City Council
NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
6:00 PM – Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Weatherford City Hall, City Council Chambers
303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX
Paul Paschall, Mayor
Heidi Wilder, Place 1, Mayor Pro Tem
Zack Smith, Place 2
Matt Ticzkus, Place 3
Luke Williams, Place 4
James Hotopp, City Manager
Brad Burnett, Assistant City Manager
Lance Arnold, Assistant City Manager
Chad Marbut, Assistant City Manager
Rob Allibon, TOASE, City Attorney
Andrea McDonald, City Secretary
The Mayor/Chair requests that all electronic devices be silenced and phone conversations taken outside the Council Chambers. Weatherford City Hall is wheelchair accessible and special parking is available on the south side of the building. If special accommodations are required, please contact the City Secretary at 817-598-4202 a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
The City Council, Municipal Utility Board, and other boards/commissions/committees of the City of Weatherford, as allowed, reserve the right to enter into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any posted agenda item as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Unless a Work Session Agenda, or otherwise indicated, action may be taken on any of the following agenda items.
Presentation by Judge Pat Deen Regarding the Parker County Transportation Bond Project.
(Chad Marbut, Assistant City Manager)
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Regular Session held November 19, 2024.
(Andrea McDonald, City Secretary)
All of the Consent Agenda Items are considered to be routine and self-explanatory and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate consideration of these items unless the Council or Board removes the item from Consent.
(James Hotopp, City Manager)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends approval.
Consider the reappointment of Dr. Tom Novak to the Municipal Utility Board; Randy Bacus, Luke Williams, Heidi Wilder, and Matt Ticzkus to the TIRZ #1 Board; Luke Williams, Heidi Wilder, and Matt Ticzkus to the TIRZ #2 Board; Brian McKeown and Mary Ann Williamson to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and the appointment of Rodney White to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Zack Smith, Council Member Place 2 / Luke Williams, Place 4)
(James Hotopp, City Manager)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Bill Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $47,000 for a total aggregate fiscal year expenditure amount of $1,375,000.
(Bill Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Wild-TX Lands, LLC for the purchase of wetland mitigation credits for South Holland Lake Creek in an amount not to exceed $529,392.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director, Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
This retroactive approval will allow the City Manager to process payment for repairs made outside standard purchasing procedures. Staff recommends authorizing the emergency repair cost of $11,742.07 to Christian Brothers Automotive.
This recommendation is based on:
- Critical nature of the vehicle to daily operations
- Cost savings achieved through single-source procurement
- Minimized service disruption to City operations
- Overall fiscal responsibility to taxpayers
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends approval.
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kiason Turner, IT Director)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Ashley Esquivel, Budget Coordinator)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends approval.
(Amy Borders, Director of Communications and Marketing)
Suggested Action:
This retroactive approval will allow the City Manager to process payment for merchandise purchases made outside standard purchasing procedures. Staff recommends authorizing the payment of merchandise purchased in the amount of $5,650 to Knock-Out Specialties.
(Ashley Seiler, Director of Economic Development)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval
(Ashley Seiler, Director of Economic Development)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance O2024-52 amending the boundaries of Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Weatherford, Texas.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2024-50 and approve the execution of the associated development agreement. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the zoning amendment and general plan amendment requests.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and specifically the following conditions:
1. Public improvements as shown are not approved and will be reviewed with the civil plans.
2. Include the existing zoning on and surrounding the tract. (Reference Sec. 11-4-5, Title XI Subdivision Regulations).
3. Lots 9X, 10, and 11 of Block B; Lots 6 and 5 of Block A; and Lot 3 of Block C have dimension errors that should be corrected.
4. A timeline when improvements as shown for the proposed subdivision shall be included the face of the plat document. This statement shall be of sufficient detail to permit determination of whether such improvements will comply with these Subdivision Regulations, and other applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations.(11-4-6(d))
5. Provide 10' Utility Easement along Old Dicey Road. Provide 10' Utility Easement along all road frontage.
6. Proposed medians as shown are conceptual and subject to review and approval through the Site Development process. Final layout may vary from this proposal.
7. Right-of-Way dedication width shall be shown.
8. Include the existing right-of-way width of Old Dicey Road with dimensions.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development & Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2024-46.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2024-45. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval of the zoning amendment with the requirement that the front entrance be forward of the garage.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and specifically the following conditions:
1. The title block shall contain the Lot and Block listing and if, applicable, phase number(s). (Reference Subdivision Regulations Section 11-4-3 (d)(a)(c)).
2. Provide the street names. (Reference Subdivision Regulations Section 11-4-4 (b)). This portion of ROW is incorrectly shown. To avoid having a reserve strip, the layout should be adjust (including the lots and the ROW) to avoid having an offset 60' to 70' ROW designation. This comment applies to various sheets in this submittal where this portion of ROW is shown.*Previous layout included a 10' reserve strip in this area to be removed.
3. Section 11-6-4Where development or construction will require easements and/or right-of-way dedications outside the subdivision plat boundaries, no approval of construction plans for developments will be granted until verification of the recording of all easements and right-of-way dedications has been received.
4. Proposed subdivision layout is not required on the existing conditions sheet. (Reference Subdivision Regulations Section (11-4-5)).
5. 11-6-3(d) Streets At least 50 percent of the total centerline length of all streets within a residential subdivision shall be curvilinear in design, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and Planning Director. Provide calculation or other memo noting the proposed layout meets the 50 percent requirement.
6. Area noted for ROW Dedication/width appears to be inconsistently labeled along Old Airport Road.
7. Appears to be missing sidewalks in this area on Street 'E' Is there a reason? Is there a reason Sidewalks in this area are to be constructed by the Homeowner? This appears to be inconsistent with the remainder of the plan.
8. 11-4-6(d) A timeline when improvements as shown for the proposed subdivision shall be included the face of the plat document. This statement shall be of sufficient detail to permit determination of whether such improvements will comply with these Subdivision Regulations, and other applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
9. Provide 10' Utility Easement along all road frontage.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the zoning amendment and conditional use permit subject to the following conditions:
1.Temporary signs, banners, and other advertisement shall not be allowed or permitted on the property.
2. Tow trucks must be parked in the designated screened area, as indicated on the approved site plan.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the proposed amendments.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following condition:
1. No temporary signage.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development & Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development & Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their December 11th, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the amendment.
(Ashley Seiler, Director of Economic Development)
Suggested Action:
Staff seeks council direction.
Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, VTCS, (Open Meetings Law): In accordance with the authority contained in:
Sec. 551.074. Personnel Matters: to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge.
(Brad Burnett, Assistant City Manager)
Sec. 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 221 N. Main.
(Ashley Seiler, Director of Economic Development)
Sec. 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 213 & 217 Fort Worth Hwy.
(Brad Burnett, Assistant City Manager)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approve of one year contract to give the lessee time to submit potential projects (lessee funded) for approval by the City. At the conclusion of the initial term, the lease may be renewed for a five-year term with the option to extend the lease for an additional five years (mutually agreed upon).
To take action, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, VTCS, (Open Meetings Law).
Residents may address the Council/Board/Commission/Committee regarding an item that is not listed on the agenda. Residents must complete a speaker card and turn it in to the Secretary five (5) minutes before the start of the meeting. The Rules of Procedure states that comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes. Speaker rules are posted at the back of the Council Chambers. The Texas Open Meetings Act provides the following: (a) If, at a meeting of a governmental body, a member of the public or of the governmental body inquires about a subject for which notice has not been given as required by this subchapter, the notice provisions of this subchapter do not apply to: (1) A statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; or (2) A recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry. (b) Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
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