City Council
Regular MeetingWillow Park, TX · June 28, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Municipal Complex, 516 Ranch House Rd, Willow Park, TX 76087
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND THE ROLL OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS WILL BE
TAKEN
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, the Regular City Council Meeting of Willow
Park was called to order by Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Crummel at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Doyle Moss
Councilmember Eric Contreras
Councilmember Chawn Gilliland
Councilmember Greg Runnebaum
Mayor Pro Tem Lea Young
ABSENT
Councilmember Nathan Crummel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Moss requested a moment of silence followed by the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to three minutes per person)
Residents may address the Council regarding an item that is not listed on the agenda. Residents
must complete a speaker form and turn it in to the City Secretary five (5) minutes before the start
of the meeting. The Rules of Procedure states that comments are to be limited to three (3)
minutes. The Texas Open Meetings Act provides the following:
A. If, at a meeting of a governmental body, a member of the public or of the governmental
body inquiries about a subject for which notice has not been given as required by this
subchapter, the notice provisions of this subchapter do not apply to:
(1) A statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; or
(2) A recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry.
B. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
KJ Hannah at 117 Melbourne Drive spoke before the council regarding agenda item 3.
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CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed in the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and
will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered
separately.
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting June 14, 2022.
To approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 14,
2022.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
2. Discussion/Action: to appoint a Municipal Judge for a two-year term.
To appoint Josh Norrell as Municipal Judge for a two-year term.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Contreras.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
3. Consideration/Action: regarding a contractual commitment for lease and installation of
Christmas lighting and decorations.
To approve a 3-year contractual commitment for lease and installation
of Christmas lighting and decorations not to exceed $17k.
Motion made by Councilmember Runnebaum, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
4. Discussion/Action: to award bid from those received in response to Request for Bid for
sale of real property: R-1 Residential Property commonly known as 100 Block Circle
Court, Lot 5, Block 3, Hillcrest Subdivision, Parker County, Willow Park, Texas, 76087
consisting of approximately 4,250 square feet (50’ x 85’) of vacant land.
To award a bid to Shelli Johnson in the amount of $2,500.00 for the purchase
of R-1 Residential Property commonly known as 100 Block Circle Court, Lot 5,
Block 3, Hillcrest Subdivision, Parker County, Willow Park, Texas, 76087.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
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Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
5. Consideration/Action: on a Final Plat of Blocks 2, 3, 4; Porter Addition, being 21.752
acres J.M. Froman Survey Abstract No. 471, City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
To approve a Final Plat of Blocks 2, 3, 4; Porter Addition, being 21.752 acres J.M.
Froman Survey Abstract No. 471, City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Young.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
6. Discussion/Action: to approve a proposal from Franklin Legal Publishing for codification
services.
To approve a proposal from Franklin Legal Publishing for codification services.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember
Contreras.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
INFORMATIONAL
Mayor and Council Comments
Mayor Pro Tem mentioned the Budget Workshop being held at the next meeting July 12, 2022
at 6:00 pm. She also informed council to please get with the City Manager if they wish to have
any budget items broken down by line item.
Councilman Contreras reminded everyone there is a firework banned within Parker County
and wished everyone a safe and happy July 4th.
Mayor Moss thanked Council and Staff for their work and time. He thanked everyone for their
efforts with the Christmas lights He wished everyone a happy July 4th.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Bryan Grimes informed everyone he will be filing the Preliminary Budget with the
City Secretary on Friday, July 8th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION It is anticipated that all, or a portion of the discussion of the foregoing
item will be conducted in closed executive session under authority of the Section 551 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act. However, no action will be taken on this item until the City Council
reconvenes in open session.
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RECONVENE into Open Session and consider action, if any, on the item discussed in Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more Council
Members or employees may attend this meeting remotely using video conferencing
technology.
Mayor Moss adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm.
Motion made by Councilmember Runnebaum, Seconded by Councilmember Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland, Councilmember
Runnebaum, Councilmember Young
These minutes were approved on the 12th of July, 2022.
_____________/s/______________________
Doyle Moss, Mayor
____________/s/ ___________________
Crystal R. Dozier, TRMC
City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Municipal Complex, 516 Ranch House Rd, Willow Park, TX 76087
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND THE ROLL OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS WILL BE
TAKEN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to three minutes per person)
Residents may address the Council regarding an item that is not listed on the agenda. Residents
must complete a speaker form and turn it in to the City Secretary five (5) minutes before the start
of the meeting. The Rules of Procedure states that comments are to be limited to three (3)
minutes. The Texas Open Meetings Act provides the following:
A. If, at a meeting of a governmental body, a member of the public or of the governmental
body inquiries about a subject for which notice has not been given as required by this
subchapter, the notice provisions of this subchapter do not apply to:
(1) A statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; or
(2) A recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry.
B. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed in the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and
will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered
separately.
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting June 14, 2022.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
2. Discussion/Action: to appoint a Municipal Judge for a two-year term.
3. Consideration/Action: regarding a contractual commitment for lease and installation of
Christmas lighting and decorations.
4. Discussion/Action: to award bid from those received in response to Request for Bid for
sale of real property: R-1 Residential Property commonly known as 100 Block Circle
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Court, Lot 5, Block 3, Hillcrest Subdivision, Parker County, Willow Park, Texas, 76087
consisting of approximately 4,250 square feet (50’ x 85’) of vacant land.
5. Consideration/Action: on a Final Plat of Blocks 2, 3, 4; Porter Addition, being 21.752
acres J.M. Froman Survey Abstract No. 471, City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
6. Discussion/Action: to approve a proposal from Franklin Legal Publishing for codification
services.
INFORMATIONAL
Mayor and Council Comments
City Manager Comments
EXECUTIVE SESSION It is anticipated that all, or a portion of the discussion of the foregoing
item will be conducted in closed executive session under authority of the Section 551 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act. However, no action will be taken on this item until the City Council
reconvenes in open session.
RECONVENE into Open Session and consider action, if any, on the item discussed in Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more Council
Members or employees may attend this meeting remotely using video conferencing
technology.
The City Council may convene a public meeting and then recess into closed executive session,
to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda, if necessary, and if authorized under chapter
551 of the Texas Government Code. Situations in which a closed executive session may be
authorized by law include, without limitation; (1) consulting with the Council’s attorney to seek or
receive legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or any
other matter in which the ethical duty of the attorney to the Council clearly conflicts with the
general requirement that all meetings be open, § 551.071; (2) discussing the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property, § 551.072; (3) discussing a prospective gift or
donation, § 551.073; (4) discussing certain personnel matters, §551.074; and (5) discussing
security personnel or devices, § 551.076.
CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned authority, does hereby certify that this Notice of a Meeting
was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, 516 Ranch House Road, a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the following
date and time: June 24, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72
hours before said meeting is to convene.
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Crystal R. Dozier, TRMC
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City Secretary
The City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Persons with disabilities who
plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are
deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-441-
7108, or by email at cdozier@willowpark.org. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. This
agenda is posted on the city’s web site at www.willowpark.org
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