Mineral Wells public meetings in 2024
70 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
This meeting includes two public hearings: one for a special exception to extend a carport closer to property lines at 1811 SE 19th St., and another for a variance from lot depth and front setback requirements to plat 3.798 acres into 18 lots in a SF-9 district. The board may also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on Special Exception to extend carport to within 4.5 ft of front property line and 8 ft of side property line at 1811 SE 19th St.
- Public hearing on Variance from 120 ft minimum lot depth to 77 ft and 30 ft front setback to 20 ft for a proposed 18-lot subdivision on 3.798 acres (Abstract 322, Tract 12, Fuller Millsaps Survey).
- Consider approving minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting.
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from October 17, 2024. The board will also discuss potential special events for the airport in 2025.
- Discussion of potential 2025 Airport Special Events
- Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings: a Specific Use Permit for a pawn shop at 2010 SE 1st Street, a replat of lots in Morningside Park Addition, and a replat of lots in Slaughter & Barber North Addition. The commission will also consider adopting Rules of Order for public meetings and approve the previous meeting's minutes.
- SUP for pawn shop at 2010 SE 1st Street (Case 2024-26)
- Replat of Lots 1-3, Block 23, Morningside Park Addition (Case 2024-25)
- Replat of Lots 1-2, Block 71, Slaughter & Barber North Addition (Case 2024-27)
- Consider adopting Rules of Order for Public Meetings
- Approve minutes of October 7, 2024 meeting
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings regarding three requests for special exceptions or variances. These requests concern setbacks for carports and front property lines in single-family residential districts.
- BOA Case 2024-22: Special Exception for carport at 2005 SE 22nd Ave
- BOA Case 2024-23: Special Exception for carport extension at 1811 SE 18th St.
- BOA Case 2024-25: Variance for front setback at 901 SW 10th St.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on November 13, 2024. Agenda items include an update on the Park Dedication Ordinance, Casper Park, and the Backyard project. The board will also consider approval of July 2024 minutes and discuss gym contracts.
- Consider approval of July 2024 minutes
- Park Dedication Ordinance Update
- Casper Park Update
- Backyard Update
- Gym Contracts
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve October minutes, receive reports from the Friends of the Library, volunteers, and the library manager, and discuss old business regarding a library open house. A PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Willis Winters is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no major funding or policy decisions.
- PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Willis Winters
- Discussion of old business: Library Open House
- Reports from Friends of the Library, volunteers, and library manager
Main Street Advisory Board
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss policies regarding light pole banners and the downtown sign assistance program. The board will also review planning for Christmas 2024.
- Light pole banner policy update and discussion
- Christmas 2024 planning updates
- Downtown sign assistance program update and discussion
Economic Development Corporation
The Mineral Wells Economic Development Corporation Board will discuss and potentially approve contracting with GIS Planning for map and website services, as well as renewing membership in the Parker County EDC. The board will also approve minutes from August and receive an executive director’s report. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.
- Approve minutes from August 6, 2024 meeting.
- Discuss and consider approving services of GIS Planning (Bryan Beatty) for map and website.
- Discuss and consider approving continued membership in Parker County EDC.
- Receive Executive Director's Report.
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and receive updates on the security gate, master plan approval, end of fiscal year 2024, and the Wier Hangar. No other action items are scheduled for decision.
- Consider and take action on September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on Security Gate
- Update on Master Plan Approval and publishing/advertising
- Update on End of Fiscal Year 2024
- Update on Wier Hangar
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from James Netherton to reduce the minimum lot width from 80 to 70 feet for a replat in a single-family residential district. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on variance request (BOA Case 2024-21) to reduce lot width from 80 to 70 feet for replatting Block 71, Lots 1 & 2, Slaughter & Barber North Addition
- Consideration of minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board will meet on October 8, 2024. The main item is consideration of a contract with Mr. Winters for architectural drawings of the Col. Casper Memorial Storybook Park, with board approval of up to $5,000. The board will also review reports from the chair, Friends group, volunteers, trust, and library manager, and discuss old business regarding an Open House.
- Consider and approve minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting
- Receive reports from Chair, Friends of the Library, Volunteer, Trust, and Library Manager
- Old business discussion on Open House
- New business: affirm approval of contract with Mr. Winters for architectural drawing of Col. Casper Memorial Storybook Park, with amendments if necessary, up to $5,000
- Public comment period
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a specific use permit and a final plat approval. The body will also consider approving minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a tattoo studio at 200 W Hubbard Street (Case 2024-24)
- Public hearing for a Final Plat to subdivide 1.582 acres into Lot 1 and Lot 2, Webb Estates (Case 2024-22F)
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss several downtown promotion initiatives. Agenda items include updates on the light pole banner policy, Christmas 2024 planning, the downtown sign grant program, and Texas Music Friendly designation. The board will also approve the minutes from its September meeting.
- Discussion of light pole banner policy
- Update on Christmas 2024 planning
- Discussion of downtown sign grant program
- Texas Music Friendly updates
- Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on airport operations. The board will discuss mobile food units, the security gate, and scheduling for zoning and master plan meetings.
- Update on Mobile Food Units and possible future airport activity
- Update on Security Gate
- Update on Zoning, Capital Improvement, and Master Plan meeting dates
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will meet to approve minutes and hold public hearings on two zoning requests. One is a special exception to allow a carport closer to property lines at 1409 SE 14th St. The other is a variance to reduce minimum lot width from 60 to 50 feet for a replat in Morningside Addition.
- Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024 meeting
- BOA Case 2024-19: Special exception for carport setback at 1409 SE 14th St in SF-6 district
- BOA Case 2024-20: Variance for minimum lot width (60 to 50 ft) for replat of Lots 1 & 2 and west 24 ft of Lot 3, Morningside Addition
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The Mineral Wells Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review shelter statistics and operations, and discuss a proposed expansion of the city ordinance prohibiting feeding of feral cats in public areas. The committee may also take action on that proposal. A report on microchip registration will be given, and items for the next agenda will be suggested.
- Discuss and take action on expanding the city ordinance prohibiting feeding of feral cats in public areas
- Review shelter statistics and operations
- Report on microchip registration
- Approve minutes from previous meeting
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports and discuss library business. The agenda includes a discussion on a library open house.
- Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of library open house
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from the August 5 meeting and hold two public hearings. One hearing covers a specific-use permit for a concrete batch plant at 507 Taylor Road. The other hearing reviews a final plat for the Armanda Estates Addition, Lots 1–27.
- P&Z CASE 2024-23: Specific Use Permit for OK Concrete Company batch plant at 507 Taylor Road
- P&Z CASE 2024-10F: Final Plat approval for Armanda Estates Addition, Lots 1–27
Main Street Advisory Board
The board will hold discussions on several upcoming events and programs, including the fall events calendar, the light pole banner policy, Christmas 2024 planning, and the downtown sign grant program. They will also vote to approve minutes from the August 7 meeting. No binding decisions or votes on funding are expected; all items are updates or discussions.
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 7, 2024
- Update and discussion of fall events calendar
- Update and discussion of light pole banner policy
- Updates on Christmas 2024 planning
- Update and discussion of downtown sign grant program
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from July 18, 2024. The Airport Manager will provide updates on several ongoing airport projects and infrastructure items.
- Update on AP 5200
- Update on Columbia Street Security Gate
- Update on Drainage Study Project
- Update on Airport Master Plan
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required rear setback from 20 feet to 4 feet for a cow barn in a Heavy Industrial district. The board will also consider approving minutes from the July 18, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing on BOA Case 2024-18: variance for cow barn at 1814 SE 2nd St., Block 19, Lots 3B & 4 Thru 8 & 9B Except W120, Wynwood Addition
- Proposed reduction of rear setback from 20 feet to 4 feet in HI (Heavy Industrial) District
- Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024, meeting
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Library Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from May 21, 2024, and receive reports from the chair, library manager, and Friends of the Library. The board will discuss a library open house and a proposal to change the trust committee name to Col. Casper Library on the agenda.
- Review of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of library open house
- Proposed name change of trust committee to Col. Casper Library
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the fall events calendar, a newly formed merchant committee for the spring shopping event, and planning for Christmas 2024. The board will also receive updates on downtown parks and the Main Street Manager's report.
- Update/discuss fall events calendar
- Update on spring shopping event merchant committee formed
- Updates on Christmas 2024 planning
- Downtown parks update
- Main Street Manager updates
Economic Development Corporation
The Mineral Wells Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a meeting to elect a new Board Chair and consider approving the proposed FY2025 budget. They will also discuss and vote on service contracts for GIS mapping and retail recruitment, memberships in professional organizations, and consultation services from Hawes Hill & Associates. The board will receive the Executive Director's report and handle routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.
- Elect new Board Chair
- Approve minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting
- Discuss and consider approving GIS Planning map/website service and Retail Strategies retail academy/recruitment
- Discuss and consider memberships in TEDC/Certified Economic Developer courses and Urban Land Institute
- Approve proposed FY2025 budget
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider minutes from July 1, 2024, and hold public hearings on three land-use cases: a replat in Kidwell Addition, vacation of an alley portion, and a preliminary plat for a subdivision. No other business is scheduled.
- Consider approving July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public hearing on replat of 0.631 acre (P&Z 2024-20)
- Public hearing on alley vacation at 1003 SE 1st Ave (P&Z 2024-21)
- Public hearing on preliminary plat for Webb Estates (P&Z 2024-22)
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will receive an update on the Airport Master Plan Capital Improvement Plan from Garver. The board will also discuss roles and responsibilities regarding future airport development infrastructure.
- Update on Airport Master Plan – Capital Improvement Plan by Nathan Polsgrove of Garver
- Discussion on roles and responsibilities for future airport development infrastructure
- Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting with four public hearings. One variance request seeks to reduce the minimum lot width from 60 to 56.37 feet for a replat in a single-family residential district. Three special exception requests propose carport construction closer to front or side property lines than normally allowed.
- BOA Case 2024-14: Variance request to reduce minimum lot width from 60 to 56.37 feet for a replat in SF-6 district (Kidwell Addition).
- BOA Case 2024-15: Special exception to build a carport 6 feet 8 inches from front property line at 3100 NE 10th St. (SF-9 district).
- BOA Case 2024-16: Special exception to build a carport within 9 feet of front property line at 5208 Laurie Dr. (WPB district).
- BOA Case 2024-17: Special exception to build a carport within 20 feet of front and 1 foot 6 inches of side property line at 1801 SE 10th St. (SF-9 district).
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss a Park Dedication Ordinance. The board will also review the May 2024 meeting minutes and receive a staff report.
- Approval of Park Dedication Ordinance
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board will discuss new downtown businesses and TIRZ projects. The meeting also includes a recap of the Flying Pig Festival and initial discussions for Christmas 2024.
- Flying Pig Festival recap
- New downtown business updates
- Christmas 2024 planning
- Downtown TIRZ project updates
- Texas Music Friendly Board updates
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the June 3, 2024, meeting minutes. The commission will also hold public hearings regarding a land rezone and a specific use permit application.
- Rezone of 3.78 acres from SF-9 to PD (Case 2024-18)
- Specific Use Permit for a pawn shop at 1704 SE 1st Street (Case 2024-19)
- Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property requests. These include special exceptions for carport construction at three residential locations and approvals for video display signs at two commercial sites. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting.
- Carport special exception: 1503 SE 22nd Ave
- Carport special exception: 2104 SE 23rd Ave
- Carport special exception: 713 SW 4th Ave
- Video display sign approval: 1031 East Hubbard
- Video display sign approval: 1001 North Oak Ave
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will review minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. The board will also receive an update on AvGas self-serve tanks and discuss results of AP 5200 RFP responses.
- Review of May 16th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on AvGas self-serve tanks
- Discussion of AP 5200 RFP responses
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
The board will review financial reports and the Executive Director's report. Members will also consider an amended development agreement with M.W. Development, LLC and updates to the five-year capital improvement program and FY25 budget.
- Amended development agreement with M.W. Development, LLC
- Updated Five Year TIRZ No. 2 capital improvement program
- FY25 budget consideration
- Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
Main Street Advisory Board
The board will review minutes from May 1, 2024, and receive updates on new businesses coming to downtown Mineral Wells. The agenda also includes reports on the Flying Pig Festival and Texas Music Friendly Board updates.
- Updates on Flying Pig Festival/upcoming events
- Texas Music Friendly Board updates
- Update on new businesses coming to downtown
- Recap of Main Street Manager training
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a replat of Lots 10, 11, and 12 in the Lawn Place Addition, and another on the abandonment of a portion of right-of-way at 511 E Hubbard in the French Addition. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-16: Replat of Lots 10, 11 & 12, Block C, Lawn Place Addition, Second Filing
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-17: Abandonment of right-of-way at 511 E Hubbard, Lots 13-16, Block P, French Addition
- Consider approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to consider approving a $5,375 trust fund request for a conceptual design of the Col. Casper Memorial Storybook Park, as recommended by the Trust Committee. The board will also review minutes from the April 9 meeting, hear reports from the chair, library manager, Friends of the Library, and volunteers, and discuss old business regarding summer meeting hours.
- Consider approving $5,375 trust request for Col. Casper Memorial Storybook Park conceptual design
- Approve minutes of April 9, 2024 meeting
- Public comments
- Chair report by Christina Rodriguez
- Old business: summer hours for Library Advisory Meetings
Economic Development Corporation
The Mineral Wells Economic Development Corporation Board will elect a new chair and consider proposals from GIS Planning, Retail Coach, and Retail Strategies for economic development services. They will also discuss TEDC membership and a new logo/brand, and hold a closed session on a business prospect (Project Symbolic).
- Elect new Board Chair
- GIS Planning map and website presentation
- Retail Coach retail recruitment proposal
- Retail Strategies retail academy proposal
- Executive session on Project Symbolic incentives
Airport Advisory Board
The board will consider the April 5th meeting minutes and the appointment of a new Chairperson. The agenda includes updates on the AvGas Self-Service Fuel System and several operational items from the Airport Manager.
- Appointment of the Airport Advisory Board Chairperson
- AvGas Self-Service Fuel System progress update
- GPS approach for Runway 13 update
- Regional Airline Operations at KMWL update
- Airport Development Agreement update
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a front and side setback reduction for a single-family home, a front setback reduction for a commercial covered parking structure, and a reduction in ground clearance for a pole sign. The board will also consider approving minutes from its March 24, 2024 meeting.
- Variance to reduce front setback from 30' to 25' and side setback from 7.5' to 5' at 1009 SW 1st Ave.
- Variance to reduce front setback from 20' to 15' for covered parking at 4410 Highway 180 East.
- Variance to reduce pole sign ground clearance from 12' to 66 inches at 1812 SE 1st Street.
- Consider approval of minutes from March 24, 2024 meeting.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review budget requests and grant updates. The board will also receive updates regarding Library Park.
- Budget requests
- Grant updates
- Library Park update
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
The Mineral Wells Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board of Directors will meet to review financial and director reports. The board will consider an amended development agreement with M.W. Development, LLC and an updated capital improvement program.
- Amended development agreement with M.W. Development, LLC
- Updated TIRZ No. 2 capital improvement program
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven cases, including rezones, preliminary plats, replats, and a specific use permit for a smoke shop. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting.
- Rezone of 10.634 acres (3.754 + 6.88) from SF-9 to PD for Armanda Estates LLC (Case 2024-9)
- Preliminary plat for Armanda Estates Addition, Lots 1-18 Block 1 and Lots 1-27 Block 2 (Case 2024-10)
- Rezone of Richards Addition lots from SF-6 to PD (Case 2024-11)
- Replat of Richards Addition 1st and 4th Filing (Case 2024-12)
- Specific Use Permit for a Smoke Shop at 815 S Oak (Case 2024-15)
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including the Flying Pig Festival and Texas Music Friendly Board, and to consider a street pole flag grant. The board will also hear updates on the Main Street Reborn video recommendations, new businesses coming to downtown, and the Main Street manager's report. Public comment is open at the start of the meeting.
- Consider a street pole flag grant
- Flying Pig Festival updates
- Texas Music Friendly Board updates
- Main Street Reborn video recommendations
- New businesses coming to downtown
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review shelter statistics and operations. The board will also receive reports regarding animal health testing and registration requirements.
- Review of shelter statistics and operations
- Report on heartworm testing recommendations for adopted animals
- Report on mandatory spay/neuter/registration requirements
- Report on volunteers
Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1
The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 Board of Directors is giving notice of a potential quorum at a TxDOT Fort Worth District Office meeting about the FM 4 Feasibility Study. The board will not deliberate, take formal action, answer questions, or take minutes at this event. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 9th, at First Baptist Church Santo, 135 W. Palo Pinto St., Santo, TX 76472.
- Potential quorum at TxDOT FM 4 Feasibility Study meeting
- No formal action or deliberation by the board
- Meeting at First Baptist Church Santo, 135 W. Palo Pinto St., Santo, TX
- Notice posted by General Manager Howard B. Huffman
Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1
The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 Board of Directors is giving notice of a potential quorum at the 2024 Parker and Palo Pinto County Water Forum. The board will not deliberate, take formal action, answer questions, or take minutes at this event. The notice was posted by General Manager Howard B. Huffman.
- Potential quorum at 2024 Parker and Palo Pinto County Water Forum
- Event at Brock Dennis Fire ESD 9 Station #1, 1107 FM1189, Millsap, TX
- No formal action, deliberation, or minutes planned
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to consider the minutes from its March 12, 2024 meeting and receive reports from the chair, committees, library manager, Friends of the Library, and volunteers. No new business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals noted beyond the approval of prior minutes.
- Consider and take action on minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
- Chair report
- Willie Casper Trust committee report by Brian Nierman
- Library Manager report by Kathy Spencer
- Friends of the Library report by Jacque Fitzhugh
Airport Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Regional Airport Advisory Board will meet to appoint a board chairperson and introduce new members. The board will receive progress updates on the Airport Master Plan and several infrastructure projects.
- Appointment of the Airport Advisory Board Chairperson
- Update on Airport Master Plan progress
- Update on AvGas self-serve fuel system progress
- Update on Columbia Street security gate capital project
- Update on airport marketing efforts
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including the Flying Pig Festival, and to consider recommendations for the Main Street Reborn video. The board will also receive updates on new downtown businesses and the Main Street manager. This is a regular meeting with no major decisions expected beyond the video recommendations.
- Discuss/consider Main Street Reborn video recommendations
- Flying Pig Festival updates
- Texas Music Friendly Board updates
- Update on new businesses coming to downtown
- Approval of March 6th, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings on April 1, 2024. Applicant Diane Kessler requests a vacation of a plat for a 50.592-acre tract and a preliminary plat for a 115.503-acre tract in Palo Pinto County. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-7: Vacation of a Plat for a 50.592-acre tract, T. & P. R.R. Co. Survey, Section No. 14, Block 'A', E.O.B., Abstract No. 998
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-8: Preliminary Plat of 115.503 acres, A. L. Webster Survey, Abstract Number 998
- Consider approving minutes of March 4, 2024 P&Z meeting
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and conduct two public hearings on variance requests. The board will decide on a request to reduce a side setback from 7.5 feet to 5 feet for a single-family property, and another to reduce a front setback from 20 feet to 3 feet for a light industrial property.
- Approve minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting
- Public hearing on BOA Case 2024-4: variance from 7.5 ft to 5 ft side setback for Lot 14, Block 4, Cunningham #2 Addition, 1001 SW 1st Ave
- Public hearing on BOA Case 2024-5: variance from 20 ft to 3 ft front setback for Abstract 963, Tract 1, H E Puryear
Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1
The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, financial statements, and an investment report. They will also consider a resolution for an amended fiscal year 2024 budget related to drought response, and vote on an $89,800.71 invoice to rebuild pump no. 2 at the Brazos Pump Station. The board will receive staff and land acquisition reports, and may enter executive session to discuss litigation and real property.
- Approve minutes of February 16, 2024 regular meeting
- Approve financial statements for fiscal year to date ending February 29, 2024, and investment report ending December 31, 2023
- Resolution for FY 2024 amended budget and cash flow analysis for drought response activities
- Approve $89,800.71 invoice to rebuild pump no. 2 at Brazos Pump Station
- Executive session on pending litigation and real property purchase/exchange/lease
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to consider the February 13, 2024 minutes and receive reports from the chair, committees, library manager, Friends of the Library, and volunteers. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine administrative items.
- Consider minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
- Chair report
- Willie Casper Trust committee report by Brian Nierman
- Library Manager report by Kathy Spencer
- Friends of the Library report by Jacque Fitzhugh
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss downtown promotion and events. Agenda items include recaps of recent events, updates on upcoming festivals, and consideration of a Main Street Reborn video. The board will also hear updates on training, cultural arts planning, and manager reports.
- Recap of Chili Cook-Off and Fashion Show
- Update on Flying Pig Festival and other events
- Discuss/consider Main Street Reborn video recommendations
- Update on quarterly training classes
- Cultural arts planning
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two public hearing items: a Specific Use Permit for a tattoo studio and an amendment to the Planned Development regulations for The Wells Development. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-5: Specific Use Permit for tattoo studio at 1704 SE 1st Street (GR District)
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-6: Amendment to PD District regulations for The Wells Development (115.503 acres, A.L. Webster Survey)
- Consider approving minutes of February 5, 2024 meeting
Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Trustees Board
The Local Board of Firemen's Relief and Retirement Trustees is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, reviewing the 2023 annual report for the volunteer fire department, and approving a membership reconciliation report. The board will also make appointments and elect officers for terms beginning March 1, 2024, and receive an update on the contribution rate to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
- Consider approval of 2023 Annual Report for Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department
- Consider approval of Membership Reconciliation Report covering Sept 1, 2023 to Feb 28, 2024
- Consider appointments/reappointments of civilian board members for terms beginning March 1, 2024
- Election of officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary) for terms beginning March 1, 2024
- Receive update on contribution rate to Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1
The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and operational items. Key actions include adopting the FY2024 investment policy, approving the annual financial audit report, and authorizing contracts for engineering and consulting services. The board will also receive staff reports and may enter executive session to discuss legal and real property matters.
- Resolution adopting FY2024 Investment Policy
- Approval of Annual Financial Audit Report by George, Morgan, and Sneed PC for year ending Sept 30, 2023
- Engagement Letter from George, Morgan, and Sneed PC for FY2024
- Proposal from Leopold (Xylem Brand) for filter controls upgrades (project no I24022)
- HDR Engineering agreements for Brazos raw water pipeline and new water treatment plant at Hilltop facility
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold public hearings on three cases: a fence height variance for Mineral Wells ISD, a special exception for a carport setback, and a side setback variance for residential lots. The board will also consider approving minutes from its December 21, 2023 meeting.
- Variance for 6-foot fence at 204 SW 12th Street (ISD classroom)
- Special exception for carport within 1 foot of front property line at 303 NW 21st St
- Variance to reduce side setbacks to 5 feet on Lots 6-11, Block 28, Lawn Place #1
- Approval of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Board will meet to review the January 2024 minutes and receive a staff report. The meeting includes a discussion on the Park Dedication Ordinance and an update regarding the Green Ribbon Grant.
- Park Dedication Ordinance Approval
- Green Ribbon Grant Update
- Approval of January 2024 Minutes
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine business including approving December 2023 minutes, receiving reports from the chair, committees, library manager, Friends of the Library, and volunteers, and discussing old and new business. New business includes plaques for honorary volunteer Carol Burgeson and a book donation from Mike Holland and Family.
- Approve minutes of December 13, 2023 meeting
- Chair report
- Committee report on Willie Casper Trust
- Library manager report by Kathy Spencer
- New business: plaques for Carol Burgeson and Mike Holland and Family donation of military/historical books and Spanish paintings
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
The Mineral Wells Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board will review a preliminary engineering report for NW1st Ave and adjacent roadways. The board will also consider and take action on the five-year capital improvements program and the prioritization of capital projects.
- Preliminary Engineering Report for NW1st Ave and Adjacent Roadways
- Five-year capital improvements program format
- Prioritization of capital projects
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving January minutes, introducing new members, and receiving updates on the Texas Music Friendly program and upcoming events. The board will also discuss scheduling its first planning session and elect a chair and vice chair for 2024.
- Election of 2024 board chair and vice chair
- Discussion of scheduling first Main Street planning session
- Introduction of new Main Street board members
- Texas Music Friendly Board updates
- Approval of January 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider three public hearing items: two replats and one rezone. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block I, Arrington Addition (P&Z Case 2024-2)
- Public hearing on rezone of 505 Harvey Rd. from SF-6 to MH (P&Z Case 2024-3)
- Public hearing on replat of 6.385 acres in C.H. Glidewell Survey No. 2 (P&Z Case 2024-4)
- Consider approving minutes of January 8, 2024 meeting
Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1
The Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve financial statements, and consider several contracts and resolutions. Key actions include re-appointing legal counsel, treasurer, and engineering firm, and authorizing the general manager to sign documents for a raw water lease with Abilene, an HDR budget amendment, a SWIFT application for Turkey Peak construction funds, and a TCEQ bond application.
- Elect President, Vice-President, and Secretary for 1-year terms
- Re-appoint Rhett Warren (Warren Fonville PLLC) as general legal counsel
- Re-appoint Kelly Huseman as Treasurer
- Re-appoint HDR Inc as engineering firm
- Resolution to authorize lease of ~3,000 acre-ft of raw water with City of Abilene
Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Trey Evans, representing Mineral Wells ISD, to allow a 6-foot-tall wrought iron fence instead of the 4-foot limit for a new classroom at 204 SW 12th Street. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing on BOA Case 2024-1: variance for 6-foot front fence at 204 SW 12th Street (Block 37, Lots 7-9, Lawn Place #1 Addition)
- Consideration of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
The Board will review the five-year capital improvements program format and proposed project updates. Discussion includes a preliminary engineering report for NW1st Ave and adjacent roadways.
- Preliminary Engineering Report for NW1st Ave and Adjacent Roadways
- Five-year capital improvements program format
- Proposed capital project updates
- Prioritization of capital projects
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss a Park Dedication Ordinance. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from November 2023.
- Consideration of Park Dedication Ordinance
- Approval of November 2023 minutes
Library Advisory Board Meetings
The Boyce Ditto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to consider the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting, hear public comments, and receive reports from the chair, committees, library manager, Friends of the Library, and volunteers. Old business includes the Library Open House and honorary library volunteer, followed by new business.
- Consider minutes of December 12, 2023 meeting
- Public comments
- Chair report
- Committee report: Willie Casper Trust (Brian Nierman)
- Library Manager report (Kathy Spencer)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
The Mineral Wells Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider approving the minutes of its December 4, 2023 meeting and hold a public hearing on a replat request. Applicant Painted Post Rental seeks to replat Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 in Block 31 of the Slaughter & Barber North Addition. The meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall Annex.
- Public hearing on P&Z Case 2024-1: replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 in Block 31, Slaughter & Barber North Addition
- Consider approving minutes of December 4, 2023 meeting
Main Street Advisory Board
The Mineral Wells Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and consider several items, including Texas Music Friendly Board applications, scheduling a planning retreat, committee needs for Q1 2024, creating a downtown volunteer database, and the Flying Pig Festival. The board will also receive updates from the Main Street Manager on recent events and projects. No final decisions are guaranteed; most items are for discussion and consideration.
- Texas Music Friendly Board applications
- Scheduling first Main Street planning retreat
- Creating a downtown volunteer database
- Flying Pig Festival discussion
- Main Street Manager updates on Merry Wells on Ice, new businesses, downtown park plan