The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2016-10-04 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:30 P.M. The Ci • Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on Glauber 4, 2016, 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 Alan Nix Mark McClinton Carla TrusseII Doug Svien Brady Pendleton Rhett Harrison Sherry Zachery Jerry Warren Others Attending Patrick C. Bridges, City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, by Mayor Weldon. II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag —"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Mayor Weldon led the audience in the pledge to the United States Flag and to the Texas Flag. III. Invocation was given by David Whiteman of Grace Fellowship Church IV. Citizens General Discussion. No one came forward to address the council. V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION —Consider Approval of Final Plat for Lakewood Estates, Phase V Noah Cullis, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that this final plat provides for 14 single-family residential lots, with lots ranging in size from 11,064 to 30, 492 square feet. MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Jerry Warren, to approve the final plat for Lakewood Estates, Phase V. MOTION CARRIED by the following vote: Regular Business Meeting —October 4, 2016 Stephenville City Council (1 Ayes: Council members McClinton, Trussell, Svien, Pendleton, Harrison, Zachery, Warren, and jj 11 Mayor Weldon. Noes: Council member Nix. VI. PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES —Quarterly Report —Noah Cullis, Director Cullis explained the purpose of Planning and Building Services as follows: 1. Give every effort to maintain and utilize our city council adopted codes and ordinances that protect the community's public health, safety and welfare. 2. Be a valued resource for professionals involved in the building and development of our community by guiding them through our adopted processes in a welcome and meaningful oii 11111-re 3. Provide professional and ethical counsel to the city administration, elected mayor and city council members and appointed bodies in all matters of current and future land use development occurring in the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Cullus listed his staff members: Buck Kelly, Building Official Keith Austin, Building Inspector Jimmy Finney, Code Compliance Officer Chase Harmon, GIS Analyst He reported that revenue generated in this department for FY14-15 was $166,354 and FY15-16 was $263,128. He said that he will let the numbers speak for themselves to send the message that the city is open for business. VII. STEPHENVILLE TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REPORT —John Hubbard, Executive Director Hubbard shared SEDA's mission statement: "To implement programs that strengthen and diversify the local economy, encourage vibrant business climate, and continually improve the quality of life for the citizens of Stephenville." The board is currently working on a facade program for existing businesses. Hubbard also reported that he spoke at the International Economic Development Conference in Cleveland and will be attending the International Conference of Shoppers in Dallas this week. He is using these opportunities to talk about Stephenville and create interest for businesses to move to our city. Vill. Consider Approval of Contract with Graves Humphries Stahl, LTD for Court Collection Services MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Mark McClinton, to approve the contract with Graves Humphries Stahl, LTD to provide collection services for delinquent court fines, fees, court costs, restitution, debts and accounts receivable. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Regular Business Meeting —October 4, 2016 Stephenville City Council IX. CONSENTAGENDA MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Brady Pendleton, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. A. Approve Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting on September 6, 2016 2. Special Council Meeting on September 13, 2016 3. Special Council Meeting on September 20, 2016 4. Special Council Meeting on September 27, 2016 B. Approve Bid Award 1. Inglewood Drive Resurfacing Project 2. Asphalt Paver C. Consider Approval of Resolutions Accepting Projects 1. 2016 Maintenance Program Micro -Surfacing, #2016-R-15 2. City Park Low -Water Crossing, #2016-R-16 D. Approve Resolution No. 2016-R-17 Authorizing Lease -Purchase Agreement for a Fire Truck X. Comments by City Administrator Pat Bridges thanked everyone involved with the Bosque River Adventure for its success. Pat said that as this is his last council meeting, he wanted to thank the mayor and council for the opportunity to serve as the city administrator. XI. Comments by Council members Mark McClinton thanked Pat Bridges for his service to the City of Stephenville as police chief and as city administrator. Carla Trussell also thanked the entities involved with Bosque River Adventure. She reminded everyone of Bygone Days on the Bosque this Saturday as well as Sundown on the Square. Doug Svien said that he appreciates all of Pat's hard work and thanked him for his service. Brady Pendleton thanked Pat saying that he had done great work in the face of many challenges. Alan Nix also thanked Pat for his service to our city, its citizens, and the council. He wished him good luck in his new position. Mayor Weldon specifically thanked those involved with Bosque River Adventure —Dr. Jill Burk, Dr. Bellows, Kathy Haynes, and Jeremy Allen. He said it was an example of how the community can come together to celebrate but also preserve and be reminded of the natural resource that is the Bosque River. Regular Business Meeting —October 4, 2016 Stephenville City Council Weldon thanked Pat Bridges saying that he has left this a better place, and his desire to serve the public has been evident. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:14 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the meeting, and council went into executive session i0 c mpliance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.074 Personnel Matters (a)(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee A. Finance Director B. City Administrator Council reconvened in open session at 8:55 p.m. XIII. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary) MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the appointment of Monica Harris as the Finance Director for the City of Stephenville. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, to approve SGR to conduct a search for a new city administrator. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. XIV. Adjourn MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Rhett Harrison to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 9:01 P.M. ATTEST: 4 Cindy L. S� orcl City SIV retary Regular Business Meeting —October 4, 2016 Stephenville City Council