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CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
August 22, 2006 7:0013M
Community Room, Texas Star Bank
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:00 P.m., Tuesday,
August 22, 2006, at the Community Room, Tetras Star Bank located at 402 W. White St,
(FM 455), to consider the following items.
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Pro Tem, David Crim called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Pro Tem David Crim and Council Members Kevin Anderson, Keith Green,
John Garen, Billy Deragon were present. Mayor Kenneth Pelham was absent.
Council Member Mosier arrived 7:11 p.m.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4 Citizen comments.
None
6. Consider/Discuss/Action on Reports submitted by the Anna VFD.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that David Hunt had been out of town and
Reports would not be ready to present to council until its next meeting. Council
Member Deragon made the motion to table until the next meeting. Council
Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
6. Public Hearing If')
For Council to hear public comment on an annexation petition by Viola
Lordsmeer, represented by Vincent Viola, for the following tract of land:
(Mantua)
City Manager, Lee Lawrence gave a brief history of the Mantua Project. Acting
Mayor Crim opened the public hearing at TD4 p.m. No public comment. Acting
Mayor Crim closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
7. Consider/Discuss/Acdon on an Annexation Ordinance for Mr. M. T.
Akhavizadeh, owner of the SHG Land Investments of Anna Five, Ltd,
regarding annexation of the following tract A 57.46 acre tract of land being
part of a 66.543 in the J. C. Brantley Survey, Abstract 114, located on the
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east side of Hwy 5 north, south side of County Road 376 and west of
County Road 427.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained the location of the property. Jeff Cranill
with Cranill Engineering was present and answered questions from council
members. Council Member Garen made the motion to approve the annexation
ordinance for the 57.46 acre. Council Member Green seconded the motion.
Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
6. Public Hearing:
To consider public comments on a request by Mr. M. T. Akhavizadeh (Ted
Zadsh) of SHG Land Investments of Anna Five, Ltd, representing Camden
Parc for Planned Development District zoning including: Single Family
Residential and Commercial uses, a 57.48 acre tract in the J. C. Brantley
Survey, Abstract No. 114, located on the "at side of Hwy 5 north, south
side of CR 376 and west of CR 427.
Acting Mayor Crim opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Jeff Cranill with Cranill
Engineering spoke in favor of the PD District zoning and answered questions
from Council Members. Acting Mayor Crim dosed the pubfic hearing at 7:11 p.m.
8. ConsidedDiscuse/Action on recommendation from Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding request by Mr. M. T. Akhavizadsh (Ted Zadeh) of
SHG Land Investments of Anna Five, Ltd, representing Camden Parc for
Planned Development District zoning including: Single Family Residential
and Commercial uses, a 57.48 acre tract in the J. C. Brantley Survey,
Abstract No. 114, located on the east side of Hwy 5 north, south side of
CR 376 and west of CR 427.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained the zoning requests of Cranill
Engineering. They are seeking residential zoning at the SF72 with 5 foot side
yard set backs and the planning and zoning commission recommending
commercial at C1. Council Member Green made the motion to approve the PD
District zoning. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
10. Consider/DiscussfAction on recommendations from Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the Preliminary Plat for Camden Parc Addition.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that the recommendations from the city's
consulting planner and engineer and planning and zoning commission have been
complied with and staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. Jeff Cranill
answered questions from council members. Council Member Green made the
motion to approve the preliminary plat. Council Member Deragon seconded the
motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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11. Consider/Discuss/Action on amending Ordinance No, 262-2006, Section 4
(e) (Rear Entry Lots), Lot Width. (Anna Ranch)
City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that this item is back at the request of a
council member. Council Member Garen made the motion to approve the
Ordinance amending ordinance 262-2006. Council Member Green seconded the
motion. Council Member Goren amended his motion to include front entry depths
to be a minimum of 10 foot set back. Council Green seconded the amended
motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
12. ConsiderlDiscuss/Action on recommendations regarding a Concept Plan
for Anna Ranch.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that the thoroughfare plan had been worked
out with the developer and staff recommended approval of the concept plan.
Council Member Green made the motion to approve the concept plan. Council
Member Garen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
Council Member Deragon made the motion to go into dosed session at 7:25 p.m.
Council Member Goren seconded the motion. Motion passes
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
13. CLOSED SESSION: Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, the City Council
may enter into closed session to:
a. discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property (Tax. Gov't Code §551.072);
b. consult with legal counsel 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).
c. Personnel: To deliberate regarding Position: Performance
Evaluation of the City Secretary of the City of Anna. Texas.
(Government Code, Section 651.074)
The council reserves the right to enter into executive session at any time
throughout this meeting under any applicable exception to the Open
Meetings Act.
Council Member Goren made the motion to return to open session at 6:21 p.m.
Council Member Mosier seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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Back at 8:27 p.m. after a recess.
14. ConsidedDiscussfAction on awarding the bid for RosamondfSmith Street
road work project
City Manager, Lee Lawrence, answered questions from council members, went
over the bids and talked about the bids coming in higher than expected and
proposed how to fund the project. Council Member Green made the motion to
approve awarding the low bid of $827,935.70 to Quality Excavation, Ltd. Council
Member Garen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 MAY 0 ABSTAIN
15. Consider/Dlscuse/Action awarding the bid for the Elementary N2 Lift
Station project
City Manager, Lee Lawrence went over the bids and recommended that council
accept the low bid from Bill Hazelwood and answered questions from council
members. Council Member Green made the motion to approve the low bid from
Bill Hazelwood of $93,466.07. Council Member Deragon seconded the motion.
Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
16. Consider/Discuss/Action on authorizing city manager to execute contract
with Atmos Energy for extension of natural gas line along West White
Street (FM 455) from West Crossing Blvd. to west side of Central
Expressway (US 75) and along CR 367 horn West White Street to Anna
Elementary School #2.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence reviewed the location of the gas line and the
reimbursement that ATMOS would contract with the City for all non-residential
use of gas. Mr. Lawrence answered questions from council members. Council
Member Garen made the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract with ATMOS. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. City
Attorney suggested the motion include that the contract approval be subject to
the approval of the City Attorney also. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
17. Conslder/DiscuaWAction regarding authorizing advertisement for bids for
construction of natural gas line along West White Street (FM 466) from
West Crossing Blvd. to west side of Central Expressway (US 75) and along
CR 367 from West While Street to Anna Elementary School #2.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence asked council to authorize staff to advertise for bids
for the gas line. Council Member Anderson made the motion to authorize staff to
advertise for bids. Council Member Green seconded the motion. City Attorney,
Clark McCoy advised council that they could legally approve to advertise for bids
before contract is awarded. Motion passes.
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AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
18. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance regarding Solicitation
Regulations.
City Attorney, Clark McCoy stated that there is one change to the ordinance
before them it pertains to the permit technician for the city taking the applications
and then the police department will do the background checks and issue the
card. Council Member Deragon made the motion to approve: the ordinance.
Council Member Garen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
19. Consider/Discuss/Action on an Amendment to Ordinance 276.2006 an
ordinance Making It Unlawful for Certain Sex Offenders to Loiter within
1,000 feet of premises where children gather.
City Attorney, Clark McCoy stated this ordinance was correcting an error and
putting it in a form that was discussed by council. Council Member Crim made
the motion to approve the ordinance. Council Member Deragon seconded the
motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
20. Discussion regarding Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence led the discussion presenting a revised proposed
budget from suggestions from the previous meetings discussion of the budget.
Staff answered questions from council members on various Rema on the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Crim suggested council look at a tax freeze for the seniors.
21. Consider/Discuss/Action on a proposed tax rate.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained the current tax rate of .525 and the
options to council for setting the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2006-2007.
Council Member Deragon made the motion to set the proposed tax rate at 0.525.
Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
22. Consider/Dlscuss/Action on appointing a committee to work on the City
Hall project
City Manager, Lee Lawrence explained the purpose of this committee and
suggestions for some of the people that need to be on the committee. Council
Member Goren suggested someone from the Technology Commission and
someone having to do with the aesthetics. City Attorney, Clark McCoy stated that
the committee needed to be designated as an advisory committee only. Council
Member Garen made the motion to form an advisory committee comprised of
Mayor, Council Member Green and 3 citizens try Chapman, Clay Ginn and Mr.
Finley. Council Member Deragon seconded the motion. Motion passes.
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AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
23. Consider/DiscussfAction on appointing Council Member, Keith Green as
council liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Geren made the motion to appoint Council Member Keith Green
as the liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Anderson
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
20. Consider/Discuss/Action on an appointment to Planning and Zoning
Commission, Place 1.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence stated that council members had expressed interest
in having potential members make a short presentation or be able to ask
questions of the applicants. Applicant Rachel Lyon and David Culler were
present and answered questions from council members. Council Member Green
made the motion to nominate David Cullar. Council Member Deragon seconded
the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
25. ConsiderlDiscuss/Action on an appointment to the Sign Board, Alternate
Place 1.
City Manager, Lee Lawrence asked that council not take action on this position at
this time. The city does not have an official resignation from the member at this
time. Council Member Garen made the motion to table this item at this time.
Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 1 (Council Member Deragon) ABSTAIN 0
26. Consider/Discuss/Action on an appointment to Board of Adjustment, Place
5.
Council Member Garen made the motion to table this item at this time. Council
Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 1 (Council Member Deragon) ABSTAIN 0
27. Staff report(s):
a. Appointment to Board of Directors of GTUA— Begin January 1, 2007.
Lee Lawrence, City Manager explained that this item will be on one of the agendas
for September in order for the person to attend a couple of meetings of the GTUA to
gain some insight into what is going on before they start in January on the Board of
Directors.
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28. Future Agenda Items: (Items for which requests have been made but refused
by the City Manager).
Mayor Pro Tem Crim made a request for a future agenda item for a freeze on taxes
for seniors.
29. CONSENT ITEMS:
These items consist of noncontroversial 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.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting July 31, 2006.
2. Minutes of the Park Board Meeting July 24, 2006.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting August 8, 2006.
4. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission August 1,
2006.
S. Minutes of the EDC Meeting August 3, 2006
6. Minutes of the Technology Advisory Commission August 3,
2006.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
1. Payment of bills as presented on August 18, 2006.
2. Financials
Council Member Geren made the motion to approve the consent Nems. Council
Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
30. Adjourn.
Council Member Anderson made the motion to adjourn at 10:23 p.m. Council
Member Geren seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
N a Wilkison, City Secretary
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APPROVED:
Mayor Pro T m, David Crim
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