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CITY OF ANNA
WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
AND
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
JULY 8, 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, July 8, 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 Pro Tem, Kevin Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Present were Mayor Pro Tem, Kevin Anderson and Council Members
Mike Crist, Keith Green, Daren Driskell, David Crim and Billy Deragon.
Mayor Kenneth Pelham arrived 7:20 pm.
3. Discussion regarding the merits of proposed Charter Amendments.
(City Council)
City Manager, Philip Sanders led the discussion on 4 items for Charter
Amendments. (1) Allow Council and Mayor to serve three year terms
(Sect. 3.01) Council Members voted 5 to 1 (CM Crim) to move this item
forward for further consideration; (2) Mayor included in the determination
of the presence of a quorum (Sect. 3.09) Council Members voted
unanimously to move this item forward for further consideration; (3) P &
Z Commission should have the option to cancel their meeting if there are
no items to consider (Sect. 9.01 (d)) Council Members voted
unanimously to move this item forward for further consideration; and (4)
Sect. 9.04 9 (c) places to much power over Council decisions in the
hands of the non -elected P & Z commission. Council Members voted
unanimously to move this item forward for further consideration. City
Manager, Philip Sanders stated there were 7 amendment items that
would come back to council for final approval probably on the August 12,
2008 agenda.
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4. Discussion regarding procedures for Emergency Warning Sirens
and Code Red. (Kenny Jenks)
Police Chief Jenks stated that the Police and Fire Department have
already been practicing the policy that sets the criteria for the activation
of the City's warning sirens and CodeRed emergency telephone
notification system and just wanted to put it in writing and have council
be aware of the policy. Staff answered question from council members.
5. Discussion of Council oversight of Boards and commissions. (City
Council)
City Manager, Philip Sanders led the discussion on this item. Council
Members discussed various options and finally agreed to an annual joint
meeting as a beginning and the liaison reporting quarterly to the council
or the chairman of the board and commission.
6. Discussion regarding a proposed ordinance granting to Oncor
Electric Delivery Company an electric power franchise. (Clark
McCoy)
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stated that item 6 would be skipped at this
time and be discussed during regular session as Rem number 9.
Council Member Deragon made the motion to go into executive session
at 7:03 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
7. 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 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: Consider position of City Secretary. (Government
Code, Section 551.074).
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.
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Council Member Crim did not enter executive session. Mayor Pelham armed
and entered executive session at 7:20 pm.
Council Member Deragon made the motion to return to open session. Council
Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
8. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's July 8, 2008
Regular Meeting Agenda.
No discussion.
9. Adjourn.
Council Member Crist made the motion to adjourn at 7:26 pm. Council
Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JULY 8, 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, July 8, 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 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Driskell gave the invocation.
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 aro not on the
agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information in response
to a cidzen's inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry.
David Stump stated that the audience could not hear and asked council to
speak up.
4. 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 Hems.
MINUTES
1. Anna Community Development Corporation, January 15, 2008.
2. Anna Community Development Corporation, February 8, 2008.
3. Anna Community Development Corporation, February 25, 2008.
4. Anna Community Development Corporation, April 15, 2008.
5. Planning and Zoning, June 3, 2008
1. Interlocal Dispatch Services Agreement. (Kenny Jenks)
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1. Resolution regarding approving temporary closure of CR 369 for
Anna ISD school construction. (Maurice Schwanks)
2. Ordinance regarding extending the term of the ordinance granting
a franchise to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. (Clark
McCoy)
FINAL PLATS
1. Final Plat for "Advantage Self Storage Addition. (Maurice
Schwanke)
2. Final Plat for "Anna Public Works Addition". (Maurice Schwanks)
SITEtLANDSCAPE PLANS
1. Site plan and landscape plan for "Advantage Self Storage
Addition".
(Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Crist asked for number 2 on the resolution list be
removed and discussed at Rem 9 on the agenda. This was the ordinance
granting Oncor Electric Delivery an extension. Council Member Crist made
the motion to approve the consent items. Council Member Green
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
S. ConsidertDiscuss(Action regarding a Resolution regarding amending an
Agreement for Consultant Services with Helmberger Associates, Inc.
(Kenny Jenks)
Deputy City Manager, Kenny Jenks stated that a Ten dollar an hour rate
increase was being requested for Professional Engineer/Project Manager
for Heimberger and Associates. City Manager, Philip Sanders clarified that
this would be for new projects started and not for projects already started.
Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member
Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 1 (CM Anderson) ABSTAIN 0
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6. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an ordinance amending the Code
of Ordinances regarding sign regulations. (Maurice Schwanke)
Planning and Development Director, Maurice Schwanke reviewed the
recommended changes to the sign regulations. Mr. Schwanke answered
questions from council members and recommended approval of the
ordinance. Council Member Driskeil made the motion to approve. Council
Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
7. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an ordinance amending the
Ethics Code Ordinance. (Clark McCoy)
City Attorney, Clark McCoy explained that the amendment would expand
the list of exceptions to the general rule prohibiting City Officials from
accepting gifts. Mr. McCoy answered questions from council members.
Council Members discussed having 90 days to donate an unsolicited gift
as opposed to leaving the time open; to donate the unsolicited gift to the
city, and to increase to $100.00 dollars the maximum monetary value of a
gift. Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member
Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to approve change orders. (Philip Sanders)
City Manager, Philip Sanders reviewed the request to change the amount
that the City Manager can decrease or increase change orders. Council
Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Driskell
seconded the motion. Council Members discussed the percentage of the
contract price that could not be exceeded (10%). Council Member Green
amended his motion to include adding ID to section Ito read not to
exceed 10% of the contract price. Council Member Driskeli seconded the
amended motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN
9. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for
July 8, 2008 City of Anna Workshop Meeting.
Council Members discussed Item 6 from the workshop agenda. City
Attorney, Clark McCoy reviewed the proposed ordinance. Gerald Perrin
with ONCOR was present.
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Council Members discussed Number 2 under Resolution/Ordinances of
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
10. Future Agenda Consideration:
Discussion of a resolution showing the City's support for
citizens to "go green" (Councilman Anderson)
Discussion of an Ordinance to allow wind generators to
exceed the maximum height limitations in certain zoning
districts. (Councilman Anderson)
Discussion regarding a special election to dedicate sales tax
revenue for road improvements (Councilman Anderson)
Council Member Anderson presented his views to council members for
having a resolution of support for residents and businesses going green.
Council Members agreed to have a resolution brought back at a future
council meeting to consider.
Council Member Anderson presented his views to allow wind generators
to exceed the maximum height limitations. Maurice Schwanke, Planning
and Development Director explained the codes in place now. There was
not a consensus among council members to have this item on a future
agenda.
Council Member Anderson his idea to dedicate sales tax revenue for road
improvements. Council Members discussed the item. There was not a
consensus among council members to have this item on a future agenda.
Council Member Anderson was the only member in favor.
It. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding an Ordinance calling for a
Special Election, November 4, 2008 to fill a vacancy In Place 6.
(Clark McCoy)
Clark McCoy reviewed the back ground for this item. Council Member
Driskell made the motion to approve. Council Member Crist seconded the
motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
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