Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford
Commissioners Court, Nov. 12, 2024: BUY PC24-72 2024 Chevrolet Traverse for County Attorney; salvage and destroy surplus scrap furniture; Advertise
61 items from the Nov. 12, 2024 open session, as the minutes record them; 1 left to the minutes.
The Parker County Commissioners Court met in open session Nov. 12, 2024 at the courthouse in Weatherford. What the court decided, as the minutes record it:
BUY PC24-72 2024 Chevrolet Traverse for County Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hale, seconded by Commissioner Walden, to approve; carried.
Axon Taser and Body Camera equipment leases. Carried.
Authorization to salvage and destroy surplus scrap furniture. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Authorization to Advertise PC25-01 Aggregate Road Materials. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Authorization to Advertise PC25-02 Petroleum Asphalts. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Authorization to Advertise PC25-03 Transportation of Human Remains. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Ongoing reporting of bond projects to Commissioners Court by Freese & Nichols. No action taken.
Discussion/Update on Regional Transportation Meeting (RTC). No action taken.
Discuss/Approve candidates for Child Protective Services Board Member positions. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve Donna Couch, Pam Pearson, Misty Cystala, and Gala Davis for the Child Protective Services Board Member Positions; carried.
Public Hearing for Reinvestment Zone. No action taken.
Vote for approval of Reinvestment Zone. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Update/Discuss/Take action on ARPA funding for dispatch expansion. No action taken.
Discuss/Approve Professional Service Contract with Baird, Hampton & Brown for Sheriff's Office dispatch renovation. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by County Judge Pat Deen, to approve; carried.
Discuss/Nominate Jason Lane to the NCTCOG Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (REPAC). Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Discuss/Approve the County Judge to execute Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Fire Service Standards & Certification Division appointment form. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
The funding source of the precinct barns security cameras updates. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Discuss/Approve posting Budget Analyst position. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by County Judge Pat Deen, to approve this job description with that one change: that it change from County Judge department, to Commissioners Court; carried.
Executing agreement with Texas Runs on Water for a partnership/media campaign to promote water conservation in Parker County and take any other action as necessary. Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Walden, to obligate the $30,000 for this project with the Texas Water Foundation.
An Ordinance imposing Thru Truck Restriction on certain county roads. Carried.
Resolution to cast votes for Parker County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve that Parker County would cast all (1020) of our votes for Richard Barrett, and that will insure that he is on the board again and is able to communicate back to us with any needs or concerns that he has; carried.
Update/Discuss Parker County Justice Center real estate. No action taken.
Discuss/Approve applying for grant for Upper Trinity Groundwater tank. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve, and that this approval extend not only to PCT 4, but also PCT 2; carried.
Independent Auditor Services for Parker County. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Just Appraised Auto Indexing SaaS Agreement for County Clerk Deeds and Records Department. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve County Judge to sign contract after final review by the County Attorney; carried.
Approve Official Bonds and Oaths for Jenny Gentry, Tax Assessor and Collector. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Discuss/Consider participating in the voluntary NCTCOG Regional Building Codes Program and authorize invoice payment. No action taken.
Discuss/Adopt 2025 Parker County Holiday Calendar. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2 to approve option 2. Commissioner Holt rescinded his motion. Motion was made by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Holt, to give the option to employees to either take off on Oct 13, 2025 for Columbus Day or Dec 24, 2025 for Christmas Eve; carried.
Tyler Software as a Service (SAAS) Texas Enterprise Justice Service Agreement for.
Executed contract with Azle Public Library for fiscal 2024/2025.
Executed contract with Springtown Public Library for fiscal 2024/2025.
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Aledo for Police Services for fiscal 2024/2025.
Parker County Veterans Services Quarterly Report. (John Hale / Judge Deen.
Approve the final plat for a subdivision to be known as Silver Spurs Ranch consisting of 110.68 acres developed by Top Notch Homes, LLC. located off of Lone Star Road with well water in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3 that we disapprove this plat and send the letter per Mr. Forrest’s recommendation (and I will work with Mr. Forrest, to make sure that the legal is done correctly); AYES: Judge Deen, Commissioner Holt, Commissioner Walden, Commissioner Hale NOES: Commissioner Conley; carried.
Accept the Performance Bond for road maintenance in Silver Spurs Ranch in Precinct Two. No action taken.
Accept the Special Warranty Deed for the additional right of way on Leech Road in a subdivision known as Silver Spurs Ranch in Precinct Two.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Five M consisting of 22.285 acres developed by Melba Blair located off of Carter Road with well water in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as The Ranches at Valley View East consisting of 3.650 acres developed by Beverly Feaster located off of Gonzollas Road with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-1; carried.
Approve the variances for additional right of way for Choctaw Ridge and East Yucca View Street for a subdivision known as Live Oak Hills in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve the variance; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Live Oak Hills with waivers from the Parker County Subdivision Rules and Regulations and the Parker County OSSF Rules and Regulations consisting of 6.62 acres developed by KC and Elizabeth Miles and Debra Miles located off of Choctaw Ridge & East Yucca View Street with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Cedar Mountain Estates consisting of 2.147 acres developed by Rennie Abraham located off of Cedar Mountain Drive with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-4.
Accept the waiver for the groundwater study from Hendrick Works, LLC in a subdivision known as Grace Ridge in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-5; carried.
Begin the preliminary for a subdivision to be known as Grace Ridge consisting of 12.998 acres developed by Richard Klim and Mark and Casey Johnson located off of South FM 730 with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-6; carried.
Approve the Amended plat for a subdivision known as Welch Place consisting of 2.01 acres developed by Sherrell Welch with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-7; carried.
Approve the preliminary plat for a subdivision to be known as T & L Services Addition consisting of 13.28 acres developed by T & L Services, LLC. located off of Land of Goshen with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-8; carried.
Approve the variance from the Parker County Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Parker County OSSF Rules and Regulations for Lot 5R1 and 5R2 in a subdivision known as Cherry Valley Farms platted in 1979 for a family split in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-9; carried.
Approve the variance for driveway distances for the revision of Cherry Valley Farms in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-10; carried.
Begin the revision process for Cherry Valley Farms consisting of 1.63 acres developed by Angelo Perez Jr. located on East Cherry Drive with Aqua Texas water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve 10-A-11; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Amber Meadows Phase Two consisting of 3.08 acres developed by Kairos Homes, LLC. and Scott and Cassey Allison located off of Justin Drive with well water in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Approve the variance for driveway spacing for Lot 31 in a subdivision known as Woodlawn Phase IV in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Begin the revision process for a subdivision known as Woodlawn Phase IV consisting of 2.12 acres developed by Pecos Venture Partners located off of Lelon Lane with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Accept the Special Warranty Deed for the additional right of way located on Carter Road in a subdivision known as Five M in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Approve the final plat for a subdivision to be known as Parallel Pastures Phase Two consisting of 46.50 acres developed by Echo Grove Development LLC located off of Cottonwood Trail with well water in Precinct Two. No action taken.
Accept the construction bond for road maintenance in Parallel Pastures Phase Two in Precinct Two. No action taken.
Consider, discuss, and/or act on the change of posting a speed limit of 30 MPH on Llano Way in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Release the Letter of Credit for Maintenance for Shadle Villas and accept Villa Court and Greyhound Lane as county-maintained roadways in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Approve the extension for the escrow funds for Monarch Manor Phase 3 in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Grace Lane Estates consisting of 2.00 acres developed by RW Homes, LLC. and Phillip and Tracy Thornton located off of Bermes Court with Parker County SUD in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve 10-C-1; carried.
Approve the groundwater waiver from Erwin Drilling for a subdivision to be known as McClendonWalker Road Addition in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Begin the revision process for a subdivision known as McClendon Walker Road Addition located within the ETJ of the City of Fort Worth consisting of 6.13 acres developed by David Fields located off of McClendon Walker Rd with well water in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Lowering the speed limit on Bankhead Hwy. and Kelly Road in Precinct. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Begin the process to post a four-way stop sign at Bear Creek, Ridgehill Dr and Scenic View Drive in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve contingent on me receiving those petitions from them; carried.
Procedural items (invocation, pledges, quorum, executive session) are not listed. 1 item involving a claim, lawsuit or personnel matter is left to the minutes and not characterized here.
Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 12, 2024 (Agenda Center)
How this was sourced: Written 2026-09-06, for the archive, from the county's posted minutes (minutes (OCR)); item wording and motions are the minutes' own, lightly trimmed of procedural phrasing. Only items naming east Parker County places or heard under Precinct 4 are included.