Public Meetings - Parker County, Texas

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, Texas. Present were County Judge Pat Deen, Commissioners Conley (Pct 1), Holt (Pct 2), Walden (Pct 3), and Hale (Pct 4), County Attorney John Forrest, and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky. County Clerk Lila Deakle was absent. The court acted on consent items, numerous approvals, subdivision plats, public hearings, and an executive session. All recorded votes were unanimous unless noted otherwise. Consent Calendar - Auditor: Certification of revenues, line item budget adjustments, payment of routine bills, and audit reports. - Treasurer: Report on balances of all funds 1–999, accept/release pledged securities, approval of payroll, payments for insurance/retirement, and unemployment appeal claims. - County Judge: Acceptance of minutes, monthly reports, and personnel changes — motion by Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Holt, passed unanimously. - Purchasing: Interdepartmental transfers of equipment and inventory reports; authorization to salvage/sell/dispose of surplus Tub Grinder and desktop computer; authorization of surplus property list in an online auction; accept/renew PC25-02 Aggregate Road Materials; accept/renew PC25-02 Petroleum Asphalts; accept/renew PC25-03 Transportation of Human Remains; and OMNIA PC25-06 Used Backhoe B&G — each approved unanimously. Approval Items (8A–8T) - 8A: Property tax abatement for JLG Equipment Services Inc. — approved unanimously. - 8B: Public hearing for creation of reinvestment zone 2024-03 — held and approved unanimously. - 8C: Approval of creation of reinvestment zone 2024-03 — listed on the agenda; the minutes do not record a separate motion or vote. - 8D: Appointments of Nancy Foust, Tyra Brunz, and Laurie Smith to the Parker County Historical Commission — approved unanimously. - 8E: DocuSign contract for magistrates signing DWI blood test search warrants — approved unanimously. - 8F: Paid overtime for dispatch to cover shortages — approved unanimously. - 8G: Acceptance of a $500 donation to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office from Rife Ranch, LLC — approved unanimously. - 8H: Acceptance of the Tax Assessor-Collector’s 20-hour continuing education certificate under SB 546 — approved unanimously. - 8I: Reappointment of ESD 1 Commissioners Mark Jack, Ben Overholt, and Shawn Scott — approved unanimously. - 8J: Approval of 2025 stop loss policy and vendor — listed on the agenda; no motion or vote is recorded in the minutes. - 8K: County Judge to draw names for the 2025 Sick Leave Pool Committee — approved unanimously. - 8L: County Judge to sign the Motorola proposal — approved unanimously. - 8M: Elections Building (801 Santa Fe Dr.) construction services proposal — approved unanimously. - 8N: ARPA Projects — additional $100,000 for subsurface utility locates for the Millsap Wastewater Project — approved unanimously. - 8O: Professional Services Agreement for Auto Registration Expansion — approved unanimously. - 8P: Review and execute Project Milestone certificates for services — approved unanimously (motion recorded after executive session). - 8Q: Termination of the Red Cross lease for the 118 West Columbia Building because the county no longer owns the building — approved unanimously (motion recorded after executive session). - 8R: Official Bonds — Separate unanimous votes approved bonds for John Forrest (County Attorney), Ray Wright (Constable Pct 1), Glen Praytor (Constable Pct 3), Scott Jones (Constable Pct 4), Stephen A. Decento (Deputy Constable Pct 1), and Lanny Lee Padgett (Deputy Constable Pct 1). Bonds for Brianna Fowler (Auditor), Russ Authier (Sheriff), and Joe Harris Jr. (Constable Pct 2) were listed but no separate motion is recorded. - 8S: Discussion only on active land development regulations and available options — no final action taken. - 8T: Discussion and potential action on revisions to subdivision and manufactured home rental community regulations — no action recorded in the minutes. Public Hearings - Public hearing on reinvestment zone 2024-03 (see 8B) — held, no public testimony summarized in the minutes. - Public hearing on Quail Springs Ranch final revision (6.030 acres, Precinct 2) — approved unanimously. - Public hearing on Western Lake Estates final revision (2.401 acres, Precinct 3) — approved unanimously. - Public hearings on lowering the speed limit on Bankhead Highway at Kelly Road and posting a four-way stop sign at Bear Creek, Ridgehill Drive, and Scenic View Drive (Precinct 4) — both approved unanimously. Updates and Presentations - Freese & Nichols ongoing reporting of bond projects to Commissioners Court — discussed; no action recorded. - Regional Transportation Meeting — discussion/update presented by Judge Deen. - Motorola Certificates of Milestone Acceptance — discussion/update; no action recorded. Executive Session - The court entered closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 to consult with attorneys regarding land development regulations and to discuss Parker County Justice Center real estate. After reconvening, action was taken on Project Milestone certificates (8P) and the Red Cross lease termination (8Q). Acceptance of Documents into Minutes - Parker County Emergency Management Department Quarterly Report; RFQ PC24-39 Water Study Amendment 1; Professional Legal Services Agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP; executed automatic bank draft authorizations for Dillon Auto Repair LLC, RTB Truck Sales, and Trailers Plus Sales Inc. for auto registration; executed Asset Forfeiture Contract; executed Aledo Public Library Contract for FY2025; executed contract with Cooke County for inmate housing; executed contract with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado Acosta LLP; and executed ARPA extensions. Subdivision Plats and Related Actions Precinct 1 - Final plat: Grace Ridge, 12.998 acres — approved. - Preliminary process: Clearview Estates, 107.88 acres, ETJ City of Springtown — approved. - Groundwater study waiver: Hinkle Estates Ph 2 (Affordable Water Well) — approved. - Preliminary process: Hinkle Estates Ph 2, 2.177 acres — approved. - Performance bond: Terra Vista — accepted. Precinct 2 - Variance and final plat for Bradshaw Road Addition (2.997 acres) were listed; no separate votes are recorded. - Final revision: Quail Springs Ranch, 6.030 acres (public hearing) — later approved unanimously. - Final plat: Barehide Ranch Estates, 8.537 acres (listed without vote; later approved unanimously). - Special Warranty Deed for additional right of way on Perkins Road — approved unanimously. - Final plat: Hope Side RV Park, 8.62 acres — approved unanimously. - Letters of credit: Released construction LOC and accepted maintenance LOC for Lambert Meadows; released maintenance LOC for Stone Estates Phase Two and accepted Spruce Tree Court, Mesquite Tree Court, Pecan Tree Court, and Cedar Tree Drive as county roadways; released maintenance LOC for Arbor Hills and accepted Arbor Hills Court; released construction LOC and accepted maintenance LOC for Escondido Ranches Phase Two; released 3.006 acres from City of Weatherford ETJ; released/took maintenance escrow funds for Clarimont Phase 5; released construction LOC and accepted maintenance LOC for Stone Estates Phase 4; released maintenance LOC for Gatlin Ranch and accepted Gatlin Circle, Willy Dilly Road, and Tierce Circle — all approved unanimously. Precinct 3 - Groundwater study waiver: WDW Addition (Moore’s Water Well) — approved. - Preliminary process: WDW Addition, 4.33 acres — approved. - Variance for right-of-way and driveway distances for Western Lake Drive, Western Lake Estates Lot 35 — approved. - Variance from Subdivision and OSSF regulations for Western Lake Estates Lot 35R-1 — approved. - Final revision: Western Lake Estates, 2.401 acres (public hearing) — approved. - Revision: Elevation Estates Ph 2, 2.14 acres — approved. - Abandonment process: Cougar Meadows — approved. Precinct 4 - Revision: Lakeridge Ranches, 113.39 acres, ETJ City of Fort Worth — approved. - Process to lower speed limit on Bankhead Highway at Kelly Road (public hearing) — approved. - Process to post four-way stop sign at Bear Creek, Ridgehill Drive, and Scenic View Drive (public hearing) — approved. - Release of 121.12 acres from City of Weatherford ETJ (KBM Trust) — listed; no separate motion recorded. - Addendum with Town of Annetta North for road repair services — approved. Key Outcomes - All recorded motions passed unanimously (5–0) with no noes. - Several agenda items (8C, 8J, some precinct plat items) had no recorded votes in the minutes; these are noted above as discrepancies between the agenda and minutes. - The court discussed but took no final action on land development regulation options (8S, 8T), transportation project reporting, and Motorola milestone certificates. - Executive session was held for attorney consultation and Justice Center real estate. - The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

The Parker County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 8:30 AM (16:30 UTC) in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. No minutes or transcript of the meeting are available; this summary is based solely on the published agenda and does not reflect actual discussion, decisions, or votes. Consent Calendar - Auditor: Certification of revenues; line item budget adjustments; payment of routine bills; audit reports. - Treasurer: Report on balances of all funds; accept/release pledged securities; approval of payroll, insurance, and retirement payments; unemployment appeal claims. - County Judge: Acceptance of minutes; monthly reports; personnel changes. - Purchasing: Interdepartmental transfers of equipment and inventory reports; authorization to advertise RFP PC25-04 for debris removal monitoring. Presentation - Zonta Club: Presentation celebrating 16 Days of Activism and ongoing projects in Parker County (presented by Donna Couch). Discussion Items Items listed for consideration and potential action by the court: - Jail Expansion ARPA Project: Approval of RFP PC24-43 (Kim Rivas / Commissioner Walden). - Recognition: Approve recognition of Grant Burnette for Eagle Scout certification (Howard Story). - Subdivision Rules (Water Code): Discuss/take action on adding language regarding water supply systems per Texas Water Code §35.019 (Doug Shaw / Commissioner Holt). - Asset Forfeiture ILA: Interlocal agreement between Parker County Sheriff’s Office and Wise County DA’s Office (Russ Authier). - Space Allocation: Office space at 801 Santa Fe Dr. (Russ Authier). - Elections Building Parking: Parking lot plans at the Elections Administration Building (Kim Rivas / Crickett Miller). - ARPA Projects: Procurement of dispatch furniture (PC24-79) and Motorola radio repeaters (PC24-80) (Kim Rivas / Commissioner Walden). - Oncor Electric Line: Approval of application to lay/maintain electric line on Harmony Circle and Harmony Spur (Commissioner Walden). - Commissioner Walden Bond/Oath: Accept bond/oath of office (Commissioner Walden). - Platting Fees: Update fees to amounts suggested by Jamie Tierce (Commissioner Holt). - Westlaw Contract: Renewal for County Attorney’s Office (John Forrest). - PCHD Helipad: Site plan agreement for Springtown Helipad (John Forrest). - Inmate Housing ILA: Interlocal agreement with Erath County (John Forrest). - Communications System Agreement: Trunked voice radio systems with City of Fort Worth, City of Weatherford, and Parker County (John Forrest). - MOU with DPS SWIC: Memorandum of understanding with Texas Department of Public Safety Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (John Forrest). - SERI Interlocal: Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure agreement with NCTCOG (John Forrest). - Legal Services Contract: Contract with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP (John Forrest). - Executive Session (Closed): Discussion of real estate – Parker County Justice Center update and property at 705 Johnson Street, Weatherford (per Texas Gov't Code §551.072). Plats Items for approval or initiation of plats, variances, and related actions by precinct: - Precinct 1: T&L Service Addition (variance & final plat), Cotton Creek Estates (variance & preliminary), Cherry Valley Farms final revision, Terravista Phase One final plat, Pleasant Oaks Subdivision Phase 3 final plat (with right-of-way deed), Silver Creek Cove final plat (with right-of-way deed). - Precinct 2: Woodlawn Phase IV final revision, Barehide Ranch Estates (waiver & preliminary plat), Hope Side RV Park preliminary plat, Monarch Villas letter of credit extension, Monarch Estates Phase Two release/acceptance, Terra Vista Subdivision performance bond. - Precinct 3: Canyon Creek West Phase Two groundwater waiver, Canyon West Phase Two revision. - Precinct 4: Arber Acres variances and final plat, release of letter of credit for Highland Ranch Subdivision road acceptance, McClendon Walker Road final revision. Acceptance into Minutes Reports and agreements to be entered into the official record: - Building & Grounds Department quarterly report. - Automatic bank draft authorizations for auto registration transactions: ROBERT HARRIS BAILES ENTERPRISES dba TEX STAR RV, MAUGHAN AUTO SALES INC, WAYNE HODGES TRAILER SALES. - City of Weatherford interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement. - Tarrant County Medical Examiner Agreement 2025. - Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home service agreement for disposition of human remains. - Executed contract to exchange property with City of Weatherford (118 West Columbia, 127 West Oak, 126 West Spring). Key Outcomes No outcomes, votes, or decisions are documented because no minutes or transcript are available. The above list reflects all items scheduled for consideration at the meeting.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 9:15 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom, Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford, Texas. The agenda contained one substantive item — approval of RFP PC24-43 for the Jail Expansion ARPA project — followed by adjournment. No meeting minutes or transcript were available, so this summary reflects only the published agenda. Discussion Items - RFP PC24-43 Jail Expansion ARPA project (approval): The court considered approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) PC24-43 for the jail expansion project, identified as an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded undertaking. The item was scheduled for presentation by Kim Rivas and Commissioner Walden. No details of deliberation are available. Key Outcomes - No vote tally, decision, or subsequent action is documented in the available source materials; minutes were not available and the transcript was empty. - The agenda noted that the Commissioners Court might convene into Executive Session on items out of agenda sequence depending upon the availability of counsel.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 8:30 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. All members were present: County Judge Pat Deen, Commissioner George Conley (Pct. 1), Commissioner Holt (Pct. 2), Commissioner Walden (Pct. 3), Commissioner Hale (Pct. 4), County Attorney John Forrest, and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky. The meeting included an invocation by Mark Julian of Northside Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Judge Pro Tem George Conley. The court addressed a lengthy agenda covering consent items, transportation updates, approvals, plats, and an executive session. Consent Calendar - The consent calendar (Auditor reports, Treasurer reports, County Judge reports, and Purchasing items) was approved by a motion from Commissioner Walden, seconded by Commissioner Hale. Items marked "SUBMITTED" were accepted; items marked "NONE SUBMITTED" (Certification of revenues, Unemployment appeal claims) were noted as not submitted. Public Hearings - Umphenour Addition (Pct. 1): Public hearing opened and closed at 11:46 AM with no public comments. The final revision was approved. - Woodlawn PH IV (Pct. 2): Public hearing opened and closed at 11:48 AM with no public comments. The final revision was approved. Discussion Items Transportation Updates (Item 5) - TxDOT Truck Detour Route: Approved a proposed detour route from US 180 onto RWMH. (Motion by Conley, second Hale; carried) - Kelly Road (South) Funding Source: Confirmed that the funding source would not be from ARPA funds. (Motion by Hale, second Conley; carried) - Ellis Creek Subdivision Construction Management & Inspection: Approved work authorization. (Motion by Holt, second Conley; carried) - Johnson Bend and Green Acres Engineering Design: Approved work authorization. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Carter Road Engineering Design: Approved work authorization. (Motion by Holt, second Conley; carried) - SH 199 Intersection at Poolville Cutoff Road Budget Transfer: Approved budget transfer for project 5.02. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) Approvals (Item 6) - CASA Breakfast with Santa: Authorized use of the County Attorney’s building on December 14th. Diana Aslin (CASA Executive Director) and Taylor Merrill presented. (Motion by Hale, second Conley; carried) - Willow Park Annexation: Approved annexation of a portion of Bankhead Highway by the City of Willow Park. Bryan Grimes, Willow Park City Manager, presented. (Motion by Hale, second Conley; carried) - Restricted Area Access Control: Approved as submitted. (Motion by Conley, second Hale; carried) - Service Agreement with Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel: Approved County Judge to sign agreement. Traci Bennett (Chief FDI, Medical Examiner) presented. (Motion by Holt, second Hale; carried) - Pauper Disposition Order 24-18: Authorized $850 payment to Galbreaith Pickard for cremation of an indigent person. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Lump Sum Payment to TCDRS: Approved lump sum payment from remaining Fund 10 FY2024 budget lines. (Motion by Conley, second Hale; carried) - Annual Renewal of Parker County Investment Policy: Approved. (Motion by Walden, second Holt; carried) - Deny Payment to Frontier Communications: Approved denial of $479.66 claim. (Motion by Conley, second Hale; carried) - Texas Runs on Water Partnership: Approved $30,000 from ARPA funds for a water conservation media campaign. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Subdivision Rules – Water Supply System (Texas Water Code 35.019): Failed. Motion by Holt to adopt language allowing the court to require a water supply system in subdivisions based on water availability concerns; Walden initially seconded but withdrew; Conley seconded for discussion. Final vote: Holt in favor; Judge Deen, Conley, Walden, Hale opposed. Motion failed. - School Zone Expansion (Peaster ISD): Approved two school zone expansions in Precinct 2: (1) Willow Creek Road for 500 feet south of Harwell Lake Road intersection; (2) Precinct Road for 1,000 feet west of FM 920 intersection. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Access Agreement – Ellis Creek Ct.: Approved agreement to access private property at 306 & 312 Ellis Creek Ct. in Pct. 2. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Fence Row Removal – Pine Rd.: Approved agreement to clear fence row between 1124 & 1723 Pine Rd. to improve traffic visibility. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - 2024 Holiday Calendar – Christmas Eve: Approved addition of Christmas Eve as a county holiday. (Motion by Holt, second Walden; carried) - Water Line – Hiner Road (Pct. 3): Approved application from Parker County SUD for a water line on 599 Hiner Road. (Motion by Walden, second Judge Deen; carried) - ARPA MOU Agreements: Authorized the County Judge to sign ARPA MOUs through September 2026 for eight projects (Bourland Estates, ESD 8, Millsap Sewage Distribution, Town of Brock Water Plant, Town of Brock Engineering Design, Millsap Water Supply, Walnut Creek SUD, Parker County SUD). Commissioner Walden noted that "Millsap Sewage Distribution Project 5" was mislabeled. (Motion by Conley, second Walden; carried) - ARPA Funded Projects: Approved ARPA funded projects as outlined by the Auditor. (Motion by Walden, second Hale; carried) - Sole Source Declaration for ARPA PCSUD 11: Declared Aria Filtra Special Equipment as sole source. (Motion by Walden, second Hale; carried) - Med Pod Donation: Accepted Med Pod donation from Parker County Hospital District for the jail. (Minutes show "NO ACTION" followed by "MOTION CARRIED"; court appears to have approved.) - Tri-County Electric Donation: Accepted donation to the Christmas fund. (Motion by Walden, second Hale; carried) - Enterprise Auto Lease Cancellation: Approved. (Motion by Hale, second Walden; carried) - Acme Auto Lease: Approved. (Motion by Hale, second Walden; carried) - City of Georgetown Interlocal Purchasing Agreement: Approved. (Motion by Conley, second Walden; carried) - Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing with Cooke County: Approved. (Motion by Conley, second Hale; carried) - Opioid Settlement – Kroger: Consideration deferred to executive session; after executive session, the court accepted the settlement agreement as outlined. (Motion by Walden, second Hale; carried) Minutes Acceptance (Item 7) - Parker County 911 Addressing/Permitting Quarterly Report: Not submitted; no action. - Executed Annex U Agreement: Accepted into the minutes. - TCEQ Agreed Order (2023-1105-PST-E): Accepted into the minutes. Executive Session (Item 8) - Court entered closed session at 10:40 AM, reconvened at 11:40 AM. Discussions covered opioid litigation, Justice Center real estate, and two properties (111 Green Acres Rd. and 202 W. Oak St.). - Opioid Settlement: Approved acceptance of the settlement agreement from Kroger in the multi-district litigation (Cause No. 2018-63587, Harris County). - Justice Center Real Estate: No action taken. - 111 Green Acres Rd. (relocation claim): Approved $1,400 for actual, reasonable, and necessary expenses for the purchase of a replacement dwelling for the property at 2045 Johnson Bend Rd. (Commissioner Walden clarified that 2045 Johnson Bend Rd. is the same property as 111 Green Acres Rd.) - 202 W. Oak Street: No action listed. Plats (Item 9) - Precinct 1: - Pleasant Oaks Subdivision Ph3: Approved waiver for groundwater study (well report from Clay Pitts Water Wells LLC) and began preliminary process (6.162 acres, well water, off Earp Rd.). - Silver Creek Cove: Approved waiver for groundwater study (well reports from Walden Drilling Inc. and Kevin’s Water Well) and began preliminary process (10.094 acres, well water, ETJ City of Fort Worth, off Twin Creek Dr.). - Umphenour Addition: Approved final revision (7.49 acres, Walnut Creek SUD, ETJ City of Springtown, off Sandlin Ln.; public hearing held with no comments). - Long Subdivision: Approved amendment within ETJ of City of Weatherford. - Precinct 2: - Woodlawn PH IV: Approved final revision (4.0 acres, Walnut Creek SUD, off Lelon Ln.; public hearing held with no comments). - Quail Springs Ranch: Approved waiver for groundwater study (Malone Well Service and Associated Water Well Service Inc.) and began revision (6.030 acres, well water, off Bishop Dr.). - Parallel Pastures PH 2: Approved final plat (46.50 acres, well water, off Cottonwood Trl.) and accepted performance bond. - Dillon’s Acre: Approved final plat (3.20 acres, well water, ETJ City of Weatherford, off Old Mineral Wells Hwy.). - Zion Valley PH 2 & 3: Began preliminary process (120.751 acres, well water, off Zion Hill Rd. & Leatherman Ln.). - Dove Hill Branch: Released Letter of Credit for Construction; accepted Letter of Credit for Maintenance. - Seaberry Acres Ph2: Released Letter of Credit for Maintenance; accepted Lone Star Court as county-maintained roadway. - Precinct 3: - Cartwright Ranch: Released Letter of Credit for Maintenance; accepted Greene Rd., Pernell Ct., Roy Coffee Ct., Hopsing Ct., Hemet Way as county-maintained roadways. - Grace Lane Estates: Released Letter of Credit for Construction; accepted Letter of Credit for Maintenance. - Precinct 4: - 14.094 acres near 225 Banks Dr.: Notification of release from City of Weatherford ETJ; no action. - School zone sign on Bankhead Highway: Approved beginning the process. Key Outcomes - Motion Failed: Commissioner Holt’s proposal to add language to subdivision rules per Texas Water Code 35.019 failed with a 1-4 vote (Holt in favor; Judge Deen, Conley, Walden, Hale opposed). - Approved: Numerous approvals including transportation projects, ARPA MOUs, opioid settlement, and plats. - Funds Allocated: $30,000 from ARPA for Texas Runs on Water water conservation campaign; $1,400 for relocation expenses; $850 for pauper cremation. - Denied Claim: Frontier Communication’s claim of $479.66 was denied. - Executive Session Actions: Accepted Kroger opioid settlement; approved relocation expenses.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, Texas. The agenda contained one approval item regarding the canvassing of the November 5, 2024 General Election results. No meeting minutes or transcript were provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda. Consent Calendar - Approval item: Canvass election results of the November 5, 2024 General Election, presented by Crickett Miller and Judge Deen. Key Outcomes - No final action, vote tally, or discussion details are documented in the available source materials. The record reflects only that the canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election was listed for approval.