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Home My WebLink About2004-10-12 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 12, 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, October 12, 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. The meeting was officially called to order at 6:45 pm by Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Kenneth Pelham was not in attendance due to military duty. Councilman Lynn Mosier was not in attendance. Councilmen Buddy Hayes, John Geren, J. W. Finley and Mayor Pro -tem Mark Montgomery were in attendance. 3. Work Session/Council Briefing. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, gave a brief review of agenda items. He advised council of the need for additional applicants for the Facilities Committee and Charter Committee. Revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance were handed out to Council members. Facilities agreement in Item 9 has one change. He also requested that Council take no action on Item 10. 4. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Elizabeth James, a resident of Sheffield Farms, asked if the Facilities Committee and Charter Committee applicants could be non-residents. Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery stated he thought the Facilities Committee could be comprised of residents and non-residents. He also stated that the Charter Committee by law requires that applicants be residents of the city. Not all members agreed with the decision to allow residents and non-residents as applicants on the Facilities Committee due to the City Hall Facility being essentially paid for through tax dollars. 10-12.04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 1 of 5 10/12/04 Water rates and high bills were a concern of a select few citizens. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, handed out a rate sheet showing the differences between other surrounding cities. The City of Anna had lower water and sewer rates than both Melissa and Van Alstyne and several area cities. Mr. Lawrence explained that many new Anna residents have moved here from larger cities such as McKinney, Plano, and other north Dallas suburbs. Because of economies of scale, water rates in larger towns are typically considerably lower than smaller cities, especially growing towns. Johnny McBride, an Anna resident, raised the issue that it seemed only to increase over the last few months and he did not increase his water usage during this time. He also stated his disagreement with the charge of $10 for a re -read. 5. Discuss facilities plan and take action as desired regarding appointments to Facilities Committee. Motion to table appointments to the Facilities Committee was made by Councilman John Geren, seconded by Councilman J. W. Finley. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 6. Discuss and take action as desired regarding appointment of Charter Commission. Lee Lawrence recommended setting a first meeting of the existing applicants, as an information stage. Council members concurred that a preliminary meeting would be useful. No further action was taken. 7. Consider action on award of contract for road improvements in east Anna to Brock Paving Industries in amount of $71,473. City Engineer, Tim Morris of Morris Engineers, reviewed the credentials of the company and all were favorable. Mr. Lawrence noted that under Texas law the City was required to issue the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Motion to award contract for road improvements to Brock Paving Industries was made by JW Finley, seconded by John Geren. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8a. Public Hearing To consider public input regarding proposed amendment to City of Anna Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance No. 2000-01) establishing requirements for dedication and construction of thoroughfares and perimeter and approach streets. Speakers at the 10-12-04 Council Minutes -Regular.doc Page 2 of 5 10/12/04 hearing will be heard according to their order on a listing available at the council meeting. Public hearing began at 7:30 pm. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, discussed the thoroughfare provision and how property owners and developers will bear cost. He explained how it was designed to make sure everyone treats this as part of our subdivision platting process. No additional comments. Public hearing closed at 7:36 pm. 8b. - Consider action on ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance No. 2000-01) establishing requirements for dedication and construction of thoroughfares and perimeter and approach streets. Motion to approve ordinance amending City of Anna Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance No. 156-2004) by Councilman J. W. Finley, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 3 aye 0 nay 1 abstained (John Geren) 9. Consider action to approve Facilities Agreement between Centurion American Development Group and City of Anna relating to 189 acre tract in the R. Whitaker Survey, Abstract 1011, and the S. Moore Survey, Abstract 627, tract located on the northeast comer of North Powell Parkway (SH 5) and CR 376. Jim McManus, representative of the Centurion American Development Group, reviewed basic development plans and costs involved with off-site infrastructure improvements required to serve the property Motion was made by Councilman John Geren to approve Facilities Agreement between Centurion American Development Group and the City of Anna relating to 189 acre tract in the R. Whitaker Survey, and S. Moore Survey. Motion was seconded by Councilman J. W. Finley. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 10. Consider action regarding final plat of Tara Farms, Phase 5. No action. 11. Discuss and take action as desired regarding modular building for use by City of Anna, to be located at 101 N. Powell Parkway. Mr. Lawrence stated that the City needed additional options, price quotes, layouts and reasons substantiating the need for an additional facility. Suggestion was made 10-12-04 Council Minutes-Regular.doc Page 3 of 5 10/12/04 that the City should probably delay further action on this matter until Chief of Police is hired. No action was taken. 12. Consider action as desired regarding speed limit study for Fern Street. Motion to approve a speed limit study to be completed for Fern Street by Councilman J. W. Finley, seconded by Councilman John Geren. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 13. Consider action on ordinance approving the 2004 Tax Roll for the City of Anna, Texas. Motion to approve 2004 Tax Roll for the City of Anna by Councilman J. W. Finley, seconded by Councilman Buddy Hayes. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terns 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). Motion to go into Closed Executive Session at 8:25 pm by Councilman John Geren, seconded by Councilman Finley. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this meeting. 15. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 14 Executive Session, as necessary. No action was taken. 16. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of September 14, 2004. No action was taken. 17. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. 10-12-04 Council Minutes -Regular.doc Page 4 of 5 10/12/04 Mr. Lawrence distributed a review of development activities with regards to permits issued and overall projected growth. No further information was available regarding the Police Chief candidates at this time. Mr. Lawrence reviewed the North Collin County Leadership program and asked council members for confirmation regarding his understanding that the council intended to sponsor three applicants for the North Collin County Leadership Program for the 2004-2005 year. Applicants are John Geren, Sandra Bryant and Molly Young. 18. Consider action on payment of bills. Motion by Councilman J. W. Finley to pay the bills as presented; motion seconded by Councilman Buddy Hayes. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 19. Adjourn. Motion to adjourn by Councilman John Geren, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. ; /,k � Mayor Pro -Tem Mark M&tgonlea ATTEST: Barb •a A. Hobden City Secretary 10-12-04 Council Minutes -Regular.doc Page 5 of 5 10/12/04