Happy Halloween! I hope that everyone has a very fun and safe weekend!
Before I start on this week's meetings, I wanted to remind everyone that Tuesday, November 2nd is Election Day. Here is a sample ballot showing the 8 Constitutional propositions we will be voting on: http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/14862/_211102_SampleBallotGeneric?bidId= Here is an explanation of each proposition from the Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/2021novballotlang.shtml Polls will be open from 7am- 7pm at the following locations: http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/14879/Election-Day-Locations-Nov-2021
We have several meetings this week. In case any more meetings are added after this newsletter goes out, please refer back to the city's calendar on the website: https://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php
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Monday, November 1, 2021
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5:00 PM - City Council Work Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142539/11-1-21_CC_Work_Session_Packet.pdf
This hour-long work session is dedicated to hearing a presentation regarding the Wynne Jackson Industrial Complex project, located near the Settler's Glen subdivision, West of IH35, between Patrick and Solon. This project is approximately 353 acres of Single Family zoned land that this particular developer wants to change to Light Industrial zoning (think distribution centers, not factories with smokestacks). Staff is in support of this zoning change. Council will not be making any decisions on this case during the work session or even at the 7:00 PM meeting. This work session is for informational purposes and to get questions answered.
This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend. Generally during work sessions, there is not a place where folks can make comments on what is being presented, but they often hold invaluable information. I strongly recommend all those who are interested, to try and attend if possible. It will not be live-streamed.
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6:00 PM - City Council Briefing Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
This briefing is being held to discuss items for the 7:00 PM regular meeting. As with the work session, there is generally not a place for the public to make comments on items; however, the sessions and briefings are often full of information. You are more than welcome to attend the briefing in person. It is not live-streamed at this time.
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7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142541/11-1-21_CC_Agenda_Packet.pdf
19 - Consider proposed Resolution of votes cast to elect Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for the years 2022-2023. Because this item is not listed as a public hearing, if you'd like to have input on it, please mention it during the public comments section of the meeting at the beginning, or contact Council prior to the meeting. The candidates are listed (in the order they appear on the ballot) as: 1) Logan Brady 2) Walter Erwin 3) Richard Keeler 4) Brett Kemp 5) John Knight 6) Ken Marks 7) Dani Muckleroy 8) Ryan Pitts. There is a little paragraph about each candidate in the agenda packet, linked above.
22 - Consider request for funding from Sims Library for Bookmobile in the amount of $200,000. Again, this item is not listed as a public hearing, so please provide input during the public comments portion of the meeting, or contact council members prior to the meeting. As the City Council liaison to the Library Board, I've been privy to multiple meetings discussing the bookmobile. It would sort of act as a second library branch, and one that is portable to be able to bring books, along with internet access to people in various areas of town. The library does a great job of laying out their justification for this expenditure and how they can help residents of Waxahachie in the agenda packet, above. Our library has remained relevant in an ever-increasingly digital world by the numerous programs they offer for all ages.
23 & 24 - Convene into Executive Session & Reconvene regarding:
a) Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation
b) Deliberation regarding real property
When Executive Sessions occur, the Council, city attorney and key staff members retreat to the Council Conference Room where private discussions are held. There is only action taken on items when the Council reconvenes into the Council Chambers and then takes action. Sometimes, we reconvene only to announce no action will be taken.
The Council meetings are open to the public and we highly encourage all residents to attend. For those unable to make it to the meeting in person, Council meetings are also live-streamed on the city's website at: https://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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**** Election Day **** Information provided in the beginning of the newsletter, as well as on the Ellis County Elections website: http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/629/Upcoming-Elections
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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12:00 PM - Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142449/11.03.21_Civil_Service_Agenda_Packet.pdf
5 - General Commission Business
a) Consider the appointment of the new Civil Service Director
b) Consider the appointment of the new Civil Service Board Member
7 - Waxahachie Police
a) Action Items: Certify Police Entrance Eligibility List created by Police Entry Test completed on October 16, 2021
This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend; however, this meeting will not be live-streamed.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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*** 8:30 AM *** - Ribbon Cutting for the new large Pavilion and Columbarium at the Waxahachie City Cemetery
City Cemetery Pavilion, 300 S. Hawkins St.
Per our Director of Communications & Marketing: The newly-completed pavilion and columbarium is located near Richards Park in the Waxahachie City Cemetery and offers a covered space for ceremonies and gatherings, as well as alternative burial options for cremated remains. The new, beautifully landscaped structure offers a lovely option for a final resting place where loved ones may visit any time.
We would love to have residents come out and see the recent improvements made at our cemetery.
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9:00 AM - Cemetery Board Regular Meeting
City Cemetery Pavilion
300 S. Hawkins Street, Waxahachie
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142453/11-4-21_Cemetery_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf
This meeting is being held on site after the ribbon cutting ceremony. The board will then:
3 - Reorganize the Board
4 - Approve the minutes of the City Cemetery Board meeting of September 2, 2021
5 - Discuss cemetery activities
This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend. The Cemetery Board meetings are not live-streamed.
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3:00 PM - Park Board Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142455/11-4-21_Park_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf
3 - Reorganize the Board
5 - Discuss park events and activities
6 - Hear update on park projects
This is a public meeting and all residents are invited to attend. Park Board meetings are not live-streamed at this time.
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4:30 PM - Keep Waxahachie Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall
401 S. Rogers St.
Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/142451/11-4-21_KWB_Agenda_Packet.pdf
4 - Discuss Keep Waxahachie Beautiful events and activities
5 - Discuss and consider mascot and slogan for Keep Waxahachie Beautiful
6 - Discuss and consider a process of assigning tasks to committee members
This is a public meeting and you are more than welcome to attend. KWB Committee meetings are not live-streamed at this time. There is also a public comments section at the beginning of the meeting should you have an item you'd like to address the commission about.
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Those are all of the city meetings listed so far for this first week of November 2021! Whew! There's a lot going on! There are a lot of events for the holidays coming up as well. Our CVB's events page is a great resource to keep on your radar so you don't miss out! https://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events
Please feel free to contact me regarding any item mentioned above or if you have any questions with which I can help!
I hope you have a FANTASTIC 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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