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| Glenn Heights, TX |
Monday - Friday
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| Phone 972-223-1690 |
| Fax 972-223-9307 |
| 1938 S. Hampton |
| Glenn Heights, TX 75154 |
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS, TEXAS
August 4, 2008
STATE OF TEXAS *
COUNTIES OF DALLAS AND ELLIS *
CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS *
On this the 4th day of August 2008 the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights met in a regular meeting at the Glenn Heights City Hall in Glenn Heights, Texas located at 1938 S. Hampton Road with the following members present:
CITY COUNCIL:
Clark Choate * Mayor
Dan Freeman * Council Member
Kathy Dixon * Mayor Pro Tem
Mary Ann Chancellor * Council Member
STAFF: Phillip Prasifka * Chief of Police
Othel Murphree * City Secretary
Patrick Harvey * Director of Finance
Jacqueline Lee * Director of Human Resources
Chris Shook * Fire Chief
Connie Hearne * Assistant to City Manager
Monte Akers * City Attorney
ABSENT: Malinda Holley * Council Member
Chance Harvey * Council Member
Victor Pereira * Council Member
Mayor Choate called the Workshop to order at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION: Councilwoman Mary Ann Chancellor
Councilman Pereira arrived at 7:20 p.m.
1. Discussion on Proposed 2008/2009 Budget.
Patrick Harvey, Director of Finance briefed the Council on the proposed Annual Program of Services for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
The proposed budget accomplishes the following objectives:
1. Maintain the level of services currently being provided
2. Absorbs operating increases in supplies and contractual services
3. Funds the Council approved market based job classification and compensation plan
4. Continues the expansion of technology - INCODE
5. Provides customer service, diversity training and computer technology training for Water Customer service staff
6. Creates a funding mechanism for the City to implement the best management practices in its Storm Water Management Plan
7. Streamlines the organization by reducing the number of budgeted departments from 16 to 9
8. Maintains the maintenance and operation portion of the property tax at $0.56747
After a few questions Mayor Choate closed the workshop at 7:33 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING ADENDA
Mayor Choate called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with the following members present:
CITY COUNCIL:
Clark Choate * Mayor
Dan Freeman * Council Member
Kathy Dixon * Mayor Pro Tem
Mary Ann Chancellor * Council Member
Victor Pereira * Council Member
Absent: Malinda Holley * Council Member
Chance Harvey * Council Member
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the July 21, 2008 regular meeting.
Councilman Freeman moved to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2008 regular meeting as written. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
2. Public Hearing: to receive citizen comments concerning a request to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. O-10-08, relative to amending the zoning classification on approximately 6.0376 acres of land described as a part of the M. L. Swing Survey, Abstract No. 1455 and the Samuel Clare Survey, Abstract No. 249 and being out of a tract of land aside to Myrtle Sloan Galloway in partition Deed dated 8/14/43, Glenn Heights, Dallas County, Texas recorded in Volume 2629, Page 330 of DRDCT zoned Single Family One (SF-1) to add a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a church; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; and, providing an effective date.
Councilman Pereira moved to open the public hearing. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
Mayor Choate opened the public hearing.
Rev. Lugene Spurlock, Jr. spoke for the application and was available for questions.
There being no other testimony Councilwoman Chancellor moved to close the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
Mayor Choate closed the public hearing.
3. Consider adoption of Ordinance O-23-08 amending the City's Zoning Ordinance O-10-08 relative to changing the zoning classification on approximately 6.0376 acres of land, located at 1800 South Hampton Road, east of Hampton Road and south of Bear Creek Road and described as a part of the M. L. Swing Survey, Abstract No. 1455 and the Samuel Clare Survey, Abstract No. 249 and being out of a tract of land aside to Myrtle Sloan Galloway in partition Deed dated 8/14/43, Glenn Heights, Dallas County, Texas recorded in Volume 2629, Page 330 of DRDCT; to add a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to the approximately 6.0376 acres of land generally zoned Single Family One (SF-1).
Councilman Freeman moved to approve Ordinance O-23-08 changing the zoning on approximately 6.0376 acres of land, located at 1800 South Hampton Road, east of Hampton Road and south of Bear Creek Road to add a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to the approximately 6.0376 acres of land generally zoned Single Family One (SF-1). Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
4. Consider approval of a Final Plat submitted by Fresh Start Community Church generally located at 1800 South Hampton Road, east of Hampton Road and south of Bear Creek Road.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to approve the Final Plat for Fresh Start Meadows Addition. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
5. Consider approval of Resolution R-24-08 accepting and approving the Dallas Central Appraisal District 2009 proposed Budget and the Ellis Central Appraisal District 2009 proposed Budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved to approve Resolution R-24-08 accepting and approving the Dallas Central Appraisal District 2009 proposed Budget and the Ellis Central Appraisal District 2009 proposed Budget. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 4 Ayes Freeman, Dixon, Choate, and Chancellor
1 Nays Pereira
6. Consider approval of Resolution R-25-08 approving the 2008 Certified Appraisal Roll for the City of Glenn Heights, Texas.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to approve Resolution R-25-08 approving the 2008 Certified Appraisal Roll for the City of Glenn Heights, Texas. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 4 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, and Chancellor
1 Nays - Pereira
7. Consider and discuss TML inquiry regarding Amicus Curiae Brief in Ovilla Lawsuit.
City Attorney, Monte Akers briefed the City Council on the issue and answered all questions. The City Council took no formal action.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding carrying weapons into Council Meetings and/or City Hall.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to place signs at each entrance of City Hall restricting carrying weapons in the building. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 4 Ayes Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
1 Nays Freeman
9. Discussion and possible action on Brush Removal.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved that a fee of $75.00 an hour would be charged for the removal of brush by appointment and that over 65 and the disabled residents would receive this service at no charge and the staff will review all current ordinances and procedures and report back to the City Council. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 4 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Chancellor, and Pereira
1 Nays - Choate
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER §551. TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE V.T.C.S. (OPEN MEETINGS LAW), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION §551.071 LEGAL, SECTION §551.072 REAL ESTATE AND SECTION §551.074 PERSONNEL.
A. Pursuant to Sec. §551.072, Government Code, regarding purchase or value of real property, discuss securing a study to determine the feasibility of acquiring certain real property for City use.
B. Pursuant to Sec. §551.074, Government Code, regarding Personnel - City Manger search.
Councilman Freeman moved to go into closed meeting pursuant to Section 551.072, Real Estate and 551.074, Personnel. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 9:10 p.m.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to come out of Closed Session. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
Mayor Choate called the meeting back to order at 9:27 p.m.
11. Consider an Official Action as a result of the Executive Session.
No Action Taken.
12. Announcements of the City Manager.
The Interim City Manager, Phillip Prasifka briefed the Council on the following:
* DART Memo
* Update on the Local Option Petition received in the City Secretary Office
13. Request/Comments from the Mayor and/or Council Members.
* Mayor Pro Tem Dixon inquired on the proposed future bond election.
14. ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Freeman moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Pereira
Mayor Choate adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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Clark Choate, Mayor
Attest:
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Othel Murphree, City Secretary
Passed and Approved 18th day of August, 2008.
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