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Home My WebLink AboutCCmin2008-02-12MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA AND CLOSED SESSION AGENDA February 12, 2008 6:30 PM Anna City Hall Administration Building The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), regarding the following items. 1. Call to Order Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Present were Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Mike Grist, Kevin Anderson, Keith Green, John Geren and Billy Deragon. Council Member David Crim was absent. 3. Presentation and Discussion regarding Quarterly Financial Report. City Manager, Philip Sanders went thru a power point presentation for the 2007/2008 Quarterly Financial Report —181 Quarter and answered questions from council members. Points covered were the General Fund Revenue; General Fund Expenditures; Water and Sewer Fund Revenue; Water and Sewer Fund Expenses; Debt Service Fund; Capital Projects Fund; Impact Fee Trust Funds and Other Trust Funds. Council Member Deragon made the motion to go into executive session at 6:51 p.m. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 4. 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 (Tex. Gov't Code §651.072); (b) consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the 02-12-08 CC Minutes.Eoc 1 02-12-08 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 §6151.071); The council 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. Council Member Anderson made the motion to return to open session at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 5. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's February 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda. None 6. Adjourn. 02-12-08 CC Minutes.doc 2 02-12-08 CITY OF ANNA REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 12, 2008 7:30 P.M. ANNA CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The City Council of the City of Anna met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the following items. 1. Call to Order. Mayor Kenneth Pelham called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation given by Pastor Chuck Jestis, Anna United Methodist Church The invocation was given by Pastor Chuck Jestis. 3. Citizen comments. Stacy Driskell with the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce stated that the Chamber will host a Meet the Candidates on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Sue Rattan Elementary. Alexander Hamilton invited Council Members to a Fund Raiser for U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. 4. 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. MINUTES City Council Minutes of January 22, 2008 EDC December 6, 2007 Minutes DEVELOPMENT PLATS Development plat for Charles and Patricia Gyger Development plat for Lloyd and Aletta Baxter 02-12-08 CC MinuWs.doc 3 02-12-08 ORDINANCES Ordinance Ordering the May 10, 2008 General Election Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 5. Presentation regarding "Christmas in the Park" event for 2008 sponsored by the Anna Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Pelham stated that item 5 had been pulled from the agenda. 6. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a request by Sandra Bryant, representing Windmill Storage, to change the zoning on a 6.22 acre tract (Lot 2, Block A, AutoZone Addition) located at 1229 West White Street (FM 455). The tract is currently zoned as Agriculture (AG) and the owner is requesting Restricted Commercial (C-1) on tract one, consisting of 1.70 acres and Planned Development District (PD) zoning on tract two, consisting of 4.52 acres, to specifically allow mini -storage facilities and outside storage facilities for boats and recreational vehicles. (Maurice Schwanke) Mayor Pelham opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Maurice Schwanke gave council back ground information on the site. Philip Sanders, City Manager spoke on the property being a non -conforming use. Sandra Bryant spoke on behalf of the property owner regarding a request for a zoning change and had a hand out for council members. Mrs. Bryant answered questions from council members. Mayor Pelham closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. (b) ConsidedDiscussiAction regarding an ordinance to change the zoning on a 6.22 acre tract known as Lot 2, Block A, AutoZone Addition, to Restricted Commercial (C-1) on tract one and Planned Development on tract two to allow mini -storage facilities and outside storage facilities for boats and recreational vehicles. (Maurice Schwanke) Council Member Geren made the motion to approve with P & Z recommendations. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 1 (Mayor Pelham) ABSTAIN 0 02-12-08 CC Minutes.doc 4 02-12-08 7. ConsiderfDiscussfACtion regarding an ordinance amending the Utility Ordinance regarding a teak Adjustment Policy. (Kenny Jenks) Police Chief, Kenny Jenks summarized the ordinance and stated staff recommended approval of the ordinance as written. Council Member Geren made the motion to approve as written. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Council Member Crist wished to add that pictures before and after the leak be added to the requirement and that the policy apply per customer, per residence (address). Council Members discussed the recommended changes. Council Member Garen amended motion to add Council Member Grist's recommendations. Council Member Green seconded the amendment. Motion fails for lack of a majority. AYE 3 NAY 3 (CM Anderson, Deragon ABSTAIN 0 and Mayor Pelham) Council Member Deragon made a motion to approve the policy as written. Council Member Geren seconded the motion. Motion passes. 8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution approving a Master Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders stated that some times the City needs engineering and other professional services that exceed the expertise of the staff or consultants with whom we have contracts and said staff recommended approval of the resolution. Mr. Sanders answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 8. Consider/DiscussfAction regarding adoption of a Resolution approving an application by the Anna Community Development Corporation for a Texas Leverage Fund Loan. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders briefed council on CDC's recommendations for the funds and their action and the requirements to submit the Texas Leverage Fund Loan application. Council Member Anderson made the motion to approve. Council Member Grist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 02-12-08 CC MNutes.dm 5 02-12-08 10.Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement to Join TIPS. (Wayne Cummings) Assistant City Manager, Wayne Cummings briefed council and stated that staff recommended approval of the TIPS Agreement to build the Slayter Creek Park faster. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 11.Consider/DiscusstAction regarding a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Landscapes Unlimited, L.L.C. for construction of Slayter Creek Park. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders briefed council on items included in Phase 1 construction and that the cost for Phase 1 is estimated at $1,557,500.00. Mr. Sanders stated that staff recommends approval of the resolution approving a Contract with Landscapes Unlimited for the construction of Slayter Creek Park, Phase 1. Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Chat seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 12.Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting the Animal Control Ordinance. (Kenny Jenks) Police Chief, Kenny Jenks stated that staff recommends approval of the animal control ordinance as is and answered questions from council members. Council Member Deragon made the motion to adopt as is. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 1 (CM Crist) ABSTAIN 13.Discussion regarding the annexation and zoning of EDC property on Hwy 5 (Abstract A0114 Brantley, J.C., Tract 25, Acres 48.0000). Dr. Charles Vance, Treasurer of the EDC was present and started discussion with council members for the zoning of EDC's property. Dr. Vance stated that the EDC wants to annex and zone the property for Light Industrial development. City Manager, Philip Sanders stated that what staff would be looking at is, can EDC establish a commercial environment that would be compatible with adjacent residential that doesn't decrease the value over time of those residential developments. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development stated that this is an isolated piece of property and there is no place to expand the property for future development 0242-08 CC Minutes.dm 6 02-12-08 14. Discussion regarding Code of Ordinances. (Clark McCoy) City Attorney, Clark McCoy brought council up to date on the progress of the review of the Code of Ordinances by staff and that council approval will be sought in the near future. 16. Presentation and Discussion regarding City of Anna Project Update. • Impact Fees • Master Plan • Development Codes • County Bond Projects • Interim Municipal Facilities • Management Projects City Manager, Philip Sanders completed his up date of on going projects in the City of Anna. 16. Future Agenda Consideration. (a) Request for Alexander Hamilton to be removed from the EDC AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 1 (CM Anderson) This item will be on the next agenda. (b) Council Member Crist for banning polybutylene expansion pipe Lee Swain, Building Inspector was present and spoke to council regarding the request of Council Member Crist and answered questions from council members and staff. After some discussion it was discovered that two different pipes were being discussed and that the pipe that Council Member Crist was requesting is already banned. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 This item will not be on the next agenda. Council Member Deragon asked for clarification about Future Agenda Consideration new policy. City Manager, Philip Sanders explained the new policy. 02-12-08 CC Minutes.dm 7 02-12-08 17 -Consider and act upon items listed under Closed Session, as at 9:17 p.m. Council Member Geren seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 1 (CM Anderson) ABSTAIN 0 Council Member Anderson made the motion to return to open session at 9:38 p.m. Council Member Deragon seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 Council Member Garen made the motion to take no action. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 18.Adjourn: Council Member Geren made the motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 ATTEST: APPROVED: the i kison, City Secretary /I enneth Pelham, Mayor tdt�pa0,� mi4ls // 02-12-08 CC MinutnAm 8 02-12-08