River Oaks public meetings in 2025

City Council

The River Oaks City Council will meet to consider approving the results of the City Council Member Place 3 runoff election held on December 13, 2025. The council may also enter an executive session to discuss litigation, real property, personnel, or security devices.

• Resolution # 1156-2025: Canvassing returns and declaring results of the City Council Member Place 3 runoff election

The River Oaks City Council approved Resolution #1156-2025, which canvasses the returns and declares Leigh Ann Turner the winner of the Place 3 runoff election held on December 13, 2025. The motion was moved by Council Member Claridge, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and all members voted “Aye”. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution #1156-2025 canvassing runoff results (all aye)

City Council

The River Oaks City Council will review routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the previous meeting minutes, bills payable for FY 2026, and a crosswalk installation on Blackstone Drive. The council will also discuss several substantive proposals: a drug and alcohol program agreement with Allied Compliance Services, renewal fee changes for a CISD construction permit, and an engineering agreement with Plumber & Associates LLC for a PFAS feasibility study.

• Approve minutes of the November 18, 2025 regular council meeting (Consent Agenda A).
• Ratify installation of a crosswalk in the 5300 block of Blackstone Dr (Consent Agenda F).
• Approve drug and alcohol program acceptance agreement with Allied Compliance Services (Consent Agenda E).
• Consider approval of permit renewal fees and extended expiration time for the CISD new construction project (Item 9).
• Consider approval of engineering agreement with Plumber & Associates LLC for the PFAS feasibility study (Item 10).

The council approved all items on the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, a drug program agreement, and a crosswalk installation. Council members waived the $32,259.75 permit renewal fee for the CISD new construction project and extended the permit expiration to the project's end. An agreement with Plummer & Associates for a $78,000 PFAS feasibility study was approved. An incentive program offering a $10 water‑bill credit for lead and copper sample collection was also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑F (minutes, bills payable, financial reports, drug program agreement, crosswalk) – all Aye
• Waived $32,259.75 permit renewal fee and extended permit expiration for CISD new construction – all Aye
• Approved $78,000 engineering agreement with Plummer & Associates for PFAS feasibility study – all Aye
• Approved water‑bill incentive program ($10 credit for sample collection) – all Aye
• Ratified approval to install a crosswalk in the 5300 block of Blackstone Drive – all Aye
• Approved CCPD 4™ quarterly financial report for FY 2025 – all Aye
• Approved Storm Water Fund 4" quarterly financial report for FY 2025 – all Aye
• Approved Drug and Alcohol Program Acceptance Agreement with Allied Compliance Services – all Aye

Crime Control & Prevention District

The River Oaks Crime Control and Prevention District will meet to approve the minutes from a special meeting in August and the 4-inch quarter FY 2025 financial report. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:45 p.m.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approval of 4" quarter FY 2025 financial report (July 1-Sept 30, 2025)

The district approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 special meeting. It also approved the fourth‑quarter FY 2025 financial report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all Aye)
• Approved FY 2025 Q4 financial report (all Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all Aye)

Storm Water Task Force

The River Oaks Storm Water Task Force will vote on the fourth‑quarter FY 2025 financial report covering July 1‑Sept 30, 2025. Members will hear reports from Public Works Director Todd Henderson and City Engineer Michael Thomas on several drainage concerns, including the Roberts Cut‑off study, a flooding complaint at 1008 Yale, and street drainage on 1658 Long Ave. The board will also discuss the 2025 MS4 annual report and receive updates on storm‑water grant applications.

• Approve 4th quarter FY 2025 financial report (July 1‑Sept 30, 2025)
• Review drainage issues: Roberts Cut‑off study, 1008 Yale flooding, 1658 Long Ave street drainage, private drainageways on Jacksboro Highway, Almena drainageway between Greenbrier/Glenwick
• Discuss and/or act on 2025 MS4 annual report (Dec 14 2024 – Sept 29 2025)
• Update on storm‑water grant applications
• Public testimony on any topic (limited to agenda‑listed items per Open Meetings Act)

Christmas Committee

The River Oaks Christmas Committee will meet on Dec 15, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes a discussion of the post‑event report and summary of the city Christmas parade and festivities held on Dec 6, 2025. No official action by the City Council will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of the post‑event report/summary of the Dec 6, 2025 Christmas parade and festivities

Foundation Supporting the River Oaks Community Center

The Board of Directors of the Foundation Supporting the River Oaks Community Center will meet to consider approving funds for special needs children at Castleberry High School. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Jury Room at River Oaks City Hall.

• Approval to expend funds for special needs children at Castleberry High School
• Regular meeting of the Foundation Supporting the River Oaks Community Center Board of Directors
• Meeting location: Jury Room at River Oaks City Hall, 4900 River Oaks Blvd

Staff Meetings

The City Council will meet for the city departments weekly staff meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and departmental updates; no formal action will be taken.

• Departmental reports to inform and enhance city operations

Parks Board

The River Oaks Parks Board will consider approving judges for the Holiday Lights Contest and discuss participation in this year's Hometown Christmas Event. The board will receive updates on a beautification project at the northwest corner of McGee Park and a maintenance request for McGee Park. Additional items include scheduling 2026 fundraisers, approving an updated financial report, and deciding whether to cancel the Jan. 1, 2026 regular meeting.

• Consider approval of judges for the Holiday Lights Contest
• Discussion/action on participation in this year's Hometown Christmas Event
• Update on the beautification project at the northwest corner of McGee Park
• Discussion/action on maintenance problems at McGee Park (request from Alternate Member Amanda Williams)
• Consider approval to cancel the January 1, 2026 Parks Board regular meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 regular meeting. They voted to have Parks Board members serve as judges for the Holiday Lights Contest. They also voted to cancel the scheduled regular meeting on January 1, 2026.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved Parks Board members as Holiday Lights Contest judges (unanimous aye)
• Approved cancellation of Jan 1, 2026 Parks Board regular meeting (unanimous aye)

Parks Board

The River Oaks Parks Board will meet to discuss the Holiday Lights Contest, the Hometown Christmas Event, and maintenance issues at McGee Park. The board will also approve updated financial reports and consider canceling the January 1, 2026 meeting.

• Consider approval of judges for Holiday Lights Contest
• Discussion on Hometown Christmas Event participation
• Update on beautification project at McGee Park
• Discussion on maintenance problems at McGee Park
• Consider approval to cancel January 1, 2026 meeting

Staff Meetings

The River Oaks City Council staff meeting will consist of departmental updates from city officials. Citizens may provide public testimony on any topic, but the council will not deliberate or take formal action. The meeting is called under the Open Meetings Act and is open to the public.

• Public testimony: citizens invited to speak on any agenda topic (no council deliberation)

Christmas Committee

The Christmas Committee is meeting to discuss and plan the city Christmas parade and festivities. These events are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The agenda states that no official action of the City Council will be taken.

• Planning for the city Christmas parade and festivities scheduled for December 6, 2025

Christmas Committee

The River Oaks City Council will hold a planning meeting of the Christmas Committee. Council members and city officers will discuss the schedule and details of the city’s Christmas parade and related festivities scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025. No formal actions or votes will be taken by the council. The meeting is open to the public as required by the Open Meetings Act.

• Discussion and planning of the 2025 River Oaks city Christmas parade and festivities scheduled for Dec 6, 2025

Parks Board

The River Oaks Parks Board will meet to discuss holiday events and receive updates on park projects. The board is considering approval for a holiday lights contest and participation in the Hometown Christmas Event.

• Approval of a Holiday Lights Contest
• Participation in the Hometown Christmas Event
• Update on the beautification project at the northwest corner of McGee Park
• Public Works Director update on the Sand Ball Volleyball Tournament cancellation

City Council

The River Oaks City Council will consider several items, including routine approvals on the consent agenda and a number of interlocal agreements. Major actions include a boundary adjustment with the City of Fort Worth that would transfer 0.0740 land acres, and an ordinance amendment to the animal‑control code. The council will also review agreements for fire‑protection mutual aid and street‑improvement projects.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular council meeting
• Approve mutual aid agreement with TCESD1 for fire protection service
• Consider joint ordinance and boundary agreement with Fort Worth for a boundary adjustment along Sam Calloway Road and River Oaks Blvd, transferring 0.0740 land acres
• Consider interlocal agreement with Tarrant County Precinct 4 for street improvement (reconstruction and asphalt overlay of Roberts Cut Off Rd from River Oaks Blvd to Ohio Garden Road)
• Consider Ordinance #1465‑2025 amending Chapter 2 Animal Control to change the feeding stray or feral animals provision

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes of the Oct. 21 meeting and a fire‑protection mutual aid agreement. It waived the rental fee for a Federal Bureau of Prisons‑Carswell event and approved a boundary adjustment that transfers 0.0740 acres from Fort Worth to River Oaks. Several interlocal agreements for hazardous‑waste services, road improvement, and a community‑center parking lot were also approved, along with an ordinance updating animal‑control rules.

• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2025 meeting (all Aye)
• Approved bills payable for period ending Nov 4, 2025 (FY 2026) (all Aye)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with TCESD1 for fire protection services (all Aye)
• Waived rental fee for Federal Bureau of Prisons‑Carswell event Dec 7, 2025 (all Aye)
• Approved boundary adjustment transferring 0.0740 acres from Fort Worth to River Oaks (all Aye)
• Approved continuation of hazardous‑waste interlocal agreement with Fort Worth (all Aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Roberts Cut Off Road reconstruction with Tarrant County (all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1465-2025 amending animal‑control feeding stray cats (all Aye)

Economic Development Corporation

The River Oaks Economic Development Corporation board will consider several items, including approval of a request by the Christmas Parade Committee to use city promotional funds for parade awards and discussion of banner sign equipment costs. The board will receive updates on a River Oaks magazine promotion, an $18,000 expenditure to offset shared costs with Parker Hannifin for a 10,800‑square‑foot parking lot, and new business opportunities. An announcement will be made about a ribbon‑cutting event for Los Tres Cafesitos on November 8.

• Approval request by the Christmas Parade Committee to use city promotional funds for parade awards
• Discussion and possible approval of equipment costs for installing banner signs
• Update on $18,000 expenditure to offset shared costs with Parker Hannifin for a 10,800 sq ft parking lot
• Update on expenditure for a River Oaks magazine to promote economic development
• Announcement of ribbon‑cutting event on November 8 for “Los Tres Cafesitos” at 5406 River Oaks Blvd.

Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and No. 1A

The River Oaks Reinvestment Zone Board will consider approving a street improvement project that reconstructs and adds an asphalt overlay to RRoberts Cut Off Rd from River Oaks Blvd to Ohio Garden Road. The board will also discuss eligibility for future projects within Zones 1 and 1A. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 special meeting and a period for public comments.

• Approval of street improvement project: reconstruction and asphalt overlay of RRoberts Cut Off Rd (River Oaks Blvd to Ohio Garden Road)
• Discussion and/or action on eligibility of future projects within Reinvestment Zones 1 and 1A
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 special meeting
• Public comments opportunity for citizens

The council approved the minutes from the August 26, 2024 special meeting. No amendments to the reinvestment zone bylaws or director appointments were made. The FY 2026 operating budget for Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and No. 1A was approved and recommended to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved FY 2026 TIRZ operating budget for Zones 1 and 1A (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The River Oaks City Council will first approve routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes and bill payments. It will then discuss several specific requests, including a permit extension for a U‑Haul site, interlocal agreements for hazardous‑waste collection and election services, and a resolution on Oncor Electric rates. A public hearing will be held on the proposed rezoning of 5550 Baylor Ave from a community‑facilities district to an R‑4 single‑family district. The council may also convene an executive session for legal or personnel matters.

• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular council meeting (Consent agenda)
• Approve bills payable for FY 2025 and FY 2026 periods (Consent agenda)
• Consider extending the temporary permit for a U‑Haul pickup/drop‑off at 1711 Roberts Cut Off Rd.
• Consider interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center for FY 2026 hazardous‑waste program
• Consider rezoning 5550 Baylor Ave (Block 4 Lot 6) from “CF” to “R‑4” single‑family district (Zoning Case # RZ 2025‑0006)

The council approved the rezoning of the city‑owned property at 5550 Baylor Avenue from a Community Facilities district to an R‑4 single‑family district, allowing up to five new homes and generating an estimated $12,000‑$15,000 in annual property taxes. It also granted a four‑month extension for the temporary U‑Haul pickup and drop‑off permit at 1711 Roberts Cut Off Rd. Additional approvals included the interlocal hazardous‑waste agreement with Fort Worth, a contract with Tarrant County for election services, an engineering agreement with Oller Engineering Inc., and resolutions denying Oncor Electric’s rate‑change request and adopting the FY 2026 investment strategy and policy. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑E (minutes, bills payable, investment report) – All voted Aye
• Granted 4‑month extension for U‑Haul permit at 1711 Roberts Cut Off Rd – All voted Aye
• Approved interlocal hazardous‑waste agreement with Fort Worth for FY 2026 – All voted Aye
• Approved contract with Tarrant County for election services – All voted Aye
• Approved engineering agreement with Oller Engineering Inc. for grant administration – All voted Aye
• Approved Resolution #1150-2025 denying Oncor Electric rate‑change request – All voted Aye
• Approved Resolution #1151-2025 adopting FY 2026 investment strategy and policy – All voted Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1463-2025 rezoning 5550 Baylor Ave from CF to R‑4 district – All voted Aye

Staff Meetings

The City Council will be present for the city departments' weekly staff meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates; no formal action will be taken.

• Departmental reports to enhance operations and collaboration

Staff Meetings

The City Council will be present for the city departments' weekly staff meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates; no formal action will be taken by the City Council.

• Departmental reports to discuss issues and enhance collaborations

Economic Development Corporation

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It ordered 65 Christmas banners and 25 brackets at a total cost of $5,182.34 from the 2024‑2025 budget. The board also approved $75,000 for new playground equipment. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered 65 Christmas banners and 25 brackets, $5,182.34 (budgeted)
• Approved $75,000 for playground equipment

Parks Board

The River Oaks Parks Board will consider a proposed improvement project for the northeast corner of McGee Park at Greenbriar and Thurston. It will also approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and review the September 2025 financial report. Additional items include selecting the September Yard of the Month winner and discussing participation in a College Career Military Readiness event at Castleberry High School on Oct. 27, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Consider approval of the September Yard of the Month contest selection
• Discuss and/or act on proposed improvements to the northeast corner of McGee Park at Greenbriar and Thurston
• Discuss and/or act on participation in the College Career Military Readiness event at Castleberry High School on Oct. 27, 2025
• Report from the City Manager on the September 2025 Park Board financial report

The Parks Board approved the September 4 regular meeting minutes. The board authorized the Council Liaison to select the September Yard of the Month. It also approved a trophy purchase up to $50 and a $100 banner for the Parks Foundation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Council Liaison to select September Yard of the Month (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a trophy up to $50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 3‑by‑5 cloth banner up to $100 for the Parks Foundation (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The River Oaks Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss updates on a magazine publication, a pavilion donation, and a parking lot construction project. The board will also consider approval of minutes and discuss potential new businesses.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on EDC funds for River Oaks Magazine
• Update on $30,000 EDC funds for Parker Hannifin pavilion
• Update on $18,000 EDC funds for Parker Hannifin parking lot
• Executive session regarding real estate and business negotiations

Staff Meetings

The River Oaks City Council will meet for its weekly staff session on September 23, 2025. No formal council actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of a call to order, departmental updates, and an opportunity for public testimony limited to factual statements. The meeting is open to the public under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Call to Order
• Departmental Updates
• Public Testimony (no council deliberation permitted)
• Adjournment

City Council

The City Council will discuss a five-year financial plan and a road improvement project with Tarrant County Precinct 4. The body will also consider updates to animal waste regulations and residential and commercial solid waste fees.

• Resolution # 1149-2025: Adjusting fees for residential and commercial solid waste collection and disposal
• Ordinance # 1462-2025: Amending animal control health regulations to include animal waste control
• FY 2026 road improvement project with Tarrant County Precinct 4
• General Fund operational 5 year financial plan
• Staff reports on substandard properties at 1513 Skyline Dr., 5401 Baylor Ave., 5609 James Dr., 4912 Black Oak Lane, and 1517 Byrd Dr.

The council approved the FY 2026 road improvement project for the 5300‑5400 block of Castleberry Cut Off, costing $104,258.92. They appointed Robert Whatley as the new Fire Chief effective September 26, 2025. The council also adopted ordinance #1462‑2025 on animal waste control and resolution #1149‑2025 increasing solid waste fees. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 road improvement project for Castleberry Cut Off ($104,258.92) (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Whatley as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1462‑2025 amending animal waste control (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #1149‑2025 adding 10% commercial franchise fee and $2 residential solid waste fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable for period ending September 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Storm Water Task Force

The River Oaks Storm Water Task Force will approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and take the oath of office for 2025 board appointees. Members will consider participation in the upcoming Career Day at Castleberry Elementary. The board will receive a report on drainage problems, including the Roberts Cut Off study, a 1008 Yale flooding complaint, issues on 1658 Long Ave, the Almena drainageway between Glenwick and GreenbrieR, and private drainageways on Jacksboro Highway.

• Approve board minutes from August 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Oath of office for 2025 board appointees
• Discuss participation in Career Day at Castleberry Elementary
• Report on Roberts Cut Off drainageway study from Castleberry to Pomona
• Review drainage complaints: 1008 Yale flooding, 1658 Long Ave, Almena drainageway, private drainageways on Jacksboro Highway

Planning & Zoning Commission

The River Oaks Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an action to rezone a property at 5550 Baylor Ave from a Community Facilities District to a Single-Family District.

• Public hearing on proposed rezoning of 5550 Baylor Ave (Case # RZ 2025-0006)
• Action to approve recommendation to City Council for the rezoning
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025 special called meeting

Parks Board

The Parks Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on revenue funding sources. The board will also receive updates on a fundraiser and a request for assistance at McGee Park.

• Discussion and/or action on revenue funding sources
• Update on Texas Rangers Foundation request for assistance at McGee Park
• Update on September 13 Poker Run fundraiser
• Report on North Texas Giving Event
• Review of August 2025 Park Board Financial Report

The board approved the minutes from the August 7 regular meeting. It designated the July Yard of the Month as 5521 Purdue. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Designated July Yard of the Month as 5521 Purdue (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (all voted aye)

City Council

The council adopted the 2025‑2026 operating budget (Ordinance #1460‑2025) and ratified the accompanying property‑tax increase. It also approved Ordinance #1461‑2025 setting the tax rate at $0.743991 per $100, a 10.08% rise. Additionally, the council voted to list the city property at 5550 Baylor for sale and cancelled the October 7, 2025 council meeting. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 special council meeting (Aye)
• Approved bills payable for the period ending September 2, 2025 (Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1460-2025 adopting the 2025‑2026 operating budget (Aye)
• Ratified the property‑tax increase reflected in the operating budget (Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1461-2025 setting the tax rate at $0.743991 per $100 (Aye)
• Cancelled the October 7, 2025 council meeting (Aye)
• Approved listing of city property at 5550 Baylor for sale (Aye)

Friends of the Animal Shelter

The board approved the August 29, 2024 meeting minutes after a motion and unanimous vote. A motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other actions were decided.

• Approved August 29, 2024 minutes (all voted Aye)
• Approved FY 2026 budget for the Friends of the River Oaks Animal Shelter (all voted Aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all voted Aye)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved a $30,000 expenditure for a pavilion, as outlined in Resolution #1148‑2025. The council announced that a vote on the proposed 2025 ad valorem tax rate will be held on September 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (all voted aye)
• Approved $30,000 pavilion expenditure (all voted aye)
• Set date for vote on 2025 ad valorem tax rate: Sept 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting with all members voting aye. The board also approved the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, authorizing $336,600 in revenue and $326,932 in expenditures as presented. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget: $336,600 revenue, $326,932 expenditures (all aye)

City Council

The council approved a $2,000 one‑time fee and a $6,246 annual fee for a premium website design with Civic Plus, and authorized spending $8,246 from the Hotel‑Motel Tax Fund for the first year. The council also approved the consent agenda items, employee health insurance rate changes, and several ordinances and resolutions, all with unanimous Aye votes.

• Approved consent agenda items A‑E (minutes, bills payable, EDC bylaw amendment, park improvements, business grant) – All Aye
• Approved employee health, life & medical insurance rate changes for 2025‑2026 plan year – All Aye
• Approved statement of work agreement for premium website design with Civic Plus ($2,000 one‑time, $6,246 annual) – All Aye
• Approved $8,246 expenditure from Hotel‑Motel Tax Fund for premium website design – All Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1456-2025 to spend up to $30,000 for a 50 × 60 ft pavilion at the community center – All Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1457-2025 amending wrecker service provisions – All Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1458-2025 creating a special no‑parking zone on Frontier Street during school days – All Aye
• Approved Resolution #1149-2025 settling rate review with Atmos Energy Corp.; residential bill up $8.55, commercial bill to $23.65 – All Aye

Parks Board

The Parks Board approved the minutes from the July 24 special meeting. They approved the June Yard of the Month (600 Worthview). The board elected Cassie Dyer as board secretary and Jennifer Gansert as vice‑chairman. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Approved July 24 special meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Approved June Yard of the Month – 600 Worthview (all voted aye)
• Elected Cassie Dyer as board secretary and Jennifer Gansert as vice‑chairman (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (all voted aye)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a year‑to‑year lease with Tarrant County Emergency Services District and a parking‑lot contract with Parker Hannifin, changing the payment term to 90 days. It also approved an exclusive wrecker agreement with Texas Towing, a janitorial services contract with Alondra Serrano (excluding the Annex building), and set a proposed tax rate of $0.743991 per $100 with a public hearing on August 26. Resolutions for the Nov. 4 general election and an economic‑development spending plan were adopted, and an ordinance to purchase a storage convex was approved.

• Approved year‑to‑year lease with Tarrant County Emergency Services District ($6,700/mo utilities)
• Approved parking‑lot construction contract with Parker Hannifin, payment term changed to 90 days
• Approved exclusive wrecker services contract with Texas Towing
• Approved janitorial services contract with Alondra Serrano, removing Annex building from scope
• Approved tax rate of $0.743991 per $100 and scheduled public hearing for Aug 26
• Approved Resolution #1146-2025 for a Nov. 4 general election with Tarrant County
• Approved first reading of Resolution #1147-2025 for economic‑development project spending
• Approved Ordinance #1455-2025 to purchase a storage convex using Community Center funds

Parks Board

The River Oaks Parks Board approved the minutes from the July 3 regular meeting with all members voting aye. The board received a report that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant was awarded and passed through Council. Members discussed the grant application but took no formal action.

• Approved July 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Parks Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. It also approved paying the $50 entry fee and registering for North Texas Giving Day, with registration due August 8, 2025. The board indicated it will schedule a future meeting to discuss the budget and review the bank balance. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting (all Aye)
• Approved paying $50 entry fee and registering for North Texas Giving Day (all Aye)
• Planned to schedule a future budget meeting and provide bank balance
• Adjourned meeting (all Aye)

Parks Foundation

The Parks Foundation approved the minutes from its August 27, 2024 meeting. It also approved paying the $50 entry fee and registering for North Texas Giving Day on September 18, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved paying $50 entry fee and registering for North Texas Giving Day (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The River Oaks City Council approved all items on the consent agenda and entered into an agreement for a temporary pavilion parking project at the Community Center. They authorized Resolution #1145‑2025 to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant of $75,000 for McGee Park upgrades. The council also agreed to request a boundary adjustment with Fort Worth and tabled a towing‑service contract. Discussions were held on a premium Civic Plus website plan, with funding to be considered from the hotel/motel tax.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑F (all ayes)
• Approved agreement for temporary pavilion parking at the Community Center (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #1145‑2025 authorizing Texas Parks & Wildlife grant application for McGee Park (all ayes)
• Agreed to send a letter to Fort Worth requesting boundary adjustment for 5698 Sam Calloway Road (agreement)
• Tabled contract with Texas Tow Wrecker Service Inc. for exclusive wrecker services (no vote)
• Deferred discussion on leasing the City Annex building to Executive Session (no vote)
• Discussed premium Civic Plus website plan, potential funding from hotel/motel tax (no vote)

Parks Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It approved 508 Club Oak as the Yard of the Month. It approved a special meeting on July 24, 2025 at 6 PM to finalize the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant and recommended that the City Council approve a $150,000 matching grant for improvements to McGee Park. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.

• Approved June 5 meeting minutes (All voted aye)
• Approved 508 Club Oak as Yard of the Month (All voted aye)
• Approved special Parks Board meeting on July 24, 2025 at 6 PM (All voted aye)
• Recommended City Council approve $150,000 matching grant for McGee Park improvements (All voted aye)
• Member Meyers resigned from the Parks Board
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (All voted aye)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and bills payable. It authorized a Burgers Lake sign on the city pole at 1001 Roberts Cut Off and extended temporary living accommodations at 703 Merritt Street by 30‑45 days. Ordinance #1454‑2025 was adopted to spend $5,200 for a new fire‑fighting device, and Resolution #1144‑2025 was adopted to suspend the ONCOR rate change. Board and commission appointments for 2024‑2025 were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and bills payable) – All Aye
• Approved Burgers Lake off‑site sign at 1001 Roberts Cut Off – All Aye
• Extended temporary living accommodations at 703 Merritt St. by 30‑45 days – All Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1454‑2025 to spend $5,200 from fire donation fund for Blitz‑Fire unmanned master stream – All Aye
• Approved Resolution #1144‑2025 to suspend ONCOR rate change effective July 31, 2025 – All Aye
• Approved 2024‑2025 board and commission appointments, adding Don Istook and removing Heather Knight – All Aye
• Added Claire Mudd to Park Board Alternate 2 and Planning & Zoning Alternate 1 – All Aye

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the June 3 minutes and park board resignations. It approved a three‑year contract with the Tarrant County Tax Office to assess and collect ad valorem taxes for 2025‑2027. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for roadway striping on Roberts Cut Off Road, a revised mutual‑aid fire agreement with White Settlement, a rezoning ordinance for 1844 Inspiration Lane, and a budget amendment for a sticker‑burr removal tool.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills payable, park board resignations) – all voted Aye
• Approved contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for ad valorem tax collection (2025‑2027) – all voted Aye
• Approved interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for road striping on Roberts Cut Off Road – all voted Aye
• Approved revised mutual‑aid fire agreement with White Settlement (one‑year term, automatic renewal) – all voted Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1452‑2025 rezoning 1844 Inspiration Lane from CF to R‑1 – all voted Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1453‑2025 budget amendment to fund a sticker‑burr removal tool, cost split between Event Center and Park donations – passed with majority Aye

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. Members re‑appointed directors for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Darren Houk was re‑appointed as President and Raul Sanchez as Vice‑President. All actions passed with unanimous "Aye" votes.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Re‑appointed directors for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 (all aye)
• Re‑appointed Darren Houk as President (all aye)
• Re‑appointed Raul Sanchez as Vice‑President (all aye)

Parks Board

The board approved the May 1 regular meeting minutes. It recommended installing pickleball courts outside the Event Center. The board set the next meeting to start at 6 p.m. on July 3 and to continue work on the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. It also recommended moving Alt Member Zubia to Place 5.

• Approved May 1 meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Recommended installation of pickleball courts at the Event Center (all voted aye)
• Set next meeting to start at 6 p.m. on July 3 and continue Texas Parks and Wildlife grant preparation (all voted aye)
• Recommended moving Alt Member Zubia to Place 5 (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (all voted aye)

City Council

The River Oaks City Council unanimously approved Ordinance #1451-2025, updating water service payment and disconnection rules. It also approved a temporary U‑Haul drop‑off/pick‑up site at 1711 Roberts Cut Off Road and extended a building order for 5609 James Drive. The council denied a rezoning request for 5404 Dartmouth Ave. All actions were approved with all members voting "Aye".

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes of May 20, 2025 and bills payable) – all Aye
• Approved temporary U‑Haul drop‑off/pick‑up at 1711 Roberts Cut Off Road, limited to two 14‑ft trucks through Sep 2, 2025 – all Aye
• Approved 90‑day extension of substandard building order for 5609 James Drive (until May 16, 2025) – all Aye
• Denied Ordinance #1450-2025 rezoning 5404 Dartmouth Ave from R‑4 to R‑6 – all Aye
• Approved Ordinance #1451-2025 amending Chapter 13 water service policy on payment arrangements and disconnection – all Aye

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and the bills payable for the period ending May 20, 2025. They also approved an agreement with Spy Glass to conduct a technology expense snapshot audit of primary telecommunications service accounts. All three items were adopted with a vote of “Aye” from each council member present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 regular council meeting (all Aye)
• Approved bills payable for period ending May 20, 2025 (FY 2025) (all Aye)
• Approved agreement with Spy Glass for telecom cost‑savings audit (all Aye)

City Council

The council approved the 2023‑2024 fiscal year audit report. It also approved a contract with Plummer Associates to update the water‑treatment plant emergency response plan for AWIA compliance. The appointment of Angela Shields as alternate member #4 on the Zoning Board of Adjustments was removed from the consent agenda and tabled for later consideration. Consent agenda items approving the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and bills payable for the period ending May 6, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2023‑2024 fiscal year audit report (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Plummer Associates for AWIA compliance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable for period ending May 6, 2025 (FY 2025) (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Angela Shields as alternate member #4 on Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Tabled bid specifications for installation of a pickleball court
• Tabled discussion on combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates (informational)
• Tabled discussion on regulations for distribution of handbills

Parks Board

The board voted to approve the April 3 regular meeting minutes with corrections. All members present voted aye on the motion. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also received unanimous aye votes. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 3 meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted aye)

City Council

The council approved all items on the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and a development agreement with Compadres Bakery. Council members voted to continue the Paratransit Access Service with Trinity Metro for another 24 months. Three ordinances were adopted to reallocate funds, adjust budget line items, and update health and sanitation codes. A resolution was passed to receive motor‑vehicle crime prevention grants.

• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved bills payable for period ending April 15, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved development agreement with Compadres Bakery at 4825 Green Oaks Drive (consent agenda)
• Approved continued Paratransit Access Service with Trinity Metro (24 months, all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1447-2025 transferring funds from hotel‑motel tax, community center, and city events accounts to the General Fund (passed)
• Approved Ordinance #1448-2025 budget transfers: $20,000 from Garage Salaries to Park Contract Labor; $180,000 for Fort Worth water purchases; $15,000 for credit‑card charges (all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1449-2025 amendment to health and sanitation code on dead tree limbs (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution #1143-2025 to receive motor‑vehicle crime prevention authority grants (all Aye)

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the March 10 meeting minutes and recommended a $1,250 business improvement grant for Compadres Bakery. It also approved $2,000 in promotional supplies for the "Taste of River Oaks" event and adopted the FY 2025 second‑quarter financial report. A two‑year paratransit service agreement with Trinity Metro, with a 5% fee increase, was approved. The request for pickle‑ball court improvements at the event center was tabled for later consideration.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,250 Business Improvement Grant for Compadres Bakery (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 promotional budget for "Taste of River Oaks" event (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year paratransit service contract with Trinity Metro (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 second‑quarter financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled recreation improvements request for event center (postponed)

Parks Board

The Parks Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 6 regular meeting. After the approval, the board unanimously adjourned the April 3 meeting at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved March 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the purchase of portable fire department radios not to exceed $89,095.72, authorizing the city manager to sign the agreement. It also approved advertising signs at McGee Park ballfields, the $1,000 community‑dance expense, and a 120‑day extension for compliance on the substandard property at 5401 Baylor Avenue. The consent agenda items, including the March 18 minutes and April 1 bills payable, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of portable fire radios up to $89,095.72 (all Aye)
• Approved display of 3'x5' advertising signs at McGee Park during home games (all Aye)
• Approved $1,000 expenditure for community dances loss (approved)
• Extended compliance deadline for 5401 Baylor Avenue by 120 days (all Aye)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (all Aye)
• Approved bills payable for period ending April 1, 2025 (all Aye)