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CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 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 24,
2004, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), to
consider the following items:
1. Call to Order.
Called to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Councilmember Chris Caldwell was absent.
3. Work Session/Council Briefing.
Lee Lawrence briefly reviewed the agenda items with focus on Item numbers 11,
12 and 13.
4. Consider citizen comments and presentations.
Ms. Jan Miller handed out a letter, hoping for signatures and support for the depot
building historical preservation. Mayor advised the Council's position with
regards to signing the letters and asked that those individuals who wish to sign a
separate letter stating their support could do so.
5. Consider resignation of Councilmember Chris Caldwell, Place 5.
Councilmember Chris Caldwell submitted a written resignation, which was
presented to the council for consideration.
Motion to accept resignation by Lynn Mosier, seconded by John Garen. 4-0 in
favor.
6. Consider action to make appointment to fill Place 5, Anna City Council.
Appointment to fill Council place vacated by Chris Caldwell; motion to appoint
Edwin "Buddy" Hayes by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by John Garen. 4.0 in favor.
Appointment form completed; Oath of Office given by Mayor Pelham.
7. Anna Volunteer Fire Department
a. Review of monthly reports
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Review of reports and increase in hours. David Hunt spoke briefly regarding the
upcoming budget, new truck and possible sale of 3 older trucks.
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. 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).
Agenda item was skipped to Item #10.
Motion to begin Executive Session at 8:04 pm by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by
Lynn Mosier. 5-0 in favor.
Returned from Executive Session at 9:56 pm.
9. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 5 Executive Session, as necessary.
No action taken.
10. Consider action on recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding final
plat for Hurricane Creek Boulevard.
Motion to reconsider item previously denied at last Council Session of 8/10/04 by
Mark Montgomery, Mayor Pro -tem, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr., 4-1 in favor;
Mosier opposed.
Concern stemmed from building only 2 lanes of a 4 -lane roadway. Recent
discussions confirmed that there would be no parking on the roadway. The
roadway developer fees associated with development of the project will be placed
into an escrow account, so that if the developer does not have the funds to finish
the roadway, the City would have the escrow account to apply to construction of
the roadway.
Motion to approve final plat of Hurricane Creek Boulevard by Mark Montgomery,
seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. Vote was 4-1 in favor; Mosier opposed.
11. Consider adoption of ordinance annexing 55 acre tract in the Robert A. Johnson Survey,
Abstract No. 479 and the Ezra Shelby Survey, Abstract No. 839, located on south side
of CR 367, approximately 0.75 miles east of Central Expressway South (US 75), at the
request of the property owner, Chee Soon Wah.
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Quan Vu gave a brief presentation on annexing 55 acre tract regarding location,
sewer and water easement.
Motion to approve annexation by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Mark Montgomery.
5-0 in favor.
12. Consider adoption of ordinance zoning as a Planned Development a 55 acre tract in the
Robert A. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 479 and the Ezra Shelby Survey, Abstract No.
839, located on south side of CR 367, approximately 0.75 miles east of Central
Expressway South (US 75), at the request of the property owner, Chee Soon Wah.
Brief presentation by Quan Vu was given. Questions arose regarding the single -
family lot sizes, square footage and side yards.
Mayor Pelham requested a cap on minimum house size. After extensive
discussion a motion to return to Planning and Zoning by Mark Montgomery was
entered, but withdrawn.
An agreement was made to the effect that no house will be built smaller than 1,600
sq. ft., 40% of the housing units could have minimum 5 foot side yards, with 60%
of the housing units having minimum 8 foot side yards.
Motion to approve zoning ordinance of 55 acre tract with the condition that no
house will be smaller than 1600 sq ft; a 40% maximum of 5 ft. side yards, with 60%
being 8 ft. or greater by Mark Montgomery, seconded by JW Finley. 5-0 in favor.
Mayor Pelham left the meeting.
13. Consider action on resolution establishing annexation schedule for property owned by
Anna Independent School District, said property consisting of 58.34 acres located in the
Martin Moore Survey, Abstract No. 649, property being located at the northwest corner
of CR 370 and CR 369.
Motion to approve resolution establishing annexation by J. W. Finley, Jr.,
seconded by Lynn Mosier, 5-0 in favor.
14a. Public Hearing
To consider public comment on proposed ordinance requiring a development plat in the
city and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city.
No public comments made.
14b. Consider action on ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision Regulations
(Ordinance No. 2000-01) regarding requiring development plat.
Motion to approve ordinance amending Subdivision Regulations to add
provisions requiring development plats made by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by
John Geren; 5-0 in favor.
15a. Public Hearing
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To consider public comment on proposed ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision
Regulations (Ordinance No. 2000-01) requiring sidewalks along arterials and frontage
areas of development projects.
Public Hearing opened at 10:32 p.m. Mr. Lawrence explained how sidewalk
requirements will apply to new developments. Public Hearing closed at 10:37 pm.
15b. Consider action on ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision Regulations
(Ordinance No. 2000-01) requiring sidewalks along arterials and frontage areas of
development projects.
Motion to table this item made by Lynn Mosier; motion withdrawn. Motion to
approve ordinance amending the City of Anna Subdivision Regulations (No. 2000-
01) by John Garen; seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr., 5-0 in favor.
16a. Public Hearing
To consider public comment on proposed ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision
Regulations (Ordinance No. 2000-01) regarding requirements for dedication and
construction of perimeter and approach streets.
Public Hearing opened at 10:48 pm.
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, reviewed the basics of ordinance contents;
urging council to table item, but also review the subdivision regulation prior to
next council meeting and to place item on next council meeting agenda.
Public Hearing closed at 10:50 pm.
16b. Consider action on ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision Regulations
(Ordinance No. 2000-01) regarding requirements for dedication and construction of
perimeter and approach streets.
Motion to table by Lynn Mosier, seconded by John Garen; 5-0 in favor.
17. Consider action on appointments to Anna Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Montgomery noted that Anna Economic Development Corporation suggested
reappointment of Sandra Bryant to the Economic Development Committee was
recommended. Appointment of John Rattan to replace Mark Montgomery was
also recommended.
Motion to re -appoint Sandra Bryant and appoint John Rattan to the Economic
Development Committee by Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes, and passed
by vote of 5-0.
18. Appointment to Collin County Emergency Services Advisory Board.
Motion to table this item made by Lynn Mosier, seconded by John Garen, and
passed by vote of 5-0.
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19. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda
items, as desired by city council members and staff.
Mr. Lawrence noted that North Collin Leadership class was starting soon. Mayor
Pelham had previously asked for involvement from any council or board member.
John Garen proposed possible interest, but requested more information. Molly
Young asked to be considered for placement in the class if there were not enough
committee members or staff interested or able to attend.
Mr. Lawrence also advised the council that Ms. Mary Jo Babcock, an employee of
the city, had been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Mr. Lawrence also noted that the Personnel Policy Manual will need some
additional changes and will be brought before council in the next few months.
John Garen requested a "Children at Play" sign to be considered on N. Riggins.
He also asked Wayne Cummings to give him a status on the computers and
connections for the building being rented by the City. Mr. Cummings advised him
the parts were ordered but the items have not arrived for installation.
Budget session was set for 8/31/04 at 7:00 pm.
20. Consider action on payment of bills.
Mr. Lawrence requested that an invoice be added to the bill list for Council's
review. He noted that the request was that the council pay only $7,000, which is
part of the total invoice. He explained that the TCF project, for which the invoice
is associated, is in litigation which may stretch out for some time.
Motion to pay the bills and include additional invoice for $7,000 by Lynn Mosier;
seconded by JW Finley; 4-0-1 in favor. Edwin "Buddy" Hayes abstained.
21. Budget workshop.
Motion to table the budget workshop until next council session by Lynn Mosier;
seconded by John Garen; 5-0 in favor.
22. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn at 11:16 by Lynn Mosier; seconded by Buddy Hayes; 4-1 in
favor. John Garen opposed.
Mark Montgomery, Mayo ro em
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Wayne'E. Cummings
City Secretary
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