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White Settlement public meetings in 2021

29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $250K CDBG-CV grant application for Veterans Park improvements

The White Settlement City Council approved a resolution to apply for a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant - Covid (CDBG-CV) for Veterans Park improvements, with the city covering the remaining $19,699 of the projected $269,698 project cost. The council also approved naming the Senior Center in honor of Gary Lewis, approved a $42,500 engineering services agreement for an Emergency Preparedness Plan, and cast 10 votes for Gary Losada to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board. A change order for Tumbleweed Trail improvements was removed from the agenda and not discussed.

Thu Oct 14, 2021 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation

White Settlement Parks Board to discuss mobile vending and senior center naming

The Parks and Recreation Board will elect a Chairman and Secretary. The meeting also includes discussions regarding mobile vending in parks and a recommendation to name the Senior Center Facility Building after Gary Lewis.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

White Settlement Council considers new waste and residential lighting ordinances

The City Council will discuss amendments to the solid waste and environment codes regarding bulky waste regulations and residential light trespass. The council also plans to consider community facilities agreements for local developments and the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 18:00

Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will consider three zoning variance requests.

The White Settlement Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings on three property variance requests. These items involve changes to setbacks, lot dimensions, and square footage for properties on North Dodson Drive and Moran Street.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2021-22 budget with 3.43% property tax increase

The City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 annual operating budget of $40.5M in revenue and $55M in expenses, which includes a 3.43% property tax increase raising an additional $270,000. The council also set the property tax rate at 0.741795, ratified the tax revenue increase, and approved several other items including a $59,300 engineering contract for a sewer line project. All votes were unanimous among the three members present, with two members absent.

Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Garry Wilson to Board of Adjustment, waives event fees provisionally

The City Council appointed Garry Wilson to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals Place 1, with a term expiring February 2023, by unanimous vote. It also approved waiving special event permit fees for an outdoor movie and concert, but the waiver is provisional pending legal review by the city attorney. Public hearings were held on the FY 2021-2022 tax rate and operating budget, but no final votes were taken on those items. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

White Settlement City Council to consider FY 2021-2022 tax rate

The City Council will discuss and consider the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land use amendments and rezoning requests for properties on Russell Street, as well as a replatting request for 101 S Jim Wright Freeway.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tax rate, denies Russell Street rezoning

The White Settlement City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 tax rate of $0.741795 in a unanimous record vote. The council denied a land use map amendment and a rezoning request for properties at 111 and 113 Russell Street, both after public hearings. A replat for 101 S Jim Wright Freeway was approved unanimously.

Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

White Settlement City Council discusses 2021-2022 budgets and tax rates

The City Council will review presentations on the proposed 2021-2022 operating budgets and tax rates. The agenda includes items for approval, such as a general election for two council seats and utility service agreements. The council will also discuss employee benefits insurance awards and upcoming public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Cigna, BCBS employee benefits insurance

The White Settlement City Council approved the award of RFP#2021-001 for employee benefits insurance to Cigna for medical and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Dearborn) for vision and accident insurance. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget, and adopted the Crime Control and Prevention District and Economic Development Corporation budgets for FY 2021-2022. Public hearings for the proposed budget and tax rate were scheduled for August 24, 2021. The council also appointed Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Spurlock as the TML Business Meeting Delegate.

Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 18:30

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning 8110 West Freeway for multi-family development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the election of officers. The commission will also hold public hearings regarding several land use map amendments and rezoning requests.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 18:00

Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

EDC Board to consider FY 2020-2021 budget and property at 730 S. Cherry Lane

The EDC Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. The board may also meet in executive session to discuss real property located at 730 S. Cherry Lane.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

Council considers $146,250 engineering contract for National Guard Drainage Project

The City Council will discuss an engineering agreement for the National Guard Drainage Project and potential changes to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Additionally, members will consider renaming the convention center at Splash Dayz Water Park and transitioning to new financial software.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of EDC property at 730 S. Cherry Lane

The City Council unanimously approved the sale of EDC property at 730 S. Cherry Lane, as discussed in executive session. They also approved a consent agenda including minutes, a Juneteenth holiday resolution, and financial statements. The council approved a Tyler Technologies cloud software agreement, an ordinance allowing multiple board memberships, and an ordinance restructuring the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. A proposed additional budget workshop died for lack of a motion, and no action was taken on board appointments due to no applications.

Thu Jul 1, 2021 · 18:00

General

CCPD Board to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual budget

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors will meet to consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual budget. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from June 23, 2021.

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✓ Decided: CCPD board adopts FY 2021-2022 annual budget unanimously

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors met on July 1, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. The board also unanimously approved and adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget as presented. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: White Settlement CCPD approves June 3 minutes, holds budget hearing

The Crime Control and Prevention District met and approved the minutes from its June 3, 2021 regular meeting. A public hearing on the proposed FY2021-2022 budget was held with no citizen input, and the hearing was closed. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council reviews draft FY 2021-2022 budget, no votes taken

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the draft annual operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. Finance Director Krystal Crump presented budget details, including capital improvement projects, street improvements, internal service funds, water/sewer bond funds, and ARPA funds. Council members discussed specific items, such as the mental health officer position and Clyde Street project funding, but no formal decisions or votes were made.

Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves VRX right-of-entry for N. Las Vegas Trail project

The City Council unanimously approved granting right-of-entry access to VRX, Inc. for the Schematic and Environmental Contract for the N. Las Vegas Trail project, and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement. The council also held a workshop to review the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, discussing various funds, including water and sewer, debt service, and hotel/motel tax, but took no formal action on the budget.

Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council reviews proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, no vote taken

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the draft annual operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, presented by Finance Director Krystal Crump. The presentation covered general fund expenditures by function, category, and department, plus public safety needs, ARPA funds, the senior center opening, and non-departmental items. Council members asked questions about trash pickup in Veterans Park and the need for a stable air conditioning unit at city hall. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 18:00

Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

✓ Decided: White Settlement EDC board approves consent agenda, no action on Cherry Lane

The White Settlement Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on June 1, 2021, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from September 1, 2020, and April 6, 2021. The board held an executive session to discuss real property at 7305 S. Cherry Lane but took no action on the matter. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 18:30

City Council

White Settlement Council to consider zoning changes and budget amendments

The City Council will hold public hearings for several zoning matters, including a special use permit at 109 Russell Street. The council will also discuss budget line items for the upcoming fiscal year and a payment to GEXA Energy, LP.

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✓ Decided: Council grants SUP for 109 Russell Street with restrictions on wreckers and work hours

The City Council approved a special use permit (SUP) for a business at 109 Russell Street with conditions prohibiting wreckers between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and no work after 10 p.m. on normal business days. The council also approved several other items, including a $74,345.32 payment to GEXA Energy, a five-year software agreement with Open Gov, and budget amendments. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, with one abstention on the SUP.

Thu May 6, 2021 · 18:00

Crime Control and Prevention District

CCPD Board to elect officers and discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget

The CCPD Board of Directors will conduct elections for President and Vice President. The board will also hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Additionally, financial reports for the period ending February 28, 2021, will be presented.

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✓ Decided: CCPD elects Faron Young president, Pamela Clawson vice president

The Crime Control and Prevention District board unanimously approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes and continued the Police Administrative Assistant as board secretary. Faron Young was elected president and Pamela Clawson vice president, both unanimously. The board reviewed a proposed FY 2021-2022 budget of $1,362,939 for the police department, including a $765,371 transfer for 8 patrol officers, but took no formal action on it.

Tue May 4, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

City Council considers budget amendments and new debt issuance

The City Council will consider amending the current operating budget and authorizing the sale of Series 2021 Certificates of Obligation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding street improvements, vendor regulations on public property, and a new library strategic plan. Additionally, staff will present an overview of American Rescue Plan Funds.

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✓ Decided: Council moves meetings to 6:30 pm, approves $531k Gibbs Drive improvements

The City Council voted unanimously to change regular meeting times from 7:00 pm to 6:30 pm. It also approved professional service agreements for Gibbs Drive CIP improvements, with costs not to exceed $288,410 for Gibbs Drive and $243,368 for Gibbs Drive (Las Vegas to Mirike). The council approved an ordinance amending the FY 2020-21 budget, a resolution to seek up to $700,000 from the Texas Water Development Board, and an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Series 2021 Certificates of Obligation. It also rejected the sale of 216 Pemberton Drive after executive session.

Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 18:00

Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Economic Development Corporation Board may discuss real property matters.

This meeting will be held via videoconference. The board may convene in an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. No specific properties or dollar amounts are identified in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: EDC board met, entered executive session, took no action

The White Settlement Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held a regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The board convened into executive session to discuss real property matters, then reconvened into open session. No action was taken as a result of the executive session, and the meeting was adjourned.

Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

White Settlement Council to consider amendments to the city operating budget

The City Council will discuss several updates to city financial and administrative policies. This includes amending the operating budget and reviewing policies regarding donations, identity theft prevention, and purchasing. The council will also consider roadwork agreements with Tarrant County and various board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council postpones budget amendment, approves policy updates and board appointments

The White Settlement City Council unanimously postponed a budget amendment ordinance to May 2021 to hold a pre-budget meeting first. They approved several policy updates, including the donation and gift policy, identity theft prevention policy, fund balance policy, fiscal and budgetary policies, and purchasing policy. The council also reappointed board members and appointed new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No action was taken on participating in the S.T.E.A.R. emergency registry program, as further research was recommended.

Thu Mar 4, 2021 · 18:30

General

Council to discuss water utility credits following recent winter storms

The White Settlement City Council will hold a workshop to consider options for water utility customer credits in response to recent winter storm events. The council will also discuss recommendations from the City Manager's winter storm After-Action Report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility credits, discusses generators after winter storm

The City Council unanimously approved utility customer credits in response to the winter storm, waiving 100% of leak adjustment fees and providing a 2000-gallon credit to all residential and commercial customers. The council also discussed the City Manager's After-Action Report, including the need for five generators at well sites and three large propane generators for fire, police, and the convention center, but took no formal action on that item.

Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies rezoning of Parkview Villas from P-D to C-C

The White Settlement City Council denied a request to rezone Lots 1-3 of Parkview Villas Addition from Planned Development to Commercial Corridor, voting unanimously to deny. The council also approved a re-plat for 601 S. Jim Wright Freeway, adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget calendar, authorized publication of notice for certificates of obligation, and selected a CDBG project for sewer main replacement. No action was taken after executive session.

Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 18:30

Planning and Zoning Commission

White Settlement Planning and Zoning Commission to consider property rezoning

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning for Parkview Villas addition Lots 1-3 Block 1. The board will also consider a re-plat for the property at 601 S Jim Wright Fwy.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 18:30

General

Consideration of Final Project and Finance Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One

The White Settlement City Council will review a staff presentation regarding the Final Project and Finance Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One. The council will also consider appointing a chairman and vice-chairman to the board for one-year terms.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

White Settlement Council considers $6 million bond reimbursement resolution

The City Council will discuss engineering agreements for capital improvement projects on Kimbrough Street and Mirike Drive. Members will also consider a resolution regarding $6,000,000 in future bonds and a new city property trespass policy. Additionally, the council may consider renaming the Splash Dayz Convention Center.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $6M bond intent, engineering contracts, trespass policy

The City Council approved a resolution expressing intent to reimburse project costs from a future $6,000,000 bond sale, and approved engineering service agreements for the Kimbrough and Mirike Drive capital improvement projects. It also adopted a City Property Trespass Policy and approved a final project and finance plan for TIRZ Number One. The council postponed renaming the Splash Dayz Convention Center and made two board appointments, postponing others.

Thu Jan 7, 2021 · 18:00

General

The Crime Control and Prevention District will review quarterly financial reports

The White Settlement Crime Control and Prevention District is meeting to discuss recent financial activity. The agenda includes a presentation on financial reports ending October 31, 2020, and a workshop regarding the first quarter fiscal year report. Board President Alan Price will also address his decision not to seek reappointment.

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✓ Decided: Crime Control board approves July 2020 minutes, hears financial report

The Crime Control and Prevention District board approved the minutes from its July 2, 2020 meeting unanimously. The board heard a financial report for the period ending October 31, 2020, noting higher expenses due to the Fort Worth Radio System and radios, and that contributions to other agencies were paid as of November 2020. President Alan Price announced he is stepping down, with his term expiring February 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including TML membership and zoning amendment hearing

The White Settlement City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from December 2020 meetings, receipt of monthly financial statements, and continued Texas Municipal League membership with a $3,246 service fee. A public hearing was held on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to reduce minimum lot width, depth, and area for R5, R6, and R7 zones, but no vote was taken on the ordinance itself. Mayor Ronald A. White was sworn in for a term running November 2020 through November 2023.