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Minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 19, 2002

5:30 P.M.

A regular meeting of the Terrell City Council was held on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 P.M. with the following members present:

COUNCILMEMBER #1 HENRY C. MADGWICK
COUNCILMEMBER #2 TOMMY SPENCER
COUNCILMEMBER #3 FRANCES ANDERSON
COUNCILMEMBER #4 LEE SCHAEFFER
COUNCILMEMBER #5 RICK CARMONA

1. Call to Order.

Mayor Henry Madgwick called the meeting to order.

2. Invocation.

Rev. Williams gave the opening prayer.

3. Consider Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2002 and Special City Council Meeting and Workshop Minutes of February 7, 2002.

Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2002 and Special City Council Meeting and Workshop Minutes of February 7, 2002. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rick Carmona. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on Annexation of Properties Described as:

Mayor Henry Madgwick conducted a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on Annexation of Properties. City Engineer Stan Ballard presented an overview of the annexation.

a.) Tract 1, Approximately 203 Acres of Land Including an Approximately 85 Acre Parcel of Land in the R. Sowell Survey, Abstract No. 443, owned by Charles Myers.

No one spoke for the Annexation of Properties described as Tract 1, Approximately 203 Acres of Land Including an Approximately 85 Acre Parcel of Land in the R. Sowell Survey, abstract No. 443, owned by Charles Myers. Charles Myers of Denison spoke against the Annexation for the record.

b.) Tract 2, Approximately 33 Acres of Land, J.C. Hale Survey.

No one spoke for or against the Annexation of Properties described as Tract 2, Approximately 33 Acres of Land, J.C. Hale Survey.

c.) Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on a Request for Zone Change on Property Described as Lot 2A, Block 314, Terrell Revised and Lot 1, Block 163, Paschall Addition from Current Zoning of Single Family Residential (1F2) to Retail (R).

Mayor Henry Madgwick conducted a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on a Request for Zone Change on Property Described as Lot 2A, Block 314, Terrell Revised and Lot 1, Block 163, Paschall Addition from Current Zoning of Single Family Residential (1F2) to Retail (R). Municipal Development Director Will Cole gave Council an overview of the Zone Change Request. Bill Sweazea spoke for the zone change. Kathleen East, Mario Gonzales, Ben Jurick and Joe C. Wages spoke against the zone change. The public hearing was closed.

d.) Discuss and Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2107 - Zone Change on Property Described as Lot 2A, Block 314, Terrell Revised and Lot 1, Block 163, Paschall Addition from Current Zoning of Single Family Residential (1F2) to Retail (R).

Mayor Pro tem Frances Anderson made a motion to deny Ordinance No. 2107 - Zone Change on Property Described as Lot 2A, Block 314, Terrell Revised and Lot 1, Block 163, Paschall Addition from Current Zoning of Single Family Residential (1F2) to Retail (R). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

6. Discuss and Consider Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Approve Request for Replat on Property Described as Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision to Lots 1-7, Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision.

Will Cole, Director of Municipal Development presented to Council for discussion and consideration Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Approve Request for Replat on Property Described as Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision to Lots 1-7, Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve the Request for Replat on Property Described as Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision to Lots 1-7, Block D, Stonebriar Way Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

7. Discuss and Consider Approval of Resolution No. 427 - Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Terrell Independent School District for the Leasing of Properties.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 427 - Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Terrell Independent School District for the Leasing of Properties. Councilmember Rick Carmona made a motion to approve Resolution No. 427 - Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Terrell Independent School District for the Leasing of Properties. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

8. Discuss and Consider Providing Funds to Southwestern Christian College for a Match Grant Award by the Texas Historical Commission.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Providing Funds to Southwestern Christian College for a Match Grant Award by the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $1,750.00. Mayor Pro tem Frances Anderson made a motion to approve Providing Funds to Southwestern Christian College for a Match Grant Award by the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $1,750.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

9. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for Conducting an Evaluation of the Wastewater System.

Stan Ballard, City Engineer presented to Council for discussion and consideration an Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for Conducting an Evaluation of the Wastewater System. Mr. Ballard introduced Ray Longoria representing Freese & Nichols, Inc as project manager who spoke with the City Council about the project. Mayor Pro tem Frances Anderson made a motion to approve the Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for Conducting an Evaluation of the Wastewater System in the amount of $296,100.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

10. Discuss and Consider Appointments to Charter Review Committee.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Appointments to Charter Review Committee. Council recommended for appointment to the Charter Review Committee Sharraine Williams, Richard Stanford, Rusty Samples and Ricky Jordan if Mr Keith Furlough elects not to serve. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to appoint Sharraine Williams, Richard Stanford, Rusty Samples and Ricky Jordan if Mr. Keith Furlough elects not to serve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

11. Discuss and Consider Special City Council Meeting Dates and Time Regarding Annexation Ordinance Adoption.

Linda Seabolt, Assistant City Manager presented to Council for discussion and consideration Special City Council Meeting Dates and time Regarding Annexation Ordinance Adoption. Council by consensus agreed to set a Special City Council Meeting on March 26, 2002 at 12:00 p.m.

12. Hear Remarks from Visitors.

No remarks were made.

OLD BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA

13. Discuss and Consider Adoption on Second Reading Ordinance No. 2102 - Amending Chapter 4, Section 24, Exterior Construction Requirements and Standards, Designating Requirements for Masonry Construction of Exterior Walls of Buildings within the City of Terrell, Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Providing for Severability and Providing an Effective Date.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Adoption on Second Reading Ordinance No. 2102 - Amending Chapter 4, Section 24, Exterior Construction Requirements and Standards, Designating Requirement for Masonry Construction of Exterior Walls of Buildings within the City of Terrell, Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Providing for Severability and Providing an Effective Date. Mayor Pro tem Frances Anderson made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2102 - Amending Chapter 4, Section 24, Exterior Construction Requirements and Standards, Designating Requirement for Masonry Construction of Exterior Walls of Buildings within the City of Terrell, Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Providing for Severability and Providing an Effective Date with the change on Page 1 of the Ordinance to read "State maintained roadway" instead of "State maintained highway". The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rick Carmona. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

14. Discuss and Consider Adoption on Second Reading Ordinance No. 2104 - Calling the Regular Municipal Election for the Election of Mayor and Councilmembers from District No. 2 and District No. 4 to be Held on Saturday, May 4, 2002.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Ordinance No. 2104 - Calling the Regular Municipal Election for the Election of Mayor and Councilmembers from District No. 2 and District No. 4 to be Held on Saturday, May 4, 2002. Councilmember Rick Carmona made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2104 - Calling the Regular Municipal Election of Mayor and Councilmembers from District No. 2 and District No. 4 to be Held on Saturday, May 4, 2002 on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

15. Receive City Manager's Reports and Correspondence:
e.) Kaufman County Day in Austin.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council correspondence regarding Kaufman County Day in Austin.

f.) Discuss February 21-22, 2002 Retreat Schedule and Agenda.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion February 21-22 Retreat Schedule and Agenda.

16. Adjourn into Executive Session in Accordance with Section 551 of the Texas Local Government Code to Discuss the Following:

g.) Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation.
h.) Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters Regarding Search for Fire Chief and Assistant City Manager.

17. Reconvene into Regular Session an d Consider Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

There was no action taken in Executive Session.

18. Adjourn.

There were no other matters discussed or acted on at this meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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Henry C. Madgwick, Sr., Mayor

ATTEST:

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John Rounsavall, City Secretary

City of Terrell
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Terrell, Texas 75160
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