City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · July 26, 2016
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
July 26, 2016 - 5:30 P.M.
The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room at the Harris
Community Center with the following members present: Mayor Marion Grayson , Mayor
Pro Tern David K. Leigh , and Councilmembers Jerri Gauntt, Guy O'Banion, Dan Kirkley
and Paul Sanderford. Councilmember Craig Pearson was absent. Staff present included
Sam Listi , John Messer, Gene Ellis, Amy Casey, Brandon Bozon, Erin Smith , Chris
Brown, Byron Sinclair, Angellia Points, Matt Bates, Charlotte Walker, Paul Romer,
Aaron Harris, Kim Kroll , Susan Allamon , Wesley Gilbreath and Cynthia Hernandez.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Dan Kirkley, the
Pledge of Alleg iance to the Texas Flag was led by Director of IT Chris Brown, and the
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern David K. Leigh .
1. Call to order. Mayor Marion Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Public Comments. Rae Schmuck. 2200 Legacy Lane, announced that her church ,
First Methodist Church , will be having an ice cream social on July 31 , 2016, 5:00 -
6:00 p.m. followed by a gospel singing . She said that the entire commun ity is invited .
3. Recognitions and Proclamations:
A. Recognize Director of Finance Brandon Bozon and Assistant Director of
Finance Susan Allamon for receiving the Certified Government Finance
Officer designation.
City Manager Sam Listi recognized and congratulated Director of Finance
Brandon Bozon and Assistant Director of Finance Susan Allamon for receiving
the designation of Certified Government Finance Officer.
B. Proclamation - 150!!! Anniversary of the Belton Journal.
Mayor Marion Grayson read a proclamation honoring the Belton Journal for their
15oth anniversary. She recognized David Tuma, owner/publisher of the Belton
Journal and Starr Platt, the correspondent assigned to the City of Belton .
Consent Agenda
Items 4-7 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council
and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council,
any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the
request of any Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
Consider minutes from previous meetings:
4. A. Minutes of June 30, 2016, Joint City Council/BEDC Meeting
B. Minutes of July 12, 2016, City Council Meeting
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5. Consider Amendment No. 1 to the Operation. Maintenance and Management
Agreement between the Brazos River Authority. City of Temple and City of
Belton related to the allocation of expenses for the Reclaimed Water Facility
at the Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
6. Consider an lnterlocal Agreement with the Belton Independent School District
for operation of a career and technical high school education fire course.
7. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article VII, Special Revenue
Drainage Fund, Section 23-308 and Section 23-309 of the Code of Ordinances
clarifying the application and calculation of drainage fees.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Dan Kirkley and a second by Mayor Pro Tern David
K. Leigh , the Consent Agenda items including the following captioned ordinance were
unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE VII, SPECIAL REVENUE
DRAINAGE FUND, SECTION 23-308 AND SECTION 23-309 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION AND CALCULATION OF DRAINAGE
FEES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
Public Works
8. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article
VIII, Construction in Public Rights-of-Way, in the Code of Ordinances
regarding the City's management of public rights-of-way and permitting
process.
Director of Internal Services/City Engineer Angellia Points said that recently non-City
facilities have been placed in the rights-of-way (ROW) without City approval or
notification , causing deterioration to the public roadways and interruptions in traffic
flow. She said that after a lengthy process of drafting a new ordinance based on the
TML Model Ordinance, and inviting comments from interested parties, Staff decided
to discard the new ordinance and amend the current ordinance regulating ROW
management. Staff is recommending the following changes to Chapter 20, Article
VIII , Construction in Public Rights-of-Way, of the Code of Ordinances.
1. Section 20-143 Definitions
a. Definition of Facilities: Included pipes, sidewalks, landscaping , light poles,
temporary construction fencing , barricades, storage of materials such as soil ,
gravel , etc.
b. Clarified mailboxes, irrigation systems, and driveways are not included in this
ordinance .
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2. Section 20-144 Municipal authorization required
a. Clarified that any person wishing for facilities to be placed, reconstructed.
demolished. repaired. maintained. or altered within the ROW must receive
approval from the Director of Public Works (Director).
b. Declared non-City owned or maintained facilities shall not be located within
the ROW, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
3. Section 20-145 Administration and enforcement
a. A penalty clause was added in order to enforce the ordinance.
4. Section 20-146 Construction obligations
a. A traffic control plan may be required by the Director.
b. A permit must be obtained at least three (3) business days prior to any work
to be done in the ROW.
c. The ROW must be restored to at or better than the pre-construction condition.
d. In the case of emergency work, the person shall apply for a permit on the first
working day after the work has been completed.
5. Section 147 Conditions of public ROW occupancy
a. Clarified the City has the first priority over all other uses of the ROW.
b. If the City were to obtain new ROW with existing utilities, the existing utilities
may be required to be relocated at the direction of the Director.
Mrs. Points also explained that Staff has drafted a Public ROW Construction Permit
application to implement along with the ordinance amendments. Mayor Grayson
asked if the permit would be available online. Mrs. Points said that it will be once
the amendments are approved.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh asked about situations where the cost to repair is higher than
the fine of $2,000. His concern is if the cost of repairs is greater than the fine, a
contractor may decide to pay the fine instead of paying for the repairs. City
Manager Sam Listi suggested adding the language "$2,000 or actual cost of
repairs."
Councilmember Guy O'Banion commented on the definition of facilities. He feels
that someone may not be aware of where the ROW is located and might
accidentally store materials on the ROW. He asked if they would be required to get
a permit at that point. Mrs. Points said that Staff would ask the person to remove
the materials from the ROW, working with the community as the ordinance is
implemented.
Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak for or
against the item, she closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh made a motion to approve the amendments as presented
including adding additional penalty language as discussed. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember O'Banion, and the following captioned ordinance with
amendments was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2016-30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
ESTABLISHING UNIFORM RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND MAY BE KNOWN
AS THE "CONSTRUCTION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ORDINANCE;"
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
Planning and Zoning
9. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural to
Commercial Highway Zoning District on a 3.679 acre tract of land and from
Agricultural to Light Industrial Zoning District on a 8.984 acre tract of land
located at 3360 South Interstate Highway 35, located on the east side of South
Interstate Highway 35 and south of Grove Road.
Director of Planning Erin Smith explained that this request is to rezone a 12.663
acre property that is currently vacant. She said that the applicant is proposing these
zone changes to allow for development of a tent manufacturing building on 8.984
acres and future commercial development on the 3.679 acre remainder of this
property. The property is currently zoned Agricultural , and a zoning change to
Commercial Highway and Light Industrial is proposed to allow for the future
development. She added that Commercial Highway District use along the IH-35
frontage and a Light Industrial use in the rear of the property are compatible with
existing and future development in this area .
At their July 19, 2016, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
recommended approval with conditions, and Staff concurs with their
recommendation .
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh asked about Capitol Way Street extension . Mrs. Smith
explained that the Thoroughfare Plan shows Capitol Way needs to be extended,
and it abuts the subject property. She said that Staff is working with the developer
to obtain ROW for the Capitol Way extension.
Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak for or
against the item, she closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Paul Sanderford and a second by
Councilmember Kirkley, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously
approved upon a vote of 6-0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2016-31
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL
TO COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY ZONING DISTRICT ON A 3.679 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND, AND FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICT ON A 8.984 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE
REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 2 DESIGN STANDARDS.
10. Hold a public hearing and consider a re-plat for Red River subdivision, a 7 .037
acre tract of land, located on the north side of Red River Road and east of
Riverwood Drive.
Director of Planning Erin Smith said that this 3-lot plat is proposed as Red River
subdivision, and it is zoned Single Family-1. Lot 2 contains a single family home,
and Lots 1 and 3, which are proposed for the development of single family homes,
are currently vacant. She added that the proposed lots comply with the Single
Family-1 area requirements in all respects.
Mrs. Smith explained that Red River Road extends to this property, and Lots 1 and
3 have frontage along this road. There is an existing asphalt driveway extending
from Red River Road to proposed Lot 1 with the existing home. The replat includes
a 20 feet access easement over the existing driveway to provide access to Lot 2.
She added that driveways for proposed Lots 1 and 3 will extend from the existing
asphalt driveway. Lot 2 has a water meter in an existing utility easement adjacent to
Red River ROW. Lots 1 and 3 contain a 1O' public utility easement along the south
side of the lots where the water meters will be located . Mrs. Smith pointed out that
Lot 2 contains a septic system , and Lots 1 and 3 will also contain septic systems
since there are no existing sewer lines nearby to service them .
Mrs. Smith said that this subdivision requires parkland dedication of 0.02 acres or a
$400 parkland fee for the additional two lots. Staff is recommending payment of the
parkland fee which would most likely be used at Quail Meadows Park. She said that
Staff has reviewed the plat and finds it acceptable, subject to conditions contained
in the letter to the applicant's engineer.
At their meeting on July 19, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously recommended approval with conditions, and Staff concurs in their
recommendation .
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh asked if the gate would remain making it a gated subdivision .
Mrs. Smith said that is correct. Mr. Leigh said that roads typically are wider than 16
feet and include the requirement of curb and gutter. He asked what the likelihood is
of the road being serviceable in the future since the road doesn't meet City
standards. Mrs. Smith said that the Fire Marshal reviewed the pavement and
determined that it is acceptable for the largest fire equipment. Additionally the
owner will put in a "knox" lock to help with access through the gate. Mrs. Smith said
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that an HOA will also be created which will be responsible for the maintenance of
the road.
Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak for or
against the item, she closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh said he is not comfortable with the dedication of an easement
instead of the dedication of a road that meets City standards. There will be very
nice homes built here, and the owners will have some expectation of quality of
roads. He is fine with subdividing the property, however he is not comfortable with a
private gate on a private road. City Attorney John Messer said there is another
subdivision with a private road that has created several issues for the City.
Councilmember Gauntt said that she is okay with what has been presented as long
as the City is not required to maintain the road. She stated that there will only be
three homeowners served by this road. Councilmember Paul Sanderford said he is
fine with it as well, and it appears that Staff has worked through the difficult issues
to come up with a workable solution. Councilmember O'Banion said if there were
more lots, then he would want a street dedicated that met City standards. He
agreed that it would be cost prohibitive for the proposed two lots.
City Attorney John Messer suggested that a cul-de-sac inside the gate could solve
the problem. He cautioned the Council that approving variances can cause
unintended consequences such as this one. In his opinion, a cul-de-sac should
have been required when the original plat was approved by a prior Council.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Kirkley and a second by Councilmember
Sanderford, item 10 was approved upon a vote of 5-1. Mayor Pro Tern Leigh cast
the dissenting vote.
11. Hold a public hearing and consider a re-plat for Forrest Hill, Phase V, a 0.717
acre tract of land, located on the north side of Armstrong Drive and east of
Kneese Drive.
Director of Planning Erin Smith said this 1-lot subdivision plat is proposed as
Forrest Hill, Phase V subdivision, and it is currently zoned Single Family-2 Zoning
District. She explained that the property is currently vacant, and the applicant would
like to construct a single family home on Lot 1. The proposed lot and tract comply
with the Single Family-2 area requirements in all respects.
Mrs. Smith said that the Forrest Hill, Phase IV plat proposed Armstrong Drive to
terminate in a cul-de-sac; however, it currently terminates in a dead-end. The cul-
de-sac was proposed to be constructed when the subject property develops. The
applicant is proposing to divide this property into a lot for a single family home and
dedicate Tract A, containing 0.425 acres, to the City of Belton for expansion of and
improved access to the existing Quail Meadows Park. The development agreement
to accomplish this is item 12 on this agenda. It includes the developer's obligation
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to dedicate parkland, and the City's obligation to construct the cul-de-sac and install
a water meter and sewer tap for proposed Lot 1.
Mrs. Smith said that Staff has reviewed the plat and finds it acceptable, subject to
conditions contained in the letter to the applicant's engineer. At their meeting on
July 19, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended
approval with conditions, and Staff concurs in their recommendation.
Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak for or
against the item, she closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh said that, should the area around the Goodwill develop, it
would be nice to tie it in at either Sparta Road or Commerce Drive and create
internal circulation, including pedestrian traffic, within the property.
Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Leigh and a second by Councilmember
O'Banion, item 11 was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development
Agreement between the City of Belton and Edanbra Development LC,
regarding the Forrest Hill, Phase V Subdivision, a 0.717 acre tract, located on
the north side of Armstrong Drive and east of Kneese Drive.
Director of Planning Erin Smith said that this item would authorize a development
agreement between the City and Edanbra Development LC, concerning the Forrest
Hill , Phase V Subdivision. The Forrest Hill, Phase IV plat proposed Armstrong Drive
to terminate in a cul-de-sac and right-of-way was identified; however, the street
currently terminates in a dead-end. The cul-de-sac was proposed to be constructed
when the subject property develops. Mrs. Smith said that the applicant is proposing
to divide this property into one lot for a single family home and to convey Tract A
containing 0.425 acres to the City of Belton for expansion of, and improved access
to , the existing Quail Meadows Park.
The agreement includes:
Developer obligations
• Final Plat Forrest Hill, Phase V
• Convey Tract A, 0.425 acres, to the City for expansion of the existing Quail
Meadows Park
City obligations
• Construct a cul-de-sac with a 40' radius and curb and gutter
• Install a water meter and sewer tap for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Forrest Hill, Phase V
subdivision
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Mrs. Smith said that the land is valued at approximately $8,500, and the cost for the
cul-de-sac, water meter and sewer tap is approximately $8,505.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Gauntt and a second by Councilmember Kirkley,
the following captioned resolution was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-24-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEL TON AND EDANBRA
DEVELOPMENT, LC, FOR CUL-DE-SAC CONSTRUCTION, WATER METER,
SEWER TAP AND CONVEYANCE OF TRACT A ASSOCIATED WITH THE
FORREST HILL, PHASE V, SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ARMSTRONG DRIVE AND EAST OF KNEESE DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR
DEVELOPER AND CITY OBLIGATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN OPEN
MEETINGS CLAUSE.
Budget
13. Receive a presentation on the proposed Hotel/Motel budget for FY 2017
Director of Finance Brandon Bozon presented the proposed FY2017 Hotel/Motel
budget. He said the beginning fund balance is approximately $83,000. He reviewed
revenues , indicating that they have been down for the last couple of years. He also
reviewed the expenditures, and said that the proposed budget of $155 ,000
represents a decrease from last year. $152,000 is allocated to the Chamber for the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau .
The budget includes an expenditure of $750 for flags , antique-style light poles ,
directional signage, flag maintenance and replacement on Patriot Plaza and costs
of $2 ,250 associated with the 4 th of July parade. Mr. Bozon explained that State law
allows the use of Hotel/Motel tax revenues for signage directing the public to sights
and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the municipality. He
said the proposed Signage Plan under development is estimated to cost $150,000.
Staff is proposing to use $25,000 from Hotel/Motel Fund Balance to fund a portion
with the balance being funded by Tl RZ.
Judy Garrett, Director of Marketing and Tourism Sales at the Belton Area Chamber
of Commerce, explained that the Chamber has two criteria for the use of local hotel
occupancy tax revenues . Criteria #1 : Every expenditure must directly enhance and
promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry. Criteria #2 : Every
expenditure of the hotel occupancy tax must clearly fit into one of the nine
statutorily provided categories for expenditure of the local hotel occupancy tax
revenues .
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1. Funding the establishment, improvement or maintenance of a convention center
or visitor center;
2. Paying the administrative costs for facilitating convention registration ;
3. Paying for advertising , solicitations and promotions that attract tourists and
convention delegates to the city or its vicinity;
4. Expenditures that promote the arts;
5. Funding historical restoration or preservation programs;
6. Funding certain expenses, including promotional expenses, directly related to a
sporting event within counties with a population of under 1 million;
7. Funding the enhancement or upgrading of existing sports facilities or sports fields
for certain municipalities;
8. Funding transportation systems for tourists; and
9. Signage directing tourists to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by
hotel guests in the city.
Ms. Garrett stated that the Chamber's strategic areas of focus include:
1. Marketing and Advertising - internet, social media and Texas travel sites.
2. Sales and Support - lead generation, partnerships and support for qualifying
events.
3. Services - convention services, visitor services and hospitality training .
She gave an overview of Belton hotel data which shows the revenues are down
from prior years. She explained that Belton is not able to meet the criteria desired
for rates and hotel brands for events hosted by Bell County Expo. She said a
majority of events are lost because the event promoters want a conference hotel.
Ms. Garrett also discussed partnerships that the Convention and Visitor's Bureau
maintains. Destination Central Texas, which includes Belton, Salado, Temple,
Killeen and Harker Heights, partners with the Bell County Expo Center to bring
events to the Expo Center. The website is destinationcentraltexas.com , and she
said that Belton has a lot of good information on this website.
Mayor Pro Tern Leigh asked if Staff has data for "heads in beds" so that we can
show hotel owners we are providing business to them . He asked if there was a way
to show them how many we lost out on due to the rates that are being charged . Mr.
Garrett said that she was working on that issue.
Mother Earth News brought in about 17,000 people in 2016, and they will return to
Belton in 2017. Additionally, Ms. Garrett said that she has secured the regional
Texas Hog Rally and Comic Con in 2017.
14. Receive presentations on annual goals and priorities from the following
departments:
A. Parks and Recreation
B. Library
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C. Internal Services and Engineering
Department Heads presented FY2016 accomplishments, as well as FY2017 goals
and priorities, for their respective departments. They also discussed specific
departmental needs including long term plans for service improvement, capital
needs and personnel needs.
A. Parks and Recreation (see attached Exhibit "A")
Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Batts presented accomplishments and
goals for Parks and Recreation as well as the Harris Center and Parks Facilities.
B. Library (see attached Exhibit "B")
Director of Library Services Kim Kroll presented the Lena Armstrong Public
Library's Accomplishments and goals.
Mayor Grayson asked how many computers the Library had. Mrs. Kroll said the
Library has 13 public access computers.
Councilmember Gauntt complimented Staff Librarian , Lauren Grommett. She
said that Lauren is a great asset for the Library.
C. Internal Services and Engineering (see attached Exhibit "C")
Director of Internal Services/City Engineer Angellia Points presented
accomplishments and goals for Buildings and Facilities Maintenance, Fleet
Maintenance and Engineering.
There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Amy M. Casey, City Clerk
Mission
Parks and Recreation: To enhance quality of life through the
maintenance, development, implementation, and oversight of
recreation and leisure activities at City park facilities.
Harris: To enhance quality of life through the management,
maintenance, and scheduling of events and recreational programs at
the T.B. Harris Community Center.
Parks Facilities : To provide clean, safe and well maintained outdoor
recreation space and parklands to the citizens of Belton
Department Overview
Goal/Priorities 2016
• Increase Harris Rentals . . / · • Expand and grow the number of events
offered through BPRD .. /
• Continue facility updates to the Harris
Community Center . / • Enhance the use of the social media and
increased website content to expand
• Continued development of the Youj.ti
services . . /
Advisory Commission program . .....,
• Continue and grow the 'Adopt A Park'
program .. /
• Manage field use agreemen~ with
leagues and associations.¥
• Assist with logistical planning for new. /
playground installations from the CIP.
• Oversee and manage the Belton
Community Garden . . /
• Update the Parks and Recreation
Strategic Master Plan . /
• Assist in the development and awareness
of the Nolan Creek Recreational
Improvement Project. . /
Goal/Priorities 2 0 17
• Implement updated Parks and
Recreation Strategic Master Plan
• Expand and develop current Parks yard
at Heritage Park.
• Build a sustainable greenhouse.
• Develop more sustainable parks by
planting trees and installing irrigation in
our parks.
• Complete construction of SBMS Park.
• Explore updates to Splash Pad features
• Create new Heritage Park sign and
implement new security measures.
• Explore and develop a plan for
additional parking at Chisholm Trail
Park.
Goal/Priorities 2017
• Increase HCC Rentals.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Continue to improve facility and yard
aesthetics.
• Maintain and operate and exceptionally
clean facility.
• Continue to develop the Youth Advisory
Commission.
• Continue to expand and grow the number
of events offered through the Parks and
Recreation Department.
• Increase the number of recreational
programs offered by the Parks and
Recreation Department.
• Manage field use agreements and
scheduling with leagues and associations.
• Enhance the use of social media and
increased website content to expand
services.
Accomplishments
• Christmas on the Chisholm Trail- 123
Vendors!
• Daddy Daughter Dance -2 nights.
• Continued Open Gym Basketball and
Volleyball.
• Youth Advisory Commission raised a
record $11 085.00.
• Implemented ability for tournaments to
be held at Chisholm Trail Park.
• Successfully ran the gth annual OCOD. A
record of 23 homes were served.
• Each plot at the Community Garden has
been claimed.
Accomplishments 2016
• Increased number of Harris Community Center
rentals.
• Increased revenue from Harris Center rentals.
• Purchased new banquet chairs.
• Continued yard improvements to HCC
• Increase in weekday and entire center rentals
due to new deposit rules.
• Installed irrigation and 30 trees to date at
Chisholm Trail Park.
• Security bar doors have been installed on all
park restrooms.
• Completed the construction of the Beall Park.
• Construction underway of the new Nolan Creek
Nature Trail. Completion set for 8/15/16
• Heritage Park concession stand makeover was
completed.
• Several new landscape projects have been
completed.
Thank You IQ uest ions?
Turnover
Collection #Materials Circulation
Rate
• Adult • 10,886 • 42,931 • 3.94
• Children • 12,752 • 78,075 • 6.12
• Young • 2,443 • 11,158 • 4.57
Adult
• A/V • 2,429 • 16,624 • 6.84
8,192 1,352 77% of Library Cards
Computer users faxes Belton Citizens
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BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
FY2016 Goals FY2016 Accomplishments
./ Complete renovations of Public Works ./ Managed building improvements and
portable buildings. corrected/improved maintenance items at all
City buildings (i.e., Central Fire Station bunker,
./ Implement preventative maintenance
AC replacements, PW ice machine, etc.)
schedule and create log/history for repairs
done for HVAC system maintenance . ./ Coordinating carpet replacement and painting
at the Library.
./ Maximize efficiency of cleaning schedules for
custodian positions with an emphasis to ./ Assisted in the completion of the security
attention to detail. measures at the Public Works Facility.
• Defer to FV2017: Transition all building ./ Hired and developed the Senior Maintenance
maintenance work order requests to an Worker.
Internal Online Service Request System.
./ Assisted in developing HVAC Replacement
../ Transitioned to the Work Order and Asset Program .
Management System for service request
tracking and work order scheduling.
BUILDING AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
FY2017 Goals
D Transition all building maintenance work order requests to an internal Online
Service Request system.
D Continue to assist in implementation and installation of all identified building
improvements.
D Implement preventative maintenance schedule and create log/history for repairs
done for HVAC system maintenance.
D Replace or make modifications to frequent maintenance items to increase
efficiency of maintenance workers.
D Coordinate improvements to the HVAC system at Central Fire Station.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - NEW!
Mission
Provide administrative functions, enforcement, and oversight
on all design, construction, and inspections of the City's
Capital Improvement Projects and programs to promote
public safety and infrastructure needs while maintaining the
quality of design, information, and construction standards.
Personnel (5)
City Engineer (Angellia Points, P.E.)
Construction Inspector (Rick Hairston)
Assistant Construction Inspector (Tim Minosky)
Administrative Assistant (Marcie Seele)
Part-time Administration Assistant (Beverly Bingham)
• Connell Street • 2016 Street • Conceptual • Completed
Drainage and Maintenance Plan design of Stormwater
Widening Project • River Fair Downtown Public
• Miller Heights Widening Revitalization Information
Trunk Sewer • South Main Street Improvements • Proposed ROW
• Nolan Creek Waterline and • In progress: Management
Trunk Sewer Sidewalk Sparta Road & Ordinance
• AMI Meter Improvements Roundabout • 4th of July
Project • Sparta Road • Temple-Belton Coordination
• W MLK Jr. Ave Phase I (SH317 to WWTP Phase I
Overpass Walmart) and Phase II
• South Belton
Sewer System
• Main Street/MLK
Intersection
• Revised Design
Manual
Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 5:30 p.m.
Wright Room, Harris Community Center
401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas
Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by
Councilmember Dan Kirkley.
Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by Director of IT
Chris Brown.
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible.”
Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Rebecca Fox Nuelle, Pastor of First
Presbyterian Church.
1. Call to order.
2. Public Comments.
3. Recognitions and Proclamations:
A. Recognize Director of Finance Brandon Bozon and Assistant Director of Finance
Susan Allamon for receiving the Certified Government Finance Officer
designation.
B. Proclamation – 150th Anniversary of the Belton Journal
Consent Agenda
Items 4-7 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may
be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any
Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
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July 26, 2016
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4. Consider minutes from previous meetings:
A. Minutes of June 30, 2016, Joint City Council/BEDC Meeting
B. Minutes of July 12, 2016, City Council Meeting
5. Consider Amendment No. 1 to the Operation, Maintenance and Management
Agreement between the Brazos River Authority, City of Temple and City of Belton
related to the allocation of expenses for the Reclaimed Water Facility at the
Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
6. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Belton Independent School District for
operation of a career and technical high school education fire course.
7. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article VII, Special Revenue
Drainage Fund, Section 23-308 and Section 23-309 of the Code of Ordinances
clarifying the application and calculation of drainage fees.
Public Works
8. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article VIII,
Construction in Public Rights-of-Way, in the Code of Ordinances regarding the
City’s management of public rights-of-ways and permitting process.
Planning and Zoning
9. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural to
Commercial Highway Zoning District on a 3.679 acre tract of land and from
Agricultural to Light Industrial Zoning District on a 8.984 acre tract of land located at
3360 South Interstate Highway 35, located on the east side of South Interstate
Highway 35 and south of Grove Road.
10. Hold a public hearing and consider a re-plat for Red River subdivision, a 7.037 acre
tract of land, located on the north side of Red River Road and east of Riverwood
Drive.
11. Hold a public hearing and consider a re-plat for Forrest Hill, Phase V, a 0.717 acre
tract of land, located on the north side of Armstrong Drive and east of Kneese
Drive.
12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development
Agreement between the City of Belton and Edanbra Development LC, regarding the
Forrest Hill, Phase V Subdivision, a 0.717 acre tract, located on the north side of
Armstrong Drive and east of Kneese Drive.
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Budget
13. Receive a presentation on the proposed Hotel/Motel budget for FY 2017.
14. Receive presentations on annual goals and priorities from the following departments:
A. Parks and Recreation
B. Library
C. Internal Services and Engineering
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time
regarding any issue on this agenda for which it is legally permissible.
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