White Settlement public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss amending solid waste collection options and increasing bulk pickup frequency. Members will also consider a contract with Frontier Waste Solutions for waste services. Additionally, the council will address police department agreements and various board appointments.
- Proposed changes to solid waste collection options and bulk pickup frequency
- Consideration of a contract with Frontier Waste Solutions for waste services
- A proposed Memorandum of Understanding between White Settlement ISD Police and City Police
- Purchase and placement of a Sharps container at Central Park
- Agreement for police vehicle mobile data computers from Dell Financial Services
City Council
The City Council will officially declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election. The meeting includes updates on negotiations with Frontier Waste for solid waste collection. The council may also deliberate on real property at 8206 and 8212 White Settlement Road.
- Resolution to declare results of the November 8, 2022, General Election
- Presentation of Certificates of Election for Council Member Place 2 and Place 3
- Update on negotiations with Frontier Waste for solid waste collection
- Deliberation regarding real property at 8206 and 8212 White Settlement Road
- Legal consultation regarding the solid waste RFP process and contract award
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a carport area. The request concerns the property located at 1112 Dell St. in Blackwell Estates. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from January 19, 2022.
- Public hearing for a carport area variance at 1112 Dell St.
- Approval of January 19, 2022, meeting minutes
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The board will review minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The corporation will also enter an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, lease, or value of several properties.
- Approval of October 11, 2002, meeting minutes
- Real property deliberations for 8206 and 8212 White Settlement Road
- Real property deliberations for 8109 White Settlement Road
- Real property deliberations for 8333 White Settlement Road
- Real property deliberations for 8017, 8021 White Settlement Road, and 917 Clyde Street
City Council
The City Council will consider changing solid waste collection options and bulk pickup frequency. The agenda also includes road reconstruction agreements and several property re-platting requests.
- Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County Precinct 4 for Downe Drive reconstruction
- Changes to solid waste collection and bulk pickup frequency
- Ordinance creating a Charter Review Commission
- Re-platting requests for Russell Street and South Cherry Lane properties
- Motorola RMS System Contract for new virtual servers
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting budgets for the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Economic Development Corporation. The meeting also includes discussions on amending water and sewer rates and upcoming public hearings for the FY 2022-2023 budget.
- Rezoning of 904 and 900 State Hwy 183 from Commercial Corridor to Light Industrial
- $36,100 contract for epoxy coating at Well Site 4 water storage tank
- Adoption of Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Adoption of Economic Development Corporation FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Amendments to city water and sewer service rates
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for two lots in the Hutton and Murphy Addition. These proposals seek to change zoning from Commercial Neighborhood to Light Industrial at 900 and 904 State Hwy 183. The commission will also consider approving the June 6, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Re-zone 900 State Hwy 183 from C-N to I-L
- Re-zone 904 State Hwy 183 from C-N to I-L
- Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Board of Directors will review financial reports for the period ending May 31, 2022. The meeting includes consideration of the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Approval of June 23, 2022 meeting minutes
- Presentation of financial reports ending May 31, 2022
- Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 annual budget
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Economic Development Corporation's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This workshop item involves reviewing the financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Public hearing and consideration of the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
City Council
The City Council will discuss amending the FY 2021-2022 operating budget and a resolution regarding certificates of obligation for city improvement projects. The agenda also includes proposals to change the annual October meeting schedule and municipal vehicle inscription requirements.
- Amendment to Ordinance 2021.09.018 for the FY 2021-2022 operating budget
- Notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
- Proposal to move the annual October meeting for National Night Out
- Exemption from inscription requirements for certain municipal vehicles
- Executive session regarding real property at 8212 White Settlement Road
General
The City Council will hold a workshop to present, review, and discuss the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This meeting is designated as a budget workshop.
- Review of Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The City Council held a workshop to review and discuss the draft annual operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. No formal votes or final decisions were made; the workshop was for presentation and discussion only. Staff noted that debt service details would be discussed further at an upcoming council meeting and that additional budget workshops may be needed.
- Reviewed draft FY2022-2023 operating budget (workshop only, no vote)
- Discussed moving 7 crossing guards from PD fund to Court fund (proposal)
- Discussed using ARPA funds for software and radio lease payoff (proposal)
- Noted Downe Drive project paused pending ATMOS line replacement (status update)
- Deferred debt service discussion to upcoming council meeting (no action)
General
The City Council will hold a workshop to present, review, and discuss the draft annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Presentation, review, and discussion of the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The City Council held a budget workshop to review and discuss the draft annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for presentation and discussion only. Topics included administrative services, police, fire, streets, parks, and utility funds.
- Reviewed draft FY 2022-2023 budget (no action taken)
- Discussed proposed budgets for administrative and core services
- Discussed street fund and secondary services (library, senior, recreation, parks)
- Discussed water/sewer fund, utility revenue, and debt service
General
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The council will also consider a resolution regarding continued participation in the ONCOR Cities Steering Committee.
- Workshop on the Draft Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Resolution authorizing continued participation with the ONCOR Cities Steering Committee (OCSC)
- Payment of ten cents per capita to fund ONCOR-related regulatory and legal activities
The City Council held a budget workshop to review the draft FY 2022-2023 operating budget, including a compensation study and proposed pay increases for police and fire departments. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution to continue participation in the ONCOR Cities Steering Committee and authorize a per-capita payment. No other substantive decisions were made during the workshop.
- Approved consent agenda including ONCOR Cities Steering Committee resolution (unanimous)
- Held workshop to review draft FY 2022-2023 budget (no vote taken)
General
The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget for the Crime Control and Prevention District. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from May 24, 2022.
- Public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget
- Approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes
General
The Economic Development Corporation Board will consider a resolution regarding the sale of real property located at 730 S. Cherry Lane. The board will also review meeting minutes from July 6, 2021.
- Resolution approving the sale of property at 730 S. Cherry Lane
- Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The White Settlement City Council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $292,068 sewer improvement bid, an employee benefits broker contract, and a grant application for Flock cameras. It also authorized filing a lawsuit over code violations at 800 Easley Street and made board appointments, including a 4-1 vote for Joshua Lemons to CCPD.
- Approved consent agenda including ONCOR rate suspension resolution (unanimous)
- Approved development plan for warehouse at 1650 S. Cherry Lane (unanimous)
- Approved Community Facilities Agreement with Quick Service REALCO (unanimous)
- Awarded RFP 2022.002 to Higginbotham for insurance broker (unanimous)
- Awarded RFP 2022.004 to Horseshoe Construction Inc. for sewer improvements (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Tarrant County ESD No. 1 for ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Authorized lawsuit regarding 800 Easley Street (unanimous)
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board approved the April 7, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the board received informational presentations on drone technology, a records management/CAD program, and the proposed FY-2022-2023 budget, with no action taken.
- Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance canceling the June 18, 2022 special election and declaring William Wright elected to City Council Place 4 for an unexpired term ending November 2024. Wright was then sworn in. The council also approved a re-issued Community Facilities Agreement for 1200 Lake View Ridge and a $169,495 professional services agreement for engineering services on three utility projects.
- Approved ordinance canceling June 18 special election and declaring William Wright elected to Place 4 (unanimous)
- Administered Oath of Office to Council Member William Wright
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, tax rate officer designation, and financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved re-issued Community Facilities Agreement for 1200 Lake View Ridge (unanimous)
- Approved $169,495 Professional Services Agreement with James DeOtte Engineering Inc. for utility projects (unanimous)
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on April 7, 2022. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. The new Chief of Police, Christopher Cook, was introduced, and the Finance Director reported a 20-30% increase in CCPD sales tax revenue. A presentation on the proposed FY 22-23 CCPD budget was given for discussion only, with no action taken.
- Approved meeting minutes for June 23, 2021 (unanimous)
General
The City Council and EDC Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting. Community members are invited to speak regarding the continuation or dissolution of the Splash Dayz Water Park.
- Public discussion on the continuation or dissolution of Splash Dayz Water Park
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure proposals, including a retaining wall for stormwater drainage and sewer line replacements. The agenda also includes the purchase of new radios for the fire department and various board appointments.
- $339,102.00 proposal for a retaining wall at Settlers Haven RV Park
- $256,523.00 contract award for the Rumfield and Gibbs Sewer Line project
- $198,691.90 sewer line replacement for the 9100 block of Rowland Street
- $36,172.00 purchase of Motorola APX radios for the Fire Department
- Public hearing for a re-plat request at 825 Easley Street
City Council
The City Council and Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a work session to review financial and operational information for Splash Dayz Water Park. Following the discussion, the bodies will take action to provide staff direction regarding the park's continuation or dissolution.
- Review of Splash Dayz Water Park financial and operational information
- Direction to staff regarding the continuation or dissolution of Splash Dayz Water Park
The City Council and EDC held a joint work session to discuss the financial and operational future of Splash Dayz Water Park, including options to keep it open, decommission it, or defease its debt. After hearing presentations and public comments, the council voted unanimously to hold a town hall meeting on March 5, 2022, to gather more citizen input before making a decision. No final decision on the park's fate was made.
- Approved town hall meeting on March 5, 2022, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (unanimous)
Library Board
The White Settlement Library Board will meet to conduct officer elections and review monthly reports. The board will also consider new guidelines for the MakerLab.
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice-Chairperson
- Discussion of MakerLab Guidelines
- Approval of meeting minutes
- January 2022 monthly reports
Parks and Recreation
The Park and Recreation Board will review monthly reports and hold a workshop regarding vending opportunities on public property. The board will also consider potential actions resulting from that workshop discussion.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Park & Recreation Monthly Reports
- Workshop discussion on vending opportunities on public property
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a re-plat for Hill View Addition Block 2 Lot 5, located at 825 Easley St. The commission will also consider approving the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021.
- Public hearing for re-plat of Hill View Addition Block 2 Lot 5 (825 Easley St)
- Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes from December 14, 2021
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Board will review financial reports through December 2021 and receive an update on the FY 2021-2022 budget status. Chief Bevering will also present items of departmental interest.
- Financial reports through December 2021
- FY 2021-2022 CCPD budget status update
- Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- Departmental interest presentations
City Council
The City Council will consider a workshop regarding the continuation or dissolution of Splash Dayz Water Park. The meeting also includes public hearings for re-platting properties on Moran Street and discussions on the 2022-2023 budget calendar.
- $117,000 contract award for parks mowing services to MG Lawn & Landscape, LLC
- $151,007 agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc for corrosion control at Well site 10
- $165,132.50 proposal for Council Chambers audio/visual improvements from Digital Resources
- $50,000 grant from Texas A&M Forest Service for a brush truck chassis
- Public hearings for re-platting 9013 and 9009 Moran St
The City Council approved a $117,000 parks mowing contract with MG Lawn & Landscape, a $151,007 engineering agreement for corrosion control at Well site 10, and a $165,132.50 audio/visual upgrade for council chambers. They also approved a one-year extension of the Waste Connections trash hauling agreement by a 3-2 vote, and reappointed or appointed numerous board members.
- Approved parks mowing contract with MG Lawn & Landscape for $117,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $151,007 PSA with Freese and Nichols for corrosion control at Well site 10 (unanimous)
- Approved $165,132.50 audio/visual improvements from Digital Resources (unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension with Waste Connections for trash hauling (3-2)
- Approved $50,000 grant from Texas A&M Forest Service for brush truck chassis (unanimous)
- Approved $46,500 proposal from NewGen Strategies for solid waste procurement (unanimous)
- Approved re-plats for 9013 Moran St. and 9009 Moran St. (unanimous)
- Approved restated employment agreements for Amy Arnold and Jeff James (unanimous)
General
The White Settlement City Council will hold a work session regarding the Splash Dayz Water Park. The discussion will cover financial responsibilities, maintenance requirements, and future planning for the facility. Following the session, the council may provide direction to staff.
- Work session on Splash Dayz Water Park finances, maintenance, and planning
- Potential action to provide staff direction following the work session
- Informational briefing tour of the water park facility
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request for the property at 825 Easley St. The request concerns section 111-86 of the zoning ordinance relating to front yard setbacks. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from September 27, 2021.
- Public hearing for a front yard setback variance at 825 Easley St
- Approval of September 27, 2021, meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an ordinance change to allow unrestricted mobile vending on public property, including city parks. The meeting also includes presentations on the monthly report and a CDBG-CV proposal submission.
- Recommendation for ordinance change to allow unrestricted mobile vending in city parks
- Community Development Block Grant - CARES Act (CDBG-CV) proposal submission
- Park and Recreation Monthly Report presentation
- Approval of meeting minutes