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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-23 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 2004 7:30 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), and considered the following items: Call to Order. The Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:32p.m. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. The following members were present and participating: Mayor Kenneth L. Pelham, Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery, Councilman J.W. Finley Jr., Councilman John Geren, and Councilman Lynn Mosier. Councilman Chris Caldwell was absent. 3. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Jim Man voiced a concern about the flooding situation on land across from the Cabinet Shop, was there a water study done before development? Skip Hill president of the 455 Sheffield Homeowners Association we are very interested in the goings on with zoning of 121 at the end of 455 and would be interested in helping the City Council fill current vacancies. Sam Lupscom asked about when the sewer plant will be on line. Will the plant be abandoned in the future? Asst. Chief- Concerned about the feeder water line on top of ground at 312 Shirley st. Jim Lupscom- complimented the city on the name tags and the use of the Anna/ Melissa Tribune. Scott, Vice President of the Sheffields Homeowners Association offering to give input or expertise to help fill positions currently open. Elizabeth James lives in Sheffield Subdivision is there any talk of horse trails for this area? Trey Hughes, set up plans at City Hall for future. 4. Anna Volunteer Fire Department a. Review of monthly reports Monthly report on the Anna Volunteer Fire Department was given by the Fire Department Chief. b. Consider recommendation of AVFD regarding position of Fire Marshal and take action as desired regarding recommendation. 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 1 of 6 03/23/2004 James Dockary was recommended for Fire Marshall Councilman Lynn Mosier made a motion to accept James Dockery as Fire Marshall and Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nay OAbstain Unanimous Motion Carried 5. Public Hearing: The City of Anna will hold the second of two required public hearings regarding annexation of the following tract/location. This public hearing is an opportunity for citizens of Anna and residems/property owners in the affected area to comment on the proposed annexation. A 2.00 acre tract in the Hiram Brinlee Survey, Abstract No. 30, owner being WKG Enterprises, represented by Kenneth Griffin, located on the south side of SH 121, approximately one-half mile west of the intersection of FM 455 and SH 121. 8:04 the public hearing was opened to the public. Deloris Womack concern about no city services in area. She is also concerned about the traffic problems. 8:18 public hearing was closed. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into CLOSED SESSION or Executive Session 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 Government Code. (Government Code, Chapter 551.071). The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this meeting. At 8:19 p.m. Councilman J.W. Finley moved that the council move into executive session. Councilman Geren seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem moved to return to open session and Councilman John Germ seconded the motion at 8:58 p.m. 7. *Consider and act upon items listed under Item 5 Executive Session, as necessary. 7a. Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a zoning request by Mr. George West and Meltex, Inc., represented by Mr. A. L. Geer, for Planned Development (single family residential) zoning for a 305.0168 acre tract in the H. Brantley Survey, A-71, J. C. Farris Survey, A- 331, G. Morrison Survey, A-559, and M. Moore Survey, A-649, located on the north side of W. White Street (FM 455) adjacent to and west of Slayter Creek. Public Hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m. for public comments on the west property zoning. No public comments were made. At 9:02p.m. the public hearing was closed. 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 2 of 6 03/23/2004 7b. Consider recommendation on a zoning request by Mr. George West and Meltex, Inc., represented by Mr. A. L. Geer, for Planned Development (single family residential) zoning for a 305.0168 acre tract in the H. Brantley Survey, A-71, J. C. Farris Survey, A- 331, G. Morrison Survey, A-559, and M. Moore Survey, A-649, located on the north side of W. White Street (FM 455) adjacent to and west of Slayter Creek. Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve the request per attorney's statement, Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion 4 Ayes 0 Nays OAbstain Unanimous Motion Carried 8a. Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a zoning request by Gordon Davis on behalf of Primrose Partners, for C-2 General Commercial and Single Family Residential zoning for an approximately 105.5 acre tract located on the south side of E. White Street (FM 455) located adjacent to and west of Wildwood Farms Estates. R2 Zoning with no cell towers, transit station tum approved, auto repair, auto repair minor, Bus station, paid puking, Boat sales and storage. 9:22p.m. 8b. Consider recommendation on a zoning request by Gordon Davis on behalf of Primrose Partners, for C-2 General Commercial and Single Family Residential zoning for an approximately 105.5 acre tract located on the south side of E. White Street (FM 455) located adjacent to and west of Wildwood Farms Estates. Lee- Single family residential 0 lot size zoning — proposed would like to have 40% 1200sq ft — 1600 sq ft upgrade sf 60 provision be made 40% min. 1200 sq balance 1600 sq ft. for marketing purposes. Mayor Pro-Tem moved to return to P&Z; Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 9a. Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a zoning request by WBK Partners, Ltd, for MF-2 Multifamily Residential and C-2 Commercial zoning in an approximately 82 acre tract located on both sides of W. White Street (FM 455) located generally between CR 286 and Hurricane Creek. C2 zoning on 82 acres on both sides of WBK Partners. 9b. Consider recommendation on a zoning request by WBK Partners, Ltd, for MF-2 Multifamily Residential and C-2 Commercial zoning in an approximately 82 acre tract located on both sides of W. White Street (FM 455) located generally between CR 286 and Hurricane Creek. 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular roc Page 3 of 6 03123t2004 Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery moved to accept zoning on 82 acres with limits. C-2 zoning to be revised Radio TV microwave transit station. Councilman Lynn Mosier seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 10. Consider request by Ms. Kathleen Wellborn Martin to amend Ordinance No. 68-2003 to allow three month extension of time (to July 8, 2004) to demolish and remove existing structure located at 611 Sherley Drive North. Councilman Lynn Mosier moved to accept the request. Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays OAbstain Unanimous Motion Carried 11. Discuss law enforcement services issue. Law enforcement services- Police fee, where are they going to be housed from, equipment needed. Decision to be made by the end of next month. 12. Authorize bid advertisement for water well at corner of Fifth & Sherley streets. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Montgomery moved to approve the bid advertisement for the water well at the corner of Fifth and Shirley Streets. Councilman Lynn Mosier seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motioned Carried 13. *Consider action on Sweetwater Crossing Facilities Agreement. Councilman John Geren moved to approve adding $100 Fire fee and inspection. Councilman J. W. Finley seconded the motion 3 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstain (Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery) Unanimous Motion Carried 14. Review and take action as desired regarding proposals for facilities planning project. Mayor Pro Tem moved to table discussion on the facilities planning project, Councilman John Geren seconded the motion 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 15. Consider appointment to fill vacancy on Board of Directors of Anna Economic Development Corporation. 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 4 of 03/23/2004 Ken Virnica, owner of Anna Grain, and Mr. Herdolf submitted for EDC Rico Mr. Bemica Councilman J. W. Finley moved to accept. Councilman Lynn Mosier seconded the motion 4 Ayes 0 Nays OAbstain Unanimous Motion Carried 16. Consider appointment to fill vacancy on Impact Fee Advisory Committee Councilman John Geren moved to approve Robert Leidole for the position on the advisory committee. Councilman J.W. Finley Jr. seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 17. Consider amendment(s) to Anna Sign Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem moved to table this item until a future date. Councilman John Geren seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 18. Discuss changes to Personnel Policies Manual. Passed out Personnel Manual for Council to review. No action was taken. 19. Financial report. Councilman Lynn Mosier moved to table the financial report. Councilman John Geren seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 20. Payment of bills. Councilman Lynn Mosier moved to pay the bills; Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried 21. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. Councilman John Geren suggested that Council and Mayor get paid, Look into new dump truck. 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 5 of 6 03/23/2004 22. Adjourn. Councilman Lynn Mosier moved to adjourn; Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstain Unanimous Motion Carried Mayor Adjourned at 12:22 A.M. L. Pelham, Mayor ATTEST: Wayne E. Cummings, City Secretary 03-23-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 6 of 6 03/23/2004