City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · November 10, 2020
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
November 10,2020 - 5:30 P.M.
The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room of the Harris
Community Center. Members present included Mayor Marion Grayson, Mayor Pro Tem
Wayne Carpenter and Councilmembers John R. Holmes, Sr., Craig Pearson, Guy
O'Banion and Dan Kirkley. Councilmember David K. Leigh was absent. Staff present
included Sam Listi, Gene Ellis John Messer, Amy Casey, Jon Fontenot, Wes Gilbreath,
Paul Romer, Chris Brown, Mike Rodgers, Bob van Til, Larry Berg, Charlotte Walker,
Tina Moore, Bruce Ebbert, Carl Macek, Cynthia Hernandez, Judy Garrett and Angellia
Points.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Mayor Marion Grayson, and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by City Manager Sam Listi. The
lnvocation was given by Councilmember Dan Kirkley.
1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Presentation of pav for Mav 202O-November 2020 to outgoinq Mavor. (Audio
2:25)
City Clerk Amy Casey presented Mayor Grayson with her pay for the last six months
for her service to the City of Belton.
3. Recoqnition of outqoinq Mavor Marion Gravson. (Audio S:19)
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter presented a proclamation to Mayor Grayson.
4. Public Comments. (Audio 10.45)
Marty Janczak, Temple Area Builders Association, presented Mayor Grayson with a
bouquet of roses.
Consent Aqenda (Audio 12:1 5)
Items 5-10 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may
be enacted by one motion. lf 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 October 27. 2020. Citv Council Meeting.
6. Consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
A. Belton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors: and (Griff
Lord and Stevie Spradley)
B. Librarv Board of Directors. (Kari Martin)
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7. consider a resolution appointing Rav Severn to the Board of Directors of the
Bell Countv Tax Appraisal District. as a representative of Citv of Belton and
Belton lSD.
8. Consider authorizinq the purchase of a track loader for the Street Department
as provided for in the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
9. Consider adoptinq an ordinance reducing the speed Iimit from 55 MPH to 45
MPH on Loop 121 in Belton Citv Limits between Sparta Road and W Ave D
during construction of the Loop 121 Wideninq Proiect.
1 0. Consider an ordinance amendinq Sec. 8-71 and Sec. 8-72 of the Citv of Belton
Fee and Rate Schedule related to solid waste collection rates for 2021.
Councilmember Holmes requested discussion on ltem #10.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by
Councilmember Pearson, Consent Agenda items 5-9, including the following captioned
resolution and ordinance, were unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
RESOLUT!ON NO. 2O2O.3O-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
oRD|NANCE NO. 2020-39
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RATE AND SPEED OF MOTOR VEHICLES;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
Councilmember Holmes asked about the indices used to determine the rate increase
proposed by Waste Management. City Clerk Amy Casey explained that the contract
allows for a contract adjustment on an annual basis based on market changes including
a category of CPI pertaining to solid waste and changes in fuel prices.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Mayor Pro
Tem Carpenter, Consent Agenda item 10, including the following captioned ordinance,
was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.
oRDtNANCE NO. 2020-40
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF BELTON FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2021.
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Regular Agenda
11.Hold a public hearing and reconsider a zoninq change from Planned
Development (Patio Home) District to Amended Planned Development (Patio
Home) District to allow a reduced rear vard setback for 6 lots located at 2806.
2810.2811.2819.2826. & 2827 Lone Oak Drive. on the south side of S. Estate
Drive. east of N. Main Street. (Audio 15:16)
Public Hearing: Frances Morgan, 2011 Downing, spoke against the zoning change.
Applicant Larry Guess answered questions posed by the City Council.
No one else spoke in favor or against.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Kirkley, and a second by
Councilmember O'Banion, ltem #1'1, including the following captioned ordinance,
was approved upon a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Holmes providing the
dissenting vote.
oRD|NANCE NO. 2020-41
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PATIO HOME) DISTRICT TO AMENDED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PATIO HOME) DTSTRTCT ON APROXIMATELY 0.626 ACRE,
WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 14 DESIGN
STANDARDS.
12.Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amendinq Chapter 4. Article
Vll, of the code of ordinances. establishinq minimum buirding standards,
dissolving the Housinq Board of Adiustment and Appeals. and creating a
Buildinq and Standards Commission. (Audio 33:5g)
Public Hearing: no one spoke for or against.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember O'Banion, and a second by
Councilmember Holmes, ltem #12, including the following captioned ordinance, was
unanimously approved upon a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Kirkley providing the
dissenting vote.
oRDtNANCE NO. 2020-42
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE VII, MINIMUM HOUSING CODE, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF BELTON; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
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Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second
by Mayor pro
Tem Carpenter, the following people were appointed to the Building and
Standards
Commission upon a vote of 5-1 with Councilmember Kirkley providing the
dissenting
vote.
Timothy Watson Samantha Crumbaugh Johner Martin
Priscilla Linnemann
14 nt and Retention
efforts. to include a schedule c
There was no action required of the council on this item.
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'rust. (6.47 PM)
Call to Order.
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dated November 12. 2019. (W
Upon a motion for approvar by Trustee pearson, and a second by Trustee
carpenter, the November 12, 2019, Employee Benefits lrusi ,inrt",
were
unanimously approved upon a vote of 6_0.
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Upon a motion for approval by Trustee carpenter, and a second by Trustee
Pearson, the contracts for employee insurance products were unanimously
approved upon a vote of 6-0.
Adjourn.
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Upon a motion for approval by Mayor pro
Tem Carpenter , and a second by
Councilmember Pearson, ltem #15 wai unanimousry
approved upon a vote of 6-0.
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Upon a motion for approval by councilmember
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and a second by Mayor pro
Tem Carpenter, ltem #16, including the fottowing captioned
unanimously approved upon a vote of O_0. ordinance, was
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Agenda
City of Belton, Texas
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 5:30 p.m.
Wright Room at the Harris Community Center
401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas
PLEASE NOTE: FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED
WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING CANNOT BE
MAINTAINED.
Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by Mayor
Marion Grayson.
Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by City Manager
Sam Listi.
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible.”
Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Councilmember Dan Kirkley.
1. Call to order.
2. Presentation of pay for May 2020-November 2020 to outgoing Mayor.
3. Recognition of outgoing Mayor Marion Grayson.
4. Public Comments.
Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may register to do
so prior to this meeting and speak during this item. Forms are located on the
table outside of the south side entry to the meeting room. Please state your
name and address for the record, and limit your comments to three minutes.
Also, please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your
comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1)
engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual
information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than
directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda.
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Consent Agenda
Items 5-10 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 October 27, 2020, City Council Meeting.
6. Consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
A. Belton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors; and
B. Library Board of Directors.
7. Consider a resolution appointing Ray Severn to the Board of Directors of the Bell
County Tax Appraisal District, as a representative of City of Belton and Belton ISD.
8. Consider authorizing the purchase of a track loader for the Street Department as
provided for in the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
9. Consider adopting an ordinance reducing the speed limit from 55 MPH to 45 MPH
on Loop 121 in Belton City Limits between Sparta Road and W Ave D during
construction of the Loop 121 Widening Project.
10. Consider an ordinance amending Sec. 8-71 and Sec. 8-72 of the City of Belton Fee
and Rate Schedule related to solid waste collection rates for 2021.
Regular Agenda
11. Hold a public hearing and reconsider a zoning change from Planned Development
(Patio Home) District to Amended Planned Development (Patio Home) District to
allow a reduced rear yard setback for 6 lots located at 2806, 2810, 2811, 2819,
2826, & 2827 Lone Oak Drive, on the south side of S. Estate Drive, east of N. Main
Street.
12. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article VII, of
the Code of Ordinances, establishing minimum building standards, dissolving the
Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and creating a Building and Standards
Commission.
13. Consider appointments to the Building and Standards Commission.
14. Receive an update from the Fire Department, on Recruitment and Retention efforts,
to include a schedule change for Fire Personnel.
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The Belton City Council will recess the Regular City Council Meeting and convene
a meeting of the Belton Employee Benefits Trust.
City of Belton Employee Benefits Trust Agenda
1. Call to Order.
2. Consider minutes of the City of Belton Employee Benefits Trust meeting dated
November 12, 2019.
3. Consider action awarding contracts for employee insurance products.
4. Adjourn.
The Employee Benefits Trust will adjourn the City of Belton Employee Benefits
Trust Meeting and reconvene the Belton City Council Meeting.
15. Consider approval of funding for employee insurance contracts awarded by the
Board of the Employee Benefits Trust, and authorizing the transfer of funds from the
City’s operating funds to the Employee Benefits Trust account.
16. Consider an ordinance modifying the City’s TMRS retirement plan by increasing the
employee deposit rate from 6% to 7%.
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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