HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/10/11-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 11,2005
Present
Mike Moncrief, Mayor
Chuck Silcox, Mayor Pro tem, District 3
Salvador Espino, District 2
Becky Haskin, District 4
Jungus Jordan, District 6
Carter Burdette, District 7
Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Wendy Davis, District 9
Absent
Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
City Staff
Marc Ott, Assistant City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Member Hicks temporarily absent.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Minister Michael Thames, Fortress Church of
Invocation Christ.
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
(Council Member Hicks assumed her chair at the dais.)
Mayor Moncrief announced that October 8, 2005, was Council Member
Silcox's birthday. He asked that everyone join him in singing "Happy
Birthday" to Council Member Silcox.
Agenda Item IV On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 2005, were approved
Minutes unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
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Agenda Item V Council Member Hicks presented a Proclamation for Let Someone Know
Special Month, to Father Carl Szwa, Tarrant Area Partnership of End-of-Life Care
Presentations Steering Committee.
Mr. Mark Nurdin, President of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth, presented a
check from the Rotary Club for $4,225.00 to assist the City in disaster relief
efforts for individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Mayor
Moncrief accepted the check on behalf of the City and assured Mr. Nurdin the
money would be used for disaster relief.
Mr. Mark Thistlewaite, Chair of the Fort Worth Arts Commission, briefed the
Council on a sculpture being assembled by artist Donald Lipski entitled "Texas
Star". He stated that the sculpture would be made from 400 cowboy hats
donated by community leaders and interested individuals. He recognized
Mayor Moncrief for his idea and participation in this process. Ms. Garlene
Parris, daughter of Cowgirl Hall of Famer Tyndall Smith, stated that she had
obtained hats from citizens, rodeo stars and former President George H.W.
Bush as well as the hat worn by her mother and cousin, actor Chill Wills. Ms.
Sharon Crittendon stated that she had obtained hats from Governor Rick Perry,
David Dewhurst, and Representative Sid Miller. Mr. Donald Lipski stated that
the sculpture would be placed in the Fort Worth Convention Center and that the
name of the sculpture had been changed to "Pearl Earrings" in honor of Ms.
Parris' service in this endeavor.
Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Silcox announced that October 9-15, 2005, was Fire Prevention
Announcements Week. He also stated that he had the honor of attending a function at the
Colonial Country Club on October 7, 2005, that honored the families whose
loved ones had been killed in Iraq to express gratitude for their sacrifice. He
added that the speakers were two Medal of Honor recipients and it was very
inspirational to hear them.
Council Member Espino announced that a public information meeting on the
design review for the reconstruction of Northwest 24th, 26th, and 27th Streets
would be held on October 20, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Tri-Ethnic
Community Center. He added that on October 13, 2005, an information
meeting on Riverside streets would be held at 6:30 p.m. at Springdale Baptist
Church. He further stated that on October 22, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m., All Saints Catholic School, at 2006 Houston, would hold their Annual
Fall Carnival. He further stated that on October 12, 2005, at 7:30 a.m., the
Hispanic Heritage Breakfast would be held at the Fort Worth Convention
Center and that the honoree this year would be the Hispanic Chamber of
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Commerce. Council Member Espino also stated that former City Council
Member Louis Zapata's wife of over 50 years, Mary, passed away and asked
that the meeting be adjourned in her honor.
Council Member Jordan stated that he was honored to attend the reception and
breakfast for the Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities on October
th and 10th
9 , 2005. He added that the Governor's Awards were presented and
that the City's Mayor's Commission on Person's with Disabilities was one of
the recipients.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation for the Commission's dedicated efforts
and stated that the award was recognizing the Commission's enforcement of
people taking undue advantage of parking in handicapped parking spaces.
Council Member Hicks wished happy birthday to Ms. Opal Lee who celebrated
her 79th birthday last weekend. She also announced that the Highland Hills Fall
Festival would be held on October 15, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the
East St. Paul Church off Oak Grove Road. She added that the Rosedale
Expansion Road Improvement Meeting would be held on October 17, 2005, at
6:30 p.m. at the Southside Multi-Purpose Center, and encouraged all residents
to attend to ensure the road would be constructed in a manner to attract
development in the area.
Agenda Item VII There were no items withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by the staff.
Continued/
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Haskin, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and adopt
all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1517 M&C OCS-1517 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
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G-14952 M&C G-14952 — Approving revisions to the Street Light Policy contained in
Revise Section Section VIII of the Policy for the Installation of Community Facilities.
VIII of Policy for
Installation of
Community
Facilities
G-14953 M&C G-14953 — Authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant
Ord. No. 16639- from the National Institute of Justice for the Crime Lab in the amount of
10-2005 $95,000.00; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16639-10-2005
Grant for Crime increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Lab amount of$95,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the National Institute
of Justice, for the purpose of funding training and equipment in the Crime Lab
for the Police Department.
G-14954 M&C G-14954 — Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $2,000,000.00 from
Ord. No. 16640- the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the
10-2005 amount of $1,000,000.00 and to the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount
Transfer of Funds of $1,000,000.00; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16640-10-2005
for Unspecified increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,000,000.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $1,000,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund for the
purpose of funding unspecified capital projects.
G-14955 M&C G-14955 — Adopting Ordinance No. 16641-10-2005 amending Section
Ord. No. 16641- 23-6 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, prohibiting
10-2005 discharge of firearms within the City limits, and providing an exception for
Amend Section persons discharging firearms under certain circumstances as provided by the
23-6 of City Code ordinance and State law; providing for a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 for
violation of the ordinance; and approving the expansion and staff
implementation of the Bird Relocation Program.
P-10249 M&C P-10249 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for best-seller books with
Best-Seller Books Book Wholesalers Incorporated, for the Library Department based on best
value with freight included in unit prices and payment due 30 days after receipt
of invoice; and authorizing this agreement to begin October 1, 2005, and expire
September 30, 2006, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
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P-10250 M&C P-10250 — Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Original
Original Equipment Manufacturer Badger meters, parts and repair service with Eastech
Equipment Flow Controls, Inc., for the Water Department with shipping costs prepaid and
Manufacturer added to the invoice. Payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and
Badger Meters,
Parts and Repair Badger Meters and Repair Manufacturer's List Price
Service Parts
Badger Repair Services, $100.00 Per Hour
Calibration, Maintenance and
Technical Assistance
Authorizing this agreement to begin October 11, 2005, and expire October 10,
2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.
P-10251 M&C P-10251 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for liquid caustic soda with
Liquid Caustic Fluid Solution Technology, Inc., for the Water Department based on best value
Soda with freight included in the unit price and payment due 30 days after receipt of
invoice; authorizing this agreement to begin October 4, 2005, and expire
October 3, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other
public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Local
Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program".
P-10252 M&C P-10252 — Authorizing the purchase of new golf turf maintenance
Golf Turf equipment from a BuyBoard contract with Professional Turf Products and
Maintenance Jones Equipment for the Parks and Community Services Department as listed
Equipment below for a cost not to exceed $302,169.00 with payment due within 30 days of
the date of the invoice; and
Description Unit Price Extended Total
BuyBoard Contract with
Professional Turf Products
5 ea. Toro Greensmaster 3250-D, 21 $25,176.00 $125,880.00
HP, greens mowers
5 ea. Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, 28 $14, 935.00 $ 74,675.00
HP, out front mowers
1 ea. Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D, $44,660.00 $ 44,660.00
60 HP, tri-deck mower
1 ea. Toro MultiPro 5700, 35.5 HP, $28,926.00 $ 28,926.00
300 gallon turf sprayer
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BuyBoard Contract with Jones
Equipment
2 ea. Smithco Super Rake, 12.5 HP, $14,014.00 $ 28,028.00
bunker rake
TOTAL $302,169.00
Authorizing financing of this purchase through a Lease with Purchase option
for five years at rate of 3.2390 percent and a cost of $25,534.20 for a total of
$327,703.20 for the Parks and Community Services Department to be obtained
through the City's Master Lease Financing Agreement with Bank of America
established on February 10, 2004, (M&C C-19966).
P-10253 M&C P-10253 — Authorizing a sole source purchase of seven Regutron digital
Regutron Digital controllers from EMICC, Inc., for the Water Department based on a sole source
Controllers bid of $5,715.00 each in the amount not to exceed $40,005.00, with payment
due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
L-14137 M&C L-14137 — Approving the sale of surplus City-owned tax foreclosed
Sale of Surplus properties described below, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas
City-Owned Tax Local Government Code for a total of $53,620.00, and authorize the City
Foreclosed Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the
Properties highest bidder complying with bid specifications:
Bidder Description Address
Mike Sadler Lot 4 and 5, J.M. 2455 East Lancaster
Leonard Subdivision Avenue
Omar Abdelhadi Lot E 54' L-6, Block 3, 3215 East Lancaster
Tandy Addition Avenue
C-21073 M&C C-21073 — Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a consent
Franklin-Leddy agreement with Franklin-Leddy Corporation for use of the right-of-way on
Corporation Exchange Avenue at 2455 North Main Street for installation of an awning.
C-21074 M&C C-21074 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16642-10-2005
Ord. No. 16642- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund in the
10-2005 amount of $100,000.00 and decreasing the Unreserved Retained Earnings by
Ord. No. 16643- the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Solid Waste
10-2005 Capital Improvements Fund for two citizen drop off stations; authorizing the
Change Order No. transfer of $100,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund to the Solid Waste Capital
3—AUI Improvements Fund; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16643-10-2005
Contractors, L.P. increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid Waste Capital
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Improvements Fund by $100,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding Change Order No. 3 to an agreement with AUI Contractors, L.P., for
the design and construction of two citizen drop off stations; and authorizing the
execution of Change Order No. 3 to Design-Build Agreement with AUI
Contractors, L.P., in the amount of$110,458.00.
C-21075 M&C C-21075 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Tarrant County Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Beverly Hills Drive
and City of from Jacksboro Highway to McCandless Avenue and McCandless Avenue
Sansom Park from Beverly Hills Drive to 23rd Street in the City of Fort Worth and the City of
Sansom Park for a total project cost to the City not to exceed $53,000.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Sansom Park to reimburse the City 50 percent of all cost of materials and
other incidentals necessary for the reconstruction of Beverly Hills Drive from
Jacksboro Highway to McCandless Avenue and McCandless Avenue from
Beverly Hills Drive to 23rd Street in the City of Fort Worth and the City of
Sansom Park for a total project cost to the City of Fort Worth not to exceed
$60,000.00 ($53,000.00 for materials, plus $7,000.00 for engineering and
surveying).
C-21076 M&C C-21076 —Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Freer
Freer Mechanical Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $671,417.00 for modifications
Contractors, Inc. to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems at the Will Rogers
Memorial Center for the Public Events Department.
C-21077 M&C C-21077 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order
Jamail with Jamail Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $132,198.00, to
Construction renovate the Hillside Community Center.
Company, Inc.
C-21078 M&C C-21078 —Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas
Dale Resources, drilling under 90.41 mineral acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
L.L.C. known as the North East Landfill, Preston Witt Survey, Tract 2A and William
C. Trimble Survey, Tract 4, located in Tarrant County, Texas, at 6991 Randol
Mill Road, with Dale Resources, L.L.C., for a two-year term.
C-21079 M&C C-21079 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute interlocal
Various agreements with various municipalities/entities for their participation with the
Municipalities Environmental Collection Center for the collection of Household Hazardous
Waste.
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C-21080 M&C C-21080 —Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 16644-
10-2005 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16644-10-2005 increasing
Ord. No. 16645- estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund
10-2005 in the amount of $461,820.00 from Impact Fees for the purpose of
Ord. No. 16646- funding Cooper General Contractors for the Jenkins Heights Pump
10-2005 Station Rehabilitation Project;
G.P. Cooper
Industries, Inc. 2. Authorize the transfer of $461,820.00 from the Water Capital Project
d/b/a Cooper Fund-Impact Fee, to the Water Capital Project Fund;
General
Contractors 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16645-10-2005 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $461,820.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding Cooper General Contractors for the Jenkins Heights Pump
Station Rehabilitation Project;
4. Authorize the transfer of $100,180.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16646-10-2005 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $100,180.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding Cooper General Contractors for the Jenkins Heights Pump
Station Rehabilitation Project; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with G.P. Cooper
Industries, Inc., d/b/a Cooper General Contractors in the amount of
$537,000.00 for the Jenkins Heights Pump Station Rehabilitation
Proj ect.
C-21081 M&C C-21081 —Authorizing the transfer of$157,620.00 from the Retail Sewer
Ord. No. 16647- Impact Fee to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; adopting Appropriation
10-2005 Ordinance No. 16647-10-2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
G.P. Cooper in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$157,620.00 from available
Industries, Inc., funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Cooper General Contractors
d/b/a Cooper for the Meadow Lakes Lift Station Project; and authorizing the City Manager to
General execute a contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc., d/b/a Cooper General
Contractors Contractors in the amount of $617,000.00 for the Meadow Lakes Lift Station
Project.
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C-21082 M&C C-21082 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ace
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Pipe Cleaning, Inc., in the amount of$219,960.00 for the Fort Worth Citywide
Inc. Large Diameter Sewer Cleaning Contract 2005.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There was presented a resolution nominating members to the Board of
Appoint Board of Directors for the Tarrant Appraisal District. Assistant City Manager Ott stated
Directors for that the Council had no nominations to present for this board.
Tarrant Appraisal
District Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the resolution be withdrawn from consideration. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
Agenda Item XI Council Member Burdette requested Council consideration to appoint Ashley
Presentations by Lowery and Cassandra Rojas to the Youth Advisory Board. Mayor Pro tem
City Council Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Ashley
Appointments Lowery and Cassandra Rojas be appointed to the Youth Advisory Board
effective October 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Warren Moody be reappointed to the Golf Advisory Board effective
October 11, 2005, and with a term expiring October 1, 2007. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Wheatfall absent.
Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Ramon Romero be reappointed to Place 8 on the City Plan Commission
effective October 11, 2005, and with a term expiring October 1, 2006. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that Rebekah Thompson be appointed to the Youth Advisory Board effective
October 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
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AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-14956 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14956 from
Adopt Fiscal Year the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
2005-06 Schedule Manager to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2005-06 Schedule of Rates and
of Rates and Charges for City of Fort Worth Airports. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a
Charges for City motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the recommendation be
of Fort Worth adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Airports Council Member Wheatfall absent.
G-14957 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14957 from
Ord. No. 16648- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
10-2005 amending Schedule 2 to Section 35-70.3(b) of the Code of the City of Fort
Amend Section Worth (1986), as amended, to increase the collection rate for water and
35-70.3(b) to wastewater impact fees. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Increase Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16648-10-
Collection Rate for 2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
Water and nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
Wastewater
Impact Fees
G-14958 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14958 from
Ord. No. 16649- the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
10-2005
Disaster Relief 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if awarded, a grant
Grant in Response amendment from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal
to Hurricane Emergency Management Agency to provide disaster relief assistance to
Katrina the victims of Hurricane Katrina seeking refuge in the City of Fort
Worth;
2. Authorize a second non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $3,000,000.00 for
continued interim financing of this grant project pending contract
execution;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$3,000,000.00 for a
total of $6,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, for the purpose of funding disaster relief
assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina seeking refuge in the City
of Fort Worth; and
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4. Ratify all expenditures made and contracts entered into as part of the
City's response to Hurricane Katrina; and authorize the City Manager to
enter into future contracts with various entities as necessary in response
to the disaster created by Hurricane Katrina up to $6,000,000.00.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16649-10-2005 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
G-14959 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14959 from
Ord. No. 16650- the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
10-2005
Disaster Relief 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if awarded, a grant
Grant in Response from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency
to Hurricane Rita Management Agency to provide disaster relief assistance to the victims
of Hurricane Rita seeking refuge in the City of Fort Worth;
2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund
to the Grants Fund in the amount of $750,000.00 for interim financing
of this grant project pending contract execution;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$750,000.00, subject
to receipt of the Disaster Relief Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, for the
purpose of funding disaster relief assistance to the victims of Hurricane
Rita seeking refuge in the City of Fort Worth;
4. Ratify all expenditures made and contracts entered into as part of the
City's response to Hurricane Rita; and authorize the City Manager to
enter into future contracts with various entities as necessary in response
to the disaster created by Hurricane Rita up to $750,000.00.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16650-10-2005 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
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G-14960 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14960 from
Rezoning of the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Properties Along Manager to initiate rezoning of certain properties located along Arizona
Arizona Avenue Avenue, in accordance with the 2005 Comprehensive Plan. Council Member
Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
G-14961 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14961 from
Zoning Changes the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
for Annexation on Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for 12 enclaves proposed for
November 8, 2005 annexation on November 8, 2005. Council Member Burdette made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
PZ-2616 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2616 from the
Institute City Manager recommending that the City Council institute the annexation of
Annexation approximately 323.98 acres of land located north of Interstate Highway 30,
(AX-05-008, west of Chapel Creek Boulevard and south of Chapin Road in Tarrant County
Leonard Tract (AX-05-008, Leonard Tract) and defer the consideration of the annexation
ordinance until November 8, 2005, but that Council approve the institution of
the annexation in accordance with State law.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, advised the Council that he
would request the associated zoning case, ZC-05-194, be continued until
November 8, 2005.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
PZ-2617 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2617 from the
Institute City Manager recommending that the City Council institute the annexation of
Annexation approximately 4.22 acres of land located west of Chapel Creek Boulevard,
(AX-05-009 north of Interstate Highway 30, the existing right-of-way of County Road 1029
Chapin Road) in Tarrant County and defer the consideration of the annexation ordinance until
November 8, 2005. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Wheatfall absent.
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C-21083 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21083 from the
Deloitte & Touche City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an additional
$60,000.00 to be paid to Deloitte & Touche to complete the independent audit
of the financial records of the City of Fort Worth for FY 2004. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
Agenda Item XIV City Secretary Hendrix stated that the City Attorney had advised the Council in
(AX-05-010 GT the Pre-Council Worksession that Public Hearing Items 1 through 12 as listed
Walter Survey) on the posted City Council meeting agenda, would be considered by the
Council at the same time.
It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the second public
hearings for proposed City initiated full purpose annexations for various
acreage in Tarrant and Denton Counties listed below. Mayor Moncrief opened
up the public hearings and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Allison Gray, Development Coordinator, appeared before Council, gave a
staff report and stated that consideration of the proposed voluntary full purpose
annexation ordinance was scheduled for November 8, 2005.
Annexation of 6 acres of land in Tarrant County, located North of Bailey
Boswell Road and west of Park Drive (AX-05-010 GT Walter Survey).
AX-05-011 Annexation of 29 acres of land in Tarrant County, located south of Bailey
R Whitley Survey Boswell Road and east of Boat Club Road (AX-05-011 R Whitley Survey).
AX-05-012 Annexation of 5.7 acres of land in Tarrant County, located north of WJ Boaz
AS Roberts Road, north of the intersection of Bob Hanger Road and WJ Boaz Road (AX-
Survey 05-012 AS Roberts Survey).
AX-05-013 Annexation of 1.2 acres of land in Tarrant County, located north of WJ Boaz
AS Roberts Road, north of the intersection of Sam Cantey Road and WJ Boaz Road (AX-
Survey 05-013 AS Roberts Survey).
AX-05-014 Annexation of 0.5 acres of land in Tarrant County, located west of US Highway
William Evans 377 and south of Basswood Boulevard (AX-05-014 William Evans Survey).
Survey
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AX-05-015 Annexation of 41 acres of land in Tarrant County, located south of WJ Boaz
John Askew Road, west of Bob Hanger Road (AX-05-015 John Askew Survey, Eagle
Survey, Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD School Site).
Mountain Saginaw
ISD School Site
AX-05-016 Annexation of 5.6 acres of land in Tarrant County, located east of Boat Club
JH Conwill Survey Road and south of WJ Boaz Road (AX-05-016 JH Conwill Survey).
AX-05-017 Annexation of 39 acres of land in Tarrant County, located between Boat Club
JH Conwill and Road and Bowman Roberts, south of WJ Boaz Road (AX-05-017 JH Conwill
Roberts Surveys and Roberts Survey).
AX-05-018 Annexation of 14.8 acres of land in Tarrant County, located at Bowman
AS Roberts Roberts Road and Longhorn Lane (AX-05-018 AS Roberts Survey).
Survey
AX-05-019 Annexation of 1.9 acres of land in Tarrant County, located at Longhorn Lane
AS Roberts and Bob Hanger Road (AX-05-019 AS Roberts Survey).
Survey
AX-05-020 Annexation of 5.5 acres of land in Denton County, located south of Old Denton
William Bush Road, north of Henrietta Creek(AX-05-020 William Bush Survey).
Survey
AX-05-021 Annexation of 80 acres of land in Tarrant County, located west of Katy Road
Jose Chirino and north of Keller Hicks Road (AX-05-021 Jose Chirino Survey).
Survey
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the second
public hearings, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the public hearings be closed. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3257-09-2005 was adopted
Hearing on September 20, 2005, setting today as the date for the hearing in connection
with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896
and that notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
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Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on September 23,
2005. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-05-107 Council Member Haskin advised Council that she had filed a Conflict of
SP-05-041 Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from
Approved voting on this issue.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the application of Marshall Tillman for a change in zoning of property
located at 1408 and 1412 Montgomery Street from "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses
in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, with restrictions, and site plan required for
office and residence, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-107 and Site Plan No. SP-05-
041, be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Haskin abstaining and Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-125A Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of FJM Properties, L.P., for a change in zoning of property
located at the southwest corner of Granbury Road and Altamesa Boulevard
from "A-5" One-Family Residential; "E" Neighborhood Commercial to (Tract
1) "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial; exclude the following: tattoo parlor, pool hall, with
no detached pole signs and with plan required; (Tract 2) "R-2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-125A, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-059 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 16651- Docket No. ZC-05-059, Text Amendment concerning through lots. Mayor
10-2005 Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
Text Amendment desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-
05-059 be approved, and the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16651-10-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION F, "THROUGH LOTS" OF SECTION
6.101, "YARDS" TO ALLOW AN EIGHT FOOT FENCE IN THE REAR
YARD OF AN APPROVED THROUGH LOT; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-133 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Willing R. Smith and Marc B. Smith, Jr., for a change in
zoning of property located at 4537, 4541, 4544 Houghton Avenue and 3501
Hulen Street from "B" Two-Family Residential and "E-R" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-05-133, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-142 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located at 2815 Northwest 26th Street from "B" Two-Family Residential to
"A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-142, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-177 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Continued for One that the application of Barbara Lyon and W.J. Morrison for a change in zoning
Week of property located in the 7500 block of Ederville Road from "A-5" One-
Family Residential to "B" Two-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-
177, be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-180 Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
SP-05-040 that the application of JPS Health Network for a change in zoning of property
Approved located at 1551 South Main Street from "CF" Community Facilities to
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"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" Intensive
Commercial, with site plan required for Patient Tower Addition, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-180 and Site Plan No. SP-05-040, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
ZC-05-181 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin,
SP-05-042 that the application of Patel M. Ramanlal for a change in zoning of property
Approved located at 4801 and 4817 Mona Lisa Street from "I" Light Industrial and "PD/-
147" Planned Development to amend "PD-147" for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial, with site plan for retail/conference center required, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-181 and Site Plan No. SP-05-042, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
ZC-05-182 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Cumberland Rest, Inc., for a change in zoning of
property located at 1600 Texas Street from "G" Intensive Commercial to "H"
Central Business District, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-182, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-184 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Continued for that the application of Pennsylvania Avenue, LLP, for a change in zoning of
Two Weeks property located in the 600 block of 9th Avenue from "PD-323" Planned
Development for office use to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial; exclude the following: alcohol
sales, massage parlor, tattoo parlor, with waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-184, be continued for two weeks. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-188 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Bill Stonaker for a change in zoning of property located
in the 6700 through the 6900 block of Northwest Loop 820 from "D" High
Density Multi-Family Residential and "IP" Industrial Park to "G" Intensive
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-188, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
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ZC-05-189 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Realty Capital Golden Beach, Ltd., for a change in
zoning of property located in the 4400 block of Golden Triangle Boulevard
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-05-189, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-191 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Continued for One that the application of Syn Station, L.P., for a change in zoning of property
Week located in the 9600 block of Trinity Boulevard from "AG" Agricultural and "A-
5" One-Family Residential to "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-05-191, be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall
absent.
ZC-05-192 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
SP-05-045 that the application of Henry Stevenson for a change in zoning of property
Continued for One located at 4409 Mansfield Highway from "F-R" General Commercial
Week Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F-R"
General Commercial Restricted, with site plan for motel required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-05-192 and Site Plan No. SP-05-045, be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-193 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
Approved that the application of Insi& Health Corporation for a change in zoning of
property located at 1199 8t Avenue from "E-R" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted to "F-R" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
05-193, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-05-194 Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, President, Chapel Creek
Continued Until Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in opposition of the
November 8, 2005 zoning change. He stated that the neighborhood association had not met with
Gary Hogan the developer nor had the developer addressed their concerns relative to "R-l"
Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential zoning. Mr. Hogan expressed his concerns
with the appearance of 40-foot lots with garages in the front. He suggested
that the smaller lots be developed for attractive owner-occupied structures to
preclude the property being used as rental properties. He also requested a
larger buffer for the gas wells. He further expressed concern with a two-lane
portion on Chapel Creek Boulevard and the two-lane bridge that provides
access to the neighborhood not being able to handle the additional traffic.
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Mayor Pro tem Silcox stated that a presentation was made at today's
Infrastructure and Transportation Committee meeting on the bridge, and asked
that staff provide a summary of the presentation.
(Council Member Jordan stepped away from the dais.)
Mr. Robert Goode, Transportation/Public Works Director, stated that Federal
funding was currently available in the North Central Texas Council of
Government for freeway bottleneck projects. He added that the City had
submitted Chapel Creek Boulevard for a six-lane bridge and was confident the
project would be funded. He stated that the City would know if the funding had
been approved by Spring 2006 and if approved, the project would be on the list
to be replaced in the next few years, with construction starting around 2008.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the application of Mary L. Wellman Trust for a change in zoning of
property located at West Freeway and Chapin Road from Unzoned and "G"
Intensive Commercial to (Tracts 1, 3, 5) "A-5" One-Family Residential; (Tracts
2, 6, 7, 8, 9) "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential; (Tract 4) "G" Intensive
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-194, be continued until November 8,
2005. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Wheatfall and Jordan absent.
Reconsideration of Mayor Moncrief advised the Council that two citizen appearance cards were
Item XIV—Public inadvertently skipped over during the second public hearings to annex various
Hearings acreage in Tarrant County and requested that the public hearings be
reconsidered at this time.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Item XIV — Public Hearings, be reconsidered at this time. The motion
carried seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and
Jordan absent.
Calvin Peterson Mr. Calvin Peterson, Box 74, Old Denton Road, Roanoke, Texas, appeared
AX-05-011 before Council relative to AX-05-011 R. Whitley Survey and in opposition of
forced annexation and stated that in 2000, he was trying to voluntary annex his
property but he could not. He advised Council that now he has invested too
much into his water well and septic tank and to hook up with the City system
would cost approximately $36,177.00.
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Darlia Hobbs Ms. Darlia Hobbs, 8113 Anchorage Place, appeared before Council in
opposition of the annexations. She stated that forced annexations were wrong
and negatively impacted emergency services. She stated that citizens who
attended the City's meeting at Bailey-Boswell High School asked a lot of
questions to City staff and that many questions were left unanswered. She
added that no response had been received to date on the unanswered questions.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearings, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tem Silcox, that the public hearings be closed. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Jordan absent.
ZC-05-195 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Michael and Julie Lawless for a change in zoning of
property located at 2101 Morning Glory Avenue from "B" Two-Family
Residential to "B/HC" Two-Family Residential/Historic and Cultural
Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-195, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Jordan absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-05-105 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406, representing the
SP-05-025 applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He stated
Returned to City that he had submitted a letter of appeal, but the City Zoning Commission had
Zoning rejected it. He requested that the Council return the zoning case back to the
Commission City Zoning Commission as there had been major revisions to the site plan and
Dennis Hopkins provided a summary of the changes to the zoning case.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his chair at the dais.)
Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the application of Shellie Scott for a change in zoning of property located
5195 Erath Street from "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for mini warehouse, with open and covered
parking, with site plan for office/warehouse required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
05-105 and Site Plan No. SP-05-025, be returned to the City Zoning
Commission with the caveat that the encroachment into the neighborhood
would be addressed. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
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ZC-05-186 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
SP-05-044 that the application of Gary Gardner for a change in zoning of property located
Denied at 3905 and 3909 West 5th Street from "B" Two-Family Residential to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "C-R" Low Density Multi-
Family Residential; and site plan for four attached single family units required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-186 and Site Plan No. SP-05-044, be denied. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16652-10-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES,
THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND
OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY
INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS'; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Wheatfall absent.
Item XVI Mr. Danny Moss, 1800 Fairway Bend Drive, Haslet, Texas, appeared before
Citizen Council relative to the Willow Springs Homeowners Group. He submitted a
Presentations plat for the Willow Springs Ranch Development that was approved by the City
Danny Moss as an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) plat and showed that no permits were
required. He added that staff notes on the plat reflected that it was an ETJ plat
not a limited purpose plat. He further stated that four days after the plat was
filed with the City, limited purpose went into effect. Mr. Moss continued by
stating that all property deeds relative to the plat reflected the property as being
in the ETJ. He requested that the area remain as ETJ until such time the City
could provide responsive emergency services.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of forced
annexation. They expressed concerns with availability of emergency services
and increased taxes. They also stated that they had no knowledge of the
annexation until after they had moved into their properties.
Greg Harrison, Mr. Greg Harrison 1836 Fairway Bend, Haslet, Texas
Julie Piano, Ms. Julie Piano 13100 Willow Tree Court, Haslet, Texas
Peggy Hickey with Ms. Peggy Hickey 2205 Robinwood Drive
Alta L.Tankersley, (with Alta L. Tankersley) 11530 Willow Springs Road, Haslet,Texas
Tom Sterner, Mr, Tom Sterner 1508 Western Willows,Haslet, Texas
Lee Daniel, Mr. Lee Daniel 1548 Western Willows,Haslet, Texas
Terry Smith, Mr. Stephen Ruten 13141 Willow Ranch Way, Haslet, Texas
Stephen Ruten
Eldon Prax, Mr. Terry B. Smith 12892 Taylor Frances Lane, Haslet, Texas
Kathy Niles, Mr. Eldon Prax 2001 Fairway Bend, Haslet, Texas
Howard Pena Ms. Kathy Niles 1553 Willow Tree Drive, Haslet, Texas
Jim Carpenter, Mr. Howard Pena 13125 Willow Ranch Way, Haslet, Texas
Gene Schindler, Mr. Jim Carpenter 1825 Fairway Bend, Haslet, Texas
Susan Harn, Mr. Gene Schindler 1501 Willow Tree Drive, Haslet, Texas
Amy Ebert, Ms. Susan Harn 1501 Willow Tree Drive, Haslet, Texas
Andrew Minor, Ms. Amy Ebert 4104 Huckleberry Drive
Chris Lyons, Mr, Andrew Minor 1537 Willow Tree Drive, Haslet, Texas
Jack Gibson, Mr. Chris Lyons 13501 Willow Creek,Haslet, Texas
Todd Crites, Mr. Jack Gibson 1525 Western Willow Drive, Haslet, Texas
Christopher
Gesting,Dan Salter, Mr. Todd Crites 1500 Willow Tree, Haslet, Texas
Robert Miklos Mr. Christopher Gesting 1916 Bear Springs Drive, Haslet, Texas
Mr. Dan Salter 1516 Western Willows Drive, Haslet, Texas
Mr. Robert Miklos 1717 Main#2800, Dallas, Texas
Agenda Item There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. in
XVIII honor of Mary Zapata.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18th day of
October, 2005.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen ix Michael J. Montf
City Secretary Mayor