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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-22 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 22, 2005 6:30 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:00 P.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), to consider the following items. Call to Order. Mayor Kenneth Pelham officially called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. All members were present. 3. Presentation of draft City Charter to Mayor and City Council by Charter Commission, represented by Charter Commission Chairman Ron Ferguson. The draft Home Rule Charter was presented to Mayor Pelham by Charter Commission Chairman Ron Ferguson. Several charter commission members were present for the presentation. 4. Consider citizen comments and presentations. No comments were received. 5. Anna Volunteer Fire Department a. Review of monthly reports b. Consider action to amend budget per request of Anna VFD. David Hunt gave a brief overview of monthly reports and status of Fire Department. • New truck should be delivered in late April Selling of old truck Current building is 30 yrs old and has serious electrical problems Industrial washing machine needed — EPA issues negate using regular cleaning service. Mr. Hunt requested consideration of amendment of Fire Department budget to conduct needed electrical and building repairs and purchase the items needed in the amount of $12,000- $14,000 dollars. He was asked to obtain 3 estimates to be reviewed by Mayor. Motion to amend Fire Department budget by adding $17,000 to appropriate line items by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 1 of 7 02-22-2005 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 6a. Public Hearing To consider public comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Anna Land Use, Thoroughfare, and Park/Open Space Plan: a. Revise Land Use Plan by changing area along south side of W. White Street from single family residential to commercial per request of Jim and Dianne Mann. b. Revise Land Use Plan to identify locations of Anna ISD school sites. C. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect recent zoning decisions relating to properties at and near intersection of W. White Street and CR 367. d. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect zoning decisions relating to property on west side of S. Powell Parkway (between CR 423 and S. Powell Parkway). e. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect zoning decisions relating to property at northeast corner of DART rail line and CR 421. Public Hearing opened at 7:24 p.m. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator recommends having items b - e reviewed by Planning and Zoning Commission before council takes any action. Jim Mann, 1300 E. FM 455, Anna, Texas, stated his need for revision of Land Use Plan to reflect actual use of his property. He stated that the Planning & Zoning has agreed with his request. He said that the change would be a potential asset to the city and improve the tax base. Mayor Kenneth Pelham asked him if he was asking for annexation. Mr. Mann stated that he was not seeking to be annexed at this time. Molly Young, 2512 Margaret Lane, Anna, Texas, spoke in favor of the change. Public hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. 6b. Consider action to amend City of Anna Land Use, Thoroughfare, and Park/Open Space Plan: a. Revise Land Use Plan by changing area along south side of W. White Street from single family residential to commercial per request of Jim and Dianne Mann. b. Revise Land Use Plan to identify locations of Anna ISD school sites. C. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect recent zoning decisions relating to properties at and near intersection of W. White Street and CR 367. d. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect zoning decisions relating to property on west side of S. Powell Parkway (between CR 423 and S. Powell Parkway). e. Revise Land Use Plan to reflect zoning decisions relating to property at northeast corner of DART rail line and CR 421. Motion to change Land Use Plan as requested in item (a) by Councilman John Geren, seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 2 of 7 02-22-2005 Motion to table items (b) — (e) by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Consider action on final plat for First Baptist Church of Anna. Item 7 was passed over until after executive session and was considered at 9:15 p.m. Dr. Joe Wardell, representative for First Baptist Church, requested approval of final plat, closing of Interurban Street to allow for adequate parking, deeding the Right of Way to the City and also closing alleys east of Interurban between 2ntl and 3rd Streets, for same reason. Rationale to closing of Interurban Street- • Parking • Future move of Church in 3-5 yrs. • Value to city — future commercial district • Safety of children After considerable discussion regarding issue of closing Interurban Street, motion to table was made by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8. Consider action on resolution accepting annexation petition and setting annexation schedule for the following tract: A 20.00 acre tract in the Gwyn Morrison Survey, Abstract No. 559, located on the south and east sides of FM 2862 at the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 2862 and CR 425. Motion to approve annexation and setting annexation schedule for a 20.00 acre tract in the Gwyn Morrison Survey, Abstract No. 559, located on the south and east sides of FM 2862 at the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 2862 and CR 425 by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 9a. Public Hearing: To consider public comment on amendments to the City's building and fire codes: a. Amendments to 2000 International Building Code b. Amendments to 2000 International Residential Code C. Amendments to 2000 International Plumbing Code d. Amendments to 2000 International Mechanical Code e. Amendments to 2000 International Fuel Gas Code f. NCTCOG recommended amendments to 2002 National Electric Code g. Amendments to 2000 International Fire Code Public hearing opened at 7:38 p.m. 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 3 of 7 02-22-2005 Change (f) to "adopting" the 2002 National Electric Code, instead of amending. Public hearing closed at 7:40 p.m. 9b. Consider action on proposed amendments to building and fire codes: a. Amendments to 2000 International Building Code (Ord. No. 188-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 188-2005 by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained b. Amendments to 2000 International Residential Code (Ord. No. 189-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 189-2005 by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained C. Amendments to 2000 International Plumbing Code (Ord. No. 190-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 190-2005 by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained d. Amendments to 2000 International Mechanical Code (Ord. No. 191-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 191-2005 by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Mark Montgomery. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained e. Amendments to 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (Ord. No. 192-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 192-2005 by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained f. NCTCOG recommended amendments to 2002 National Electric Code (Ord. No. 193-2005) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 193-2005, adopting 2002 National Electric Code and amendments by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained g. Amendments to 2000 International Fire Code (Ord. No. 194-2005) 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 4 of 7 02-22-2005 Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 194-2005 by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 10. Consider action on resolution authorizing participation and membership in Texas Building and Procurement Commission Co-op. Lee Lawrence, City Administrator gave a brief overview of the cost effectiveness of purchasing through the Texas Building and Procurement Commission Co-op or (TBPC). Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005-02-02 authorizing participation and membership in the TBPC by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 11. Consider action to authorize purchase of two vehicles for use by Anna Police Department through TBPC. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005-02-03 authorizing purchase of two vehicles through TBPC by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. Expect to obtain vehicles 45 days from date of purchase agreement. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 12. Consider action on ordinance amending findings and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 108-2003 relating to annual permit and license fees for applications and permits and licenses under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 195-2005 by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 13. 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. 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 5 of 7 02-22-2005 Motion to enter into closed session at 8:05 p.m. by Councilman J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Motion to return to open session at 9:15 p.m. by Councilman Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Return to Agenda item #7. 14. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 13 Executive Session, as necessary. Motion to take no action at this time by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 15. Consider action on resolution regarding improvements to SH 121. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2005-02-04 by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 16. Consider action regarding purchase of warning sirens. Council asked how this purchase was scheduled to be funded. Mr. Lawrence stated that the discussion during budget sessions centered on funding through a bond package and/or sale of certificate of obligations. There was also discussion of the need to review the locations that had been previously identified. Council requested that staff obtain value assessment from other cities to see if the project was worth the expense. Also, Mr. Cummings was asked to obtain an updated cost estimate from Scott Hollingsworth. Motion to table item until 3/8/05 council session by John Geren, seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 17. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of January 25 and February 8, 2005. Motion to approve the minutes of January 25, 2005 by John Geren, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr. 4 aye 0 nay 1 abstained (Mark Montgomery) 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 6 of 7 02-22-2005 Motion to approve the minutes of February 8, 2005 by Mark Montgomery, seconded by Lynn Mosier. 4 aye 0 nay 1 abstained (Buddy Hayes) 18. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. Council concerns and status needed • 3 stop signs missing on James Street & Street Sign • Sherley Street signs in the ditch • Water Well #5 — driller needs to be off field in 10 days or less • Recommendation that on a provision be included in all future contracts that contractors clean up area upon completion of their work. • Street cleanup on the east side of city. • Trash contracts — want finalized before next session. • Playground equipment • Langley water line complete • Need to review the Charter of the Parks Board. Put on next Park Board Agenda. 19. Consider action on payment of bills. Motion to pay the bills by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 20. Financial report. Motion to accept financial report by Councilman Mark Montgomery, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 21. Adjourn. Wtion to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. by Councilman Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes. Y 4 ayea 1 nay 0 abstained (John Geren) APPROVED ayor Kenneth Pelham ATTEST: Altycretary 02-22-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 7 of 7 02-22-2005