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CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 25, 2005 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,
January 25, 2005, 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 by Mayor Kenneth Pelham on January 25,
2005 at 6:37 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham, Councilmen Lynn Mosier, JW Finley, Jr., Buddy Hayes and
John Geren were present. Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery was absent.
3. Work Session.
• Discussion of preliminary plat of Northpointe Crossing (see item 7 on agenda).
• Discussion of Interlocal Agreement between City of Anna and Collin County
for engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and other activities related to
improvements to White Street (FM 455) (see item 8 on agenda).
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator gave a brief overview of agenda items. He
recommended to council to pass on item no. 8, due to error in agreement. He also
advised the Council that the Mayor Pro Tem, President of the Anna EDC, and two staff
members were going to China at the invitation of the provincial government of Fuzhou to
explore possible investment opportunities in Anna.
4. Consider citizen comments and presentations.
Molly Young, 2512 Margaret Lane, asked the council to consider the enactment of future
ordinances pertaining to the following:
• Smoking ban
• Unlicensed vehicles on streets
• Specific streets changed to one -side parking only.
• Warning sirens
Jim Mann, W. White Street, asked the council to reconsider his zoning proposal in which
action was taken at the last council meeting. Mr. Mann stated that Mr. Lawrence did not
give him notification of his placement on the January 11, 2005 agenda. Mr. Mann
requested an opportunity to address the council at the next session.
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5. Anna Volunteer Fire Department
a. Review of monthly reports
David Hunt, Fire Chief, gave an overview of the current status of the Fire Department.
• Increase in medical calls in town.
• Majority of volunteer staff is certified
• $100 fee given to Fire Department
• Amendment to budget regarding additional training of less than $1,000.
Councilman Lynn Mosier requested a breakdown of the developments required to pay
the fee and those who are not required to pay the fee. He also requests the City
Manager to explain the logic in the breakdown and show cost differences.
6. Consider action regarding ordinance annexing the following tract:
A 50.53 acre tract in the F. T. Daffau Survey, Abstract No. 288, located on the
south side of CR 370 approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of CR 370
and U. S. Highway 75, owner being Julia Jackson Gray.
Motion to approve ordinance annexing the 50.53 acre tract in the F. T. Daffau Survey,
Abstract No. 288, located on the south side of CR 370 approximately 0.25 miles east of
the intersection of CR 370 and U. S. Highway 75 by Councilman John Garen, seconded
by JW Finley, Jr.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
Consider action on preliminary plat for Northpointe Crossing.
Mitchell Lenamond, 428 Pinson Rd, Forney, Texas, representative for Northpointe
Crossing, made a brief presentation and review of variances requested.
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator, spoke to the square footage, building lots, variance
issues and some issues that had been raised by Tim Morris, the City's consulting
engineer, during his review of the plat. Mr. Lawrence noted that the Facilities Agreement
with the developer addressed most of the water supply and sewer capacity concerns in
Mr. Morris' letter. He noted that Mr. Morris had particular concerns regarding the
drainage issues associated with the project.
Councilman John Geren asked if a traffic study was done. Mr. Lenamond stated that no
traffic study had been done, but believed all concerns had been dealt with. Mr.
Lawrence stated that Mr. Tom Walton had been consulted earlier regarding the traffic
flows in and around the project site and he did not recommend a traffic study.
Council concerns dealt with entrances, street connections and variances that were being
requested. Mayor Pelham stated that he would want to see a letter from Tim Morris
indicating that the plat met the City's subdivision regulations, with a specific listing of
requested variances.
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Motion to table action on preliminary plat for Northpointe Crossing until receipt of
acceptance letter from Tim Morris, Morris Engineers by Councilman Buddy Hayes,
seconded by Lynn Mosier.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
Recess called at 7:45 p.m., returned to regular session at 8:00 p.m.
8. Consider action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Collin County for
engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and other activities, including financing of
project, related to improvements to White Street (FM 455).
Mark Lorance, Dannonbalm Engineering, stated the need for action before foliage of
trees begins, due to aerial surveying. Process will take a couple of years before
equipment is on the ground.
Lee Lawrence, City Administrator stated the City has a better chance of obtaining funds
throughout the project if this is agreed to and pursued.
Councilman Lynn Mosier concerned with tractor trailer trucks and high speeds.
Molly Young asked if consideration could be made to have a separate truck route.
Motion to approve interlocal Agreement with Collin County for engineering, right-of-way
acquisition, and other activities, including financing of project, related to improvements to
White Street (FM 455) by JW Finley, seconded by Lynn Mosier.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
9. Discussion of proposed amendments to building and fire codes:
• Amendments to 2000 International Building Code
• Amendments to 2000 International Residential Code
• Amendments to 2000 International Plumbing Code
• Amendments to 2000 International Mechanical Code
• Amendments to 2000 International Fuel Gas Code
• Amendments to 2002 National Electric Code
• Amendments to 2000 International Fire Code
Ty Chapman gave a brief overview of the recommended amendments to the building
and fire codes. Topics included with above:
• Burn Ordinance
• TCEQ trench burning
• Electrical Code 2002
• Street Parking Ordinance
• Change to type (K) copper pipe
Mayor Pelham advised the City Administrator to place item on next agenda for required
public hearing and possible action.
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10. 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).
The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this
meeting.
No executive session was held.
11. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 10 Executive Session, as
necessary.
No Action.
12. Consider action on Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Anna and Collin
County.
Councilman Lynn Mosier stated that this agreement needed to be done. He stated that
someone needed to be in charge to assess and control the situation. A plan needed to
be devised among fire department, City of Anna, and Collin County officials and staff.
Motion to accept a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Anna and Collin County
by Councilman Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
13. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of November 23, December 14, 2004,
and January 11.
Motion to approve the minutes for November 23, 2004 by Councilman John Geren,
seconded by Lynn Mosier.
3 aye 0 nay 1 abstained (Buddy Hayes)
14. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future
agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff.
a. Personnel issues. b. Water supply issues.
c. City Charter d. Other issues.
• Mr. Lawrence stated that one Public Works employee had been recently
terminated.
• Drilling at the Sherley/Fifth Street well site has begun and will continue for 24 hrs
a day schedule so that the drilling work can be largely finished by March 1
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• Public Works department will repair field and make presentable for youth sports
to begin.
• Small well on CR 370 contains fine particles, making water cloudy, and not
suitable for use in City's system.
• Charter is almost complete, attorney to submit final draft to Council &
Commission. Council members were requested to -mail any comments to Rachel
Lyon, Secretary of Charter Commission.
• Street work to be started next week, if not Council advises to pursue termination
of existing contract and obtain second bidder.
• Storm sirens need was noted by Mr. Mosier.
• Status of Trash Contracts
• Request for Paid Fire Department
• Change in Charter regarding number of council members and role of mayor.
• Expansion of City Hall — pursue modular building as previously discussed.
• Propose giving Public Works purple truck to the Fire Department.
• Status of police vehicles order
15. Consider action on payment of bills.
Motion to pay the bills by Councilman Buddy Hayes, seconded by Lynn Mosier.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
16. Financial report.
Motion to accept financial report by Councilman Lynn Mosier, seconded by J. W. Finley,
Jr.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
17. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by Councilman Lynn Mosier, seconded by John Geren.
4 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Kenneth Pelham, Mayor
ATTEST:
arb� a A. Hobden, City Secretary
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