HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-26 Special Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting
Anna City Hall
120 W. 4" Street
February 26, 2002
The City Council of the City of Anna met in special session on the 26" day of February 2002.
1. Mayor Ron Ferguson called this meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. The following members were present and participating: Mayor Ron Ferguson, Joe Finley Jr.,.
Brenda Tilley, Lynn Dhane and Lisa Copeland.
Others present: Lee Lawrence.
3. Mayor Ron Ferguson asked far citizen participation regarding items not on the agenda.
Mr. Johnny McBride was recognized to request that the potholes in the roads be repaired.
4. resignation of City Secretary
Mr. Lawrence reported that City Secretary Marie Evans had submitted her resignation, effective
immediately, on Wednesday, February 13, 2002. Ms. Brenda Tilley made a motion to accept Ms.
Evan's resignation. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Resignation of Public Works Director
Mr. Lawrence reported that City Public Works Superintendent Garry Gonzales had submitted his
resignation, effective immediately, on Wednesday, February 13, 2002. Mr. Joe Finley made a
motion to accept Mr. Gonzales' resignation. Ms. Brenda Tilley seconded the motion. The motion
carried tmammously.
Council Member Lynn Mosier arrived at 7:35 p.m. and participated in the meeting from that point.
6. Executive Session (Texas Government Code Sections 551 VI & 551.074)
Personnel Interviews for position of Public Works Director
Employee salary review
The City Council recessed into executive session at 7:36 p.m.
The City Council returned to open session at 9:18 p.m.
7. Public Works Director
Mr. Lynn Mosier made a motion to hire Mr. David Certain as Public Works Director at a salary of
$33,500 per annum. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Salary Review for Billing Clerk
Ms. Lisa Copeland made a motion to increase the Billing Clerk's salary to $9.50 per hour. Mr.
Lynn Mosier seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Appoint Acting City Secretary
Ms. Lisa Copeland made a motion to appoint Ms. Mary Jo Babcock as Acting City Secretary until
a new City Secretary was hired. Mr. Joe Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
10 & I L Water Line Easement. Resolution 2002-06
Mr. Lawrence was recognized. He stated that the City staff had been unsuccessful in negotiating
with Ms. Charlotte Harlow and Mr. , property owners along West FM 455 where the City needed
easements for locating the water line being constructed to serve East Fork Estates. He asked the
council to consider action on a resolution authorizing the City's attorney to make a final offer to
the property owners and institute eminent domain proceedings, if necessary. Mr. Joe Finley made
a motion to accept Resolution 2002-06, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Ms. Lisa
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
12. Bank Signatories
Mayor Ferguson advised the council that due to the resignation of the City Secretary it would be
necessary to have new signatories for all City accounts. Resolution 2002-05 (attached) authorized
the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Administrator as signatories on City accounts. Ms. Lisa
Copeland made a motion to accept Resolution 2002-05. Mr. Lynn Dhane seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
132nMcri o furth busin the meeting was adjourned at 9.25 p.m.
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