City Council
NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
6:00 PM – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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
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.
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
Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the City of Weatherford.
(Paul Paschall, Mayor)
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Retreat held April 3, 2026.
(Andrea McDonald, City Secretary)
Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held April 14, 2026.
(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.
(Ashley Esquivel, Budget Manager)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance O2026-12 adopting an amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
(Dawn Brooks, Assistant City Manager/CFO)
Suggested Action: Staff recommends acceptance of the report.
(Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Schwarz Hanson Architects in an amount not to exceed $191,400 for a total aggregate fiscal year expenditure amount of $251,100.
(Matt Leppla, 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 $40,000 for a total aggregate fiscal year expenditure amount of $1,179,500.
(Jason Hayes, Chief of Police)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval to apply for grant funding under the State Homeland Security Program (HSGP-BC) for FY 2026 for the acquisition of an armored rescue and response vehicle. In addition, staff recommends approval of Resolution 2026-06, and authorizing the City Manager to execute in the name of the City of Weatherford all necessary applications, contracts, and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes of the grant.
(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Map Amendment request.
At their April 8, 2026, regularly scheduled meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval.
(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
At their 8 April 2026, regularly scheduled meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval.
(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit based on the following conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions, April 8, 2026.
- Temporary signs and pole signs shall not be permitted on the property.
- Display of equipment are limited to new items.
- Parking lot must be re-striped, including all parking spaces and fire lanes. Curb stops shall be installed for Northeast parking spaces near building.
- Fencing material for outside storage shall be an approved material.
- Services must be conducted in the shop space as shown on the proposed site plan.
(Kevin Dozier, Fire Marshal)
Suggested Action:
Staff recommends approval.
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: Annual Review - 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 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.
CERTIFICATION
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