Weatherford council authorizes eminent domain for Beebe Fielder Road and appoints municipal court associate judge

Following an executive session, the Weatherford City Council took two formal actions related to personnel and right‑of‑way acquisition.

On a motion by Heidi Wilder, seconded by Kevin Cleveland, the council voted unanimously to appoint the municipal court special associate judge as recommended by counsel.

Later the council voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire fee‑simple right‑of‑way, drainage easements, slope easements and temporary construction easements for the Beebe Fielder Road project (property south of Interstate 20 and east of Old Dennis Road). Councilmember Jeff Robinson moved to approve the resolution and Heidi Wilder seconded. City counsel noted particular motion language was required by statute and the council adopted the resolution as presented (referred to in the meeting as Resolution Number 2018‑11).

What happens next: Staff said it will make the resolution and required motion language available and will proceed in accordance with council direction to begin the acquisition process for right‑of‑way and easements for the road project.