Eddie Stough

This Wastewater Master Plan for the City of McLendon-Chisholm details the planning of wastewater service for current developments and evaluates long-term improvements to accommodate future growth. The plan assesses existing wastewater infrastructure, provides population and flow projections, and outlines necessary upgrades for various developments, including Sonoma Verde, Legacy Park, Willow Creek, and a future RISD school. It presents two alternatives for immediate improvements, recommending a solution involving the construction of new lift stations and force mains, primarily funded by developers. The document also considers future development projects and advises on periodic reviews of the Master Plan to adapt to changing growth patterns.

The council meeting included a reading of the SafeHaven Baby Box Proclamation and addressed citizen inquiries regarding sewer and septic systems. Key agenda items involved reviewing quarterly reports from various city departments, receiving the 2025 Sanitation Services Annual Review, and discussing the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Additionally, the council heard a presentation on strategic planning services and discussed a potential ordinance aimed at prohibiting water waste from irrigation systems.

The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters, including the issuance of an appreciation proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Key items included the passage of a resolution to change future meeting start times to 5:30 PM, support for the environmental clearance of a regional outer loop project in Rockwall County, and the approval of an ordinance allowing the city to place liens on properties with delinquent utility bills. Additionally, the Council discussed an agreement regarding the Sonoma Verde Sanitary Sewer and approved amendments to building regulations concerning signage. The meeting concluded with reports on upcoming community events and schedule changes for future sessions.

The City Council meeting included public hearings regarding a proposed ordinance for short-term rental regulations and the establishment of the Willowcreek Planned Development District. Council members discussed and approved the annexation of land into the city, authorized the conversion of private subdivision roads to city-owned roads, and approved the creation of the Willow Creek Public Improvement District. Other actions included updates to building regulation fees, regulations for restaurant operations in General Business Districts, and the ordering of a general election. Additionally, the Council authorized change orders for fire station remodel repairs, approved the abandonment of a portion of Pullen Road, and received an update on ambulance service operations.

The City Council meeting included a discussion regarding a Kiosk Sign Program presented by Sign Central Media, with the council requesting design alternatives. An ordinance amending the subdivision regulations was approved to clarify administration and infrastructure standards in the ETJ. The council also approved final plats for multiple phases of the Horizon Lakes master-planned community and a preliminary plat for the Sonoma Verde North Tract, with conditions for additional review on one phase. Additionally, reports were provided regarding local road repairs and upcoming community events.