Minutes of the City Council
January 14, 2020
The City council of Moody, Texas met in regular session January 14, 2020. This meeting was duly announced in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. The following agenda items were addressed.
INFORMAL SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A QUORUM IS PRESENT.
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG, BLESSING UPON THE MEETING
- PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. NO ONE SIGNED UP.
- PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ONE SIGNED UP.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION; REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SESSIONS OF 12/10/19 & 1/7/2020. JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TO ACCEPT WITH, JOHN CARPENTER SECONDING THE MOTION. ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED. RESOLUTION PASSES.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSIION AND POSSIBLE ACTION; APPOINTMENT OF TWO PERSONS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF MOODY ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY JOHN CARPENTER AND SECONDED BY RICHARD MOORE. ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MAYORS APPOINTMENTS OF COMMINSIONERS TO THE MOODY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. JOHN CARPENTER MOTIONED FOR JANE GATES(2 YEAR TERM) AND KARLA ALTON SECONDED THE MOTION, ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION: DISCUSSION ON FINANCING OF CURRENT PROJECTS AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCEING AGREEMENT WITH FNB MOODY FOR THE METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TI TABLE AND KARLA ALTON SECONDED THE MOTION. CITY COOUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH THE COMPANY CORE AND MAIN AGAIN. ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION SETTING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVAL TO REPLAT PROPERTY LINES FOR PROPERTIES LISTED AS MCAD #153340, #153341,& #153339 LOCATED ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF STAMPEDE ROAD AND AVE G. JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TO APPROVE WITH RICHARD MOORE SECONDING THE MOTION . ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING VARIANCE FOR MR. PHILLIP COTTON DBA NET1CONNECT INTERNET SERVICE TO EXTEND A SINGLE MAST TOWER UP TO 80 FEET AT HIS PLACE OF BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN MOODY.KARLA ALTON MOTIONED TO PASS WITH JOSH RICHTER SECONDING THE MOTION , ALL FOR NONE OPPOSSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION , DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION : MOODY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT MR. DAVID EARLES TO DISCUSS THIS YEARS SPORTS PROGRAM, FUTURE PLANS , AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TABLED FOR NOW NEED MORE INFORAMTION ON SEVERAL ITEMS.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION; RESOLUTION TO INITIATE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND POSTING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A POTENTIAL CHANGE OF THE DUE DATES, CUT OFFS , AND BILLING CYCLES FOR THE UTILITY BILLS. JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TO APPROVE WITH JOHN CARPENTER SECONDING THE MOTION. ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION; RESOLUTION SETTING STAFF HOLIDAYS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020. JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TO APPROVE 11 PAID HILDAYS AND ONE PERSONAL DAY FOR THE YEAR 2020/ JOSH RICHTER MOTIONED TO APPROVE AND JOHN CARPENTER SECONDED THE MOTION ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION ,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: KARLA ALTON JUST HAD SEVERAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ITEM. NO ACTION.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: REVIEW /DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES REGARDING ANIMALS /PETS IN CITY HALL. KARLA ALTON MOTIONED FOR CATS TO BE PUT UP DURING OFFICE HOURSAND LET OUT AFTER OFFICE HOURS. KARLA ALTON MOTIONED AND JOSH RICHTER SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL FOR NONE OPPOSED.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION; REVIEW OF AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF MOODY. KARLA ALTON HAD QUESTIONS….NO ACTION.
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION; ==WORK SESSION PRESENTATIONS BY: POLICE CHIEF ROGER KENNEDY , UTILITY DIRECTOR KEITH FISHER, AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILLIAM STERLING A, EMPLOYEE TIME OFF APPROVALS, B. CITY HALL CLEANING SERVICES AND REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENTS. C. RAILROAD/WATERLINE CONTRACT PROCESS E. FINANCIAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT…NO ACTION JUST A LOT OF DISCUSSION
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION, DISCUSSION , AND POSIBLE ACTION: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 551 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO: A. CONSULT WITH A ATTORNEY(551.071) B. DISCUSS A PURCHASE, EXCHANGE LEASE , VALUE, OF REAL PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS (551.0726) C. DISCUSSION OF REGARDING COMMERCIAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT AND /OR THE NATURE OF ANY INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS (551.087) D. PERSONNEL MATTERS—-NO ACTION
- ITEM FOR COUNCIL ATTENTION , DISCUSSION , AND POSSIBLE ACTION: REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND POTENTIAL DECISIONS DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON PUBLICLY.NO ACTION
- ADJOURNMENT: MOODY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:41 PM. MOTION TO ADJOURN BY RICHARD MOORE AND SECONDED BY JOHN CARPENTER.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
JANA KENNEDY