Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Aug. 11, 2020: 12 items, 1 split vote; public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance O2020-38 on the voluntary annexation of
6 consent items, 6 regular items, 3 public hearings; 6 recorded votes. Written from the minutes.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Kevin Cleveland): Approved the minutes of the City Council Emergency Executive Session held July 28, 2020. Approved the minutes of the City Council Regular and Work Sessions held July 28, 2020. Accepted the FY20 2nd Quarter Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2020. Accepted the FY20 3rd Quarter Investment Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2020. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, Inc. for an amount to exceed $50,000. Authorized the City Manager to utilize additional funds not to exceed $50k for contracted legal services with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Ellam, LLP (TOASE) for the remainder of FY20.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider approval of Ordinance O2020-38 on the voluntary annexation of "University Hills 2020" an approximate 10.74 acre tract of land situated in the T. & P. RR. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 1447, Parker County, Texas and being parts of those tracts conveyed to Rosalind Aurora Lamb by deed recorded In Volume 1562, Page 1853 of the Real Records of Parker County, Texas. City Manager James Hotopp presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the voluntary annexation of "Wossum Ranch 2020" approximately 80.17 acres situated in and being a portion of the T & P RR COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION No. 99, ABSTRACT No. 1446; J. J. BRADFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT No. 1931 and the J. WOOSLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT No. 1641, Parker County, Texas and being all that certain lot, tract or parcel of land described by deed to Castlemont Homes recorded in Doc No. 201822717, Official Records, Parker County, Texas. City Manager James Hotopp presented this item. This is the second of two required public hearings. Council will meet to consider the proposed voluntary annexation request on August 31, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Michael Yarborough, 2558 Greenbranch Road, inquired about the ETJ, documentation proving the City complied with all of Chapter 43, especially e3 and 4, whether the City can amend the ETJ, and what benefit there is to the City and to the landowers for the extension of the ETJ. As there were no other speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 6:39 p.m. No action was required or taken on this item. Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request for a zoning district change from unzoned (ETJ) to City of Weatherford zoning RE Residential Estate for the Wossum Ranch Phase 2 subdivision, a 22.48-acre tract located on Oak Bend Trail adjacent to Wossum Ranch Phase 1, [...]
Consider a request for final plat approval for Wossum Ranch Phase 2, 18 lots on 22.48 acres located on Oak Bend Trail adjacent to Wossum Ranch Phase 1, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2020-0035. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. At their July 22, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 - 0, with one abstention, to recommend approval of the final plat with the 10 conditions recommended by staff and two additional conditions added by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions, all of which must be met prior to certification and recording of the plat: 1. Correct the title block on the first page of the plat to indicate that it is a final plat and remove the reference to the extraterritorial jurisdiction, as this phase will be annexed. Sec. 11-5-2(h)(1). 2. Add missing bearings and distances for Lots 3 and 4, Block 4. Sec. 11-5-2(l). 3. Show the limits of the effective flood plain. Sec. 11-5-2(o). 4. Revise plat to meet all requirements of the Engineering Design and Construction Manual: * Provide a drainage easement containing the limits of the flood plain. EDCM1.8.8.F. * Since each lot is less than two acres and temporary use of private water wells is proposed, amend the note regarding water service to include language from the Upper Trinity [...]
Consider a request to authorize an exception for the sale of alcohol at 901 South Main Street, a location less than 300 feet, property line to property line, from Weatherford ISD property. City Manager James Hotopp presented this item. Applicant’s attorney Ryan Hughes spoke about this request. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 3 - 2.
Heidi Wilder and Matt Ticzkus voted in opposition. Vote to Propose the City of Weatherford Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021. Finance Director Jessica Doss presented this information. Heidi Wilder moved to propose a tax rate of 48.79 cents per $100 of valuation for the fiscal year 2021 budget. Motion failed for lack of a second. After discussion regarding a potential rate between 48.29 and 48.79, on the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the Council voted unanimously to propose a tax rate of 48.79 cents per $100 of valuation for the fiscal year 2021 budget. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for Q3 of FY20 and the City Manager's FY21 Proposed Budget Finance Director Jessica Doss presented the third quarterly report for FY2020. No action was taken or required. Ms. Doss presented the City Manager’s FY21 Proposed Budget. She stated that this budget continues progress from previous years. The budget is balanced. It focuses on keeping service levels current while managing future risks and opportunities. The budget maintains a 120-day fund balance, maintains financial flexibility, and includes facility renovations and remodels. Major focuses include major capital projects such as the police and fire stations, and the Downtown Project. This budget encompasses $63.8 million, includes 23 different funds, 17 different departments, 316 employees, and every city program except utility-related functions. City-wide supplemental packages include: • Fleet/Equipment o 8 Police Vehicles o 3 Work Trucks • Technology o Software Maintenance o TRAKit Improvement Project • Facilities o Library Shade Pavilion o Utility Building • Contract Services o Mowing Services o Street Services • Supplies o Fleet Maintenance o Rescue Tools and Equipment o Traffic Calming Devices o Expansion of Special Events Upcoming meetings regarding the budget include: • August 25th o Budget Work Session o Grant Funding Request • September 8th o Public Hearing on Tax [...]
Future agenda items: City Manager James Hotopp stated that the work session item requested by Councilwoman Wilder will be incorporated with the upcoming August 25, 2020 work session.
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, Aug. 11, 2020 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)