City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · April 3, 2017
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
April 3, 2017
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 Gary Hinders, David Logan, and
Joseph Shehan. Commissioner Justin Richardson was unable to attend.
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 Parks and Recreation Brian Noel, Director of Code Enforcement Danny
Cornelius, Director of Public Works Dan Reese. City Attorney Chuck Hester arrived at 5:58 pm.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Logan gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Adam Alexander, son of Mayor Alexander.
Item 4. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
Mr. Winston Stahlecker of 55 Cottonwood addressed the Commission regarding his desire to see
the Mayor appoint a Study Committee with the ultimate goal of a new Senior Citizens Center
being built and supported by the City.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 17, 2017.
Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan, to approve the minutes
of March 17, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of March 20, 2017.
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan, to approve the minutes
of March 20, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1059, Vacating 2nd Street
Between 1st Avenue and the BNSF Right-of-Way.
Director of Code Enforcement Danny Cornelius presented a request to vacate 2nd Street
between 1st Avenue and BNSF right-of-way. Mr. Cornelius stated Consumer’s Supply
Cooperative at 100 West 1st Avenue made the request to have the right-of-way vacated and
ownership transferred to the COOP. Mr. Cornelius stated there are more of this type of right-of-
ways adjacent to the railroad that are 98’ to 100’ strips of 80’ wide and serve no purpose. Mr.
Cornelius stated all local utility companies had been contacted with no objections.
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After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Shehan to adopt
Ordinance No. 1059 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cornelius stated the City
Attorney would prepare a Quitclaim Deed to complete the process.
ORDINANCE NO. 1059
Vacating 2nd Street between 1st Avenue and the BNSF right-of-way
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS, VACATING A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HELLER’S ADDITION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Policy for Community Gardens
and City Garden Plot Rentals.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented a draft of a Policy for Community Gardens and City
Garden Plot Rentals as discussed at the City Commission Meeting Held March 20, 2017. Mr.
Criswell stated there would be some legal language added to the policy by City Attorney Chuck
Hester.
After discussion, Commissioners said the policy was very good and expressed satisfaction with
the direction of the policy. The City Commission requested staff to fine tune it, get any needed
legal language added as per the City Attorney and bring it back to the Commission for approval.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on CAP Financial Update.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens presented a Financial Update on the
Canyon Aqua Park (The CAP). Commissioner Hinders inquired about the adequacy of the
parking lot as it was and asked how much it would cost to expand the parking lot. City Manager
Randy Criswell stated based on the current available funds, with $385,000 already paid to
Kimley-Horn in the previous audited Fiscal Year, plus the additional maximum amount of
$250,000 pledged by the City Commission toward the project, it was staff’s recommendation that
a Change Order be executed in an amount not to exceed $145,000 to expand the parking lot to
add over 50 additional spaces. Mr. Criswell said now was the best time to add the additional
parking lot since the contractors were still there working.
After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to
approve the expenditure of up to $145,000 for the construction of extending the parking lot at the
CAP and authorized staff to negotiate the construction by change order. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for Sealcoating – 2017
Project.
Director of Public Works Dan Reese presented Bids for 2017 Sealcoating for consideration. Mr.
Reese stated only 2 bids were received. Mr. Reese said the targeted area for sealcoating this
year was Canyon East that was not included last year, Aztec, Creekside, Gagestone, Hunsley
Hills south of the creek, and Hunsley Road. Mr. Reese stated the total base bid quantity was
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approximately 193,000 square yards with asphalt pre-coated gravel specified for material. Mr.
Reese said the bids were for $2.00 per square yard and $2.31 per square yard with the low bid
submitted by Freeman Paving of Vernon for a total of $407,180.00 and completion time of 45
days. Mr. Reese said the City of Canyon has worked with Freeman before without any issues on
quality.
Bid Tab: January 17, 2017
Description Freeman Paving G&G Operators.
Construction of Single Sealcoating $407,180.00 45 days $445,367.90 90 days
Using Precoated Rock and Paving Markings
Commissioner Shehan asked if it was possible to adjust some of the sealcoat area down and use
the money to finish the CAP parking lot. Mr. Reese said yes and that with the continued growth
of the city, and streets being in pretty good condition, staff believed adding another year to the
rotation is warranted and would help with budget control. Mr. Reese said with Gagestone and
what was scheduled to be sealcoated in Canyon East removed, that would save approximately
$100,000. Mr. Reese said these could be added to the plan for next budget. Mr. Reese said law
requires the full bid amount to be awarded and then also allowed for up to a 25% change in the
bid by change order. Mr. Reese stated he felt this would be good for this year, but wanted to
make sure the annual sealcoat project was fully funded annually to keep the city streets from
deteriorating. The Commission agreed this was a necessity.
After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to award
the bid to Freeman Paving with the low bid of $407,180 with the intent to reduce the sealcoating
25% by change order and using the saved funds of approximately $100,000 to go toward the cost
of the expanded parking lot at the CAP. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1056, An Ordinance to
Annex Property Adjacent to Valleyview Drive as Requested by Property Owner
Matthew Scott Gonzales and Terilynn Coleman-Gonzales.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to adopt Ordinance No.
1056 as presented. Motion carried with Commissioner Shehan abstaining.
ORDINANCE NO. 1056
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
Matthew Scott Gonzales and Terilynn Coleman-Gonzales
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 GRANTING
TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY 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 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1057, An Ordinance to
Annex Property Adjacent to Valleyview Drive as Requested by Property Owner
Enchanted Star Homes, LLC, A New Mexico Limited Liability Company.
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Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders to adopt Ordinance No.
1057 as presented. Motion carried with Commissioner Shehan abstaining.
ORDINANCE NO. 1057
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
ENCHANTED STAR HOMES, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company
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 GRANTING
TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY 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 13. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
______________________________
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 3rd
day of April 2017, 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. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
5. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 17, 2017.
6. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of March 20, 2017.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1059, Vacating 2nd Street Between 1st Avenue
and the BNSF Right-of-Way.
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Policy for Community Gardens and City Garden Plot
Rentals.
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on CAP Financial Update.
10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for Sealcoating – 2017 Project.
11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1056, An Ordinance to Annex Property
adjacent to Valleyview Drive as requested by property owner Matthew Scott Gonzales and Terilynn
Coleman-Gonzales.
12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1057, An Ordinance to Annex Property
Adjacent to Valleyview Drive as Requested by Property Owner Enchanted Star Homes, LLC, A New
Mexico Limited Liability Company.
13. 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 31st day of March 2017.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Special Meeting
March 17, 2017
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in special session at 11:00 a.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 Gary Hinders, David Logan,
Justin Richardson and Joseph Shehan.
Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager
Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, and City Attorney Chuck
Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
Item 2. Conduct Interviews and Hear Presentations from Firms Selected as Finalists for
Updating the City of Canyon’s Comprehensive Plan and Associated Components.
Firms are: HALFF, Kimley-Horn, and Freese & Nichols.
Each firm was given 30 minutes for their presentation.
Item 3. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
Contract Based on Order of Ranking Resulting from Interviews and Presentations.
After discussion and comments from each Commissioner, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly
seconded by Commissioner Richardson to rank Freese & Nichols first, Kimley-Horn second, and
HALFF third, and to authorize the City Manager to begin negotiating a contract for updating the
City of Canyon Comprehensive Plan.
Item 4. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
______________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
City Commission Meeting
March 20, 2017
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 Gary Hinders, David Logan,
Justin Richardson and Joseph Shehan.
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 Parks and Recreation Brian Noel, Director of Code Enforcement Danny
Cornelius, City Engineer Dwight Brandt, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Code Enforcement Director Danny Cornelius.
Item 4. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No comments were made.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of March 6, 2017.
Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan, to approve the minutes
of March 6, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Construction Progress Report on Canyon
Aqua Park.
Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens gave a presentation with a slide show of
progress on the Canyon Aqua Park (the CAP). There was brief discussion on if the available
parking for the CAP would meet the needs. Staff was directed to put an item on the next agenda
with regard to parking and financials.
Item 7. Consider and Appropriate Action on 2015-2016 Audit as Presented by the Audit
Committee and Doshier, Pickens & Francis.
John Merriss of Doshier, Pickens & Francis presented the City of Canyon 2015-2016 Audit. Mr.
Merriss stated the City was issued a “clean audit opinion” and commended Finance Director
Chris Sharp, City Manager Randy Criswell, Joel Wright of Tate and Cox, P.C., and staff for being
organized and very efficient. Mr. Morris highlighted the audit and answered questions from the
Commissioners.
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After discussion, Commissioner Shehan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson to
approve the 2015-2016 Audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action Upon Request to Release Deed of Trust and
Possibility of Reverter Relating to the Lone Star Dairy Products, LLC Project Without
Prejudice to the Project Funding Agreement and Real Estate Lien Note.
City Attorney Chuck Hester addressed the Commission. Mr. Hester said the Lone Star financing
arrangements are ongoing and unnecessarily time consuming with regard to requests for
subordination agreements. Mr. Hester stated now that the plant is constructed and meets the
standards of good workmanship and quality, the objective has been accomplished. Mr. Hester
said there is no longer any need for the City of Canyon or the Canyon Economic Development
Corporation to remain involved in the details of Lone Star Dairy Products financing plans.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan to
release the Deed of Trust lien and grant reverter and authorize the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents to carry out the authorization. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Community Garden Policy.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented a draft policy for community gardens as directed by the
City Commission.
After discussion, Commissioners said they liked the direction the policy was going and asked Mr.
Criswell to continue with developing the Community Garden Policy.
Item 10. Conduct Second Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1056, An Ordinance to Annex
Property Adjacent to Valleyview Drive as Requested by Property Owner Matthew
Scott Gonzales and Terilynn Coleman-Gonzales.
Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 1056. There being no comment,
Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing. No action required on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1056
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
Matthew Scott Gonzales and Terilynn Coleman-Gonzales
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 GRANTING
TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY 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. Conduct Second Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1057, An Ordinance to Annex
Property Adjacent to Valleyview Drive as Requested by Property Owner Enchanted
Star Homes, LLC, A New Mexico Limited Liability Company.
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Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 1057. There being no comment,
Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing. No action required on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1057
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
ENCHANTED STAR HOMES, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company
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 GRANTING
TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY 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 12. Hear and Discuss Report from USACE on Possible Flood Feasibility Study for Palo
Duro Creek.
City Manager Randy Criswell gave a brief history of a grant the City of Canyon received from the
Texas Water Development Board for a Flood Planning Study for Palo Duro Creek, which was
completed in 2011. Mr. Criswell said the report generated from that study made some general
recommendations as to flood mitigation on the creek, but United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) had no funding to proceed any further. Mr. Criswell said in 2014 the USACE had
notified him of the availability of up to $100,000 for the Corps to expand on the initial feasibility
analysis which Mr. Criswell authorized them to do. The purpose of the expanded feasibility
analysis would be to determine if Palo Duro Creek was a potential candidate for a Section 205
Flood Project. Mr. Criswell stated the USACE had recently notified the City there is some money
available for yet a further study. Mr. Criswell said if the City accepts this grant to pursue a more
detailed study, the City of Canyon would be expected to pay over $200,000. In addition, if a
Section 205 Project is selected for Canyon, the City would be responsible for a 35% match. Mr.
Criswell explained that in the most recent feasibility report, the solutions proposed by the USACE
would have extremely negative impacts on both the golf course and the homes along the golf
course with limited positive impact on flooding conditions. Mr. Criswell stated that the Corps is
asking if the City of Canyon wants to proceed with the next step that would include committing
over $200,000 with no guarantee. Mr. Criswell pointed out that no structures had been flooded
due to the creek since 1978. City Engineer Dwight Brandt was present to help answer any
questions.
After discussion, no interest to pursue further action was indicated. City Manager Randy Criswell
said due to the lack in interest, he would inform USACE the City of Canyon had no interest at this
time in pursuing any further studies.
Item 13. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 for Real Property
and §551.071 for Consultation with Attorney.
Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 7:28 pm.
Item 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
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Upon returning from Executive Session at 8:01 pm, no action was taken.
Item 15. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Hinders moved this meeting be adjourned.
______________________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Danny Cornelius, Director of Code Enforcement
Date: March 27, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1059, Vacating 2nd
Street Between 1st Avenue and the BNSF Right-of-Way.
The Consumer’s Supply Cooperative at 100 West 1st Avenue has submitted a request that
the 2nd Street right-of-way between 1st Avenue and the BNSF right-of-way be vacated and
ownership transferred to the COOP. There are several of these short right-of-ways adjacent
to the railroad. Most are 98’ to 100’ strips of 80’ wide right-of-way and serve no purpose. In
2010, the City vacated 13th and 14th Streets between 1st Avenue and the BNSF right-of-way
to the adjacent owners.
We have contacted all the local utility companies. There are no utilities in the right-of-way
and no objections to vacating it. If Ordinance No. 1059 is adopted, Chuck will prepare a
Quitclaim Deed to complete the process.
Staff recommends that Ordinance 1059 be adopted.
City of Canyon
Danny Cornelius
Subject: FW: Consumers Supply Proposal
From: Caleb Stephenson Imailto:caleb@canvonco-op.com]
S€nt: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:18 AM
To! Dan Reese <dreese@canyontx.com>
Subject: Consumers Supply Proposal
Consumers Supply would like to propose;
City of Canyon pass ownership of the 80 foot right of way that would be 2nd St. (located between block 035485023250R
and block O35485O19OOOR, south of 1s Ave to BNSF rail line) to Consumers Supply Cooperative.
I have attached the map of our area.
Cooperatively,
Caleb Stephenson
Consumers Supply Cooperative
806-655-2134
Map
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No guarantee is made
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any other use or purpose.
ORDINANCE NO. 1059
Vacating 2nd Street between 1st Avenue and the BNSF right-of-way
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS, VACATING A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HELLER’S
ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the passage, promulgation, and enforcement of the provisions herein contained are
determined necessary and advisable for the promotion of the general welfare of the community
to carry out the governmental powers delegated to and possessed by the City of Canyon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
WHEREAS, the plat of Heller’s Addition, Volume 7, Page 4, Official Deed Records of Randall
County, Texas, dedicated certain property as a public street. The property owner adjacent to this
property has requested the City Commission of the City of Canyon vacate and perpetually close
the street as described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for
all purposes.
SECTION 2.
WHEREAS, City Staff has contacted all utility companies with improvements installed in the
City for comments on the action requested by the adjacent property owner. It appears that no
utility company or other interested parties have raised objections to the proposed action. City
staff therefore recommends that the street be vacated and dedicated to the adjacent property
owner.
SECTION 3.
THEREFORE, the dedicated streets described in Exhibit “A” shall be vacated on the effective
date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall be effective on and after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED at the regular meeting of the City Commission on the 3rd day of
April, 2017.
_______________________
Quinn Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
“EXHIBIT A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Vacating 2nd Street between 1st Avenue the BNSF Right-of-Way
A tract of land situated in Heller’s Addition, a subdivision to the City of Canyon, according to
the recorded map or plat thereof, of record in Volume 7, Page 4 of the Official Deed Records of
Randall County, Texas, said tract being a portion of the public right-of-way of 2nd Street,
Canyon, Texas, described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at a point marking the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 26, Heller’s Addition,
same being the northwest corner of said Block 26 and BEGINNING CORNER of this tract;
THENCE Southerly, along the west right-of-way line of 2nd Street, 98.9 feet to a point, being in
north right-of-way line of the BNSF Railroad and the west right-of-way line of 2nd Street;
THENCE Westerly, along the north right-of-way line of the BNSF Railroad, 80 feet to a point,
being in the north right-of-way line of the BNSF Railroad and the east right-of-way line of 2nd
Street;
THENCE Northerly, along the west right-of-way line of 2nd Street, 98.9 feet to a point, being the
northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 35, Heller’s Addition, same being the northeast corner of said
Block 35;
THENCE Easterly, along the south right-of-way line of 1st Avenue, 80 feet to the BEGINNING
CORNER of this tract.
REGARDING ITEM 8 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: April 3, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Policy for Community
Gardens and City Garden Plot Rentals.
As per your direction at the last meeting, staff is working on development of a policy to
address Community Gardens and also address garden plots that can be rented from
the City on public property.
At the time of this memo, we have not completed that task, but I am hopeful we’ll have
it prepared by meeting time for your consideration.
City of Canyon
REGARDING ITEM 9 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Jon Behrens, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: March 28, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Canyon Aqua Park (CAP) Expense
Update
The attached spreadsheet provides a breakdown of expenses related to the CAP as of March
27, 2017. I have estimated the expenses that we anticipate in several of the categories.
If I can answer any questions related to the spreadsheet, let me know.
City of Canyon
Canyon Aqua Park
Expense Update
03/27/2017
November 2015 Bond 6,000,000
Paid to JC Comm as of 3/27 ‐2,523,200.11
Balance to JCC to finish 3/27 ‐3,032,890.89
FY '17 Paid to K‐Horn as of 3/27 ‐57,500 $385,000 billed in FY'2016
Balance to K‐H to finish ‐57,500
Purchases as of 3/27 ‐79,153.11
Contingency spent as of 3/27 ‐14,493.22 $50,000 line item
Est. Remaining purchases** ‐161,500
73,763 Projected balance at completion
(Includes $35,506.78 remaining in Project Contengincy)
Remaining Purchases Include**
1/2 Loungers
Tubes
Life Jackets
Back Stroke flags
Water volleyball
Radios
Admin. Building furniture
Sound system, cameras, wiring
Signage ‐ throughout the park & entrance
General supplies & miscellaneous expenses
Wrist bands, cards, receipt paper
Remaining POS equipment
Remaining concession equipment
REGARDING ITEM 10 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Dan Reese, Public Works Director
Date: March 28, 2017
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for
Sealcoating – 2017 Project.
Only two bids were received for our annual project, this year. Even though we were
one of the earliest projects to bid, one of our regular bidders had already committed
to other work, specifically a lot of TxDOT sealcoating, and did not bid.
The target area this year will finish up Canyon East, Aztec, Creekside, Gagestone,
start on Hunsley Hills (south of the creek) and Hunsley Road. A sketch of the project
is attached. We’re continuing to specify asphalt pre-coated gravel for our project. The
total base bid quantity was approximately 193,000 square yards.
The two bids received were $2.00 per square yard and $2.31 per square yard. The
low bid was submitted by Freeman Paving of Vernon at $2.00 per square yard. The
total amount for the base bid was $407,180.00. A contract completion time of 45
days was also bid. Freeman has done our work before and we’ve had no issues with
the quality of their work in the past.
We had increased our budget for this year to account for the striping on Hunsley
Road. Fortunately, the total bid is within our budget of $418,000.00. The unit price
this year, is a $0.30 per square yard increase over the low bid last year. A bid
tabulation sheet and award recommendation from the Engineer is also attached.
Due to our growth, current and incoming, the condition of our streets (they’re in pretty
good shape), and for budget control, we believe that adding another year to the
rotation is warranted. We’ve instructed Brandt to divide the City up into eight (8)
similar sized areas. We will begin the eight year cycle in 2018. This means that it will
take eight years to complete the entire City as opposed to the seven that it has taken
previously.
The public works department concurs with the Engineer and recommends
awarding the 2017 sealcoating bid to Freeman Paving in the amount of
$407,180.00.
City of Canyon
BID TABULATION SHEET SEALCOAT 2017
CANYON, TEXAS
January 17, 2017
10:00 A.M.
BASE BID FREEMAN PAVING G & G OPERATORS
Estimated Unit Ext. Unit Ext.
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount Price Amount
1 Construction of Single Sealcoating Using Precoated Rock 186,090 SY $ 2.000 $ 372,180.00 $ 2.310 $ 429,867.90
2 Paving Markings 1 LS $ 35,000.000 $ 35,000.00 $ 15,500.000 $ 15,500.00
BASE BID TOTAL $ 407,180.00 $ 445,367.90
Number of calendar days to complete project 45 90
REGARDING ITEMS 10 AND 11 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: March 29, 2017
Re: Item No. 11 and Item No. 12: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on
Annexation Ordinances 1056 and 1057.
Items No. 11 and No. 12 are for Adopting Ordinances Numbered 1056 and
1057, annexing the properties shown in the attached photo. These are the two
tracts of land that will be combined and used to build a new apartment
complex.
All required public hearings, readings and publications have been met. The
action necessary tonight is to adopt each Ordinance.
Item No. 11: Adoption of Ordinance No. 1056, annexing the first tract.
Item No. 12: Adoption of Ordinance No. 1057, annexing the second tract.
It is staff’s recommendation that both annexation Ordinances be adopted.
City of Canyon
ANNEXATION CALENDAR
January 23, 2017 Initiate annexation and adopt annexation calendar.
February 19, 2017 Post Notice of First Public Hearing on City of
Canyon internet website; Notice of Public Hearings
to be published in the Canyon News; Notify CISD,
Randall County, Texas Department of
Transportation and any railroad company having
right of way affected by the proposed annexation.
February 26, 2017 Publish Notice of First and Second Public Hearings
in the Canyon News
March 3, 2017 Post Notice of First Public Hearing pursuant to Open
Meetings Act.
March 5, 2017 Publish Notice of Second Public Hearing in the
Canyon News
March 6, 2017 Hold First Public Hearing
March 17, 2017 Post Notice of Second Public Hearing pursuant to
Open Meetings Act.
March 20, 2017 Hold Second Public Hearing
April 3, 2017 Consider and act upon annexation ordinance.
ADOPTED ON JANUARY 23, 2017.
QUINN ALEXANDER, Mayor
ATTEST:
GRETCHEN MERCER, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1056
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
Matthew Scott Gonzales and Terilynn Coleman-Gonzales
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 GRANTING TO ALL
THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND
PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS BY
ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS
OF SAID CITY.
WHEREAS, the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE and the municipal charter of the City of
Canyon authorizes the annexation of the territory described in this Ordinance subject to the laws of the
State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the procedures prescribed by the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE and the
municipal charter of the City of Canyon and the other laws of the State of Texas have been duly
complied with and followed with respect to the annexation of the following described territory, to wit:
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
4.40+ ACRES
TRACT #1:
A 4.40 acre tract of land out of Section 32, Block B5, H.&G.N. Railroad Company
Survey, Randall County, Texas, also being that same tract of land as described in
Warranty Deed with Vendorʹs Lien in Volume 1766, Page 243, Deed Records of
Randall County, Texas, and being further described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at a railroad spike found for the Southeast corner of Section 32;
THENCE North 89 degrees 23 minutes 27 seconds West, along the South line of
Section 32, at a distance of 30 feet pass a 1/2 inch iron rod with cap stamped ʺRPLS
2507ʺ found for reference in the West physical line of Valley View Road, continue for
a total distance of 406.30 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod found; THENCE North 00
degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds East, a distance of 471.76 feet to a fence post at corner;
THENCE South 89 degrees 23 minutes 22 seconds East, at a distance of 380.30 feet
pass a 1/2 inch iron pipe found in the West physical line of Valley View Road,
continue for a total distance of 406.30 feet to a point in the East line of Section 32;
THENCE South 00 degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds West, along the East line of
Section 32, a distance of 471.75 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS;
SECTION 1.:
That the property hereinabove described is hereby annexed to the City of Canyon, a home rule
municipal corporation in Randall County, Texas, and that the boundary limits of the City of Canyon be
and the same are hereby extended to include the above-described territory within the city limits of the
City of Canyon and the same shall hereafter be included within the territorial limits of said City and the
inhabitants thereof shall hereafter be entitled to all the rights and privileges of other citizens the City of
Canyon and shall be bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the City of Canyon.
The City Clerk of the City of Canyon is hereby directed to file with the County Clerk of
Randall County, Texas, a certified copy of this Ordinance to evidence the annexation of the territory
herein described and the extension of the city limits of the City to include all such property.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Canyon on April ____, 2017.
_______________________________________
QUINN ALEXANDER, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
GRETCHEN MERCER, City Clerk
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF RANDALL §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of April, 2017, by QUINN
ALEXANDER, Mayor of the City of Canyon, Texas.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
Commission Expires:
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF:
HESTER, MCGLASSON & COX HESTER, McGLASSON & COX
1507 Fourth Avenue 1507 Fourth Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79015 Canyon, Texas 79015
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ORDINANCE NO. 1057
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON
ENCHANTED STAR HOMES, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company
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 GRANTING TO ALL
THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND
PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS BY
ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS
OF SAID CITY.
WHEREAS, the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE and the municipal charter of the City of
Canyon authorizes the annexation of the territory described in this Ordinance subject to the laws of the
State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the procedures prescribed by the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE and the
municipal charter of the City of Canyon and the other laws of the State of Texas have been duly
complied with and followed with respect to the annexation of the following described territory, to wit:
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
5.10+ ACRES
TRACT #1:
A 5.10 acre tract of land out of Section 33, Block B5, H.&G.N. Railroad Company Survey,
Randall County, Texas, also being that same tract of land as described in Warranty Deed of
record under Clerkʹs File No. 2016006518, Official Public Records of Randall County, Texas,
and being further described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at a railroad spike found for the Northeast corner of Section 33, Block B5;
THENCE South 00 degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds West, along the East line of Section 33, a
distance of 492.02 feet to a point; THENCE North 89 degrees 23 minutes 27 seconds West, at
a distance of 30.00 feet pass a 3/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped ʺHBDʺ set for reference,
continue for a total distance of 452.22 feet to a pk nail in concrete of post found;
THENCE North 00 degrees 38 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 492.02 feet to a point;
THENCE South 89 degrees 23 minutes 27 seconds East, at a distance of 420.34 feet pass a 1/2
inch iron rod with cap stamped ʺRPLS 2507ʺ found in the West physical line of Valley View
Road, continue for a total distance of 450.34 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS;
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SECTION 1.:
That the property hereinabove described is hereby annexed to the City of Canyon, a home rule
municipal corporation in Randall County, Texas, and that the boundary limits of the City of Canyon be
and the same are hereby extended to include the above-described territory within the city limits of the
City of Canyon and the same shall hereafter be included within the territorial limits of said City and the
inhabitants thereof shall hereafter be entitled to all the rights and privileges of other citizens the City of
Canyon and shall be bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the City of Canyon.
The City Clerk of the City of Canyon is hereby directed to file with the County Clerk of
Randall County, Texas, a certified copy of this Ordinance to evidence the annexation of the territory
herein described and the extension of the city limits of the City to include all such property.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Canyon on April ____, 2017.
_______________________________________
QUINN ALEXANDER, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
GRETCHEN MERCER, City Clerk
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF RANDALL §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of April, 2017, by QUINN
ALEXANDER, Mayor of the City of Canyon, Texas.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
Commission Expires:
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF:
HESTER, MCGLASSON & COX HESTER, McGLASSON & COX
1507 Fourth Avenue 1507 Fourth Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79015 Canyon, Texas 79015
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