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I_HF CITY OfCity Council Meeting
Antra Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Anna Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet at 6:30 PM, on September 6, 2022, at the
Anna Municipal Complex, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following items.
Welcome to the City Council meeting. Please sign the Sign -In Sheet as a record of
attendance. If you wish to speak on an Open Session agenda item, please fill out the
Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the meeting
starts.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
At this time, any person may address the City Council regarding an item on this
meeting Agenda that is not scheduled for public hearing. Also, at this time, any
person may address the City Council regarding an item that is not on this
meeting Agenda. Each person will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to speak.
No discussion or action may be taken at this meeting on items not listed on this
Agenda, other than to make statements of specific information in response to a
citizen's inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry.
4. Reports.
Receive reports from Staff or the City Council about items of community interest.
Items of community interest include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or
condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary
recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen (but not including a
change in status of a person's public office or public employment); a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information
regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an
entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the
municipality, and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health
and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the
Agenda.
a. Proclamation - September 17, 2022 Constitution Week
5. Work Session.
a. Discussion on revising the City Ordinances pertaining to construction hours
within the corporate limits of the City of Anna, Texas. (Director of Public Works
Greg Peters P.E.)
b. Discuss a potential Memorandum of Understanding with Anna ISD pertaining to
construction and inspection responsibilities. (Director of Public Works Greg
Peters, P.E.)
6. Items For Individual Consideration.
a. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2023 Budget (City Manager Jim
Proce)
b. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2023 Tax Rate. (City Manager
Jim Proce)
C. Consider/Discuss/Action on the TMLIRP Board of Trustees Election
d. Consider/Discuss/Act on the Parks Board and potential appointments,
reappointments, or removals
e. Discuss/Consider making a motion to direct the City Manager to end Stage 2
drought restrictions and return to Stage 1 drought restrictions.
7. Closed Session (Exceptions).
Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, the City Council may enter into Closed Session to
discuss any items listed or referenced on this Agenda under the following exceptions:
a. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation and/or
on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code
§551.071).
b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
C. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has
received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City is
conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision
(1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087).
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). City
Attorney Annual Evaluation
The Council further reserves the right to enter into Executive Session at any time
throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open
Meetings Act.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council
meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
9. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Carrie L. Land, City Secretary, posted this Agenda on the City's website
(www.annatexas.gov) and at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and
on the City Hall bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on 09/02/2022.
Carrie L. Land, City Secretary
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on
this agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact
the City Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
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AGENDA ITEM:
Proclamation - September 17, 2022 Constitution Week
SUMMARY:
For Constitution Week, and as stated within the proposed Proclamation, "September 17,
2022, marks the two hundred thirty-fifth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of
the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention."
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Constitution Wk 2022-Anna
APPROVALS:
Carrie Land, City Secretary Created/Initiated - 8/29/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
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WHEREAS, September 17, 2022, marks the two hundred thirty-fifth anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent
document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations
which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the
President of the United States of America designating September 17d'
through September 23rd as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nate Pike, Mayor of the City of Anna, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2020 as
"CONSTITUTION WEEK"
and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution
had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us
through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may
never be regained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the official seal of the City of Anna,
Texas to be affixed this the day of
September, 2022.
NATE PIKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CARRIE L. LAND, CITY SECRETARY
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Staff Contact: Gregory Peters
AGENDA ITEM:
Discussion on revising the City Ordinances pertaining to construction hours within the
corporate limits of the City of Anna, Texas. (Director of Public Works Greg Peters P.E.)
SUMMARY:
The City of Anna Code of Ordinances has four distinct sections which reference
construction hours, including:
• Article 4.01.002 Building Regulations - Construction Times
• Article A3.008 Development Fees - Weekend Construction
• Article 8.03.002 Loud Noises enumerated
• Article 10.03.009 Construction Standards
The language is attached in Exhibit A.
While currently enforceable, these sections of City Code are not consistent across the
board for all types of construction. As such, some contractors have expressed
confusion regarding the regulations and how they are applied.
Staff will give a presentation with options for discussion and consideration.
Staff is seeking feedback from the City Council on potential changes to the language
and the regulations in order to provide a consistent and streamlined set of guidance for
all construction activity in the City. Clear and consistent standards will benefit Anna
Neighbors, the construction industry, and City staff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking feedback and direction from the City Council. This item is for discussion
only.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A - Current Ordinances - Construction Hours and Activity
APPROVALS:
Carrie Land, City Secretary Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
Construction Hours — Code References
§ A3.008 Weekend construction.
Construction may not start earlier than 7:00 a.m. on weekdays nor continued after dark without prior
permission from the city. Construction on Saturday may not start before 7:00 a.m. and work on Sunday
is prohibited without special permission. A fee of $150.00 must be paid to the city by Thursday noon
prior to Saturday work, if city inspection is required.
§ 4.01.002 Construction times.
(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings described below:
Construction includes inside or outside new construction, remodeling, rehabilitation, and demolition of a
structure; the term also includes any on -site or off -site improvements (including but not limited to
grading, excavation, landscaping, paving, and similar activity). Delivery and loading/unloading of
materials or equipment is considered "construction" for the purposes of this section if said activities
involve use of a forklift, dump truck, backhoe, or other similar heavy equipment.
Emergency shall have the same meaning as defined under section 10.03.003 of this code.
Utility service provider means any person, firm or corporation legally providing electricity, natural gas,
telephone, cable television, internet, water, sewer, or any other such item or service for use by the
general public.
(b) Restrictions on times of construction; penalty.
(1) On weekdays and Saturdays, construction may not take place after 7:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.
(2) Construction on Sunday is prohibited.
(3) Construction in violation of the restrictions created by subsection (1) or (2), above, is declared to be a
nuisance if it results in loud and raucous noise occurring inside or within 5,000 feet of the corporate
limits of the city.
(4) A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this section and need
not be proved. Reckless, intentional, or knowing violations of this section may be punished by a fine not
to exceed $2,000.00 per violation. Violations of this section without allegation or proof of any culpable
mental state may be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 per violation. It is no defense to
prosecution under this section that the person was ignorant of the provisions of this subsection after
this section has taken effect.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) Permit. Construction may be lawfully conducted outside the times defined by this section if the
person performing the work obtains a valid after-hours construction permit issued by the city manager
or his or her designee in writing. To be valid, the permit must identify the persons or entities authorized
to perform the construction, list the dates and times on which construction may be conducted outside
of the times set forth by this section, and briefly describe the type of construction to be performed. Said
permit must be displayed upon demand by any peace officer or city representative. Issuance of permits
under this subsection is generally limited to circumstances where compliance with the construction time
restrictions set forth in subsection (b) of this section would result in an undue hardship or when
construction is required due to an emergency. Determinations of undue hardship shall be made in the
discretion of the city manager or his or her designee in accordance with guidelines developed by the city
manager, but exceptions will generally be limited to cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public
health and safety.
(2) Certain entities exempt. The construction restrictions created by this section shall not apply to the
city or county, state, and federal government entities or agents thereof, or to public works projects
being performed on behalf of public such entities. Utility service providers may also conduct
construction outside of the restrictions provided by this section if the construction being performed is to
restore or maintain services to existing customers but shall not be exempt from application of this
section for construction activity to expand services to additional customers or include additional
products.
(3) Emergency construction. It is a defense to prosecution for a violation of this section that the
construction was necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
(4) Construction in public rights -of -way. This section does not apply to construction in public rights -of -
way when a valid construction permit has been issued for such construction under article 10.03 (Public
Right -of -Way Management). When this exception applies, the times for construction shall be as stated
under section 10.03.009.
§ 8.03.002 Loud noises enumerated.
The following enumerated acts are declared to be loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises in
violation of this article, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(7) The operation of any pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, electric hoist or other
appliances or equipment, the use of which is attended by a loud or unusual noise, between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(8) The operation of any motor -driven or power -operated lawnmower or to engage in any construction
or demolition work within the city between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(9) The harboring or keeping on his premises or in or about his premises or premises under his control
any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long -continued noise or any dog which by loud or
unusual barking or howling shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.
(10) The operation of any construction equipment the use of which is attended by loud or unusual noise
between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and any time on Sundays.
§10.03.009 Construction Standards.
(o) Hours of operation for non -emergency work. Construction may not start earlier than 7:00 a.m. on
weekdays nor continue after dark without prior permission from the city. Construction on Saturday may
not start before 7:00 a.m. and must be approved by the director by noon on the Thursday prior to the
proposed Saturday. Unless otherwise expressly permitted herein or as specifically provided for in a
permit issued under this article, construction shall not continue after 7:00 p.m. or prior to 7:00 a.m.
Work on Sunday is prohibited without special permission by the city manager or his/her designee. An
after-hours fee must be paid to the city prior to Saturday work, if city inspection is required. The
Saturday inspection fee must be paid prior to noon on Thursday prior to the Saturday in which the work
is to be performed. Construction work on recognized city holidays is prohibited. The additional fees
described in this subsection are not applicable to installation or collocation of network nodes.
THE CITY OF
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Staff Contact: Gregory Peters
Discuss a potential Memorandum of Understanding with Anna ISD pertaining to
construction and inspection responsibilities. (Director of Public Works Greg Peters,
P.E.)
SUMMARY:
The City of Anna and Anna Independent School District have a strong relationship and
rely on the success of each other to perform at a high level. As such, both
organizations are striving to work together to enhance and grow the community with a
family focus and a goal of providing excellent municipal and educational services.
The incredible growth the City is experiencing has necessitated the construction of
many new Anna ISD facilities - they anticipate at least 8 new major facility construction
projects over the next 5 years. Timelines are critical for public school construction, as
the school calendar requires a school to be ready to open on -time before the fall
semester begins.
Anna ISD and City of Anna staff have been in discussions on ways the City and School
District can work together to ensure that new school facilities are streamlined as much
as possible and are always able to open on -schedule.
Staff will give a brief presentation on potential ways the City can work with Anna ISD
through some unique processes and policies which are mutually agreed upon in a
Memorandum of Understanding. Staff is seeking feedback on the potential items to
include in an MOU. Once feedback is received, City staff will work with Anna ISD staff
to reach a consensus on a final document which can be approved by both the City
COuncil and the School Board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 2: Sustainable Anna Community Through Planned Managed Growth
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None. Staff is seeking feedback from the City Council on the interest in an MOU, and
what specific items should be included.
ATTACHMENTS:
APPROVALS:
Carrie Land, City Secretary Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
THE CITY OF
Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
Staff Contact: Terri Doby
AGENDA ITEM:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2023 Budget (City Manager Jim Proce)
SUMMARY:
The Annual Budget is one of the most important financial responsibilities of a local
government, and preparation of the budget typically takes 6 months to complete. The
Annual Budget is developed through an extensive process of reviewing requests
received from various City departments, then prioritizing those requests in a manner
that utilizes resources effectively, within fiscal constraints, while working to achieve the
City's strategic goals. The proposed budget was presented to the City Council on
August 9th and can be found on our website at www.annatexas.gov .
The proposed budget is funded by a property tax rate of $0.539750, which is lower than
the current tax rate. When compared with other cities in our area, the City of Anna
continues to have one of the lowest per -capita property tax levies.
According to the most recent population estimates, the City of Anna's population is
approximately 20,980. We anticipate a steady increase of 7 to 10 percent annual growth
over the next few years. As Anna continues to grow, the City remains committed to the
vision and goals outlined in its Strategic Plan. The FY2023 budget is designed to
preserve and enhance the quality of existing services and respond appropriately to our
city's continuing growth and development.
The Council will vote to adopt the FY2023 budget on September 13, 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Information only
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
APPROVALS:
Terri Doby, Budget Manager Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
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AGENDA ITEM:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2023 Tax Rate. (City Manager Jim Proce)
SUMMARY:
At the Tuesday, August 9th meeting, the City Council set the date, time and location of
tonight's public hearing on the FY2023 proposed tax rate as required by the Texas Tax
Code. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Anna Melissa Tribune on
August 18, 2022.
After properties are appraised by the Collin County Appraisal District, the Collin County
Tax Assessor -Collector calculates both the No -New -Revenue tax rate and the Voter -
Approval tax rate for the City of Anna as the designated officer to complete the tax rate
calculation forms created by the Texas Comptroller and to certify the calculations as
accurate.
No -New -Revenue tax rate: The No -New -Revenue tax rate is a calculated rate that
would provide the taxing unit with the same amount of maintenance and operations
property taxes on existing property as the previous year after taking into account
changes in appraised value. If property values rise, the No -New -Revenue tax rate will
go down and vice versa. The No -New Revenue tax rate for FY2023 is $0.464098 per
$100.
Voter -Approval tax rate: The Voter -Approval tax rate provides the taxing unit with the
same amount of maintenance and operations property taxes on existing property as the
previous year plus a 3.5 percent increase for those operations, in addition to sufficient
funds to pay debts in the coming year. If a taxing unit adopts a tax rate higher than the
Voter -Approval tax rate, a tax rate approval election must be held on the November
uniform election date. The Voter -Approval tax rate for FY2023 is $0.533333 per $100.
De minimis rate: The De minimis rate is the rate equal to the sum of the taxing unit's
current debt rate, the no -new -revenue maintenance and operations rate, and the rate
that when applied to a taxing unit's current total value, will impose an amount of taxes
equal to $500,000. The de minimis rate is an option for small cities with a
population of 30,000 or less. The De Minimis rate for FY2023 is $0.540964 per
$100.
The proposed budget is supported by a tax rate of $0.539750. Under the Texas
Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, a city that adopts a rate exceeding
the lower of the No -New -Revenue tax rate or the Voter -Approval tax rate must hold one
public hearing. The following table is a comparison between the proposed tax rate, last
year's rate, the No -New -Revenue rate, the De Minimis rate and Voter -Approval tax rate.
Proposed FY2023 Tax Rate
$0.539750 per $100
Preceding FY2022 Tax Rate
$0.569500 per $100
No -New -Revenue Tax Rate
$0.464098 per $100
Voter -Approval Tax Rate
$0.533333 per $100
De Minimis Tax Rate
$0.540964 per $100
The budget and tax rate are scheduled for adoption at the September 13th Council
meeting. Since the proposed tax rate is higher than the No -New -Revenue rate, section
26.05 of the Texas Tax Code requires a minimum of 60% of the Council members to
vote in favor of that rate. That would require at least 5 Council members to vote in favor
of the proposed tax rate.
FY2022
FY2023
Change
Total tax rate (per
$0.569500
$0.539750
(0.029750)
$100 of value)
Average homestead
$246,777
$332,179
$85,402
taxable value
Tax on average
$1,405.40
$1,792.94
$387.54
homestead
Total tax levy on all
$10,026,841
$12,959,888
$2,933,047
properties
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Information only.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This is a public hearing only. No action by the City Council is required at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
APPROVALS:
Terri Doby, Budget Manager Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
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Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
Staff Contact: Jim Proce
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Action on the TMLIRP Board of Trustees Election
SUMMARY:
Each year, the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees
provides the opportunity for each covered city to vote for the available seats on the
Board. Staff recommends, with your input, to authorize the City Manager to submit that
ballot on behalf of the City, which is due in the month of September each year.
On the ballots this year are places 6 through 9. The people nominated on this ballot will
serve a six -year term if elected.
Typically, we would support:
• those candidates in our region (Region 13; Dallas) or surrounding areas (Region
8; Ft. Worth) as they would be supportive and familiar with our needs in North
Texas,
• those who have similar environments, situations and populations, and as such
would represent us well,
• anyone from our organization, if we had a candidate in the race,
• those candidates with records of service to their community and to the TML
organization, as noted in their respective bios provided,
• incumbents who have performed well and have a history of responsiveness
when called upon.
Below are the TML Region maps showing the North Texas Counties.
If the Council has no preference in the selections, the City Manager can respond on
behalf of the City having knowledge of the candidates on the ballot.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Not applicable
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to submit the Official Ballot on behalf of the City of
Anna for the TMLIRP Board of Trustees Election for 2022.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TML Election 2022
APPROVALS:
Jim Proce, City Manager Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Board of Trustees Election
This is the official ballot for the election of Places 6 — 9 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Each Member of the Pool is entitled to vote for Board of Trustee
members. Please record your organization's choices by placing an "X" in the square beside the
candidate's name or writing in the name of an eligible person in the space provided. You can only vote
for one candidate for each place.
The officials listed on this ballot have been nominated to serve asix-year term on the TML
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (Workers' Compensation, Property and Liability) Board of Trustees. The
names of the candidates for each Place on the Board of Trustees are listed in alphabetical order on this
ballot.
Ballots must reach the office of David Reagan, Secretary of the Board, no later than September 30, 2022.
Ballots received after September 30, 2022, cannot be counted. The ballot must be properly signed and
all pages of the ballot must be mailed to: Trustee Election, David Reagan, Secretary of the Board,
P.O. Box 149194, Austin, Texas 78714-9194. If the ballot is not signed, it will not be counted.
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PLACE 6
Allison Heyward. Councilmember for the City of Schertz (Region 7) since 2018. She also
serves as the Mayor Pro Tem. Mrs. Heyward was appointed to represent the Texas Municipal
League Board of Directors as an ex-officio non -voting member of the Board of Trustees of
the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. She earned a Bachelor's Degree
in Accounting from Texas Southern University in 1990 and is a 2020 graduate of the Chamber
Leadership Core Program. She is a TML Leadership Fellow, a Certified Municipal Officer
(CMO), as well as a member of the TMRS Advisory Board on Benefit Design.
Kimberly Meismer. Assistant City Manager for the City of Kerrville (Region 7). Ms.
Meismer has over 25 years of public service, which includes serving Kerrville and La Porte.
She earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at
Arlington and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern
University. She is a member of TCMA and serves on the Ethics Committee as the Region 8
Representative. She is also serving a second year as the Chair of the Ethics and Integrity
Award subcommittee.
WRITE IN CANDIDATE:
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PLACE 7
❑ Mary Dennis (Incumbent). Mayor for the City of Live Oak (Region 7) since 2010.
Mayor Dennis has served on the TML Risk Pool Board since 2018. She is currently Vice -
Chair of the TML Risk Pool Board, and on October 1, 2022, will begin a two-year term
as Chair. Among her numerous civic activities are serving as 2016/2017 President for
the Texas Municipal League, 2021-2023 NLC Board Director, Treasurer of the Greater
Bexar County Council of Governments, Chair of the Judson ISD Facilities Committee,
Chair of the Bexar County Suburban Cities Committee, and President of the Live Oak
Economic Development Corporation. She is also a 2019 Inductee of the San Antonio
Women's Hall of Fame and the 2019 San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce "Comet
Award."
❑ James A. Douglas, Ph.D. City Councilmember for the City of Kenedy (Region 7). Dr.
Douglas is a current criminal justice instructor at Kenedy ISD. He is a national Law and Public
Safety Education Network (LAPSEN) Honor Teacher who, along with some of his students,
recently participated in the Washington, D.C. National Academy of Law and Justice. The
LAPSEN Honor Teachers were identified from a national application process to identify
educators with a passion for law and justice, excellence in leadership and teaching.
❑ Rebecca (Becky) Haas. Mayor of Richmond (Region 14). Mayor Haas is a business -owner
in the historic downtown district of Richmond. She is a direct descendant of one of Stephen
F. Austin's first settlers in Texas who are known as the Old Three Hundred. She is Chaplain
for and a charter board member of the Descendants of Austin's Old Three Hundred
organization. She is passionate about Texas history, a member of the Fort Bend County
Historical Commission, a former member of the Richmond Historical Commission, a member
of the Fort Bend County Museum, a board member of the Black Cowboy Museum, member
of Historic Richmond Association, and is a Fort Bend Docent.
❑ James Hotopp. City Manager for Weatherford (Region 8) since 2019. Mr. Hotopp joined the
City in 2007 as its Director of Water/Wastewater and Engineering and served the City in
several capacities, including Utility Engineer, Director of Planning and Development, and
Assistant City Manager. He serves as a voting member of Region C Water Planning Group
for Texas, which prepares a regional water plan for a l &county group in North Texas. Mr.
Hotopp is a member of the North Texas City Manager's Association, the North Texas
Commission, and a board member of the Texas Public Power Association Previously, he
worked in consulting engineering where he designed water treatment plants, wastewater
treatment plants, water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and distribution/collection
lines.
WRITE IN CANDIDATE:
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PLACE 8
❑ Chris Coffman. City Manager of Granbury (Region 8). Mr. Coffman has 24 years in public
management. He has served as City Manager for Sealy, Borger, the Village of Timbercreek
Canyon, and Panhandle. He has also served as the Director of Local Government Services of
the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and served as Interim City Manager for the
Cities of Fritch and Stratford. During his time at the Panhandle Regional Planning
Commission, he served 26 counties and 62 cities in the Panhandle. He is a past President of
the TCMA. Mr. Coffinan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from
West Texas A&M University and has a Certified Public Manager designation through Texas
Tech University.
❑ Brett Haney. City Administrator for the City of Cockrell Hill (Region 13) since 2015. Mr.
Haney has been with Cockrell Hill since 2006 and was promoted to Assistant City
Administrator in 2011. He is originally from Southern California and moved to North Texas
in 2000. Mr. Haney earned Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and Master of Public
Administration degrees from the University of North Texas. He is a member of TCMA and
currently serves on the Public Policy Committee and has served on the TCMA Advocacy
Committee in recent years. He is very active as Cubmaster and Den Leader for Cub Scout
Pack 717 in Keller, Texas.
❑ Mike Land. City Manager for the City of Coppell (Region 13) since 20179 and Deputy City
Manager from 2012-2017. Previously, he was Town Manager for Prosper, City Manager for
Gainsville, and Executive Director for the Southwestern Diabetic Foundation. Mr. Land has
served on the International City/County Management (ICMA) Board of Directors, ICMA's
Advisory Board on Graduate Education, Texas A&M University's Development Industry
Advisory Council, School Board Trustee for Gainesville Independent School District, and
President of TCMA. Currently, he serves on the Texas Women's Leadership Institute
Advisory Board and the UTA MPA Advisory Board.
❑ Marian Mendoza. City Administrator for the City of Helotes (Region 7) since 2020. Ms.
Mendoza has held positions with the City of Alamo Heights, as Assistant to the City Manager
(2005-2020), and with the City of San Antonio as a Management Analyst (2003-2005).
Previously she served as a Director overseeing homeless transition housing programs for the
Salvation Army. She also serves as the Ex-Officio Board Member of the Helotes Economic
Development Corporation. Ms. Mendoza earned a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's
University and is part of the Certified Public Management program at Texas State University.
She is a member of the ICMA, TCMA, and the International Hispanic Network.
❑ Louis R. Rigby. Mayor of the City of La Porte (Region 14) since 2010. Mayor Rigby
previously served as the District 5 Councilperson from 2004 until 2010, before being elected
Mayor. He is a member and past Director of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
and has held the offices of Treasurer, Vice -President, and President of the Harris County
Mayors and Councils Association. He graduated from San Jacinto College and the University
of Houston before earning an MPA from the University of Houston -Clear Lake. Mayor Rigby
served in the U.S. Airforce from 196& 1972. He has actively advocated for the La Porte region
on issues including heavy haul and solutions for hurricane damage and management.
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Barry Beard. Commissioner for the City of Richmond (Region 14) since 2016. Mr. Beard
retired from Moody National Bank where he was the Senior Vice President. He has served on
many civic and community boards. He was President of the Board for Oak Bend Hospital,
past Chair of the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, past Chair of Arc of Fort Bend,
Congressman Olson's Service Academy Interview Committee and Fort Bend Partnership for
Youth. He also served on the original Richmond Charter Commission, Richmond Parks
Commission, Richmond Development Corporation, Richmond Historical Commission,
Richmond Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee, and the Richmond Rosenberg
Local Government Corporation.
Stephanie Fisher. Councilmember for Johnson City (Region 7). In 2021, she was appointed
as the Johnson City representative to the General Assembly of the Capital Area Council of
Governments. The Executive Committee of the Capital Area COG appointed her to represent
the COG on the Unified Scoring Committee of the Texas Department of Agriculture's
Community Block Grant program. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Hill Country
100 Club and the Johnson City Community Education Foundation. She also is the
Commissioner for the Johnson City Youth Football program and sits on an advisory committee
for the Johnson City Youth Sports Association. She is active in her church, as well as multiple
activities within Johnson City ISD, and is a member of the Blanco County Eclipse Task Force.
Carl Joiner. Mayor for the City of Kemah (Region 14) since 2015. Prior to that, he served
as a Kemah City Councilmember for three years. He has served as President of the Kemah
Community Development Corporation, Chairman of the Bay Area Houston Transportation
Partnership, member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Chairman of the Clear
Creek Education Foundation, board member of the Chris Reed Foundation, Chairman of the
Clear Lake Area Chamber, and Treasurer of the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce.
He has received awards such as the Chairman's Award in 2020 for the League City Regional
Chamber of Commerce and the Sam Walton Award for Integrity in Business.
Opal Mauldin -Jones (Incumbent). City Manager for the City of Lancaster (Region 13) since
2011, and in various other roles for Lancaster since 2003. Under her leadership, the City has
experienced two consecutive bond rating increases without issuing debt. The City has been
designated a 2019 All -America City and received the CiCi Award. It is one of less than 25
communities with all five Transparency Stars awarded by the Texas Comptroller. Ms.
Mauldin -Jones earned her Bachelor Business Administration and Master Public
Administration degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington. She currently serves on
the TCMA Board as Director -at -Large and as Vice President -Elect, and on the Board of the
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
William Linn. City Manager of Kenedy (Region 7). Mr. Linn is a member of TCMA and
ICMA. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Indiana University's
Southeast campus. Thereafter, he was accepted to several law schools where he intended to
specialize in business and intellectual property law. However, Mr. Linn opted to enroll in
Southern New Hampshire University where he earned a Master of Business Administration
and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership concurrently. He is a Certified Fraud
Examiner and a Certified Public Manager. He is working to complete the Lean Six Sigma
Black Belt and Project Manager Professional Certifications.
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Certificate
I certify that the vote cast above has been cast in accordance with the will of the maj ority of the governing
body of the public entity named below.
Witness my hand, this
Signature of Authorized Official
day of , 2022.
Printed Name of Authorized Official
Printed Name of Political Entity
Title
THE CITY OF
Anna
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
Staff Contact: Jim Proce
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Parks Board and potential appointments, reappointments,
or removals
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this item is to provide the Council with an opportunity to review the
configuration of the Parks Board and allow for any appointments or reappointments to
be discussed and implemented.
Position
Name
End date
Place 1
Jon Schwyzer
31-May-23
Place 2
Jeff Reece
31-May-24
Place 3
Elden Baker
31-May-23
Place 4
Andrew Michrina
31-May-24
Place 5
Mackenzie Jenks
31-May-23
Place 6
Eirik A Hansen
31-May-24
Place 7
Don Henke
31-May-23
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Not applicable
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
APPROVALS:
Jim Proce, City Manager Created/Initiated - 9/1/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager Final Approval - 9/1/2022
THE CITY OF
Anna
AGENDA ITEM:
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
Staff Contact: Gregory Peters
Discuss/Consider making a motion to direct the City Manager to end Stage 2 drought
restrictions and return to Stage 1 drought restrictions.
SUMMARY:
The City of Anna has been in Stage 2 drought restrictions due to the extreme drought
across north Texas for the past 60 days. In the last several weeks, Anna has received
significant rainfall, which has ended the extreme drought. According to the National
Drought Mitigation Center, Anna hs moved from "Extreme Drought" to "Moderate
Drought." In addition, Anna Neighbors have done a great job of water conservation
over the last month, decreasing water demand by 14%.
Based on this information staff is recommending that the City Council make a motion
and approve the City Manager ending Stage 2 Drought restrictions and returning to
Stage 1 Drought restrictions. This will allow Anna Neighbors to return to being allowed
twice per week watering, with voluntary once per week watering recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing:
Goal 4: High Performing, Professional City
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends for the City Council to make a motion to direct the City Manager to end
Stage 2 drought restrictions and return to Stage 1 drought restrictions.
ATTACHMENTS:
Drought Monitor Map
APPROVALS:
Gregory Peters, Director of Public Works Created/Initiated - 9/2/2022
Jim Proce, City Manager New -
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Authors
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Deborah Bathke, National draught Mitigation Center
Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Author(s),
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Local conditions may vary. see accompanying text
summary for forecast s0t•emeo ts,