Place 5 Council Member· 2024-2027
Ross Weaver
Midlothian
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- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 3:44:33
- Avg per meeting
- 11:14
- Segments
- 3330
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Top issues during term (20)
Stone Brook Estates Residential Rezoning Proposal
New homes will add to the city's property tax base; the developer cited city tax contributions as a reason to annex.
Bond Referendum
Finances over $32 million in capital projects while maintaining projected debt service tax rates.
FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
The budget dictates the allocation of MCDC funds for community projects, infrastructure, and operating expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Eighth Street Revitalization and Improvement Grant Request
$1,000,000 grant request from MCD funds, matched by $1.5 million in private funds.
Don Floyd Drive Roadway Infrastructure Extension
Utilizes approximately $800,000 in roadway impact fees collected from service area three.
Midlothian Economic Development Annual Report
Consulting services not to exceed $165,025.
Google Data Center Expansion & On-Site Power Generation
Generates substantial county tax revenues and industrial investment while operating under existing tax abatement agreements.
2026 Utility Projects Engineering Design
$354,268.75 for design, funded by water impact fees.
YMCA Recreation Center & MISD Ground Lease
Involves a multi-million dollar capital construction budget supported by bond funds and a $3 million YMCA contribution.
Heritage Plaza Construction
Over $18 million funded through Type A and Type B economic development corporations and city reserves.
zoning change
This project should bring in extra tax revenue for the city and give local shops and restaurants more customer traffic.
Hayes Road Thoroughfare Expansion
$96,750 from roadway impact fees.
Communication Tower SUP Denial
None to city funds.
Home Depot Detailed Site Plan
Generates new sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.
Redden Farms Commercial Daycare Development
Commercial construction and local employment generation.
Drainage Feasibility Study for MCD Properties
$83,000 expenditure from MCD funds.
RailPort Heavy Industrial and Data Center Development
Supports continued industrial capital investment and employment in Midlothian.
Firefighter training simulator
$220,115 from the 2026-27 tax note.
Water and wastewater rate increases through 2031
Typical residential utility bills will climb each year for the next five years.
Plainview Road traffic speeds and control
Decisions during term (397)
Recorded while Weaver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (2026-353, Items A-I)
PD-27 Amendment for Recreation Center at 1800 South 14th Street (2026-354)
Voluntary Annexation of Stone Brook Estates, 5241 Plainview Road (2026-355)
Rezone Stone Brook Estates to PD-193 for 22 Single-Family Lots (2026-356)
Detailed Site Plan and Parking Variance for Place of Worship, PD-179 (2026-357)
Fireblast Global Fire Training Simulator, $220,115 (2026-358)
PLC Replacement Reimbursement to MDA, $350,000 (2026-359)
Water and Wastewater Rate Ordinance, 2027-2031 (2026-360)
Atwell, LLC Raw Water Pipeline Engineering Amendment, $354,268.75 (2026-361)
Hayes Road Extension Engineering Agreement, $96,750 (2026-362)
Executive Session Action: Real Estate Purchase (2026-364)
Executive Session Action: 4% Merit Raises for City Secretary and Municipal Court Judge (2026-365)
Approval of Board Minutes
Continue Public Hearing on Leasing Impressions Grant
Election of Board Secretary
Subcommittee Reorganization
Drainage Feasibility Study and Survey
Adjourn
Adoption of 2027 Regular Scheduled Meeting Dates
Final Plat for Ashford Estates
Voting record (46)
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PD-165 Amendment for Retail and Veterinary Uses
Mount Zion Road Rezoning and SUP
RailPort Heavy Industrial Rezoning (PD-192)
Digital Ranch Development Agreement
Creation of Municipal Management District No. 4
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Phase 2 Agreement
Mid-Way Regional Airport Box Hangar Design Agreement
MISD Ground Lease and License Agreement
YMCA Recreation Center Lease and Operations Agreement
associated with council subcommittee work on negotiations
Bearded Ax Brewery Oktoberfest Special Event Permit
that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.640000, which is effectively a 5.83% percent increase in the tax rate.
Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved to approve the budget for the $175,000 appropriated for The Heights, included in the General Fund.
Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved to approve the budget as presented excluding $175,000 for The Heights in the General Fund for a total of all appropriated funds of $227,322,122.
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget (Base)
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget Allocation for The Heights
Downtown Character Area Map and Design Guidelines
Expressed concern that the plan lacked necessary details, street connections, and operational guidelines for transitional areas.
Councilmember Shuffield moved to approve Item 2026-286 as presented.
PD-184 Amendment (S. 14th St.)
Bridgewater PD-136 Amendment and MMD Annexation
MMD No. 2 Utility Bond Issuance
Maximum Tax Rate and Public Hearing Date
approve Item 2026-262 as presented
Hawkins Meadows Commercial PD Amendment
Voted against the driveway spacing variance due to traffic and safety concerns.
Mayor Coffman moved to table the Item to an indefinite date.
move to deny Item 2026-200 as presented
Budget Amendment for Heritage Park Food Truck Park
By allocating this fund, it would prevent us from using the same money on things like further repair of streets, further repair of sidewalks, or other core infrastructure items within the city.
Adoption of 2026 Tax Abatement Policy
Approval of Detailed Site Plan and Elevations for Main Street Towne Crossing Phase II
Fifth Amendment to Treated Water Agreement with Sardis-Lone Elm WSC
Contract Award to Innovative Fueling Solutions for Airport Fuel System
Mayor Coffman moved to approve Item E as presented.
Denial of Group Home SUP on Starwashed Drive
Councilmember Moorman moved to deny Item 2026-123 as presented.
Councilmember Moorman moved to deny 2026-125 as presented.
Cook Children's Medical Clinic Amendment (PD-118)
Parks and Recreation Ordinance Amendments
Mayor pro tem Wickliffe moved to approve Alternate #1, food truck park, at an additional cost of $2,507,423.14.
Planned Development District No. 185 Amendment (Z01-2026-002)
Specific Use Permit for Multi-Family in PD-146 (SUP08-2025-100)
Heritage Plaza Infrastructure Funding Agreement
Expressed concern about allocating funds without a guaranteed maximum price.
Councilmember Hammonds moved to approve Item 2026-056 as presented.
Mayor Coffman moved to approve Item 2026-043 as presented.
approve Item 2026-029 as presented
Specific Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair Garage (SUP07-2025-091)
Voted to table the item to allow further review of the restrictions.