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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/CLOSED
SESSION
February 24, 2009 6:30 p.m. -Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session and Closed Session at
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 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 pm
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Mike Crist, Kevin Anderson,
Darren Driskell and Becky Glover were present. Council Member Keith Green
was absent.
3. Consider/DlscussiAction regarding the City of Anna Branding Project.
City Manager, Philip Sanders turned the discussion over to Eric Ligon and
Keith Owens, professors from UNT. The professors summarized information
they presented to Council during the February 10, 2009 City Council Meeting
and Councils direction to them on how to proceed. The professors presented
three different strategies to tell Anna's story. Council Members gave their views
on the three different versions presented. The professors stated they would
return for the March 10, 2009 meeting and present revisions.
4. Discussion regarding a Project Update Presentation. (Philip Sanders)
City Manager, Philip Sanders stated that this item would be on the next
meeting agenda for lack of time to present at this meeting.
Council Member Crist made the motion to enter into executive session at 7:08
pm. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
5. CLOSED SESSION: Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, 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 1551.072);
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
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conflicts with Chapter 651 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov't
Code §551.071);
c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
(1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial
infonnation that the City Council has received from a business
prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which
the City Council is conducting economic development
negotiations; or
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a
bUSiness prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code
§551.087)
The council further 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 Glover made the motion to retum to open session at 7:26 pm.
Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
6. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's February 24, 2009
Regular Meeting Agenda.
Council Member Glover made the motion to take no action. Council Member
Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
7. Adjourn.
Council Member Crist made the motion to adjoum at 7:28 pm. Council Member
Glover seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 24, 2009 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 24, 2009, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North
Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the follOwing items.
Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-tn-Sheet as a record of attendance. "
you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item please fill out the OpinionlSpeaker
Registration Form and tum it in to the City Secretary before the meeting starts.
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Driskell led the Invocation.
3. Citizen comments. Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The Council is unable to
respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not
on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information In
response to a citizen's Inquiry or to recite exIsting policy in response to the Inquiry.
Stacy Driskell, President of the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce spoke
regarding the Glowfest coming in May 2009.
Joe Martinez, Jr. spoke regarding the retail building being built in front of TARA
Farms and their residential power being stolen (no t-pole??) by the builders and
trash not being picked up.
Brit Milam spoke regarding the rate increase in water for out of City customers and
submitted a letter to the City Manager.
4. Public Hearing: (3rd)
For City Council to hear Public Comment regarding a Proposed Smoking
Ordinance for the City of Anna, Texas.
Mayor Pelham opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm. Eric Howton spoke against
having a smoking ban. Mayor Pelham closed the public hearing at 7:40 pm.
5. ConsiderlDiscussiAction regarding approval of the 2007-2008 Audit as
presented by Pingleton, Howard &Company, P.C. (Wayne Cummings)
City Manager, Philip Sanders introduced Tom W. Pingleton with Pingleton, Howard &
Co., P.C. who presented the 2007-2008 Audit and answered questions from council
members. Council Member Driskell made the motion to approve. Council Member
Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
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6. Presentation of the City of Anna Police Deparbnent Racial Profiling Report.
(Kenny Jenks)
Police Chief Kenny Jenks presented the Racial Profiling Report to council.
7. Discussion regarding Weather Early Warning Systems procedure.
Police Chief Kenny Jenks led the discussion regarding weather siren policy and
Code Red as a weather warning system. Chief Jenks answered questions from
council members. Council recommended revisiting the Code Red System regarding
severe weather warning.
8. Discussion regarding amending Article IV Animals of the City of Anna Code of
Ordinances. (Kenny Jenks)
Police Chief Kenny Jenks explained that staff was seeking guidance from council on
where livestock and fowl can be kept. The current ordinance allows for livestock and
fowl on one acre lots in subdivisions. Council Members and staff discussed the
current ordinance. City Manager, Philip Sanders stated that staff will take another
look at the current ordinance and bring back something to council on a later agenda.
9. 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.
a. Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting February 10, 2009.
b. Approve Minutes of Planning and Zoning Meeting February 3, 2009.
Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Anderson
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
10. (a) ConslderlDiscussiActlon regarding approving an Ordinance Amending the
City of Anna Code of Ordinances by Amending Part IV, Schedule of Fees,
Article VII, Section 8.01 (c) and Section 8.01 (d); Amending the Outside City
Water Rates for Residential and Commercial Customers. (Philip Sanders)
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving an Ordinance of the City of
Anna, Texas amending the Anna Code of Ordinances by Amending Part IV, Fee
Schedule, Article VII, SectIon 8, regarding the Water Rate for Fonner
Customers of South Grayson Water Supply Corporation. (Philip Sanders)
City Manager, Philip Sanders gave some background information and explained the
differences between the two ordinances presented to council.
Jim Rountree spoke against the increase and stated that the residents of Hurricane
Creek wanted to try to find a more satisfactory solution to the increase in water rates.
Greg Morrison spoke against the increase in water rates.
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City Manager, Philip Sanders answered questions from council members. Mayor
Pelham made the motion to recommend ordinance (a) 1.25 rate and to begin March
1, 2009. Council Member Glover seconded the motion. Council Members briefly
gave their opinions. Motion passes.
AYE 4 NAY 1 (CM Anderson) ABSTAIN o
11. Consider/Discuss/Action authorizing the City Manager to attempt to negotiate
contractual terms for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
System with respect to the proposal received by the City in response to Its
solicitation for proposals authorized on or about December 9, 2008. (James
Parkman)
James Parkman, Public Works Director briefed council on the current status of the
project. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Glover
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
12. ConslderlDiscussiAction regarding a resolution to establish a schedule of
dates for public hearings and the institution of annexation proceedings for
property currently owned by Annaland LTD, Wood Oak Hollow LLC, and
commonly known as Oak Ridge. The property contains approximately 753
acres and is generally located adjacent to East Fork Estates and on County
Roads 210,285,827 and Farm to Market Highway 455. (Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development stated that this was a
resolution establishing dates for public hearings before annexing this property. Mr.
Schwanke further stated that prior to the establishment of land uses and detailed
planning the property needs to be annexed and zoned appropriately for the area.
Scott Norris spoke against the annexation of the property and wanted to meet with
staff to discuss at Development Agreement.
Council Member Driskell made the motion to approve the resolution. Council
Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
13. Consider/DiscuSS/Action regarding a resolution to establish a schedule of
dates for public hearings and the institution of annexation proceedings for
property currently owned by Cahill. The property contains approximately 14
acres and is generally located adjacent to County Roads 210 and 827. (Maurice
Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development stated that this was a
resolution establishing dates for public hearings before annexing this property. Mr.
Schwanke further stated that prior to the establishment of land uses and detailed
planning the property needs to be annexed and zoned appropriately for the area.
Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Anderson
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
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AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
14. ConsiderlDiscusslAction regarding approving an ordinance amending the
Anna Code of Ordinances, Part II, Article 48, Section 5.01 regarding
requirements for Statements of Estimated Costs in relation to requests for
Public Information. (Clark McCoy)
City Attomey, Clark McCoy summarized the ordinance amending the requirements
for Statements of Estimated Costs in relation to requests for public information.
Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Driskell
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
15. Consider/DiscusslAction to approve the Anna Community Development
Corporation's ("CDC") purchase in the amount of $375,000 plus closing costs,
survey costs, and related expenses to acquire land for public park purposes as
an addition to Natural Springs Park, said land being described as
approximately three acres out of Lot 2, Block A of the Autozone plat in Anna,
Texas, subject to the CDC dedicating and/or transferring Utle to the City for
park purposes. (Jessica Perkins)
Jessica Perkins, Assistant to the City Manager explained the specifiCS for acquiring
this property to help with public access to Natural Springs Park. Mayor Pelham made
the motion to approve. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
16. ConsiderlDiscussiAction regarding approving a Contract between the City of
Anna, Texas and the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce for Glowfest
(Jessica Perkins)
Jessica Perkins, Assistant to the City Manager summarized the specifics of the event
and answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the
motion to approve. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
Council Member Driskell made the motion to retum to closed session at 8:58 pm.
Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 4 NAY 1 (CM Anderson) ABSTAIN o
Council Member Anderson made the motion to retum to open session at 9:52 pm.
Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
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17. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for February
24, 2009 City of Anna Workshop Session and Closed Session, or any closed
session occurring during this Regular Meeting. as necessary.
Council Member Anderson made the motion to take no action. Council Member Crist
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
is. Adjourn.
Council Member Anderson made the motion to adjoum at 9:54 pm. Council Member
Glover seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
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