Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, March 27, 2023: 7 items; Proclamation recognizing Ms
5 consent items, 2 regular items, 1 public hearing; 2 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
Proclamation recognizing Ms. Mabel Bain's 101st Birthday. Mayor Paul Paschall issued this proclamation. Proclamation naming April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Weatherford. Mayor Pro Tem Heidi Wilder presented this proclamation to Donna Chambers and Debbie Buckman of Freedom House. Recognize Carmen Villani and Max for dedicated weekly visits to the Police Department and now the Public Safety Building for more than seven years. Mayor Paul Paschall recognized Carmen and Kim Villani and their service dog Max. Presentation from Lyndsie Montgomery regarding Downtown Weatherford, Inc. Director Lyndsie Montgomery gave this update which was for informational purposes only; no action was required or taken.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (4-0, on the motion of Jeff Robinson, second by Matt Ticzkus): Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting held March 14, 2023. Authorized the City Manager to purchase computer workstations with budgeted dollars in the amount of $70,493.60 using the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract (DIR-TSO-4159) and related cooperative purchasing agreements/HUBs. Approved the purchase of portable/mobile two-way radios, in-car video camera systems, body- worn cameras, maintenance services and accessories from Motorola Solutions for an amount not to exceed $150,000 under Texas DIR Contract DIR-TSO-4101. Authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Harendt Construction Group, LLC for the Fire Station 1 Restroom Remodel project in an amount not to exceed $265,811. Appointed Phil Vandagriff to regular member on the Building and Standards Commission.
Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2023-09 concerning a request for a general plan and zoning map amendment from AG Agricultural to C3 Heavy Commercial on three tracts totaling 21.546 acres, located on the southwest corner of Quanah Hill Road and Coy Road, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH2023-0003. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item. Staff recommended approval of the general plan and zoning map amendments. At their March 8, 2023 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the general plan and zoning map amendments. Mayor Paschall opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. As there were no speakers Mayor Paschall closed the hearing at 6:24 p.m. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Heidi Wilder, the Council voted to approve these amendments. Motion carried 4 - 0.
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.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, March 27, 2023 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)