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Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - 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 Craig Pearson and Councilmembers David K. Leigh, Dan Kirkley, John R. Holmes, Sr. and Wayne Carpenter. Councilmember Guy O'Banion was absent. Staff present included Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, John Messer, Amy Casey, Brandon Bozon, Chris Brown, Matt Bates, Paul Romer, Bob van Til, Bruce Pritchard , Kim Kroll, Judy Garrett, Angellia Points, Kelly Atkinson, Cheryl Maxwell, and Cynthia Hernandez. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Mayor Marion Grayson, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Fire Chief Bruce Pritchard, and the Invocation was given by Dr. Bill Carrell, Director of Church Relations at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. Mayor Grayson said that 2018 ended with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor winning the National Championship in football. She also remembered the passing of Former Mayor Jim Covington, and wished his family well during this difficult time. Additionally, she acknowledged the Belton Magic Belles on their recent performance at the Rose Bowl parade. 1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 2. Public Comments. • William Rosenberg, 2203 Red Rock Drive: Mr. Rosenberg said the Council needs to use caution when considering the resolution supporting the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 changes. He agrees that additional customer representatives should be added to the Board, but he has an issue with changing the representatives to appointment instead of election. He thinks this change needs further review. He also expressed concerns about the taxing authority of the WCID, having a federal agency as a member of the Board , and the possibility of adding MUD representatives to the Board in the future since he believes that MUD representatives may have more of an allegiance to developers instead of municipalities. • Rae Schmuck, 2200 Legacy Lane, Apt #511: Ms. Schmuck expressed that she was late, but she wanted the Council to know that she loves the roundabout. Additionally she expressed her appreciation to Officer Weikel for allowing her to vent to him about an issue she had . • Woody Durbin, 308 E. 20th Avenue: Mr. Durbin reported excitement about a professional disc golf tournament scheduled at Heritage Park on March 23 rd . 3. Recognize the Belton Police Department for receiving Texas Best Practices Re-Recognition certification. Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019- Page 2 Retired Harker Heights Police Chief Mike Gentry described the process by which local police agencies are compared to Texas Best Practices standards that have been developed by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. He then presented the third time re-recognition of the Belton Police Department to Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Gene Ellis and his staff. Chief Gentry had high praises for the Belton Police Department and the leadership provided by Chief Ellis. He added that Chief Ellis will be sworn in as the President of the Texas Police Chiefs Association on April 18, 2019. 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. 4. Consider minutes of December 11, 2018, City Council meeting. 5. Consider appointments to the following: A. Planning and Zoning Commission - Luke Potts, Zachary Krueger and Quinton Locklin B. Civil Service Commission - Larry Thompson C. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 - David K. Leigh, Craig Pearson and Blair Williams (reappointment) D. Historic Preservation Commission - Ann Carpenter E. Zoning Board of Adjustment - Robin Alaniz and Amanda Hendrick as regular members with Judy Owens and Garrett Smith as alternates F. CTCOG Executive Committee - David K. Leigh as member and Dan Kirkley as alternate 6. Consider adopting a resolution of support for Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 in its efforts to expand the district boundary and expand/modify its board representation to include all of its wholesale customers. 7. Consider a resolution declaring that the updated January 1, 2019, population of the City of Belton is 22,078. Councilmember Holmes requested that Item #6 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes and a second by Councilmember Leigh, the Consent Agenda Items #4, #5 and #7, including the following captioned resolution , were unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-02-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THERE ARE 22,078 RESIDENTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BELTON AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETING CLAUSE City Manager Sam Listi provided a presentation on Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 's request for support of proposed changes as shown in Exhibit "A." Councilmember Leigh said that the changes are a positive step, although they may not be the perfect resolution. Mr. Listi said that he believes it is a positive step because it gives Belton a "seat at the table." Councilmember Holmes asked if the Fort Hood contract has the same debt requirements as the City of Belton contract. Mr. Listi said that WCID Manager, Ricky Garrett, has indicated that the contracts are similar, but the exact terms are unknown to Mr. Listi at this time. He added that Fort Hood is also a purchaser of water and would be allowed a place on the Board. Mayor Grayson asked if the agenda item was to change to appointment instead election. Mr. Listi said yes, but it is also for the Board expansion as well. Mayor Grayson said she was unsure who runs for those type of positions, and wondered if they even know what the Board does. She feels that the Council could make a selection of someone who they know would understand what is required. She believes that an appointee would have more of a local interest and would know better what Belton's stance is on certain issues before the Board. Councilmember Leigh said he supports continuous improvement over delayed perfection. He added that he does agree that the points previously mentioned by Mr. Rosenberg are very valid . Councilmember Carpenter said right now Belton does not have a "seat at the table, " and there is no impetus for the current Board to grant Belton one. He said that although he is not in complete agreement with taking the election away, he thinks it is more important at this time for Belton to have a spot on the Board. Upon a motion by Councilmember Leigh and a second by Councilmember Carpenter, the Consent Agenda Item #6, including the following captioned resolution, was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01-R A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL and IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 TO EXPAND THE DISTRICT BOUNDARY AND MODIFY ITS BOARD REPRESENTATION Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 4 Mayor Pro Tern Pearson expressed appreciation for Mr. Rosenberg's comments. However, he said it is very important for Belton to be included on the Board, and that outweighed the election versus appointed issue to him at this time. Planning and Zoning Mayor Grayson read Items 8, 9, and 10 as they are all related to a single property. 8. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural District to Multi Family District on a 24.801 acre tract located at 1051 W. Avenue 0, on the south side of W. Avenue 0, between S. Loop 121 and Connell Street, west of existing Laila Lane. 9. Hold a public hearing and consider amending the Thoroughfare Plan Map to relocate a portion of the proposed extension of Southwest Parkway, north of Laila Lane, located between S. Loop 121 and Connell Street. 10. Consider a preliminary plat of City Lights Addition, comprising 45.352 acres, located on the south side of W. Avenue O, between S. Loop 121 and Connell Street, west of Laila Lane. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell explained that this property is the proposed site of a senior living complex to include 60 duplexes (120 units) for rent to seniors (aged 62+), an assisted living facility, and an amenity center. It is being included as part of a five-lot subdivision, City Lights Addition, and will comprise Lots 1-3 of Block 1. The plat will include extensions of Laila Lane westward, and Southwest Parkway northward. The alignment of Southwest Parkway will be revised slightly by a proposed Thoroughfare Plan amendment. Mrs. Maxwell said that the applicant is applying for 221(d)(4) financing through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposed units will be one story with half of the units designed as 1 bath/1 bedroom and half as 2 bath/2 bedrooms, each with a one-car garage and one driveway, to provide the required two parking spaces per unit. The assisted living facility will include 60 total residents, with 24 in the assisted living section and 36 in memory care. The proposed amenity center will be available for residents of either the assisted living center or the duplex community and will include a business center, game room, indoor gym, coffee cafe, outdoor sport court, dog park, community garden, walking track and resting gazebo, outdoor BBQ area and outdoor gathering area with a fireplace. The duplexes and amenity center will be located on Block 1, Lot 3 of proposed City Lights Addition. The assisted living center will be located on Block 1, Lot 1. Proposed use for Block 1, Lot 2 has not yet been determined. Maxwell explained that the requested Multi Family Zoning District allows the proposed duplex use and associated community center/recreational facilities, as well as an assisted living facility or nursing home. This zoning district also allows detached single family dwellings and a traditional apartment complex. She added Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019- Page 5 that the FLUM identifies this area as proposed for residential use with commercial/retail development along the Avenue O frontage. The Multi Family Zoning District is considered appropriate for either the residential or commercial/ retail land use category. An extension of Southwest Parkway northward from an extension of Laila Lane is proposed to accommodate the City Lights Addition. The future alignment shown on the current Thoroughfare Plan map shows Southwest Parkway extending northward in a straight line from Loop 121 to Avenue 0 . The proposed new alignment keeps this path northward to the Laila Lane intersection where it will then stop and then jog approximately 925' to the west, where it will then continue northward to Avenue 0. The change in alignment is requested to accommodate traffic anticipated as a result of this development. With 120 duplexes proposed , and a 60 bed assisted living facility, collector streets will be needed to provide adequate circulation. Mrs. Maxwell said that Staff is not aware of any development plans along the current alignment of Southwest Parkway. It currently would run along the west side of the Bell County complex where the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center is located, and along the east side of a S- acre tract that is currently used residentially. Councilmember Leigh asked if access to the duplexes and amenities will be sufficient with these adjustments to the Thoroughfare Plan. Mrs. Maxwell said that multiple entrances to the area will be provided with the extensions to Laila Lane and Southwest Parkway and the existing entrance from Connell. Councilmember Kirkley asked if there has been any discussion on rental rates for these properties. Todd Scott, the developer, said that he has been working with HUD for over a year to determine market rental rates for this development. He estimated that the 2 bedroom/2 bathroom duplexes could range from $1,800 to $2,600 per month. He added that this is a market rate property and not a subsidized rate or tax credit rate property. The 1 bedroom/1 bathroom duplexes could range from $1,400 to $2,000 per month. Mr. Scott said this is the first market property that is being developed in this area in the last 50 years. It will be a high quality, highly "amenitized" senior living development. Councilmember Holmes asked about the comments made at the P&Z meeting. Mr. Scott explained that he has met with the homeowner regarding a hill that is near her property, and he has worked out a solution to her concern . Councilmember Holmes asked about the detention pond. Mr. Scott explained how water will drain to the two detention ponds proposed for the development. Mr. Scott thanked the City Staff, specifically Angellia Points, Sam Listi, Cheryl Maxwell and Kelly Atkinson, for their help on this project. Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 6 Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing on the zoning and the amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan. Seeing no one wishing to speak, she closed the public hearing. Councilmember Leigh asked if with the "zigzag" and the connector from Avenue 0 and Loop 121, are the current roads adequate for that density. Mr. Listi said they are designed as collectors, and Staff believes that they are adequate. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes and a second by Mayor Pro Tern Pearson, Item 8, including the following captioned ordinance, was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL TO MULTI FAMILY DISTRICT ON A 24.801 ACRE TRACT, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 2 and 9 DESIGN STANDARDS. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Pearson , and a second by Councilmember Carpenter, Item #9 was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. Mrs. Maxwell presented a summary of the subdivision ordinance requirements as they apply to this subdivision plat. Streets: One entrance to the duplex development on Block 3, Lot 1 is proposed from Laila Lane, and two entrances are proposed from Southwest Parkway. Laila Lane and Southwest Parkway are minor collectors on the city's Thoroughfare Plan map. Minor collectors require a minimum ROW width of 60'. Laila Lane will be extended westward from its current termination point as part of this development and will be constructed with a 37' pavement width with curb and gutter within a 70' ROW. A portion of Southwest Parkway will be construction to connect with the current alignment as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan south of Laila Lane. A Thoroughfare Plan amendment is under consideration to adjust the alignment of Southwest Parkway north of Laila Lane where it will connect to Avenue 0. These segments of Southwest Parkway will be constructed with a 37' pavement width with curb and gutter within a 70' ROW. West Avenue O is a major collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan map. Major collectors require a minimum ROW width of 80' . There is currently approximately 155' of ROW; no additional ROW is needed. Existing pavement width of Avenue 0 in this vicinity is approximately 42'; there is no curb/gutter but instead a bar-ditch drainage system . The Director of Public Works has determined that no perimeter street improvements are needed for Avenue 0 . Sidewalks: Per the City's Subdivision Ordinance, a 5' wide sidewalk is required along both sides of collector streets and the subdivision side of collector streets. Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019- Page 7 Therefore, a 5' wide sidewalk is required along both sides of Laila Lane and Southwest Parkway, and the south side of W. Avenue 0. Water: An existing 8" water line runs along the south side of West Avenue 0. There is also an 8" waterline stubbed out at the end of the existing termination of Laila Lane. The applicant will be connecting these two lines with an 8" water main that will be extended along the new sections of Southwest Parkway and Laila Lane. The 8" line satisfies minimum requirements for fire protection . Sewer: An existing 8" sewer line runs along Laila Lane, east of this property. The applicant proposes to tie into this line and extend an 8" line throughout the subdivision and along the extension of Laila Lane westward. •The developer's engineer will confirm the existing 8" along Laila and existing 1O" in Connell can handle the projected sewer flows. Drainage: Pre and post-drainage maps have been provided. On-site detention pond(s) will be required to address drainage needs and will be privately owned and maintained. Detailed plans and the drainage report will be reviewed with the final plat and site plan. Parkland Dedication/Fees: The parkland fee is $200 per residential unit. For 120 dwelling units, the fee equates to $24,000. These funds would be used to develop the city park near the Liberty Valley development, which is within a one-mile radius of this subdivision. Prior to the December 18, 2018, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant submitted a request for a variance to the parkland dedication/fee requirement to allow a private park instead. The applicant is proposing almost two acres of park type amenities to include an outdoor sport court, dog park, community garden, walking track and resting gazebo, outdoor BBQ area and outdoor gathering area with a fireplace. These amenities total over $100,000. Staff supports this variance request for a private park, which will be privately maintained. Mrs. Maxwell said that Staff has reviewed the plat and finds it acceptable as a preliminary plat, subject to all conditions identified in the City's letter to the applicant dated December 14, 2018. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions: • Approval of variance to the parkland fee/dedication requirement to allow a private park with amenities as listed in the staff report; • All items addressed in City's December 14, 2018 letter to the applicant; • Approval of zoning change to Multi-Family District; and • Approval of revision to the Thoroughfare Plan map to adjust alignment of Southwest Parkway. Mayor Pro Tern Pearson asked if the development amenities dedicated to the City prevented the developer from tearing them down in the future to build more Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 8 duplexes. Mrs. Maxwell said the amenities will be considered a private park, but the concern could be addressed if a building permit is requested in the future . Mr. Listi said they are private amenities that will be owned and maintained by the HOA or developer. He added that he isn't sure how long HUD will inspect the property to ensure the amenities are provided . Mr. Scott said it will be a 40 year loan and will require yearly HUD inspections. Mayor Pro Tern Pearson asked if City Attorney John Messer was agreeable to what has been outlined . Mr. Messer said that the amenities will not be dedicated to the City, and then discussion occurred on a variety of ways that the City could ensure the amenities are built - escrow funds to be reimbursed when amenities are built. Mr. Listi added another alternative to withhold the Certificate of Occupancy until the amenities are built. Councilmember Leigh made a motion to approve the plat with a variance for the parkland fee , and if the private amenities described are not provided , the developer will be required to pay the $24,000 parkland fee before a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for the property. Councilmember Holmes seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. 11 . Consider a final plat of South loop Industrial Park Phase II, a replat of Southloop Industrial Park, Lot 1, Block 1, comprising 13.475 acres located on the northwest corner of Capitol Way and Grove Road, east of 1-35 and south of Loop 121. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell explained that this is a one lot, one block subdivision proposed for manufacturing use. Capitol Seating is proposing to relocate on this site. The property, originally platted in 1988, is zoned Light Industrial District which will allow this use. This replat will provide an updated description of the property. The 13.475 acre tract exceeds all area requirements for the Light Industrial Zoning District assigned to this property. Mrs. Maxwell provided a summary of the subdivision ordinance requirements as they apply to this subdivision plat. Water/Sewer: There is an existing 8" water line along Groves Road and a 12" sewer line along Capitol Way. The applicant will tap these lines for service to this property. Drainage: A detailed review of drainage needs will be conducted in conjunction with the site plan and building permit. Streets: Both adjacent roadways, Groves Road and Capitol Way, are collector streets on the city Thoroughfare Plan map. Groves Road is a minor collector street which requires a 60' ROW, while Capitol Way is a major collector street which requires an 80' ROW. There is currently 60' ROW for both Groves Road and Capitol Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 9 Way. Both roadways have 33' wide pavement with curb and gutter; no additional ROW or perimeter street improvements are needed. Sidewalks: The Subdivision Ordinance requires 5' wide sidewalks along collector streets. This requirement is applicable for both Groves Road and Capitol Way. The applicant is requesting a variance to this requirement and has provided a cost estimate of $18,530 for Capitol Way and $33,590 for Groves Road. These estimates are based on the entire street frontage and do not take into consideration deductions for driveways. A site plan is undergoing development at this time and has not been finalized. The applicant is required to design the sidewalk and provide either a public access easement or additional ROW to accommodate the sidewalk at the southeast corner of this tract where there is an existing drainage structure in the ROW. Staff does not support the variance request along Capitol Way since several properties undergoing development along this roadway south of Groves Road (ProStar Rental and Cedar Crest Hospital) have been required to provide funds for a future sidewalk in conjunction with plat approval. The adjacent property to the north has submitted plans for a building permit, and their site plan includes a 5' sidewalk along Capitol Way as well. Therefore, this property is one segment in a sidewalk network that is undergoing development. To leave this segment out would leave a "hole" in the network and greatly reduce the value of the network as a whole. Mrs. Maxwell said that Groves Road is limited in length, extending from the IH-35 frontage road to Capitol Way. It provides a connection between these two roadways which improves circulation and connectivity for vehicular traffic as well as pedestrian traffic. Staff believes provision of a sidewalk along this roadway will enhance the overall sidewalk network in this vicinity and improve pedestrian access and safety. Therefore, Staff does not support the variance request for a sidewalk along this roadway either. Mrs. Maxwell added that Staff has reviewed the final plat and finds it acceptable, subject to outstanding items identified in the City's letter to applicant dated December 14, 2018. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 18, 2018, and recommended approval of the final plat of Southloop Industrial Park Phase II, subject to the conditions below: • Disapproval of variance request to sidewalk requirement along Capitol Way and Groves Road; and • Addressing all items identified in the City's letter to applicant dated December 14, 2018. Mayor Grayson said the area is mostly industrial with no residential, so she didn't feel the sidewalks along Groves Road were necessary. Mrs. Maxwell said that there are some single family homes in the area, and an RV Park will be built close by as well. Councilmember Leigh reminded her that the Shanklin Crossing development shows a series of organic trails in that area. Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019- Page 10 Mr. Todd Mantz of Capitol Seating said that the sidewalk along Groves Road was initially a concern. The initial estimate of development cost for the property is about $1.0M more than when the property was first purchased due to a change in development requirements over the last 20 years. He said he does not have a problem putting a sidewalk along Groves Road , but he is concerned about enticing walking traffic through an industrial area. He added that his company will be submitting an application for tax abatement in the near future, and asked the Council for favorable consideration of the plat. Mayor Pro Tern Pearson said he is struggling with sidewalks in an industrial area as well, but he said given the mixture of development all around this area, he believes that sidewalks are needed. He added that he thinks it is appropriate for Capitol Seating to request tax abatement, and he stated that the City appreciates their business being located in Belton, and Belton wants to keep Capitol Seating here. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Pearson, and a second by Councilmember Leigh, Item #11 was approved by a vote of 5-1 with Mayor Grayson providing the dissenting vote. Miscellaneous 12. Invite public comments and consider amending Belton's FY 2019-2023 Strategic Plan to add a Governance Goal to Evaluate Employee Compensation Plan to each year of Plan to ensure inclusion in the annual budget process. City Manager Sam Listi said the FY 2019-2023 Strategic Plan was adopted by Council on September 11, 2018, and it included FY 2020 Goal 1g, Evaluate Employees Compensation Plan. On December 11, 2018, the Council approved substantive changes to the Employee Compensation Plan which included: Updated Service Credits: 100% to 50% Employee Deposit Rate: 5% to 6% A phased approach was presented that outlined potential opportunities - but no commitment - for possible future TMRS enhancements, subject to revenues and budget priorities, including: Employee Deposit Rate: 6% to 7% Updated Service Credit: 50% to 75% or 100% COLA: 30% to 50% to 70% Listi explained that discussion at the December 11th meeting led to a suggestion by Councilmember David K. Leigh to ensure this assessment occurs annually. It was determined that the Strategic Plan is the perfect vehicle for this annual review. An amendment to each year of the five year Strategic Plan is proposed to include a new Priority 1 Goal under Governance: Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019- Page 11 Governance Goal: Evaluate Employee Compensation Plan including TMRS retirement benefits - Contribution Rate, Updated Service Credit, COLA. Mayor Grayson invited comments from the public on the proposed amendment. There were none. Upon a motion by Councilmember Leigh, and a second by Councilmember Holmes, Item #12 was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. Councilmember Carpenter thanked Director of Finance Brandon Bozon for his hard work. Mayor Grayson left the meeting at 6:39 p.m. and turned control of the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Pearson. 13. Consider an ordinance amending Sec. 8-71 of the City of Belton Fee and Rate Schedule related to solid waste collection rates. Director of Finance Brandon Bozon said that on December 24, 2018, Waste Management notified the City that it is requesting a rate adjustment due to the instability in the global recycling market causing the price per ton for the disposal of recyclable material to rise from $25 to $75 on June 1, 2017. He said that Paul Daugereau of Waste Management will provide the details for the request. Mr. Bozon said that he has calculated the rate adjustment to be $.57 per month based on the number of residential customers. Mr. Daugereau explained that Waste Management has absorbed the increased disposal cost since June 2017 in hopes of a recovery in the recycling market, but as recovery appears unlikely in the near-term, absorbing the additional costs is no longer economical for Waste Management. The requested increase of $0.57 per customer per month was calculated by taking the City's average monthly tonnage of recycled materials (62 tons) multiplied by the $50 delta in disposal costs and then divided by the City's 5,405 residential customers. If accepted, the new rates, effective February 1, 2019, thru December 31, 2019, will be as follows: Solid Waste Janua!Y 11 2019 Pro~osed Rates Collection Rates - Rates (Effective Februa!Y 11 Residential 2019} Curbside $16.59 per month $17.16 per month Curbside Additional $6.18 per month per $6.18 per month per Container additional container additional container Door-to-Truck Service $28.80 per month $28.80 per month Door-to-Truck Service $11.25 per month $11.25 per month per Additional Container per additional additional container container Residential Recycling $5.62 per month per $5.62 per month per Service Additional additional container additional container Container Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 - Page 12 Mr. Daugereau explained what is happening in the recycling market, and why Temple was increasing their fee for recycling . Councilmember Kirkley said it is very important for Belton to continue recycling . He thinks that the value of recycling is well worth the additional $.57. Councilmember Carpenter agreed and added that it took a long time to get the recycling program in place. He considers the $.57 reasonable to allow the program to continue. Councilmember Leigh agreed, but expressed concern that some of it may be going into the landfill anyway. He said , "Recycling makes us feel good, but when it doesn't go to China, it typically ends up in a landfill. " He said that a $.57 increase is reasonable. He added that the City should really look at the market next year to determine if only certain products should be recycled, thereby making the program more effective. Councilmember Holmes asked if Waste Management has a report on where the recycling goes. Mr. Daugereau said that right now everything is taken to Temple Iron & Metal who takes it to Balcones in Austin . Balcones has contracts with China for receipt of the recycling . Mr. Daugereau assured the Council that none of Belton's recycling ends up in the Temple Landfill, although he is certain that there is some contamination. He estimated the contamination to be less than 20%. Councilmember Holmes asked if there were some products that should be removed from recycling to make the contract more attractive. Mr. Daugereau said that the current stream is g0od. He said that glass is not currently accepted , and he is glad because it would significantly increase the cost due to its weight and because it currently has no value. He listed the products that are currently accepted. He said that the City just needs to ride out the market, and hopefully it will correct itself. Mayor Pro T em Pearson asked , "When the market corrects itself, what is the mechanism to reduce the rate?" Mr. Daugereau said if the cost goes down, he will come back to the Council to request a rate reduction. Upon a motion by Councilmember Kirkley, and a second by Councilmember Holmes, Item #13 was unanimously approved by a vote of 5-0. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. ATTEST: -; Amy M. Casey, City Clerk  Council Agenda Item #6 Resolution Supporting BCWCID #1 Changes Belton City Council Meeting January 8, 2019 EXHIBIT "A"  SUMMARY • Belton contracts with BCWCID #1 for water rights, production, and distribution. • The District was created in 1952 and its boundary was the City of Killeen. • State legislation increased boundary in 1985 to then Killeen city limits, with automatic extension to KILLEEN city limits following annexations. • Other water customers – Ft. Hood, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Nolanville, 439 Water Supply and Belton – have no representation on 5 member Killeen Board. • Water contracts with each entity similar, with Capital, Operating, and Maintenance addressed.  SUMMARY • Proposal by the District is significant, would require Texas Legislative approval, and would give each entity a representative “seat at the table.” • Killeen: 3 members • Others: 1 member each (Ft. Hood, CC, HH, Nolanville, 439WSC, Belton) • Total: 9 members • Proposed transition plan outlines how staggered terms will be achieved, with result 3 members rotate on/off Board annually for a 3 year term. • Belton’s initial term in 2020 will be for one year  SUMMARY • Appointment vs. Election • Proposal is for appointment by the City Council • While election of our representative could also work, we expressed preference for Council appointment to this Board. Some reasons: • Specialized nature and relative complexity of Water Issues to a community • Long term debt issues often associated with water contracts • Sufficient interest level to warrant election to the position • FISCAL IMPACT: N/A • RECOMMENDATION: Recommend adoption of Resolution.