City Council Regular Meeting

Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting The City Council City of Richwood A City Council Regular Meeting of the City Council of City of Richwood was held Monday, April 10, 2017, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Richwood City Hall, 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd. Richwood, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION Michael Coon gave the invocation. III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance & Texas Pledge Mark Guthrie led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Paul Raymond -absent Melissa Blanks Jarrod Beaty Mark Guthrie Lauren LaCount Chris Hardison - absent Michael Coon – City Manager; Giani Cantu – City Secretary/Finance Director; Kenny Williams – Director of Permitting and Inspections; Clif Custer – Public Works Director; Bryan Corb – Police Chief; Karen Schrom – Special Events V. PUBLIC COMMENTS All public comments will be subject to the following rules: all speakers will be permitted to speak no longer than 3 minutes; all speakers will only be permitted to speak once; speakers cannot defer their 3 minutes to another speaker; the first five individuals who sign up for the public comment section will be permitted to speak. Candace Kukla, 142 Robin Trail, reported she is in favor of proposed changes to traffic plan specifically the proposed changes to the Polk Elementary traffic flow. Terry Coldwater, 703 Oyster Creek Drive, shared concerns about the subdivision going in behind his home and the wooded area getting cut down. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings  B. Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives TexPool C. Resolution Amending Authorized Representative TexSTAR D. Resolution Amending Authorized Representative Logic E. Ordinance 413 Regulate Oil and Gas Drilling On motion by Jarrod Beaty second by Lauren LaCount with all present members voting aye the following items were approved on consent: A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings B. Resolution amending authorized representatives TexPool C. Resolution amending authorized representatives TexStar D. Resolution amending authorized representatives Logic E. Ordinance 413 Regulate Oil and Gas Drilling VII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Final report on proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new district for Single Family Attached Residence (Townhomes) Michael Coon stated the ordinance will propose that a homeowners association be required. He has received one disapproval from a resident regarding allowing townhomes in the city. B. Public Hearing - Single-Family Attached Residences Mayor Guthrie opened the public hearing at 6:07 pm. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:07 pm. C. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the zoning plan to create a new district for Single Family Attached (Townhomes) Melissa Blanks moved for denial of the ordinance. The motion died for lack of second. Lauren LaCount moved to approve the ordinance. Jarrod Beaty seconded. Council member Blanks shared concerns that this type of development is not a good fit for the city. With Melissa Blanks voting “nay” and all other present members voting “aye” the ordinance amending the zoning plan to create a new district for Single Family Attached Residences (townhomes) was approved and adopted. D. Preliminary & Final Action on Creek Bend Subdivision Plat Will Benson, Benson Development, reported the subdivision is approximately  54 lots and conforms to all lots lines and other code requirements. Melissa Blanks made a motion to approve the plat. Jarrod Beaty seconded. Council member LaCount stated there is no courtyard or green space shown on the plat. Mr. Benson reported the vision is to have the park accessed at the back of the detention area. Council member LaCount shared concerns on lots of trees being removed. Mr. Benson reported they are working on a tree preservation plan to attempt to save some of the trees. Council member Beaty asked for more explanation on the tree survey. Mr. Benson stated the survey labels trees that are 10” or greater, which allows the developer to pinpoint those significant tree that can be saved. With all present members voting “aye”, preliminary and final approval on Creek Bend Subdivision Plat was approved contingent on approval by Velasco Drainage District. E. Approve 380 agreement with Big Kountry Shooting On motion by Jarrod Beaty second by Lauren LaCount, with all present members voting “aye”, the 380 agreement with Big Kountry Shooting was approved. F. Discuss and Consider an Ordinance regulating burning Michael Coon reported the main changes are to require a permit and TCEQ regulations posted on sight, which will make it easier for enforcement purposes. Lauren LaCount made a motion to approve the ordinance. Melissa Blanks seconded. Council member Beaty asked what some of the TCEQ regulations are. Michael Coon some regulations include that someone has to be present while fire is burning and the fire must be 300 feet away from any structure. They will also be required to get a city permit, along with having the TCEQ requirements posted on site. With all present members voting “aye” the ordinance regulating burning  within the city was approved and adopted. G. Presentation of proposed changes to Traffic Plan Chief Corb presented the proposed Polk Elementary Traffic flow changes and reported that Brazosport Independent School District is also in favor of the changes. There is no additional cost to the City. If approved, the changes will take effect for the 2017-2018 school year. In the budget process, staff will be requesting an additional crossing guard position for the Wisteria/Mahan intersection going into the Audubon Woods subdivision. Council member Blanks asked if they could put in a request for a crossing guard closer to school. Chief Corb stated only for the crosswalk directly in front of the park. Council member LaCount asked if it is possible to use an officer for the crossing guard if not approved in budget. Chief Corb replied yes. However, if the officers are tied up on other calls, that leaves no crossing guard at that location. Mr. Coon reported that the addition of a crossing guard would allow the city to enact the child safety fee of $3.00 per violation on citations issued. This additional revenue allows the city to re-coop costs of funding that position. Mayor Guthrie suggested staff meet with school district regarding crossing guard prior to approval. Council member Beaty asked if the change in traffic flow is approved, who will communicate the change to parents. Chief Corb replied the school district will communicate with parents and share a map provided by the city to all the parents. There will also be officers around to help reroute traffic the first few days of school. Mayor Guthrie asked that it come back in approval format. Council member LaCount stated she appreciates all the work put in to complete this plan. H. Discuss and Consider a 1 year or 3 year Windstorm Insurance renewal with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc Michael Coon reported the city has been presented with two options for windstorm coverage: a one year plan and a three year plan. The three year plan would give the city a discount each year and lock in the rate.  Lauren LaCount moved to approve a three year policy. Jarrod Beaty seconded. Council member LaCount asked if it’s a good idea to pursue for three years with the windstorm being addressed in legislation by Representative Bonnen. Mr. Coon stated he is not familiar with a proposal on windstorm insurance in legislation. Council member Beaty stated that this would lock in rate if there is no reform and rates increase. With all present members voting “aye” council approved the Windstorm Insurance renewal for three years. I. Consider appointing City Council Liaisons to various committees Melissa Blanks made a motion to appoint council liaisons to various boards and committees. Lauren LaCount seconded. Council member Blanks stated she requested this item on the agenda to appoint city council liaisons to various boards and committees. This allows council to have members who are aware of what is going on in the city. Liaisons can be appointed to KRB/Parks, CCPD, Fire Department, HOA Oakwood Shores and other boards. Council member Beaty stated there used to be liaisons. Mr. Coon stated he would just want to check with the City attorney before appointing liaisons to a Home Owners Association. Council member LaCount stated she has spoken with members of some boards and commissions and they are in favor of appointing liaisons. Council member Blanks suggested waiting until the two new council members are elected before appointing liaisons and amended her motion to state consider appointing liaisons at the June Council meeting. Jarrod Beaty seconded. With all present members voting “aye” the motion to consider appointing liaisons in June was approved. J. Approve items removed from Consent Agenda No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.087(2) TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH BENSON PROPERTIES Executive Session was called at 6:46 p.m. and ended at 6:59 pm. Regular session was called at 6:59 pm A. Action as a result of executive session No action was taken. IX. REPORTS Reports that require no action. A. Finance Reports Karen Schrom gave the financial reports. X. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Michael Coon gave the City Manager’s report. XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No items were requested. XII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Update on Open House Council member LaCount reported the Open House is planned for May 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Representatives from City Hall and various Boards will be present. Council member Blanks thanked Council member LaCount for her work in coordinating the open house. XIII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Council member Blanks thanked volunteers and city staff for all the work put in at Earth Day in Park. Council member LaCount reported the cookoff and Easter egg hunt will be on Saturday the 15th in the park and Unity Church will be having a sunrise service and Easter egg hunt as well. XIV. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Guthrie thanked all the volunteers for their work this past weekend. There is a Strategic Plan workshop coming up following this meeting and one on June 10th. XV. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Jarrod Beaty second by Lauren LaCount and there being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm. These minutes were read and approved this day of , 2017.  Mark Guthrie, Mayor Attest: Giani Cantu, City Secretary