Watauga public meetings in 2022

Civil Service Commssion

The Watauga Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and certify the Fire Department and Police Department entry exam eligibility lists from December 2022 exams.

• Approve minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting
• Elect Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman per Local Government Code §143.006(e)
• Certify Watauga Fire Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from December 2, 2022 exam
• Certify Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from December 8, 2022 exam

The Commission approved the eligibility lists for the Watauga Fire Department and Police Department entry examinations. The body also elected a Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from 08/02/2022 meeting (3-0)
• Elected Brian Downey as Chairman (3-0)
• Elected Renni Burt as Vice Chairman (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved and certified Watauga Fire Department Entry Examination Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved and certified Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 5201-5155 Watauga Road from Single-Family Attached and Commercial to Planned Development, to allow limited industrial uses including freight transportation logistics and commercial vehicle parking.

• Z. 22-03: Rezoning of 5201-5155 Watauga Road (north side, east of Bent Creek Drive, west of Park Vista Blvd) to Planned Development for freight logistics and commercial vehicle parking
• Public hearing for zoning change application by owner/applicant Harmit Chattha
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

This is a workshop meeting with no formal votes expected. The council will hear information about a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for the feral cat population, discuss potential amendments to the Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct Manual, and review policy updates proposed to take effect January 1, 2023.

• Presentation on a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats by Animal Control Officer Tonya DeGrand
• Discussion of amendments to the Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct Manual
• Review of policy updates with a proposed January 1, 2023 effective date

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the implementation of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats and reviewed proposed updates to employee leave and compensation policies. No formal votes were taken; the Mayor requested further data on euthanasia costs and fines before proceeding with the TNR program.

• Tabled amendments to Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct Manual to January workshop
• Requested report on TNR timeline, annual euthanasia spending, and code enforcement fines

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider a consent agenda including adoption of written investment policies, approval of a generator purchase for Public Works using ARPA funds, and amendments to multiple personnel policies. The meeting also includes presentations on employee service awards, fire department recognition, and student programs, with no major zoning or ordinance changes.

• Consider action to adopt written investment policies and authorized broker/dealer list
• Consider action to approve purchase of a 200kW diesel generator for Public Works using BuyBoard contract #657-21 and ARPA funds ($ amount not specified)
• Consider action to amend 10 personnel policies including performance evaluations, overtime, and leave
• Consider action to declare surplus property for sale via 2022 Master Auction List
• Consider action to approve second renewal of collection services agreement with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.

City Council approved several amendments to the City of Watauga Policy Manual regarding evaluations, overtime, and leave. One proposed change to the tuition reimbursement policy was postponed. Other approved items included a new generator purchase and updated investment policies.

• Approved 200kW Diesel Driven- Aksa Generator purchase for Public Works (6-0-0-1)
• Approved updated Written Investment Policies and Authorized Broker/Dealers list (6-0-0-1)
• Approved amendments to Performance Evaluations policy 4.01 (6-0-0-0)
• Postponed Tuition Reimbursement policy 4.06 to review rates and hours (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Overtime and Compensatory Time policy 6.02 (5-1-0-1)
• Approved Classification and Compensation plan 6.04 (5-1-0-1)
• Approved Longevity pay policy 6.07 with 25-year maximum removed (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Tool Allowance 7.07, Work Flexibility 7.07, Holiday pay 8.01, Vacation pay 8.02, and Sick Leave 8.03

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The Watauga Animal Services Committee will consider approving June 2022 meeting minutes and discuss scheduling for 2023. The meeting is open to the public with accessibility accommodations available.

• Consider approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting dates for the year 2023

The committee approved the meeting schedule for 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022, meeting. A supervisor report detailed shelter adoption rates and registration increases.

• Approved 2023 meeting dates for March 7, May 10, and September 13 (3-0-0-0)
• Approved June 8, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0-0-0)

General

This is a possible quorum notice, not a regular meeting. The Watauga City Council may attend a private event (Texas Billiards 30 Year Anniversary) on November 23, 2022. No official action will be taken.

• Possible quorum at Texas Billiards, 6651 Watauga Road, at 1:00 p.m.

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider approving a professional services agreement with The Retail Coach LLC for a Comprehensive Retail Recruitment and Development Plan, marking the fourth term of this engagement. The board will also vote on the monthly financial report and prior meeting minutes. A proclamation will be presented to Marble Slab Creamery for its 20-year anniversary.

• Consideration and action on approval of the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 2022
• Consider approval and authorize the Executive Director to execute the professional services agreement between the Watauga Economic Development Corporation and The Retail Coach LLC for the completion of a Comprehensive Retail Recruitment and Development Plan
• Presentation of a proclamation to Marble Slab Creamery in recognition of their 20 year milestone anniversary

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved a fourth-term professional services agreement with The Retail Coach LLC for a retail recruitment and development plan. The board also approved the August 2022 financial report and the September 20, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved professional services agreement with The Retail Coach LLC for $20,000 (3-0-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending August 31, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including purchasing a street sweeper, replacing the Police Department's HVAC, and approving design and engineering contracts for Hightower Drive Phase 1. The meeting also includes proclamations and service awards, plus an executive session to discuss the City Secretary's performance evaluation.

• Purchase of a street sweeper from Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. through Sourcewell cooperative
• Police Department HVAC replacement by Enviromatic Services via cooperative purchasing
• Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for Hightower Drive Phase 1 design
• Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for General Engineering Services
• Appointments to Board of Appeals, Parks Advisory Board, Civil Service Commission, and WEDC

City Council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper and two professional services agreements with Burgess & Niple, Inc. Council also approved several administrative items via a reduced consent agenda and accepted the City Secretary's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved purchase of street sweeper from Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. (6-0-0-1)
• Approved design agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for Hightower Drive Phase 1, subject to a traffic study (6-0-0-1)
• Approved general engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. limited to $30,000 (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Police Department HVAC replacement by Enviromatic Services (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report and Monthly Financial Report for period ending Sept 30, 2022 (6-0-0-1)
• Appointed Bryan Steward (Board of Appeals), Kim Irving (Parks Advisory Board), TJ Crabill (Civil Service Commission), and Claude Smith (WEDC) (6-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022, regular council meeting (6-0-0-1)
• Accepted annual performance evaluation of City Secretary Linda Proskey (6-0-0-1)

General

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council attending the Veterans Day Ceremony at Capp Smith Park. No formal action will be taken, but discussions may occur under the Open Meetings Act. The public is allowed to observe.

• Possible quorum at Veterans Day Ceremony at Capp Smith Park Veterans Memorial
• Event location: 5800 block of Hightower Road, Watauga, Texas
• No formal action will be taken

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Watauga City Council may be present at the Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11, 2022, at the Watauga Community Center. No formal action will be taken, but discussions could occur that fall under the Open Meetings Act, so the public is allowed to observe. The agenda contains only this procedural notice and accessibility information.

• Possible quorum at Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
• Event location: Watauga Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road
• No formal action will be taken
• Public observation permitted

General

The City Council may have a quorum present at a Municipal Court Week acknowledgment event in the City Hall lobby. No formal action will be taken, but discussions could occur that qualify as deliberations under the Open Meetings Act, so the public is allowed to observe.

• Event acknowledges Municipal Court Week on November 10, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.
• Location: City Hall Lobby, 7105 Whitley Road, Watauga, Texas
• No formal action will be taken at this event
• Public may observe as it will be treated as an open meeting
• Wheelchair accessible; requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours in advance

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will select a Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also hold public hearings regarding two variance requests for carports located within the required five-foot sidewalk setback.

• Selection of ZBA Chairperson
• Selection of ZBA Vice-chairperson
• Selection of ZBA Secretary
• Variance request for 6404 Tammy Court (Greenfield Village Addition)
• Variance request for 7748 Pear Tree Lane (Quail Meadows Estates)

General

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of the Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event for Transcend Integrated Healthcare. No official action will be taken at the event.

• Possible quorum at Transcend Integrated Healthcare ribbon cutting, 5802 Watauga Rd Suite 200
• No action will be taken by the council at this event

Parks Advisory Board

The Watauga Parks Advisory Board will hear a presentation on splashpad operation dates and hours, and receive an update on parks, recreation, and senior services. The board will also consider approving minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation on splashpad operation dates and hours
• Update on Parks, Recreation and Senior Services
• Consider approval of minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting. Members discussed park maintenance, upcoming holiday events, and potential changes to 2023 splash pad hours, which will be addressed at a future meeting.

• Approved Parks Advisory Meeting Minutes for 07 September 2022 (3-0)

General

The Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Halloween Bash event on October 29, 2022, at the Hector F. Garcia Community Center. A quorum of the City Council may be present, but no formal action will be taken. The event is being treated as an open meeting, and the public may attend.

• Halloween Bash event on October 29, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Hector F. Garcia Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road, Watauga, Texas
• Possible presence of a City Council quorum, but no formal action will be taken
• Facility is wheelchair accessible; requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours in advance

City Council

The Watauga City Council will consider a resolution to deny Oncor Electric Company's rate change application, renew property and liability insurance through the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool for FY 2022-2023, and authorize anticipated expenditures over $50,000 via cooperative purchasing. They will also vote on declaring a vehicle surplus and purchasing a Ford Explorer, approving an amendment to the Teen Court interlocal agreement, and approving meeting minutes. A report on the Northeast Tarrant Teen Court Program will be presented.

• Resolution to deny Oncor Electric Company's rate change application
• Renewal of Property, Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance through TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool for FY 2022-2023
• Authorization of anticipated expenditures exceeding $50,000 for FY 2022-2023 via cooperative purchasing or interlocal agreements
• Declaration of one vehicle as surplus and purchase of one Ford Explorer
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement regarding Teen Court (Northeast Teen Court)

The council voted 6-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included a resolution denying Oncor Electric's rate change application, renewal of property/liability/workers' comp insurance through TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool, authorization of expenditures over $50,000 via cooperative purchasing, approval of prior meeting minutes, an interlocal agreement amendment for Teen Court, and a vehicle surplus declaration with purchase of a Ford Explorer. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0) including: Resolution denying Oncor Electric rate change
• Approved renewal of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance for FY 2022-2023
• Authorized expenditures over $50,000 via cooperative purchasing or interlocal agreements
• Approved minutes from Aug. 3, 22 workshops and Aug. 8 regular meeting
• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement for Teen Court (Northeast Teen Court)
• Declared one vehicle surplus and authorized purchase of one Ford Explorer

General

The Watauga Citizens Focus Group will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. The notice indicates that members of other city boards or commissions may attend if a quorum is present.

City Council

The City Council will discuss an economic development agreement under Chapter 380. The body is also considering several vehicle purchases and interlocal agreements for maintenance services.

• Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Mr. Froze Margarita Express, LLC
• Purchase of six Ford Vehicles from Sam Pack's Ford
• Purchase of three Chevy Tahoe PPVs from Lake Country Chevrolet
• Purchase of a new Jet Vac Truck from Lonestar Freightliner
• Grant application #4590701 for bullet-resistant shields for Watauga Police Department

The Watauga City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Mr. Froze Margarita Express, LLC, and authorized the City Manager to execute it. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a police grant application, vehicle purchases, and interlocal agreements. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Mr. Froze Margarita Express, LLC (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments to Fort Worth Water Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved monthly financial report for period ending Aug. 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to submit grant application for bullet-resistant shields for police (7-0)
• Approved purchase of six Ford vehicles from Sam Pack's Ford via BuyBoard (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three Chevy Tahoe PPVs from Lake Country Chevrolet via TIPS USA (7-0)
• Approved purchase of a Jet Vac Truck from Lonestar Freightliner via BuyBoard (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate interlocal agreements with Sansom Park and Tarrant County (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement. The council will enter an executive session to deliberate financial incentives for the business prospect known as Mr. Froze.

• Approval of minutes from July 11, July 25, and August 3, 2022 meetings
• Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Mr. Froze Margarita Express, LLC

The council voted 7-0 to authorize the city manager to negotiate a final economic development agreement with a business prospect known as Mr. Froze, following an executive session. The consent agenda, including minutes from July 11, July 25, and Aug. 3, 2022 meetings, was also approved 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of July 11, July 25, and Aug. 3, 2022 meetings) (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to negotiate final economic development agreement with Mr. Froze (7-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the 20 Year Business Anniversary of Dr. Isaac Le, DDS. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for the council and other city boards.

• Attendance at Dr. Isaac Le, DDS 20 Year Business Anniversary at 8004 Denton Hwy Suite 136

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the 25 Year Business Anniversary of First Place Auto Center Inc. This is a possible quorum notice; no official action will be taken unless specifically provided for on an agenda.

• First Place Auto Center Inc. 25 Year Business Anniversary at 6650 Denton Hwy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and elect new leadership. The commission is scheduled to select a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.

• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• Selection of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting and elected new officers for the 2022-2023 term. Karen Isbell was elected Chairperson, Sharon Gehle as Vice-Chairperson, and Cristy McCauley-Blackburn as Secretary, all by unanimous 6-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Elected Karen Isbell as Chairperson for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Elected Sharon Gehle as Vice-Chairperson for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Elected Cristy McCauley-Blackburn as Secretary for 2022-2023 (6-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will meet to review financial reports and a budget amendment. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss financial incentives for a business prospect known as Mr. Froze.

• Executive session to discuss incentives for business prospect Mr. Froze
• Ratification of a budget amendment for the FY2021-2022 WEDC Budget
• Approval of the July 31, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
• Proclamations for First Place AutoCenter Inc., Dr. Isaac Le, DDS, and Rosa's Café

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved amendments to purchase and sale agreements for properties at 7200 Denton Highway and 5650 Watauga Road, both by 5-0 votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the monthly financial report and budget amendment, and authorized an economic development incentive offer for a business prospect known as Mr. Froze after executive session. Proclamations were presented to three local businesses for milestone anniversaries.

• Approved consent agenda including financial report, budget amendment, and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to purchase agreement for 7200 Denton Highway property (5-0)
• Approved amendment to purchase agreement for 5650 Watauga Road property (5-0)
• Authorized executive director to offer proposed agreement to Mr. Froze (5-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cuchara De Palo. No official actions are scheduled for this gathering.

• Ribbon cutting for Cuchara De Palo at 8004 Denton Hwy Suite 112

General

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Library Board

The Library Board will review monthly reports from library staff and approve minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting. The board is scheduled to take action on 'Big Vehicle Day' and select a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Action on 'Big Vehicle Day'
• Selection of Board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary)
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Watauga Library Board held a regular meeting with no public comment or presentations. The board unanimously approved the July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0-2, with two members absent). The board also re-elected Kip Woodruff as Chair, Lindsey Neal as Vice Chair, and Kristen Chapman as Secretary, each by a 5-0 vote. No other action items were taken; the meeting included informational reports from library staff.

• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0-2)
• Re-elected Kip Woodruff as Chairperson (5-0)
• Re-elected Lindsey Neal as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Re-elected Kristen Chapman as Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022. The meeting includes public hearings on the 2022 ad valorem tax rate and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.570200 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2022
• Adoption of the Capital Outlay Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027
• Negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2022 rate review mechanism
• Purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for Watauga Fire Department using ARPA Grant funds
• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement for Northeast Tarrant Teen Court

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 budget of $61,722,366, which includes $25.7 million in capital projects and $4.1 million in ARPA-funded projects. The council also set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.570200 per $100 valuation, a 7.41% increase, and ratified the property tax increase as required by state law. Additionally, the council approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding the 2022 rate review, and authorized the purchase of $115,449 in PPE for the fire department using ARPA funds.

• Approved $61.7M FY 2022-2023 budget (7-0)
• Set property tax rate at $0.570200 per $100 valuation, a 7.41% increase (7-0)
• Ratified property tax increase reflected in the budget (7-0)
• Approved negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on 2022 rate review (7-0)
• Approved $115,449 purchase of PPE for fire department via ARPA funds (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including FY 2022-2023 PID service plan, monthly report, Teen Court interlocal agreement, and capital outlay plan (7-0)
• Approved amendment to FY 2021-2022 budget due to increased sales tax (7-0)
• Tabled item 8 (Classification Plan) from consent agenda to a later date

Parks Advisory Board

The board will review a presentation on the FY2022-23 Parks & Community Services budget. Members will also discuss potential options for dog parks.

• FY2022-23 Parks & Community Services budget presentation
• Discussion of dog park feasibilities
• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Parks Advisory Board approved the July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0). The board discussed the feasibility of a city dog park, with staff noting it ranked 14th out of 17 in a 2017 citizen survey; a member suggested a new survey. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the FY2022-2023 budget. The primary focus is a presentation regarding a 5-year Personnel Improvement Plan.

• FY2022-2023 Budget Workshop: Presentation of the 5-year Personnel Improvement Plan

The council heard a presentation on the FY2022-2023 budget's 5-year Personnel Improvement Plan. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was discussed only. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without action.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider the proposed budgets for the City Manager and the Watauga Economic Development Corporation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will also discuss the issuance of revenue certificates of obligation and the Crime Control and Prevention District Budget.

• Public hearings on City Manager and Watauga Economic Development Corporation FY 2022-2023 budgets
• Ordinance to make city-provided solid waste collection mandatory and exclusive via franchise agreement with Frontier Waste Solutions
• Engineering contract with Burgess Niple, Inc. for 48th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project
• Extension of Bank Depository Services with Southside Bank through August 31, 2023
• Executive session to discuss incentives for business prospect Mr. Froze

The council approved the issuance of $6.5 million in combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2022) to fund capital outlay and improvement projects, with a winning interest rate of 3.489% awarded to Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. The council also adopted the Watauga Economic Development Corporation budget for FY2022-2023 and the Crime Control and Prevention District budget for FY2022-2023. Action on the city manager's proposed budget was postponed to September 12.

• Approved $6.5M bond issuance (Series 2022) for capital projects (6-0)
• Adopted Watauga Economic Development Corporation FY2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Crime Control and Prevention District FY2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Postponed action on city manager's proposed FY2022-2023 budget to September 12 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including solid waste franchise agreement, engineering contract, and bank depository services (6-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the Senior Center 38th Anniversary Luncheon. This notice serves as a possible meeting notice for other city boards or commissions if a quorum is present.

• Senior Center 38th Anniversary Luncheon at Hector F. Garcia Community Center

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the Taco Casa 20th Year Anniversary. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for various city boards, commissions, or committees.

• Taco Casa 20th Year Anniversary at 6441 Watauga Rd

General

The City Council is conducting a workshop. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics or action items.

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will meet to recognize three local businesses and review financial reports. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss financial incentives for a business prospect known as Mr. Froze.

• Proclamations for Brookdale Watauga (25 years), Taco Casa (20 years), and Sharp Propane (15 years)
• Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report ending June 30, 2022
• Executive session to discuss incentives for business prospect Mr. Froze

The board approved the monthly financial report for June 2022 on a 3-0 vote. No action was taken on economic development negotiations for a business prospect known as Mr. Froze. The meeting also featured proclamations for three local businesses.

• Approved monthly financial report for June 2022 (3-0)
• No action taken on Mr. Froze economic development incentives

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget items, including the Watauga Economic Development Corporation's proposed fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District budget and a discussion on employee health insurance.

• Watauga Economic Development Corporation Proposed Fiscal Year Budget for FY2022-2023
• Public Hearing on Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District FY2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Renewal of the 'MetroShare' Library Consortium Interlocal Agreement
• Renewal of audit services contract with Weaver and Tidwell, LLC
• Purchase of health, dental and vision insurance with United Healthcare for eligible employees

The council approved a consent agenda including the Watauga Economic Development Corporation's FY2022-2023 budget, set a public hearing date for that budget, appointed Macy Forrester to the EDC, renewed the MetroShare library consortium agreement, reappointed board members, renewed an audit services contract, and approved prior meeting minutes. The council also approved a health, dental, and vision insurance contract with United Healthcare for all eligible employees, authorizing the city manager to execute the contract.

• Approved consent agenda items including EDC budget, public hearing date, appointment, MetroShare renewal, board reappointments, audit contract, and prior minutes (6-1)
• Approved health, dental, and vision insurance contract with United Healthcare (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The body will also consider setting dates for public hearings regarding the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation for FY2022-2023
• Proposed public hearing for FY2022-2023 budget on August 22, 2022
• Proposed date to adopt the FY2022-2023 tax rate on September 12, 2022
• Approval of the 2022 Certified Tax Roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District

The council approved a resolution accepting the certified tax roll for 2022, set public hearings for the proposed budget and tax rate, and took a record vote to set the proposed tax rate at $0.5702 per $100 valuation. They also scheduled the tax rate adoption for September 12, 2022. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved resolution accepting 2022 certified tax roll (6-0)
• Set public hearing on FY2022-23 budget for Aug 22, 2022 (6-0)
• Set public hearing on FY2022-23 tax rate for Sept 12, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted proposed tax rate of $0.5702 per $100 valuation (6-0)
• Set Sept 12, 2022 as date to adopt tax rate (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to receive presentations on the City Manager's proposed 2022-2023 budget. The discussion will cover a general overview and specific departmental budgets.

• Presentation of City Manager's 2022-2023 Proposed Budget - Overview
• Presentation of City Manager's 2022-2023 Proposed Budget - Departmental Budgets

The City Council held a workshop meeting to receive presentations on the City Manager's proposed 2022-2023 budget. Finance Director Sandra Gibson provided an overview of budget dates, components, taxes, and funds, followed by departmental summaries. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

Civil Service Commssion

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve and certify eligibility lists for new hires in the police and fire departments. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from May 2022.

• Certification of Watauga Fire Department Entry Examination Eligibility List (Exam held June 24, 2022)
• Certification of Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List (Exam held July 7, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2022 and May 31, 2022 meetings

The Watauga Civil Service Commission approved minutes from May 3 and May 31, 2022, and certified eligibility lists for fire and police entry exams. The fire list came from a June 24 exam with 3 passing candidates; the police list came from a July 7 exam with 16 passing candidates. Chairman Bailey was absent for all votes.

• Approved minutes from May 3 and May 31, 2022 meetings (2-0)
• Approved and certified Fire Department Entry Exam Eligibility List from June 24, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved and certified Police Department Entry Exam Eligibility List from July 7, 2022 (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss accepting American Rescue Act funding and establishing a spending plan framework. The meeting includes a proposed budget amendment for these funds and a landscaping agreement for Highway US377.

• Resolution to accept American Rescue Act Funding and establish the ARPA Project Spending Plan Framework
• Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget for American Rescue Act Plan funding
• Advanced funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for Green Ribbon Program Phase 3 (landscaping from North Tarrant Parkway to Watauga Road along Highway US377)
• Appointment of members to a sub-committee to review Council Rules of Procedures
• Reappointment to the Civil Service Commission

The Watauga City Council approved a resolution accepting American Rescue Act funding and establishing a spending plan framework, along with an ordinance amending the FY 2021-2022 budget to appropriate ARPA funds. The plan removes the Hickory Hill sewage project and EV charging stations, and adds funding for police recruitment and incentives. Council also approved a TxDOT advanced funding agreement for landscaping along US 377, and created a sub-committee to review Council Rules of Procedures.

• Approved ARPA funding resolution and spending plan framework (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2021-2022 budget for ARPA funds (6-0)
• Approved TxDOT advanced funding agreement for Green Ribbon Program Phase 3 (6-0)
• Created sub-committee to review Council Rules of Procedures (members: Taylor, Hill, Shelbourne)
• Approved consent agenda as modified (6-0)
• Approved minutes for May 9, June 25, April 11, May 9, June 27 meetings (5-1, Taylor opposed)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss adopting the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and revising fees for digital sign advertising. The board will also consider a staffing and reimbursement agreement with the City of Watauga.

• Approval of FY2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget
• Revision of fee schedule for advertising on WEDC digital signs
• Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement between WEDC and the City of Watauga
• Presentation by Retail Coach on new business attraction

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved its FY2022-2023 budget, a staffing and reimbursement agreement with the city, and revised digital sign advertising fees by removing zeros from the pricing. The board also approved the monthly financial report and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved FY2022-2023 budget resolution (4-0)
• Approved staffing and reimbursement agreement with City of Watauga for $266,500 (4-0)
• Approved digital sign fee schedule revision removing zeros from pricing (3-1)
• Approved monthly financial report for period ending May 31, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (consent agenda)

General

The Citizens Focus Group will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. The notice indicates that members of other city boards or commissions may attend in numbers that constitute a quorum.

Library Board

The Watauga Library Board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting (6-0). The board discussed the Library Director's report, including program attendance, weeded books, e-materials, and volunteer numbers. Director Ewell announced the cancellation of Big Vehicle Day for 2022 due to Whitley Road construction blocking emergency vehicle access, with plans to hold it earlier in 2023. No action items were on the agenda.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Cancelled Big Vehicle Day for 2022 (director's decision, discussed)

Crime Control & Prevention District

The board will meet to review and take action on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Additionally, the board will consider an amendment to the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Amendment to the Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District board approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and an amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, both by a 6-0-0-1 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the June 6 and June 20, 2022 meetings. No public comments or testimony were received.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 proposed budget (6-0-0-1)
• Approved amendment to FY 2021-2022 budget (6-0-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including June 6 and June 20, 2022 minutes (6-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss staff retention. City Manager Joshua Jones will lead a discussion regarding employees reimbursing the city for training costs.

• Discussion on staff retention and employee reimbursement for training costs

The City Council discussed a possible policy requiring employees to stay with the city after receiving city-funded training, such as police academy or fire department training. Council members expressed support for a policy, and all agreed to have the City Manager and staff draft a proposed policy for future review. No formal decision was made at this workshop meeting.

• Directed City Manager and staff to draft a proposed employee training reimbursement policy (unanimous consensus)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance making city-provided solid waste collection mandatory and exclusive. The body is also reviewing the proposed budget for the Crime Control and Prevention District and two property purchases.

• Ordinance to make city-provided solid waste collection mandatory and exclusive via Frontier Waste Solutions
• Purchase of 7200 Denton Highway by WEDC for $200,000.00
• Purchase of 5650 Watauga Road by WEDC for $175,000.00
• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget for the Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District
• Public hearing for a replat of Lot 3R2, Block 1, Stringer Addition for retail development

The council approved the consent agenda except for item #6, which was pulled for discussion. They then approved the WEDC purchase of 5650 Watauga Road for $175,000 (6-1), with Councilmember Taylor voting no. The council also approved a final plat for a replat in the Stringer Addition (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Lots 3R2R and 3R3, Stringer Addition (7-0)
• Approved WEDC purchase of 5650 Watauga Road for $175,000 (6-1)

Parks Advisory Board

The board will introduce Timothy Hamilton as the new Parks and Community Services Director. The meeting also includes a report on Parks, Recreation and Senior Services and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Introduction of Timothy Hamilton, Parks and Community Services Director
• Update on Parks, Recreation and Senior Services
• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks Advisory Board held a regular meeting on July 7, 2021, and took action on two items. The board elected officers: Andra Dunn as Chairperson, Jim McDonald as Vice Chair, and Natasha Havrda as Secretary, each by a 4-0 vote with one absence. The board also voted 3-0 to accept the bylaws as presented, with two members absent.

• Elected Andra Dunn as Chairperson (4-0, Riggall absent)
• Elected Jim McDonald as Vice Chair (4-0, Riggall absent)
• Elected Natasha Havrda as Secretary (4-0, Riggall absent)
• Approved Parks Advisory Board bylaws as presented (3-0, Havrda and Riggall absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to subdivide a lot into two parcels. This action would allow for future development at the site.

• Public hearing for final plat of Lots 3R2R and 3R3 Block 1, Stringer Addition (P.22-01)
• Proposed replat of Lot 3R2, Block 1, Stringer Addition, located west of Rufe Snow Drive south of Bursey Road and north of High Lawn Terrace

General

This is a notice that City Council members may attend the Shannon Funeral Chapel 25 Year Anniversary. The document states that no action will be taken by any body in attendance.

• Attendance at Shannon Funeral Chapel 25 Year Anniversary at 6001 Rufe Snow

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution regarding the issuance of Certificates of Obligation. The meeting also includes discussions on the Director of Parks & Recreation appointment and amendments to council rules.

• Resolution authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Approval of the City Manager's appointment of the Director of Parks & Recreation
• Amendments to the City of Watauga Council Rules of Procedures
• Presentation on Splash Pad Operations by Paul Hackleman

The council approved a resolution authorizing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, and approved the City Manager's appointment of Timothy Hamilton as Director of Parks and Recreation. Both votes were 5-0 with two members absent. The council also discussed amendments to its Rules of Procedure, with members expressing preferences to delete or modify the business attire dress code, and agreed to form a subcommittee to review changes.

• Approved resolution authorizing Notice of Intention for Certificates of Obligation (5-0-0-2)
• Approved appointment of Timothy Hamilton as Director of Parks and Recreation (5-0-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda including June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0-2)
• Discussed amendments to Council Rules of Procedure; no final action, subcommittee to be formed

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss specific agenda items. The primary item scheduled is a presentation regarding the Local Option Residence Homestead Exemption.

• Local Option Residence Homestead Exemption Presentation by Sandra Gibson, Director of Finance

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Finance Director Sandra Gibson presented information on a Local Option Residence Homestead Exemption, and council members discussed potential effects on tax rates and economic growth. The meeting adjourned without action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and provide direction to the City Manager regarding the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.

• Direction for the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget

The Watauga City Council held a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and provided direction to City Manager Joshua Jones. Councilmembers unanimously agreed to allow the use of ARPA funds for projects presented in a prior presentation, with no opposition. They also supported an aggressive approach to reduce the unfunded liability and discussed various potential uses for ARPA funds, including public safety, street maintenance, infrastructure, and parks. No formal votes were taken; the council provided direction only.

• Directed City Manager to use ARPA funds for projects in the proposed 2022-23 budget (no opposition)
• Agreed to aggressively allocate ARPA funds to reduce unfunded liability
• Councilmembers Downey and Hill agreed to fund website updates
• Requested evaluation of ARPA fund manager position

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will consider several property purchase agreements and a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The board will also review monthly financial reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Purchase of property at 7200 Denton Highway for $200,000.00
• Purchase of property at 5650 Watauga Road for $175,000.00
• Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2022-2023 Watauga Economic Development Budget
• Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report ending April 30, 2022

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved the consent agenda, including the monthly financial report for April 2022, a $200,000 purchase agreement for 7200 Denton Highway, and a $175,000 purchase agreement for 5650 Watauga Road. The board also accepted the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes. No public comments were received, and the FY2022-2023 budget was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved monthly financial report for April 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 purchase agreement for 7200 Denton Highway (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 purchase agreement for 5650 Watauga Road (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Crime Control & Prevention District

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Additionally, members will discuss appointing a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.

• Public Hearing on the Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Action item regarding the proposed budget for FY2022-2023
• Appointment of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary

The Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2022-2023 budget, but no action was taken after a motion to accept was withdrawn. The board then elected new officers: Jan Hill as Chair, Mark Taylor as Co-Chair, and Arthur Miner as Secretary, each by a 7-0 vote with one absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Jan Hill as Chair (7-0, Shelbourne absent)
• Elected Mark Taylor as Co-Chair (7-0, Shelbourne absent)
• Elected Arthur Miner as Secretary (7-0, Shelbourne absent)
• Motion to accept FY2022-2023 budget withdrawn; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will review the Capital Outlay and Capital Improvement Plans for FY2023-2027. Members will also discuss a proposed debt issuance to fund these projects and a specific HVAC replacement for Animal Control.

• Capital Outlay Plan FY2023-2027
• Capital Improvement Plan FY2023-2027
• Proposed debt issuance for 2022-2023 Capital Outlay and Improvement projects
• Expenditure for Animal Control HVAC replacement by Enviromatic Services
• Executive session regarding Stedfast Baptist Church and constitutional issues

The Watauga City Council held a special meeting on June 20, 2022, primarily to review the FY2023-2027 Capital Outlay and Capital Improvement Plans and discuss a proposed debt issuance. The only action item was the approval of an expenditure for the Animal Control HVAC replacement, which passed 6-0-0-1. The council also entered executive session to discuss legal matters regarding the Stedfast Baptist Church and issued a statement affirming the city's neutrality on religious matters.

• Approved Animal Control HVAC replacement expenditure via cooperative purchasing (6-0-0-1)
• Discussed FY2023-2027 Capital Outlay Plan (no formal action)
• Discussed FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (no formal action)
• Discussed proposed debt issuance for capital projects (no formal action)

City Council

The City Council will administer the oath of office for five council positions and select a Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider the implementation of a Compensation and Classification Plan Study and the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code.

• Adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change effective June 17, 2022
• Implementation of the Compensation and Classification Plan Study
• Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Presentation from Frontier Waste Solutions regarding trash collection services

The council approved the Compensation and Classification Plan Study implementation, with a motion to eliminate three steps for both police and fire departments, carrying 5-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, selected Lovie Downey as Mayor Pro Tem, and postponed discussion of Council Rules of Procedures to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, Oncor rate suspension, and 2021 Fire Code adoption (5-0)
• Approved compensation plan implementation with elimination of 3 steps for police and fire (5-0)
• Selected Lovie Downey as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Postponed Council Rules of Procedures discussion to next meeting

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a supervisor report on shelter activities. The meeting includes a report on the "Clear the Shelter" event scheduled for August, which features reduced or waived adoption fees.

• Clear the Shelter event: $50 adoption fees from August 1st through 20th
• Clear the Shelter event: no adoption fees from August 22nd through 27th
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022

The Animal Services Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from its December 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022 meetings. No other formal action items were considered. The committee also heard reports on shelter activities, including a new kennel technician hire and upcoming adoption fee promotions.

• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2021 and Mar 23, 2022 meetings (3-0)

General

The Citizens Focus Group is meeting at City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda is procedural; no votes, orders, decisions, or other actions will be taken on city business.

Crime Control & Prevention District

The Board will review the Annual Financial Audit for the period ending September 30, 2021. Members will also discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Action on July 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Annual Financial Audit for period ending September 30, 2021
• Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Setting a public hearing for the proposed budget on June 20, 2022
• Setting the budget adoption date for July 11, 2022

The Watauga Crime Control and Prevention District Board approved the annual financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2021, and set a public hearing for the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget on June 20, 2022, with budget adoption scheduled for July 11, 2022. The board also approved the minutes of the July 12, 2021 meeting. All votes were 5-0 with three members absent.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted annual financial audit for period ending Sept 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Set public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget for June 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Set budget adoption date for July 11, 2022 (5-0)

Civil Service Commssion

The Civil Service Commission is considering updates to local rules regarding fire department eligibility and polygraph examinations. These items are listed for action during the meeting.

• Changes to Fire Department Local Rules Section 4.08 regarding Physical Ability Test standards
• Requested changes to Civil Service Local Rules sections 4.08 and 4.09 regarding Polygraph Examination

The Watauga Civil Service Commission unanimously approved two changes to local rules. The first removes detailed physical agility test requirements, leaving approval to the Fire Chief. The second removes the word 'license' from polygraph examination sections due to state deregulation.

• Approved change to Fire Department Section 4.08 removing physical ability test details (3-0)
• Approved change to Sections 4.08 and 4.09 removing 'license' from polygraph examination rules (3-0)

General

This notice is for a possible quorum regarding City Council attendance at an anniversary event. No specific legislative actions or city business are listed on this agenda.

• Sherwin-Williams 35th Year Anniversary at 6420 Denton Hwy Ste A

City Council

The Watauga City Council will hold a workshop meeting to hear a presentation from DC Municipal Consulting. The presentation covers findings from a compensation market analysis.

• Presentation on Compensation Market Analysis Findings by DC Municipal Consulting

The Watauga City Council held a workshop meeting on May 23, 2022, to review a compensation market analysis presented by DC Municipal Consulting. The study compared city pay and benefits to nine peer cities, finding some benefits out of market. Council members expressed support for implementing changes, with some questioning transition costs and funding, but no formal decision or vote was taken.

• Received compensation market analysis presentation (no vote)
• Discussed potential pay plan changes (no action taken)

General

The Watauga Citizens Focus Group will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. The notice indicates that other city officials may attend if their presence constitutes a quorum.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to canvass the votes from the May 7, 2022 General Election. Mayor Miner read the results, and the council approved a resolution accepting the canvass and declaring the results. The motion carried 6-0, with no discussion or public comment.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 7 election votes and declaring results (6-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss its proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also consider appointing officers and setting dates for a public hearing and budget adoption.

• Proclamations for business anniversaries including Big Z's, Bowlero, Magic Spring Roll, Modern Wash, Nicki's Quick Stop, Shannon Funeral Chapel, and Sherwin-Williams
• Status update on the WEDC website and business directory
• Approval of March 15 and April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report ending March 31, 2022
• Appointment of officers to serve the Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved meeting minutes, reappointed officers, and set a public hearing for June 21, 2022, and adoption for July 19, 2022, for the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget. The budget presentation highlighted a projected fund balance of $2.5 million and a 5% sales tax increase. No action was taken on a 380 Agreement discussed in executive session.

• Approved minutes of March 15 and April 19, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Reappointed Arthur L. Miner as President (4-0)
• Appointed Malissa Minucci as Vice President (4-0)
• Appointed Jan Hill as Secretary (4-0)
• Set public hearing on FY 2022-23 budget for June 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Set budget adoption for July 19, 2022 (4-0)

General

The City Council will gather for a presentation to acknowledge Police and Public Works Week. The notice states that no formal action will be taken during this event.

• Police and Public Works Week presentation

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the 25th Year Anniversary of Modern Wash. This is a possible quorum notice; no official action is scheduled to be taken.

• Modern Wash 25th Year Anniversary at 5916 Watauga Rd

Library Board

The Library Board will receive reports from the Director of Library Services and the Assistant Library Director. The board is also scheduled to consider the approval of minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Watauga Library Board held a regular meeting with no public testimony or unfinished business. The only action taken was approval of the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes, passed unanimously. Staff reports covered library programs, circulation trends, and the upcoming Summer Reading Program.

• Approved March 8, 2022 Library Board meeting minutes (4-0)

General

The City Council may attend the Bowlero 35th Year Anniversary event. This is a possible quorum notice; no official action is scheduled to be taken.

• Bowlero 35th Year Anniversary event at 7301 Rufe Snow

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review funding from the American Rescue Plan. Finance Director Sandra Gibson will lead the presentation and discussion on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funding.

• Presentation on American Rescue Plan Funding Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funding and Proposed Projects

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change for an auto paint and body shop at 5617 Main Street. The agenda also includes several grant applications, financial reports, and a construction contract for the Hightower Rain Garden.

• Zoning change from General Business to Commercial with SUP for 5617 Main Street
• Construction contract with JR West Texas Concrete, LLC for $73,890.00 for Hightower Rain Garden
• Grant application for High Visibility DWI Enforcement Project
• Grant application for Mental Health Resources for First Responders project
• Grant application for Tactical Drones for Critical Incident Response project

The Watauga City Council approved a zoning change from General Business to Commercial with a specific use permit for an auto paint and body shop at 5617 Main Street, despite only one favorable response from 15 notices. The council also approved multiple grant applications, a waste collection contract with Frontier Waste, and several appointments and removals. All votes were 6-0 except for the DWI grant (5-1) and the waste contract (5-1).

• Approved zoning change with SUP for auto body shop at 5617 Main St (6-0)
• Approved Edward Byrne JAG grant application for DWI enforcement (5-1)
• Approved Mental Health Resources for First Responders grant application (6-0)
• Approved Homeland Security grant for tactical drones (6-0)
• Approved Homeland Security grant for SkyWatch Tower (6-0)
• Approved resolution designating tax code representatives by title (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending recreational fees (6-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Frontier Waste for waste collection (5-1)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to conduct regular business and review previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss and consider the election of a Vice-Chair.

• Approval of March 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Election of a Board Vice-Chair

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a new residential home. The applicant seeks to build on a fifty-foot wide lot despite the sixty-foot minimum requirement in the SF6 Single-Family district.

• Variance request for 5630 Lamar Street (Watauga Addition Block 5 Lot 6)
• Request to allow a 50-foot lot width instead of the required 60 feet

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing construction of a new single-family home on a 50-foot-wide lot at 5630 Lamar Street, where the code requires a minimum 60-foot width. The vote was 4-0, with one member absent. The board also approved the minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance ZBA.22-01 for 5630 Lamar Street to allow 50-foot lot width in SF6 district (4-0-1-0)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 regular meeting (4-0-1-0)

Civil Service Commssion

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review meeting minutes from March 21, 2022. The body will also discuss the approval and certification of the Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from March 25, 2022.

• Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2022, meeting
• Certification of the Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from March 25, 2022

The Watauga Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its March 21, 2022 meeting and certified the Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from March 25, 2022. Both items passed unanimously with no opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved and certified Watauga Police Department Entry Examination Eligibility List from March 25, 2022 (3-0)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend the Texas Snow Store 25th Year Anniversary on April 20, 2022. This is a possible quorum notice; no official action will be taken by the council or other governmental bodies.

• Attendance at Texas Snow Store 25th Year Anniversary at 6024 Denton Hwy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change from General Business to Commercial with a Specific Use Permit. The commission will consider a preliminary report recommending that the City Council allow an auto paint and body shop at 5617 Main Street.

• Zoning change request for 5617 Main Street (Block 10 Lot 7R of the Watauga Addition) from General Business to Commercial with a Specific Use Permit
• Public hearing regarding an auto paint and body shop at 5617 Main Street

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss several updates to its bylaws and a revision to the digital sign advertising fee schedule. The meeting also includes presentations of business anniversary proclamations and a monthly financial report.

• Proclamation for Southside Bank 20 year anniversary
• Proclamation for JJ Fast Stop 15 year anniversary
• Proclamation for Texas Snow Store 25 year anniversary
• Monthly Financial Report for period ending February 28, 2022
• Bylaw change to update the Registered Agent from Andrea Gardner to Josh Jones

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved three bylaw amendments and a revised fee schedule for digital sign advertising. The board changed its registered agent, added a council member alternate to ensure quorum, removed the requirement to remove board members who leave City Council, and adopted promotional advertising rates. All votes were 3-0 except the fee schedule, which passed 2-1.

• Approved changing registered agent from Andrea Gardner to Josh Jones (3-0)
• Approved bylaw amendment to allow a council member as alternate for quorum (3-0)
• Approved removing bylaw requirement to remove board members no longer on City Council (3-0)
• Approved revised digital sign advertising fee schedule with promotional rates (2-1)

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa. No official action is scheduled to be taken during this event.

• Ribbon cutting at Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa, 7600 Denton Highway Suite 101

General

The Watauga Citizens Focus Group will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. The notice provides information regarding potential attendance by other city officials and accessibility accommodations.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss proposed projects related to the American Rescue Plan. Sandra Gibson, Director of Finance, will present on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funding.

• Presentation and discussion on American Rescue Plan Funding and Proposed Projects

City Council

The City Council will discuss several action items including municipal court appointments, a budget retreat, and a professional services agreement for Whitley Road 5. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding Tarrant County's Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Public hearing for Tarrant County's 48th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
• Ordinance to appoint J. Stewart Bass as Municipal Court Judge
• Ordinance to appoint Lorraine Irby as Alternate Municipal Court Judge
• Scheduling of a budget retreat for the 2022-2023 City Budget
• Professional Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for Whitley Road 5 design

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for design of the Whitley Road 5 project, funded by a $3,196,665 grant from Tarrant County. The council also reappointed J. Stewart Bass as Municipal Court Judge and Lorraine Irby as Alternate Municipal Court Judge, and appointed Macy Forrester to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A budget retreat discussion was postponed to the next meeting for staff to propose a date.

• Approved professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple for Whitley Road 5 design (7-0)
• Reappointed J. Stewart Bass as Municipal Court Judge (7-0)
• Appointed Lorraine Irby as Alternate Municipal Court Judge (7-0)
• Appointed Macy Forrester to Zoning Board of Adjustment Place 4 (7-0)
• Postponed budget retreat scheduling to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial report, minutes, HOME program resolution, and interlocal agreement with Grand Prairie (7-0)

General

The Waste Collection Sub-Committee will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. No formal action is scheduled to be taken during this meeting.

General

The Animal Advisory Committee will conduct a training session at City Hall Council Chamber. This meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

• Animal Advisory Committee Training Session

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The Animal Services Advisory Committee is discussing updates to the shelter's fee schedule and surrender policies. The body will consider charging surrender fees for pets returned more than six months after adoption.

• Proposed $25 adoption fee for small domestic animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets)
• Proposed $35 adoption fee for ferrets, including rabies vaccination
• Proposed policy to charge a surrender fee for returned adopted pets after 6 months
• Proposed restriction on adoption returns for non-city residents after 6 months

The Animal Services Advisory Committee voted 3-0 to recommend a policy change adding a surrender fee for animals returned more than 6 months after adoption, and to bar returns from outside city limits after that period. It also voted 3-0 to recommend updating the fee schedule to add a $25 adoption fee for small domestic pets (e.g., guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes) and $35 for ferrets, including rabies vaccination. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final action. The committee tabled approval of the December 16, 2021 minutes until the next meeting.

• Approved policy change to charge surrender fee for returns after 6 months (3-0)
• Approved policy to disallow returns from outside city limits after 6 months (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $25 small pet adoption fee (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $35 ferret adoption fee including rabies shot (3-0)
• Tabled approval of December 16, 2021 minutes until next meeting

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive updates on Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services. The board will consider electing a Vice-Chair and provide direction on two community initiatives.

• Pilot program for doggy bags in Foster Village Park
• Participation in the 2022 North Texas Cleanup Challenge
• Election of a board Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The Watauga Parks Advisory Board approved the January 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1) and postponed filling the vacant vice-chair position until the next meeting due to no volunteers. The board also discussed a pilot program for doggy bags in Foster Village Park but took no formal action.

• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Postponed vice-chair election until next meeting (no volunteers)

General

The Watauga City Council is providing notice that members may attend the Southside Bank 20 Year Anniversary. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for various city bodies and committees.

• Southside Bank 20 Year Anniversary at 8024 Denton Hwy

Civil Service Commssion

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider several personnel-related action items. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes, certifying multiple promotional examination eligibility lists for the Watauga Fire Department, and reviewing a proposed revision to civil service rules.

• Approval of January 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Certification of Watauga Battalion Chief Promotional Examination Eligibility List
• Certification of Watauga Fire Lieutenant Promotional Examination Eligibility List
• Certification of Watauga Driver/Engineer Promotional Examination Eligibility List
• Certification of Watauga Fire Department Entry Exam Eligibility List

The Watauga Civil Service Commission approved and certified four promotional and entrance exam eligibility lists for the fire department, covering Battalion Chief, Fire Lieutenant, Driver/Engineer, and Fire Department Entrance. The commission also approved a proposed revision to Section 4.08 of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations regarding fire department eligibility standards. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with one member absent.

• Approved minutes from January 17, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Approved and certified Battalion Chief Promotional Exam Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved and certified Fire Lieutenant Promotional Exam Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved and certified Driver/Engineer Promotional Exam Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved and certified Fire Department Entrance Exam Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved revision to Section 4.08 of Civil Service Rules & Regulations (2-0)

Watauga Economic Development Corporation

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation will discuss amending its meeting bylaws and sponsoring Watauga Fest 2022. The body will also review annual audit results and enter an executive session to deliberate on real property values, leases, or purchases.

• Sponsorship of Watauga Fest 2022
• Amendment to WEDC bylaws regarding regular meeting time and day
• Acceptance of Annual Audit Results for the period ending September 30, 2021
• Executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation approved a $5,000 title sponsorship for Watauga Fest 2022, moved meeting time to 6:30 p.m., accepted prior minutes with a correction, and accepted the annual audit results. No action was taken on executive session real property discussions.

• Approved $5,000 title sponsorship for Watauga Fest 2022 (4-0)
• Amended bylaws to move regular meetings to 6:30 p.m., day unchanged (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 15, 2022 meeting with correction (4-0)
• Accepted annual audit results for period ending Sep 30, 2021 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several actions regarding City Council Place 2 and Place 5 vacancies. The meeting also includes discussions on a $800,000 transportation bond for Whitley Road 4.

• Declaration of City Council Place 2 vacancy
• Appointment to City Council Place 2
• Appointment to City Council Place 5
• Cancellation of the Special Election for Place 5
• Acceptance of $800,000 for Whitley Road 4 via Tarrant County Transportation Bond Program

General

The Citizens Focus Group will meet at City Hall Council Chamber. Members of the City Council or other city boards and commissions may attend the meeting.

General

The Parks Advisory Board is conducting a training workshop. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Parks Advisory Board training workshop

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive an update on Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services. The board is scheduled to provide direction on a doggy bag pilot program and participation in the 2022 North Texas Cleanup Challenge.

• Pilot program for doggy bags in Foster Village Park
• Participation in the 2022 North Texas Cleanup Challenge
• Election of a board Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to receive a report from the Director of Library Services. The board is also scheduled to discuss and consider action on the January 11, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Library Director's Report
• Action on January 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The Watauga Library Board held a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, with no public comment and no unfinished business. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after about 12 minutes.

• Approved January 11, 2021 Library Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Watauga City Council is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Specialty Cakes by Amanda. No official city actions are listed on the agenda.

• Ribbon cutting for Specialty Cakes by Amanda at 6751 Rufe Snow Drive Suite 300

General

The Parks Advisory Board will conduct a training workshop at City Hall Council Chamber. This meeting is designated as a training session.

• Parks Advisory Board training workshop

General

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation is meeting to conduct training. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Training session

General

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation is meeting to discuss fees for city electronic signs and the appointment of a registered agent. The body will also enter an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

• Discussion of uses and fees for city electronic signs
• Appointment of City Manager Joshua Jones as registered agent for the WEDC
• Executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Financial report for the period ending November 30, 2021

The board took no formal action on electronic sign fees but directed staff to pursue reducing fees and advertising business anniversaries, with a firmer timeline for one-time board approval. They approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0) and appointed City Manager Joshua Jones as the Registered Agent for the corporation (5-0). No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Directed staff to pursue reducing electronic sign fees and advertising business anniversaries, with a timeline for one-time board approval (no formal vote).
• Approved the minutes of the WEDC Regular Meeting held November 16, 2021 (5-0).
• Appointed Joshua Jones as Registered Agent for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation (5-0).
• Took no action on items discussed in executive session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss code compliance issues. Sergeant Kevin Mead of the PD will present on bulk waste, parking, and other compliance matters.

• Discussion of bulk waste, parking, and other code compliance issues

The City Council held a workshop to discuss bulk waste, parking, and other code compliance issues. Council members agreed that issuing a citation after two warnings, instead of three, would improve compliance, and asked for written recommendations from code enforcement. No formal action was taken; the item was discussion only.

• Discussed bulk waste, parking, and code compliance issues; no formal vote taken.
• Council members expressed support for reducing warnings from three to two before issuing a citation.
• Requested written recommendations from code enforcement on the warning process.
• Noted that 420 code cases are open, including 93 bulk waste cases.
• Discussed enforcement of trailer and truck parking, with 3-hour notice for removal.
• Considered options for rental property compliance, including abatements, notices, and liens.

City Council

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for four council places and a special election for Place 5. The body will also discuss park upgrades and the potential dissolution of the Youth Advisory Council.

• Purchase and installation of a new picnic pavilion and sidewalk improvements at Capp Smith Park not to exceed $100,000
• Ordinances to order General and Special Elections for City Council on May 7, 2022
• Continuation of 2022 Massage Establishment Permits for Niu Niu Foot Spa, Hightower Salons, Magic Massage, and RR Massage
• Payment of five cents per capita to Atmos Cities Steering Committee and ten cents per capita to Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor
• Discussion on dissolving the Youth Advisory Council

The City Council approved ordinances ordering the May 7, 2022, general election for Places 1, 2, 6, and 7, and a special election for Place 5. It also approved spending up to $100,000 for a new picnic pavilion and sidewalk improvements at Capp Smith Park, and voted to keep the Youth Advisory Council rather than dissolve it. The council appointed Toni Leber to the Watauga Economic Development Corporation. All votes were 5-0, with Councilmember Snyder absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, massage permits, financial and investment reports, and utility steering committee resolutions (5-0).
• Approved ordinance ordering general election for Places 1, 2, 6, and 7 on May 7, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved ordinance ordering special election for Place 5 on May 7, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved purchase and installation of picnic pavilion and sidewalk improvements at Capp Smith Park, not to exceed $100,000 (5-0).
• Voted to keep the Youth Advisory Council rather than dissolve it (5-0).
• Appointed Toni Leber to the Watauga Economic Development Corporation (5-0).
• Took no action following executive session on personnel matter.

General

The Watauga City Council may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for El Pollo Loco. This notice serves as a possible quorum notice for city council and other city boards or commissions.

• Ribbon cutting for El Pollo Loco at 7900 Denton Hwy

Civil Service Commssion

The Civil Service Commission will meet to appoint a director and elect a chairman and vice chairman. The body will also consider certifying eligibility lists for police sergeant and corporal promotions.

• Appointment of a Civil Service Director
• Election of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Certification of Watauga Police Sergeant Promotional Exam Eligibility List (created Dec 6, 2021)
• Certification of Watauga Police Corporal Promotional Exam Eligibility List (created Dec 8, 2021)
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting

The Watauga Civil Service Commission unanimously approved appointing Julie Rodriguez as Civil Service Director, certified two police promotional exam eligibility lists, and re-elected its chairman and vice-chairman. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Appointed Julie Rodriguez as Civil Service Director (3-0)
• Re-elected Joe Bailey as Chairman and Barry Sullivan as Vice-Chairman (3-0)
• Approved and certified Police Sergeant Promotional Exam Eligibility List from Dec 6, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved and certified Police Corporal Promotional Exam Eligibility List from Dec 8, 2021 (3-0)

General

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. It provides notice of a Waste Collection Committee meeting but lists no specific discussion items or decisions.

General

This notice is for a possible quorum regarding the Watauga Social Lounge ribbon cutting. City Council members and other officials may attend the event at 6531 Watauga Rd, Suite 110.

• Watauga Social Lounge Ribbon Cutting at 6531 Watauga Rd, Suite 110

General

The City Council is convening a Citizens Focus Group meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific discussion items or decisions.

General

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to appoint a Director and elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The body will also consider certifying eligibility lists for police sergeant and corporal promotions.

• Appointment of a Civil Service Director
• Election of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Certification of Watauga Police Sergeant Promotional Exam Eligibility List (Dec 6, 2021)
• Certification of Watauga Police Corporal Promotional Exam Eligibility List (Dec 8, 2021)
• Approval of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Library Board will receive a summary of library activities from October and November 2021. The board is also scheduled to review and consider approving the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting.

• Summary of Library Activities for October and November 2021
• Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Watauga Library Board held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with no public testimony or unfinished business. The only action taken was approving the corrected minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting, passed unanimously. Staff reports highlighted ongoing library programs and the transition to MetroShare.

• Approved corrected November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a liquor store on the Rufe Snow Corridor. The body will also discuss appointments for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation and the employment of a City Attorney.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit SUP.21-05: Packaged Liquor Store with Drive-Thru (Rufe Snow Corridor, Lot 3R2, Block 1 of the Stringer Addition)
• Renewal of collection services agreement with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
• Amendment to Policy 13.01 Purchasing Policy and Procedures
• Appointments to the Board of Directors of the Watauga Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
• Appointment or employment of a City Attorney

The Watauga City Council approved a specific use permit for a packaged liquor store with drive-thru along the Rufe Snow Corridor, and approved appointing the law firm Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP as city attorney. Both votes passed 4-0-0-2, with two council members absent. The council also approved the consent agenda and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Neal to the WEDC board.

• Approved Specific Use Permit SUP.21-05 for packaged liquor store with drive-thru (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP as city attorney (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, purchasing policy amendment, collection services renewal, and financial report (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Neal to WEDC Board of Directors (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board is meeting for a training workshop. City Council members may also be in attendance.

• Parks Advisory Board training workshop

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a property along the Rufe Snow Corridor. The body will consider a preliminary report recommending that Council allow a packaged liquor store with a drive-thru in a General Business zoning district.

• SUP.21-05: Specific use permit request for a packaged liquor store with drive-thru at Lot 3R2, Block 1 of the Stringer Addition (west of Rufe Snow Drive, south of Bursey Road, north of High Lawn Terrace)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve the preliminary report for Specific Use Permit SUP.21-05, recommending that City Council allow a packaged liquor store with drive-thru in a General Business district along the Rufe Snow Corridor. The commission also approved the November 17, 2021 meeting minutes. No public comments or testimony were received.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved preliminary report for SUP.21-05, packaged liquor store with drive-thru, to send to City Council (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The board will discuss the beautification and usage of Virgil R. Anthony, Sr. Park and a potential partnership with a nearby city for swimming pool access. Members will also provide direction on a Hometown Hero Program and Watauga Fest.

• Beautification and usage of Virgil R. Anthony, Sr. Park
• Partnership with a nearby city for swimming pool access
• Hometown Hero Program direction
• Watauga Fest update
• North Central Texas Council of Governments Trash Free Waters Project participation

The Watauga Parks Advisory Board approved the November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0). The board discussed several topics, including a potential dog park at Virgil R. Anthony, Sr. Park, a hometown hero banner program, and a partnership with nearby cities for pool access, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed dog park at Virgil R. Anthony, Sr. Park; no action taken
• Discussed hometown hero banner program; consensus to gather pricing
• Discussed pool access partnership; consensus to ask nearby pools about limited-visit passes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is conducting a training workshop. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Training workshop

The Watauga Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council attended a training workshop led by Mayor Art Miner on January 5, 2022. No discussion, debate, or action was taken on any city business during the session.

General

The Civil Service Commission is holding a training workshop. City Council members and other city officials may attend, but no official action will be taken by those bodies.

• Civil Service Committee Board training workshop