Sunday, December 20, 2020

The Week of December 21st - 25th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

 
Hello Friends!

I'd like to first wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope that you having a wonderful holiday season!  Only the City Council briefing and regular meeting are posted for this week and I don't expect any others to be added due to the holiday.  We do, however, have some draft minutes from recent meetings that I've scanned for your review here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGCRXRjhxb-Cc2FWSnk8jawUgIt8cKtp/view?usp=sharing 

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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6:00 PM - City Council Briefing Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall


This is a briefing to discuss items for the 7:00 PM regular meeting. Please refer to the regular meeting's agenda packet for item details.

The briefing is a public meeting, but will not be live-streamed at this time.  Residents are able to attend in person.
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7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall

 
We have several P&Z items on the agenda, but items I think are of particular interest are:
 
7: Recognize Mr. Kevin Strength for his service as Mayor and City Council Member
 
10 - 11:  Public hearing on a zoning change for a development known as Montclair Heights located west of 2374 W Hwy 287 Bypass.  Staff is recommending approval.

16 - 18: Public hearing on a request for a zoning change for apartments located near the SW corner of Park Place Blvd at Garden Valley Pkwy. This development called the Fitzgerald, has had several changes since the P&Z meeting.  Staff recommended denial on the original submission, but due to changes, I believe they are now recommending approval or sending the case back to the P&Z commission.  The developer has worked hard to incorporate neighborhood feedback, so even though almost nobody wants apartments, I think these would be good ones to have.  The zoning is already for apartments, so apartments are going to go there.  It's just a matter of which ones and when.

** 23 - I requested to have this item on the agenda.  Discuss live streaming all public meetings in City Hall, including briefings, and take any necessary action.  This matter was brought up in comments to my last newsletter and I appreciate the feedback.  I feel that it's time we look at this issue again, especially in light of COVID, and consider providing this service to our residents.

This is a public meeting and residents can attend, but it 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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Wishing you all hope, peace, love and joy this holiday season!
 
Your Friendly Councilmember,
 
Melissa Olson
molson@waxahachie.com
(text) 817-507-5162




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