Westworth Village public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session on December 13, 2022, to discuss and take action on several items, including a site plan and Specific Use Permit for the Westworth Village Plaza at 100 Fairway Drive, which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying. The council will also consider removing two structures at Hawks Creek Golf Course for public safety and review community luncheons. The agenda includes routine consent items, recognitions for the December 1 house explosion, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Site plan application for Westworth Village Plaza, Lot 1 Block 1, 100 Fairway Drive (postponed from Oct 12; P&Z recommended denial)
• Specific Use Permit application for Westworth Village Plaza, 100 Fairway Drive (no action taken by P&Z due to site plan denial)
• Removal of two structures at Hawks Creek Golf Course for public safety
• Citizen Hero Awards and Certificates of Appreciation for Dec 1 house explosion response
• Swearing in of new police officer Alex Garcia

Council denied a site plan and Specific Use Permit for Westworth Village Plaza due to non-compliance with Commercial Zone requirements. The council also approved the removal of two structures at Hawks Creek Golf Course for public safety. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including November minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Denied site plan application for Westworth Village Plaza at 100 Fairway Drive (5-0)
• Denied Specific Use Permit application for Westworth Village Plaza at 100 Fairway Drive (5-0)
• Approved removal of mill house and superintendent house at Hawks Creek Golf Course (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider two action items: an ordinance amending occupancy standards and increasing Certificate of Occupancy inspection fees, and an interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority to fund low-cost transit for elderly and disabled residents. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff updates, and announcements.

• Ordinance 496 amending occupancy standards and increasing Certificate of Occupancy inspection fees
• Interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority for elderly/disabled transit, annual cost $619
• Proclamation of November 22 as Elizabeth Creamer Day
• First annual Tree Lighting on December 2 at City Hall
• Town Hall meeting November 10 at 6:30 pm

City Council approved Ordinance 496 regarding vacant building inspections and occupancy certificates. The Council also authorized an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for low-cost transit services for elderly and disabled residents.

• Approved Ordinance 496 amending Occupancy Standards and Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved TexPool and AIP Disbursements financial reports (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings and take action on two development requests: a rezoning of 6610 Hawks Creek Avenue from Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Development with variances, and a site plan and specific use permit for 100 Fairway Drive. Both applications were unanimously recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, including designating the official newspaper and health services provider.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 6610 Hawks Creek Ave from Commercial to Mixed Use PD, with variances for building height (35' to 60'), landscaping (20% to 18%), buffer (15' to 12'), non-masonry exterior, and uses including car storage, auto repair, and alcohol sales
• Public hearing and action on site plan for 100 Fairway Drive (Westworth Village Plaza), which does not comply with Commercial Zone requirements
• Action on Specific Use Permit for 100 Fairway Drive, deferred due to site plan denial
• Resolution 2022-13 to deny ONCOR's rate increase request (11.2% residential, 1.6% street lighting)
• Resolution 2022-12 designating Fort Worth Star-Telegram as official newspaper for FY 2023

The council voted 5-0 to deny a rezoning request for 6610 Hawks Creek Avenue from Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Development, along with five requested variances. The council also deferred action on a site plan and specific use permit for Westworth Village Plaza to the December 2022 meeting. Routine consent agenda items were approved, including the designation of the official newspaper and health services provider.

• Denied rezoning of 6610 Hawks Creek Ave from Commercial to Mixed Use Planned Development (5-0)
• Deferred site plan for Westworth Village Plaza at 100 Fairway Drive to December 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred specific use permit for Westworth Village Plaza to December 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, health services provider, official newspaper designation, and ONCOR rate denial resolution (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council is holding a special session to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and set the municipal ad valorem tax rate. The budget will raise total property tax revenue by $289,778, including $39,310 from new properties. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for a Bullet Resistant Shield grant program.

• Adopt Ordinance 492: FY 2022-2023 budget
• Ratify property tax increase reflected in budget
• Adopt Ordinance 493: 2022 tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation
• Public hearings on budget and tax rate (recessed from Sept. 13)
• Resolution 2022-11: Bullet Resistant Shield grant application

The Westworth Village City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget (Ordinance 494) and set the municipal tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 495), the same as the previous year. The council also ratified the property tax increase reflected in the budget and approved a grant application for bullet-resistant shields. No public comments were received during the two public hearings.

• Approved Ordinance 494 adopting FY 2022-2023 Budget (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2022-2023 Budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 495 setting 2022 municipal tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-11 for Bullet Resistant Shield grant application (5-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on the proposed FY2023 budget and the 2022 tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation, with action deferred to a special meeting on September 20. The council will also consider ordinances to increase the illegal dumping fine to $4,000 and modify construction hours, plus authorize an interlocal agreement with White Settlement and appoint committee members. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Public hearing on FY2023 budget and tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation, with proposed tax revenue increase of $289,778
• Ordinance 492: increase illegal dumping fine to $4,000
• Ordinance 493: modify construction hours
• Authorize interlocal agreement with City of White Settlement
• Engage Mike Ward Accounting for annual auditing services

The Westworth Village City Council voted 5-0 to authorize the mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of White Settlement and purchase the RMS for up to $175,000. The council also approved ordinances increasing the illegal dumping fine to $4,000 and modifying construction hours, reappointed several board members, and engaged a new auditing firm. Public hearings on the proposed FY2023 budget and tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation were held with no public comments; final action is scheduled for September 20.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda (minutes, financial reports) by 5-0 votes.
• Authorized mayor to execute interlocal agreement with White Settlement and purchase RMS for up to $175,000 (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 492 increasing illegal dumping fine to $4,000 (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 493 modifying construction hours (5-0).
• Reappointed Melva Campbell, Tiffany Aller, Brian Libbey, and Robert Fitzgerald to WRA Board; appointed Chis Measley to CCPD/Public Safety Board; appointed Anita Gray to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0).
• Engaged Mike Ward Accounting and Financial Consulting, PLLC for annual auditing services (5-0).
• Held public hearings on FY2023 budget and tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation; no public comments received.
• Swore in new police officers George Desmarais and Rivaldo Portillo.

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council is holding a special session to set the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 tax rate and schedule the date, time, and place for the public hearing on it. No change is proposed to the tax rate; this action is mandated by state law and requires a roll call vote. The council will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a potential agreement with the City of White Settlement.

• Set proposed FY 2022-23 tax rate (no change proposed; roll call vote required)
• Schedule public hearing on FY 2022-23 tax rate
• Executive session: legal advice on potential agreement with City of White Settlement
• Citizen comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Westworth Village City Council approved a motion to set the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation (no change from the previous rate) and scheduled a public hearing for September 13 at 7 PM. The vote was 4-0, with one member absent. No public comments were made. The council also entered executive session to discuss a potential agreement with the City of White Settlement.

• Approved tax rate of $0.475 for FY 2022-23 (4-0)
• Set public hearing on tax rate for September 13 at 7 PM (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice and potential agreement with White Settlement

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget. The board will also receive a briefing on TXDOT's progress on the 183 at Koldin and Casstevens project and approve the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget
• Briefing on TXDOT progress on 183 at Koldin and Casstevens
• Approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Crime Control & Prevention District board approved the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting. No citizen comments were received during a public hearing on the budget. The next meeting will be scheduled as needed.

• Approved the minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting (5-0).
• Approved the proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget (5-0).

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will review the proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget, receive a high-level briefing on school safety measures at Burton Hill Elementary following the Uvalde shooting, and discuss public safety questions for a citywide survey. The board will also hear updates on TXDOT's progress on Highway 183 at Koldin and Casstevens. The budget will be subject to a public hearing on August 23 before board action.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget totals $662,595 in expenses, with projected revenue of $652,333, requiring a draw from reserves of $10,262.
• Payroll increases include a 5% COLA and up to 3% merit, raising average officer salary to $59,596.
• Health insurance costs increase from $43,500 to $60,000 due to a rise in monthly city-paid benefit from $750 to $1,000.
• Police unit purchase budget increases to $63,000 for a new vehicle and equipment.
• Briefing on implemented safety measures at Burton Hill Elementary in response to the Uvalde shooting.

The Crime Control & Prevention District board approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). They received briefings on school safety training and the TXDOT project, but took no action on those items. The board discussed the upcoming citywide survey and reviewed the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, with a public hearing scheduled for August 23.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received briefing on ALERT training for school safety (no action)
• Received update on TXDOT 183 project (no decision)
• Discussed survey questions, due to city administrator by Sept 30
• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget (no vote)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will review the proposed FY2023 budgets, take action on a resolution regarding Atmos energy rates, and consider an ordinance amending subdivision plat approval procedures. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff updates, and a public hearing on the plat ordinance.

• Resolution 2022-10 on Atmos Mid-Tex rate review mechanism
• Ordinance 491 amending subdivision plat approval time limits
• FY2023 budget review and discussion
• Designation of Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax rate development
• Swearing in of new police officer Tyler Srum

The council approved Resolution 2022-10 regarding Atmos natural gas rates and passed Ordinance 491 amending subdivision plat approval procedures. The consent agenda, including July meeting minutes, financial reports, and designation of the tax assessor-collector for 2022 tax rate development, was also approved. No action was taken following executive session on condemnation and street designation matters.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10 ATMOS RATES (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 491 amending subdivision plat approval procedures (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including July 12 meeting minutes, financial reports, and designation of Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax year 2022 (5-0)
• No action taken after executive session on condemnation and street designation

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to TxDOT to close the SH 183 medians at Koldin Ln. and Casstevens St. for public safety. The council will also discuss and possibly adopt a resolution supporting the Regional Coordination Committee's mission statement, and review the proposed FY2023 budgets. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff updates, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on closing SH 183 medians at Koldin Ln. and Casstevens St.
• Resolution 2022-09 endorsing Regional Coordination Committee mission statement
• Review of proposed FY2023 budgets
• Approval of June 14, 2022 council minutes and financial reports
• Executive session on personnel and condemnation actions

The council approved Resolution 2022-09 endorsing the Regional Coordination Committee mission statement and reaffirming voting membership positions. A public hearing was held on the request to close SH 183 medians at Koldin Ln. and Casstevens St., with comments to be submitted to TxDOT. The FY2023 budget was reviewed but no action taken. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 14 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-09 endorsing RCC mission statement (5-0)
• Held public hearing on SH 183 median closures; comments to be sent to TxDOT
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 budgets; no action taken
• No action taken after executive session on personnel and legal matters

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider two resolutions: one to suspend ONCOR's June 17 rate increase for further review, and another to finance a Toro Sand Pro 3040 via Huntington National Bank. They will also review the proposed FY2023 budgets and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes, financial reports, and the annual tax assessment contract.

• Resolution 2022-07: suspend ONCOR rate increase effective June 17, 2022
• Resolution 2022-08: contract with Huntington National Bank to finance Toro Sand Pro 3040
• Initial review of proposed FY2023 budgets
• Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem
• Annual contract with Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector for ad valorem tax services

The City Council approved a resolution suspending ONCOR's rate increase effective date, authorized financing for a Toro Sand Pro 3040, and made multiple board and commission appointments. A motion to appoint Phillip Poole as Mayor Pro-tem failed for lack of a second, but Michael Dingman was appointed instead. The council also reviewed the proposed FY2023 budgets and heard staff updates.

• Approved Resolution 2022-07 suspending ONCOR rate increase effective date (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08 authorizing contract with Huntington National Bank to finance Toro Sand Pro 3040, contingent on cost-benefit comparison (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Dingman as Mayor Pro-tem (4-1, Griffith nay)
• Appointed Richard Cervenka, Sarah Jones, Tony Yeager to Planning and Zoning Commission; Michael Dingman and Robert Fitzgerald to CCPD/Public Safety Committee; Robert Fitzgerald, Jim Majors, Britton Pavlic, Tony Zarate to Long Range Planning Advisory Board; Halden Griffith (chair), Immy Kahn, Matthew Norris, Adam Pendleton to Golf and Parks Advisory Board (3-2, Griffith & Libbey nays)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and tax assessor/collector contract (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District board is reviewing the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, which includes a projected total expense of $662,595. The meeting also includes briefings on school safety measures at Burton Hill Elementary and TXDOT progress on Highway 183.

• Review of proposed FY 2022-2023 CCPD budget with projected revenues of $662,595
• Briefing from Chief Reaves regarding safety measures at Burton Hill Elementary school
• Briefing on TXDOT progress on Highway 183 at Koldin and Casstevens
• Discussion on public safety questions for the upcoming citywide survey
• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will canvass the May 7, 2022 general election results for Council Places 2, 3, and 4, and if adopted, administer the oath of office to the newly elected members. The council will also consider two resolutions related to delinquent property tax collection, including authorizing a contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen P.C. Additionally, the council will review the FY2023 budget process and timeline. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff updates, and proclamations.

• Adopt Ordinance 490 canvassing returns and declaring results of May 7, 2022 general election for Council Places 2, 3, and 4
• Administer Oath of Office to elected council members
• Resolution 2022-05 to impose additional penalty for delinquent property tax collection under Texas Property Tax Code
• Resolution 2022-06 authorizing contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen P.C. for delinquent property tax collection
• Review FY2023 budget process and timeline

The council adopted Ordinance 490 to canvass the May 7, 2022 general election results for Council Places 2, 3, and 4, then administered the oath of office to newly elected members Michael Dingman, Brian Libbey, and Robert Fitzgerald. It also approved two resolutions related to delinquent property tax collection: one authorizing an additional penalty under Texas Property Tax Code and another authorizing a contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen P.C. The FY2023 budget process timeline was reviewed but no action was taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 490 canvassing May 7 election results (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to Dingman, Libbey, Fitzgerald
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 for delinquent tax penalty (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 for tax collection contract (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved agenda modification moving item 7A (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a briefing on concerns raised by Koldin Lane residents, and discuss public safety at the pedestrian crossing on Roaring Springs Rd at Leonard Trail. The meeting is open for citizen comments on any matter within the board's authority.

• Approval of June 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Briefing on Koldin Lane resident concerns from March 2022 Long-Range Planning meeting
• Discussion of public safety at pedestrian crossing on Roaring Springs Rd at Leonard Trail
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for June 7, 2022

The Crime Control & Prevention District board approved the June 29, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0). Chief Reaves briefed the board on Koldin Lane residents' concerns about speeding and traffic, with several citizens submitting comments or speaking. The board also discussed public safety concerns at the pedestrian crossing on Roaring Springs Rd at Leonard Trail, with three citizens speaking. No formal action was taken on either traffic or crossing issue.

• Approved June 29, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received briefing on Koldin Lane speeding concerns (no action)
• Discussed Roaring Springs Rd pedestrian crossing safety (no action)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will discuss rezoning a property from single-family residential to office use. The council will also take action on Ordinance 489 regarding general obligation refunding bonds.

• Rezoning of 285 Roaring Springs Road (IWELLNESS ADDITION) from SF-R to Office
• Ordinance 489 authorizing general obligation refunding bonds
• Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Proclamation declaring April 10-16 as 911 Telecommunications Week

The council approved a rezoning request for 285 Roaring Springs Road from Single Family Residential to Office, and approved Ordinance 489 authorizing general obligation refunding bonds. Both items passed unanimously. The meeting also included proclamations and staff updates.

• Approved rezoning of 285 Roaring Springs Road from SF-R to Office (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 489 authorizing general obligation refunding bonds (5-0)
• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss and take action on the fiscal year 2020-2021 financial audit. Representatives from Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP will be available via teleconference to address questions regarding the audit results.

• Discussion and action on FY 2020-2021 financial audit
• Executive session consultation with attorney regarding finance personnel

The Westworth Village City Council held a special session on March 29, 2022, and approved the FY 2020-2021 financial audit. The audit, presented by Kent Willis of Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP, was reported as clean, with no substantive decisions beyond the approval. The meeting included an executive session on finance personnel, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved FY 2020-2021 financial audit (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning a property from single-family residential to office use. The meeting also includes action on Ordinance 487 regarding the issuance of refunding bonds.

• Public hearing for rezoning 285 Roaring Springs Road from SF-R to Office
• Action on Ordinance 487 authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds
• Executive session regarding real property acquisition for Hawk’s Creek golf course expansion
• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Westworth Village City Council approved Ordinance 487 authorizing refunding bonds and delegating authority to finalize the bond sale. The council postponed a decision on rezoning 285 Roaring Springs Road from Single Family Residential to Office until the next meeting. No action was taken after executive session regarding the Hawk's Creek golf course property.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Postponed rezoning of 285 Roaring Springs Road to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 487 for refunding bonds (4-0)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold public hearings and take action on a site plan for The Shoppes of Hawks Creek at 6610 Hawks Creek Ave and a building permit for a Chick-fil-A covered drive-thru at 6650 Hawks Creek Ave. They will also consider a resolution calling for a May general election for three council places. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, golf course equipment leases, and continued participation in the ONCOR steering committee.

• Public hearing and action on site plan for The Shoppes of Hawks Creek, Block 2 Lot 9R-2, 6610 Hawks Creek Ave
• Public hearing and action on building permit for Chick-fil-A covered drive-thru at 6650 Hawks Creek Ave
• Resolution 2022-05 calling for General Election for Council Places 2, 3, and 4
• Resolutions 2022-03A/B/C approving lease purchase amendments for Hawks Creek Golf Course maintenance equipment
• Resolution 2022-04 authorizing continued participation in ONCOR Steering Committee ($310 budgeted expense)