Council approves city lease of 548 Santa Fe Drive after executive session

Following an executive session on property deliberation, the Weatherford City Council voted to approve the city's lease of 548 Santa Fe Drive and authorized the city manager to execute the lease agreement. Why it matters: The council used a closed‑session property deliberation before taking public action to authorize a lease, consistent with the statutory process for certain real‑estate negotiations. The executive‑session agenda listed Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property) for 548 Santa Fe Drive. After returning to open session, Council Member Heidi Wilder moved to approve the city’s lease of the property and to authorize the city manager to execute the lease; Council Member Luke Williams seconded the motion and the council voted to approve the lease. Discussion vs. decision: The matter was discussed in closed session under the listed property statute and a formal public action was taken in open session to approve the lease and delegate execution authority to the city manager.