City of Canyon Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingCanyon, TX · September 24, 2018
Minutes
City Commission Meeting
September 24, 2018
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 pm in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Gary Hinders presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance, Mayor Pro-Tem Justin Richardson, Cordell Jones,
Roger Remlinger and Paul R. Lyons.
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, Public Works Director Dan Reese, Planning and Development Inspector Stan Barnard,
Parks Director Brian Noel, City Engineer Dwight Brandt, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lyons.
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Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of September 10, 2018.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger, to approve the
minutes of September 10, 2018 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
No Comments were made.
Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 15-2018, Enacting Ordinance
No. 892, Prohibiting Parking Along Designated Parade Route.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 15-2018 for consideration. Mr. Criswell
stated this Resolution enacts Ordinance No. 892 allowing streets/state highways to be closed as
requested by WTAMU and approved by TxDOT, and prohibits parking along the parade route for
the WTAMU Homecoming Parade October 6, 2018.
After discussion Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt
Resolution No. 15-2018 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
ENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 892, PRESCRIBING LIMITATIONS ON
PARKING OR STANDING MOTOR VEHICLES OR TRAILERS DURING
PARADE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 6, 2018, IN THE CITY OF CANYON.
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Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1097 for the 2017-2018
Budget Amendment.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1097 for consideration. Mr. Sharp
said Ordinance No. 1097 lists the expenditures that were more than originally budgeted for 2017-
2018.
Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Ordinance No.
1097 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1097
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 1065; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT
PRIOR PARTS OF ORDINANCE 1065 INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN CONFLICT
WITH ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY
EXPRESSLY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF ANY SUCH INCONSISTENCY
OR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 8. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074
Personnel Matters (City Engineer, Municipal Court Judges, City Attorney, and City
Manager).
Mayor Hinders indicated the Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 5:45 pm.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Note: Commissioner Remlinger excused himself from the remainder of the meeting due to another
obligation.
Upon returning from Executive Session at 7:17 pm, the following action was taken.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Lyons to continue the
contract with City Attorney Chuck Hester and increase his monthly compensation from $7,750 to
$8,000 a month. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Jones moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to continue the
contract with City Manager Randy Criswell increasing his annual salary to $175,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 10. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Gary Hinders, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 24th
day of September 2018, 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. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of September 10, 2018.
5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 15-2018, Enacting Ordinance No. 892, Prohibiting
Parking Along Designated Parade Route.
7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1097 for the 2017-2018 Budget Amendment.
8. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074 Personnel Matters (City
Engineer, Municipal Court Judges, City Attorney, and City Manager).
9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
10. Adjourn.
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 21st day of September 2018.
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
City of Canyon
City Commission Meeting
September 10, 2018
The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 5:30 pm in the City
Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Gary Hinders presided over the meeting with
the following Commissioners in attendance, Mayor Pro-Tem Justin Richardson, Cordell Jones,
Roger Remlinger and Paul R. Lyons.
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, Public Works Director Dan Reese, Fire Chief Mike Webb, Business and Community
Development Director Evelyn Ecker, Safety Director Tony Lawson, Planning and Development
Director Danny Cornelius, Palo Duro Creek Golf Director Casey Renner, Police Captain Ray
Resendez, and City Attorney Chuck Hester.
Item 1. Call to Order.
Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation.
Commissioner Jones gave the invocation.
Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Remlinger.
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Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of August 20, 2018.
Mayor Hinders said Item 10 – Budget Work Session, refers to committing up to $5,000 towards the
Fire Department and City of Canyon employees Christmas parties. Mayor Hinders said the
minutes need to clarify the intent of the $5,000 is for helping fund the employee Christmas meal
and also to go towards an appreciation meal for the Fire Department.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve the
minutes of August 20, 2018 with changes. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens.
Joseph Shehan of 402 Scott Lane addressed the Commission. Mr. Shehan stated the proposed
Comprehensive Plan shows future development along the east end of 4th Avenue, 26th Street to
38th Street specifically, to be commercial property. Mr. Shehan pointed out this area was already
mostly homes.
Diana Riha of 510 15th Street. Ms. Riha addressed the Commission with concerns of the noise
from live bands / music and litter from Joe Taco. Ms. Riha requested the noise ordinance be
looked at and enforced as the noise effects the quality of life in the neighborhood.
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Item 6. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance
No. 1090, Rezoning the Proposed Pioneer Estates Unit No. 23 to RC-2 (Retail District)
and PD (Planned Development District) from SF-S (Single-Family Suburban District).
Planning and Development Director Danny Cornelius presented Ordinance No. 1090 for
consideration. Mr. Cornelius stated a plat for Pioneer Estates No. 23 and application for a change
in zoning were received with a proposed zoning of PD (Planned Development District) for lots 21
through 30. Mr. Cornelius stated the PD zoning would require the developer to adhere to the
proposed use and submitted site plan as approved with the plat. Mr. Cornelius stated the
developer proposed to build 9 duplexes on the south side of the property to provide a buffer
between the residential neighborhood and the proposed retail on the north side. Mr. Cornelius
stated 28 letters were sent out to property owners within 200’ with 15 responses received, 3 in
support and 12 in opposition. Mr. Cornelius indicated Shawn Gillispie of Gillispie Inc.
(developer); Jorge Ramirez of Hohe Design Group and Jonathan Morris of Hohe Design Group
were present to answer questions. Mr. Cornelius stated the Canyon Planning and Zoning
Commission met September 6, 2018 and voted to recommend approval of Ordinance
No. 1090 to the City Commission.
Mayor Hinders asked Mr. Gillispie to speak. Mr. Gillispie stated the continued growth in Canyon
created a need for more retail space. Mr. Gillispie stated the proposed lot was ideal with the
proximity to WTAMU and considering the amount invested by WTAMU in the area, the proposed
retail and townhouse construction is very high end. Mr. Gillispie stated the townhouses would be
single story on the south side and two-story on the north side providing a site and sound buffer
between residential and retail while prohibiting any views into neighboring yards from the second
story townhomes.
Jorge Ramirez of Hohe Design Group addressed the Commission. Mr. Ramirez stated he is
the architect for the proposed development and the proposed development was planned on very
high standards and would be unique fitting in with the progress of Canyon and WTAMU. Mr.
Ramirez said traffic would be addressed but to consider the type of business would be mostly
low traffic. Mr. Ramirez stated the townhomes would not be intended for WT students for
geared more towards young professionals wanting low maintenance homes to live in for
years. Mr. Ramirez said the concern of people looking in residential yards could be addressed
with the installation of permanent louvers installed on 2nd floor windows facing homes. Mayor
Hinders asked about the possibility of an 8’ fence with concrete columns. Shawn Gillispie
stated they were very open to that possibility and that the townhomes would be gated. Mayor
Pro-Tem Richardson asked for clarification of how many vehicles could be parked at each
townhome as the plan looked very congested. Mr. Ramirez said the townhomes were
designed for 1 vehicle in the driveway with space for 1 vehicle to be able to park on the curb,
there were no garages. City Manager Randy Criswell asked who would be responsible for the
lifetime maintenance of the fence. Mr. Gillispie stated they would maintain the fencing.
Mayor Hinders invited Planning and Zoning Chair Bill Craddock to speak on behalf of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Craddock said he appreciated all that spoke at the P&Z meeting
held September 6, but when it came down to it, the P&Z the proposed plan for the property offered
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something good for Canyon, that it was the best proposed use of the property he had seen and
would benefit Canyon. Mr. Craddock said he there has never been a proposal for single family
homes on the property. Commissioner Jones asked what the past proposals for the property had
been. Mr. Cornelius responded RC-2 Commercial hand been requested in the late 1990’s with no
specifics and it was approved by the P&Z, but denied by the City Commission due to no proposed
plan. Mr. Cornelius said in 2009 a request for multi-family with 30-40 units and up to 3 story
buildings was proposed and denied by the P&Z. Commissioner Jones asked if there had ever
been a request for single family homes, Mr. Cornelius replied no. Mr. Criswell stated single family
had been considered but TxDOT will not allow new driveways on 4th Avenue. Mr. Criswell felt this
was the best plan for the property since it comes with a committed plat and site plan.
Mayor Hinders opened the Public Hearing and read the Rules for Public Hearings.
Teri Thompson of 403 Lair Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Joseph Martinez of 402 Lair Land addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Anna Mae Johnson of 410 Scott Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Ray Johnson of 410 Scott Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Gina Woodward of 3312 Conner Drive addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Lee Anne Walter of 409 Lair Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Nick Flynn of 400 Scott Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Carson Gerber of 415 Lair Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Becky Rose of 503 38th Street addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Calvin Richardson of 405 Lair Lane addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Stan McNutt of 3310 4th Avenue addressed the Commission opposing the request.
Courtney Dettle of 6107 S. Coulter #300, addressed the Commission if support of the request.
There being no other comments Mayor Hinders closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Remlinger asked what size the townhomes would be, it was stated the single story
would be around 1200 sf and the 2 story would be 1400-1500 sf with rent running $1,200 up per
month.
Mayor Hinders asked Mr. Criswell to clarify the 1 story/2 story townhomes. Mr. Criswell said the
center (north row of townhomes) would be 2 story and you would not be able to look into
homes/yards with the alley and roofs to the south, and the south row would be single story. Mr.
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Criswell stated the Planning and Zoning approved in their motion that ALL the townhomes would
be single story only. Mr. Ramirez reiterated they could install permanent louvers on the windows
that would prevent anyone being able to see into yards/homes to the south. Mr. Criswell stated
the City Commission could remove the single story limitation on all the townhomes and the height
of the fence from 6’ to 8’ made of masonry and wood by a supermajority vote only. Mr. Criswell
also agreed it need to be stated the developer commits to the lifetime maintenance of the fence.
Mayor Hinders asked for clarification of the parking. Mr. Gillispie stated they were following the
zoning standards that require one parking place per unit adding the additional parking on the
street. Mr. Gillispie said this was to limit congestion from cars and there would be no parking of
boats, trailers, etc.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson asked if there was a way to slow down traffic on 4th Avenue, currently
there are issues with speed, volume of traffic and “bottlenecking” at 4th and 38th. Mr. Criswell
stated TxDOT controls 4th Avenue since it’s a State Highway and a request to look into the
concerns can be made.
Commissioner Lyons stated as a developer he understands the concerns voiced. Mr. Lyons said
historically it was hard to get anything built or zoned in Canyon so the voters changed the
leadership and wanted change. Mr. Lyons said past leaders made the decision that 4th Avenue
was commercial years ago as evidenced by all the hotels, restaurants and businesses already
present. Mr. Lyons said Gillispie Inc. is a good man and financially solid. Mr. Lyons said this was
a good plan with solid regulation, if it’s turned down we could end up with a hotel in the location.
Commissioner Jones asked the developer was committed to following through with the plan even it
was approved to all be one story. The contractor Jeff Bryant said yes, but the plan needed
variation in design and square footage to make it more appealing.
After discussion, Mayor Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to approve
the zoning request with the middle row of townhomes to be 2-story, to include an 8’ fence
constructed out of wood and masonry and to include a written agreement of maintenance for the
fence. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Remlinger voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1090
Rezoning Pioneer Estates Unit No. 23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS,
REZONING PIONEER ESTATES UNIT NO. 23, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
CANYON, RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION BE POSTED UPON THE ZONING DISTRICT MAPS OF THE CITY
OF CANYON, PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE EXPRESSLY REPEALED, AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Plat for Pioneer Estates Unit No. 23.
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Planning and Development Director Danny Cornelius presented a Plat for Pioneer Estates Unit No.
23. Mr. Cornelius stated the Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend
approval of the Plat as presented.
Mayor Hinders moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to approve the Plat as
presented.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson voiced concern for the parking in that it looked very congested. Mr.
Cornelius clarified each parking space is 18’, so up to 4 vehicles COULD park in each space.
After discussion, Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the Plat as recommended by the
Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on TMLIRP Election for Board of Trustees.
City Manager Randy Criswell presented a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental
Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election. Mr. Criswell stated all on the ballot had good experience.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to cast votes for the
incumbent Randy Criswell, Place 11; Bert Lumbreras, Place 12; Incumbent Byron Black, Place 13;
and David Harris, Place14. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 14-2018 Adopting a New
Rate for Atmos West Texas.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Resolution No. 14-2018 for consideration.
After discussion, Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to
approve Resolution No. 14-2018 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ATMOS (“CITIES”) AND
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., WEST TEXAS DIVISION REGARDING THE
COMPANY’S 2018 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILINGS; DECLARING
EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT
REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED
SETTLEMENT; FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED
SETTLEMENT TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE AND IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING AN ATTACHED EXHIBIT ESTABLISHING A
BENCHMARK FOR PENSIONS AND RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS;
APPROVING AN ATTACHED EXHIBIT REGARDING AMORTIZATION OF
REGULATORY LIABILITY; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE
CITIES’ REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; DETERMINING THAT
THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING
DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY
Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1092, Approving a Budget for
the City of Canyon for Fiscal Year October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1092 for consideration. The Mayor
and Commissioners expressed appreciation to City of Canyon staff on doing a good job.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger to approve
Ordinance No. 1092 as presented. A Record Vote was taken, motion carried 4 to 1 with
Commissioner Lyons voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1092
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2018
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1093, Setting the Tax Rate
and Tax Levy for the Year 2018.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1093 for consideration.
Commissioner Jones moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to adopt Ordinance
No. 1093, and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a rate of $0.44758, which
is effectively a 1.99% increase in the tax rate, and sets the interest and sinking fund rate of
$.05675. A Record Vote was taken, motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Lyons voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS, SETTING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, FOR THE YEAR 2018 AT A RATE OF $0.44758 PER ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CANYON
SPECIFYING SEPARATE COMPONENTS OF SUCH RATE FOR
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND FOR DEBT SERVICE; LEVYING
AN AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE YEAR 2018; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION AND ORDAINING
OTHER RELATED MATTERS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1094, Repealing Ordinance
No. 1067, Amending Chapter 51 of the Water and Sewer Code of the City of Canyon,
Texas, Section 51-21, by Increasing Rates for Water Service.
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Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1094 for consideration.
Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger to adopt
Ordinance No. 1094 as presented. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Lyons voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1094
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1067 OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 51 OF THE WATER AND SEWER
CODE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, SECTION 51-21, BY INCREASING
RATES FOR WATER SERVICE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1095, Repealing Ordinance
No. 1068, Amending Chapter 51 of the Water and Sewer Code of the City of Canyon,
Texas, Section 51-21, by Increasing Rates for Sewer Service.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1095 for consideration.
Commissioner Remlinger moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Ordinance No.
1095 as presented. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Lyons voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1095
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1068 OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 51 OF THE WATER AND
SEWER CODE OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, SECTION 51-22, BY
INCREASING SEWER RATES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1096, Repealing Ordinance
No. 1069, Amending Chapter 50 of the Garbage and Trash Code of the City of
Canyon, Texas, Subsection 50-18, by Increasing Rates for Trash Disposal Service.
Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented Ordinance No. 1096 for consideration.
Commissioner Jones moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson to adopt Ordinance
No. 1096 as presented. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Lyons voting against.
ORDINANCE NO. 1096
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1069 OF THE CITY OF
CANYON, TEXAS; PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH RATES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 50, “GARBAGE AND TRASH” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION 50-18 PROVIDING FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH DISPOSAL BY
CITY ONLY AND ESTABLISHING RATES THEREFORE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Item 15. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed CEDC Budget for 2018-2019 with
Financial Update.
Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker gave an overview of the financial
status of the Canyon Economic Development Corporation and the proposed CEDC budget for
2018-2019.
After discussion, Commissioner Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Remlinger to
approve the 2018-2019 Canyon Economic Development Corporation Budget as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 16. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Strategic Planning Session and Goals.
Mayor Hinders stated he would like to put this item aside for future discussion.
Item 17. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071, Consultation with Attorney §551.072, Real
Property and §551.074 Personnel Matters (City Manager).
Mayor Hinders indicated the Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 8:07 pm.
Item 18. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
Upon returning from Executive Session at 9:48 pm, no action was taken.
Item 19. Adjourn.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson moved this meeting be adjourned.
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Gary Hinders, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
REGARDING ITEM 6 AGENDA
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Randy Criswell, City Manager
Date: September 18, 2018
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 15-2018,
Enacting Ordinance No. 892, Prohibiting Parking Along Designated Parade
Route.
WTAMU has requested the closure of portions of 4th Avenue and Spur 48 in order to
conduct their Homecoming Parade on October 6, 2018. Assistant Chief of Police for
WTAMU Robert Byrd received approval from TxDOT with the required passage of a
Resolution from the City of Canyon approving the closure. Resolution No. 15-2018
has been prepared for this purpose.
It is the Recommendation of staff that Resolution No. 15-2018 be adopted.
City of Canyon
RESOLUTION NO. 15-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, ENACTING
ORDINANCE NO. 892, PRESCRIBING LIMITATIONS ON PARKING OR STANDING
MOTOR VEHICLES OR TRAILERS DURING PARADE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 6, 2018,
IN THE CITY OF CANYON.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Canyon has previously adopted Ordinance No. 892 which
added §72.12 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Canyon; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the safety of the public during parades requires regulation of
parking motor vehicles and trailers on and along the proposed parade routes in the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that regulation of parking as set forth herein is in the best interest of
the citizens of the City of Canyon and other members of the general public attending parades in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON,
TEXAS:
1. That October 6, 2018 is designated as the day upon which a parade may be held in the City to
celebrate West Texas A&M University Homecoming.
2. Parking or allowing motor vehicles and trailers to stand on or along the roadway of State Highway
217 (4th Avenue) within the City of Canyon on October 6, 2018 shall be prohibited at the following
locations:
a) 2500 Block through the 3800 Block - 7:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m.
3. Parking or allowing motor vehicles and trailers to stand on or along the roadway of Russell Long
Blvd. within the City of Canyon on October 6, 2018 shall be prohibited at the following
location:
a) 2500 Block to the Intersection of Russell Long Blvd and Highway 217 – 7:00 am
thru 1:00 pm
4. The West Texas A&M Police Department may erect any warning signage or barricades to control
parking or traffic movement on 4th Avenue and along Russell Long Blvd on the parade days as the
West Texas A&M Chief of Police may deem appropriate.
Adopted on September 24, 2018
GARY HINDERS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Gretchen Mercer, City Clerk
(parking-ord-892.resolution)
REGARDING ITEM 7 AGENDA
To: Randy Criswell, City Manager
From: Chris Sharp, Assistant City Manager
Date: September 17, 2018
Re: Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1097 for the 2017 –
2018 Budget Amendment
As we close the book on the 2017 – 2018 budget, we would like to have the Commission
review and approve the amendments of our budget for expenses that occurred in the said
budget year that were not a part of the original budget. Exhibit “A” in the attached Ordinance
lists the expenditures that were more than originally budgeted. We think it is prudent for the
Commission to amend the budget so that it reflects these expenditures.
Attached to this memo is Ordinance No. 1097 and attachment A that lists the amendments that
need to be made.
It is staff’s recommendation that the Commission approve Ordinance No. 1097 for the
budget amendment.
City of Canyon
ORDINANCE NO. 1097
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY’S
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AS ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE 1065; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT PRIOR PARTS OF
ORDINANCE 1065 INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN
CONFLICT WITH ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY REPEALED TO
THE EXTENT OF ANY SUCH INCONSISTENCY OR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Canyon has heretofore passed
Ordinance 1065, making appropriations in support of the City of Canyon’s FY 2017 – 2018
Operating Budget; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 102, Sec. 102.010, Local Government Code, expressly authorizes
the City Commission to transfer or revise appropriations within or among appropriation classes
for municipal purposes ; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Canyon has determined that economic
conditions have arisen that require amendment of the Budget adopted thereby for municipal
purposes; and,
WHEREAS, additional revenues, reserves, and/or debt issuance funding are available for
supplemental appropriation and/or that the interfund transfer of certain appropriations is
economically feasible and in the best interest of prudent budgeting; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Canyon after full and final
consideration desires to amend said Original FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget as provided
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
THAT, the facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance 1097 are hereby
found to be true and correct.
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SECTION 2.
a. That, the Original FY 2017-2018 Budget including adjustments, is hereby amended to
adjust revenues and/or expenditures in the General Fund (Fund 01), Utility Fund (Fund
02) and the Golf Course Fund (Fund 03) as shown in Exhibit “A” attached.
b. That, the revenues, expenditures, and amendments authorized by this Ordinance are
necessary to meet economic conditions or circumstances that could not have been
included in the original budget through the use of reasonably diligent thought and
attention.
c. That, this Ordinance and Exhibit shall be incorporated into and made part of such
Original FY 2017-2018 Budget by the City Secretary and shall be filed as required by
law.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 1065 and shall not repeal any of the
provisions of said Ordinance except those instances where there are direct conflicts with the
provisions of this Ordinance. The parts of Ordinance 1065 that are inconsistent with this
Ordinance at the time this Ordinance shall take effect, are hereby repealed to the extent that they
are inconsistent with this Ordinance. Provided, however, that any complaint, action, claim or
lawsuit that has been initiated or has arisen under or pursuant to Ordinances 1065 or sections
thereof that have been specifically repealed on the date of adoption of this Ordinance shall continue
to be governed by the provisions of such Ordinance or section thereof and for that purpose the
Ordinance or section thereof shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or the application of the same to any
person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to be unconstitutional, void or invalid or for
any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or the application
thereby shall remain in effect, it being the intent of the City Commission of the City of Canyon,
Texas in adopting this Ordinance, that no portion thereof or provision contained herein shall
become inoperative or fail by any reasons of unconstitutionality of any other portion or provision.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon the date of final passage.
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INTRODUCED, on this the 24th day of September 2018, at a regular meeting of the City
Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas which meeting was held in compliance with the Open
Meetings Act, Tex Gov’t Code, §551.001, et.seq. at which meeting a quorum was present and
voting.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, on this the 24th day of September 2018, at a
regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas which meeting was held in
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Tex Gov’t Code, §551.001, et.seq. at which meeting a
quorum was present and voting.
________________________________
Gary Hinders, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
General Fund Budget Amendment
Approved Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount
$10,562,217 $10,910,890
Funds for line items that went over budget will be adjusted within the department.
GF Over Budget Reason
Mayor & Commission
4312 Other Improvements $ 89,933.00 Comprehensive Plan
Encumbered from prior year
Fire Department
2401 Minor Equipment $ 5,181.00 Computer purchases for
Emergency mgt operations
Parks & Rec
4204 Park Expansion $ 30,834.00 Light poles for Canyon East
Encumbered from prior year
Aquatic Park
1201 Salaries $ 37,874.00 Salaries more than budgeted
3603 Plant Equipment $ 9,780.00 Heater repairs
3917 Other Contractual Services $ 25,981.00 Architect fees, Enterance sign
Encumbered from prior year
Community Center
3601 R&M Building $ 8,511.00 Unforeseen repairs to AC unit
Civic Complex
3601 R&M Building $ 23,434.00 AC replacement in Police det
Elevator and plumbing repairs
3917 Other Contractual Services $ 12,156.00 Repairs of rental house
Residential Sanitation
3608 R&M Compactor $ 10,298.00 Numerous repairs to compactor
3917 Other Contractual Services $ 62,420.00 Additional chipping of tree branches
Commercial Sanitation
2220 Containers $ 14,095.00 Additional containers purchased
3608 Compactor $ 8,701.00 Repairs to compactor
Vector Control
2202 Chemical Supplies $ 9,475.00 Additional chemicals purchased
Total $348,673.00
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Utility Fund Budget Amendment
Approved Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount
$7,820,465 $8,471,853
Funds for line items that went over budget will be adjusted within the department.
Notable expenditures that exceed budgeted amounts are:
Utility Billing
3917 Other Contractual Services $ 20,609.00 Credit Card fees and INCODE fees
higher than budgeted
Water Production
3503 Water $488,730.00 Amarillo water more than budgeted
Water Distribution
2303 Concrete, Aggregate $ 8,499.00 Additional concrete purchased
2362 New Water Taps $ 31,278.00 Demand for new water taps was higher
than expected
2364 Maintenance Supplies $ 7,837.00 Materials for plant maintenance
Public Works
3917 Other Contractual $ 52,379.00 Engineering for Sewer Study
Amount was encumbered from previous years
Wastewater Collection
2202 Chemical Supplies $ 9,658.00 Additional supplies for Lone Star discharge problem
3917 Other Contractual Services $ 5,326.00 More sewer backup claims than anticipated
Wastewater Treatment
3502 Electricity $ 8,062.00 Electricity costs higher than anticipated
3603 R&M Plant Equipment $ 9,488.00 Repair on equipment more than anticipated
3919 Lab Contractual $ 9,522.00 Lab work for Lone Star higher than anticipated
Total $651,388.00
Golf Course Budget Amendment
Approved Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount
$1,420,306 $1,436,630
Funds for line items that went over budget will be adjusted within the department. Additional revenue needed will
be transferred from the General Fund and or the Utility Fund accounts.
Notable expenditures that exceeded budgeted amounts are:
Golf Course
3930 Proshop Expenses $ 16,324.00 Additional cost of providing merchandise to
sell
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