Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, May 14, 2024: 10 items; Issue the Certificates of Election and administer the Oaths of Office to Matt Ticzkus,
4 consent items, 6 regular items, 1 public hearing, 1 executive-session topic. Written from the minutes.
4.a: Issue the Certificates of Election and administer the Oaths of Office to Matt Ticzkus, candidate for Council Member Place 3, and Luke Williams, candidate for Council Member Place 4, both unopposed candidates declared elected, in accordance with Resolution R2024-06 adopted February 27, 2024. City Secretary Andrea McDonald provided the Certificates of Election issued by Mayor Paul Paschall and administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Place 3, Matt Ticzkus. Meredith Williams administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Place 4, Luke Williams. Council Member Luke Williams took his seat on the dais and participated in the remainder of the meeting. Mayor Paschall and the City Council expressed their gratitude to outgoing Council Member Kevin Cleveland for his service. Kevin Cleveland thanked the Council and the citizens for their support.
6.a: Recognition of Gladys Hansen's 50th Year of Public Service with the City of Weatherford. Mayor Paschall presented Gladys Hansen with a proclamation in recognition of her 50th year of service with the City of Weatherford.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote: 8.a: Authorized an increase in the use of annual Bid No. 2023-015 Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements to a total combined amount not to exceed $875,000.00. 8.b: Approved Resolution R2024-09 authorizing the Parks, Recreation and Special Events Department to apply for grant funding offered by Texas Parks and Wildlife for a new skate park at McGratton Park. 8.c: Authorized the City Manager additional funding for HVAC services with Enviromatic Systems, through an interlocal agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) in the amount of $50,000.00 for a new total not to exceed amount of $200,000.00. 8.d: Authorized the City Manager to execute a change order to the Job Order Contract (JOC) with Harendt Construction Group, LLC for the Fire Station 1 Phase 2 improvements in an amount not to exceed $33,185.00.
9.a: Consider authorizing the city manager to execute a development agreement pertaining to LaSalle Cattle Company. Director of Public Works Chad Marbut presented this item regarding a development agreement pertaining to LaSalle Cattle Company and introduced Jack Creveling with Synchro Land LLC. Mr. Creveling, 2112 Woodmont Ave., Austin, Texas 78703, presented an overview of the proposed LaSalle Ranch project. City Manager James Hotopp emphasized that this development would not impact existing resources, as sufficient capacity existed within the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants to support it. He added that the utility staff plans for developments decades in advance. On the motion of Heidi Wilder, second by Matt Ticzkus, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a development agreement pertaining to LaSalle Cattle Company. The motion carried 5 - 0.
9.b: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2024-13 regarding the voluntary annexation of a tract of land owned by La Salle Cattle Company LTD. Tract 1 being approximately 996.48-acres of land out of ABSTRACT NO. 650, 2089, 644 and ABSTRACT NO. 2281, Parker County, Texas. Director of Development & Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item and reviewed that this was the first and only Public Hearing for this voluntary annexation request of 996.48 acres. He added that AG Agriculture was the default zoning district assigned to this tract of land and that the Service Plan for Tract 1 was included in the ordinance. Mayor Paul Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. There being no speakers, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted to approve Ordinance O2024-13. The motion carried 5 – 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O2024-13 AN ORDINANCE VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING AN APPROXIMATE 996.48 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY LA SALLE CATTLE COMPANY, LTD INTO THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT REGARDING SERVICES AFTER ANNEXATION FOR SUCH TERRITORY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9.c: Take from the table and consider adoption of Ordinance O2024-12 concerning an amendment to the Title XII Zoning Ordinance, regarding commercial zoning district uses and definitions. Director of Development and Neighborhood Services Kaleb Kentner presented this item and reviewed a summary of updates to the proposed ordinance since the April 23rd City Council presentation, which included: 1) removing the Alternative Wellness Product Establishment use as a conditional use permit from all commercial zoning districts excluding Industrial; 2) updating the definition for Alternative Wellness Product Establishment; 3) decreasing the floor space from 25% to 30 square feet in area; and 4) adding a 10% requirement for merchandise display. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Heidi Wilder, the City Council voted to approve Ordinance O2024-12. The motion carried 5 – 0. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O2024-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 12-6-100 “DEFINITIONS” OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR “ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS PRODUCT ESTABLISHMENT,” “CANNABIDIOL (CBD),” “E-CIGARETTE,” AND “HEMP”; AND AMENDING SECTION 12-3-305 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS PRODUCT ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE I” INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT UPON ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE [...]
10.a: Update on the Northwest Downtown Street Rehabilitation Project. Director of Public Works Chad Marbut presented an update regarding the Northwest Downtown Street Rehabilitation Project and noted that the project was ahead of schedule and under budget.
Future agenda items: There were no future agenda items requested.
3 residents spoke during citizen comments on non-agenda items; the minutes record the topics. The Ledger counts residents at comment and does not name them.
Action on executive session items: No action was taken.
Executive session topics, as posted: Section 551.071. Consultation with Attorney: Pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer: Tax exempt housing. Mayor Paul Paschall recessed the City Council meeting at 6:53 p.m. so that the City Council coul.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, May 14, 2024 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)