I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!
There has been a lot of activity going on at the city, so I’ve uploaded the draft minutes of recent city meetings for your review. They are a GREAT way to check into what has happened recently at the meetings and what’s going on in town. Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18C9ultRRAWFVnpJrGDEMEMvUh8Mw16aS/view?usp=drivesdk
Here are the meetings for this upcoming week:
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Monday, November 18, 2019
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*** 6:00 PM : Council Work Session ***
Council Conference Room, City Hall
(Through the City Secretary’s office)
Items of interest are:
2. Hear Waxahachie Fire-Rescue Annual Report 2018-2019
*3. Discuss votes cast to elect Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors for years 2019 - 2020*
This only happens in odd-numbered years, as board members serve 2 year terms. To learn more about the ECAD’s Board of Directors’ duties, etc., here is a link to their website: https://www.elliscad.com/board-members/
This only happens in odd-numbered years, as board members serve 2 year terms. To learn more about the ECAD’s Board of Directors’ duties, etc., here is a link to their website: https://www.elliscad.com/board-members/
This work session will NOT be live-streamed by the City.
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6:15 PM - Council Briefing Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall
(Through the City Secretary’s office)
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38026/11-18-19_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
2. Conduct a briefing to discuss agenda items for the 7:00 PM regular Council meeting.
This is a great, informal meeting to prepare for the main meeting and residents are encouraged to attend. It will NOT be live-streamed by the City.
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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/38027/11-18-19_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Items of particular interest are:
7. Proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of The Dove’s Nest: A big thank you and congratulations to Cindy and Andrew Burch, owners of The Dove’s Nest!
8. Proclamation proclaiming November 30, 2019 as “Small Business Saturday”. - Please remember all of our local, small businesses when doing your holiday shopping this year, especially on “Small Business Saturday”, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
9. Canvass and accept votes of City Council Special Election held on 11/5/19 (on changing how Council are elected). Out of 22,159 registered voters in the City of Waxahachie, 2,623 ballots were cast, resulting in 11.84% voter turnout. Thank you to each and every person who cast their vote. The measure passed with 76.79 % FOR and 23.21% AGAINST.
18-20 Regarding a new development off 287, by River Oaks subdivision called Cypress Creek Apartment Homes. This is a pretty large complex. It was approved by P&Z by 5-1 and staff is
recommending approval per a few comments. One comment is about having a Developer’s Agreement in place, which if zoning passes, Council will approve in item 20.
The meeting WILL be live-streamed by the city and you can go to this link during the meeting and afterward: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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6:30 PM - P&Z Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38028/11-19-19_P_Z_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
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7:00 PM - P&Z Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38029/11-19-19_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf
The agenda packet link is above if you'd like to review it, but it should be a fairly short, routine meeting. Nothing really stands out specifically to share.
This meeting WILL also be live-streamed by the city, which you can view via this link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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1:00 PM - Senior Center Advisory Committee
Senior Center - 122 Park Hills Drive, Waxahachie
Agenda Packet - https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38000/11-20-19_Senior_Center_Agenda_Packet.pdf
4. Welcome new board members and reorganize committee
6. Discuss financial report on Senior Center, Inc. for period ending October 30, 2019 and take any necessary action
7. Discuss financial report on STEM Garden for period ending October 30, 2019 and take any necessary action
8. Review upcoming special events and activities
This meeting will NOT be live-streamed, but the citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Thursday & Friday, November 21st - 22nd, 2019
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There are no meetings currently scheduled for these dates, but please check the City Calendar as items may be added during the week. http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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That's all for this week! Have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson
molson@waxahachie.com
817-507-5162 (text)
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38026/11-18-19_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
2. Conduct a briefing to discuss agenda items for the 7:00 PM regular Council meeting.
This is a great, informal meeting to prepare for the main meeting and residents are encouraged to attend. It will NOT be live-streamed by the City.
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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/38027/11-18-19_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Items of particular interest are:
7. Proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of The Dove’s Nest: A big thank you and congratulations to Cindy and Andrew Burch, owners of The Dove’s Nest!
8. Proclamation proclaiming November 30, 2019 as “Small Business Saturday”. - Please remember all of our local, small businesses when doing your holiday shopping this year, especially on “Small Business Saturday”, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
9. Canvass and accept votes of City Council Special Election held on 11/5/19 (on changing how Council are elected). Out of 22,159 registered voters in the City of Waxahachie, 2,623 ballots were cast, resulting in 11.84% voter turnout. Thank you to each and every person who cast their vote. The measure passed with 76.79 % FOR and 23.21% AGAINST.
recommending approval per a few comments. One comment is about having a Developer’s Agreement in place, which if zoning passes, Council will approve in item 20.
The meeting WILL be live-streamed by the city and you can go to this link during the meeting and afterward: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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6:30 PM - P&Z Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38028/11-19-19_P_Z_Briefing_Agenda.pdf
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7:00 PM - P&Z Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38029/11-19-19_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf
The agenda packet link is above if you'd like to review it, but it should be a fairly short, routine meeting. Nothing really stands out specifically to share.
This meeting WILL also be live-streamed by the city, which you can view via this link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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1:00 PM - Senior Center Advisory Committee
Senior Center - 122 Park Hills Drive, Waxahachie
Agenda Packet - https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/38000/11-20-19_Senior_Center_Agenda_Packet.pdf
4. Welcome new board members and reorganize committee
6. Discuss financial report on Senior Center, Inc. for period ending October 30, 2019 and take any necessary action
7. Discuss financial report on STEM Garden for period ending October 30, 2019 and take any necessary action
8. Review upcoming special events and activities
This meeting will NOT be live-streamed, but the citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Thursday & Friday, November 21st - 22nd, 2019
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There are no meetings currently scheduled for these dates, but please check the City Calendar as items may be added during the week. http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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That's all for this week! Have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson
molson@waxahachie.com
817-507-5162 (text)
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