Royse City public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a workshop regarding a proposed Planned Development known as Bearpen Creek in Hunt County, Texas. The session is for the presentation and discussion of the project's concept plan.

• Presentation and discussion of a concept plan for the proposed Bearpen Creek Planned Development

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint workshop to hear a concept plan for Bearpen Creek, a proposed planned development in Hunt County. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The developer presented goals, phasing, and builder partnerships, and council members asked questions. The meeting adjourned without voting on the project.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including preliminary and final plats for new subdivisions, development agreements, and annexation public hearings. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and equipment purchases. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a capital improvement agreement for Bearpen Creek.

• Ordinance approving 2021 Amended Service Plan for Waterscape PID
• Preliminary plats for Verandah Phase 11 (71.885 acres), Creekside Phase 2B (51.49 acres), Stone River Glen Phase 1 (61.329 acres)
• Final plat for Twin Pines Phase 4 (38.363 acres) and re-plat of Bucee's #38 Subdivision
• Development agreements for Grace's Landing, Mercer Meadows, Fikes Farm, and with Norma Segura
• Resolutions setting public hearings for annexation of Mercer Meadows and Fikes Farm

The Royse City Council approved several preliminary and final plats for new residential subdivisions, including Verandah Phase 11, Creekside Phase 2B, Stone River Glen Phase 1, Twin Pines Phase 4, and a replat for Bucee's. They also approved development agreements for Grace's Landing, Norma Segura, Mercer Meadows, and Fikes Farm, and set public hearings for annexations of Mercer Meadows and Fikes Farm for January 11, 2022. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 5-0).

• Approved 2021 Amended Service Plan Update for Waterscape PID, deferring assessments (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Verandah Phase 11, 291 lots, with Risk Shifting Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Creekside Phase 2B, 199 lots, with Risk Shifting Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Stone River Glen Phase 1, 193 lots, with Risk Shifting Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Twin Pines Phase 4, 32 lots (6-0)
• Approved Re-Plat of Bucee's #38 Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Grace's Landing (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Fikes Farm, subject to boundary finalization (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss a concept plan for a proposed Planned Development called Bearpen Creek in Hunt County, Texas. No formal action is scheduled; the agenda includes only a workshop presentation and discussion.

• Workshop: concept plan for Bearpen Creek Planned Development, Hunt County, TX

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will hold a regular called meeting to discuss and take action on two façade grant applications, one for Beauty and the Beard at 122 E. Main Street and one for Native Station at 105 W. Main Street. The board will also review minutes from the November 5 special meeting, receive an update on the 2021 Christmas Parade, and hear committee and manager reports.

• Façade grant application for Beauty and the Beard, 122 E. Main Street
• Façade grant application for Native Station, 105 W. Main Street
• Approval of minutes for Special Called Meeting, November 5, 2021
• Update on 2021 Christmas Parade
• Committee reports: Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, Design

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, hear director's comments, and discuss library and museum statistics. They will also consider the five-year plan and discuss holiday closings, favorite new books, and spring activities. The meeting is largely routine and informational.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Library and museum statistics review
• Discussion of Five Year Plan
• Discussion of holiday closing, favorite new books, and spring activities
• Citizens to be heard

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and act on multiple plats, including a replat and development plat for Bucee's #38 Subdivision, preliminary plats for Stone River Glen Phase 1, Verandah Phase 11, and Creekside Phase 2B, final plats for Twin Pines Phase 4 and Grace Landing, and extension requests for Waterscape Phase 3A and 3B preliminary plats. The commission will also receive a Development Services update and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Replat for Bucee's #38 Subdivision lots 1R & 2R, Block 1
• Development Plat for Bucee's #38 Subdivision, Lot 1R, Block 1
• Preliminary Plat for Stone River Glen Phase 1
• Preliminary Plat for Verandah Phase 11
• Final Plat for Twin Pines Phase 4

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests related to accessory building regulations, then consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting is open to the public and includes standard procedural items.

• Variance request for 4661 Greenway Lane (Twin Pines Estates Phase 3, Lot A, Block 17) regarding accessory building area/size limits
• Variance request for 2920 Mocking Bird St. (Woodland Creek Phase 1, Lot 43, Block C) regarding accessory building area regulations in single-family/multifamily districts
• Consideration of minutes from the October 18, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), a cigar shop specific use permit, a zoning change, and a warehouse use permit. The council will also consider awarding a design-build contract to Core Construction for a new police station, hiring 720 Design as owner's representative, and approving multiple plats and resolutions. Consent agenda items include contracts for water meters and Meals on Wheels services.

• Award design-build contract to Core Construction for Police Station
• Contract with 720 Design, Inc. as Owner's Representative for Police Station
• Ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Two (TIRZ) with board of directors
• Specific Use Permit for Faustino Cigars at 204 N. Elm St.
• Final Plat of Valor Farms Phase 2 (50.458 acres) and Master Plat of Stone River Glen (130.80 acres)

The City Council unanimously approved a design-build contract with Core Construction for a new police station, including $447,000 for pre-construction and architectural services, and a separate contract with 720 Design, Inc. as owner's representative (not to exceed $127,000). The council also approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, a zoning change and specific use permits for a cigar shop and warehouse, and multiple subdivision plats. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved design-build contract with Core Construction for police station (7-0)
• Approved contract with 720 Design, Inc. as owner's representative (7-0)
• Approved ordinance creating TIRZ #2 (7-0)
• Approved 5-year SUP for Faustino Cigars, removing hours condition (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from C-2/SF-2 to C-2 for Dynasty Brands (7-0)
• Approved 2-year SUP for warehouse use, removing hours condition (7-0)
• Approved development plat for South Bell Addition (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Valor Farms Phase 2 (257 lots) (7-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will meet for a special called meeting to consider board member appointments and a facade grant application. The board will also discuss upcoming Christmas events and receive committee reports.

• Façade grant application for Thymeless at 114 E. Main Street
• Board member appointments and reappointments
• Christmas Tree Lighting event discussion
• Christmas Parade event discussion
• Committee action reports from economic development, organization, promotion, and design

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider and possibly act on a development plat for the Capstone Court Addition, located in the William Love Survey, Abstract No. 135. The agenda includes only this business item, along with routine call to order, invocation, minutes, and adjournment.

• Consideration and action on Development Plat for Capstone Court Addition (William Love Survey, Abstract No. 135)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several preliminary and master plats for developments including Creekshaw, Verandah, and Stone River Glen. The commission will also hold public hearings and take action on a cigar shop permit and a 1.80-acre zone change.

• Specific Use Permit for Faustino Cigars at 204 N. Elm St.
• Zone change from C-2/SF-2 to C-2 for 1.80 acres in J. Thompson Survey
• Master Plat for Stone River Glen (130.80 acres)
• Preliminary Plats for Creekshaw Phases 2, 3A, and 3B
• Preliminary Plats for Verandah Phases 3E, 8, and 9

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and take action on a façade grant application for Thymeless at 114 E. Main Street. The board will also discuss board member appointments, upcoming events including the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade, and receive committee and manager reports.

• Façade grant application for Thymeless at 114 E. Main Street
• Discussion and recommendations on Main Street Board member appointments and reappointments
• Discussion of Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade events
• Committee action reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design
• Manager report by Paula Morris

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the designation of Reinvestment Zone Two. The meeting also includes discussions on several development plats and vehicle purchase orders.

• Public hearing for the creation of Reinvestment Zone Two
• Development plat ordinances for CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 3R and Lot 8
• Final plat ordinances for Verandah Phase 4 and Valor Farms Phase 2
• Purchase orders for replacement vehicles from Bill Knight Ford, Rockdale Country Ford, and Caldwell Country
• Resolution regarding the Interstate 30 Corridor Overlay District for CVS-Royse City Addition

The City Council approved development plats for a micro-hospital (CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 3R) and a Chipotle drive-thru (Lot 8), along with the I-30 Corridor Overlay resolution for Chipotle. The Final Plat for Verandah Phase 4 (252 single-family lots) was approved, while the Final Plat for Valor Farms Phase 2 was postponed to November 9, 2021. The consent agenda, including cancellation of November 23 and December 28 meetings, passed 6-0.

• Approved development plat for CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 3R (micro-hospital) (6-0)
• Approved development plat for CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 8 (Chipotle) (6-0)
• Approved I-30 Corridor Overlay resolution for Chipotle site (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Verandah Phase 4, 252 single-family lots (6-0)
• Postponed Final Plat of Valor Farms Phase 2 to November 9, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including cancellation of Nov 23 and Dec 28 meetings (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance requests from the city's zoning code, covering accessory building size limits and off-street parking requirements. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its July 26, 2021 meeting. All items are up for discussion and possible action.

• Variance request for accessory building size at 808 Peterson Street (McCasland, Lot 5)
• Variance request for off-street parking requirements at 213 S Elm St (C.L. Jones Addition, Block 5 Lot 1)
• Variance request for accessory building size at 4661 Greenway Lane (Twin Pines Estates Phase 3, Lot A, Block 17)
• Approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new brick facade at 415 Wood Street, and to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new brick facade at 415 Wood Street
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for the annexation of land along FM 2453 and CR 2509. The council will also review a proposal for annual audit services and receive a development update from the City Manager.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 130.80 acres (Stone River Glen) in Rockwall County
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 10.41 acres in Hunt County
• Ordinance for annexing 130.80 acres along FM 2453 as Planned Development
• Proposal for annual audit services and authorization of an engagement letter
• Correction Affidavit for CVS Royse City Addition, Lot 8, Block 1

The City Council approved two voluntary annexations: 130.80 acres along FM 2453 (Stone River Glen, zoned Planned Development) and 10.41 acres along CR 2509 (zoned Agricultural). Both motions passed 7-0. The council also approved a consent agenda and selected BKD, LLP as the external audit firm for five years.

• Approved annexation of 130.80 acres (Stone River Glen) with Planned Development zoning (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 10.41 acres along CR 2509 with Agricultural zoning (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and correction affidavit (7-0)
• Approved BKD, LLP as external audit firm for FY 2021-2026 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will consider development plats and I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for a micro-hospital and a drive-thru restaurant in the CVS-Royse City Addition, plus final plats for Verandah Phase 4 and Valor Farms Phase 2. The commission will also hear a development services update and approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Development Plat for CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 3R, Block 1 (1.732 acres)
• I-30 Corridor Overlay compliance for micro-hospital on Lot 3R
• Development Plat for CVS-Royse City Addition Lot 8, Block 1 (0.818 acres)
• I-30 Corridor Overlay compliance for drive-thru restaurant on Lot 8
• Final Plat for Verandah Phase 4 (53.484 acres) and Valor Farms Phase 2 (50.458 acres)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including the Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Christmas Parade. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting, hear committee reports, and receive updates from the manager and chairperson.

• Discussion of Pumpkin Patch event
• Discussion of Christmas Tree Lighting event
• Discussion of Christmas Parade event
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021 special called meeting
• Committee reports from economic development, organization, promotion, and design

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board will review library and museum statistics and discuss the five-year plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Jude’s Garden Celebration and fall activities.

• Review of minutes from the prior meeting
• Library and museum statistics report
• Discussion of Five Year Plan
• Discussion regarding Jude’s Garden Celebration
• Discussion of Fall Activities

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Atmos Mid-Tex rate increase and consider a negotiated settlement. The council will also vote on adding fire department personnel, a school resource officer agreement with Royse City ISD, and several other contracts and resolutions.

• Public hearing on proposed Atmos Mid-Tex rate increase
• Budget amendment to add Fire Department personnel
• Letter of agreement with Royse City ISD for School Resource Officers
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Records Management System software conversion
• Interlocal agreement with Rockwall County for fire protection services (Oct 1, 2021–Sep 30, 2022)

The Royse City Council approved a negotiated settlement reducing Atmos Mid-Tex rate increase from $40.5M to $22.3M, effective December 1, 2021. It also passed resolutions supporting Rockwall County's TRIP '21 road bond, added two fire department positions, and authorized a second School Resource Officer for the high school. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Atmos Mid-Tex rate settlement reducing increase to $22.3M (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Rockwall County TRIP '21 road bond (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment adding 2 fire department positions (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment and agreement with Royse City ISD for second SRO (7-0)
• Authorized Tyler Technologies records management software agreement (7-0)
• Approved MOU for Commissioner David Magness Memorial Highway markers (7-0)
• Reappointed four Planning and Zoning commissioners (7-0)
• Nominated Russell Summers to Rockwall CAD Board (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from city zoning ordinances, then consider approving the minutes from its July 26, 2021 meeting. The first request seeks a variance from accessory building area/size regulations for a property at 808 Peterson Street. The second seeks a variance from off-street parking requirements for a property at 213 S Elm St.

• Variance request from Chapter 14, Section 6-3 (Accessory Building Regulations) for McCasland Lot 5, 808 Peterson Street
• Variance request from Chapter 14, Section 6-7 (Off-Street Parking) for C.L. Jones Addition, Block 5 Lot 1, 213 S Elm St
• Consider approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for an accessory structure at 808 Peterson Street and one for a sign at 105 W. Main Street. They will also review and act on the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structure at 808 Peterson Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 105 W. Main Street
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Royse City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget and a tax rate of $0.6215 per $100 valuation. The agenda also includes several development-related items, such as preliminary plats, annexations, and engineering agreements. Consent agenda items include a development agreement with Bloomfield Homes and police vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate of $0.6215 per $100 valuation
• Development agreement with Bloomfield Homes for Stone River Glen on FM 2453
• Annexation of 130.80 acres along FM 2453 (Stone River Glen) and 10.15 acres along CR 2509
• Preliminary plats for Creekside Phase 2A (44.61 acres), Verandah Phase 3A-1 (22.896 acres), and Verandah Phase 7 (40.195 acres)
• Engineering agreements with BHC for Sabine Creek sewer line and EST, Inc. for roadway impact fee and thoroughfare plan studies

The Royse City City Council adopted the FY 2021-2022 annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.6215 per $100 valuation, both by 7-0 votes. The council also approved several engineering contracts, preliminary plats for new subdivisions, and a CDC budget amendment for property purchases. All decisions were made unanimously except for the CDC FY 2021-2022 budget, which passed 6-1.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 annual budget (7-0)
• Set tax rate at $0.6215 per $100 valuation (7-0)
• Approved $560,000 engineering contract for Sabine Creek sewer line (7-0)
• Approved $68,200 roadway impact fee study contract (7-0)
• Approved $51,400 thoroughfare plan update contract (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plats for Verandah Phases 3A-1 and 7 (7-0)
• Approved CDC FY 2021-2022 budget (6-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the Planned Development design regulations for Ridge Park Estates, followed by action on preliminary plats for Verandah 3A-1, Verandah 7, and Creekside Phase 2A. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on amendment to Ridge Park Estates Planned Development design regulations (James Roads Survey, Tracts 5, 6, 6-1, totaling ~99.3 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Verandah 3A-1 (22.896 acres, J.W. Beckton Survey, Abstract 91)
• Preliminary plat for Verandah 7 (40.195 acres, J.W. Beckton and Joseph Prewett Surveys)
• Preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A (44.61 acres, John Davis Survey, Abstract A0244)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and vote on two façade grant applications, a proposed change to its meeting time, and other routine business. The board will also hear committee reports and discuss upcoming events and the Main Street workplan.

• Façade grant application for Anchored Bliss Boutique at 129 E. Main Street
• Façade grant application for window & trim replacement at 114 E. Main Street
• Proposal to change board meeting time from 4:00 PM to Noon on the second Tuesday or Thursday
• Approval of minutes from March 11, May 10, and July 26, 2021 meetings
• Citizens to be heard period (2 minutes per person)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a proposed new accessory structure at 808 Peterson Street, focusing on material and design. They will also review and act on the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with call to order, invocation, and adjournment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structure at 808 Peterson Street
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider multiple preliminary and final plat applications for developments including Verandah and Bucee’s #38. The meeting also includes a request for a corrections affidavit regarding the CVS Royse City Addition.

• Preliminary plat for Verandah 3A-1 (22.896 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Verandah 7 (40.195 acres)
• Final plat for Linrock Estates
• Final plat for Bucee’s #38 Subdivision (20.36 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Creekside 3A

City Council

The City Council will review several land development items, including a development agreement for Stone River Glen and various final and preliminary plats. The meeting also includes a discussion on a CDC incentive request for a new hospital and ER.

• Development Agreement regarding Stone River Glen on FM 2453
• Resolution for public hearings on proposed annexation along FM 2453
• Resolution to create a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
• Ordinance for Final Plat of Creekshaw Phase 1B (39.5263 acres)
• CDC incentive request from Nutex Health for Royse City ER and Hospital

The Royse City Council approved a motion to begin designing and constructing a parallel sewer line in the Sabine Creek system, develop a process for early developer access, and call a special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for September 14. It denied preliminary plats for Creekside Phase 2A and Verandah Phase 3C due to inadequate wastewater capacity. The council also approved final plats for Creekshaw Phase 1B, Capstone Court, and an amended plat for Creekside 1A, plus a CDC incentive for Nutex Health. A development agreement for Stone River Glen was postponed, and a resolution for annexation public hearings was tabled.

• Approved motion to design/construct parallel sewer line in Sabine Creek system, develop early access process, and call special P&Z meeting Sept 14 (7-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A (149 lots) due to inadequate wastewater (7-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Verandah Phase 3C (116 lots) due to inadequate wastewater (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B (54 lots) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Capstone Court Addition (122 townhome units) (7-0)
• Approved amended plat for Creekside 1A (7-0)
• Approved CDC incentive for Nutex Health ER/hospital: $100,000 grant plus $50,000/year for 5 years (7-0)
• Tabled resolution for annexation public hearings (7-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss facade grant applications for properties at 129 E. Main Street and 114 E. Main Street. The board will also review the Main Street Workshop and Workplan, upcoming events, and committee reports.

• Facade grant application for Anchored Bliss Boutique at 129 E. Main Street
• Facade grant application for window and trim replacement at 114 E. Main Street
• Review of Main Street Workshop and Workplan
• Committee action reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design committees

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with several business items. The council will consider approving a final plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B, awarding a bid for FM 2642 utility relocations, and deciding whether to continue with the Royse City Herald Banner as the official newspaper. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss a capital improvement agreement for Bearpen Creek and platting procedures, with possible action afterward.

• Final Plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B, 39.5263 acres, James Thompson, J. Merriman, and James B. Ratliff surveys
• Award bid for FM 2642 Utility Relocations and authorize City Manager to sign documents
• Consider continuation with Royse City Herald Banner or bid for Official Newspaper of the City
• Executive session: Capital Improvement Agreement for Bearpen Creek and platting procedures
• City Manager update on development

The Royse City City Council awarded a $246,057 utility relocation contract to Atkins Brothers Equipment Company for the FM 2642 reconstruction project, and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents. The council also voted 4-1 to continue with the Royse City Herald Banner as the official city newspaper. A final plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B was pulled from the agenda by staff, and no action was taken on a Capital Improvement Agreement for Bearpen Creek after executive session.

• Awarded FM 2642 utility relocation bid to Atkins Brothers Equipment Company for $246,057 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign all documents related to the FM 2642 utility relocation contract (5-0)
• Continued with Royse City Herald Banner as official city newspaper (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including July 27, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Pulled final plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B from agenda
• Took no action on Capital Improvement Agreement for Bearpen Creek

City Council

The Royse City City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 proposed budget, consider approving a proposed maximum tax rate for 2021 for public notice, and set dates for public hearings on the tax rate and budget. No final budget adoption is scheduled; these are preliminary steps.

• Presentation and discussion of 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
• Consider approving proposed maximum Tax Rate for 2021
• Set dates and times for Tax Rate and Budget Public Hearings

The Royse City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 proposed budget and set the maximum tax rate for public notice purposes. The council approved a maximum tax rate of $0.6215, the same as the current rate, and scheduled the tax rate and budget public hearings for September 14, 2021, at 7 pm. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved maximum tax rate of $0.6215 for 2021 (5-0)
• Set tax rate and budget public hearings for September 14, 2021 at 7 pm (5-0)

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board is meeting to review prior minutes, hear director comments, and discuss library and museum statistics. They will also discuss the five-year plan, COVID's impact on the library, the summer reading program, and Jude's Garden. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Library and museum statistics review
• Five Year Plan discussion
• COVID impact on Library discussion
• Summer Reading Program and Jude's Garden discussion

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit for a shipping container used as a data center on 5 acres at 8208 Hwy 66. They will also consider final and preliminary plats for residential subdivisions, an ordinance amending subdivision regulations, and approve routine consent items including a $113,234.68 lighting contract.

• Public hearing and action on SUP for shipping container data center at 8208 Hwy 66
• Final Plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B (39.5263 acres)
• Preliminary Plat for Verandah Phase 3A (40.321 acres)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations, Section 2-11
• Purchase order to JEC Energy Solution for Main Street Lighting Replacement for $113,234.68

The City Council denied the Preliminary Plat for Verandah Phase 3A (173 single-family lots) due to wastewater adequacy concerns, voting 6-0. A Specific Use Permit for a shipping container data center at 8208 Hwy 66 was not extended after no motion was made, despite the applicant's request for six more months. The Creekshaw Phase 1B Final Plat was discussed but no action was taken, as staff received a 30-day extension request. The consent agenda, including a $113,234.68 purchase order for Main Street lighting replacement, was approved 6-0.

• Denied Verandah Phase 3A Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Did not extend Specific Use Permit for data center at 8208 Hwy 66
• Approved consent agenda including $113,234.68 lighting purchase order (6-0)
• Took no action on Creekshaw Phase 1B Final Plat; 30-day extension requested

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from the maximum allowed accessory structure size of 1,050 square feet, seeking an additional 150 square feet for a property at 5572 Arbor View Lane. The board will also consider and act on the minutes from its April 19, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Public hearing on 150 sq-ft variance from accessory building size limit (1,050 sq ft max) for 5572 Arbor View Lane, Twin Pines Estates Phase 3, Block C, Lot 1
• Consider and act on meeting minutes of April 19, 2021

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a workshop to discuss updating its 2022 work plan. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of updating Main Street 2022 work plan

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, hear library and museum director comments, and discuss library and museum statistics. They will also discuss the five-year plan, COVID impact on the library, the summer reading program, and Jude's Garden. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Review of minutes of prior meeting
• Library and museum director's comments
• Library and museum statistics
• Five Year Plan discussion
• Discussion of COVID impact on library, Summer Reading Program, and Jude's Garden

City Council

The Royse City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation and discussion of the 2021-2022 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for informational review and future agenda planning.

• Presentation and discussion of 2021-2022 Budget
• Discussion of scheduling topics for future City Council meetings

The Royse City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2021-2022 budget, including operational, capital improvements, and personnel requests. Staff discussed the need to bond for a new police station, plans to reconfigure City Hall space, and exploring a medical building for a senior/community center. No formal decisions or votes were made on these items; the only action was to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee is meeting to decide on two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for an accessory structure on Peterson Street and one for a new window and frame on East Main Street. The committee will also approve the minutes from its June 9th meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structure at 808 Peterson Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new window and frame at 114 East Main Street
• Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing and consider consent agenda items to adopt 2021 annual service plan updates and collect 2021-2022 installments for five Public Improvement Districts (Waterscape, Parkside Village, Union Square, Creekshaw, Creekside). Under business, they will consider a Capital Improvement Agreement with Nu-Tex and an amendment to subdivision platting procedures. The council will also discuss a City Manager development update and may take action on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and a Boundary Line Agreement with Union Valley after executive session.

• Public hearing on 2021 O&M Service Plan Update for Waterscape PID
• Ordinances adopting 2021 service plan updates and collecting 2021-2022 installments for Waterscape, Parkside Village, Union Square, Creekshaw, and Creekside PIDs
• Capital Improvement Agreement with Nu-Tex
• Amendment to Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations, Article II, Section 2-11 (Revisions to Recorded Plats)
• Possible action on TIRZ and Boundary Line Agreement with Union Valley

The City Council approved a Capital Improvement Agreement with Nu-Tex Health for a new hospital facility, with changes discussed in executive session, in a 6-0 vote. They also approved a final counter offer to Union Valley regarding a boundary line agreement, in a 4-2 vote. The consent agenda, including annual service plan updates for multiple public improvement districts, was approved 6-0. No action was taken on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone discussion.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes and ordinances for Waterscape, Parkside Village, Union Square, Creekshaw, and Creekside PIDs, 6-0.
• Approved the Capital Improvement Agreement with Nu-Tex Health, 6-0.
• Approved a final counter offer to Union Valley for a boundary line agreement, 4-2.
• Took no action on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) discussion.
• Postponed the item on amending Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit for a shipping container data center at 8208 HWY 66, then act on several plat requests for residential subdivisions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from five prior meetings. No other major policy items are listed.

• Public hearing and action on SUP for shipping container data center at 8208 HWY 66 (A Hanna Abstract, 5 acres)
• Final plat for Creekshaw Phase 1B (39.5263 acres, Rockwall County)
• Preliminary plat for Verandah Phase 3A (40.321 acres, Hunt County)
• Preliminary plat extension for Creekside Phase 1B (33.53 acres, Collin County)
• Reinstatement of preliminary plat for Capstone Court (15.936 acres, Rockwall County)

City Council

The Royse City City Council is meeting to consider a preliminary plat for Verandah Phase 7, a resolution on site plans for the Walmart property in the I-30 Corridor Overlay District, and a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, financial reports, and interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes a city manager update on development and scheduling of future agenda items.

• Preliminary Plat of Verandah Phase 7 in Hunt County
• Resolution on elevation/site plan for Erby Campbell Retail Center (494 W. I-30, Walmart) under I-30 Corridor Overlay District
• Resolution for Waterscape PID 2021 Annual Service Plan Update and public hearing on levy/assessment
• Application to Collin County Park and Open Space Program for all-abilities playground with Royse City ISD
• TML benefits pool rerate and interlocal purchasing agreements with City of Irving and Equalis Group

The Royse City City Council voted 7-0 to deny the preliminary plat for Verandah Phase 7, a 409-lot residential development, following the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation due to sewer inadequacy, missing street names, and a non-scaled vicinity map. The council also approved a resolution allowing Walmart at 494 W. I-30 to change its color scheme and enclose outdoor storage as part of a remodel. The consent agenda, including the Waterscape PID service plan and a playground grant application, was approved 7-0.

• Denied Verandah Phase 7 preliminary plat (7-0)
• Approved Walmart I-30 Corridor Overlay resolution (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Waterscape PID resolution and playground grant application (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Ellis to Rockwall County ESC and Transportation Consortium (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at the Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, located at 405 E. Church St. They will also review and act on the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at 405 E. Church St. (Our Daily Bread Food Pantry)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 12, 2021

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at 7:00 pm. The main business items are a resolution to approve the City Council Rules and Procedure Policy and a discussion of the City Manager's update on development. The agenda is otherwise routine, with a consent agenda for approving minutes and a period for future agenda items.

• Resolution approving City Council Rules and Procedure Policy
• Discussion of City Manager update on development
• Consent agenda: approval of May 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Citizens participation period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Future agenda items scheduling

The City Council unanimously approved the City Council Rules and Procedure Policy, adding a provision allowing the City Manager to cancel meetings with approval from the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. The consent agenda, including the May 25 meeting minutes, was also approved 7-0. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included only a staff update on development projects.

• Approved City Council Rules and Procedure Policy with City Manager meeting-cancellation provision (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 25, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for two Specific Use Permits (a daycare at 401 Bowie Street and a concrete recycler at 2200 E. County Line Road), adopt a water/wastewater impact fee update and Capital Improvement Plan, and approve engineering agreements. It will also discuss a boundary agreement with Union Valley and economic development items in closed session.

• Specific Use Permit for daycare at 401 Bowie Street
• Specific Use Permit for concrete recycler at 2200 E. County Line Road
• Ordinance adopting Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update
• Resolution adopting Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan
• Engineering agreements with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter for IH 30 utility relocation and East Sabine Relief Sewer

The Royse City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for a concrete recycler at 2200 E. County Line Road, adopted water and wastewater impact fees and the Capital Improvement Plan, and approved engineering contracts for IH 30 utility relocation and the East Sabine Relief Sewer. It also approved a daycare SUP renewal, a development plat for a new elementary school, and several post-executive session actions including a counter offer to Union Valley and CDC land purchases.

• Approved daycare SUP renewal at 401 Bowie Street (6-0)
• Approved concrete recycler SUP at 2200 E. County Line Road with conditions (6-0)
• Approved development plat for Cherry Verandah Elementary School (6-0)
• Adopted water and wastewater impact fees ($1,400 water, $2,249 wastewater per LUE) (6-0)
• Adopted 2019 Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved BHC engineering contract for IH 30 utility relocation, not to exceed $380,000 (6-0)
• Approved BHC engineering contract for East Sabine Relief Sewer, not to exceed $550,000 (6-0)
• Approved counter offer to Union Valley in boundary agreement (6-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, reschedule a workshop for updating the 2021-2022 Main Street Workplan, and receive updates on the 2021 Main Street Car Show. Committee and staff reports will also be given. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Discussion and approval of minutes for March 11, 2021 meeting
• Reschedule date for 2021-2022 Main Street Workplan workshop
• Update on 2021 Main Street Car Show
• Committee reports: Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, Design
• Manager report by Paula Morris

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new window and frame at 114 East Main Street. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the April 14, 2021, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new window and frame at 114 East Main Street
• Approval of April 14, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Royse City City Council will canvass the May 1, 2021 special election, administer oaths of office to newly elected members, and appoint a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider a third amendment to the Sanitation Solutions contract, discuss a water and wastewater impact fee update, and appoint a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board liaison. Following a closed session on platting and wastewater legalities, the council may take action on those topics.

• Resolution approving canvass of May 1, 2021 special election
• Oath of office for Mayor Clay Ellis and council members
• Third Amendment to Sanitation Solutions Contract
• Presentation of Water and Wastewater Impact Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Impact Fee Update
• Appointment of Council Liaison to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The City Council canvassed the May 1, 2021 special election, confirming Russell Ratterree's win for Council Member Place 2 with 457 votes to Cortlin LaBlank's 121. The council approved a five-year extension of the Sanitation Solutions contract, subject to the City Attorney's final review, and appointed Council Member Wheatley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Branch as Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved canvass of May 1, 2021 special election (6-0)
• Appointed Council Member Wheatley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Appointed Council Member Branch as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 27, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to Sanitation Solutions contract, subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Bradley to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• No action taken on platting or wastewater issues from executive session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two specific use permits: one for a day care at 401 Bowie Street and one for a concrete recycler at 2200 East County Line Road. The commission will also consider preliminary plat extensions for Verandah 4A and 4B, a development plat for the New Cherry Verandah Elementary School, and compliance with the I-30 Corridor Overlay District for Walmart at 494 W. I-30. Additionally, they will discuss legal issues with the city attorney regarding platting procedures and wastewater, and consider appointing Beth Young to the Heritage Preservation Committee.

• Specific Use Permit for day care at 401 Bowie Street
• Specific Use Permit for concrete recycler at 2200 East County Line Road
• Preliminary plat extensions for Verandah 4A and 4B
• Development plat for New Cherry Verandah Elementary School
• I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for Walmart at 494 W. I-30

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to rezone a split C-1 and A property to C-1 and grant a Specific Use Permit for a gymnasium sports complex on the Pinon Alliance, LLC tract. They will also vote on several plats, including Creekshaw Phase 1A and Waterscape Phases 3A and 3B, and discuss a boundary line agreement with Union Valley in executive session.

• Zoning change for Pinon Alliance, LLC tract (Kuykendall and McBride surveys) from C-1/A to C-1
• Specific Use Permit for gymnasium sports complex on Pinon Alliance tract
• Final plat of Creekshaw Phase 1A (55.8789 acres)
• Preliminary plats of Waterscape Phase 3A (84.50 acres) and 3B (30.87 acres)
• Executive session on boundary line agreement with Union Valley

The Royse City Council approved a zoning change and Specific Use Permit for a gymnasium sports complex at 1210 Hwy 66, along with its development plat. It also approved final and preliminary plats for residential subdivisions, including Creekshaw Phase 1A and Waterscape Phases 3A and 3B. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also directed staff to investigate ETJ annexation of Union Valley.

• Approved zoning change for Pinon Alliance tract from C-1/A to C-1 (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for gymnasium sports complex (6-0)
• Approved development plat for Pinon Alliance sports complex (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Creekshaw Phase 1A (222 lots) (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Waterscape Phase 3A (325 lots) (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Waterscape 3B (148 lots) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report (6-0)
• Directed staff to investigate ETJ annexation of Union Valley (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks a 1-foot reduction in the maximum fence height at 2557 Perdenales Dr., and the other seeks a 450-square-foot increase in the allowed size of an accessory structure at 4694 Greenway Lane. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the city code.

• Variance request for 1-foot fence height reduction (6 ft to 5 ft) at 2557 Perdenales Dr., Stone River Estates Phase 2, Block 5, Lot 9
• Variance request for 450 sq ft increase in accessory structure size (max 1,050 sq ft) at 4694 Greenway Lane, Twin Pines Estates Phase 3, Block B, Lot 1
• Public hearing and business session
• Remote participation via Zoom available

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for an accessory structure at 218 Howard Street and one for a new window and frame at 114 East Main Street. The committee will also elect a chairperson and approve minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structure at 218 Howard Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new window and frame at 114 East Main Street
• Election of Chairperson for the Committee
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Royse City City Council is meeting to receive the city's annual financial report for fiscal year 2020, hold a public hearing on a consumer price index adjustment to telecommunications right-of-way access line rates, and consider several routine and business items. Notable actions include appointing a member to the North Texas Municipal Water District board, rescheduling a public hearing on water/wastewater impact fees, and authorizing a vehicle purchase. The agenda also includes executive session discussions on agreements with Hunt County and Union Valley, with possible action afterward.

• Public hearing on 2021 CPI adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates
• Approve resolution appointing Blair Johnson to NTMWD Board of Directors (term June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2023)
• Reschedule public hearing for Water and Wastewater Impact CIP and Impact Fee Update from May 11 to May 25, 2021
• Authorize purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for $35,520 for public works vehicle
• Executive session and possible action on agreement with Hunt County and boundary line agreement with Union Valley

The Royse City City Council unanimously reappointed Blair Johnson to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors for a two-year term and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and a $35,520 vehicle purchase. The council also moved a public hearing on water and wastewater impact fees from May 11 to May 25 due to a publication error. No action was taken on agreements discussed in executive session regarding Hunt County subdivision plat regulation and a boundary line with Union Valley.

• Reappointed Blair Johnson to NTMWD Board of Directors, term June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $35,520 purchase order for public works vehicle (7-0)
• Moved public hearing for Water and Wastewater Impact CIP and Impact Fee Update to May 25, 2021 (7-0)
• No action taken on Hunt County subdivision plat agreement
• No action taken on Union Valley boundary line agreement

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a workshop to discuss updating its 2021-2022 work plan. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items, with the work plan discussion being the only substantive item.

• Discussion of updating Main Street 2021-2022 work plan
• Public comments via Zoom or phone (Meeting ID: 3876301627)
• Citizens to be heard for items not on the agenda (2-minute limit)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider cancelling the May 1, 2021 general election, setting a public hearing for water and wastewater impact fee updates, and approving development agreements and final plats for two subdivisions. They will also act on the Community Development Corporation's engagement agreement and budget amendment. The meeting includes routine consent items and a city manager update on development.

• Ordinance cancelling May 1, 2021 General Election
• Public hearing set for May 11, 2021 on Water and Wastewater Impact Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee Update
• Development agreement with Everflow Plumbing for Everflow Plumbing Addition
• Final plat for Everflow Plumbing Addition (4.989 acres, Hunt County)
• Final plats for The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase Two-A (12.156 acres) and Phase Two-B (52.527 acres)

The Royse City Council voted 7-0 to cancel the May 1, 2021 General Election after one of two mayoral candidates withdrew, leaving the race uncontested. The council also approved development agreements and final plats for the Everflow Plumbing Addition and The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase Two-A and Two-B, the latter two with conditions requiring a final walkthrough by April 6th. Additionally, the council approved an engagement agreement with a law firm for the Community Development Corporation and a $25,000 budget amendment to support the Royse City Chamber of Commerce.

• Cancelled the May 1, 2021 General Election (7-0).
• Set a public hearing for May 11, 2021 on water and wastewater impact fees (7-0).
• Approved a development agreement with Everflow Plumbing (7-0).
• Approved the final plat for the Everflow Plumbing Addition (7-0).
• Approved the final plat for The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase Two-A with conditions (7-0).
• Approved the final plat for The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase Two-B with conditions (7-0).
• Approved an engagement agreement with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C. for the CDC (7-0).
• Approved a $25,000 CDC budget amendment for the Royse City Chamber of Commerce (7-0).

City Council

The Royse City Council and Royse City ISD board met jointly for informational presentations only. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The district presented its 2021 $230 million bond proposal and the city provided updates on infrastructure, residential, and commercial development.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to elect officers and committee chairs for 2021-2022, review board procedures, and discuss upcoming events including National Preservation Month and the 2021 Main Street Car Show. The board will also hear committee and manager reports. Public comments are allowed via Zoom or in person.

• Election of 2021/2022 Main Street Board Officers
• Election of 2021/2022 Committee Chair Appointments
• Discussion and recommendations for National Preservation Month Projects
• Discussion on 2021 Main Street Car Show
• Review/update Main Street Board binder and accountability agreement

City Council

The Royse City City Council will vote to cancel the May 1, 2021 special election for Mayor. The body will also appoint a new Council Member to Place 2 and designate a new Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, the council will review the impact of the February winter storm on residential water bills and authorize a contract with the Rockwall County Election Administrator.

• Resolution cancelling the May 1, 2021 Special Election for Mayor
• Appointment of a Council Member to City Council Place 2
• Review of water usage and residential bill impact related to the February winter storm event
• Authorization of contract with Rockwall County Election Administrator for May 1, 2021 elections
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem

The council voted 6-0 to cancel the May 1, 2021 special election for Mayor because only one candidate filed, making the office unopposed. They also appointed Ed Nichol to fill the vacant City Council Place 2 seat until the May election. Additionally, the council approved giving staff authority to adjust water bills for the February winter storm, including a leakage allowance and using only December and January for sewer averaging in 2021.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and election contract, 6-0.
• Cancelled the May 1, 2021 special election for Mayor, 6-0.
• Appointed Ed Nichol to City Council Place 2 until the May election, 6-0.
• Authorized staff to adjust water bills for storm-related usage, including a leakage allowance and revised sewer averaging, 6-0.
• Administered oaths of office to Mayor Clay Ellis and Council Member Ed Nichol.
• Appointed James Branch as Mayor Pro Tem, 7-0.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM, 7-0.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and possibly approve three final plat requests: Everflow Plumbing Addition (4.989 acres) and two phases of The Meadows at Morgan Creek (Phase 2-A with 42 residential lots and Phase 2-B with 41 residential lots, common areas, and a park). These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Final Plat approval for Everflow Plumbing Addition, 4.989 acres, H.T. Chenowith Survey, Abstract No. 205 and J.W. Marshall Survey, Abstract No. 776, Hunt County
• Final Plat approval for The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase 2-A, 42 residential lots and 1 common area tract, 12.156 acres, James B. Ratliff Survey, Abstract No. 185, Rockwall County
• Final Plat approval for The Meadows at Morgan Creek Phase 2-B, 41 residential lots, 2 common area tracts, and 1 park tract, 52.527 acres, James B. Ratliff Survey, Abstract No. 185, Rockwall County

Miscellaneous

The Impact Fee Advisory Board will meet to consider recommendations for the 2019 Land Use Assumptions table used in impact fee determinations. The board will also discuss matters related to the 2019 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Consideration of the 2019 Land Use Assumptions table
• Consideration of the 2019 Capital Improvements Plan

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution for the Mercer Meadows concept plan, a single-family development with 318 lots, a walking trail, and amenity areas. It also approved the preliminary plat for Ambergrove, but renamed it back to Whiteside Village, and approved the final plat for DeBerry Reserve with conditions. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved the Mercer Meadows concept plan resolution, with no action on zoning until annexation.
• Approved the preliminary plat for Whiteside Village (formerly Ambergrove), with 158 single-family lots.
• Approved the final plat for DeBerry Reserve, contingent on a letter of credit, funds, amended development agreement, and escrow.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and the January revenue report.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider a resolution ordering a special election for May 1, 2021. The council also plans to enter an executive session to discuss the appointment of a Council Member for Place 2.

• Resolution Ordering the May 1, 2021 Special Election
• Executive session regarding appointment and deliberation of a Council Member to City Council, Place 2

The Royse City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to order a May 1, 2021 special election to fill the City Council Place 2 vacancy. The council also met in closed session to discuss the appointment and deliberation of a council member for that seat, but no appointment was made during the open meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Ordered May 1, 2021 special election for City Council Place 2 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to elect 2021/2022 officers and committee chairs, review its binder and accountability agreement, and schedule a workshop to update the 2021-2022 workplan. The board will also discuss National Preservation Month projects and the 2021 Main Street Car Show, and hear committee and manager reports.

• Elect 2021/2022 Main Street Board Officers
• Elect 2021/2022 Main Street Board Member - Committee Chair Appointments
• Review/update Main Street Board binder and accountability agreement
• Schedule a date for a workshop to review and update 2021-2022 Main Street Workplan
• Discussion and recommendations for National Preservation Month Projects

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a pergola and fence design at the Royse City Library, and will discuss goals for 2021. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, invocation, minutes, and adjournment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for pergola and fence at Royse City Library, 305 N. Arch St.
• Discussion of 2021 goals for the Committee

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for temporary/seasonal stands on Main Street, then vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including naming the municipal building, altering the speed limit on FM 35, ordering the May 1 general and special elections, declaring the mayor's office vacant, and dissolving the Bearpen Creek MUD. The agenda also includes contract amendments for water/wastewater planning and I-30 utility relocation, plus appointments and a city manager update.

• Specific Use Permit for temporary/seasonal stand at 102 E. Main St. and 111 Main St.
• Ordinance to alter speed limit on FM 35
• Resolution declaring mayor's office vacant per Section 3.05(1)
• Resolution ordering May 1, 2021 general and special elections
• Amendment No. 2 to Water and Wastewater Master Plan contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on several development items, including a zone change and specific use permit for a gymnasium sports complex, a site plan for Mercer Meadows, and a permit for a seasonal flower truck. They will also consider reinstating preliminary plats, a final plat, and a preliminary plat for various subdivisions, plus a change to their regular meeting time.

• Zone change from C-1/Ag to C-1 for Pinon Alliance tract
• Specific use permit for gymnasium sports complex (Pinon Alliance)
• Concept and detailed site plan for Mercer Meadows
• Specific use permit for seasonal flower truck at 102 E. Main St. and 111 Main St.
• Reinstatement of preliminary plats for Meadows at Morgan Creek Phases 2A and 2B

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider a resolution to rename State Highway 66 as David Magness Highway, approve a contract for a water system risk and resilience analysis, and vote on several plat approvals. The consent agenda includes a $45,888 police vehicle purchase. The council will also discuss development and hold closed sessions on a municipal utility district and an emergency services district.

• Resolution renaming SH 66 to David Magness Highway
• Contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP for $49,470 for water system Risk and Resilience Analysis and Emergency Response Plan
• Final Plat of Parkside Village, Phase 2 (28.3135 acres) and Phase 3 (11.4201 acres)
• Re-Plat of Royse City Industrial Park Addition, Lot 33R
• Purchase order to Caldwell Country for $45,888 for replacement police vehicle

The Royse City City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Texas Senate and House rename SH 66 to David Magness Highway, honoring the late Commissioner. The council also approved contracts for a water system risk analysis, two residential plat approvals, an industrial replat, and a police vehicle purchase, all by 7-0 votes. Additionally, the council voted to dissolve the Bearpen Creek MUD and withdraw from the proposed Hunt County ESD.

• Approved resolution renaming SH 66 to David Magness Highway (7-0)
• Approved $49,470 contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter for water system Risk and Resilience Analysis and Emergency Response Plan (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Parkside Village, Phase 2 (159 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Parkside Village, Phase 3 (57 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Re-Plat of Royse City Industrial Park Addition, Lot 33R (7-0)
• Approved $45,888 purchase order for replacement police vehicle (7-0)
• Instructed City Attorney to draw up dissolution paperwork for Bearpen Creek MUD (7-0)
• Approved withdrawal of City limits and ETJ from proposed Hunt County ESD (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a 2-foot variance from the fence height requirements for a property at 2464 San Marcos Dr. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its December 21, 2020 meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation available via Zoom.

• Variance request: 2-foot fence height variance under Chapter 3, Sec. 3.02.633
• Property: Stone River Estates Phase 2, Block 7, Lot 8, 2464 San Marcos Dr.
• Approval of December 21, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Royse City Council will vote on several business items, including a FEMA grant application and a land addition to a development agreement. The most significant action involves authorizing the Mayor to contribute funds to the state for acquiring right-of-way and relocating utilities along FM 2642. The meeting also includes routine consent items and the appointment of new board members.

• Resolution to contribute right-of-way funds to the state for FM 2642 utility relocation
• Addition of 11.640 acres to the Royal Flush or Ace High Ranch Development Agreement
• Authorization to sign a contract with Firehouse Grants for a FEMA SAFER Grant application
• Facility use agreement with the Royse City Youth Sports Association
• Appointment of three members each to the Parks & Recreation and Zoning Boards

The Royse City City Council unanimously approved applying for a FEMA SAFER Grant to fund up to 12 new firefighter positions. They also approved a facility use agreement with Royse City Youth Sports Association for spring baseball, accepted the Ace High Ranch Development Agreement for 11.640 acres, and authorized right-of-way funds for FM 2642. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved SAFER Grant application for up to 12 firefighters (7-0)
• Approved facility use agreement with Royse City Youth Sports Association (7-0)
• Accepted Ace High Ranch Development Agreement for 11.640 acres (7-0)
• Authorized $24,547.40 contribution for FM 2642 right-of-way (7-0)
• Appointed three members to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed three members to Zoning Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including mowing contract (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and act on final plat approvals for two residential phases of Parkside Village, totaling 216 single-family lots, and a replat for the Royse City Industrial Park Addition. The meeting also includes approval of the December 3, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Final Plat approval for Parkside Village Phase 2: 159 single-family lots on 28.31 acres (Jared Stephenson Survey, Abstract No. 188, Rockwall County)
• Final Plat approval for Parkside Village Phase 3: 57 single-family lots on 11.42 acres (James W. Love Survey, Abstract No. 140, Rockwall County)
• Replat approval for Royse City Industrial Park Addition (T. Odell Survey, Abstract No. 681, Collin County)
• Approval of December 3, 2020 meeting minutes