City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting October 15, 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, Paul Lyons, and Danny Potter. Commissioner Robyn Cranmer was unable to attend. Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Joe Price, Assistant City Manager Jon Behrens, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Police Chief Steve Brush, Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn, Assistant Fire Chief Vince Whitfill, HR Director Hector Mendoza, Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley, Assistant Planning and Development Director Craig Brown, Canyon Economic Corporation Development Director Stephanie Tucker, Communications Director Megan Nelson, Director of Public Works Chris Enriquez, Assistant Director of Public Works Tanner DeVenney, Director of Finance Joel Wright, Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer, and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 4:35 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. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of October 1, 2024. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Potter to approve the minutes of October 1, 2024 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens. Darlene Pulliam, Canyon, Texas – Ms. Pulliam asked what the criteria is for a new business in Canyon. Mr. Pulliam voiced concern over the City Commission denial of the Specific Use Permit Oct. 1, 2024 for the Vape Shop. The City Manager told Ms. Pulliam a staff member would reach out to her to discuss the SUP. Jean Stuntz, Canyon, Texas – Ms. Stuntz voiced concern over the denial of the Specific Use Permit for a Vape Shop by the City Commission October 1, 2024 as recommended by the Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission. Item 6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring October 2024 as National Chiropractic Month. Mayor Hinders presented a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as National Chiropractic Month. Local Chiropractor, Dr. Kevin Raef, was present to answer questions. Item 7. First Reading of Resolution No. 26-2024, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Canyon Approving Project Funding Agreement Between the Acai Bar, LLC and City Commission Meeting October 15, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Canyon Economic Development Corporation Relating to Direct Financial Assistance for New Business in Canyon To Be Established in Canyon, Texas. Canyon Economic Development Director Stephanie Price presented Resolution No. 26-2024 for the first of 2 required readings. Ms. Tucker said The Canyon Economic Development Corporation approved project funding the Acai Bar, LLC, located at 1519 4th Ave, for direct financial assistance for equipment purchases for a new business in Canyon. Ms. Tucker said the total funding request for direct financial incentives will not exceed $15,000 for the purchase of a grease trap and freezers. Ms. Tucker said the Acai Bar must remain in business in Canyon for 3 years for the funding lien on the equipment purchased would be released by the CEDC. Ms. Tucker said the EDC held a Public Hearing October 10, 2024 with no opposition. No action required, first reading only. RESOLUTION NO. 26-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON APPROVING PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ACAI BAR, LLC AND THE CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RELATING TO DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BUSINESS IN CANYON TO BE ESTABLISHED IN CANYON, TEXAS Item 8. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action Following Testimony Regarding the Setting of Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions, and Eligible Capital Improvement Plans for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway Systems in the City of Canyon. Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley presented an opportunity to hear testimony from Freese and Nichols on Land Use Assumptions, and proposed Capital Improvement Plans for water, wastewater, and roadways that would be eligible projects for Capital Recovery Fees. Mr. Andrew Franko of Freese and Nichols gave a presentation on Land Use Assumptions and a Capital Improvement Plan for Canyon. After the presentation, Mr. Raley said the Planning and Zoning Commission were presented with the same information and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed program to the City Commission for consideration. Mayor Hinders opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor Hinders closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lyons stated he felt this is the wrong director for Canyon and just adds more cost to the citizens as an additional tax. After discussion, Commissioner Potter moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to approve the Land Use Assumptions and proposed Capital Improvement Plans for Water, Wastewater and Roadways as presented. Motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Lyons voting against. City Commission Meeting October 15, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Item 9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Formation of the Canyon Housing Program, INC. and Appoint an Initial Board of Directors. Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley stated recommendations for the Canyon Housing Program, INC. Board of Directors had not been solidified. Mr. Raley said board considerations would be brought back before the Commission at a later meeting. No action taken. Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 25-2024, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Canyon Approving an Interlocal Cooperation Contractual Agreement Between the PRPC and the City of Canyon for Contractual Services of Grant Application Preparation and Potential Grant Administration of Its 2025/2026 TxCDBG Community Development Fund Application and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Agreement. City Manager Joe Price presented Resolution No. 25-2024 for consideration. Mr. Price said there is an opportunity to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant Program for improvements around the square. Mr. Price said the Texas Department of Agriculture requires the City of Canyon and PRPC enter into an Interlocal Agreement (Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code) prior to the PRPC performing any grant activities for the city. Mr. Price said the adoption of Resolution No. 25-2024 would fulfill this requirement. After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Potter to adopt Resolution No. 25-2024 authorizing the execution of an Interlocal contract with the PRPC under the Interlocal Cooperation Act for grant application preparation and potential grant management services for the City of Canyon’s activities related to the 2025-2026 TxCDBG Community Development Fund Application and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 25-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PRPC AND THE CITY OF CANYON FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES OF GRANT APPLICATION PREPARATION AND POTENTIAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION OF ITS 2025/2026 TxCDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 22-2024, A Resolution of the City Commission of The City of Canyon, Texas in Order to Make Nominations to the Board of Directors of Randall County Appraisal District. City Manager Joe Price presented Resolution No. 22-2024 for consideration again to see if anyone had found interested persons to serve on the Randall County Appraisal District Board. City Commission Meeting October 15, 2024 Page 4 of 4 After discussion, no nominations were made. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 22-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, IN ORDER TO MAKE NOMINATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RANDALL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Item 12. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074 Personnel Matters (City Attorney). Mayor Hinders indicated the City Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 5:25 pm. Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon Returning from Executive Session at 6:11 pm, no action was taken Item 14. Adjourn. There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved this meeting be adjourned at 6:11 pm. ______________________________ Gary Hinders, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary