Melissa meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Melissa officials review budget, rezoning, car wash permit; no decisions yet

Over the past two weeks, Melissa city boards and commissions met to review the FY 2027 budget, a rezoning request, a car wash permit, and new park projects. All meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions were made.

City Council work session (Aug. 11)

The council held a discussion-only work session on the FY 2027 budget and an economic development strategic plan. A presentation on the Public Safety Fall Classic was also on the agenda. The council recessed into executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for a specific tract of land (James Fisher Survey, Sheet 2, Tract 15). No votes were scheduled.

City Council regular meeting (Aug. 11)

The council held public hearings and considered several items, including:

• A rezoning of 6.235 acres at the southeast corner of McKinney Street and Melissa Road from SF-3/C-2/I-2 to PD/C-2/DOD/TMU (Planned Development/General Commercial).
• A public improvement district assessment for Vineyard Hills Estates Phase #1.
• Issuance of $1.095 million in Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, series 2026.
• Public hearings on the Crime Control and Fire Control/EMS district budgets for FY 2026-2027.
• A consent agenda item for an interlocal agreement with Collin County for road and bridge repairs.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission held a public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a Quick Quack full-service car wash on 1.719 acres at 1218 Sam Rayburn Highway. The car wash would use water reclamation, averaging 25 gallons of fresh water per vehicle, and the site plan includes 18 stacking stalls and 20 self-service vacuum stalls. The commission also approved minutes from the July 9 meetings. A separate work session discussed pending cases and agenda items, with public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) (Aug. 20)

The 4B Board reviewed minutes and financial reports, and discussed Phase 6 of the Z-Plex and new park projects. The board also received updates on city and parks projects and coordinated calendars. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker, with no discussion or action on topics not posted on the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official website for future agendas and minutes.

Melissa council to weigh rezoning, $1.095M in certificates; P&Z to consider car wash permit

The Melissa City Council will consider a rezoning of 6.235 acres near McKinney Street and Melissa Road and the issuance of $1.095 million in certificates of obligation at its Aug. 11 meeting. The council also will hold public hearings on the Vineyard Hills Estates public improvement district and the FY 2026-2027 Crime Control and Fire Control/EMS district budgets. All items are on the agenda; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been recorded.

City Council regular meeting

The council will hold public hearings and consider the following items:

• **Rezoning** of 6.235 acres at the southeast corner of McKinney Street and Melissa Road from SF-3/C-2/I-2 to PD/C-2/DOD/TMU (Planned Development/General Commercial).
• **Public improvement district assessment** for Vineyard Hills Estates Phase #1.
• **Issuance** of Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, series 2026, in the amount of $1.095 million.
• **Public hearings** on the Crime Control and Fire Control/EMS district budgets for FY 2026-2027.
• **Interlocal Agreement** with Collin County for Road and Bridge Repairs.

The consent agenda also includes an Atmos settlement and the Collin County road repair agreement.

City Council work session

Also on Aug. 11, the council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget, an economic development strategic plan, and a presentation on the Public Safety Fall Classic. The council will recess into executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for a specific tract of land (James Fisher Survey, Sheet 2, Tract 15). No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

On Aug. 13, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session to discuss recommended cases and regular agenda items. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal action was expected.

In a separate regular meeting that same day, the commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a Specific Use Permit for a Quick Quack full-service car wash on 1.719 acres at 1218 Sam Rayburn Highway. The car wash would use water reclamation, averaging 25 gallons of fresh water per vehicle, and the site plan includes 18 stacking stalls and 20 self-service vacuum stalls. The consent agenda includes approval of the July 9, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes.

Coming up

The Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) will meet Aug. 20 to review minutes and financial reports, discuss Phase 6 of the Z-Plex, and consider new park projects. The board will also receive updates on city and parks projects and coordinate calendars. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with no discussion or action on topics not posted on the agenda.

Melissa City Council Set to Consider Annexation, Zoning Changes, and Budget With 6.48% Property Tax Increase

The Melissa City Council had a full agenda on July 14, 2026, with items covering a voluntary annexation of more than 23 acres, two zoning ordinances, and a budget proposal that would raise property tax revenue by 6.48%. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these items are not yet confirmed.

Budget and Property Taxes

The Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the FY2025-2026 budget, which includes a property tax revenue increase of $1,095,131. According to the agenda, the budget would raise the property tax bill for a median homestead value by $126.17.

The Council was also set to review minutes from the August 26, 2025 TIF District #1 Board meeting and consider recommending adoption of the FY2027 TIF District annual budget.

A separate work session on July 14 was scheduled for Council discussion of the FY2027 budget, along with updates on Tribute Fest and the Melissa Athletic Complex.

Land and Zoning

The Council agenda included a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of 23.262 acres.

Two zoning ordinances were also scheduled for consideration:

• A Specific Use Permit for a veterinarian clinic at 2220 Sam Rayburn Highway.
• A rezoning of 21.01 acres north of Sam Rayburn Highway and Milrany Lane.

The Council was also scheduled to enter executive session to discuss real property at 1608 Cooper Street.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on July 9, 2026. Minutes have not yet been published, so no formal actions are confirmed.

The commission held a work session to discuss recommended planning and zoning cases. No formal action was expected at that session.

A regular meeting agenda included a public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 6.235 acres at the southeast corner of McKinney St and Melissa Rd from SF-3/C-2/I-2 to PD/C-2 within the Downtown Overlay.

The commission was also scheduled to consider two final engineering site plans for commercial projects:

• Shops at Downtown Melissa I, covering 1.633 acres at 1831 E. Melissa Road.
• Chase Oaks Outpost Melissa, covering 5.95 acres located 1,276 feet south of McKinney St and Melissa Rd.

Approval of the June 11, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

What This Means for Residents

The budget items, if adopted as proposed, would affect property tax bills for Melissa homeowners. The annexation and zoning items could shape future development along Sam Rayburn Highway and at the McKinney St and Melissa Rd corridor. The commercial site plans under review by the Planning & Zoning Commission represent additional development activity in the city.

Because minutes have not been published for any of these meetings, it is not yet known which items were approved, tabled, or modified. Residents can check the City of Melissa's official website for posted minutes to confirm outcomes.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Melissa boards set FY2027 public safety budgets; Council eyed annexations and utility fund

Melissa's public safety boards and City Council held a packed June 23 slate covering next year's budgets, land annexations, and downtown construction — but because minutes have not yet been published, only the agendas are available and no outcomes are confirmed.

Public safety budgets proposed for FY2027

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board scheduled a public hearing and a recommendation to Council on a FY2027 budget listing $1.57 million in revenue and $2.0 million in expenditures. The agenda included funding for three new police positions — a detective, a lieutenant, and a community engagement officer — and authorization of up to $383,000 for three police vehicles. The board also planned to approve minutes from September 2025 and May 2026 meetings.

The Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District Board scheduled its own public hearing on a FY2027 budget totaling $2.8 million, with a $973,930 supplemental request. That supplemental item listed hiring six new firefighters at $801,793, purchasing one new ambulance at $90,000, $75,137 in overtime for firefighters attending paramedic school, and $7,000 for an EMS training class.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the boards voted to recommend these budgets to Council.

Council agenda: annexations, rezoning, downtown streets

The City Council agenda for June 23 included two annexation ordinances: 144.54 acres at Outer Loop Road and County Road 418, with a matching rezoning of those 144.54 acres to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3; and 32.673 acres near County Road 277 and Sunset Canyon Drive. The agenda also listed a contract award for the Downtown CMU Streets Project and the Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District assessment plan.

A separate Council work session agenda covered the FY 2027 Utility Fund overview, the PID process and a preliminary service action plan, economic development negotiations regarding Jesse Stiff Survey, Abstract 792, an executive session on the City Manager and Boards/Commission personnel, and a legal consultation on a boundary agreement.

Again, minutes are not yet published, so Council actions on these items are not confirmed.

Why this matters to residents

The public safety budget proposals, if adopted by Council, would add police and firefighter positions and a second frontline ambulance. The annexation and rezoning items would bring new acreage into city limits and shape what gets built there. The downtown street project contract affects construction in the city core. Residents should watch for the published minutes to see what was actually approved.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission, July 9, 2026** — A work session on recommended planning and zoning cases. No formal action is scheduled on the topics discussed.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission, July 9, 2026** — A public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 6.235 acres at the southeast corner of McKinney St and Melissa Rd from SF-3/C-2/I-2 to PD/C-2 within the Downtown Overlay. The commission will also consider final engineering site plans for Shops at Downtown Melissa I (1.633 acres at 1831 E. Melissa Road) and Chase Oaks Outpost Melissa (5.95 acres, 1,276 feet south of McKinney St and Melissa Rd), plus approval of June 11, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes.

Fire District Board Backs $2.8M Budget With Six New Firefighters, Ambulance; City Council Weighs Land Annexations

The Melissa Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Board voted to recommend a $2.8 million budget for the coming fiscal year, including plans to hire six firefighters and buy a second ambulance. The action came during a June 23 meeting that also saw the Crime Control and Prevention District Board endorse a $2.0 million budget with three new police positions, while the City Council reviewed a series of land-use items including major annexations and a downtown street contract.

Public Safety District Actions

The Fire District Board held a public hearing and recommended its fiscal 2027 budget, which includes a $973,930 supplemental request. That package funds the hiring of six new firefighters at a cost of $801,793, the purchase of one ambulance for $90,000, and $75,137 in overtime for firefighters attending paramedic school. An additional $7,000 was earmarked for an EMS training class. The board also approved minutes from a previous meeting.

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board likewise conducted a public hearing and recommended its own FY2027 budget to the City Council. The $2.0 million expenditure plan is funded by $1.57 million in projected revenue and would create three new sworn positions: a detective, a lieutenant, and a community engagement officer. The board also authorized up to $383,000 for the purchase of three police vehicles and approved minutes from September 2025 and May 2026 meetings.

Neither board released vote tallies for the recommendations. Both budgets now require City Council approval.

City Council Work Session

During a June 23 work session, the City Council discussed the FY2027 Utility Fund, the Public Improvement District process, and a preliminary service action plan for a PID. The council also entered an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations involving the Jesse Stiff Survey, Abstract 792, personnel matters related to the city manager and boards/commissions, and a boundary agreement with legal counsel.

In a separate agenda, the council reviewed multiple annexation and rezoning ordinances. Items included:

• The annexation of 144.54 acres at Outer Loop Road and County Road 418, with a corresponding rezoning to Planned Development/Single Family Residential District 3.
• The annexation of 32.673 acres near County Road 277 and Sunset Canyon Drive.
• A contract award for the Downtown CMU Streets Project.
• An assessment plan for the Vineyard Hills Estates Public Improvement District.

Because minutes were not yet published, final votes on these items are not available.

Coming Up

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet July 9 for a work session on recommended cases, followed by its regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 6.235 acres at the southeast corner of McKinney Street and Melissa Road from residential/general commercial/industrial to planned development general commercial within the Downtown Overlay. The commission will also consider final engineering site plans for two commercial projects: Shops at Downtown Melissa I on 1.633 acres at 1831 E. Melissa Road, and Chase Oaks Outpost Melissa on 5.95 acres south of McKinney and Melissa Road.