discuss appointing an interim city manager. They will also consider resolutions to appoint Hall as City Manager Emeritus and approve a consulting services agreement with him. The meeting includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Accept resignation of City Manager David A. Hall
• Resolution R-07-23: appointing an Interim City Manager and authorizing employment agreement
• Resolution R-08-23: appointing David A. Hall as City Manager Emeritus
• Resolution R-09-23: approving a Consulting Services Agreement with David A. Hall

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager David A. Hall and appointed Keith Moore as Interim City Manager. The Council also established a consulting agreement and an emeritus title for the outgoing manager.

• Accepted resignation of City Manager David A. Hall (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-07-23 appointing Keith Moore as Interim City Manager (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-08-23 appointing David A. Hall as City Manager Emeritus (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-09-23 for a Consulting Services Agreement with David A. Hall (6-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2023, to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a final plat for a City Center lot, a budget calendar for FY 2023-2024, and ordinances amending water/wastewater rates and community center fees. The council will also receive presentations on the March 2023 financial report and police department quarterly reports, and will enter executive session to discuss an ethics complaint against a council member.

• Final Plat FP-001-23: 11.828 acres for City Center, Lot 1, Block A (Samuel Clark Abstract 249)
• Ordinance O-02-23 (2nd reading): amends water and wastewater rates and charges
• Ordinance O-01-23 (1st reading): adds youth and corporate membership rates, waives community center fee for city employees and council members
• Discussion of Community Waste Disposal rate increase effective June 1, 2023
• Executive session: legal advice on ethics complaint against a council member

The City Council approved Ordinance O-02-23 on second reading, amending the fee schedule to increase water and wastewater rates, with a 6-1 vote (Hale dissenting). The council also approved the consent agenda, including the April 18 meeting minutes, the FY 2023-2024 budget calendar, and a final plat for City Center Lot 1 Block A. Other items were discussed but not voted on, including a first reading of a community center membership fee ordinance, a CWD rate increase, and financial and police reports. The executive session on an ethics complaint was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved water/wastewater rate increase ordinance O-02-23 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda: April 18 minutes, FY 2023-2024 budget calendar, final plat for City Center Lot 1 Block A (7-0)
• Tabled executive session on ethics complaint to next meeting (7-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve minutes from its March 13, 2023 meeting. The committee will also receive presentations on the police department's 2022 annual contact report and year-to-date internal complaint statistics for 2022-2023, and will discuss agenda items for the next meeting.

• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2022 Annual Contact Report by Deputy Chief Nick Bristow
• Presentation of 2022-2023 Y.T.D. internal police complaint statistics by City Manager David Hall
• Discussion of next meeting agenda items

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 13, 2023 meeting by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The committee also received presentations on the police department's 2022 annual contact report and 2022-2023 year-to-date internal complaint statistics, with no action taken on those items. No new agenda items were added for the next meeting.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a Specific Use Permit for a freestanding carport in a Single-Family 1 zoning district, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a training session. The agenda includes both action items and informational items.

• Specific Use Permit SUP-001-23 for a carport at 2405 South Hampton Road (Property ID 168882)
• Approval of minutes from March 6 and March 27, 2023
• Commissioner training session

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet to approve minutes from the April 4 meeting and discuss a first reading of Ordinance O-02-23, which proposes updated water and wastewater rates for the current and next four fiscal years. The ordinance amends the city's fee schedule under the utilities section.

• First reading of Ordinance O-02-23 to amend water and wastewater rates
• Approval of April 4, 2023 City Council meeting minutes

The City Council approved a motion to select Scenario 3, a three-year plan for annual incremental water and wastewater rate increases, following a presentation on the rate study. The motion passed unanimously with 7 ayes. The council also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting as part of the consent agenda.

• Selected Scenario 3 for water/wastewater rate increases (7-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 City Council meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend water and wastewater rates. The meeting also includes a presentation of the February 2023 financial report and discussions regarding a potential partnership with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce.

• First reading of Ordinance O-02-23 regarding water and wastewater rates
• Second reading of Ordinance O-01-23 to waive Community Center fees for city employees
• Presentation of the February 2023 Financial Report
• Discussion of potential partnership with Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of potential agreement with Enterprise Fleet Services

The Glenn Heights City Council approved the March 21, 2023 meeting minutes and tabled two items: a fee waiver for city employees' community center memberships and a water/wastewater rate ordinance. Both were postponed to the April 18, 2023 meeting. The council also heard presentations on the February 2023 financial report, a potential chamber partnership, and a fleet services agreement, but took no action on them.

• Approved March 21, 2023 City Council meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance O-01-23 (community center fee waiver for city employees) until April 18, 2023 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance O-02-23 (water and wastewater rate changes) until April 18, 2023 (6-0)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve minutes from its March 13 meeting, hear a presentation on the police department's 2022 annual contact report, and review year-to-date internal complaint statistics for 2022-2023. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2022 Annual Contact Report by Deputy Chief Nick Bristow
• Presentation of 2022-2023 Y.T.D. internal police complaint statistics by City Manager David Hall
• Discussion of next meeting agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two items: a final plat for the city's City Center property and a request to rezone about 111.66 acres from Planned Development 6 to Planned Development 27 for a multi-use development. The rezoning would allow townhomes, single-family homes, multi-family units, and retail. The commission will discuss and possibly take action on both items.

• Final plat for City Center, Lot 1, Block A (11.828 acres)
• Rezoning of 111.66 acres from PD-6 to PD-27 for multi-use development
• Proposed 224 townhome units (District 1, 21.70 acres)
• Proposed 256 single-family homes (District 2, ~66 acres)
• Proposed 480 multi-family units (District 3, ~15 acres) and 6 retail sites (District 4, 5.9 acres)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider several items, including approving participation in Texas opioid lawsuit settlements with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, and a second reading of an ordinance waiving Community Center membership fees for city employees. They will also receive a presentation on the police department's 2022 annual contact report and discuss a resolution to hire MW Group, LLC for property acquisition services. The agenda includes routine consent items and proclamations.

• Resolution R-06-23: Authorizes participation in Texas opioid lawsuit settlements with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
• Ordinance O-01-23 (Second Reading): Waives Community Center monthly membership fee for city employees
• Resolution R-05-23: Authorizes agreement with MW Group, LLC for property acquisition services
• Presentation of Glenn Heights Police Department 2022 Annual Contact Report
• Executive session to discuss legal advice on All-Abilities Park development

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a consent agenda including participation in Texas opioid lawsuit settlements with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, and approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional services agreement with MW Group, LLC for property acquisition services. The council also heard a presentation on the police department's 2022 annual contact report and held an executive session on the All-Abilities Park, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, including opioid settlement participation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-05-23 authorizing property acquisition services agreement with MW Group, LLC (6-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 work session and regular meeting minutes
• Excused Council Member Benford's absence from February 7, 2023 meeting
• No action taken after executive session on All-Abilities Park legal advice

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to review several departmental reports. The agenda includes presentations on quarterly crime statistics, racial profiling, and citizen complaint data.

• Approval of February 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Quarterly Crime Statistics Report presentation
• Quarterly Racial Profiling Report presentation
• 2022-2023 Y.T.D. Citizen Complaint statistics presentation

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its February 6, 2023 meeting. The committee also received presentations on quarterly crime statistics, racial profiling data, and year-to-date citizen complaints, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2023, to consider several items. They will vote on an ordinance waiving the Community Center monthly membership fee for city employees (second reading) and a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate a professional services agreement with MW Group, LLC for property acquisition. The council will also receive a presentation on the police department's 2022 annual contact report and may discuss legal advice on the All-Abilities Park in executive session.

• Ordinance O-01-23: waive Community Center monthly membership fee for city employees (second reading)
• Resolution R-05-23: authorize city manager to negotiate agreement with MW Group, LLC for property acquisition services
• Presentation of Glenn Heights Police Department 2022 Annual Contact Report
• Executive session to seek legal advice on All-Abilities Park development
• Proclamations for Red Cross Month, Irish American Heritage Month, and others

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a zoning case (RZ-001-23) that would amend Planned Development 6 (PD-6) to Planned Development 27 (PD-27), covering approximately 111.66 acres. The request, submitted by Farrukh Azim, proposes four districts: townhome, single-family, multifamily, and retail. The commission will also appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson. This is a public hearing where testimony will be received.

• Zoning Case RZ-001-23: Amend PD-6 (68 acres) to PD-27 (111.66 acres) for four districts
• District 1: Townhome, 21.70 acres, 224 units
• District 2: Single Family, ~66 acres, 256 units
• District 3: Multifamily, ~15 acres, 480 units
• District 4: Retail, ~5.9 acres, 6 commercial sites

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a work session to discuss a cost-of-service study for water and wastewater rates, presented by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of water and wastewater rate study by NewGen Strategies & Solutions

The City Council held a work session to discuss a Cost-of-Service study for water and wastewater rates presented by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. The session included a presentation on cost drivers, proposed residential rates, and financial performance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance waiving the Community Center monthly membership fee for city employees, and to approve an interlocal agreement with DART for public transportation services. The agenda also includes presentations on the January 2023 financial report, 2023 community engagement events, and police department crime statistics and contact reports for the fourth quarter. The meeting includes a consent agenda item to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting.

• First reading of Ordinance O-01-23 to waive Community Center monthly membership fee for city employees
• Resolution R-04-23 to approve interlocal agreement with DART for public transportation services
• Presentation of January 2023 Financial Report
• Presentation of 2023 Community Engagement Events
• Presentation of Police Department Fourth Quarter Crime Statistics and Contact Reports

The Glenn Heights City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for public transportation or complementary services, authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. Several presentations were given on financial reports, community events, and police statistics, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution R-04-23 for DART interlocal agreement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with a swearing-in ceremony, proclamations, and two action items: approving the January 17 meeting minutes and appointing one new member to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Appoint one member to Citizens Police Advisory Committee, Place 4
• Approve City Council meeting minutes from January 17, 2023
• Swearing-in of Mayor Pro Tem-Elect Harry A. Garrett
• Proclamations for American Heart Month and Black History Month

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the minutes from its November 2022 meeting, review the city’s police policy on foot pursuits, and plan future agenda items. The meeting is held at Glenn Heights City Hall and follows standard procedural opening and closing items.

• Approve minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
• Discuss Glenn Heights Police Department foot pursuit policy (presented by Deputy Chief N. Bristow)
• Set agenda for next meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the minutes from their November 7, 2022, meeting. The committee also received a presentation from Deputy Chief Nick Bristow regarding the Glenn Heights Police Department's policy on foot pursuits.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 17, 2023, to elect a Mayor Pro Tem, review December 2022 financial reports, and receive presentations on police crime statistics and contact reports. The council will also consider appointments to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal options regarding a business disparagement claim.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• December 2022 Financial Reports
• Police Department Third Quarter Crime Statistics and Contact Reports
• Appointment to Citizens Police Advisory Committee (Place 4)
• Appointment of two alternate Zoning Board of Adjustment members

The City Council elected Harry A. Garrett as Mayor Pro Tem by a 5-2 vote over Travis Bruton, approved the consent agenda (minutes from Dec. 21, 2022 and Jan. 3, 2023), and appointed Brandon Couts and Kevin Miles as alternate Zoning Board of Adjustment members. A proposed appointment to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee was tabled to the next meeting. The council also heard presentations on December 2022 finances and police crime/contact reports, and held an executive session on legal advice regarding financial matters.

• Elected Harry A. Garrett as Mayor Pro Tem (5-2 over Travis Bruton)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes of Dec. 21, 2022 and Jan. 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Brandon Couts to ZBA Place 1A, term to May 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Appointed Kevin Miles to ZBA Place 3A, term to May 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled appointment to Citizens Police Advisory Committee Place 4 (7-0)

City Council

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold its first 2023 meeting to swear in a new council member, elect a mayor pro tem, and vote on ordinances and contracts. Items include a second reading of an ordinance on alcohol use in public parks, roadway reconstruction agreements for North Hampton Road and North Uhl Road, and a professional engineering services contract.

• Approve Ordinance O-20-22 to add rules for alcohol use in public parks and facilities
• Elect a Mayor Pro Tem
• Authorize $295,000 road reconstruction contract with Level One Paving for North Hampton Road
• Authorize $297,000 road reconstruction contract with Level One Paving for North Uhl Road
• Approve up to $500,000 professional engineering services agreement

The City Council approved three road-related resolutions: a $295,000 reconstruction agreement for North Hampton Road (5-1), a $297,000 agreement for North Uhl Road (5-1), and a $500,000 task-order engineering services agreement (6-0). Council also approved a consent agenda item amending city codes on facility use and alcohol consumption in public places. The election of a Mayor Pro Tem was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved $295,000 North Hampton Road reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving (5-1)
• Approved $297,000 North Uhl Road reconstruction agreement with Level One Paving (5-1)
• Approved $500,000 task-order engineering services agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda ordinance O-20-22 on city facility use and alcohol rules (6-0)
• Tabled Mayor Pro Tem election to next meeting (6-0)