ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR II. INVOCATION by Reverend Joe Ardy III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY INTEREST MATTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation – STARS Award Recipient – Kevin Farmer, Police Department V. CITIZENS COMMENTS VI. CITY SECRETARY READS THE GUIDELINES TO SPEAK BEFORE COUNCIL
M1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 23, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. RS1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PANTHER AVIATION TO JOE AND CONNIE MITCHELL. Person presenting this item: Sharlette Wright, Airport Manager BRIEF: Panther Aviation would like to sell hangar 2100 to Joe and Connie Mitchell. In order for the sale to go through, approval of the purchase and a lease assignment must be approved by Council. After the sale is completed, Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell would like to enter into a long term land lease with the City. RS2. A RESOLUTION RENEWING THE CITY OF CLEBURNE’S TAX ABATEMENT COMPREHENSIVE POLICY OF GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA UNTIL JULY 14, 2017. Person presenting this item: Dan O’Leary, Interim City Manager BRIEF: The policy was last approved in June, 2013 and must be renewed every two years in order to remain in effect. The current Criteria, Guidelines and Policy are working well and will need to be continued for Cleburne to remain competitive in the market. Overall, Cleburne gains tax revenue and adds payroll dollars to the community on each project while at the same time increases the assessed tax values that support City operations. OC1. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015. Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance OC2. APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FOWLER ADDITION (BEING 1.124 ACRES, A.M. BRAYER SURVEY IN CLEBURNE’S ETJ), AS REQUESTED BY CHRISTOPHER FOWLER. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose for this plat is to create one residential lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Future TND. The surrounding land use is Future TND and Sustainable Community. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. OC3. APPROVE REPLAT OF LOT 1-R, BLOCK 1, COMMERCE BUSINESS PARK ADDITION (BEING 19.29 ACRES LOCATED AT E INDUSTRIAL BLVD), AS REQUESTED BY ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LLC, REPRESENTED BY TRANS TEXAS SURVEYING. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose forthis plat is to create one commercial lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Industrial TDA and the surrounding land use is Industrial TDA. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
RS3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CIRCLE H CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE II OF THE HYDE PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $594,714. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Sealed bids were solicited for the completion of Phase II of the necessary drainage improvements at Hyde Park. Childress Engineers reviewed the bids and verified references. The lowest, most responsible bid was received from Circle H Construction. The award amount does include a 20% contingency to allow for any unknowns realized during the construction phase. ORDINANCES OR1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET (#10), BY ALLOCATING $264,000 FROM ENTERPRISE FUND, UTILITY DRAINAGE FUND BALANCE (63) TO ENTERPRISE FUND, DRAINAGE UTILITY DEPARTMENT, CAPITAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (6398-8840) FOR COSTS RELATED TO PHASE II OF THE HYDE PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance BRIEF: These changes will provide funding to complete Phase II of the Hyde Park Drainage Project. This will be funded from fund balance in the Drainage Fund.
*PUBLIC HEARING* AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE SOUTH HALF OF A NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 805 AND 475, AS REQUESTED BY HUNTER JORDAN. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Mr. Hunter Jordan has requested that the north/south alley to the west of his property be closed in Block 805 and Block 475 according to the Official Map of Cleburne. We are only requesting to close the south half of the alley. The alley must be retained as a utility easement since there is a sewer line, power lines and AT&T has aerial cables and poles in the alley. We have received no objections. Upon closure the alley will revert to the owners of the adjacent property on each side as of the date of adoption of the Ordinance and the ordinance shall be recorded in the Official Public Records of Johnson County, Texas.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 120: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 120.02 (C): PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE PERMIT RENEWAL PERIOD. Person presenting this item: Shelly Doty, City Secretary BRIEF: Currently the City’s code requires a renewal of alcohol permits on an annual basis. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) now renews alcohol licenses every two years. In order to work in harmony and coordinate with the other government entities, and therefore simplifying the process for the business owner, staff requests a change in our Code to that affect.
*PUBLIC HEARING* APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DIAZ ADDITION (BEING .251 ACRES, CHRISTOPHER CHANEY SURVEY), AS REQUESTED BY ODILON DIAZ. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose for this plat is to create one residential lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Center City East and the surrounding land use is Center City East. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager BRIEF: The two-year term of Councilmembers Robert Kelly and Gayle White will expire August 25, 2015. Reappointment or appointment for these vacancies is needed in order for the board to conduct business. Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon and Commissioner Rick Bailey are the other board members.
APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager BRIEF: Mr. Charles Wells’ 2nd two-year term expired April 28, 2015 and staff recommends filling this vacancy with Mrs. Kimberly Sikes as she is willing to serve and has submitted an application. Councilmember Dale Sturgeon’s two-year term will expire August 25, 2015 and a reappointment is needed for this position. Also, The Johnson County Commissioners’ Court met on April 13, 2015, and reappointed Judge Roger Harmon for another two-year term pending Council’s confirmation.
APPOINTMENT TO THE 4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Burton Barr, Community Services Manager BRIEF: Robert Frost's second term has expired leaving a vacancy on the Board. Vance Castles has expressed an interest and is willing to serve. Staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Castles.
APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The following board members need to be replaced because of expired terms:Mr. Jim Curlee (expired 9/28/13), Mr. Steven Shaffer (expired 8/30/14), Mr. Tom Hazlewood (expired 6/28/15) and Mr. John Turman(expired 7/12/15). Mr. Tolin Navarrete, Mr. Gary Berriochoa and Mr. David Marcum have submitted an application and staff recommends their appointment with Mr. Marcum serving as an alternate. The ZBA board
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Discuss the correct spelling of Featherston(e) Street – Rob Severance B. Discuss Part 1 of amending Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91: Animals to aid in the enforcement and care of animals – Alexis Lozano
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council Meeting. 1. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision(1). 1) Discuss negotiations for an athletic/retail development in North Cleburne Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR II. INVOCATION by Reverend Joe Ardy III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY INTEREST MATTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation – STARS Award Recipient – Kevin Farmer, Police Department V. CITIZENS COMMENTS VI. CITY SECRETARY READS THE GUIDELINES TO SPEAK BEFORE COUNCIL
M1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 23, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. RS1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PANTHER AVIATION TO JOE AND CONNIE MITCHELL. Person presenting this item: Sharlette Wright, Airport Manager BRIEF: Panther Aviation would like to sell hangar 2100 to Joe and Connie Mitchell. In order for the sale to go through, approval of the purchase and a lease assignment must be approved by Council. After the sale is completed, Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell would like to enter into a long term land lease with the City. RS2. A RESOLUTION RENEWING THE CITY OF CLEBURNE’S TAX ABATEMENT COMPREHENSIVE POLICY OF GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA UNTIL JULY 14, 2017. Person presenting this item: Dan O’Leary, Interim City Manager BRIEF: The policy was last approved in June, 2013 and must be renewed every two years in order to remain in effect. The current Criteria, Guidelines and Policy are working well and will need to be continued for Cleburne to remain competitive in the market. Overall, Cleburne gains tax revenue and adds payroll dollars to the community on each project while at the same time increases the assessed tax values that support City operations. OC1. APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015. Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance OC2. APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FOWLER ADDITION (BEING 1.124 ACRES, A.M. BRAYER SURVEY IN CLEBURNE’S ETJ), AS REQUESTED BY CHRISTOPHER FOWLER. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose for this plat is to create one residential lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Future TND. The surrounding land use is Future TND and Sustainable Community. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. OC3. APPROVE REPLAT OF LOT 1-R, BLOCK 1, COMMERCE BUSINESS PARK ADDITION (BEING 19.29 ACRES LOCATED AT E INDUSTRIAL BLVD), AS REQUESTED BY ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LLC, REPRESENTED BY TRANS TEXAS SURVEYING. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose forthis plat is to create one commercial lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Industrial TDA and the surrounding land use is Industrial TDA. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
RS3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CIRCLE H CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE II OF THE HYDE PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $594,714. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Sealed bids were solicited for the completion of Phase II of the necessary drainage improvements at Hyde Park. Childress Engineers reviewed the bids and verified references. The lowest, most responsible bid was received from Circle H Construction. The award amount does include a 20% contingency to allow for any unknowns realized during the construction phase. ORDINANCES OR1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET (#10), BY ALLOCATING $264,000 FROM ENTERPRISE FUND, UTILITY DRAINAGE FUND BALANCE (63) TO ENTERPRISE FUND, DRAINAGE UTILITY DEPARTMENT, CAPITAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (6398-8840) FOR COSTS RELATED TO PHASE II OF THE HYDE PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance BRIEF: These changes will provide funding to complete Phase II of the Hyde Park Drainage Project. This will be funded from fund balance in the Drainage Fund.
*PUBLIC HEARING* AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE SOUTH HALF OF A NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 805 AND 475, AS REQUESTED BY HUNTER JORDAN. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Mr. Hunter Jordan has requested that the north/south alley to the west of his property be closed in Block 805 and Block 475 according to the Official Map of Cleburne. We are only requesting to close the south half of the alley. The alley must be retained as a utility easement since there is a sewer line, power lines and AT&T has aerial cables and poles in the alley. We have received no objections. Upon closure the alley will revert to the owners of the adjacent property on each side as of the date of adoption of the Ordinance and the ordinance shall be recorded in the Official Public Records of Johnson County, Texas.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 120: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 120.02 (C): PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE PERMIT RENEWAL PERIOD. Person presenting this item: Shelly Doty, City Secretary BRIEF: Currently the City’s code requires a renewal of alcohol permits on an annual basis. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) now renews alcohol licenses every two years. In order to work in harmony and coordinate with the other government entities, and therefore simplifying the process for the business owner, staff requests a change in our Code to that affect.
*PUBLIC HEARING* APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DIAZ ADDITION (BEING .251 ACRES, CHRISTOPHER CHANEY SURVEY), AS REQUESTED BY ODILON DIAZ. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this at its June 22, 2014 meeting. The purpose for this plat is to create one residential lot. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area to be Center City East and the surrounding land use is Center City East. P&Z recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager BRIEF: The two-year term of Councilmembers Robert Kelly and Gayle White will expire August 25, 2015. Reappointment or appointment for these vacancies is needed in order for the board to conduct business. Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon and Commissioner Rick Bailey are the other board members.
APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager BRIEF: Mr. Charles Wells’ 2nd two-year term expired April 28, 2015 and staff recommends filling this vacancy with Mrs. Kimberly Sikes as she is willing to serve and has submitted an application. Councilmember Dale Sturgeon’s two-year term will expire August 25, 2015 and a reappointment is needed for this position. Also, The Johnson County Commissioners’ Court met on April 13, 2015, and reappointed Judge Roger Harmon for another two-year term pending Council’s confirmation.
APPOINTMENT TO THE 4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Person presenting this item: Burton Barr, Community Services Manager BRIEF: Robert Frost's second term has expired leaving a vacancy on the Board. Vance Castles has expressed an interest and is willing to serve. Staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Castles.
APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: The following board members need to be replaced because of expired terms:Mr. Jim Curlee (expired 9/28/13), Mr. Steven Shaffer (expired 8/30/14), Mr. Tom Hazlewood (expired 6/28/15) and Mr. John Turman(expired 7/12/15). Mr. Tolin Navarrete, Mr. Gary Berriochoa and Mr. David Marcum have submitted an application and staff recommends their appointment with Mr. Marcum serving as an alternate. The ZBA board
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Discuss the correct spelling of Featherston(e) Street – Rob Severance B. Discuss Part 1 of amending Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 91: Animals to aid in the enforcement and care of animals – Alexis Lozano
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council Meeting. 1. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision(1). 1) Discuss negotiations for an athletic/retail development in North Cleburne Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session