Bartonville public meetings in 2025

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council will discuss a final plat for a 48.341-acre property in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The body will also consider the FY 2025-2026 Investment Policy and a planning services agreement. Reports from the police department and administration are also on the agenda.

• Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch, Phase 4B (48.341 acres)
• Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• On-Call Planning Services Agreement with Ratcliff Planning Consultants, LLC
• Police Department November 2025 Statistics/Activities report

The council approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved a Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch, Phase 4B (48.341 acres) with conditions (4‑0). The Town’s Investment Policy for FY 2025‑2026 was adopted (5‑0) and a Planning Services Agreement with Ratcliff Planning Consultants, LLC was authorized (5‑0). No action was taken in the closed session.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch Phase 4B, 48.341 acres (4-0)
• Approved Resolution accepting Town’s Investment Policy for FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Planning Services Agreement with Ratcliff Planning Consultants, LLC (5-0)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING

The board will consider approving the October 8 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss potential and future economic development projects, including landscaping. A financial report for November 2025 will be reviewed.

• Consider approval of the October 8 2025 Bartonville Community Development Corporation regular meeting minutes
• Discuss potential economic development projects, including landscaping
• Discuss future planning of economic development projects
• Review financial report ending November 2025

The Bartonville Community Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also discussed potential economic development projects focused on erosion control, drainage, and beautification, and a director volunteered to inspect proposed landscaping sites. No formal actions were taken on the projects.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

The Town of Bartonville posted a notice that a possible quorum of the Town Council and several boards may attend the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The gathering is not an official meeting and no town business will be considered. The event will be held Friday, Dec 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Town Hall, 1941 E Jeter Road.

• Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Town Hall, 1941 E Jeter Road, Dec 5, 2025, 6–8 PM
• Possible quorum of Town Council, Community Development Corporation, Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, Crime Control & Prevention District, and Special Events Committee

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and make a recommendation to the Town Council regarding a Final Plat for a property in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Recommendation on Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch, Phase 4B (48.341 acres)
• Approval of October 1, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from its October 1 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Town Council approve the final plat for the High Plains development at Furst Ranch (Phase 4B, 48.341 acres) with specific jurisdiction and emergency‑access conditions. The recommendation will be forwarded to the council for final action.

• Approved October 1 2025 commission minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended Town Council approve Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch, Phase 4B, 48.341 acres with conditions (5‑0)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING

The Board will discuss and vote on approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear-yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet on a 1.0‑acre property at 630 E Jeter Road, identified as Tract 4 of the Virginia Morrison Subdivision. The hearing will include staff and applicant presentations, public comments, and a final discussion and action.

• Approve November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on variance to reduce rear-yard setback from 50 ft to 20 ft for 630 E Jeter Rd (Tract 4, Virginia Morrison Subdivision)

The Board of Adjustment approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It also approved a variance to reduce the rear‑yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet for a detached garage on the 630 E Jeter Road property, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 630 E Jeter Rd (5-0)

SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss plans for the town's Christmas tree lighting celebration. They will also set the date for the next committee meeting.

• Approve November 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discuss Christmas tree lighting celebration
• Schedule next meeting

The Special Events Advisory Committee approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The committee also confirmed that the Christmas tree will be taken down on Saturday, January 3, from 10 a.m. to noon.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed tree takedown on Saturday, Jan 3, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council will discuss adjusting the budget for the Bartonville Crime Control and Prevention District for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also consider renaming Brian Street to Hudson Hills Court.

• Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and Bartonville Crime Control and Prevention District budget
• Proposal to rename Brian Street to Hudson Hills COURT
• Proclamation of “The Season to Give with Joy to the Salvation Army”
• Review of October 2025 Police Department statistics and activities

The Town Council approved the October 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved an ordinance amending the Town’s budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2025, adjusting the Crime Control and Prevention District budget, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2025 budget (unanimous 3-0)

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

The Special Events Committee may achieve a quorum for the Christmas Tree Celebration set‑up on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM) and Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 (9:00 AM–11:00 AM) at Town Hall, 1941 E Jeter Road. The notice states this is not an official meeting and no town business will be considered.

• Christmas Tree Celebration set‑up – possible quorum, no official business

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING

The Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its April 30, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce building setbacks and the minimum lot size for a 2.2‑acre parcel at 1321 Bridle Bit Road. The board will also discuss establishing a regular meeting schedule and appoint a Vice‑Chair. Additional items include the oath of office for newly appointed commissioners.

• Approve April 30, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Public hearing on variance to reduce setbacks and minimum lot size for 2.2‑acre property at 1321 Bridle Bit Road (Town File No. VAR‑2025‑004)
• Discuss and adopt a regular meeting schedule for the Board of Adjustment
• Appointment of Vice‑Chair
• Statement of appointed official and oath of office for new/reappointed commissioners

The Board appointed Director Siobhan O’Brien as Vice‑Chair by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes, also 5‑0. The Board approved a variance allowing reduced setbacks and a road easement for the 2.2‑acre property at 1321 Bridle Bit Road, voting 5‑0. It adopted a regular meeting schedule for the first Tuesday of each month, again 5‑0.

• Vice‑Chair appointment: Siobhan O’Brien appointed (5-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for 1321 Bridle Bit Road property (5-0)
• Adopted regular meeting schedule: first Tuesday each month at 6:00 pm (5-0)

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

The Special Events Committee is meeting to set up American flags at 30 McMakin Road. This is not an official meeting and no Town business will be considered.

• American flag set up at 30 McMakin Road

SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Special Events Advisory Committee will consider approval of the October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It will also discuss plans for a Christmas tree lighting celebration and set the date for the next committee meeting.

• Approve October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discuss Christmas tree lighting celebration
• Schedule next Special Events Advisory Committee meeting

The Special Events Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee also discussed logistics for the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting celebration and confirmed that all related purchases have been finalized.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized purchases for Christmas Tree Lighting celebration (no vote recorded)

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT MEETING

The board will review and approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss recent community events such as the October 7 National Night Out and the 2025 Blue Santa Event. It will also consider a budget amendment of up to $20,000 for an Axon Real‑Time Translation Module, review the financial report ending September 2025, and schedule the next meeting.

• Approve September 9, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Recap October 7, 2025 National Night Out event
• Discuss 2025 Blue Santa event
• Budget amendment for Axon Real‑Time Translation Module not to exceed $20,000
• Review financial report ending September 2025

The district board voted to appoint Director Grubbs as Chair and Director Jones as Vice Chair. Both motions were carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Director Grubbs as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Director Jones as Vice Chair (unanimous)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Bartonville Town Council will meet to consider a rezoning request, a conditional use permit for a drive-through, and an ordinance prohibiting privacy fencing. The Council will also disband two subcommittees and discuss asphalt repair.

• Rezone 100.316-acre tract from AG to RE-5 (McAdams on behalf of Drew Walling)
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-through on 2.0549-acre tract (A-S 114 TC PHASE 2, LP)
• Site Plan approval for 2.0549-acre tract (A-S 114 TC PHASE 2, LP)
• Ordinance amending fence regulations to prohibit privacy fencing
• Disbanding the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee and Town Hall Property Improvements Subcommittee

The council approved the September 16 minutes, disbanded the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee and the Town Hall Property Improvements Subcommittee (5‑0). It adopted an ordinance rezoning about 100 acres from Agricultural to Residential Estates 5 (4‑0). The council denied a conditional use permit for a drive‑through and also denied the related site plan (both 5‑0). Finally, it awarded a contract for miscellaneous asphalt pavement repair on‑call services to Tejas LLC (5‑0).

• Approved September 16 minutes and disbanded two committees (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of ~100 acres from AG to RE‑5 (4‑0)
• Denied conditional use permit for drive‑through on GC‑PD property (5‑0)
• Denied site plan for same GC‑PD property (5‑0)
• Awarded asphalt pavement repair on‑call contract to Tejas LLC (5‑0)

SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Special Events Advisory Committee will take the oath of office for new and returning members, appoint a Vice Chair, and approve the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss plans for the town’s Christmas tree lighting celebration and set the date for the next meeting.

• Oath of office for newly appointed and reappointed committee members
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Approval of September 30, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Christmas tree lighting celebration
• Scheduling of next meeting

The Special Events Advisory Committee appointed Kathy Daum as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. It approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee decided to hold the Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., using last year's image for signage. The next meeting was scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 5 p.m.

• Vice Chair appointment of Kathy Daum approved unanimously
• September 30, 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously
• Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Dec 5, 2025, 6‑8 pm
• Next meeting scheduled for Nov 3, 2025, 5 pm

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING

The Community Development Corporation will appoint its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will discuss proposals for Christmas lighting at FM 407 and McMakin and consider potential economic development projects.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposals for Christmas Lighting at the corner of FM 407 and McMakin (Old Town)
• Potential economic development projects
• Financial Report ending September 2025
• Marketing Magazine update

The board nominated Director Laura Latham for Chair. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote, with Director Latham abstaining. She is now the Chair of the Bartonville Community Development Corporation.

• Appointed Laura Latham as Chair (vote 4-0-1, Latham abstained)

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

This document is a notice that members of several town bodies may be present at the National Night Out event. It is not an official meeting and no town business will be considered.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several public‑hearing items, including a rezoning request for a roughly 100.3‑acre parcel from Agricultural District to Residential Estates 5. It will also hear a conditional‑use permit request for a drive‑through (pick‑up only) and a site‑plan application for the same commercial‑development parcel. The meeting includes appointment of a Vice Chair and approval of the September 3, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning ~100.316‑acre tract (AG to RE‑5) – Estates of Quail Run/Walling Addition (File ZON‑2025‑001)
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for a drive‑through (pick‑up only) on GC‑PD lot, Carlisle Addition Phase C (File ZON‑2025‑002)
• Public hearing on Site Plan for the same GC‑PD lot, Carlisle Addition Phase C (File SP‑2025‑002)
• Appointment of Vice Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Consideration and approval of September 3, 2025 commission meeting minutes

The commission appointed Pat Adams as Vice Chair by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to recommend the Town Council approve a zoning change from Agricultural District to Residential Estates 5 for a 100.316‑acre tract.

• Appointed Pat Adams as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of AG to RE‑5 zoning change for 100.316‑acre tract (5-0)

SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Special Events Advisory Committee will consider approval of the June 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It will discuss plans for the 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting. Public participation is permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.007.

• Approve June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discuss 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
• Schedule next Special Events Advisory Committee meeting

The Special Events Advisory Committee unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to hold the Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with tree setup scheduled for Saturday, November 15. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold Christmas Tree Lighting celebration Dec 5, 6‑8 p.m.
• Set up Christmas tree on Nov 15 for the celebration
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Bartonville Town Council will meet in open session to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate, several contractor service agreements, and budget and ordinance approvals. A closed executive session will address personnel matters for three appointed chairs. The agenda also includes discussion of preliminary and final plats for the High Plains at Furst Ranch development in the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.173646 per $100 assessed value
• Preliminary Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch (≈461.421 acres) in the ETJ
• Adoption of the FY 2025‑2026 town budget ordinance
• Contractor services agreement with Steve Koehler for Building Inspection Services (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026)
• Ordinance amending noise regulations to define construction work hours

The council approved the FY 2024‑25 budget amendment, adjusting the General Fund and Community Development Corporation budgets (vote 5‑0). They also approved a preliminary plat and a final plat for the High Plains at Furst Ranch development in the town’s ETJ, each with conditions (votes 4‑0). The council removed a consent‑agenda item concerning a resolution to amend the Community Development Corporation bylaws (vote 5‑0) and approved the remaining consent‑agenda items, including six contractor service agreements (vote 5‑0).

• Removed Consent Agenda Item G.3 (Resolution to amend BCDC bylaws) – 5-0
• Approved Consent Agenda Items G.1, G.2, G.4‑G.9 (special meeting minutes, ordinance amending commission chair appointments, and six contractor agreements) – 5-0
• Approved Preliminary Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch (461.421 acres) with conditions – 4-0
• Approved Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch Phase 4A (34.940 acres) with conditions – 4-0
• Approved Ordinance amending the Town’s FY 2024‑25 budget – 5-0

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT MEETING

The Bartonville Crime Control and Prevention District Board will consider approval of the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss the financial report ending August 2025, and consider the October 7, 2025 National Night Out event. No formal actions will be taken on items not posted on the agenda. The meeting also includes a public participation segment for citizens to address the board on non‑hearing items.

• Approve May 19, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Discuss financial report ending August 2025
• Consider October 7, 2025 National Night Out event

The board approved the May 19, 2025 Crime Control and Prevention District meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the financial report presented for August 2025. The upcoming October 7, 2025 National Night Out event was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and make recommendations to the Town Council regarding two plat requests. Both items concern property located east of State Highway 377 between Keith Road and Smoot Lane.

• Preliminary Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch (approx. 461.421 acres)
• Final Plat for High Plains at Furst Ranch, Phase 4A (approx. 34.940 acres)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the High Plains at Furst Ranch (about 461.421 acres) in the town’s western ETJ, subject to several conditions. No other actions were decided.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of High Plains at Furst Ranch preliminary plat with conditions (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation on tax rate adoption and ordinance authority.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget
• Proposed 2025 tax rate of 0.173646 per $100 of value
• Ratification of an On-Call Planning Services agreement with HE Planning+Design, LLC
• Appointment of members to the Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and other committees
• Designation of the Denton Record Chronicle as the official newspaper for FY 2025-2026

The Town Council approved the consent agenda items, including the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a planning services agreement. Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget for the next regular meeting. Members were appointed to the Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Development Corporation, Crime Control and Prevention District, and Special Events Committee.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (minutes, planning services agreement, newspaper designation) – vote 4-0
• Directed staff to prepare FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance – vote 4-0
• Appointed Del Knowler, Jim Lieber, Siobhan O’Brian to Board of Adjustment; moved Heather Head to Alternate #1; appointed Barbara Nunneley to Alternate #2 – vote 4-0
• Appointed Don Abernathy and Pat Adams to Planning & Zoning Commission; moved Rick Lawrence to Alternate #1; appointed Rebecca Jenkins to Alternate #2 – vote 4-0
• Appointed Chad Carlson and Jan Deatherage to Bartonville Community Development Corporation – vote 4-0
• Appointed Jeff Grubb, Chris Colbert, and Jarod Root to Crime Control and Prevention District – vote 4-0
• Appointed Margie Arens, Keith Crandall, and Stephanie Phillips to Special Events Committee – vote 4-0

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council will conduct a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and discuss proposed tax rate calculations. The body will also consider land use applications and budget approvals for local districts.

• Final Plat for a 32.029-acre property near Broome Road and Porter Road
• Site Plan Amendment for landscaping at Guidance Preparatory Academy (64 McMakin Road)
• Proposed tax rate calculations and scheduling of a public hearing for September 16, 2025
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budgets for Bartonville Community Development Corporation and Crime Control and Prevention District
• Resolution regarding CoServ Gas, LTD. Interim Grip Rate Adjustments

The council approved the July 15 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved a final plat for a 32.029‑acre property near Broome and Porter Roads (5‑0). It approved a site‑plan amendment for Guidance Preparatory Academy with conditions (5‑0). It adopted a resolution suspending CoServ Gas’s September 17 rate change (5‑0) and proposed the maximum tax rate of $0.173646 per $100 valuation, setting a September 16 public hearing (unanimous). It also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budgets for the Community Development Corporation and the Crime Control and Prevention District (both 5‑0).

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved final plat for 32.029‑acre property near Broome & Porter Roads (5‑0)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for Guidance Preparatory Academy with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved resolution suspending CoServ Gas interim rate adjustment (5‑0)
• Proposed tax rate $0.173646 per $100 valuation and set Sep 16 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Bartonville Community Development Corp FY2025‑2026 budget (5‑0)
• Approved Bartonville Crime Control & Prevention District FY2025‑2026 budget (5‑0)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for a 32.029-acre property and a site plan amendment for a school. The body will make recommendations to the Town Council on these items.

• Final Plat recommendation for 32.029-acre property near Broome Road and Porter Road (FP-2025-002)
• Public hearing for Site Plan Amendment to landscaping at Guidance Preparatory Academy, 64 McMakin Road (SP-2025-001)
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of a Final Plat for a 32.029‑acre property in the J. Burke Survey, subject to five specific conditions. A public hearing was held on a site‑plan amendment for Guidance Preparatory Academy, during which a resident expressed opposition; no decision was recorded on that amendment.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for 32.029‑acre property with conditions (5-0)
• Public hearing on Guidance Preparatory Academy site‑plan amendment held; no decision