Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, Feb. 22, 2022: 16 items, 2 split votes; Presentation of the Life Saving Award to Sergeant Todd Raymond, Corporal James Allain,
10 consent items, 6 regular items, 3 public hearings, 1 executive-session topic; 5 recorded votes. Written from the minutes.
Presentation of the Life Saving Award to Sergeant Todd Raymond, Corporal James Allain, Officer Devin Jones, Officer Carlos Lazo, and Officer Cody Zamarron for their actions in the saving of a human life. Director of Public Safety Lance Arnold and Deputy Chief Greg Lance presented these awards. Proclamation recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Schrick's Trailer Sales in Weatherford. Council Member Jeff Robinson presented this proclamation to Mr. Jason Schrick and family. Proclamation recognizing Dr. Charles Wetherbee's 29 years of service at Victory Baptist Church. Council Member Matt Ticzkus presented this proclamation to Dr. Wetherbee. Recognize Girl Scout Troop 4849 and leader Dana Pierce. Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder recognized Girl Scout Troop 4849. Co-Troop Leaders Dana Pierce and Amanda Stull had several girls working toward earning their Public Speaking badge. The young ladies introduced themselves and stated what they liked most about being a Girl Scout. Invitation from Tracy Lowther and the Weatherford Little League regarding their Opening Day Ceremony. Ms. Lowther spoke about Weatherford Little League and invited the Mayor and Council to attend their Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
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 25, 2022. Adopted Resolution R2022-07 declaring the intention to issue certificates of obligation, Series 2022, for the purpose of providing for payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in connection with designing, planning, acquisition, construction, equipping, expansion, repair, and/or renovation of City-owned convention center facilities; and declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse itself for capital expenditures paid or incurred prior to the issuance of Certificates to be issued to fund the cost of the project. Authorized the Weatherford Police Department to apply for grant funding offered by the Texas Department of Transportation and Approved Resolution R2022-05. Authorized the purchase of the Weatherford Public Safety Building Emergency Dispatch Console Furniture from RMG Solutions through the HGAC Cooperative Contract # EC07-20 for an amount not to exceed $175,000. Approved a final plat for Circle M Ranch, two residential lots being 10.814 acres located at 110 & 106 Murls Lake Circle, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, SBD2021-0076, on recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), subject to all requirements of the subdivision ordinance and, specifically, the following conditions: 1. Remove the physical features of the land from the plat. Weatherford Municipal Code (WMC) 11-5-2 2. An easement appears to be shown along the overhead electric lines. Show the recording information for this easement. WMC 11-5-2(m) 3. Provide dimensions for the proposed right-of-way dedication. WMC 11-5-2(m) 4. Lots are required to be a minimum of one acre to accommodate onsite sewage facilities with a public water system. Provide verification the property is served by a public water system. If the property is not served by a public water system, all lots are required to be a minimum of two acres. Weatherford Engineering Design and Construction Manual 6.12, 5.19 5. Update title block description to FINAL plat. WMC 11-5-2(h)(1) 6. All subdivision lots that are un-sewered shall contain a minimum of 1 acre or 43,560 square feet. Parker County Subdivision Regulations and Construction Standards, Section 8.02. Renewed youth association user agreements with Weatherford Little League Association, Weatherford Soccer Association, and Weatherford Youth Association. Received the Weatherford Police Department's 2021 Racial Profiling Analysis and Report. Approved the purchase of police safety equipment from Safeware through the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Contract #4400008468 for an amount not to exceed $59,000. Awarded Bid# 2022-006 for renovations of City Hall to Hill & Wilkinson, in an amount not to exceed $725,021.00. Disapproved a request for a preliminary plat for the proposed four-lot Red River Weatherford subdivision, being 41.513 acres at the southwest corner of Bethel Road and Interstate Highway 20, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, on recommendation of the PZC, on the basis that Lot 2, Block A does not meet the minimum lot size for its existing zoning. SBD2022-0001.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request for a zone change from AG Agricultural to R3 Multifamily Residential with a Planned Unit Development overlay and C2 Interstate Commercial for a multifamily and commercial development at the southwest corner of the intersection of Bethel Road and West Interstate 20, 41.513 acres situated in the John Hibbins Survey, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2022-0001. On February 14, 2022, the applicant withdrew this request. No action is required. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. At their February 9, 2022 regular meeting, the PZC voted unanimously to recommend disapproval of the proposed zone change. Mayor Paschall stated that the applicant withdrew this request on February 14, 2022. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. • Gail Strickland, 119 Greenbriar Street, spoke in opposition of this item. • Kaylynn Forbes, 117 Briarwood, spoke in opposition of this item. As there were no other speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Paschall restated that the applicant withdrew the application for this project on February 14, 2022. No action was taken on this item. Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-03, a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an animal crematorium at 200 TD Studio Lane, City of Weatherford, Parker [...]
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider approval of Resolution R2022-06 on land use assumptions and a capital improvements plan relating to the possible adoption of roadway impact fees. Director of Capital Projects Chad Marbut presented this item. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. As there were no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution R2022- 06. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement for Ordinance O2022-02, pertaining to a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment request for Bethel Place by TruLife Communities. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Planner Brandon Fross provided details about the proposed Development Agreement. Staff recommended approval. Cynthia O'Neil of 1300 Briarwood Street, and Sarah Flores of 705 Briarwood Street, spoke in opposition of this item citing concerns such as traffic, infrastructure, developer responsibilities, drainage, and others. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 4 - 1.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilder voted in opposition. Consider adoption of Ordinance O2022-02, 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 presented this item. At their January 12, 2022, regular meeting, the PZC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment and the Zone Change request as proposed. At the January 25, 2022 meeting, Council opened and closed the public hearing and tabled the item until today, February 22, 2022, to execute a Development Agreement and to have outstanding questions answered. On the motion of Kevin Cleveland, second by Jeff Robinson, the Council voted to approve this item. Motion carried 4 - 1.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilder voted in opposition.
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 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 1. Lot 2 Block 43 Original Town of Weatherford; and 2. A portion of E. A. Thomas and Francis Thomas tract as evidenced by Deed recorded in Volume 1518, Page 1643, Deed Records Parker County,
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.
Executive session topics, as posted: with the authority contained in: Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property: to deliberate.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, Feb. 22, 2022 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)