06/12/2000-CC-Minutes-SpecialMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL On SPECIAL CALLED
JUNE 129 2000
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig
Waggoner
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative
Assistant Samantha Renz, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Lisa Hardy -
Sanger Courier, Ken Cornell, Lisa McKinney, and Donald Tuttle.
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, led the Invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider and Possible Action on Approving the Inducement and Development
Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc.
City Manager indicated he had the legal opinion from the City Attorney, but had
received it at 4:00, he apologized for the Council not having an opportunity to review
it.
Discussion regarding the differences in the agreement.
Discussion regarding infrastructure and utilities.
Mayor indicated Lone Star gas is no longer involved, the company decided to use
propane.
City Manager indicated the items the City Attorney made reference to, would cause
this contract to be unenforceable, but not illegal.
Discussion regarding easements.
Councilman McNeill asked what type road would be put in.
City Manager indicated it would be asphalt, and a County Road.
Councilman McNeill indicated he would like to make sure the citizens know, the one
million dollars for the project will come from 4A funds, designated for Economic
Development.
Councilman McNeill asked about Freeport Exemptions.
City Manager explained that the City had already exempted Freeport tax, and
explained what it is.
Councilman Garza asked if the company should be asked to stay a certain number of
years, because of the financial assistance.
Discussion regarding taxes on the building once it is built.
Discussion regarding the Texas Capital Fund Grant.
Mayor indicated the City can not say for sure they will get the grant; however, if we
meet the qualifications, which the company will, we will get the grant.
Councilman Ervin asked about the requested office space.
City Manager indicated this will be the second floor of GNB Bank. It will be $3,000.00
per month, which will be paid with 4A funds.
Discussion regarding annexation of the property.
Mayor indicated the company wants to be a part %Y the City.
City anger indicated the property will be annexed after the building is built, to avoid
variance requests, etc.
Discussion regarding the pros and cons of annexing the property prior to the building
being built.
City Manger indicated the actual signing will be tomorrow at noon, and he
recommended the motion be to authorize the mayor to sign it.
Discussion regarding utilities and current budget+
Councilman McNeill moved to give Mayor Kincaid the right to sign the inducement and
development agreement with Wal-Mart tomorrow at noon. Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider and Possible Action on Approving Interlocal Agreement with Denton County
Regarding Reconstruction and Extension of View Road.
City Manager indicated part of the County's negotiations with Dr. Wolski is that View
Road be extended. The city will not be responsible for any funds. The $300,000.00
from the county will cover it.
City Manager indicated the County can not build a road on private property, but the
City can; therefore the County has asked the City to enter into this Interlocal
Agreement.
City Manager again expressed that the City will not take on any financial obligations.
Councilman Higgs moved to enter into the Interlocal Agreement with Denton County
to build that road and for Tommy to sign it. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Any Other Such Matters.
City manager indicated the Electric and Water Departments will start to work longer
hours to work on the Wal-Mart project.
5. Meeting
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez,
T mmy Ki Waid, Mayor