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Home My WebLink About2015-07-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on July 7, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Regular Business Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit: Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Council members Jerry K. Weldon II Russ McDanel Mark McClinton Boyd Waggoner Doug Svien Rhett Harrison Alan Nix Sherry Zachery Jerry Warren Others Attending Patrick C. Bridges, City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Staci King, sitting in for the City Secretary Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, by Mayor Weldon, who thanked the following for their hard work on the Fourth of July parade and event activities held in City Park: • Jeremy Allen and his staff from Community Services; Police Chief Jason King and his department; Shelley Gilliland and the committee of "BBQ, Bands and Bottle Rockets". Through their efforts, this committee raised $10,000 for Backpack Buddies. II. Citizens' General Discussion. No one wished to address the council. III. Annual Report from Specialized Billing —Bruce Glover Bruce Glover reported that the past year has shown an increase in revenue of about 4% or $29,000. Glover said that they have streamlined their offices to be more efficient and have upgraded their computer system. They are also in compliance with new Medicare provisions. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Alan Nix, to accept the annual report from Specialized Billing. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council IV. Consider Property Damage Claims filed by Donna Wesson, 1325 Lydia Street, and Steven and Cher Coots, 1385 Lydia Street Brady Pendleton told the council that as a result of recent rains in May, these homeowners suffered extensive damage as a result of the city sewer line backing up and overflowing into their residences. Both parties have received estimates for repairs. The Coots family estimates their damage to be approximately $90,000; and Wesson's damage estimates is about $20,000. They have both filed claims with their insurance companies, which were denied. They also filed claims with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool which were also denied. Pendleton said that his clients wanted the opportunity to present their case to the council in open meeting and to make a request for city assistance in repairing their homes. Pendleton said that his clients believe that the city failed to properly maintain its sewer line, which created a nuisance that caused the flooding of raw sewage into these homes. Pendleton said that as the annual budget planning sessions begin soon, the council needs to plan for much needed improvements to the city's sewer system. Because of the potential of future litigation, City Attorney Thomas advised the council members to not engage in the discussion of this matter. V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval regarding the request of Ranger College, owner, to rezone from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to B-2 Retail/Commercial Business District, Lot 14H, Block 14, River North II Addition, located at 1815 Lingleville Road, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas; Ordinance No. 2015-10 Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Judy Miller reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this rezoning request. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: No one. Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. MOTION by Russ MCDanel, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 10. MOTION CARRIED. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a replat of Lot 17, Block 1, Golf Country Estates and Lot 17, Block 1, Oak Tree Addition, 132 Blue Jay, zoned R-1 Single - Family Residential District Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council Judy Miller reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this replat. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: Wayne Hayes is the owner of subject property and is requesting a replat so that they can consolidate the two lots into one. Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the replat. MOTION CARRIED. C. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval regarding the replat of Lot 18, Block 15, Clifton Heights Addition, 800 block of Cox Street, zoned R-2 One- and Two -Family Residential District Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Judy Miller reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this replat. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: No one. Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Rhett Harrison, to create a lot for Habitat for Humanity and approve the replat. MOTION CARRIED. D. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a replat of a portion of Lot 3, Block 73, City Addition, 601 Alexander Road, zoned R-3 Multiple -Family Residential District Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Judy Miller reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this replat. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: Alisa Terrill Starbird, attorney for owners, requested the council to approve this replat. Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Jerry Warren, to approve the replat. MOTION CARRIED. E. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2015-11 establishing a procedure for closing of streets and alleys and providing for replatting of lots MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 11. MOTION CARRIED. VI. Consider the sale of the east 50 feet of Lot 20 and all of Lot 21, Belmont Addition, located at 1103 Dodge Street, City of Stephenville, to Donald Mclntare and Kristi Mclntare MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Mark McClinton, to approve the sale of the east 50 feet of Lot 20 and all of Lot 21, Belmont Addition, City of Stephenville, to Donald Mclntare and Kristi Mclntare. MOTION CARRIED. VII. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2015-12 Altering the Speed Limit on FM 8/Northwest Highway MOTION by Doug Svien, second by McClinton, to adopt Ordinance No. 2015-12. MOTION CARRIED. Vill. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT —Consider Appointing Daron Trussell to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MOTION by Rhett Harrison, second by Boyd Waggoner, to appoint Daron Trussell to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED. IX. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A. Long -Range Water Resources Plan. Troy St. Tours and Peter Newell with HDR Engineering, Inc. reported on their proposal to provide an updated, Long -Range Water Resources Plan. It was noted the proposed plan would discuss contractual and regulatory entities, such as the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District and the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Mark McClinton, to table this matter. MOTION CARRIED. B. Consider Approval of Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Methodist Branch Sewer System Analysis. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Boyd Waggoner, to approve the agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for sewer system analysis for a lump sum amount of $18,000. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council C. Consider Approval of Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for j Professional Services for the 2014-2015 Capital Street Project. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for this project for a lump sum amount of $30,000 for basic services and $5,000 for additional services. MOTION CARRIED. X. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE —Russ McDanel, Chairman; Jerry Warren, Mark McClinton A. Consider Ordinance No. 2015-13 Amending the 2006 Fire Code. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Mark McClinton, to adopt Ordinance No. 2015-13. MOTION CARRIED. B. Consider Ordinance No. 2015-14 Amending Title VII Traffic Code, Chapter 72 Stopping, Standing and Parking of the Code of Ordinances. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Boyd Waggoner, to adopt Ordinance No. 2015-14. MOTION CARRIED. C. Dispatch Agreement with Tarleton State University. McDanel introduced the Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch who said that this agreement offers a great opportunity for the university police to work with the city to provide the best possible service for the students. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Mark McClinton, to approve the dispatch agreement with Tarleton. MOTION CARRIED. XI. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2015 Regular Council Meeting B. Water Line Relocation at West End Cemetery C. Authorization to Sell City Property —one office chair XII. Comments by City Administrator Pat Bridges announced that the council will meet on July 28 to select the board of directors for the Stephenville Economic Development Authority. Bridges encouraged interested city and county residents to submit an application by July 17. XIII. Comments by Council members Boyd Waggoner thanked Melanie Taylor for applying for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and encouraged her to seek other committee opportunities with the city. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council Russ McDanel expressed disappointment about negative comments on Facebook concerning city council members, city employees, or city projects. He challenged citizens to become involved in being a part of seeking solutions. Rhett Harrison expressed condolences for the family of Bill Thompson who suffered a heart attack over the weekend and died on Monday. Bill was a member of the Stephenville Board of Adjustment. Alan Nix and Sherry Zachery expressed their appreciation for the hard work that went in to planning and organizing all the events that took place on July 0 especially the parade and celebration in the park. Jerry Warren stated that he sees mainly positive postings on social media concerning the operation of the city. He said that people are happy and we have a service -oriented staff to serve the citizens. Mayor Weldon thanked those who have already submitted applications for Stephenville Economic Development Authority and encouraged others to do so. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 8:09 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the meeting, and council went into executive session In compliance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property and Sec. 551.071(a) Consultation with Attorney; pending or contemplated litigation A. Lot A, Block 7, City Addition, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, located at 198 South Belknap Street B. Stephenville City Electric, Inc., et al, v. City of Stephenville and Mark Kaiser, Cause No. CV-33,010, 2661h Judicial District Court, Erath County, Texas C. Lamar Advantage Holding Company v. City of Stephenville and Betty Chew v. Marion Jo Hutchinson McAlister, Case No. 11-04-00133-CV, 11`h Court of Appeals at Eastland County, Texas Council reconvened in open session at 8:30 p.m. XV. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary) MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Doug Svien, to approve the lease agreement on Lot A, Block 7, City Addition, for Stephenville Economic Development Authority offices, subject to reimbursement by SEDA for amounts expended by the city. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council XVI. Adjourn MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Russ McDanel, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 8:31 p.m. ^r Jer K. a don II, Mayor ATTEST: i � P Regular Business Meeting July 7, 2015 Stephenville City Council