HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-20 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ANNA CITY HALL
MAY 20, 1997
The City Council of the City of Anna met in regular session
on the Lith day of May 1997 with the following members
present and participating: Mayor, Ron Ferguson, Bob Estep,
Debbie McIntosh, Lisa Copeland, Joe Murphy and Duane Hayes.
Item #2
This meeting was called -to order at 7,.37 p.m. by Ron
Ferguson.
Others present were Johnny McBride, Ricky Dawes, Bently
Powell, Linda Pait, Bill Roberts, J.D. Hill., John Epps, Tommy
Cunningham, Burl Cunningham, Ann Hayslett, Wendi Clark,
Phylis Clark, Lynn Mosier, Bobby Otts, William Tobias, Ruthie
Tobias, Brenda Tilley, Susan Hayes, Dale Tilley and Rodney
Crawford.
Item #3
Ron asked for any citizen' s participation at this time. Ann
Hayslett stated her concern in regards to the downtown
buildings. The Council stated that the they appreciate her
coming to the Council to voice her concerns and that our Code
Enforcement Officer is working on this problem. Bently
Powell stated his concern regarding the condemning of
properties and that all properties owners are treated fairly.
The Council stated that the Code Enforcement Officer is
working on this.
Item #4
The City Council met with the City Attorney, Bill Roberts to
discuss the Sub-Division Ordinance.
Item #5
The City Council. met with Tommy Cunningham to discuss and
take action on a Plat approval . The Council reviewed the
Preliminary Plat of Earl Powell Addition. Discussions were
held regarding the Preliminary Plat. There being no further
comments, a motion was made by Joe Murphy to approve the
Preliminary Plat of the Earl Powell addition, subject to the
Engineers recommendations, which were:
1 . Drainage along Interurban St. and Railroad St. (roadside
ditches need to be cleaned out and graded to drain) .
2. Water and Sewer lines need to show existing and proposed
water lines and sewer lines that will serve the lots.
3. Add utility easement on South side of Lot 5.
The motion was seconded by Debbie McIntosh. Motion carried
4/1 .
Item #6
Motion was made by Lisa Copeland and seconded by Bob Estep to
have Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins and Mathews to file a
CCN (Certificate of Convenience of Necessity) . The basic
cost is $3500.00. Motion carried 4/0/1 . Duane Hayes absent.
Item #7
Motion was made by Lisa Copeland and seconded by Debbie
McIntosh to send the Anna ISD a letter giving -them a future
Tap Fee, and that we will help put a separate Water Meter on
the football field or future football field, due to the fact
the Anna ISD did not grant the City of Anna the easement on
their land for the City of Anna to go across to lay a sewer
line® Motion carried 4/0/1. Duane Hayes absent.
The Mayor stated that the Sewer Line Bids were not ready at
this time, due to the delay on the easement.
Item #8
The Council. met with Linda past from Texas Waste Management
to discuss and take action as needed regarding trash service.
The Council took no action on this item.
Item #9
The City Council met with Dale Tilley to discuss and take
action as needed regarding paying the utilities for the Anna
Fire Department. Dale asked the Council to postpone this
item tonight, due to the fact that he is not ready. The
Council took no action at this time.
Item #10
The Council met with J.D. Hill and John Epps who presented
folders to the Council regarding Item #10 to discuss and take
action regarding a Police Force. Discussion were held
regarding this matter. There being no further comments, the
City Council took no action on this until the next meeting
June 10th.
Item #11
Motion was made by Lisa Copeland and seconded by Joe Murphy
to reimburse -the Building Inspector $30.00 per inspection.
Motion carried 4/0/1. Duane Hayes absent.
Item #12
Motion was made by Debbie McIntosh and seconded by Lisa
Copeland on Item #12 to discuss and take action as needed
regarding the mowing of wildflowers, to put signs that state
NO MOW AREA in the wildflowers. Motion carried 4/0/1 . Duane
Hayes absent.
Item #13
The Water Superintendent, Ricky Dawes asked the City Council,.
to put a new roof on the Pump Station. The Council agreed to
have Ricky get phone quotes. The Council also asked Ricky to
put rock in the holes on Oak Circle and North Riggins.
Item #14
The Council took no action on Item #14 to discuss and. take
action as needed regarding TML Risk Pool Liability/Property
Coverage.
Item #15
Approval of Minutes dated May 6, 1997 was made on a motion by
Lisa Copeland and seconded by Debbie McIntosh. Motion
carried 3/0/1/1. . Duane Hayes absent. Bob Estep abstained.
Item #16
Motion was made by Lisa Copeland and seconded by Joe Murphy
on Item #16 to appoint Duane Hayes as Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion
carried 4/0/1 . Duane Hayes absent.
Item #17
The City Council will recess into Executive Session under
Texas Government Code Sections 551 .071. and 5151.074 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:
A. Personnel : To discuss and take action as needed
regarding Water Dept. Personnel Issues.
To discuss and take action as needed
regarding Police Dept. Personnel .
Item #18
The City Council took no action on Item #18 to act on items
discussed in Executive Session.
Item #19
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at
11 : 12 p.m. .
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