City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWillow Park, TX · October 24, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall, 120 El Chico Trl., Suite A, Willow Park, TX 76087
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND THE ROLL OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS WILL BE
TAKEN
Mayor Moss called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
PRESENT
Mayor Doyle Moss
Councilmember Eric Contreras
Councilmember Chawn Gilliland
Councilmember Greg Runnebaum
Councilmember Nathan Crummel
ABSENT
Councilmember Lea Young
STAFF PRESENT
Assistant City Manager Bill Funderburk
City Attorney Pat Chesser
City Secretary Crystal Dozier
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Matt Lentz with Christ Chapel gave the invocation 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.
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There were no public comments.
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 Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting October 10, 2023.
2. Discussion/ Action: to designate the official newspaper of the City of Willow Park for the
fiscal year 2023-2024.
To approve the consent agenda approving the city council meeting minutes from
the regular city council meeting on October 10, 2023 and to designate the
Community News as the City's official newspaper for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Crummel.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3. Discussion/Action: to repeal the existing Municipal Court ordinance contained in Chapter
7 "Municipal Court" of the City's Code of Ordinances and restate, amend and adopt a
new Chapter 7 "Municipal Court" ordinance.
To adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Willow Park, Texas
repealing and rescinding the ordinance regulating Municipal Court as contained
in Chapter 7, Municipal Court; and amending the City Of Willow Park Code of
Ordinances Chapter 7, Municipal Court, by adopting a new Chapter 7, Municipal
Court; providing for General Provisions including: providing for creation,
Jurisdiction of Municipal Court; providing for a Municipal Court Judge; providing
for a Court Clerk; providing for Sessions; providing for Hours for Receiving Fines
and other services by the Clerk; providing for a City Jail; providing for Fines,
Costs and Special Expenses, including: providing for a Technology Fund;
providing for a Building Security Fund; providing for a Collection Fee; providing
for a Warrant Fee; providing for a Driving Safety Course Fee; providing for
Payment by Credit Card; providing a Cumulative Repealer Clause; providing a
Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
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4. Discussion/Action: to repeal the existing Alcohol Sales ordinance contained in Chapter
4 "Alcohol Sales" of the City's Code of Ordinances and restate, amend and adopt a new
Chapter 4 "Alcoholic Beverages" ordinance.
To adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Willow Park, Texas
repealing and rescinding the existing Article 4.11, Alcohol Sales, of the City of
Willow Park Code of Ordinances; and Amending the City Of Willow Park Code of
Ordinances Article 4.11, Alcohol Sales, by adopting a new Article 4.11, Alcoholic
Beverages; providing for authority; providing for Definitions; providing for Zoning
Compliance; providing for Regulations Prohibiting Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
near a Church, Public or Private School, Public Hospital, Day Care Centers and
Child Care Facilities; providing for Hours of Sale, including Late Hours for Mixed
Beverages; providing a Penalty Clause; providing a Severability Clause;
providing a Cumulative Repealer; and providing for Publication and an Effective
Date.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
5. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance adopting Municipal Services Fee schedule.
To adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Willow Park, Texas,
adopting a Municipal Service Fee Schedule, including Municipal Service Fees,
Police Department Services Fees; Municipal Court Fines and Fees; amending
various City Ordinances; and Containing a Severability Clause and an Effective
Date.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
6. Discussion/Action: to consider a Developer’s Agreement with 9901 Bankhead Park,
LLC, for the annexation and development of Lots 5-7, Block 1, Broadway Business Park
II, located in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
To approve a Developer’s Agreement with 9901 Bankhead Park, LLC, for the
annexation and development of Lots 5-7, Block 1, Broadway Business Park II,
located in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Motion made by Councilmember Runnebaum, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
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7. Discussion/Action: to consider a Developer’s Agreement with RBRS Ventures, LLC, for
the annexation and development of Lots 1-4, Block 1, Broadway Business Park, located
in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
To approve a Developer’s Agreement with RBRS Ventures, LLC, for the
annexation and development of Lots 1-4, Block 1, Broadway Business Park,
located in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Crummel.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
8. Discussion/Action: to approve a Final Plat for Country Hollow residential subdivision,
102 Lots, being 19.167 acres, John H. Phelps Survey Tract, Abstract No. 1046, in the
City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
To approve a Final Plat for Country Hollow residential subdivision, 102 Lots, being
19.167 acres, John H. Phelps Survey Tract, Abstract No. 1046, in the City of Willow
Park, Parker County, Texas.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Runnebaum.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
9. Discussion Only: to receive a report on the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
meeting.
Toni Fisher, Planning and Development Director gave brief summary on the report
presented to City Council. No action was taken.
10. Discussion/Action: to approve an agreement with North Texas Inspection Service, L.L.C.
to provide commercial and residential inspections.
To approve an agreement with North Texas Inspection Service, L.L.C. to provide
commercial and residential inspections.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Runnebaum.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
INFORMATIONAL
Mayor and City Council Comments
Councilman Runnebaum requested information regarding possible loss of power to the Fort
Worth El Chico Water Facility. He also requested the status of upcoming road projects.
Councilman Gilliland wished Mayor Pro Tem Lea Young a happy birthday and to get well soon.
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Mayor Moss thanked City Council and City Staff for continuing to do a great job.
City Manager Comments
There were no 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.
11. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation.
The City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember Runnebaum.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland, Councilmember
Runnebaum, Councilmember Crummel
Mayor Moss adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.
These minutes were approved on the 24th of October, 2023.
__________/s/_____________________
Mayor Doyle Moss
_________/s/______________________
Crystal R. Dozier, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall, 120 El Chico Trl., Suite A, Willow Park, TX 76087
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:00 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 Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting October 10, 2023.
2. Discussion/ Action: to designate the official newspaper of the City of Willow Park for the
fiscal year 2023-2024.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3. Discussion/Action: to repeal the existing Municipal Court ordinance contained in Chapter
7 "Municipal Court" of the City's Code of Ordinances and restate, amend and adopt a
new Chapter 7 "Municipal Court" ordinance.
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4. Discussion/Action: to repeal the existing Alcohol Sales ordinance contained in Chapter
4 "Alcohol Sales" of the City's Code of Ordinances and restate, amend and adopt a new
Chapter 4 "Alcoholic Beverages" ordinance.
5. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance adopting Municipal Services Fee schedule.
6. Discussion/Action: to consider a Developer’s Agreement with 9901 Bankhead Park,
LLC, for the annexation and development of Lots 5-7, Block 1, Broadway Business Park
II, located in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
7. Discussion/Action: to consider a Developer’s Agreement with RBRS Ventures, LLC, for
the annexation and development of Lots 1-4, Block 1, Broadway Business Park, located
in the City of Willow Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
8. Discussion/Action: to approve a Final Plat for Country Hollow residential subdivision,
102 Lots, being 19.167 acres, John H. Phelps Survey Tract, Abstract No. 1046, in the
City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
9. Discussion Only: to receive a report on the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
meeting.
10. Discussion/Action: to approve an agreement with North Texas Inspection Service, L.L.C.
to provide commercial and residential inspections.
INFORMATIONAL
Mayor and City 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.
11. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation.
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
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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, 120 El Chico Trail, Suite A, Willow Park, TX 76087,
a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was
posted on the following date and time: October 20, 2023, at 4:30 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, CMC
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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