07/07/2014-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 7, 2014
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Billy Ezell, Councilman Russell Martin and
Councilman Gary Bilyeu
ABSENT:Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Allen Chick
OTHERS
PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager,Tami Taber City Secretary,Joe Iliff Development
Services Director,Jerry Jenkins, Rick Horn, David Reisch, Keith Roberts,
Carol Roberts, Gerald Bridges and Eddie Piercy
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Councilman Bilyeu led the
Invocation followed by Councilman Martin leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Citizens Input:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or to discuss any issues
brought up during this section).
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.a)Approval of Minutes:June 16, 2014 -Work Session
June 16, 2014 -City Council
b)Disbursements
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve.Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried unanimously.
4.Consider any Items Removed From Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Engaging Brooks Cardiel, PLLC for Audit
Services for Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
A total of four proposals were received. Brooks Cardiel, PLLC specializes in
government audits and the fees are more reasonable.References were contacted and
advised they are thorough and knowledgeable. This a three year engagement, however,
the City can opt out in the second or third year.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
6.Conduct a Public Hearing Concerning a Request From David & Julia Reisch for
Approval of Alternative Exterior Building Materials and/or Design for a Proposed
Structure at 2504 Chippewa Trail.
Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m.
Jerry Jenkins of 2507 Chippewa, stated that he lives across the street from the
Reisch's, and that there already is forty-one existing buildings in that subdivision and
he feels that their request is reasonable.
David Reisch of 2504 Chippewa, said that he wants to add a 16 x 20 addition to
the existing metal shed to the back with the same roof line. He will also add concrete to
widen the driveway and walkway from the house to the shed.
Public Hearing closed at 7:12 p.m.
7.Consider, Discuss, and Possibly act on a Request From David & Julia Reisch for
Approval of Alternative Exterior Building Materials and/or Design for a Proposed
Structure at 2504 Chippewa Trail.
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve as long as it matches the existing building.
Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
8.Conduct a Public Hearing Concerning a Request From Gerald Bridges for Approval of
Alternative Exterior Building Materials and/or Design for a Proposed Structure at 1701
Duck Creek Road.
Public Hearing opened at 7:16 p.m.
Gerald Bridges of 1701 Duck Creek, stated that he had paid $50.00 for a building
permit and his contractor John Patterson went ahead and built a 20 x 26 building
before acquiring approval from the City.
Dale Keith Roberts, neighbor to the west, said that he can't even see the building and
sees no reason why he can't keep it.
Public Hearing closed at 7:24 p.m.
9.Consider, Discuss, and Possibly act on a Request From Gerald Bridges for Approval
of Alternative Exterior Building Materials and/or Design for a Proposed Structure at
1701 Duck Creek Road.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Ordinance #07-10-14 Changing the Name of
Silver Spur Drive to Sanger Circle Drive and Changing the Name of Stagecoach Trail
to Lakepark Drive.
Joe Iliff advised that there were no occupied properties on either street and that the
developer requested the name change. The City will order signs and the developer will
pay for them.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Bilyeu.
Motion carried unanimously.
11.Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Approve a Development Agreement to Defer the
Construction of Public Improvements for the Final Plat of Sanger Circle Phase 1A.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Bilyeu.
Motion carried unanimously.
12.Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Approve the Final Plat of Sanger Circle Phase
1A,Located west of Marion Road and North of FM 455.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
13.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) Financial and Investment Report -May
b) Letter From Texas Department of Insurance Regarding Public Protection
Classification
City Manager advised that the City's ISO rating went from a 5 to a 4.
14. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.