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Decatur Main Street grant-application resolution
- Action: Approved resolution authorizing Decatur Main Street to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program grant.
- Identifier: resolution R2025-03-07 (packet reference)
- Key detail: Staff said the application could request up to $1,000,000 with a city match request of up to $50,000; priorities include downtown sidewalks and handrails; timeline requires a quick turnaround for an April submission.
- Outcome: Approved (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Ordinance canceling election
- Action: Second reading and approval of an ordinance canceling the city election for certain council places.
- Identifier: ordinance 2025‑03‑09 (second reading)
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as passing).

Agreements for communication infrastructure with North Central Texas Emergency Communication District (NCT9‑1‑1)
- Action: Approved agreements to host communications infrastructure at two tower sites (Thompson Street Water Tower and Rose Avenue tower).
- Identifier: contract/agreement references in packet (two tower agreements)
- Key detail: Staff updated the council that two separate agreements covered the two towers.
- Outcome: Approved (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Resolution to temporarily waive certain fees for storm damage cleanup
- Action: Approved a resolution temporarily waiving permit fees for storm-related repairs for a defined period following the March storm event.
- Identifier: resolution R2025‑03‑08 (packet reference)
- Key detail: Staff said residents have six months from the storm impact date (early March) to obtain permits with waived fees for storm-related repairs; permits and normal review processes remain required.
- Outcome: Approved (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Budget workshop authorization (FY26)
- Action: Authorized city staff to set the first FY26 budget workshop for Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and directed coordination with department heads.
- Identifier: workshop authorization motion
- Outcome: Approved (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Charter Review Commission appointments
- Action: Approved a resolution appointing eight applicants to the Charter Review Commission and set duties and orientation timing.
- Identifier: resolution R2025‑03‑09 (packet reference)
- Key detail: The city received eight valid applications during the advertised period; appointees’ names are on file with the city clerk.
- Outcome: Approved (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Final plat: Maxim/Maxon Drilling property (900 E. U.S. Highway 380 Business)
- Action: Approved final plat contingent on civil plan review approval by city staff prior to final plat filing and recordation.
- Identifier: final plat FP25‑0001 (motion reference in minutes)
- Key detail: Proposed development is an industrial building with associated offices and outdoor storage; staff recommended approval contingent on civil review.
- Outcome: Approved with contingency (motion and voice vote recorded as passing).

Consent agenda
- Action: Council approved the consent agenda as presented.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as passing).

Motions recorded in the minutes generally passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the text. Where a specific ordinance or resolution number was read on the record, the minutes capture the identifier as shown above; where staff referenced packet pages, that document provides additional detail.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Decatur - City Council - Mar 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Decatur City Council approved multiple routine resolutions, agreements and a conditional final plat during its April 1 meeting.","taxTitle","Decatur, Wise County, Texas","taxId",52370,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643371,"Council hears first reading of revised fee schedule; Waste Connections cites 1.88% CPI increase",144,1446000,1590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118&start=1446&end=1590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118/thumbnail_1446000.jpg","/articles/6643371/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/Council-hears-first-reading-of-revised-fee-schedule-Waste-Connections-cites-188-CPI-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643371-faaff3d89ddf2d9c3e8ddb71be6a73dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140804&Signature=eCEb2L2omos9YHdtPL3mezXQZzaCHrL0b3aRl1XpUurixadf8EqtAePrfW5HcERtYAgJ~OJGr~lHv5op4La6IKgS4fB94d0nzGZkd602MsN9PHD7k-hJx69YwK2mJhZYGoiM0~g~dFzuoKGrnnJoWMtEdoJIB6cq5M3NAzVbyNMOHle9PqipdgsJDM3AFUJ1UA~yimphQ8TOn9edU7JkeHPbpxW5Y~hz7oSSogMxhDP7kSfQKghcPxbfLGrozJzY-TTtOaruvdpubVZFt5ZRHinEfrCSgEH6lFjNnwn3wJlZxks8uIP4XXBgYTp~y~eXjWkfRIUeQSyxf5~oomHUnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Decatur City Council received a first reading of an updated City of Decatur fee schedule that would adjust several municipal fees, including a small CPI-based increase for the city's contract with Waste Connections, new charges for replacement meter-box lids, removal of a planning pre-application fee, changes to how public-improvement fees are calculated and new library service fees.

Corey Glassburn, municipal marketing manager for Waste Connections, told council the company’s CPI adjustment for its contract this year is 1.88% and described recent company sponsorships and donations in the community. City staff said the fee schedule packet shows the Waste Connections CPI at roughly 1.8% for the municipal contract.

Staff called attention to new water tap‑related fees for meter boxes to cover replacement costs when lids are damaged or destroyed. The fee schedule also proposes eliminating pre-application planning fees, a change staff said reduces barriers for property owners seeking to develop. Staff noted that the city will move from charging a public‑improvements fee as a percentage of the value of improvements to charging by linear foot for water and sewer public‑improvement oversight, reflecting current accepted practice.

Library fees proposed in the packet include a free notary service for cardholders, a $5 notary fee for non‑cardholders, and new fees for rental/use of the library’s front open space. The fee schedule presented tonight was a first reading; council did not adopt the ordinance at this meeting.

Staff asked the council to note that the fee schedule materials show the detailed line items and pages for the packet where each change is described. Council did not take final action on the ordinance at first reading and will consider a second reading before adoption.","Council reviewed a first reading of an updated city fee schedule that includes a 1.8–1.88% contract CPI adjustment for Waste Connections, new water-meter-box replacement fees, removal of pre-application planning fees, changes to public-improvement fee calculations and new library fees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643375,"Council hears first reading for Decatur Office Village plan amendment; project eyed for medical uses",125,1105000,1230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118&start=1105&end=1230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118/thumbnail_1105000.jpg","/articles/6643375/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/Council-hears-first-reading-for-Decatur-Office-Village-plan-amendment-project-eyed-for-medical-uses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643375-450a79257959afabf35cc5d68350fcac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140804&Signature=ESoe8AUnvjMRfvmnA7CAUzhQ~evcTlvcZ1wZ~oojshVUnvZHiQPfKCc4A4HwuKHG1G48oSnCpFZs5LmCAnUcPYlzgH1ITtkeiWG8Z1T5Bavx1eGpH90MI4kmum8~sSN3cShfcMeCtlI1yarseU4oaCvPqj~ge9ZpMgpqwtqAhlt8upvx4mEILCA7mDWRHd3Sl4ZE~Rd7gDDrL54yAgRlZc8Qkw4NO2OEigVQwssmgexoMY0MT5ZqZyyfct4oW4GEqniPsUBEx-TcNVzN0Ay4pEpFm0uhNbP~a84w4yTSSO3feeWfgwaRsibmXqtN7k0yB5~G9VNDVEgdB2X1R2H~ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a public hearing and first reading, the Decatur City Council considered a comprehensive-plan amendment for the Decatur Office Village project at 1801 South Trinity, a roughly 8.58-acre property proposed for professional and light industrial uses emphasizing medical campus and medical-office development.

Development services staff said existing surrounding uses include professional services, light industrial, community commercial and compact neighborhoods, and noted the current zoning (C-2 thoroughfare business) already permits medical-campus and medical-office uses. Staff recommended approval of comprehensive-plan amendment CP250001 and reported that no property-owner responses had been received as of March 10. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0.

During council discussion a member asked for the property location; staff pointed to its position at Trinity and Thompson, across from a new retaining pond, adjacent to a water tower and near Hills Nursing Home. The staff presentation said the proposed land use aligns with the Decatur 2050 Comprehensive Plan’s categories for higher-education, research and development, technology, professional offices and medical uses.

This was a first reading and a public hearing; council closed the hearing and did not take a final vote on the amendment at this meeting. Any subsequent readings or final action will appear on a future agenda.","Council opened and closed a public hearing and held a first reading on a comprehensive-plan amendment for Decatur Office Village at 1801 South Trinity, allowing professional and medical office uses; staff and Planning & Zoning recommended approval.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643380,"Decatur considers annexation and planned development for Nature Creek Reserve; developer to extend utilities",797,268000,1065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118&start=268&end=1065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532478-aefc7348cd192921df67b892f7ed5118/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6643380/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/Decatur-considers-annexation-and-planned-development-for-Nature-Creek-Reserve-developer-to-extend-utilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643380-575c1071bf8afa8052759bd5f1992b46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140804&Signature=Olw9jVkLi8OY2uUCvwOaarQ6G6QObTgi2nZqrTv7tJzd3A2TGGuUCwAAuT4hM-w8S7t4d3l74-rbWfJ1m~18jIj-3azTI37PshYnO~c-9khUngSh8ZDSJD8OmOK1qpzXWCKmeVp6E3BjuGywzJjkNMQ0cIPTvzvv67t-315~aCqX~OqvMd0-uRxVevqwyr3VZE7xRnBXLp6A6s9aBnRhS1cnGL4fuVNs1mtt0KwrhRZJeHY1GhEUYYR3jNKAMPm4GJ4P~JROPIzZFoxJhsX62n-Qf~f3eGjfu0fcRlNy3FZCG6O9jiD9xeeVnmDJe2~-L9upfSas5j-hfBSezCJPtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Decatur City Council held public hearings on a three-part request from Libertas Decatur LP to annex and rezone land for the Nature Creek Reserve planned development, and city staff presented recommendations supporting the applications.

City staff told the council the applications include an annexation, a comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning to a planned development allowing single-family detached homes with associated open space and recreational amenities. The council opened then closed the public hearings without receiving public comments; Planning and Zoning recommended approval, 6-0.

Development services staff described the annexation as subject to Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code. During the annexation presentation staff said notice was mailed to property owners within 200 feet and that no responses were received as of March 10; staff recommended approval of the annexation request (reference: staff report notation “2024‑01”). Later presentations by staff on the comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning referenced the same proposal and noted one property-owner response in opposition received March 4, representing 0.10% of the notified area; staff recommended approval of those items as well (Planning & Zoning recommended 6-0).

Developer representative Helen Eve Beetle, who identified herself as the land planner for the project, presented the concept plan and described site utilities and amenities. She told council the development team expects to extend water and wastewater service to the site and said the development agreement approved last month provides for a 24-inch sewer line and a lift station. Beetle said the development's “overall average lot size is 7,600 square feet.” She also described trails, fitness stations, a stocked pond with an overlook, playscape features, and preservation of an existing lake and a wooded flood plain.

Staff and the developer gave differing acreage figures across the three agenda items in the meeting record: the annexation presentation referenced approximately 125.3262 acres plus about 0.96 acres of right-of-way, while the comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning presentations described the property as approximately 200.4471 acres. The record does not show a council vote on any of the three agenda items during the meeting; the hearings were opened and then closed to allow further proceedings.

Development services staff repeatedly noted that utilities are not currently served to the property and that utility improvements are required and proposed by the developer. Planning staff told council the planned development would allow primarily single-family detached dwellings with recreational/open-space features and that tree‑survey waiver language had been discussed with the developer and addressed in the staff recommendation.

The items remain at the public‑hearing stage in tonight’s minutes; the record shows staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the developer made a public presentation. The council did not take a final vote on annexation, the comprehensive-plan amendment or the rezoning at this meeting.

Several technical and numerical details in staff and developer remarks were unclear or inconsistent in the meeting record (notably the differing acreage figures and some lot‑count percentages). Those discrepancies are noted in the city staff reports and in the transcript of tonight’s hearing and will be resolved in subsequent filings or hearings according to staff procedures.","City staff opened public hearings on annexation, a comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for Nature Creek Reserve, a Libertas Decatur LP proposal for single-family homes and open space. Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval; no final council vote was taken tonight.","actionData","errors"]

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