Another development is closer to becoming a reality in Pilot Point.
The council unanimously approved an annexation petition and zoning change for a planned development, Henzler Village, along Alexandra Road, at the Jan. 22 Pilot Point City Council meeting.
Eli Dragon, principal at a real estate development firm Dragon Holdings, spoke about developing the 112.5 acres into 368 homes.
“In October 2025, the Army Corps of Engineers fully executed a permit for direct access to Lake Ray Roberts via three group access points within the project,” he said.
The next step is to ensure adequate parking and accessibility for residents and community members to access the lake.
Updates to the plan were also discussed.
“The plan will be submitted with a full 25-foot setback, which was what the City Council's original ask was back then,” Dragon said.
Council member Brian Heizman supported that decision and also suggested reconsidering the two trees per lot requirement to aid water conservation efforts and prevent other issues.
The council also unanimously approved the annexation of 364.65 acres of land, “north of Mustang Road, west of Pecan Valley Drive” for Maverick Farms, then discussed a zoning change for Maverick Farms to planned development for residual homes.
The development will have 1,372 homes and 24 common areas, including trails, parks and other amenities, on 364.65 acres.
“We believe that this is a project that, in general, will add signifi cantly to the city's overall mix of housing products and product sizes, as well as to expect for our plans to provide substantial open space with a very extensive public park accessibility,” Community Services Director Darrell Gentry said.
Chief Financial Officer Michele Sanchez sought council approval for several grants the city plans to pursue.
She mentioned applying for funds from “the public safety office for the state and local cybersecurity grant program,” she said.
The city applied last February and received an update.
“The city was awarded this grant; it's $173,000 to replace computers,” Sanchez said. “So, you guys are all getting a computer. Congratulations.”
The council also authorized the city to apply for funding for rifle-resistant body armor through a new Texas grant.
Sanchez added she and Police Chief Angela Mathews will collaborate on this grant.
The council also approved an application for funding from the public safety office for the criminal justice grant program, which Sanchez said aims to promote community policing.
This program provides one year of funding, covering both the employee's benefits and salary.
Main Street Director Wendy Adkins presented the city’s new software, Envisio.
The city intends to use this project management tool to keep residents informed and updated about master plan projects through an interactive digital platform.
“The city staff has all been in training since July on this platform to be able to learn how to use it to the best of our ability,” Adkins said.
The software can provide detailed or overview information and be used internally or publicly.
The annual cost is $14,500.
With 353 action items from the overall plan, the goal is the take it one step at a time.
“We are going to be actually breaking down these action items by fiscal year, so the reporting will be quarterly,” Adkins said.
Fire Chief Heath Hudson confirmed that Pilot Point’s new fire station was operational as of Jan 22.
“We are running calls out of the station effectively this morning at 7 a.m.,” Hudson said.
He noted some issues remain, with an official grand opening planned for March.
Mathews discussed updates on the hiring process in the police department.
“We continuously get applicants every day, weekly, and we are vetting those applications and conducting interviews,” she
said.
Five positions, including a lieutenant, remain open.
Until the force is fully staffed, the Aubrey Police Department will continue providing overtime coverage for Pilot Point residents, although that agreement is set to end in February.
The possibility of extending the agreement beyond February will remain, Mathews said.
During the public forum, residents expressed both gratitude and grievances toward city staff.
One resident, Michael Ruttkowski, raised concerns about the structural integrity of the red brick building at 102 W. Main St., which was not on the council agenda.
Ruttkowski said he has requested all information related to the building, including insurance reports and engineering studies.
He voiced frustration over the lack of response to his inquiry.
“We cannot address that specific issue,” Mayor Chad Major said. “You need to take that up with the city manager.”
Ruttkowski continued speaking after his threeminute limit, and Mathews, Hudson and Parks and Recreation Director Jason Poncio stepped forward to escort him back to his seat.
Another resident, Cindy Farris, expressed appreciation for one of the council's decisions at the last meeting.
“I do appreciate sometimes, the hard decision we have to make, but I appreciate that you do that work,” she said.
