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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE - CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
August 12, 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., August 12,
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 Member James T. Cook, Lauren Lovato, John
Beazley, Chad Barnes and Dick Dowd were present. Council Member Nathan
Bryan arrived 7:30 pm.
3. Presentation of the American Legion Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year
Award. (Council Member Dowd)
This item was postponed to the August 26, 2014 meeting.
4. Briefing/Discussion regarding the City's request for proposals for Health
Insurance Benefits. (Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and answered
questions.
5. Briefing/Discussion regarding North Pointe Crossing Street Names. (Maurice
Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item to
council and answered questions.
Council Member Barnes made the motion to enter closed session at 6:44 pm.
Council Member Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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6. 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); discussion regarding North Collin Water Supply;
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 051.087
1; proposed residential and retail developments;
d. discuss or deliberate personnel matters: City Secretary Annual
Review and Update; City Manager Annual Review; Boards and
Commissions.(Tex. Gov't Code §551.074).
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 Cook made the motion to return to open session at 7:27 pm.
Council Member Beazley seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
7. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for August 12
2014 City of Anna City Council Regular Meeting or any Closed Session
occurring during this Workshop, as necessary.
Council Member Barnes makes the motion to take no action. Council Member
Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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8. Adjourn.
Council Member Barnes made the motion to adjourn at 7:27 pm. Council Member
Beazley seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0
ATTEST:
N a Wi kison, City Secretary
ABSTAIN 0
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE — CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 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., August 12,
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 7:30 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Mike 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.
Mr. Bradley Duncan with the Anna Isd introduced himself to council.
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.
None
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5. 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 a Resolution regarding "Hopewell Addition"
Development Plat. (Maurice Schwanke)
b. Approve a Resolution "Anna Crossing PH 3A & 311" preliminary
plat. (Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Barnes made the motion to approve. Council Member Bryan
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
6. Public Hearing: For City Council to hear public comment on the
proposed Fiscal Year 2014 — 2015 Budget. (Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and
answered questions. Mayor Crist opened the public hearing at 7:43 pm. There
was no public comment. Mayor Crist closed the public hearing at 7:43 pm.
7. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Proposed Tax Rate for 2014-2015
Fiscal Year. (Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and
answered questions. Mayor Crist made the motion to approve the resolution
setting a maximum tax rate of $0.649 per $100 valuation of property and
naming the dates, times and location of the public hearings on the tax rate as
August 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm and September 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm.Council
Member Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution authorizing distribution
of contingency appropriation. (Clayton Fulton)
Clayton Fulton, Director of Finance presented the item to council and
answered questions. Council Member Bryan made the motion to approve.
Council Member Cook seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
9. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments regarding an ordinance
amending the Anna Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -C (Zoning
Ordinance), Section 35 by adding Section 35.05(f)(5) (Masonry Content).
(Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Mayor Crist continued the public hearing
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at 7:53 pm. Dave Holden spoke in favor of the proposed changes. Mayor Crist
closed the public hearing 7:56 pm.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an ordinance amending the Anna
Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -C (Zoning Ordinance), Section
35 by adding Section 35.05(f)(5) (Masonry Content). (Maurice
Schwanke)
Council Member Bryan made the motion to approve. Council Member Dowd
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
10. (a) Conduct a public hearing regarding an Ordinance amending the
Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -A (Subdivision
Regulations), Article 1 (General Provisions), Section 5.02 (Exemptions).
(Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Mayor Crist opened the public hearing at
7:58 pm. There was no public comment. Mayor Crist closed the public
hearing at 7:58 pm.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an Ordinance amending the Anna
City Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -A (Subdivision
Regulations), Article 1 (General Provisions), Section 5.02 (Exemptions).
(Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Bryan made the motion to approve. Council Member Barnes
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
11. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution approving the Anna
Town Center Concept Plan and "Walmart Development Site Plan."
(Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Council Member Beazley made the motion
to approve. Council Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
12. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding appointments /reappointments to the
Park Advisory Board. (City Council)
Mayor Crist presented the item to council. Applicants introduced themselves
to council and answered questions. Council Member Bryan nominated Stan
Carver. Council Member Barnes nominated James Gurski. Mayor Crist
seconded the nomination. Stan Carver was appointed to Place 2 by a vote of.
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AYE 6 NAY 1 ABSTAIN 0
13. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding appointments/reappointments to the
Board of Adjustments. (City Council)
Mayor Crist presented the item to council. Applicants introduced themselves
to council and answered questions. Council Member Cook nominated James
Gurski for Place 3. Council Member Lovato seconded the nomination. Motion
passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Mayor Crist nominated John Houcek for Place 2A. Council Member Lovato
seconded the nomination. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Mayor Crist nominated Robert Simonsen for Place 2. Council Member Lovato
seconded the nomination. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Council Member Barnes nominated Chad Rodgers for Place 4. Council
Member Lovato seconded the nomination. Motion passes
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
Council Member Cook made the motion to enter closed session at 8:25 pm.
Council Member Beazley seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
14. 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); discussion regarding North Collins Water Supply;
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
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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
-§551.087); proposed residential and retail developments;
d. discuss or deliberate personnel matters: City Secretary Annual
Review and Update; City Manager Annual Review; Boards and
Commissions.(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 Dowd made the motion to return to open session at 8:45 pm.
Council Member Barnes seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
15. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for August
12, 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
Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 7 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
16. Adjourn.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm. Council
Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 1 ABSTAIN 0
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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