Westworth Village public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Lake Worth for animal control services. The Council will also discuss using eminent domain to obtain property for the expansion of Hawk’s Creek golf course.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Lake Worth for animal control services at an annual cost of $5,000
• Resolution No. 2022-01 regarding eminent domain proceedings for Hawk’s Creek golf course expansion
• Ratification of contract with SAFEBuilt for third-party building and inspection services
• Authorization to auction or dispose of surplus city and police department equipment
• Appointment of a replacement to the Long-Range Planning Committee

The council approved an interlocal agreement with Lake Worth for animal control services, reaffirmed a resolution authorizing eminent domain for the Hawk's Creek golf course expansion, and appointed Robert Fitzgerald to the Long-Range Planning Committee. All votes were 5-0. The consent agenda, including contract ratification and surplus equipment declaration, was also approved.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, SAFEBuilt contract ratification, and surplus equipment declaration (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Lake Worth for animal control services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01 authorizing eminent domain for 3.548-acre tract for Hawk's Creek golf course expansion (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Fitzgerald to Long-Range Planning Committee unexpired term ending May 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session covering routine consent items, staff and committee updates, and public information. The main action items are a public hearing and vote on the proposed Melva Campbell Park logo and signage, a change order to remove picnic tables from the park's playground order, and a resolution to apply for a police department server upgrade grant with a 25% match (about $5,000). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and citizen comments.

• Public hearing and action on Melva Campbell Park logo and signage
• Change order #2 for Spaces for Play at Melva Campbell Park removing picnic tables
• Resolution 2022-02 to apply for police server upgrade grant (25% match, ~$5,000)
• Approval of consent agenda including October 12, 2021 minutes and financial reports
• Staff updates from police chief, public works director, golf pro, and city administrator

The Westworth Village City Council approved the proposed Melva Campbell Park logo and signage, approved a change order removing picnic tables from the Spaces for Play order, and approved Resolution 2022-02 to submit a grant application for upgrading a police department server. All three motions passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda and consent agenda, staff updates, and announcements.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Melva Campbell Park logo and signage (5-0)
• Approved Spaces for Play change order #2 removing picnic tables (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for police server grant application (5-0)

City Council

This special session consists of presentations and awards for the Police Department. The meeting includes a presentation of the Texas Best Practices Recognition award and certificates for the Police Department.

• Presentation of the Texas Best Practices Recognition award by Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes
• Recognition and presentations of Police Department certificates by Mayor Jones

The City Council held a special session solely to recognize the police department. Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes presented the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Best Practices Recognition Award to the Westworth Village Police Department. Mayor Jones then presented certificates of recognition to all police staff. No other business was conducted.

• Accepted Texas Best Practices Recognition Award for police department
• Presented certificates of recognition to all police staff

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a proposed replat at 6610 Hawks Creek Avenue, increased water and wastewater rates, and the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Hawk's Creek golf course expansion. The council will also consider ordinances to adjust fees and deposits, and authorize new contracts for delinquent tax and account collections.

• Public hearing and action on replat of The Shoppes of Hawks Creek, Block 2, Lot 9R (6610 Hawks Creek Avenue) from one lot into two
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 485 increasing water and sewer rates, establishing auto-draft discount, and increasing utility deposits
• Action on Ordinance 486 amending the Fee Schedule (A7.00 and A8.00) to cover newspaper and postal rate increases
• Action to authorize eminent domain and Resolution No. 2022-01 for Hawk's Creek golf course expansion
• Action to terminate contracts with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott and execute new collection contracts with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, PC and MVBA, LLC

The Westworth Village City Council approved a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire property for the Hawk's Creek golf course expansion. The council also adopted ordinances increasing water and sewer rates, amended the fee schedule, approved a replat, and authorized new contracts for delinquent collections. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-01 authorizing eminent domain for Hawk's Creek golf course expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 485 increasing water and sewer rates and establishing auto-draft discount (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 486 amending fee schedule for newspaper and postal costs (5-0)
• Approved replat of 6610 Hawks Creek Avenue into two lots (5-0)
• Approved addition of small pavilion to Melva Campbell Park (5-0)
• Authorized termination of Perdue, Brandon contracts and execution of new collection contracts with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen and MVBA (5-0)
• Waived garage sale and temporary sign permit fees for Burton Hill Elementary PTO event (5-0)
• Retained Will Pruitt for legal services (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council held a special session to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and set the 2021 property tax rate. The budget maintains the ad valorem tax rate at $0.475 per $100 of valuation, which is expected to increase total tax revenue by $111,447 due to new properties and increased valuations. The council also opened a public hearing on proposed increases to water and wastewater rates, with a final vote scheduled for October 12. Additionally, the council received the citywide drainage study report presented by Kimley Horn.

• Adoption of Ordinance 483 for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance 484 setting the 2021 Tax Rate at $0.475 per $100 of valuation
• Public hearing on increased water and wastewater rates (first of two hearings)
• Presentation of the citywide drainage study report by Kimley Horn
• Ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget

The City Council approved Ordinance 483, adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget, and Ordinance 484, setting the 2021 tax rate at $0.475 per $100 of valuation. The council also ratified the property tax increase reflected in the budget, which will raise more tax revenue than the previous year. All three motions passed by a vote of 5 Ayes and 0 Nays. The council also held a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate increases, with action scheduled for the October 12 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 483 adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (5-0).
• Ratified the property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2021-2022 Budget (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 484 setting the 2021 tax rate at $0.475 per $100 of valuation (5-0).
• Held a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate increases; no action taken, with a second hearing and vote scheduled for October 12.

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council and WRA Board are holding a joint special session to discuss and potentially act on a proposal from Under Par Life, LLC to operate and lease Hawks Creek Golf Course. The agenda includes a public hearing for citizen input, followed by executive session discussions on legal, real property, and economic development matters related to the golf course. Action items include approving an agreement with Under Par Life, LLC.

• Public hearing on Under Par Life, LLC presentation and new business at Hawks Creek Golf Course
• Executive session to discuss leasing WRA-owned real property and Hawks Creek Golf Course
• Action on agreement with Under Par Life, LLC to operate and lease Hawks Creek Golf Course

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and the 2021 tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation, with action to be taken at a special meeting on September 21st. The council will also discuss and take action on a request to replat Westworth Falls, Block C, Lots 1, 2, and 3 from three lots into two larger lots. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff updates, and announcements about community events.

• Public hearing on replat of Westworth Falls, Block C, Lots 1-3 from three to two lots
• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget, based on no change to tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing on 2021 tax rate of $0.475 per $100, with revenue increase of $111,447 from new properties
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2021 and financial reports
• Executive session to consider volunteer committee applications and appointments to WRA and CCPD boards

The City Council approved a request to replat Westworth Falls, Block C, Lots 1, 2, and 3 from three lots into two larger lots, with a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the August 10 meeting minutes and financial reports, and reappointed members to the WRA and CCPD boards. Public hearings on the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and the 2021 tax rate were recessed, with action deferred to a special meeting on September 21.

• Approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, by a 5-0 vote
• Approved the replat of Westworth Falls, Block C, Lots 1, 2, and 3 from three lots into two larger lots by a 5-0 vote
• Reappointed Halden Griffith, Melissa Huffman, and Mike Dingman to the WRA for terms expiring September 2023 by a 5-0 vote
• Reappointed Brian Libbey, Lance Rahn, and Abe Elizondo to the CCPD for terms expiring 2023 by a 5-0 vote

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and consider a resolution regarding a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. A public hearing for a rezoning request at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave will be opened and closed without action because the owner withdrew the application.

• Review of proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 Budget
• Resolution 2021-09 regarding Atmos Energy Corp. rate review settlement
• Public hearing for rezoning at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave (application withdrawn)
• Resolution 2021-08 to update TexPool account access
• Staff updates from Police, Public Works, and City Administration

The council approved Resolution 2021-09, a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding the 2021 Rate Review Mechanism Filing, by a 5-0 vote. A public hearing on a rezoning application for a senior apartment project at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave was opened and closed with no action, as the property owner withdrew the application. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and a resolution updating TexPool account access.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09 (Atmos settlement) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and Resolution 2021-08 (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for rezoning at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave; no action taken (application withdrawn)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council is holding its regular July 13, 2021 meeting to consider reenacting the city curfew ordinance, review the proposed 2021-2022 budget, and authorize an interlocal agreement with Lake Worth for animal control services. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request for a senior apartment project, which is expected to be postponed again at the property owner's request.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 482 reenacting the curfew (required every 3 years)
• Review and discussion of proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget
• Action to authorize interlocal agreement with City of Lake Worth for animal control services
• Public hearing on rezoning 6660 Hawks Creek Ave from Commercial to Planned Development for senior apartments (expected to be recessed to Aug. 10)
• Action on Ordinance 461-I extending the Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency

The council adopted Ordinance 482 reenacting the curfew ordinance, extended the local disaster declaration to September 30, 2021, and authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Lake Worth for animal control services. The budget review was postponed, and a rezoning public hearing was recessed to August.

• Adopted Ordinance 482 reenacting the curfew ordinance (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 461-1 extending the disaster declaration to September 30, 2021 (5-0).
• Authorized the mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Lake Worth for animal control (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports (5-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0).
• Recessed the public hearing for the Blue Sky rezoning to the August 10 meeting.
• Took no action on the rezoning ordinance due to the recessed hearing.
• Postponed budget discussion to the August meeting.

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District board is meeting to approve minutes, hold a public hearing on the curfew ordinance, and take action on re-adopting it as required every three years by state law. The board will also receive a briefing on the police department's Best Practices Certification and review public safety issues from a 2019 citywide survey.

• Public hearing and action on proposed curfew ordinance (required re-adoption every 3 years per Texas LGC 370.002)
• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Briefing by Chief Reaves on Best Practices Certification status
• Review of identified public safety issues from 2019 citywide survey

The Crime Control & Prevention District board re-adopted the city's curfew ordinance, as required every three years by Texas law, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting. No citizen comments were made during the public hearing on the curfew ordinance. Chief Reaves briefed the board on the department's progress toward Best Practices Certification, and members discussed speeding issues from a 2019 survey.

• Approved the June 1, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0).
• Re-adopted the curfew ordinance as presented (5-0).
• Held a public hearing on the curfew ordinance; no comments received.
• Received a briefing from Chief Reaves on Best Practices Certification status.
• Discussed speeding issues identified in a 2019 city-wide survey.

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council is holding a special session to discuss and take action on the city administrator and city secretary positions. The meeting includes a closed executive session for legal advice and personnel deliberations, followed by a public hearing and potential action. This is a personnel matter, not a routine policy agenda.

• Discussion and action on city administrator and city secretary positions
• Executive session for personnel matters and legal advice
• Public hearing pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 22.077

The City Council accepted City Administrator Mike Murray's resignation and authorized the mayor to execute a separation agreement. The council then appointed Brandy Barrett as City Administrator/City Secretary effective immediately. Both motions passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Accepted resignation of City Administrator Mike Murray (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute separation agreement with Mike Murray (5-0)
• Appointed Brandy Barrett as City Administrator/City Secretary effective immediately (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and take action on the CCPD budget, the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 General Fund budget for the Police Department and Municipal Court, and replacing crushed granite with concrete along Roaring Springs Road. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave, which has been postponed again to July 13th. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and staff updates.

• Discuss and take action on CCPD Budget
• Review and discuss proposed FY 2021-2022 General Fund budget for Police Department and Municipal Court
• Discuss and take action on replacing crushed granite along Roaring Springs Road with concrete
• Public hearing on rezoning 6660 Hawks Creek Ave from Commercial (C) to Planned Development (PD) for multi-family senior apartments (postponed to July 13)
• Approval of consent agenda including May 2021 financial reports

The council approved a motion to authorize the mayor to engage city engineers to design and seek bids for replacing crushed granite with concrete along Roaring Springs Road, with an agreement not to exceed $120,000. The vote was 3-2. The council also made several appointments, including Michael Dingman as Mayor Pro Tem and various committee members, and recessed a public hearing on a rezoning request for 6660 Hawks Creek Ave to July 13. No action was taken on the CCPD budget or the police department budget discussion items.

• Approved motion to authorize mayor to engage engineers for concrete replacement on Roaring Springs Road, not to exceed $120,000 (3-2)
• Appointed Michael Dingman as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Planning and Zoning Commission members to terms ending May 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Brian Libbey and Lance Rahn to CCPD/Public Safety Board (5-0)
• Appointed Long Range Planning Committee members, including Jim Majors and Britton Pavlic (5-0)
• Appointed Golf and Parks Committee members, with Abraham Elizondo as chairman (5-0)
• Abolished the Ordinance Committee (4-1)
• Recessed public hearing on rezoning for 6660 Hawks Creek Ave to July 13 meeting

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District board will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The budget projects revenues of $650,021 and expenses of $613,325, with the surplus going to reserves. It funds five police positions, a new police vehicle, and technology upgrades.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget
• Proposed budget: $650,021 revenue, $613,325 expenses
• Funding for 5 full-time police positions
• $58,000 for new police unit
• New $5,400 technology replacement line item for police radios

The Crime Control and Prevention District board approved the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget as written, sending it to the City Council. The board also approved the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes with a minor correction. No public comments were received during the budget hearing.

• Approved May 25, 2021 meeting minutes with amendment to remove duplicate name (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget as written, to send to City Council (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council and WRA will hold a joint special session to appoint a councilman to the WRA, elect WRA officers, and discuss a property lease in executive session. The appointment fills a vacancy left by a resignation.

• Appoint councilman Halden Griffith to WRA to complete Dore Hendrix's term
• Elect WRA President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer
• Executive session to discuss leasing WRA-owned real property

The City Council and WRA held a joint special session. The Council appointed Halden Griffith to the WRA board to finish Dore Hendrix's term. The WRA elected new officers and authorized signing letters of intent for a long-term ground lease at Hawks Creek Golf Course.

• Appointed Halden Griffith to WRA board (4-1)
• Elected Melissa Huffman as WRA president (6-1)
• Elected Michael Dingman as WRA vice president (7-0)
• Elected Tiffany Aller as WRA secretary (7-0)
• Elected Melva Campbell as WRA treasurer (7-0)
• Authorized signing Letter of Intent for Hawks Creek Golf Course ground lease (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor and WRA President to sign Letter of Intent for ground lease (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District board will discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, which projects revenues of $648,021 and expenses of $613,323, leaving a surplus of $34,698 for reserves. A public hearing and adoption vote are scheduled for June 1, 2021. The board will also approve the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget: $648,021 revenue, $613,323 expenses, $34,698 surplus
• Budget includes 3% cost-of-living adjustment for police payroll
• Funding for a new police unit ($58,000) and technology replacement ($5,400)
• Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for June 1, 2021 at 6:00pm

The Crime Control and Prevention District board approved the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes and elected Tiffany Aller as President, Dani Briones as Vice-President and Secretary. The board also set trail hours for the Leonard Oaks and Fairways sections of the trail, with the Fairways section closing at 11:30pm. No action was taken on street lighting, alleyway mirrors, or the Burton Hill Elementary crosswalk. The proposed FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget was discussed but not adopted; a public hearing and action are scheduled for June 1, 2021.

• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Elected Tiffany Aller as CCPD President (7-0)
• Elected Dani Briones as CCPD Vice-President (7-0)
• Elected Dani Briones as CCPD Secretary (7-0)
• Set Leonard Oaks trail hours: 5:00am to 10:00pm (6-0)
• Set Fairways trail hours: 5:00am to 11:30pm (4-2)
• Discussed proposed FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget; no action taken
• No action on street lighting, alleyway mirrors, or crosswalk education

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session covering routine approvals, public hearings, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the design and construction of Melva Campbell Park (estimated $1.2 million), adopting ordinances on parking, contractor registration, and parks/trails, and holding a public hearing on a rezoning for a senior apartment project at 6660 Hawks Creek Ave. The council will also canvass election results, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and discuss legal matters in executive session.

• Resolution 2021-05: annual review of Public Funds Investment Policy, no changes
• Resolution 2021-06: denying Oncor's DCRF amendment (approx. $98M revenue increase)
• Ordinance 478: canvassing May 1, 2021 election results for Mayor and Council Places 1 and 5
• Action on Melva Campbell Park design and construction, $1.2M total cost, $450K in current budget
• Public hearing on rezoning Lot 3R Block 2, The Shoppes of Hawks Creek (6660 Hawks Creek Ave) from Commercial to Planned Development for senior apartments

The council approved the design and construction of Melva Campbell Park, authorizing the mayor to execute purchase orders up to $1.2 million. It also adopted several ordinances, including parking regulations, contractor registration, and parks and trails rules, and approved a $7,500 settlement in a lawsuit. The council canvassed the May 1 election results and administered oaths to newly elected officials.

• Approved Melva Campbell Park design and construction up to $1.2M (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 478 canvassing May 1 election results (5-0)
• Authorized $7,500 settlement to Randy Marx and Big Mac Transports, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 479 modifying parking regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 480 adding contractor registration and fee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 481 adding parks and trails chapter (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for LOGIC investment program (5-0)
• Authorized application to TexSTAR investment program (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District board will elect officers and consider a Green Spaces, Parks and Trails Crime Prevention Plan, which includes possible ordinance changes and signage. They will also discuss street lighting, alleyway mirrors, a crosswalk, and citywide trash services.

• Elect CCPD President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Recommend Green Spaces, Parks and Trails Crime Prevention Plan
• Discuss $26,000 street light installation and repairs
• Discuss alleyway mirrors and Burton Hill Elementary crosswalk
• Briefing on CCPD budget needs

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board elected Tiffany Aller as president, Dani Briones as vice-president and secretary, and approved trail hours for two sections of the trail. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed but took no action on street lighting, alleyway mirrors, and the Burton Hill Elementary crosswalk.

• Approved October 13, 2020 Public Safety Committee minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved July 14, 2020 CCPD minutes (7-0)
• Elected Tiffany Aller as CCPD President (7-0)
• Elected Dani Briones as CCPD Vice-President (7-0)
• Elected Dani Briones as CCPD Secretary (7-0)
• Set Leonard Oaks trail hours 5:00am-10:00pm (6-0)
• Set Fairways trail hours 5:00am-11:30pm (4-2)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to resurface Roaring Springs Road at a cost not to exceed $250,000, and will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to create a new 'Modified Large Lot Single Family Residential' (SF-A-1) zoning district and rezone specific properties. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff updates, and proclamations.

• Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to resurface Roaring Springs Road, city pays for materials and milling, total cost not to exceed $250,000
• Public hearing and Ordinance 474 to add SF-A-1 zoning district to Chapter 14 'Zoning'
• Ordinance 475 to rezone lots in T.H. McNaughton and Audrey Place subdivisions from SF-A to SF-A-1
• Resolution 2021-04 updating TexPool account access
• Ordinance 461-H extending local disaster declaration through April 30

The council approved an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to resurface Roaring Springs Road at a cost not to exceed $250,000. It also adopted Ordinance 474, creating a new 'modified large lot single family residential' (SF-A-1) zoning district with a 27-foot maximum building height, and Ordinance 475, applying that zoning to specific lots in the T.H. McNaughton and Audrey Place subdivisions. The consent agenda, including the extension of the local disaster declaration, was approved. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for Roaring Springs Road resurfacing, not to exceed $250,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 474 creating SF-A-1 zoning district with 27-foot max building height (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 475 rezoning lots in T.H. McNaughton and Audrey Place subdivisions to SF-A-1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including disaster declaration extension and TexPool access update (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider two resolutions: one to renew a street maintenance sales tax for ten years and allow its use for water and sewer repairs, and another opposing state legislation that would restrict municipalities from hiring lobbyists. The council will also receive staff updates and hold an executive session on legal matters.

• Resolution 2021-03: ten-year renewal of municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance, allowing proceeds for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure repairs
• Resolution 2021-04: opposing Senate Bill 29, which would prevent municipalities from hiring professional lobbyists
• Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Executive session for legal advice on Randy Marx and Big Mac trucking lawsuits and easement abandonment

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-03, supporting a ten-year renewal election for the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance, and allowing proceeds to also fund water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure tied to street work. It also approved Resolution 2021-04, which prevents the city from hiring professional lobbyists or paying dues to organizations that do. Both motions passed unanimously, 5-0. The council entered executive session for legal advice on lawsuits and an easement but took no action afterward.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03 for street maintenance sales tax renewal election (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 prohibiting lobbyist hiring or dues (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session to approve routine consent agenda items, receive staff and committee updates, and take action on several key items. These include approving the FY 2019-2020 financial audit, extending the local disaster declaration, hiring a design firm for Melva Campbell Park, and amending the zoning ordinance for planned development districts. The meeting also includes public comment opportunities and announcements about upcoming meetings.

• Approve FY 2019-2020 financial audit (Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP)
• Extend Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency (Ordinance 461-G)
• Retain Spaces for Play to design and implement Melva Campbell Park (no cost to retain)
• Amend Chapter 14 Zoning, Article 3, Division 11, Section 14.3.51 (Permitted Uses) for Planned Development Overlay District
• Approve consent agenda including minutes and financial reports

The council approved the FY 2019-2020 financial audit and single item audit report, both receiving clean opinions with no findings. They also extended the local disaster declaration to April 7, 2021, and approved retaining Spaces for Play to design Melva Campbell Park. The zoning ordinance amendment for residential PD districts was approved with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved FY 2019-2020 financial audit and single item audit report (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 461-G extending disaster declaration to April 7 (5-0)
• Retained Spaces for Play to design Melva Campbell Park (4-1, Hendrix dissenting)
• Amended zoning ordinance for residential PD district lot sizes (4-1, Hendrix dissenting)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings and take action on Ordinance 476, which creates three new residential zoning districts (SF-R-1, SF-R-2, SF-R-3) with different lot sizes, setbacks, parking, and impervious surface limits. They will also vote on applying these districts to existing SF-R lots and updating the zoning map, plus a related amendment to Planned Development district permitted uses. The meeting ends with a vote to terminate the residential development moratorium effective 11:59 p.m. that day.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 476 creating SF-R-1 (8,000 sq ft lots, 65% impervious), SF-R-2 (10,000 sq ft, 55%), SF-R-3 (20,000 sq ft, 50%)
• Rezoning existing SF-R lots to new districts and updating zoning map
• Amendment to PD district permitted uses to allow more flexible lot sizes with stormwater compliance
• Termination of residential development moratorium (Ordinance 471) effective Feb 4, 2021

The council adopted Ordinance 476 creating new zoning districts SF-R-1, SF-R-2, and SF-R-3, with amendments to reduce maximum impervious surface to 55% and minimum dwelling size to 1250 sq ft. It also approved applying SF-R-1 and SF-R-2 to existing lots and terminated the development moratorium effective February 4, 2021. An amended motion to add stricter setbacks and delete SF-R-3 failed.

• Adopted Ordinance 476 creating SF-R-1, SF-R-2, SF-R-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning existing lots to SF-R-1 and SF-R-2 as mapped (5-0)
• Terminated moratorium on residential development permits effective 11:59pm Feb 4 (5-0)
• Postponed PD overlay permitted uses amendment to Feb 9 meeting (5-0)
• Amended motion to add 10' side setbacks, 50% impervious, 27' height, delete SF-R-3 failed (0-5)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider amending the zoning ordinance to create three new residential districts: SF-R-1, SF-R-2, and SF-R-3. These changes include new minimum lot sizes and reduced allowable impervious surface areas for certain properties.

• Public hearing to consider creating new zoning districts SF-R-1, SF-R-2, and SF-R-3
• Proposed reduction of maximum impervious surface area in new districts
• Proposed increase of minimum lot sizes for future plats
• Discussion on amending Section 14.3.51(B) regarding Planned Development (PD) flexibility

The City Council held a town hall meeting to discuss a potential rezoning of properties in the T.H. McNaughton and Audrey Place subdivisions from SF-A to SF-A-1, but took no action. The discussion produced consensus on proposed standards, including a 19,000 sq ft minimum lot size and 85 ft minimum lot width, with a maximum height of 35 feet pending attorney review. The item is scheduled for P&Z and Council consideration in March or April. The council also heard a staff briefing on proposed changes to Section 14.3.51(B) regarding planned developments, but no action was taken.

• Removed Item C from the agenda
• Held town hall on SF-A-1 rezoning, no action taken
• Heard staff briefing on PD restrictions, no action taken
• Opened public hearing on SF-R zoning districts, no action taken

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council met in special session on January 22, 2021, but took no substantive action. After hearing one citizen comment and convening in executive session for legal advice on potential litigation and staffing issues, the council reconvened and adjourned without voting on any items.

• No action taken after executive session

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a $210,500 city-wide master drainage study with Kimley Horn, and on creating new zoning districts (SF-R-1, SF-R-2, SF-R-3) to replace the current SF-R district. They will also consider a variance for a new build at 5622 Oaks Lane, abandon trail easements, call a May election, and discuss a resolution supporting a senior housing tax credit application. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff updates.

• Authorize $210,500 contract with Kimley Horn for city-wide master drainage study and stormwater utility update
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 476 creating new zoning districts SF-R-1, SF-R-2, SF-R-3
• Variance from 120-day moratorium for impervious surface at 5622 Oaks Lane
• Resolution 2021-01 calling General Election for Mayor, Place 1, Place 5 (May 2021-2023)
• Resolution 2021-02 supporting Blue Sky at Hawks Creek Senior Development tax credit application (staff recommends against)

The council approved a $210,500 city-wide master drainage study with Kimley Horn, contingent on review by the incoming city administrator, in a 4-1 vote. A proposed zoning ordinance creating new SF-R districts was postponed to a February 4 special meeting after executive session. The council also approved a variance for impervious surface coverage at 5622 Oaks Lane, authorized easement abandonments, and adopted resolutions for a May election and support for a senior housing tax credit application.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $210,500 drainage study agreement with Kimley Horn (4-1, Hendrix opposed)
• Postponed Ordinance 476 creating SF-R-1, SF-R-2, SF-R-3 districts to Feb 4 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved impervious surface variance at 5622 Oaks Lane (5-0)
• Authorized easement grant for alleyway at 5873 Trigg Drive (5-0)
• Authorized abandonment of trail easements for HWY 183 tunnel (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 calling May 2021 general election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 supporting Blue Sky at Hawks Creek senior housing tax credit application (4-1, Dingman opposed)