11/04/2013-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
November 4, 2013
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Billy Ezell,Councilman Russell Martin,
Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager,Tami Taber City Secretary,Neal Welch Public
Works Director and Brian Crenwelge Parks and Recreation Director
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
2.Introduction of the New Public Works Director.
City Manager introduced Neal Welch,the new Public Works Director,who was
previously with Tarrant County as the Field Service Director for Precinct 3.
3.Discuss Revisions in the Parking Prohibited in Certain Places Ordinance.
City Manager had received a call from Jerry Jenkins who was concerned about
parking on the north-south thoroughfares in town which included 2nd Second Street,
5th Street,10th Street and Keaton Road.
No issues were found or complaints received by the Police Department in that area,
however, two areas were identified where no parking zones might benefit. Those areas
would be in front of the mobile home park on the east side of Keaton and the east side
of 2nd Street from Elm to FM455.
4.Discuss Waste From Tree/Shrub Trimming Ordinance.
Brian Crenwelge, Park and Recreation Director, spoke to the Council about imposing
a charge for chipping and stumps over a thirty minute interval.
5.Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
6.Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.