White Settlement public meetings in 2023
46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and a new Council Member before selecting a Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda includes several consent items regarding police equipment, utility upgrades, and street projects.
- WHECO Controls Scada System Upgrades: $57,750.00
- Police Patrol Rifle Program through IWI US, INC.: $65,926.00
- Police VR Training Simulator through Apex Officer: $69,500.00
- Re-plat of 600 State Hwy 183 (Lowe’s Addition)
- Re-plat of 1000 State Hwy 183 (John Nugent Survey Abstract 1173)
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Economic Development Corporation will discuss a resolution regarding the purchase of real property located at 730 S. Cherry Lane. The board may also enter an executive session to deliberate on this property transaction.
- Resolution to approve the purchase of lot 12 and part of lot 'A', block 20, McDonnell Addition (730 S. Cherry Lane)
- Executive session deliberation regarding real property at 730 S. Cherry Lane
- Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes
General
The White Settlement City Council will consider a resolution to canvass returns and declare the results of the November 7, 2023, General and Special Elections. This includes presenting certificates of election to the mayor-elect and council member place 1 elect.
- Resolution to canvass returns and declare results for the November 7, 2023, elections
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. One request involves a lot width adjustment at 8433 Downe Dr, and another concerns a front yard fence at 9112 Farmer Rd.
- Lot width variance request for 8433 Downe Dr
- Front yard fence variance request for 9112 Farmer Rd
- Approval of meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property re-plats on State Highway 183. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes via the consent agenda.
- Public hearing for a re-plat at 600 State Hwy 183
- Public hearing for a re-plat at 1000 State Hwy 183
City Council
The City Council will consider a $336,700 proposal from Parkhill for the Municipal Building Facade Improvement Project. The council will also vote on adopting several new international building and fire codes. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding property agreements with White Settlement ISD.
- Adoption of 2018 International Building and Fire Codes
- $336,700 proposal from Parkhill for Municipal Building Facade Improvement Project
- $42,042.00 grant acceptance for police radar units
- Community Facilities Agreement with White Settlement ISD at 8901 White Settlement Road
- Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for food and pool inspections
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss matters regarding real property. The board may enter an executive session to deliberate on specific land acquisitions or leases.
- Deliberation of Site 7 -AR and Site 7 -BR, Western Hills Park
- Deliberation of 8212 White Settlement Road
- Deliberation of 730 S. Cherry Lane
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two re-plat requests. These requests involve properties located within the Harris Convair Heights ADDITION.
- Public hearing and consideration of re-plat for 301 and 305 Donald Street (Block 2, Lot 5 and Lot 6)
- Public hearing and consideration of re-plat for 300 and 304 Donald Street (Block 3, Lot 4 and Lot 5)
City Council
The City Council will consider several agreements, including fire protection services and election contracts. The council will also review the city's investment policy and a sewer line replacement project. Additionally, the council may discuss real property negotiations in executive session.
- $209,480.50 contract for 1000 Block of Bridle Avenue sewer line replacement
- Fire protection services agreement with Tarrant County Emergency Services District No. 1
- Election services contract for the November 7, 2023, General and Special Elections
- Police Department interlocal agreement with Tarrant County Regional Auto Crimes Task Force
- Annual review of Official Investment Strategy and Investment Policy
Pride Commission
The Pride Commission will hear staff presentations regarding local beautification efforts. These include an update on the 2023 Keep White Settlement Beautiful program, yard decorating contest guidelines, and a presentation on the Spur 341 Beautification Project. The commission will also discuss potential future agenda items.
- 2023 Keep White Settlement Beautiful update report
- 2023 Yard Decorating Contest guidelines
- Spur 341 Beautification Project presentation
- Discussion of future agenda items
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and the levying of municipal ad valorem taxes. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering police classifications, utility rate settlements, and mutual aid agreements.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2023-09-020.21 regarding police officer classifications
- Resolution 2023-09-10-011 regarding ATMOS Energy Corp. rate review settlement
- First Responder Agreement between White Settlement Fire Department and Eagle Mountain Fire Department
- Discussion of Ordinance 2023-09-021.22 for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget
- Discussion of Ordinance 2023-09-022.23 regarding Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes for FY 2023-24
City Council
The City Council will discuss a resolution regarding the sale of real property at 9001 Rowland Drive. The council will also hold public hearings concerning the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tax rate and annual operating budgets.
- Resolution to approve sale of 9001 Rowland Drive (Lot 7, Block 4, Redford Place Addition)
- Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Tax Rate
- Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Annual Operating Budgets
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for parking regulations. The request concerns the number of required parking spaces for an indoor retail store.
- Public hearing for parking variance at 600 State Hwy 183 (Lowe's Addition Block 1 Lot 1)
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances for a general election and a special election to amend the City Charter. The body will also discuss water and sewer rate changes and the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tax rate.
- Re-plat of 3.08-acre tract at 730 S. Cherry Lane
- Re-designation of 3.08-acre tract from Regional Commercial to Low Density Residential
- Ordinance calling for General and Special Elections on November 7, 2023
- Proposed amendments to water and sewer service fees
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 No New Revenue and Proposed Tax Rate
City Council
The City Council will review proposed operating budgets and tax rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a land-use change and rezoning for a property at 730 S Cherry Lane. Council will also consider a contract for audio/visual equipment at the Pecan Grove Convention Center.
- Proposed $252,812.59 BuyBoard proposal from Digital Resources for Pecan Grove Convention Center audio/visual equipment
- Public hearing to rezone 730 S Cherry Lane from Commercial Corridor to Planned Development
- Proposed resolution to deny ONCOR Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase distribution rates
- Ordinance calling for a General Election on November 7, 2023, for Mayor and Council Member Place 1
- Public hearings for Crime Control and Prevention District and Economic Development Corporation FY 2023-2024 budgets
General
The White Settlement City Council will meet to discuss awarding a construction contract for a sodium hydroxide chemical system. The council may also enter an executive session to deliberate on unspecified matters.
- Awarding RFP 2023-002 Well Site 10 Sodium Hydroxide Chemical System Addition to Felix Construction Co. for an amount not to exceed $800,000
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the noise ordinance to include decibel levels and zoning-based sound limits. Members will also discuss proposed charter amendments for a November 2023 special election and review budget adjustments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Public hearing on amending the noise ordinance to add decibel levels and regulate amplifiers and animal noise
- Discussion of Charter Review Commission Report for a November 7, 2023 special election
- Proposed budget amendments for the General Fund, Stormwater Fund, EDC, and CCPD
- Extension of public hearings for 730 S Cherry Lane regarding comprehensive plan amendments, re-zoning, and re-platting
- Appointments to vacant Crime Control and Prevention District board seats
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The board will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2022-2023 to allow for additional expenditures.
- Public hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
- Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget amendment of $273,004.98 for additional expenditures
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss and consider filling two vacancies on the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. These appointments are for terms expiring in June 2025.
- Appointment for Economic Development Corporation Board Place 5 (vacant)
- Appointment for Economic Development Corporation Board Place 7 (declined reappointment)
General
The Pride Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss various community beautification updates. The agenda includes reports on the 2023 Keep White Settlement Beautiful program and the Spur 341 Beautification Project.
- 2023 Keep White Settlement Beautiful Update Report
- 2023 Yard Decorating Contest Program Guidelines
- Spur 341 Beautification Project
General
The City Council will meet to discuss and consider a resolution to canvass the returns and declare the results of the June 10, 2023, Runoff Election. The body will also present a certificate of election to the Mayor Elect.
- Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the June 10, 2023 Runoff Election
- Presentation of certificate of election to Mayor Elect
General
The 2023 Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and finalize items for a report to the City Council. The commission will also review minutes from the previous meeting.
- Finalization of considerations for the report to City Council
General
The 2023 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review sections of the City Charter for possible amendments. The body will consider which items to include in a report for the City Council.
- Review and discussion of City Charter sections for amendment considerations
- Action on considerations for inclusion in report to City Council
City Council
The City Council will discuss the results of the May 6, 2023, Special Election. The body will also consider an ordinance to order a runoff election for Mayor on June 10, 2023.
- Resolution 2023-05-07-008 to canvass returns and declare results of the May 6, 2023 Special Election
- Ordinance 2023-05-07-008 to order a Mayoral runoff election for June 10, 2023
General
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning and land use changes. The body is considering new definitions and regulations for short-term rentals in residential areas and several changes to a property at 730 S Cherry Lane.
- Proposed amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan for 730 S Cherry Lane from Regional Commercial with a Mixed-Use Area to Low-Density Residential
- Proposed re-zone of 730 S Cherry Lane from C-C (Commercial Corridor) to P-D (Planned Development)
- Proposed re-plat of the property at 730 S Cherry Lane
- Proposed amendments to Sections 111-6, 111-31, 111-32, and 111-333 to define and regulate short-term rentals
General
The 2023 Charter Review Commission will discuss sections of the City Charter for possible amendment considerations. The commission will also consider items to include in a report to the City Council.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Review of City Charter sections for amendments
- Consideration of items for a report to City Council
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure agreements, including a sanitary sewer project on Bridle Avenue and a new parking lot at the City Services Center. The body is also reviewing expenditures for public safety equipment and HVAC controls for City Hall.
- Professional Services Agreement with James DeOtte Engineering Inc. for 1000 Block of Bridle Avenue Sanitary Sewer line for $54,000.00
- BuyBoard purchase from Entech Sales and Service for City Hall HVAC Automated Building Controls for $63,600.00
- Procurement of two radio consoles ($68,162.00) and two monitors ($2,242.00) for integration with the City of Sansom Park
- Expenditure of $29,626.85 for 13 Sierra Wireless modems for body-worn camera system
- Grant application for an Educational Event Truck in the amount of $75,000
General
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The City Council may convene in executive session for legal consultation and council training.
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and budget data. Chief Cook will provide a broad overview of the FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget Report for the WSPD.
- Approval of January 05, 2023 meeting minutes
- Financial reports for the period ending January 2023
- FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget Report for the WSPD
City Council
The 2023 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss sections of the City Charter for possible amendments. The body will consider which items to include in a report to the City Council.
- Review and discussion of City Charter amendment considerations
- Action on items for inclusion in the report to City Council
City Council
The White Settlement City Council will discuss ordinances regarding residential and commercial trash collection services. A public hearing will be held to select a project for the 49th Year Community Development Block Grant program. The council will also consider an election agreement with Tarrant County.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 3 'Solid Waste' code
- Ordinance updating residential and commercial trash collection rates
- Public hearing for 49th Year Community Development Block Grant project selection
- Election Services agreement with Tarrant County for the May 6, 2023 Special Election
General
The Pride Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear staff presentations. These presentations include an update on the 2022 Keep White Settlement Beautiful Program and a solid waste trash ordinance presentation. The commission will also consider items for future agendas.
- 2022 Keep White Settlement Beautiful Program update
- Solid waste trash ordinance presentation
- Approval of meeting minutes
City Council
The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The City Council reserved the right to enter an executive session for legal consultation and council training.
Library Board
The Library Board will review monthly reports for January and February. Members will discuss and consider policies regarding the reconsideration of library materials and future agenda items.
- Library Monthly Report for January and February
- Policies for Library Material Reconsideration
Parks and Recreation
The board will receive a kickoff presentation regarding the PROS Plan update and a monthly report. Members will discuss and consider the PROS Plan mission statement as well as its goals and objectives.
- PROS Plan Update Kick Off Presentation
- Park & Recreation Monthly Report
- PROS Plan Mission Statement
- PROS Plan Goals and Objectives
City Council
The 2023 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review sections of the City Charter for possible amendments. The body will consider which items to include in a report to the City Council.
- Review and discussion of City Charter sections for amendment considerations
- Action on considerations for inclusion in report to City Council
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of three lots on Clifford St. The body will also review annual financial and police reports and consider a new primary bank depository.
- Public hearing for rezoning 8401, 8409, and 8411 Clifford St to Commercial Corridor, Commercial Neighborhood, or Light Industrial
- Proposed designation of Southside Bank as Primary Bank Depository Services effective May 1, 2023
- Texas Municipal League member services fee of $3,500.00
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sansom Park for dispatch and detention services
- Payment of five cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee
General
City Council will hear presentations from department staff regarding operations, goals, and fiscal year budget overviews. Presentations will be given by Administration, Public Safety, Planning & Development, Public Works, Community Services, and Finance. No action will be taken on these presentations.
- Budget kickoff presentations from six city departments
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception for a front yard fence. The board will also review meeting minutes from November 16, 2022.
- Public hearing for a front yard fence special exception at 801 Perry Dr. (Mc Donnell Addition Block 8 Lot 14)
General
The 2023 Charter Review Commission will review sections of the City Charter to consider amendments. The body will decide which considerations to include in a report to the City Council.
- Review and discussion of City Charter sections for amendment considerations
- Action on items for inclusion in the report to City Council
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including sewer line replacements and park lighting. The body is also considering a special election to fill a vacancy and updates to city service fees.
- Awarding North Judd Water Line, Delmar Court and Bolliger Street sewer projects to excel 4 Construction for $1,011,279.00
- Ordinance calling for a Special Election to fill a vacancy on May 6, 2023
- Rezoning request for 8401, 8409, and 8411 Clifford St to Commercial or Light Industrial
- Park Solar Lighting Installation Project in the amount of $547,700.90
- Purchase of 14 ballistic shields for $52,906.84 using a $56,527 grant
General
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to address the exhaustion of the promotional list for Corporals. The body will also consider the selection of a Commission Chairperson.
- Promotional testing for Corporal
- Selection of a Civil Service Commission Chairperson
- Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
General
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider the appointment of a new Civil Service Director and discuss police department vacancies. The body will deliberate on promotional processes for Lieutenant and Assistant Police Chief positions.
- Appointment of Shelley Poer as Civil Service Director
- Promotional testing for Lieutenant
- Promotional process for Assistant Police Chief
- Authorization of Entry Level Police Officer Examination on February 16, 2023
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors will meet to discuss amending the FY-2022-2023 budget. The board will consider funding for a Motorola Solutions server and an Axon Taser lease plan.
- Proposed budget amendment of $98,859.11 for Motorola Solutions server
- Proposed budget amendment of $5,000.00 for Axon Taser Lease Plan (total 5-year cost $99,311.79)
- Approval of July 7, 2022 meeting minutes
- Receipt of financial reports ending October 2022
General
The 2023 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review its charge, guidelines, and schedule. The body will discuss procedures for reviewing the city charter and consider recommended changes.
- Review of Charter Review Commission charge, guidelines, and schedule
- Discussion of procedures for charter review
- Consideration of recommended changes to the charter
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request at Silver Creek Plaza. The body will also consider adopting a Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials.
- Public hearing to rezone Silver Creek Plaza addition, Block 2, Lots 1R, 2, and 3 from P-D to C-C
- Ordinance adopting the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to provide detention services for the Town of Westover Hills
- Mutual Aid Agreement with Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base for fire and emergency services
- Audit Engagement Letter 2022 from Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP