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CITY OF ANNA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 31, 2004 7:00 PM
Community Room, Texas Star Bank
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Special Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,
August 31, 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.
Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Councilman Lynn Mosier was absent. Mayor Kenneth Pelham was absent
due to military duty. All other members were present and a quorum was
declared to exist.
3. 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. 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).
B. Executive Session as permitted by Section 551.071, Texas Government
Code, to discuss with legal counsel SOAH Docket Nos. 582-02-1652;
582-03-1820; 582-03-1821 & 582-031824; TCEQ Docket Nos. 2001-
1300-UCR; 2001-0813-UCR; 2002-1278-UCR & 2002-1281-UCR;
Applications of the Cities of McKinney, Melissa, Anna, and North Collin
Water Supply Corporation to Amend Water CCN Nos. 10194, 11482,
12976, 11035, and Sewer CCN No. 20898 and the City of Melissa to
Obtain a Sewer CCN in Collin County.
C. Executive Session as permitted by Section 551.071, Texas Government
Code, to discuss with legal counsel legal issues related to transferring
certificate of convenience and necessity service rights.
The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this
meeting.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:09 pm by J. W. Finley, Jr.,
seconded by John Garen.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
Motion to close executive session at 7:42 pm by Councilman J. W. Finley,
Jr., seconded by Councilman John Geren-
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
4. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 4 Executive Session, as
necessary.
Motion that no action be taken at this time by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr.,
seconded by Councilman John Geren.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the transfer of water service territory
from the North Collin Water Supply Corporation.
Motion to table this item by Councilman John Geren; seconded by
Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
6. Appointment to Collin County Emergency Services Advisory Board.
David Hunt from the Anna Fire Department stated that one position was
available on the Collin County Emergency Services Board. Mayor
Kenneth Pelham had previously stated a desire to have David Hunt take
this position and possibly allow himself to at least attend some of these
meetings. David Hunt requested that another well qualified person, Mr.
James Dockrey, be appointed to the position.
Motion to appoint James Dockery to the Collin County Emergency
Services Advisory Board by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr.; seconded by
Councilman John Geren.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
7. Consider action on resolution of support regarding the Anna Area Historical
Preservation Society's efforts to move and restore the Anna train depot.
Councilman Lynn Mosier arrived at 8:00 pm.
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, stated that the resolution was not
drafted at this point in time. Councilman Finley asked that the council
support the efforts to preserve the Anna train depot. Councilman Geren
advised the council to be careful, that if the city finances this type of
project that is for a non-profit organization, the funding available through
the state could be denied.
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, recommended specific verbage in the
resolution with regards to the location, restoration and preservation of the
old depot.
Motion to have resolution drafted with specific verbage by Councilman
Mark Montgomery; seconded by Councilman JW Finley.
5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 0 opposed
8. Budget Work Session.
A review of each line item on the draft 2004-2005 budget was conducted by
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator.
Councilman Mark Montgomery asked Wayne E. Cummings, Assistant City
Administrator, for a breakdown of TMRS figures. Mr. Montgomery also
spoke about a possible increase in the percentage allowable for
employees.
Development budget needed an additional vehicle added, due to the future
need of another in house construction inspector.
An overview was given regarding the additional amounts that were added
to the new police department budget.
Councilman Mark Montgomery questioned the need for breakdown of
Municipal Court fines, fees and detail. Barbara Hobden, Executive
Secretary and Administrator of the Municipal Court advised that the areas
in question were initially broken down into more detail, but was changed to
reflect a more general view per Wayne Cummings, Finance Director.
Councilman Mark Montgomery suggested that a more detailed breakdown
be presented in the final draft of the budget.
The Water Department has to revise its budget numbers. James Parkman,
newly hired Director of Public Works, based his personnel costs on a
misunderstanding regarding inclusion of the utility billing staff in the
Public Works budget.
Mr. Parkman noted that the new sewer plant will require a full time certified
operator.
9. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future
agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff.
Discussion focused on enforcement of various code ordinances (dog leash
laws, noise ordinance, trash ordinance, mowing etc.).
10. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:48 by Councilman Buddy Hayes, seconded by
Councilman Lynn Mosier.
4 aye 1 nay 0 abstained Opposed (John Geren)
Mark Montgomery, Mai Prose
ATTEST:
Wayne E. Cummings
City Secretary