I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! There’s so much to be thankful for. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to serve you all in the community. I'm also thankful to live in a city that has a wonderful downtown with lots of local business owners. Please support them on Saturday, November 30th! The Arcade has even posted a special program to help as well.
As far as city business goes, here is a link to the draft minutes of city meetings that have been held recently. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ySD2hqFu2M3YiVlEFUNZnpsCqeTmhWPz
The only days this week that we have meetings posted so far are Monday and Wednesday. You can check back on the city's calendar to see if more are posted. That link is:
http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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Monday, December 2, 2019
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6:30 PM - City Council Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38293/12-2-19_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
The briefing will not be live-streamed but residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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7:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38294/12-2-19_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Some notable items include:
5d - Approving proposals for playground installation at Boat Dock Park, landscaping and irrigation at Spring Park, and Lions Park soccer field irrigation. I've included pictures of the proposed playground equipment
13 - Consider proposed Resolution adopting a revised charter, as approved and amended by the voters at the election held on November 5, 2019 . This item is on the agenda because it's the paperwork actually changing the city charter to the new way of electing councilmembers (creating places and elected via at large majority). It's always a big deal for a city to change their charter because those are the basic governing rules for our city. I consider this item routine because the matter has already been voted on by the people and the outcome determined. This is just the paperwork to make it happen. Thank you, again, to everyone who got out and voted for or against Proposition A.
14 - Consider proposed Resolution of votes cast to elect Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for years 2020-2021. Here is a link to the Ellis Appraisal District which discusses their positions more in detail. https://www.elliscad.com/board-members/ This is done under Texas Property Tax Code 6.03. Here's a link to that tax code and you can scroll to section 6.03. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TX/htm/TX.6.htm
16 - Consider land exchange with Loren Gray Investments, LLC - I'm interested to hear what will be presented regarding this item. You can see the details given to me in the agenda packet under #16 It seems that Loren Gray Investments has a parcel of land they would like to exchange with the City for another parcel of land. My thoughts are leaning toward no because while I see how this exchange could help that company, I don't see exactly how the exchange would benefit the city. I hope to have more clarity at the meeting.
This meeting is open to the public but will also be live-streamed at the following link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Noon - Civil Service Commission Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38274/12-4-19_Civil_Service_Agenda_Packet.pdf
There is actually a lot going on during this meeting and I ask that if you're interested, please visit the agenda packet link above. You will be able to see all the details at that time.
This meeting is not live-streamed.
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We have so many exciting events coming up in Waxahachie. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! If you haven't gone to our annual parade and tree lighting, please take a moment to do that. Is it crowded? Yes, but - it's literally one of the best small town events I've ever been to. Event details are: http://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2019/christmas-parade--community-tree-lighting
For a list of all the great upcoming events, please go to this link: http://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events
Stay warm and have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson
817.507.5162 (text)
molson@waxahachie.com
As far as city business goes, here is a link to the draft minutes of city meetings that have been held recently. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ySD2hqFu2M3YiVlEFUNZnpsCqeTmhWPz
The only days this week that we have meetings posted so far are Monday and Wednesday. You can check back on the city's calendar to see if more are posted. That link is:
http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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Monday, December 2, 2019
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6:30 PM - City Council Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38293/12-2-19_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
The briefing will not be live-streamed but residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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7:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38294/12-2-19_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Some notable items include:
5d - Approving proposals for playground installation at Boat Dock Park, landscaping and irrigation at Spring Park, and Lions Park soccer field irrigation. I've included pictures of the proposed playground equipment13 - Consider proposed Resolution adopting a revised charter, as approved and amended by the voters at the election held on November 5, 2019 . This item is on the agenda because it's the paperwork actually changing the city charter to the new way of electing councilmembers (creating places and elected via at large majority). It's always a big deal for a city to change their charter because those are the basic governing rules for our city. I consider this item routine because the matter has already been voted on by the people and the outcome determined. This is just the paperwork to make it happen. Thank you, again, to everyone who got out and voted for or against Proposition A.
14 - Consider proposed Resolution of votes cast to elect Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for years 2020-2021. Here is a link to the Ellis Appraisal District which discusses their positions more in detail. https://www.elliscad.com/board-members/ This is done under Texas Property Tax Code 6.03. Here's a link to that tax code and you can scroll to section 6.03. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TX/htm/TX.6.htm
16 - Consider land exchange with Loren Gray Investments, LLC - I'm interested to hear what will be presented regarding this item. You can see the details given to me in the agenda packet under #16 It seems that Loren Gray Investments has a parcel of land they would like to exchange with the City for another parcel of land. My thoughts are leaning toward no because while I see how this exchange could help that company, I don't see exactly how the exchange would benefit the city. I hope to have more clarity at the meeting.
This meeting is open to the public but will also be live-streamed at the following link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Noon - Civil Service Commission Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38274/12-4-19_Civil_Service_Agenda_Packet.pdf
There is actually a lot going on during this meeting and I ask that if you're interested, please visit the agenda packet link above. You will be able to see all the details at that time.
This meeting is not live-streamed.
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We have so many exciting events coming up in Waxahachie. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! If you haven't gone to our annual parade and tree lighting, please take a moment to do that. Is it crowded? Yes, but - it's literally one of the best small town events I've ever been to. Event details are: http://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2019/christmas-parade--community-tree-lightingFor a list of all the great upcoming events, please go to this link: http://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events
Stay warm and have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson
817.507.5162 (text)
molson@waxahachie.com
