We're glad you're here tonight.

Before we call our meeting to order, I'm going to invite Mark Julian up.

Mark is with Northside Baptist Church.

He's going to lead us in our invocation.

Mark.

Let's pray.

Heavenly Father God, we trust you today for your goodness, your mercy, and your grace.

God, we can't thank you enough for your hand and blessing on our lives.

Thank you for the city.

Thank you for this council.

Thank you that we're part of a country that we can still be thankful that it belongs to you.

God, would you bless the decisions made today?

And Lord continue, continue to show us your love, your faithfulness, your goodness.

In Jesus' name, amen.

Amen.

Thank you again, Mr.

Julian.

We appreciate you.

We'll wait for the clock to strike 6 p.m.

and then we'll call the meeting to order.

Please stand by 6 p.m.

I'm going to call to order the June 9th, 2026 City Council meeting for the City of Weatherford and announce we do have a quarter present.

All council members are present and accounted for.

Thank you all for your service.

Item three on the agenda is pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags will be led this evening by Councilmember Rod White.

And to the Republicans, one nation under God.

I pledge allegiance to the Texas one state under God.

One individual.

Thank you for that, sir.

We appreciate you leading us in the pledges.

Item four on the agenda is items of community interest.

Aaron Spicer, welcome.

Mayor and Council, Weatherford's summer calendar is officially doing the most.

Between rodeo, snow cones, summer reading, and city departments teaming up like the Avengers in work boots.

There's plenty to celebrate tonight.

Crews are continuing to complete repairs to the water line, but the required testing has been completed, and customers in the affected area are no longer no longer need to boil water.

We want to recognize the many city staff who worked long hours over the last few days to make repairs, monitor the system, answer questions, send notifications, and support the residents.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but their dedication has been felt.

And Saddle Up Weatherford, the 79th annual Parker County Sheriff's Posse Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo kicks off tonight.

The rodeo starts with Extreme Bulls, Gage Gardener live on stage, and enough rodeo action to make your hat spin.

The fun continues through June 13th, so you've got multiple chances to experience the tradition.

And Weatherford continues its quiet rise as a supporting character in Taylor Sheridan's universe.

The new series Dutton Ranch is only five episodes in, and Weatherford has already made a few familiar appearances.

Viewers have spotted scenes at Lake Weatherford, Hamilton Meets, and even a character wearing a Teske's ball cap.

It's always fun to see our community show up on the screen, and even more fun when residents can point to the TV and say, hey, I know that place.

Congratulations goes out to Battalion Chief Steve Cox on completing his second year in the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy and graduating with his certified fire executive designation.

This achievement reflects his continued commitment to professional development, leadership, and service to the Weatherford community.

And Weatherford Police will be hosting their first chill with WPD event of the summer tomorrow at Cherry Park.

Kids can enjoy free funky monkey snowcomb, play some games, and spend some time getting to know Weatherford police officers.

One of my favorite parts of summer, shaved ice and sticky fingers.

And the Weatherford Public Library hosted its biggest summer reading kickoff yet with a great turnout from families ready to dig in to summer reading.

A big thank you to the facilities, water, and fire departments for helping with the event, providing a hydration station, running a fossil dig, and twisting balloon animals.

It was a great example of city departments working together and proof that when it comes to reading, Weatherford is anything but extinct.

And as always, for details on these events and more going on around town, visit experienceweatherford.com.

Right, before we move on, uh comment on the Sheriff's Policy Rodeo this week.

Of course, the Parker County Sheriff's Policy uh puts on that event, which all heard about at the last meeting.

But also want to point out uh I know several staff members are involved in the Weatherford New Lions Club, and specifically two council members are involved in the Weatherford Lions Club that handles all the concessions out of that event.

And Mayor Pro Tim Zach Smith, Councilmember Luke Williams, are we'll be out there every night other than tonight.

Thank you for being here, by the way.

But Mayor Pro Tim, can you give us kind of rundown of how many burgers do we serve out there a week?