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City of Stephenville - City Council
Tuesday, July 5, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on July 5, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Regular Business
Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time,
place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit:
Mayor
Jerry K. Weldon II
Council members
Mark McClinton
Carla Trussell
Brady Pendleton
Rhett Harrison
Alan Nix
Sherry Zachery
Jerry Warren
Absent:
Doug Svien
Others Attending
Patrick C. Bridges, City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30
p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, by Mayor Weldon.
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag —"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to
thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
Mayor Weldon led the audience in the pledge to the Texas Flag and to the United States
Flag.
III. Invocation by Curt Plaxco, Pastor of Stephenville Church of the Nazarene
IV. Proclamation Recognizing National Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Weldon presented the following proclamation, which he read as follows:
WHEREAS, parks and recreational programs are an integral part of communities throughout
this country, including Stephenville; and our parks and recreation are vitally important to
establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our community, ensuring the health of all
citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and
region; and
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WHEREAS, parks and recreational programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the
prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreational services, and improve the
mental and emotional health of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreational programs increase a community's economic prosperity
through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the
attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the contributions of the Stephenville Parks and Recreational
Advisory Board —Cheryl Hatton, Dennis Jones, Jason LaTouche, Contessa Harrison, Daron
Trussell, Cary Strohmeyer, Colby Pack and the many parks and recreational professionals in
our community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, JERRY K. WELDON II, Mayor of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, do hereby proclaim July 2016 as National Parks and Recreation Month
and encourage all citizens to recognize and enjoy our parks and recreational programs as a
place for fun, physical health and social function for all ages and abilities.
Mayor Weldon also thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, Community Services
Division, and all city employees for their contributions for a successful Fourth of July celebration.
V. Citizen General Discussion
Donna Wesson, 1325 Lydia, Stephenville, thanked Jeremy Allen for his help in securing
and planting memorial trees in City Park. Wesson explained that she has purchased trees
to memorialize former students of hers who have died. She said that Jeremy has been
very supportive and helpful to her, and she wanted to publicly thank him.
VI. Erath County Humane Society —Annual Report, Matt Harpole, President, and Diane
McCoy, Executive Director
Matt Harpole reported that since Diane McCoy assumed the position of executive
director, she has established transparent record keeping as well as thorough reporting on
the number and disposition of the animals coming through the shelter.
Diane McCoy presented a profit and lost statement and a balance sheet (attached) from
October 1, 2015 through April 21, 2016, when she began her term as director.
McCoy said that intake numbers for dogs and cats are increasing dramatically. The shelter
is taking advantage of social media for posting of stray animals and advertising adoptions.
The number of volunteers at the shelter is also increasing. She said that since April, the
number of animals at the shelter have increased by as much as 400%.
On behalf of the Humane Society Board of Directors and the staff, Harpole and McCoy
said that they are seeking additional funds for improving or relocating the animal shelter
and urged the council to include their request during upcoming budget work sessions.
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Mayor Weldon asked Harpole and McCoy to organize a meeting with the city, county, and
humane society members to discuss this issue.
MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Mark McClinton, to accept the annual report of
the Erath County Humane Society. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VII. Consider Approval of Agreement for Utility Service between David Watkins and City of
Stephenville
David Watkins addressed the council asking that this matter be taken off the agenda at
this time for additional planning and budgeting on behalf of the property owners.
Vill. Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2016-0-07 Providing for Water and Sewer Service
Outside City Limits
As a result of David Watkins withdrawing his item from the agenda, Mayor Weldon noted
that it is not relevant that this matter be considered at this time.
IX. Stephenville Type B Economic Development Authority —John Hubbard, Executive
Director
John Hubbard presented the SEDA report stating that the SEDA board has unanimously
approved these policies. There were questions posed by council members concerning the
policies.
A. Consider Approval of Operating Policy
MOTION by Rhett Harrison, second by Carla Trussell, to table Item A. MOTION CARRIED.
It was noted that this policy will be reviewed by the board and resubmitted to the council
for approval.
B. Consider Approval of Conflict of Interest Polity, Confidentiality Statement and
Conflict of Interest Verification
Hubbard said that the confidentiality statement is a critical document protecting ongoing
SEDA projects that are currently being discussed. He stressed that by signing this
statement, each board member agrees to adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality on
information discussed and presented in closed meetings. The board members also agree
not to use confidential information for their personal or business interests.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Rhett Harrison, to approve the Confidentiality
Statement. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous.
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X. Consider Approving the Sale to Rhyne Gailey of Lot 2, Block 13 and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of
Block 14, South Side Addition, located in the 500 block of 51h Street, City of Stephenville
It was noted that a modification will need to be made concerning this agenda item;
therefore, no discussion or action was taken.
XI. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider request to rezone a 0.215 acre of land, Lot 4, Block 1,
CVS @US Highway 67 Addition, City of Stephenville, from Retail and Commercial
Business District B-2 to Multi -Family Residential District R-3
Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing.
Noah Cullis, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the Planning and
Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of this request.
Speaking in Favor of Rezoning:
Greg Jackson, owner of the property, thanked the council for its consideration of this
matter. He said that he has recently built and opened a nail spa on property adjacent to
subject property and seeks to construct a duplex on the property if rezoning is approved.
f Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one.
Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing.
B. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2016-_ rezoning from Retail and Commercial
Business District B-2 to Multi -Family District R-3, 0.215 acres of land, Lot 4, Block 1,
CVS @ US Highway 67 Addition, City of Stephenville
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-0-07.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
XII. CONSENTAGENDA
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Mark McClinton, to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
A. Approve Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting on June 7, 2016
2. Special Council Meeting on June 14, 2016
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B. Approve Bid Awards
1. Chip -Seal Street Maintenance
2. Micro -Surfacing Street Maintenance
XIII. Comments by City Administrator
Pat Bridges thanked the directors and city staff for their work on the Fourth of July parade
and celebration in the park. He said there efforts and planning helped to ensure a
successful event.
Council budget work sessions will be conducted August 1-5 at 5:30 p.m.
XIV. Comments by Council members
Mark McClinton also thanked everyone for the success of the Fourth of July events. He
thanked those people who participated in the City Park clean-up on June 11 following the
flood events. He specifically thanked CH2MHILL OMI fordonating shovels, wheelbarrows
and other equipment; HEB and Santa Fe Taco for donations of food; and Erath County
Sheriff's Department for providing community service workers.
Carla Trussell also thanked everyone involved in the success of the Fourth of July events.
She especially thanked Mike Moncrief, Cliff Reese, and Freddie Martinez for voluntarily
picking up trash along the route following the parade. She also thanked Jesus Coronado,
Park Superintendent, for trimming, mowing, and cleaning the median at US 57/South
Loop.
Rhett Harrison also applauded the success of the July 4th events. He said that it brings
about a very wholesome, down-home type atmosphere that is indicative of who we are.
Harrison said that the day's celebration also included his wife's birthday. He said that he
had a chance to sample Jimmy Finney's funnel cake and recommends them.
Alan Nix acknowledged the city's police and fire departments as well as street and utility
departments. Nix said that we are blessed with a group of outstanding employees.
Mayor Weldon said that it is exceptional for us to have as a community with a sense of
family and love for our town.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the
meeting, and council went into executive session in compliance with the provisions of
the Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.071(a) Consultation with Attorney; pending or
contemplated litigation —Lamar Advantage Holding Company v. City of Stephenville
and Betty Chew v. Marion Jo Hutchinson McAlister, Case No.11-04-00133-CV, 111h Court
of Appeals at Eastland County, Texas
At 6:53 p.m., council reconvened in open session.
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XVI. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary)
No action was taken by council.
XVII. Adjourn
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, at 6:53 p.m.
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