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Glenn Heights public meetings in 2025

55 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to weigh rezoning for new home on Bear Creek Rd

The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change from Single-Family 1 (SF-1) to Single-Family 3 (SF-3) for a 4.935-acre tract at 221 W Bear Creek Rd, which would allow a replat and construction of a new home. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. A second zoning change and special use permit item for 1223 Willow Run Rd has been cancelled.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on Mayor Pro Tem, appraisal district votes, and grocery recruitment

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, with a swearing-in ceremony for the mayor and three council members. The agenda includes electing a Mayor Pro Tem, casting votes for appraisal district boards, and discussing a marketing plan and grocery store recruitment. The council will also enter executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Travis Bruton as Mayor Pro Tem, casts appraisal district votes

The Glenn Heights City Council elected Travis Bruton as Mayor Pro Tem by a 6-1 vote after initially tabling the item for legal research. The council also approved resolutions casting its votes for Dallas Central Appraisal District (Pauline Medrano) and Ellis Appraisal District (Walter Erwin) board members, both by 7-0 votes. A marketing and branding plan was tabled until the next council retreat, and the city manager was directed to pursue grocery store recruitment efforts.

Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to discuss City Manager's employment in closed session

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager. The discussion will occur in executive session, with possible action taken after reconvening in open session. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

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✓ Decided: Council meets, hears public comment, no action taken

The Glenn Heights City Council convened on November 25, 2025, with all members present. Public comment addressed concerns about the swearing-in of newly elected council members on November 21, 2025, prior to the announced date, and a lack of transparency. The council entered executive session to discuss the City Manager's personnel matters but reconvened without taking any action. The meeting adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on fence rules, hear finances, discuss land deals

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025, with a consent agenda item to reschedule the December 2 meeting to December 9. The main agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to require fencing between residential properties and along public rights-of-way, a presentation of October 2025 financial reports, and an executive session to discuss real property purchases and the City Manager's employment. The meeting also includes recognitions, a Thanksgiving proclamation, and announcements for upcoming holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Council tables fence ordinance, reschedules December meeting

The City Council voted to table Ordinance O-23-25, which would have required fencing between adjacent residential properties and on properties abutting public rights-of-way, after discussion. The council also approved rescheduling the December 2 regular meeting to December 9 due to availability. The meeting ended early at 9:05 PM when a quorum was lost after two council members left during executive session.

Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to canvass Nov. 4 election results for mayor, council, charter, bond

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns from the November 4, 2025, election. They will consider resolutions to declare the results for mayor, council places 2, 4, and 6, proposed charter amendments, and the bond election. This is a procedural step to certify the election outcomes.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on mixed-use zoning for 46 acres on South Westmoreland Road

The Glenn Heights City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly act on several items, including a third reading of a zoning change for a mixed-use development, a second reading of rental registration amendments, and discussions on candidate eligibility and street lighting. The agenda also includes routine consent items and executive session discussions on real property and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves mixed-use PD-33 zoning on 46.32 acres (5-2)

The City Council approved a zoning change for 46.32 acres on South Westmoreland Road to Planned Development District-33 for a mixed-use development, and approved an amended rental registration ordinance. A motion to table the AOKA Engineering consulting agreement failed, and the agreement was then approved. A discussion on candidate filing eligibility was tabled, and no action was taken on street lighting and speed reduction programs.

Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on fee schedule, zoning change, and drive-up restaurant permit

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2025, with several second-reading ordinances up for final approval, including a revised master fee schedule, a zoning change for a mixed-use development, and a specific use permit for a drive-up restaurant. The council will also discuss a rental registration program amendment, possible collaborations with Kimley-Horn, and consider placing future agenda items related to candidate eligibility and a charter amendment. Executive session will address real property matters, including land acquisitions for the E Bear Creek Road expansion.

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✓ Decided: Council tables mixed-use rezoning for 46-acre Westmoreland site

The City Council approved the consent agenda except for a proposed zoning change for a 46.32-acre mixed-use development on South Westmoreland Road, which was tabled to the next meeting and moved to the regular agenda. The council also approved a fee schedule ordinance and a specific use permit for a drive-up restaurant, and placed two agenda items for future discussion. No executive session was held.

Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to weigh zoning change for 46-acre mixed-use development on South Westmoreland Road

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances to amend the master fee schedule, rezone about 46.32 acres on South Westmoreland Road for a mixed-use development, and grant a specific use permit for a drive-up restaurant. The council will also consider consent agenda items including flood damage prevention regulations, an Oncor rate case resolution, opioid settlements, and professional services agreements. Several proclamations and event announcements are on the agenda, along with executive session discussions on real property.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Police advisory committee to discuss National Night Out and HOA partnerships

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from August, discuss National Night Out, and explore partnering with homeowners associations to identify community needs. The meeting is open for public comment and will also cover member ideas for future initiatives.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to adopt 2025–26 budget and raise property taxes

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet on September 16, 2025, to decide the city’s budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025, and to ratify a property-tax increase included in that budget. Council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Dallas County for food-inspection services, amendments to the rental-registration program, and nominees for two appraisal-district boards.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2025-26 budget and ratifies property tax increase

The City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 budget and ratified the property tax increase reflected in it, both by 6-0 votes. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Dallas County for food establishment inspections, nominated two candidates for the Ellis Appraisal District Board, and tabled a resolution nominating candidates for the Dallas Central Appraisal District until October 7, 2025. A discussion on possible amendments to the Rental Registration Program was held with no action taken.

Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to approve budget, taxes, and municipal judge appointments

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, property tax rate, and appointments for Municipal Judge and Alternate Municipal Judge. The Council will also discuss and potentially take action on real property deliberations for land acquisitions related to the E Bear Creek Road Right-of-Way Expansion Project.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to weigh snow cone stand with drive-up at 2800 Sunset Strip Dr.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a Specific Use Permit for a limited restaurant (snow cone sales with drive-up service) on about 0.434 acres at 2800 Sunset Strip Drive. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights City Council to hold first reading of FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and a property tax rate of $0.562795 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider postponing the tax rate vote to September 9, 2025, and will discuss possible amendments to the rental registration program. Several resolutions and ordinances are on the agenda, including auditor appointment, municipal judge appointments, and participation in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on PD-33 mixed-use zoning for 46 acres on South Westmoreland Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a zoning change from Single Family Residential 1 (SF-1) to Planned Development District-33 (PD-33) for about 46.32 acres on South Westmoreland Road, proposed for a mixed-use development with patio homes, multi-family, and commercial uses. The commission will also elect a chairperson and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to review insurance renewals and budget proposals

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet to acknowledge July 2025 financial reports, discuss insurance renewal recommendations for employee benefits, and hold a follow-up discussion on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The council will also convene an executive session to deliberate on real property purchases and land acquisitions for the E Bear Creek Road Right-of-Way Expansion Project.

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✓ Decided: Council acknowledges July 2025 financial reports

The City Council acknowledged the July 2025 Financial Reports as presented by Finance Director Sherry Roberts, with a unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were discussions only.

Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 19:30

City Council

Council to call Nov. 4 election and bond election

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider two resolutions at a special meeting: one to call the November 4, 2025, joint general election for Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6, plus a special election on Home Rule Charter amendments; the other to call a bond election. Both items are up for discussion and possible action.

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✓ Decided: Council holds regular meeting; no substantive decisions recorded

The Glenn Heights City Council met on August 12, 2025, with all members present. The minutes record only procedural items—call to order, invocation, pledge, and public comment—with no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions documented.

Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 18:30

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning board to hear four variance requests for rear, front setbacks and garage doors

The Glenn Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on four variance requests. Two requests seek reduced rear-yard setbacks at 8 Barton Avenue, and two others seek reduced front-yard setbacks and front-entry garage doors at four Lakeshore Lane properties. The board will also approve May 9 meeting minutes.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to set tax rate, ballot measures, and zoning change

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider approving a proposed property tax rate of $0.563907 for fiscal year 2025-2026, along with several charter amendments and bond propositions for the November 2025 ballot. The agenda also includes a zoning change for property on East Bear Creek Road, a development agreement for Jenkins Road improvements, and an ordinance on animal control. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for real property discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council places 7 charter amendments and 3 bond propositions on Nov. ballot

The Glenn Heights City Council approved placing seven charter amendment propositions and three bond propositions on the November 2025 ballot. It also approved a zoning change, a development agreement, a drainage manual update, and a proposed tax rate of $0.562795. The rental registration program discussion was tabled to a future meeting.

Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider zoning changes for mixed-use and residential developments

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2025, to consider several zoning changes, plats, and other items. Key actions include second readings of ordinances for a mixed-use development at 605 Ovilla Road and residential zoning changes at West Bear Creek Road and 928 East Bear Creek Road. The council will also discuss a proposed bond election and charter review amendments for the November 2025 election, and consider a professional services agreement for the Cinnamon Spring Waterline Replacement Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves mixed-use PD-32 zoning at 605 Ovilla Road, minus storage uses

The City Council approved Ordinance O-10-25, changing zoning at 605 Ovilla Road from Retail (R) to Planned Development-32 (PD-32) for a mixed-use development, but struck self-storage and mini-warehouses as permissible uses. The council also approved preliminary and final plats for the Uhl Crossing development on the same tract, and approved a zoning change for a 111.6-acre tract at West Bear Creek Road and South Westmoreland Road to allow single-family and multi-family residential uses. A zoning change for 928 East Bear Creek Road was tabled to the August 5, 2025 meeting.

Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review church site plan at Heritage Estates Block F

The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on July 14, 2025, to discuss and possibly recommend approval of a site plan for Holy House of Prayer Church. The 1.1636-acre property at the northwest corner of West Bear Creek and Heritage Boulevard is zoned Neighborhood Services (NS) in Heritage Estates Block F.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Citizens Police Advisory Committee to review bylaws and discuss impact

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) will meet to consider approving minutes from April 7, 2025, review its bylaws, and discuss ways to make the committee more impactful. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to vote on zoning changes and employee policy updates

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet on July 1, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including updates to the employee personnel policy and zoning changes for multiple properties. The council will also hear proposals for an Economic Development Strategic Plan and consider resolutions related to right-of-way expansions. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning changes at three sites.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to discuss S Uhl Rd expansion and rental rules

The Glenn Heights City Council will review updates on the S Uhl Road Expansion Project, consider amendments to the Rental Registration Program, and hold first readings of ordinances on employee personnel policy and stop-intersection changes. The meeting also includes proclamations for Alzheimer's Awareness Month and Juneteenth, as well as an executive session on land acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves minutes, hears updates on Uhl Rd and rental rules

The Glenn Heights City Council approved the April 1 and April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and acknowledged the May 2025 financial reports. They received updates on the S Uhl Rd expansion project and discussed possible amendments to the rental registration program, as well as first readings of ordinances on employee personnel policy and new stop intersections. No final decisions were made on these agenda items.

Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 19:00

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to weigh mayor powers, term limits, pay

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on proposed changes to the city charter, including shifting to a mayor-council form of government, extending council term limits from three to four years, and introducing salaries for the mayor and council members. The commission will also consider other amendments such as raising the minimum age for candidates, extending residency requirements, and shortening the notice period for claims. Public comment is invited, and the commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and set its meeting calendar.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 19:00

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to discuss city charter updates

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, continue discussing preliminary city charter items that may need updates or amendments, and set a meeting calendar. This is a working session focused on reviewing the city charter, with no final decisions expected on charter changes at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Charter Review Commission approves June 9 meeting minutes

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission met on June 9, 2025, with a quorum present. The only substantive action was approving the meeting minutes for that same date. No other decisions were made; public comment was not offered.

Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 18:30

Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA to consider variance for front-entry garage at 2218 Watercrest Lane

The Glenn Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, to conduct an orientation, select a chairperson and vice chairperson, and hold a public hearing on a variance request. The variance, filed by Cyril Marion for 2218 Watercrest Lane, seeks to allow a driveway facing the street despite a code prohibition on front entry garage doors in SF-3 zoning. The board will discuss and possibly vote on the request.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on replat, hazard plan, Bear Creek land purchases

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a residential replat for two lots on Lakeshore Lane, and consider adopting the Dallas County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. The council will also authorize the city manager to negotiate property acquisitions for the Bear Creek Road Right-of-Way Expansion Project, following closed-session discussions on real property and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves replat, hazard plan, and land acquisition authority

The Glenn Heights City Council approved a residential replat for two lots on Lakeshore Lane, adopted the Dallas County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate property acquisitions for the Bear Creek Road Right-of-Way Expansion Project. All votes were unanimous (7-0). No action was taken following executive session.

Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 19:00

Charter Review Commission

Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission reviews draft updates and schedules future meetings

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission will meet on June 2, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve minutes from its May 5 meeting, review preliminary charter updates, divide work responsibilities, and set a meeting calendar. The meeting is open to public comment but cannot act on unlisted issues.

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✓ Decided: Charter Review Commission approves May minutes, sets June meetings

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (8-0). They discussed potential charter amendments, selecting Articles 1.02, 2.03, and 5.11 for review while removing several other items from consideration. No action was taken on the work division, and the commission reconfirmed meeting dates of June 9 and June 16, 2025.

Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to weigh three zoning changes, including PD-27A and mixed-use PD-32

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on three zoning changes: amending PD-27 to PD-27A for a 111.6-acre tract at W. Bear Creek and S. Westmoreland, changing SF-1 to SF-3 for 15.52 acres at 928 E. Bear Creek Road, and changing Retail to PD-32 for a 33.36-acre mixed-use site at 605 Ovilla Road. They will also review preliminary and final plats for the Uhl Crossing subdivision. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on $125,883 in Motorola radio gear, discuss trash rate hike

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider approving two Motorola radio equipment purchases totaling $125,883.68, and discuss a rate increase from Community Waste Disposal effective June 1, 2025. The council will also receive an update on the S Uhl Rd expansion and consider amendments to the Rental Registration Program. The meeting includes an executive session on real property at S Uhl Road and the City Manager's employment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves radio equipment purchases totaling $125,883.68

The City Council approved two resolutions to buy radio equipment from Motorola, totaling $125,883.68, and acknowledged April 2025 financial reports. A discussion on a waste disposal rate increase was held, and an update on the S Uhl Rd Expansion Project was tabled to June 17, 2025, because the contractor was absent.

Mon May 19, 2025 · 18:30

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to discuss city charter updates and work plan

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and potentially update the city charter. They will discuss key sections needing amendments, divide work tasks, and set a meeting calendar. The meeting is open to public comment.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 18:30

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to discuss city charter updates and work plan

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and potentially update the city charter. They will discuss key sections needing amendments, divide work tasks, and set a meeting calendar. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific charter changes or dollar amounts listed.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to weigh rezoning 111-acre tract near Bear Creek and Westmoreland

The Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two items: a residential replat of two lots on Lakeshore Lane, and a zoning change for a 111.606-acre tract at the southeastern corner of W. Bear Creek Road and S. Westmoreland Road. The zoning change would alter Planned Development-27 (PD-27) to PD-27A, removing townhome uses while keeping single-family and multi-family residential. The commission will also vote on approving the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider site plan for new grocery store on S. Hampton Road

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, to consider several routine and substantive items. Key actions include approving a site plan for a new neighborhood market/grocery store, two replats, appointments to boards, and a resolution for billing services. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment, and an executive session on real property.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grocery store site plan, youth program standards

The Glenn Heights City Council approved all consent agenda items and five agenda items, including a site plan for a neighborhood grocery store, youth program standards, and appointments to boards. The consent agenda included two replats and a meeting rescheduling. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Mon May 5, 2025 · 18:30

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to discuss possible charter amendments

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss potential amendments to the Home Rule Charter, including identifying sections needing updates. They will also plan work division and set a meeting calendar. The agenda includes only discussion and planning items, with no final decisions on charter changes expected at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Charter Review Commission identifies charter articles for potential amendments

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission met and approved the minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting. It held a public hearing on charter amendments, but no public testimony was given. The commission then discussed and identified specific charter articles for potential review and amendment, including sections on council compensation, qualifications, police department, and public records. No final decisions on amendments were made.

Mon May 5, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Police advisory committee to review bylaws and April minutes

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes, review the committee's bylaws, and discuss agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Glenn Heights P&Z to weigh mixed-use PD-31 rezoning, two replats

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on rezoning about 23 acres at East Bear Creek Road and Mourning Dove Lane from Commercial to Planned Development 31 for a mixed-use project with multifamily, commercial, and neighborhood services. The commission will also vote on two replat requests to subdivide tracts in Hollywood Addition Phase II and Bear Creek Plaza Addition. The agenda includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 18:30

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to organize, select chair

The Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission is meeting for orientation and to select a chairperson and vice chairperson. This is an organizational meeting; no substantive charter amendments are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Glenn Heights Charter Review Commission elects chair and vice chair

The Charter Review Commission held its first meeting, received orientation on the City Charter and review procedures, and unanimously elected Christi Pierce as Chairperson and Marcel Howard as Vice Chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to set youth-program standards and approve $99,992 water-tower repaint

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1938-C South Hampton Road. The body will take action on a new ordinance setting Standards of Care for youth programs, appoint up to two members to the Charter Review Commission, and vote on two service contracts: one for plan review and building inspection and another for painting the city’s ground-based water tower at 601 W. Bear Creek Road.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Glenn Heights Planning & Zoning meeting canceled

The April 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or acted upon.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Police advisory committee to meet, introduce new police chief

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to introduce the new Chief of Police, Dr. Glyn Horn, and discuss several administrative items. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing by-laws, and discussing the committee's mission and goals. Members will also consider extending member terms and generating ideas to improve police-community relations.

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✓ Decided: CPAC approves March minutes, schedules by-laws work session

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0) and discussed by-laws, mission, and goals, deciding to hold a work session via Teams on April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM to further review these topics. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were deferred to the work session or follow-up.

Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights City Council to vote on fence rules, sign code, replat

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, to consider several ordinances and a replat request. Key actions include second readings of ordinances amending sign regulations and fence height rules, a replat for a 9.091-acre tract at 604 S. Hampton Road, and appointments to the Charter Review Commission. The council will also discuss the Close-Up Washington DC Program and may enter executive session to deliberate on real property at S Uhl Road.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to weigh replat and grocery store site plan

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two items: a replat request for a 9.091-acre tract at 604 S. Hampton Road and a site plan for the Al-Nejmah Neighborhood Market/Grocery Store at 1714 S. Hampton Road. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council on both items. The meeting also includes approval of the January 27, 2025 minutes and public comment.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights council to review city charter and update fence and sign rules

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet on March 18, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on a charter review commission, updates to fence and screening regulations, sign regulations, and water billing concerns. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and an executive session to discuss real property on S Uhl Road.

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✓ Decided: Council creates Charter Review Commission, advances fence and sign changes

The City Council approved Resolution R-09-25 creating a Charter Review Commission with guidelines and an effective date. It also held first readings of ordinances to amend fence height regulations and sign regulations, with no final vote taken on those items. Council discussed water and irrigation billing concerns but took no action. No action was taken following executive session on real property.

Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 18:00

City Council

Council to discuss economic development plan and animal shelter update

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive an update on the Animal Shelter facility. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Council tables animal shelter update, hears economic plan

The City Council held a work session with no public comments. They discussed a proposed Economic Development Strategic Plan presented by Pinnakle Strategies. The animal shelter facility update was tabled by a motion that carried 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on new impact fees for water, wastewater, roads

The Glenn Heights City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that establishes impact fees for new developments, covering water, wastewater, and roadway infrastructure. The council will also receive annual reports from the waste disposal provider and the police department, and discuss forming a charter review committee.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Police advisory panel to review 2024 traffic stop racial profiling report

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes, review the 2024 Glenn Heights Police Traffic Stop Contact Report (racial profiling report) presented by Deputy Chief Chris Womack, and discuss agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider new water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance that would replace the current roadway impact fee article with a new 'Impact Fees' article, establishing rates for water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees for new developments. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including adopting the City of Dallas Drainage Design Manual, designating the Ellis County Press as the official newspaper, and approving an interlocal agreement with the Trinity River Authority for a sewer line relocation related to the Bear Creek Road expansion.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to vote on $228,900 engineering contract and drainage policy update

The Glenn Heights City Council will meet to decide on several financial and policy items, including a $228,900 engineering contract for intersection improvements and updates to the city’s drainage design standards. The council will also consider a land replat request, approve meeting minutes, and appoint a member to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $228,900 engineering contract for West Bear Creek Road intersection

The City Council approved a $228,900 task order with Westfall Engineering for design and surveying at West Bear Creek Road and South Westmoreland Road. It also adopted the city's investment policy, authorized participation in a public funds investment pool, approved a replat for 1908 South Hampton Road, and appointed Matthew Chaffin to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee. All votes were 6-0.

Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 18:00

City Council

Glenn Heights City Council to discuss Valencia Estates PD amendment, animal shelter, CPR program

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a planned development amendment for Valencia Estates, an update on the animal shelter facility, a community CPR program, the Parks and Recreation Board, and designating an official newspaper. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council holds work session; no formal votes taken

The City Council met in a work session on February 4, 2025, to discuss several items but took no formal votes or decisions. Topics included the Valencia Estates Planned Development Amendment, an Animal Shelter Facility update, a Community CPR Program, the Parks and Recreation Board, and designating an official newspaper. All items were presented for discussion and questions only.

Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 18:00

General

Police advisory committee to review bylaws and email access

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including approving previous meeting minutes, considering providing members with city email addresses, and reviewing its bylaws. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: CPAC approves January minutes, discusses email and by-laws

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). They discussed a request for city email addresses, which was deemed cost-prohibitive for now, and reviewed the ordinance creating the committee, with members expressing interest in recorded meetings and comparing duties with other CPACs. No other formal decisions were made.

Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 18:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider replat of 11.48 acres at 1908 South Hampton Road

The Glenn Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a replat request for an 11.4832-acre tract at 1908 South Hampton Road. The commission will discuss the request and may make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on grocery store permit, DART funding, fee changes

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances on a specific use permit for a neighborhood market at 1710 S. Hampton Road, zoning definition amendments, and a parks fee schedule change. They will also consider a resolution supporting full DART funding and discuss a joint animal shelter with Hutchins. The meeting includes an executive session on potential litigation regarding the Hillwood Development Project.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 18:00

Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting

Police advisory committee to review 2024 crime stats and mayor's letter

The Glenn Heights Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the police department's 2024 crime statistics report, acknowledge a letter from Mayor Sonja A. Brown, and consider approving minutes from August 5, 2024. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Glenn Heights City Council to consider impact fees, zoning changes, and new council members

The Glenn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, to swear in three new council members, discuss a multi-family site plan, consider ordinances on impact fees and zoning definitions, and possibly approve a resolution regarding the Ellis Appraisal District renovation. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a specific use permit for a grocery store at 1710 S. Hampton Road, and an executive session to evaluate the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ellis Appraisal District renovation proposal

The City Council approved Resolution R-02-25, endorsing the Ellis Appraisal District Facilities Renovation Proposal, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included setting a public hearing for impact fees, and elected Cornel Benford II as Mayor Pro Tem. Several items were discussed but only received a first reading, including ordinances for a specific use permit for a grocery store and a land use definition update.