Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, June 28, 2016: 11 items; Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
0 consent items, 11 regular items, 1 public hearing, 1 executive-session topic; 9 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. Mayor Swancy issued the proclamation.
Hold a Public Hearing on the proposed voluntary annexation of Lockwood Phase 4, a 31.159 acre tract of land situated in and being a portion of the J.V. Shirley Survey, Abstract No. 2057, V.A. Holmes Survey, Abstract No. 658, & D. Ligon Survey, Abstract No. 2019, Parker County, Texas; being a portion of those tracts of land conveyed to NTX Lockwood in V. 1272 P. 567; DOC.# 201507146; DOC.# 201507147; DOC.# 201507148; that tract conveyed to NTX Lockwood in DOC.#201507136; official public records, Parker County, Texas. Stan Hamrick, City Planner spoke briefly about this item. Mayor Craig Swancy opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Swancy closed the Hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Consider approval of a Minor Plat for the Owens and Willbanks Addition located at 114 and 120 West Owens Street more generally described as an approximately 1.338 acre tract of land out of Block 5, Owen and Willbanks Addition, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2016- 0009. Mr. Hamrick presented this item. He stated that the most recent site plan was included in the Council's agenda packet. Mr. Jerry Bogle, 115 West Park Avenue, voiced his concern about the new parking lot and the water that will drain from the lot to his property. He spoke about various meetings with Mr. Gibson and various options that had been discussed over the last several weeks. Mr. Jesse Gibson, 7600 Granbury Highway, the applicant, stated that he has addressed Mr. Bogle's concerns four times, that he has changed the plans four times, and that he has done everything the engineer has advised. CC062816 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Elliot Stovall, 6318 Merrill Way Court in Arlington, the applicant's engineer, stated that four parking spaces have been removed, the break line has been left where it was, and 25 feet of rock rip rap has been added. Mr. Rick Shaffer, the City’s Director of Water, Wastewater, and Engineering, stated that the curbed section will be removed from the back side of the parking lot allowing the water flowing off of the concrete to be spread out instead of consolidating it into one narrow [...]
CC062816 Page 2 of 4 Consider approval of a ten (10) year license agreement for use of the sidewalk and two adjacent parking spaces in front of Justice Burger, 105 College Avenue for restaurant purposes. Debra Wakeland, Main Street Director, presented this item. Justice Burger located at 105 College Avenue has requested the use of the sidewalk for outdoor tables for restaurant seating. He has also requested the use of two adjacent parking spaces in front of Justice Burger for the same use after five on weekdays and all day Saturdays and Sundays. Unobstructed passage for pedestrians on the sidewalk will still be required. This agreement is in line with the Downtown Action Plan adopted in February 2014 which encourages sidewalk cafes and dual use parking. The rate is $855 per year. Justice Burger will carry $1,000,000 insurance to protect the City. Staff will monitor parking and pedestrian issues to make sure this license does not adversely affect the downtown and to also determine uses of such agreements for other downtown restaurants. Either party can revoke the license with 30 days’ notice. On the motion of Dale Fleeger, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted unanimously to approve this agreement. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Establish a 25 person General Plan Steering Committee, recommend appointees, and direct staff to invite Council recommended appointees to participate. Mr. Hamrick presented this item as well. Staff requests Council's consideration on the establishment of a 25 person General Plan steering committee that widely represents various stakeholders in the community. Staff has a list of 34 recommended persons to invite. The first meeting is anticipated to be held on August 27th. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Dale Fleeger, the Council voted unanimously to proceed with inviting the 34 recommended individuals and to establish the committee. Motion carried 5 – 0.
Consider appointment of members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 board and determine a date and time for the board’s first meeting. City Manager Sharon Hayes presented this item. Discussion about the TIRZ board began in October. Staff and the consultant have performed all necessary steps thus far and are ready to move forward. The Council adopted an ordinance appointing themselves as the TIRZ Board. At that time, Mayor Hooks was still on the Council and filled place 1 on the TIRZ board. If the Council desires to remain the TIRZ board, then Mayor Swancy needs to be appointed in place of Mayor Hooks. As of the date of this meeting, the City has one other partner, which is the Parker County Hospital District. Staff recommends leaving the original nine seats with three remaining vacant at this time. Randall Young, CEO of the Parker County Hospital District, is recommended to fill the hospital district's seat. Ms. Hayes offered possible dates for the first meeting, to be held at Chandor Gardens. On the motion of Dale Fleeger, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to appoint Mayor Swancy and Mr. Randall Young to the TIRZ Board and to hold the first meeting on Monday, July 11th, at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Discuss and consider appointments and reappointments to the city’s boards, commissions, and committees. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Dale Fleeger, the Council voted unanimously to appoint Trey Woodard and Audrey Hobbs to the Parks & Recreation Board for terms expiring May 31, 2018. Motion carried 5 - 0.
On the motion of Dale Fleeger, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to appoint, for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Brad Burnett to the Municipal Official position effective August 31, 2016, and to reappoint Ashley Woolnough to a first full term as the Shelter Representative effective August 31, 2016. Motion carried 5 - 0.
On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Dale Fleeger, the Council voted unanimously to appoint Curtis Tucker to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring March 20, 2018. Motion carried 5 - 0.
CC062816 Page 3 of 4 On the motion of Dale Fleeger, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted unanimously to appoint John Thomas to the vacant alternate seats on both the Building & Standards Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Update regarding Pleasant Valley emergency access easement. Mr. Hamrick gave this update. He stated that the parties have worked out an access easement that is currently gravel, which is a viable option for an emergency access road. The portion that is in Pleasant Valley will be paved, but the portion that is in the county will be maintained in its present state. Report on ‘Spark in the Park’ at Heritage Park on July 4th, 2016. Shannon Goodman, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Special Events, gave this update. The website www.weatherfordtx.gov/spark is available for event information and the schedule is to be posted on June 29th. Several food trucks and vendors are expected in the amphitheater area and the middle lot on Santa Fe. The north and south lots on Santa Fe are designated for parking and tailgating. Activities for kids will also be available. Staff has been told that the fireworks should be visible from three to four miles away. Local FM station 89.5, Chuck FM, has choreographed music for the fireworks and radios can be tuned to 89.5 during the show. Staff is expecting a crowd and are excited to put on a local show for our citizens.
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 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations: Identity Capital, LLC No action was taken on this item.
Executive session topics, as posted: with the authority contained in: Section 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations: Identity.
Compiled from the city secretary's minutes by the Ledger's extractor, in the minutes' own wording, item by item; the Ledger adds no characterization. Read the minutes for the full record.
Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, June 28, 2016 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)