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March 14, 2000
The City Council of the City of Anna met in regular session on the 14"' day of March
Item #1
Mayor Ron Ferguson called this meeting to order at 7:31 p.m..
Item #2
The following members were present and participating: Mayor Ron Ferguson, Joe Murphy, Joel
Foltz, Duane Hayes and Bob Estep.
Others present were Buck and Margaret Parks, Wade Huley, Johnny McBride, Val Mulder, Jackie
Hunn, Forrest Smith, Pat Dillon, Lee Lawrence, Robert Sandlin, Keith Downing, Gator Larkin,
Anthony Geer and Jon Hendricks.
Item #3
Mayor Ferguson asked for citizen participation at this time. Wade Huley spoke to the council on
his concerns about the new transmission lines that TUX Electric is planning.
Item #4
Ashley Overbey was not present for the presentation titled Welcome to Anna.
Item #5
Pat Dillon of Southwest Consultants informed the Council of the upcoming 200112002 TCDD
Grant Application cycles. After some discussion a motion was made by Lisa Copeland to begin
the public hearing process and investigate potential projects for which the City might apply;
seconded by Joe Murphy. The motion carried 510/0.
Item #6
The City Secretary reported to the Council that the City published an RFP notice in the McKinney
Courier Gazette and mailed Return Receipt Requested RFP's to five qualified Planning
Consultants. She also reported that one RFP Response for Planning Services was received.
The Mayor opened the response from Southwest Consultants, Richardson TX. A motion was
made by Duane Mayes that oNE RFP response was adequate and that the Council should
proceed with selecting a Planning Consultant to complete the required planning activities for the
TCDP Plan ninglCapacity Building Fund Grant; seconded by Lisa Copeland. The motion carried
51010.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Duane Hayes that Southwest Consultants be
selected as the City's first ranked choice to provide Planning Services under the 2000 TCDP
Planning/Capacity Building Fund Grant; seconded by Lisa Copeland; The motion carried 51010.
Item #7
After additional discussion, Duane Hayes made a motion that Southwest Consultants,
Richardson, TX, be hired to provide Planning Services and complete the required planning
activities for the 2000 Planning/Capacity Building Fund Project and that the Mayor is authorized
to execute the contract, seconded by Lisa Copeland; the Mayor called for a vote. The motion
carried 51010.
The fee envelope was then opened and, Lisa made a motion that Southwest Consultant,
Richardson, TX, be paid $27,300.00 (i.e., $23,800. TCDP Funds and $3,500.00 in LOCAL
Funds). Duane Hayes seconded the motion; the Mayor called for a vote; the motion passed
51010.
Item #8
After much discussion regarding the need for IMPACT 'Fees Lisa Copeland made a motion to
proceed with the development of a contract with Southwest Consultants (SWC) for writing an
IMPACT Fee Ordinanm that SWC will bill hourly until the council can meet and define the
parameters needed for SWC to provide a firm consulting fee to the council for the services to be
provided; seconded by Duane Hayes; the Mayor called for a vote; the motion carried 510/0.
Item #3
There was no action taken on the fire hydrant meter bill relating to the Anna ISD Project.
Item #10
Joe Murphy made a motion to grant the variance on the set back of the back property line for Mr.
Smith to move the church building closer to the back of the lot to allow for more parking. Lisa
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 5/010.
Item #11
The City Council met with the Hunn's to discuss and take action as needed on the approval of a
mobile home outside the mobile home park. Bob Estep made a motion to grant a variance on the
zoning regulations, allowing them to place a mobile home on their property. Joe Murphy
seconded the motion. The motion carried 41110.
Item #12
The City Council met with the Park's to discuss and take action as needed on the removal of their
existing house and replacing it with a mobile home. Bob Estep made a motion to grant this
variance on the zoning regulations. Joe Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried 3/211.
Item #13
The City Council spoke to Phyllis Clark regarding the road conditions on South Interurban Street.
Duane Hayes made a motion to have the road oiled due to the health conditions of one of the
residents that live on the road. Joe Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried 5/010.
Item #14
There was no action taken on the item relating to Chuck Burns water bill
Item #15
There was no action taken on the electrical wiring and sheet rock variances for Tommy
Cunningham.
Item #16
Lisa Copeland made a motion to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Anna; Texas
to execute an interlocal agreement to continue participating in road and bridge
maintenance/improvements projects within the corporate limits of Anna by and between the City
of Anna, and Collin County, Joe Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried 510/0.
Item #17
The City Council held a public hearing on the annexation of a 136.4006 -acre tract owned by
Robert H. Sandlin located at the north west corner of Highway 5 and County Road 371. There
was no comments made.
Item #18
Duane Hayes made a motion to accept the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning
Board on the Annexation and the Preliminary Plat of Tara Farms without the impact fees and to
require a prorated refund to the developer if others tie onto the water and sewer. Lisa Copeland
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5/010.
Item #19
Duane Hayes made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Westminster
Water Cooperation on the CCM area. Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried
51010.
Item #20
Joe Murphy made a motion to authorize the Mayor to excute an agreement with the City of
Melissa on the CCN area, city limit boundary's and the ETJ boundaries. Lisa Copeland seconded
the motion. The motion carried 51010.
Item #21
Duane Hayes made a motion to allow the revised bid specifications for the new backhoe to go out
to bid. Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010. Bob Estep made a
motion to allow the bid specifications for street repair to go out to bid. Joe Murphy seconded the
motion. The motion carried 51010.
Item #22
Duane Hayes made a motion to grant the partial release of the easement of a piece of property
by Anna Lake Estate owned by Larry Busby Joe Murphy seconded the motion, The motion
carried 51010.
Item ##23
Duane Hayes made a motion to approve the minutues for February 8. 2000 and February 17,
2000. Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried 51010.
Item #24
Duane Hayes made a motion to approve the bills. Lisa Copeland seconded the motion. The
motion carried 51010.
Item #25
Garry Gonzales stated that they found the problem at the sewer plant and the test for the sludge
came back fine.
Item #25
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m..
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Mayor Ron Fergr( on
Respectfully Submitted,
City Secretary