🚨🏛️ LAVON CITY COUNCIL: TRAFFIC LIGHT APPROVED, DEVELOPMENT TALK & CITY BOARDS UPDATED

Lavon City Council met in early January at City Hall on School Road with a focus on traffic safety, development along major roads, and a few key staffing and board decisions. Here’s a clear, plain-language breakdown of what actually happened and why it matters.

🚦 NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT APPROVED AT SH 78 & ELEVON PARKWAY
Council approved an agreement to move forward with a new traffic signal at the intersection of SH 78 and Elevon Parkway. The intersection has seen enough traffic to qualify for a signal, the developer paid for the design, and the state will install and maintain it. This means safer turns and better traffic flow in a fast-growing area of town.

🐾 DEVELOPMENT APPROVED AT 358 N. SH 78
Council unanimously approved the site and landscaping plans for a project called Barks and Board at 358 North SH 78. This clears the way for construction to move ahead on that property along one of Lavon’s main corridors.

🏗️ POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL PROJECT DISCUSSED AT 320 MAIN STREET
Council heard an early presentation about a potential non-residential development at 320 Main Street (Business 78). No vote was taken. This was a first look, giving council members a chance to ask questions and offer feedback before anything moves forward.

🏦 CITY BANKING AGREEMENT EXTENDED
Council approved a one-year extension of the City’s banking services agreement. This keeps the City’s day-to-day financial operations running without disruption.

🗳️ STEPS TOWARD A FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ELECTION
Council discussed starting the process for a future election that would create a special development area near SH 205, SH 78, and FM 2755. The goal would be to help fund infrastructure tied to commercial growth. The election itself would happen in 2026 or 2027, not now.

🧑‍⚖️ MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES APPOINTED
Council accepted the resignation of the current municipal court judge and approved new appointments to fill the judge and associate judge roles. This keeps the court operating without gaps.

🌳 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS MADE
Council approved new and returning members to the Parks and Recreation Board. These residents help guide decisions related to parks, fields, and recreational facilities.