Weatherford City Commissioners approved items, 5-0, relating to two events funded by Hotel/Motel Tax money.
The first of those two items was for a $5,000 grant to the City of Weatherford for the Porch Party on Route 66 event September 19.
That event will feature live music from Jake Bowers Band, food trucks and games. Along with the party the city will host a ribbon cutting for the Route
66 Park and the Bulldogs and Friends Dog Park.
The ribbon cutting will take place 6 p.m. in Heritage Park across the street from Weatherford City Hall.
The second item was a $2,000 grant to the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bulldog Strong Event, which took place August 20.
Airport items
The commission also two presentations regarding the Thomas P. Stafford Airport — considering declaring a 6,000-gallon jet fuel storage tank as surplus and a change order for the fuel farm project at Thomas P. Stafford Airport.
The change order actually decreased the cost of the project by $3,241.50. Mark Schoonkaker, airport manager, said some of the materials needed came in below the budgeted amount.
Both items passed by a vote of 5-0.
Abatements
Commissioners chose to abate one property by a vote of 5-0.
Eight properties, located at 1312 Terrace, 1110 N. Bradley, 1505 Timber Creek, 418 E. Davis, 115 S. Washington, 218 N. Broadway, 604 W. Tom Stafford and 423 E. Franklin.
Only one, 1505 Timber Creek actually was abated. The other seven were mowed before the meeting, Joy McKillip, city inspector, said.
Surplus vehicles
Commissioners approved by a vote of 5-0 to declare a 2005 GMC Sierra and a 2009 Chevrolet 2500 as surplus items.
Pool/splash pad update
Mayor Mike Brown gave a brief update regarding the city’s pool and splash pad.
He said, with the pool not opening until the first week of July, the cost to the city only was about $30,000.
“We were able to salvage the swimming season, we were able to have the triathlon,” Mayor Brown said.
The pool closed for the year earlier this month. Mayor Brown said 250 people were at the pool opening day and 81 the last day, adding attendance varied throughout the brief season.
“I think it was a success,” Mayor Brown said, adding the splash pad will be open through Labor Day.