Below is a recap of the meeting from MON. JAN. 6 that occurred at the Celina Police Department Headquarters.

Traffic and Safety Updates

  • Unanimously approved flashing crosswalk enhancement at Forefront/Worthington Way intersection (same treatment as Homestead Ct/Light Farms Way)
  • Awaiting bids for concrete work needed prior for installation of crosswalk enhancement at Parkview and Bridgewater – hope to have for approval at 1/27 meeting
  • Waiting on confirmation from Lee Engineering for updated signage installation at Light Farms Way and Outer Loop
  • Pending traffic study results from Lee Engineering for stop-signs at Cypress Creek/Light Farms Way, Laughlin Ln/Starlight Creek, Light Creek Ln/Forefront, and a crosswalk addition at Sweetwater/Light Farms Way

Tax Rate Discussion

  • Board discussed possibilities of increasing the Over 65 and the Disabled Exemptions, in addition to adopting a Homestead Exemption for the district
  • Utility Tax Services will present a cost analysis to the board in the next meeting

Landscaping Updates

  • Discussed Celina’s plans for DNT/LF Way entrance realignment
    • Landscaping Committee will meet with the city of Celina to discuss and ensure landscaping changes are consistent with current aesthetics
  • Discussed plans for tree replacement in 2025, broken down into two phases (spring and fall)
  • Discussed recently approved projects that are near completion or about to begin:
    • Repair of sod between Indigo/Grange lakes
    • Tree trimming / sod replacement on Maydelle Ave
    • Sod installation behind Hudson Ave
    • Tree removals in medians at Homestead and Meridian crosswalks
    • Sod installation on Ashland
    • French drain installation on Light Creek Ln to mitigate flooding issues

Ticket System

  • Unanimously approved adoption of a new ticket system for the neighborhood, Civics Plus, allowing for streamlined communication and mapping visibility of issues in the neighborhood. More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to implementation

By-laws

  • Discussed changes to Board’s bylaws, including:
    • Formalize the appointment process for open director positions
    • Formalize per diem eligibility and capping the total amount at $4000 per year, this was also captured in FY 25 Budget
    • Process for conference attendance, expenses, and reporting back to the board
  • Changes will be proposed for adoption in the next meeting

The next meeting will be on MON. JAN. 27 at 6:00 PM in the community room at the Celina Police Headquarters (3025 S Coit Rd)