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Council members discussed the item as a follow-up to last month, when the incumbent the city would have supported declined reappointment; staff said the deadline for casting the city’s vote had not yet passed and that John Smith, a former mayor and council member from Hickory Creek, had submitted a resume.

A councilmember moved to cast the city’s vote for John Smith; another councilmember seconded the motion and the council voted in favor. The meeting record shows the council approved the city’s vote for John Smith; the transcript does not include an individual roll-call vote tally.

Staff did not present any additional documents on the record during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Colony City Council May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to cast The Colony’s vote for John Smith to serve on the Denco 911 District board of managers after staff said the previously proposed incumbent declined reappointment and a new nominee emerged.","taxTitle","The Colony, Denton County, Texas","taxId",52785,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227337,"Library outlines summer kickoff, daily programs and expanded family offerings",411,545000,956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620&start=545&end=956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620/thumbnail_545000.jpg","/articles/6227337/The-Colony/Denton-County/Texas/Library-outlines-summer-kickoff-daily-programs-and-expanded-family-offerings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227337-750626f446496f32ed717ba398012a7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949587&Signature=YjKZkPbrGEF1xmdY9XIKzR9aR8nTDxS5jVfXkMK1czwsaeTkHwXD4G7UhvA-zPe~h-Si5Q1Jt~VgjlRcPvfcuuaPToeBJHkDjq5swJuEJmzM05aqFBmLR0mmruUPs42qF6b-m19Q9J9G8CKh~WDopKNnBAe1zia3LMWdmAcR0BqWE2ffWxn2OEsg7rzgeYsibMPyMyxJqSy5259NYSM58-iM5eOErBN3aq~A~097hAbzRjyjLuMY-KZmw7h1BJsTwFH52nsZCAIsSBSmOOw~VW9ODvo1pegbk5MyyR8k7TnzXgdklEXi5sL0PzkHjWnPT7RnpbQGk8DGoHPMetF~8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told the council the public library’s summer programming is expanding, with a free summer kickoff scheduled for Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Hall Annex and a full schedule of daily activities through Aug. 3.

“We are having our summer kickoff on Saturday, May 31. It is 10AM to 1PM. We will be right here in the annex. This is our fourth annual event. We started with 375 people. We're expecting about 600 this coming, next Saturday,” the library representative said.

The presenter said the kickoff is family friendly and free, with community partners and city departments participating, plus activities such as a petting zoo, “touch a truck,” a caricature artist and a photo booth. Library staff said they will offer programs every day the library is open except Sundays and highlighted weekly story times, family activities on Wednesdays, teen programs (including a pool-noodle craft) and adult virtual-author talks. The presenter noted a “Wellbeing” book club in partnership with Novel Therapy focused on self-help and mental-health topics; the next meeting was scheduled for Friday, June 13 to discuss The Untethered Soul.

Staff said the kickoff will include a popular snack box program (the presenter referenced “71” snack boxes) and that police would be on-site to assist with parking and safe crossings if needed. The presenter advised the council that crowding would be managed by staggering attractions and activities across the three-hour event.

No formal council action was requested; staff informed council members of the event logistics and confirmed connections with other city departments for safety and operations.","The Colony Public Library told the council about its summer kickoff on May 31 and a schedule of daily programs running through Aug. 3, including family events, teen programs and a new mental-health–focused book club.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":44,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227342,"Council approves Arbor Glen Road concrete reconstruction; staff cites tree root damage and summer schedule",719,1538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620&start=1538&end=2257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620/thumbnail_1538000.jpg","/articles/6227342/The-Colony/Denton-County/Texas/Council-approves-Arbor-Glen-Road-concrete-reconstruction-staff-cites-tree-root-damage-and-summer-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227342-6f2641febb332900d0ab9e00fef6561d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949587&Signature=DT7liwcvr9UKc9Wyp1yOXCJ3qtCoH~WbzUlBNCaZizcKV20~tFIDxiujl7542Flu1LfY1fPWsDrc5UF4u3f14Mh86foLmvE5HVxoP4ScqQfyB6J94s9IpJfTDiiSEgaehi48g8-v6hGYWhsoFuz2D~8IF8wxnRAqw28EdOvZ8suHPZTCfaeKLCNik6tWkNIYZCRikti9wOPwtQnfaHpxYPGTyCEx~GAY8hOosCL6emrPRiHfZwk3CXxxcmehHKsM4l5T6kA0JPGkSUigVjv6HTk-46C0UGomuHwQ1LdieOSZ4oY4CZZFeBc0HRONsptb8jZZUyxnbu6lxttwgrdB7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of The Colony approved a construction services contract for the Arbor Glen Road concrete pavement repair project, with staff saying work is planned to begin after the school year and finish in September.

City staff described the project as full-depth concrete reconstruction with subgrade remediation for damaged sections of Arbor Glen Road between Branch Hollow Drive and Blair Oaks Drive, including the Blair Oaks intersection. The council approved funding for the project in the 2024–25 capital improvements program.

In the staff presentation, the bids were opened on May 8, 2025, and staff said they received eight bids. The presentation named Capco Concrete Structure LLC as the low responsive bidder with a bid of $1,386,244 and said design engineer Halff Associates checked references and received favorable recommendations. The agenda materials for the item listed a construction-services contract in the amount of $1,093,244 with KEPCO Concrete Structure LLC; staff discussed the award recommendation during the meeting.

A staff presenter described the pavement as “in pretty bad condition” near an elementary school and noted numerous longitudinal cracks, patches and prior repairs. Council and staff discussed the removal of large street trees whose roots had damaged sidewalks and street panels; staff said the city will notify homeowners and, in many cases, remove trees during the project because the root structure will be destroyed by the reconstruction.

Council members asked about coordination with July 4 parade plans and other nearby road and alley work; staff said they are coordinating with Parks & Recreation and will present a plan for parade routing and project phasing in advance of mobilization. A motion to approve the construction contract was made, seconded and the council voted to approve the item.

Staff said construction will be scheduled to maximize summer months while schools are out and that sidewalk spot repairs will follow the street work. The presentation included project photos of damaged panels and patches and noted the project limits and scope.

The record contains two different amounts and a differing contractor name between the published agenda item and the staff presentation; the council approved the contract at the meeting but the transcript does not resolve the discrepancy in the bidder name and contract amount.","The council approved a construction services contract for the Arbor Glen Road concrete pavement repair project after staff described extensive pavement failures tied to decades-old street trees; staff reported bids opened May 8 and said construction is planned for summer to limit school-year impacts.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227347,"Council approves $235,000 contract for four pickleball courts at rec site",497,1036000,1533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620&start=1036&end=1533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492730-73aac457fe03d9726404c25ce36c9620/thumbnail_1036000.jpg","/articles/6227347/The-Colony/Denton-County/Texas/Council-approves-235000-contract-for-four-pickleball-courts-at-rec-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227347-9049203f7767c112a71e96f02369cea9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949587&Signature=GBVC4-vr5aBP26MCM3YzR5NUSJB3ib1Mg0wVcu2jRkGW5YDPphx6cAHYMWAJHDdygfRIcoZsez8vLbGTBuiJRnKhnVuEHkTP-bH-qEizaNTVZcUakwtT0I4WnDHfWQz1XI4h308p8Ak8g8bq6u1QGiXP0BOLRAax9nwtkaU5o4MJvlPNifzqh6SRiqIMxacSLIPFmsLXCX5sjoZVpqulQ2~SOZX4uPOgHYDRsAa4GZpuE8DniZBJhhebCNRu5LZZnUNubFbvH2p5ga9V6rByX0q6ObcqoNO2ez2uGkF4Sor80mn~1e1WUgXgTqOEyJerMK1vSp8iGpXImP1nK4cGnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of The Colony on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a buy-board contract with Cortex Construction to build four pickleball courts for an amount not to exceed $235,000, funded by the City’s Community Development Corporation.

City leaders said the courts respond to long-standing demand and that staff accounted for the planned new recreation center in the courts’ design. “We really wanted to have a solid plan of where these courts could go, and not be interfered with,” a city staff member explained during the presentation.

The staff presentation said a sound study concluded the initial plan “has sufficient distance and natural acoustic shadowing to reduce the levels at the nearest residences below the good neighbor guidelines.” Council asked about hours and security; staff said the lights will be on timers and gates can be fitted with automatic locks so the courts are not used in darkness. Staff also said they expect to return with a separate contract next month for the electrical work that will power the lighting and with a contractor to build concrete walkways and shade structures.

Design features discussed include eight-foot side buffers and 10-foot buffers at the north–south ends of the courts, a fenced separation between courts, screening for wind, two shade structures in the initial phase (with a third to be added in a future phase if desired) and a central “hangout” area for players to watch and socialize. Council members asked whether tennis lines could be added; staff replied the city will maintain existing tennis courts elsewhere and did not plan tennis striping on the new courts.

A motion to approve the item was made and seconded; the council voted and the item passed. Staff said the project will be developed with the buy-board contractor and that additional work for lights and pathways will come back under separate contracts.

The project is funded by the Community Development Corporation; council members discussed hours of operation and safety but did not adopt an ordinance setting daily hours at this meeting.","The City of The Colony approved a buy-board contract with Cortex Construction for up to $235,000 to build four pickleball courts funded by the Community Development Corporation; staff said lighting, fencing and additional electrical work will return under separate contracts.","actionData","errors"]

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