City Council

Belton City Council Meeting May 26, 2020 - 5:30 P.M. The Belton City Council met in an in-person/virtual meeting 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 (Zoom) and Councilmembers David K. Leigh , John R. Holmes, Sr. , Craig Pearson (Zoom) , Guy O'Banion and Dan Kirkley (Zoom). Staff present included Sam Listi, John Messer, Amy Casey, Gene Ellis, Cheryl Maxwell, Paul Romer, Matt Bates, Chris Brown, Cynthia Hernandez (Zoom) and Angellia Points (Zoom). The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Craig Pearson and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by City Manager Sam Listi. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Dan Kirkley. Mayor Grayson read an update to the City's COVID-19 response. A City employee has tested positive and appropriate responses have been taken. 1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. 2. Public Comments. (Audio 0:02) Mayor Grayson explained that a citizen had contacted her to get her email information so he could write a letter of commendation regarding the exemplary performance of a City employee, Angellia Points. Mr. David Frederickson wanted to publicly acknowledge Mrs. Points, and asked the Mayor to read his letter at the next Council meeting. Unfortunately, Mr. Frederickson passed away before he got a chance to write the letter. However, Mayor Grayson honored his request, and acknowledged Mrs. Points on a job well done. There were no other public comments. Fire Chief Appointment 3. Confirm the City Manager's appointment of the Fire Chief, in accordance with Chapter 143.013(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code. (Audio 2:17) City Manager Sam Listi announced his appointment of Jonathon Fontenot as Belton's new Fire Chief. Councilmember Leigh made a motion for approval which was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter. The appointment was confirmed upon a vote of 7-0. An inauguration ceremony will be held on June 15, 2020 . Consent Agenda (Audio 6:23) Items 4-6 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 Belton City Council Meeting May 26, 2020 - Page 2 removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Councilmember, and it will be considered separately. 4. Consider minutes of May 12, 2020, City Council Meeting. 5. Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of HVAC units for City facilities as provided for in the HVAC Replacement Fund. 6. Consider authorizing: A. the Belton Economic Development Corporation Executive Director to execute a contract for the purchase of 2.833 acres at 2238 W. Hwy 190: and B. a budget amendment to the FY2020 budget in the amount of $165,000 for the purchase of property at 2238 W. Hwy 190. Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion , the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. Planning and Zoning 7. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural District to Multi-Family District on approximately 1.65 acres located at 6201 W. US 190 Service Road, on the south side of US 190, between US 190 and Dog Ridge Road, east of Fort Road. (Audio 7:43) Public Hearing: no one spoke for or against. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion , 6201 W. US 190 Service Road was rezoned to Multi-Family Zoning District upon a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO MULTI FAMLY DISTRICT ON APPROXIMATELY 1.65 ACRES, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREAS 2 & 4 DESIGN STANDARDS. 8. Hold a public hearing and consider a final plat of North Wall Street Addition, a replat of Belton Original Town, Block 63, eastern half of Lot 5 1 comprising 1.491 acres, to create five lots at 1000-1022 N. Wall Street, at the northwest corner of N. Wall Street and E. 10th Avenue, extending between E. 10th Avenue and the railroad tracks. (Audio: 12:47) Public Hearing: no one spoke for or against. Belton City Council Meeting May 26, 2020 - Page 3 Councilmember Holmes made a motion for approval of the final plat of North Wall Street Addition, a replat of Belton Original Town, Block 63, eastern half of Lot 5, including approval of variances for the ROW dedication and perimeter street improvement requirement for Wall Street and 10th Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilmember O'Banion, and was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. 9. Consider a final plat of Wheats Sweets Plaza, comprising approximately 3.0 acres located at 3050 W. Hwy 190 Service Road and 1174 S. Wheat Road, near the northwest corner of the intersection of US190/l-14 and Wheat Road. (Audio 17:32) Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter made a motion for approval of the final plat of Wheats Sweets Plaza, including: • Approval of variance to the minimum 1,000 gpm water flow for fire protection for Lot 1, for the existing structure; and • Any future development or change in use on Lot 1 will be required to meet these minimum fire protection requirements. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holmes, and was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. Miscellaneous 10. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Liberty Hill Lift Station Offload project, and any change orders associated with the contract, not to exceed the amount authorized under State law. (Audio 24:05) Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion, Item #10 was approved upon a vote of 7-0. 11. Consider authorizing the City Manager to implement or continue various utility assistance programs for those City of Belton utility billing customers who have been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Audio 32:01) Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter and a second by Councilmember Holmes, Item #11 was approved upon a vote of 7-0. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6: 18 p.m. Belton City Council Meeting May 26, 2020 - Page 4 ATTEST: Amy M. Casey, City Clerk