The Pilot Point City Council held a series of public hearings and discussions for the levies, assessments, and bond issuances for the Mobberly Public Improvement District and the Creekview Public Improvement District on Sept. 24.
Hilltop Securities Managing Director Jason Hughes reviewed the PID packages with the council and gave the city’s credit rating.
“These bonds are secured solely by or payable from assessments that are levied within the Creekview PID specifically on these improvement areas No. 2 and 3,” Hughes said.
He added that the city’s general fund, tax revenue, utility or other city revenues are not pledged to repay the bonds.
Council approved the agenda items related to the PID bonds; Hughes also noted that the city’s credit rating is an A-plus.
Council also approved the issuance and sale of city bonds to fund water and sewer projects.
Assistant City Manager Michele Sanchez discussed changes to the fee schedule across the departments.
One notable change was creating a $5 per month membership fee for the Senior/ Community Center. Sanchez explained that this will help offset some of the cost of adding additional classes.
“We did survey our surrounding communities,” Sanchez said. “Of our comparator cities, the only other city that has a senior center or community center that offers classes is the city of Celina. Their fee is much higher than $5 per month. That's why we're going with a very low nominal cost.”
The ordinance passed 5-1, with Mike Wilson dissenting.
“The city should be offering something for these senior citizens, not charging them,” Wilson said.
Building Official Jerry Carnes reviewed changes and modifications to building regulations to amend the code of ordinances, which the council approved.
Earlier in the meeting, residents Justin Cook and Daniel Cunningham spoke separately about issues with the code of ordinances, specifically accessory structures and dwellings and the requirement to obtain permits for structures under 200 square feet.
City Manager Britt Lusk explained since 2024, if an accessory structure is under 200 square feet, residents still must pull a permit even though it’s free to ensure it meets all setbacks.
Council also approved a major waiver of design criteria for Henzler Village to reduce the curb radius to 20 feet at the intersection of West Holford Street and North Dallas Street for that specific access point instead of the city’s 30-foot standard to limit impact on the neighboring property.
