10/16/2026
The following is a summary of action taken by the Fairview Town Council at the October 14, 2026, regular meeting:
RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER
Mayor Pro Tem Rich Connelly led an expression of appreciation for former Councilmember Larry Little (Seat Four) for his six years of service on the council and presented him with a plaque.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SPORTS COURT
The Council held a public hearing and tabled action until December regarding an application for a conditional use permit for a sports court on a 2.06-acre residential property.
FAIRVIEW AIRPORT IMACT REVIEW TASK FORCE
The Council received an analysis of the results of the May 17-23 ambient sound level study conducted by TruHorizon at six locations within Fairview impacted by flight operations at McKinney National Airport. The Council discussed the analysis and plans for next steps.
PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN TOWN PARKS AND ON TOWN STREETS AND TRAILS
After discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare an amended ordinance adding Mopeds and mini motorbikes (also known as pocket bikes) to the definition of undersized vehicles, which would bar them from being driven on trails, including within Town parks.
REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE AND LADDER TRUCK
The Town Council authorized Town staff to place orders for an ambulance and a ladder truck to replace existing fire department vehicles. Both vehicles are included in the 10-year capital plan. The $600,000 cost for the ambulance and its loose equipment will be incurred in Fiscal Year 2028-29, and the $2,568,000 cost for the new ladder truck would be incurred in Fiscal Year 2029-30.
ISSUANCE OF TAX NOTES
The Council directed the Town’s financial advisor to prepare documents for the sale of $1,000,000 in tax notes to fund a portion of Enterprise Resource Planning expenses and other projects.
WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE RATES
The Council voted against passing along any portion of the increase to water rates charged by the North Texas Municipal Water District to residents; the Council however approved a 4.02% increase to sewer rates and an increase of 4.5% to solid waste service rates charged by Republic Services.
CHANGE IN COUNCIL MEETING DATE
The Council approved a resolution to move the meeting dates of regular Council meetings to 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, effective in January 2027.
The Council also directed staff to explore enhancements to streaming capabilities, including the sound and video feed, for regular and special Council meetings.
EAST FAIRVIEW CONGESTION RELIEF TASK FORCE
The Council received an update from staff on meetings of the East Fairview Congestion Relief Task Force with representatives from Lovejoy ISD and the City of Lucas and discussed engaging Collin County and the Texas Department of Transportation in future dialog about funding.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The staff was directed to draft a code of conduct for Town Council and Town Boards and Commissions similar to surrounding cities towns.
