City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · May 10, 2022
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
May 10, 2022 – 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 Wayne Carpenter, Mayor Pro Tem David K. Leigh,
and Councilmembers Craig Pearson, Dan Kirkley, Guy O’Banion, John R. Holmes, Sr. and
Daniel Bucher. Councilmember Elect Stephanie O’Banion was also in attendance. Staff
present included Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, John Messer, Amy Casey, Mike Rodgers, Jon
Fontenot, Larry Berg, Tina Moore, Chris Brown, Bob van Til, Paul Romer, Larry Berg, Judy
Garrett, Cynthia Hernandez, and Jo-Ell Guzman.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Guy O’Banion, and the
pledge to the Texas Flag was led by Public Information Officer Paul Romer. The Invocation
was given by Mayor Pro Tem David K. Leigh.
1. Call to order. Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Presentation of Council pay for May 2021 – May 2022. (Audio 2:01)
3. Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Guy O’Banion. (Audio 5:57)
Mayor Carpenter and City Manager Sam Listi presented Councilmember O’Banion with a
proclamation and a token of appreciation for his years of service to the City of Belton.
4. Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers: (Audio 10:48)
City Attorney John Messer administered the Oath of Office to newly elected
Councilmembers:
Daniel Bucher – Councilmember, Place 5
Wayne Carpenter – Councilmember, Place 6
Stephanie O’Banion – Councilmember, Place 7
5. Reorganization of the City Council: (Audio 12:32)
A. Select Mayor for one-year term
Councilmember Kirkley made a motion nominating Councilmember Carpenter to a 1-year
term as Mayor. Councilmember Pearson seconded the motion which was unanimously
approved.
B. Select Mayor Pro Tem for one-year term
Councilmember Pearson made a motion nominating Councilmember Leigh to a 1-year
term as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Kirkley seconded the motion which was
unanimously approved.
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6. Public Comments. (Audio 14:30)
Marcia Cross, 5483 Denmans Loop, spoke on making Belton the Cowgirl Capitol of the
World.
Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Gene Ellis spoke on Police Week and what it
means to the Belton Police Department.
Consent Agenda
Items 7-9 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. (Audio 21:07)
7. Consider minutes of April 26, 2022, City Council Meeting.
8. Consider authorizing the purchase of three vertical turbine pumps and motors for
the Loop 121 Pump Upgrade Project from Smith Pump Company through the
BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program.
9. Consider authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Kasberg Patrick and Associates for Bidding Phase Services for the N. East Street
Water Improvements Project (CDBG Project Number 7220021).
Upon a motion by Councilmember Leigh, and a second by Councilmember Pearson, the
Consent Agenda was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
Miscellaneous
10. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Central Texas Council of Governments to administer a component of the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide Small Business Grants for Belton small
businesses impacted by COVID-19 in the amount of $850,000. (Audio 22:12)
City Manager Sam Listi presented this item.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Pearson, and a second by Councilmember Holmes,
the Interlocal Agreement with CTCOG was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
11. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with various agencies to administer a component of the American Rescue Plan Act
of 2021 to provide Nutrition and Food Assistance Grants for Belton residents
impacted by COVID-19 totaling $300,000. (Audio 29:39)
City Manager Sam Listi presented this item.
Agenda
City of Belton, Texas
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.
Wright Room at the Harris Community Center
401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas
Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by
Councilmember Guy O’Banion.
Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by Public
Information Officer Paul Romer.
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible.”
Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Mayor Pro Tem David K. Leigh.
1. Call to order.
2. Presentation of Council pay for May 2021 – May 2022.
3. Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Guy O’Banion.
4. Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers:
Daniel Bucher – Councilmember, Place 5
Wayne Carpenter – Councilmember, Place 6
Stephanie O’Banion – Councilmember, Place 7
5. Reorganization of the City Council:
A. Select Mayor for one-year term
B. Select Mayor Pro Tem for one-year term
6. 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.
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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.
Consent Agenda
Items 7-9 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.
7. Consider minutes of April 26, 2022, City Council Meeting.
8. Consider authorizing the purchase of three vertical turbine pumps and motors for the
Loop 121 Pump Upgrade Project from Smith Pump Company through the BuyBoard
Cooperative Purchasing Program.
9. Consider authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Kasberg Patrick and Associates for Bidding Phase Services for the N. East Street
Water Improvements Project (CDBG Project Number 7220021).
Miscellaneous
10. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Central Texas Council of Governments to administer a component of the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide Small Business Grants for Belton small
businesses impacted by COVID-19 in the amount of $850,000.
11. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with various agencies to administer a component of the American Rescue Plan Act
of 2021 to provide Nutrition and Food Assistance Grants for Belton residents
impacted by COVID-19 totaling $300,000.
12. Receive a presentation on logo design for the new elevated water storage tank and
choose the preferred the logo.
13. Consider authorizing the Executive Director of the Belton Economic Development
Corporation to execute a contract for the sale of 10 acres on Digby Drive to Bell
McKinnon Properties, LLC.
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.
If interpreter services for the deaf or hearing impaired are required, please contact the City Clerk at (254)
933-5817 at least 48 hours in advance.
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