Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford
Commissioners Court, Dec. 23, 2024: salvage/sell as scrap/dispose/destroy surplus Tub Grinder & desktop; Authorization of Surplus Property List in an
73 items from the Dec. 23, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them; 2 left to the minutes.
The Parker County Commissioners Court met in regular session Dec. 23, 2024 at the courthouse in Weatherford. What the court decided, as the minutes record it:
Authorization to salvage/sell as scrap/dispose/destroy surplus Tub Grinder & desktop computer. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Authorization of Surplus Property List in an Online Auction. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Accept/Reject/Renew PC25-01 Aggregate Road Materials. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Accept/Reject/Renew PC25-03 Transportation of Human Remains. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Consider/Approve appointments of Nancy Foust, Tyra Brunz, and Laurie Smith for membership to the Parker County Historical Commission. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Approve Docusign contract for use by magistrates in signing DWI blood test search warrants. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve the Docusign contract contingent upon them becoming a vendor for the County; carried.
Approval of a property tax abatement for JLG Equipment Services Inc. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Public Hearing for creation of the reinvestment zone 2024-03. Motion by Commissioner Hale, seconded by Commissioner Conley, to approve; carried.
Ongoing reporting of bond projects to Commissioners Court by Freese & Nichols.
Reappointment of ESD 1 Commissioners Mark Jack, Ben Overholt, and Shawn Scott. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Discussion/Update on Regional Transportation Meeting. No action taken.
Update/Discuss Parker County Justice Center real estate. No action taken.
Discuss/Approve paid OT for dispatch to cover shortages. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve the overtime option for the dispatch to cover, during the shortages; carried.
Accept donation of $500.00 to the Parker County Sheriff's Office from Rife Ranch, LLC. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Receive and accept the continuing education certificate reflecting successful completion by the Tax Assessor-Collector of 20 hours of continuing education pursuant to SB 546 and Section 6.231(d) of the Property Tax Code. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Approval of 2025 stop loss policy and vendor. No action taken.
County Judge to draw names for 2025 Sick Leave Pool Committee. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Discuss/Approve the County Judge to sign Motorola proposal. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Elections Building, 801 Santa Fe Dr. proposal for construction services. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to accept the base bid, the lighting option, and forego replacing that drop grid in the back-office space as proposed, that $52,335; carried.
Discuss and take necessary action regarding ARPA Projects. (1-6).
Millsap Wastewater Project-additional $100,000.00 funding for subsurface utility locates throughout the routes of the proposed sewer mains to identify an locate any existing buried utilities such as power cables, communication lines, gas lines and water lines that may come into conflict with the proposed sewer system. Motion by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Conley, to approve item 1; carried.
Parker County Jail Expansion- Medical Isolation, asbestos study expense. Motion by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Hale, to approve; carried.
Unobligated ARPA Funds and current projects. No action taken.
RFQ PC24-39 Water Study, Freese & Nichols Amendment. Motion by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Judge Deen, to approve; carried.
Unobligated ARPA Funds and current projects. Motion by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Hale, to allow the County Auditor to post the budget adjustments, to assure that the budget is in there on 12-31-2024; carried.
Professional Services Agreement for Auto Registration Expansion. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Review and Execute the Project Milestone certificates for services. Motion by Commissioner Hale, seconded by Commissioner Walden, to approve; carried.
Approve the following Official Bonds.
Ray Wright, Constable Precinct #1. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Joe Harris, Jr. Constable Precinct #2. No action taken.
Glen Praytor, Constable Precinct #3. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Scott Jones, Constable Precinct #4. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Stephen A. Decento, Deputy Constable Precinct #1. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Lanny Lee Padgett, Deputy Constable Precinct #1. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Discussion and potential action may occur regarding: (a) revisions to the active subdivision and manufactured home rental community regulations of Parker County; and (b) all related matters. No action taken.
Parker County Emergency Management Department Quarterly Report.
Professional Legal Services Agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP executed document.
Executed Automatic Bank Draft Authorization for DILLON AUTO REPAIR LLC for Auto Registration transactions.
Executed Automatic Bank Draft Authorization for RTB TRUCK SALES for Auto Registration transactions.
Executed Automatic Bank Draft Authorization for TRAILERS PLUS SALES INC for Auto Registration transactions.
Executed Aledo Public Library Contract for fiscal year.
Executed contract with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado Acosta LLP.
Approve the process of lowering the speed limit on Bankhead Highway at Kelly Road in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Approve the final plat 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 So. FM 730 with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Begin the preliminary process for a subdivision to be known as Clearview Estates in the ETJ City of Springtown consisting of 107.88 acres developed by 2HM Investments located off of Goshen Road with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Approve the waiver for groundwater study from Affordable Water Well for a subdivision to be known as Hinkle Estates Ph 2 in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Begin the preliminary to a subdivision to be known as Hinkle Estates Ph 2 consisting of 2.177 acres developed by Rodney Hinkle Independent Executor of Juanita Hinkle Coffee estates located off of Old Springtown Road with well water in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Accept the Performance Bond for the subdivision known as Terra Vista located in Precinct One. Motion by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, seconded by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, to approve; carried.
Approve the variance from the Parker County Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Parker County OSSF Rules and Regulations for Lot 1 in a subdivision known as Bradshaw Road Addition. No action taken.
Approve the final plat for a subdivision known as Bradshaw Road Addition in the ETJ City of Springtown consisting of 2.997 acres developed by Ambition Group LLC located off of West Bradshaw Road with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct Two. No action taken.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision known as Quail Springs Ranch consisting of 6.030 acres developed by Sean and Margaret Cannon located off of Bishop Drive with well water in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Conley, seconded by Commissioner Hale, to approve; carried.
Approve the final plat for a subdivision known as Barehide Ranch Estates consisting of 8.537 acres developed by Barehide Ranch Estates LLC located off of Perkins Road with well water in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Walden, to approve; carried.
Accept the Special Warranty Deed for additional right of way on Perkins Road in a subdivision known as Barehide Ranch 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 Hope Side RV Park consisting of 8.62 acres developed by Shawn Walker located off of Prather Road with Walnut Creek SUD in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Release the Letter of Credit for Construction for Lambert Meadows and accept the Letter of Credit for Maintenance 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 Stone Estates Phase Two and accept Spruce Tree Court, Mesquite Tree Court, Pecan Tree Court and Cedar Tree Drive as county-maintained roadways 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 Arbor Hills and accept Arbor Hills Court as a county-maintained roadway in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Release the Letter of Credit for Construction and Accept the Letter of Credit for Maintenance for Escondido Ranches Phase Two in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Release of 3.006 acres from the City of Weatherford ETJ located off of McFarland Lane in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Discuss and act on the release or taking of the maintenance escrow funds for road construction for Clarimont Phase 5. Carried.
Release the Letter of Credit for Construction for Stone Estates Phase 4 and accept the Letter of Credit for Maintenance 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 Gatlin Ranch and accept Gatlin Circle, Willy Dilly Road, and Tierce Circle as a county-maintained roadway in Precinct Two. Motion by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, seconded by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, to approve; carried.
Begin the preliminary for a subdivision to be known as WDW Addition consisting of 4.33 acres developed by William Dale Walker located off of Tin Top Estates Road with existing well water in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Approve the variance for the Right of way and driveway distances for Western Lake Drive for Western Lake Estates Lot 35 in a subdivision known as Western Lake Estates in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Approve the variance for Parker County Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Parker County OSSF Rules and Regulations for Lot 35R-1 in a subdivision known as Western Lake Estates in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Approve the final revision for a subdivision to be known as Western Lake Estates consisting of 2.401 acres developed by Benjamin Johnson and James and Amanda Williams located off of Western Lake Estates with Southwest Water in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Begin the revision for a subdivision to be known as Elevation Estates PH 2 consisting of 2.14 acres developed by J. Everett Custom Homes LLC and CT3 Investments & Homes, LLC located off of Infinity Drive and Downslope Lane with Texas Water Utilities, LP in Precinct Three. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Begin the abandonment process for a subdivision known as Cougar Meadows. Motion by Commissioner Walden PCT 3, seconded by Commissioner Holt PCT 2, to approve; carried.
Begin the revision for a subdivision to be known as Lakeridge Ranches in the ETJ City of Fort Worth consisting of 113.39 acres developed by JRM Land & Cattle Co. LLC located off of White Settlement Road with well water in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Approve the process of posting a four-way stop sign at Bear Creek, Ridgehill Drive and Scenic View Drive in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Release of 121.12 acres from the City of Weatherford ETJ from KBM Trust located off of Bear Creek Road in Precinct Four. No action taken.
Review and execute the Addendum with the Town of Annetta North for road repair services in Precinct Four. Motion by Commissioner Hale PCT 4, seconded by Commissioner Conley PCT 1, to approve; carried.
Approval of the creation of the reinvestment zone 2024-03. No action taken.
Procedural items (invocation, pledges, quorum, executive session) are not listed. 2 items involving a claim, lawsuit or personnel matter are left to the minutes and not characterized here.
Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 23, 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.