STATE OF TEXAS * CITY COUNCIL COUNTY OF HOOD * REGULAR MEETING CITY OF GRANBURY * JANUARY 21, 2014 The City Council of the City of Granbury, Texas, convened on January 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber, 116 West Bridge Street, Granbury, Texas. Notice of said meeting giving date, place, and subject thereof having been posted as prescribed by Article 6252-17 V.A.T.V.S. Nin Hulett * Mayor, Place 1 Tony Allen * Council, Place 2 Rose Myers * Council, Place 4 Laurel Pirkle * Council, Place 5 Mickey Parson * Council, Place 6 And Wayne McKethan * City Manager Dee Arcos * City Secretary ABSENT: Gary Couch, Council, Place 3 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hulett called the meeting to order. Invocation Bill Miller with Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance Police Chief Mitch Galvan commented it was his great honor to present medals to six officers who had put their lives on the line trying to keep citizens safe, after a heavily armed individual begin shooting in the City Hall parking lot on June 28, 2013. Receiving the Medal of Valor were the following: Sheriff Roger Deeds Lt. Lyn McDonald, Hood County Sheriff s Office Lt. Johnny Rose, Hood County Sheriff s Office DPS State Trooper Thomas Anderson Granbury Police Dept. Officer Patrick G. Wiginton Receiving the Medal of Honor & Purple Heart : Granbury Police Dept. Officer Chad Davis, sustained major injuries, when exhibiting great courage, he placed himself in front of the heavily armed individual and the line of fire, in order to protect the lives of citizens and the lives of his fellow law enforcement officers. Mayor Hulett also acknowledged all the officers receiving medals for their courage and dedication and thanked them and their families. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Council minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2014. Councilperson Parson moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilperson Myers, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 14-010 Consider and approve a bank depository contract beginning February 1, 2014, and extending through January 31, 2017, with two one-year extension options. Eva Gregory, Finance Director briefed Council. The current bank depository agreement with First National Bank expired December 1, 2013. The City exercised the 3-month contract extension in order to allow adequate time to examine the bids which were received. Bids were submitted by three (3) local banks: First National Bank, First Financial Bank, and Chase. The RFPs for Depository Services from all three banking institutions were very comparable. All of the banks offered very similar services. One institution offered to charge no fees in exchange for a lower interest rate, while the other two, offered different combinations of fees and rates. Staff was recommending awarding the bank depository contract to First National Bank for three (3) years beginning February 1, 2014, extending through January 31, 2017, with two one-year extension options. Staff s decision was determined by an analysis of the net dollar gain(loss), based on their interest rate offerings, less fees over the three-year period and on an overall analysis of the safety and stability of the bank.
Councilperson Parson moved to adopt a resolution to award the bank depository contract to First National Bank for three years beginning February 1, 2014, extending through January 31, 2017, with two one-year extension options. Seconded by Councilperson Allen, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 14-011 Consider and approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Granbury and BB&T for the lease purchase of equipment and vehicles. Eva Gregory, Finance Director briefed Council. She commented at the meeting of December 18, 2013, Council had approved lease purchase financing to Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB & T) for $811,778.26 to cover the cost of Laserfiche System and vehicles for the Police Department and for Public Works Department. Staff was now presenting to Council for approval the proposed Lease Agreement between the City and BB & T. The Police vehicles would be financed for two years at a rate of 1.04% and the rest of the vehicles and equipment would be financed for five years at a rate of 1.50%. City Manager McKethan commented this was the third time this item had been brought before Council, the first was during the Budget process, the next time was when the financing bid was awarded, and now this time per Council s instructions. Manager McKethan commented that going forward, he thought if the financing had not changed, he did not think there was a need to bring the Lease Agreement back to Council again and asked if Council agreed on that. Councilperson Parson commented he d just as soon see it again a third time. Manager McKethan commented he would suggest if the financing terms had changed he thought then Staff would bring it back before Council. Councilperson Allen commented he was concerned on the trucks and asked how many miles go into the Police cars. Director Gregory replied the Police cars are financed for two years and all the other vehicles are financed for five years. Councilperson Allen moved to approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Granbury and BB&T for the lease purchase of equipment and vehicles. Seconded by Councilperson Myers, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 14-012 Consider and approve closure of streets for various events and festivals during 2014. A. For Texas Independence Day Celebration and Parade: Sections of Bridge, and Crockett from 5:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2014 through 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2014; and Sections of Bridge, Crockett, and Pearl Streets on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM. Councilperson Pirkle moved to approve closure of the streets listed for the Texas Independent Day Celebration and Parade for the days and times listed above. Seconded by Councilperson Allen, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. B. For General Granbury s Birthday Celebration and Parade: Sections of Bridge, and Crockett from 5:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2014 through 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2014; and Sections of Bridge, Crockett, and Pearl Streets on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 11:45 AM until 12:45 PM. Councilperson Parson moved to approve closure of streets listed for the General Granbury s Birthday Celebration and Parade for the days and times listed above. Seconded by Councilperson Myers, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. C. For Granbury Wine Walk: Closure of the alleyway between W. Bridge St and W. Pearl St. from 8:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2014 through 8:00 PM on Saturday April 26, 2014; and Sections of S. Houston St within the one-block section between Pearl St and Bluff St. from 8:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2014 through 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2014; and Section of E. Bridge St. on from 8:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2014 through 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Councilperson Allen moved to approve closure of the streets listed for the Granbury Wine Walk for the days and times listed above. Seconded by Councilperson Parson, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
14-013 Consider appointments to City Boards. Mayor Hulett commented during the months of September and October 2013, as well as January, 2014 Staff had advertised in the Hood County News and invited interested persons to apply for City Boards; however the City received no applications. Staff then contacted Board members (whose terms would expire December 2013) to find out if they were interested in being considered for reappointment to their respective Boards and all individuals, except one ZBA member, agreed to continue serving, should Council choose to reappoint them. Mayor Hulett commented the persons listed below were members whose terms expired December 2013 and have indicated interest in being considered for reappointment. Mayor Hulett commented he wanted to suggest that the Council accept the new applicant for the Historic Preservation Commission, Carrie Bellamy, and after that, Council could then take three more persons from those listed under the Historic Commission and vote to reappoint those. He thought this would give the new applicant an opportunity to be selected for the Historic Commission. Mayor Hulett commented he appreciated the current members, who had indicated a desire to continue serving; however, he also wanted new people given an opportunity to come on board. Councilperson Parson commented he would rather each Councilperson select four names, from the five names listed for those interested in serving on the Historic Commission. Mayor Hulett asked if the rest of the Council agreed with Councilperson Parson; it appeared the rest of the Council was in agreement. Each Councilperson picked four names from the five listed and provided these to the City Secretary. Mayor Hulett commented the four members whose terms had expired December 2013 had gotten the most votes. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1. Shirley Hooks 2. Bob Pannell 3. Kay Collerain 4. Stan Wasilewski **Carrie Bellamy, new applicant vetted by Staff. Councilperson Parson moved to reappoint Mrs. Hooks, Mr. Pannell, Ms Collerain, and Mr. Wasilewski to the Historic Preservation Commission. Seconded by Councilperson Allen, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two year term from January 2014 through January 2016. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD 1. Timothy Rothenbush 2. Andy Rash 3. Monty Johnson (Alternate) Councilperson Parson moved to reappoint Mr. Rothenbush, Mr. Rash, and Mr. Johnson to the Airport Board. Seconded by Councilperson Pirkle, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two year term from January 2014 through January 2016. BUILDING STANDARDS, PLUMBING, ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS BOARD 1. David Zunker (Insurance Agent) 2 Billy Friesen (General Contractor) 3. Russell Pruitt (Plumber) Chairperson Councilperson Allen moved to reappoint Mr. Zunker, Mr. Friesen, and Mr. Pruitt to the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments & Appeals Board. Seconded by Councilperson Myers, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two year term from January 2014 through January 2016. CEMETERY BOARD 1.Sylvia Campbell **Burton Burks vacancy? Staff received no applications for this position. Mrs. Campbell did indicate to Staff she would like to continue to serve if reappointed. It appeared from Staff that Mr. Burks had not been able to attend Cemetery Board meetings for some time due to health problems. Mayor Hulett commented he would recommend that Mr. Burk s vacancy be posted/advertised to be filled later.
Councilperson Myers moved to reappoint Mrs. Campbell to the Cemetery Board and to post the vacancy. Seconded by Councilperson Pirkle, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. Mrs. Campbell will serve a three year term from January 2014 through January 2017. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 1. Julia Pannell 2. Kay Wasilewski 3. Jo Parker Councilperson Parson moved to reappoint Mrs. Pannell, Mrs. Wasilewski, and Jo Parker to the Parks, Recreation Advisory Board. Seconded by Councilperson Allen, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two year term from January 2014 through January 2016. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1. Steve Gerhardt 2. Barry Howze 3. Cathey Briscoe 4. Lee Daniels (Chairman) Councilperson Myers moved to reappoint Mr. Gerhardt, Mr. Howze, Mrs. Briscoe, and Mr. Daniels to P & Z Commission. Seconded by Councilperson Allen, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two term from January 2014 through January 2016. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. Betty Jacobs 2. Jim Leitch 3. Vacancy - Tom DiCicco resigned, Staff received no applications for this position. 4. Ronnie Wann, Jr. Mayor Hulett commented there were four spots to fill on ZBA. Mr. DiCicco did notify the City he did not wish to continue to serve; however, no applications had been received by the City to fill Mr. DiCicco s position. Mayor Hulett commented he would like for the City to could get in touch with Carrie Bellamy and ask if she was interested in serving on ZBA. Councilperson Allen moved to reappoint Mrs. Jacobs, Mr. Leitch, and Mr. Wann to ZBA. Seconded by Councilperson Parson, the motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. They will serve a two year term from January 2014 through January 2016. Councilperson Allen commented although he looks at the newspaper, he never really looks at the ads requesting application to City Boards. Councilperson Allen commented he understood this would be more expensive, but he suggested next time, the City could do a half page ad requesting individuals to apply to the City Boards; and also to include in the ad, some detail as far as what the Board entails and requires as far as membership and the dates and times of the respective Board meetings. Councilperson Allen commented he did not think there was anything wrong with the current Boards membership; however, he thought a bigger ad with more information would generate more interest from the Community and it would motivate more people to come in and apply to serve on the various City Boards. Mayor Hulett agreed with Councilperson Allen s suggestion. Mayor Hulett commented the City would like to have some type of reception or get- together to reach out and get to meet all the current Board members to talk to them and try to find out what they do and get input from them of what the City can do better or how the Council can reach out to get more people involved in the City Boards. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM. ATTEST: Dee Arcos, City Secretary NIN HULETT, MAYOR