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The mayor said the city had retained a federal appropriations firm to pursue the community development grant category. He reported the appropriations committee had approved the request at full funding and included it in the bill that would go before Congress, but the continuing resolution ultimately excluded community development appropriations. Because Haslet is eligible only for community development‑category projects for that vehicle, the city opted not to pursue further congressional community development grants this cycle.

Given the absence of available funding and the time and expense involved in pursuing such appropriations, the mayor said he would notify the retained firm this week with a 30‑day termination of the engagement. The mayor also noted that, if appropriations opportunities change, the city could revisit federal advocacy in a future cycle; for now, Haslet will cease the current federal appropriations effort tied to this firm.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 19 May 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City officials said a $2.3 million congressional request for a farmers market and pavilion was approved by the appropriations committee but removed from the continuing resolution; the city will end its contract with the federal appropriations firm.","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},6232227,"Park board member asks council to restore specific park agenda items, clarify Fund 15 reporting",239,276000,515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806&start=276&end=515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806/thumbnail_276000.jpg","/articles/6232227/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Park-board-member-asks-council-to-restore-specific-park-agenda-items-clarify-Fund-15-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232227-39485dda8ab71d40b5ef6457564fbc9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094187&Signature=MyUJoHbMs4hysgGt7d5BCM1tB~haUzAaglHvsy5rRyfAE6yRD9dgBF9wHZx9kt~h1aC8yxSjSxsbBSZ5RZdG49kflvs7ZhDKXgAaLOgj22YrB4y4yXvNWNfKh4hlJR0rpMkHabQKTmVr2nYDJqITa7QqiOhlMtGk2HEcIQW6tdU--9kirgEBj64NukgoNVvcWFpCbL46ZcHwkiZxO12hBCC72eaX~-Of9jHZD99Yv8pENnFvkwGVWcSdlQCCv8mGh0O3R2r9vJqg-MUSob~6A6F2bcGm9syynVZS~lH2Pus0jl17UWH~TX8ztibV4FupmL401MsGDtabFVBZ~BDWUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sarah Nimbu, a Haslet Park Board member, told the council during public comments on May 19 that the board’s agenda language and financial reporting have been changed in ways that limit the board’s ability to advise the council on parks and recreation matters.

Nimbu said she has served on the park board since February 2018 and described a history of agenda line items naming specific park facilities — Nance Field, Firehouse Field, Gamble Park, Community Park and Memorial Garden — which she said were removed from the board’s agenda language in April 2024 and replaced with a generic “updates at city parks” title. She asked the council to consider putting the specific facility line items back on the park board agenda so the board can “advise you” rather than act only as an events or party‑planning group.

Nimbu also raised concerns about Fund 15 on the park board’s financial statements. She said the board routinely saw Fund 15 on their financial report but did not know how the fund’s expenditures were being used, and requested that Fund 15 be moved out of the park board’s approval section and into a different reporting area. She cited specific line items from January–April 2025 totaling about $102,000 that the board sought reporting on, and identified $39,000 to a “Grama Fall zone” and $10,000 to community park projects; she said those expenses were associated with Bell Chip and Associates and Hazel Peoples regarding drainage work and that the board declined to approve the statements without further explanation.

Nimbu said she contacted city legal counsel and the mayor in spring 2024 about the agenda changes and requested the council’s assistance in restoring the specific park agenda items and clarifying Fund 15 reporting. The mayor and council did not take formal action during the meeting; Nimbu framed the comments as a request for the council’s consideration at a future agenda, and staff said council members can request agenda items be placed on the park board docket.","A member of Haslet’s Park Board urged the city council to return named fields and Memorial Garden items to the park board agenda and to change how Fund 15 appears on the park board financial report, saying the board lacks clarity on spending.",{"_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},6232232,"Council keeps accessory‑building size cap at 3,000 square feet",290,1900000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806&start=1900&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806/thumbnail_1900000.jpg","/articles/6232232/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Council-keeps-accessorybuilding-size-cap-at-3000-square-feet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232232-5be3f09f64a757da8a08aad667b36762/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094187&Signature=QJo~Y~UbOtcQv~ElegkwFVARD5CEblSFvGJnWKOAGaHBb4OGs2c5BlaYVWG~8pkCQ2K7UFF0DnQlPMbGxzS99160eZxRlAPBzqPMLBEnguH35gKVoXiYTgyM6qVYCM09uxO5mK0v7RquXsHQjZcJ6lQaq6vEyhsAkLSPsarTcU4-t~cy7FIBcCFtP-OevvH0Yab5mhoYZuH0pfVxEQuMymlZIZ0lTkPE3bA6s3nRlajNO1NYG-gFE~7MV16aTXvSprV06W8mL7vFKg~K4u1d-ayNofP2niaDKgUCCOOK16THKdpuArc7Y6ZDjqQKyT9y3-aUk20lGtW45vlVZTDHvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haslet City Council on May 19 voted unanimously to deny an amendment that would have increased the maximum size for accessory buildings from 3,000 square feet to 3,200 square feet.

City staff presented background showing that a recent applicant had requested a 3,200‑square‑foot variance and had argued it would be cheaper to purchase a larger prefabricated kit. Staff and the city’s contractors contacted several manufacturers and local builders and found that a 3,000‑square‑foot building would cost less than a 3,200‑square‑foot building when other characteristics are equal. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended keeping the current 3,000‑square‑foot limit.

During a brief public hearing, no members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. A council member thanked staff for their research and then moved to deny the zoning amendment. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously, keeping the city’s accessory‑building maximum at 3,000 square feet.","Haslet council rejected a proposed amendment to increase the maximum allowed accessory building size from 3,000 to 3,200 square feet after staff and Planning & Zoning recommended no change.",{"_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},6232237,"Council denies overnight construction noise variance for Haslet Crossing project",2395,2165000,4560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806&start=2165&end=4560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426204-7a725f2c67169ecdb141cb1c891d0806/thumbnail_2165000.jpg","/articles/6232237/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Council-denies-overnight-construction-noise-variance-for-Haslet-Crossing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232237-eaaf1232da27945de6848b70ae5ec8d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094187&Signature=cYiEz05GfBt~xKp05FdWMb7BORrgg1gxVHqQbVGryoclEm9n9in3u9Afj21Wix6jxMBMeV3E5xdRHUWbJ7nR6ybhzmuUg-PszUwEVGGvWElyiOLZ63inzUvzLXypP3JJYEF0son05ywFD46616Co7SamRiH19taIxqErZiX~mdqh1ce0HhXu~Sg6yazmJBHHMLKRc7DA1z2iIaiJ6JHyfH-atKmL-aqXZO3DD7PXTzZx09qC4TkPveMsau1V9LxFC7IStSqW-ITCNUrxF130lOd4o7~MoDU8qQyClRYW~QUk9JGmKFvBF-zgAE8APV3WrTBvGnwfz2FbzhrxYYv-hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haslet City Council on May 19 denied a developer request to allow early-morning concrete pours and other work at the Haslet Crossing construction site, citing strong resident opposition and the city’s current noise ordinance.

The variance request came from Stream Realty Partners; Blake Bell, a member of the Haslet Crossing development team, asked the council for authorization to start large-format concrete pours before sunrise from May through the fall, to reduce daytime truck traffic, shorten the construction schedule and limit heat exposure for workers.

The request prompted extensive public comment from residents of the neighboring Caraway subdivision. Laura Schlatteroff, who submitted a written appearance signed by eight neighbors, told the council, “Granting this variance would be very disruptive to the quality of sleep for the residents along Wildson Way,” and called a proposed 1 a.m. start time “unreasonable.” Tracy Bridge said the overnight noise would make it impossible for her to sleep after working late shifts. Michael Belcher, a veteran, said the pounding and shaking would aggravate his post‑traumatic stress disorder. Other neighbors described barking dogs, light intrusion and the pervasive sound of heavy tracked equipment.

Blake Bell outlined the scope and mitigations: the Haslet Crossing site is about 35 acres north of the Caraway subdivision, between Pask Drive and Haslet Parkway and between Intermodal Parkway and Harmon; the development team said the “most painful” phase would run May through July and that structural slabs and tilt walls would require concentrated pours. Bell said trucks would be routed to the north, washout points would be placed as far north as feasible, light towers would not point south toward homes, and that backup alarms could be replaced by flaggers in certain on‑site situations.

City staff and council members questioned several elements of the plan. One council member noted the city ordinance currently allows construction to begin only 30 minutes before sunrise; others asked whether the developer truly needed the earliest hours and how often pours would occur. Bell said the project team expects to complete most major structural concrete by September if early starts are allowed, and estimated 2–3 pours per week rather than daily pours if larger pours are permitted.

During the public hearing, multiple residents asked who to contact with complaints; staff responded that the developer should provide a 24‑hour contact and that the city would enforce the ordinance. A resident asked whether OSHA required backup alarms; staff replied that OSHA does not require horns if flaggers or observers are used, and noted the Texas Department of Transportation has similar language.

After discussion, Mayor Halsey moved to deny the variance request “as presented and adhering to the ordinance we have in place.” The motion was seconded; the council recorded four votes in favor of denial and one opposed, and the motion passed. The denial means the developer must continue to operate within the city’s existing construction hours (30 minutes before sunrise through 30 minutes after sunset) unless the council approves a different variance in the future.

Council members and staff said they remain open to working with the developer on measures to reduce resident impacts during permitted hours, and staff indicated the developer should provide a 24‑hour contact for complaints and adhere to the mitigation commitments discussed in the meeting.","The Haslet City Council rejected a request from Stream Realty Partners to allow pre-dawn concrete pours at the Haslet Crossing warehouse site, after residents described sleep, health and safety impacts. Council voted to uphold existing construction-hour limits.","actionData","errors"]

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Haslet pauses federal appropriations effort after community development funds were cut

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