MINUTES
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7105 WHITLEY ROAD
6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas convened in pre-council at 6:35 p.m. and in regular session at 6:47 p.m. with the following members present:
Harry Jeffries Mayor
Jerry Adams Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Hutchinson Council Member
Ernest P. Koontz Council Member
Brandon Krausse Council Member
Mike Steele Council Member
Seth Thomas Council Member
and
Kerry Lacy City Manager
Mark G. Daniel City Attorney
April Hill Assistant City Secretary
Sandra Morgan Assistant Finance Director
Johnnie Reagan Director of Public Works
Rande Benjamin Police Chief
Bill Crawford Fire/EMS Chief
Lana Ewell Library Director
Sal Torres Director of Parks and Community Services
Albert Garcia Fleet and Building Maintenance Manager
with
Council Member Griffin absent.
REPORTS
1. Monthly Financial Report, Sandra Morgan, Assistant Finance Director
Assistant Finance Director Sandra Morgan gave the Financial Report for expenses and revenues for all funds from April 1 through April 30, 2009.
2. Minutes of Various Boards and Commissions
These were provided in the packets.
There was no discussion held.
Elizabeth Blair of 6633 Anne Court presented photos and a signed petition expressing her concerns regarding parking problems, commercial dump truck traffic, trash and runoff of hazardous waste in her neighborhood.
Lavonne Nowlin of 6412 Dream Lane read a letter stating that she was displeased with the outcome of her insurance claim against the City of Watauga. She stated that the claim should not have been denied, and the city should be held accountable for the fall she took when she stepped onto the cover of the water meter in her yard.
PUBLIC COMMENT BY COUNCIL IN
RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM
None.
Mayor Jeffries called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
Council Member Steele gave the invocation.
Mayor Jeffries led the pledge to the flags.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS
CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the agenda as constituted in the pre-council meeting. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation to Whataburger of Watauga, recipients of the Bronze Medal in the Whatagames Burger Olympics.
Mayor Jeffries read the proclamation to Whataburger of Watauga, recipients of the Bronze Medal in the Whatagames Burger Olympics.
2. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Watauga Public Library’s Youth Librarian, Linda Evers
Mayor Jeffries presented the Certificate of Achievement to Watauga Public Library’s Youth Librarian, Linda Evers.
3. Proclamation and Presentation in recognition of the 2010 Census
Mayor Jeffries presented a Proclamation to Madeline Kelley in recognition of the partnership with the City of Watauga and the U.S. Census Bureau for 2010.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
The consent agenda was approved as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting held April 27, 2009
2. Approval of Minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting held May 11, 2009
3. Approval of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 4, Article 4.500, Section 4.503 of the City of
Watauga Code of Ordinances that requires Occasional or Garage Sale Signs to be
two-sided
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following
caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1409
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 4.503 OF CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4.500 OF THE CITY
OF WATAUGA CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING OCCASSIONAL OR GARAGE SALES; PROVIDING
THAT ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE
SAME ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
4. Approval of a Resolution adopting a goal set forth and in accordance with Senate Bill 12 regarding the City of Watauga’s electrical consumption, directing a conservation plan, providing for reporting and designating a contact person
The Resolution as
adopted carries the following caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 09-05-18-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATAUGA, TEXAS ADOPTING A GOAL AS SET FORTH AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL
12 REGARDING THE CITY’S CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY BY CITY FACILITIES;
DIRECTING THE CONSERVATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPORTING TO THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION
OFFICE AND DESIGNATING A CONTACT PERSON; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
1. Discussion and action on the second and final reading of an Ordinance approving a zoning change from a Local Business District (LB) to Commercial District (C) with a Specific Use Permit to allow a contractor storage or equipment yard at 6301 Whitley Road, Abstract 419, Tract 3A01 of the Smith Drew Survey. Zoning Case 09-01
Public Works Director Johnnie Reagan stated that the Architectural Review Commission had approved Zoning Case 09-01 and they recommended final approval from the City Council.
Council Member Koontz moved for the approval of an Ordinance approving a zoning change from a Local Business District (LB) to Commercial District (C) with a Specific Use Permit to allow a contractor storage or equipment yard at 6301 Whitley Road, Abstract 419, Tract 3A01 of the Smith Drew Survey. Zoning Case 09-01. Council Member Hutchinson seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
The Ordinance, as approved on its second and final reading, carries the following caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1410
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA BY REZONING FROM LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (LB)
TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AT 6301 WHITLEY ROAD,
DESCRIBED AS ABSTRACT 419, AND TRACT 3A01 OF THE SMITH DREW SURVEY; SAID ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT HAVING BEEN PRESENTED AS ZONING CASE 09-01; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
1. Discussion and action on award of bid for Watauga Road Waterline Improvements to Utility Construction Services of Texas, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $161,913.50
Public Works Director Johnnie Reagan explained the project to replace the water main along Watauga Road and which accounts it would be paid from.
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the award of bid for Watauga Road Waterline Improvements to Utility Construction Services of Texas, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $161,913.50. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
2. Discussion and action on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 10.500, Section 10.501 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances providing for a definition of travel trailer and adding Section 10.512 establishing regulations for the use of travel trailers in the City of Watauga
Public Works Director Johnnie Reagan stated that the purpose of this Ordinance was due to complaints his staff has received regarding people residing in “RV’s” in residential driveways. He further stated that he recommends City Council approve this Ordinance.
After much discussion, Council Member Steele moved to approve the Ordinance, with amendments to paragraph (b). Mayor Pro Tem Adams seconded the motion, which failed as follows:
AYES: Steele, Adams
NAYS: Thomas, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson
ABSENT: Griffin
3. Discussion and action on a proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and the City of Watauga to establish respective responsibilities related to work performed for the expansion of the Whites Branch Creek Trail so that the Park Vista Trail will connect to the Whites Branch Creek Trail and be a continuing trail connecting the two Cities
Council Member Koontz moved for the approval of the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and the City of Watauga to establish respective responsibilities related to work performed for the expansion of the Whites Branch Creek Trail so that the Park Vista Trail will connect to the Whites Branch Creek Trail and be a continuing trail connecting the two Cities. Council Member Krausse seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
4. Discussion and action on a proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Haltom City and the City of Watauga to establish respective responsibilities related to work performed for the expansion of the Big Fossil Creek Trail so that the Park Vista Trail will connect to the Big Fossil Creek Trail and be a continuing trail connecting the two Cities
Council Member Koontz asked Director of Parks and Community Services, Sal Torres if the funds were available.
Director of Parks and Community Services, Sal Torres stated that there were funds available.
Council Member Koontz moved for the approval on the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Haltom City and the City of Watauga to establish respective responsibilities related to work performed for the expansion of the Big Fossil Creek Trail so that the Park Vista Trail will connect to the Big Fossil Creek Trail and be a continuing trail connecting the two Cities. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which passed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Krausse, Koontz, Hutchinson, Adams
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Griffin
5. Discussion and action on selection of the Mayor Pro Tem per section 3.06(d) of the City Charter
Mayor Pro Tem Adams nominated Council Member Mark Hutchinson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Steele agreed, however he expressed concerns of the newly elected Council Member “being able to handle it.”
Council Member Steele nominated himself to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Vote on the nomination for Council Member Mark Hutchinson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem failed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Krausse
NAYS: Steele, Koontz, Hutchinson
ABSTAIN: Adams
ABSENT: Griffin
Vote on the nomination for Council Member Mike Steele to serve as Mayor Pro Tem tied as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele
NAYS: Krausse, Koontz
ABSTAIN: Hutchinson, Adams
ABSENT: Griffin
Due to the vote on the nomination for Council Member Mike Steele to serve as Mayor Pro Tem resulting in a tie, Mayor Jeffries voted for Council Member Mike Steele to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The vote prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Jeffries
NAYS: Krausse, Koontz
ABSTAIN: Hutchinson, Adams
ABSENT: Griffin
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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, 7105 Whitley Road as follow:
The City Council will convene in executive session (closed session) pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 regarding real property:
1. Deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, Chapter 551 that may include purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Mayor Jeffries convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:51 p.m.
The City Council will return to open session in the City Council Chamber for possible discussion and action as a result of the executive session as follows:
Mayor Jeffries reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 8:39 p.m.
Discussion and action as a result of the executive session in regards to deliberation regarding real property.
Council Member Koontz moved to instruct the City Manager to move forward on thepurchase of real property for the purpose of a new fire station. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Steele, Koontz, Hutchinson
NAYS: Krausse, Adams
ABSENT: Griffin
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business, Mayor Jeffries adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED: this ________ day of ______________ 2009.
SIGNED: this ________ day of ______________ 2009.
APPROVED:
______________________
Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daniela Place, City Secretary