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Home My WebLink About2004-04-13 Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 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, April 13, 2004, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), and considered the following items: 1. Call to Order. Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. The following members were present and participating: Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery, Councilman Chris Caldwell. Councilman Lynn Mosier, Councilman J. W. Finley Jr., and Councilman John Geren. 3. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Dolres Womack, 11245 County Road 527, asked that the City plan better for traffic on 121 Corridor. Jim Templin, 1903 Galahad Lane, Arlington, expressed his concern regarding item #7. He stated that he doesn't want alcohol on State Highway 121. He also stated that spending money on police department to be a mistake. Mr. Ken Griffin stated that he requested that the council not annex the Griggin property. Jessica Halsey, Sheffield Farms, would not build an alcoholic beverage store on the property on SH 121. 4. Consider approval of the Compromise Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of all Claims executed by J. Baker Corporation, George West and Meltex, Inc. and authorization for Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Anna the Compromise Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of all Claims executed by J. Baker Corporation, George West and Meltex, Inc. City Administrator, Lee Lawrence stated that item #4 was held over from last meeting. He said that the City Attorney had signed off on the agreement and recommends approval. Mayor pro -Tem Mark Montgomery made motion to approve. Councilman Chris Caldwell seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion carried Consider action to approve Change Order #1 to Gracon Construction contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements. 04-13-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 1 of 4 04/13/2004 Councilman J.W. Finley made motion to approve Change Order #1 above to include back-up generator. Councilman John Geren seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 6. Consider action regarding selection of firm to conduct facilities planning study. Presentations by Brinkley Sargent Architects, Urban Design Group Inc., and Wiginton, Hooker and Jeffery, and Pro -Forma Architects were made. Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery made motion for Mayor to enter into negotiations with Pro- Forma Architects and to come back to council with a contract. 7. Consider approval of ordinance annexing the tract described as follows: 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. Mr. Lawrence noted that the property owner had signed a statement saying that he would not require city water and sewer services to the property. Also, the service plan which is included in the annexation ordinance specifically states that the City does not have an obligation to extend water and sewer services to the property. Councilman John Geren made motion to annex the 2.00 acres WKG Enterprises tract on Slate Highway 121. Councilman J. W. Finley Jr. seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 8. Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a zoning request by Gordon Davis on behalf of Primrose Partners, for C-2 General Commercial and SF -60 Single Family Residential zoning in 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. Public Hearing opened at 9:43 p.m. Rebecca Berner asked that the council require bigger lot sizes. Don Brayley, Sheffield Farms, and Robin Luscombe, 1320 CR 366, requested that a balance in lot size be considered. Public Hearing closed at 9:59 p.m. 9. Consider action on resolution setting date, time, and place for public hearings on annexation of the following tract: 04-13-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 2 of 4 04/13/2004 A 59.574 acre tract in the G. Stark Survey, Abstract No. 798, owner being Ann Warren Hayslett, located on the south side of E. White Street (FM 455), south of Wildwood Estates subdivision and east of Town Center area. Councilman J.W. Finley Jr., moved that the resolution as presented to council be approved, with public hearing to be held on April 27", 2004 and May Il,th 2004. Councilman member Lynn Mosier seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried Council took a break at 10.06 p.m. Meeting resumed at 10:22 p.m. 10. Award contract to Gmcon Construction, Inc., in amount of $308,500 for construction of 300,000 gallon ground storage tank, water pumping plant, chlorination equipment, and electrical system at water plant on CR 370. Councilman Lynn Mosier made motion to award Contract to Gracon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $308,500 for construction of 300,000 gallon ground storage tank, water pumping plant, chlorination equipment and electrical system at water plant on CR 370. Councilman J.W. Finley seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Oppose Unanimous Motion Carried 11. Consider action relating to establishment of Anna police/public safety department and/or contracting with Collin County for law enforcement services. Mr. A. L. Geer introduced Phil Griesebach who has served as a police officer in Orange, California to give a presentation. He suggested that a Contract with Collin County for your local law enforcement was the best way to go. Councilman J.W. Finley made motion to authorize City Administrator and staff to advertise for a chief of police position and create police department. Councilman Chris Caldwell seconded the motion. 3 Aye 2 Opposed Councilman (Lynn Mosier & Mark Montgomery) Motion Carried 12. Consider ordinance revising Personnel Policies Manual. Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery made motion to table. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 13. Consider approval of resolution authorizing joint bank account with Collin County (Road and Bridge Fund) and authorizing signatories for account. Councilman J. W. Finley Jr. made motion to approve the above resolution. Councilman John Geren seconded the motion. 04-13-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 3 of 4 04/13/2004 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 14. Consider action on ordinance canceling municipal election scheduled for May 15, 2004. Councilman John Geren made motion to cancel municipal election scheduled for May 15, 2004. Councilman J. W. Finley Jr., seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 15. Consider amendment to Settler's Way PD Ordinance regarding fencing. Councilman Lynn Mosier made motion to table. Councilman Chris Caldwell seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 16. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. None 17. Payment of bills. Councilman Lynn Mosier made motion to pay bills. J. W. Finley Jr., seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried 18. Adjourn. Councilman Lynn Mosier made the motion to adjourn. Councilman John Geren seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Opposed Unanimous Motion Carried Adjourn at 11:59 p.m. eth L. Pelham, Mayor ATTEST: A� �-Q�� Wayne E. Cummings, City Secretary 04-13-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 4 of 4 04/13/2004