Parker County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - April 28, 2025

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, Texas. The meeting was presided over by County Judge Pat Deen, with Commissioners George Conley (Precinct 1), Craig Holt (Precinct 2), David Walden (Precinct 3), and John Hale (Precinct 4) present, along with County Attorney John Forrest and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky. The court handled routine consent items, heard a presentation introducing the new City Manager of Mineral Wells, approved numerous plats and development agreements, discussed transportation projects, conducted an executive session on legal and real estate matters, and took action on several budget and operational items. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m., including a closed session from 11:10 a.m. to 11:59 a.m.

Consent Calendar

• Auditor: Line item budget adjustments, payment of routine bills, and audit reports were submitted and approved.
• Treasurer: Report on fund balances, approval of payroll/insurance/retirement, and monthly investment report were submitted and approved. No certification of revenues or release of pledged securities were submitted.
• County Judge: Acceptance of minutes, monthly reports, and personnel changes were submitted and approved.
• Purchasing:
  • Interdepartmental transfers of equipment: No action taken.
  • Salvage/destruction of bulletproof vests: Approved.
  • Final report on online surplus auctions ended 11/1/2024 and 1/16/2025: Approved.

Presentation

• Introduction of New City Manager for Mineral Wells: Jason Weeks introduced the new City Manager. Presentation only; no action taken.

Discussion and Approval Items (Non-Plat)

• Proclamation of Children’s Mental Wellness Day (May 11, 2025): Approved unanimously.
• Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Vacant Board Seat: Discussion only; no action taken.
• Budget Advisory Committee Recommendation for 2026 Budget Public Notices: Approved to publish three public notices in both the Weatherford Democrat and The Community News, increasing the budget by $1,025.00.
• NCTCOG Solid Waste Grant Recommendations: Approved to submit up to two projects.
• Tentative FY 2026 Budget Calendar: Approved as presented.
• TCEQ Core Data Form and MS4 Stormwater Application: Approved for County Judge to sign.
• Motorola Upgrade Project Change Orders #03, #04, #05: Approved.
• Mooring Commercial Construction Proposal for Dispatch Expansion: Initially a motion was made and withdrawn; after the executive session, a new motion was made and approved.
• Mooring Proposal for Santa Fe Annex Space Allocation Modifications (TIPS Coop 24010402): Approved, except for JP 3 (Justice of the Peace Precinct 3) which was excluded.
• Auto Registration Expansion Change Order #1: Approved.
• TxDOT Certification Form 3 for Kelly Rd. Project: Approved for County Judge to sign.
• Authorization for Texas Comptroller to Allocate Unclaimed Capital Credits: Approved to allocate a portion from electric cooperatives for a local program per Local Government Code §381.004 and Texas Property Code §74.602.
• Non-Terminal Agency Agreements with Weatherford Police Department for TLETS/TCIC/NCIC Access: Approved for Parker County Court and Parker County Attorney’s Office.
• Renewal Contract with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for County Child Welfare: Approved.
• Renewal Contract with Texas SAVNS Agreement with the Attorney General: Approved.
• Career and Technical Education/Internship Agreement with Constable Precinct Two and Garner ISD: Approved.

Transportation Project Updates

• Johnson Bend and Green Acres Utility Relocation Fees: Approved.
• Veal Station Road Survey Task Authorization: Approved.

Executive Session (Closed)

• The court met in closed session from 11:10 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 to discuss consultation with attorneys and real estate. Topics included land development regulations, the Parker County Justice Center, and three specific properties. After reconvening in open session:
  • Calhoun Acres, LP: Approved Parcel A for the amount discussed regarding the road at Newsome Mound and Veal Station Road.
  • Property at 10400 S FM Rd 730, Azle: Approved Parcel B at market value.
  • Property at 1414 Thomas Road, Springtown: Approved Parcel 1 at market value.
  • No action was taken on the land development regulations or the Justice Center update.

Plats and Subdivision Items

• Precinct 1:
  • Eagle Ridge Estates Phase 2 (129.70 acres): Final plat approved.
  • Eagle Ridge Estates Phase 1 (1.182 acres): Revision process approved.
  • Britt Acres (60.020 acres): Final plat, construction letter of credit, groundwater certification study, and special warranty deeds all approved.
  • Maintenance letter of credit for Eagle Ridge Estates Phase 2 accepted.
• Precinct 2:
  • Quail Springs Ranch (4.0263 acres): Final revision approved after a public hearing with no public comment.
  • Muslims United Phase 2 (4.448 acres): Motion to take no action and bring back at a future court date carried.
  • Special warranty deed for Muslims United for Progress Inc.: No action taken.
  • Voluntary annexation notification from City of Weatherford (8.285 and 0.239 acres off Dean Street): Notification only; no action.
• Precinct 3:
  • Mountain River Estates: Variance from subdivision and OSSF rules for Lots 32, 34, 36, 38 approved.
  • Blue Bonnet Ridge (15.745 acres): Final revision approved after a public hearing with no public comment.
  • Atmos Energy permits for Cool Junction, Young Road, Bulldog Boulevard, and Bennett Road approved.
  • Greenwood Estates Ph 2 (9.443 acres): Final plat and special warranty deeds approved.
• Precinct 4:
  • Bear Creek North (7.52 acres, 2 lots): Groundwater study waiver approved and revision process approved.

Key Outcomes

• Consent items were approved by motion (Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Holt).
• Proclamation approved unanimously.
• Budget notices and NCTCOG grant approved.
• Dispatch expansion was initially withdrawn, then later approved after executive session.
• Santa Fe Annex modifications approved except for JP 3.
• Three real estate parcels approved at market value following executive session.
• Muslims United Phase 2 plat was not approved; deferred to future meeting.
• Mountain River Estates variance and Blue Bonnet Ridge approved.
• All other plat and subdivision items approved as listed.

Minutes and Accepted Items

• Medical Examiner Department Quarterly Report: None submitted.
• Tyler Munis Amendment 1 and Culligan/QUENCH SCU Rental Agreement: Accepted into the minutes.