Public Meetings - Weatherford, Texas

The Weatherford City Council met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:01 PM in City Council Chambers. Mayor Paul Paschall participated via web, and all council members were present. The meeting covered routine consent items, public hearings on zoning changes, approval of a road construction contract, and a notable withdrawal of a major development proposal (The Enclave at Chisolm Trail) after public and council input. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting (unanimous). - Approved consent items 6A, 6D, 6E, and 6F collectively (unanimous): - 6A: Appointment of Wayne Garrett to Planning & Zoning Commission; reappointment of Rick Mutina to Building & Standards Commission; appointment of Liza Walters (Regular) and Martin Troy (Alternate) to Building & Standards Commission; appointment of Marc Sager (Regular) and Martin Troy and Allen Strickland (Alternates) to Zoning Board of Adjustment. - 6D: Final plat approval for Shannon's Subdivision (3 residential lots, 0.66 acres, 517 North Brazos Street). - 6E: Authorization for City Manager to purchase computer workstations, laptops, and technology products from CDW-G, LLC. not to exceed $136,000. - 6F: Acceptance of the Weatherford Police Department's 2025 Racial Profiling Report. - Items 6B and 6C were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion and vote (see Discussion Items). Public Comments & Testimony - Lynn Baber (2126 Timber Cove Court, Weatherford) spoke on items 6B/6C (Villas at Heritage Point plat), questioning whether a 20-year delay in development could allow denial of the plat and expressing concerns about drainage and traffic. She also spoke later during Citizen Comments (non-agenda) requesting the city develop a public development plan or vision for housing, transportation, and commercial areas, stating that citizens rated such a plan a 10 out of 10 in importance. - Jeff Oaks (1668 Whipper Wheel Trail, Weatherford) spoke against the Enclave at Chisolm Trail and related developments, citing traffic congestion on his route to school (traffic backed up a quarter-mile) and reporting that his Facebook posts on development have received over 5.5 million views, with the majority opposing growth. He stated he and many neighbors are considering moving due to overdevelopment. - Candace Grantham (1801 Bill Yulane, Weatherford) , president of the Montclair subdivision HOA, asked the city to ensure homebuilders clearly disclose HOA membership, dues, and rules to buyers, as many residents claim they were not informed. - Avery Lambert (104 Sherry Court, Weatherford) , a public high school student, reported severe overcrowding in the high school hallways and asked the council to consider expanding the high school or building a new one before approving more housing developments. Discussion Items - Items 6B and 6C – Villas at Heritage Point Addition Plats: Director Scott McDonald presented the preliminary plat (89 residential lots on 16.788 acres) and final plat for Phase 1 (9 townhome lots on 0.919 acres) along East 1st Street. He noted the zoning was approved in 2006 and the plats are ministerial acts meeting all current standards. Lynn Baber questioned the 20-year delay in development. City Attorney Rob Allibon explained that Texas law does not allow denial of a plat that meets all city standards; zoning does not expire and runs with the property. He clarified the state's "shot clock" requires cities to act on plats within 30 days, otherwise they are deemed approved. Councilmember Heidi Wilder confirmed there are no legal exceptions to deny a plat meeting requirements. After discussion, council approved both plats unanimously (6-0 on each). - Item 7A – Zoning Map Amendment from AG to C2 (Cleburne Avenue & Tin Top Road): A 14.17-acre tract rezoned to Interstate Commercial. The applicant previously sought multifamily zoning (denied) and now seeks to sell the property. Staff noted consistency with the General Plan. Public hearing held with no speakers; council unanimously approved Ordinance O2026-04. - Item 7B – Zoning Map Amendment from AG to C1 with Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair (2239 Fort Worth Highway): Applicant Tim Clark (2125 Woodland Hills Lane, Weatherford) stated the property was formerly a wrecking yard; they cleaned it up and plan to lease to Glass Doctor for vehicular glass repair/replacement, with future plans to redevelop with an office complex. Staff recommended approval with conditions: no temporary signs and auto repair limited to vehicular glass and associated repairs. Public hearing held with no opposition; council unanimously approved with conditions. - Items 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F – The Enclave at Chisolm Trail (Development Agreement, Annexation, Zoning, Preliminary Plat): Director McDonald announced the applicant (John McKenzie, MA Def CO) had withdrawn all four items from the agenda. Mr. McKenzie explained they listened to prior council and community comments and plan to revise the land plan before resubmitting. Council opened the public hearing and heard from Jeff Oaks (opposition), Lynn Baber (questioning developer incentives and zoning impacts), and others. Council did not take a vote or discuss the merits. Instead, staff provided factual responses to public concerns: - Water capacity: Water Resources Director Rick Schaefer confirmed ample water supplies for decades. - Electric capacity: Assistant City Manager Chad Marbut confirmed adequate distribution and redundancy. - School capacity: Mayor Pro Tem reported that Superintendent Reese stated enrollment has flattened over the last six years after 20 years of growth, leaving capacity for additional students. - Item 7G – Kirkpatrick Drive Phase 2 Construction Contract: Public Works Director Matt Leppla presented the project extending Kirkpatrick Drive from Tin Top Road to Bethel Road (1,200 linear feet of roadway, water and wastewater lines). Bids opened February 3, 2026; 11 bidders, with Gilco Contracting, Inc. lowest at $2,010,948 (under the engineer's estimate of $3 million). Funding from TIRZ 1. Construction scheduled for 270 days (March–December 2026). Council unanimously approved. - Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Wilder requested that a future council retreat include discussion on quantifying the benefits to citizens of Planned Development Agreements (PDAs), noting that many PDAs appear to offer no additional benefits beyond standard requirements. Council agreed to add this to the retreat agenda. Key Outcomes - Votes Taken: - Approved minutes of February 10, 2026 (unanimous). - Approved consent items 6A, 6D, 6E, 6F (unanimous). - Approved preliminary plat (6B) for Villas at Heritage Point Addition (6-0). - Approved final plat Phase 1 (6C) for Villas at Heritage Point Addition (6-0). - Adopted Ordinance O2026-04 (zoning amendment to C2, 7A) (unanimous). - Adopted Ordinance O2026-05 (zoning amendment to C1 with CUP, 7B) with conditions (unanimous). - Authorized City Manager to execute contract with Gilco Contracting, Inc. for Kirkpatrick Drive Phase 2 not to exceed $2,010,948 (unanimous). - No Action Taken: Items 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F (The Enclave at Chisolm Trail) were withdrawn by the applicant; no votes. - Directives: Council agreed to discuss quantification of PDA benefits at the upcoming council retreat. Citizen requests for a public development plan and better HOA disclosure were acknowledged but not formally directed.

The Weatherford Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular session on February 11, 2026, at 2:31 PM in the City Council Chambers. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting, conducted public hearings on two zoning requests, and approved a preliminary plat and two final plats. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3A (BT Cobb Development): A public speaker questioned the choice of C2 (Interstate Commercial) zoning for the 14.17-acre tract at Cleburne Avenue and Tin Top Road, noting that C2 is typically for fast-food and gas stations rather than fine dining. The speaker also asked about building regulations (50-foot setback and masonry wall). Staff clarified that C2 zoning is appropriate for the area and all current screening regulations apply. The applicant was present but did not address the question. - Item 3C (Villas at Heritage Point Preliminary Plat): Lynn Baber (2126 Timber Cove Court) expressed concerns about the density of 107 homes on less than 17 acres, the zero-lot-line design leaving only 10 feet between houses, lack of design restrictions, and potential issues with fencing and animal control. A second speaker from the Montclair HOA (1801 Able Lane) also raised fencing concerns and questioned the process to prevent issues seen in other developments like Montclair. - Item 3D (Villas at Heritage Point Phase 1 Final Plat): A speaker card was submitted by Candice Grantham but no testimony was offered. Discussion Items - Item 3A: Zoning Map Amendment from AG to C2 (14.17 acres). Staff recommended approval. Commissioner discussion centered on the difference between C1 and C2 zoning. Staff noted C2 allows a variety of uses and is consistent with adjacent C2 zoning. The public hearing was closed at 2:37 PM, and the motion passed unanimously. - Item 3B: Zoning Map Amendment to C1 with Conditional Use Permit (Auto Repair) at 2239 Fort Worth Highway. The applicant explained the business is primarily glass repair and replacement (residential, commercial, auto) and will use existing buildings with improvements. Conditions included no temporary signs. The public hearing closed at 2:41 PM. Motion passed unanimously. - Item 3C: Preliminary Plat for Villas at Heritage Point (89 SF lots, 9 townhome lots, 5 open space lots on 16.788 acres). Staff noted the property was zoned in 2006 for patio homes and townhomes, and the plat meets the lot size requirements of that zoning. The developer plans two phases. Commissioners inquired about line-of-sight recommendations (traffic calming will be used), drainage (downstream assessment required), and whether the commission could deny the plat to preserve wooded space. Staff stated the commission must approve if the plat meets applicable regulations. Motion passed unanimously. - Item 3D: Final Plat for Villas at Heritage Point Phase 1 (9 townhome lots, 4 open space lots on 0.919 acres). Staff explained this phase extracts the nine townhome lots from the approved preliminary plat. Commissioners confirmed that if the developer later wants to change the single-family lots to townhomes, a new preliminary and final plat would be required. Discussion also addressed garages (front entry, two-car). The motion passed unanimously. - Item 3E: Final Plat for Shannon's Subdivision (3 residential lots on 0.66 acres at 517 N Brazos Street). Staff recommended approval subject to subdivision requirements. The name was discussed. Motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - All motions passed unanimously: - Minutes approval. - Zoning map amendment (AG to C2) for BT Cobb Development (ZCH-26-0002). - Zoning map amendment (AG to C1) with conditional use permit for auto repair (ZCH-26-0001 & CUP-26-0001). - Preliminary plat approval for Villas at Heritage Point Addition (SBDP-26-0001). - Final plat approval for Villas at Heritage Point Phase 1 (SBD-26-0001). - Final plat approval for Shannon's Subdivision (SBDM-26-0001). - The commission clarified that for the Villas at Heritage Point, any future change to the lot layout would require a new preliminary plat approval. - No future agenda items were proposed, and no citizen comments on non-agenda items were made.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Weatherford City Council met in regular session at City Hall (303 Palo Pinto Street). The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 6:34 PM, following a 16-minute recess for executive session. All council members were present. The agenda included consent items, one regular action item, a staff report, and an executive session. No public comments were received. Consent Calendar - 6.a: Approved Ordinance O2026-06, amending the adopted municipal fee schedule for FY26. (Unanimous) - 6.c: Approved appointments of Jim Duncan, Chase Rutledge, John Hinton, Howard McClurkin, and Stephen Reich to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. (Unanimous) Discussion Items - 6.b (Pulled from Consent): Considered and approved Ordinance O2026-07, amending Section 10-18-6 of the City Code to establish a cap on the number of wrecker companies on the non-consent tow rotation list. Chief Jason Hayes explained the change would reduce administrative burden on the police department, as the current ordinance allowed an unlimited number of companies. Councilmember Wilder asked about costs: the city generally incurs no cost for non-consent tows (the tow company absorbs the expense and recovers from the vehicle owner), except when a vehicle is held for evidence. The ordinance was approved unanimously. - 7.a: Authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Elements of Architecture, Inc. for design of the Administrative Office renovation project (118 Columbia Street) at a cost not to exceed $196,000. Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services, presented the timeline: programming and design through early summer 2026, construction documents by mid-to-late summer, with occupancy targeted by early 2027. The council noted that the project would follow standard permitting and inspection processes. Approved unanimously. - 8.a (Staff Report): Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the FY26 Thoroughfare Resurfacing Program. Completed thoroughfares included Adams Drive, Foster Lane, Hilltop Drive, and East Bankhead Drive, plus residential streets in the Bettinger subdivision and Grant Drive. The project covered over 77,000 square yards at a final cost of $1.4 million, under the original $1.9 million estimate. Over three years, the council has allocated an additional $1 million annually for thoroughfare resurfacing, resulting in 7.3 miles of improvements, all while maintaining the no-new-revenue tax rate and without slowing neighborhood rehabilitation. No action was taken. - 10.a (Executive Session): The council entered executive session at 6:17 PM under Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate on economic development negotiations for "Project Ignite." No action was taken upon returning to open session. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting. - Approved Ordinance O2026-06 (fee schedule amendment). - Approved Ordinance O2026-07 (non-consent tow rotation list cap). - Approved professional services contract with Elements of Architecture, Inc. ($196,000). - No action taken on executive session item (Project Ignite). - No citizen comments were received. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026.

The Municipal Utility Board of Weatherford held a regular meeting on January 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM in City Hall. The meeting included service awards, approval of minutes, discussions on the Lake Benbrook Pumping Reserve Policy, an advisory committee for impact fee updates, a trail project update, and a quarterly performance dashboard. The board also entered executive session on the Lake Weatherford Marina Lease Agreement and deferred a security item to the February meeting. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the December 18, 2025, Municipal Utility Board meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by Ken Davis, seconded by Lindsey Hester. - Service Awards: Presented by Rick Shaffer, Director of Water Utilities. Woody (Steven) received a five-year service award for his work as a crew leader in the maintenance division. Devers Deal received a ten-year service award (second stint with the city) for his work as an operator at the Water Reclamation Facility, holding a Class A wastewater license. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made on non-agenda items. The citizen comments portion was held after executive session but no speaker cards were mentioned. Discussion Items Lake Benbrook Pumping Reserve Policy Update - Rick Shaffer presented the annual update. The policy aims to mitigate costs of purchasing and pumping water from Lake Benbrook during droughts to avoid surcharges. Current reserve balance is approximately $4.6 million, with a target of $6 million. Staff recommended maintaining the annual transfer of $800,000 and the target balance. No action was required. - Board members asked questions about the use of Tier 1 water pumping timing (late fiscal year), the drought of record (1950s), and how the reserve would cover a 7-year drought. Howard McClurkin requested a future item to review historical drought events for context. Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Program - Advisory Committee - Matt Leppla, Director of Public Works, requested the board’s recommendation to City Council to form an advisory committee for the 2026 update of the impact fee program. The proposed committee members were listed. - Zack Smith moved to approve the committee but with the appointment process routed through the City Council’s Appointment Committee (currently Heidi Wilder and Luke Williams) rather than direct board appointment. Ken Davis seconded. The motion passed unanimously after discussion clarifying the process would go to the Appointment Committee then to Council. Lake Weatherford Trail Update - Matt Leppla presented 30% design plans for a trail at Lake Weatherford, divided into two phases. Phase 1 (estimated $1.5 million) would connect the trail to Lakeway and Lake Hills subdivisions, with a crossing near the marina. Phase 2 (estimated $950,000) would include the dam area and would be delayed until raw water intake improvements are completed (projected 2028). - The board discussed safety (blind curve crossing), the dam being a secure area (fencing can mitigate), and timing. The board directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 design immediately, with construction to begin in the current fiscal year (FY26) if design is complete by summer 2026. Phase 2 construction is targeted for FY28. Funding will come from the general utility fund; a budget amendment will be required for this fiscal year. Quarterly Performance Dashboard - Electric Utility (Joe Farley): Presented rates and reliability data. Weatherford’s rate is 13 cents/kWh (40 months steady), 8% below retail average, 28% below Tri-County, 38% below national average. System reliability metrics (SAIDI/SAIFI) are well below state and national averages. Non-storm outage minutes averaged 42 minutes for 2025. The recent winter storm caused only 10 outages affecting 179 customers, restored within about 100 minutes each. Equipment failure accounts for 30% of outages; proactive maintenance (pole inspections, tree trimming) keeps numbers low. - Water/Wastewater (Rick Shaffer): Residential water rates 12% below average, commercial water 30% below, residential wastewater 34% below. Combined rate is $11/month (20% below average). Cost of service for Q1 was $4.04/1,000 gallons for water and $5.33/1,000 gallons for wastewater, both slightly above the 4-year average due to annual fees and one-time expenses, expected to decline in later quarters. Non-revenue water decreased from 15% to 11% following satellite leak detection and improved flushing processes; target is below 10%. Key Outcomes - Lake Benbrook Pumping Reserve Policy: No action taken; staff will maintain current policy. - Impact Fee Advisory Committee: Board recommended formation with appointment through the City Council’s Appointment Committee (motion passed unanimously). - Lake Weatherford Trail: Board directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 design and construction in FY26, funded from the utility fund via budget amendment. Phase 2 targeted for FY28 after plant expansion. - Future Agenda Items: Howard McClurkin requested a presentation on the historical drought of record (1950s) and 2011 drought for context at a future meeting. - Executive Session: Board entered executive session for Item 9A (Lake Weatherford Marina Lease Agreement) under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Item 9B (Water Purification Plant security) was deferred to the February meeting per request of member Heidi Wilder, who was absent. - Adjournment: The board recessed at 1:03 PM for executive session; no further action was taken on executive session items.

The Weatherford City Council convened at 6:01 PM on January 27, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting included approval of consent items, adoption of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, tabling of two land-use items, approval of a drainage improvement contract, and an update on short-term rental compliance. Council also entered executive session regarding the Vapor Technology Association but took no subsequent action. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting. - Adopted Resolution R2026-01 calling the May 2, 2026 General Election for Council Places 1 and 2 and authorizing a Joint Election Agreement with Parker County. - Authorized renewal of the CAD/RMS support contract with Central Square for $105,935. - Approved purchase of library books and materials from Ingram Library Services for up to $130,000 in FY26. - Accepted the FY26 Q1 Investment Report. - Renewed youth association user agreements with Weatherford Baseball/Softball Association, Soccer Association, and Youth Association. - Authorized a construction contract with DRI Construction for the Service Center Office Addition for $35,201.53 (total FY expenditure $855,111.53). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the public hearings for items 7B and 7C, nor during citizen comments on non-agenda items. Discussion Items - 7A – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan: Consultant Monica Lucia (Kimley-Horn) presented the plan, funded by an 80/20 federal grant (SS4A). The plan analyzed 2019–2023 crash data, identifying distracted driving, speeding, and intersection-related crashes as top causes. The High Injury Network (7% of roads) accounts for 72.2% of fatal crashes. Specific countermeasures were recommended for six corridors/intersections. Council adopted Resolution R2025-20 unanimously. - 7B – Voluntary Annexation (Stanislav Properties LP, 15.949 acres): The applicant requested postponement to February 24, 2026. Council opened and closed the public hearing and voted to table the item to that date. - 7C – The Enclave at Chisholm Trail Zoning (AG to SF7.5 with PUD, 123 lots on 42.6 acres): The applicant also requested tabling to February 24, 2026. Council members expressed concern that 45 of the 123 lots (37%) would have reduced frontage (50 feet instead of the standard 75 feet). Multiple council members stated they hoped the applicant would reduce that percentage. The item was tabled date certain. - 7D – Front Street Drainage Improvements Contract: Public Works Director Matt Leppla explained the project will replace 400 linear feet of deteriorated 48-inch corrugated metal pipe with a 10'x5' concrete box culvert, capable of handling a 100-year flood event. The low bid was $1,110,151 from JR West Texas Concrete, LLC (engineer's estimate $1.3M). The project is expected to start February and finish by July. Council unanimously approved. - 8A – Short-Term Rental Compliance Update: Director Scott McDonald reported that of 21 active short-term rental listings, 6 are permitted, 11 are pending, and only 4 are outstanding (3 owners). Citations will begin in February. Staff may bring a minor ordinance amendment regarding insurance notification and rental duration definitions. Key Outcomes - Adopted the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (Resolution R2025-20) – unanimous. - Tabled the voluntary annexation (Ordinance O2026-02) and The Enclave at Chisholm Trail zoning (Ordinance O2026-03) to February 24, 2026. - Approved the Front Street Drainage Improvements contract with JR West Texas Concrete, LLC for $1,110,151. - No action taken following executive session on Vapor Technology Association. - Next short-term rental compliance update expected summer 2026.

The Weatherford Public Library Board held a regular session on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Weatherford Public Library (1014 Charles Street). Chair Debbie Browder called the meeting to order with a quorum present. The board discussed routine business including approval of minutes, library updates, a Friends of the Library report, and a director's performance overview. Call to Order & Announcement of Quorum - Chair Debbie Browder called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM. A quorum was present. Approval of Minutes - The Board discussed and approved the minutes of the Weatherford Public Library Board regular session held on October 27, 2025. Regular Agenda Items - Library Highlights and Updates: Director Erin Spicer presented highlights and updates on library operations and activities. - Update from the Friends of the Weatherford Public Library: An update was provided regarding the Friends group's recent activities and support. Director's Report - Erin Spicer provided an overview of the library's key performance indicators, covering metrics such as circulation, program attendance, and other operational data. Announcement of Future Meeting Date - The next regular meeting was announced for April 27, 2026. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items - No citizens spoke during this portion of the meeting. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held its regular session on January 22, 2026, beginning at approximately 5:32 p.m. Central Time (agenda listed 5:30 p.m.; note that the user-provided timestamp indicates 11:30 UTC, which conflicts with the local time listed in the agenda and transcript). The meeting was called to order by Chair Kathy McDonald with a quorum present. Board members in attendance included Grant Mills, Brooke Cray, Rich Zimmer, and Cathy McDonald; members Kindra Lucia and Calynn Mullins were absent. Staff present included Director Jaycob Kirkpatrick. The board approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and postponed the election of a Vice Chair to the next meeting. Director Kirkpatrick delivered a comprehensive report on departmental operations, events, and capital projects. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board approved the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session held July 24, 2025, via a motion by Rich Zimmer, seconded by another member, with no corrections or discussion. Discussion Items - Appointment of Vice Chair: Chair McDonald recommended postponing the election of a Vice Chair because two members (Kindra Lucia and Calynn Mullins) were absent and two new members (Grant Mills and Brooke Cray) were present. The board unanimously approved a motion to defer the item to the next regular meeting on April 23, 2026. Staff Reports - Department Overview (Jaycob Kirkpatrick): Kirkpatrick introduced the scope of the Parks, Recreation & Special Events Department, which also manages facility maintenance for all city-owned buildings. He highlighted recent remodels at fire stations and city hall, and noted that the department maintains about 800 acres of mowed land (600 acres contracted out) and oversees medians, including Fort Highway median (now with new Scorpion trucks to allow safe maintenance). - Parks and Recreation Programs: - Trout Stockings: Three stockings at Holland Lake Park (December, January, February) in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife. A separate kid’s fishing event is planned for April. - User Agreements: New contracts with Weatherford Little League Baseball/Softball, soccer, and youth football associations will be presented to City Council the following week. Fees per child are placed in a dedicated account for facility improvements. - Adult Softball: Fall 2025 leagues had 34 teams, a 21% increase over the prior year. Eleven youth tournaments were hosted at Holland Lake. - Camp Wrangler: The summer day camp is at maximum capacity each year with a waitlist of about six pages; it serves children from morning until 5 p.m., includes field trips and swimming. - Special Events: - Monster Dash (October): Attendance exceeded 9,000. Changes are planned for 2026 to manage crowd flow. - Tree Lighting (November): Approximately 6,500 attendees; featured a 55-foot tree from Michigan and a drone show. - Jack-O-Lantern Nights at Chandor Gardens: A three-night ticketed event that sells out annually. - First Monday Trade Days: Vendor spaces: 460 in October, 452 in November, 385 in December (fluctuations due to weather and season). - Movies in the Park and other events ongoing. - Barnyard Cook-Off (barbecue competition): Scheduled for Friday–Saturday, with judging of brisket, chicken, pork, ribs, and a fun category; board members invited to participate. - Chandor Gardens: Planted 2,000 tulips for spring bloom; winterizing of fountains and irrigation was completed ahead of an expected winter storm. - Facility Maintenance: Completed generator testing and winterization of city buildings; installed new exhaust systems at fire stations to reduce cancer risk for firefighters; ongoing remodel of the new department office (asbestos abatement completed, down to studs, architect to be hired). - Capital Projects: - McGrattan Park Skate Park: An architect/design firm has been hired; renderings will be presented at the next meeting. The project includes a new skate park, playground, expanded parking, and renovated basketball courts. - Love Street Splash Pad: Under construction; demolition of the old splash pad is 98% complete. The new splash pad is ahead of schedule and expected to be ready by summer 2026. Future phases will include restroom renovation and playground replacement (targeting 2027). Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Unanimously. - Vice Chair Appointment: Postponed to the next regular meeting on April 23, 2026. - Next Meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cherry Park Building, 300 S Alamo Street, Weatherford, TX. - No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were identified.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM in Weatherford City Hall. The meeting covered a zoning map amendment and preliminary plat for a 123‑lot single‑family development (The Enclave at Chisolm Trail), a withdrawn commercial rezoning request, and public comments on non‑agenda items. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the December 10, 2025, meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Norma Crutcher (605 East Sixth Street) expressed confusion about receiving a public notice for the Enclave at Chisolm Trail, stating she had not requested annexation. Chair McKeown clarified the notice was sent because a portion of the development lies in the ETJ and will require annexation. - Austin Beck (MA DevCo, project manager) and Andrew Belter (civil engineer) stated they were present to answer questions; no further testimony was given. - Lance Lowthorpe (adjacent landowner) spoke during the public hearing for item 3C (withdrawn) asking about a previous multifamily development on the same property. Senior Planner Monica Johnson replied that that project was not approved by City Council and is not moving forward. - Tom Pace (Fox Road resident) addressed the commission during citizen comments on non‑agenda items, voicing concerns about potential data center regulations. He urged proactive community engagement, citing water, power, and noise issues, and encouraged requirements for rainwater collection and sound barriers. Discussion Items - 3A – Zoning Map Amendment (ZCH-25-0013): The commission held a public hearing and considered a request to rezone a ±42.60‑acre tract at 1420 King Street from (AG) Agricultural to (SF7.5) Single‑Family 7.5 with a (P) Planned Unit Development overlay for The Enclave at Chisolm Trail. The project proposes 123 single‑family lots with a mix of lot sizes (50‑ft, 65‑ft, and standard 75×100‑ft), two access points (off East 6th and East 4th streets), and over three acres of park/open space with a trail, benches, and playground. The developer requested one deviation: reduced minimum lot width and area for the smaller lots. Staff recommended approval. City Engineer Bill Smith noted no specific traffic concerns at this stage, with analysis to occur during site development. Developer Austin Beck stated three national builders are interested but not yet committed, and full infrastructure will be installed in a single phase. - 3B – Preliminary Plat (SBDP-25-0011): The commission considered the associated preliminary plat for the same 123 lots. Staff reported that all conditions listed in the staff report had been met. Chair Brian McKeown noted the color‑coded density map helped clarify the lot size mix. - 3C – Zoning Map Amendment (ZCH-25-0012): This item, for a 14.17‑acre tract at Cleburne Avenue and Tin Top Road to be rezoned from (AG) to (C1) General Commercial, was withdrawn by the applicant. The public hearing was opened briefly; no action was taken. Senior Planner Johnson explained that a prior multifamily proposal on the same site had not been approved by City Council. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: Motion carried unanimously. - Approval of 3A (Zoning Amendment): Motion by Sharon Hayes, seconded by Rod White. The commission voted unanimously to approve the zoning map amendment to SF7.5 with a PUD overlay for The Enclave at Chisolm Trail. - Approval of 3B (Preliminary Plat): Motion by John Hinton, seconded by Zachary Cray. The commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat subject to all subdivision ordinance requirements. - Withdrawal of 3C: No action taken; the item was withdrawn by the applicant. - Staff Announcement: Development Services Director Scott McDonald clarified that a proposed code amendment regarding data centers, which had been published in a newspaper notice, was not on the agenda and had been postponed indefinitely. No discussion or action occurred on that topic.

The Weatherford City Council met in regular session at 6:01 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting included an invocation, pledges, community interest announcements, approval of minutes, a consent agenda, and two regular agenda items related to economic development tools. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM. Items of Community Interest - City Secretary announced: Parker County Restaurant Week (January 19–25), railroad crossing at North Main closed January 17 and 18 for repairs, Coffee with a Cop (January 15 at 9 AM), Weatherford Public Library Book Sale (January 22–24 during library hours), and city offices closed January 19 for MLK Jr. Day (trash/recycling runs as scheduled). - A birthday wish was extended to the city secretary. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Item 5a): The minutes of the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting were approved unanimously by a motion from Mayor Pro Tem Smith, seconded by Council Member Williams. - Consent Agenda Items 6a, 6b, 6c were approved by a single motion (Williams, seconded by Ticzkus): - 6a: Authorizing the Mayor to renew Division Chief Michael Baldwin as Emergency Management Coordinator. - 6b: Adoption of Ordinance O2026-01 amending the FY26 Adopted Budget (1st quarter budget status). - 6c: Authorizing procurement of waste disposal services from Waste Connections, Inc. (not to exceed $450,000). - Item 6d (Change Order No. 1 for 221 North Main Plaster Removal project, not to exceed $39,000, revised total $194,000) was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Smith for discussion and later approved (see Discussion Items). Discussion Items - 221 North Main Plaster Removal – Change Order No. 1 (Item 6d): Director of Public Works Matt Leppla provided background on the property acquired in 2014 for a planned bypass that was later abandoned. Previous expenditures totaled $870,000 (from acquisition through prior renovations). The change order covers exterior restoration work (remortaring, brick repair, window painting) revealed after plaster removal. Leppla confirmed this change order completes the exterior project, bringing total expenditure to $913,000. Mayor Pro Tem Smith questioned the total cost and contractor selection; Leppla explained the use of the TIPS program for qualified contractors. Council members expressed support, noting restoration projects often reveal unforeseen issues. The motion (Smith, seconded by Wilder) passed unanimously. - Creation of Weatherford Local Government Corporation Number 1 (Item 7a): Economic Development Director Ashley Seiler presented Resolution R2026-02 to create a non-profit LGC as a financing and development tool within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ 1). She emphasized that the LGC is wholly controlled by the city, does not bypass transparency or council authority, and any future project requires council approval. The board would consist of the mayor, four council members, and the city manager as president. Council Member Wilder asked for clarification on transparency; Seiler confirmed that LGC meetings are public and subject to the same open meeting laws. The resolution was approved by a motion (Williams, seconded by Smith). - Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Item 7b): Seiler also presented an interlocal agreement between the City, the TIRZ 1 Board, and the new LGC, defining working relationships. The LGC would manage daily operations of TIRZ 1 while the council retains authority over debt approval, budget, and oversight. Seiler stated there is no immediate financial impact. The agreement was approved by a motion (Williams, seconded by Ticzkus). Public Comments & Testimony - Audrey Swatt (resident): Addressed an alley behind her property that has become overgrown and impassable; one property owner erected a fence encompassing city property. She requested the city either enforce property rights or pursue abandonment of unused alleys to generate property tax revenue. She noted assistance from Scott McDonald but expressed that further action is needed. Key Outcomes - The meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM. - All votes were unanimous; no roll call votes were recorded. - The creation of the Weatherford Local Government Corporation Number 1 was authorized via Resolution R2026-02. - The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City, TIRZ 1 Board, and the LGC was approved. - Change Order No. 1 for the 221 North Main project was approved, increasing the contract to $194,000 and total project expenditure to $913,000.