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EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20,2003,7:30 P.M., CITY HALL
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Emergency Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20,
2003, at the Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, and considered the following items:
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Pro -Tem Montgomery called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The following members were present and participating: Mayor Kenneth Pelham, Mayor
Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery, Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., Councilman Chris Caldwell,
and Councilman Lynn Mosier. The following member was absent: Councilman John
Geren. A quorum was declared to be present.
Also present were Mr. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, and Mr. Bill Roberts of Gay,
McCall, Isaacs, et al.
3. Staff reports and items for discussion.
Councilman Caldwell asked about the status of street signs. Mr. Lawrence responded
that he had spoken with Mr. David Certain, Public Works Director, on this date and was
advised that the poles and brackets for signs had been sent to another location and that it
might be a few days before the signs were installed. He noted that he had advised Mr.
Certain that the installation of the signs was a matter of considerable urgency.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To consult with legal counsel regarding pending or
contemplated litigation involving Prime Media Group, Brian Roper, Angela Roper,
Roper's Wrecker Service, and any other parties involved in the lease and/or construction
of an off-site freestanding sign located at 1593 FM 455. (Government Code, Chapter
551.071)
Council member Finley moved that the council move into executive session. Mr.
Montgomery seconded the motion.
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried
The council moved into executive session at 7:45 p.m.
The council returned to open session at 8:07 p.m.
5. Consider and act upon items listed under item 4 Executive Session, as necessary.
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A. Consider action to authorize Gay, McCall, Isaacs, et al., to pursue legal actions as
necessary to enforce Ordinance 2001-01 and Ordinance 63-2003 and any other relevant
and appropriate ordinances and regulations of the City of Anna relative to the
construction of an off-site freestanding sign located or to be located at 1593 FM 455
(Roper's Wrecker Service).
Mr. Mosier moved that the council authorize Gay, McCall, Isaacs, Gordon & Roberts to
research legal issues and take actions as necessary to enforce Ordinance 2001-01 and
Ordinance 63-2003 and any other relevant and appropriate ordinances and regulations of
the City of Anna relative to the construction of an off-site freestanding sign located or to
be located at 1593 FM 455 (Roper's Wrecker Service). Mr. Finley seconded the motion.
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried
Mr. Roberts noted that he would conduct the necessary research on Wednesday, May 21,
and contact Mr. Lawrence with his opinion regarding how to pursue the matter.
6. Adjourn.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the meeting be
motion.
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstain Unanimous
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
adjourned. Mr. Mosier seconded the
Motion Carried
Kenneth Pelham, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wayne Ettummings, City Secretary
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