The Week of January 27th - 31st, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors,

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you this week's virtual newsletter.  As many have heard, our community has lost a young man this past week.  According to NBC 5 news, a candlelight vigil has been scheduled for Wednesday night, Jan. 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Penn Park. Organizers ask those attending the vigil to wear Spencer's favorite color red. Some candles will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own.  If you'd like to read more about this tragic incident, here is their link: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/waxahachie-family-seeking-answers-after-teen-shot-and-killed/2298018/

I offer my sincere condolences to the friends and family of this young man.  Please, if you are inclined to pray, continue doing so for them and for the community as a whole.

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In city news for this week, we only have the P&Z briefing and meeting on Tuesday evening which have been posted thus far.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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6:30 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39769/PZAgenda20200128B.pdf

This is the briefing to prepare for the 7:00 PM regular meeting.  Briefings are a great way to see what will be discussed in the main meeting and hear discussion in a less formal setting.  They are open to the public, but are not live-streamed by the city.

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7:00 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39770/1-28-20_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This should be a relatively short meeting; however, there is one item that many have been interested in.  Item 12 is a Public Hearing on a request by Mark Thedford for a replat to create Lots 1,2,3 of Stone Creek Estates (formerly called Fountain Court).  This is located across from Garden Valley Estates entrance off of Garden Valley Parkway and staff has recommended approval.  There have been several letters of opposition, but if you are in support or opposition of this development, you may speak during the public hearing.

This meeting will be live-streamed by the city and can be found here:  http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Please check back on the City's website here http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php to see if any more meetings are added later on.

Have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

Melissa Olson
molson@waxahachie.com
817-507-5162 (text)