Westworth Village public meetings in 2023

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss safety improvements, including crosswalks on Burton Hill Road and Tanny, painting state-approved trail markings at intersections, and reviewing city streetlights. The board may take action on these items, though streetlight installation was already authorized by the city council.

• Approval of July 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discuss and take action on crosswalks on Burton Hill Road and Tanny
• Discuss and take action on painting state-approved trail markings at intersections
• Review and discuss city streetlights (installation already authorized by city council)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a special session to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and setting the municipal ad valorem tax rate. The proposed budget raises total property tax revenue by $269,133 compared to the previous year, including $87,557 from new properties. The council will also discuss modifying the city's mission, vision, and goals statements based on a recommendation from the Long-Range Planning Advisory Board.

• Adopt Ordinance 502 approving the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ratify property tax increase reflected in the budget
• Adopt Ordinance 503 setting the 2023 tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation
• Public hearings on the budget and tax rate (recessed from September 12)
• Discuss and act on Long-Range Planning Advisory Board's recommendation to modify mission, vision, and goals

City Council

City Council approved Ordinance 501 regarding lawn and landscape irrigation conservation. The council also set a regular meeting schedule for the Planning and Zoning Commission and held public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Approved Ordinance 501 amending water conservation for lawn and landscape irrigation (4-0-1)
• Established Planning and Zoning Commission regular meetings for the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including August 8 minutes, financial reports, and Trinity Metro interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Postponed zoning amendment regarding Smoke/Tobacco/CBD stores to October 10th (5-0)
• Recessed public hearings on FY 2023-2024 Budget and Tax Rate to September 19th

City Council

The City Council approved the purchase of a mini-excavator and skid steer using reserve funds to avoid upcoming price increases. Council also appointed Brenda McDonald as City Attorney and Robert Fitzgerald as chair of the Golf and Parks Committee. A proposed zoning amendment regarding smoke and tobacco stores was postponed.

• Authorized up to $170,000 in reserve funds for a mini-excavator and skid steer (4-0)
• Appointed Brenda McDonald as City Attorney (4-0)
• Appointed Councilman Robert Fitzgerald as chair of the Golf and Parks Committee (3-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 regarding Atmos Energy Corp rate review settlement (4-0)
• Postponed decision on zoning amendments for Smoke/Tobacco/CBD stores to September 12th (4-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes and financial reports (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the FY2022 audit results and denied a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor application from Oncor. Council members also reviewed proposed budgets for the General Fund, Debt Service, Water Fund, and Street Fund.

• Approved Resolution 2023-06 denying Oncor's Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) application (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 audit results (4-0-1)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes with modifications regarding an ethics ordinance ad hoc committee (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda financial reports (4-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed FY23-24 budget, then discuss and take action on it. The board will also approve the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes. This is the board's regular meeting; the budget decision is the main substantive item.

• Public hearing on FY23-24 CCPD budget
• Discussion and action on FY23-24 CCPD budget
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council approved Ordinance 498 to regulate short- and long-term rentals and Ordinance 499 regarding occupancy inspections. The council also authorized funding for a new pickleball court, sewer repairs at Hawks Creek, and street and drainage projects. Additionally, Michael Dingman was appointed Mayor Pro tem.

• Approved up to $30,000 in reserve funds for a second pickleball court in Melva Campbell Park (3-2)
• Appointed Michael Dingman as Mayor Pro tem (4-1)
• Reappointed all current committee members to Planning & Zoning, Long Range Planning, and Golf & Parks boards, and appointed Justin Harnick to the CCPD Board (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 498 for rental registrations with a $150 fee for short-term rentals and no fee for long-term rentals (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 499 amending Certificate of Occupancy and Inspections (5-0)
• Authorized up to $60,000 in reserve funds to replace 275 feet of sewer line at Hawks Creek Golf Course (5-0)
• Authorized up to $330,000 in CLFRF grant funds for Kay Lane Street Project construction plans (5-0)
• Authorized up to $50,000 in reserve funds for storm sewer ditch cleaning and fence replacement at Ansley Drive (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will hold a public hearing and discuss citizen concerns about traffic on Koldin and Casstevens, review city crosswalks, and review the proposed FY23-24 CCPD budget. The board will also vote on approving the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6th.

• Public hearing on traffic on Koldin and Casstevens
• Review and discuss city crosswalks
• Review CCPD budget for FY23-24 (proposed $686,677 in expenses)
• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting July 6th at 6pm

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance 497 to certify the May 6 general election results and authorized a new solid waste removal contract with Waste Connections. Proposed ordinances regarding rental property registrations and vacant buildings were deferred to the June meeting for further staff review.

• Adopted Ordinance 497 certifying election results for Mayor, Place 1, and Place 5 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 11 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate and execute solid waste contract with Waste Connections (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 497 regarding short- and long-term rental registration and vacant buildings
• Tabled Ordinance 498 regarding Certificate of Occupancy and Inspections

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District/Public Safety Board will meet to approve prior minutes, appoint a president, vice-president, and secretary, and review alleyway lighting and safety. A public hearing on traffic concerns at Koldin and Casstevens is scheduled for the June 8th meeting.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appointment of board president, vice-president, and secretary
• Discussion of alleyway lighting and safety
• Public hearing on traffic at Koldin and Casstevens scheduled for June 8th

The Board approved the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. Public hearings and discussions were held regarding traffic on Koldin and Casstevens, city crosswalks, and the FY23-24 budget, but no actions were taken on these items.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution supporting a Municipal Setting Designation for CH FW Rosedale LLC and authorized a drive approach installation on vacant property. A public hearing regarding rental and vacant building ordinances was continued to the May 9 meeting for further staff revisions.

• Approved Resolution for CH FW Rosedale LLC Municipal Setting Designation (4-1)
• Approved drive approach installation between Raising Cane's and CubeSmart (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial reports for TexPool, TexStar, and A/P Disbursements (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinances 497 and 498 regarding rental and vacant building registrations

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will discuss and vote on several action items, including a new rental property registration ordinance, an interlocal agreement for a crossing guard at Burton Hill Elementary, and funding for a new Public Works truck and street repairs. The council will also consider resolutions on the city's investment policy, ATMOS committee membership, and a request for a Municipal Setting Designation from CH FW Rosedale LLC, which staff does not support. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Resolution 2023-03: adopt annual investment policy
• Resolution 2023-04: renew ATMOS Steering Committee membership
• Resolution from CH FW Rosedale LLC: request for Municipal Setting Designation (staff opposes)
• Ordinance discussion: registration, insurance, inspections for rental and vacant properties
• Interlocal agreement with Fort Worth and FWISD for crossing guard at Burton Hill Elementary (up to $5,000)

City Council approved several funding requests for infrastructure and public safety, including a new truck and street repairs. The council also updated its investment policy and renewed its membership on the ATMOS Steering Committee. A request for community support regarding a Municipal Setting Designation was postponed.

• Approved purchase of new Public Works truck not to exceed $55,000 (4-0)
• Approved street repairs on Hawks Creek Ave not to exceed $30,000 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized interlocal agreement and up to $5,000 for Burton Hill Elementary crossing guard (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 updating the city's written investment policy (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 renewing membership on the ATMOS Steering Committee (4-0)
• Postponed action on CH FW Rosedale LLC's request for Municipal Setting Designation (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 14 minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with a proposed ordinance for residential rental and vacant property registration

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold its regular session to approve routine consent items, receive staff updates, and take action on two resolutions: renewing membership on the ONCOR Steering Committee and adopting the city's written investment policy. The council will also discuss an updated Vision Statement and then convene in executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation related to 100 Fairway and a condemnation process. The agenda includes routine financial reports and a proclamation for Sylvia Lane Day.

• Resolution 2023-02 renewing membership on the Steering Committee of Cities served by ONCOR
• Resolution 2023-03 adopting the city's written investment policy as required by the Public Investment Act
• Swearing-in of new police officer Ernest Guajardo
• Proclamation declaring February 28, 2023 as Sylvia Lane Day in honor of her 101st birthday
• Executive session on pending litigation regarding 100 Fairway and condemnation process

City Council approved the January 10 meeting minutes, financial reports, and a resolution to maintain membership on the ONCOR Steering Committee of Cities. The council postponed a vote on the city's written investment policy to the next meeting. No action was taken following an executive session regarding litigation.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 10 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 renewing ONCOR Steering Committee membership (5-0)
• Postponed action on Resolution 2023-03 regarding investment policy (5-0)
• Declared February 28, 2023, as Sylvia Lane Day

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a regular session on January 10, 2023, to consider two action items: accepting a donated F-18 jet from the NASJRB (as recommended by the Golf and Parks Committee) and passing Resolution 2023-01 to call a general election for Mayor, Council Place 1, and Council Place 5. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, staff updates, and citizen comments.

• Discuss and take action on accepting NASJRB donation of an F-18 Jet
• Discuss and take action on Resolution 2023-01 calling a General Election for Mayor, Council Place 1, and Council Place 5 (May 2023-May 2025)
• Approval of consent agenda: minutes from Dec 13, 2022, and financial reports (TexPool, A/P disbursements)
• Staff updates from Police Chief, Public Works Director, Golf Pro, and City Administrator
• Citizen comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

The City Council passed Resolution 2023-01 to call for a general election for Mayor and Council Places 1 and 5. The council also voted to accept a donation of an F-18 jet from the NASJRB. Routine financial reports and previous meeting minutes were approved via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 calling for a General Election for Mayor, Council Place 1, and Council Place 5 (5-0)
• Approved donation of an F-18 jet from NASJRB (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including December 13, 2022 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)