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Votes at a glance: Mineral Wells council approves plats, franchise renewal and multiple board appointments
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the council approved a consent agenda (including a dwelling project at Southeast 20 Fifth), adopted the Encore Electric franchise renewal, approved The Wells final plat, adopted a right‑of‑way tree protection ordinance and reappointed or appointed members to several boards; all recorded motions carried 6-0.
Several formal items were approved unanimously by the Mineral Wells City Council during its Feb. 18 meeting. Below are the actions taken, as announced by the presiding officer.
Dwellings on Southeast 20 Fifth (consent/public hearing): A public hearing was opened and closed; the council approved the item by motion. The project described 18 homes on Southeast 20 Fifth ranging from about 1,800 to 2,000 square feet; the presenter said each home will include a two‑car garage. The presiding officer announced, "Motion carries 6 0."
Encore Electric franchise renewal (second reading): Council approved a proposed ordinance renewing Encore Electric’s franchise for use of city rights of way; staff said the renewal complies with the city charter and would expire in 20 years. The motion to approve passed 6-0.
The Wells Phase 1 final plat: The council approved the final plat for a 40.446‑acre development (see separate article). The motion carried 6-0.
Right‑of‑way tree protection ordinance: Council adopted revisions to right‑of‑way management requiring that trimming and other work "preserve the life of the trees," following citizen reports of tree damage. The ordinance was adopted 6-0.
Appointments and reappointments (post‑executive session): After an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, the council acted on multiple board appointments and reappointments. The recorded motions and outcomes announced on the record were: - Airport Advisory Board: Reappoint Travis Kunkel — motion carried 6-0. - Planning & Zoning Commission: Reappoint Charles Ramsey and Porter Bradford; appoint Michael Way Turner — motion carried 6-0. - Board of Adjustments: Reappoint Bridget Whirley, Mike Rankin, David McDonald, Peggy Clifton and Sam Singleton — motion carried 6-0. - Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors: Reappoint Tracy Kirsch — motion carried 6-0. - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Appoint Ryan Roach, Tiffany Montgomery, David Guy, Randy Cavness and Leticia Grant — motion carried 6-0.
Where motions were announced without recorded mover/second on the transcript, the presiding officer declared the vote totals on the record as noted above.
