Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Jan. 25, 2022: 13 items; public hearing and consider a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from
10 consent items, 3 regular items, 1 public hearing; 3 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Matt Ticzkus): Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting held January 11, 2022. Approved Ordinance O2022-01 amending the FY22 Adopted Budget. Accepted the FY22 1st Quarter Investment Report for quarter ended December 31, 2021. Approved the purchase of two 2022 Ford F250 4x4 Command Vehicles and one Ford F250 Rescue Squad from Chastang Enterprises-Houston LLC under Buy Board Contract #601-19 for a total of $128,046. Approved a construction contract with Capko Concrete Structures, LLC for the construction of the Boundary Street Bridge Repair Improvements in the amount not to exceed $451,837.00. Approved a professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc for the analysis, study, and on-going monitoring of erosion risks along the Black Warrior Channel drainageway in the amount not to exceed $115,000. Authorized the City Manager to purchase computer workstations with budgeted dollars in the amount of $82,934.43 using Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR- TSO-4159 and related cooperative purchasing agreements/HUBs. Adopted Resolution R2022-03 ordering the May 7, 2022 General Election for Mayor, authorizing the Mayor to execute the "Notice of General Election", and authorizing the Mayor to contract with the Parker County Elections Administrator to administer early and Election Day voting. Approved the purchase of fitness equipment for the Weatherford Public Safety Building from Team Marathon Fitness for an amount not to exceed $86,000 under Buy Board Contract #583- 19. Approved the purchase of the fleet vehicle upfitting to Dana Safety Supply Inc. through the Texas Buy Board competitive bid contract #603-20 for four 2022 Chevrolet Police Tahoe equipment packages for an amount not to exceed $91,000. Consider approval to purchase a 2022 Ram 2500 4x4 truck from Moritz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Emergency Management pursuant to a competitive bid process for an amount not to exceed $52,000. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 4 - 0. Council Member Jeff Robinson recused himself.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Agricultural to R3 Multifamily Residential base with a Planned Unit Development Overlay at 2552 Bethel Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2021-0013. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner introduced this item. Planner Brandon Fross gave a very detailed presentation regarding this item. Staff found that the proposed benefits and layout of the concept plan contribute to the overall goals of the City when evaluating a Planned Unit Development. The proposed development will add a diverse housing option in the area that has the potential to appeal to residents at all stages of their lives. Extension of public infrastructure combined with low density design maintains compatibility of the surrounding areas while still promoting a unique housing option. Staff recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment and zoning change request. At their January 12, 2022 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zoning request as proposed. Mr. Fross reviewed the options and stated that the Council could also table this item to the February 22, 2022 agenda. Doing so would allow time for staff to work with the developer to create a developer's agreement. Matt Farris, [...]
Consider a request for an extension of preliminary plat approval for the Hidden Lake Estates Phase 1 subdivision, 68 lots on 17.696 acres located at 540 East B.B. Fielder Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. SBD2020-0004. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of an extension of the preliminary plat approval to May 26, 2022. At their January 12, 2022 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval. After discussion, on the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the Council voted unanimously to deny this request. Motion carried 5 - 0.
FY21 Actuals and FY22 First Quarter Financial Report. Finance Director Dawn Brooks presented these reports, which were for informational purposes only; no action was required or taken. Weatherford Public Safety Building Quarterly Update Director of Public Safety Lance Arnold presented this report, which was for informational purposes only; no action was required or taken.
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, Jan. 25, 2022 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)