MINUTES
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS,
6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of
Henry J. Jeffries Mayor
Ernest P. Koontz Mayor Pro Tem
Richard Helmick Council Member
Mike Steele Council Member
Pete Beierschmitt Council Member
Seth Thomas Council Member
Lee W. Griffin Council Member
Jerry Adams Council Member
and
Kerry Lacy City Manager
Mark G. Daniel City Attorney
Nancy J. Meadows City Secretary
PRE-COUNCIL:
Mayor Jeffries called
the pre-council meeting to order.
REPORTS:
City Manager’s Monthly Report:
Financial –
At the request of City Manager Kerry Lacy, Finance
Director
Minutes of various boards and commissions
The minutes of the various city boards were
included in the packet.
CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
Mr. Rick DeVoss of 6628 Ridglea, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Board, spoke in regards to New Business Item 2, a proposed ordinance regarding fences. Mr. DeVoss explained that the current Ordinance does not provide for repair of dilapidated fences.
He explained that the recommended revisions from the Citizens Advisory Board were made to provide for the maintenance of fences.
Mr. Stacey Taylor of
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Youth Pastor
of
Mr. Glenn Dominiec of 6812 Bernadine, President of the RYA, spoke as a non-profit association regarding signs, the permit fee of $30.
PUBLIC COMMENT BY CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
There was no
public comment in response to Citizen’s Open Forum.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
Council Member Pete Beierschmitt requested that Consent Agenda Item 11 be
moved to New Business.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Jeffries
called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION:
Council Member
Griffin gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
Mayor Jeffries led the Pledge
to the Flag.
Mayor Jeffries led
the Texas Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
Council Member
Helmick made a motion to approve the agenda as constituted in pre-council
meeting to include moving Consent Agenda Item 11 to New Business. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion,
which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
PRESENTATIONS:
Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award – to Finance Department
Mayor
Jeffries read and presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to
Finance Director
Proclamations
– Recognition of assistance in saving a small child from drowning
Mayor
Jeffries read a proclamation recognizing Jamie Ferguson of Keller, and Parks
Employees John Hill, Ray Chancellor and Clemente Martinez for their assistance
and teamwork in saving a small child from drowning in
Proclamation
– Recognition of Explorer Post and Advisors for
Mayor Jeffries read and presented proclamations to members of the
Explorer Post 33: Marshall Haney, Dillon Donovan and Ethan Garrity and Explorer
Post Advisors: Officer Jason Babcock and Steve Gochal in recognition of
accomplishments in the three day competition in
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the consent agenda with Consent Agenda Item 11 moved to New Business Item 6. Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
The Consent Agenda included approval as follows:
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 27, 2005
2. Minutes of Special Meeting of July 18, 2005
3. Minutes of Workshop of July 18, 2005
4. Approval of recommendation from the Watauga Parks Development Corporation Board of Directors on award of bid for Indian Springs Outdoor Recreation Complex Phase II to C. Green Scaping, L.P. in an amount not to exceed $188,566.10
Other bidders included: American Civil Constructors of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $243,503.10 and AUI Contractors, LP of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $264,673.00
5. Approval of quarterly investment report
6. Approval of revised Interlibrary Loan Policy for Watauga Public Library, as approved by the Library Board
7. Approval
of proposed Library Collection Development Policy for the Watauga Public
Library, as approved by the Library Board
8. Approval
for the Watauga Public Library to apply for Texas Reads Grant in the amount of
$3,000 on behalf of Northeast Tarrant Reads:
One Book One Community Project, to purchase multiple copies of the
selected book for the project
9. Approval
of agreement with Hired Hands Inc. for Court Interpreter Services – Sign
Language, for the Watauga Municipal Court of Record at a cost of $60 per hour
with 2 hour minimum and requires 48 hour notice
10. Approval
of Resolution and inter-local agreement between the cities of Keller, Haltom
City and Watauga for K-H-W Joint Teen Court program and funding commitment of
$19,066.46 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and $19,846.00 for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
The Resolution as adopted carries the following caption:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-07-25-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2005-2006 AND 2006-2007 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KELLER, THE CITY OF HALTOM CITY, AND THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE K-H-W JOINT TEEN COURT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
11. Acceptance
of Watauga Parks Development Corporation proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2005-06, approval to set a public hearing for August 22, 2005 to discuss the
proposed PDC budget, and to consider adoption of said budget September 12, 2005
was moved to New Business Item 6.
12. Approval of final reading of the Ordinance approving Planning and Zoning Case 05-07: Request for a Zoning Change request from (SFA) Single Family Attached to (C) Commercial with a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed retail office for the sale of propane and related products
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1236
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA BY REZONING FROM (SFA) SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED TO (C) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, ABSTRACT 700, TRACT 3C OF THE D.L. HALL SURVEY; SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT HAVING BEEN PRESENTED AS ZONING CASE 05-07; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
13. Approval
of amended By-Laws of the
14. Approval
of a Resolution supporting the Tarrant County 2006 Transportation Bond Program
and to submit the project of widening
The Resolution as adopted carries the following caption:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-07-25-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance to deny request from Atmos Energy Corp. for an annual gas reliability infrastructure program (GRIP) rate increase in the statewide gas utility system, as recommended by legal counsel for Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC)
Council Member Griffin moved to adopt the Ordinance to deny request from Atmos Energy Corp. for an annual gas reliability infrastructure program (GRIP) rate increase in the statewide gas utility system, as recommended by legal counsel for Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC). Council Member Koontz seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1237
DENYING ATMOS’ GRIP REQUEST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATUAGA, TEXAS, DENYING THE REQUEST OF ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION, FOR AN ANNUAL GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTRE PROGRAM (GRIP) RATE INCREASE IN THE MUNICIPALITY, AS A PART OF THE COMPANY’S STATEWIDE GAS UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES WITHIN THE ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AS PART OF THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE (ACSC); AUTHORIZING ACSC TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION AS PART OF ACSC IN ANY APPEAL OF THE CITY’S ACTION TO THE RAILROAD COMMISSION; APPROVIING COSTS INCURRED AS REASONABLE AND PROVIDING A REQUIREMENT FOR PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE TO ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION
2. Discussion and action on an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances, Building Regulations, to add Article 3.1700 promulgating regulations for fences, walls, and screening fences
After a discussion, Council Member Steele moved to take no action at this time. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
3. Consideration and approval of a Resolution by the City council of the City of Watauga, Texas authorizing and approving publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing an effective date
Council Member Griffin moved for approval of a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of
AYES:
NOES: None
The Resolution as adopted carries the following caption:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-07-25-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION RULE 15c2-12; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
4. Discussion and action on an Ordinance adopting the National Incident Management System
Council Member Griffin moved to approve an Ordinance adopting the National Incident Management System. Council Member Adams seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1238
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
5. Discussion and action on agreement with Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. to provide a Congregate Meal Program at the Watauga Senior Center for persons age 60 years or older and their spouse
Council Member Griffin moved for approval of the agreement with Senior Citizens Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. to provide a Congregate Meal Program at the Watauga Senior Center for persons age 60 years or older and their spouse. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
6. Acceptance
of Watauga Parks Development Corporation proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2005-06, approval to set a public hearing for August 22, 2005 to discuss the
proposed PDC budget, and to consider adoption of said budget September 12, 2005
was moved from Consent Agenda Item 6.
Council Member Koontz moved for acceptance of the Watauga Parks Development Corporation budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, approval to set a public hearing for August 22, 2005 to discuss the proposed PDC budget, and to consider adoption of said budget September 12, 2005. Council Member Adams seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City Council may announce that they will go into executive session pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss any matter as specifically listed on this agenda and/or as permitted by chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas, Government
Code, Mayor Jeffries will announce that the City Council will convene in
executive session (closed session) in the Conference Room, 7101 Whitley Road,
as follows:
1. The City Council will
convene in executive session pursuant to the (Open Meetings Act), Government
Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment of a
Director of Public Safety
Mayor Jeffries recessed the regular session at 7:40
p.m. and the City Council convened in Executive Session in the Conference Room.
The City Council will return to open session in the City Council Chambers
for possible discussion and action as a result of the Executive Session as
follows:
1.
Discussion and action as a result of the executive session in regards to
personnel matters to deliberate the appointment of a Director of Public Safety
Mayor Jeffries reconvened the regular meeting at
8:10 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Koontz made a motion to take no
action. Council Member Adams seconded
the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT:
With there being no further
business to conduct at this time, Council Member Koontz made a motion to
adjourn. Council Member Beierschmitt
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
APPROVED: this _______ day of __________ 2005.
SIGNED: this _______ day of __________ 2005.
APPROVED:
____________________
Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Nancy J. Meadows, City Secretary