Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, July 22, 2014: 3 items; public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 684-2014-29 request for a Zoning Change
0 consent items, 3 regular items, 1 public hearing; 2 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider approval of Ordinance 684-2014-29 request for a Zoning Change from AG Agricultural to R1 One-Family Residential, for 1804 Peaster Highway, more generally described as a ±9.981 acre tract in the John C. Chapman Survey, A-726, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2014-0008. Craig Farmer, Director of Planning and Development, presented this item. The subject tract of land is approximately 10 acres. Mr. Farmer noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission heard testimony concern regarding vehicle speeds on Peaster Highway, and drainage in the proposed development. Mayor Hooks opened the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m. Applicant Britt Phillips was available to answer questions. As there were no speakers, Mayor Hooks closed the Hearing at 6:33 p.m. On the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 684-2014-29. Motion carried 4 - 0.
Consider and/or act upon approval of Ordinance 685-2014-30 amending the FY2014 budget to transfer monies from various bond funds into general capital improvement projects fund. Dave Croff, Director of Finance, presented this budget amendment. These dollars have been set aside in several separate funds. This amendment brings all of those dollars together into one fund, which is more suitable for the payment of invoices and for the reporting of fixed assets. The only new money in this amendment is the $1.6M cash payment from TxDOT. After discussion, on the motion of Dennis Hooks, CC 072214 Page 1 of 2 second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 685-2014-30. Motion carried 4 - 0.
1 resident spoke during citizen comments on non-agenda items; the minutes record the topics. The Ledger counts residents at comment and does not name them.
Discuss holding a work session to consider the recommendations of the 2014 Citizen Capital Advisory Committee (CCAC). Terry Hughes, Director of Capital Transportation Projects, presented this report. Council consensus was to hold a work session. Mayor Hooks noted concerns regarding the time frame and whether we can get the information to our citizens timely enough. Council agreed to hold a work session on this item on Tuesday, July 29 beginning with the presentation of the budget at 6:00 p.m. followed by this work session item. Council inquired about holding an Executive Session for discussion about real estate that would need to be acquired in conjunction with the recommended transportation projects. Land acquisition is unknown at this time since the Council has not approved a final list of projects. Council also mentioned that there were not very many recommendations for the north side. Mr. Hughes noted that thus far, the projects are the recommendations of the CCAC, but anything going forward will be the action of the Council. Monthly financial report for June 2014. Kyle Lester, Budget and Strategic Planning Manager, presented this item. No action was required or taken.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, July 22, 2014 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)