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The program includes volunteers (age 18 and older) and junior firefighters (16–17 and enrolled in high school). Council and fire officials said several junior recruits attend Eaton High School’s EMT program, which provides a pathway to medical certification and complements the fire training offered by Haslet’s program. Chief Thetford was identified as the highest-ranking chief on the volunteer side and responsible for volunteer operations.

New volunteers and juniors introduced themselves to council. Among them:

- Brian Summers, from Keller, Texas, said he is a service assistant in Haslet.
- Jackson Lee, from Justin, said he recently graduated from Northwest High School.
- Ben Rudder, Northland Estates resident, said he is trying to be a volunteer firefighter.
- Miguel Ruiz, born and raised in Fort Worth.
- Ian Turk, Haslet resident, looking forward to volunteering.
- Ethan Summers, Sandera Ranch resident, said he is excited to join the program.
- Fazzy Jertie II, said he is taking steps to change his life and career.
- Garrett Gibson, 18, enrolled at Eaton High School and part of the EMT program.
- Carson Chini, from Haslet.
- River Dominguez, 16, from North Star.
- Dakota Reed, from Eagle Mountain.
- Matthew Myers, 17, a junior in high school from Haslet.

Chief Thetford and Chief Mays led the introductions; Mayor Halsey thanked the recruits and the council invited the audience to give them a round of applause.

Why it matters: the volunteer program supplements Haslet’s paid fire staff with community volunteers and creates a training pipeline for young people interested in emergency response careers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 18 Feb 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council and fire leadership introduced eight new volunteer firefighters and six junior firefighters; Haslet’s program draws applicants from nearby communities and partners with Eaton High School’s EMT program for junior participants.","taxTitle","Haslet, Denton County, Texas","taxId",61615,"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},6322638,"Haslet council gets park and roadway updates; staff to provide Memorial Garden plan, TxDOT bridge remains conceptual",1186,666000,1852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347117-392e6a3f00a7f8af1a8e9446b5f24075&start=666&end=1852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347117-392e6a3f00a7f8af1a8e9446b5f24075/thumbnail_666000.jpg","/articles/6322638/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-council-gets-park-and-roadway-updates-staff-to-provide-Memorial-Garden-plan-TxDOT-bridge-remains-conceptual","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322638-bee1afb77ca6c22ff4872df1d598af5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153380&Signature=mCtj3BQG2bve8cN6yRPgopBKe6Z21ygjnZmac074Rd3NF4JUJbGkv2RuVmQDYlabjbVmuBjvuiZyO9rFow72JUfRDImnxmzCHZVK8Q15uufxhgRM7E6E6JESReNlK1Ter~CfhsIuaE7X-LIod9f2HMautmdWXmK5-PEcTbLR4ZsW-~x-MXPmw064rz~Ow5L82B1mUqUju4pVNXmZjcjITOwOiN3pIFk~Cdud4bKOMggiHK9z-uela7oNfNw3FKTs3sgk4d6Jw~6aXFs21mmzfToU4Ol-u68VuE6BJlz992dJA4oJAynrslB08JsT8MkVjRuhChsyHnBZEBlsyRd4RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Haslet City Council on Feb. 2025 heard administrative updates on park infrastructure and roadway projects and asked staff to return with more detailed plans on the Park Board’s proposed Memorial Garden and TxDOT’s concept for a bridge at FM 156 in Avondale-Haslet.

Public works reported mini-split HVAC systems have been installed at restroom facilities in Nance Field, Community Park and Grama Park primarily to prevent frozen pipes; the installations were said to be about 90% complete and will allow the facilities to remain open year-round. Council also received an update that the Keller Haslet Parkway extension is progressing and that an April ribbon cutting for the new roadway is tentatively planned.

Why it matters: the park HVAC work and road opening affect daily park use and local traffic flow. The Memorial Garden project — currently without a city-developed design — and any future TxDOT bridge construction would require clearer design materials and administrative review before council approval.

Memorial Garden and Park Board

Councilmembers said the Park Board held a special meeting and asked that the memorial garden matter be placed on a future council agenda so the council could review and make any necessary decisions. City staff said the Park Board had not provided a formal design; public works has reviewed the materials the board provided and identified missing construction definitions that must be addressed before work can proceed. The mayor asked staff for a target plan and next steps within a week; staff agreed to provide that update.

TxDOT bridge concept at FM 156

A councilmember requested consideration of TxDOT’s proposed bridge at FM 156. City staff said TxDOT has not submitted a formal plan for council approval and that only a concept exists; staff and council agreed the item will be placed on the March 3 agenda as a discussion item so the council can review concepts and concerns.

Park facilities and ribbon cutting

Public works reported HVAC installations at Nance Field and Grama Park are nearly finished and will reduce the risk of frozen pipes. City staff indicated base work for the Keller Haslet Parkway extension is underway and that officials will announce the ribbon-cutting date for April once timing is firmed up.

Next steps

Staff will: provide a target plan and next steps for the Memorial Garden within about a week; present a discussion item on TxDOT’s FM 156 concept at the March 3 council meeting; and continue coordinating the Keller Haslet Parkway ribbon cutting.","Council received updates on park restroom HVAC installations, the Keller Haslet Parkway extension ribbon-cutting timeline, and asked staff for a clarified plan on a proposed memorial garden; TxDOT has provided only a bridge concept and no formal plan for Haslet approval.",{"_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},6322639,"Haslet council approves Laterra Village final plat, community facilities agreement and Fort Worth right-of-way payment",702,789000,1491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347117-392e6a3f00a7f8af1a8e9446b5f24075&start=789&end=1491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347117-392e6a3f00a7f8af1a8e9446b5f24075/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6322639/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-council-approves-Laterra-Village-final-plat-community-facilities-agreement-and-Fort-Worth-right-of-way-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322639-e48f3c86969af3c609f4bd2aecfb223a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153380&Signature=AsnJHbN7oPikuaeF9Ns0XdhEn3kROoRcZktLUUkD5y~dSy4HiRk~3ocG2fope1jPvlTxXybTOFdGKhpiPPqAuIia8~Z3BXXwYuo8Lp56Z98jJfhBTpMgEE-i0YAf35L~C-t7G8s4Vk4hjvYfHWFs9gOwETYOgkRv0FXClbYJ659ND8aBF7Xt~r9EdImMyS-SxQTcc5Tw~yXOILw2nswHqILeKSidrujJ-WY~y0LzZgTJvRtHEgM7fwUGLqhK3edBFTBlHJ7F9AoTQPd9nx4qtVlxrB9bsQEZZp8TYY2JEWfafavehBSKkAPnAX05nr5DjKYjSvARmBDKANqoe-019g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Haslet City Council on Feb. 2025 unanimously approved a series of development-related items, including the final plat for Laterra Village, a community facilities agreement (CFA) with QT South LLC for a Quick Trip site, and payment to the City of Fort Worth for right-of-way needed for intersection improvements at Harmon Road and Haslet Parkway.

The approvals came during the council’s public meeting and were moved, seconded and passed without recorded dissent. Mr. Anderson, a city staff member, told the council the Laterra Village work mainly involves connecting to an existing sewer and finalizing a construction permit for turn-lane improvements. He also confirmed that the payment to Fort Worth — for 0.306 acres of right-of-way — would come from contingency funds and said, “We have a balance of $727,506.50.”

Why it matters: the decisions clear the way for property development, turn-lane and signal work intended to accommodate a Quick Trip site at the Laterra Village location and related traffic improvements at Harmon Road and Haslet Parkway.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of final plat for Lots 4A, 4B, 9R, 10 and 12, Laterra Village — motion by Mayor Halsey; second by Holziel; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approval of community facilities agreement between the City of Haslet and QT South LLC for Quick Trip (number 1861 addition, lots 1 and 2) — motion by [mover recorded]; second by [seconder recorded]; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approval of payment to the City of Fort Worth not to exceed $27,191 for 0.306 acres of right-of-way for intersection improvements at Harmon Road and Haslet Parkway — motion by [mover recorded]; second by [seconder recorded]; outcome: approved (unanimous).

Discussion and context

Council members asked for clarifications about signal placement and whether additional right-of-way purchases would be needed later; Mr. Anderson said the issue under review involved moving a signal arm and that the exhibit showed the existing city-owned area where the signal would shift. The CFA presentation noted ultimate signal placements on three of the four approaches and that one leg would require adjustment in the future. The payment to Fort Worth was described as a one-time acquisition for the project; the funding source was contingency.

Next steps

City staff said the Quick Trip pro rata reimbursement agreement will be agendized at a future meeting. The council also listed a potential ordinance to designate a full-time fire department for a coming meeting.","At its Feb. 2025 meeting, the Haslet City Council unanimously approved the final plat for Laterra Village, a community facilities agreement with QT South LLC for a Quick Trip site, and a payment not to exceed $27,191 to Fort Worth for 0.306 acres of right-of-way for intersection work.","actionData","errors"]

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