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Home My WebLink About2003-03-11 Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF ANNA MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 2003,7:30 P.M., CITY HALL The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, and considered the following items: 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7.31 P.M. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. The following members were present and participating: Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery, Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., and Councilman John Geren. The following members were absent: Mayor Ron Ferguson, Councilman Lynn Dhane, Councilman Lynn Mosier Consider citizen comments and presentations. None 4. 'Staff reports and items for discussion. Administrator Lawrence gave the council information from the TML about annexation legislation that could be very negative for cities and advised the council there would be an item on the next agenda relating to the information. The administrator suggested that a special meeting be held Friday, March 14th at 7:30 P.M. to consider an ordinance amending the city's sign ordinance. Mayor Pro -tem Montgomery advised the Public Works Director of a need for street signs designating the street names. The Public Works Director indicated signs would be ordered. The Mayor Pro -Tem said he had been approached by some people from the school about putting up some no parking signs in front of the elementary school. The staff advised that the Superintendent had been contacted about the no parking issue and he advised he would make a request to the council if it was decided they were needed. The Mayor Pro -Tem asks about the trash problem on Riggins and Interurban streets. The Public Works Director told the council that the county prisoners would be in town next week to pick up trash in that area. Councilman Lynn Dhane joined the meeting at 7:43 P.M. 5. Consider resolution accepting the contract with Ferguson Service Systems, Inc., for installation of waterworks chlorination systems for water well #3 as complete. 3-11-03 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 1 of 6 03/11/2003 Councilman Finley moved to approve the resolution. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried b. Consider action on ordinance annexing 40 acre Askew tract in the Grandison Stark Survey, Abstract No. 798, located at northeast corner of SH 5 and CR 421, on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission. The action on this agenda item was moved below item 9 on the agenda so that item 7 could be considered and it would be concurrent with item 10 setting the zoning. After action on item 9 the engineer presented information on the property. There was also information on the zoning of the property presented and both were considered together. Councilman Finley moved to approve the annexation of the property on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 7. Consider action on recommendation of PIanning and Zoning Commission regarding revisions to Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan. After the changes were explained by the Administrator, Councilman Finley moved to approve the revisions to the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 8. Consider action of recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding preliminary plat of 25 acre Curry tract, located on north side of W. White Street (FM 455), in the J. C. Farris Survey, Abstract No. 331. The engineer presented the preliminary plat to the Council. The Administrator expressed concern about the front of the property that was originally requested to be commercial but was approved as residential zoning. The engineer advised the council that it would be large enough to have residential lots and access to the lots other than FM 455. There was a discussion about the collector road on the Thoroughfare Plan being shown on the map. The Planning and Zoning commission has accepted suggestion to move the road to the east off of this tract. Councilman Finley moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat. Councilman Geren seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 9. Consider action on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding final plat of Oak Hollow Addition, Phase 3. The engineer presented the plat to the council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat. 3-11-03 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 2 of 6 03/11/2003 Councilman Finley moved to approve the Final Plat of Oak Hollow Addition, Phase 3. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 10. Consider action on ordinance granting Planned Development zoning to 40 acre Askew tract in the Grandison Stark Survey, Abstract No. 798, located at northeast comer of SH S and CR 421, on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission. Information was presented for this item during consideration of item b. Councilman Finley moved to approve the zoning as recommended by the Planning and Zoning commission. Councilman Geren seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 11. Consider action to accept resignation of Dr. John White from position on Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Finley moved to accept the resignation of Dr. John White from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 12. Consider action on appointment(s) to fill vacancy(ies) on Planning and Zoning Commission. Administrator Lawrence advised the council that the Planning and zoning commission had recommended the John Curiel be appointed as a full member and that either Kenneth Pelham or Bethany Jablonski be appointed as an alternate member. Kenneth Pelham advised the council he recommended that Bethany Jablonski be appointed as an alternate member. Councilman Dhane moved to appoint John Curiel as a full member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Finley seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried Councilman Finley moved to appoint Bethany Jablonski as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 13. Consider action on resolution establishing the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month as regular meeting dates of the city council, Councilman Finley moved to approve a resolution establishing the second and forth Tuesdays at 7:30 P.M. as regular council meeting dates. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 14. Consider actions on employee health and life insurance coverage with TML Employee Risk Pool. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with TML. Set 3-11-03 Council (Minutes-Regular.doe Page 3 of 6 03111/2003 benefits package, approve an ordinance on continuation of coverage and an ordinance for retirement health insurance coverage. Assistant Administrator Cummings presented the plan recommended by staff, plan P85- 30 -15-A10/25 which pays 80% after a $300.00 deductible, has $15.00 doctor co -pay, a PCS drug card, and a $1,500 stop loss for in network expenses. Staff recommended $15,000 in life insurance and dental coverage for the employees. The two ordinances and other documents needed to accept the plan were presented to the council. Councilman Finley moved to approve the plan recommended by the staff, approve the ordinance on continuation of coverage, and approve an ordinance for retirement health insurance coverage and to authorize the mayor to execute the contracts and paperwork to join the TML Employee Risk Pool. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 15. Consider action creating position of Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Administrator Lawrence gave the council figures on building permits so far this year which would project out to over 300 permits per year. With the cost of the building inspection service it would be better to have a full time Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Finley moved to create the position of Building official/Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 16. Consider action authorizing advertising to fill position of Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Administrator Lawrence advised the position would be advertised and he would talk with the applicants then bring the information back to the council probably at the first meeting in April to discuss salary and the applicants with the Council. Councilman Finley moved to authorize advertising for the position of Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Geren seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 17. Consider action on ordinance adopting construction standards for infrastructure construction in City of Anna by adopting the 4th Edition North Central Texas Council Standard Specifications for public works construction, a City of Anna Addendum to the specifications and Construction notes for construction plans. Administrator Lawrence explained the addendum to the Standard Specifications would help with consistency in specifications for the City in water, sewer, and street infrastructure. 3-11-03 Council Minutes-Regular.doc 'Rage 4 of 6 03/11/2003 Councilman Finley moved to adopt the ordinance adopting the 4`h Edition of the North Central Texas Council of Government Standard Specifications for public works construction and the Anna addendum to the specifications and Construction Notes. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 18. Consider action to revise Westfield Addition Facilities Agreement Fire to permit reimbursement to Tommy Tompkins of up to $11,000 for advance made by Mr. Tompkins to Anna Volunteer Fire Department, said reimbursements to be made from $100 assessment for fire protection/prevention included in Facilities Agreement. Item 18 was withdrawn at the request of the Fire Chief. 19. Consider action regarding water and/or sewer rate changes. Administrator Lawrence reminded the council the water and sewer rates have not been evaluated in the last three years. The staff would like to bring hack specific recommendations at the next meeting. Councilman Dhane moved to table this item until the next regular meeting. Councilman Finley seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 20. Consider action on repair of 50,000 gallon elevated water storage tank located on S. Sherley Street. Councilman Finley moved to award a contract to Water Tower Maintenance, Inc. to repair the tower for $11,295.00. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion.. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 21. Consider action on ordinance regulating drilling within corporate limits of the city. Administrator Lawrence presented a sample ordinance from Wylie. Councilman Finley moved to table the ordinance and have the City Attorney review or rewrite the Ordinance. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 22. Consider ordinance adopting Code of Ethics. Administrator Lawrence suggested the item be tabled since the City Attorney had not completed his review of the ordinance. Councilman Finley moved to table the ordinance. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 3-11-03 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 5 of 6 03/1112003 23. Consider adoption of Board/Commission Handbook. The attorney review of the handbook was not complete on this item also. Councilman Finley moved to table adoption of the handbook. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 24. Consider approval of Minutes of meeting of February 11, 2003 Councilman Geren moved to approve the minutes with a minor addition to Item 3 about street lighting. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 25. Consider payment of bills and financial report. Councilman Finley moved to approve the bills. Councilman Dhane seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 26. Adjourn. Councilman Dhane moved to adjoum the meeting. Councilman Finley seconded the motion. 4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried at 10.35 P.M. i Ronald R. Ferguson, May ATTEST: AW L . a�-= Wayne 9. Cummings, City Secretary 3-11-03 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 6 of 6 03111/2003