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Everman council adopts two ordinances, a utility resolution and appoints advisory members
Summary
During its Feb. 6 meeting the Everman City Council approved two ordinances (utilities code adoption and curb/sidewalk parking prohibition), reauthorized membership in the ATMOS City steering committee, reappointed two advisory‑committee members and authorized local travel to an emergency‑management conference.
The Everman City Council approved a package of routine regulatory and governance items at its Feb. 6 meeting, including two ordinances, a resolution, advisory‑board reappointments and authorization for local official travel.
Ordinances - Ordinance 0830: Council approved an ordinance amending the city code by adopting certain portions of the Fort Worth city code related to utilities (described in the ordinance as required by the city’s sewer/wastewater service agreement with Fort Worth). The ordinance includes a severability clause and a penalty provision (fine not to exceed $2,000). The motion to adopt passed by recorded voice poll with Place 1 through Place 6 and the Mayor voting “Aye.”
- Ordinance 0831: Council approved an ordinance that amends the traffic code to prohibit driving or parking on sidewalks or curbs and adds a defined curb cut/curb prohibition to aid enforcement. Staff said the change clarifies state law by defining “curb” and makes it easier for code enforcement to cite violations; the ordinance passed unanimously on the council poll (Place 1–6 and Mayor “Aye”).
Resolution - Resolution 2025‑02‑04: The council reauthorized the city’s membership in the ATMOS City Steering Committee and authorized payment of five cents per capita to fund regulatory and related activities concerning Atmos Energy Corporation. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Appointments - The council reappointed Judy Sellers as the city’s representative to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and reappointed Alan Pierce as the representative for the animal‑welfare organization; both terms were recorded as expiring Feb. 6, 2027. The motion to reappoint passed unanimously.
Other action - The council authorized the mayor (or designee) to attend the Texas Emergency Management Conference in Fort Worth and approved the related $300 registration; by roll call Place 1–6 voted “Aye” and the Mayor recorded an abstention. City staff said the city manager, the fire chief and the communications director would likely also attend since it is a local training opportunity.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance 0830 (utilities code adoption): Passed, voice poll recorded Place 1–6 + Mayor all “Aye.” - Ordinance 0831 (sidewalk/curb parking prohibition): Passed, voice poll recorded Place 1–6 + Mayor all “Aye.” - Resolution 2025‑02‑04 (Atmos City Steering Committee membership): Passed, voice poll recorded unanimous. - Reappointments (Judy Sellers, Alan Pierce): Passed, unanimous. - Texas Emergency Management Conference authorization: Passed, yes 6, abstain 1 (Mayor abstained).
What it means: Most items were routine and staff said they were either required (by contract, in the case of the Fort Worth code adoption) or intended to provide clearer local enforcement tools (curb/sidewalk parking). The ATMOS resolution renews an annual membership and associated per‑capita payment to a regional steering committee.
Sources: Motions, seconds and roll‑call poll results are recorded in the Feb. 6 Everman City Council meeting transcript.
