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Home My WebLink About2013-05-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on May 7, 2013, 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'sTexas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit: Mayor Jerry K. Weldon II Council members Joe E. Cude Malcolm Cross Doug Svien Russ McDaniel Brady Pendleton Alan Nix Martha Taylor 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, May 7, 2013, by Mayor Weldon. Weldon stated that he had the opportunity to participate in the Rotary Club Leadership Dinner this week where 21 of the Stephenville High School seniors were honored. Weldon said, "This city is well postured for the future. These kids are phenomenal. It's exciting to see the youth in our community excel." Weldon continued by offering condolences, thoughts and prayers to the community of West, Texas, following the fire and explosion at a fertilizer plant. Weldon praised the commitment of Stephenville Fire Chief Jimmy Chew and his involvement in the investigation in West. Chew was one of five fire chiefs called upon by the State of Texas to provide their experience and expertise with the investigation. If. Citizens' General Discussion. Roy Hayes, 459 Alexander Road, Stephenville, asked the council to give attention to this area of town while the road is under construction. Motorists are using this street in spite of the "Road Closed To Thru Traffic" signs posted at either end of Alexander Road. He requested that the police department monitor this situation. Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council L3 III. Annual Report from Datamax—Shawn Robison, Team Leader; Amber Gibson, Project Leader; and Jason Smith, Senior Technology Consultant Shawn Robison reported that the projects completed in 2013 were: 1) virtualization of the police department servers and 2) implementation of new UPS (uninterruptible power supply) at City Hall. Technology initiatives recommended for completion before the end of Fiscal Year 2014 are:1) to develop a disaster recovery plan (DRP) (budget estimate, $35,000) and 2) to implement new UPS at the police department (budget estimate $15,000). MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to approve the Datamax Annual Report. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. IV. Consider Approving Resolution No. 2013-05 Authorizing Approval of Issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Student Housing Revenue Bonds City Administrator Kaiser explained that in conjunction with the financing for the new student housing project at Tarleton State University and in order for this to be done using tax-exempt debt, a public hearing is required to be held in the city. Following the hearing, the highest elected official of the city is required to "approve' the project for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Russ McDanel, to approve Resolution No. 2013-05. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider request to rezone from R-1 "Single Family Residential District' to R-3 "Multiple Family Residential District', Lots 37 and 38, Block 35, South Side Addition, located on the 800 block of Alexander Road Betty Chew gave the staff report stating that owners are requesting this zoning change in order to construct assisted living facilities on the property. Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: Stephen Peacock, 101 Hudson Drive, Stephenville, is one of the owners of subject property. He stated that Rhyne Galley is interested in purchasing the property and developing it with an assisted living facility; therefore, Peacock and his co -owners are requesting this rezoning. Rhyne Gailey, 455 Second Street, Stephenville, is the developer of the proposed facility. He stated that he has visited with the Director of Community Development and the Fire Marshal concerning the requirements for developing this type of facility. Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: Roy Hayes, 459 Alexander Road, Stephenville, said that he is opposed to this project because it will result in increased traffic on Alexander Road. He also said that the property should be zoned for business development. Janet Morris, 456 Alexander Road, Stephenville, said that while assisted living facilities are needed, the increased traffic is a concern. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. B. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2013-04 rezoning from R-1 "Single Family Residential District' to R-3 "Multiple Family Residential District', Lots 37 and 38, Block 35, South Side Addition, located on the 800 block of Alexander Road MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to approve Ordinance No. 2013-04. MOTION CARRIED by the following vote: Ayes: Council members Cude, Cross, Svien, Pendleton, Nix, Taylor, and Evans. Noes: Council member McDanel. C. PUBLIC HEARING to consider request to rezone from B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District' to R-3 "Multiple Family Residential District', Lot 11, Block 73, City Addition, located on the 800 block of Alexander Road Betty Chew gave the staff report and advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this rezoning. Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: Andy Hansen, 943 PR 807, Stephenville, is the applicant for this rezoning. He stated that he has owned the property for a few years and has no immediate plans for development. Adjacent property to the north of subject property is zoned R-3, and Hansen believes that zoning classification would be the highest and best use of his property. Speaking in Opposition to Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. D. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2013-05 rezoning from B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District' to R-3 "Multiple Family Residential District', Lot 11, Block 73, City Addition, located on the 800 block of Alexander Road MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-05. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council VI. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT A. Consider Appointment to Senior Citizens Advisory Board. MOTION by Malcolm Cross, second by Alan Nix, to appoint Faye Howell the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Place 4. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. B. Consider Revisions to City Charter. Malcolm Cross reported that the committee is recommending no changes or revisions to the city charter. VII. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT A. Annexation Master Plan. Scott Evans reported that the committee reviewed the map and discussed possible areas for annexation. The committee made no recommendations. B. Report on Meeting with Stephenville Economic Development Corporation. The committee discussed efforts for the city to continue to work with STEDCO as well as the Chamber of Commerce in bringing new businesses to Stephenville. C. Consider Approval of Contract with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. for Paving and Drainage Improvements on Tab Road and North Dale. MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Russ McDanel, to refer this matter to the Planning and Development Committee. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Vill. Consider Ordinance No. 2013-06 Providing Budget Amendments for the Remainderof the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2012 and Ending September 30, 2013 MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-06. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. IX. CONSENTAGENDA MOTION by Martha Taylor, second by Alan Nix, to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. A. Approve Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting on April 2, 2013 2. Special Council Meeting on April 9, 2013 3. Special Council Meeting on April 23, 2013 B. Bid Award for 2013 Washington Street Valley Gutter Concrete Improvements Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council C. Authorization for Sale of Equipment a. 2001 NAPA Air Compressor b. Tailgate Lift c. Airport Structure D. Professional Inspection Services Contract X. Comments by City Administrator Upcoming street construction: • Alexander Road • McllhaneyAvenue • Dale Avenue • Texas Department of Transportation will be working on Washington Street and FM 988/Northwest Hwy. ➢ Citizens are encouraged to submit their budget requests by June 4. ➢ The city and chamber of commerce will co -host a town hall meeting featuring The Retail Coach and Schrader & Cline. ➢ Splashville will open on May 25. XI. Comments by Council members Alan Nix wished all the SHS athletes well who will represent Stephenville in the State Track Meet, especially Mark's daughter, Kristin Kaiser. *Announce Stage 1 Drought Conditions Kaiser announced that it is not necessary for the council to go into executive session. XII. 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. SS1.072 Deliberations about Real Property and Sec. 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations-20.811 acres, William Motley Survey, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas XIII. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary) Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council XIV. Adjourn MOTION by Russ McDaniel, second by Joe Cude, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 7:02 p.m. % Jerry I . W I on II, Mayor ATTEST: Regular Business Meeting May 7, 2013 Stephenville City Council