HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-12 Regular Meeting MinutesRegular Meeting of City Council
Anna City Hall
124 W. 4'h Street
February 12, 2002
The City Council of the City of Anna met in regular session on the 12'h day of February, 2002,
1. Call to Order
Mayor Ron Ferguson called this meeting to order at 7:32 p -m.
2. Roll Call
The following members were present and participating:
Mayor Ron Ferguson, Ms, Lisa Copeland, Mr. Lynn Dhane, Mr. Joe Finley, Jr., Mr. Lynn Mosier,
and Ms. Brenda Tilley.
3, Citizen's Participation
Mayor Ron Ferguson asked for citizen participation regarding items not on the agenda.
Ms. Sandra Chapman stated the street signs on L. 3`a Street were down and needed replacing.
Ms. Paula Bradshaw asked when the condition of the road on S. Interurban was going to be
checked as nothing had been done since November 2001.
Mayor Ron Ferguson asked to move items #4 and #5 to the end of the meeting, as they would be Lengthy.
There was no objection to the request for change in the order of the agenda.
6. Presentation regarding the Outer Loop
County Commissioner Joe Jaynes was not present. Mr. Lee Lawrence was recognized to state that.
two options affecting Anna were being considered. The north option would go either through the
city along FM 455 or approximately one mile north of that route. The south option would be
somewhere close to the Anna -Melissa agreed boundary, possibly on the south side of that
boundary. The county was encouraging the adoption of Option 2, since Prosper and. Celina were
strongly pushing that option.
Revision — Creekside Facilities Agreement
Lee Lawrence was recognized to speak on this issue. He noted that the agreement called for a
Capital Improvements fee payment to the City of 52,000 for the first 75 lots and a payment of
$2,200 for all additional lots. He also noted that the City was probably going to move the existing
lift south from its current location to where Throckmorton Creek crosses CR 367. After brief
discussion, Lisa Copeland made a motion to approve the revision to the Creekside Facilities
Agreement, Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
17. Road Repair
School Superintendent Joe Wardell was recognized to speak regarding the condition of Sherley
Street in front of the elementary school. Other problem areas were noted as being Is', 2"d, 3r' and
Riggins Streets. The City staff was asked to secure cost estimates for the reconstruction of these
streets. It was also agreed that Sherley Street in front of the school would be repaired as soon as
possible.
8. Revision - Meadow Creek Facilities Agreement
Mr. Lawrence was recognized to note that the agreement was not ready for council consideration
at this time. No action was taken on the item.
Preliminary plat for Anna 82 -Acre Tract
Mr. Lawrence was recognized to note that the plat was not ready for council consideration at this
time. No action was taken on the item.
10. Vicious/Dangerous Animal Ordinance
City Ordinance 2002-02 relating to dangerous animals was presented for consideration. Lisa
Copeland made a motion to approve the ordinance. Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously.
IL . City Administrator Ordinance
City Ordinance 2002-03 relating to the appointment of a City Administrator was presented. Lasa
Copeland made a motion to approve the ordinance. Lynn Mosier seconded the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously.
12. City Personnel Policies Manual Ordinance
After discussion of the proposed manual, it was agreed that additional time for consideration was
needed. No action was taken on this item.
13. Sales Tax Flections
Lee Lawrence and Mr. David Crim were both recognized to speak on this issue. Mr. Lawrence
and Mr. Crim explained that several options were available to the council but that the total
increase in sales tax offered in any election could not exceed one-half of one ,percent. Mr.
Lawrence noted that the street maintenance sales tax would automatically terminate after four
years, unless reauthorized by a new election. Mr. Crim also mentioned that the 4(a) economic
development sales tax funds could be used only for infirastructure and other activities relating
specifically to economic development activities. After considerable discussion, Ms_ Lisa
Copeland made a motion to proceed with a sales tax election to include one ballot item seeking
approval for a 'f4 cent for 4(a) (economic development/infrastructure) and another ballot item
seeking approval for a '/4 cent for road maintenance. Joe Finley Jr. seconded the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously.
14 Municipal Election Ordinance
City Ordinance 2002-01, calling for a regular municipal election for the purpose of electing three
members of the city council, places 2, 3, and 4 for May 4, 2002.
Ursa Copeland made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
15. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Collin County
Lisa Copeland made a motion to continue the agreement with Collin County. Joe Finley Jr
seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
16, dale of City Used Equipment
Mr. Garry Gonzales called out all the bids.
1. 1978 'White Utility Truck - i bid - Joe Bradshaw $200.00 Ms. Lisa Copeland moved
that the bid be accepted. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion . The motion carried
unanimously.
Il. 1989 Ford Truck - 2 bids - Joe Bradshaw $100.00, Mario Diaz $300.00.
Ms. Lisa Copeland moved that the bid by Mario Diaz be accepted. Mr. Joe Finley
seconded the motion . The motion carried unanimously.
III Riding Lawn Mower - I bid Joe Murphy $100.00.
Ms. Lisa Copeland moved that the bid be accepted. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion .
The motion carried unanimously
1V. Brush )`log - I bid - Joe Bradshaw $150.00.
Ms. Lisa Copeland moved that the bid be accepted. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion .
The motion carried unanimously.
V, Back Hoe - I bid - Donald Sadler $2050.00.
Ms. Lisa. Copeland moved that the bid be accepted. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
vi. Computers - No bids
18. Approval of City Bills
Mr. Lynn Mosier made a motion to approve the bills. Mr. Lynn Dhane seconded the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously.
19. Minutes
Ms. Brenda Tilley made a motion to approve the minutes For January 8, 2002. Ms. Lisa Copeland
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
20. Staff Reports
No action was taken.
21. Report from Water and Wastewater Superintendent
Mr. Lynn Mosier made a motion to get a quote for the price of tools to repair the fireplugs. Ms.
Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Personnel Issues
No action was taken on this item.
5. Personnel: Employee salary review
Appointment, salary, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee
No action was taken on this item. Mayor Ferguson stated that he would put the item back on the
agenda for action at the regular meeting; of the city council in March, 2002,
22. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
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