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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-10 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 10, 2004 6:30 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 6:30 p.m.. Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), to consider the following items: Call to Order. Called to Order at 6:41 pm. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Chris Caldwell was absent. Mayor Kenneth Pelham was absent due to military duty. 3. Work Session/Council Briefing. Lee Lawrence spoke briefly regarding GTUA and water rights. He stated that membership in GTUA would help the City to be involved in the first tier of cities allowed to secure water from Lake Texoma. He noted that only one spot on the GTUA Board was left open for a Home Rule City. He also briefly reviewed several of the agenda items including the final plat for Phase I of Hurricane Creek, the plat for the Joe Bryant Elementary School, county road renaming and review of minutes. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Ms. Jan Miller spoke briefly on the Depot Project. The tax free local historical organization will be asking for donations. A resolution will be needed and she asked for support from the city. She stated that local citizens do not want to lose the old depot and with the possible future sale of the land on which the depot now sits, the issue needs to be addressed. Mr. Kevin Anderson introduced himself as candidate for District 4, U. S. Congress. Ms. Martha Luscombe Downs commented on CR 366 with a written request to the Mayor to hasten the Skorburg Company with the project. She wants to see the project concluded. Minutes 08-10-04.doc Page 1 of 5 Minutes 08-10-04.doc 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. Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Government Code, Chapter 551.072) B. Personnel: To deliberate the employment of the positions of Chief of Police and Public Works Director of the City of Anna, Texas. (Government Code, Section 551.074) C. 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). Motion to enter into Executive Session by JW Finley, seconded by John Geren. Executive Session opened at 7:09. Executive Session closed at 7:52. The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this meeting. 6. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 5 Executive Session, as necessary. No action taken. Consider resolution regarding request for membership in Greater Texoma Utility Authority. Motion to pass resolution regarding membership in GTUA by JW Finley, seconded by John Geren. 4.0 in favor. 8. Consider action on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding preliminary plat for Villages of Hurricane Creek. Mr. Lawrence reported that the Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat as submitted by developer with one change to the language. Mr. Jon Hendricks expressed his concerns regarding driveways backing out into major streets of the subdivision and only one exit out of subdivision. Nathan Thompson stated an impact study was done and the main traffic corridor will be US Hwy 75. He stated that the development meets all zoning criteria and subdivision requirements. There are two issues remaining, which will be resolved before final plat. Misty Ventura reviewed several issues including the concerns of backing out vehicles into the roadway. She stated again that this is not a new issue for Council. They are in compliance with the impact study and request approval. Motion to approve preliminary plat for Villages of Hurricane Creek as recommended by Planning and Zoning Committee by JW Finley, seconded by John Geren. 3 -11 in favor; Lynn Mosier opposed. Minutes 08-10-04.doc Page 2 of 5 Minutes 08-10-04.doc 9. Consider action on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding final plat for Hurricane Creek Boulevard. Nathan Thompson of Carter & Burgess, Inc., engineer for the developer, stated that the plat involved two lanes of Hurricane Blvd„ from FM 455 to the first entry to the Villages of Hurricane Creek subdivision. This will provide a point of access as development occurs. Developer requests the right to build half the road at this time per the Traffic Impact Analysis. Lynn Mosier expressed concern regarding having half of the road done and then the developer not having enough money to finish the road. Misty Ventura of Hughes, Luce, attorney for the developer, reminded the Council of terms of the Facilities Agreement and its prior approval. She stated that there might be safety issues that should be addressed, but argued that those issued should not be addressed in the final plat approval process. They can be addressed in construction and the next phase of development. Motion to approve final plat of Hurricane Creek Boulevard by J. W, Finley, Jr., seconded by John Garen. 2-2 vote tied. Lynn Mosier and Mark Montgomery opposed. Motion failed. Misti Ventura requested certified reasons for denial. She stated that Chapter 212 of Local Government Code requires approval of final plat if it complies with preliminary plat. She requested that the Council reconsider its action. There was no reconsideration by council. 10. Consider action on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding combination plat for Joe Bryant Elementary School Addition. Brief concern was discussed regarding emergency access and fire lane at rear of building. Alternative was offered to make a 4 lane entry instead of a 3 lane. The alternative was not seen as beneficial by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve combination plat for Joe Bryant Elementary School Addition by Lynn Mosier, seconded by JW Finley. 4-0 in favor. 11. Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to consider an annexation request by Santa Land Partners, Ltd., petition submitted by Mr. Dean Owen, Tract 1 of said property consisting of 184.41 acres located in the Samuel Moore Survey, Abstract No. 627, and the Robert Whitaker Survey, Abstract No. 1011, and Tract 2 of said property consisting of 5.04 acres located in the Samuel Moore Survey, Abstract No. 627, and the Robert Whitaker Survey, Abstract No. 1011, property being located along the east and west sides of the DART rail line between CR 1011 and CR 376. Speakers at the hearing will be heard according to their order on a listing available at the council meeting. Public Hearing was opened at 8:50 p.m. Lee Lawrence explained the location of the project. No additional comments were made. Public Hearing closed at 8:54. Minutes 08-10-04.doc Page 3 of 5 Minutes 08-10-04.doc 12. Consider action on adoption of county road names. There was brief consideration of last minute requests for county road name changes. Motion to adopt county road names with the changes reflected on the map by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 4-0 in favor. 13. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of February 3, 2003; June 8, 2004; June 22, 2004; June 29, 2004; July 13, 2004, July 27, 2004; July 31, 2004; and August 4, 2004. Motion to approve minutes of June 8th, June 22nd, July 13th, July 27th by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 4-0 in favor. 14. Staff reports) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. Lee Lawrence discussed code enforcement issues and ordinances and non- compliance violations and their status. He advised that the city attorney, Clark McCoy, was reviewing these ordinances and procedures relating to lot cleanup issues. Mr. Lawrence noted that Councilmember Chris Caldwell has indicated his intent to resign from the City Council. The combination of family illness and work commitments makes it difficult for him to devote required time to council activities. Action to accept resignation and action to replace will be on agenda of next council meeting. A town meeting will be held at Anna Elementary School cafeteria on 8/17/04 at 7:00. The consultants handling the Facility Plan are requesting citizen comments and ideas. They urge residents to attend. A formal proposal will be presented to Council at a later date. J. W. Finley, Jr., requests that the Code of Ethics be brought back to the council for consideration. He also stated that the old depot preservation needs to be supported. 15. Consider action on payment of bills. Motion to pay the bills by Lynn Mosier, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 4-0 in favor. 16. Budget workshop. A very brief review of the budget was undertaken. A workshop was scheduled for next Council meeting. 17. Adjourn. Minutes 08-10-04.doc Page 4 of 5 Minutes 08-10-04.doc Motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. by Lynn Mosier, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 4-0 in favor. Mark Montgomery, Mayor o -tem ATTEST: Wayne. mminggs City Secretary Minutes 08-10-04.doc Page 5 of 5 Minutes 08-10-04.doc