City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · December 9, 2013
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City Commission Meeting
December 9, 2013
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Quinn Alexander presided over the meeting
with the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Jed Welch, David Logan, Gary
Hinders and Jon Behrens.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius,
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel, Public Works Director Dan Reese, Chief of Police Dale
Davis, Golf Course Manager John Haun, Director of Golf Casey Renner, Fire Chief Mike Webb,
and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Logan gave the invocation.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of November 18, 2013.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to approve the minutes of
November 18, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
Mayor Alexander went to Item 6, then returning to Public Forum.
Mr. Ron Rogers addressed the Commission. Mr. Rogers owns property that was located at 1306
2nd Ave and ordered for abatement by the Commission October 21, 2013. Mr. Rogers asked for
the Commission to reconsider the Order of Abatement to not include the trees and all
outbuildings on the property. Mr. Rogers said he was ready to relinquish the house but wished to
keep the trees, shed and playhouse.
Item 5. Update from City Staff. (4th Avenue Paving Project, Rockwell Road Well Field
Project, Entryway Project Lighting Underway, Weather Affected Issues, if any).
City Manager Randy Criswell stated the 4th Avenue Paving Project continues to sit idle due to
weather conditions and a gas line and water line. Mr. Criswell said the contractors went to
another project while Atmos took care of their gas line and were expected to return to Canyon
soon.
Mr. Criswell said the Rockwell Road Well Field Project is proceeding and going well.
Mr. Criswell said the entryway lighting enclosures have been straightened up and look much
better.
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Mr. Criswell said he planned to report on any weather issues, but there thankfully weren’t any
aside from a possible main break.
Item 6. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of WTAMU Vice President for Business and
Finance Gary Barnes and Director of Advising & Retention Cindy Barnes.
Mayor Alexander presented a Proclamation and silver plaque honoring Gary and Cindy Barnes
for their service to the community.
Item 7. Presentation of Life Saving Awards to Three Police Officers
Chief Dale Davis presented Life Saving Awards to three officers.
Anthony Gonzales received recognition for the resuscitation of a man suffering from a heart
attack. Chief Davis said Anthony’s quick response saved the man’s life.
Michael Parker and Brian Jones received recognition for their response to a man that was in an
auto accident and bleeding profusely. Officer Parker and Officer Jones used a tourniquet to slow
the bleeding down from the brachial artery until the ambulance could arrive, saving his life.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on City of Canyon Fire Department Training
Facility Improvements.
Fire Chief Mike Webb gave the Commission an update on the training facility improvements
approved at the May 20, 2013 Commission meeting. Chief Webb stated to date $68,609.31 had
been raised as follows:
Golf Tournament $41,109.31
Farm Bureau Insurance $ 7,500.00 (hay storage building)
Payne Foundation $20,000.00 (rehab huts)
Chief Webb stated other grants and funding were being sought after. Chief Webb said Misti Ruiz
stated that if the city could show support by allowing the utilization of the committed 10% not to
exceed $220,000.00 as approved May 20, 2013 now, then entities would be more likely to invest
in the project. Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp verified that many entities view investment by
the requesting party in a positive way seeing that there is an actual commitment. Commissioners
asked if the decision in May was to commit to $220,000, or a 10% match up to $220,000.00. City
Manager Randy Criswell said the motion made May 20 reflects a commitment of a 10% match up
to $220,000.00, not a flat match of $220,000.00. Mr. Criswell said he did not have a problem with
approving the funding with the potential of bringing in more money. Mayor Alexander asked if the
funds would be restricted. Assistant City Manager stated the money would be taken out of
reserves and restricted for the use of Fire Department training facility improvements only.
After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to
approve the allocation of $220,000.00 to use immediately to begin the renovations of the hay
barn and tower at the Fire Department Training Facility.
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Commissioner Behrens asked for clarification if the motion included the rehab huts.
Commissioner Hinders stated he wanted to include the 2 rehab huts and amended his motion to
approve the allocation of $220,000.00 to use immediately to begin the renovations of the Hay
Barn, Tower, and 2 Rehab Huts at the Fire Department Training Facility. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 2014 Fees.
Golf Course Manager Casey Renner Presented proposed fees for Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
for 2014 as follows:
Single Permit $825.00 (up from $750.00)
Senior Permit $550.00 (up from $500.00)
Additional Family Permit $275.00 (up from $250.00)
Mr. Renner said the courses in Amarillo charge a course improvement fee of $2.00 to $3.00 per
green fee. Mr. Renner recommended to keep the green fees the same but increase the cart fees
by $1.00 and put the extra dollar into a golf course capital improvement fund. City Manager
Randy Criswell stated these funds would be used for maintenance and improvements to the
greens, golf cart paths, bridges etc.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to
accept the fees for Palo Duro Creek Golf Course as presented and accept the $1 per cart use to
put into a Capital Improvement Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. Conduct Public Hearing and Take Appropriate Action on Abatement of Substandard
Structures in Accordance with City Ordinance No. 675, Section 150.55 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius presented information for the consideration of the
abatement of a substandard structure located at 710 8th Street. Mr. Cornelius stated he took
more recent pictures than ones presented November 18, 2013. Mr. Cornelius said the home was
in need of extensive repair as a whole. Mr. Cornelius stated Mark Pinkerton was still under
contract to purchase the property in order to renovate the home and ready to present a plan of
action. Mr. Cornelius said he was not opposed to allowing the property to be renovated if Mr.
Pinkerton’s plan was acceptable.
Mark Pinkerton approached the Commission and said he had broken down the renovation into
two phases. Mr. Pinkerton said the first phase would repair the outside of the home, trim the
trees and clean up the property taking approximately 6-10 months. Mr. Pinkerton said the second
phase would immediately proceed after the first phase with a time frame of 6-12 months. Mr.
Pinkerton stated the renovation would include all new plumbing, new central heat and air, new
electrical, new sheetrock and general repairs and updating. Mr. Pinkerton said he planned to
also move the water lines and have new meters put in. The Current homeowner Ernestine Costly
stated the home had been designated as a Historical Site in 1967 but she couldn’t afford the
plaque. Mr. Pinkerton felt this home had sound structure and was worth saving.
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Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing.
Terrie Upton 710 8th St, Canyon. Stated if Mr. Pinkerton’s plan was not approved, she had
another interested party wanting to purchase and renovate the property.
There being no other comment, Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing.
Mr. Cornelius gave a summary of Mr. Pinkerton’s plan and stated he felt Mr. Pinkerton’s approach
was good and he was not opposed to giving Mr. Pinkerton the opportunity to renovate the
property.
After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to
approve the phase one timeline of 10 months presented by Mark Pinkerton with a 6 month
progress review. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Pro-Tem Welch opposed.
Item 11. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 Real Property,
and §551.074 Personnel: Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Board of City
Development, Canyon Area Library, Canyon Housing Authority, Canyon Main Street
Advisory Board, Construction Advisory and Appeals Board, Parks, Open Space, and
Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of
Adjustment)
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 7:03 p.m.
Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 7:42 pm, the following action was taken.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Behrens to reappoint Steve
Weigand and Helen Campsey to the Board of City Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to appoint Helen Campsey,
John Crozier, Buster Ratliff and Joe Rodriquez to fill the expired places of Justin Richardson,
Roxanne Carter and Andy Hicks, and the vacated position of Don Albrecht on the Canyon Main
Street Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to reappoint Nolan Brown and
Lyndon Johnson for another three year term to the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commission Behrens moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to appoint Becky Usleton
to the place vacated by Tom Garland on the Parks, Open Space and Recreation Advisory
Committee, and to reappoint Stuart Sutton, Mary Clare Munger and Howard Morris for another
three year term. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to reappoint John
Pletcher, Bobbie Jo Krutsch and Kent Meyer for another three year term on the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Alexander to reappoint Rich Hopson,
Arlen Work and Mary Ellen Brandt to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Meeting Dates for the Months of
January and February.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to meet
January 13 and February 3, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 14. Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Behrens moved this meeting be adjourned for
the evening.
__________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of the City of Canyon will meet at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th
day of December, 2013, in the Commission Chambers of City Hall at 301 16th Street in the City of
Canyon to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of November 18, 2013.
4. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
5. Update from City Staff (4th Avenue Paving Project, Rockwell Road Well Field Project, Entryway
Project lighting underway, Weather Affected Issues, if any)
6. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of WTAMU Vice President for Business and Finance Gary
Barnes and Director of Advising & Retention Cindy Barnes.
7. Presentation of Life Saving Awards to Three Police Officers.
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on City of Canyon Fire Department Training Facility
Improvements.
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 2014 Fees.
10. Conduct Public Hearing and Take Appropriate Action on Abatement of Substandard Structures in
Accordance with City Ordinance No. 675, Section 150.55 of the Code of Ordinances.
11. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 Real Property, and §551.074
Personnel: Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Board of City Development, Canyon Area
Library, Canyon Housing Authority, Canyon Main Street Advisory Board, Construction Advisory
and Appeals Board, Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning and
Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment)
12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Meeting Dates for the Months of January and
February.
14. Adjournment.
Randy Criswell, City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of the Civic Complex of the City of
Canyon, Texas on the 6th day of December, 2013.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Meeting
November 18, 2013
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Quinn Alexander presided over the meeting
with the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Jed Welch, Jon Behrens and
Gary Hinders. Commissioner David Logan was not able to attend.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius,
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel, Public Works Director Dan Reese, Chief of Police Dale
Davis, Golf Course Manager John Haun, Director of Golf Casey Renner, Librarian Sandra
Munger, Librarian Noreen Taylor, Fire Chief Mike Webb, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Mayor Alexander gave the invocation.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of November 4, 2013.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders to approve the minutes
of November 4, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 5. Update from City Staff. (4th Avenue Paving Project, Rockwell Road Well Field
Project, Entryway Project Lighting Underway).
City Manager Randy Criswell stated the first phase of the 4th Avenue Paving Project is complete,
and preparations for the 2nd phase have begun. Mr. Criswell said a gas a line was discovered
that is too shallow, requiring Atmos Energy to lower it which will take some time. Mr. Criswell
said the city is taking advantage of this delay by adding a concrete cap over a water main that
runs through the paving area as a precautionary measure. Mr. Criswell said Atmos should be
finished with the relocation of the gas line in the next few days allowing the contractors to get
back to work on the paving.
Mr. Criswell said the Rockwell Road Well Field Project is proceeding, and as previously reported,
it looks like power will be the last item completed. Mr. Criswell stated Xcel reported dollars for
this project were not budgeted for use until after the first of the year, which would be ok as long
as they can meet the scheduling. Mr. Criswell stated the city plans to have the new wells online
by the time warm weather begins.
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Mr. Criswell said the entryway lighting enclosures were complete and that we weren’t totally
satisfied because of the way they lean. Mr. Criswell said the enclosures would be redone and
straightened up.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Report from Lavin Architects on the First
Phase of City Hall Study.
City Manager Randy Criswell introduced John Jenkins of Lavin Architects. Mr. Jenkins presented
a needs study compiled from interviews with each department and what their vision for their
department needs were now and in the future. Mr. Jenkins stated the next phase would be taking
all the voiced needs and putting them together in a plan to be presented within 3-4 months
minimum.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Abatement of Substandard Structure at 710
8th Street in Accordance with City Ordinance No. 675, Section 150.55 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius approached the commission to request a public
hearing to begin the process for the abatement of a substandard structure at 710 8th Street. Mr.
Cornelius said the property was vacant allowing for the abatement process to begin. Mr.
Cornelius stated the property owners had put the property on the market and Mark Pinkerton of
110 5th Avenue had a contract for purchase on it with plans to fix it up. Mr. Cornelius stated he
did not oppose the plan for restoration as long as Mr. Pinkerton could prove he has the ability to
repair and finance the project. Mr. Pinkerton was given the floor by Mayor Alexander and stated
he had restored old homes and currently resides in one. Mr. Pinkerton stated he is only
interested in restoring the property and if it was abated, he would not purchase the land.
Commissioner Hinders inquired about financing resources, to which Mr. Pinkerton said he had
other properties that were free and clear he would leverage. Mr. Pinkerton said he would request
6 months to repair and cleanup the outside and 6 months for the inside. Mr. Pinkerton stated he
would present a plan for the property restoration at the public hearing if allowed.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Behrens to
schedule a public hearing for the abatement of the property. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Annual
Report.
Golf Course Manager John Haun and Director of Golf Casey Renner presented the 2013 annual
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course report to the Commission.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 19-2013 Approving the City
of Canyon’s Investment Policy.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Resolution No. 19-2013 and the City of Canyon’s
Investment Policy for consideration. Mr. Sharp outlined a few changes in language that would
allow the money to be used in the most advantageous way for the city considering current interest
rates.
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After discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Welch to
approve Resolution No. 19-2013 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING THE
INVESTMENT OF FUNDS OF THE CITY, AND DESIGNATING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF CITY FUNDS.
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 998, An Ordinance to Annex
Property to be Included in the Canyon East Subdivision.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Ordinance No. 998 for consideration. Mr. Criswell stated
all legal requirements had been met for the annexation to be approved.
After brief discussion, Commissioner Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Behrens
to adopt Ordinance No. 998 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 998
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
Canyon East Development, LLC and Street Dedication to the City of Canyon.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE TERRITORY HEREIN
DESCRIBED TO THE CITY OF CANYON IN RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CANYON TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED
WITHIN THE SAID CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTINGN TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID
PROPEORTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID
INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF SAID
CITY.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 999, An Ordinance to Annex
Property Owned by Rob and Jo Carter.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Ordinance No. 999 for consideration. Mr. Criswell stated
all legal requirements had been met for the annexation to be approved.
After brief discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders to
adopt Ordinance No. 999 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 999
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
Robert F. Carter and Jo L. Carter and Street Dedication to the City of Canyon
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE TERRITORY HEREIN
DESCRIBED TO THE CITY OF CANYON IN RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CANYON TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED
WITHIN THE SAID CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTINGN TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID
PROPEORTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID
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INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF SAID
CITY.
Item 12. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 Real Property,
§551.071, for Consultation With Attorney Pertaining to Pending or Contemplated
Litigation and §551.074 Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Board of
Adjustment, Board of City Development, Canyon Area Library, Canyon Housing
Authority, Canyon Main Street Advisory Board, Construction Advisory and Appeals
Board, Parks, Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning
Commission).
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 6:46 p.m.
Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from executive session at 7:35 pm, the following action was taken.
Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Behrens to direct the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Canyon Independent School District on the purchase of the
Old CISD Administration Building located at 508 16th Street (All of Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19 and 20, Block 50 of the Original Town of Canyon, Randall County, Texas, as shown on the
map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 23, Page 257, of the Deed Records of Randall County
Texas, reference to which is here made for all purposes); for the purchase price of $167,960.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Meeting Dates for Month of December.
City Manager Randy Criswell stated Thanksgiving was the week before December 2, 2013, which
is a regular meeting date of the City Commission.
After brief discussion, Commissioner Behrens moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders
to meet one time in December 2013 on the 9th day. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved this meeting be adjourned.
__________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Dale Davis, Chief of Police
Date: December 9, 2013
Re: Presentation of life saving awards to three police officers.
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On October 29, 2013, Officer Anthony Gonzales responded to a medical call on 12 Avenue involving a male subject
who had suffered a massive heart attack. Officer Gonzales ran into the residence and immediately began CPR on the
victim. Officer Gonzales continued providing CPR even after medical and fire personnel were on the scene. The 50
year old male was given a defibrillator shock and continued CPR.
Officers Gonzales’ quick response and immediate life saving actions contributed to the victim survival. Medical
personnel who responded to the call contributed Officer Gonzales to the successful resuscitation of the patient.
On November 17, 2013 Officer Brian Jones and Officer Michael Parker drove upon a major accident at US 87 and the
US 60 to southbound US 87 connector. The pickup had struck the concrete divider separating northbound and
southbound US 87. The truck had exited off of eastbound US 60 and collided with the barrier. The driver, 34 year old
Hereford man, had already extricated himself out of the vehicle. The man had severed his brachial artery on his left
upper arm. The man was bleeding profusely. The man began to show signs of passing out. Officer Jones used the
victim’s belt as a tourniquet to slow the bleeding. Officer Parker along with Officer Jones laid the man down on top of the
concrete barricade and elevated his legs. Ambulance personnel shortly arrived.
The two officer’s quick response to the injured man clearly prevented him from bleeding to death. The man survived the
accident without any complications because of the immediate action taken by the officers.
I commend all three of the officers for their professionalism and quick actions. They are truly life savers in the eyes of
the victims they helped.
Respectfully,
Dale Davis
Chief of Police
City of Canyon
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Mike Webb, Fire Chief
Date: December 9, 2013
Re: Update on training facility improvements
Income
Golf Tournament 41,109.31
Farm Bureau Insurance 7,500.00 (hay storage building)
Payne Foundation 20,000.00 (rehab huts)
Total 68,609.31
Expenses
Geo Tech 1,550.00
Other Funding and Grants
Ware Foundation – Denied (will reapply in January)
Amarillo Area Foundation – Grants awarded February – March (submitted)
Bivins Foundation – Grants awarded in August (second round)
Mueller, Inc. – Grants awarded in June (waiting on volunteer 501-3-C status)
Estimated Costs
Training Facility Improvements - $2,188,334.00
Training Tower - $261,000.00
During the city commission meeting on May 20, 2013, commissioners voted to show
support for the training facility improvements by committing to a 10% match of the total
estimated cost, not to exceed $220,000.00.
I would like to request approval to utilize the funds listed above and to advertise for bids
on construction of the hay storage building, rehab huts and training tower to begin
facility improvements.
City of Canyon
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Casey Renner and John Haun
Date: December 2, 2013
Re: Palo Duro Creek Proposed 2014 Fee Structure
John and I propose the following changes in fee structure for PDC’s permits for the year 2014.
Single Permit - $825.00 (up from $750.00)
Senior Permit - $550.00 (up from $500.00)
Additional Family Permit - $275.00 (up from $250.00)
The Single permit is defined as a permit that allows golfers to play 7 days a week. The Senior permit is defined for
senior golfers age 60 and above to play Monday through Friday. Additional Family Permit is defined by any
dependent or co-dependent living in the same household.
City of Amarillo Fee Structure –
Single - $930.00
Senior - $570.00 (62 years of age and older, Monday – Thursday)
Additional Family - $595.00
*All permit holders have to pay a $2.00 course improvement fee every time that they play golf at
Comanche Trail and $3.00 at Ross Rogers.
While our fee structure is still lower than our competitors, we feel that it is the best value for our present and future
customers.
Current Green Fees
Palo Duro Creek Comanche Trail Ross Rogers
Weekday - $14.00 $15.00 $21.00
Weekend - $18.00 $18.00 $24.00
Senior Weekday - $10.00 $11.00 $17.00
Senior Weekend - $13.00 Not Offered Not Offered
College Weekday - $10.00 Not Offered Not Offered
College Weekend - $13.00 Not Offered Not Offered
Twilight Weekday - $10.00 $11.00 $17.00
Twilight Weekend - $12.00 Not Offered Not Offered
Junior - $8.00 $11.00 $17.00
*The City of Amarillo takes a $2.00 course improvement fee out of every green fee sold at Comanche Trail. A
$3.00 course improvement fee is taken out of every green fee sold at Ross Rogers.
Current Cart Fees
Palo Duro Creek City of Amarillo
9-Hole $6.00 $6.50
18-Hole $12.00 $13.00
We are recommending that we stay the same price on all of our green fees. We also recommend raising our cart
fees by $1.00 (for both the 9-Hole and 18-Hole rates) and that this extra dollar be put into a separate revenue
stream for a golf course capital improvement fund.
City of Canyon
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Danny Cornelius, Director of Code Enforcement
Date: December 2, 2013
Re: Conduct Public Hearing and Take Appropriate Action on Abatement of
Substandard Structures in Accordance with City Ordinance No. 675, Section
150.55 of the Code of Ordinances.
The City Commission voted to hold this public hearing at the November 18, 2013 meeting to
consider abatement of the following substandard structures.
Property: Lot: East 65 feet of the southwest ¼ and all of the southeast ¼ of the
block; Block: 14
Addition: McGee and Hutson Addition
Address: 710 8th St
Owners: Ernestine Costley
Description: The house and cellar are dilapidated and unsafe.
According to Section 150.55 of the Code of Ordinances, Abatement of Substandard
Structures, if the owner fails to repair, rehabilitate, demolish, or remove the buildings, the City
Commission may order such work to be done. The decision shall be made at a public
hearing. Notification of the hearing has been made by certified mail to the owners of record
and has been published in the Canyon News.
I will present photographs house and cellar at the meeting.
Mark Pinkerton spoke to you at the last meeting. He has a contract on the house and is
interested in repairing the residence.
I am not opposed to the repair of the residence if Mr. Pinkerton presents an acceptable
plan to do so in a timely manner.
City of Canyon
AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: December 9, 2013
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Meeting Dates for
Months of January and February.
With a holiday the week before what would be our typical first meeting in January, and a
holiday on the 20th of January (for some of you), we thought it might be simpler to meet on
January 13 and 27, then once in February (another holiday on the 17th), with the proposed
meeting in February on the 10th. Then back to regular schedule in March.
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