Bobby Johnston

The agenda for the meeting included an Open Forum session for public comments, consideration of the minutes from the January 7, 2026, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, and a staff report on the Active Development Project List and Town updates. Two public hearings were scheduled: one to consider and recommend approval for a Specific Use Permit (SUP-25-003) for a Lighted Sports Court on an Argyle Independent School District (AISD) site, and another to consider and recommend approval for a Site Plan request (SP-25-009) with variances for the proposed Valley Creek Church. The supporting documents detailed the specifications for the proposed lighting system for the AISD sports court, noting exceptions regarding upward illumination and visibility at property lines, and staff recommended tabling the SUP item to the next meeting to refine lighting plans.

The committee meeting included an Open Forum for public comment, limited to five minutes per speaker. The Consent Agenda involved considering approval of the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. A special presentation was scheduled to discuss the formation of a Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and further steps in the impact fee update process, detailing components payable/not payable with impact fees, the study structure, and legislative updates to Chapter 395. The workshop item involved a discussion regarding the Town Center District and the FM 407 small area plan, including feedback received from the Planning & Zoning Commission and the MDD on draft plans resembling precedents such as Serenbe, GA.

The Town Council meeting agenda covered several areas. The discussion items included initiatives for marketing, community outreach, event partnerships, and a review of the monthly budget reports for November 2025. Public hearing items addressed an ordinance for vacating, abandoning, and closing an unimproved public alley right-of-way. Action items involved several ordinances: calling the May 2, 2026, General Election; ordering a Special Election for reauthorizing the municipal street maintenance Sales and Use Tax; submitting a proposition to change Town Council term lengths to three years; and amending speed limits regarding school zones. Further actions included awarding a bid for building relocation services for the train depot, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for US 377 construction enhancements and security improvements at Town Hall, authorizing an RFQ for Owner's Representation Services for the Police Department Building project using the CMAR delivery method, amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Boards and Commissions, and appointing members to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. The Executive Session was scheduled to consult with the attorney regarding a proposed boundary swap with the Town of Flower Mound, deliberate on the Town Center District and Law Enforcement Center Facility real property matters, discuss the Town Manager's six-month performance review, and deliberate economic development negotiations concerning the Town Center District.

The meeting agenda included several key items for discussion and/or action. The consent agenda involved the consideration of the minutes from the December 3, 2025, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. A special presentation covered the formation of a Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and subsequent steps for updating impact fees. Staff reports addressed the Active Development Project List and general Town updates. A public hearing was scheduled to consider and make a recommendation regarding Specific Use Permit (SUP-25-003) for a Lighted Sports Court on an Argyle Independent School District (AISD) owned site. The commission also had a workshop to discuss the Town Center District and FM 407 small area plan.

The meeting agenda included a special presentation on the Cactus Canyon Restaurant Performance Report. The consent agenda required consideration for the approval of the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. Staff reports involved receiving an end-of-FY25 report on sales tax collected for the MDD. Workshop items were scheduled for discussion only, covering a professional services agreement with Argyle Business Association for marketing services, an agreement with Architexas for on-call architecture review services, and a discussion regarding the establishment of sales tax jurisdictions for online purchases. The notice was certified as posted on December 30, 2025.