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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-04 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on June 4, 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 Casey Hogan Malcolm Cross Russ McDanel Brady Pendleton Alan Nix Martha Taylor Scott Evans Absent Doug Svien 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, June 4, 2013, by Mayor Weldon. Weldon announced that June is National Dairy Month, which is relevant to Stephenville as Erath County, with 59 dairies, is the second largest milk producer in the state. Weldon expressed his appreciation to dairy farmers and their families for their contribution to our community. 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. II. Citizens' General Discussion. Mark Wallace, 1402 North Dale, Stephenville, said that he believes the city's website needs an overhaul, citing specific areas of the website that are of concern to him. Regular Business Meeting June 4, 2013 Stephenville City Council III. Citizens' Budget Requests Mark Kaiser reported that one request has been received, which is for sidewalks on Dale Street from Frey to Overhill. IV. Annual Report from Specialized Billing —Bruce Glover Bruce Glover presented the annual report including the fee schedule for 2013. The number of calls billed in 2010 was 1,046 with $485,498.04 revenue received; 2011, 1,060 with $484,666.32; and 2012, 1239 with $545,143.77. Specialized Billing is in its second year of a five-year contract with the rates remaining the same. MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to accept the Specialized Billing report. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider request to rezone from B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District" to R-2 "One and Two Family Residential District", Lot 4, Block 92, City Addition, located at 1537 N Bates Street Betty Chew gave the staff report stated that the owners of the property are seeking rezoning so that they may make improvements and additions to their residence, which is located thereon. Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: No one. Speaking in Opposition of Rezoning: No one. Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing. B. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2013-07 rezoning from B-2 "Retail and Commercial Business District" to R-2 "One and Two Family Residential District", Lot 4, Block92, City Addition, located at 1537 N Bates Street MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Scott Evans, to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-07. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. VI. Consider Approving Ordinance No. 2013-08 Adopting Rate Schedule "RRM—Rate Review Mechanism" for Atmos Energy Corporation MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Casey Hogan, to adopt Ordinance No.2013-08. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Regular Business Meeting June 4, 2013 Stephenville City Council VII. Consider Approval of Council Committee Appointments MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Russ McDanel, to approve the council committee appointments as follows: Finance Committee: Doug Svien, Chairman; Malcolm Cross, Alan Nix, Casey Hogan. Environmental Management Committee: Brady Pendleton, Chairman, Malcolm Cross, Russ McDanel, Alan Nix. Nominations Committee: Malcolm Cross, Chairman; Russ McDanel, Scott Evans, Martha Taylor. Personnel Committee: Martha Taylor, Chairperson; Doug Svien, Scott Evans, Casey Hogan. Planning & Development Committee: Scott Evans, Chairman; Doug Svien, Russ McDanel, Casey Hogan. Public Health & Safety Committee: Russ McDanel, Chairman; Brady Pendleton, Doug Svien, Martha Taylor. Public Works Committee: Alan Nix, Chairman; Casey Hogan, Scott Evans, Brady Pendleton. Vill. Election of Mayor Pro-Tem MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Russ McDanel, to elect Malcolm Cross as Mayor Pro-Tem. MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Cross expressed his appreciation for the confidence his fellow council members place in hand, and that he is honored to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. IX. Election of Voting Representative to North Central Texas Council of Government MOTION by Casey Hogan, second by Alan Nix, to elect Malcolm Cross as the voting representative to the North Central Texas Council of Government. MOTION CARRIED. X. CONSENTAGENDA MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Brady Pendleton, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approve Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on May 7, 2013 B. Approve Minutes of the Special Council Meeting on May 14, 2013 C. Approve Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG for a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan XI. Comments by City Administrator City of Stephenville was recently notified of the award of a Small Trails Grant in the amount of $141,000. Kaiser specifically thanked Sanford LaHue of Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, Inc. for all his work toward this grant application. Regular Business Meeting June 4, 2013 Stephenville City Council Street work continues on the following streets: • Alexander Road —utility work is complete, and grading will begin this week. • Washington Street (US 377 Business) —Work will begin next week. Townhall Meeting, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center featuring presentations on Tax Increment Financing and recruiting and retaining retail business. Stephenville Historical House Museum will receive a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:15 p.m. at the museum grounds. These grant funds will be used on the Oxford House restoration project. XII. Comments by Council Members Casey Hogan proposed including a reverse 9-1-1 system such as "Code Red" in the budget for FY 2013-2014. He said this type of tool would be most effective in the event of tornadoes and other severe weather as well as other urgent situations. Russ McDanel said that he witnessed one of the city's dump truck being pushed, then towed, and said he expected to see a new dump truck included in the upcoming proposed budget. McDanel said that he appreciates the dedication and hard work of the city street department employees. XIII. Adjourn MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Alan Nix, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 6:17 p.m. Jerr K. W I on II, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy L. Stalel..d, City Secret Regular Business Meeting June 4, 2013 Stephenville City Council