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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-22 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 22, 2004 7:00 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), to consider the following items: Call to Order. Mayor Kenneth Pelham called to meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Members present included Mayor Kenneth Pelham, Council members J. W. Finley, John Geren, Mark Montgomery, and Lynn Mosier. Council member Chris Caldwell was absent. 3. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Ms. Elizabeth James revisited an issue brought to last council session on 618104 regarding tree preservation regulations. She noted that she believed that cost of implementing the ordinance would not be great and administration was quite feasible. She presented research with regards to developer's inputs, cost and possible use of horticulture interns from nearby colleges. She also stated her availability to help write the ordinances, if given the opportunity. Ms. Robyn Luscombe commented on a video "Community Choices" and its current viewing by several area citizens in her home. She stated that she was aware of the City's purchase of the same video and encouraged all council members and city staff to review the tape. Mr. David Certain gave a brief overview of his termination of employment with the City of Anna. He addressed the council with a letter of resignation. He made statements to the council and citizens regarding his view of the conversation with the City Administrator. He accused the City Administrator of making statements regarding work ethic and that he was told he was incompetent, not smart enough and he was blamed for inadequacies and failures that he was not responsible for. He made statements regarding personnel information, both private and public, and referred to management issues within the City of Anna. He also stated that he was advised not to speak to the council. 4. Consider presentation regarding Outer Loop (Honorable Joe Jaynes, Collin County Commissioner). Minutes 06-22-04.doc Page 1 of 5 06-19-04 Commissioner Joe Jaynes and Mr. Ruben Delgado, Collin County Public Works Director) gave a presentation on possible routes for Collin County Outer Loop. They expressed the hope that property owners will donate 500 feet wide ROWs that will eventually be needed for loop. The project will probably begin with a two lane road allowing for growth up to six lanes. There will be potential for an "LBJ" or "George Bush" type of road or tollway. Alignment for the roadway is needed by Fall 2004. A railway in the Loop ROW is still an option. The route for the roadway is still flexible. The first phase emphasis will be on US 75 and SH 121, so this must be addressed quickly. The corridor study is to define suitable areas. A tentative date for a Town Hall meeting will be in August or September of this year. Commissioner Jaynes also noted that another county bond election, including funding for roads and parks, should be held in 2007. 5. 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 purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Government Code, Chapter 551.072) and 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. Motion to go into executive session was made by J. W. Finley, seconded by John Geren. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 6. Consider action as desired regarding agreement on CR 366. Mark Montgomery made a motion to take no action on advice of legal counsel. Motion by seconded by Lynn Mosier. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. Consider action regarding vote for or against proposed 2004 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the North Collin Water Supply Corporation. 8. Consider action regarding vote for or against authorizing North Collin Water Supply Corporation to obtain loan and grant financing through the U. S. Department of Agriculture. City Administrator Lee Lawrence urged the council to review North Collin Water Supply Corporation changes in bylaws and the attempt to secure funding through USDA for system improvements. He stated that litigation is pending between North Collin and cities including Anna and asked the council to vote against both items #7 & #8. Mr. Lawrence stated if bylaws were amended and funding approved, a lien would be applied to the property in the North Collin certificated area, causing difficulty to all cities regarding water service in the certificated area. Motion to vote NO to both items 7 & 8 by Mark Montgomery, seconded by Lynn Mosier. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 9. Consider action on adoption of county road names. Minutes 06-22-04.doc Page 2 of 5 06-19-04 After lengthy discussion of county road names, motion to table until next council session was made by J. W. Finley, seconded by Mark Montgomery. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 10. Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to consider a request by Ms. Ann Warren Hayslett for SF - 72 Single Family Residential zoning of a 55.574 acre tract in the G. Stark Survey, A-798; owner being Ann Warren Hayslett, located on the south side of E. White Street (FM 455), south of Wildwood Estates subdivision, north of La Paloma subdivision, and east of Town Center area.. Speakers at the hearing will be heard according to their order on a listing available at the council meeting. Mayor Pelham opened public hearing at 8:07. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m. 11. Consider action on resolution establishing annexation schedule for property owned by Ann Warren Hayslett, located on the south side of E. White Street (FM 455), south of Wildwood Estates subdivision, north of La Paloma subdivision, and east of Town Center area. Motion was made by Mark Montgomery to take no action, seconded by J. W. Finley. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 12. Consider action on resolution establishing annexation schedule for property owned by (- Ming Chee, property being located on south side of CR 367, approximately 0.75 miles east of Central Expressway South (US 75). Motion to adopt the annexation schedule was made by Mark Montgomery and seconded by J. W. Finley. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 13. Consider action as desired regarding selection process for Police Chief position. Mr. Cummings, Assistant City Administrator, noted that 25 applications have been received and a summary on each applicant is being prepared for the council to review. Three options for reviewing the applications were as follows: 1. All council members, City Administrator and City Secretary review the applicants and select top five for the interview process. 2. A committee of two council members, Mayor, City Administrator and City Secretary will select top five for the interview process. 3. The Mayor, City Administrator and City Secretary will select top five for the interview process. Motion to choose Option 3 by J. W. Finley. Motion failed due to lack of second. Motion to choose Option 2 by Lynn Mosier. Seconded by J. W. Finley. Motion passed by vote of 3 — 0, with one (1) abstention (John Geren). Committee as selected by Mayor is to include Mark Montgomery, J. W. Finley, Mayor Pelham, Lee Lawrence, and Wayne Cummings. Minutes 06-22-04 doe Page 3 of 5 06-19-04 14. Consider action as desired regarding off-site directional signs. Drawings submitted for the directional entrance sign for the City of Anna were reviewed. It was council consensus that more submissions are needed before a decision can be made. Motion to table by Lynn Mosier. Seconded by Mark Montgomery. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. 15. Consider ordinance establishing 4 -way stop at intersection of Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls (Ms. Jessica Harrison). Ms. Harrison and neighbors not present. Motion to disapprove by J. W. Finley. Seconded by John Garen. Two (2) opposed (Mark Montgomery and Lynn Mosier). Mayor Pelham voted in favor of motion. Motion passed by vote of 3-2. 16. Anna Volunteer Fire Department a. Review of monthly reports Review of monthly reports by council. David Hunt presented report and items needed by the Anna Fire Department Equipment and timeframe issues reviewed. Chief Hunt stated that 50-60% of items on list he presented needed to be done now. 17. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of January 27, 2004; February 10, 2004; February 28, 2004; February 28, 2004; March 9, 2004; March 16, 2004; March 23, 2004; April 13, 2004; April 27, 2004; and May 11, 2004. Motion to table by Lynn Mosier. Seconded by JW Finley. Motion passed by vote of4-0. 18. Staff reports) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. a. Special meeting for July 9 or 12. b. Staffing issues over next several months. Mr. Lawrence noted that the North Texas Municipal Water District issue needed to be discussed at a Special Council Session on Monday, July 12, 2004. The session would include representatives from cities of Anna, Howe, Melissa, and Van Alstyne. Mr. Lawrence advised council that the City was experiencing serious staff shortages and expressed need for creating and filling additional positions soon. Mr. Lawrence stated that he had appointed Mr. Earl Wood as Interim Public Works Director until the position was filled on a permanent basis. Notices for position are to be placed in newspaper immediately. Minutes 06-22-04.doc Page 4 of 5 06-19-04 Lynn Mosier addressed concerns of trees that needed trimming, park clean up, railroad track area mowing and playground issues. Question was asked regarding traffic light at SH 5 and 455. Mayor Pelham stated that he was misled by TXDOT officials through being told that the light would be installed in the summer of 2004. He is now being told that the light will not be installed until spring or summer, 2005. He urged interested citizens to contact state elected officials and TXDOT staff to advise them that the light was a major concern to local residents and drivers. 19. Consider approval of Financial Report for period ending May 31, 2004. Motion to table by J. W. Finley. Seconded by John Geren. Motion passed by vote of4-0. 20. Consider action on payment of bills. Motion to pay by J. W. Finley. Seconded by John Geren. Motion passed by vote of4-0. 21. Adjourn. Motion to adjourn by Lynn Mosier. Seconded by J. W. Finley. Motion passed by vote of 4 - 0. ATTEST: Wayne V Cummings City Secretary Mark Montgomery, Mayo ro-tem) Minutes 06-22-04.doc Page 5 of 5 06-19-04