City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 3:00 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, Paul Lyons, Robyn Cranmer, and Danny Potter. Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Joe Price, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Director of Finance Joel Wright, Communications Director Megan Nelson, 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, Assistant Planning and Development Director Craig Brown, Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer, Police Chief Steve Brush, Water Superintendent Eric Whitten, Street and Solid Waste Foreman Bob Lamb, Wastewater Superintendent John Poole, Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Cates, Municipal Court Clerk Sheila Roach, Golf Course Director Casey Renner, Golf Course Superintendent John Haun, Parks Director Brian Noel, Canyon Economic Development Director Stephanie Tucker, and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm. Item 2. Invocation. Commissioner Potter gave the invocation. Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones. Item 4. Budget Work Session (3:00 pm to 4:30 pm). City Manager Joe Price, Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer and Finance Director Joel Wright led the discussion on the proposed 2024-2025 City of Canyon Budget. Commissioners took a break at 4:37 pm after the budget work session. The Commissioners returned to open session at 4:45 pm. Item 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of July 8, 2024. Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to approve the minutes of July 8, 2024 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 6. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens. No public comments were made. City Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Item 7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1209 Annexing Territory to the City of Canyon, Brown Construction Services, PLLC Brown Construction Services Annexation, 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. No action or discussion. Official adoption date for Ordinance No. 1209 is August 5, 2024. ORDINANCE NO. 1209 ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANYON BROWN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PLLC BROWN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ANNEXATION 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 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Bids Received for Ground Storage Tank Foundation Construction and Transmission Line for PDCGC Irrigation Project. Public Works Director Chris Enriquez presented bids received and opened July 17, 2024 for the ground storage tank foundation and transmission line construction for Palo Duro Creek Golf Course irrigation project. Mr. Enriquez said three bids were received. West Texas Utilities $722,027.00 65 days completion Amarillo Utility Contractors $882,100.00 100 days completion Adams Federal $891,641.40 120 days completion Mr. Enriquez said the low bid for the project was submitted by West Texas Utilities for $722,027.00 with a completion of 65 days. Mr. Enriquez said the City has a good working relationship with West Texas Utilities and it was the City Engineer and City Staff’s recommendation to award the bid to West Texas Utilities with the low bid of $722,027.00 and a completion of 65 days. After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Cranmer to award the bid for the construction of the ground storage tank foundation and transmission line for the PDCGC Irrigation Project to West Texas Utility Contractors of Amarillo in the amount of $722,027.00 with a completion of 65 days. Motion carried unanimously. City Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Item 9. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Ordinance No. 1210, 1906 3rd Avenue Rezoning to Multi-Family 2. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas Rezoning the Property at 1906 3rd Avenue, Otherwise Described as Original Town of Canyon Lot Block 0036 W 1/3 of 3 & All of 4, 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. Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley presented Ordinance No. 1210 for consideration. Mr. Raley said Kelby Hartman submitted an application to change zoning at 1906 3rd Ave. from SF- 6 (Single-Family Urban) to MF-2 (Multi-Family two-story). Mr. Raley said the property is within an area designated as medium-density residential on the Future Land Use Map. Mr. Raley said notices were sent to 12 property owners within 200’ of 1906 3rd Ave and received two in opposition one in support. Mr. Raley said another letter was received after the Planning and Zoning meeting in opposition from a neighboring property owner who spoke in opposition at the Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Raley said the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-1 in favor of the zoning change request. Mayor Hinders said he drove by 1906 3rd Ave and could see the concerns voiced by neighbors. Mr. Hartman stated there is already a duplex at that location and stated ½ the lots within 3 blocks all have duplexes. Mr. Raley stated he felt it was appropriate to change zoning to Multi Family so the height could be controlled of future structures and builders would have to meet all restrictions. Mr. Raley added that all the lots have been non-conforming since the 1970’s as it is zoned single-family. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones asked if the property owner had talked to Planning and Development before purchasing the property to which Mr. Raley said there had been some conversations, Mr. Raley added the current duplex is totally uninhabitable. Commissioner Cranmer confirmed Mr. Hartman planned to remove the current duplex and build a completely new one. Commissioner Cranmer said the didn’t see a problem and felt as it is close to WT, it would improve the area adding housing for students. Mr. Hartman said he planned to build 4 units with 1-2 bedrooms, or 2 units with 3-4 bedrooms. Mr. Hartman said they will be nice and plans to keep it maintained. Mayor Hinders opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, Mayor Hinders closed the Public Hearing. After discussion, Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Lyons to adopt Ordinance No. 1210 as presented. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Hinders voting against. City Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 Page 4 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 1210 1906 3RD Ave Rezoning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, REZONING THE PROPERTY AT 1906 3RD AVE., OTHERWISE DESCRIBED AS ORIGINAL TOWN OF CANYON LOT BLOCK 0036 W 1/3RD OF 3 & ALL OF 4, 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 10. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071 Consultation with Attorney, §551.087 Regarding Economic Development Negotiations, and §551.074 Regarding Board Appointments (Board of City Development). Mayor Hinders indicated the City Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 5:07 pm. Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon Returning from Executive Session at 6:19 pm, the following action was taken. Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to appoint Jayesh Bhakta to the place held by Lyndon Harrison on the Board of City Development. Motion carried unanimously. Item 12. Adjourn. There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved this meeting be adjourned at 6:20 pm. ______________________________ Gary Hinders, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary