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Special Meeting of City Council
September 17, 2002
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Special Session on September 17, 2002, at the
Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, TX 75409
Call to Order.
Mayor Ron Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2 Roll Call.
The following members were present and participating; Mayor Ron Ferguson, Mr. Joe
Finley, Jr., Mr. John Geren, Mr. Mark Montgomery, and Mr. Lynn Dhane. Mr. Lynn
Mosier was absent. Also present as staff support was Mr. Lee Lawrence, City
Administrator.
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Abandonment of alleys adjoining Lots 1-9, Black 3. Original Town Plat.
Lli. Lawrence was recognized to present an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign
documents abandoning the alleys adjoining Lots 1-9-, Block 3, Original Town Plat. Mr.
Finley moved that the ordinance be approved as presented. Mr. Montgomery seconded
the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
Preliminary plat for The Crossing.
Mr. Randy Helmberger of Helmberger Associates, representing Mr. David Powell, was
recognized. Mr. Helmberger noted that the plat would divide the 80 acre tract into one
acre lots. Streets would be concrete, with open ditches. Water would be provided by
North Collin Water Supply Corporation. Mr. 'Lawrence said that the City's consulting
engineer had advised the City that the developer had not ,provided a satisfactory answer
to questions regarding water supply for the project. He noted that approval of the plat
would require granting a variance from the concrete curb and gutter street requirement
and would leave open the water supply issue. The Planning and Zoning Commission
had recommended approval of the plat.
A lengthy discussion focusing primarily on the issue of open ditches and adequacy of
water supply ensued. Mr. Finley moved that the plat be denied without prejudice. Mr.
Montgomery seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
5. Back flow prevention polio
After discussion and explanation of the need for establishing a back flow prevention
policy for non-residential water system customers, Mr. Montgomery moved that the staff
be directed to develop an ordinance regarding back flaw prevention. Mr. Finley
seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
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Addendum to Agenda
Mr. David Hunt, Chief of Anna Volunteer Fire Department, was recognized to discuss a grant
submitted by the department for the purchase of equipment. Mr. Finley moved that the City
commit to pay the 33,500 for the local match on the grant, it funded. Mr. Montgomery seconded
the motion, which passed by a vote of 3-0-1, with Mr. Dhane abstaining.
Mr. Hunt asked that City support the purchase of a chassis, with financing through Government
Capital Corporation. After discussion: council directed Mr. Hunt to check with local banks
regarding financing options. No other action was taken regarding this matter.
0. International Plumbing Code.
Mr. Finley moved that this matter be tabled until such time as the backflow issue had
been resolved and other cities had been asked if additional items needed to be added to
the International Plumbing Code. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which passed
by a vote of 4-0.
7. Revision of Budget for FY 2001-02.
The revised FY 2001-02 Budget was reviewed. Mr. Finley moved that the revised FY
2001-02 budget be approved. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion which passed by a
vote of 4-0. A copy of the revised FY 2001-02 Budget as approved is attached to these
minutes.
8. General Fund Budget for FY 2002-03,
The FY 2002-03 General Fund Budget was reviewed and discussed. Some
modifications were made in line items. Mr. Montgomery moved that the FY 2002-03
General Fund Budget be approved, with the modifications as suggested by council
members. Mr. Finley seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the
revised FY 2002-03 General Fund Budget as approved is attached to these minutes.
a. Utility Fund Budge` for FY 2002-03.
The FY 2002-03 Utility Fund Budget was reviewed and discussed. Some modifications
were made in line items. Mr. Montgomery moved that the FY 20702-03 Utility Fund
Budget be approved; with the modifications as suggested by council members. Mr.
Geren seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0 A copy of the revised FY
2002-073 Utility Fund Budget as approved is attached to these minutes.
10. Minutes of meeting of August 13, 2002.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002. be
approved as presented. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
11. Minutes of meeting of August 20, 2002,
Mr. Montgomery moved that the Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002. be
approved as presented. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
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12. Minutes of meeting of August 24, 2002.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the Minutes of the meeting of August 13; 2002, be
approved as presented. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4-0.
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