Glenn Mitchell

City Charter review and amendment process

Historic Preservation Program

Adds $33,500 to the Stantec contract, bringing it to $74,250.

Hilltop Water Treatment Plant design work

Up to $2.75 million for design work on the plant.

Willow Creek wastewater treatment plant blower replacement

Up to $77,165.02 for the equipment and contract.

Wolters 500 Industrial Addition replat

Final plat for 19.571-acre railroad survey tract

Possible purchase or lease of 105-107 SW 1st Street

Any purchase or lease terms aren't public until action is taken in open session.

NW 2nd Avenue abandonment and Famous Water development

The value of the conveyed right-of-way and any developer obligations aren't spelled out in the agenda packet summary.

Well Aware mass notification system

Staff described the system as a good value, though no specific cost was stated in the meeting.

Road maintenance funding

Up to $900,000 in FY2027 street maintenance spending.

Business prospect negotiations (Project Noble Air)

Unknown — potential incentive offer discussed in closed session.

Crystal Creek flood mitigation projects

The study cost $525,000 with 90% federal reimbursement; future projects would seek federal grants.

election early voting

For most residents, the direct cost is zero—just your time—though the city and county absorb routine election administration costs.

water crisis emergency declaration

The immediate costs fall on emergency repairs and on lawns, landscaping, and outdoor-water-dependent businesses, while long-term rate impacts are not yet clear.

Associate City Judge ordinance

Compensation will be set through the budget process; no cost figure was given.

International Fire Code update to 2024 edition

Existing property owners face no retroactive costs; a better ISO rating could lower residents' insurance premiums.

Palo Pinto County cost-sharing for animal shelter and library

County contribution could rise from $55,000/$30,000 toward calculated shares of roughly $78,000/$72,000 — money that eases pressure on city taxpayers.

AI use and fleet driver policies for city operations

Both policies aim to reduce insurance claims and liability exposure, protecting taxpayer-funded assets and premiums.

Flock license plate reader cameras

Costs the city about $12,000 a year — $3,000 per camera.

Millsap wholesale water agreement

Take-or-pay minimums escalate 10% annually for roughly eight and a half years, giving the city predictable water revenue.

Consent agenda (Items 4-12)

Historic Preservation Ordinance

P&Z Case 2026-13 — Rezone at 913 NW 1st Avenue

P&Z Case 2026-20 — NW 2nd Avenue right-of-way vacation

Downing Hangar roof repairs — Mineral Wells Regional Airport

Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase order to Industrial Disposal Supply for an amount not to exceed $145,116.00 for the purchase of a new utility inspection camera system. This item is being procured under a…

Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase order to Patterson Equipment for an amount not to exceed $83,959.00 for the purchase of a valve and hydrant maintenance trailer.

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize Fiscal Year 2027 purchase order with Amazon Capital Services, Inc. in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for goods supporting departmental operations across the City.

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize Fiscal Year 2027 purchase order through the City’s procurement card program with JP Morgan Chase, NA, and related payments to JP Morgan Chase, NA, in an aggregate amount not to exceed…

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize Fiscal Year 2027 purchase order to Global Payment Solutions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for merchant processing fees.

Consider and take appropriate action on the approval of the Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2026.

Consent Agenda (Items 5-9, 11-13)

Resolution Requesting Increased County Funding for Animal Shelter and Library

Short Form Plat — 1.000-Acre Tract, Section 357, Parker County

Replat of Chapman #1, Block 12, Lots 10, 11 & 12

Vacation and Closure of 0.106-Acre Portion of NE 2nd Avenue

Fire Code Update — 2012 to 2024 International Fire Code

Ordinance Establishing Associate City Judge Provisions

Motor Vehicle and Equipment Operator Standards

Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use and Governance Policy

approve the ordinance to rezone the property located at 706 NW 2nd Avenue, 605 NW 2nd Avenue, and 302 NW 5th Street from SF-6 (Single Family Residential) District to C (Commercial) District

Rezone 706 & 605 NW 2nd Ave and 302 NW 5th St to Commercial

Abstained due to a conflict of interest.