ENNIS CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juenemann called a regular meeting of the Ennis City Commission to order on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Commission Chambers of Ennis City Hall, 115 W. Brown Street, Ennis Texas 75119.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant Chief David Anthony offered the Invocation.
Mayor Juenemann led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
A quorum was present to wit:
Angie Juenemann Mayor
Matt Walker Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 6
Rowdy Pruitt Commission Member, Ward 1 absent
Marco Hernandez Commission Member, Ward 2
Scott Hejny Commission Member, Ward 3
Lola Searcy Commission Member, Ward 4
Bill Honza Commission Member, Ward 5
WORK SESSION/BRIEFING
City Manager Dixon reviewed the monthly Staff Reports to include the following: Plaza P3 meeting; Fairview Park; revenue caps; SAFER Grant costs; annual budget process beginning; mapping locations for a Fire Department to the north; Spyglass final plat; Family Dollar; updates to Walmart, Wendy’s, and Chicken Express; Ennis Y’all app; rebranding; Bluebonnet Trails; and the carnival.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES
Commissioner Hernandez commented on the great job the Parks Board was doing.
Mayor Pro Tem Walker reminded citizens and the Commission of the event scheduled for April 8, 2017 - ‘Buzz the Bluebonnets’
Commissioner Honza reported the successful ‘Rebranding’ bid review meeting.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Jessica Gardner, 3002 Observation Drive, read a letter to the Commission regarding the dangers of texting and driving.
Robert Holt, 207 W. Ennis Avenue, provided the Commission an update on Finn MacCool’s
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the March 7, 2017 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Searcy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Honza, to approve the consent agenda as read. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding an Ordinance approving an Economic Development agreement between the City of Ennis and Polyguard.
Mayor Juenemann read the item and opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke and the Public Hearing was closed.
3. Conduct a public hearing and second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Ennis approving Project Price Distributing, an economic development project, whose purpose is to authorize a land sale and provide an infrastructure improvement grant to encourage new and expanded business development. Amend the EEDC Fiscal Year 2016/2017 budget to provide $75,000 to fund the project and authorize the EDC President to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the action.
Mayor Juenemann read the item and opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke and the Public Hearing was closed.
4. Conduct a public hearing and second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Ennis approving Project Genesis, an economic development project, whose purpose is to provide an infrastructure improvement grant to encourage new and expanded business development. Amend the EEDC Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget to provide $50,000 to fund the project and authorize the EDC President to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the action.
Mayor Juenemann read the item and opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke and the Public Hearing was closed.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
5. Discuss and consider action regarding an Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an Economic Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code, by and between the City of Ennis and Polyguard.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. A Polyguard representative was present and informed the Commission that headquarters will remain in Ennis, along with the creation of an Architectural Division Training Center. Mayor Pro Tem Walker made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the Ordinance approving an Economic Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, between the City of Ennis and Polyguard. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
[Mayor Pro Tem Walker recused himself from Item 6.]
6. Discuss and consider action regarding an Ordinance approving Project Price Distributing; authorizing the sale of a certain parcel of land located on Oak Grove Road by the Ennis Economic Development Corporation to Price Distributing; authorizing an economic development agreement, amending the Ennis Economic Development Corporation budget for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in the amount of $75,000; and authorizing the EEDC President to execute any and all documents required to complete the action.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Honza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hejny, to approve an Ordinance for Project Price Distributing, authorizing the sale of land located on Oak Grove Road by the Economic Development Corporation, amending the EDC budget in the amount of $75,000, authorizing the EDC President to execute documentation required to complete the action. A vote was cast, 5 in favor, 0 against, 1 recusal (Walker). Motion passed.
[Mayor Pro Tem Walker returned to the meeting]
7. Discuss and consider action regarding an Ordinance amending the Ennis Economic Development Corporation budget for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of funding an Economic Development grant for Project Genesis, and authorizing the EEDC President to execute any and all documents required to complete the action.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Walker, to approve the Ordinance amending the EDC budget in the amount of $50,000 for funding a grant for Project Genesis, and authorizing the EDC President to execute documents required to complete the action. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
8. Discuss and consider action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the City of Ennis to establish a Municipal Court Security Fund.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Mayor Pro Tem Walker made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City of Ennis to establish a Municipal Court Security Fund. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
9. Discuss and consider approval of the annual Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement Refund program for tax year 2016.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hejny, to approve the Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement Refunds for tax year 2016. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
10. Discuss and consider action regarding a Resolution approving a Letter of Engagement with Yeldell, Wilson, Wood & Reeve, P.C. for auditing services for the City of Ennis for Fiscal Year 2016/2017.
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Mayor Pro Tem Walker made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hejny, to approve a Resolution approving a Letter of Engagement with Yeldell, Wilson, Wood & Reeve, P.C. for auditing services for the City of Ennis Fiscal Year 2016/2017. A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
11. Discuss and consider taking action regarding a recommendation from the Parks Board to change the name of Fairview Park to “IOOF Park at Fairview.”
Mayor Juenemann read the item. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Honza, to approve changing the name of Fairview Park to “IOOF Park at Fairview.” A vote was cast, 6 in favor, 0 against. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. Ennis City Commission shall convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to:
• Section 551.072 Texas Local Government Code – Deliberations regarding Real Property.
Mayor Juenemann recessed the Commission into Executive Session at 7:08 P.M.
[Commissioner Searcy left the meeting at 7:08 P.M.]
Mayor Juenemann reconvened the Commission into Open Session at 7:31 P.M.
15. Possible action as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, Mayor Juenemann declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR