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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE - CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
February 10, 2015 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., February
10, 2015 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 Lauren Lovato, Chad Barnes, Nathan
Bryan and Dick Dowd were present. Council Members James T. Cook and John
Beazley were absent.
3. Briefing/Presentation regarding street names for future thoroughfares.
(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 6:38 pm.
Council Member Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
4. 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); Personnel Policy Manual
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
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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 &551.087); proposed residential
and retail developments;
d. discuss or deliberate personnel matters: City Secretary update;
non -advisory 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 Bryan made the motion to return to open session. Council
Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for February
10, 2015 City of Anna City Council Regular Meeting or any Closed Session
occurring during this Workshop, as necessary.
Council Member Barnes made the motion to take no action. Mayor Crist
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
6. Adjourn.
Council Member Dowd made the motion to adjourn at 7:29 pm. Council Member
Bryan seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE — CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2015 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., February 10,
2015, 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
OpinionlSpeaker 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 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.
None
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.
February 12, 2015 Valentine's Day was mentioned.
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5. Briefing from TxDOT regarding FM 455 construction schedule. (Joseph
Johnson)
Joseph Johnson Director of Public Works presented the item to council and
introduced Barry Heard with TxDOT. Mr. Heard briefed council regarding the
FM 455 construction schedule and answered questions.
6. 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 January 13, 2015 Regular City Council Minutes.
b. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with Valley View Consulting LLC for investment
advisory services. (Clayton Fulton)
c. Approve a resolution reviewing the City's Investment Policy.
(Clayton Fulton)
d. Approve and ordinance calling for the May 9, 2015 General
Election. (City Secretary)
e. Approve a resolution regarding a Facilities Use Agreement with
Anna Sports Group. (Maurice Schwanke)
f. Review P & Z Minutes for October 6, 2014 Regular Meeting,
November 3, 2014 Minutes for Workshop Session; November 3,
2014 Minutes for Regular Meeting; December 01-14 Regular
Meeting minutes; and January 5, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes.
(Maurice Schwanke)
g. Review Park Board Minutes for February 18, 2014 Special
Meeting; April 21, 2014 Regular Meeting; July 21, 2014 Regular
Meeting; August 18, 2014 Regular Meeting, and September 15,
2014 Regular Meeting. (Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Barnes made the motion to approve the consent items.
Council Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
7. Consider/Discuss/Action adopting an ordinance amending the City's
Financial Policy. (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 Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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8. (a) Public Hearing: For City Council to hear public comment regarding
an ordinance adopting a Water Resource Emergency Management Plan.
Joseph Johnson Director of Public Works presented the item to council and
answered questions. Mayor Crist opened the public hearing at 7:52 pm. There
was no public comment. Mayor Crist closed the public hearing at 7:52 pm.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an ordinance adopting a Water
Resource Emergency Management Plan. (Joseph Johnson)
Council Member Lovato made the motion to approve. Council Member
Barnes seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution authorizing the
submission of a TxCDBG Program application to the Texas Department
of Agriculture for sewer improvements. (Joseph Johnson)
Joseph Johnson Director of Public Works presented the item to council and
answered questions. Council Member Barnes made the motion to approve.
Council Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
10. Consider/Discuss/Action on a resolution committing matching funds in
support of activities proposed in a Texas Community Development Block
Grant Program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for
sewer improvements. (Joseph Johnson)
Joseph Johnson Director of Public Works 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 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
11. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution approving a land
purchase and sale agreement with the Luscombe Family Trust. (Maurice
Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council and answered questions. Council Member Lovato made the motion
to approve. Council Member Barnes seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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12. Public Hearing: For City Council to hear public comment regarding the
proposed rezoning of The Villages of Hurricane Creek from "PD" —
single family residential to "PD"— single family residential. (Maurice
Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development presented the item
to council. Mayor Crist opened the public hearing at 8:03 pm. There was no
public comment. The public hearing is continued to February 24, 2015 at 7:30
pm.
13. Public Hearing: For City Council to hear public comment regarding the
creation of a Public Improvement District for The Villages of Hurricane
Creek. (City Manager)
Philip Sanders City Manager presented the item to council. Mayor Crist
opened the public hearing at 8:04 pm. There was no public comment. The
public hearing is continued to February 24, 2015 at 7:30 pm.
14. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution authorizing the sale of a
fire rescue vehicle. (Chief Gothard)
Fire Chief Tim Gothard 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 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
15. Briefing/Discussion regarding submission of a police grant application.
(Chief Jenks)
Police Chief Kenny Jenks presented the item to council and answered
questions.
16. Discussion regarding possible ordinance regulating the purchase and
possession of electronic cigarettes by minors. (City Council)
Philip Sanders City Manager presented the item to council. After some
discussion it was decided to redraft a sample ordinance and bring back for
discussion.
Council Member Bryan made the motion to enter closed session at 8:35 pm.
Council Member Dowd seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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17. 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); personnel policy manual;
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 Secretary Update;
non -advisory Boards and Commissions. (Tex. Gov't Code
55� 1.074).
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.
Mayor Crist made the motion to return to open session at 9:52 pm.
Council Member Lovato seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
18. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for
February 10, 2015 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 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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19. Adjourn.
Council Member Barnes made the motion to adjourn at 9:53 pm. Council
Member Bryan seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
ATTEST:
Nath Wilkison, City Secretary
Mike Crist, Mayor
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