No votes taken on garage variance or park grants; Meandering Road funding up next week
River Oaks boards convened in recent weeks but took no formal action, leaving major decisions to a City Council meeting next week that includes a nearly $1 million road-extension agreement and funding for police body cameras.
Zoning board hears garage variance request
The Zoning Board of Adjustments on June 22 held a public hearing on a variance request for a 1,120-square-foot garage at 720 Merritt Street. Property owner Larry Love sought permission to build the garage within 10 feet of Hope Street, bypassing the standard 40-foot front setback and the 15-foot minimum for accessory buildings on a corner lot. The board also reviewed minutes from May 2025 and discussed pending litigation in executive session. No vote outcome has been released because minutes are not yet published.
Parks board debates grant, McGee Park updates
The Parks Board on July 2 discussed a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for an unspecified park project and reviewed updates on McGee Park, where installation is complete. Members considered a June financial report, selected a Yard of the Month winner, and talked about a bench dedication fundraiser. A worksession covered the FY 2027 budget. No final votes were taken.
Municipal court holds preliminary assault hearing
Municipal Court on June 25 held a preliminary hearing for a single defendant, Danny Ray Griffin, charged with assault. The case proceeded with citation number 159820; further court dates have not been announced.
Staff meetings
A June 30 staff meeting gathered department heads for internal updates from public works, police, and fire. No ordinances or contracts appeared on that agenda.
Coming up
Economic Development Corporation – July 6
The EDC board will consider amending the FY 2026 budget for community center improvements and city promotional expenses. Members plan a budget worksession for FY 2027 and discussions on River Oaks Event Center upgrades.
City Council – July 7
Council members are set to vote on Resolution #1168-2026, an advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the Meandering Road extension from Roberts Cutoff to SH 183. The project calls for a two-lane roadway with sidewalks and intersection improvements. Also on the agenda: calling a November 3 general election jointly with Tarrant County; Ordinance #1488-2026 to expand the Crime Control budget for a body-worn camera program running May 2026 through May 2027; Ordinance #1486-2026 to cover unplanned electrical work at the community center using EDC funds; and a request from Victory Church to name a private road intersecting Roberts Cutoff. Council will also review a police chief’s report on homelessness.
Crime Control & Prevention District – July 7
The board will vote on continuing the body-worn camera system contract and hold a FY 2027 budget worksession. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for August 18.
Staff meetings – July 7
A routine weekly staff meeting will feature departmental reports for internal coordination. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
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