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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-23 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 2005 7:00 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:00 pm., Tuesday, August 23, 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 Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Mark Montgomery, Lynn Mosier, J. W. Finley and John Garen were present. Council Member Shiner was absent. 3. Proclamation honoring Mr. Justin Durham and his Scout Troop. Mayor Kenneth Pelham honored Justin Durham and Scout Troup 224 for their efforts in cleaning up a neighborhood in the City of Anna. 4. Pledge of Allegiance and Honor the Texas flag. 5. Citizen comments. Ann Hazelett of 9672 C.R. 423 asked Council to reconsider their plan to annex her property into the City. 6. Consider presentation by Anna Volunteer Fire Department. David Hunt, Fire Chief of the Anna Volunteer Fire Department asked to table this item till the next meeting. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to table. Seconded by Council Member Mosier. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 7. Consider/Discuss/AM to propose a tax rate and set times, dates, and locations for public hearings on the 2005 tax rate for the City of Anna. City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained that Council was being asked to set the dates, time and location for the public hearings and to propose a tax rate to .� discuss. He further explained, that Council would not be able to raise the proposed rate but they could lower it if they warded to. Council Member Finley 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 1 of 6 8-23-05 i-. made the motion to consider a tax rate of .55 and to have the public hearing dates on September 1, 2005 and September 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Texas Star Bank, 402 W. White St. and that the 2005 -Anna Ad Valorem tax rate be considered for adoption at the Anna City Council meeting of September 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Star Bank, 402 W. White St., Anna, Texas. Council Member John Garen seconded the motion. 2 Aye 3 Nay (Council Members Mosier, Montgomery and Mayor Pelham) 0 Abstained Motion failed. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to consider a tax rate of 52.5 and to have the public hearing dates on September 1, 2005 and September 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Texas Star Bank, 402 W. White St. and that the 2005 -Anna Ad Valorem tax rate be considered for adoption at the Anna City Council meeting of September 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Star Bank, 402 W. White St., Anna, Texas. Seconded by Council Member Finley. 4 Aye 1 Nay (Council Member Mosier) 0 Abstained 8. Consider award of contract for construction of 1,000 linear feet of 14" water line along CR 367. City Manager, Lee Lawrence presented the bids to Council stating that the low bidder was Bill Hazelwood, Inc. $83,121 and the engineer has recommended to award the contract to Bill Hazelwood, Inc. Council Member Finley made the motion to award Bill Hazelwood, Inc, the contract for construction of 1,000 linear feet of 14° water line along CR 367. Seconded by Council Member Montgomery. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 9s. Public Hearing: To consider public comments on proposed ordinance restricting on -street parking In certain locations in city. Mayor Pelham opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained that the ordinance would allow the City Manager or his designee the authority to designate no parking areas on streets of 27' width or less. The concern is for emergency vehicles to have access along the narrow streets. Whit Price wanted to know if the newer subdivisions coming in would have wider streets than 27'. Brian Roach of 101 Meadow Ridge stated that under the IBC and UBC it gives allowances for streets to have mountable curbs. He thought that the 31' width was necessary for new subdivision streets. Mayor Pelham closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 2 of 6 8-23-05 �.. 9b. Consider/Discuss/Act on ordinance restricting on -street parking in certain locations in city. Council Member made the motion to table this Rem until the next meeting. Council Member Mosier seconded the motion. Council Member Montgomery wanted to know how the streets would be marked for no parking and suggested not putting signs in people's yards. City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained that signs would be posted along the streets. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 10. Consider/Discuss/Act on proposals) for construction of City Hag facilities. City Manager, Lee Lawrence gave Council background information on the proposals in the packets and asked Council to let staff advertise and get more proposals that compare the same specs for the building. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to send out the plan for final bids for awarding the contract at the next meeting. Council Member Finley seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 11. Consider/Discuss/Act to approve final plat (corrected) of Oak Hotton, Estates, Phase 4. �. City Manager, Lee Lawrence informed Council that the drainage issues have been worked out and recommended approval of the plat. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to approve the corrected final plat. Seconded by Council Member Finley. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 12. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a combination/minor plat for the Anna Office Building Addition. Sherry Geer Williams was present to answer any questions that Council might have. Council Member Finley made the motion that on the recommendation of P & Z that Council approve the plat. Council Member Mosier seconded the motion. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 13. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the site plan for the Anna Office Building Addition. Sherry Geer Williams was present to answer questions from Council. Council Member Finley made the motion to approve the site plan for the Anna Office Building Addition. Seconded by Council Member Garen. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 3 of 6 8-23-05 14. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a combination/minor plat for the Graham Addition. David Graham was present to answer question from Council. Council Member Geren made the motion to pass the final plat. Seconded by Council Member Finley. 3 Aye 2 Nay ( Council Member Mosier 0 Abstained and Mayor Pelham) 15. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a combination/minor plat for the Price Addition. Whit Price was present to answer questions and voiced his desire to give a right- of-way easement instead of a dedication. City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that it is better to get the dedication now to avoid having to pay for the right-of- way in the future if they grant a right-of-way easement now. Council Member Finley made the motion to accept the plat with the P & Z recommendation for right-of-way dedication. Council Member Garen seconded the motion. 4 Aye 1 Nay (Council Member Mosier) o Abstained 16. 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 mal 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). Council Member Finley made the motion to go into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Garen. Council Member Mosier made the motion to return to regular session at 8:49 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Finley. The council reserves the right to return to executive session throughout this meeting. 17. Consider and act upon items listed under Item 15 Executive Session, as necessary. Council Member Finley made the motion to take no action at this time. Seconded by Council Member Mosier, 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 4 of 6 9-23-05 �-, 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 18. Consider/Discuss/Act on resolution authorizing City Manager to develop contract between City of Anna and South Grayson Water Supply Corporation to purchase assets of South Grayson WSC located in corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of City of Anna. Council Member Finley made the motion to pass the resolution. Seconded by Council Member Mosier. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 19. Consider/Discuss/Act on resolution accepting an annexation petition and establishing the dates, times, and places for public hearings for the annexation of the following property: A 236.495 acre tract in the Grandeison Stark Survey, Abstract 798, located south of E. White Street along the east side of the DART rail line, property being owned by O.P. Leonard Investment Company, Ltd. and Alice Leonard Investment Company, Ltd. Council Member Garen made the motion to set the date for the public hearing at September le and September 27' 2005. Council Member Finley seconded the motion. i-, 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 19. Consider action on appointments to Anna Technology Advisory Commission. City Manager, Lee Lawrence presented one application for consideration and informed Council that a council member also needed to be selected. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to appoint Pat Mullowney and Council Member Garen to the Anna Technology Advisory Commission. Seconded by Council Member Mosier. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 20. Staff reporti and discussion of other Issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. Council Member Mosier questioned the status of emergency generators for the water wells, storm sirens and suggested to Volunteer Fire Department members David Hunt and Larry Bridges that they talk to Rockwall and do their homework to further discuss issues to finalize the budget. 21. CONSENT ITEMS: These items consist of non -controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 5 of 6 8-23-05 FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Payment of bills as presented on August 16, 2005. City Manager, Lee Lawrence asked to remove dem 6 from the consent items. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to pass the consent items. Seconded by Council Member Finley. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 22. Adjourn. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Garen. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained - , �IW2 Cify Secretary, Natha Wilkison ayor, K eth Pelham 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 6 of 6 8-23-05 MINUTES 1. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting of August 9, 2005 2. Minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting of August 8, 2005 3. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting of August 10, 2005 4. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting of August 16, 2005 5. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting of August 17, 2005 6. Report of meeting of Park Board of June 23, 2005 7. Report of meeting of Park Board of August 8, 2005 8. Report of meeting of Economic Development Corporation of May 12, 2005 9. Report of meeting of Economic Development Corporation of July 7, 2005 10. Report of meeting of Economic Development Corporation of August 15, 2005 11. Report of meeting of Planning and Zoning Commission of August 2, 2005 FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Payment of bills as presented on August 16, 2005. City Manager, Lee Lawrence asked to remove dem 6 from the consent items. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to pass the consent items. Seconded by Council Member Finley. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained 22. Adjourn. Council Member Montgomery made the motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Garen. 5 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained - , �IW2 Cify Secretary, Natha Wilkison ayor, K eth Pelham 8-23-05 City Council Minutes 6 of 6 8-23-05