Princeton, MA

City Council Regular Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 Water & Wastewater Master Plan Update, covering projected demands, system capacity, and capital projects. The regular meeting includes consent items on Atmos Energy and SiEnergy rate cases, agreements with D.R. Horton for water/wastewater services, and a public hearing on assessments for the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District. The council will also consider removing the TMRS contribution rate limit and not renewing a facility usage agreement with Arcadia Farms HOA.

• Ordinance 2026-08-24-01: Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. Mid-Tex Division on 2026 rate review
• Resolution 2026-08-24-R01: Deny SiEnergy Gas, LLC rate increase filing
• Non-Standard Water and Wastewater Service Agreements with D.R. Horton for Silvertrails and Acorn South Phase 2
• Ordinance 2026-08-24-02: Levy assessments for Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase #1
• Ordinance 2026-08-24: Remove TMRS Statutory Maximum Contribution Rate Limit effective Sept 1, 2026

Community Development Corporation

The Princeton Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with routine reports and several action items. The board will consider a facade improvement grant program, including project completion and reimbursement for Origin Chiropractic, LLC, select an EDC/CDC attorney, and discuss marketing initiatives and a staffing study. The agenda also includes multiple executive session items for economic development negotiations and real property deliberations.

• Facade Improvement Grant Program and Origin Chiropractic, LLC project completion and reimbursement
• Selection of an EDC/CDC attorney
• Marketing and Communications Initiatives
• Staffing Study
• Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Sponsorship

Economic Development Corporation

The Princeton Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, public appearances, and consent agenda. No specific action items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural, with provisions for executive session on real property and economic development negotiations.

• Public comment period: 5 minutes per speaker
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Possible executive session on real property purchase/lease and economic development negotiations
• ADA accommodation contact: Amber Anderson, 972-734-2416

Community Development Corporation

The Princeton Community Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with a placeholder agenda item for an Incentive Policy discussion. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public appearances, and a consent agenda. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the incentive policy discussion.

• Incentive Policy (placeholder discussion)
• Public appearance period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Possible executive session on real property or attorney consultation

Economic Development Corporation

The Princeton Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, select an EDC/CDC attorney, discuss a possible staffing study, receive updates on downtown initiatives, and decide on sponsoring a Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. The board will also enter executive session to discuss multiple economic development projects (e.g., Project Red, Project A'ndal'e) and real property matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Selection of an EDC/CDC attorney
• Discussion and possible action on a staffing study
• Update on downtown initiatives
• Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament sponsorship
• Executive session on 9 projects (e.g., Project Red, Project Timber) under Texas Gov't Code 551.087/551.072

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to conduct regular business including a call to order and public appearance. The agenda includes consideration of the July 20, 2026, meeting minutes for approval.

• Review and action on July 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the FY2026-2027 budget, set a property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation, and ratify the tax revenue increase. It will also consider a separate debt service rate of $0.205000 per $100 valuation and call a November 3, 2026 special election to approve the tax rate. A work session will discuss the debt service rate in relation to Senate Bill 1453, and the consent agenda includes an amendment to a wastewater service agreement with Lowry Crossing.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 property tax rate for FY2026-2027
• Ordinance adopting debt service tax rate of $0.205000 per $100 valuation
• Ordinance adopting FY2026-2027 budget and appropriating resources
• Ordinance ratifying property tax revenue increase for FY2026-2027
• Ordinance calling special election on November 3, 2026 to approve tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and council decorum. During the regular meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including annual updates to service and assessment plans for multiple Public Improvement Districts, set the proposed tax rate, and schedule a public hearing on the tax rate. Public hearings are also scheduled for the Draft Comprehensive Plan, data center zoning regulations, and the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Budget
• Consideration of 2026 No-New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.445102 and Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $0.441143 per $100 Taxable Value
• Public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on amendments to limit data center location to M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District with a Specific Use Permit
• Consideration of a Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with D.R. Horton Texas, LTD for Suncrest Development

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a field usage agreement for Arcadia Farms HOA and discuss whether to extend it. The board will also receive updates on a parks bond tour and a budget retreat.

• Discussion on Arcadia Farms HOA field usage agreement and potential non-extension
• Review of City Council resolution 2026-06-08-R05 regarding EPT Commercial
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Department marketing efforts
• Update on Strategic/Budget Retreat
• Parks Bond Tour update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss adult recreation leagues and council decorum, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items including assignments for Princeton Town Center and Pell Land. Action items include a third-quarter budget report, an updated fee schedule for development and fire services, a new micro-mobility device ordinance, opening CIAC applications to specific industries, an escrow agreement for Hazelwood Street, and a resolution for the Serenity Public Improvement District public hearing.

• Consider updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule (ORD-2026-07-27) to recover costs for review, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention.
• Consider Ordinance No. 2026-07-27 regulating micro-mobility devices (e.g., e-scooters) with a $100 penalty per offense.
• Resolution No. 2026-07-26-R calling a public hearing for assessments in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District (Serenity PID).
• Consider escrow agreement in lieu of reconstructing East Hazelwood Street for Hazelwood South Addition Final Plat.
• Consider the Third Quarter FY2025-2026 Budget and Investment Report (unaudited).

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss hiring an executive assistant, review the FY27 draft budget, and consider actions regarding the Cotton Gin property. The meeting also includes approval of financial statements and minutes.

• Approval of May 2026 EDC minutes and financial statements
• Consultation on hiring an Executive Assistant for EDC/CDC
• Discussion and possible action on Cotton Gin property restoration
• Presentation of FY27 PEDC Draft Budget
• Status update on Request for Qualifications for City Attorney

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a Draft Comprehensive Plan and amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances. The body will consider making recommendations on these items to the City Council.

• Public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances

Community Development Corporation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, public appearance, consent agenda, public hearings, regular agenda items, and information updates.

• Public Appearance (5-minute limit)
• Consent Agenda (routine items)
• Public Hearings
• Regular Agenda
• Executive Session (legal advice)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key decisions include authorizing an ambulance service agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health, approving a non-resident library card fee, and discussing an updated fee schedule for development and fire services. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as a wastewater service agreement for Lakeside at Arbor Trails and resolutions for mental health and crisis intervention grants.

• Consider Resolution authorizing agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health for dedicated ambulance services
• Discussion on adopting updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule to recover costs
• Consider approving Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with S2 Land Development for Lakeside at Arbor Trails
• Consider establishing a non-resident library card fee
• Consider resolutions amending participation in Peace Officer Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Grant Programs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the Parks and Trails Master Plan and special events for FY 26/27. The meeting includes updates on Corps of Engineers' property and a grant for Lowry Crossing.

• Parks and Trails Master Plan presented by Olsson
• Special Events for FY 26/27
• Update on Corps of Engineers' Property
• Texas Park and Wildlife Department Grant update for Lowry Crossing
• Park Bond Projects Site Tour scheduled for July 15

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the next steps for the Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hear from the public on non-agenda items.

• Approval of June 1, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft comprehensive plan and next steps
• Public appearance period for non-agenda items
• Upcoming public hearing for comprehensive plan on July 13, 2026
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026