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CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 26, 2005 7:00 PM
Community Room, Texas Star Bank
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26,
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.
Mayor Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Lynn Mosier, John Garen, J. W. Finley,
Jr., Mark Montgomery, and Bobby Shiner were present.
3. Pledge of Allegiance and Honor the Texas flag.
4. Citizen comments.
Connie Montgomery gave a brief presentation on the September 11" Remembrance
Day coming up for this year. Participation in the event is welcomed and all monies go to
Toys for Tots.
Patrick Harper spoke on the need for speed limit signs throughout The Falls subdivision
and a three way stop sign at the intersection of Niagara Falls, Tanur Cascade and
Hanako Falls street.
6. Consider presentation by Don Paschal and Clark McCoy regarding city manager
form of administration.
City Attorney Clark McCoy spoke on the history of City Manager form of administration
and duties. Don Paschal spoke on the importance of communication between council
and the city manager.
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6. Consider presentation by Anna Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief David Hunt gave monthly financial report.
7a. Public Hearing:
To consider public comments on a request by Mr. Clarence Richardson to change
zoning of a 0.906 acre tract In the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71, located
behind property at 1104 N. Powell, on the east side facing N. Riggin street from
Single Family District to a Two Family Residential Zoning.
Public hearing opened at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Clarence Richardson asked council to change
zoning from a Single Family district to two family residential zoning. He noted that there
had been no protest from the neighbors in the area and no protest at any meeting. He
also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission vote on his petition was a 3-3 vote.
Public hearing dosed at 8:21 p.m.
7b. Consider action on ordinance changing zoning of a 0.906 acre tract in the Henry
Brantley Survey, Abstract 71, located behind property at 1104 N. Powell, on the
east side facing Riggin street from Single Family District to a Two Family
Residential zoning.
Motion to pass ordinance changing zoning to TF -Two Family Residential District by J. W.
Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier.
5 aye 1 nay (John Garen) 0 abstained
Break taken at 8:26 p.m. meeting resumed at 8:38 p.m.
Skipped to item 12.
8. Public Hearing:
To consider public comments on a proposed tree preservation ordinance.
Returned to Rem 8 and opened public hearing at 9:20 p.m.
Joe Tatum, Liz James and Molly Young spoke in support of proposed tree preservation
ordinance.
Public hearing closed at 9:26 p.m.
9. Consider/Discuss/Act on tree preservation ordinance.
Motion to approve proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance 220-2005 by John Garen and
seconded by Lynn Mosier.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
10. Public Hearing:
To consider public comments on issue of on street parking In certain locations in
city.
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Public hearing opened at 9:26 p.m. Terry Cavallaro of Oak Hollow spoke in favor of
restricting street parking in subdivisions. Billy Deragon asked council to find a workable
solution without penalizing residents for streets not being wide enough.
11. Consider/Discuss/Act on regulations relating to street parking in certain locations
in city.
Motion for city staff to bring back at next council meeting a recommendation in
ordinance form to comply with the National Fire Code of unobstructed 20 ft. access by
Mark Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
12. Consider/Discuss/Act on proposags) for construction of City Hall facilities.
Melissa Brand-Vokey and Mayor Pelham gave presentation on the New City H211
Facilities.
Motion for staff to bring back a funding plan as a future agenda item by Mark
Montgomery and seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
13. Consider action on appointments to Anna Technology Advisory Commission.
Bobby Shiner nominated Terry Cavallaro for place one. He received all six votes and
will serve for a term of two years.
Bobby Shiner nominated Tom Ekberg for place two. He received all six votes and will
serve for a term of one year.
Bobby Shiner nominated Clay Ginn to place three. He received all six votes and will
serve for a term of two years.
Bobby Shiner nominated Patrick Harper to place four. He received six votes and will
serve for a term of one year.
Lynn Mosier nominated Pam McBride to place five. She received six votes and will
serve for a term of two years.
Bobby Shiner requested that an item be placed on the next council agenda to amend
Ordinance 217-2005 to add two positions to the Commission.
10. Consider action on selection of firm to conduct water and sewer rate study.
Motion to table by Lynn Mosier seconded by Mark Montgomery.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
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15. Consider action on resolution approving engineering services agreement for
water system improvements associated with $6 million TWDS loan application.
Motion to approve resolution 2005-07-02 Engineering Services Agreement with Moms
Engineers.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
16. Discuss and consider action as desired regarding deposits for commercial trash.
Motion to approve revision on Commercial Trash Deposit to read commercial trash
customers using dumpster service shall pay a deposit of $150.00 or an amount
equivalent to two months of trash service, whichever is the lesser amount, by Mark
Montgomery, seconded by J. W. Finley, Jr.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
17. 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 (Govemment Code,
Chapter 551.072).
B. Personnel Matters (Texas Government Code, §551.074)
1. Consideration of contract with City Manager.
C. To consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the
attorney to the governments[ body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
Chapter $51 of the Government Code. (Government Code, Chapter
551.071).
Motion to enter into executive session at 10:14 p.m. by J. W. Finley, Jr., seconded by
John Garen.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this meeting.
Returned to open session at 10:35 p.m.
18. Consider and act upon Items listed under Item 15 Executive Session, as
necessary.
Returned to open session at 10:35 p.m. Motion to take no action by Mark Montgomery
and seconded by Lynn Mosier.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
19. Consider and take possible action regarding contract with City Manager.
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Motion to authorize Mayor Kenneth Pelham to negotiate a contract with Lee Lawrence
for the position of City Manager by John Goren and seconded by Lynn Mosier.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
20. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future
agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff.
• August 10e1 Budget Work Session
• August le Budget Work Session
• Locations of sirens
• Discuss City's growth —workshop meeting will be held on August 16th
b. Utility Department
i. Water system status report
James Parkman gave an update on status of the new well. As soon as gravel is
pumped out, pipes will set and should be ready to test.
21. CONSENT ITEMS:
These items consist of noncontroversial or `housekeeping" Items required by law. The
consent Items may be considered as an individual item by a Council member requesting
prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items
MINUTES
1. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting of July 12, 2005
2. Minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting of July 12, 2005
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Payment of bills as presented on July 26, 2005.
2. Financial report through June 30, 2005.
Motion by J. W. Finley Jr., seconded by Mark Montgomery, to approve consent items,
with date changes on July 12, 2005 Minutes item number 14 from the 27r' to 2e.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
22. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn at 11:05 by Lynn Mosier, seconded by Bobby Shiner.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
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Approved:
nneth Pelham, Mayor
Attested:
N ha Wilkison, City Secretary
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