Westworth Village public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will approve the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (including minutes and financial reports), and receive staff updates. Public information will announce city office closures for holidays. In a closed executive session, the council will consult an attorney about the Burgess property condemnation and related safety and liability matters.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the consent agenda (minutes, TexPool report, TexStar report, A/P disbursements)
• Staff updates from Police Chief, Public Works Director, Golf Report, City Administrator
• Public announcements: city offices closed Dec 24‑25, Jan 1, and Dec 24‑25
• Executive session: legal consultation on Burgess property condemnation (Tex. Gov. Code §551.071)

City Council

At the November 11 regular session, the Westworth Village City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Plan Division 2 landscape requirements to permit artificial turf by right in all residential zones. The council will then discuss, recommend, and vote on Ordinance 522 to adopt that modification and will consider a Specific Use Permit for artificial turf installation at 111 Monterra Circle. A public hearing and vote on that Specific Use Permit will also be taken, along with a ballot to elect members to the Tarrant Area Appraisal District Board of Directors. Routine items such as approval of the agenda, consent agenda, and staff updates will be addressed as well.

• Public hearing on proposed Comprehensive Zoning Plan Division 2 landscape changes to allow artificial turf in residential zones
• Council discussion, recommendation, and vote on Ordinance 522 to modify the zoning plan for artificial turf rights
• Public hearing and vote on Specific Use Permit for artificial turf at 111 Monterra Circle, Westworth Village, TX 76114
• Ballot to elect members to the Tarrant Area Appraisal District Board of Directors (city has one vote)
• Approval of agenda, consent agenda items, and staff updates (routine)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the October 7 minutes and financial reports. It also approved an amendment to Ordinance 522 that permits artificial turf by right in all residential zones. A specific use permit for artificial turf at 111 Monterra Circle was approved, and the council cast its vote for Wendy Burgess to the Tarrant Area Appraisal District Board. All motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including October 7 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 522 amendment to allow artificial turf in all residential zones (5-0)
• Approved specific use permit for artificial turf at 111 Monterra Circle (5-0)
• Approved ballot for Wendy Burgess to Tarrant Area Appraisal District Board (5-0)

Westworth Redevelopment Board (WRA)

The Westworth Redevelopment Authority will approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will review and discuss initial proposed plans to enhance the green space in front of city hall, including new sidewalks, crosswalks to Melva Campbell Park, covered seating, planting the Worthington family tree, and installing an electronic sign. The board will also note a tentative next meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

• Approve minutes from the WRA meeting on August 12, 2025
• Review and discuss initial plans to enhance walkability and green space in front of city hall (sidewalks, crosswalks to Melva Campbell Park, covered seating, Worthington family tree planting, electronic sign)
• Tentatively schedule the next WRA meeting for December 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm

The Westworth Redevelopment Board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, voting 4 Ayes and 0 Nays. No action was taken on the proposed walkability and green‑space enhancements near City Hall. The next board meeting was tentatively set for December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• No action taken on walkability and green‑space proposal
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from September 2, 2025. It will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Plan Division 2 Landscape Requirements to allow artificial turf by right in all residential zones. The commission will also hear public comments and decide on a Specific Use Permit application for artificial turf at 111 Monterra Circle.

• Approve minutes dated September 2, 2025
• Public hearing on proposed amendment to allow artificial turf by right in residential zones
• Discussion and recommendation to council on the artificial‑turf amendment
• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for artificial turf at 111 Monterra Circle
• Decision on the Specific Use Permit application for 111 Monterra Circle

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 521, which proposes increases to water, sewer and trash rates, higher deposits for new accounts, and a larger auto‑draft discount. After the hearing, the Council will discuss and vote on adopting the ordinance. The meeting will also include a closed executive session for legal advice on the Burgess property condemnation and for personnel matters, including interviewing a City Secretary candidate.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 521 (rate, deposit, and discount changes)
• Council action to adopt Ordinance 521
• Executive session: legal consultation on Burgess property condemnation
• Executive session: personnel matters and interview of City Secretary candidate
• Annual designation of Health Services Provider (Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The council will also consider adopting a municipal ad valorem tax rate of $.475 per $100 valuation.

• Ordinance 519: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Ordinance 520: Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $.475 per $100 valuation
• Proposed increase in total tax revenues by $89,256, including $50,777 from new properties
• Ratification of property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2025-2026 Budget

The council adopted Ordinance 519, approving the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. It ratified the property tax increase reflected in that budget. It also adopted Ordinance 520, setting the 2025 municipal ad valorem tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation. All three motions passed by a roll‑call vote of 3 Ayes and 0 Nays.

• Adopted Ordinance 519 FY 2025‑2026 budget (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Ratified property tax increase in FY 2025‑2026 budget (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 520 tax rate $0.475 per $100 valuation (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council will consider and vote on Ordinance 519 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget and Ordinance 520 to set the municipal ad valorem tax rate at $0.475 per $100 valuation. Public hearings will be held for citizen comments on both the budget and the proposed tax rate, which is projected to raise total property tax revenue by $89,256, including $50,777 from new properties. The council will also ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget.

• Ordinance 519: adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget
• Ordinance 520: adopt the 2025 municipal ad valorem tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation
• Public hearing on citizen comments for the FY 2025‑2026 Budget
• Public hearing on citizen comments for the 2025 tax rate of $0.475 per $100 valuation
• Projected tax revenue increase of $89,256 ($50,777 from new properties) under the new rate

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget and the associated property tax rate, which would keep the rate at $0.475 per $100 of valuation but raise total property taxes by $89,256. Council members will also discuss authorizing a contract of up to $61,000 with Tejas Construction to repair the subbase on White Settlement Road. The meeting includes consideration of Ordinance 518 to create a Tool Library and appointments to the WRA Board and the Crime Control and Prevention District/Public Safety Board.

• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate (rate $0.475/100 valuation, total tax increase $89,256)
• Authorize contract with Tejas Construction up to $61,000 for subbase repairs on White Settlement Road
• Ordinance 518 to create a Tool Library and set rules for its operation
• Appointment of WRA Board members: Melissa Huffman, Phillip Poole, Halden Griffith, Robert Fitzgerald, Teddy Berdan, David Tierney, Heather White
• Appointment of Crime Control and Prevention District/Public Safety Board members: Teddy Berdan, JoAnn Rowls, Chris Measley, Justin Harnick, Brian Libbey, Lance Rahn, Keith Martin

The City Council approved its agenda and the routine consent agenda items. It accepted the proposed FY 2025‑2026 property tax rate, authorizing the current rate of $0.475 per $100 of valuation. The Council also authorized a contract up to $61,000 with Tejas Construction for road repairs, approved Ordinance 518 to create a Tool Library, and reappointed all expiring members of the WRA and Crime Control & Prevention District boards to terms ending September 2027.

• Approved agenda (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, settlement resolution and transportation interlocal agreement (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Accepted proposed FY 2025‑2026 property tax rate (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Authorized mayor to execute contract with Tejas Construction up to $61,000 for White Settlement Road repairs (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Ordinance 518 establishing a Tool Library (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Reappointed expiring WRA board members Huffman, Poole, and Griffith to terms ending September 2027 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Reappointed expiring CCPD/Public Safety board members Berdan, Rowls, Measley, and Harnick to terms ending September 2027 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax rate, which is based on the current rate of $0.475/100 valuation. The council will also consider a contract for road repairs and the creation of a tool library. Additionally, the body will discuss appointments for the WRA Board and the Public Safety Board.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate (proposed to raise $89,256 more in total taxes than last year)
• Proposed contract with Tejas Construction not to exceed $61,000 for White Settlement Road subbase repairs
• Ordinance 518 to create a Tool Library and establish rules for the service
• Resolution 2025-08 regarding a negotiated settlement between ATMOS Energy Corp and the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee
• Renewal of Interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority for Trinity Metro services

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes, adding an amendment to item C and a wording change to item E. The motion was made by Brad Turner, seconded by Michael Bachand, and passed unanimously with five Ayes and zero Nays. No other agenda items resulted in a decision; they were discussed only.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes with amendment to item C and wording change on item E (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to appoint a replacement or call a special election for Council Place 2. The body will also review the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate.

• Special Election for Council Place 2 estimated cost between $10,000 and $80,000
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget based on tax rate of $0.475/100 valuation
• Proposed budget increase of $89,256 in total property taxes
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 517 regarding agenda compliance with state law
• Contract for animal control services with the City of White Settlement

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long‑Range Planning Committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Sharon Schmitz, seconded by Justin Hamick, and passed with 7 Ayes and 0 Nays. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved its agenda and the consent agenda, which included a resolution to suspend an ONCOR electric rate change. It adopted Ordinance 516 that regulates parking of trailers on public streets. The council also appointed Riley Swanston to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved agenda (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved consent agenda, including suspension of ONCOR rate change (3 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 516 regulating trailer parking on public streets (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Riley Swanston to Planning and Zoning Commission (3 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• No action taken on removing digital sign at Municipal Building
• No action taken on Burgess property condemnation discussion
• No action taken on Kay Lane easement condemnation discussion
• No action taken on civil lawsuit filed by Gabriel Sanchez

Westworth Redevelopment Board (WRA)

The Westworth Redevelopment Authority Board approved the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The board also rescheduled its next meeting, originally set for July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM, to be held on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. No citizen comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

• Approved July 10 2024 meeting minutes (7‑0 vote)
• Rescheduled next meeting to August 12 2025 (originally July 10 2025)

Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024 CCPD meeting with a 7‑0 vote. Brian Libbey was reappointed as president, also by a 7‑0 vote. Lance Rahn was appointed vice‑president, again with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 6, 2024 CCPD minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Reappointed Brian Libbey as president (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Lance Rahn as vice‑president (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long‑Range Planning Committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. No action was taken on the FY 2024‑2025 YTD vs. budget or the FY 2025‑2026 budget items. The committee tentatively scheduled the next meeting for July 8, 2025, before the council meeting.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Set next meeting for July 8, 2025

City Council

The council appointed Robert Fitzgerald as Mayor Pro tem and temporarily assigned Brandy Barrett Smith as City Administrator/City Secretary. It also reappointed members to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Finance & Long-Range Planning Committee. Several items, including the trailer‑parking ordinance and a Family and Community Support Program, were postponed to the July 8 meeting.

• Appointed Robert Fitzgerald as Mayor Pro tem (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention)
• Temporarily appointed Brandy Barrett Smith as City Administrator/City Secretary (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Reappointed Margaret Worthington, Darla Thornton, Jordon Collis, and Dani Briones to Planning & Zoning Commission (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Reappointed Phillip Poole and Riley Swanston; added Steve Bohanan and Justin Harnick to Finance & Long-Range Planning Committee (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Postponed public hearing on trailer parking ordinance to July 8
• Postponed adoption of trailer parking ordinance to July 8
• Postponed Family and Community Support Program discussion to July 8

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. After a public hearing on the 220 Redbird Lane rezoning application, the commission passed a motion to recommend that City Council deny the request, also by a 6‑0 vote. The commission asked the City Attorney to review the specific‑use‑permit versus variance process for artificial‑turf installations.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council deny Pulte Homes rezoning application for 220 Redbird Lane (6-0)
• Requested City Attorney review artificial‑turf specific‑use‑permit process (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm

Finance & Long Range Planning Committee

The Finance & Long‑Range Planning Committee approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. No action was taken on the long‑term budget modeling discussion. No action was taken on the review of 2025 YTD budget to actuals and 2026 budget preparations. The next committee meeting was set for June 10, 2025, before the council meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• No action on long‑term budget modeling discussion
• No action on 2025 YTD budget review and 2026 budget prep discussion
• Set next meeting for June 10, 2025

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 2‑aye, 1‑nay vote. Consent agenda items—including the April 8, 2025 minutes and the financial reports—were approved. A motion to approve a $9,750 quote for ceramic coating of an F‑18 jet failed because it lacked a second. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (2 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approved consent agenda items: April 8 minutes and financial reports
• Motion to approve $9,750 ceramic coating for F‑18 jet failed (no second)
• No action taken on budget process discussion
• No action taken on executive‑session legal consultations

City Council

The Westworth Village City Council approved Specific Use Permits for artificial turf at 106 Monterra Circle and 506 Calera Place, each by a 5‑0 vote. Ordinance 515 amending Article 3 of the fee schedule passed with a 4‑1 vote. A motion to postpone a $10,100 quote for cleaning an F‑18 jet was defeated 4‑1.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for artificial turf at 106 Monterra Circle (5‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for artificial turf at 506 Calera Place (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 515 amending Article 3 of the fee schedule (4‑1)
• Postponed quote for F‑18 jet cleaning and sealing; motion failed (4‑1)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including March 11 minutes and financial reports (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the specific use permit for artificial turf at 106 Monterra Circle, also by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the commission denied the specific use permit for artificial turf at 506 Calera Place by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved artificial turf permit at 106 Monterra Circle (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Denied artificial turf permit at 506 Calera Place (3 Ayes, 2 Nays)