Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Feb. 11, 2014: 7 items; Presentation of Recognized Yard Awards for October through December 2013
0 consent items, 7 regular items; 7 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Presentation of Recognized Yard Awards for October through December 2013. This item was rescheduled for February 25 due to inclement weather.
CC 021114 Page 1 of 3 Discuss and consider a recommendation from the Park Board to terminate the current Joint Use Facility Agreement with the Weatherford Independent School District (WISD). Danielle Felts, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Special Events, presented this agreement, which has been in place since 2001. The only items jointly utilized today are the tennis courts at Soldier Spring Park, which are only used by junior high students at approximately 3:30 each afternoon. The courts are used on a first come, first served basis and the students would still be able to utilize them. WISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Hanks, Ms. Felts, and the Park Board recommended termination of this agreement. Terminating this agreement will provide savings to the City because WISD would become responsible for as much as $2,100 annually for electric use and maintenance of the lights at the 9th Grade Center courts. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 4 - 0.
Discuss and consider a recommendation from the Park Board to update the current Soldier Spring Park Concept Plan with an additional tennis court specific to youth eight and under, and consider the use of Park Dedication Fees to assist with funding the court. Ms. Felts presented this item. On January 23, the Park Board voted unanimously to recommend to the Council an update to the Soldier Spring Park Concept Plan to accommodate an additional tennis court for youth eight and under, and seniors. The Board also voted to accept a donation of $20,000 from the Parker County Tennis Association and to match it $20,000 from Park Dedication Fees. The Association requested June 1, 2014 as a target completion date in order to begin programming for summer 2014. This allows an opportunity for the City and the Association to further an existing partnership, provide additional quality of life for residents, and generate revenues not currently captured, at little expense to the City. The expenses of maintaining and operating the court will be offset by savings from the termination of the WISD Joint Use Agreement. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 yearend balance of Park Dedication Fees is $207,590 after projects slated for this FY. On the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Craig Swancy, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 4 - 0.
Discuss and consider approval of the use of gas well royalties for engineering services for the Wastewater Effluent Reuse Project. James Hotopp, Director of Water/Wastewater and Engineering, presented this item. The Council and Utility Board authorized the use of gas well royalties for the development of an effluent reuse implementation plan in March 2013. The plan was presented to the Board in November and provides answers about location of a reuse collection point, discharge point, permit requirements, amount of effluent we can discharge into Lake Weatherford and required improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the December Board meeting, staff discussed a preliminary project schedule showing an overview of several tasks for the project. In January, the Board approved the use of gas well royalties for preliminary engineering, survey/easement preparation, and permit preparation/submittal tasks. The estimated cost of these tasks is $400,000. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted to approve of the use of gas well royalties for engineering services for the Wastewater Effluent Reuse Project, not to exceed $500,000. Motion carried 4 - 0.
Consider appointment of 16 individuals to the 2014 Citizen Capital Advisory Committee (CCAC). Terry Hughes, Director of Capital Transportation Projects, presented this item. In the fall of 2013, Council discussed the appointment of a CCAC. During the first week of January, letters were mailed to 20 citizens that had been suggested by Council. The following 16 are interested in serving: Jan Barton, Dave Deison, Bob Glenn, Pat Hamilton, John Hinton, Peggy Hutton, Bill Jordan, Howard McClurkin, Leo Neely, Tom Novak, George Odom, Paul Paschall, Eva Earl Rutledge, Janis Saunders, Chris Thomas, and Kathy Wylie. Staff would like to meet during the first week of March. On the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted to make these appointments. Motion carried 4 - 0.
Consider action to authorize the Mayor to execute an economic development agreement for a commercial/industrial tax abatement with KEG1 O'Neal, LLC and KEG 1 North Texas Properties, LLC collectively; located in Reinvestment Zone Number 2013-02, at 601/549 W. BB Fielder Rd., CC 021114 Page 2 of 3 Weatherford, Texas. Dennis Clayton, Director of Weatherford Economic Development Department, presented this item. In August 2013, the City approved an agreement with KEG1/O'Neal, LLC. The company did not sign the approved agreement and has submitted legal review comments. Staff revised the agreement to include: the joint development partner LLC for the business park and building site land ownership; specific clarification and definition of the project scope and abatement eligibility to each collective entity; employment commitment verbiage clarifications and added part-time allocation; provisions for a selected electric service provider and to provide electric service construction costs; and general verbiage revisions and edits for assignment of performance, reporting, and compliance. The primary agreement terms and conditions for the capital improvements, total employment commitment, and abatement percentage and number of years remains as approved in August. Mr. Clayton confirmed that Weatherford Electric service is required for the eight year term of the agreement. On the motion of [...]
Receive first draft of smoking ordinance. City Manager Jerry Blaisdell presented the draft copy noting that the ordinance will be up for consideration at the next meeting. Kay Kamm, Government Relations for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network, spoke in support of comprehensive no smoking ordinances.
Future agenda items: Discuss the tabled acceptance of the first quarter FY14 quarterly investment report.
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 section 551.074 - to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Municipal Court Judge. On the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Craig Swancy, the Council voted 4 - 0 to appoint Robert T. “Tim” Galbreaith as Municipal Judge f
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Feb. 11, 2014 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)