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CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 23, 2003 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
The City Council of the City of Anna will met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
September 23, 2003, at the Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, and consider the
following items:
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Kenneth L. Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The all members were present and participating.
3. Consider citizen comments and presentations.
There was no citizens comments.
4. Anna Volunteer Fire Department
Review of monthly reports
5. Consider recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding final plat
for Settler's Way.
Councilman Mosier made a motion to approve the final plat for Settler's Way with the
request to move the road to the East. Councilman Finley seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
6. Consider action relating to police protection/law enforcement in city.
No Action was taken
7. Consider action amending Subdivision Ordinance by requiring submission of
development plat.
Council requested to draft ordinance.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the
City Council may enter into CLOSED SESSION or Executive Session to discuss the
following:
A. Personnel:
To deliberate the compensation of a public officer or employee.
City Administrator (Government Code, Section 551.074)
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B. To consult with legal counsel 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
Govemment Code. (Government Code, Chapter 551.071)
C.
Councilman Finley made a motion to go into Executive Session.
Councilman Caldwell seconded the motion
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried at 8:39 p.m.
Return to open session.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham called for break at 10:00 p.m.
Consider and act upon items listed under item 6 Executive Session, as necessary.
No action taken.
10. Consider action to authorize City Attorney, City Engineer, and City staff to take
actions as necessary to secure access to properties in order to develop easement
descriptions for purposes of locating public improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery made a motion to approve Authorization
Councilman Mosier seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
11. Consider action on securing financing for water and sewer system capital
improvements.
Councilman Mosier made a motion for City Administrator to secure financing.
Councilman Caldwell seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
12. Consider authorizing two additional full time positions for Public Works Department:
a. Public Works Maintenance
b. Public Works Secretary
Councilman Mosier made a motion to approve two additional positions. Councilman
Caldwell seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
13. Consider action rescinding appointment of Mary Jo Babcock as Court Clerk and
making appointments of Misty Trapp as Court Clerk and Mary Jo Babcock as
Assistant Court Clerk.
Councilman Finley made a motion to appoint Misty Trapp as Court Clerk and Mary Jo
Babcock and Assistant Court Clerk. Councilman Caldwell seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
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14. Consider action establishing speed limits on East Seventh Street from Sherley Street to
the eastern terminus of East Seventh Street, Easton Street between East Seventh Street
and East Eighth Street, and East Eighth Street from Easton Street to Smith Street.
Councilman Finley made a motion to table this item. Councilman Caldwell seconded
the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
15. Discuss road improvements in East Fork Estates.
Councilman Mosier made a motion to table this item. Councilman Geren seconded
the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
16. Staff reports and items for discussion.
a. Bids on Throckmorton Creek Sewer Outfall Line project.
b. Status report on development activities.
City Administrator noted the Bill Hazelwood was the Low Bidder.
No Action was taken
17. Financial report.
City Secretary Wayne Cummings presented the Council with a financial report and
was able to answer question.
18. Payment of bills.
Councilman Finley made a motion to approve the bills. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery
seconded the motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried
19. Adjourn.
Councilman Mosier made a motion to Adjourn. Councilman Caldwell seconded the
motion.
5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Unanimous Motion Carried at 10:34 p.m.
or,Kenne L. Pelham
ATTEST:
Wayne E. ummings, City Secretary
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