Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, July 23, 2013: 5 items; Recognized Yard Awards for April through June
0 consent items, 5 regular items, 2 executive-session topics; 4 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Recognized Yard Awards for April through June. Danielle Felts, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events, and Mayor Dennis Hooks recognized the following residents for the third quarter: James and Beverly Andrews - northeast area, Dean and Debbie Vaughan - northwest, and Lisa Hamm - southwest area. Pavement Management Analysis Report by (IMS) Infrastructure Management Services. Manny Palacios, Director of Transportation and Public Works, stated that on December 11, 2012, Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with IMS. In February 2013, IMS conducted a field survey of our street system. Mr. Palacios introduced Stephen Smith, President of IMS, who presented the report to Council. Mr. Smith stated that in 2006, Weatherford's overall condition survey score was 66. Today, seven years later, Weatherford’s overall score is still 66, which is good considering the span of time. Overall, IMS rated Weatherford's street system at B+. He stated that it is important for cities to keep up the quality of their streets so people enjoy driving through the town. Streets should always be kept at a high level of service so they do not deteriorate too much or too rapidly, all the while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Mr. Smith reviewed the various levels of road condition. Sixty-six percent is considered good. The condition of each road is rated as poor, poor [...]
Discuss and consider a request for approval of a Master Plat for Crown Valley subdivision, for property located along the east and west sides of the Golf Club at Crown Valley in the Ann McCarver Survey/A-910, J.B. Wynn Survey/A-1637, C.C. McCarver Survey/A-908, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Stan Hamrick, City Planner, presented this item in Mr. Farmer's absence. He provided an overview of the Crown Valley Development, which started in the early 2000s. After working with the applicant on a number of issues, staff was unable to locate a master plat for the project and asked the developer to submit a master plat to provide the "big picture" of what the entire development is proposed to look like. The development is proposed as two phases, built in three sections each for a total of approximately 120 acres and an estimated 328 lots. Sections 1 and 2 of Phase 1, and Section 1 of Phase 2 are platted with the infrastructure installed. The developer requested the following exceptions: that all phases of the development that contain private streets continue to develop with future private streets; and that Crown Valley Drive continue with one point of access until development of section 3, which provides a 'backdoor' to Norman Drive. Discussion included the City's concern for the safety of the residents in the subdivision. The ordinance requires two ways in/out of a [...]
Ed Zellers, City Attorney, stated that per State Law, after a certain amount of time, the plat becomes automatically approved if the Council does not take action. Mr. Zellers asked if the developer would waive the automatic approval time frame to allow Council to table this item and reconsider it at the next meeting. Mr. Bishop stated they agreed to waive the automatic approval period. Discuss and consider a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat for Crown Valley subdivision Phase 2 Section 2, for property located along the east side of the Golf Club at Crown Valley in the Ann McCarver Survey/A-910, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Craig Swancy, the Council voted unanimously to table this item until the next agenda with the understanding that the applicant has agreed to waive the automatic approval period. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Update on Street Rehabilitation Projects. (Manny Palacios) Mr. Palacios provided the Council with an update on the street rehabilitation projects. The department is currently in the third year of their five year plan, 2011-2015. The plan calls for twelve miles of road rehabilitation; today, close to six miles have been completed. Mr. Palacios utilized a picture slideshow to review the asphalt zipper process. He also showed a video of the microsurfacing process. Microsurfacing consists of a mixture of cement, aggregate, fibers, and emulsion liquid asphalt. It places a thin layer over the road, takes approximately one hour to cure, and can extend the life of the road for approximately five to ten years. Many cities around the country are using this method to preserve the condition of their good roads. Microsurfacing is more cost effective at $2.96 per square yard versus HMAC (2-inch asphalt) at $7.65 per square yard. Chip seal is still used; however, microsurfacing is a much faster process. In addition to the pavement management analysis, IMS also conducted a sign inventory. The City of Weatherford owns 5,158 signs. Each sign now has GPS coordinates. This will help staff on their work orders, and to identify where each sign is located. CC 072313 Page 4 of 8 These projects have been completed on a budget of approximately $663K. Monthly Management Report including financials for [...]
Mayor Hooks called for a recess. Mayor Hooks called the meeting back to order at 8:48 p.m. Discuss, consider and provide staff direction regarding consolidation with Emergency Service District (ESD) #3. Paul Rust, Fire Chief, presented this item. He reminded Council that this item was discussed at a previous meeting and that Council had directed staff to pursue more details. Chief English with ESD #3 was also in attendance. Chief Rust reviewed the operational benefits of consolidation: Higher level of service for the communities including better response times due to the utilization of the District's station and enough firefighters staffed on the first arriving fire engine to begin interior operations. Increased level of firefighter safety with a four-member, best practices approach, and a potential pool of volunteer firefighters to supplement paid members through a reserve program. Chief Rust reviewed the overall concept. The ESD would contract with the City for fire and rescue services. The City would use the ESD's facility, vehicles, and equipment. The City would agree to hire the ESD's six paid firefighters. The City currently has three openings. Filling these positions with ESD firefighters would equate to a savings of $5,280 for the City. The ESD will agree to pay an annual contract fee to the City for fire and rescue services. The fee would cover the budget increase [...]
Action on executive session items: To take action, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, VTCS, (Open Meetings Law): In accordance with the authority contained in (A) Section 551.072 - to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 0.517 acres +/- being part of lots 4 and 5, block 27, Original Town of Weatherford, commonly addressed as 210 South Main Street, Weatherford, Texas; AND (B) Section 551.074 - to deliberate the appointment, employment, ev
Executive session topics, as posted: (A) Section 551.072 - to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real; (B) Section 551.074 - to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, July 23, 2013 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)