City Council
NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
6:30 PM – Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Weatherford City Hall, City Council Chambers
303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX
Paul Paschall, Mayor
Heidi Wilder, Place 1, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Robinson, Place 2
Matt Ticzkus, Place 3
Kevin Cleveland, Place 4
James Hotopp, City Manager
Brad Burnett, Assistant City Manager
Aaron Russell, Assistant City Manager
Ed Zellers, City Attorney
Malinda Nowell, TRMC, City Secretary
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Weatherford City Hall, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website at http://www.weatherfordtx.gov within the required time frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Weatherford website at www.weatherfordtx.gov/agendas. All meetings of the Weatherford City Council, Municipal Utility Board, and other boards/commissions/committees of the City of Weatherford are open to the public. Public participation and written comments are invited on all open session business items.
The Mayor/Chair requests that all electronic devices be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation. 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,
The Mayor/Chair requests that all electronic devices be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation. 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 adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below,
as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
Unless a Work Session Agenda, or otherwise indicated, action may be taken on any of the following agenda items.1.
INVOCATION
2.
CALL TO ORDER & ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM
3.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES & TEXAS FLAGS
4.
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
5.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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.
5.a.
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held January 11, 2022.
(Malinda Nowell, City Secretary)
Suggested Action:
(Malinda Nowell, City Secretary)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
5.b.
Consider and/or act upon approval of Ordinance O2022-01 amending the FY22 Adopted Budget.
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action:
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance O2022-01 adopting an amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
5.c.
Consider acceptance of the FY22 1st Quarter Investment Report for quarter ended December 31, 2021.
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
5.d.
Discuss and consider approving the purchase of two 2022 Ford F250 4x4 Command Vehicles and one Ford F250 Rescue Squad from Chastang Enterprises-Houston LLC under Buy Board Contract #601-19 for a total of $128,046.
(Jonathan Peacock, Fire Chief)
Suggested Action:
(Jonathan Peacock, Fire Chief)
Suggested Action:
Staff respectfully request that the purchase of two Command Vehicles and one Rescue Squad be considered and approved by Council.
5.e.
Consider approval of a construction contract with Capko Concrete Structures, LLC for the construction of the Boundary Street Bridge Repair Improvements in the amount not to exceed $451,837.00.
(Chad Marbut, Director of Capital Projects)
Suggested Action:
(Chad Marbut, Director of Capital Projects)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval
5.f.
Consider approval of a professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc for the analysis, study, and on-going monitoring of erosion risks along the Black Warrior Channel drainageway in the amount not to exceed $115,000.
(Chad Marbut, Director of Capital Projects)
Suggested Action:
(Chad Marbut, Director of Capital Projects)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval
5.g.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to purchase computer workstations with budgeted dollars in the amount of $82,934.43 using Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR-TSO-4159 and related cooperative purchasing agreements/HUBs.
(Troy Garvin, Director of Information Technology)
Suggested Action:
(Troy Garvin, Director of Information Technology)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
5.h.
Consider adoption of Resolution R2022-03 ordering the May 7, 2022 General Election for Mayor, authorizing the Mayor to execute the "Notice of General Election", and authorizing the Mayor to contract with the Parker County Elections Administrator to administer early and Election Day voting.
(Malinda Nowell, City Secretay)
Suggested Action:
(Malinda Nowell, City Secretay)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution R2022-03.
5.i.
Consider approval to purchase fitness equipment for the Weatherford Public Safety Building from Team Marathon Fitness for an amount not to exceed $86,000 under Buy Board Contract #583-19.
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends purchase approval.
5.j.
Consider approving the purchase of the fleet vehicle upfitting to Dana Safety Supply Inc. through the Texas Buy Board competitive bid contract #603-20 for four 2022 Chevrolet Police Tahoe equipment packages for an amount not to exceed $91,000.
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approving the purchase.
5.k.
Consider approval to purchase a 2022 Ram 2500 4x4 truck from Moritz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Emergency Management pursuant to a competitive bid process for an amount not to exceed $52,000.
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
(Lance Arnold, Director of Public Safety)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approving the purchase.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Agricultural to R3 Multifamily Residential base with a Planned Unit Development Overlay at 2552 Bethel Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2021-0013.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff finds the proposed benefits and layout of the concept plan contribute to the overall goals of the city when evaluating a Planned Unit Development. The proposed development will add a diverse housing option in the area that has the potential to appeal to residents at all stages of their lives. Extension of public infrastructure combined with low density design maintains compatibility of the surrounding areas while still promoting a unique housing option. Staff recommendation is to approve the General Plan Amendment and Zoning request.
At their January 12, 2022, regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zoning request as proposed.
7.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7.a.
Consider a request for an extension of preliminary plat approval for the Hidden Lake Estates Phase 1 subdivision, 68 lots on 17.696 acres located at 540 East B.B. Fielder Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2020-0004.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development & Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development & Neighborhood Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of an extension of preliminary plat approval to May 26, 2022.
At their January 12, 2022 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval of an extension of preliminary plat approval to May 26, 2022.
8.
STAFF REPORTS
8.a.
FY21 Actuals and FY22 First Quarter Financial Report.
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action: No action is required
(Dawn Brooks, Director of Finance)
Suggested Action: No action is required
9.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
10.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
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