Below is a recap of the last two MUD meetings that occurred on MON. JAN. 27 and MON. FEB. 24. All decisions were decided unanimously.

TAXES

  • Increased the Property Tax Exemption from $10,000 to $20,000 for residents who are Over 65 or are disabled.
  • The Board will continue to examine the MUD tax rates later this year, including a homestead exemption

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

  • Authorized a 4-way stop sign at Cypress Creek Way and Light Farms Way, resulting from a traffic study conducted by Lee Engineering
  • Approved the purchase and installation of a new crosswalk at Sweetwater Way and Light Farms Way, also resulting from a traffic study
  • Approved the purchase and installation of a modified crosswalk plan at Parkview Blvd and Bridgewater Blvd

LAKES, TRAILS AND LANDSCAPING

  • Approved repair for erosion issues at the first tributary next to Bridgewater Blvd and Prairie Crossing Dr
    • The Board will continue to address erosion issues impacting the tributary system along Bridgewater throughout 2025
  • Approved a tree replacement project to be completed this spring
    • Around 80 trees will be replaced around the Bluestem, Graham, Grange, Indigo, Maydelle and Sweetwater Neighborhoods
    • The landscaping committee will work to prioritize another 70+ trees to be replaced in the fall near the Bartlett, Brenham, Cypress, Eastland, Hawthorne, Hazel, Laurel and Sage neighborhoods
    • A map and list of tree locations will be available soon
  • Approved the clearing of 18 acres of land between Light Farms Way, Constellation Lake, Graham III and Reagan by Open Space TX using several hundred goats
    • Open Space TX will spend 9-10 days on site using an electric fence and a herd of goats to clear out this land
    • This is a unique way to free waterways, clear overgrown areas and reduce fire danger through an environmentally friendly method without the use of heavy equipment, harsh chemicals, or costly crews
  • Approved the repair of the sidewalks/trails behind Grange and Sweetwater to repair flooding problems
  • Approved the solicitation of bids for a new landscaping company to service the district

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Approved a contract with Civic Plus to install a new tracker system for neighborhood issues to be used by District residents. This system will be live in early April.
  • Hired a new bookkeeping consultant
  • Approved changes to Director Ethics and Bylaws including:
    • Formalizing an appointment process for director vacancies
    • Capped directors per diem to a maximum of $4000 annually

The next meeting will be on MON. MAR. 24 at 6:00 PM in the community room at the Celina Police Headquarters (3025 S Coit Rd)