City Board
Regular MeetingHighland Haven, TX · September 2, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF HIGHLAND HAVEN
510 Highland Drive, Suite A
Highland Haven, Texas 78654-8278
Telephone: 830-265-4366
MINUTES – BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Highland Haven Community Center
1. Open Meeting and Establish Quorum/Roll Call– Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Terry Nuss ✓Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Don Hagans ✓Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Bruce Robertson ☐Present ✓Absent
Alderperson Lynn Smith ✓Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Terry Smith ✓Present ☐Absent
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mayor Kelley
3. Recognize Visitors – Jackie Garrow, Linda Ray, Mary Chase, Terry Chase, Rick Hieb, and Judy Kelley.
4. Announcements, Proclamations, or Presentations
5. Public Comment
(At this time, any person with business before the BOA not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Board. No formal
action can be taken on these items at this meeting. No discussion or deliberation can occur. Comments regarding specific
agenda items should occur when the item is called.)
Terry Chase gave Andy Adams an update on the question he asked about the increase in the
valuation of the properties.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consider Consent items:
The items listed are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board of Aldermen and will be approved by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to a motion and vote. The item will be considered in its normal sequence
on the regular agenda.
a. Meeting Minutes for Regular BOA – August 19, 2025
b. Meeting Minutes for Special BOA – August 26, 2025
A motion to accept the consent items was made by Lynn Smith, seconded by Don Hagans.
Vote: 4-0
7. Discussion and/or Possible Action – Approve date, time, agenda, and flyer for Town Hall Meeting #1.
a. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
b. Agenda
c. Flyer
A motion to accept the date, time, agenda and flyer for Town Hall Meeting #1 was made by Lynn Smith,
seconded by Terry Nuss.
Vote: 4-0
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DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS
8. Discussion – Water Infrastructure Bond
a. Bond Presentation
b. Bond Flyer
c. Communication Update
9. Review assignments for the Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Update on Townhall Meetings
i. Document Revisions for Town Hall #2
b. Review of Current Planning and Zoning Assignments
i. State-Mandated Property Development Ordinances
1. HB 2464 and SB 541 regarding home-based businesses and cottage food
production
2. SB 1883 - Develop an ordinance regarding a moratorium on development impact
fees
a. Develop an ordinance establishing development impact fees
3. SB 785 and SB 1341 – Develop an ordinance allowing HUD-code manufactured
homes
4. HB 4753 - Develop an ordinance to maintain a database of Certificates of
Occupancy issued
5. HB 24 - Develop an ordinance regarding protesting proposed zoning changes
6. SB 1844 and SB 2965 - Develop ordinances regarding annexation and dis-
annexation
7. HB 4765 - Develop a city code enforcement ordinance
8. SB 1202 and SB 1252 - Develop an ordinance regarding property development
permits and inspections
ii. HB 4214 - Develop an ordinance to annually notify Texas Attorney General regarding
public information contacts by October 1
iii. HB 1522 - Develop an ordinance regarding Texas Open Meetings Act to include
posting of public meetings
iv. HB 4219 - Develop an ordinance regarding responding to public information requests
v. HB 4310 - Develop an ordinance outlining the authority of elected officials
vi. SB 1025 and SB 1023 and SB 1453 - Develop an ordinance regarding budget and
bond development
vii. Develop Water System Ordinances
1. TCEQ requirements and mandatory reporting
2. CTGCD requirements and mandatory reporting
viii. HB 150 and HB 3512 and HB 149 - Develop an ordinance regarding cybersecurity
required by State
ix. SB 1173 - Develop an ordinance regarding State purchasing requirements
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x. Water wells
xi. Storage tanks
c. The next regular P&Z meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
d. Town Hall #1 is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
10. Legislative Updates
a. Special Session Legislative Update
i. HB 73
ii. HB 46
iii. HB 17
iv. HB10
11. Drainage Issues
12. Review Water System
a. Maintenance and Operations Issues
i. CCRs
b. Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
i. Pumping Permit
ii. Drought Status – Stage 2
iii. 10% Water Reduction Goal
13. Review Solid Waste Services
14. Mayor’s Report
a. Annexation Update
b. Property at End of Willow Update
15. Aldermen Comments
16. City Staff Comments
a. City Administrator
b. City Secretary
i. AJEs for 2023-24 Audit – Status Report
Next Regular meeting – Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Highland Haven Community Center
Motion to adjourn made by Terry Nuss, seconded by Terry Smith.
Vote: 4-0
Adjournment.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.
___________________
Olan Kelley, Mayor
___________________
Sarah Collard, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF HIGHLAND HAVEN
510 Highland Drive, Suite A
Highland Haven, Texas 78654-8278
Telephone: 830-265-4366
AGENDA – BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Highland Haven Community Center
1. Open Meeting and Establish Quorum/Roll Call– Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Terry Nuss ☐Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Don Hagans ☐Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Bruce Robertson ☐Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Lynn Smith ☐Present ☐Absent
Alderperson Terry Smith ☐Present ☐Absent
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognize Visitors
4. Announcements, Proclamations, or Presentations
5. Public Comment
(At this time, any person with business before the BOA not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Board. No formal
action can be taken on these items at this meeting. No discussion or deliberation can occur. Comments regarding specific
agenda items should occur when the item is called.)
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consider Consent items:
The items listed are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board of Aldermen and will be approved by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to a motion and vote. The item will be considered in its normal sequence
on the regular agenda.
a. Meeting Minutes for Regular BOA – August 19, 2025
b. Meeting Minutes for Special BOA – August 26, 2025
7. Discussion and/or Possible Action – Approve date, time, agenda, and flyer for Town Hall Meeting #1.
a. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
b. Agenda
c. Flyer
DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS
8. Discussion – Water Infrastructure Bond
a. Bond Presentation
b. Bond Flyer
c. Communication Update
9. Review assignments for the Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Update on Townhall Meetings
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i. Document Revisions for Town Hall #2
b. Review of Current Planning and Zoning Assignments
i. State-Mandated Property Development Ordinances
1. HB 2464 and SB 541 regarding home-based businesses and cottage food
production
2. SB 1883 - Develop an ordinance regarding a moratorium on development impact
fees
a. Develop an ordinance establishing development impact fees
3. SB 785 and SB 1341 – Develop an ordinance allowing HUD-code manufactured
homes
4. HB 4753 - Develop an ordinance to maintain a database of Certificates of
Occupancy issued
5. HB 24 - Develop an ordinance regarding protesting proposed zoning changes
6. SB 1844 and SB 2965 - Develop ordinances regarding annexation and dis-
annexation
7. HB 4765 - Develop a city code enforcement ordinance
8. SB 1202 and SB 1252 - Develop an ordinance regarding property development
permits and inspections
ii. HB 4214 - Develop an ordinance to annually notify Texas Attorney General regarding
public information contacts by October 1
iii. HB 1522 - Develop an ordinance regarding Texas Open Meetings Act to include
posting of public meetings
iv. HB 4219 - Develop an ordinance regarding responding to public information requests
v. HB 4310 - Develop an ordinance outlining the authority of elected officials
vi. SB 1025 and SB 1023 and SB 1453 - Develop an ordinance regarding budget and
bond development
vii. Develop Water System Ordinances
1. TCEQ requirements and mandatory reporting
2. CTGCD requirements and mandatory reporting
viii. HB 150 and HB 3512 and HB 149 - Develop an ordinance regarding cybersecurity
required by State
ix. SB 1173 - Develop an ordinance regarding State purchasing requirements
x. Water wells
xi. Storage tanks
c. The next regular P&Z meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
d. Town Hall #1 is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
10. Legislative Updates
a. Special Session Legislative Update
i. HB 73
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ii. HB 46
iii. HB 17
iv. HB10
11. Drainage Issues
12. Review Water System
a. Maintenance and Operations Issues
i. CCRs
b. Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
i. Pumping Permit
ii. Drought Status – Stage 2
iii. 10% Water Reduction Goal
13. Review Solid Waste Services
14. Mayor’s Report
a. Annexation Update
b. Property at End of Willow Update
15. Aldermen Comments
16. City Staff Comments
a. City Administrator
b. City Secretary
i. AJEs for 2023-24 Audit – Status Report
Next Regular meeting – Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Highland Haven Community Center
Adjournment.
Posted: August 26, 2025
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I, SARAH COLLARD, CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA HAS BEEN POSTED AT HIGHLAND HAVEN CITY HALL, 510
HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUITE A; HIGHLAND HAVEN, TX ON THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR NOTICE BOARDS OF CITY HALL WHICH ARE
ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THE CITY WEBSITE AT WWW. HIGHLANDHAVENTX.COM ON AUGUST 26, 2025,
AND REMAINED SO POSTED FOR AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED DATE OF SAID MEETING.
___________________
Sarah Collard, City Secretary
THIS MEETING SHALL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.001 ET SEQ. AT ANY TIME
DURING THE MEETING THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE
POSTED AGENDA ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTIONS 551.071 (Advice of Counsel), 551.072 (Real Property), 551.073
(Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel), 551.076 (Security), 551.087 (Economic Development) and/or 418.183 (Homeland Security).
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