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Home My WebLink About2014-01-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on January 7, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, forth 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 Jerry K. Weldon II Mayor Pro -Tem Malcolm Cross Council members Casey Hogan Doug Svien Russ MCDanel Brady Pendleton Alan Nix Scott Evans Others Attending Mark A. Kaiser, 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, January 7, 2014, by Mayor Weldon. Mayor Weldon presented two resolutionsfrom State Representative J. D. Sheffield. Thefirst recognized the dedication of Stephenville Fire Station No. 2 and the second recognized City Secretary, Cindy Stafford. These resolutions are attached to these minutes. II. Citizens' General Discussion. No one wished to address the council. III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider request to rezone from IND "Industrial District" to B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District", Lot 7 (sub of 4), Block 75, City Addition, located at 634 East Road Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Betty Chew, Director of Community Development, reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zoning request. The owner proposes to develop the property for use as a church. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. Regular Business Meeting January 7, 2014 Stephenville City Council B. Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2014-01 rezoning from IND "Industrial District" to B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District", Lot 7 (sub of 4), Block 75, City Addition, located at 634 East Road MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Russ McDanel, to adopt Ordinance No. 2014-01. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. IV. SECOND AND FINAL READING and Consideration of Approval of the Contract with Progressive Waste Solutions of TX, Inc. for Solid Waste Collection MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Alan Nix, to approve the contract with Progressive Waste Solutions of TX, Inc. MOTION CARRIED. V. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT A. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2014-01 Approving Investment Policy, Approving Broker/Dealers and Investment Strategies MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Alan Nix, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-01. MOTION CARRIED. B. Consider Approving Agreement with Tri -Stem MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Casey Hogan, to approve the agreement with Tri Stem. MOTION CARRIED. C. General Fund. Committee Chairman Svien stated that this is an annual report, which shows that this year the city is in good financial condition. VI. CONSENTAGENDA MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Brady Pendleton, to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approve Minutes of December 3, 2013 Regular Council Meeting B. Authorization for Sale of City Property C. Authorization to Donate City Property D. TxCDBG 2013 Water and Sewer Improvements Project, Engineering Services Proposal E. Approve Bid Awards 1. 2013 Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project 2. 2013 Garfield Elevated Tower Rehabilitation Project Regular Business Meeting January 7, 2014 Stephenville City Council VII. Comments by City Administrator • Restoration of the Garfield Elevated Storage Tank will begin soon. • Approximately $1 million in utility improvements will begin at First, Second, Cage and Groesbeck Streets. • The annual audit will be presented at the February council meeting. • Council work session will be held January 20, 1-5pm at Fire Station 2. • Traffic signal at 011ie/Alexander Road should be completed this month. VIII. Comments by Council members Mayor Weldon asked for an update on Texas Department of Transportation's replacement of street signs throughout the city. Mayor reminded council that representatives ofTxDOT indicated this time last year that they would addressthis matter. Kaiser reported that he has emailed the TxDOT office but has not had a response from them. Casey Hogan stated that tomorrow night—January 8—is "Stephenville Night" at the Tarleton basketball game. Citizens get free admission with proof of address and items atthe concession stand are $1. Hogan announced that Tarleton Texans are ranked #9 and the Tarleton Texanns are ranked #15 in the nation. Doug Svien reported that Emergency Disaster Readiness Planning Session is being held in Stephenville this weekend. Russ McDanel thanked the city employees for their dedication to work in the recent cold/icy conditions. Brady Pendleton welcomed those members of the Leadership Stephenville class who were present. Mayor Weldon recognized Nick Williams, Director of Public Works, for his work on many projects throughout the city—Garfield tank, solid waste contract, and sewer projects. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:20 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 A. Lot 6, Block 55, City Addition, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas B. 536 acres out of John W. Bradley, Daniel Bell, Edward Bond, James Conger, M. S. Crow, W. D. Richardson, M.1. Leech, Hancock C. Smith, and Ira Foster Surveys, Erath County, Texas C. Property located at 512 CR 386, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas Council reconvened into open session at 7:05 p.m. Regular Business Meeting January 7, 2014 Stephenville City Council X. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary) MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Russ McDanel, to authorize City Administrator to negotiate with the Erath County Tax Assessor Collector for the purchase of Lot 6, Block 55, City Addition, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, and to waive the city's rights to this property. MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Scott Evans, to approve the lease agreement for 536 acres as described above. MOTION CARRIED. XI. Adjourn Mayor Weldon declared the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. ATTEST: Cindy L. Staf rd, City Sec# y Regular Business Meeting January 7, 2014 Stephenville City Council Jel K. eldon II, Mayor The State ®f Texas Y, x e � 4 .z , 4 r Wit: -° R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Proud members of the Stephenville Fire Department are gathering with city officials and local citizens on December 19, 2013, to dedicate the city's new Fire Station No. 2; and WHEREAS, Established in 1898, the department provides fire protection and emergency ambulance `service to some 16,000 area residents, and it receives more than 2,000 calls per year; and WHEREAS, The new Station No. 2 was designed with valuable input from the department's firefighters; this expanded, state-of-the-art facility provides additional space to accommodate the staff, and its garage can hold up to nine vehicles ata time; and WHEREAS, The department's 24 full-time firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters benefit from the leadership of Fire Chief Jimmy Chew, who holds the distinction of being the department's longest -serving member, with more than 43 years of service; the department also enjoys the support and guidance of Mayor Kenny Weldon, City Administrator. Mark Kaiser, and Fire Marshal Cody Derrick; and WHEREAS, For more than a century, the Stephenville Fire Department has worked to preserve the lives and protect the property of area Texans, and the completion of this impressive new facility ensures that the department will. be even better prepared to serve the community in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the dedication of Stephenville Fire Station No. 2 be commemorated and that the members of the Stephenville Fire Department be extended sincere best wishes for the future. 13R3657 J D: She le d State Rep esentative District 59 R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N WHEREAS, Stephenville city secretary Cindy Stafford has been selected as the 2013 Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association; and WHEREAS, Ms. Stafford has been in her current position since February 1994, and she has served six Stephenville mayors over the course of her tenure; she has also been an active member of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, and her work has greatly benefited that organization; and WHEREAS, A dedicated volunteer, Ms. Stafford has shared her time with Meals on Wheels, Erath County United Way, and the Stephenville Relay for Life, a fund-raiser she coordinates each year; in addition, she participates in the local Zonta Club and Faith Lutheran Church, and she serves as an ambassador for the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Cindy Stafford has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and dedication over the past two decades, and she may indeed take great pride in this recognition from her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Cindy Stafford be congratulated on her selection as the 2013 Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association and that she be extended sincere best wishes for continued success. J. e J. Shef .e 1d State Repre entative District 59 13R3615 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-01 AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE LAND DESCRIBED FROM THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF IND "INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT" TO B-2 "RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT". BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: All that lot, tract or parcel of land being Lot 7 (Sub 4 of), Block 75, City Addition, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. And it is hereby rezoned and the zoning classification changed from the classification of IND "'Industrial District" to B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District', in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Stephenville. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of January, 2014. LICDIV-.W ler K.a don, ll, Mayor ATTEST: A ` Cindy L. St ford, City Secrod)y Reviewed by Mark A. Kaiser City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality RESOLUTION NO. 2014-01 A RESOLUTION APPROVING INVESTMENT POLICY, APPROVING BROKER/DEALERS, AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WHEREAS, The Public Funds Act of Texas (the "Act") as amended, requires the City Council of the City of Stephenville to annually review the investment policy, broker/dealers list, and investment strategies of the City and that the written instrument so adopted shall record any changes made to either the investment policy, broker/dealers list, or investment strategies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stephenville, after reviewing the investment policy, broker/dealers list, and investment strategies of the City, hereby adopts the revised/updated policy, broker/dealers list, and investment strategies of the City. The City Council hereby directs that the adopted written document be made a part of these minutes. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Stephenville held on this 7th day of January, 2014. Jim / r Jerky K. Idon II, Mayor ATTEST: Reviewed by Ma k A. Kaiser, City Administrator Approved as to form and content by Randy Thomas, City Attorney EXHIBIT D APPROVED BROKER/DEALERS as required by Texas Government Code 2256.025 Broker/Dealers: Mizuho Citigroup Merrill Lynch Bank of America Multi -Bank Securities, Inc. Banks for purchase of Certificates of Deposit: Texas Bank Local Government Investment Pool TexPool (Public Funds Investment Pool) TexStar