HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-28 Regular Meeting MinutesRegular City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
THE CITY OF
Anna Tuesday, February 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna met on February 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Anna Municipal
Complex -Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following items.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Pike called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM.
Members Present:
Mayor Nate Pike
Mayor Pro Tern Lee Miller
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Randy Atchley
Council Member Kevin Toten
Council Member Stan Carver
Council Member Danny Ussery
Council Member Pete Cain
Members Absent:
None
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Carver led the Invocation and Mayor Pike led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
Stuart Brown, Jennifer Richardson, Tom Longmire, Kylee Kelley, and Ted Hout
all spoke in opposition of the Atmos Metering Station in Urban Crossing.
Glen Brown congratulated and showed appreciation for opening Rosamond Pkwy
connecting Hwy 5 and US 75, for bringing Home Depot to Anna, and asking for
construction of roads and traffic lights for better traffic flow.
Tana Brown requested a temporary traffic light at Finley until a permanent one is
placed and spoke in opposition to Nexmetro. Tana reiterated a comment Mr. Greer
made, feels like Anna is being used as staging area for people looking to move to
North Collin County. She also thanked Council for continuing to open with prayer
and pledge of allegiance.
Becky Greer, Joe Greer, and Stephanie Dingle also spoke in opposition to
Nexmetro.
4. Reports.
a. Recognition of the 2023 Art Night Anna High School contest winners.
On February 23, the City held its first Art Night contest with Neighbor Academy
alumni, local high school art students, and the wider community. This event was
created by this fall's Neighbor Academy for their community project as a way to
engage with our local youth and celebrate their artistic talents. They sought to
create an event to engage youth and increase opportunities for public art within
the City of Anna, and ultimately bring a little more life into the Municipal Complex.
This is our first time putting on this art contest and partnership, and we hope to
make it reoccur in the future. This time we created a layout for a basic art program
and build a strong foundation for the potentially reoccurring art events. In the
future, there is the opportunity to expand the contest to other grades, potentially
give the contest a theme, and more.
Winners are:
First Place - Zaylie Harris
Second Place - Annatte Adusei
Third Place - Keely McGrath
b. Proclamation - March 2023 "Ask a Master Gardner Month"
Residents of Anna benefit from the services of trained Master Gardeners and from
science -based horticultural information provided through Texas A&M Agril-ife.
Teaching local residents about sustainable gardening can help improve their
quality of life and the environment.
Master Gardners Lenda Fidelman, Mary Linda Jones, Jim Ewolsen, Barron
Bozeman, Diane Taylor and Francisco Almaguer were present to accept the
Proclamation proclaiming March 2023 as Ask a Master Gardener's Month.
5. Consent Items.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Miller moved to approve consent items 5. a.-c. Council
Member Ussery seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
a. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for February 14, 2023. (City Secretary
Carrie Land)
b. Review Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending January 31, 2023. (Budget
Manager Terri Doby)
The City of Anna's financial policies require the publication of a financial report
monthly. This report covers the financial performance for Fiscal Year 2023 through
January 31, 2023. Enclosed in the report is an executive dashboard that provides
a high level look at major funds along with detailed reporting of sales tax
collections.
The financial condition of the City remains strong and the reported funds adhere
to fund balance requirements.
C. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Howe for the purchase of Howe's contract minimum
water supply through the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. (Interim Director of
Public Works Steven Smith)
This item approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Howe for the purchase
of a portion of their unused water allocation. The total cost is $71,457.70. The City
of Anna has been purchasing unused water allocations from Howe and Van
Alstyne over the past several years through the collective Collin Grayson Municipal
Alliance. This is the most efficient and financially prudent way for Anna to receive
adequate water supply without triggering an increase to the city's take or pay
volume.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ANNA AND THE CITY OF HOWE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
PORTION OF THE CITY OF HOWE'S CONTRACT MINIMUM WATER SUPPLY
THROUGH THE GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF
HOWE FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY AS SET
FORTH IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Items For Individual Consideration.
a. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution regarding NexMetro CR 423,
Development Agreement. (Planner Il, Salena Tittle)
The intent of the development agreement is to ensure the use of high quality,
durable materials for residential development within the city to create well designed
and attractive architecture. Additionally, the development agreement includes
construction deadlines associated with the single-family for rent product and
impact fee reimbursements associated with the construction of a commercial
collector road and upsized utilities.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Miller moved to take no action. Council Member Carver
seconded. Motion carried 2-5. Motion Failed.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to deny. Council Member Carver
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
b. Conduct a Public Hearing/Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance to rezone
24.3± acres located at the northwest corner of State Highway 5 and County Road
423 from SF-E Single -Family Residential — Large Lot to Planned Development to
allow for a multiple -family residential development with modified development
standards. (Planner Il, Salena Tittle)
The applicant proposed a multiple -family residential development on one lot with
modified development standards consisting of one- and two -unit buildings,
maximum height of one story/35 feet, consisting of one -bedroom, two -bedroom,
and three -bedroom units.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Planned
Development zoning request unanimously. Approval by City Council would require
a supermajority vote.
A Planned Development (PD) district is intended to provide for combining and
mixing of uses allowed in various districts with appropriate regulations and to
permit flexibility in the use and design of land and buildings in situations where
modification of specific provisions of this article is not contrary to its intent and
purpose or significantly inconsistent with the planning on which it is based and will
not be harmful to the community. A PD district may be used to permit new and
innovative concepts in land utilization. While great flexibility is given to provide
special restrictions which will allow development not otherwise permitted,
procedures are established herein to insure against misuse of the increased
flexibility.
Mayor Pike opened the public hearing at 7:03 PM.
Glen Brown- Opposition to the location of a multi -family development.
Mayor Pike closed the public hearing at 7:06 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Ussery moved to deny. Council Member Carver
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
C. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution regarding the NexMetro CR 423,
Concept Plan. (Planner II, Salena Tittle)
Multiple -family residences on one lot on 24.3± acres located at the northwest
corner of State Highway 5 and County Road 423.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Concept Plan at
the February 6, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.
The concept plan is associated with the zoning case and is contingent upon
approval of the zoning case. The purpose of the concept plan is to show the
conceptual layout and related site improvements associated with the future
multiple -family residential development. The concept plan complies with the
Planning and Development regulations as requested by the zoning case.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to deny. Council Member Ussery
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
d. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing engineering/architectural/
surveying service provider to complete project implementation for the City of
Anna's 2023/2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program -
Community Development (CD) Grant funded and administered through the Texas
Department of Agriculture. (Economic Development Coordinator, Kimberly
Garduno)
The Revitalization of Downtown Anna is considered a top priority as outlined by
City Council. City staff identified two grant programs funded and administered
through the Texas Department of Agriculture. The city has potential to rank high in
the selection process and has a good chance to receive CDBG funding for 2023-
24. At the January 24th City Council meeting, Council approved the selection of
Public Management Inc. to assist city staff with the grant administration and
application process. The next step is the selection of an engineering firm with
extensive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project management
experience.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG Funding provided by TDA:
• Grant Maximum $500,000
• Grant is competitive within our region
• Engineering Fee - up to $75,000 or 25 percent of construction budget (from
awarded amount). Final fee will be negotiated with awarded firm. If a fee cannot
be agreed upon, the city will negotiate with the 2nd rated firm.
• Eligible activities include sidewalks and lighting, eliminating architectural
barrier, water/sewer lines, road reconstruction, etc. Sidewalks required for
maximum points.
• Project must benefit 51% Low to Moderate Income (LMI) area to receive
maximum points
• Current SAM registration is required
• Application deadline is April 3, 2023
Federal Grants require an extensive amount of paperwork throughout the process.
To meet all the documentation requirements on federal grants, cities find it
beneficial to hire engineering, architectural, and surveying firms that have
experience and knowledge to assist City staff during the application process and
ensure funding. Therefore, staff recommended City Council approve hiring an
engineering firm to assist with the grant application and administration process.
MOTION: Council Member Carver moved to approve. Mayor Pro Tem Miller
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL/SURVEYING SERVICE PROVIDER TO
COMPLETE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE CITY OF ANNA'S
2023/2024 TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM —
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD) GRANT FUNDED AND ADMINISTERED
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
e. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing engineering/architectural/
surveying service provider to complete project implementation for the City of
Anna's 2023 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program — Downtown
Revitalization Program (DRP) Grant funded and administered through the Texas
Department of Agriculture. (Economic Development Coordinator, Kimberly
Garduno)
The Revitalization of Downtown Anna is considered a top priority as outlined by
City Council. City staff identified two grant programs funded and administered
through the Texas Department of Agriculture. The city has potential to rank high in
the selection process and has a good chance to receive CDBG funding for 2023
Downtown Revitalization Program (DRP). At the January 24th City Council
meeting, Council approved the selection of Public Management Inc. to assist City
staff with the grant administration and application process. The next step is the
selection of an engineering firm with extensive Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) project management experience.
Fiscal Year 2023 DRP CDBG Funding provided by TDA:
• Grant Maximum $500,000
• Grant is competitive within our region
• Engineering Fee - up to $75,000 or 25 percent of construction budget (from
awarded amount). Final fee will be negotiated with awarded firm. If a fee cannot
be agreed upon, the city will negotiate with the 2nd rated firm.
• Eligible activities include sidewalks and lighting, eliminating architectural
barrier, water/sewer lines, road reconstruction, etc. Sidewalks required for
maximum points.
• Current SAM registration is required
• Application deadline is May 3, 2023
Federal Grants require an extensive amount of paperwork throughout the process.
To meet all the documentation requirements on federal grants, cities find it
beneficial to hire engineering, architectural, and surveying firms that have
experience and knowledge to assist City staff during the application process and
ensure funding. Therefore, staff recommended City Council approve hiring an
engineering firm to assist with the grant application and administration process.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Miller moved to approve. Mayor Pike seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAUSURVEYING SERVICE PROVIDER TO
COMPLETE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE CITY OF ANNA'S 2023
TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM —
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (DRP) GRANT FUNDED AND
ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
f. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution approving an Economic Development
Incentive Agreement with Home Depot U.S.A., INC. (Asst. Director of Economic
Development Taylor Lough)
Staff recommended approval of the Economic Development Incentive Agreement
with Home Depot U.S.A, INC. Home Depot is working on developing a 13.71 acre
site located at the intersection of Buddy Hayes Blvd. and Hackberry Drive at the
north end of Anna Town Center (Walmart Development). They are looking to build
137,812 square feet, including a garden center. The Agreement requires Home
Depot to complete construction by April 10, 2025 to receive incentives. They are
currently in the due diligence phase.
MOTION: Mayor Pike moved to approve. Council Member Toten seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
APPROVING AN INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC.
g. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
a purchase order for the construction of a construction road for the Hurricane
Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Interim Assistant City Manager
Greg Peters, P.E.)
The City of Anna is seeking to construct a regional wastewater Treatment Facility
in the southwest portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City. As a part of
the project, the City must construct a construction road. This construction road is
to be located within the existing right-of-way of County Road 286, where the
existing road is a dirt path. Later in the construction of the treatment facility, this
construction road will be improved to be a public road.
The City is proposing to utilize the Collin County Purchasing Cooperative to
"piggyback" on an existing contract Collin County has with WOPAC Construction,
Incorporated. The total cost of the work is $116,272.50, and the proposed funding
source is the Certificate of Obligation Bond issued for the Hurricane Creek
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. If approved, work is expected to begin in
the next 30 days.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member Cain
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A CONSTRUCTION ROAD AS PART OF THE HURRICANE CREEK
REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT TO WOPAC
CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS
AND FIFTY CENTS ($116,272.50); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
h. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance authorizing audits of the City and/or its
departments, appointed boards, corporations, or other entities concerning
financial, accounting, and/or related information and policies to assess and
improve compliance with state and federal laws and for other lawful purposes.
(Interim City Manager Ryan Henderson)
Moved to Closed Session.
The ordinance amends Anna Code Section 2.02, to add a new Section 2.02.015,
giving the City Manager the authority to conduct external or internal audits of the
City and/or its accounts, departments, personnel, systems, or other City related
entities. This is in addition to the annual independent audit required under City of
Anna Home -Rule Charter.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member Carver
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
AUDITS OF THE CITY AND/OR ITS DEPARTMENTS, APPOINTED BOARDS,
CORPORATIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES CONCERNING FINANCIAL,
ACCOUNTING, AND/OR RELATED INFORMATION AND POLICIES TO
ASSESS AND IMPROVE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
AND FOR OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS,
SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
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).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Miller moved to enter closed session. Council Member
Carver seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Pike recessed the meeting at 7:34 PM.
Mayor Pike reconvened the meeting at 8:14 PM.
Returned to Item 6.h.
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.
Mayor Pike adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
Approved on the 14f,14y of Marph, 2023
1913 � Mayor Nate Pike
Attested:
City Secretary Carrie L. Land