City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting June 17, 2024 The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 4:30 p.m. 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 Cody Jones, Robyn Cranmer, and Danny Potter. Commissioner Lyons was unable to attend. Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Joe Price, Assistant City Manager Jon Behrens, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Director of Finance Joel Wright, HR Director Hector Mendoza, Canyon Economic Development Director Stephanie Tucker, Communications Director Megan Nelson, Business Office Manager Kelly Trapp, Director of Public Works Chris Enriquez, Assistant Director of Public Works Tanner DeVenney, Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn, Assistant Fire Chief Vince Whitfill, Director of Planning and Development Lucas Raley, Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer, Police Chief Steve Brush, Police Captain Matt Coggins, and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm. Item 2. Invocation. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones gave the invocation. Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Potter. Item 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of June 3, 2024. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Potter to approve the minutes of June 3, 2024 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 Modifications to the Wal-Mart Building Exterior. City Manager Joe Price announced Item 6 concerning the Exterior of Wal-Mart building would be considered after Executive Session. Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Permit to Keep Livestock at 409 W. 6th Avenue. Director of Public Works Lucas Raley presented a permit request to keep livestock at 409 W. 6th Avenue. Mr. Raley stated Ryan and Sequin Brewer submitted a request to keep livestock at 409 W 6th Ave. as intended whey they purchased the property. Mr. Raley stated the property is suitable for livestock in that the previous owners had livestock and that there are currently many properties around the area with livestock. Mr. Raley said the Code of Ordinances allow for a City Commission Meeting June 17, 2024 Page 2 of 3 livestock permit to be granted by the City Commission with an expiration of December 31 of each year at which time a new permit can be requested for approval by the City Commission. Mr. Brewer was present to answer any questions. After Discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Cranmer to approve the livestock permit request at 409 W 6th Avenue. Motion carried unanimously Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 14-2024, A Resolution of the City of Canyon, Texas, Setting a Date, Time, and Place for Public Hearings and Providing for Notice of Public Hearings in Regard to the Proposed Annexation of Property Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Canyon at the Request of Brown Construction Services, PLLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company, Acting by and Through Its Chief Executive/Manager, David E. Brown and Manager JoAnna R. Brown. Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley presented Resolution No. 14-2024 for consideration. Mr. Raley stated Dave Brown requested annexation for 6701 W Country Club Rd. Mr. Raley said the property will be used by the contractor hired to complete the I-27 widening project as their headquarters and the site of a concrete batch plant. Mr. Stated the City Commission approved an MOU for Dave Brown to begin constructing a permanent water line connection from existing city infrastructure to serve the site on May 6, 2024. After discussion, Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to adopt Resolution No. 14-2024 for the proposed annexation calendar and authorize the City Manager to sign the associated agreements on behalf of the City of Canyon. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 14-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS IN REGARD TO THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CANYON AT THE REQUEST OF BROWN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PLLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE/MANAGER, DAVID E. BROWN AND MANAGER JOANNA R. BROWN. Item 9. Update on Strategic Plan. Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley presented an update on the City of Canyon Strategic Plan. No action, informational only. After discussion, Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to authorize City Staff to house the Canyon Housing Rehabilitation Program in the Main Street Organization and receive funds as such. Motion carried unanimously. City Commission Meeting June 17, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1209, An Ordinance Amending the City of Canyon, Texas (“City”) Code of Ordinances, Chapter 37, Master Fee Schedule of Charges and Fees; Providing for the Addition of New and Amendment of Certain Other Fees and Charges; Providing a Repealing Clause, Providing a Severability Clause; for Publication and an Effective Date. Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer presented Ordinance No. 1209 for consideration. Mr. Boyer stated the Master Schedule of Charges ad Fees incudes all of the fees and charges that various city departments charge in one location. Mr. Boyer gave an overview of fees added or amended and that would become effective with the adopted budget October 1, 2024. After discussion, Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Potter to adopt Ordinance No. 1209 amending the 2024-2025 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1209 MASTER SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND FEES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS (“CITY”) CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 37, MASTER SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF NEW AND AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN OTHER FEES AND CHARGES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item 11. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071 Consultation with Attorney and §551.087 Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Mayor Hinders indicated the City Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 5:36 pm. Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon Returning from Executive Session at 7:07 pm, no action was taken. Item 13. Adjourn. There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved this meeting be adjourned at 7:07 pm. ______________________________ Gary Hinders, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary