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Home My WebLink AboutCCmin2005-05-10MINUTES CITY OF ANNA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2005 6:30 PM Community Room, Texas Star Bank The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. White Street (FM 455), to consider the following items. 1. Call to Order. The meeting officially called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor Pelham. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Kenneth Pelham, Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Montgomery, Council members John Geren, JW Finley, Jr., Buddy Hayes and Lynn Mosier were present. 3. Work Session a. Budget Amendments Lee Lawrence, City Administrator reviewed the proposed revisions to the city budget. Unanticipated changes in both areas of decrease and increase are needed, but overall budget was not far from proposed amounts. 4. Consider citizen comments and presentations. Billy Deragon and Bobby Schiener both recognized Buddy Hayes for his outstanding leadership and dedication he has given to the City of Anna over many years. Terry Tambo, Atmos Energy, discussed the rate filing increase, statewide rate, railroad approved rate and the change in allocation of dollars. Two ordinances were submitted to the city for either approval or denial, response needed in the very near future. 5. Public Hearing To consider public comment on proposed annexation of the following tract: A 17.34 acre tract in the Joseph -Slater Schluter Survey, A-0856, owned by Anna ISD, located on east side of CR 367, approximately 1,500 feet south of intersection of CR 367 and E. White Street (FM 455). Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m. No comments. Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. 6. Consider action on development plat application by Robert and Tina Helmberger for tract located at 2606 CR 1106, Anna, TX: 05-10-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 1 of 4 05-10-2005 Planning and Zoning commission has recommended the plat for approval. Robert Helmberger publicly announced his plan to dedicate the right of way, as well as the future easement for a sewer line to the city when needed. Motion to accept development plat for tract located at 2606 CR 1106, Anna, Texas by John Geren, seconded by Mark Montgomery. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 7. Consider action to approve Appraisal/Consultation Services Agreement Between Marlin M. Blake Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants and the City of Anna, Texas. Appraisal services for easements, right of ways, park land, etc., with a standard rate of $150 per hour for services. Clark McCoy, city attorney stated Mr. Blake's experience in Collin County, with Texas Department of Transportation and the majority of his work being done for municipalities or governmental entities. Motion to approve appraisal/consultation services agreement between Marlin M. Blake Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants and the City of Anna by Mark Montgomery, seconded by JW Finley, Jr. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8a. Public Hearing To consider public comment on proposed revisions to the FY 2004-2005 Budget of the City of Anna. Public Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m. No comments. Public Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m. 8b. Action Consider action regarding proposed revisions to the FY 2004-2005 Budget of the City of Anna. Motion to table budget revisions by Mark Montgomery, seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into CLOSED SESSION or Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real .property (Government. Code, Chapter 551.072). B. To consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional 05-10-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 2 of 4 05-10-2005 10. 11 12. 13. Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code. (Government Code, Chapter 551.071). Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:23 p.m. by JW Finley, Jr., seconded by Lynn Mosier. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Motion to return to open session at 8:14 p.m. by JW Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Consider and act upon items listed under Item 9 Executive Session, as necessary. Motion to take no action by JW Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Consider recommendation of Park Board regarding purchase of property for future park and recreation facility development. Jon Hendricks, 219 E. White Street and member of the City of Anna Park Board, recommends the City purchase 24.89 acre tract. Potential use of property being a baseball field, RR Depot and/or park, helping to create a historical downtown area. Motion to table item until the next council session of the 24`h by Lynn Mosier, seconded by Mark Montgomery. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Consider action on curfew ordinance. Motion to table item, allowing for citizen input by Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Citizens able to obtain copy of proposed ordinance at City Hall and send comments to the Mayor's attention. Consider approval of Minutes of meetings of April 26, 2005. Motion to approve minutes of April 26`h with change to numbering of items 7 and 8 by JW Finley, Jr., seconded by John Geren. 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 05-10-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 3 of 4 05-10-2005 14. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda items, as desired by city council members and staff. a. Mowing/maintenance contract b. Dispatch Services Agreement with Collin County With discussion of possible mowing/maintenance contract, council advises having the city crew do the mowing and have mowing done more frequently. John Geren proposed an alliance with area cities to establish our own dispatch system, to eliminate growing costs associated with services provided by Collin County. Review agenda for Saturday's retreat of May 21, 2005 and submit any additions, deletions or comments to city staff. Lynn Mosier advises addressing drainage issues within the city. Playground equipment is on hold until the end of June due to power line issues. Buddy Hayes stated that the city needed to designate someone on city staff to better oversee the cash accounts, by monitoring and putting it into an account paying more interest. Wayne Cummings advised the council of the most recent move of cash into an interest bearing account. 15. Consider action on payment of bills. Motion to pay the bills by John Geren, seconded by JW Finley, Jr 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 16. Adjourn. M6%n,to p0journ at 9:15 p.m. by Lynn Mosier, seconded by Buddy Hayes. '3~ 5 ale Opay 0 abstained k - E Mayor Attest: ity ecretary 05-10-05 City Council Minutes.doc Page 4 of 4 05-10-2005