The Week of February 10th - 14th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors!

We have a busy week of meetings ahead which include some items you'll want to know about, so let's jump in!

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Monday, February 10, 2020
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8:30 AM - Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Fire Station No. 1, 407 Water St.

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40058/2-10-20_FR_R_Agenda_Packet.pdf

4. Discuss Statement of Investment Policy amendments and take any necessary action

5. Discuss Financial Consultant search and take any necessary action

This meeting will not be live-streamed; however, it is open to the public.


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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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6:00 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40088/2-11-20_P_Z_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf

The purpose of this work session is to discuss potential changes to the make up of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, which was discussed at the Council work session last week.  The short of it, involves appointing the P&Z Commission to that board, along with a few added positions.

This meeting will not be live-streamed by the City, but it is open to the public.

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6:15 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40089/2-11-20_P_Z_Briefing_Agenda.pdf

This informal meeting is to discuss items for the 7:00 PM Regular Meeting.  It will also not be live-streamed by the City, but I highly encourage anyone able to attend, to do so, because there is often a lot of back and forth discussion regarding the meeting agenda items.

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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/40090/2-11-20_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf

14 & 15 - Public hearing for a specific use permit (SUP) for a Mc Donald's Restaurant/Drive Thru at FM 66 and Interstate 35E

***16 & 17 - Highly contested case for Zoning Change from Planned Development Commercial to Planned Development Multi-Family 2, located at the SE corner of Bessie Coleman at Highway 77.  The proposed use is a 275 unit apartment complex consisting of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.  While staff does have some concerns and has certain stipulations, which you can view in the above agenda packet, staff is currently recommending approval UNLESS, the applicant doesn't receive approval from Texas Power & Light Electric company by February 11th to create a landscape buffer within the easement, adjacent to Country Meadows Phase 1. 

I have a great deal of concern about this property creating more traffic flow on 77, especially in an area that has a high amount of congestion. ***

This meeting will be live-streamed by the City and can be accessed at the following link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php


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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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12:00 PM - Animal Care Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Training Room, Waxahachie Police Department
630 Farley St., Waxahachie

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40055/2-12-20_Animal_Care_Advisory_Committee_Agenda_Packet.pdf

5. Discuss renovation of Building 1 and take any necessary action. (I'm not sure what exactly this refers to.)

** 6. Discuss operating hours to assist citizen's needs and take any necessary action. **  I love that the City is discussing the needs of the residents and this is a fantastic thing to have your input on, for anyone who can make it.  You can address this in the Public Comments at the beginning of the meeting!

8. Discuss upcoming event "Cops 4 Kids" and take any necessary action.

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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4:00 PM - MidWay Regional Airport Joint Board Regular Meeting
Rex Odom Conference Room, MidWay Regional Airport

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40094/AA20200213.pdf

6. Consider Revised Airport Minimum Standards and Requirements

7. Consider Revised Airport Rules and Regulations

8. Discuss Recent Community Outreach to Our Military Visitors

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5:30 PM - Heritage Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers / Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/40044/2-13-20_HPC_Agenda_Packet.pdf

There will be many items covered this evening, but among the most important is item 7.

**** 7. Review preliminary plans for new city hall annex ****

This meeting will not be live-streamed by the City, but it is an open meeting and as such the public is  encouraged to attend.


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Friday, February 14, 2020
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Happy Valentine's Day!

Today is also the LAST DAY FOR APPLICATIONS to be on the CITY COUNCIL BALLOT for the May 2020 election.  To see all who have applied to be on the Council ballot, you may go to this link on the City's website:  http://www.waxahachie.com/departments/city_secretary/elections.php  It should be updated by 5:00 PM every day.  THANK YOU to our City Secretary's office for doing this for the residents!

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As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions.  Some of the best changes that we've been able to make are due to the great ideas of our residents!

Have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

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

The Week of February 3rd - 7th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors!

Please look into the information below for the TIRZ meeting on Wednesday!! 

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Monday, February 3, 2020
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6:15 PM - City Council Work Session
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39907/2-3-2020_City_Council_Worksession_Agenda.pdf

This public meeting will be to discuss appointing the P&Z Commission, plus three additional Ad Hoc Members, as the City's Impact Fee Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.

Without more information, I'm not sure whether this is a new board or not, but I'm suspecting it is.  We currently have an Investment Advisory Committee and an Impact Fee Advisory Committee, but not one Impact Fee Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.  Also, we normally make appointments in August/September, so appointing folks now, lends to my belief that this may be a new board.  If you're interested, please come to the meeting.  It will not be live-streamed by the City.

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6:30 PM - City Council Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39906/2-3-2020_City_Council__Briefing_Agenda.pdf

This public meeting is simply to conduct a briefing to discuss agenda items for the 7:00 PM regular Council meeting.  It is a great way to get details and hear brief discussion between staff and Council in a more informal setting. It will not be live-streamed by the City

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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/39904/2-3-2020_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Various items of note include:

5c - Approval of Supplemental Appropriation for Administration - City Council Election. According to the memo, the original budget for our May 2020 Election was $8,000 and $10,200 was used for the Charter Election.  Now, the estimated cost of contracting the May 2nd election with Ellis County is $7000 and that is the amount that is being requested from the General fund at this time.

7 - Hear presentation on "Shop with a Cop" - This should be a fun presentation about how our police department is forming bonds within the community.

8 - Employee Recognition for earning professional licenses - I think it's great when our staff improve their skills and we have a moment to recognize them for their hard work.

14 & 15 - Consider action plan or action to require the substandard structure located at 712 Givens St. to be secured, repaired, removed, and/or demolished.

18 - Consider proposed Ordinance ordering the election to be held for the purpose of election At-Large Council Member Places 1,2, & 3 and contracting with Ellis County Elections for their services.

19 - Discussion related to potential revision to the Sub Division Ordinance platting process.  We recently made changes to our platting process which allows P&Z final authority on some plats.  We also just had a replat which had over 35 protests, but was still approved by P&Z.  This does not mean that if the replat had gone to Council, it would've been denied, but Council is usually able to take things into account that the P&Z commission cannot.  I requested this item to be on the agenda so we could discuss our procedure in greater detail to make sure we want to continue with these recent changes or not. 

The City Council meeting will be streamed at this link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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There are no meetings scheduled at this time, but please check back on the city's calendar to see if more have been added: http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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12:00 PM - Civil Service Commission Meeting
Mayor's Office, City Hall

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39880/2-5-20_Civil_Service_Agenda_Packet.pdf

The only action item on this agenda is for the Waxahachie Police Department.  To Certify entry Police Officer Exam Eligibility List created by written examination taken on February 1, 2020.

This is a public meeting, but will not be live-streamed by the city.

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3:00 PM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No 1 (TIRZ) Regular Meeting 
Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39908/2-5-2020_TIRZ_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This is a really interesting meeting because there are two requests for help from the TIRZ funds.

4 - Consider funding for the Historical Freight Depot located at 421 S. College St., who is, according to the Secretary of State, owned by DAJP Holdings (Dusty Autry and Jim Phillips).   They are requesting TIRZ funds in the amount of $138,484. As a member of the Board of Directors of the TIRZ, I'm sure Mr. Autry will or already has filled out a form to recuse himself from voting.

5 - Consider funding to repair Glenn's Carpet property located at 301 N. College St. - There are no details given regarding this request.

This is a public meeting and therefore residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.  The city will not live-stream this meeting.

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Thursday, February, 6, 2020
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4:30 PM - Keep Waxahachie Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39877/2-6-20__KWB_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This is a fairly standard meeting, except for the discussion on promotional items for the Garden Expo. 

Residents are welcome to attend this public meeting.  It is often very interesting when going over what is happening around the community.  It will not be live-streamed by the city.

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Friday, February 7, 2020
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There are no meetings scheduled at this time, but please check back on the city's calendar to see if more have been added: http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

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I hope that everyone enjoys their weekend and has a wonderful week ahead!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

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

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)

The Week of January 20th - 24th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend and is ready for the week ahead.

We have had a lot of meetings recently and therefore have a lot of draft minutes for our various boards.  If you'd like to see what all is going on, I highly encourage you to take a minute to view them here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yziob2pqh0QVRnb2JfmuCVO8Bg-nGxsu

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Monday, January 20, 2020
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2 Announcements for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

1 ) City offices will be closed Monday, January 20, re-opening on Tuesday, 21 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  For non-emergency needs during this time, please call the Waxahachie Police Department at 469-309-4400. Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Residential trash pickup will run as normally scheduled on this day.

Additionally, since this holiday falls on a day of a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, the Council Meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, January 21 at 7pm at City Hall. An agenda is posted below.

2) The NAACP and IMA Action Committee present the Annual King Day Celebration, to take place on Monday, January 20, 2020.

The parade lineup will begin at 11:30am at the intersection of S. Aiken Street and E. Jefferson Street. Parade will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Following the parade, a program will be held at the Jim Street Christian Church, 108 Jim Street in Waxahachie.

For more information please contact the Waxahachie Branch NAACP by calling 972-937-2077, or email naacp6240@att.net. Parade Flyers and registration forms are also available at Gibson's Check Cashing.  

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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6:00 PM - City Council Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39650/1-21-2020_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf

The briefing will not be live-streamed, but is open to the public, so please feel free to attend.

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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/39651/1-21-2020_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf

There are a couple solar panel cases and a few other items of interest:

15 & 16 - Public hearing on a 168 unit apartment complex called Cypress Creek proposed to be built by the water tower at 287 (near Farley), behind River Oaks Subdivision.  Staff is recommending approval and it was approved through P&Z with a 5-1 vote.

18 & 19 - Public hearing on the construction of a Caliber Collision auto repair shop in the North Grove business center.  Staff recommends denial of this project and it was denied at P&Z 6-0.

20 & 21 - Changes to the zoning ordinance.  I have a problem with a couple parts of this change.

a) Section 4 iv - It has been added to DENY solar panels if they face a right of way, even if the panels are on the rear or side of the house. (For example, if the rear of your house faced Broadhead, you would be unable to install the panels there, even though it's the rear of your home.)  I think this is too restrictive and takes away personal property rights.

b)  Section 7 vii - Limiting accessory structures to 2 per single family residence.  - This depends on the definition of what is considered an "accessory structure", but again, it feels like an infringement of personal property rights.

c) Boat dock standards and regulations: I don't necessarily have an issue with this, but would welcome feedback from residents on this and any other aspect of the zoning ordinance proposed changes.  These can be viewed in the agenda packet link above.

This meeting will be live-streamed at the following link http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php ; however, you are welcome and encouraged to come to the meeting, if possible.
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There are no other meetings posted at this time, but please check back on the city's website, to see if more have been added.  http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

I hope you have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

Melissa Olson
cell: 817-507-5162
molson@waxahachie.com

The Week of January 13th - 17th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie

Hello Neighbors!

Brrrr!  I hope that everyone is staying warm after that 35 degree drop in weather!  I thought this would be a funny way to start this week's newsletter.  😄

We have several meetings this week, however, so let's get started!

For more details on any item listed, please refer to the agenda packet for that particular meeting.





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Monday, January 13, 2020
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8:30 AM - Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund (FR&R) Regular Meeting
Waxahachie Fire Station No. 1, 407 Water Street

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39369/1-13-20_FR_R_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Items of interest include:

3. Canvassing votes for a new FR&R Board member

4. & 5. Administer Oath of Office to member and Reorganize the Board

8. & 9. Considering invoices

10. Discuss consultant search and take any necessary action

This meeting will not be live-streamed by the City.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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3:00 PM - Waxahachie Community Development Corporation (WCDC) Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39397/01-14-20_WCDC_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This agenda packet is stuffed with events (past, present and future) at the Civic Center plus community beautification efforts with pictures.  If interested, please look through the agenda packet via the link above.  I highly recommend it so you can mark your calendars.

This meeting is not live-streamed by the City.

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6:15 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39416/PZAgenda20200114B.pdf

This briefing is open to the public and is to discuss items for the 7:00 PM regular meeting.

It will not be live-streamed by the City, but residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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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/39417/1-14-20_P_Z_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Items of interest:

7. Consideration of a plat request for the second phase of the Arbors of Willow Grove

17. & 18.  Public Hearing on a zoning change next to the River Oaks subdivision for the Cypress Creek at Waxahachie Apartments.

19. & 20.  Public Hearing to allow construction of a Caliber Collision (Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop) within the North Grove Business Park.  Staff is recommending denial.

21. & 22.  Public Hearing by the City of Waxahachie for various textual amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 3020. which includes restrictions on political signage (including having a permit for them), amendments to solar panel guidelines and boat dock structure regulations, among others.

This meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by this link when the meeting starts. http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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1:00 PM - Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Drive

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39399/1-15-2020_Senior_Center_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Items of interest include transferring funds and reviewing the BASTAS  (Be A Santa To A Senior) project in December.  More details can be found in the agenda packet link above.

This meeting will not be live-streamed by the city, but is public and residents are welcome to attend.

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Thursday and Friday
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There are currently no meetings scheduled for those days, but please check back on the city's website to see if some are added at a later time.  Here is the link: http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

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Just a reminder that this Wednesday is the first day to turn in applications for City Council, if anyone is interested.  I'm always willing to answer questions. but there is also more information on the City Secretary's web page.  http://www.waxahachie.com/departments/city_secretary/elections.php

I hope that everyone has a great weekend and I wish you all a wonderful week ahead!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

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

This is why we need to stream more city meetings!

On Thursday, January, 9, 2020, the city had several public meetings. The first of three meetings I attended that day was that of the Cemetery Board. It was such an amazing meeting I wish it had been live-streamed so that y’all could see how it went.  The board was having a great discussion. Ideas were being thrown out there and the various aspects of each were examined until the board reached a solution.  In some meetings (not specifying city meetings, but just meetings in general), it seems as if often times one idea will be suggested and everyone just agrees without discussion and then action is taken. This particular Cemetery Board meeting was an excellent demonstration of collaboration. It was FANTASTIC!  I’m so honored to be a part of it.

You may remember that I pushed to get all city meetings live-streamed and while I’m grateful that we now stream the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission  meetings, this Cemetery Board meeting reinvigorated my desire for all public meetings in City Hall to be streamed. I think it’s not just important for folks to know what is happening, but the process behind those decisions - the how/why in the decision-making process.  Often times from the outside, it can look like there’s no rhyme or reason for some of the choices that the city makes, but seeing the discussion of those boards that lead to the decisions made by Council, could really provide additional understanding of how the city works. Not only that, but folks would get a chance to see the hard work and dedication of our volunteer board members.  Thank you to all our board volunteers and staff for your collaborative efforts to serve the residents and make a better Waxahachie!
 

If you’re interested in being involved and serving on any city boards, please fill out an application and submit it to the City Secretary’s office. The link to do so is here: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/boards_commissions.php  Board appointments are made in August or September of every year, but sometimes there are openings on a board before that time, so having your application on file with the City Secretary, would help us fill an open position until appointments are made for that year. 

Regarding live-streaming... The company we currently use, Swagit, has done a great job breaking down meetings by agenda number and displaying the agenda next to the video.  It helps greatly when wanting to go to a specific part of the meeting. In fact, the City of Waxahachie just added information about our streamed meetings on the website the other day.  You can find that at the following link:  http://www.waxahachie.com/news_detail_T6_R118.php

The Week of January 6th - 10th, 2020 in the City of Waxahachie!

Hello Neighbors!

We have a busy week ahead at the City.  Some really interesting things too.  First of all, here is a link to the draft minutes from recent city meetings.  These are a fantastic way to see what has been going on in the city.  Draft Board Minutes for Council Meeting on January 6, 2020
  
Here are the meetings for this coming week:

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

Agenda:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39282/1-6-2020_City_Council_Briefing_Agenda.pdf

This meeting is open to the public, so please feel free to attend.  We will be discussing items on the 7:00 PM agenda in an informal setting.  Residents are not allowed to speak during the briefing but there is a public comments section at the actual meeting. This meeting 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/39283/1-6-2020_City_Council_Agenda_Packet.pdf

Some items of note are:

12 - Consider request for a detailed Site Plan review for apartments located at the SW corner of Northgate Dr at Stadium Dr. - due to this item NOT being a public hearing, anyone wishing to speak to this, must do so at the public comments at the beginning of the meeting.

** 21 - Reconvene from Executive Session (due to having consultation with City Atty)**
a. Take any possible action by City Council to initiate a zoning change under Section 2.04 and 7.03 of the Zoning ordinance, and consider calling public hearing to consider revocation of a Specific Use permit held by Oak Cliff Metals
b. Take any necessary action
*** This is a big deal.  Finding that balance between government intervention and business rights is a very big thing.  There should be a lot of information presented to the Council, most likely at the briefing that evening, and we will consider all input before rendering a decision.***

Anyone wishing to speak to this will need to speak during the public comments section at the beginning of the meeting OR wait until a public hearing, if that is the action taken by Council.  I welcome all to give me feedback on your thoughts on this subject.

The Council meeting will be live-streamed at this link: http://www.waxahachie.com/government/city_council/city_council_meeting_live_stream.php

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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There are currently no meetings scheduled for this day, but please check back on the city's website to see if any are added at a later date.  http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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3:00 PM - TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1) Regular Meeting
Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39276/1-8-2020_TIRZ_Agenda_Packet.pdf

The meeting will include

3 - Reorganize the board

5 - Consider funding for parking lot repair for Covenant Life Church at 423 N College

6 - Consider funding for Walk of Fame Stars fabrication and installation.

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Thursday, January 9, 2020 
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****None of the meetings held today will be live-streamed, but they are open to the public and residents who are interested are encouraged to attend. ***

8:30 AM - Cemetery Board Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda Packet:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39271/1-9-2020_Cemetery_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf

4 - Discuss pavilion project and take any necessary action

5 - Discuss cemetery activities and take any necessary action

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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/39272/1-9-20_Park_Board_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This appears to be a standard meeting in which park projects and activities will be discussed and action can be taken on those, if necessary. The only item that is different is:

6 - Discuss Little Creek Trail opening

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4:00 PM - Mid-Way Regional Airport Board Regular Meeting
Rex Odom Conference Room, Mid-Way Regional Airport
131 Airport Dr., Midlothian, TX

Agenda:  https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39269/AA20200109.pdf

Some highlights of this meeting's agenda include:

6 - Discuss Starting Educational Program with MISD and WISD

7 - Discuss Starting RFP and Proposals for New Hangar Development

8 - Election of 2020 Officers

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4:30 PM - Keep Waxahachie Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39274/1-9-20__KWB_Agenda_Packet.pdf

This looks to be a standard meeting with the following exception:

6 - Discuss promotional items for Garden Expo and take any necessary action

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5:30 PM - Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Council Chamber / Conference Room, City Hall

Agenda Packet: https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/document-uploads-001/uploads/video/agenda_file/39275/1-9-20_HPC_2nd_Revised_Agenda_Packet.pdf

A couple items of interest on this agenda are:

4 - Consider revised plans for 421 S. College

5 - Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for 310 Kirven

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Friday, January 10, 2020
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There are currently no meetings scheduled, but please check the city's website to see if any are added at a later time. http://www.waxahachie.com/calendar.php

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Just a reminder for those who would like to serve on the Waxahachie City Council, packets are available in the City Secretary's office.  The first day to turn in your application is January 15, 2020.

Also here is a notice for those who live in the Estates of Garden Valley that there may be some traffic
starting Monday due to the installation of new sewer lines. 


Here is the notice on the city's website: http://www.waxahachie.com/news_detail_T6_R117.php


I hope that y'all enjoy your weekend!  Have a wonderful week ahead, Waxahachie!

Your Friendly Councilmember,

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