Ross Weaver
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 3:32:04
- Avg per meeting
- 11:47
- Segments
- 3197
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
Each penny on the tax rate equals approximately $824,786 in revenue based on certified values.
Don Floyd Drive Roadway Infrastructure Extension
Estimated project cost for the city's portion is approximately $800,000 funded by impact fees.
Bond Referendum
Finances over $32 million in capital projects while maintaining projected debt service tax rates.
Heritage Plaza Construction
Over $18 million funded through Type A and Type B economic development corporations and city reserves.
YMCA Recreation Center & MISD Ground Lease
Involves a $22 million total construction budget supported by bond funds and a $3 million YMCA capital contribution.
Holiday Promotional Grant & Downtown Support
Proposed performance agreements involve significant future sales tax revenue sharing over 10-year periods for commercial infrastructure.
Google Data Center Expansion & On-Site Power Generation
Generates substantial private investment and tax increment revenue through an associated TIRZ and municipal management district.
Eastside Village Walmart Development & Traffic Impacts
Generates significant sales tax revenue and new construction investment, but residents voiced concerns regarding property value depreciation.
Digital Ranch Advanced Technology Campus & Data Center
Generates substantial new ad valorem and TIRZ tax revenues while requiring major private capital investment in public infrastructure.
Mid-Way Regional Airport Box Hangar Expansion
City share of $71,617.50 for engineering design services toward a projected $3 million facility.
Downtown Character and Development
Negligible direct fiscal impact beyond staff administration and consulting costs already incurred.
Communication Tower SUP Denial
None to city funds.
Mount Zion Drainage Study
Estimated at $67,000, subject to City Council approval.
Police Department Oversight
The city approved spending up to $209,100 on Flock safety cameras and purchased police vehicle upfits for $277,042.
Kotha Holdings Industrial Infrastructure Agreement
Generates primary job creation and industrial tax base growth.
board and commission appointments
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Railway Avenue Parking Lot Construction
Cost of $1,453,695.43 funded through economic development sales tax funds.
Planned Development District 179 Commercial Redesign
Private commercial investment enhancing the municipal sales tax base.
Bridgewater Planned Development (PD-136) Amendment
Generates long-term property and sales tax revenue while expanding municipal infrastructure through MMD bonds.
Home Depot Detailed Site Plan
Generates substantial sales tax revenue and increases commercial property values.
Decisions during term (347)
Recorded while Weaver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of August 27, 2026, and September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Holiday Activity Grant Request
Executive Director Evaluation and Compensation
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning for Mount Zion Road Property
Rezoning for Heavy Industrial Planned Development (PD-192)
Digital Ranch Development Agreement
Creation of Municipal Management District No. 4
Master Fee Schedule Amendments
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Phase 2 Agreement
MISD Ground Lease and License Agreement
YMCA Recreation Center Operations Agreement
Electioneering Sign Regulations Update
Mid-Way Regional Airport Box Hangar Design Agreement
Bearded Ax Brewery Oktoberfest Special Event Permit
Consider and act upon minutes from the City Council meetings of September 8 and 9, 2026
Consider and act upon authorizing an auction to be conducted by Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. to sell miscellaneous items that are outdated, broken or beyond economical repair.
Approval of Minutes
Final Plat for Crestview Addition
Detailed Site Plan for Place of Worship in PD-179
Voting record (19)
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Adopt FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget
Tourism Grant for Midlothian Marshals
Downtown Character Area Map and Design Guidelines
Expressed concern that the plan lacked necessary details, street connections, and operational guidelines for transitional areas.
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
Hawkins Meadows Commercial PD Amendment
Voted against the driveway spacing variance due to traffic and safety concerns.
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
Denial of Group Home SUP on Starwashed Drive
Cook Children's Medical Clinic Amendment (PD-118)
Parks and Recreation Ordinance Amendments
Heritage Plaza Infrastructure Funding Agreement
Expressed concern about allocating funds without a guaranteed maximum price.
Specific Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair Garage (SUP07-2025-091)
Voted to table the item to allow further review of the restrictions.