Father Stuart Smith of Good Shephard Anglican Church gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were recited.

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1 Minutes Granbury City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 17, :00 p.m. City Hall, 116 W Bridge St. Granbury, Texas The City Council of the City of Granbury, Texas, convened in Regular Session on June 17, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 116 West Bridge Street, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, with the following members present, to-wit: Nin Hulett; Mayor, Place 1 Tony Allen; Councilmember, Place 2 Gary Couch; Councilmember, Place 3 Rose Myers; Councilmember, Place 4 Laurel Pirkle; Councilmember, Place 5 Mickey Parson; Councilmember, Place 6 Wayne McKethan; City Manager Stuart Neal; City Attorney Carla Walker; City Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hulett called the Council Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Father Stuart Smith of Good Shephard Anglican Church gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were recited. Ill. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by the Citizen Police Academy and Alumni The Granbury Citizen Police Academy and Alumni awarded the City of Granbury Police Department a check for $58, Funds were raised through volunteer hours and from various events held by the CPAA throughout the year. 2. Proclamation for Clean Air Action Day Mayor Hulett read and presented Michelle McKenzie, Director of the Clean Air Coalition, with the official proclamation.

2 IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Council meeting minutes: Fredericksburg de-briefing, June 3, 2014; Regular Council Meeting, June 3, 2014 Councilmember Myers made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Allen; motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. V. DELIBERATION AGENDA 1. Consider an ordinance amending the FY Fee Schedule to include sponsorship packages for Granbury TV. Sheri Campbell-Husband, Assistant City Manager, informed Council that Granbury's TV Advisory Board developed a new fee structure designed to help the City meet its revenue goals for Granbury TV; reflect the revised production and broadcast format which features local government meetings, GISD football and playoff sports as video programming and other government and community information as scrolling text slides; and reflect a revised sponsorship structure that emphasizes sponsorship of radio broadcast of GISD sporting events on KTRL Radio and the ability of Granbury TV to promote community events. The proposed ordinance would add to the fee schedule Division 16 (Media Sponsorship) and the following fees: All Pirate Sports Sponsorship Spring Sports Sponsorship Winter Sports Sponsorship Event Promotion $2,500 $495 $495 $100 Councilmember Allen asked how many sponsorships the TV Station is planning on selling. Kevin Myers, Granbury TV Advisory Board Member, answered in saying the station will break even if twelve "All Pirate Sports Sponsorship" packages are sold, and then anything sold in addition to those twelve will be profit for the station. Myers stated that he is expecting a return of all eight current sponsors into the upcoming school year. Kevin Myers also informed Council that the Board received a new contract proposal from Tarleton State University's "KTRL 90.5 FM" which would give Granbury TV sponsors an opportunity to run ads during Tarleton's sporting events. This would result in KTRL crediting Granbury TV towards the contracted dollar amount agreed upon in a separate agreement between Granbury TV and KTRL. Councilmember Allen asked if the prices should be increased; Myers stated that the Board recommended these prices because it is a number they feel they can deliver on, however, next year they will reevaluate. Councilmember Couch made a motion to adopt an ordinance amending the FY Fee Schedule as recommended by the Granbury TV Advisory Board. Motion seconded by Councilmember Pirkle; motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

3 2. Consider appointments to the Tourism Advisory Board. Sheri Campbell-Husband informed Council that when the board member were last appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board on June 5, 2012, the terms of office were not staggered as they should have been to comply with Ordinance which established the current seats on the Tourism Advisory Board. Therefore, staff did a random draw of board seats to determine a recommended slate of which seats should be appointed for three years and which should be appointed for two years. All candidates provided to Council had been reviewed by staff to ensure qualifications were met in accordance with Ordinance Campbell-Husband explained to Council that advertisements for the board vacancies were posted on the City's website for nearly two months, and three ads of substantial sizes were ran in the Hood County News. In addition to that, the message was spread amongst the community at local organization meetings and by word-of-mouth from current board members and staff. With that being said, two positions have more than one applicant while the other eight are unopposed. Mayor Hulett explained that he will first call for a motion for each of the unopposed candidates followed by the two positions with more than one applicant. Council member Couch made a motion to appoint Sondra Walton to the Tourism Advisory Board as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Parson made a motion to appoint Diane Hedges to the Tourism Advisory Board as a representative of the Historic Granbury Merchants Association, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Council member Couch, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Allen made a motion to appoint Kay Wasielewski to the Tourism Advisory Board as a representative of the Bed and Breakfast Association, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Couch made a motion to appoint Warren Ketteman to the Tourism Advisory Board as a representative of the Economic Development Corporation, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Myers, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Pirkle made a motion to appoint Lewis "Dutch" Wilkinson to the Tourism Advisory Board as a hotelier representative, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Allen, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Myers made a motion to appoint Kay Collerain to the Tourism Advisory Board as a restaurant owner/manager representative, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

4 Councilmember Parson made a motion to appoint Ona Pruitt to the Tourism Advisory Board as a representative of the Hood County Development District 1, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Myers, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Couch made a motion to appoint Jim Leitch to the Tourism Advisory Board as an at-large representative, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Allen made a motion to appoint Kent Whites to the Tourism Advisory Board as an entertainment industry or local attraction representative, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried w ith 5 ayes and 0 nays. (Opposing candidate: Joel D. Back) Councilmember Couch made a motion to appoint Cindy Peters to the Tourism Advisory Board as a historic preservation or museum representative, for the recommended term expiring June 30, Motion seconded by Councilmember Parson, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. (Opposing candidate: Diane Lock) Council member Myers made a motion to direct City Staff to bring back for Council approval, a revision to Ordinance , to allow the board chair to be chosen by the Tourism Advisory Board members rather than being directly appointed by Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Allen; motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3. Consider directing the Parks Board to research and advise City Council regarding new facilities or activities that could be implemented to encourage use of Lake Granbury at lower lake levels. Item is placed on the agenda by Councilmembers Parson and Couch. Councilmember Parson stated that since being elected to the City Council, the City has built the City beach, a walkway around the City Beach, a boardwalk around the Conference Center, a large boat ramp located next to the Conference Center, and have worked towards building a set of boat docks. All of which are currently unusable. He would like the Parks Board to come up with ideas to perhaps revitalize the City beach and its walkway to make it accessible and research the feasibility of adding more playground equipment. Parson would also like the board to research and make suggestions about the possibly of a kayak rental vender, and talk to the Brazos River Authority (BRA) about extending the boat ramp at the Conference Center to allow for greater accessibility. Overall, Councilmember Parson stated he would like for the Parks Board to seek ideas on what the City might do to change the operation of the lake with current lake levels. Councilmember Couch added that the City needs a reeducation of what we have left to see that things are not as bad as it may seem. Couch added that there are still areas of the lake which are 40 to 50 feet deep. If boaters are committed to launching boats, we may change perception of using the lake. He would like for the Parks Board to look into a temporary floating boat dock to place at the boat ramp next to the Conference Center for better accommodations to those using the ramp.

5 Councilmember Couch suggested an inexpensive way to bring people to the beach is by setting up volleyball nets. As more and more people show up, it would change the perception of the beach usage. Couch also asked if the board could seek advice or work with BRA patrol officers to better educate the community on how we can navigate our lake safely. Mayor Hulett suggested that Council bring this list of ideas forward to the Parks Board and either himself, or one or two Councilmembers attend their meeting to represent the ideas to liven up the lake. 4. Consider an Executable Memorandum of Tower Lease Agreement and an Executable Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Granbury and Dallas MTA, L.P. d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Tony Tull, IT Director, informed Council that Verizon Wireless approached the City of Granbury about attaching an antenna array at a single point on the City's Cemetery Tower to support their LTE Communications service area in Granbury. The negotiated agreement between the City and Verizon is for a five year term, with an option of four extensions of five years each. The initial five year annual rate would be $20,400 and with each extension, the rate will increase. The first extension would be $22,440 annually, second extension $24,684 annually, third $27, annually, and fourth would be $29, In addition to the rental fee, Verizon will pay up to $12,000 for the cost of added fencing which is required to enclose both the City and Verizon equipment at the base of the tower. Tull explained that the negotiated rental rate is comparable to other cities of our size and geographical location, and is based upon research he conducted amongst the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM}. He also noted, in answering Mayor Hulett's question, that there are still three available attaching points on the tower, of which will not impact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA} as long as we don't increase the height we will not impact FAA. Councilmember Allen had concern with entering into a long term agreement due to the market value of utilizing the City's tower is unknown that far in advance. Stuart Neal, City Attorney, pointed out that the contract gives either party a termination option at the end of each period, with a 60 days' notice. Tull added that Verizon will have a high upfront infrastructure cost on their end so they may not be willing to enter into a short term deal. Councilmember Couch stated that the City can do a market analysis at the end of each five year period. Councilmember Parson asked if there are alternative methods of calculating a rental fee, such as a volume method. Tull replied that we have an option to do a per customer charge, however, there is not a market study to tell how many Verizon customers will be serviced from that tower but with the small service area, he would not recommend that option because he did not think it would bring a higher return. Councilmember Parson made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Tower Lease Agreement and an Executable Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Granbury and Dallas

6 MTA, L.P. d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Motion seconded by Councilmember Couch; motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. 5. Consider a request from Roger Harmon, Johnson County Judge, to endorse his appointment to the Regional Transportation Council of North Central Council of Governments for a two year term; and consider and adopt a resolution of the City Council providing for sa id endorsement from the City of Granbury. Mayor Hulett recapped that there were some concerns out of the June 3, 2014 Council Meeting when this item was first presented and tabled by Councilmember Parson, pending additional research. After doing additional research, Judge Harmon insured that it is in his interest to support the needs of Granbury and would welcome any audience and participation. Mayor also pointed out that Hood County does have a representative to the Council as the alternate is Hood County Judge Cockerham. Mayor stated that he intends to continue conversations with Judge Harmon to build a working relationship. Councilmember Parson stated that he wants to solicit support for the Comanche Peak Trail which is an extension of the Chisholm Trai l to tie into the proposed Cresson Relief Route, support for the completion of the Cresson Relief Route, and finally would ask that he work for a revised thoroughfare plan for the City of Granbury and Hood County. He is interested in establishing a working relationship with Judge Harmon to help forward transportation in Hood County and Granbury and ensure that their voices are heard at the Transportation Council. Councilmember Parson made a motion to adopt a resolution to endorse Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon to his appointment to the Regional Transportation Council of North Central Council of Governments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Allen, motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. 6. Discuss and consider a possible amendment to the Drought Contingency Plan to allow for irrigation at sites of new commercial and residential construction. Item is placed on the agenda by Councilmember Allen. Councilmember Allen first disclosed that he and his son are building two homes in Catalina Bay and his daughter-in-law is building homes in Abe's Landing, as well as others in the area. Stuart Neal, City Attorney, reiterated that legally, there is not a Conflict of Interest as prescribed in Chapter 171 (of the Local Government Code) which would require Councilmember Allen to remove himself from the voting body for this item. Neal stated the reason for that finding is because any action taken by Council will affect the City as a whole, rather than an individual. Councilmember Allen presented two calculations utilizing what he detailed as a typical layout of an automated sprinkler system using six zones comprised of spray heads, popup spray heads, and rotors. If running those 6 zones for a total of 150 minutes at seven days a week, the total gallons of water used would come to an average of 10,500 gallons per week, and 42,000 gallons after four weeks. Whereas, watering for twice a week for ten hours each the total would be

7 12,000 gallons each week, and 48,000 gallons after four weeks. Allen also commented on the allowance of hand watering each day by saying that it would cost builders too much to employee someone to water each of their new lawns. Alva Cox, Public Works Director, stated that he researched Drought Contingency Plans in the surrounding communities. Two of which do offer an exception period of 30 days for watering new lawns; however, in the next few days those cities will only allow irrigation watering once every other week. In Cox's presentation he detailed the current drought condition of North Texas, the average daily water demand for the City, and detailed the specifics of Stage 1, 2, and 3 Drought Restrictions. Cox stressed the need to conserve water and recommended to keep the current Stage 2 Drought Contingency Plan in fear of the chance that the City could advance to Stage 3. Councilmember Allen asked how many citations have been issued for watering violations. Alan Hines, Deputy Police Chief, stated that several warnings have been issued but no citations to date. Councilmember Allen then questioned Cox about the watering calculations he previously mentioned. Cox stated that even though customers are allotted fourteen hours a day, twice a week for watering; most will not utilize the whole time frame. New lawns would want to soak well, but probably not the whole fourteen hours. Councilmember Couch asked if builders have specified what would work for them and if they are requesting a specific watering schedule. Alva Cox stated that home builders are trying to get the lawns established without burning in the heat and in order to do so, they need a deep root. However, other cities who have allowed the irrigation exemption are still having difficulty keeping the grass from dying and are having a hard time policing the permit holders from non-permit holders. Councilmember Allen asked what the City's plan is for commercial customers who are required by City Code to put in landscaping. Cox stated that the City could look into extinguishing the landscaping requirements until the drought is over, as numerous other cities have done. Mayor Hulett stated that most residents know the situation North Texas is in and they like the appeal and practicality of drought resistant plants. In doing research, there is no grass that cannot establish in 7-10 days with good watering and then survive on two days a week of typical watering. Mayor Hulett recommended that builders try drought resistant landscaping, and reiterated that the City is not telling new builders that they cannot have a landscaped yard, we're telling them we're in a drought and this is the reality of Texas. Aaron Mclain, Parks and Recreation Director, expressed that one inch of water on an established lawn is ideal, but you cannot put too much water on a new lawn. He could not confirm the 7-10 days establishment period referenced by Mayor Hulett because he said he has not tried it in the past. Councilmember Myers pointed out that while we want to have green lush yards, the City has weeds that are not getting mowed which is more unattractive; we need to work on the overall appearance. Myers also stated that there are a lot of citizens who were using the lake for

8 irrigation but are now switching over to city water, which is going to increase the water demand. Councilmember Allen made a motion to direct staff to draft a resolution amending the drought contingency plan allowing for new lawns to be watered for fourteen days, then returning to the regular watering schedule. Councilmember Allen's motion failed for lack of a second. No motion made. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, the City Council may convene in Executive Session to deliberate regarding the following matter: 1. SECTION Personnel Matters; Strategic Government Resources Interview Mayor Hulett announced that the executive session has been canceled. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Hulett announced the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Attest: Carla Walker, City Secretary