City Council

NOTICE OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
City Council
6:00 PM – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Weatherford City Hall, City Council Chambers
303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX

Paul Paschall, Mayor
Zack Smith, Place 2, Mayor Pro Tem
Heidi Wilder, Place 1
Matt Ticzkus, Place 3
Luke Williams, Place 4
James Hotopp, City Manager
Chad Marbut, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Brooks, Assistant City Manager
Rob Allibon, TOASE, City Attorney
Andrea McDonald, City Secretary

In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted on the official bulletin board at Weatherford City Hall and posted on the City website at http://www.weatherfordtx.gov within the required time frame. The 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 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.

INVOCATION

CALL TO ORDER & ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM

PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES & TEXAS FLAGS

ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Mayor and Council Reports on Items of Community Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

5.a.

Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Weatherford.

(Paul Paschall, Mayor)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

5.b.

Weatherford College presentation regarding recent updates and developments.

(James Hotopp, City Manager)

5.c.

Parker County presentation regarding Justice Bond proposals.

(James Hotopp, City Manager)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

6.a.

Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held September 23, 2025.

(Andrea McDonald, City Secretary)

09.23.25 CC Minutes

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

7.a.

Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Weatherford, Texas, Tax and Utility System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025A", including the adoption of Ordinance O2025-48 authorizing the issuance of such certificates of obligation.
(Dawn Brooks, Assistant City Manager/CFO)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance O2025-48 authorizing the issuance and sale of "City of Weatherford, Texas Tax and Utility System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025A".

O2025-48

WEATHERFORD CO 2025A - PAR Agmt - US Bank

7.b.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DRI under the TIPS Program for construction services related to Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter Phase 1 improvements in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for a total aggregate fiscal year expenditure of $625,910.
(Chad Marbut, Assistant City Manager)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.

Map - Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter, Phase 1

DRAFT_Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter Phase 1 - Construction Contract

7.c.

Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2025-45 concerning a request by Robert Stuckey for a Zoning Map Amendment from AG Agriculture to C1 General Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor Office / Facility with Outdoor Storage Including Vehicles use on an approximate 1.632-acre tract being generally located at 200 Otto Drive, in the City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH-25-0011 & CUP-25-0013.
(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2025-45. At their October 8, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions of the Zoning Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit.

O2025-45

Presentation

STAFF REPORTS

8.a.

Police Department staff update on the purchase and upfitting of replacement marked patrol units for FY2026 through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #240901.
(Jason Hayes, Chief of Police)

SAG1422_Defender 43201 Silverado x 2

SAG1423_Defender 43202 Silverado K9

SAG1459_Defender 43243 Tahoe

Non-installed_Vehicle_Equipment_2026

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Law), and in accordance with the authority contained in:

10.a.

Sec. 551.089. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: to deliberate: security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices: Radio System Update.

(Michael Baldwin, Emergency Management Coordinator)

11.

ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

To take action, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Law).

12.

CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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 state 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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ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on _______________________________ at ___________________________ a.m. / p.m. as required by law in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code.

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