Limiting meetings to once a month during November and December because of the holidays made for a slightly larger agenda and a much larger crowd for the Weatherford City Council on Nov. 19. That made the full house standing ovation more electrifying when Troy Dickey was honored for 35 years of service to the city.
Dickey started at an entry level with the Weatherford Solid Waste and Recycling Department in 1989, and through a series of promotions rose to manager of the department and overseeing a 19 member crew.
Eric Shumar, director of the Solid Waste and Recycling department, said Dickey is a mentor, a leader, and a true inspiration to his team members.
"Troy, your contributions over the past 35 years have been nothing short of extraordinary," Shumar said in front of the council and crowd. " Your commitment, leadership, and the legacy you’ve built are deeply appreciated. Congratulations on this incredible milestone, and we look forward to the continued positive impact of your leadership for years to come."
The Weatherford Police Department was also honored for again achieving accreditation from the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Recognition Program from the Police Chiefs Association Foundation. The recognition, which is voluntarily undertaken and certified every four years, comes from examination of a department's accountability record, use of force accounts, continued education, public transparency, civil liberties, and even facility and equipment evaluation.
Chief Steve Stanford of the Bridgeport Police Department, who is the Accreditation Committee Chairman of the Police Chiefs Association Foundation, presented the award to Weatherford Police Chief Lance Arnold and the Weatherford department.
"I get to travel all over the state from the Panhandle to the coastline and I do many accreditations onsite, and I can say without any question you have one of the best police departments in the state of Texas," Stanford said. "Agencies must meet or exceed 173 professional standards. The standards are based on Texas law, Texas court decisions, and professional best practices identified by Texas police chiefs."
The council approved the adoption of an ordinance for Brakes Plus to continue with plans to open a new location on just under two acres of the westbound access road of I20, west of Main Street.
More time was spent discussing the approval of an ordinance for Quick Trip to build a new location on the southwest corner of Ric Williamson Highway and North Main Street. Right of way and traffic flow was discussed as truck traffic at the location.
"This is not a typical truck stop, right?” councilman Matt Ticzkus asked.
"Correct," Director of Development Kaleb Kentner said. "There will be no overnight parking at the site."
The ordinance passes 5-0.
New playground equipment was also approved for Cherry Park, 300 S. Alamo St. Child's Play Inc. will begin installation in January and finish in February.
The slides, swings and climbing equipment will include an Americans with Disability Act approved merry-go-round and the entire area will have cushioned artificial turf.
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