Hello Friends!
First things first! We had an election on Saturday, May 1st. The results can be found on Ellis County Election's website: https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/14369/May-2021-Summary-Cumulative-Results There will be a runoff for Council. In Place 4 we'll have Billie Wallace and Paul Christenson, and in Place 5, the runoff will be between Travis M. Smith and Charles "Chuck" Beatty (incumbent).
Thank you to everyone who got out and voted! The candidates will need your support in this runoff election, which should be June 5th, but I'll be sure to update you closer to the date and once the runoff elections have been ordered by the City Council. There will be a meeting either at the end of this week or the following week for Council to accept the voting numbers (canvassing the votes). You can check back on the city's calendar to see when it is added. http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
We also have draft minutes from the various recent board meetings that I've scanned in for your review. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6wfMqyBGD-xFXy74RSOvIQ8BH3SvR0v/view?usp=sharing One of the meetings was that of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. If you'd like to stay informed on what is happening with the update of our comprehensive plan for the city, please check this link on the city's website: http://www.waxahachie.com/departments/planning_department/comprehensive_plan_update.php The city will be updating this link as new information becomes available. For example, the presentation given at the first meeting of the committee has been uploaded at the bottom of the page through the link above. It's really interesting stuff!
Let's get into the meetings for this week!
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Monday, May 3, 2021
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6:00 PM - City Council Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall
This briefing is being held to discuss items for the 7:00 PM regular Council meeting. It will not be live-streamed at this time, but it is open to the public, should you wish to attend. Briefing sessions are often when Council hold discussion on items. No votes are ever taken in the briefing sessions, but there are lots of questions asked about various agenda items. I highly encourage residents who are interested, to attend at least one briefing so that you get a feel for how they go and listen in on the discussions.
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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/120229/5-3-21_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf
Some items of particular interest this meeting include:
5d : Authorization of a supplemental appropriation funding the Planning Manager position.
13-15: Public Hearing on a request by Nicholas Balsamo, Kalterra Capital Partners, for a zoning change located at the SW corner of Garden Valley Parkway at Goodnight Lane. For this case, these are the senior living apartments that were already approved in 2019, but they are making a few changes to the layout concerning garages.
16-18: Public hearing on a request by Mathew Williamson, MBW Engineering, for a zoning change located just South of 865 Cantrell Street. This land is already zoned for Multi Family 1 and they are requesting a change to Multi Family 2. Staff is recommending approval per comments.
19-21: Public Hearing on a request by George Salvador, Lilian Custom Homes for a single family residential-3 planned development, called Dominion Park, located at 401 Ovilla Road has been continued to the 05/11/21 Planning & Zoning meeting agenda and the 05/17/21 City Council meeting agenda. We will not hear any details of this case at Monday night's meeting.
** 23 - Authorizing the demolition, abatement and inspection of the former Baylor Hospital, and the associated supplemental appropriation to the General Items budget. Staff is requesting a $300,000 supplemental appropriation due to the budgeted amount not including associated campus structures or environmental abatement. The total amount for the work shall not exceed $1,450,000. I have a problem with this because there is no set plan for the land once this demolition/abatement occurs. I was also advised that apparently there is a provision that if we were given the land, it had to be demolished/redeveloped within 3 years and we are running out of time on that. I don't think that giving this land to developers is a good idea. I'm not sure whether I support more money going into this project, as is being requested. I would like to see a development that will serve the citizens of Waxahachie for many years to come, perhaps in the form of a recreation center. What better location than at our beloved park. I will continue to mull this situation over and take into account information presented at the briefing and meeting Monday. I always welcome resident input as well.
25-26: Convene into Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as permitted by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code and reconvene to take any necessary action.
This meeting will be live-streamed, but is also open to the public if you wish to attend. There will be an item on our agenda, as with every meeting, for public comments if you would like to address the Council on any item, whether on the agenda or not. The link to view the live-stream is here: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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3:00 PM - Park Board Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/120191/5-6-21_Park_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf
4 - Consider seasonal vendor permit at Lake Waxahachie
5 - Discuss park events and activities and take any necessary action
6 - Discuss park projects and take any necessary action
7 - Update on Eagle Scout complete project
The Park Board meeting is not live-streamed at this time, but it is open to the public, should you wish to attend.
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That's all for this week! I hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a wonderful week ahead!
Your Friendly Councilmember,
Melissa Olson, CMO
molson@waxahachie.com
(text) 817-507-5162
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