MINUTES

WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 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      6:30 p.m. and in regular session at 6:34 p.m. with the following members present:

 

Henry J. Jeffries         Mayor

Mike Steele                 Mayor Pro Tem

Ernest P. Koontz        Council Member

Lee Griffin                             Council Member

Brandon Krausse      Council Member

Seth Thomas              Council Member (arriving at 6:42 p.m.)

Jerry Adams                Council Member

and

Kerry Lacy                             City Manager

Mark G. Daniel           City Attorney (arriving at 7:00 p.m.)

DeeAnna Looney      City Secretary

Dede Kindred             Human Resource Specialist

Scott Neils                            Director of Finance

Johnnie Reagan        Director of Public Works

Rande Benjamin        Police Chief

Bill Crawford               Fire/EMS Chief

Lana Ewell                  Library Director

Sal Torres                    Parks and Community Services Director

Albert Garcia               Fleet and Building Maintenance Manager

with

          Council Member Mark Hutchinson absent without notice.

 

PRE-COUNCIL

 

REPORTS

 

1.        Monthly Financial Report, Scott Neils, Director of Finance – Expenses and revenues for all funds from November 1 through November 30, 2009

 

Director of Finance, Scott Neils gave the Financial Report for expenses and revenues for all funds from November 1 through November 30, 2009.

 

2.         Minutes from various Boards and Commissions

 

These were provided in the packets.

 

 

DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

Council Member Adams stated that the comments he made during the November 16, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting in objection to the way the agenda was worded were not noted in the minutes, and asked that Consent Agenda Item 1 be moved to New Business 3 for further discussion.

 

CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM

 

No one present came forward to speak.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT BY CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM

 

None.

 

COUNCIL MEETING

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Jeffries called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

 

INVOCATION

 

Council Member Griffin gave the Invocation.

 

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG

 

Mayor Jeffries and “Mayor for the Day” Tanner Gaston 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 to include the removal of Consent Item 1 to New Business Item 3.  Mayor Pro Tem Steele seconded the motion, which passed as follows:

 

AYES:         Koontz, Krausse, Steele, Griffin, Adams  

NAYS:         None

ABSENT:    Thomas, Hutchinson

 

 

 

 

PRESENTIONS

 

1.        Robert Earley, President/CEO of John Peter Smith Health Network will address the Watauga City Council to introduce himself and provide an overview of programs currently being offered

 

Robert Earley, President/CEO introduced himself and provided an overview of programs currently being offered through the John Peter Smith Health Network.  He offered to meet with the City Council to address any issues or questions.

 

2.        Presentation of the Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurer’s Organization of Texas

 

Mayor Jeffries presented the Certificate of Distinction to Scott Neils, Director of Finance.

 

3.        Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Tanner Gaston for duties   performed as Mayor for the Day

 

Mayor Jeffries presented a Certificate of Recognition to Tanner Gaston for duties performed as Mayor for the Day.  In addition, Fire Chief Bill Crawford presented Tanner with an official Fire Department helmet.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Council Member Koontz moved to approve the consent agenda with Consent Agenda Item 1 moved to New Business 3 as constituted during pre-council.  Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:

 

AYES:         Koontz, Krausse, Steele, Thomas, Griffin, Adams     

NAYS:         None

ABSENT:    Hutchinson

 

The consent agenda was approved as follows:

1.           Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2009 (moved to New Business 3 during pre-council meeting)

2.           Approval and Authorization to Award a Contract to Rodgers Construction Company in the Amount of $207,763.77 for Phase II of the CDBG Perdido Drive Project

3.           Approval of a Proposed Resolution Authorizing Scott Neils, Kerry Lacy, Sandra Morgan and DeeAnna Looney as the Authorized Representatives to Transact Business with TexPool Participant Services and Providing that Sandra Morgan will be the Primary Representative for the City of Watauga and Lou Ann Scherer for Inquiry of Information Only

 

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

RESOLUTION NO. ­09-12-14-01

 

APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SCOTT NEILS, KERRY LACY, SANDRA MORGAN AND DEEANNA LOONEY AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH TEXPOOL PARTICIPANT SERVICES AND PROVIDING THAT SANDRA MORGAN WILL BE THE PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY OF WATAUGA AND LOU ANN SCHERER FOR INQUIRY OF INFORMATION ONLY

4.       Approval of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances Clarifying the Division of Responsibilities for the Department of Public Works and the Parks and Community Services Department

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

ORDINANCE NO. ­1435

 

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (UTILITIES) OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS RELATING TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE A PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

5.            Approval of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances Clarifying the Division of Responsibilities for the Department of Public Works and the Parks and Community Services Department

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

ORDINANCE NO. ­1436

 

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS RELATING TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE A PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

6.            Approval of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the Watauga Code of Ordinances Clarifying the Division of Responsibilities for the Department of Public Works and the Parks and Community Services Department

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

ORDINANCED NO. ­1437

 

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX A  (FEE SCHEDULE) OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS RELATING TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE A PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; SAID CHAPTER IS ALSO AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS WHERE PARKS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OR RECREATION FUNCTION IS INVOLVED SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

 

7.            Approval of a Proposed Resolution Granting Approval to the Tarrant   County Housing Finance Corporation to Utilize Proceeds from Their Series 2009 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Specific Mortgages for Single Family Homes in Watauga

 

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

RESOLUTION NO. ­09-12-14-02

 

A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SERIES 2009 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOME MORTGAGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY

 

8.            Approval of a Proposed Resolution Granting Approval to the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation to Utilize Proceeds from Their Series 2010 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Specific Mortgages for Single Family Homes in Watauga

 

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

CITY RESOLUTION NO. ­09-12-14-03

 

A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SERIES 2010 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOME MORTGAGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY

 

9.    Approval of a Proposed Resolution Granting Approval to the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation to Utilize Proceeds from Their Series 2011 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Specific Mortgages for Single Family Homes in Watauga

 

CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

CITY RESOLUTION NO. ­09-12-14-04

 

A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SERIES 2011 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOME MORTGAGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.            Public Hearing on Planning and Zoning Case 09-07 to Request a Specific Use Permit to Operate a Residential Child Care Business in the home at 6724 Cedar View Trail, Block 4, Lot 31, of the Parkside Addition. The applicant and homeowner is Maria A. Martinez

 

Mayor Jeffries recessed the Regular City Council Meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. to receive input from the public.  No member of the general public wished to speak.  Mayor Jeffries closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:53 p.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.            Discussion and Action on a New Negotiated Tower Lease Extension Agreement with T-Mobile

Director of Finance, Scott Neils recommended approval of a 10-year lease extension agreement and one 5-year renewal with T-Mobile effective January 1, 2010.

Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the new negotiated tower lease extension agreement with T-Mobile.  Mayor Pro Tem Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:

AYES:        Koontz, Krausse, Steele, Thomas, Griffin, Adams
NAYS:       None
ABSENT:   Hutchinson

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.            Discussion and Action on a Proposed Ordinance Approving a Specific Use Permit to Operate a Residential Child Care Business in the home at 6724 Cedar View Trail, Block 4, Lot 31 of the Parkside Addition, to Include the First Reading of the Ordinance

Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the Specific Use Permit to include the first reading of the Ordinance.  Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:

AYES:         Koontz, Krausse, Steele, Thomas, Griffin, Adams
NAYS:        None
ABSENT:    Hutchinson

2.            Discussion and Action to Amend the Watauga Library Policies by   Removing and Discontinuing the “Proctor Policy” as Recommended by the Library Board

Library Director, Lana Ewell reviewed the existing “Proctor Policy” and stated that it is no longer feasible for the Watauga Library to offer this service.  The item went before the Library Board who voted unanimously to abolish it.

Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the abolishment of the “Proctor Policy” at the Watauga Library.  Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows:

AYES:         Koontz, Steele, Thomas, Griffin, Adams
NAYS:        Krausse
ABSENT:    Hutchinson

3.      Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2009 (moved to New Business 3 during pre-council meeting)

   Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the City Council Minutes of November 16, 2009 with the stipulation that comments made by Council Member Adams and City Attorney Daniel during the November 16, 2009 meeting be included as a matter of record.  Council Member Koontz seconded the motion, which prevailed as follows.

AYES:         Koontz, Krausse, Steele, Griffin, Thomas, Adams
NAYES:      None
ABSENT:   Hutchinson

 

ADJOURNMENT

With there being no further business, Mayor Jeffries adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

 

 

APPROVED:     this 25th day of January 2010.

 

SIGNED:            this 25th day of January 2010.

 

 

 

                                                                                               APPROVED:

                                                                           

 

____________________

                                                                                   Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

__________________________

DeeAnna Looney, City Secretary