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TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017-5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on June 13, 2017, at 6:41 p.m., in the
Training Room at Stephenville City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Special Council
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
Doug Svien
Mark McClinton
Carla Trussell
Doug Svien
Alan Nix
Sherry Zachery
Jerry Warren
Absent Brady Pendleton
Rhett Harrison
Others Attending Allen L. Barnes, 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 6:41 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, by Mayor Weldon.
II. Consider Changing the July Regular Council Meeting to July 11th
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, to move the July regular council meeting
from July 4 to July 11. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
III. Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2017-0-06 to Approve a Negotiated Settlement
between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division
regarding the company's 2017 Rate Review Mechanism Filings
Shelley Burnett, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy Corporation, was present to
answer questions and offer additional information concerning this matter.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Sherry Zachery, to adopt Ordinance No.2017-0-06.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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IV. TEXAS HOUSING FOUNDATION
Mark Mayfield, representing Texas Housing Foundation, addressed the council concerning
its interest in acquiring and rehabilitating the Casa Brendan apartment property, located at
1300 West Hyman Street in Stephenville. This is an 86-unit complex built in 1985, which
offers affordable rental housing. To satisfy the requirements of the Texas Government Code
and the Texas Administrative Code, THE must provide notice to the local governing body
giving sufficient opportunity regarding any questions or concerns about the proposed
development.
A. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2017-11-17 Authorizing the Texas Housing
Foundation to Exercise its Powers within the Territorial Boundaries of the City of
Stephenville
MOTION by Carla Trussell, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve Resolution No. 2017-R-17.
MOTION CARRIED with Alan Nix casting the one dissenting vote.
B. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2017-R-18 in Compliance with Texas Government
Code §2306.67071 and Texas Administrative Code §10.204(4)
MOTION by Carla Trussell, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve Resolution No. 2017-R-18.
MOTION CARRIED with Alan Nix casting the one dissenting vote.
C. Consider Approval of a Cooperation Agreement
MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the Cooperation Agreement
with Texas Housing Foundation. MOTION CARRIED with Alan Nix casting the one dissenting
vote.
V. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2017-0-07 Approving Budget Amendments
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Mark McClinton, to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-0-07.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
B. Quarterly Investment Report
Doug Svien reported that Finance Director, Monica Harris, briefed the committee and other
council members present concerning the different aspects of the investment report. No
action is required by council.
VI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Administrative Assistant to the City Administrator
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MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, to authorize the city administrator to
proceed with hiring someone forthis position. MOTION CARRIED with CarlaTrussell casting
the one dissenting vote.
B. Nepotism
Committee chairman McClinton reported that no action is sought on this matter; however,
the matter may be brought back to the committee at a future meeting.
VII. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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