City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting May 16, 2016 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 Alexander presided over the meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Hinders, Joseph Shehan, David Logan and Justin Richardson. Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Public Works Dan Reese, Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Item 2. Invocation. Mayor Alexander gave the invocation. Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens. Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of May 2, 2016. Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the minutes of May 2, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 5. Public Comment– Comments from Interested Citizens. No public comment was made. Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 07-2016, Enacting Ordinance No. 892, Prohibiting Parking Along Designated Parade Route on July 4, 2016. City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution Numbers 07-2016, 08-2016 and 09-2016 for consideration. Mr. Criswell stated these 3 Resolutions have been adopted the last several years to enable the Chamber to manage the festivities for the 4th of July celebration, the Chamber Chowdown, and the Family Fall Fair On The Square. After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to adopt Resolution No. 07-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 07-2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON PRESCRIBING LIMITATIONS ON PARKING OR STANDING MOTOR City Commission Meeting May 16, 2016 Page 2 of 3 VEHICLES OR TRAILERS DURING PARADE TO BE HELD JULY 4, 2016, IN THE CITY OF CANYON. Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 08-2016, Designating the Canyon Chamber of Commerce as Having Authority to Manage and Coordinate All Activities on the Downtown Square for the July 4 Celebration, Family Fall Fair on the Square (October 8) and the Chamber Chowdown (September 30 and October 1). Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to adopt Resolution No. 08-0216 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 08-2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, GRANTING EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT RIGHTS TO THE CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OVER PUBLIC AREAS IN AND AROUND THE DOWNTOWN SQUARE DURING THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CANYON CHAMBER CHOWDOWN AND THE FAMILY FALL FAIR ON THE SQUARE. Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 09-2016, Approving the Discharge of Fireworks Within the City Limits on July 4, 2016. Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to approve Resolution No. 09-2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 09-2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CONDUCT A FIREWORKS SHOW WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CANYON JULY 4, 2016. Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Public Input Received from Public Meetings and Survey Conducted in February. City Manager Randy Criswell stated a compilation of responses from the Public Meetings citizen surveys conducted in February. Mr. Criswell said staff was prepared to answer questions, but mainly needed the proposed future direction of the Commission. Mayor Alexander suggested a workshop to discuss what needs should be addressed over the next few years. Commissioners agreed to hold a workshop June 29th or 30th. Mayor Alexander went to Item 12 since meeting dates were being discussed. Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on July Meeting Dates. City Manager Randy Criswell said meeting dates in July would be off with the 4th of July falling on the first Monday. After discussion, Commissioners agreed to meet Monday, July 11, 2016 beginning at 12:00 pm for a Budget Work Session, and Monday July 25, 2016 at 5:30 pm. City Commission Meeting May 16, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Item 10. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney; and §551.072 Real Property. Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 6:10 pm. Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon returning from executive session at 7:01 pm, the following action was taken. Commissioner Shehan moved duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to authorize staff to negotiate an auction contract for the sale of the Rockwell Road land with Cliff Land Brokers and to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the sale of the Rockwell Road land. Motion carried unanimously. Item 13. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned. ______________________________ Quinn Alexander, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary