Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Feb. 10, 2015: 5 items, 1 split vote; and/or act upon Resolution R2015-03 to establish guidelines and criteria governing tax
0 consent items, 5 regular items; 6 recorded votes. Written from the minutes.
Consider and/or act upon Resolution R2015-03 to establish guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements. Dennis Clayton, Executive Director of Economic Development, presented this item. Mr. Clayton reviewed the proposed changes. Discussion included the availability of tax abatement incentives to retail establishments in Weatherford for approximately 10-15 years; our consumer-driven economy; the competitiveness in the retail industry; fairness to our merchants that are here; and that the recommended point calculation helps balance the incentives. Mr. Clayton stated that the minimum qualifications have increased. Businesses have to meet a higher standard to initially qualify. Waymon Hamilton moved to approve. Motion failed for lack of second. Consider and/or act upon approval of the request from Weatherford Little League (WLL) to reduce user fees by $5. Shannon Goodman, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Special Events, introduced Jacob Holt, president of Weatherford Little League. Mr. Holt reviewed the background since the purchase of the lighting in 2011. In 2014, the City reduced the user fee per child by $5 each for City and non-City residents. That was helpful to the WLL and allowed some profit last year. The fees paid to the City are dedicated to improve the facility. Improvements are needed for the roadway and more ADA accessibility for the league's [...]
Mr. Hamilton voted in opposition. Consider a Final Plat for Weatherford Market Addition, for property located at 106 E. IH-20, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2013-0003. Craig Farmer, Director of Planning and Development, presented this item. He identified the subject property and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved this plat at a special meeting on February 2. On the motion of Craig Swancy, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Consider Waivers for a Minor Plat for the Gentry Addition, for property located at 855 Greenwood Cut-Off Road, City of Weatherford ETJ, Parker County, Texas. Mr. Farmer also presented this item. This property is located in the City's extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ); as such, the plat must be approved by the City Council. The lot is approximately 1.5 acres. The owner will be platting two other tracts in the future. They have requested waivers for tying into the City's water and wastewater systems, and for road improvements. On the motion of Waymon Hamilton, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to approve this request for waivers. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Consider Waivers for a Minor Plat for the Turpin Addition, for property located at the northeast corner of Marilyn and Joyce, City of Weatherford ETJ, Parker County, Texas. Mr. Farmer also presented this item. The applicant has requested a number of waivers. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended waivers from the following requirements of Title XI, Subdivision Ordinance: Sec. 11-2-4.(h) regarding utility letters; Sec. 11-2-4.(j) regarding utility letters; Sec. 11-3-9.(a) regarding private wells; Sec. 11-3-9.(b) regarding private water treatment unit; Sec. 11-5- 2.(a) regarding concrete monuments; and Sec. 11-5-9.(a) regarding street improvements. The usual requirement for a well or septic system is three acres. On the motion of Waymon Hamilton, second by Craig Swancy, the Council voted unanimously to approve the aforementioned waivers. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Update Council on Strategic Plan. Kyle Lester, Budget and Strategic Planning Manager, presented this item. He identified the following key questions for potential updates to the City's Strategic Plan: 1. Are there any changes to our current priorities? 2. Are there any additional items Council would like staff to consider? 3. If there are additional items, how do those rank among our current priorities and action items? Mr. Lester reviewed the current plan's action areas: 1. Conduct a Citizens' Survey 2. Upgrade infrastructure including streets 3. Convene a Capital Advisory Committee 4. Evaluate resources put toward "non-resident" services 5. Prepare new Comprehensive Plan 6. Explore new opportunities for revenue 7. Focus on developing Downtown, 1st Monday, and York Avenue 8. Improve tourism and marketing for the City 9. Ensure quality development Internal action areas (large financial and operational risks identified by staff) include: 1. finding a sustainable fleet funding solution for the approximately $10.5 million in fleet assets in the General Fund 2. keeping salaries consistent with the market; ensuring we have a sustainable payroll plan 3. considering retiree exposure and succession planning across the City for the approximately 20 percent of the General Fund employees that are immediately eligible to retire Mr. Lester noted that the City has changed in the following [...]
Future agenda items: Work session regarding vacation accrual and expensing options Work session regarding fleet assets and funding Consideration to rename a portion of a City street and Love Street Park in honor of Raymond George
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Feb. 10, 2015 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)