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Meeting Minutes
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Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna met in a Closed Session on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:30
PM, in the Anna Municipal Complex — Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider
the following items.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Pro Tern Carver called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
Members Present:
Mayor Pete Cain
Mayor Pro Tern Stan Carver II
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Elden Baker
Council Member Kevin Toten
Council Member Jody Bills
Council Member Lee Miller
Members Absent:
Council Member Kelly Herndon
2. 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).
b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
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 §551.087).
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Carver moved to enter closed session. Deputy Mayor
Pro Tem Baker seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Carver recessed the meeting at 5:31 PM.
Mayor Cain reconvened the meeting at 5:58 PM.
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.
3. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council
meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
No action taken.
4. Adjourn.
Mayor Cain adjourned the meeting at 5:59 PM.
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Mayor Pete Cain
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ATTEST:
City Secretary Carrie L. Land '��� 9 1;
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
I H F CITY OF
linna Tuesday, May 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Anna
Municipal Complex — Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following
items.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Cain called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
Members Present:
Mayor Pete Cain
Mayor Pro Tem Stan Carver II
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Elden Baker
Council Member Kevin Toten
Council Member Jody Bills
Council Member Lee Miller
Members Absent:
Council Member Kelly Herndon
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Carver led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
No comments given.
4. Reports.
No reports given.
5. Consent Items.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve items 5a - 5h, 5j, 5k and
pull item 5i. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
a. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for April 22, 2025. (City Secretary Carrie
Land)
b. Review Minutes of the April 3, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation
and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting. (Director of Economic
Development Bernie Parker)
C. Review Minutes of the March 24, 2025, Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion
Advisory Commission Meeting. (Assistant City Manager Taylor Lough)
d. Approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending March 31, 2025.
(Director of Finance Aimee Ferguson)
e. Approve an Ordinance amending the local fire code permit fee schedule. (Fire
Chief, Ray Isom)
This Ordinance updates the current permit fee schedule contained in the local
fire code ordinances which contains local amendments and North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Amendments to the International Fire Code,
2015 edition. The permit fee schedule is contained in Article 6.02, Appendix 1.,
Section 105, Table 105.8.1 and Table 105.8.2.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AMENDING THE ANNA
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ATTACHMENT 1 (IFC 2015
AMENDMENTS), SECTION 105.8.1 (CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES) AND
TABLE 105.8.1 THERETO AND TABLE 105.8.2 (CONSTRUCTION/PERMIT
RE -INSPECTION FEES/AFTER HOURS INSPECTION FEES; INSPECTION
OF EXISTING PREMISES) BY ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE
2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a project specific
agreement with Parkhill for the Police Station Facility Study. (Assistant City
Manager Greg Peters, P.E.)
In April, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a master service
agreement with Parkhill for feasibility and facility studies. Staff has begun working
with the consultant to develop a scope and fee proposal for the study needed for
the future police station. This item is to approve the proposal specifically for the
police study.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROJECT SPECIFIC
PURCHASE ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AND PARKHILL, INCORPORATED FOR THE
POLICE STATION FACILITY STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000), IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
g. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a project specific
agreement with BRW for the Public Works Facility Study. (Assistant City
Manager Greg Peters, P.E.)
In April, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a master service
agreement with BRW for feasibility and facility studies. Staff has begun working
with the consultant to develop a scope and fee proposal for the study needed for
the future Public Works facility expansion. This item is to approve the proposal
specifically for the Public Works study.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROJECT SPECIFIC
PURCHASE ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AND BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD
ARCHITECTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($80,000), IN A FORM
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advanced
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a
landscaping project at US 75 and FM 455. (Assistant City Manager Greg Peters,
P.E.)
In 2024, Keep Texas Beautiful recognized the City of Anna as one of 10 winners
of the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) as an outstanding
clean and beautiful community. The city was awarded $180,000 towards a
landscaping project to be completed in collaboration with TxDOT along a state -
maintained road. The City of Anna has also received a stately cast aluminum
metal plaque to be placed at the completed project.
To best utilize this funding, the city will provide a fixed contribution in the amount
of $220,000 to the state. The City of Anna will also be responsible for an indirect
state cost of $11,638.00 for a total of $231,638.00. Funding for this project will
come from the Infrastructure Investment Fund.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS; WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL) to conduct a market and
financial feasibility study related to the potential development of the proposed
StarCenter Multisport Complex. (Director of Economic Development Bernie
Parker)
The City of Anna is exploring a potential partnership with the Dallas Stars to
develop a StarCenter multisport complex that may include indoor recreation
facilities such as ice rinks, courts, and turf fields. This facility is envisioned to
serve local, regional, and national users, enhancing the City's recreational
offerings and economic development potential.
To make an informed decision, the City requires a comprehensive market and
financial feasibility analysis. CSL is a nationally recognized firm with deep
expertise in sports and recreation facility planning and analysis. Their proposed
study will consist of three phases: Market Analysis, Financial Operating
Projections, and Economic & Fiscal Impact Assessment.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Baker seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CONVENTIONS, SPORTS
& LEISURE INTERNATIONAL (CSL) TO CONDUCT A MARKET AND
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($65,000).
Approve a Resolution supporting the City of Anna's application to the Texas
Department of Transportation's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TA)
Call for projects. (CIP Manager Muhamad Madhat)
The Texas Department of Transportation issued a call for projects in January
2025 for communities to apply for funding assistance on pedestrian and bicycle
projects. The City has reviewed the program requirements and identified
sidewalk improvements in Anna which are eligible for the program.
The proposed project is primarily located along the US 75 frontage road between
W. White Street and Hackberry Drive. Specifically, the project scope includes
4,265 linear feet of a shared use path/sidewalk, and lighting for safety. The
project will provide improved pedestrian access to Walmart, Chick-Fil-A, Chili's,
Home Depot, and multiple other commercial locations in the adjacent commercial
development. In addition, the project would include an improved pedestrian
crossing at the intersection of White Street and Buddy Hayes Boulevard.
If the proposed project is selected by TxDOT for funding, this sidewalk will
provide safe, accessible infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non -
motorized users, encouraging healthy lifestyles, reducing traffic congestion, and
improving connectivity between key destinations in this area. By enhancing
transportation options and recreational amenities, the project aligns with the city's
goals to attract visitors, support local businesses, and create a more livable and
sustainable community.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CITY
OF ANNA'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S 2025 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET -ASIDE
(TA) CALL FOR PROJECTS.
k. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order
for the construction of an all-weather surface in the equipment yard at the Public
Works facility in the City of Anna, Texas. (Director of Public Works Steven Smith)
The Public Works facility in the City of Anna is located on State Highway 5 in the
northern portion of the City. Currently, there are no improved surfaces in the
equipment and materials yard behind the public works building. As the volume of
work, materials, and equipment has grown, the lack of an all-weather surface is
resulting in an excessive amount of mud collecting on equipment, trailers and
vehicles, which is then often displaced onto public streets, causing a nuisance
for the community. Constructing an all-weather surface will significantly reduce
the tracking of mud and dirt off of the site, resulting in cleaner roads for neighbors.
In addition, during and after large rain events, the lack of an all-weather surface
impacts the ability of the public works team to efficiently move the equipment and
materials which are critical to serving Anna neighbors.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS TO WOPAC
CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALL
WEATHER SURFACE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, IN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($212,350); AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Items For Individual Consideration and Public Hearings.
a. Consider/Discuss/Action to approve a Resolution directing Publication of Notice
of Intention to Issue up to $85,500,000 Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation to Provide Funds for New Police Station and
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Projects; and Resolving other Matters
relating to the Subject. (City Manager Ryan Henderson)
Anna continues to see our needs for City facilities expand as we continue to grow.
One means of financing large capital projects is through the use of municipal
debt. One common form of borrowing is certificates of obligation (COs). In the
City of Anna, debt is used to fund roads, facilities, parks, equipment and water
and sewer infrastructure.
The City's Financial Advisor provided a presentation with a plan of finance for
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation (CO), for Council's
consideration. The presentation included the proposed projects and a schedule
for the sale.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve. Mayor Pro Tem
Carver seconded. Motion carried 5-1. Council Member Miller abstained.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
ISSUE UP TO $85,500,000 COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR NEW POLICE
STATION AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
PROJECTS; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT
b. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution approving an Economic Development
Incentive Agreement with the Seitz Group, Inc. for Commercial/Retail
Development. (Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker)
Several months ago, the Economic Development Staff was approached
regarding a proposed 56-acre commercial development at the northeast
intersection of Rosamond and US Highway 75 in the City of Anna. This project,
which includes multiple national brand retailers and eleven retail outparcel units,
represents a strategic priority for the city. Recognizing the importance of this
development, staff worked in coordination with the City Attorney to prepare an
Economic Development Incentive Agreement for consideration by the City
Council.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Carver moved to approve. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Baker seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
APPROVING AN INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH SEITZ GROUP, INC.
C. Conduct a Public Hearing and take testimony pursuant to Section 372.009,
Texas local Government Code regarding the advisability of establishing The
Landing Public Improvement District within the City of Anna, Texas and ordering
public improvements for the benefit of such District. (Director of Economic
Development Bernie Parker)
Staff recommended conducting a public hearing and taking testimony pursuant
to Section 372.009, Texas local Government Code regarding the advisability of
establishing The Landing Public Improvement District within the City of Anna,
Texas and ordering public improvements for the benefit of such District.
Mayor Cain opened the public hearing at 6:33 PM.
Mayor Cain closed the public hearing at 6:33 PM.
d. Consider/Discuss/Action to approve a Resolution Regarding the Creation of the
Landing Public Improvement District and Ordering Public Improvements to be
made for the Benefit of Such District; Providing for a Severability Clause;
Providing an Effective Date; and Containing Other Matters Relating to the
Subject. (Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker)
City Council approved a Development Agreement with Rockhill Contracts I, LLC
on May 14, 2024, which stated that the city would use reasonable efforts to create
a Public Improvement District (PID). The development is approximately 83 acres
with 336 SF Lots located within the City Limits of Anna, TX. Located East of
AnnaCapri, south of Tara Farms at the intersection of County Road 371 (Lindsey
Ln) and Hwy 5.
MOTION: Council Member Miller moved to approve. Council Member Toten
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF THE LANDING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
BE MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
e. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance Canvassing the May 3, 2025, General
Election results. (City Secretary Carrie Land)
A general election was held in the City of Anna, Texas (the "City") on May 3,
2025, for the purpose of electing three city council members, each for a three-
yearterm.
The following persons were elected: Council Member, Place 4 of the City for a
term of three (3) years: Kelly Herndon; and Council Member, Place 6 of the City
for term of three (3) years: Manny Singh.
It is hereby certified that no candidate received a majority of the votes cast in the
May 3, 2025, election for Place 2 of the City Council. A runoff election between
Allison Inesta and Nathan Bryan shall therefore be required.
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve. Council Member Bills
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS CANVASSING THE
RETURNS OF A GENERAL ELECTION OF THREE CITY COUNCIL PLACES
FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING MAY 2028.
Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance Ordering a Runoff Election to be held
June 7, 2025. (City Secretary Carrie Land)
In accordance with Article 5, Section 5.04(a) of the Charter of the City of Anna,
Texas ("City"), a runoff election is required if no candidate for a City elective office
receives a majority of the votes cast.
At the May 3, 2025, election, no candidate for Place 2 on the Council received a
majority of the votes cast. If a candidate does not receive enough votes to be
elected in an election requiring a majority vote, a runoff election is required for
the candidates who receive the highest and second -highest number of votes. It
is necessary that the Council order a runoff election to be held on the 7th day of
June 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of electing one council
member for Place 2.
MOTION: Council Member Miller moved to approve. Mayor Pro Tern Carver
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS,
ORDERING A RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2025, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER; DESIGNATING
POLLING PLACES; ORDERING NOTICES OF ELECTION TO BE GIVEN, -
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ELECTION CONTRACTS; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Closed Session (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).
b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
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 §551.087).
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074).
MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to enter closed session. Council
Member Bills seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Cain recessed the meeting at 6:47 PM.
Mayor Cain reconvened the meeting at 7:56 PM.
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.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council
meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
No action taken.
9. Adjourn.
Mayor Cain adjourned the meeting at 7:56 PM.
PROVED this a day of ; 2025
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ATTEST:
City Secretary Carrie L. Land