Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, April 12, 2022: 14 items; Proclamation naming April 17-23, 2022 as Volunteer Appreciation Week
10 consent items, 4 regular items, 3 executive-session topics; 2 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Proclamation naming April 17-23, 2022 as Volunteer Appreciation Week. Council Member Jeff Robinson issued this proclamation recognizing all the City’s boards, commissions, and committee members, as well as the many volunteers who directly assist city departments in “Building a Strong Community.” Proclamation recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Dr. Tom Novak and Beacon Dentistry. Mayor Paul Paschall issued the proclamation to Dr. and Mrs. Novak. Recognize the adoption for Shelter Ambassador, Norman, by beloved caretaker and best friend, Nathan Golden. Director of Municipal and Community Services Dustin Deel shared Norman's story and recognized Shelter Employee Nathan Golden for his care and compassion for Norman.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Matt Ticzkus): Approved the minutes of the City Council meetings held March 22, 2022 and March 24, 2022. Reappointed Faye Maxwell (non-voting) to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; and reappointed Lance Gerry and Rick Mutina to the Building and Standards Commission; and reappointed Doreen Dromgoole, Kindra Lucia, Kathe McDonald, and Rich Zimmer to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and reappointed Marty Hungate (non-voting) to the Weatherford Public Library Board; and reappointed Rick Mutina and Kwin Smith to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Approved Ordinance O2022-06 amending the FY22 Adopted Budget. Approved a construction contract with Capko Concrete Structures, LLC for the construction of Storm Drain Improvements at the 1500 Block of East Lake Drive in the amount not to exceed $168,566.00. Approved the purchase of Micro-Surface services for various City streets via an interlocal agreement with the City of North Richland Hills from Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. in the amount not to exceed $172,000. Approved the purchase of school zone flashers via the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative from SA-SO/ ACP International in the amount not to exceed $57,076. Adopted Ordinance O2022-07 establishing stop signs at various street locations within the City and Ordinance O2022-08 establishing a no parking zone on East Bankhead Highway. The ordinances are captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2022-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING WEATHERFORD CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE X MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 3 TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES, SECTION 10-3-12 SPECIFICALLY CONTROLLED STREETS BY ADDING THERETO CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON RIGHT-OF-WAYS IN THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, ESTABLISHING A PENALTY. ORDINANCE O2022-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 4 PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-4-21 PROHIBITED PARKING OF THE CITY CODE OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO AND DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND AVENUES WHERE THE PARKING OF VEHICLES SHALL BE PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS OF THE DAY; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Approved hiring the consulting firm of Risa Weinberger & Associates, Inc. to develop a Regional Composting Feasibility and Implementation Plan. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with MCCi, LLC. and a license agreement with Laserfiche for the installation, upgrade, and use of the Laserfiche document management system. Funds are currently allocated in the amount of $53,010.42 in the FY22 budget for this project. Approved Resolution R2022-12 amending the City of Weatherford Investment Policy and Strategy, which conforms to the Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code and also addresses potential opportunities to expand the City's investment portfolio beyond those specifically listed in Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
Consider adoption of Resolution R2022-11 amending the City of Weatherford Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Director of Transportation and Public Works Manny Palacios presented this item. The Transportation and Advisory Board recommended approval. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Kevin Cleveland, the Council voted unanimously to approve this item. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Action on executive session items: Council Member Jeff Robinson moved that the City Council of the City of Weatherford authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the easements described in Resolution R2022-04, as presented, specifically: • a 3,146 square foot "Utility Easement"; • a 4,883 square foot "Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station Easement"; and • a 1,658 square foot "Access Easement." on property described as Tract II in the deed filed in Instrument #201624210, Deed Records o
Consider approval of Resolution R2022-04 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary easements for construction and maintenance of a wastewater lift station and pipelines, and for other public purposes permitted by law. Council Member Jeff Robinson moved that the City Council of the City of Weatherford authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the easements described in Resolution R2022-04, as presented, specifically: • a 3,146 square foot "Utility Easement"; • a 4,883 square foot "Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station Easement"; and • a 1,658 square foot "Access Easement." on property described as Tract II in the deed filed in Instrument #201624210, Deed Records of Parker County, Texas, and said easements being more fully described in Exhibits A, B, and C; for public use in construction and maintenance of a wastewater lift station and pipelines; and further moved to adopt Resolution Number R2022-04, as presented. The first record vote on this motion applies to all units of property to be condemned. Council Member Kevin Cleveland seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 - 1.
Council Member Matt Ticzkus voted in opposition.
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: • Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,; • Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney - to seek advice on the following matters: eminent; • Section 551.072 - Deliberations About Real Property - deliberation regarding the purchase,.
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, April 12, 2022 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)