City Council
NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
6:00 PM – Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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
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.
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Regular Session held April 8, 2025.
(Andrea McDonald, City Secretary)
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Session held April 14, 2025.
(Andrea McDonald, City Secretary)
All Consent Agenda items are considered 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 an item from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
(Dawn Brooks, Chief Financial Officer)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
(Ashley Esquivel, Budget Coordinator)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2025-14 adopting an amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
Consider the appointment of Nicholas Vardas as an alternate member to the Buildings and Standards Commission.
(Heidi Wilder, Mayor Pro Tem / Matt Ticzkus, Council Member Place 3)
Ratify the Mayor's reappointments of Mary Lou Curry, Terry Hughes, April Leppla, Doug Jefferson, and Austin Haye to the Weatherford Housing Authority.
(Paul Paschall, Mayor)
(Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute an asbestos abatement services contract with E-Logic, Inc. for 221 North Main, via The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract Number 23010401, in the amount of $64,664.
(Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval
(Jaycob Kirkpatrick, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
(Dawn Brooks, Chief Financial Officer)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution R2025-06 authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue the City of Weatherford, Texas Tax and Utility System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000 for water and wastewater capital projects.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request. At their April 9, 2025, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following 3 conditions:
1. Temporary signs, banners, and other advertisements shall not be permitted on the property.
2. Display and sale of equipment is limited to new golf cart sales.
3. Display shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Display areas are shown on the site plan.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment. At their April 9, 2025, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their April 9th, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following 2 conditions:
1. Temporary signs, banners, and other advertisements shall not be permitted on the property, except during a 30-day period following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
2. This conditional use permit will be void if construction activities have not been started within 9 months of Ordinance approval. Additionally, this conditional use permit will be void if construction and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for 7-eleven convenience store has not been completed within 24 months of ordinance approval.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. At their April 9th, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Existing utility easements on subject property to remain for City of Weatherford utility facilities (electric, fiber, water and waste water)Any additional easements required will be requested during permit review process.
2. Preliminary plat shall consist of two separate sheets. The proposed Subdivision sheet and the existing conditions sheet. Reference Subdivision Regulations 11-4-4 and 11-4-5.
3. Signature blocks are not required for preliminary plats.
4. Proposed Conditions sheet shall include the following: 1. Location and width of proposed alleys, sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian ways. Reference Subdivision Regulations (Sec. 11-4-4). 2. Location, width, beneficiary, and purpose of any easements. Reference Subdivision Regulations (Sec. 11-4-4).
5. 11-6-2 Right of Way. Right of Way (ROW) shall be dedication along Fort Worth Highway. Minimum dedication is based upon current classification of 120" Major Arterial for this area.
6. 11-4-6(d) Include a statement of improvements that will be installed by the sub divider/developer and a timeline when such improvements will be completed. 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. The City may require the applicant to file a Development Agreement with each phase of the development.
7. Any public improvements proposed shall be subject to Civil Plan review and approval.
8. Existing Conditions sheet shall include all existing easements located on the subject tract. Reference Subdivision Regulations (11-4-5)
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval. At their April 9th, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment.
(Kaleb Kentner, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment.
(Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for the City of Weatherford Active Transportation Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.
Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Law), and 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: Municipal Court Judge.
(James Hotopp, City Manager)
Sec. 551.071. Consultation With Attorney: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter: 2904 E. Bankhead Hwy.
(James Hotopp, City Manager)
Sec. 551.074 Personnel Matters: to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager.
(Paul Pachall, Mayor)
To take action, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (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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