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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE – CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
December 13, 2011 6:30 p.m. – Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet in Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m.,
December 13, 2011, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North
Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), regarding the following items.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
3. Discussion regarding May 12, 2012 Election. (Natha Wilkison)
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); application of building/maintenance
regulations to structure at 323 E 7th St.
b. Personnel Matters: City Manager annual review. (Tex. Gov’t Code
§551.074).
c. Personnel Matters: Discussion regarding Fire Chief. (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.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
12-13-11 CC Regular Meeting Agenda.doc 1 Posted 12-09-11
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
12-13-11 CC Regular Meeting Agenda.doc 2 Posted 12-09-11
5. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council’s December 13, 2011
Regular Meeting Agenda Notice, which was posted at the same date, time
and place of this Workshop Agenda Notice.
6. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Natha Wilkison, City Secretary, posted this agenda
at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and on the
City Hall bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m., December 9, 2011.
_Natha Wilkison____
Natha Wilkison, City Secretary
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE – CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 2011 7:30 p.m. – Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.,
December 13, 2011, 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.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
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.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
12-13-11 CC Regular Meeting Agenda.doc 3 Posted 12-09-11
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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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 City Council Minutes for November 8, 2011 Regular
Meeting.
b. Approve Leutwyler Addition Re-plat. (Maurice Schwanke)
c. Review P & Z September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes.
d. Review P & Z October 20, 2011 Special Meeting minutes.
e. Authorize City Staff to solicit bids or proposals for the fire station
remodel project. (Philip Sanders)
6. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a request by
Bloomfield Homes, owner(s) of property, requesting changes to a Planned
Development zoning district by amending the existing Planned
Development (PD) Ordinance Number 133-2004 (PD) on twenty-six (26)
lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45% of
the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West Crossing
Subdivision east of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry Drive.
(Maurice Schwanke)
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an ordinance amending
the City’s comprehensive plan, zoning map and zoning ordinance and
changing the zoning of certain property. The owner(s) is requesting
changes to the Planned Development zoning by amending the existing
Planned Development (PD) Ordinance Number 133-2004 (PD) on twenty-
six (26) lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of
45% of the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West
Crossing Subdivision east of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry
Drive. (Maurice Schwanke)
7. (a)Public Hearing: To consider public comment regarding amendments to
the Anna City Code of Ordinance, Part III – A Subdivision Ordinance.
(Maurice Schwanke)
(b)Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an ordinance amending
the Anna City Code of Ordinance, Part III-A Subdivision Ordinance.
(Maurice Schwanke)
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an Ordinance amending the
Anna City Code of Ordinances, Part III-D (Sign Regulations), revising
existing regulations and establishing new regulations related to signs:
amending the Anna City Code of Ordinances Part IV (Schedule of Fees),
Article 6 (Sign Fees), revising existing regulations related to sign fees.
(Maurice Schwanke)
9. Consider/Discuss/Action approving a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract with National Sign Plazas (NSP) to
establish a builder directional sign program. (Maurice Schwanke)
10. Consider/Discuss/Action approving a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute the 2012 Facilities Use Agreement with the AYSA.
(Maurice Schwanke)
11. Consider/Discuss/Action approving a resolution regarding the selection of
a Design/Build Firm for renovation of property located at 312 North
Powell Parkway and authorizing the EDC Chief Administrative Officer to
execute an agreement for same. (Jessica Perkins)
12. Council Briefing/Discussion regarding a proposed Hackberry Lane
waterline project. (James Parkman)
13. Discussion regarding proposed membership in the TEX-21 U.S. 75 Task
Force. (Philip Sanders)
14. Consider/Discuss/Action Approving a Resolution Voting for a candidate
or candidates for the Board of Directors, Collin Central Appraisal District.
(Natha Wilkison)
15. 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); application of building/maintenance
regulations to structure at 323 E 7th St.
1. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is
considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972 924-
3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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b. Personnel Matters: City Manager annual review. (Tex. Gov’t Code
§551.074).
c. Personnel Matters: Discussion regarding Fire Chief. (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.
16. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for
December 13, 2011 City of Anna Workshop Session or any closed session
occurring during this Regular Meeting, as necessary.
17. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Natha Wilkison, City Secretary, posted this
agenda at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and
on the City Hall bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m., December 9, 2011.
_Natha Wilkison____
Natha Wilkison, City Secretary
Item No.3 (ws)
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Natha Wilkison
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12-8-11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion regarding May 12, 2012 City of Anna General
Election.
SUMMARY: It appears the Collin County Elections Office will be able to administer
our election in May 2012 for roughly the same amount of money that we have been
charged in the past. Our cost has been $4,000 to $5,000 for the last couple of years.
(2009- 2010) We did not have an election in 2011. The last quote I received was for
$7,000.
The school district has been told that their election will be administered for about the
same amount of money that they have been charged in the past.
The Elections Office has not been forth coming in giving definite figures yet. But I do
believe we will be in the same price range as previous elections or at least no more than
the $7,000 figure given to me earlier.
I would like to move ahead with working with the County Elections Office to hold a joint
election with the school district in May.
RECOMMENDATION:
Item No.5 (a-e)
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12-8-11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: 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 November 8, 2011 Regular
Meeting.
b. Approve Leutwyler Addition Re-plat. (Maurice Schwanke)
c. Review P & Z September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes.
d. Review P & Z October 20, 2011 Special Meeting minutes.
e. Authorize City Staff to solicit bids or proposals for the fire station
remodel project. (Philip Sanders)
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the consent items.
Item No. 5 (b)
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12/07/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Approve Leutwyler Addition Re-plat.
SUMMARY: This final plat is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City.
This property was previously platted and approved by Council on October 12, 2010. The
owner wishes to further subdivide lot 2 into two lots (lot 2A and lot 2B). Additionally,
since this land is in Collin County and the lots are in the ETJ and will be served by septic
system additional notes and a sign off block by the County are on the face of the plat.
Collin County has finished their review and has approved the notes placed on the plat.
The previous plat for this area required the installation of a fire hydrant for fire
protection. The fire hydrant has been installed.
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the re-plat at their meeting on November 7, 2011. The vote
was unanimous.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the re-plat.
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Item No. 5 (b)
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Item No. 5 (e)
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #:
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Authorize city staff to solicit bids or proposals for the fire station
remodel project.
SUMMARY: Prior to the close of the last fiscal year, the City Council authorized the
expenditure of up to $52,383 of the FY 2011 contingency allocation to be used to pay for capital
improvements to the existing fire station. The money has been assigned in the general fund fund
balance for the fire station remodel project. Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize
the solicitation of bids or proposals for this project. We intend to solicit competitive sealed
proposals which will give the City the ability to consider other factors such as a contractor’s
qualifications and work history in addition to the project bid price. Since it is difficult to
generate contractor interest during the holiday season, we will begin advertising during the first
week of January and plan to recommend a contract award on January 24th.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this request.
Item No. 6 (a & b)
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12/07/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a request by
Bloomfield Homes, owner(s) of property, requesting changes to a Planned Development
zoning district by amending the existing Planned Development (PD) Ordinance Number
133-2004 (PD) on twenty-six (26) lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum
coverage of 45% of the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West Crossing
Subdivision east of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry Drive.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an ordinance amending the City’s
comprehensive plan, zoning map and zoning ordinance and changing the zoning of
certain property. The owner(s) is requesting changes to the Planned Development zoning
by amending the existing Planned Development (PD) Ordinance Number 133-2004 (PD)
on twenty-six (26) lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45%
of the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West Crossing Subdivision east
of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry Drive.
SUMMARY: Bloomfield Homes is requesting revisions to the lot coverage in the PD -
133-2004 for a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45% of the lot area
on the following lots:
Lots 3-7, 12,14-18, 26-28, 30-32 Block J
Lots 4,5, Block I
Lots 4-10 Block M
This request will allow Bloomfield Homes the option of constructing their larger product
on these lots. The staff is in favor of this request. The homes will add additional variety
to the area so that uniformity within the subdivision will be reduced. A citizen that lives
in the area had a concern that more coverage would cause more 2-story units. However,
Mr. Don Dykstra of Bloomfield homes pointed out that in reality more 1-story units
would be built.
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zoning request at their meeting November 7, 2011. The
vote was unanimous.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of zoning request and ordinance
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Units with red hatch are the subject lots.
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COMPARISON OF LOT COVERAGE’S BASED ON THE TWO COMMON
LOT SIZES FOUND IN SECTION “C” OF WEST CROSSING
55'55'
66'59'
5'5'
2,640 sq. ft. 2,970 sq. ft.115'
55'55'
63'56'
5'5'
2,530 sq. ft. 2,846 sq. ft.
20'
STREET
40% COV.45% COV.40% COV.45% COV.
Item No. 7 ( a & b)
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 1207/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment regarding
amendments to the Anna City Code of Ordinance, Part III– A Subdivision Ordinance.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an ordinance amending the Anna City
Code of Ordinance, Part III– A Subdivision Ordinance.
SUMMARY: Over the past several months Staff has been drafting a new subdivision
ordinance in order to correct deficiencies in the current ordinance and to better apply
modern planning principles to new development as it occurs within the City and the ETJ.
Some of the key elements include changes in regard to vested rights, rough
proportionality, expiration of plats, and some design issues. Additionally, a preliminary
and final plat checklists are attached and are to be made part of the ordinance.
The Subdivision Ordinance was reviewed at a special meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on October 20, 2011.
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance at their meeting
on November 7, 2011. The vote was unanimous.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of Ordinance
Item No. 8
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12/07/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an Ordinance
amending the Anna City Code of Ordinances, Part III-D (Sign Regulations), revising
existing regulations and establishing new regulations related to signs: amending the Anna
City Code of Ordinances Part IV (Schedule of Fees), Article 6 (Sign Fees), revising
existing regulations related to sign fees.
SUMMARY: This ordinance revises the existing sign ordinance to allow for the
establishment of a builder directional sign program. Additionally, the proposed
ordinance clarifies definitions and removes conflicts that exist in the sign ordinance.
While preparing this ordinance revision we also took the opportunity to enhance the 1st
amendment protection of our ordinance that may help avoid a successful challenge of the
ordinance. Another change is one that the City Council asked for is the provision
allowing property owners to provide a list of users that are allowed to put temporary
promotional signs on their properties to eliminate the need for a new letter for each
request.
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of Ordinance
Item No. 9
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12/07/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action approving a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to execute a contract with National Sign Plazas (NSP) to establish a
builder directional sign program.
SUMMARY: Directional sign programs have been used successfully in many
communities within the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Several years ago this idea was
presented to the City Council and was identified as a very useful program to enhance the
character of Anna and to eliminate the desire or need for the placement of weekend
builder “bandit” signs throughout the City. Shortly thereafter housing starts decreased
dramatically and the program was put on hold. Fortunately that trend has reversed and
the staff would encourage the signage program be instituted. Our discussions with NSP
have indicated that at least 10 plazas will be placed within Anna. As part of this program
the City will receive at a minimum 10 percent of the sign space as well as revenue per
sign panel. Attached to This report is an example of how a sign was used in a community.
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of Resolution.
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Item No. 10
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Maurice Schwanke
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12/07/11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action approving a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute the 2012 Facilities Use Agreement with the AYSA.
SUMMARY: Attached is a Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Facilities Use
Agreement with the Anna Youth Sports Association for 2012. The Agreement
recognizes the relationship between the City and the AYSA and formally authorizes the
AYSA to use City facilities to operate their programs. A new aspect of this agreement is
the addition of the use of the concession structure at Slayter Creek Park. AYSA has been
successfully operating the concessions for the City Adult Softball league. This
agreement gives AYSA the right to run the concessions at all sports events. Included in
the agreement is a payment for the use. This agreement has been reviewed and
recommended to the City Council by the Parks Board. The agreement has also been
provided to AYSA for their review.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution
and Agreement.
Item No. 11_
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Account Code #: n/a
Budgeted Amount: n/a Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action approving a resolution regarding the
selection of a Design/Build Firm for renovation of property located at 312 North Powell
Parkway and authorizing the EDC Chief Administrative Officer to execute an agreement
for same. (Jessica Perkins)
SUMMARY: EDC staff is moving forward with the renovations needed to make the Old
Post Office usable to rent. The EDC solicited qualification proposals from Design/Build
Firms for the renovation. The EDC only received one proposal. The Design Team is
Level 5 Design Group and the Build Team is J. Houser Construction. The Firm meets the
minimum qualifications the EDC was seeking and would like to move forward. The next
step would be for the Design/Build Team to supply the EDC with a preliminary design
and guaranteed maximum price.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends you adopt a resolution.
Item No. 12
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #:
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Council Briefing/Discussion regarding a proposed Hackberry Lane
waterline project.
SUMMARY: Over the past year we have had to repair numerous water line breaks at the same
section of Hackberry Lane between Highway 5 and Slayter Creek. As a result of these repairs
the condition of the Hackberry paving surface has deteriorated. The traffic on Hackberry is
continuing to increase due to the opening of the new high school this fall and the growth of new
home construction in the West Crossing subdivision.
In order to preserve the quality of any repair we make to the pavement, we have concluded that
the water line that serves the properties in this section of Hackberry needs to be replaced first.
Our initial estimates suggest that replacing the water line would cost around $40,000. In order to
fund this project, it would be necessary to amend the Utility Fund budget.
Staff will provide information to the City Council regarding the nature of this project and the
feasibility of amending the budget to cover the cost.
Item No. 13
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City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #:
Budgeted Amount: ________ Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion regarding proposed membership in the TEX-21 U.S. 75 Task
Force.
SUMMARY: Earlier this fall I was approached by representatives of TEX-21 regarding an
invitation to join the TEX-21 U.S. 75 Task Force. TEX-21 a coalition of local governments and
elected officials that work to support enhanced multi-modal transportation across Texas and
Arkansas. The coalition is managed by Dean International, a consulting company with expertise
in transportation related matters.
The mission of the TEX-21 U.S. 75 Corridor Task Force is to improve, sustain, and advance the
viability and position of the U.S. 75 Corridor as a preeminent national transportation corridor and
to provide all Corridor stakeholders with the appropriate platform and cohesive vision to
advocate on its behalf. The Coalition’s consultants are drafting language to make U.S. 75 a
Nationally Designated High-Priority Corridor (making it eligible for additional funds and also
prioritizing it for Interstate status). They are working with key legislatures in Texas and
Oklahoma to make sure the language is included in the U.S. House of Representative’s Surface
Transportation Bill (known as Map-21).
The purpose of this agenda item is the discuss and determine if the City is interested in joining
TEX-21. Membership would cost the City of Anna $2,125 annually. The cost of membership
was not included in the current budget. If we join this year, funds for the annual dues would
have to be transferred from another line-item account in the budget. Current members include
Collin County and several of our neighboring communities (Allen, McKinney, Melissa, and
Sherman).
Item No.14
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City of Anna
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Council Meeting: December 13, 2011 Staff Contact: Philip Sanders
Account Code #: N/A Date Prepared: 12-8-11___
Budgeted Amount: N/A Exhibits: Yes No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action Approving a Resolution Voting for a
candidate or candidates for the Board of Directors, Collin Central Appraisal District.
(Philip Sanders)
SUMMARY: The Collin County Appraisal District has submitted the Official Ballot for
casting votes for the Board of Directors for 2012-2013. The City of Anna gets to cast 8
votes. You may cast all votes for one candidate or distribute the votes among any number
of the candidates listed. In September council voted to nominate Council Member
Anderson to the list of candidates. The resolution was sent to the appraisal district. It
seems the appraisal district did not receive the resolution and Council Member
Anderson’s name is not on the official ballot. There is no provision for write-in
candidates, the Chief Appraiser may not count votes for someone not listed on the official
ballot. I have been in contact with the appraisal district office, they are looking for the
resolution nominating Council Member Anderson but they do not have a plan for
correcting the ballot.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends casting the city’s votes for the Collin
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors nominations