Robert Fiester

The meeting agenda included conducting a public hearing and considering a proposed amendment to the concept plan for Lot 1R, Block B, Valley Ridge Center, located in the Valley Ridge Planned Development (PD-R) Zoning District. This amendment seeks to add a fourth alternative concept plan option for building positioning. Discussions during the related Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, which reviewed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding drone delivery hubs and staging areas, involved detailed review of proposed development standards, operational hours, and FAA regulations related to drone usage. The Commission also received status reports on various projects.

The meeting agenda for the Regular Meeting on March 10, 2026, included an Early Work Session focused on continuing discussions regarding the roles and responsibilities of the City of Highland Village appointees serving on the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board of Directors, and future DCTA service plans. The Early Work Session also involved clarifying consent or action items for the main agenda. The Closed Session was scheduled to consult with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation and to deliberate the employment and evaluation of the City Manager and City Secretary. The Open Session included reports from the Mayor, Council, and City Manager/Staff, along with visitor comments. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and receiving the Budget Report for the period ending January 31, 2026. The Action Agenda involved resolutions authorizing the City Manager to enter into Funding Agreements with the Highland Village Community Development Corporation regarding the use of Type B Sales Tax Funds for the Doubletree Ranch Park Shade Structure Replacement Project and for projects approved in the HVCDC FY 2025-26 Budget. A Late Work Session was scheduled for status reports on current projects and discussion on future agenda items.

The meeting covered discussions across an Early Work Session, Closed Session (not held), Open Session, and Action Agenda. Key discussions in the Early Work Session included a follow-up on Emergifire for Fire Department billing services, where consensus was reached to negotiate an agreement with no direct costs to residents. There was also extensive discussion regarding City representation on the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board of Directors, focusing on current representation and future expectations. Furthermore, the Council discussed and reached a consensus on allocations for Community Nonprofit Organizations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Open Session featured Mayor and Council Reports, including recognition of the Friends of Highland Village Parks Foundation and updates on holiday schedules and upcoming community events. The Action Agenda included the approval of a Detailed Site Plan for a retail development at 2150 Village Parkway and the approval of Resolution 2025-3227 awarding grant funds to numerous local nonprofit organizations. Items concerning the DCTA Board appointment and the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors appointment were moved to the Consent Agenda for formal action.

The meeting agenda included receiving staff information on the recent Denton County Master Gardeners award, presenting feedback from the public engagement meeting held at Lower Sellmeyer Park regarding playground renovation (funded by the 2022 bond earmarked at $140,000.00), and reviewing final art project ideas. The board was set to receive a high-level department review for Fiscal Year 2025 accomplishments and an outline for Fiscal Year 2026 initiatives. Staff planned to provide information regarding City-Owned and City-Leased Parks and Trails. Discussions during the minutes review indicated ongoing complexities regarding the Pilot Knoll Park project utilities, City Council's decision not to proceed with cabins for now, and evaluation of potential art installations such as Noblewins benches, with a focus on budget constraints ($8,000 available for a small art project).

The meeting agenda included an Early Work Session featuring a presentation from Perdue Brandon regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections Report for Highland Village, and clarification of the day's agenda items. The Council also planned a Closed Session for consultation with the City Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation. The Open Session covered Mayor and Council Reports on community interest items and City Manager/Staff Reports, including the State of the City Video. The Consent Agenda included consideration for canceling the May 26, 2026 City Council Meeting and receiving the Budget Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. The Action Agenda addressed a resolution authorizing a contract for the Highland Shores Well Rehabilitation Project. The Late Work Session was designated for continuing the discussion regarding funding, operations, and service plans related to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), where consensus was reached to remain with DCTA while focusing on service improvement and drafting roles for the DCTA Board Representative. A future agenda item was requested for a review of groups utilizing City facilities and associated fees/returns. The proceedings also incorporated portions of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 8, 2026 Town Hall Meeting Minutes for approval.