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Home My WebLink About2008-02-26 Workshop/Closed Session & Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA AND CLOSED SESSION AGENDA February 26, 2008 6:30 PM Anna City Hall Administration Building The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2006, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), regarding the following items. 1. Call to Order Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roil Call and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Mike Crist, Kevin Anderson, Keith Green, David Crim and Billy Deragon were present. Council Member John Garen was absent. 3. Presentation of the Annual Racial Profiling Report by Police Chief Kenny Jenks. Police Chief, Kenny Jenks presented the Racial Profiling Report to Mayor, Kenneth Pelham. 4. Discussion regarding the disposal of City of Anna surplus property. City Manager, Philip Sanders explained that from time to time we have property that we want to get rid of. The mobile home on the Natural Springs Park property, the decommissioned water tank on a Street, a police car, and a public works truck are items that we will be auctioning off on line. Council Member Crist made the motion to go into closed session at 6:35 pm. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passed. 6. CLOSED SESSION: Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 651, the City Council may enter into closed session to: a. discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072); 02-26M CC Minutes.dm 1 02-26-M b. 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 (Tex. Gov't Code §651.071); The council reserves the right to enter into executive session at any time throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open Meetings Act Council Member Green made the motion to return to open session at 6:49 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 6. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's February 26, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda. City Manager, Philip Sanders addressed council conceming changes made to the CDC Bylaws and that CDC approved their bylaws at their meeting, February 25, 2008. 7. Adjourn. Council Member Deragon made the motion to adjoum at 6:52 pm. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. r ' _. . � • � � 1.11/_\t.=�] ATTEST: APPROVED: 02-26-W CC Minutmdx 2 02-26-08 MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 26, 2008 7:30 P.M. ANNA CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the following items. 1. Call to Order. Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Council Member Crim was absent. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation given by Pastor Terry Hackworth, God's Everlasting Love Fellowship of Anna. Pastor Terry Hackworth gave the invocation. 3. Citizen comments. Dr. Charles Vance a member of the EDC stated that they had been interviewing people to fill the vacancy on the board and they would hope that council will let them recommend applicants to consider. Dr. Vance wanted to clear up some misinformation in regards to meetings going on with Baylor Hospital System, Underwood Development and the EDC. Richard Pennington a member of EDC stated that the meetings with Baylor Hospital System went well and is surprised that there is misinformation circulating in regards to the meeting. 4. A Presentation by the Anna Independent School District Student Council on the Recycling Program. Starting March 1, 2008, Saturday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the recycling bins will be open the 10 Saturday of every month for drop off of acceptable recyclable items. 02-26-08 CC Minules.dw 3 02-2&08 S. CONSENT ITEMS: These items consist of noncontroversial 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. MINUTES City Council Minutes of February 12, 2008 P & Z Minutes of January 2, 2008 (Special Meeting) P & Z Minutes of January 19, 2008 (Workshop) DEVELOPMENTIFINAL PLATS AND SITE PLANS Development plat for Joe McAlexander. Ordinance Vacating and Abandoning Portions of the Rights of Way for the "Ulaj Addition" Final plat for the "Ulaj Addition", property owners, (Yvonne and Tony Ulaj). Site plan for Joe's Italian Bistro, property owners, (Yvonne and Tony Ulaj). CONTRACTS May 10, 2008 Joint General Election Contract for Election Services Anna City/School Council Member Crist made the motion to approve the consent items. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 6. ConsidedDiscuss/Action regarding Confirmation of Greater Texoma Utility Authority award of contract for Melissa/Anna Interceptor Sewer. (Jerry Chapman) Jerry Chapman was present and stated that bids had been received and asked council to approve the engineer's recommended low bidder, Four D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,309,716.05. Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 02-20-08 CC Minutes.doc 4 02-26-08 (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a request by Rick Jones, representative for Oak Hollow Retail Joint Venture, to change the zoning on a 5.617 acre tract located south of West White Street and west of Hawthorne Road. The tract is currently zoned as a Planned Development (PD) with General Commercial (C2) uses and the owner is requesting an amendment to the existing Planned Development zoning to restricted General Commercial (C2) uses and to specifically allow for a self storage facility (mini -warehouse) as a permitted use. (Maurice Schwanke) Mayor Kenneth Pelham opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development had a slide presentation showing the property and stated that P & Z recommended approval of the zoning amendment. Rick Jones made his presentation to council and answered questions from council and residents present for the meeting. Mayor Pelham closed the public hearing at 8:05 pm. (b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an ordinance to amend the existing PD zoning to restricted General Commercial (C2) uses and to specifically allow for a self storage facility (mini -warehouse) as a permitted use on a 5.617 acre tract located south of West White Street and west of Hawthorne Road. (Maurice Schwanke) Council Member Anderson Made the motion to approve. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAINED 0 8. (a) Public Hearing To consider public comment regarding a recommendation to the City of Anna City Council to repeal Ordinance No. 2001-06 (screening regulations) and to adopt an ordinance with new criteria for screening within the City of Anna and to repeal and replace certain sections of the City of Anna Zoning Ordinance (No. 116-2003) relating to said screening regulations. (Maurice Schwanke) Mayor Kenneth Pelham opened the public hearing at 8:07 pm. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development addressed council as to the contents of the new ordinance and answered council member questions and questions from residents. Mayor Kenneth Pelham closed the public hearing at 8:20 pm. 02 -26 -OB CC Minul"Am 5 02-26-08 (b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a request to repeal Ordinance No. 2001-06 (screening regulations) and to adopt an ordinance with new criteria for screening within the City of Anna and to repeal and replace certain sections of the City of Anna Zoning Ordinance (No. 116-2003) relating to said screening regulations. (Maurice Schwanke) Council Member Crist made the motion to approve with the following changes Part 4 Sect 2A be stricken (page 2); page 12, 22.11.15.7 add no thin wall masonry. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Council Member Deragon wanted to add that residents have 90 days to learn about the change to the ordinance and respond to fixing their fences. Council Member Crist stated that he did not think it was needed that staff will work with the residents. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 9. Consider/DiscusslAction regarding adopting an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a finance contract for the acquisition of police cars, levying a tax in payment thereof, and enacting other provisions related thereto. (Kenny Jenks) Police Chief, Kenny Jenks addressed council about purchasing two police vehicles approved in the 2007-2008 budget. Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. /• � : • r T.l/511.=r 10.Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution approving Anna Community Development By -Law Amendments. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders brought council up to date on the changes to the CDC Bylaws and stated that the bylaws needed to be submitted with the Texas Leverage Fund Loan Application. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 11.Consider/Discuss/Action regarding removing Alexander Hamilton from the Anna Economic Development Corporation. Council Members discussed reasons behind Mr. Hamilton's possible removal such as his statements that the Chamber is illegal and wanting to ban certain religions from the City, etc. Mr. Hamilton spoke in defense of his actions. City Attomey, Clark McCoy advised going into executive 02-26-08 CC MinutesAm 6 02-28-08 session when questioning turned to staff members. Council Member Crist made the motion to enter executive session at 8:35 pm. Council Member A nrinrcnn .nn A.ri th. mntinn Mnhnn noc¢pc Council Member Crist made the motion to return to open session at 8:41 pm. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 Council Member Crist continued to question Mr. Hamilton about the legality of the Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Deragon voiced his concerns regarding Mr. Hamilton's public comments on issues. Council Member Anderson made the motion to deny. Council Member Chat seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 1 (CM Deragon) ABSTAIN 0 12.Consider/Discuss/Action regarding appointments to the Anna Economic Development Corporation. Council Members discussed recruiting applicants for board appointments. There are no applicants at this time. Council Members requested that resumes be submitted with applications. Anna EDC members stated they were trying to recruit members for Council to consider. Council Member Anderson made the motion to the March 11, 2008 meeting. Council Member Deragon seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 13.Consider and act upon items listed under Closed Session, as necessary. Council Member Crist made the motion to take no action. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 14.Adjoum: Council Member Anderson made the motion to adjourn at 8:54 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 02-2608 CC Minutes.doc 7 02-2608 ATTEST: APPROVED: N;itKa Wiikison, City Secretary OF 02-26-08 CC Minute .doc 8 02-28-08