Public Meetings - Parker County, Texas

The Parker County Commissioners Court met in regular session on July 22, 2025, at 11:15 AM in the Commissioner's Courtroom of the Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, Texas. All commissioners were present. The sole agenda item was approval of an addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Peaster regarding work on Harwell Lake Road. Consent Calendar/Approvals - Item I.A – Sign addendum to Interlocal Agreement with Town of Peaster (Harwell Lake Road): Commissioner Holt made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Walden. The motion carried unanimously (all ayes). Minutes also record a second motion by Commissioner Hale, seconded by Commissioner Walden, also carrying unanimously. The item was approved. Adjournment The meeting adjourned. Note: The minutes show two separate motions for the same agenda item; both were recorded as unanimously approved.

The Parker County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford, Texas. The published agenda consisted entirely of discussion and presentation items regarding Fiscal Year 2026 budget requests for multiple county departments, followed by adjournment. No minutes or transcript were provided, so only the agenda can be summarized; no discussions, public comments, or formal actions can be confirmed from the available materials. Agenda Items The following budget request discussion and presentation items were listed on the agenda: - Department 439 – County Court at Law 2 (Judge Johnson / Judge Deen) - Department 499 – Tax Assessor-Collector (Jenny Gentry / Judge Deen) - Department 551 – Constable Precinct 1 (Ray Wright / Judge Deen) - Department 553 – Constable Precinct 3 (Glen Praytor / Judge Deen) - Department 554 – Constable Precinct 4 (Scott Jones / Judge Deen) - Department 406 – Emergency Management (Jason Lane / Judge Deen) - Department 582 – IT (James Caywood / Judge Deen) - Departments 510 and 513 – Building & Grounds and Southside Convenience Center (Mark Long / Judge Deen) - Department 474 – Medical Examiner (Traci Bennett / Judge Deen) - Department 402 – County Judge (Judge Deen) - FY 2026 County Budget (Judge Deen) Following these items, the agenda set adjournment as the final item. Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes are recorded in the available source material. - The sole action listed on the agenda is adjournment, which is procedural. - Discrepancy note: The agenda, minutes, and transcript conflict in completeness; no minutes or transcript were provided, while the agenda is present. Therefore, all statements here are limited to the agenda content.

The Commissioners Court convened on July 15, 2025, at 8:45 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The meeting consisted entirely of discussion and presentation items related to department budget requests for Fiscal Year 2026. No public comments, consent calendar items, or formal votes were recorded in the available agenda and transcript materials. Discussion Items - Department 450 – District Clerk: Sharena Gilliland and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 462 – Justice of the Peace Precinct 2: Judge Green and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 475 – County Attorney: John Forrest and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 476 – District Attorney: Jeff Swain and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 490 – Elections: Crickett Miller and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 543 – Fire Marshal: Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Departments 601 and 630 – 911 Addressing and Permitting: Rusty Brawner and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 497 – Treasurer/Human Resources: Becky McCullough and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 552 – Constable Precinct 2: Joe Harris and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 402 – County Judge: Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 463 – Justice of the Peace Precinct 3: Judge Grissom and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department 500 – Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Authier and Judge Deen presented budget requests. - Department – FY 2026 County Budget Overview: Judge Deen led a discussion and presentation of the overall FY 2026 County Budget. Key Outcomes - No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the available agenda or transcript. The meeting adjourned after the budget discussions. Further action on the FY 2026 budget is expected at a subsequent meeting.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. All five commissioners were present: County Judge Pat Deen, Commissioner Conley (Precinct 1), Commissioner Holt (Precinct 2), Commissioner Walden (Precinct 3), and Commissioner Hale (Precinct 4). County Attorney John Forrest and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky were also present. The court approved numerous consent items, discussed transportation projects, approved plats, and entered closed session from 12:00 p.m. to 12:41 p.m. to discuss legal, real estate, and security matters. Consent Calendar - Auditor, Treasurer, County Judge items (4.A–C): The court approved certification of revenues (none submitted), line‑item budget adjustments, payment of routine bills, audit reports (all submitted), treasurer’s fund balance reports, payroll/insurance/retirement payments, monthly investment report, acceptance of minutes, monthly reports, and personnel changes. Motion carried unanimously. - Purchasing items (4.D.1–16): The court separately approved each item: - Interdepartmental transfers and inventory reports. - Tyler Munis Amendment 2. - Tyler Technologies Jury Migration SAAS Agreement. - Salvage/destruction of miscellaneous furniture. - End of Term Inventory Report for Fire Marshal. - RFP PC21‑15 Depository Services Agreement Extension. - Starlink / CDW‑Government Agreement. - Renewal of PC23‑40 Auto Supplies for Precincts 1 & 2. - Professional Services Agreement with Baird Hampton & Brown for staff augmentation on a building permit in River Ranch on the Brazos, not to exceed $3,000. - Mooring Dispatch Expansion Project Change Order 3. - CHOICE PC25‑33 2013 Skyjack Boom 60‑64’ Articulating for Precinct 4. - Microsoft Co‑pilot Customer Service Order Form. - BUY PC25‑34 2026 Ford F350 4WD Super Duty for Precinct 4. - BUY PC25‑35 2026 Ford F150 4WD Super Duty for Precinct 4. - BUY PC25‑36 2026 Ford F350 4WD Super Duty Flatbed for Precinct 4. - Update of Surplus Property List in an Online Auction. All motions carried unanimously. Discussion Items - Update on Transportation Projects (Agenda Item 5): - 5.A – Ongoing reporting of bond projects by Freese and Nichols: The item was discussed; no motion or vote recorded in the minutes. - 5.B – Hutcheson Road Survey Task Authorization: Approved unanimously. - 5.C – Old Weatherford Road Change Order: Approved unanimously. - Presentation (Item 6): Judge Deen provided an update on the Regional Transportation Council meeting. No action taken. - Notifications (Item 7): The court acknowledged three notifications releasing properties from the Weatherford extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) by process of law: - ME & D Investments II, LLC (two tracts totaling 21.083 acres in Precinct 3). - Stonecreek Ranger Hwy, LLC (two tracts totaling 7.455 acres in Ranger Highway Business Park, Precinct 3). - Properties in the Chisholm Heights Development, Precinct 4. No votes recorded on these notifications. - Approval Items (Item 8): - 8.A – Resolution for financing by Maypearl Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for Trinity Christian Academy: Approved unanimously. - 8.B – HB 1522 (Open Meetings posting deadlines effective 9/1/2025): Approved unanimously. - 8.C – 10‑day job posting waiver for an Operator position at Precinct 1: Approved unanimously. - 8.D – Adding one additional Operator position to Precinct 2 and waiving the 10‑day hiring period: Approved unanimously. - 8.E – Policy decision to eliminate departmental contingency lines from the General Fund and consolidate into a countywide Contingency: Approved unanimously. - 8.F – Approval of The Wildflower Ranchers to adopt Mini Ranch Drive for 4 years in Precinct 3: Approved unanimously. - 8.G – Authorization to secure a revocable land commitment for a County Justice Center: Listed on the agenda but no motion or vote was recorded in the minutes. This item may have been discussed in closed session. - 8.H – Fidlar Technologies Computer System and Software License Sales Agreement for the County Clerk’s office, funded by preservation and archive funds: Approved unanimously. - Acceptance into the Minutes (Item 9): The court accepted into the minutes only three of the many documents listed: Item 9.L (Executed Automatic Bank Draft Authorization NTX AUTO SALES), Item 9.P (Mid‑Continental Restoration Courthouse Exterior Change Order 2), and Item 9.R (Executed Agreement with Texas Health Resources for bond authorization). The remaining 20 documents under Item 9 were not explicitly accepted into the minutes. - Executive Session (Item 10): The court entered closed session at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 12:41 p.m. to discuss: - Consultation with attorneys on land development regulations (no action reported). - Agreed Final Judgment regarding Parker County v. Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc. – Approved unanimously. - Update on Parker County Justice Center and Jail – no motion recorded after session. - Property at 613 N Oakridge Drive, Hudson Oaks – Approved unanimously. - Recommendation of the Space Planning Committee – Approved unanimously (minutes show multiple identical motions, all carried). - Plats (Item 11): All plats and related actions were approved unanimously: - Precinct 1: Green Meadows II variance and revision; Bar‑B Ranch Phase One final plat and right‑of‑way deed; Thomas Ranch groundwater study and driveway variance; Oak Knoll Acres final plat and right‑of‑way deed (16.073 acres, 4 lots, spanning Parker and Wise counties). - Precinct 2: Sarra Ranch final revision (4.492 acres, 2 lots); Fort Worth Highway Addition amendment plat (15.953 acres, 7 lots, Weatherford ETJ); Release of Letters of Credit for Zion Trails Phase Three, Sedona Creek, Dry Creek East; acceptance of roadways; Goshen Acres final plat (8.34 acres, 5 lots) and right‑of‑way; Order 25‑21 cancellation of 0.04 acres in Shadle Villas; annexation notification from City of Weatherford for Castlemont Homes (5.0 and 0.889 acres); 2‑month extension of Letter of Credit for Loving Springs. - Precinct 3: 2LM Development Phase Three final plat (11.946 acres, 4 lots); Rangewood groundwater study waiver and revision initiation (6.0 acres, 3 lots, Weatherford ETJ). - Precinct 4: Prairie Creek Business Park final revision (10.648 acres, 5 lots, Fort Worth ETJ); Golden Acres Estates final plat (17.679 acres, 3 lots, released from Fort Worth). Key Outcomes - All voting items that were recorded received unanimous approval (all aye). Notable exceptions: Agenda Item 5.A (ongoing bond project reporting) and Agenda Item 8.G (Justice Center land commitment) had no votes recorded in the minutes. The closed‑session approval of the Space Planning Committee recommendation appeared seven times in the minutes, all approved. - The court accepted only three documents (9.L, 9.P, 9.R) into the official minutes, leaving the other 20 documents listed under Item 9 without formal acceptance. - The meeting adjourned after the plats.

The Parker County Commissioners Court met on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 8:15 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom, Weatherford, Texas. The agenda included two routine approval items and a closed session for personnel matters. No transcript or minutes are available; this summary is based solely on the published agenda. Approval Items - Item I.A – Mid-Continental Restoration Courthouse Exterior Repairs Contract Change Order 1: Discuss and approve the change order to include replacing glass and sand, caulk, and paint windows damaged by a hail storm. (Presented by Kim Rivas / Judge Deen) - Item I.B – Reclassification and Budget Adjustments: Reclassify a vacant Operator position to Assistant Office Manager. Approve a budget adjustment of $52,000 from the OP line to the Office Manager line and an additional $11,768 from PT to the Office Manager line. The budgeted salary for the Assistant Office Manager position is $63,678, effective July 12, 2025. (Presented by Commissioner Holt) Executive Session - Item II.A – Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the Commissioners Court convened in closed session to discuss personnel matters, including conducting interviews for the open Budget Analyst/Grant Coordinator position. (Presented by John Forrest / Judge Deen) Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or actions are recorded in the available agenda. The agenda notes that the court may take action after the closed session and then adjourn (Item III). No further details are available.

The Commissioners Court convened on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 8:45 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The agenda included two items: a request to apply for the 2025 Help America Vote Act disbursement from the Texas Secretary of State, and a presentation and approval of the 2024 Annual Financial Report by Weaver and Tidwell. No transcript or minutes were available; the following summary is derived from the agenda. Agenda Items - Item I.A – Help America Vote Act Disbursement: Crickett Miller and Judge Deen requested Commissioners Court consideration and approval to apply for the 2025 Help America Vote Act (HAVA) disbursement from the Texas Secretary of State. This item was presented for approval. - Item I.B – 2024 Annual Financial Report: Brianna Fowler and Judge Deen presented the 2024 Annual Financial Report prepared by Weaver and Tidwell. The Court considered and approved the report. Key Outcomes - The Court approved the request to apply for the 2025 HAVA disbursement. - The Court approved the 2024 Annual Financial Report. Note: Without a transcript or minutes, these outcomes are inferred from the agenda’s description of the items as requiring approval. No roll call votes or additional discussion are recorded.

On June 26, 2025, the Parker County Commissioners Court held a special session from 1:01 p.m. to 1:33 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The sole agenda item was a discussion and action on the Fire Marshal position, which included an executive session for personnel matters. Discussion Items - Fire Marshal Position: The court entered executive session at 1:01 p.m. under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters related to the Fire Marshal position. ESD 1 Chief Steve Watson joined the closed session at 1:22 p.m. The court reconvened in open session at 1:31 p.m. - Proposed Contract with ESD 1: Commissioner PCT 3 Larry Walden made a motion, seconded by Commissioner PCT 1 George Conley, to contract with Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1) for Fire Marshal services for Parker County. The contract would pay $30,000 per month. Funding would come from the Contract and Services line in the Fire Marshal's budget, with any additional costs covered by contingency funds. County Judge Pat Deen was authorized to make necessary changes to implement the contract. Key Outcomes - Motion Approved Unanimously: The motion carried with all commissioners voting aye (Commissioners Conley, Holt, Walden, Hale, and Judge Deen). The contract with ESD 1 for Fire Marshal services at $30,000/month was approved. - Meeting Adjourned: Commissioner Conley moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Holt; the motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 1:33 p.m.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The agenda included a quorum check, invocation, pledges, consent items, approval items, transportation project updates, notifications, plats, and an executive session. No minutes or transcript of the proceedings are available, so this summary is based solely on the agenda listing. No votes, decisions, or public testimony are recorded. Consent Calendar The consent agenda contained routine financial and administrative items, including: - Auditor's certification of revenues, line-item budget adjustments, payment of routine bills, and audit reports. - Treasurer's report on fund balances, pledge securities, approval of payroll, insurance, retirement payments, and the monthly investment report. - County Judge's acceptance of minutes, monthly reports, and personnel changes. - Purchasing items: interdepartmental transfers, renewals of contracts for animal carcass removal (PC25‑14), welding supplies (PC23‑48), railroad cars for culverts (PC24‑47), a change order for PCSO dispatch renovation (Mooring Construction), destruction of surplus electronics, lease/purchase of a Volvo wheel loader for Precinct 1, authorization to negotiate a bank depository agreement extension, the 2025 annual inventory report, authorization of surplus property for online auction, and authorization to accept total loss offers from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for two Juvenile Probation vehicles damaged in a June 1, 2025 hail storm. Approval Items - 7A: Consider/appoint Valorie Starr and Jake Akins to the Parker County Historical Commission. - 7B: Approve a 10‑day job posting waiver for an open position in the County Clerk's Office. - 7C: Discuss/act on the West Law Contract for the Law Library, including possible cancellation. - 7D: Discuss/approve the County Judge to DocuSign the NCT9‑1‑1 Interlocal Agreement. Transportation Projects Update - 5A: Discuss/take action on Construction Phase Services for WN Woody. - 5B: Discuss/take action on the Veal Station at FM 51 Design Contract. - 5C: Discuss/take action on the Ric Williamson Memorial Highway Bridge at US 180 Survey Contract. Notifications - 6A: Discussion/update on the Motorola Certificate of Milestone Acceptance. Accept into Minutes The court was scheduled to accept into the minutes several reports and agreements, including the Parker County ESD No. 9 annual financial report, the Office of Emergency Services quarterly report, executed automatic bank draft authorizations for auto registration transactions (Wild Child Cycles, Pinnacle Vehicle Management, Promax Powersports), the Parker County Appraisal District financial audit, a Texas Workforce Commission contract with the Sheriff's Office, an interlocal agreement for road repairs with the City of Azle, a claim service agreement with Claims Compensation Bureau, and an interlocal agreement with Wise and Parker County concerning a 6.722‑acre plat. Plats Numerous subdivision plats, variances, groundwater waivers, and extensions were scheduled for consideration by precinct: - Precinct 1: Bar-B Ranch (variance and groundwater waiver), Oak Knoll Acres (variance and waiver), Goshen Acres (variance and waiver), and Britt Acres amendment plat. - Precinct 2: A public hearing on making Shadle Road a No Thru Truck Zone, extension of letter of credit for VH Ranches, final revisions for VH Ranch Estates (33 lots), Sarra Ranch (1 lot), and two‑month extensions for Zion Trails Phase Three, Sedona Creek, and Goodnight Ranch/Loving Springs. - Precinct 3: A public hearing on cancellation of 6.831 acres from 4 Robertson Ranch, an interlocal agreement with Hood County, groundwater waiver for 2LM Development PH 3, variance and final plat for S.A. Reynolds Addition (2 lots), and a special warranty deed for right‑of‑way. - Precinct 4: Groundwater waiver and revision for La Madera Ph 7 (1 lot), and groundwater waiver and revision for Ridgehill Estates (2 lots). Executive Session The court scheduled a closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076 to discuss: - Consultation with attorneys regarding land development regulations. - Update/discussion on the Parker County Justice Center and Jail. - Property at 613 N Oakridge Drive, Hudson Oaks. - Property at 1414 Thomas Road, Springtown. - Discussion on the Fire Marshal position. - IT Network project and security update. The court was to reconvene in open session afterward for any necessary action. Key Outcomes No decisions, votes, or actions are recorded because no minutes or transcript were provided. The agenda indicates that numerous routine approvals, contracts, and plats would have been acted upon, but the specific outcomes cannot be confirmed.

The Parker County Commissioners Court met in special session on June 13, 2025, in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. The sole posted item was an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters regarding the Fire Marshal position. The agenda listed a 9:30 a.m. start, while the minutes record that the meeting opened at 10:01 a.m. Executive Session: Fire Marshal Position - The court went into closed session at 10:03 a.m. to discuss the Fire Marshal position. - ESD 1 Chief Steven Watson and Mark Jack, President of ESD 1, entered the closed session at 10:03 a.m. and exited at 10:54 a.m. - Judge Pat Deen, Commissioners Conley, Holt, Walden, and Hale were present, along with County Attorney John Forrest and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky. - After reconvening in open session at 10:54 a.m., the court addressed the Fire Marshal position item. Key Outcomes - No action was taken on the Fire Marshal position. - Commissioner Walden (PCT 3) moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Conley (PCT 1); the motion carried. - The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.