The Week of September 9th - 13th in the City of Waxahachie!

Hello Neighbors!

I have created a blog (it is still a bit rough since I’m new to this) so that it is easier to communicate with everyone and in particular, those who do not use Facebook or Nextdoor can still get the information.  I hope that this is helpful.  Please subscribe to the blog so you can get notifications when there are new posts!

Now then, we’ve got a very busy week of meetings, so let’s get started!

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Monday, September 9, 2019

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8:30 AM - Board of Trustees of the Waxahachie Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Meeting
Fire Station No.1, 407 Water St.

Agenda Packet: http://www.waxahachie.com/9-9-19%20FR&R%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

This seems to be a fairly standard meeting, with only 2 exceptions that might be of interest to you:

#4 - Discuss benefit Formula and take any necessary action

#5- Discuss investment changes with Smith Barney and take any necessary action.

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 10:00 AM - TIRZ Board of Directors Meeting
Council Chamber at City Hall, 401 S. Rogers St.

Agenda Packet: http://www.waxahachie.com/TIRZAgenda20190909.pdf

There is only one main item up for consideration on this agenda and that's:

#4 - Consider funding custom art commission by Desmond Mason for Hachie Heart in Freedman Memorial Park - The amount that is under consideration is $10,000 plus expenses.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 
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 6:30 PM - P&Z Commission Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

This briefing is being conducted to discuss items for the 7:00 PM regular P&Z meeting and is open to the public.  It will not be live-streamed.

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7:00 PM - P&Z Commission Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda Packet: http://www.waxahachie.com/9-10-19%20P&Z%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

The first few items on the agenda have been withdrawn or continued to a later date; however, there are some items that may be of interest.

# 11 - Replat for the former First Baptist Church.  This item is on the agenda as "consider" and is not a public hearing.  As far as replats go,  if the applicant meets the guidelines, then they will be approved.

# 13 & 14 -  Public Hearing regarding an SUP (Specific Use Permit) for solar panels at 311 Choctaw Trail.  At this time, staff is recommending denial due to the solar panels facing the ROW (right-of-way). While I'm not a fan of how solar panels look, I AM a fan of people having the right to put them on their homes.

# 15 & 16 - Public Hearing on application from Blue Bonnet Trails LLC to change  their current PD (planned development) from SF2 into SF3 zoning, which is still single family, but smaller lots.  Staff is recommending denial at this time due to the lots being below the minimum requirement for the proposed development.

If you cannot attend, you can check out the live video through this link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019 
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There are currently no meetings posted for this day, but please check back here to see if any have been posted. http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/agendas_and_minutes.php

9/11 is also known as Patriot Day and there is a moment of silence at 7:46 AM Waxahachie time.  Here is some other information regarding Patriot Day.

#NeverForget

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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4:00 PM - MidWay Regional Joint Airport Board Meeting
Rex Odom Conference Room at Midway Regional Airport
131 Airport Drive, Midlothian, Texas

Agenda: http://www.waxahachie.com/AA20190912.pdf

There are a couple notable items on this agenda including:

# 3 - Recognition of Airport Manager, Judy Demoney

# 6 - The Airport Board will adjourn into Executive Session to deliberate economic development negotiations as permitted by the TX Government Code, Section 551.087  (FYI  - residents can NOT attend executive sessions, but the rest of the meeting will be available for the public, should you wish to go)

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5:30 PM - Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Council Conference Room at City Hall

Agenda Packet:  http://www.waxahachie.com/9-12-19%20HPC%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

# 4 - Hear presentation from Michael Scott (City Manager) regarding city owned buildings

#5 - Discuss and prioritize preservation projects for upcoming year
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Friday, September 13, 2019
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No meetings posted as of this time, but you may check the city's website to see if any more have been posted.  http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/agendas_and_minutes.php
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As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.  You may also text me at 817-507-5162. (I'm able to return texts faster than calls.)

Have a great week ahead, Waxahachie!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

Melissa Olson, CMO
Waxahachie City Council
molson@waxahachie.com