Decatur public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss budget priorities and expected revenues. Members will also provide feedback regarding the fiscal year 2025 budget.
- Discussion of budget priorities, expected revenues, and fiscal year 2025 feedback
Wise County Water Supply District
This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024, board meeting. The General Manager will also present a report on June financial expenditures.
- Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion of June financial expenditures
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding carports and mobile food units. The agenda also includes discussion of future meeting dates.
- Public hearing for SI2024-02 regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
- Notice of a special meeting scheduled for July 30, 2024
- Report that no planning applications were submitted for the August 6, 2024 meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The proposal includes new regulations for carports and mobile food units, as well as a prohibition on using RVs, travel trailers, or motor homes as on-site dwellings. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council following the hearing.
- Proposed zoning amendments regarding carports and mobile food units (SI2024-02)
- New prohibition on using RVs, travel trailers, or motor homes for on-site dwellings
- Updated regulations allowing garage conversions if two off-street parking spaces are provided
- New height and support requirements for awnings
- Proposed $2,000 penalty for ordinance violations
City Council
The City Council will consider several zoning changes, including a request to rezone property on Bennett Road from residential to business. The meeting also includes discussions on fire station construction and updates to the animal nuisance ordinance. Quarterly reports from city departments will be presented.
- Rezoning approximately 20.68 acres at 300 Bennett Road from residential to business district
- Professional services proposal for Fire Station 2 pre-construction phase
- Ordinance to allow veterinarian clinics or kennels in C-O zoning with a permit
- Communications system agreement between Decatur and Fort Worth fire departments
- Amendment to the animal nuisance ordinance regarding enforcement standards
City Council Agenda Packet
The City Council will consider rezoning approximately 21 acres at 300 Bennett Road from single-family residential to a business district for city equipment carports. The meeting also includes discussions on fire station construction, animal nuisance ordinances, and utility agreements.
- Rezoning ~21 acres at 300 Bennett Road from SF-2 to C-2
- Professional services proposal for Fire Station 2 pre-construction
- Communications system agreement with the City of Fort Worth
- Amending the animal nuisance ordinance enforcement standards
- Lease purchase of a Honda Pioneer 1000 vehicle for the Fire Department
Parks Board
The Decatur Parks Board is reviewing progress on multiple park developments, including the Harmon Park skate park and Jones Park pickleball courts. Members will also discuss potential locations for a new sports complex and future bond-funded projects. Additionally, the board will receive a financial report on park funds.
- Update on Skate Park Project at Harmon Park
- Update on Splash Pad at Decatur Public Safety Complex
- Update on Pickle Ball Court Project at Jones Park
- Discussion of possible sites for a sports complex
- Financial report on park funds
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider rezoning approximately 21 acres on Bennett Road from single-family to business use. They will also review final plat requests for South Decatur Addition and the Meadow Creek Development.
- Rezoning ~20.68 acres at 300 Bennett Road from SF-2 to C-2
- Final plat for 1304 South Stratton Street in South Decatur Addition
- Final plat for Meadow Creek Development Phase 1, creating 188 lots west of FM 730
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding rezoning approximately 20.68 acres at 300 Bennett Road to a business district. They will also consider a final plat for the Meadow Creek Development, which would create 188 lots west of FM 730.
- Rezoning ~20.68 acres at 300 Bennett Road from residential to business use
- Final plat for Meadow Creek Development Phase 1 (approx. 46.488 acres, 188 lots)
- Replat of property at 1304 South Stratton Street