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Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on August 1, 2017, 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
Doug Svien
Carla Trussell
Mark McClinton
Rhett Harrison
Alan Nix
Sherry Zachery
Jerry Warren
Absent Brady Pendleton
Others Attending Allen L. Barnes, City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Staci L. King, City Secretary
I. Call to Order
The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August
1, 2017, by Mayor Weldon.
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag —"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
one state under God, one and indivisible."
Mayor Weldon led the audience in the pledge to the United States Flag and to the Texas Flag.
III. Invocation was given by Pastor Don Middleton, Cross Timbers Church of Christ, Stephenville.
IV. Recognition of Officer Jeremy Lanier and Sergeant Orlando Gaitan, Stephenville Police
Department. Chief Jason King recognized Officer Jeremy Lanier and Sergeant Orlando Gaitan with
the following citation:
Officer Jeremy Lanier and Sergeant Orlando Gaitan, of the Stephenville Police Department,
distinguished themselves by heroic actions in the saving of a human life in Stephenville, Texas, on
March 23rd, 2017.
At approximately 1:40am on March 23rd, 2017 Officer Lanier and Sgt. Gaitan responded to the
report of a man on the side of the South Loop Bridge in Stephenville, Texas. Upon arrival they
discovered a man with one leg over the rail of the bridge who was intent on taking his own life.
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By working together Officer Lanier was able to approach the subject from behind while Sergeant
Gaitan spoke to him. Just prior to jumping, Officer Lanier was able to grab the man and pull him
back over the railing to safety.
By their prompt action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Officer Lanier and Sergeant
Gaitan has reflected great credit upon themselves and the Stephenville Police Department.
V. Citizens' General Discussion
No one came forward to address the council.
VI. Consider Approval of an Encroachment Agreement for the Construction of a Balcony at 104 East
Col lee Street.
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Sherry Zachary, to approve the encroachment agreement for 104
East College. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VII. Nominations Committee Report
A. July 18, 2017
1. Consider Appointing Brandon Huckabee to Place 1 and Malcolm Cross to Alternate 1 on
the Board of Adjustment
MOTION by Carla Trussell, second by Mark McClinton. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous
vote.
2. Reducing the Size of the Planning and Zoning Commission
MOTION by Carla Trussell, second by Jerry Warren that the Planning and Zoning
Commission remain at ten members. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
II B. July 25, 2017
1. Charter Amendments
The Nominations Committee recommended that a Charter Review Committee be
established that consists of the Nomination Committee and two citizens appointed by the
committee chair. No action taken.
Vill. Planning & Development Committee Report
A. Request for Variance on Septic System Inside City Limits. Committee gave positive
recommendation to council.
B. Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance. Staff and Council Member Zachery met with vendors and
will bring an ordinance for consideration in September.
C. Section 12: "Sign Regulations" of the City of Stephenville Zoning Ordinance. The committee
recommends that this item be tabled until a public meeting can be held for citizen input.
D. Amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan. This item was removed from the committee agenda.
E. Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program. Staff was asked to bring additional
information to the council. No action.
IX. Public Health and Safety Committee - Credit Access Business
Staff was directed by the committee to meet with local businesses and committee members
would reach out to various officials to schedule a meeting to discuss the issue. No action.
X. Planning and Zoning Commission
A. PUBLIC HEARING Case No. RZ2017-002
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Consider approval of a rezone of the property located at 1092 W. Tarleton Street, being Lot(s)
3A, 1B, 14B, and part of 14A, Block 16, of the SS400 Park Place Addition, to the City of
Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, from R-3 (Multiple Family Residential District), to B-1
(Neighborhood Business District).
Mayor Weldon opened the public hearing. Jeremy Allen, acting Director of Planning and
Building Services, presented the staff report on this matter. The rezone request was
unanimously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and therefore would require a
super -majority vote by the city council to overturn the commission's denial.
Mayor Weldon asked for anyone in favor of the rezone to come forward. Those speaking in
favor of rezoning:
Carrie and Austin Pack, 1225 N. Cleveland, Stephenville, Texas, petitioners and owners of
University Flowers and College, Etc.
Wendell Hollingsworth, 206 Logan Lane, Stephenville, Texas
Linda Brown, 586 N. Clinton, Stephenville, Texas
Kari Haile, 6520 County Road 258, Stephenville, Texas
Rosemary Nagle, 401 Bluebonnet, Stephenville, Texas
Evan Arendell, 1081 N. Harbin, Stephenville, Texas
Those speaking in opposition to rezoning:
Amy Crew, 1080 W. Tarleton, Stephenville, Texas
Karen Finney, 1060 W. Tarleton, Stephenville, Texas
Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2017-0-08 rezoning from R-3 Multiple Family Residential
District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District, Lots 1A, 1B, 148, and part of 14A, Block 16 of
the 55400 Park Place Addition to the City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.
MOTION by Carla Trussell, second by Sherry Zachery to table the item until the full council is
present to vote. MOTION CARRIED, Alan Nix casting an opposing vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - Case No. PZV2017-001— Consider approval of a variance from the City of
Stephenville Subdivision Ordinance, Section 5.13, Subsection (6), in orderto install an onsite
sewage facility (septic tank system) on a lot being less than 1 acre in size, located at 2612
W. Lingleville Rd., being a .809 Acre tract of land out of the Jarrett Menefee Survey, Abstract
0520, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.
Vincent LaTour, developer, spoke in favor of the variance. No one spoke in opposition.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Sherry Zachery to approve a variance to 2612 W.
Lingleville Road to allow the installation of an on -site sewage facility. MOTION CARRIED, Alan
Nix casting an opposing vote
C. PUBLIC HEARING - Case No. RRP2017-001— Consider approval of a replat of Lots 1, 14, and
a portion of 13, Block 14, of the Park Place Addition to the City of Stephenville, Erath County,
Texas, to Lots 1-R, and 14-R, Block 14, of the Park Place Addition to the City of Stephenville,
Erath County, Texas.
No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the replat.
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MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Carla Trussell to approve the replat of Lots 1, 14, and
a portion of 13, Block 14, Park Place Addition. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
D. PUBLIC HEARING -Case No. FP2017-02 —Consider Approval of Application for Final Plat of
Christy Plaza II development located on Christi Plaza (at 377), Stephenville, Erath County,
Texas
This item was removed from the agenda. No action.
E. PUBLIC HEARING -Case No. FP2017-003 —Consider Approval of Application for Final Plat of
the Blue Sky Subdivision located on FM 205 and Private Road 1098, Stephenville, Erath
County, Texas
No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the final plat.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Doug Svien to approve the final plat of the Blue Sky
Subdivision. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
F. PUBLIC HEARING —Case No. Ord2017-001 —Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2017-0-_
to repeal and replace Section 12: "Sign Regulations" of the City of Stephenville Zoning
Ordinance
Allen Barnes, City Administrator, recommended to council that this item be tabled to allow at
least one council workshop and a public meeting to be held before a final version is presented
for approval.
MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Mark McClinton to table the item on the recommendation
of the city administrator. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
XI. Set Time, Date, and Location of Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate
Staff recommended the first public hearing on the tax rate be held on August 29, 2017 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers and the second public hearing be held on September 5, 2017
at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix to set the public hearings on the tax rate as
recommended by staff.
XII. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2017-R-21 to Extend the Deadline to Turn the Annual
Budget into the City Secretary's Office
MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Mark McClinton to approve Resolution No. 2017-R-21.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
XIII. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2017-0-08 Amending the Water and Sewer Rates
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Mark McClinton to approve Ordinance No. 2017-0-08. MOTION
CARRIED, Carla Trussell casting an opposing vote.
XIV. Consent Agenda
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Mark McClinton to approve the consent agenda. MOTION
CARRIED by unanimous vote.
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on July 11, 2017
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B. Consider Addendum to Extend the Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for 9-1-1 Services
C. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2017-R-20 Accepting the 2017 Pavement Management
Project — Chip Seal Project
D. Consider Abatement of Easement in the J.B. Dupey Survey, A-196, Lot 35 and Lot 36 of the
Elk Ridge Phase III Subdivision
E. Consider Changing the Date of the October Regular Council Meeting to October 9, 2017
XV. Comments by City Administrator
• Thursday, August 3 — Texstar Ford Summer Nights Concerts — Songwriters Show featuring
Larry Joe Taylor, Davin James, Richard Leigh, and Keith Sykes
• Wednesday, August 16 — First Day of School for Stephenville ISO
• Council Budget Workshops begin on Monday, August 14
• Monday, September 4— City offices closed for Labor Day
• Tuesday, September 5 — Regular Council Meeting
Waste Connections will be refunding the city $22,000 in overpaid fuel surcharges.
XVI. Comments by Council members
Mark McClinton wished everyone a safe and successful school year.
Carla Trussell thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for all of the work they put in on the
sign ordinance.
Doug Svien reminded everyone the tax free weekend was coming up.
Mayor Weldon requested Allen Barnes coordinate with the district office of TxDOT to update the
city council on their ongoing projects in Erath County.
XVII. 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:
A. Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Project
Summer
B. Section 551.074 Personnel Matters (a)(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee —City
Administrator Evaluation
XVIII. Action taken on items discussed in executive session (if necessary)
No action taken.
XIX. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Jerry K. We on, ayor
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