The City Council Retreat is an annual work session that provides the opportunity for city council members and staff to communicate and assess the current status of issues, programs and policies which affect the City of Heath and to engage in comprehensive planning regarding the City’s anticipated future issues and needs. The items listed are for discussion purposes only and no formal action or votes will be taken. As a quorum of the members of the City Council will be in attendance, this agenda is being posted in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Heath City Council Retreat, Friday February 3rd at Hilton Bella Harbor
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Petition to Legalize Sale of Beer and Wine in Heath Certified
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A petition for an election to bring to the voters of Heath the question as to whether or not “the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only” shall be legalized was submitted to the City Secretary’s Office on December 29, 2011.
The petition was certified by the City Secretary’s Office as having the required number of qualified voter signatures to place a local option measure regarding “the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only” on the May 12, 2012 election ballot.
Upon the submission of the required number of signatures, state law requires that the Heath City Council shall order the special election at its next regular meeting in February.
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You Can Make a Difference
August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Heath City Council periodically makes appointments to the City’s boards and commissions as positions become vacant. The Boards and Commissions include Planning & Zoning, Parks, Special Events, Economic Development, Board of Adjustment and Take Area Appeals. If you are interested in serving, please complete a volunteer application and return to city hall. You can download an application from the Government page section at www.heathtx.com.
Special Message from The City of Heath
August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
City of Heath water restrictions: *Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to no more than 2 days per week. *Do not water landscape and lawns between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. *Do not plant new landscaping until the current drought has passed. *Avoid all other activities that can waste water (washing vehicles or cleaning driveways, patios and sidewalks). These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice or more stringent measures become necessary.
Update: FM-740 Construction Hours
August 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
The hours temporarily approved for construction work that includes preparing and pouring concrete for the northern section of FM-740 are 8pm to 7am in addition to regular daytime hours. The time period for the temporary approval spans Sunday August 21 to Thursday, September 1.
**The City Council has taken every step possible to ensure that the contractor will make every effort to use low-noise equipment and vehicles, and direct lighting away from residential areas and toward the construction area.
A map of the affected area can be viewed on the Heath website under the “740 update” section.
Heath chosen as ‘Scenic City’
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Scenic City Certification Program has chosen Heath, Texas as one of its 2011 Certified Scenic Cities. The mission of the program is to support and recognize Texas cities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces, with the long-term goal of improving the image of all cities.
The application process contains 73 possible criteria points including a percentage of park and open space, implementation of multi-use trails and recreation areas, strong litter enforcement laws, street light standards and utility line management.
The city will be recognized in October at the annual conference hosted by the Texas Municipal League, this year in Houston. Other cities earning this recognition include Frisco, Fairview, Grapevine, Horseshoe Bay and Trophy Club.
Heath Council sets speed zone near RHHS
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Heath City Council recently approved an ordinance supporting a regulatory 30 mph school zone in front of Rockwall-Heath High school. The ordinance allows for enforcement of the school zone speed levels during school zone times with regulatory status as opposed to the previous ‘recommended’ limit. The ordinance comes by recommendation of TxDot and Heath is expected to incur no financial obligation as a result. Enforcement of this ordinance provides for a penalty of a fine not to exceed $200 for violation.
FM-740 Road Consruction
August 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Extreme heat and conditions have caused construction delays in the northern section road expansion of FM-740. Concrete cannot be poured above a determined temperature and other conditions and still meet TxDot standards. The Texas Department of Transportation has requested noise ordinance variances from both the City of Heath and the City of Rockwall in order to complete the project during overnight and Sunday hours. Ed Bell Construction estimates that the improvements to the road can be finished prior to September 1, 2011. For questions or concerns, please contact your city offices.
