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Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Committee Minutes - 06/02/2026 MINUTES Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee June 2, 2026 PRESENT: Ann Arnold ♦ Member Wendy Browder ♦Vice Chair Jose Garcia ♦ Member Mike Mitchell ♦Chairman Fabian Medellin, Development Services Director ♦City Staff Rita Miller, Assist. Development Services Director ♦City Staff Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator ♦City Staff ABSENT: Robert Brooks ♦Councilor Whitney Flack ♦Councilor Jacob Harrell ♦ Member Selena Hurtado ♦ Member GUESTS: Heather Langford Chris De La Garza, Base Camp Lindsey Daniel Boone iris noted member Mr. Jose Garcia entered the meeting after the minutes had been voted on. CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Mr. Michael Mitchell, called the meeting to order at 1 :34p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak. Guests in attendance introduced themselves. III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Chairman Mitchell briefly reviewed the minutes, Ms. Ann Arnold made a motion to approve the minutes as presented from March 3rd, 2026. Vice-Chair, Ms. Wendy Browder seconded. No comments from the public. Chairman Mitchell called for a vote to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. IV. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider taking action on the acceptance of applications for the Tree Abatement Program Mrs. Christal Cates stated on May 12th, 2026, staff with the assistance of the parks department visited all 33 subject properties that had submitted an application within the HOTF district. Staff extended its sincere appreciation to the Parks Department, including Mr. Scott Powell, Park Maintenance Supervisor; Mr. Benny Butler, City Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 June 2, 2026 Horticulturist; and Ms. Shalee Schaffner, for their expertise and assistance during site visits in evaluating and verifying compliance with the established criteria. Mrs. Cates reviewed the criteria previously adopted by the Board, noting that all applicants were required to meet the established eligibility requirements as followed: 1 . Date the application was submitted 2. Presence of dead and/or hazardous trees on the property located inside the HOTF district. 3. No outstanding delinquent balances owed the City or County, including utility accounts, liens, and/or property taxes. 4. Precedence given to owner occupied structures. Staff presented 31 applications and gave a brief description of each along with photos of subject property, noting the date and time the application was received, any delinquent accounts, and if the property had a homestead exemption. Mrs. Cates advised based on the established criteria staff recommended the rejection of 17 applications as follows: • 2126 Avenue H — Delinquent Taxes & Utility Account • 1705 McGregor Avenue — Delinquent Taxes • 1906 Collins Avenue — Delinquent Utility Account • 1713 Polk Street— No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2172 Avenue J — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2506 Taylor Street — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 1807 McGregor Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 1704 Lucile Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2017 Keeler Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2003 Taylor Street — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 1807 Elizabeth Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2159 Avenue L — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 1824 Keeler Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2206 Taylor Street — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 1723 Lucile Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed, only stump • 2005 Huff Street — No dead/hazardous trees observed • 2014 McGregor Avenue — No dead/hazardous trees observed Also, recommended the acceptance of 14 applications as follows: • 1607 Fillmore Street — Hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 2016 McGregor Avenue — Dead & hazardous tree • 1205 Taylor Street — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 2012 Fillmore Street — Dead & hazardous tree • 1906 Harrison Street — Dead & hazardous tree • 1809 Britain Street — Hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 2008 Collins Avenue — Dead Trees, owner-occupied • 1201 Polk Street— Hazardous tree Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 3 June 2, 2026 • 1101 Polk Street — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 1803 Collins Avenue — Dead & hazardous trees • 1826 Pearl Avenue — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 1914 Taylor Street — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 1817 Collins Avenue — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied • 2006 Collins Avenue — Dead & hazardous tree, owner-occupied Chairman Mitchell asked if the Committee had any questions or comments on the applications. There was a brief discussion among the Committee regarding the applications, the process, notifications from staff as well as if we would notify those applications denied for delinquent accounts and if they would be eligible to apply for the next years grant. Staff advised all applicants would be notified of the status of their application and as long as the accounts were brought current, staff saw no reason they would not be able to apply for the next years grant. A motion from Ms. Ann Arnold was made to accept the 14 recommended applications in the order they were received, seconded by Mr. Jose Garcia. Chairman Mitchell asked if there were any public comments regarding the presented applications. A brief question and answer period were had between guests, the Committee, and staff. Once all questions and comments were addressed Chairman Mitchell called for a vote to accept the 14 recommended applications in the order they were received. The vote passed unanimously 4-0. V. OTHER BUSINESS — Updates 1. Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Program Updates Staff presented the Committee with updates on a NEZ application for a tiny home at 1211 Fillmore Street that was approved February 11th, 2026. Staff advised the approval letter sent to the applicant/owner outlined the need to contact the Building Inspections Department to obtain the necessary permits. The owner did contact the permitting department concerning items needed but nothing was received. On May 18th, staff received a complaint regarding location/placement of a structure on the subject property. City staff did a site visit and issued a stop work order for the following concerns: • Dry-stacked concrete masonry unit pier supports. • Lack of mechanical anchoring, such as tie-down straps or anchor bolts, from the framing to a subterranean foundation. • The wood blocking on top of the pier does not appear to be preservative- treated lumber. • Verification of the foundation's integrity, the soil at the base must be cleared to check if the pier terminates on a wider concrete footing or rests directly on the dirt. • A spatial review confirms the structure is located just 19 feet behind the property line and does not meet the required 25-foot setback. Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 4 June 2, 2026 • Verification of the foundation's integrity, the soil at the base must be cleared to check if the pier terminates on a wider concrete footing or rests directly on the dirt. • A spatial review confirms the structure is located just 19 feet behind the property line and does not meet the required 25-foot setback. Mrs. Cates advised currently the property was listed for sale with no permits and/or inspections, and while permit fees were eligible to be waived under the program, no permits were obtained. As a result, the fee waiver is no longer applicable, and the original approval is considered null and void moving forward. Mrs. Cates stated as of the morning of the meeting the property owner and listing agent had been in contact with herself and the permitting department to move forward in obtaining permits. 2. CDBG Missing Sidewalk Project Update Staff advised the Committee that the environmental review had been completed, submitted and approved. The next step would be the bidding process and staff would keep the Committee updated with future progress. VI. ADJOURN The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for Tuesday, July 7'h at 1:30pm at Memorial Auditorium in the 1 Floor Conference Room. Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:57 p.m. ?N. Michael Mitchell, Chairman Date 9- I - edellin, AICP, Development Services Director Date , bJrM