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CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
February 8, 2011 6:30 p.m. -Anna City Hall Administration Building
The City Council of the City of Anna met in Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m., February 8,
2011, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at III North Powell
Parkway (Hwy 5), regarding the following items.
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Darren R. Driskell called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Mayor Darren R. Driskell and Council Members Keith Green, John Geren,
Marc Hendricks and Becky Glover were present. Council Member Mike
Crist was absent. Council Member Kevin Anderson arrived at 7:35 pm.
3. Discussion regarding proposed Oncor Substation. (Maurice
Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the
item to council and answered questions.
4. Presentation and Discussion of Anna Police Department Annual
Report. (Chief Jenks)
Police Chief Kenny Jenks presented the annual report and reviewed some
of the highlights of the report.
5. ConsiderlDiscuss/Action regarding agenda for the Town Hall Meeting
and the upcoming joint meeting with Council appointed Boards and
Commissions
Philip Sander, City Manager presented this item to council. Council
Members discussed Saturday, March 5, 2011 as a possible meeting date
from 9 to II am. The joint boards and commissions scheduled meetings
for Tuesday, February 15,2011 starting at 6:30 pm. are still on.
Council Member Green made the motion to enter closed session at 6:54
pm. Council Member Hendricks seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAn~ o
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6. CLOSED SESSION (EXCEPTIONS): Under Tex. Gov't Code
Chapter 551, the City Council may enter into closed session to discuss
any items listed or referenced on this agenda under the following
exceptions:
a. consult with legal counsel regarding pending or
contemplated litigation and/or 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 dearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government
Code (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071).
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 Hendricks made the motion to return to open
session at 7:19 pm. Mayor Driskell seconded the motion. Motion
passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
7. Discussion regarding any item on the City Council's February 8, 2011
Regular Meeting Agenda Notice, which was posted at the same date,
time and place of this Workshop Agenda Notice.
There was no discussion.
8. Adjourn.
Mayor Driskell made the motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Council Member
Glover seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF ANNA AGENDA NOTICE -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2011 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., February 8,
2011, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, located at 111 North Powell
Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the following items.
Welcome to the City Council Meeting. Please sign the Sign-In-Sheet as a record of
attendance. If you wish to speak on an open-session agenda item please fill out the
Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City Secretary before the
meeting starts.
1. Call to Order.
Mayor Darren R. Driskell called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor 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 are not on the agenda, other than to make statements 0/ specific
/actual information in response to a citizen's inquiry or to recite existing policy
in response to the inquiry.
None
4. Receive reports from Staff or the City Council about items of community
interest. Items 0/ community interest include: expressions 0/ thanks,
congratulations, or condolence; in/ormation regarding holiday schedules; an
honorary or salutary recognition 0/a public official, public employee, or other
citizen (but not including a change in status 0/ a person's public office or
public employment); a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; in/ormation regarding a social, ceremonial,
or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the
governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member 0/
the governing body or an official or employee 0/ the municipality; and
announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety 0/
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting 0/the agenda.
City Manager, Philip Sanders mentioned the GACC Banquet Saturday, February
12th.
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5. 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.
a. Approve City Council Regular minutes for January 25, 2011.
b. Review Anna EDC Special minutes for September 7 2010.
c. Review Anna CDC Special minutes for September 7, 2010.
d. Approve "Gregory Pitts" development plat. (Maurice Schwanke)
e. Approve a Resolution authorizing payment and reimbursement for
Council member travel and training expenses. (Philip Sanders)
f. Approve a amended Professional Service Agreement between the
Anna Economic Development Corporation/Anna Community
Development Corporation and Tom Terrell, Jr. (Jessica Perkins)
g. Approve a Resolution regarding Senate Bill 332 (Philip Sanders)
Council Member Geren made the motion to approve. Council Member Green
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
6. (a) Public Hearing:
To consider public comment regarding an ordinance amending the City's
comprehensive plan, zoning map, and zoning ordinance and changing the
zoning of certain property, providing for savings, repealing and severability
clauses; providing for an effective date; providing for a penalty clause not to
exceed $2,000 or the highest penalty amount allowed by law, whichever is
less; and providing for publication and caption hereof. The property is
currently zoned as Agriculture (AG). The owner has requested a Planned
Development (PD) zoning to include Single Family Residential, Town Homes,
Multiple Family Residential (FM-2) and Restricted Commercial (C-l)
District zoning with additional uses. The property is located in an area
roughly bonded by the north city limits line (CR 373, CR 372, and CR 290)
on the south and west by the Hurricane Creek Country Club, The Hurricane
Creek Estates and the Urban Crossing Addition, and is east and west of N.
Central Expressway. The property is owned by Viola Lordsmeer L.P.
(Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item to
council. Mayor Driskell opened the public hearing at 7:34 pm. There was no
public comment Mayor Driskell closed the public hearing at 7:34 pm.
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(b) ConsiderlDiscuss/Action on recommendation regarding an ordinance
amending the City's comprehensive plan, zoning map, and zoning ordinance
and changing the zoning of certain property, providing for savings, repealing
and severability clauses; providing for an effective date; providing for a
penalty clause not to exceed $2,000 or the highest penalty amount allowed by
law, whichever is less; and providing for publication and caption hereof. The
property is currently zoned as Agriculture (AG). The owner has requested a
Planned Development (PD) zoning to include Single Family Residential,
Town Homes, Multiple Family Residential (FM-2) and Restricted
Commercial (C-l) District zoning with additional uses. The property is
located in an area roughly bonded by the north city limits line (CR 373, CR
372, and CR 290) on the south and west of the Hurricane Creek Country
Club, the Hurricane Creek Estates and the Urban Crossing Addition, and is
east and west of N. Central Expressway. The property is owned by Viola
Lordsmeer L.P. (Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Green made the motion to approve. Council Member Hendricks
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 5 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
7. (a) Public Hearing:
To consider public comment regarding an ordinance amending the City's
comprehensive plan, zoning map, and zoning ordinance and changing the
zoning of certain property, providing for savings, repealing and severability
clauses; providing for an effective date; providing for a penalty clause not to
exceed $2,000 or the highest penalty amount allowed by law, whichever is
less; and providing for publication and caption hereof. The property is
currently zoned as Planned Development. The owner(s) Windmill Storage is
requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow for a self contained Ice and Water
Facility use on the tract. The property is generally located South of West
White Street and east of Westfield Drive. (Maurice Schwanke)
Council Member Anderson arrived at 7:35 pm.
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development presented the item to
council members and answered questions. Mayor Driskell opened the public
hearing at 7:45 pm. There was no public comment. Mayor Driskell closed the
public hearing at 7 :46 pm.
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(b) ConsiderlDiscuss/Action on recommendation regarding an ordinance
amending the City's comprehensive plan, zoning map, and zoning ordinance
and changing the zoning of certain property, providing for savings, repealing
and severability clauses; providing for an effective date; providing for a
penalty clause not to exceed $2,000 or the highest penalty amount allowed by
law, whichever is less; and providing for publication and caption hereof. The
owner(s) Windmill Storage is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow for a
self contained Ice and Water Facility use on the tract. The property is
generally located South of West White Street and east of Westfield Drive.
(Maurice Schwanke)
Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development recommended that
council table the item at this time. P & Z Commission will be meeting February
15, 2011 to discuss this item and make a recommendation for council February
22, 2011 meeting. Mayor Driskell made the motion to take no action. Council
Member Green seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
8. ConsiderlDiscuss/Action regarding ordinance amending the Anna City Code
of Ordinances Part II, Article 8, Section 1.12 (Dangerous Structures),
establishing a Building and Standards Commission, and providing for
authority of the Building and Standards Commission to hear and determine
certain public health and safety matters including matters related to
dangerous structures. (Clark McCoy)
Clark McCoy presented the item to council and answered questions. Council
Member Green made the motion to approve. Mayor Driskell seconded the motion.
Motion passes.
AYE 5 NA Y 1 (CM Glover) ABSTAIN o
9. ConsiderlDiscuss/Action regarding a Resolution directing publication of
notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of
obligation.
City Manager, Philip Sanders presented the item to council and stated that it has
been decided not to pursue this option to purchase the fire truck. Mr. Sanders
recommended taking no action on this item. Council Member Anderson made the
motion to take no action. Council Member Green seconded the motion. Motion
passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
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10. Discussion regarding the appointment of a Charter Review Commission.
(Philip Sanders)
City Manager, Philip Sanders presented this item to council and council discussed
ETJ people being able to sit on the committee.
Council did not enter closed session at this time.
11. CLOSED SESSION (EXCEPTIONS): Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551,
the City Council may enter into closed session to discuss any items listed or
referenced on this agenda under the following exceptions:
a. consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
and/or 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).
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.
12. ConsiderlDiscuss/ Action on any items listed on posted agenda for February
8, 2011 City of Anna Workshop Session or any closed session occurring
during this Regular Meeting, as necessary.
Council Member Anderson made the motion to take no action. Council Member
Green seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
13. Adjourn.
Mayor Driskell made the motion to adjourn at 8:04 pm. Council Member
Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN o
ATTEST:
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