City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWillow Park, TX · August 13, 2024
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall, 120 El Chico Trl., Suite A, Willow Park, TX 76087
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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 Lea Young
Councilmember Nathan Crummel
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Bryan Grimes
Assistant City Manager Bill Funderburk
City Secretary Crystal Dozier
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Moss requested a moment of silence followed by the pledge 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.
Francis Horch at 901 Sam Bass Ct. and Brad McKerley at 109 Trinity Drive both spoke
before the City Council.
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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 the City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting July 23, 2024.
To approve the City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting July 23, 2024.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Contreras.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
2. Discussion/Action: approval for Westwood Professional Services to proceed with the bid
process and start the City Hall parking lot project.
To table approval for Westwood Professional Services to proceed with the bid
process and start the City Hall parking lot project after discussion of agenda item
3.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember
Contreras.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
To postpone the bid process until the City can get a conceptual design adding
Memorial Park.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember
Runnebaum.Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
3. Discussion/Action: Kings Gate Park Concept Plans and Memorial Park consideration
for relocation.
No action was taken.
4. Discussion/Action: to approve the 3rd Quarter Financial Report.
To approve the 3rd Quarter Financial Report as presented by Jake Weber, CPA.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
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5. Discussion/Action: to adopt the City's Financial Policy.
To accept and approve the Financial Policy for the City of Willow Park.
Motion made by Councilmember Contreras, Seconded by Councilmember
Young.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
6. Discussion/Action: to consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale
of “City of Willow Park, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2024A” including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such
certificates in the amount not to exceed $5,135,000 to finance the costs of paying
contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing, acquiring, purchasing,
renovating, enlarging, equipping, and improving water and wastewater system
properties or facilities, including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, and
(ii) professional services rendered in connection with such projects and the financing
thereof.
To postpone consideration of all matters relating to the issuance and sale of "City
of Willow Park, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2024A" to the regular City Council meeting on September 24, 2024.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
7. Discussion Only: Tax Rate and Budget Workshop for the FY 24-25.
City Manager Bryan Grimes presented the proposed Tax Rate and Budget for FY
24-25.
City Council will vote to approve the tax rate and adopt the budget at September
10th meeting.
8. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance enacting the City's new Code of Ordinances.
To adopt an ordinance enacting the City's new Code of Ordinances.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Contreras.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
9. Discussion/Action: to approve a resolution appointing a voting member and alternate to
the Fort Worth Wholesale Water and Wastewater Customer Advisory Committee.
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To approve a resolution appointing Michelle Guelker, Public Works Director as
voting member and Gretchen Vazquez, City Engineer as alternate to the Fort
Worth Wholesale Water and Wastewater Customer Advisory Committee.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember Young.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
Agenda items 10 – 12 were moved and discussed in executive session.
10. Consider and take action on an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 905-24 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting a petition to expand the City of Willow
Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to include a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract of
land owned by Brothers in Christ Properties, LLC.
11. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-01 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting declaring the City’s intent to begin annexation of
7,313 feet of East Bankhead Highway.
12. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-02 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting the annexation petitions from Brothers in
Christ Properties, LLC for a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract.
INFORMATIONAL
Mayor and City Council Comments
Mayor Moss thanked everyone for their continued time and service.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Grimes announced Texas Municipal League Conference will be held in
Houston, TX from October 9th – 11th. The Parker County Chamber Luncheon will be on
Wednesday, August 14th and the Ribbon Cutting for Trinity Trails at Kings Gate Park will
be held on Thursday, August 15th.
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.
Mayor Moss convened into closed session at 6:42 pm.
13. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation.
14. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney; Beall Development Agreement; and Brothers In Christ Annexation.
RECONVENE into Open Session and consider action, if any, on the item discussed in Executive
Session.
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Mayor Moss reconvened into open session at 7:14 pm.
The City Council acted on the following items:
10. Consider and take action on an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 905-24 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting a petition to expand the City of Willow
Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to include a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract of
land owned by Brothers in Christ Properties, LLC.
To adopt an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 905-24 adopted at the June 11,
2024 Council meeting accepting a petition to expand the City of Willow Park’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to include a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract of
land owned by Brothers in Christ Properties, LLC.
Motion made by Councilmember Young, Seconded by Councilmember Crummel.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
11. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-01 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting declaring the City’s intent to begin annexation of
7,313 feet of East Bankhead Highway.
To approve a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-01 adopted at the June
11, 2024 Council meeting declaring the City’s intent to begin annexation of 7,313
feet of East Bankhead Highway.
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember
Runnebaum.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
12. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-02 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting the annexation petitions from Brothers in
Christ Properties, LLC for a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract.
To approve a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-02 adopted at the June
11, 2024 Council meeting accepting the annexation petitions from Brothers in
Christ Properties, LLC for a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract.
Motion made by Councilmember Runnebaum, Seconded by Councilmember
Gilliland.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland,
Councilmember Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Councilmember Gilliland, Seconded by Councilmember Runnebaum.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Contreras, Councilmember Gilliland, Councilmember
Runnebaum, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Crummel
Mayor Moss adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
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These minutes were approved on the 27th of August, 2024
_________/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, August 13, 2024 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 the City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting July 23, 2024.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
2. Discussion/Action: approval for Westwood Professional Services to proceed with the bid
process and start the City Hall parking lot project.
3. Discussion/Action: Kings Gate Park Concept Plans and Memorial Park consideration
for relocation.
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4. Discussion/Action: to approve the 3rd Quarter Financial Report.
5. Discussion/Action: to adopt the City's Financial Policy.
6. Discussion/Action: to consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale
of “City of Willow Park, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2024A” including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such
certificates in the amount not to exceed $5,135,000 to finance the costs of paying
contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing, acquiring, purchasing,
renovating, enlarging, equipping, and improving water and wastewater system
properties or facilities, including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, and
(ii) professional services rendered in connection with such projects and the financing
thereof.
7. Discussion Only: Tax Rate and Budget Workshop for the FY 24-25.
8. Discussion/Action: to adopt an ordinance enacting the City's new Code of Ordinances.
9. Discussion/Action: to approve a resolution appointing a voting member and alternate to
the Fort Worth Wholesale Water and Wastewater Customer Advisory Committee.
10. Consider and take action on an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 905-24 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting a petition to expand the City of Willow
Park’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to include a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract of
land owned by Brothers in Christ Properties, LLC.
11. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-01 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting declaring the City’s intent to begin annexation of
7,313 feet of East Bankhead Highway.
12. Consider and take action on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-02 adopted at
the June 11, 2024 Council meeting accepting the annexation petitions from Brothers in
Christ Properties, LLC for a 3.208 acre tract and a 228.4 acre tract.
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.
13. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; Halff & Associates Litigation.
14. 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations; 551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney; Beall Development Agreement; and Brothers In Christ Annexation.
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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.
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, 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: August 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. and remained so posted
continuously for at least 72 hours before said meeting is to convene.
____________________________________
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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