10/16/2006-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 16, 2006
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Robert Patton,
Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Walker, Councilman James
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manger Rose Chavez,
Cecile Carson, Economic Development Director, Candace Murphree, Bob
Helmberger, Carroll McNeill, Jerry Jenkins, J. C. Hughes, Johnny Looper,
Eddie Lane, Liz Springer, John Springer, Bill Fuller, Merrie Lou Abney, Joe
Falls, Rod Zielke
1. Mayor Call Meeting to Order, Councilman Garza led Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Joe Higgs called meeting to order, and Councilman Garza led the invocation
followed by Councilman Patton leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Mayor convened City Council into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
3. Mayor reconvened City Council at 8:13 p.m.
No action taken.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. a) Approve Minutes: October 16, 2006
b) Disbursements
Motion made by Councilman Patton to approve minutes for September 28, 2006 and
October 2, 2006 with correction to list Councilman Walker present at both meetings
and to approve disbursements. Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
Motion carried unanimously.
S. Citizen's Input
John Una pAir , 663 Rising Star Lane, advised the Council that he thought Duck Creek
was to be on the agenda this week.
City Manager advised he had made two calls; one to a gentleman at FEMA and another
one today. They have not been able to get in touch with each other to get an update on
Mr. Looper's request from last time. He did not have any new information to discuss
and did not include it as an agenda item.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Presentation by Centurion American.
Mr. J. C. Hughes addressed the City Council with the following.
• would like to proceed with negotiations on an agreement,
• discussed direct cost and that they would consider offsetting some of
these costs, i.e., ; consultants, a committee, etc.,
• made sure that changes were made concerning their plan, in-house
screening East of Railroad and the South side,
• taking out the 50' lots and using 55' lots - side yards set back from 8' to
6 V2'
Mr. Hughes advised that they cannot finalize their development and continue to spend
further funds until they get a "better feel' of what the City Council wants.
Mayor asked if they have submitted their plans to Planning and Zoning.
Mr. Hughes indicated that they have not since they wanted certain criteria addressed
by the City Council before they submitted anything to Planning and Zoning.
City Manager advised possibly a Planned Development.
Discussion concerning taking proposed plans to Planning and Zoning.
Mr. Hughes advised that they will be submitting a preliminary plat.
Councilman Garza suggested to Mr. Hughes to get the City's ordinance requirements
for developments.
Mr. Hughes did advise he does have that information.
Co -census of the City Council for Centurion to proceed to Planning and Zoning.
No action.
7. Possible List of Future Agenda Items.
(a) Councilman Walker asked a question concerning who has control of the speed
limit past the high school that is currently 55 mph. Councilman Walker
expressed a concern and indicated that it was high.
City Manager advised the State does. He can request that the State conduct a
traffic study. The problem with this study is that if it indicates that the
majority of people drive 65 mph the State could raise the speed limit.
(b) Councilman Ervin requested that Duck Creek drainage be on the agenda and
the land for a new City Hall.
8. Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
oe Higgs
Rose Chavez