Westworth Village public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider Resolution 2024-14 authorizing a Multiple-Use Agreement with TxDOT for ALPR cameras, previously approved in November. They will also separately vote to appoint Brandy Barrett as City Administrator and Crystal Dozier as City Secretary, and discuss authorizing up to $46,000 for new audio/visual equipment (quotes pending). Additional items include a city-wide survey, committee appointments, and an executive session on legal matters (Blue Atlantic tax refund, Burgess property condemnation, Shaddock Homes tree removal).

• Resolution 2024-14: Authorize mayor to enter agreement with TxDOT for ALPR cameras in right-of-way
• Appoint Brandy Barrett as City Administrator (separate vote per code)
• Appoint Crystal Dozier as City Secretary (separate vote per code)
• Authorize contract for new audio/visual equipment in council chamber up to $46,000
• Discuss and take action to conduct a city-wide survey

The Westworth Village City Council approved the consent agenda, including a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a TXDOT agreement for ALPR cameras. It formally appointed Brandy Barrett as City Administrator and Crystal Dozier as City Secretary, each by a 4-0 vote. The council postponed action on a new audiovisual equipment contract (not to exceed $46,000) and a city-wide survey to the January 14, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on committee/board appointments, and the executive session on legal matters resulted in no action.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-14 for TXDOT ALPR camera agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Brandy Barrett as City Administrator (4-0)
• Appointed Crystal Dozier as City Secretary (4-0)
• Postponed audiovisual equipment contract to January 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Postponed city-wide survey to January 14, 2025 (4-0)
• No action taken on committee/board appointments

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Committee will review and discuss basic templates for optional long-term budget modeling. This is a discussion item, not a decision. The committee will also consider approving the October 2024 meeting minutes and tentatively set the next meeting date.

• Approval of October 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and discuss draft templates for long-term budget modeling (distributed by Ms. Barrett)
• Discuss and tentatively set the next meeting date

The Finance & Long Range Planning Committee approved the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). They discussed optional long-term budget templates but took no action, and tentatively set the next meeting for February before the council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed optional long-term budget templates (no action)
• Tentatively set next meeting for February before council meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider three related items to dissolve MedStar and designate Fort Worth as the sole EMS provider. This includes approving a memorandum of understanding, an interlocal agreement, and adopting Ordinance 510 to update city EMS regulations. The action is the final step among member cities needed for Fort Worth to proceed with its ambulance service takeover, effective July 2025.

• Vote on Emergency Medical Services Memorandum of Understanding to dissolve MedStar
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth for ambulance services
• Adopt Ordinance 510 replacing Article 6.07 to designate Fort Worth as EMS provider
• Negotiated terms include free ECA training for police officers and removal of Fort Worth's ability to cancel without cause
• City of Westworth Village is the last member city to act on this transition

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will discuss and vote on multiple items including appointing Tracie Kenan as City Attorney, approving a Memorandum of Understanding to dissolve MedStar and designate Fort Worth as the sole EMS provider, and adopting ordinances to regulate boarding houses and short-term rentals. The council will also consider a new website and audio/visual equipment, and installation of license plate readers. Several public hearings are scheduled for land use plan updates and rental regulations.

• Appoint Tracie Kenan as City Attorney
• Discuss and take action on EMS MOU with Fort Worth to dissolve MedStar
• Authorize agreement with Civic Plus for new website ($20,000 initial, $12,000 annual) and Digital Resources for AV equipment ($46,000)
• Discuss and take action on Ordinance 510 designating Fort Worth as EMS provider, Ordinance 513 on short-term rental fees, and Ordinance 512 on boarding houses
• Authorize agreement with Flock Safety for four license plate readers ($3,800 install, $12,000 annual software)

City Council

This regular session includes votes on an EMS MOU with Fort Worth to dissolve MedStar and designate Fort Worth as sole provider, a water/sewer/trash rate increase ordinance, and adoption of an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Other actions include a city-wide survey, boarding house ordinance, and updates to short-term rental regulations. The agenda also contains routine consent items and executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• Vote on EMS MOU with Fort Worth to dissolve MedStar and designate Fort Worth as ambulance provider
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 511 increasing water, sewer, trash rates and deposits
• Discussion and action on adopting updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Discuss and action on city-wide survey (first since 2019)
• Discuss and action on regulating boarding houses and modifying short-term rental registration

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board will consider approving the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and review basic templates for optional long-term budget modeling. The board will also tentatively set the next meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item on budget modeling.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss basic templates for optional long-term budget modeling
• Discuss and tentatively set next meeting date

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and a municipal tax rate of $.475 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider agreements with the City of Fort Worth regarding emergency medical services and a proposed update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget (Ordinance 508)
• Adoption of 2024 tax rate of $.475 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 509)
• Proposed increase in total tax revenues by $152,852
• Interlocal Agreement and MOU with City of Fort Worth for EMS services
• Proposed updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Westworth Village City Council adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance 508) and ratified the property tax increase, then set the 2024 tax rate at $.475 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 509), all by 4-1 votes with Council Member Khan dissenting. The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Worth for EMS services (5-0), but deferred action on the EMS interlocal agreement, the related ordinance, and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the October agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 508, FY 2024-2025 budget as amended (4-1)
• Ratified property tax increase as reflected in budget (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 509, setting tax rate at $.475 per $100 valuation (4-1)
• Approved EMS Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Worth (5-0)
• Deferred EMS interlocal agreement to October agenda
• Deferred Ordinance 510 (EMS provider designation) to October agenda
• Deferred Comprehensive Land Use Plan adoption to October agenda

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board will review the purpose of the board and the implications of the proposed FY2024-2025 budget on long-term planning. The board will also discuss the priority list for long-term projects and their future budget allotments.

• Review of proposed FY2024-2025 budget implications
• Discussion of long-term planning project list and priorities
• Review of the Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board's purpose
• Approval of August 13, 2024, meeting minutes

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board approved the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (4-0). They discussed the board's purpose, the proposed FY2024-2025 budget's long-term implications, and the long-term project list, requesting staff to create a budget template for scenario modeling. No other formal decisions were made; the next meeting was set for October 8, 2024.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Set next meeting for October 8, 2024 at 6 PM

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, which is based on no change to the current rate of $0.475/100 valuation. The body will also consider updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and discuss police department compensation.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget (proposed to raise $152,582 more in total property taxes than last year)
• Proposed adoption of the updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Discussion on police department compensation and benefits
• Action on Resolution 2024-09 to appoint Teddy Berdan to the Regional Coordination Committee
• Discussion on the bridge at Roaring Springs Road over Farmer’s Branch Creek

The council approved the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation (4-1), and amended the budget to increase police base pay by $8,000 instead of $6,000 (3-2). A motion to remove a $200,000 placeholder for City Hall roof replacement failed (0-5). The council also approved resolutions replacing Michael Coleman with Teddy Berdan on the Regional Coordination Committee (5-0) and appointing three members to the Crime Control and Prevention District (5-0). Several items were postponed, including the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, EMS agreements with Fort Worth, and salary ranges for city administrator and city secretary.

• Approved tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation for FY 2024-25 (4-1)
• Amended budget to increase police base pay by $8,000 instead of $6,000 (3-2)
• Motion to remove $200,000 City Hall roof placeholder failed (0-5)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 replacing Michael Coleman with Teddy Berdan on Regional Coordination Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Brian Libbey, Lance Rahn, and Immy Khan to CCPD for term expiring September 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-08 on Atmos settlement (5-0)
• Cast ballot for Jon McKenzie for TML Region 8 Director (5-0)
• Cast ballot for TMLIRP Board of Trustees candidates (5-0)

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board will review the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and its implications for long-term budgeting. They will also discuss how the 10-year budget projections were created and how to improve them, as well as the long-term planning project list and priorities. The board will consider redefining its purpose and approve minutes from January. No final votes on the budget are expected at this meeting.

• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss the new purpose of the Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board
• Review how 10-year budget projections were created and ideas to improve
• Review proposed FY2024-2025 budget implications (budget proposes $0.475 tax rate, $13M reserves, 5% employee COLA)
• Review long-term planning project list and priorities (including Kay Lane, Sky Acres, Pecan Drive)

The Finance & Long-Range Planning Advisory Board approved the January 9, 2024 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. The board reviewed and discussed several items, including the board's new purpose, 10-year budget projections, FY2024-2025 budget implications, and long-term project priorities, but took no action on these items. The next meeting was tentatively set for September 10, 2024.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tentatively set next meeting for September 10, 2024

City Council

The council will review and discuss the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, which would raise property taxes by $152,582 including $61,933 from new property. Other action items include a $1.9 million concrete contract, potential removal of the City Secretary/Administrator, and appointment of an auditor. The budget and tax rate must be approved by September 30 after two public hearings.

• Review and discuss proposed FY 2024-2025 budget based on current tax rate of $0.475/100 valuation, raising total property taxes by $152,582
• Authorize contract with JR West Concrete, LLC for up to $1,904,671 for a construction project
• Discuss possible action to remove City Secretary/City Administrator from the City Secretary position under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 22.077
• Resolution 2024-09 to appoint Teddy Berdan to the Regional Coordination Committee, replacing Michael Coleman
• Appoint Mike Ward, CPA as auditor for Fiscal Year 2024 after previous auditor withdrew

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will also appoint a Vice President to fill a vacancy. Two budget proposals are presented: one from the Mayor and one from the Police Chief, with differing salary and benefit levels. The district projects a deficit, drawing down reserve funds.

• Public hearing on FY2024-2025 proposed budget
• Appointment of Vice President to complete unexpired term ending September 2024
• Review of year-to-date revenue ($663,910) and expenses ($671,858) showing deficit
• Proposed budget options: Mayor's ($812,930 expenses) vs. Chief's ($831,339 expenses)
• Technology replacement includes $35,400 for speed trailer and sign at BHE

The Crime Control & Prevention District board recommended council approval of the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget as presented on August 6, 2024. The board also approved the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes as amended. A public hearing on the budget was held with one citizen speaking. The item to appoint a Vice President was removed as it was completed at a prior meeting.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Recommended council approval of FY 2024-2025 budget as presented (5-1)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District will review fiscal year to date revenue and expenses. The board is also scheduled to take action on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Action on the fiscal year 2024-2025 proposed budget
• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of fiscal year to date revenue and expenses

City Council

The City Council will consider a site plan for Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy at 6525 Westworth Blvd. The meeting also includes reviews of proposed budgets for the street, utilities/water, and golf course funds. Additionally, council members will discuss police department compensation and benefits.

• Site plan approval for Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy at 6525 Westworth Blvd
• Review of proposed budgets for golf course, street, utilities/water, and debt service funds
• Interlocal Agreement for a Cyber Security Policy with TMLIRP
• Resolution 2024-07 appointing Phillip Poole to the Regional Coordination Committee
• Discussion on police department compensation and benefits

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The Crime Control & Prevention District will meet to appoint a Vice Chair and approve minutes from December 2023. The board will also review current fiscal year revenue and expenses and discuss the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Appointment of a Vice Chair to complete the term ending September 2024
• Review of fiscal year to date revenue and expenses
• Review of fiscal year 2024-2025 preliminary budget
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 5, 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for 5723 Randolph Court. The agenda also includes discussions on amending ordinances for weeds and brush, as well as appointing a Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, officials will review committee appointments and potential new city positions.

• Public hearing for rezoning 5723 Randolph Court from SF-R-2 to SF-R-1
• Ordinance amendment regarding weeds, brush, and rubbish compliance
• Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Creation of an ad hoc committee for the Comprehensive Plan update
• Authorization to auction or dispose of surplus city equipment

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council and Westworth Redevelopment Authority are holding a joint special session to discuss and potentially amend the lease agreement with Under Par Life, LLC to operate a portion of Hawks Creek Golf Course. The agenda includes executive session items for legal advice, real property discussions, and economic development negotiations related to the golf course. After the closed session, the bodies may reconvene to take action on the lease amendment.

• Amendment to Under Par Life, LLC lease for a portion of Hawks Creek Golf Course
• Executive session on legal advice regarding the lease amendment
• Executive session on real property discussions regarding Hawks Creek Golf Course
• Executive session on economic development negotiations regarding Hawks Creek Golf Course

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will canvass the May 4, 2024 election results, including the reauthorization of a ¼% street maintenance sales tax for 10 years and a ½% Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax for 20 years. The council will also administer oaths to newly elected members, review the FY 2022-2023 audit, and discuss several governance items including the city secretary office, a public information officer, and a finance committee. The agenda includes multiple proclamations and an executive session on personnel and litigation.

• Adopt Ordinance 508 canvassing General Election results for Council Places 2, 3, and 4
• Adopt Ordinance 509 canvassing Special Election results reauthorizing ¼% street maintenance sales tax (10 years) and ½% CCPD sales tax (20 years)
• Review FY 2022-2023 audit by Mike Ward Accounting and Financial Consulting, PLLC
• Discuss painting the T-33 aircraft in livery of its last active-duty station in Point Magoo
• Executive session on city secretary/city administrator duties and Blue Atlantic, St. Anne & St. Joachim, and MedStar litigation