City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · January 12, 2021
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
January 12,2021- 5:30 p.M.
The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room of the Harris
Community
Center. Members present included Carpenter, Mayor pro Tem Dan Kirkley ano
Councilmembers D-avid K. Leigh, Guyf/ayo1lvayne
O'Banion, ..lotrn R. Holmes, Sr., Craig pearson and
Daniel Bucher. Staff present included Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, John Messer, Amy Casey,
Jon
Fontenot, Paul Romer, Chris Brown, Mike Rodgers, Angellia Points, Bob van Tii, Matt bates,
Tina Moore and Cynthia Hernandez.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U S. Flag and to the Texas Flag was led by City Manager
sam Listi. The lnvocation was given by councilmember craig pea-rson.
1. call to order. Mayor carpenter cailed the meeting to order at 5:3g p.m.
2. Public Comments. (Audio 1;19)
There were none.
3. RecgivQ Child Safetv Fee funds in the amount of $21.930.1g from Bell Countv.
(Audio 1:32)
Bell County Tax Assessor-Collector, Shay Luedecke, presented the City with a check for
$21 ,930.18 which will be given to Belton ISO tor their irossing Guard program.
Consent Aqenda (Audio 4:50)
Items 4-10 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, ,ny it", may be removed
from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Countilmember, and it will be
considered separately.
4.
A. Librarv Board of Directors - Chad Green
g.
,Bullgino and Standards Commission - Regular: Joe Schaub; Alternates. Nicole
Fis
6.C an ment orT
throuqh Nation Purc Allia
ati of fuel for icles
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8. Conduct an annua! review of the Gitv of Belton's Debt Policv and consider the
adoption of a resolution attesting to the review and readoption thereof.
9. Conduct an annual review of Citv of Belton's lnvestment Policv and consider the
adoption of a resolution attestinq to the review and readoption thereof.
l0.Gonsider authorizinq the following purchases of vehicles as provided for in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund:
A. Light Dutv Truck for the Water Department:
B. Light Dutv Truck for the Street Department:
C. Light Dutv Truck for the Building Maintenance Department:
D. Liqht Dutv Truck for the Water Metering Department: and
E. Liqht Dutv Truck for the Parks Department.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councllmember
O'Banion, the Consent Agenda, including the following captioned resolutions, was
unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -01.R
A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND RE.ADOPTION OF THE
FUND BALANCE POLICY OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -02-R
A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND RE-ADOPTION OF THE
DEBT POLICY OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021.03-R
A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE INVESTMENT
POLICY OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS.
Reqular Aqenda
l l.Gonsider a fina! plat of Southwood Hills Phase lll comprisinq 15.743 acres. located
on the west side of Connell Street. south of Laila Lane and north of Huev Drive.
(Audio 6:53)
Councilmember Holmes made a motion for approval of the final plat of Southwood Hills
Phase lll, subject to Staff comment letter dated December 28, 2020. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Leigh, and was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
l2.Consider adoption of resolutions supportinq Texas Housinq Developers (THD)
LLC's tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Communitv
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Affairs (TDHCA) for two apartment rehabilitation proiects for low and moderate
income persons. including: (Audio 11:42)
A. Countrv Square Apartments at 724 E. Avenue N: and
B. Montrose/Turtle Creek Apartments at 2200 N. Montrose Place.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Pearson, and a second by Councilmember
Leigh, ltem #12, including the following captioned resolutions, was unanimously approved
upon a vote of 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021.04.R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING TEXAS HOUSING DEVELOPERS LLC'S TAX CREDIT APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
APARTMENT REHABILITATION FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS;
AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021.05.R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING TEXAS HOUSING DEVELOPERS LLC'S TAX CREDIT APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
APARTMENT REHABILITATION FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS;
AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
13. Gonsider authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to execute a contract for the Loop 121 Utilitv
Relocations proiect, and anv change orders associated with the contract. not to
exceed the amount authorized under State law. (Audio 22:35)
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember
Pearson, ltem #13 was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeti 6:10
arpenter, M yor
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Agenda
City of Belton, Texas
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 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
Councilmember David K. Leigh.
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 Craig Pearson.
1. Call to order.
2. 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.
3. Receive Child Safety Fee funds in the amount of $21,930.18 from Bell County.
Consent Agenda
Items 4-10 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
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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 8, 2020, City Council Meeting.
5. Consider appointments to the following boards/commissions:
A. Library Board of Directors
B. Building and Standards Commission
6. Consider authorizing an agreement with FleetCor Technologies Operating
Company, LLC, through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
purchasing cooperative, for the purchase of fuel for City vehicles and equipment.
7. Conduct an annual review of the City of Belton’s Fund Balance Policy and consider
the adoption of a resolution attesting to the review and readoption thereof.
8. Conduct an annual review of the City of Belton’s Debt Policy and consider the
adoption of a resolution attesting to the review and readoption thereof.
9. Conduct an annual review of City of Belton’s Investment Policy and consider the
adoption of a resolution attesting to the review and readoption thereof.
10. Consider authorizing the following purchases of vehicles as provided for in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund:
A. Light Duty Truck for the Water Department;
B. Light Duty Truck for the Street Department;
C. Light Duty Truck for the Building Maintenance Department;
D. Light Duty Truck for the Water Metering Department; and
E. Light Duty Truck for the Parks Department.
Regular Agenda
11. Consider a final plat of Southwood Hills Phase III comprising 15.743 acres, located
on the west side of Connell Street, south of Laila Lane and north of Huey Drive.
12. Consider adoption of resolutions supporting Texas Housing Developers (THD) LLC’s
tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) for two apartment rehabilitation projects for low and moderate income
persons, including:
A. Country Square Apartments at 724 E. Avenue N; and
B. Montrose/Turtle Creek Apartments at 2200 N. Montrose Place.
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13. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Loop 121 Utility
Relocations project, and any change orders associated with the contract, not to
exceed the amount authorized under State law.
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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