HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-26 Special Meeting MinutesCity Council Meeting
Anna City Hall
120 W. 4" Street
March 26, 2002
The City Council of Anna met in Special session on the 26'h day of March 2002.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Ron Ferguson called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. boll Call
The following members were present and participating: Mayor Ron Ferguson, Joe
Finley Jr., Brenda Tilley, Lynn Mosier, and Lynn Dhane.
Absent: Lisa Copeland
City Administrator — Lee Lawrence.
3. Citizen Participation
None.
4. Consider and act upon all matter related to an ordinance by the City of Anna
relating to bonds proposed to be issued and delivered by the Greater Texoma
Utility Authority, approving the issuance thereof, and the facilities to be
constructed, acquired, and improved by such Authority.
Mr. Jerry Chapman, Greater Texoma Utility Authority was recognized. Mr.
Chapman stated that the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority is able to make
loans to small communities (population under 25,000). The term of the loan is 25
years and the rates are reset annually. Mr. Chapman advised that if the interest
rate goes over 5% the City may move the funding to the Water Development
Board. The interest rate through T.A.F.A. is currently 4.43%.
Mr. Finley made a motion to adopt the ordinance (Ordinance 2002-5). Mr.
Mosier seconded the motion. The motion carried 41010.
5. Consider and act upon and ordinance establishing rates necessary to meet debt
service requirements for the $1,965,000 bond issue with the Texas Agriculture
Finance Authority (TAFA). Mr. Jerry Chapman, Greater Texoma Utility
Authority was recognized. Mr. Chapman stated that in order to obtain the
financing of the loan from T.A.F.A. the City would have to pass an ordinance
increasing the water and sewer rates reflecting a fee schedule that would meet the
debt amount. The effective date of the fee schedule increase would be January
2004 and could be rescinded should enough income be obtained through an
increase of end users.
Mr. Joe Finley made a motion to adopt the ordinance (Ordinance 2002-6). Mr.
Mosier seconded the motion. The motion carried 4!010.
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6. Consider action on contract with Morris Engineers, Inc., for professional
engineering services relating to sanitary sewer line along Throckmorton Creek
from W. White Street to CR 367, lift station to be located along CR 367 near
Throckmorton Creek, and a force main along CR 367 from Throckmorton Creek
to the existing City sanitary sewer line. Contracted amount payable to Morris
Engineers being $26,000.
Mr. Finley made a motion to approve the contract. Mr. Dhane seconded the
motion. The motion tied at 21210 with Ms. Brenda Tilley and Mr. Lynn Mosier
voting against the motion. The Mayor cast the deciding vote and the motion
passed 31210.
7. Staff Reports
Mr. Lawrence reported that there were 76 water cut-offs this month due to non-
payment. Next month a letter would be sent out with the cut-off notice stating
that water would not be turned on until the next business day after payment is
received.
A draft copy of the Personnel Policy was being given to each council member for
review.
Mr. Lawrence suggested a retreat/workshop be scheduled for a date after the May
4'h election for council members and city administration.
8. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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