City Council

Belton City Council Meeting May 12, 2020-5:30 P.M. The Belton City Council met in a virtual session via Zoom meeting due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency that has been declared by Governor Greg Abbott, Bell County Judge David Blackburn and Belton Mayor Marion Grayson. Members present included Mayor Marion Grayson , Mayor Pro Tern Wayne Carpenter and Councilmembers David K. Leigh , John R. Holmes, Sr. , Craig Pearson , Guy O'Banion and Dan Kirkley. Staff present included Sam Listi, John Messer, Amy Casey, Gene Ellis, Mike Rodgers, Wes Gilbreath , Cheryl Maxwell, Judy Garrett, Kim Kroll, Bob van Til , Paul Romer, Matt Bates, Chris Brown , Cynthia Hernandez and Angellia Points. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tern Wayne Carpenter and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Public Information Officer Paul Romer. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Craig Pearson . 1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m . 2. Public Comments. (Audio 1:37) There were none. 3. Presentation of Council pay for 2019-2020. (Audio 1:45) City Clerk Amy Casey presented each of the Councilmembers their pay of $1 for their service for the previous year. In light of the current circumstances, the dollar bills were folded in the shape of a COVI D-19 face mask. 4. Proclamations: (Audio 3:41) A. National Police Week - May 10-16, 2020 Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Gene Ellis received this proclamation on behalf of the Belton Police Department. B. National Safe Boating Week- May 16-22, 2020 Alvin Dillard, Flotilla Commander of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, was "present" to receive this proclamation . C. National Public Works Week- May 17-23, 2020 Director of Public Works Angellia Points received this proclamation on behalf of the Belton Public Works Department. Belton City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 - Page 2 Consent Agenda (Audio 13:07) Items 5-13 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. 5. Consider minutes of April 28, 2020, City Council Meeting. 6. Consider appointments to the Charter Review Committee. Brett Baggerly, Brandon Bozon, Dave Covington, Jeannie Pittman, Jane Dominguez, Alton McCallum, Daniel Bucher, Craig Pearson , Dan Kirkley and David K. Leigh . The Mayor selected Dave Covington to chair the committee. 7. Consider appointments to the Art Selection Committee. • Wayne Carpenter, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Belton • Gene Ellis, Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police, City of Belton • Randy Pittenger, CEO, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce • Hershall Seals, Art Department Director, UMHB • Judy Garrett, CVB and Retail Coordinator, City of Belton • Cheryl Maxwell, Director of Planning, City of Belton • Steven Kirkpatrick, Realtor, Remax • Michelle Weaver, The Art Place 8. Consider appointment/reappointments to the following Boards/ Commissions: A. Ethics Commission Mike Miller, Bert Peeples, Mark Fitzwater, Charla Peters, Larry Pointer, Craig Hammonds and Nicholas Rabroker. B. Planning and Zoning Commission Allison Turner, Ty Hendrick, Luke Potts, Stephanie O'Banion and Brett Baggerly. C. Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Sam Listi was appointed as second alternate. 9. Consider an application from Lone Star Express for an Operating Authority Permit to operate a charter service between Belton and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 10. Consider a resolution denying Oncor's application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor. 11 . Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an illumination agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for lighting along Loop 121 as part of the Loop 121 Widening Proiect. 12. Consider a resolution in support of the 2020 BUILD Grant application to the US Department of Transportation for improvements to S. Connell Street. Belton City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 - Page 3 13. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for construction administration services for the E. Ave S and North East/E. 5th Ave Waterline Replacement Project. Councilmember Leigh asked that Item 11 be pulled for discussion. Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Leigh, and a second by Councilmember Kirkley, Consent Agenda Items 5-10 and 12-13, including the following captioned resolutions, were approved upon a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-16-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, FINDING THAT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO AMEND ITS DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR TO INCREASE DISTRIBUTION RATES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH ONCOR CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND CONSULTING SERVICES; FINDING THAT THE CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR BETTER UTILIZING INVEST- MENTS TO LEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) DISCRETIONARY TRANSPORTA- TION GRANT PROGRAM FOR S. CONNELL STREET. A motion was made by Councilmember Craig Pearson to table Item 11 until the next Council meeting, or until such time as property owners. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kirkley. The motion was approved upon a vote of 7-0. FY2021 Budget 14. Conduct a work session on FY2021 budget considerations and process, and receive input from Council on key policies and initiatives. (Audio 28:46) Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented a summary of proposed changes for the FY 2021 budget. He also reviewed the budget process and received input from Council (see Exhibit 1). 15. Conduct a work session on FY2021 budget for the following funds: (Audio 1:48:35) Belton City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 - Page 4 A. Drainage Fund B. Public Works - General Fund C. Water & Sewer Fund A motion was made by Councilmember Pearson to table Item 15 until the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter and was approved upon a vote of 7-0. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. I ~- - Marion Grayson, Mayo ATTEST: