Highfill Highlights
The Highfill City Council convened for a special meeting on September 16, 2025, to address several important topics affecting the community. These meetings serve as a forum for decision-making on zoning, budgeting, infrastructure, development, traffic management, public safety, and community feedback.
Approval of Minutes
Council approved the minutes from the following prior meetings:
Highlights and Key Decisions
- City Recorder Appointment – Sarah Summitt was officially appointed as City Recorder and sworn into office.
- Hay Lease Approved – Resolution 2025-20 authorized a hay lease with Morgan Main for city property.
- Posting Locations Set – Ordinance 2025-02 established official posting sites for bylaws, ordinances, and annual financial statements, including City Hall, City Park, Highfill Mart, and Fire Station #1.
- Council Elections – Ordinance 2025-03 reaffirmed the City’s ward-based election system to ensure fair representation across Highfill.
- City Attorney Designated – Ordinance 2025-04 confirmed Williams Law Firm as the City’s legal counsel.
- Planning Code Update – Ordinance 2025-05 amended the City Code, limiting planning authority to within city limits in compliance with new state law.
- Annexation & Utilities – Ordinance 2025-06 requires annexation agreements for properties requesting city water/sewer service.
- Rezoning – Ordinance 2025-07 rezoned the Mendoza property on Hwy 264 to commercial use.
- Millage Resolution – Resolution 2025-22 maintained the city’s current millage rate of 5, consistent with the last 20 years.
- Impact Fees – Resolution 2025-23 approved the concept of developer impact fees, with a detailed schedule to be presented at a later meeting.
- Franchise Fees – Ordinance 2025-08 updated and standardized franchise fees for public utilities and video service providers.
- Annexation Approved – Ordinance 2025-09 annexed approximately 9 acres on Vaughn Road into Ward 3, zoned R-1 Residential.
- Planning Commission Appointment – Elise Brown was appointed to the Planning Commission.
Department & Mayor’s Reports
- Police Department – Chief Blake Webb reported on ongoing cases and requested, with Council approval, promotion of Officer Erik Velasquez-Perez to full-time detective. He also demonstrated new translation technology integrated into police body cameras.
- Public Works – Director Dustin Kahrl reported progress on the lift station project, expected to reach completion in early October.
- Mayor’s Report – Mayor Holland discussed the upcoming fireworks ordinance, rescheduling of the November Council meeting due to Veterans Day, and provided updates on city events.
Upcoming Events
Come Share your Ideas! Special Highfill Parks Advisory Committee meeting – Sept 22 at 6 p.m. [See the agenda]
Highfill Planning Commission meets September 23 at 6 p.m. – all are welcome! [See the agenda]
Come out and connect with neighbors, local law enforcement, and community partners at this year’s National Night Out!
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Silver Meadows POA Field
Together, We Build the Future of Our City. City Council Meeting – October 14, 6 PM
This year’s tree selections include:
- Paw Paw – A native fruit tree with tropical-tasting fruit
- White Flowering Dogwood – A springtime favorite with beautiful white blooms
- Water Lily Magnolia – A small ornamental tree with fragrant flowers
- Blackgum – Known for its brilliant fall color and wildlife value
- Water Oak – A fast-growing shade tree
- Shumard Oak – A stately oak with vibrant red fall foliage
🌱 First come, first served – while supplies last!
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family for a fun and safe Halloween celebration!
From festivals to family fun, see what’s happening in Highfill this year—visit our City Events & Activities page!
Watch the Meeting
Missed the meeting? You can view or listen to the full recording [link].
For more details, visit the City of Highfill’s official website.
It’s My Town!