Royse City public meetings in 2025

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on the November 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a new fence, concrete work and shed at 503 Live Oak St; exterior alterations at 207 Howard St; and a carport replacement with new siding at 208 May St. The committee may also discuss any other heritage‑related matters.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 503 Live Oak St – new fence, concrete improvements, new shed
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 207 Howard St – exterior alterations
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 May St – carport replacement and new siding on accessory structures
• Approval of November 8, 2025 Heritage Preservation Committee meeting minutes

The Heritage Preservation Committee approved the November 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 503 Live Oak St., 207 Howard St., and 208 May St., each with specific conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved November 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 503 Live Oak St. – new fence, concrete work, shed painted heritage color (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 207 Howard St. – exterior alterations, electrical box painted white (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 May St. – carport replacement with new siding on accessory structures (4-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will meet on December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The board will approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting and hear brief public comments, which are limited to discussion without action. The board will discuss upcoming events, consider appointments and reappointments of board members, and review and update the 2025‑2026 Main Street Work Plan. Committee reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design will also be presented.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Called Meeting on November 5, 2025.
• Discuss upcoming scheduled Main Street events.
• Discuss and recommend appointments and reappointments of Main Street Board members.
• Review and update the 2025‑2026 Main Street Work Plan.
• Receive committee reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider and act on the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also hear two variance requests: one for a privacy fence setback at 213 Howard St., and another for an outbuilding size limit at 3915 Vista Oaks Dr. The board may discuss any other matters pertaining to its duties.

• Variance request to waive the 15‑ft side‑yard setback for a privacy fence at 213 Howard St.
• Variance request to exceed the 50% outbuilding limit for the property at 3915 Vista Oaks Dr.
• Consideration and approval of the October 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a variance relieving the 15‑ft side‑yard fence setback requirement for the property at 213 Howard St. The board approved a variance relieving the 50% outbuilding limit for the property at 3915 Vista Oaks Dr. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance relieving 15‑ft side‑yard fence setback at 213 Howard St (4-0)
• Approved variance relieving 50% outbuilding limit at 3915 Vista Oaks Dr (4-0)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will approve the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on the city’s Christmas Parade of Lights, ongoing projects, and an Eagle Scout project at the Police Department. Staff will also discuss any other board-related matters before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on the Royse City Christmas Parade of Lights
• General projects update
• Eagle Scout project at the Police Department

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board voted unanimously (4‑0) to approve the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. After brief discussion of wildlife education signage at City Lake Park, the board unanimously (4‑0) adjourned the session at 12:50 p.m.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider a Capital Improvement Agreement for a Planned Development at the northwest corner of FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road (Anderson Crossing). The council will also consider an ordinance to change zoning designations for several parcels at that location from Planned Development, Agricultural, and Industrial to Planned Development. Additional items include approval of two CDC Economic Development Performance Agreements for large retail/commercial projects near FM 2642 and I‑30, and several purchase orders for city vehicles, park equipment, and an outdoor warning siren. The council will adopt a lease with AMR for fire‑station space to house EMS personnel and will approve the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve lease agreement with AMR for fire‑station space to house EMS personnel and an ambulance
• Authorize purchase orders for Parks and Facilities Department vehicles, a shade canopy at Walker Hawk Splash Park, a playground at Walker Hawk Baseball Fields, and an outdoor warning siren at Clearview Ranch
• Consider Capital Improvement Agreement for Planned Development at the northwest corner of FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road (Anderson Crossing)
• Consider ordinance changing zoning for parcels at FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road from PD, Agricultural, and Industrial to Planned Development
• Approve CDC Economic Development Performance Agreements for 35‑acre and 57‑acre retail/commercial developments near FM 2642 and I‑30

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a capital improvement agreement for the Anderson Crossing development, contingent on attorney and engineer review. Two CDC Economic Development Performance Agreements were adopted for a 35‑acre and a 57‑acre retail/commercial project near FM 2642 and I‑30. Several plat ordinances were adopted, while one industrial park development plat received no action.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Agreement for Anderson Crossing (7-0) pending review
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-12-1764 for zoning changes (7-0)
• Approved CDC Economic Development Performance Agreement for 35‑acre retail development (7-0)
• Approved CDC Economic Development Performance Agreement for 57‑acre retail development (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-12-1765 approving Final Plat of Prime Healthcare (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-12-1766 approving Master Plat of Joshi Addition (7-0)
• No action taken on Development Plat of Royse City Industrial Park

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a joint meeting. The body will discuss and potentially take action on agreements for a 92-acre retail development.

• Economic Development Performance Agreements and Capital Improvement Agreement for a 92-acre, major grocer-anchored retail/commercial development near FM 2642 and Interstate 30

The council held a special joint meeting on Dec 9, 2025. After an executive session discussion of an economic development agreement, the council took no action on any items. The meeting was recessed at 6:02 p.m., reconvened at 6:18 p.m., and adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

Miscellaneous

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will review shelter statistics, discuss the current status and improvements of the Royse City Animal Shelter, and consider upcoming community outreach events. The meeting will also include a presentation of a proposition for a mandatory microchip ordinance by Board Member Michele Hall.

• Update on shelter statistics and related matters
• Discussion of current status, areas of improvement, and development for the Royse City Animal Shelter
• Discussion of upcoming events and community outreach
• Board Member Michele Hall to present a proposition for a mandatory microchip ordinance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to the Liberty Crossing Planned Development Regulations. The body will also consider several plat approvals for healthcare, industrial, and residential developments.

• Public hearing and action on Planned Development Regulations amendment for Liberty Crossing
• Compliance review for future Prime Healthcare regarding the I-30 Overlay
• Master Plat for Joshi Addition (City Crossing) covering +/- 19.17 acres
• Final Plat for Creekside Phase 3 covering +/- 39.41 acres
• Final and Development Plats for Royse City Industrial Park Lots 13-R1 & 13-R2 (+/- 4.59 acres)

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission met on December 4, 2025 with a quorum. It approved the Master Plat of the Joshi Addition (City Crossing) covering about 19.17 acres, the Final Plat of Creekside Phase 3 (≈39.41 acres) contingent on engineering, the Final Plat of Prime Healthcare (≈11.5 acres), and the Final Plat of the Lackey Addition (≈2.46 acres). All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. A public hearing on an amendment to the Liberty Crossing Planned Development Regulations was held but no action was taken.

• Approved Master Plat of Joshi Addition (City Crossing) – vote 6-0
• Approved Final Plat of Creekside Phase 3, contingent on engineering – vote 6-0
• Approved Final Plat of Prime Healthcare – vote 6-0
• Approved Final Plat of Lackey Addition – vote 6-0

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will meet on December 3, 2025 at City Hall Annex. The board will approve minutes from the November 5 meeting, discuss upcoming scheduled events, and consider appointments and reappointments of board members. It will also review the 2025‑2026 Main Street Work Plan and receive reports from its committees, the manager, and the chairperson.

• Approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss upcoming scheduled events
• Consider appointments and reappointments of Main Street Board members
• Review and update the 2025‑2026 Main Street Work Plan
• Receive committee action reports (Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, Design)

City Council

The Royse City City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will attend a Comprehensive Planning meeting. The session consists of a presentation regarding the City of Royse City’s Comprehensive & Downtown Plan. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Presentation on the Comprehensive & Downtown Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will hold a comprehensive planning meeting on November 19, 2025 at Royse City Police Headquarters (1530 E. Hwy 66). The meeting will feature a presentation on the City’s Comprehensive & Downtown Plan. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Presentation on the City’s Comprehensive & Downtown Plan

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The Board will consider and act on the minutes from its August 18, 2025 regular meeting. After the minutes, the Board will discuss any items pertaining to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The agenda allows for closed or executive sessions if required by the Texas Open Meeting Act.

• Consider and act on the August 18, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board will meet to continue discussions regarding a library survey and a winter reading program. The board will also determine the date for its next meeting.

• Discussion of library survey
• Discussion of winter reading program

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for demolition at 115 E. Church St. and another for a fence at 213 Howard St. The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 115 E. Church St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 213 Howard St.
• Approval of October 8, 2025 Heritage Preservation Committee meeting minutes

The Heritage Preservation Committee approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a car‑port replacement at 115 E. Church St. with a 4‑2 vote. A Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 213 Howard St. was approved unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for car‑port replacement at 115 E. Church St. (4-2)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 213 Howard St. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a construction amendment for the Janet Nichol Municipal Center and a roadway improvement grant for Prime Healthcare Properties. The meeting includes several development plats and a zoning change near FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road.

• Construction amendment with CORE Construction for Janet Nichol Municipal Center
• CDC Reimbursement Grant for Prime Healthcare Properties for roadway improvement
• Zoning change from PD, Agricultural, and Industrial to Planned Development at FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road
• Final plat approval for Erby Campbell Retail Two (+/- 11.42 acres) and Retail Three (+/- 5.46 acres)
• Compliance review for future Quiktrip #1937 site

The Royse City City Council approved the consent agenda and authorized a CORE Construction amendment for the Janet Nichol Municipal Center. It also approved a CDC reimbursement grant for roadway improvement and adopted four development ordinances and a related resolution. The council voted to table a proposed zoning change item.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Authorized amendment with CORE Construction for municipal center (7-0)
• Approved CDC Reimbursement Grant for roadway improvement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11-377R for I-30 Corridor Overlay compliance (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-11-1762 for TSC Royse Addition (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-11-1763 for Dean Industrial Park Lot 13 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-11-1761 for Erby Campbell Retail additions (7-0)
• Tabled zoning change item (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review final and development plats for various residential and commercial additions, including the Bahamas Phase 1 and Lattimore Addition. The commission will also consider appointing a new member to the Heritage Preservation Committee and discuss compliance with the I-30 Corridor Overlay District.

• Appointment to Heritage Preservation Committee
• Final Plat of Lattimore Addition (+/- 73.1 acres)
• Reinstatement of Bahamas Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (+/- 65.43 acres)
• Development Plat of TSC Royse Addition (+/- 14.3 acres)
• Compliance with I-30 Corridor Overlay District for Quiktrip site

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss a façade grant application and review the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan. The board will also address upcoming scheduled events and receive committee reports.

• Façade grant application for Rustic Royalty Salon at 137 E. Main St.
• Review and update of the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan
• Discussion of upcoming scheduled events

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will meet to discuss playground and art project updates for the Walker-Hawk Sports Complex. The board will also review an Eagle Scout Project at the Police Department.

• Playground discussion for Walker-Hawk Sports Complex
• Art project update for Walker-Hawk splash ground
• Eagle Scout Project at the Police Department

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board unanimously approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Eagle Scout Project proposed for the police department lake. The board adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m. No vote was recorded on the playground contract recommendation.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Eagle Scout Project at police department lake (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of two separate $16 million bond series to fund public improvements for the Bahamas Public Improvement District No. 2. The meeting also includes votes on several land plats and a zoning change near FM 2642 and I-30. Council will also consider purchasing several city vehicles and a server.

• Issuance of up to $32,000,000 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for Bahamas PID No. 2
• Zoning change for properties at the northwest corner of FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road
• Preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A (+/- 44.6 acres) and final plat for TSC Royse Addition (+/- 14.3 acres)
• Purchase orders for a Senior Center Transit Van, Public Works vehicles, a Dump Truck, and Dell server devices
• Proposed ordinance to cancel second regular council meetings in November and December annually

The City Council adopted two ordinances authorizing up to $16 million each in special assessment revenue bonds for the Bahamas Public Improvement District, Zone A projects. It also approved the final plat for the TSC Royse Addition and the preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A. The council approved an amendment to the Verandah Development Agreement and authorized purchase of the property at 115 Church Street. A zoning‑change item was tabled and the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Creekside Phase 2A (7‑0)
• Adopted final plat of TSC Royse Addition (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑10‑1759 authorizing up to $16,000,000 bonds (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑10‑1760 authorizing up to $16,000,000 bonds (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Verandah Development Agreement (7‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to purchase 115 Church Street (7‑0)
• Tabled zoning‑change item for properties at FM 2642/I‑30 frontage (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will consider the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss general items pertaining to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 20, 2025. The motion was moved by Secretary Michael Baley, seconded by Board member Sterling Mullen, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider a zoning change for a commercial property, approve a fire protection interlocal agreement, and discuss an amendment to the Verandah Development Agreement. The meeting will also include the adoption of resolutions for a public improvement district.

• Zoning change from PD to PD, A, and I at FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road
• Interlocal Agreement with Rockwall County for Fire Protection Services (Oct 1, 2025 - Sept 30, 2026)
• Amendment to the Verandah Development Agreement
• Resolution appointing a Main Street Advisory Board Member
• Resolution approving preliminary offering memoranda for Bahamas Public Improvement District No. 2

The council approved the consent agenda (6‑0) and appointed a member to the Main Street Advisory Board (6‑0). It adopted three resolutions related to financing and assessments for the Bahamas Public Improvement District No. 2 (each 6‑0). A zoning ordinance and a Verandah Development Agreement amendment were both tabled, the latter by a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution appointing Main Street Advisory Board member (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution determining costs and assessment plan for Bahamas Public Improvement District No. 2 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution approving preliminary limited offering memoranda for special assessment revenue bonds (6‑0)
• Tabled zoning change ordinance for properties at FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road (6‑0)
• Tabled amendment to the Verandah Development Agreement (5‑1)

Miscellaneous

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will receive an update on shelter statistics. Members will discuss the current status, areas for improvement, and upcoming development of the Royse City Animal Shelter. The committee will also review plans for upcoming events and community outreach.

• Update on animal shelter statistics
• Discussion of current status and improvement areas for the Royse City Animal Shelter
• Discussion of upcoming development for the Royse City Animal Shelter
• Discussion of upcoming events and community outreach

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee provided updates on intake statistics, a new animal‑control vehicle, a new officer position, facility remodels, and upcoming events. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted of reports and discussion of future ideas.

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. The body will also act on the minutes from the September 22, 2025, special call meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a car port replacement at 812 N Houston St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for an ADA ramp at 411 Howard St.

The Heritage Preservation Committee approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for a car‑port replacement at 812 N. Houston St. and an ADA ramp at 411 Howard St., each with a 4‑0 vote. The committee voted 4‑0 to excuse absent member Vivian Trejo.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for car‑port replacement at 812 N. Houston St. (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA ramp at 411 Howard St., with railing condition (4-0)
• Excused absent member Vivian Trejo (4-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider and adopt several ordinances that amend fee structures for animal services, fire permits, building and development, utilities, and create a master fee schedule. A consent agenda item will authorize the City Manager to sign purchase orders for police department vehicles and equipment with Silsbee Fleet Group, Lake Country Chevrolet, L3 Harris Technologies, and Motorola Solutions. The meeting also includes a citizen participation period for the public to address the council, limited to factual responses.

• Authorize City Manager to sign purchase orders to Silsbee Fleet Group, Lake Country Chevrolet, L3 Harris Technologies, and Motorola Solutions for police department vehicles and equipment
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 2, Animal Control fees (adding Part VII, Animal Services Fees)
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 1, Fire Permit Fees (adding Part III)
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 1, Building and Development fees and adding Planning, Engineering & Public Works fees (Parts II, IV, V)
• Adopt ordinance creating a Master Fee Schedule

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the consent agenda, authorizing the City Manager to sign purchase orders for police department vehicles and equipment. It also voted 7‑0 on five ordinances that update animal services, fire permit, building and development, utilities, and a master fee schedule, with the master schedule taking effect on November 1, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign PD vehicle/equipment purchase orders (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-10-1751 – Animal Services Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-10-1752 – Fire Permit Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-10-1753 – Building, Planning, Engineering & Public Works Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-10-1754 – Utilities Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-10-1755 – Master Fee Schedule, effective Nov 1 2025 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on extensions and approvals for several land plats, including Creekside Phase 3, Creekside Phase 2A, the TSC Royse Addition, and a lot in the Dean Industrial Park. The commission will also discuss an amendment to the Liberty Crossing Planned Development Agreement. These items are listed on the agenda for the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• 30‑day extension of a final plat for Creekside Phase 3 (~39.4 acres)
• Preliminary plat of Creekside Phase 2A (~44.6 acres)
• Final plat of the TSC Royse Addition (~14.3 acres)
• Development plat of Lot 13, Dean Industrial Park (~0.32 acres) at 305 Rostan Ct.
• Amendment to the Liberty Crossing Planned Development Agreement

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the September 4 meeting (5‑0). It also approved a 30‑day extension for Creekside Phase 3, a preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A, the final plat for the TSC Royse Addition, and a 30‑day extension for a development plat in the Dean Industrial Park, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 4 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 30‑day extension of final plat for Creekside Phase 3 (5‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved final plat of TSC Royse Addition (5‑0)
• Approved 30‑day extension of development plat for Lot 13 Dean Industrial Park (5‑0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will discuss and potentially approve a façade grant application for Rustic Royalty Salon located at 141 W. Main St. The board will also consider changing the location, day, and time of its monthly meetings, discuss an art project partnership with Ouida Bailey Middle School, review the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan, and address upcoming scheduled events.

• Façade grant application for Rustic Royalty Salon at 141 W. Main St.
• Proposal to change the location, day, and time of monthly board meetings
• Art project partnership discussion with Ouida Bailey Middle School
• Review of the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan
• Discussion of upcoming scheduled events

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss updates on board event shirts and consider submissions for the art project at the Walker‑Hawk splash ground. Upcoming projects such as the Walker‑Hawk Playground, shade at splash grounds, and shade over ballfield spectator seating will be reviewed. Staff will provide updates on pumpkin patch volunteers.

• Approve Minutes – September 3, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Park Board event shirts update
• Review submissions for the art project at Walker‑Hawk splash ground
• Upcoming projects: Walker‑Hawk Playground; Shade at Splash Grounds; Shade over ballfield spectator seating
• Pumpkin Patch Volunteers update

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved the art selections for the Walker‑Hawk Splash Ground—front: chalk with creatures; left and right: mermaid—by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Walker‑Hawk Splash Ground art selections: front chalk with creatures; left mermaid; right mermaid (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider and act on a Capital Improvement Agreement with Bermuda Capital, LP for the Anderson Crossing project. The council will also review and adopt budget amendments and a new budget for the Royse City Community Development Corporation, amend its bylaws, and appoint new directors and planning/zoning commissioners. Additional items include resolutions on I‑30 Overlay District compliance for several development sites, an ordinance for the final plat of Royse City Industrial Park Lot 13‑R, and a zoning change at the FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road intersection.

• Approve Capital Improvement Agreement with Bermuda Capital, LP for Anderson Crossing
• Approve Royse City Community Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 Budget
• Adopt ordinance for final plat of Royse City Industrial Park Lot 13‑R (~4.041 acres)
• Adopt zoning change at FM 2642 and I‑30 Frontage Road intersection
• Appoint two directors to the Community Development Corporation Board

The council approved its consent agenda and several Community Development Corporation budgets, bylaws, and board appointments. It adopted multiple resolutions, including nominations to the Rockwall County CAD board and compliance resolutions for I‑30 overlay projects. In the reconvened session, the council voted 5‑1 to authorize the City Manager to enter a contract for real property near N. Elm, Church, and Center Streets.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved RCCDC FY 2024-2025 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved RCCDC FY 2025-2026 budget (6-0)
• Approved RCCDC bylaw amendments (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution appointing 2 CDC Board Directors (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution appointing 4 Planning and Zoning Commissioners (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution nominating Trace Johannesen to Rockwall County CAD Board (5-1)
• Authorized City Manager to enter contract for property near N. Elm, Church, Center St (5-1)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will consider and act on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 208 N Elm St (Rockwall CAD #20037). It will also consider and act on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 N Houston St (Rockwall CAD #17010). Additional matters relating to the committee may be discussed.

• Approve or reject Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 208 N Elm St (Rockwall CAD #20037)
• Approve or reject Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 N Houston St (Rockwall CAD #17010)
• Consider and act on the August 13, 2025 Heritage Preservation Committee meeting minutes
• Discuss any other matters relating to the Heritage Preservation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 208 N Elm St and a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 N Houston St. All three motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 208 N Elm St (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 N Houston St (4-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee will review the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow demolition at 208 Elm. It will also consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 Houston St. The committee may discuss any other heritage preservation matters.

• Act on August 13, 2025 Heritage Preservation Committee meeting minutes
• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 208 Elm
• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 704 Houston St
• Discuss any other Heritage Preservation Committee matters

City Council

The Royse City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget, set the property tax rate, and approve annexations in Collin and Hunt counties. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a waterline contract on FM 2642 and authorizing an audit by Forvis Mazars, LLP. After a closed executive session, the council will act on a capital improvement agreement for Anderson Crossing.

• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.5780 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of land in Collin County (CAD IDs 2765617, 1288010, etc.)
• Consent agenda: award contract for a 16" waterline along FM 2642 to Standard Site Utilities, LLC
• Authorize City Manager to engage Forvis Mazars, LLP for the city’s FY ending Sept 30 2025 audit

The council adopted the FY 2025-2026 annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.5780 per $100 valuation. It also ratified the related tax revenue increase and approved several annexations and a condemnation for roadway improvements. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-09-1745 amending FY 2024-2025 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-09-1746 adopting FY 2025-2026 annual budget (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-09-1747 setting property tax rate at $0.5780 per $100 valuation (6-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase reflected in FY 2025-2026 budget (6-0)
• Authorized condemnation of property along Shaw Drive east of FM 2642 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-09-1748 annexing land in Collin County (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-09-1749 annexing property in Hunt County (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two final plats for land additions and industrial park lots. The body will also review compliance with the I-30 Overlay District for three future businesses and discuss the reinstatement of committee members.

• Final Plat for Bell Addition Lots 1 & 2 (+/- 10.5 acres) south of FM 2646
• Final Plat for Royse City Industrial Park Lot 13-N (+/- 4.041 acres)
• I-30 Overlay District compliance for future Caliber Collision (TSC Royse Addition Lot 3)
• I-30 Overlay District compliance for future Sun Auto Tire and Services (TSC Royse Addition Lot 4)
• I-30 Overlay District compliance for Hunt Regional Medical Center ASC at 6743 W. Interstate 30

The commission voted 4‑0 to deny the final plat for the Bell Addition Lots 1 and 2. It also approved the final plat for Industrial Park Lot 13‑N and approved I‑30 Overlay District compliance for three proposed businesses: Caliber Collision, Sun Auto Tire and Services (with conditions), and the Hunt Regional Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Denied Final Plat of Bell Addition Lots 1 & 2 (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Royse City Industrial Park Lot 13‑N (4-0)
• Approved I‑30 Overlay compliance for future Caliber Collision (4-0)
• Approved I‑30 Overlay compliance for future Sun Auto Tire and Services, with conditions (4-0)
• Approved I‑30 Overlay compliance for future Hunt Regional Medical Center – Ambulatory Surgery Center (4-0)
• Reappointed Charles Burton to the Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Paul Daak to the Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Spencer Pattison to the Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a façade signage grant application for Angels Care Home Health at 501 S. Elm Street. The board will also review the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan, address upcoming scheduled events, and receive reports from committees and staff.

• Façade signage grant application for Angels Care Home Health at 501 S. Elm Street
• Review and update of the 2025-2026 Main Street Work Plan
• Discussion of upcoming scheduled events

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Royse City Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 6 meeting and discuss event shirts for FunFest, updates on a Collin County grant, and a project update for the Splash Park Restroom. The board will also review staff updates related to its responsibilities.

• Approve minutes from August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Discussion on Parks Board event shirts for FunFest
• Collin County Grant updates
• Project Update: Splash Park Restroom

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous vote. The board selected shirt styles for the FunFest event on October 18 and will obtain a quote for embroidered shirts. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided shirt styles for FunFest Oct 18; will procure quote for embroidered shirts
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a 2025 Atmos Energy rate increase settlement and a zoning change near FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road. The body will also review annual service plans for multiple Public Improvement Districts and consider new final plats for land development.

• Public hearing and potential ordinance for Atmos Energy Corp. 2025 rate increase settlement
• Zoning change from PD, Agricultural, and Industrial to Planned Development at NW corner of FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road
• Final plats for The Bloom Corner (1.8 acres) and Lattimore Addition (73.1 acres)
• 2025 Annual Update to Service and Assessment Plans for Creekshaw, Creekside, Liberty Crossing, Parkside Village, Union Square, and Waterscape PIDs
• Purchase order for an asphalt patcher from Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.

The City Council voted 6‑0 to declare the city’s population 25,000. It also approved the final plats for the Bloom Center and the Lattimore Addition, each by a 6‑0 vote. The council authorized the City Manager and Emergency Services Committee to act on EMS services, and it tabled a zoning‑change item until September 9.

• Declared population of 25,000 for Royse City (6‑0)
• Approved final plat of Bloom Center (6‑0)
• Approved final plat of Lattimore Addition, Block A, Lots 1 & 2 (6‑0)
• Authorized City Manager and ESC to take action on EMS services (6‑0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Agreement with Amrize South Central Inc., contingent on revisions (6‑0)
• Tabled zoning‑change item for FM 2642/I‑30 frontage road until Sep 9, 2025 (6‑0)
• Took action on annual evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal Judge (6‑0)
• No action taken on Capital Improvement Agreement with Bermuda Capital, LP for Anderson Crossing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to change zoning designations for several properties. The proposal involves converting Agricultural and Industrial districts to Planned Development districts.

• Public hearing and vote on zoning changes from Planned Development, Agricultural, and Industrial districts to Planned Development at the northwest corner of FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 26, 2025 and opened a public hearing on a proposed resolution to change zoning designations at the northwest corner of FM 2642 and I-30 Frontage Road. Staff explained the purpose of overlay districts and the commission asked for clarification on how the overlays interact with existing zones. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. without any votes or formal actions taken.

Miscellaneous

The Royse City Cultural Arts Advisory Board will meet to review library survey data, discuss potential candidates for board membership, and set the next meeting date. The board will also address the expiration of terms for several members.

• Terms expire for Kaitlyn Marr, Susan Simon, Amber Romney, and Betty Mcafee on December 31, 2025
• Discussion on library survey data collected
• Proposed next meeting date: November 10, 2025

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved appointing Lisa Lawrence to the open board position, also by a 5‑0 vote. Members discussed conducting another round of library user surveys. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Lisa Lawrence to board (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and decide on a request for a variance to reduce the minimum lot size from 8,000 sq ft to a smaller size at 406 Howard St. The board may also discuss other zoning matters.

• Consider variance request to reduce minimum lot size from 8,000 sq ft at 406 Howard St, Royse City TX 75189

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will also consider the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for demolition and new construction at 410 Center St

The Heritage Preservation Committee approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction at 410 Center St with a 5-0 vote. The committee excused absent member Lauren Garrison with a 5-0 vote. A discussion noted former member Heather Todish resigned on August 11.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction at 410 Center St (5-0)
• Excused absent member Lauren Garrison (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to fund municipal and infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss development updates and a capital improvement agreement for Anderson Crossing.

• Proposed $30,000,000 in certificates of obligation for Janet Nichol Municipal Building, street, utility, fire station, and park improvements
• Resolution for a Preliminary 2025 Annual Service and Assessment Plan Update for Waterscape Public Improvement District
• Public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2025, regarding assessments for the Waterscape Public Improvement District
• Executive session regarding a Capital Improvement Agreement for Anderson Crossing
• Life Saving Award and Fire Department Unit Citation presentations

The City Council approved the consent agenda by a 7‑0 vote, which included the minutes of the July meetings and a preliminary service and assessment plan update. The council then adopted Ordinance No. 25‑08‑1735, also by a 7‑0 vote, authorizing the issuance of up to $30,000,000 in tax and revenue certificates to fund improvements to the municipal building, streets, utilities, fire station and parks. No further action was taken on the capital improvement agreement discussed in executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including July minutes and preliminary plan) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-08-1735 authorizing up to $30M tax and revenue certificates – vote 7-0
• No action taken on capital improvement agreement for Anderson Crossing (executive session)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY 2026 budget and consider approving a maximum tax rate for 2025 for public notice purposes. The body will also determine the dates and times for public hearings regarding the budget and tax rate.

• Overview of the FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed maximum Tax Rate for 2025
• Scheduling of Tax Rate and Budget Public Hearings

The council voted unanimously to approve a maximum tax rate of $0.578 for 2025. It also set the date and time for the tax rate and budget public hearings as Tuesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. A draft of the FY 2026 budget was presented for discussion.

• Approved maximum tax rate of $0.578 for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved public hearing date of Sept 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and act on two final plats for land developments. The body will also hold a workshop regarding a proposed Planned Development Agreement for a future mixed-use project.

• Final Plat of Lattimore Addition, Block A, Lots 1 & 2 (+/- 73.1 acres) at 2200 E. County Line Rd
• Final Plat of The Bloom Corner, Block 1, Lots 1 & 2 (+/- 1.8 acres) at SE corner of Erby Campbell & Grand Teton Trail
• Workshop for proposed Planned Development Agreement for Anderson Crossing mixed-use development at NWC of FM 2642 & Interstate 30

The Royse City Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion on the Lattimore Addition plat and related topics.

• Approved July 3rd Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (6-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Board will consider grant applications for business signage and discuss upcoming events. The board will also review updates regarding the Main Street Water Tower and a joint public art project.

• Façade signage grant application for Angels Care Home Health at 501 S. Elm Street
• Façade signage grant application for Beauty and The Beard at 122 E. Main Street
• Update and action regarding the Main Street Water Tower
• Joint public art project with Ouida Bley Middle School and Royse City Parks Dept
• Scheduling for TMSP Virtual Board Training on August 19 and August 26

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will meet to discuss a theme for a public art project sponsored by Royse City Main Street. The board will also receive updates on grant applications and specific facility projects.

• Public Art Project theme for Royse City Main Street
• TPWD Grant Application update
• Collin County Grant updates
• Splash Park Restroom project update
• Athletic Services Agreement update

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The committee will discuss and act on exterior renovations and additions for a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior renovations and additions at 105 W Main St. (future site of the "Iron Plow")

City Council

The Royse City Council will discuss the adoption of a Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. The body is also considering development plats and overlay district compliance for a future Chick-fil-A site.

• Resolution approving the Royse City Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan
• Preliminary plat of Creekside Phase 4 (+/- 40.83 acres) and Phase 5 (+/- 17.1 acres)
• Development plat and I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for a future Chick-fil-A site
• Purchase order to ASCO Equipment for a backhoe
• Purchase orders to Texas Materials Group, Inc., KKE, Inc. and KIK Underground, LLC for street maintenance

The Royse City City Council approved a series of items, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. This included the consent agenda, a street‑maintenance purchase order, a youth‑sports agreement, the Parks Master Plan, preliminary plats for Creekside Phases 4 and 5, and resolutions and an ordinance for the future Chick‑fil‑A site. All actions were recorded as carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)
• Approved purchase orders to Texas Materials Group, KKE, Inc., and KIK Underground for street maintenance (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Royse City Youth Sports Association (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-07-359R adopting the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 4 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 5 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-07-360R for I‑30 Corridor overlay compliance for future Chick‑fil‑A site (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-07-1734 for Chick‑fil‑A development plat (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on West Main Street. The committee may also discuss other general matters pertaining to heritage preservation.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior renovations and additions at 105 W Main St. (future site of the 'Iron Plow')

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for legal consultations.

• Discussion regarding fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
• Executive session regarding Verandah Public Safety Agreement
• Executive session regarding EMS services

The council met on July 21, 2025, at the Police Headquarters. No action was taken on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget discussion or the public safety and EMS topics discussed in executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 p.m.

Miscellaneous

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review shelter statistics and current operations. The body will discuss areas for improvement and upcoming community outreach efforts.

• Update on shelter statistics
• Discussion of Royse City Animal Shelter status and development
• Discussion of low-cost services and TNR Program

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will meet to discuss grant applications and plan updates. The board is tasked with taking action on a state grant and reviewing county grant updates.

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant application
• Collin County Grant updates
• Master Plan update

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding signs, fences, and demolitions. The body will also act on the minutes from the June 11, 2025, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed sign at 213 S. Elm Street, Suite 101
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a demolition at 619 Center Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed fence at 704 Live Oak Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed exterior demolition at 105 Main Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on levying approximately $5,017,000 in special assessments and issuing corresponding revenue bonds for the Clearview Ranch Public Improvement District. The body will also consider several service contracts and real estate acquisitions.

• Public hearing on $5,017,000 in special assessments for Clearview Ranch PID North Zone Improvement Area #1
• Issuance of approximately $5,017,000 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
• Contracts with Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for home delivered meals and senior center reimbursement
• Purchase order for an Animal Services truck from Rockdale Country Ford
• Professional Services Agreement with Quiddity Engineering, LLC for Josephine St. Phase 2

The council approved the consent agenda, a contract for a restaurant incubator space, and a resolution to seek grant funding for Creekshaw Park. It also approved Ordinance No. 25‑07‑1731 levying approximately $5,017,000 in special assessments for the Clearview Ranch Public Improvement District North Zone, and Ordinance No. 25‑07‑1732 authorizing $5,017,000 in special‑assessment revenue bonds for the same project. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance updating on‑site sewage facility regulations and authorized staff to continue negotiations on real‑property transactions. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved contract for restaurant incubator at 610 I‑30 Suite 104 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑07‑358R for Creekshaw Park grant (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑07‑1731 levying $5,017,000 special assessments (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑07‑1732 authorizing $5,017,000 special‑assessment revenue bonds (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑07‑1733 amending on‑site sewage facility regulations (6‑0)
• Authorized staff to continue negotiations on real‑property near FM 35, FM 2642, CR 2526, Church, Center, Elm Street (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider preliminary plats for two phases of Creekside and a development plat for a Chick-fil-A. The body will also review compliance with the I-30 Corridor Overlay District for Quiktrip and Chick-fil-A sites.

• Preliminary Plat of Creekside Phase 4 (+/- 40.83 acres)
• Preliminary Plat of Creekside Phase 5 (+/- 17.1 acres)
• I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for Quiktrip #1937
• I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance and Development Plat for Chick-fil-A
• Second extension requests for Preliminary Plats of Bearpen Phase 1, Clearview Ranch Phase 2 South, Liberty Crossing Phase 3, and Madera Phase 2A

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved preliminary and development plats for Creekside Phase 4, Creekside Phase 5, Clearview Ranch Phase 2 South, Chick-fil‑A (overlay district and development plat), and Bearpen Phase 1, and approved second extensions for Liberty Crossing Phase 3 and Madera Phase 2A. It also tabled the June 5 meeting minutes and the I‑30 Corridor Overlay District for the future Quiktrip #1937 site. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Table June 5 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approve Creekside Phase 4 preliminary plat (4‑0, one abstention)
• Approve Creekside Phase 5 preliminary plat (4‑1, one vote against)
• Table Quiktrip #1937 I‑30 overlay district (6‑0)
• Approve 2nd extension Clearview Ranch Phase 2 South (6‑0)
• Approve I‑30 overlay district for future Chick‑fil‑A site (6‑0, with staff work condition)
• Approve Chick‑fil‑A development plat (6‑0, with site‑plan correction condition)
• Approve 1st extension Bearpen Phase 1 (6‑0)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will meet to discuss grant applications and project updates. The board is tasked with taking action on a TPWD grant application.

• Action on TPWD Grant Application
• Update on Collin County Grant
• Master Plan Update
• Update on Royse City Chamber youth leadership project

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the annexation of three separate land areas in Collin and Hunt Counties. The body is also deciding on funding and bond sales for the Clearview Ranch Public Improvement District North Zone Improvement Area #1.

• Public hearings and ordinances for three land annexations in Collin and Hunt Counties
• Proposed assessments and Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for Clearview Ranch PID North Zone Improvement Area #1
• Final Plat for Quiktrip #1937 (+/- 2.6 acres) at NE corner of I-30 & FM 2642
• Final Plat for Royse City Summit (+/- 3.813 acres) and Blackstock Substation Addition (+/- 5.15 acres)
• Application for a FEMA SAFER Grant for the Fire Department

The council adopted a consent agenda and approved two resolutions authorizing a Clearview Ranch Public Improvement District assessment plan and the release of a preliminary offering memorandum for a $5,017,000 bond. It also authorized a pre‑annexation development agreement and approved four annexation ordinances, and gave the fire department permission to apply for a SAFER grant. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of June 10, 2025) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-06-356R for Clearview Ranch PID assessment plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-06-357R releasing Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for $5,017,000 bond (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter pre‑annexation development agreement for SH 66/CR 1031 property (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1725 annexing Collin & Hunt County lands (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1726 annexing land at southwest corner of SH 66 and CR 1031 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1727 annexing land near County Roads 590 and 592 (7-0)
• Approved Fire Department application for SAFER Grant (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two residential projects. The body will also act on the minutes from the May 14, 2025, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for home addition and exterior renovation at 304 County Line Rd
• Certificate of Appropriateness for remodel of carport, exterior, and fence at 218 Howard St
• Approval of May 14th 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on specific use permits for automotive businesses and a concrete recycler. The body will also discuss three proposed land annexations and a mid-year budget review.

• Specific Use Permit for Caliber Collision (Auto Paint and Body Shop) at Block A, Lot 2 of TSC Royse Addition
• Specific Use Permit for Sun Auto Tire and Service (Auto Service Station) at Block A, Lot 2 of TSC Royse Addition
• Specific Use Permit for a Portable Concrete Recycler Plant at 2200 E. County Line Road
• Proposed annexations of land near SH 66, County Road 940, and FM 2642
• Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation

The Royse City Council voted 7‑0 to hire six new firefighters and three new police officers. It also approved four specific‑use permit ordinances, several annexation hearing resolutions, and authorized condemnation for a water‑utility easement. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved hiring of six firefighters and three police officers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1722 for Caliber Collision auto paint shop (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1723 for Sun Auto Tire service station (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06-1724 for Portable Concrete Recycler Plant (7-0)
• Authorized condemnation for water‑utility easement on 38.877‑acre tract (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-06-352R setting public hearing for annexation (Sept 9, 2025) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-06-355R for public hearing on tax certificates (Aug 12, 2025) (7-0)
• Authorized execution of the Verandah Public Safety Agreement (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for two specific use permits for auto businesses. The body will also consider several preliminary and final plats for residential and industrial developments.

• Specific Use Permit for Caliber Collision auto paint and body shop (TSC Royse Addition)
• Specific Use Permit for Sun Auto Tire and Service auto service station (TSC Royse Addition)
• Final Plat for Quiktrip #1937 at the NE corner of I-30 & FM 2642 (+/- 2.6 acres)
• Preliminary Plat for Creekside Phase 4 (+/- 40.83 acres) and Phase 5 (+/- 17.1 acres)
• Final Plat for Royse City Industrial Park at 1121 Industrial Dr (+/- 4.04 acres)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review the 2025 Transformation Strategy Work Plan and upcoming scheduled events. The board will also receive updates on the 2025 Car, Truck & Bike Show.

• Update on 2025 Main Street - Car, Truck & Bike Show
• Discussion of upcoming scheduled events
• Updates on the 2025 Transformation Strategy Work Plan
• Committee reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will discuss upcoming budget requests for FY26 and review the second draft of the Master Plan. The board will also receive updates on several city park projects and discuss a youth fishing event.

• Review of Master Plan 2nd Draft
• Discussion on FY26 budget requests
• Updates on Walker-Hawk Equipment Shed and Splash Park restrooms
• Update on City Lake Pavilion Collin County Grant
• Discussion on June 8th Youth Fishing Event

City Council

The Royse City Council will hold a public hearing on a specific use permit for a portable concrete recycler plant at 2200 E. County Line Road. They will also consider preliminary plats for Madera Phase 2B and Phase 3A, a final plat for a Waffle House site, and resolutions related to I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance and future annexation public hearings.

• Specific Use Permit for portable concrete recycler plant at 2200 E. County Line Road
• Preliminary Plat approval for Madera Phase 2B (~17.087 acres)
• Preliminary Plat approval for Madera Phase 3A (~9.412 acres)
• Final Plat approval for Waffle House site (Lot 7, Royse City Summit)
• Resolution setting dates for annexation public hearings at SH 66/CR 1031 and CR 590 locations

The council unanimously (6‑0) approved the Consent Agenda, including a contract amendment for engineering services. It also approved two residential preliminary plats for the Madera Phase 2B (51 lots) and Phase 3A (39 lots) developments. Several annexation items were approved, setting public hearings for June 24, 2025, while the specific‑use permit for a portable concrete recycler plant was tabled.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Madera Phase 2B – 51 single‑family lots (6‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Madera Phase 3A – 39 lots (30 50′, 9 60′) (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑05‑1721 for Final Plat of Waffle House site (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑05‑348 confirming compliance with 1‑30 Corridor Overlay District (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑05‑349R to schedule a public hearing on June 24, 2025 for annexation in Collin and Hunt Counties (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑05‑350R to schedule a public hearing on June 24, 2025 for annexation at SH 66 and CR 1031 (6‑0)
• Tabled the Specific Use Permit for a portable concrete recycler plant (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on May 19, 2025, at City Hall to review and act on the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss general zoning matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items and does not list specific zoning decisions or public hearings.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the regular meeting minutes from April 19, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote. The board also voted to excuse Chairperson Russel Ratteree for his absence, also passing 4‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Chairperson Russel Ratteree's absence (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with one business item: a vote to appoint Mayor Janet Nichol to the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss possible purchase or lease of real property at two locations (FM 35 south of FM 2642 and near Church and Elm Street), with possible action afterward.

• Consider and act to appoint Mayor Nichol to the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation
• Executive session to discuss purchase, lease, exchange, or value of real property at (1) FM 35 south of FM 2642 and (2) near Church and Elm Street

The City Council voted 4‑0 to appoint Mayor Janet Nichol to serve on the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation. No other actions were taken during the meeting. The council recessed, held a brief executive session on real‑property matters, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Appointed Mayor Nichol to Rockwall County Emergency Services Corp (4-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will vote on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to homes in Royse City, including a renovation, a patio/carport addition, new construction, and a fence. The meeting also includes approval of the March 12, 2025, minutes and general committee discussion.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation of existing home at 410 Center St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for wooden patio/carport addition at 703 Josephine St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new single-family home construction at 403 May St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for ornamental metal fence at 207 Howard St

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider an incentive grant to HxH STUDIOS for improvements at 413 I-30, a Specific Use Permit for an auto service station at Royse City Summit, and a capital improvement agreement with Royse City 114 LP. The council will also fill a vacancy for Place 2 and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Consent items include the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor and approval of a final plat for Clearview Ranch Phase 1 North.

• First and second reading of incentive grant to HxH STUDIOS for renovations at 413 I-30
• Specific Use Permit for an auto service station at Lot 6 of Royse City Summit
• Capital improvement agreement with Royse City 114 LP
• Appointment to fill a vacancy for City Council Place 2
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor from Rockdale Country Ford

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and filled the vacant Place 2 seat by appointing Clay Ellis. Council members also elected Ellis as Mayor Pro Tempore and Matt Wheatley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore. The City Manager was authorized to sign capital improvement and development agreements with Royse City 114, LP and Oncor. Additional actions included approving a specific use permit for a tire service and amending the CDC bylaws.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Clay Ellis to Council Place 2 (6-0)
• Elected Clay Ellis as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-1-1)
• Elected Matt Wheatley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore (6-0-1)
• Approved capital improvement agreement with Royse City 114, LP (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with Oncor (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Mavis tire service (7-0)
• Approved amendment to CDC Bylaws (7-0)

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board will discuss the Library Budget and future construction that could impact library activity. The board will also receive an update on the new Librarian and review prior meeting minutes. This meeting is for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion on Library Budget
• Discussion on future construction impacting library activity
• Update on new Librarian
• Review of minutes of prior meeting
• Set next meeting date

Main Street Advisory Board

This is a regular called meeting of the Royse City Main Street Advisory Board. The board will consider approving the minutes from the April 2 meeting, take public comments on non-agenda items, and discuss upcoming schedule events. Committee reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design will be presented, along with reports from the manager and chair.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 regular called meeting
• Citizens to be heard (2-minute limit) on non-agenda items
• Discussion and possible action on upcoming schedule events
• Committee action reports: Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, Design
• Manager report by Paula Morris and Chairperson report by Chris Everson

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. Members assigned specific volunteers to handle pre‑registration, raffle and shirt sales, vendor area, and photography for the upcoming car show, with awards scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 AM was also carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes for April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned Janet and Ashlee Burke to head pre‑registration for car show
• Assigned Carl and Mary to head raffle and shirt sales for car show
• Assigned Candace and Farah to run registration for car show
• Assigned Hollen to head vendor area and additional shirt sales for car show
• Assigned Gabriel to handle photos and videos for car show
• Scheduled car‑show awards to begin at 2:30 PM (following raffles at 2 PM)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 AM (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The board will review the first draft of the Master Plan and consider two new board applications. The meeting also includes updates on a Collin County grant and a youth leadership project with the Royse City Chamber.

• Review of Master Plan 1st Draft
• Action on 2 new Park Board Applications
• Collin County Grant update
• Royse City Chamber youth leadership project update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for an auto service station on Lot 6 of Royse City Summit. They will also consider preliminary plats for Madera Phase 2B and 3A, a final plat for Clearview Ranch Phase 1 North, and a final plat for a proposed Waffle House site. Additional items include a compliance review for 30 Campbell Plaza under the I-30 Corridor Overlay District, a 30-day extension for the Aguilera Addition final plat, and appointments to the Heritage Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for auto service station at Royse City Summit (Lot 6)
• Preliminary plat for Madera Phase 2B (17.087 acres) and Phase 3A (9.412 acres)
• Final plat for Clearview Ranch Phase 1 North (52.025 acres)
• Compliance with I-30 Corridor Overlay District at 1027 W IH 30 (30 Campbell Plaza)
• Final plat for proposed Waffle House site on Lot 7 of Royse City Summit

City Council

The Royse City Council is considering whether to authorize inclusion of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) within the proposed Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1, as outlined in a county commissioners court order. This is the only substantive item on the special-called agenda; the remainder of the meeting is procedural.

• Consider and act to authorize inclusion of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction into Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 (per Commissioners Court Order No. 2025-217-02-24)

The council voted to authorize the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction to be part of the proposed Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1. The motion was moved by Council Member Holder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Bradley, and passed 6‑1 with Council Member Summers voting no. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized inclusion of city's ETJ in Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1 (6-1)

City Council

The Royse City City Council will consider setting a public hearing date for the proposed annexation of approximately 109 acres located north of CR 2658/CR 677 and west of CR 2656 in Hunt and Collin Counties. The meeting also includes action on development agreement amendments, capital improvement agreements, plat approvals, and a resolution for compliance with the I-30 Corridor Overlay District. Several items will be handled under the consent agenda, including extensions and reinstatements of Verandah phases. The Council will recess into executive session to discuss the Verandah Public Safety Agreement, EMS services, and the Oncor Street Lighting Agreement.

• Resolution setting public hearing for annexation of ~109 acres north of CR 2658/CR 677
• Amendment to Development Agreement with Palmer 212 adding Verizon Wireless as a signor
• Resolution regarding I-30 Corridor Overlay compliance for Mavis at Lot 6, Royse City Summit
• Final plat of RC Summit Lots 1, 2, & 3 (3.547 acres)
• Capital improvement agreement with Roanoke Summitt, LLC

The Royse City Council unanimously approved several agreements and resolutions, including amending the Palmer 212 Development Agreement to add Celico Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and a capital improvement agreement with Roanoke Summitt, LLC. The council also appointed Charles "Ched" Burton to the Planning and Zoning Commission, set a public hearing for a proposed annexation, and approved the final plat for RC Summit Lots 1‑3. All votes were six in favor and zero opposed.

• Approved amendment to Palmer 212 Development Agreement adding Verizon (6-0)
• Approved capital improvement agreement with Roanoke Summitt, LLC (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Charles "Ched" Burton to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Approved I‑30 Corridor Overlay District compliance resolution (6-0)
• Approved public hearing date for annexation on May 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance for final plat of RC Summit Lots 1‑3 (6-0)
• Approved items 3‑8 of Consent Agenda (Verandah plats) (6-0)
• Approved remaining Consent Agenda items (minutes, revenue report, purchase order) (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to hear first and second readings of three incentive agreements from the Royse City Community Development Corporation, supporting improvements at 134 E. Main Street (50/50 Ranch and Sweet Frog/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory) and 105 W. Main Street (Iron Plow Sports Bar). They will also receive the city's annual financial report for fiscal year 2024 and discuss a mid-year review of the FY 2025 budget.

• Resolution approving an incentive agreement with 50/50 Ranch, Inc. for improvements at 134 E. Main Street (first and second readings)
• Resolution approving an incentive agreement with Royse City SF, LLC for a co-branded Sweet Frog & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 134 E. Main Street (first and second readings)
• Resolution approving an incentive agreement with Freit, LLC for renovations at 105 W. Main Street for Iron Plow Sports Bar and Restaurant (first and second readings)
• Presentation of the City's Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024
• Discussion and possible action regarding mid-year review of the FY 2025 budget

The Royes City Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑04‑338R approving an incentive agreement with 50/50 Ranch, Inc. for improvements at 134 E. Main Street. It also approved Resolution 25‑04‑339R for a co‑branded Sweet Frog & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the same address, and Resolution 25‑04‑340R for Iron Plow Sports Bar at 105 W. Main Street. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25-04-338R for 50/50 Ranch, Inc. improvements at 134 E. Main St. (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04-339R for Sweet Frog & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 134 E. Main St. (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04-340R for Iron Plow Sports Bar at 105 W. Main St. (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The meeting is largely procedural, with only two agenda items: approval of the February 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes and a general discussion/action on any items pertaining to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. No specific cases or appeals are listed.

• Consider and act on February 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discussion and action on any items pertaining to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed the minutes from its February 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve those minutes was made by Secretary Michael Baley and seconded by Board member Sterling Mullen. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Miscellaneous

The Royse City Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to discuss shelter statistics, current operations, areas for improvement, and upcoming development. The committee will also plan the first annual Royse City Paw-looza Carnival event. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Update on animal shelter statistics and related matters
• Discussion of shelter current status, areas of improvement, and upcoming development
• Planning for the 1st Annual Royse City Paw-looza Carnival event

Heritage Preservation Committee

The committee will consider requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties. The body will also discuss filling open committee positions and appointing a new Secretary.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 403 May St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 703 N. Josephine St.
• Applications for open positions on the Heritage Preservation Committee
• Appointment of a new Secretary to the Heritage Preservation Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Specific Use Permit for an auto service station. The council will also discuss city development and potential incentive grants for businesses on Main Street in executive session.

• Public hearing for an Auto Service Station Specific Use Permit at the NEC of Erby Cambell & I30 Frontage Rd
• Discussion of potential incentive grant for a business at 134 E. Main St.
• Discussion of potential incentive grant for improvements and renovations at 134 E. Main St.
• Discussion of potential incentive grant for a business at 105 W. Main St.
• City Manager update regarding development

The council approved three performance agreements providing incentive grants to businesses. Agreements with Sweet Frog/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and 50/50 Ranch each allocate $50,000, while the agreement with Freit LLC allocates $160,000. All three motions passed unanimously (7‑0). The council also approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Sweet Frog/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory performance agreement for $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved 50/50 Ranch performance agreement for $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved Freit LLC performance agreement for $160,000 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 regular meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution for a Specific Use Permit for a portable concrete recycler plant at 2200 E. County Line Road. Other items include reinstatement and extension of multiple Verandah subdivision preliminary plats, appointment of a new Vice Chairperson and applications for open positions, compliance review under the I-30 Corridor Overlay for a Mavis site, final plat for RC Summit Lots 1,2,3, and 30-day extensions for Clearview Ranch Phase 1 North and a proposed Waffle House site.

• Public hearing and resolution for Specific Use Permit for portable concrete recycler plant at 2200 E. County Line Road
• Reinstatement of Verandah Phase 8 Preliminary Plat (53.019 acres) and other Verandah phases
• Appointment of new Vice Chairperson and applications for open Planning & Zoning Commission positions
• Final Plat of RC Summit Lots 1,2,3 (3.547 acres) on Old Greenville Road
• 30-day extension for proposed Waffle House site at 370 W. Interstate 30, Lot 7

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board will discuss and take action on a façade signage grant application for Faith N You Tattoo at 404 S. Elm Street. The board will also review upcoming schedule events, hear committee reports from Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, and Design, and receive reports from the manager and chairperson.

• Discussion and action on façade signage grant application for Faith N You Tattoo, 404 S. Elm Street
• Discussion and actions regarding upcoming schedule events
• Committee reports: Economic Development, Organization, Promotion, Design
• Manager report by Paula Morris
• Chairperson report by Chris Everson

The board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It granted a full $887.65 signage grant to Faith N You Tattoo at 404 S. Elm Street. The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 AM.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $887.65 signage grant for Faith N You Tattoo (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:49 AM (all in favor)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will consider approval of March meeting minutes and receive updates on the Parks Master Plan from MHS Planning & Design and on a Collin County grant. Staff will also update on the PD Nature Trail. No votes on ordinances or expenditures are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 5th, 2025 meeting
• Parks Master Plan Update from MHS Planning & Design
• Collin County Grant Update
• PD Nature Trail update from staff

City Council

This is a joint meeting between the Royse City Council and the Royse City ISD School Board. The council will hear a district report from the superintendent and receive city updates on infrastructure and commercial/residential development. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• District Report from Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson
• Infrastructure Update from City Manager Carl Alsabrook
• Commercial and Residential Development Update from City Manager Carl Alsabrook

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land plat ordinances and compliance resolutions for proposed businesses. The body is also considering a professional services contract for city planning and a nomination for the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board.

• Professional Services Contract with Olsson, INC. for a new Comprehensive and Downtown Plan
• Final Plat of Linrock Estates (+/- 9.254 acres) south of CR 588 and north of CR 911
• Preliminary Plat of Clearview Ranch Phase 2 North (+/- 50.196 acres) south of CR 677
• Preliminary Plat of Stone River Glen Phase 2 (+/- 34.927 acres) east of FM 2453
• I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for proposed Waffle House and Chili's sites

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a professional services contract with Olsson, Inc. to update the Comprehensive and Downtown Plan, and several development ordinances and corridor overlay resolutions. Council members also voted to nominate Council Member Branch to the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board. No items were denied.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved contract with Olsson, Inc. for Comprehensive & Downtown Plan (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-1715 for Clearview Ranch Phase 2 North plat (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-1716 for Stone River Glen Phase 2 plat (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-336R for Waffle House site corridor compliance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-337R for Chili's site corridor compliance (6-0)
• Nominated Council Member Branch to Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board (5-1)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 213 S Elm St Suite 101 and 410 Center St. The committee will also vote on the February meeting minutes and discuss general committee matters.

• Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness at 213 S Elm St Suite 101
• Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness at 410 Center St
• Approval of February 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of general Heritage Preservation Committee matters

City Council

The Royse City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a Specific Use Permit for an automated aerial delivery service, an amendment to the Madera (Fikes Farm) Planned Development, and a zoning change from AG to PD on multiple parcels along the I-30 frontage road. They will also consider a development agreement with Double R regarding Hunt County MUD No. 4 and approve a purchase order for a Public Works utility truck.

• Public hearing and action on a Specific Use Permit for Automated Aerial Delivery Service at 494 W I-30
• Public hearing and action on an amendment to the Planned Development Regulations for Madera (Fikes Farm) west of FM 2642 and north of SH 66
• Public hearing and action on a zoning change from AG to Planned Development on 13 CAD parcels along I-30 frontage road
• Consideration of a second amendment to a Development Agreement for Madera/Fikes Farms
• Authorize City Manager to accept a Development Agreement with Double R regarding Hunt County MUD No. 4

The Royse City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for Walmart's automated aerial delivery service at 494 W I-30, with conditions including vegetative screening, delivery hours aligned with Walmart's, a maximum of 20 drones, and a 5-year term. The council also approved amendments to the Madera (Fikes Farm) Planned Development regulations and a related development agreement, and rezoned multiple parcels along I-30 from AG to PD. A motion to deny entry into a development agreement with Double R regarding MUD No. 4 passed 4-0.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for Walmart automated aerial delivery service with conditions (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Madera Fikes Farm Planned Development regulations (4-0)
• Approved second amendment to Madera Fikes Farm development agreement with minor edits (4-0)
• Approved zoning change from AG to PD for parcels along I-30 Frontage Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and utility truck purchase (4-0)
• Denied entry into development agreement with Double R regarding MUD No. 4 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider specific use permits for a daycare center and an auto repair garage. They will also review preliminary plats for Clearview Ranch Phase 2 North, Stone River Glen Phase 2, and Madera Fikes Farm Phase 2B, as well as a final plat for Linrock Estates and a 30-day extension for a Quiktrip site.

• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a daycare at SWC of Erby Campbell & Grand Teton Trail
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for an auto repair garage at NEC of Erby Campbell & I-30 Frontage Rd (380 W. Interstate 30, Lot 6)
• Preliminary Plat of Clearview Ranch Phase 2 North, +/-50.196 acres south of CR 677
• Preliminary Plat of Stone River Glen Phase 2, +/-34.927 acres east of FM 2453
• Consideration of I-30 Corridor Overlay District compliance for proposed Chili's and Waffle House sites

City Council

This is a notice that one or more Royse City City Council members may attend a Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Town Hall on March 6, 2025. The agenda explicitly states that no deliberations or decisions will be made at this event. No formal council action is scheduled.

• Council members may attend Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Town Hall at RCISD Event Center, 670 FM 2642, Royse City TX

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is attending a Town Hall on the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan. No deliberations or decisions will be made at this meeting; it is a procedural notice of a possible quorum.

• Attendance at the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Town Hall on March 6, 2025 at RCISD Event Center, 670 FM 2642, Royse City

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from February 5, 2025, and discuss upcoming scheduled events. The meeting includes reports from the manager, chairperson, and various committees.

• Discussion and action regarding upcoming schedule events
• Economic Development report by Casey Bingham
• Organization report by Hollen Mohler
• Promotion report by Mary Johnson
• Design report by Candace Middleton

The Main Street Advisory Board approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes. They discussed upcoming events, including Music on Main (April 4-May 30 and September 5-October 24) and the Car Show, with a new vendor area called 'The Pit Stop' and the Animal Shelter joining. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were discussion only.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:28 AM (all in favor)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Board will consider approval of minutes from the February meeting, receive an update on the Parks Master Plan and a related survey overview, and discuss a Collin County Grant. No votes on ordinances or budgets are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting
• Parks Master Plan Update and Survey Overview
• Collin County Grant Update

City Council

The Royse City Council will consider consent items including purchase orders for police vests, radio programming, mowing, a pavilion and fishing pier at City Lake Park, and a final plat for Hoffman Estates. Business items include a resolution for an electronic sign at 801 E Old Greenville Rd, authorizing a water tower lighting project, canceling the May 3 general election, and appointing a council member for Place 2. An executive session will discuss water service requests in the ETJ.

• Authorize purchase order to GT Distributors for police vests
• Authorize contract to JGC Ventures for annual mowing services
• Authorize purchase order to We Build Fun for pavilion at City Lake Park
• Adopt ordinance canceling May 3, 2025 General Election
• Consider resolution for electronic graphic display sign at 801 E Old Greenville Rd

The City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the May 3, 2025 General Election because all candidates were unopposed, and appointed Russell Summers to fill the vacant Place 2 seat. They also approved a consent agenda, a new electronic sign, a water tower lighting project, and directed staff to comply with PUC rules regarding water service requests.

• Approved consent agenda including police vests, radio programming, mowing, pavilion, fishing pier, and Hoffman Estates final plat (6-0)
• Cancelled May 3, 2025 General Election due to unopposed candidates (6-0)
• Appointed Russell Summers to City Council Place 2 (6-0)
• Approved electronic graphic display sign at 801 E Old Greenville Rd with conditions (7-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Longview Lights for water tower lighting, amending budget (7-0)
• Appointed Tom Crowley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem until May 13 (7-0)
• Directed staff to comply with all PUC rules and regulations regarding water service requests (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests for 403 May Street. One seeks relief from the requirement that off-street parking be in an enclosed garage; the other asks for a reduction in the required rear yard setback for an accessory structure. The board will also review minutes from the prior meeting and discuss any other board matters.

• Variance request to allow off-street parking not in an enclosed garage at 403 May St
• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback for an accessory structure at 403 May St
• Consideration and approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Royse City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variances for a property at 403 May St. The first variance waives the requirement for two off-street parking spaces in an enclosed garage, with a condition of an 18-foot driveway width. The second variance reduces the required rear yard setback for an accessory structure from 5 feet to 2 feet. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0) and excused member absences.

• Approved parking variance at 403 May St. with 18' driveway condition (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance from 5' to 2' at 403 May St. (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absences of board members

Heritage Preservation Committee

The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider and act on two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness at 216 N. Elm St and 305 N. Arch St. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and discuss other committee business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request at 216 N. Elm St, Royse City TX 75189
• Certificate of Appropriateness request at 305 N. Arch, Royse City TX 75189
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from January 8, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to order the May 3, 2025 General Election. The body will also discuss a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement and contract for election services with the Rockwall County Elections Administrator.

• Ordinance ordering the May 3, 2025 General Election
• Resolution for Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Rockwall County Elections Administrator

The City Council approved an ordinance ordering the May 3, 2025 General Election for Mayor and Council Places 1, 3, and 5, with early voting and election day at the RCISD Administration Building. It also authorized the Mayor to execute a joint election agreement with the Rockwall County Elections Administrator. Both items passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordinance ordering May 3, 2025 General Election (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Mayor to execute joint election agreement with Rockwall County (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Arts Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with discussions on its duties, the potential impact of future construction on library activity, and miscellaneous updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Discussion on CAB duties
• Discussion on future construction impacting library activity

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a specific use permit for an automated aerial delivery service. The body will also consider a zoning change to a Planned Development and an amendment to regulations for Madera (Fikes Farm).

• Specific Use Permit for Automated Aerial Delivery Service at 494 W-I30
• Zoning change from AG to PD along I-30 Frontage Road between FM 2642 and CR 2648
• Amendment to Planned Development Regulations for Madera (Fikes Farm) west of FM 2642 and north of SH 66
• Final Plat for Quiktrip #1937 at the NE corner of I-30 & FM 2642
• Final Plat for Lot 1A & 31B of Hoffman Estates at 4447 CR 2596

City Council

The Royse City Council is holding a special meeting that will go into closed session to discuss a City Secretary applicant and consider appointing an acting/interim City Secretary. No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is primarily procedural with only this personnel matter.

• Discussion regarding City Secretary applicant (closed session)
• Discussion regarding appointing an Acting/Interim City Secretary

The City Council met in special session and, after closed-door discussions, voted 5-0 to authorize extending an employment offer to Lauren Vaughns for the City Secretary position, with terms set in executive session. The council also voted 5-0 to appoint Monica Thompson as Acting City Secretary until a permanent appointment is made. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized employment offer to Lauren Vaughns for City Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Monica Thompson as Acting City Secretary (5-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss upcoming scheduled events. The board will also receive reports from the manager, chairperson, and various committees.

• Discussion and action regarding upcoming schedule events
• Economic Development report by Casey Bingham
• Organization report by Hollen Mohler
• Promotion report by Mary Johnson
• Design report by Candace Middleton

The Main Street Advisory Board approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes. They discussed upcoming events including Music on Main and the Car Show, and received reports on economic development, organization, promotion, and design. The manager reported that the water tower lighting contract is under review and on the Council docket for February 25, with the project estimated at $65,000.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Discussed Music on Main schedule (April 4-May 30, Sept 5-Oct 24, 17 shows)
• Planned Car Show for May 10 with committee meeting on Feb 21
• Noted water tower lighting contract under review, on Council docket for Feb 25
• Discussed handrails project with RCISD Welding Program and TXDot

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

This meeting of the Royse City Parks & Recreation Board includes an update on the Parks Master Plan and a survey overview, as well as discussion of Texas Parks & Wildlife Trout Stocking Day. The board will also consider approval of the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No action items with dollar amounts are listed.

• Parks Master Plan Update and Survey Overview
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Trout Stocking Day
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting
• Open Forum for public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The Royse City City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, featuring a public hearing on a zoning change for the Madera development north of Highway 66. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a financial report. Business items cover several plats and development agreements, including a 106.6-acre preliminary plat for Bearpen Creek Phase 1. The council will also discuss closed session matters involving the Verandah Public Safety Agreement and appointment of the City Secretary.

• Public hearing on zoning change from Planned Development to Planned Development for Madera, north of Hwy 66
• Approval of a youth project to add a steel ping pong table and concrete corn hole boards to Walker-Hawk Splash Park
• Ordinance for a preliminary plat of Bearpen Creek Phase 1 (106.60 acres) in Hunt County
• Ordinance for a final plat of Royse City SEI (4.9956 acres) in Rockwall County
• Amendment to the Dust Free Performance Agreement with the Royse City Community Development Corporation

The Royse City Council approved the Bearpen Creek Zone 1 Master Plat, which includes 626 single-family lots, public right-of-way dedications, a fire station site, open space, and a city park. The council also approved the Bearpen Creek Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (297 residential and 9 nonresidential lots) and the Final Plat for Royse City SEI, which will allow a 7-11 gas station and convenience store. Additionally, the council ratified an amendment to the Dust Free Performance Agreement, removing the CDC's obligation to reimburse for a cable tie cell, and approved adding a ping pong table and corn hole boards to Walker-Hawk Splash Park. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Bearpen Creek Zone 1 Master Plat (626 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Bearpen Creek Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (297 residential, 9 nonresidential lots) (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Royse City SEI for 7-11 gas station (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Dust Free Performance Agreement, capping reimbursement at $35,000 (7-0)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce Youth Emerging Leader project for ping pong table and corn hole boards at Walker-Hawk Splash Park (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and December 2024 financial report (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering a variance from the two-car enclosed driveway requirement for a property in an SF2 district. The board will also vote on approving meeting minutes from December 2024 and May 2024.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for 809 Joe Bailey St to waive two-car enclosed driveway requirement
• Approval of December 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of May 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• General discussion of Zoning Board of Adjustment matters

Miscellaneous

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review shelter statistics and current operations. The body will discuss areas for improvement and upcoming developments for the Royse City Animal Shelter.

• Review of animal shelter statistics
• Discussion of Royse City Animal Shelter status and improvements
• Discussion of upcoming events

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement with Double R for Hunt County MUD No. 4 and design services for access improvements on Erby Campbell Blvd. The meeting also includes a personnel executive session regarding the City Secretary.

• Development Agreement with Double R regarding Hunt County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 4
• Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Erby Campbell Blvd. improvements from IH 30 to north of Mercantile Blvd.
• Contract with CORE Construction for Janet Nichol Municipal Center remodel and addition
• Purchase Order to Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep for a replacement police vehicle
• Street name change of Autumn Drive to Marble Drive (Madera Phase 1 Final Plat)

The Royse City Council approved a $240,000 professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for design of access improvements along Erby Campbell Blvd. A development agreement with Double R regarding Hunt County MUD No. 4 was pulled from the agenda. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a street name change and a police vehicle purchase, and appointed a committee to search for a new city secretary.

• Approved $240,000 PSA with Kimley-Horn for Erby Campbell Blvd design (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including street name change to Marble Drive, ESRI GIS software contract, police vehicle purchase, and CORE construction contract (7-0)
• Pulled development agreement with Double R regarding MUD No. 4 from agenda
• Appointed 3-member committee to search for new City Secretary (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from December 11, 2024, and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for the upcoming year. The agenda includes general discussion on Heritage Preservation Board matters. This meeting is largely procedural with no major projects or expenditures listed.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from December 11, 2024
• Appointment of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Discussion on any items pertaining to the Heritage Preservation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

The Royse City Main Street Board will meet to elect its officers and committee chairs for the 2025/2026 term. The board will also review member responsibilities and discuss the 2025 schedule of events.

• Election of 2025/2026 Main Street Board Officers
• Election of 2025/2026 Main Street Board Member - Committee Chair Appointments
• Review of member responsibilities, committees, and accountability agreement
• Discussion and action regarding the 2025 schedule of events and sub-committees

The Royse City Main Street Advisory Board held a regular called meeting on January 8, 2025, and unanimously approved minutes from prior meetings. The board elected Chris Everson as Chairperson, Janet Nichol as Vice-Chair, Hollen Mohler as Secretary, and Casey Bingham as Economic Development Committee Chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed upcoming events and committee reports without taking further action.

• Approved minutes for December 4, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for December 18, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Everson as 2025-2026 Board Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Janet Nichol as 2025-2026 Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Hollen Mohler as 2025-2026 Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Casey Bingham as Economic Development Committee Chair (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will consider approving the minutes from its December 4, 2024 meeting and nominate board officers for chair, vice chair, and secretary. Members will also receive a presentation from the Rockwall Chamber Youth Leadership project and an update on the Christmas Parade.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting
• Nominations for Park Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Rockwall Chamber Youth Leadership project presentation
• Christmas Parade update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use requests. Key items include a zoning change for land along I-30 and a specific use permit for automated aerial delivery.

• Zoning change from AG to PD for land along I-30 frontage road between FM 2642 and CR 2648
• Specific Use Permit for automated aerial delivery service at 494 W I-30
• Amendment to a Planned Development Agreement at 2494 Fikes Avenue
• Master Plat for Bearpen Zone 1 and Preliminary Plat for Bearpen Phase 1 on Shaw Dr
• Final Plat for 7-11 at 126 FM 2453