Watauga public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commssion
The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to review administrative items. The primary action is the potential approval and certification of a police department entrance exam list.
- Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Certification of the Watauga Police Department Entrance Exam List created December 06, 2024
City Council
The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss hazardous waste collection. The agenda includes public comment and a presentation on the topic. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Presentation on Hazardous Waste Collection
- Public Comment on non-agenda items
- Public Testimony on agenda action items
City Council
The Watauga City Council will vote on a water and sewer fee schedule and approve the purchase of police vehicles and playground equipment. The council will also discuss the City Manager's position and cast a ballot for the Tarrant Appraisal District.
- Purchase of 4 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- Purchase of new Chevy Tahoe PPV
- Replacement playground equipment for Virgil Anthony Park (up to $100,000)
- Public hearing on proposed water and sewer utility fee amendment
- Approval of ARPA Spending Plan and Budget amendment
General
The City Council will attend the Watauga Employee Annual Luncheon on November 20, 2024. No formal action will be taken at this event.
- Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at 7901 Indian Springs Rd
Civil Service Commssion
The Watauga Civil Service Commission will consider approving the minutes from its August meeting and certifying the list for the Watauga Fire Department entrance exam.
- Approve minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
- Certify Watauga Fire Department entrance exam list
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Executive session for legal counsel consultation
Watauga Economic Development Corporation
The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss a professional services agreement for a Comprehensive Retail Recruitment and Development Plan. The board will also consider updates to the Business Anniversary Recognition Policy and receive a report on the Food Business Park.
- Professional services agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for a Comprehensive Retail Recruitment and Development Plan
- Proposed procedure for Ownership Change and Business Name Change in the Business Anniversary Recognition Policy
- Report on Food Business Park from Timothy Hamilton
- Proclamations for Davis Floral Designs, Vision City, and Service Response Team
- Approval of Monthly Financial Report ending September 30, 2024
General
The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event for Asante Beauty Supply. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for city officials; no official actions will be taken.
- Ribbon cutting for Asante Beauty Supply at 6600 Denton Hwy #110
General
The Watauga Parks Advisory Board will meet to select board officers and discuss a playground design for Virgil Anthony Park. The board will also receive updates on parks, recreation, and active adult services.
- Recommendation to City Council on playground design for Virgil Anthony Park
- Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
- Approval of September 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Library Board
The Library Board will meet to discuss and select a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The meeting includes reports on library services and the Library Central Service Desk project.
- Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
- Report on Library Central Service Desk project
- Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits for retirees. The body is also considering several personnel policy updates and a contract for park filtration upgrades.
- Capp Smith Park Splashpad Filtration Upgrade Project with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks not to exceed $200,000
- Ordinance regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) benefits and service credits
- Ratification of renewed Meet and Confer Agreement with Watauga Firefighters Association
- Amendments to personnel policies regarding overtime, mobile devices, social media, and timekeeping
- Declaration of Fire Department November 2024 Surplus List as surplus personal property
General
The City Council will attend a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action will be taken at this event.
- Veterans Day Ceremony at 7901 Indian Springs Road
General
The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sacred Journey. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for other city boards or commissions that may be present.
- Ribbon cutting for Sacred Journey at 6900 Denton Hwy Suite 104
City Council
The City Council will consider several construction and engineering contracts for road and stormwater projects. The body will also discuss the purchase of emergency equipment and a proposal to waive temporary signage fees for new businesses. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the City Manager Search Committee.
- Construction contract with Maya Underground Contractors for Park Vista Stormwater Rehabilitation using ARPA funds
- Construction contract with Quality Excavation, LLC for Summertime Lane Improvements using ARPA and Certificate of Obligation funds
- Engineering and professional service agreements with Burgess Niple, Inc. for a CDBG project and Watauga Road
- Purchase of three cardiac monitors from Stryker Corporation and one Spartan CAFS pumper from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist
- Proposal to waive permit fees for temporary signage for new businesses
General
The Animal Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss potential amendments to Chapter 6 to comply with state law and schedule future meetings. The committee will also review meeting minutes from April 2024.
- Approve April 24, 2024 Animal Advisory Board meeting minutes
- Discuss amendments to Chapter 6, Sections 6-194 and 6-195
- Schedule Animal Services Advisory Committee meetings for 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold its annual orientation and decide on the selection of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Selection of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary
- Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Orientation
- Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss agenda items and hear a presentation. The primary scheduled item is a presentation from the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
- Presentation from Texas Municipal Retirement System
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Watauga Revitalization Action Program Incentive Policy (WRAP) and several professional services agreements for engineering and flood studies. The body will also consider board appointments and the purchase of city vehicles and equipment.
- Approval of the Watauga Revitalization Action Program Incentive Policy (WRAP)
- Professional services agreements with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for general engineering and FEMA flood studies for Foster Village Park and the Watauga Animal Shelter
- Authorization of anticipated expenditures exceeding $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 via cooperative purchasing or interlocal agreements
- Purchase of a John Deere Model 35 P–Tier Compact Excavator and Ford Trucks from Silsbee Ford
- Ratification of the Meet and Confer Agreement with the Watauga Police Officers' Association
General
The Watauga City Council is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting for Miss Mommy. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for the council and other city boards.
- Ribbon cutting for Miss Mommy at 6651 Watauga Rd Suite 107
Watauga Economic Development Corporation
The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and vote on funding for a water filtration project at Capp Smith Park. The board will also discuss waiving temporary signage permit fees for new businesses.
- Funding of $100,000 for the Splashpad Filtration Upgrade Project at Capp Smith Park
- Proposed waiver of temporary signage permit fees for new businesses
- Proclamation for Jersey Mike's Subs 15 year anniversary
Library Board
The Library Board will review and take action on updates to several operational policies. The meeting also includes a bimonthly report from the Director of Library Services.
- Amendments to the Library Confidentiality Policy
- Amendments to the Interlibrary Loan Policy
- Amendments to the Insect Infestation Policy
- Amendments to the Circulation Policy
- Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss short-term rentals and single-family rentals. The meeting will include public comment and presentations.
- Presentation on Short Term Rentals & Single Family Rentals
- Public Comment on agenda items
- Public Testimony for Action Items
- Executive session for legal counsel consultation
- Meeting at City Hall, 7105 Whitley Road
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a permit for building material and secondhand sales at Lot 3R3 Block 1 of the Stringer Addition. The body will also review budget amendments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and several interlocal agreements for vehicle maintenance.
- Specific use permit for Trinity Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Lot 3R3 Block 1 of the Stringer Addition)
- Ordinance to amend the general budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
- Negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2024 Rate Review Mechanism
- Interlocal Agreements for vehicle maintenance with Blue Mound, Westlake, Trophy Club, Sansom Park, Lake Worth, Roanoke, and White Settlement
- Agreement between the City of Watauga and iChoosr, LLC
Animal Services Advisory Committee
The Animal Services Advisory Committee will discuss potential updates to Chapter 6 and consider amending specific sections to comply with state law. The group will also schedule meetings for 2025 and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Discuss amending Chapter 6, Sections 6-194 and 6-195
- Schedule Animal Services Advisory Committee meetings for 2025
- Approve April 24th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review supervisor report of shelter activities
- Public comment period for agenda items
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve July minutes and discuss details for re-establishing the Keep Watauga Beautiful program. The meeting includes presentations on volunteer recognition and upcoming events.
- Approval of July 2, 2024, Parks Advisory Board Minutes
- Discussion on re-establishing Keep Watauga Beautiful program
- Recognition of outstanding volunteer Timothy Hamilton
- Upcoming Parks & Community Services special events
- July 2024 Yard of the Month and August 2024 Yard of the Year winners
Civil Service Commssion
The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss updates to specific sections of the city's civil service regulations. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.
- Proposed revisions to section 4.08 and 4.09 of the City of Watauga Firefighters’ And Police Officers’ Civil Service Rules and Regulations
- Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting
City Council
The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Watauga Revitalization Incentive Program (WRAP) and proposed changes to personnel policies. The meeting will also include a public comment period and potential executive sessions.
- Presentation of Watauga Revitalization Incentive Program (WRAP)
- Presentation of Personnel Policy Changes
- Public Comment on agenda items
- Potential executive sessions for legal counsel and personnel matters
- Public Testimony for Action Items
City Council
The Watauga City Council will consider a proposed property tax rate of $0.57020 per $100 assessed value and adopt a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The meeting includes a public hearing on the tax rate and approval of financial reports and capital outlay plans.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 property tax rate of $0.57020 per $100 assessed value
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and tax levy ordinance
- Authorization for issuance of $2024 Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation
- Approval of Watauga Economic Development Staffing Reimbursement Agreement for FY 2024-2025
- Adoption of Capital Outlay Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and hold a public hearing on a specific use permit for a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in the Stringer Addition.
- Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public hearing for SUP.24-04: Habitat for Humanity ReStore permit
- Consideration of specific use permit for building material sales in GB district
General
The City of Watauga will host a 40th Anniversary Luncheon for the Active Adult Center at the Hector F. Garcia Community Center. A quorum of the City Council may attend, but no formal action is scheduled.
- 40th Anniversary Luncheon at Hector F. Garcia Community Center
- Possible City Council quorum present
- No formal action scheduled
General
The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to certify eligibility lists for police and fire department positions. The body will also elect a Vice Chairman and review previous meeting minutes.
- Election of a Civil Service Vice Chairman
- Certification of Watauga Police Department Corporal Promotional Eligibility List (July 16, 2024)
- Certification of Watauga Police Department Entrance Exam help (August 9, 2024)
- Certification of Watauga Fire Department Entrance Exam Eligibility List (July 9, 2024)
- Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on the FY2024-2025 proposed budgets for the city, the Watauga Economic Development budget, and the Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District. The body will also discuss infrastructure improvements and city personnel compensation.
- Public hearings and action on FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget, Economic Development Budget, and Crime Control and Prevention District Budget
- Agreement for Bank Depository Services with First Guaranty Bank
- Park Vista Stormwater Rehabilitation Improvements agreements with Wild-TX Lands, LLC and Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. using ARPA funds
- Construction bid for Plum Street Water Improvements (CDGB-CV Round 4 Project)
- Implementation of a compensation study by Public Sector Personnel Consultants
General
The City Council may attend an anniversary event for Party City on August 9, 2024. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for city officials who may be in attendance.
- Party City 20th Year Anniversary at 7612 Denton Hwy
General
The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the city's financial planning. The primary focus is a presentation of the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Presentation of the Interim City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY2024-2025
City Council
The City Council is meeting to address the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and tax rate. This includes accepting the certified tax roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District and scheduling public hearings.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation for FY2024-2025
- Acceptance of the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024 from Tarrant Appraisal District
- Setting a public hearing for the FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget for August 12, 2024
- Setting a public hearing for the proposed tax rate for August 26, 2024
- Setting August 26, 2024 as the date to adopt the proposed tax rate
General
The agenda is a possible quorum notice for City Council members attending an anniversary event. No official city business or actions are listed for decision.
- Attendance at Kip Woodruff Insurance 20th Year Anniversary at 6707 Rufe Snow Suite 40
General
This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council and other city officials attending an anniversary event. No official city actions are scheduled for this gathering.
- Watauga Animal Hospital 25th Year Anniversary at 7744 Denton Hwy
City Council
The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review compensation survey results presented by Public Sector Personnel Consultants. The meeting includes public comment periods and a presentation by the Interim City Manager and Director of Finance.
- Presentation on compensation survey results
- Public comment on agenda items
- Executive session for legal counsel consultation
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Executive session for economic development negotiations
City Council
The City Council will discuss construction bid acceptance for water improvements on Plum Street and a contract for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance. The body is also considering appointments and the proposed FY2024-2025 budget for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation.
- Construction bid acceptance for Community Development Block Grant (CDGB)-CV Round 4 Project (Plum Street Water Improvements)
- Contract authorization for Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation
- Appointment of Steve Welch and Brian Downey to the Watauga Economic Development Corporation
- Public hearing for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation budget set for August 12, 2024
Watauga Economic Development Corporation
The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a staffing agreement with the City of Watauga. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a financial report.
- Approval of WEDC minutes for June 18, 2024
- Approval of Monthly Financial Report for May 31, 2024
- Adopt FY2024-2025 budget resolution
- Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement with City of Watauga
- Presentation of proclamation to Party City