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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-13 Regular Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at the Anna City Hall, located at 120 W. 4th Street. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Mark Montgomery called this meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Mark Montgomery, Joe Finley Jr., Lynn Mosier, John Geren. Mayor Ron Ferguson and Lynn ©hane were not present. 3. Citizen's Participation Ms. Jan Miller, Collin County Historical Commission addressed the council regarding the Visionaries in Preservation Program, Ms. Miller gave council members a handout to read later and requested their input on the program. Mr. Dhane arrived at 7:39 p.m. 4. Ordinance No. 2002-15 accepting TXU gas rate change. Mr. Finley made a motion to accept the gas rate change. Mr. Mosier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Ordinance No. 2002-16 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, and repealing Ordinance No. 2002-05 adopted March 26, 2002. Mr. Chapman, GTUA was recognized and explained that this was in fact a better proposal for the City. Mr. Chapman explained this new authorization would reduce the debt amount carried by the City from 1.25 to 1.0% - Mr. Mosier made a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2002-16 and repeal Ordinance 2002-05. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Presentation on back flow prevention policy by Mr. Earl Spencer. Mr. Spencer informed the council that TNRCC regulations require backflow prevention for commercial applications. Mr. Spencer stated that he is certified to conduct the required inspections and a portion of the fees charge would be payable to the City. Mr. Spencer supplied a large package, including sample ordinances to each Council member. Mr, Mosier made a motion to table this item until the next meeting. Mr Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Consider and take action as desired regarding presentation on out of City water rate policy by Ms. Doris Haker. Ms. Haker was not present. Mr. Lawrence reported it is recorded in the City Council minutes from 1999 that Out -of -the -City water rates were reduced to 1'/2 times from 2 times the regular rate. However certain notifications and ordinance requirements were never made and therefor the rate was never implemented. It is the Mayor's recollection that there was a discussion on the effect of these rates as the rates had originally been set to pay for sewer construction. The Mayor also recollected he had spoken with the council and after some discussion they had decided not to pursue the issue and therefor the rate never went into effect, however there is no written record of this. Council directed Mr. Lawrence to consult with the city attorney regarding the legal standing of this rate change. 8. Amendment to Planned Development 2001-01 (Sandra Bryant). Ms. Bryant originally planned to have two identical buildings on her lot but has now decided to only have the one building that is already in place. Planning and Zoning recommend that the change be accepted, Mr. Mosier made a motion to amend the Planned Development of Ms. Bryant. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Recommendation regarding final plat of Tara Farms, Phase 4. Mr. Harold Evans, consulting engineer was recognized. Texas Department of Transportation required changes to two streets exiting onto Highway 5 due to rule changes. Morris Engineers recommends giving a variance on the 6" sewers instead of 8". Planning and Zoning also recommends that the plat is approved and the variance granted. Mr. Mosier made a motion to accept the final plat and grant the variance. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Ordinance No. 2002-18 defining masonry as an exterior building material in building construction. Planning and zoning recommends that the definition of masonry be changed to exclude cement fiber materials, in order to do this the zoning ordinance would have to be changed. The change will not include development where we have already granted zoning. Mr. Finley made a motion to accept the changes to the definitions. Mr. Geren seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, Mayor Pro -Tem Montgomery requested that items 11 through 24 be grouped and considered together. 11. Ordinance adopting the 2001 International Building Code. 12. Ordinance adopting the 2001 International Plumbing Code 13- Ordinance adopting the International Energy Code. 14. Ordinance adopting the International Housing Code. 18. Ordinance adopting the International Mechanical Code. 16. Ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code. 17. Ordinance adopting the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Mr. Spencer pointed out that manufactured homes and similar buildings have mechanical vents not U -bends. Mr. Spencer recommended an amendment to the Plumbing Code to require a stack vent instead of a studevent and to allow a 3" line to sewer rather than a 4" line. Mr. Mosier made a motion to table item 12 — International Plumbing Code — until another meeting. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Finley made a motion to approve Ordinances 2002-19 International Building Code, 2002-20 International Energy Code, 2002-21 International Housing Code, 2002-22 International Mechanical Code, 2002-23 International Property Maintenance Code, and 2002-24 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Mr. Geren seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8:45 p.m. Break 8:56 p.m. Resume 18. Resolution No. 2002-23 authorizing execution of an ultimate boundary line agreement between the City of Weston, Texas, and the City of Anna, Texas. The boundary line follows the Anna School District line from the N/W corner to the SIW corner along East Fork. Mr. Finley made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Dhane seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 19. Resolution No. 2002-24 requesting that Texas Department of Transportation includes construction of an interchange at or near the intersection of CR 370 and U. S. Highway 75. Time frame for this project is 2001-2006. Mr. Mosier made a motion to accept this resolution. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. George West was recognized, he informed Council that he would be interested in working with the city and county to extend CR 370 to the east, joining Hwy 5 between the High School and Fern St. Mr. West was scheduled to be heard at the next council meeting. 20. Resolution No. 2002-25 to modify the Watershed Work Plan Agreement for East Fork above l-avon Watershed. This resolution would enable the City of McKinney to complete the renovation to a dam and does not entail any cost to the City of Anna. Mr. Mosier made a motion to approve the Resolution. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 21. Resolution No. 2002-26 approving an agreement with Medlife Ambulance Service for ambulance services to the City for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2005. Continuation of services for the next three years @ $18,625 per annum. Mr. Mosier made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried 41110 with Mr. Geren voting against the motion. 22. Consider action on request by Mr. Piper for location of underground drainage structures on City right-of-way in front of property at 2919 Thousand Oaks Drive. Mr. Lawrence noted that the city engineer advised that this be tabled until Mr. Piper submits engineering studies about the water runoff. Mr. Mosier made a motion to table this item until these studies are presented. 23. Budget Workshop this item was set for August 201h. 24, Minutes_ Mr_ Mosier made a motion to approve the minutes of ,July W. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried 41110 with Mr. Mosier voting against due to his disagreement with item #12 about the oiling of S. Interurban. 25. Bills Mr. Mosier made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Finley seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010. 26. Staff Reports. Streets — The street in front of the school will not be ready for opening day. Public Works employees will be assisting school staff with traffic control. Resignation of Fire Chief — Chief Tilley has resigned and moved out of State. David Hunt will be taking over until an election is held. East Fork Project — Working on the 12" line portion, mainly going well but still need more volunteers. Fuel Separators — Concern over the lack of fuel separators at the truck stops. Mr. Certain to call TNRCC to check on regulations. Status of 8 -Liners — The proprietor of Coyote Den is still out of the country and will not return until sometime in September. Mr. Lawrence will contact the store to ensure that the machines are turned off. 27. Adjourn — the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Approve est Mayor City Secretary