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Home My WebLink About2015-03-03 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on March 3, 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 Jerry K. Weldon II Mayor Pro-Tem Russ McDanel Council members Doug Svien Brady Pendleton (5:53pm) Alan Nix Sherry Zachery Jerry Warren Absent Casey Hogan Boyd Waggoner 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, March 3, 2015, by Mayor Weldon. Weldon thanked the Stephenville Police Department and the Erath County Sheriff's Department for coordinating and preserving operations during the State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Roth trial. He specifically recognized SPD Lieutenants Don Miller and James Gresham for organizing and coordinating trial security. Mayor Weldon also announced that he will be signing a proclamation designating next week as Poison Prevention Week. He reminded citizens to safeguard household chemicals and other poisonous items. II. Citizens' General Discussion. No one came forward to address the council. III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider adopting Ordinance No. 2015-03 Amending Section 6.1 Neighborhood Business District B-1: 6.1.1)(2) Height, Area, Yard and Lot Coverage Requirements Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing, and Planning and Building Services Director Judy Miller introduced this item and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this amendment. Regular Business Meeting March 3, 2015 Stephenville City Council Speaking in Favor of the Amendment: No one. Speaking in Opposition of Amendment: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Sherry Zachery, to adopt Ordinance No. 2015- 03. MOTION CARRIED. B. Consider Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Golf Country Estates 11, being 14.551 acres of land out of the Jarrett Menefee Survey, Abstract No. 520, Erath County, Texas Judy Miller presented this plat and reported that the P&Z Commission recommends approval provided that the developer/owner complies with the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Miller reported that this area is composed of 48 lots and will be developed with R-1, single-family homes. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Alan Nix, to approve the preliminary plat of Golf Country Estates 11. MOTION CARRIED. IV. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT A. Financial Benefit Services —Employee Benefit Consultant. The committee received a briefing from the consultants and will return with benefit plan proposals for council action. B. Consider Approval of Proposal with Management Partners/PW Consulting for Staffing Study. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Doug Svien, to approve the proposal of Management Partners/PW Consulting to conduct a staffing study at a proposed cost of $29,900. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. C. Consider Approval of Car Allowance Policy. MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to approve the addition of Section 11.22 Car Allowance and Section 11.23 Mileage Reimbursement to the Employee Handbook. MOTION CARRIED. V. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT --Consider Approval of Rule and Rate Changes for Splashville for 2015, including season pass and party packages MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Alan Nix, to adopt rate changes for Splashville as set out below. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Business Meeting March 3, 2015 Stephenville City Council Daily Admission $5.50 per person Ages 2 & Under FREE Senior Citizen (65 & Up)/Military Family (Military ID required) $3.00 per person Twilight Fee (5:00p-7:00p) $2.00 per person Lock rental is $2.00 per day-$1.00 refund with return of lock. ($10.00 fee for lost locks) Swim Diapers available for $2.00 Dailv Discount Passes 5 Visits $20.00 10 Visits $38.00 20Visits $70.00 Unlimited Individual Season Pass $115. Family Pass $225.00 Splashville Birthday Party Included with Basic party package $45.00 (Rent of tent only): Free admission for birthday child Each guest up to 24 is additional $3.75each Regular admission prices for any guests over the allotted Daily Discount Tent area for two hours (additional hours may be purchased if available) Six round tables (seats 25) One decorated serving table —choice of color (blue, red, purple, hot pink, white) Splashville party attendant to help with check -in and clean up Pizza Party Package: $215 Free admission for birthday child and 24 guest Tent area for two hours (additional hours may be purchased if available) Six round tables (seats 25) One decorated serving table with your choice of color (blue, red, purple, hot pink, white) Splashville party attendant to help with check -in and clean up Food: 1 slice of pizza, I drink, 1 bag of chips per child Additional guest can be added for $10.00 per person For parties with more than 30 guests, an additional tent must be purchased for $45.00 Hot Dog Party Package: $215 Free admission for birthday child and 24 guest Tent area for two hours (additional hours may be purchased if available) Six round tables (seats 25) One decorated serving table with your choice of color (blue, red, purple, hot pink, white) Splashville party attendant to help with check -in and clean up Food: 1 hot dog, 1 drink, 1 bag of chips per child Additional guest can be added for $10.00 per person For parties with more than 30 guest, an additional tent must be purchased for $45.00 Regular Business Meeting March 3, 2015 Stephenville City Council Individual Season Pass Special will run April 1s` — May 15th (Prior to opening) • Resident or Non Resident • Non -transferable • $75.00 VI. Consider Approving Application of Kim Benestante for Appointment to the Library Advisory Board —Sherry Zachery, Chairperson of the Nominations Committee MOTION by Sherry Zachery, second by Russ McDanel, to appoint Kim Benestante to the Librady Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED. VII. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Brady Pendleton, to table Item A and approve Item B of the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approve Minutes 1. February 3, 2015 Regular Council Meeting 2. February 26, 2015 Special Council Meeting B. Approve Resolution No. 2015-03 for Grant Application for Body Camera Program Vill. Comments by City Administrator City Administrator Bridges announced that the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. IX. Comments by Council members Mayor Weldon thanked those citizens who have filed to run for city council. He also asked for prayers on behalf of all the first responders who stand ready to protect our rights, our lives, and our property. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:07 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. 551.071(a) Consultation with Attorney; pending or contemplated litigation-- Frank Reed and Mary Winona Casselman v. City of Stephenville, Cause No. CV32352, District Court of Erath County, Texas Council reconvened in open session at 6:35 p.m. Regular Business Meeting March 3, 2015 Stephenville City Council P XI. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Sherry Zachery, to authorize the city administrator to enter into a negotiated settlement as set out in the "Confidential Settlement Agreement' in this case. MOTION CARRIED. XII. Adjourn MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Jerry Warren, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 6:36 p.m. ATTEST: Cindy L.`i-rd, eity Se#ary I Regular Business Meeting March 3, 2015 Stephenville City Council C. Jerry I . W I on II, Mayor