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Home My WebLink AboutCCmin2008-11-10MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE - CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/CLOSED SESSION November 10, 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., Monday, November 10, 2008,(NOTE THE DATE) 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 6:59 pm. 2. Roll Cali and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Kenneth Pelham and Council Members Mike Crist, Kevin Anderson, Keith Green and Darren Driskell were present. 3. Discussion of proposed Smoking Regulations. (Philip Sanders) No Discussion 4. Discussion regarding re -zoning certain properties. (Maurice Schwanke) No Discussion Council Member Green made the motion to go into closed session at 7:01 pm. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 5. 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 11-10-08 CC Mlnutes.doc 1 11-10-08 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) d. Personnel: Consider position of City Manager Evaluation. (Government Code, Section 551.074). The council further 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 Driskell made the motion to return to open session at 7:26 pm. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYR 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 6. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding adopting an Ordinance canvassing the returns of the City of Anna Special Election held November 4, 2008, to elect one City Council Member, Place 6, to fill the unexpired term and the proposed Amendments to the City of Anna Home Rule Charter, Propositions 1-6. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve the ordinance canvassing the returns of the November 4, 2008 Special Election. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 7. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's November 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda. No Discussion 8. Adjourn. Council Member Driskell made the motion to adjourn at 7:28 pm Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 9. Reception for New City Council Member. ° OF q ATTEST: APPROVED: d seL • i * = N a Wilkison, City Secretary neth Pel am, Mayor rEX Pe 10-08 CC Minutes.doc 2 11-10-08 MINUTES OF CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 10, 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., Monday, November 10, 2008, (NOTE THE DATE) 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 7:30 pm. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Driskell led 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 are not on the agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual Information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry. None 4. Administer the Oath of Office, Statement of Elected Officer and present Certificate of Election to newly elected official. (Mayor Pelham) Mayor Pelham gave the Oath of Office and Statement of Elected Officer to newly elected city council member Becky Glover. Mayor Pelham then presented the Certificate of Election to Mrs. Glover. 5. Consider/Discuss/Action approving an Ordinance ordering the declaration of certain amendments to the City of Anna, Texas Home -Rule Charter that were approved by the majority of the qualified voters voting at the special charter amendments election on November 4, 2008 and repealing all ordinances in conflict. (Clark McCoy) City Attorney, Clark McCoy stated this was an administrative function to enter an order that makes the amendments effective per the Tex. Loc. Gov't Code. Council Member Crist made the motion to approve. Council Member Driskell seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 6. Recognition of the Public Works Department. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders presented Certificates of Appreciation to public works personnel. 11-10-08 CC Minutes.doc 3 11-10-08 7. Consent Items. These items consist of non -controversial or "housekeeping" items required by taw. Items maybe considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items. a. Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, October 27, 2008. b. Adopt an Ordinance Annexing the Anna Economic Development Corporation property located west of CR 427 and approximately 900 it south of CR 376. (Maurice Schwanke) c. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a Resolution regarding an Interlocal Agreement with Collin County for construction of Natural Springs Park. (Maurice Schwanke) d. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving Change Orders 1, 2, and 3 for the Anna -Melissa Sewer Interceptor Phase If Project. (Philip Sanders) c. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving Change Order 1 for the Anna -Melissa Sewer Interceptor Phase 111 Project. (Philip Sanders) C Consider/Discuss/Action to authorize the solicitation of bids for a fire rescue vehicle. (Philip Sanders) Council Member Crist made the motion to approve the consent items. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 8. Consider/Discuss/Action to reschedule adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Issuance of combination tax and revenue certificate of obligation. (Philip Sanders) City Manager, Philip Sanders introduced Maria Abena with First Southwest Security's. Ms. Abena explained the request from the Texas Water Development Board to postpone the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Issuance of combination tax and revenue certificate of obligation until January 13, 2009 and went over the proposed schedule of events. Ms. Abena answered questions from council members. Council Member Driskell made the motion to reschedule adoption of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation to the January 13, 2009 City Council meeting, scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm at the City Hall Administration Building. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 11-10-08 CC Minutes.doc 4 11-10-08 9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding appointing Place 2 and Place 5 of the Park Board to fill Vacancies. (City Council) City Manager, Philip Sanders stated that we have received resignation letters from two members on the Park Board and that applications were in council members packets for nominations to the Park Board. Council Member Driskell nominated Michael Williams to Place 2. The vote was unanimous. Michael Williams will serve in Place 2 of the Park Board. Council Member Crist nominated Erin Cogar to Place 5. The vote was unanimous. Erin Cogar will serve in Place 5 of the Park Board. 10. Consider/DISCUSS/Action regarding appointing Place 3 of the Board of Adjustment. (City Council) Council Members discussed lack of applicants for Board of Adjustment and recommended calling other board applicants to see if they would be interested in serving on the BOA. Mayor Pelham made the motion to postpone until the next meeting. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 Council Member Driskell made the motion to go into closed session at 7:53 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 Council Member Anderson made the motion to return to open session at 8:34 pm. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 11. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on posted agenda for November 10, 2008 City of Anna Workshop Session and Closed Session, or any closed session occurring during this Regular Meeting, as necessary. Council Member Crist made the motion to take no action. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 12. Adjourn. Council Member Anderson made the motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm. Council Member Crist seconded the motion. Motion passes. AYE 5 NAY 1 (CM Driskell) ABSTAIN 0 11-10-08 CC Minutes.doc 5 11-10-08 ATTEST: APPROVED: NN�Wiikison, City Secretary Kenneth Pelham, Mayor 11-10-08 CC Minutes.dw 6 1140-08