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FEBRUARY 25, 2008 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Alan Hugley called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present and notices legally posted at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor Pro Tem Eric Smith, Councilmember Ben Goodwyn, Councilmember Scott Lindsey, Councilmember Casey Hargrove and Councilmember Andy Bell.
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Bell gave the Invocation and led the Council and Citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. CITIZEN FORUM
Jim Robnett of 101 Creekview Dr. addressed the Council of excess trash and debris along the roadside in the area of Red Oak Road on the west side of Interstate 35 all the way up to the Uhl Road area. Public Works Director David Hall said he would look into this to see what could be done to keep the litter picked up.
IV. COUNCIL BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action regarding accepting the resignation of Renee Hogan from the Library Advisory Board.
No action taken.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding accepting the resignation of Amy Hedtke from the Parks ad Recreation Board.
No action taken.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Renee Hogan to the Parks and Recreation Board.
No action taken.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Amy Hedtke to the Library Advisory Board.
No action taken.
E. Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 08-08 ordering a special election to be held on May 10th, 2008 to consider expanding the list of authorized projects for the City of Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation to include land acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of park facilities.
Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to approve Ordinance 08- 08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS, ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 10, 2008 TO CONSIDER EXPANDING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF RED OAK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCLUDE LAND ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Councilmember Goodwyn, Councilmember Lindsey, Councilmember Hargrove and Councilmember Bell voting in favor.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding the realignment of IH 35 Exit 410 (Red Oak Rd.).
Councilmember Bell recused himself from discussion because of ownership in a business that would be directly affected by the outcome of this agenda item. Economic Development Director Todd Fuller presented to council proposals for the discussion and possible action regarding the realignment of IH35 and Exit 410. His proposal is for the exit to remain in its current location contingent upon a commitment in writing from the Texas Department of Transportation. Another option would be to relocate the exit approximately 100 feet south at an estimated cost of $26,000. Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked if this was a temporary fix and Fuller responded that it would be permanent. Public Works Director David Hall discussed the feasibility of the proposals. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to authorize staff to work with TxDOT to have the exit ramp stay in its current location contingent upon a commitment in writing from TxDOT, and if that is not a possibility, the approval of $30,000 for the relocation of the exit ramp approximately 100 feet south. The motion was unanimous with Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Councilmember Goodwyn, Councilmember Lindsey and Councilmember Hargrove voting in favor. Councilmember Bell abstained from voting.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (2) (Consultation with Attorney).
The City Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071of the Texas Government Code, Legal Consultation, to seek advice from special legal counsel on the following:
A. To receive advice concerning the Palmer Action Group; ETAL vs. City of Red Oak, County Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, on the following:
B. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. To wit: City Secretary.
Mayor Hugley convened the Council into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:17 p.m.
VII. OPEN SESSION
G. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
No action taken.
H. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session B.
Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith to authorize the background check on applicant as discussed in Executive Session for the position of City Secretary as well as approval of applicant if all goes well with the background check. The motion was unanimous, 5-0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
_________________________________
Alan Hugley, Mayor
Attested: ________________________
Scott Albert, City Manager/City Secretary
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Alan Hugley called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present and notices legally posted at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor Pro Tem Eric Smith, Councilmember Ben Goodwyn, Councilmember Scott Lindsey, Councilmember Casey Hargrove and Councilmember Andy Bell.
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Bell gave the Invocation and led the Council and Citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. CITIZEN FORUM
Jim Robnett of 101 Creekview Dr. addressed the Council of excess trash and debris along the roadside in the area of Red Oak Road on the west side of Interstate 35 all the way up to the Uhl Road area. Public Works Director David Hall said he would look into this to see what could be done to keep the litter picked up.
IV. COUNCIL BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action regarding accepting the resignation of Renee Hogan from the Library Advisory Board.
No action taken.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding accepting the resignation of Amy Hedtke from the Parks ad Recreation Board.
No action taken.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Renee Hogan to the Parks and Recreation Board.
No action taken.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Amy Hedtke to the Library Advisory Board.
No action taken.
E. Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 08-08 ordering a special election to be held on May 10th, 2008 to consider expanding the list of authorized projects for the City of Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation to include land acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of park facilities.
Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to approve Ordinance 08- 08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS, ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 10, 2008 TO CONSIDER EXPANDING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF RED OAK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCLUDE LAND ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Councilmember Goodwyn, Councilmember Lindsey, Councilmember Hargrove and Councilmember Bell voting in favor.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding the realignment of IH 35 Exit 410 (Red Oak Rd.).
Councilmember Bell recused himself from discussion because of ownership in a business that would be directly affected by the outcome of this agenda item. Economic Development Director Todd Fuller presented to council proposals for the discussion and possible action regarding the realignment of IH35 and Exit 410. His proposal is for the exit to remain in its current location contingent upon a commitment in writing from the Texas Department of Transportation. Another option would be to relocate the exit approximately 100 feet south at an estimated cost of $26,000. Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked if this was a temporary fix and Fuller responded that it would be permanent. Public Works Director David Hall discussed the feasibility of the proposals. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to authorize staff to work with TxDOT to have the exit ramp stay in its current location contingent upon a commitment in writing from TxDOT, and if that is not a possibility, the approval of $30,000 for the relocation of the exit ramp approximately 100 feet south. The motion was unanimous with Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Councilmember Goodwyn, Councilmember Lindsey and Councilmember Hargrove voting in favor. Councilmember Bell abstained from voting.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (2) (Consultation with Attorney).
The City Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071of the Texas Government Code, Legal Consultation, to seek advice from special legal counsel on the following:
A. To receive advice concerning the Palmer Action Group; ETAL vs. City of Red Oak, County Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, on the following:
B. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. To wit: City Secretary.
Mayor Hugley convened the Council into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:17 p.m.
VII. OPEN SESSION
G. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
No action taken.
H. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session B.
Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith to authorize the background check on applicant as discussed in Executive Session for the position of City Secretary as well as approval of applicant if all goes well with the background check. The motion was unanimous, 5-0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
_________________________________
Alan Hugley, Mayor
Attested: ________________________
Scott Albert, City Manager/City Secretary
