Happy New Year! I hope and pray that 2021 will be a great year for everyone! Being the first full week in the new year, we have several meetings going on. It will be a busy first week in the city so let's jump in. As always, please review the city's calendar to see if there are any added meetings after the publication of this newsletter. http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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Monday, January 4, 2021
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6:30 PM - City Council Briefing
Conference Room, City Hall
Conduct a briefing to discuss items for the 7 PM regular meeting. This meeting is open to the public for attendance, but it will not be live-streamed.
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7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/108851/1-4-2021_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
We have a relatively short agenda but there are a couple items I'd like to point out.
# 6 - This is the new ordinance that will reflect our new polycart trash system which will start on April 1, 2021. I will be requesting a couple of revisions to what has been presented, but overall it is okay as an ordinance. For example, it specifically does NOT state that you must keep your polycarts out of sight from the street. If you don't have room in your garage for your polycarts, you may store them on the side of the home, as long as it is behind the build line (not okay to keep them at the curb).
# 8 - Proposed Resolution of Candidate Nomination for the Ellis Appraisal Board of Directors vacancy. I currently do not have anyone in mind to serve in this capacity, but other council members may. If you are interested in serving on the appraisal BoD and you meet the qualifications (in the agenda packet), please get in touch with me ASAP.
# 9 - Consider appeal for exemption to Police Chief's decision related to City Ordinance #3096 relating to sexual offenders. The details are in the agenda packet above, but there has been a young man who was convicted of an offense that requires him to be registered as a sex offender. He has been released from prison and is now 22, but the home in question is within 1000' from a city park. The police chief has denied the exception to allow him to live in this home within the safety zone, but the family has appealed the decision to the City Council for us to make a determination. None of the work that we do on Council is to be taken lightly, but especially something of this magnitude. We will most likely speak with the city attorney regarding this matter.
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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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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There are currently no city meetings scheduled at this time.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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12:00 PM - Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting
Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/108770/1-6-21_Civil_Service_Agenda_Packet.pdf
There are a few action items for the Waxahachie Police Department on the agenda. Details are inside the agenda packet.
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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8:30 AM - Cemetery Board Regular Meeting
Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/108820/1-7-21_Cemetery_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf
We have some important items on this agenda including:
# 6 - Discuss columbarium niche pricing and take any necessary action.
# 7 - Discuss permanent marker fee and take any necessary action
# 8 - Discuss cemetery clean up and take any necessary action.
This meeting is not live-streamed at this time, but it is a public meeting and therefore open for residents to attend.
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2:30 PM - Park Board Regular Meeting
Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/108823/1-7-2021_Park_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Being that this is the first Park Board meeting since July 30, 2020, I expect there to be a lot of information to be covered. In addition to routine agenda items, we will:
# 7 - Discuss steering committee participation for lake parks master planning.
# 8 - Discuss pavilion rental fees and take any necessary action.
# 9 - Discuss Eagle Scout projects and take any necessary action.
This meeting is not live-streamed at this time, but it is a public meeting and therefore open for residents to attend.
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4:30 PM - Keep Waxahachie Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting
Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/108822/1-7-2021_KWBC_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Due to COVID, this will be the first meeting since March 12, 2020. Even though we haven't met for a while, this meeting seems to be routine in nature. Please review the agenda packet for details.
The meeting will not be live-streamed at this time, but is open to the public, should you wish to attend.
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Friday, January 8, 2021
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No public city meetings are schedule at this time.
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I look forward to 2021 and the upcoming busy week. I hope that you have a great rest of your weekend and a wonderful week ahead!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson, CMO
(text) 817-507-5162
molson@waxahachie.com
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