Weatherford
Weatherford City Council, July 28, 2026: 12 items; Presentation on the Parker County Public Utility Agency Formation and Timeline
5 consent items, 7 regular items, 4 public hearings; 7 recorded votes, all unanimous. Written from the minutes.
5.a: Presentation on the Parker County Public Utility Agency Formation and Timeline. Director of Water Utilities Rick Shaffer introduced Parker County Precinct 3 Commissioner Larry Walden and Andrew Franco of Freese and Nichols, who presented on the proposed Parker County Public Utility Agency and Water Supply Initiative. Mr. Franco reviewed the background and drivers behind the initiative, the goal of addressing short- and long-term water supply needs, regional collaboration considerations, and the benefits of forming a Public Utility Agency (PUA). He identified prospective PUA members, outlined the PUA formation process, and reviewed the ordinance and user agreement components, membership rules, and draft budgeting guidelines. Mr. Franco concluded by reviewing the formation timeline and reasons for forming and joining the Parker County PUA. No action was taken or required.
Consent agenda, approved as one vote (5-0, on the motion of Zack Smith, second by Rod White): 7.a: Authorized an increase in previously approved funds for the procurement of concrete services from Garcia Welding, raising the authorized amount from $700,000 to an amount not to exceed $900,000. 7.b: Authorized an increase in previously approved funds for the procurement of asphalt materials from Texas Materials, raising the authorized amount from $500,000 to an amount not to exceed $625,000. 7.c: Renewed Bid No. 2024-025 for miscellaneous trucking from Lions Gate Logistics in an amount not to exceed $130,000. 7.d: Accepted the FY26 3rd Quarter Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, of fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. 7.e: Adopted Ordinance O2026-25 amending the FY26 Adopted Budget. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS FOR SAID YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR FILING OF THE BUDGET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8.a: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2026-27 concerning a request by Lacy Kimball for a Zoning Map Amendment from (R1) Single Family Residential to (C1) General Commercial on an approximate 0.4-acre tract being located at 725 Red Oak Lane, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH-26-0010. Director of Development Services Scott McDonald presented a request for a Zoning Map Amendment at 725 Red Oak Lane, submitted by applicant Lacy Kimball. Mayor Paul Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m. With no comments received, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m. On the motion of Matt Ticzkus, second by Rod White, the City Council voted 5 – 0 to adopt Ordinance O2026-27, approving the Zoning Map Amendment as presented. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, CONCERNING CERTAIN PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT 725 RED OAK LANE, BEING IDENTIFIED AS 0.4 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS; HERETOFORE ZONED R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SHALL HENCEFORTH BE ZONED C1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; [...]
8.b: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2026-28 concerning a request by Matt Martin for a Zoning Map Amendment from (R2) Two Family Residential to (CN) Central Neighborhood on an approximate 0.23-acre tract being located at 313 South Elm Street, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH-26-0011. Director of Development Services Scott McDonald presented a request for a Zoning Map Amendment at 313 S. Elm Street, submitted by applicant Matt Martin. Mayor Paul Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. With no comments received, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. On the motion of Luke Williams, second by Rod White, the City Council voted 5 – 0 to adopt Ordinance O2026-28, approving the Zoning Map Amendment as presented. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, CONCERNING CERTAIN PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT 313 SOUTH ELM STREET, BEING IDENTIFIED AS 0.23 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS; HERETOFORE ZONED R2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SHALL HENCEFORTH BE ZONED CN CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS [...]
8.c: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2026-23 concerning a request by Shane Kuehler for a General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment from (AG) Agriculture to (C1) General Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor Office/Facility w/outside storage including vehicles use on an approximate 4.569-acre tract being located at 1798 NW Ric Williamson, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. ZCH-26-0008 & CUP-26-0005. Director of Development Services Scott McDonald presented a request for a General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment with a Conditional Use Permit at 1798 NW Ric Williamson, submitted by applicant Shane Kuehler. Mayor Paul Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m. With no comments received, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Matt Ticzkus, the City Council voted 5 – 0 to adopt Ordinance O2026-23, approving the General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment with a Conditional Use Permit, as presented. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, CONCERNING CERTAIN PARCELS OR TRACTS OF LAND AT 1798 RIC WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, BEING IDENTIFIED AS A 4.569-ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE PARRISH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1867, IN THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, PARKER [...]
8.d: Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2026-26 concerning a request by Tony Aaron for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Electronic Message Center (EMC) freestanding monument sign within the Central Business District on an approximate 0.7-acre tract being located at 122 Fort Worth Highway, City of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. CUP-26-0006. Director of Development Services Scott McDonald presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit at 122 Ft. Worth Highway, submitted by applicant Tony Aaron. Mayor Paul Paschall opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. • Lynn Baber, 2126 Timber Cove Court, expressed concerns regarding the placement of the sign in the historic downtown area. • Kerry Davis with All Digital Signs, 583 Inspiration Point Road, Mineral Wells, spoke about the design of the proposed sign. With no further comments received, Mayor Paschall closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m. • Applicant Tony Aaron, 133 Marina View Court, addressed questions from the Council regarding the proposed request. On the motion of Zack Smith, second by Rod White, the City Council voted 5 – 0 to adopt Ordinance O2026-26, approving the Conditional Use Permit as presented. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, CONCERNING CERTAIN [...]
8.e: Consider approval of Ordinance O2026-29 amending Title IX, Public Ways and Property, by amending Chapter 14, Use of and Construction within Public Rights-of- Way, in the Code of Ordinances. Director of Public Works Matt Leppla presented a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 14, Use of and Construction within Public Rights-of-Way, in Title IX of the City's Code of Ordinances. On the motion of Luke Williams, second by Matt Ticzkus, the City Council voted 5 – 0 to adopt Ordinance O2026-29, amending Title IX, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 14, Use of and Construction within Public Rights-of-Way, in the Code of Ordinances, as presented. The ordinance is captioned as follows: ORDINANCE O2026-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING TITLE IX, “PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY,” OF THE OFFICIAL CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD BY AMENDING CHAPTER 14, “USE OF AND CONSTRUCTION WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY,” IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9.a: Short-Term Rental Compliance Update. Director of Development Services Scott McDonald provided an update regarding short-term rental compliance.
Future agenda items: There were no future agenda items requested.
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Sources: City of Weatherford: council minutes, July 28, 2026 (Granicus); Agenda for this meeting (Granicus); Meeting video (Granicus)