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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE - CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
May 13 2014 6:30 p.m. — Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m., May 13,
2014, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 N. Powell Parkway
(Hwy 5), regarding the following items:
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Mike Crist called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Mike Crist and Council Members James T. Cook, Lauren Lovato, John
Hopewell, Chad Barnes, Nathan Bryan and Dick Dowd were present.
3. Review Draft FY 2015 Department Budgets. (City Manager)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance reviewed City Council, City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Administrative Services and Finance Department
proposed FY 15 Budgets and answered questions.
4. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a Resolution canvassing the
returns of May 10, 2014 General Election of two City Council Members, all
for three year terms. (City Council)
This item was moved to the May 27, 2014 meeting.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to enter closed session at 7:03 pm.
Council Member Hopewell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
5. CLOSED SESSION (EXCEPTIONS): Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551,
the City Council may enter into closed session to discuss any items listed or
referenced on this agenda under the following exceptions:
a. consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated
litigation and/or 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
§551.071); . EMS Service; Park Land;
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b. discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072); acquisition of right-of-
way, easements, and land for municipal facilities;
c. discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial
information that the City has received from a business prospect
that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the City of Anna and with which the City 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 4551.087
); proposed residential and retail developments;
d. discuss or deliberate personnel matters: City Attorney Annual
Review; City Secretary update. (Tex. Gov't Code 4551.074).
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 Bryan made the motion to return to open session at 7:30 pm.
Council Member Hopewell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
6. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for May 13,
2014 City of Anna City Council Regular Meeting or any Closed Session
occurring during this Workshop, as necessary.
Council Member Hopewell made the motion to take no action. Council Member
Barnes seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
7. Adjourn.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to adjourn at 7:31 pm. Council Member
Hopewell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE — CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2014 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., May 13, 2014,
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 -In -Sheet as a record of
attendance. If you wish to speak on an open -session agenda item please fill out the
Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the
meeting starts.
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Mike Crist called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Crist gave 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.
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4. Receive reports from Staff or the City Council about items of community
interest. Items of community interest include: expressions of thanks,
congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or
other citizen (but not including a change in status of a person's public office
or public employment); a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other
than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by
a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the
municipality; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the
public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after
the posting of the agenda.
Mayor Crist presented Council Member Hopewell with a plaque for his
service to the City. Fire Chief Gothard introduced Dr. Pearlman, new Medical
Director for the Fire Department. Police Chief Jenks mentioned that it was
Police Memorial Week.
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5. Administer the Statement of Elected Officer and the Oath of Office and
present Certificate of Election to newly elected officials. (Mayor)
This item was moved to the May 27, 2014 meeting.
6. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding electing the Mayor Pro Tem as
directed in the City Charter. (City Council)
This item was moved to the May 27, 2014 meeting.
7. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding electing the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
as directed in the City Charter. (City Council.
This item was moved to the May 27, 2014 meeting.
8. 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 City Council Minutes for April 22, 2014 Regular
Meeting.
b. Approve an amendment to the FY 2014 budget of the Anna
Community Development Corporation. (Jessica Perkins)
Council Member Bryan mad the motion to approve. Council Member Lovato
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution approving a concept
plan for Lakeview Park. (Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Council Member Hopewell made the
motion to approve. Council Member Barnes seconded the motion. Motion
passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
10.(a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments on a request by
Bloomfield Homes, owner of property, requesting an Exception to the
Residential Architectural Standards by the approval of a Specific Use
Permit from Section 35.04 (c) of the Anna Zoning Ordinance which sets
the distance from front elevation to the garage front to a maximum
distance of 10' to a requested distance of 13' on Bloomfield Bluebonnet
Home model. The parcels are location in portions of West Crossing
Phases 1, 2, 3 and future sections of West Crossing subdivision and part
of Willow Creek Addition. The property is currently zoned as Planned
Development Single Family Residential.(Maurice Schwanke)
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Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Mayor Crist opened the public hearing at
7:48 pm. Anna resident David Holden spoke in favor of the item. Mayor
closed the public hearing at 7:51 pm. Mayor Crist recused himself. Mayor Pro
Tem Hopewell presided over 10 (b).
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding the request of a Specific Use
Permit to allow the distance from front elevation to the garage front to a
maximum distance of 13' on Bloomfield Bluebonnet Home Model on
parcels located in portions of West Crossing Phases 1,2,3 and future
sections of West Crossing subdivision and part of Willow Creek
Addition. (Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Barnes made the motion to approve. Council Member Cook
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Mayor Crist returned to the meeting.
11. Briefing/Discussion regarding changing the names of certain streets in
North Pointe Crossing. (Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to enter closed session at 7:54 pm.
Council Member Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Mayor Crist made the motion to return to open session at 8:40 pm. Council
Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Mayor Crist left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hopewell presided over the rest
of the meeting.
12. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution approving an Interlocal
Agreement with Collin County for Ambulance Services. (Chief Gothard)
Fire Chief Gothard presented the item to council and answered questions.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to approve. Council Member Lovato
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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13. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an Ordinance updating the City's
Purchasing Policies. (Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and
answered questions. Council Member Barnes made the motion to approve.
Council Member Bryan seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
14. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution authorizing approval of
a benefits consulting Agreement with Wellspring Human Capital.
(Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and
answered questions. Mr. Fulton introduced Joe McFadin a representative of
Wellspring Insurance Agency. Mr. McFadin spoke about the services and
answered questions. Council Member Lovato made the motion to approve.
Council Member Cook seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
15. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution denying the rate increase
requested by Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division under the
company's 2014 annual rate review mechanism filing in all cities
exercising original jurisdiction. (Jessica Perkins)
Jessica Perkins, Assistant to the City Manager presented the item to council
and answered questions. Council Member Cook made the motion to approve
the resolution denying the rate increase. Council Member Barnes seconded the
motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Council did not enter closed session at this time.
16. CLOSED SESSION (EXCEPTIONS): Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter
551, the City Council may enter into closed session to discuss any items
listed or referenced on this agenda under the following exceptions:
a. consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated
litigation and/or 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
4551.071); EMS Service; Park Land;
b. discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072); acquisition of right-of-
way; easements; and land for municipal facilities;
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c. discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial
information that the City has received from a business prospect
that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the City of Anna and with which the City 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
051.087); proposed residential and retail developments;
d. discuss or deliberate personnel matters: City Attorney Annual
Review; City Secretary update. (Tex. Gov't Code 4551.074).
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.
17. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for May 13,
2014 Workshop Session or any closed session occurring during this
Regular Meeting, as necessary.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to take no action. Council Member
Barnes seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
18. Adjourn.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to adjourn at 8:58 pm. Mayor Pro
Tem Hopewell seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
ATTEST:
Naha Wilkison, City Secretary
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APPROVED:
Mike Crist, Mayor
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