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Home My WebLink AboutCCmin2008-10-14MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE — CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPICLOSED SESSION October 14, 2008 6:30 p.m. — Anna City Hall Administration Building The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session and Closed Session at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 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 6:30 pm. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Pro Tem, Kevin Anderson and Council Members Mike Crist, Keith Green and Daren Driskell were present. Mayor Kenneth Pelham was absent. 3. Discussion regarding a long term contract for Electric Power Purchase. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders went over a staff report to explain the pricing mechanism that will be used under the proposed long term contract and gave an analysis of how participation in the contract could effect the city's electricity purchases in 2009. Mr. Sanders answered questions from council members as well. Council Member Crist made the motion to enter executive session at 7:12 pm. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN C 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 §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. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial Information that the City Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which 10414-08 CC Minutes.doc 1 1414-08 the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087) The council further reserves the dght to enter into executive session at any time throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open Meetings Act Council Member Driskeii made the motion to return to open session at 7:40 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 5. Discussion regarding any Item on the City Council's October 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda. None 6. Adjourn. Council Member Chat made the motion to adjourn at 7:41 pm. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 NWa �Vilkison, City Secretary '.. .'' Kevin Anderson, Mayor Pro Tem 1044-08 CC Minutes.doc 2 10-14-08 MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE — CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 14, 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, October 14, 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 Pro Tem Kevin Anderson railed the meeting to order at 7:41 pm. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Hackworth gave the invocation. 3. Mayor Kenneth Pelham to present a Proclamation to Coyote 4-H Club for National 4-H Week Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Anderson read the proclamation. 4. Citizen comments. Citizens are stowed 3 minutes to speak. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any /esus$ that are brought up during this section that are not on the agenda, other than to make statements OfspecHo factual Information in response to a cttherr s inquiry or to radia existing policy in response to the inquiry. Stacy Driskell, President of the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce presented 2009 Business Directory copies to City Council Members. 5. Consent hems. These Hems consist of non -controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. kerns maybe considered individually by any Council member making such request pit" to a motion and vote on the Consent Items. a. Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, September 23, 2008. b. Consider/Discuss/Action on a pledge of Support for the North Texas Green and Go clean taxi partnership. (Philip Sanders) c. Approve a development plat for Calvin and Frances Red. d. Approve a development plat for Kimberly Tauch. e. Approve the re -plat of "Willow Creek IS Addition". f. Approve the site plan and landscape plan for "Willow Creek IS Addition". 1414-08 CC Minutes.dm 3 141408 Council Member Crist explained the North Texas Green and Go Clean Taxi Partnership dem. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve the consent dams. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN B. Public Hearing: (2nd) Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the public hearing at 7:47 pm. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development spoke in favor of the annexation. No other public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closes the public hearing at 7:48 pm. 7. Public Hearing: For City Council to hear public comment regarding amending the Anna Code of Ordinances, Building Regulations providing for the extension of Building Permit Requirements into subdivisions in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City and for adjustments to platting fees and related fees. (Maurice Schwanke) Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the public hearing at 7:48 pm. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development explained to council that this would clarify that building permits are required for all structures built in the ETJ. No other public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the public hearing at 7:49 pm. 8. Conslder/DiscussfAction to amend the Anna Code of Ordinances providing for the extension of Building Permit Requirements into subdivisions In the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City and for adjustments to platting fees and related fees. (Maurice Schwanke) Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development stated that staff recommends that the building -permit requirements be extended into subdivisions located in the ETJ and recommends the ratification andfor readoption of recent amendments relating to platting fees previously recommended and approved. Mr. Schwanke answered questions from council members. Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding Amending a Change Order to the Contract with Landscapes Unlimited for the Construction of a Restroom Concession Building at Siayter Creek Park City Manager, Philip Sanders explained that after reviewing the completed construction drawings, Landscapes Unlimited has indicated it will cost $210,000 to construct the building. After meeting with Health Department 101408 CC Wlhutes.doc 4 1014-08 officials it has been decided to have automatic hand dryers instead of having paper towel dispensers to be more efficient and cleaner. Mr. Sanders answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve $212,000 adding the automatic hand dryers. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 10. Consider/Discuse/Action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of Anna Personnel Policy Manual Unused Vacation Leave Policy and Accrual of Sick Leave Policy. (Wayne Cummings) City Manager, Philip Sanders explained the changes to the personnel policy manual on unused vacation leave and on sick time accrual. Mr. Sanders answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 11. Consider/Discuss/Action to amend the Code of Ordinances by Inserting a New Article Establishing General Parks and Recreation Regulations and Special Events Regulations and a Schedule of Fees. (Kenny Jenks) Police Chief Kenny Jenks stated that as Anna grows and more public Park space is created regulations that govern the usage of those facilities are needed. This new section added to the Code of Ordinances addresses uses and security measures in the park property. Mr. Jenks answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 12. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Resolution Establishing Procedures for Business Negotiations with the City. (Clark McCoy) City Attorney, Clark McCoy stated that the resolution outlines a uniform policy regarding procedures for contacts between the City and persons having business negotiations with the City. Mr. McCoy answered questions from council members. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve with the addition of having 24 hours once contact is initiated to get with City Manager. Motion dies for lack of a second. Council Member Green made the motion to disapprove. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Council Members discussed the issue of being able to initiate a business contact. Motion fails -tie. AYE 2 (CM Green & Mayor Pro Tem Anderson) NAY 2 (CM Crist & Driskell) ABSTAIN 0 1044-08 CC Vinutes.doc 5 10.14-08