Adam Harding, Council District #1
Vernon Denmon, fr., Council District
Vickey L. Chivers, Council District
Joseph Thompson, Council Districl.
Doug Smith, Council District #5
Steve Presley, Council District #6
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Wendy Ellis, City Manager
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
Ronald D. Stutes, city Attorney
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, March 9, 2015
Work Session @ 4:30 p.m., City Hall Conference Room
Regular Meeting @ 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
504 N, Queen Street
Palestine, Texas
The City Council rnay meet in Closed Session regarding any item on this agenda
permitted by Subchapter D ofChapter 551 ofthe Texas Government code.
WORK SESSION
1l
2)
3]
if
necessary, as
- 4:30
Discussion and update regarding Police Department assessment and plan of action moving
forward
Discussion of proposed reorganization of possible new positions of drivers in Fire Department
Discussion ofCity wide organization
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30
CALL TO ORDER
A.
B.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation followed by Pledge ofAllegiancc
C.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. PUBLIC RECOGNITION. AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of New Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Parkhurst
National Main Street Recognition Award
lntroduction of New Police Officer Clane Ricc
D.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW POLICE OFFICER
E.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
F.
PUBLIC HEARING
public Hearing regarding a specinc use permit for a church at 410 and 412 Mcclellan Street
G.
MAYOR'S REPORT
H.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
update on Attendance, upcoming Activities, and Future Development at the Texas state Railroad
Update on South End Preservation
3.) Update on Community Events
I.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Attorney Fees
L]
2)
3l
1)
1l
2)
1)
2l
Departmental Report
aJ
b)
c)
d)
I.
Utilities
MuniciPal Court
DevcloPmentServices
Public Works
BOARD APPOTNTMENTS
1l
Advisory
consider appointment of Dana Goolsby to fill unexpired term to place 3 to the Tourism
Harding
Board rePlacing |odi
K.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent ltems shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Councilmembers
objects. Approval of the consent agenda authorized the City Manager to implement each item in
accordance with staff recommendations.
1) Consider approval of Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of December B, 2014
2) Consider approval ofSpecial Meeting of January 9, 2015
3J Consider approval of Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meetin E of lanuary 12' 201'5
4) Consider approval of Minutes ofthe Work Session and Regular Meetin g of larnry 26' 2075
5) Consider approval of Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of February9,2015
6) Consider approval of Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of February 23, 2015
L.
REGULAR AGENDA
1)
2]
3J
4)
5)
Consider renewal of Lease for Veterans Historic Education Center at Palestine Mall
Consider an Ordinance amending Specialty Seniority Pay for Newly Hired Officers with prior full
time paid Law Enforcement Experience
Consider request from Mr. Sussdorf to utilize City property located next to the historic jail for
future placement ofa bell tower
Consider an Ordinance for a specific use permit for a church at 410 and 412 Mcclellan street
Consider an ordinance approving a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Main
Street
M.
cLosEp sEssloN
Council
will go into
Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.072 regarding real estate and Section
551.074 regarding personnel matters.
1)
Zj
Discuss the possible sale of City owned propefty;
3)
-
of an interim finance director, possible adoption of procedures for
Discuss ih"
"ppoint."nt
searching for; new finance director, possible use ofa search firm to recruit candidates, possible
appointrient of a search committee, discussion of candidates for the finance director position'
discussion of the finance director duties and job description, discussion of the desirable
Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
ofthe City Manager;
characteristics of a new finance director, possible terms of a contract with a new finance
director, or possible appointment ofa new finance director.
N,
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
1J
2]
3)
Take any action necessary regarding the possible sale of City owned propertyi
Take any action necessary regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation' reassignment'
duties, discipline, or dismissal ofthe City Manager;
Take any action necessary regarding the appointment of an interim finance director, possible
adoption of procedures for seirching for a new finance director, possible use of a search firm-to
recruit candidates, possible appointment oI a search committee, discussion of candidates for the
job description, discussion
finance director position, discussion of the finance director duties and
ofthedesirabIecharacteristicsofanewfinancedirector,posSibletermsofacontractwithanew
finance director, or possible appointment oIa new finance director'
o.
ADIOURN
CTJRTIFICATION
posted on the outdoor bulletin
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby ceftiry that this Notice of Meeting was
date and time:
board at the main entrance to city Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, PaJg$ilre;'ftIas, on fre following
Lttl
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
will provide for
|n comp|iance with the Americans with Disabi|ities Act, the city of Palestine
Requests for
meetings'
Council
City
reasonable accommodations for persons attending
prior to the meetings' Please contact
accommodations or interpretive services must be rnade 48 hours
at
9O3-731-5414'
the City secretary's office for further information
UTILITIES MONTHLY REPORT
2015
2014
Water Treatment
January
YTD (2015)
January
YTD (2014)
Total Gallons Raw (MG):
72.160
395.307
131.684
557.431
Total Gallons Treated (MG):
74.710
363.336
129.956
527.787
Total Gallons Used Flusing and Leaks (MG):
4.781
11.236
3.623
10.261
Total Gallons Sold (MG):
81.876
252.970
50.061
433.359
Bacteriological Samples:
20
80.000
20
80.000
Bacteriological Samples that exceed TCEQ rules:
0
0.000
0
0.000
Number of Training Hours:
0
324.000
20
148.000
Water Distribution
January
YTD (2015)
January
YTD (2014)
On-Call Hours Worked:
61
270
81
311
Taps Made:
0
4
9
15
Taps Repaired:
5
21
7
35
Feet of Lines Placed:
80
229
2000
3369
3/4" Pipe
0
40
0
1" Pipe
30
105
100
143
2" - 8" Pipe
50
84
1840
2002
10" - 14" Pipe
0
0
60
1210
Line Repairs Made:
14
27
3/4" Pipe
0
1" Pipe
0
1 1/2" Pipe
2
14
50
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2" Pipe
2
2
0
8
4" Pipe
2
2
0
5
6" - 8" Pipe
9
21
2
32
10" - 14" Pipe
1
2
0
2
Fire Hydrants Flused:
21
60
23
109
Valves Changed/Repaired
4
14
8
20
Meters Turned On
148
763
Meters Turned Off
81
251
Meter Re-reads
63
166
Meters Tested
36
242
Meters Replaced
65
300
New Meters Installed
1
3
Wastewater Collection
January
YTD (2015)
January
YTD (2014)
Sewer Mains Repaired:
1
7
2
5
Manholes Changed/Repaired:
1
6
4
14
Sewer Stoppages:
42
93
39
112
Clean outs Installed/Repaired
3
15
6
17
Sewer Services Repaired
4
16
1
6
Sewer pipe installed (ft):
50
188
119
247
Wastewater Treatment
January
YTD (2015)
January
YTD (2014)
Average Daily Flow (MGD):
2.575
2.808
3.234
3.332
Average Daily BOD (mg/1);
2.640
2.574
2.600
4.673
City of Palestine
Official Municipal Court Monthly Report
Month of January 2015
Traffic Misdemeanors
Non-Parking Parking
1
New Cases Filed During Month
90
1
Non-Traffic Misdemeanors
State Law
Ordinance
52
Total
16
159
Caseload Reporting - Primary Activity of the Court
2
A
B
C
3
A
B1
B2
C1
C2
D
4
A
B
C
D
Dispositions Prior to Trial:
Bonds Forfeited
Fined
Cases Dismissed
Total Dispositions Prior to Trial
Dispositions at Trial:
Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere
Guilty by Judge
Not Guilty by Judge
Guilty by Jury
Not Guilty by Jury
Dismissed at Trial
Total Dispositions at Trial
Cases Dismissed:
After Driver Safety Course
After Deferred Disposition
After Proof of Financial Responsibility
Compliance Dismissal
Total Categorized Dismissals
0
43
1
44
0
0
0
0
0
27
1
28
0
7
0
7
0
77
2
79
23
0
0
0
0
2
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
3
13
1
0
0
0
0
5
6
34
0
0
0
0
10
44
24
1
2
3
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
1
2
3
30
5
Community Service Ordered:
0
0
1
0
1
6
Cases Appealed
1
0
0
0
1
99
0
42
13
154
Totals 2,3,4,5
Juvenile Activity and Other Magistrate Functions
7
Juvenile Activity
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
ABC Code Offenses (Non-Driving)
DUI Alcohol
Health and Safety Code (Tobacco)
Transportation Code
Truancy/Failure to attend Hearings
Non-Traffic Offenses
Waive Jurisdiction on Non-Traffic
Education Code
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
8. DL Suspension Hearings
9. Property Hearings
10. Search Warrants Issued
11. Arrest Warrants Issued
12. Capias Pro Fine Issued
13. Magistrate Warnings Given
A. Class C Misdemeanors Only
B. Felonies/A and B Misdemeanors
Total Court Fines and Fees
The Total Court Fine and Fees amount includes both City Revenue and State Revenue.
0
2
0
36
15
7
6
1
$21,192.68
City of Palestine Municipal Court
Activity Report - FY 2014 - 2015
Charges Filed
All Tickets and Other Complaints (Fail to Appear, School Cases, etc.)
12-13
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
Total
13-14
Revenue
14-15
12-13
182
183
184
303
412
339
329
297
144
232
191
261
202
129
179
209
249
186
235
218
180
175
193
234
266
164
164
159
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3057
2389
753
Total
$ 477,166.81
Charges Filed in Municipal Court
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
21,031.56
31,903.72
16,866.39
37,852.02
80,665.66
57,266.26
51,909.63
41,427.82
29,991.01
35,107.84
37,878.27
35,266.63
13-14
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
29,745.14
20,476.15
22,497.54
27,159.26
52,320.43
51,025.52
30,707.84
37,273.85
27,748.61
28,609.09
30,106.09
33,214.36
$ 390,883.88
14-15
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
36,446.02
26,022.25
27,165.24
21,192.68
-
$ 110,826.19
Revenue By Month
12-13
13-14
14-15
$90,000.00
$80,000.00
$70,000.00
$60,000.00
$50,000.00
$40,000.00
$30,000.00
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$-
12-13
13-14
14-15
Where the Money Goes:
State of Texas
City of Palestine
Collection Agency
OMNI
$
$
$
$
6,113.37
14,276.00
753.36
49.95
Total Collections
$
21,192.68
4% 0%
29%
State of Texas
City of Palestine
67%
Collection Agency
OMNI
City Marshal Department Statistic Report
FY 14-15
Warrants
Issued
Cleared
Value
Issued
Cleared
Collected
Total Paid
Other
Arrests
Service Attempts
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
48
32
77
31
81
20
51
34
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
257
117
$15,473.70 $23,323.60 $26,599.09 $15,332.20
$11,295.33 $10,313.02 $8,361.39 $12,636.09
$80,728.59
$42,605.83
$4,105.17
$6,156.06
$3,252.83
$4,699.10
$18,213.16
5
79
5
62
4
71
4
76
18
0
Warrants Issued vs. Warrants Cleared
$30,000.00
$25,000.00
$20,000.00
Issued
$15,000.00
Cleared
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$0.00
Nov
FY 13-14
Warrants
Issued
Cleared
Value
Issued
Cleared
Collected
Total Paid
Other
Arrests
Service Attempts
Dec
Jan
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
110
35
45
20
90
21
56
37
46
71
56
61
50
21
122
50
56
38
58
34
48
26
114
33
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
851
447
$32,523.19 $23,069.90 $29,604.50 $16,360.53 $13,949.50 $16,457.70 $16,084.30 $36,612.93 $15,503.20 $16,354.20 $15,709.70 $35,058.90
$10,980.09 $6,434.63 $7,832.56 $10,510.26 $26,519.13 $23,231.45 $7,361.46 $11,130.39 $12,432.73 $11,703.79 $10,075.80 $12,538.60
$267,288.55
$150,750.89
$3,865.93
$2,257.50
$3,417.26
7
111
3
63
3
75
$2,870.80 $20,931.10 17.982.46
8
91
8
94
6
95
$5,004.36
$8,693.80
$4,695.20
$4,116.72
$5,800.44
$3,203.90
$64,857.01
3
48
6
73
6
82
7
88
3
53
10
75
70
298
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Summary
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Beginning Citation Date........: 01/01/2015
Ending Citation Date...........: 01/31/2015
Type of Citation...............: Regular
Type of Offense................: Include: All
Agency.........................: Include: All
Specific Offenses..............: Include: All
Entered By.....................: Include: All
Summary or Detail..............: Summary
Sort By........................: Offense Code
Print Def. Name................: No
Inc Park w/o Name..............: No
Total by Race/Sex..............: No
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1020 THEFT UNDER $50.00
Statute: PENAL CODE 31.03(e)(1)(A)
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$316.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1174 UNREASONABLE NOISE - SOUND AMPLIFICATION
Statute: SEC 46-27
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$341.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1175 D.O.C. FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER
Statute: PENAL CODE 42.01 (6)
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
4
4
$948.00
1
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1220 PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Statute: PENAL CODE 49.02
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
8
8
$2,478.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2100 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Statute: 481.125 H&S Code
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
5
5
$1,880.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3006 RAN STOP SIGN
Statute: 544.010
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
11
11
$2,350.10
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3007 RAN RED LIGHT
Statute: TRC 544.007
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
3
3
$707.20
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3025 FAIL TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESP. 2ND OFFENSE
Statute: 601.191
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$591.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3049 FAIL TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Statute: 601.191
Totals for Offense
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number of Citations for Offense.....:
12
Number of Violations for Offense....:
12
Amount of Fines/Fines Assessed......:
$3,549.00
Number of Citations to Juveniles....:
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3050 FAIL TO CONTROL SPEED
Statute: 545.351
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
9
9
$2,201.90
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3056 FAIL TO YIELD ROW (PRIVATE DRIVE/ALLEY ,BUILDING)
Statute: 545.155
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$498.20
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3070 FAIL TO DRIVE IN A SINGLE LANE
Statute: TRC 545.060
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$249.10
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3103 NO DRIVER'S LICENSE (OVER 18 YOA)
Statute: TRC 521.021
Totals for Offense
Number of Citations for Offense.....:
11
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number of Violations for Offense....:
11
Amount of Fines/Fines Assessed......:
$2,045.00
Number of Citations to Juveniles....:
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3104 DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID
Statute: SEC 521.457
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
11
11
$3,604.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3205 EXPIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION
Statute: 548.051
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$20.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3259 EXPIRED OPERATOR'S LICENSE
Statute: TRC 522.001
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$186.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3288 FAIL TO YIELD ROW CHANGING LANES
Statute: TRC 545.061
Totals for Offense
Number of Citations for Offense.....:
Number of Violations for Offense....:
Amount of Fines/Fines Assessed......:
1
1
$249.10
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number of Citations to Juveniles....:
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3323 OPEN CONTAINER
Statute: 49.031 PC
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
6
6
$2,021.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3333 VIOLATE PROMISE TO APPEAR
Statute: TRC 543.009
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$244.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3337 FAILURE TO APPEAR/BAIL JUMPING
Statute: PC 38.10
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
8
8
$2,520.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3572 PARK OR STAND WITHIN 30 FT OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Statute: 545.302
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
1
$90.00
0
0
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Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3586 SPEEDING ABOVE POSTED LIMIT
Statute: TRC 545.351
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
11
11
$2,400.10
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3596 SPEEDING IN A SCHOOL ZONE
Statute:
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$259.10
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3656 EXPIRED REGISTRATION
Statute: TRC 502.407
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
9
9
$1,373.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3663 DISPLAY WRONG,FICTITIOUS,ALTERED OR OBSCURED LICENSE PLATE
Statute: 502.409
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$398.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3803 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR
Statute: ABC 106.04
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$566.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4200 ANIMAL RUNNING AT LARGE
Statute: 14-11 (A)
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$457.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4204 NO CITY TAGS
Statute: SEC 14-31
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$457.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4205 NO RABIES TAGS
Statute: SEC 14-46
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
3
3
$698.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4312 PARKED IN A FIRE LANE
Statute: FIRE CODE SEC.503.4
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$257.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4363 VIOLATE PROMISE TO APPEAR-CITY ORDINANCE
Statute: CH 2, ART. 3, SEC 2-52, (C)(4)
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$216.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROP PROPERTY HEARING
Statute:
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$0.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3005C FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
Statute: 545.151
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
1
1
$274.10
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3031B CHILD < 8 UNLESS TALLER THAN 4'9" NOT SECURED BY SAFETY SEAT SYSTEM
Statute: TRC 545.412
Totals for Offense
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number of Citations for Offense.....:
1
Number of Violations for Offense....:
1
Amount of Fines/Fines Assessed......:
$174.00
Number of Citations to Juveniles....:
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3052A FAIL TO YIELD AT STOP INTERSECTION
Statute: 545.151
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
2
2
$458.20
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3205A EXPIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION - OVER 2 MONTHS
Statute: 548.051
Totals for Offense
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations for Offense.....:
Violations for Offense....:
Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Citations to Juveniles....:
10
10
$1,715.00
0
Number of Citations to Minors.......:
2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals for Offense Level
Total Citations for Offense Level...:
Total Violations for Offense Level..:
Amount of Fines/Fines Assessed......:
Total Citations to Juveniles........:
115
148
$36,791.10
1
Total Citations to Minors...........:
15
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grand Totals
Total
Total
Total
Total
Number
Number
Amount
Number
of
of
of
of
Citations...........:
Violations..........:
Fines/Fines Assessed:
Citations Juveniles.:
Total Number of Citations Minors....:
115
148
$36,791.10
1
20
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Summary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total Number of Offenses
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
January 2015
Permit Summary and Comparison
January 2014
January 2015
DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS
Planning And Development
Building Inspections/Permitting
Health Inspections
Historic Preservation
$7,682.50
Permit Revenue
$8,140.00
Permit Revenue
Totals include all activities requiring a permit and
license issued by Development Services
Commercial Construction Projects
Business Name
Address
Description/Status
Palestine Toyota
2728 S. Loop 256
Under Construction
Whataburger
1717 S. Loop 256
Reconstruction in progress
Cartmell Home
2212 W. Reagan Street
Assisted Living Facility (New)
McDonald's
2120 S. Loop 256
Demolition underway
R & J Enterprises
300 E. Spring Street
Convert existing building to laundromat
The Washtub
513 Old Elkhart Road
Expansion of existing laurndromat
Zippy J's Exxon
2430 Hwy 155 North
(intersection of Gardner Drive)
Permits issued/construction of new
convenience store TBD
TDCJ Parole
Office
1600 Hwy 155 North
Site being prepared for construction
Wildcat Golf
Course
2130 Country Club Road
Golf course (under renovation)
Grace United
Methodist Church
2130 Country Club Road
Expansion of the existing church
Development Services
January 2015 Monthly Activity
Certificates of Occupancy (New Businesses)
Business Name
Address
Description/Status
Fudge’s Fashions
3123 W. Oak Street
Clothing store
Express auto repair
519 W. Spring Street
Auto repair shop
Sheep for the Shepherd
2703 W. Oak Street
Church
Freedom Fellowship Church
119 Kickapoo Street
Church
Substandard Structures
Type of Structure
Location
Status
Single Family
409 E. Palestine Ave.
Demolished
Single Family
813 Giraurd Street
Demolished
Boards and Commission Action
Board
Building and Standards
Commission
Item
931 Rampart Street
506 Fannin Street
Action
Approved for demolition
Approved for demolition
Planning and Zoning
Commission
No meeting held in January
N/A
Zoning Board of Adjustment
and Appeals
No meeting held in January
N/A
Historic Landmarks
Commission
Certificate of Appropriateness
at 201 E. Angelina
Approved (replacement of
siding and windows)
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Development Services
January 2015 Monthly Report
From the Director:
Multiple commercial construction projects are currently in progress throughout the city. We are
also working with several developers who are proposing new commercial projects that have not
officially been submitted for review. Some of the ongoing projects include:
1. Whataburger reconstruction.
The new facility is moving along as planned and should be completed within the next two
months.
2. McDonald's demolition and reconstruction.
As of last week, McDonald's has temporarily closed down and is currently being
demolished. The reconstruction will immediately follow the demolition of the existing
structure.
3. Family Dollar (new location adjacent to Kroger's).
Plans are being designed for the new Family Dollar along with the preparation of the
subdivision plat.
4. TDCJ Parole Office.
The site is currently being prepared for a new parole office which will be located on U.S.
Highway 155 immediately south of Elliot's Electric.
5. Sanderson Farms Processing Plant.
A final Certificate of Occupancy has been issued to Sanderson Farms which authorizes
them to operate at full capacity.
6. Zippy J's Exxon.
Construction of the new convenience store at the corner of U.S. Highway 155 and
Gardner Drive should begin shortly. All building permits have been issued for this
project.
7. Cartmell Assisted Living Facility.
The new assisted living facility which is an addition to the existing facility is moving
toward completion.
8. New retail store adjacent to the unoccupied space next to Anytime Fitness.
Plans are underway to locate a new retail store in the multi-tenant building where Tractor
Supply and Anytime Fitness are located.
In addition to construction projects, the Health Officer is reviewing our existing health
regulations to ensure that we are current with the State laws pertaining to food service
establishments. He is also working towards improving our existing applications for food service
establishments.
Our department is currently working closely with the Police Department involving matters of
Code Enforcement. We have already seen positive results as numerous violations have been
resolved. I expect to see a major improvement in property maintenance throughout the city with
the help of the Police Department.
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City of Palestine
Memorandum
TO: Wendy Ellis
FROM: Tim Perry
DATE: March 4, 2015
RE: Public Works Monthly Report for January 2015
Attached is brief summary of each department’s accomplished within the month of January 2015. The
Public Works Department consists of the Street Department, Fleet Maintenance, Solid Waste, Airport
Operations, and the Public Works Administration.
PUBLIC WORKS
MONTHLY
REPORT
January, 2015
PW/U Administration- Scheduled Pool cars. Perform a variety of clerical, secretarial,
accounting and other related support services for two department
directors and the Palestine Municipal Airport, audit Commercial
Solid Waste Collection accounts. Manage roll off solid waste
container request and billing.
Traffic Sign Maintenance Report
Repair Reg
C/O Reg.
Repair Warning
C/O Warning
C/O SNS
Repair SNS
New Pole
Visual
Obstructions
Signs for Other
Dept.
Guide Sign
Graffiti
January
2015
67
12
12
2
0
40
5
January
2014
9
2
0
0
32
6
3
5
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
February
2015
February
2014
March
2015
March
2014
FLEET MAINTENANCE VEHICLES SERVICED
Police
Fire
Equipment Fire
Trucks, Backhoes,
Vactor
Small Engine
Repairs,
Lawnmowers
Car Washes
Inspections
Vehicles
(pickup/Cars)
Oil Changes
January
2015
24
22
January
2014
24
4
47
60
11
27
2
1
0
2
68
54
13
16
February
2015
February
2014
March
2015
March
2014
Street Maintenance
Number of
Potholes
Base Material
(Cubic Yards)
Asphalt
(Cubic Yards)
Large Stree Repair
Utility Repair
Illegal Dump Site
Cleaned
Drainage
Maintenance
(sites)
Tree/Limb in
Street
January
2015
January
2014
829
276
87
122
31
0
0
14
0
8
1
1
0
6
4
4
February
2015
February
2014
March
2015
Comments
January
February
March
Demolish substandard structure at 813 Giraurd St., Mow Right of ways, service
equipment, take down Christmas decorations, haul fill material to Wells Creek
Treatment Plant, remove 1 dead animal from the street.
March
2014
Fly In's
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
2014
2015
87
41
59
49
109
84
119
111
129
141
132
110
1171
139
139
Airport
2014 Fuel Useage
2015 Fuel Useage
AV Gas
AV Gas
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
1008
1688
1145
1155
1741
2983
1468
2622
2719
2786
1193
6135
26643
Jet A
5262
3624
4558
5575
3675
6958
1937
6135
8232
9786
7402
1088
64232
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
Jet A
1303
5444
1303
5444
Draft Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of December 8, 2014
Page 1 of 5
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ANDERSON
CITY OF PALESTINE
§
§
§
The City Council of the City of Palestine, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014
at 4:30 p.m. for the Work Session in the City Hall Conference Room, and at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas, with the following people present:
Mayor Therrell Thomas: Mayor Pro-Tem Vickey L. Chivers; Councilmembers Vernon Denmon, Jr.,
Joseph Thompson, Mark Price, and Steve Presley; City Manager Wendy Ellis, City Secretary Teresa
Herrera, and City Attorney Ronald Stutes.
Other staff present: Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons, Public Works Director Tim Perry,
and Main Street/Communications/Warehouse Manager Laura Westgate.
Councilmember Harding was absent. A quorum of the City Council was present.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 4:30 p.m.
Discuss proposed amendment to the regulations for sexually oriented businesses as found in the Palestine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Article VII
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons led discussion regarding the proposed amendments to the
regulations for sexually oriented businesses (s.o.b.s). During the September 22, 2014 Council Meeting the
creation of an s.o.b. was presented. Also, a public hearing was conducted based on the negative feedback from
the public Council did not take action on the ordinance amendments, instead, extended the moratorium until
January 20, 2015. If creating an overlay zone is no longer an option, Staff recommends that Council consider
restricting the locations where s.o.b.s operate in the city. Maps were provided showing potential areas where
a sexually oriented business could operate s.o.b.s after applying distance separations of 500, 1,000 and 1,500
feet from churches, public or private elementary or secondary schools, public parks, daycares, and the
boundaries of residential districts. The legality of regulating the hours or operation for these types of
businesses was discussed. Council directed Staff to revise the maps and include a minimum distance of 1,000
feet from any property zoned for residential uses.
Debrief from attendance at TML
Debrief was not provided.
With no other business to come before the Council, the work session was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Thomas called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Councilmember Denmon, and was followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS, PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Palestine Economic Development Corporation and its partners in Anderson County and the City of
Palestine were recognized for their 2014 Community Economic Development Award “Merit Recognition” by
the Texas Economic Development Council for “Outstanding Achievement in Community Economic
Development” for 2014.
Economic Development Director Tom Manskey and Interim Finance Director Becky Roseberry were
recognized.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
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No action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing regarding a zoning change request from R-2, Single Family Detached, Medium Density District,
to RPO, Restricted Professional Office on Tracts 3, 4B, 5B, and 6, Block 862-2 of the Jacob Snively Survey
located at 1101 N. Cedar Street
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons presented summary of the zone change. Mayor Thomas opened
the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking for or against the request to do so. With no one speaking,
Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing.
Public Hearing regarding a request to close an undeveloped street right-of-way known as Griggs Street which
is generally located between W. Lacy Street and W. Roberts Street on the west side of W. Palestine Avenue.
Case ROW-14-01
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons presented summary of the request to close an undeveloped
street right-of-way. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking for or against
the request to do so. With no one speaking, Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing.
MAYOR’S REPORT
No action was taken.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Presley provided an update regarding ticket sells of The Polar Express. He expressed that as
of today ticket sells were already higher than all of last year.
Councilmember Denmon thanked Staff for new street program Restore Hope.
Mayor Pro Tem Chivers provided update on the Christmas Parade which was well attended and noticed many
people in their pajamas. She encouraged everyone be part of the Christmas festivities and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wendy Ellis provided information regarding the following: 1) there were over 250 people in
attendance at Breakfast with Santa; 2) 3rd Annual Frost Fest was well attended and it was encouraging to see
the partnerships working together; and 3) trying to get support for the Reklaw community. She contacted
Traylor and Associates to help out with grant applications to extend water lines to the community.
Departmental reports for Development Services, Fire, Police Patrol, Utilities, Police CID, and Hot Pepper
Festival 2014 Final Report were provided. Also, City Attorney Fees report was provided.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
1) Consider appointment of Ed McCoy to the Palestine Economic Development Corporation with term to
expire on December 31, 2016
Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to appoint Ed McCoy to the
Palestine Economic Development Corporation with term to expire December 31, 2016. Upon vote, motion
carried unanimously.
2) Consider reappointments of Odell Magee and John McDonald to the Palestine Economic Development
Corporation with terms to expire on December 31, 2016
Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Presley, to reappoint Odell Magee and
John McDonald to the Palestine Economic Development Corporation with term to expire December 31, 2016.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
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3) Consider appointments to Charter Review Committee:
a. Dan Bochsler – Mayor
b. Edwina Miller – Mayor
c. Bob Snow – Mayor
d. Sam Aryanpur, Alternate – Mayor
e. Ricky Minton – District 1
f. Odell Magee – District 1
g. Allan R. Smith – District 2
h. Preston Brown – District 2
i. Donella Thomas, Alternate – District 2
j. Thelma Holland – District 3
k. James Smith – District 3
l. Mike Kelly – District 4
m. Kenneth Davidson – District 4
n. Jacque Johnston, Alternate – District 4
o. Alex Nemer II – District 5
p. Andrew Flowers – District 5
q. Bob Herrington, Alternate – District 5
r. John McDonald – District 6
s. Isaac Wynn – District 6
Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to approve the appointments
to Charter Review Committee as presented. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Councilmembers objects.
Approval of the consent agenda authorized the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff
recommendations.
1) Consider Approval of Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of November 10, 2014
2) Consider Award of bid for Road Materials (Bid #B2015-04)
Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
Consider an Ordinance for a zoning change from R-2, Single Family Detached, Medium Density District, to
RPO, Restricted Professional Office on Tracts 3, 4B, 5B, and 6, Block 862-2 of the Jacob Snively Survey located
at 1101 N. Cedar Street
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons presented summary of the zone change. Councilmember
Denmon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Price, to adopt Ordinance No. O-46-14 as presented.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Consider an Ordinance closing and abandoning an undeveloped street right-of-way known as Griggs Street
which is generally located between W. Lacy Street and W. Roberts Street on the west side of W. Palestine
Avenue. Case ROW-14-01
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons presented summary of the request to close an undeveloped
street right-of-way. Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to adopt
Ordinance No. O-47-14 as presented. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Consider an Ordinance amending Article IX. Storm Drainage and Flood Control Standards, Chapter 40 of the
Palestine Development Code
Public Works Director Tim Perry presented summary. Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson, to adopt Ordinance No. O-48-14 as presented. Upon vote, motion carried
unanimously.
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Consider authorizing the city manager to enter into an oil, gas, and mineral lease agreement for city-owned
property at the Community Forest and Palestine Airport, or to enter into a consultant services contract
regarding such agreement
City Manager Wendy Ellis explained that this item was on a previous agenda to allow negotiations of a lease
agreement with John McDonald at city-owned property. Council had concerns that the lease was not market
value and therefore, Council wants to work with a consultant to negotiate the lease. Councilmember Presley
motioned that this item be discussed in closed session in order to negotiate the best deal for the City.
Consider approval of a lease agreement at 719 W. Main with Kenneth Cook
City Manager Wendy Ellis provided information regarding lease agreement. Mr. Cook has submitted a request
to lease the property at 719 W. Main for $100.00 month with a 24 month lease agreement. In exchange Mr.
Cook will make improvements to the building. Real Estate Committee recommends that Council approve the
lease. Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Denmon, to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Kenneth Cook DBA Ye Olde Auction based on terms and allow changes
to Section 2. Rental. Paragraph B., if necessary. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Consider approval of a lease agreement at Palestine Mall with Trinity Valley Community College
City Manager Wendy Ellis explained that Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is expanding and they are
interested in a long-term lease agreement with the City. TVCC Board of Trustees has reviewed the lease and
approved it. TVCC representatives were present and also, a drawing of the proposed improvements was
presented. This will be a two Phase Project. TVCC will add classrooms and training space. TCVV is working
with Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to take over all of the training programs. City Attorney Ron
Stutes provided an update of major changes to contract including: 1) it will be a 10 year lease instead of 20
year lease and it can be extended for an additional term; 2) TVCC needed protection to get out of the lease if
their programs with TDCJ went away; 3) TVCC will have the right to remove all Trade Fixtures at the
termination of the lease, provided that they must repair any damage to the premises caused by removal of
Trade Fixtures; 4) TVCC will furnish a dumpster or other outside receptacle for trash and refuse; 5) TVCC has
the right to lease the Expansion Area from City; and 6) TVCC will lease all of Unit A from day 1.
Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Price, to approve the contract as
presented. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Consider award of bid for sale of property located at 1101 N. Cedar Street
City Manager Wendy Ellis explained that two bids were received for the sale of property located at 1101 N.
Cedar Street: Kace Shirey - $6,543.21. He intends to house an organization to raise funds for Pancreatic
Cancer Research, through private funds, grants and STEM based educational. Pentecom, LLC - $30,000.
Renovate the building for use as an office facility. Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Presley, to award bid to Pentecom, LLC in the amount of $30,000. Upon vote, motion carried
unanimously.
Consider approval of leave of absence for Councilmember Adam Harding
City Manager Wendy Ellis informed that she was contacted by Councilmember Harding. He needs to take a
medical leave of absence from Council and may be back towards the end of January or first meeting in
February and also, he requested that his stipend be stopped during his leave. Councilmember Denmon made
a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to approve leave of absence for Councilmember Adam
Harding and cease his stipend. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Thomas announced that Council would go into Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.071 regarding
consultation with attorney and Section 551.072 regarding deliberate real property. The time was 7:04 p.m.
Consider authorizing the city manager to enter into an oil, gas, and mineral lease agreement for city-owned
property at the Community Forest and Palestine Airport, or to enter into a consultant services contract
regarding such agreement
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RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Thomas reconvened the Council into open session at 7:34 p.m.
Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Denmon, to authorize the City Manager
to sign and negotiate a mineral lease agreement for city-owned property at the Community Forest and
Palestine Airport. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
With no other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9th h DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
Draft Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 9, 2015
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ANDERSON
CITY OF PALESTINE
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The City Council of the City of Palestine, Texas convened in a Special Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2015 at
12:00 p.m. for the Special Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas,
with the following people present:
Mayor Therrell Thomas; Mayor Pro Tem Vickey L. Chivers; Councilmembers Vernon Denmon, Jr.,
Joseph Thompson, and Steve Presley; City Manager Wendy Ellis, and City Secretary Teresa Herrera.
A quorum of the City Council was present.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thomas called the Special Meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Mayor Thomas, and was followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON THE RESIGNATION OF DISTRICT 5 COUNCILMEMBER
Consider accepting the resignation of Councilmember Mark D. Price effective January 1, 2015 and declare
vacancy in District 5
Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Presley, to accept the resignation of
Councilmember Mark D. Price effective January 1, 2015 and declare a vacancy in District 5. Upon vote, motion
carried unanimously.
INTERVIEW CANDIDATES TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM FOR VACATED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
POSITION
Council interviewed candidates: Georgia Carol Singleton, Guy Douglas Smith III, and Alex Nemer II to fill
unexpired term for vacated City Council District 5 position. Candidates introduced themselves and expressed
their interest to serve on the City Council.
Council thanked all of the candidates and hope that whoever isn’t appointed will continue to be involved with
the community.
Mayor Thomas explained that the City Charter, the Council shall appoint someone within 10 days of the
resignation and have at least four votes in agreement on one candidate. The special election is not an option.
Staff provided a ballot to rank the candidates in order of preference from 1 (most preferred) to 3 (least
preferred), to the City Council. This is not a vote.
Council took a 4 minute recess.
Mayor Thomas reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
City Secretary Teresa Herrera read aloud outcome of the rankings. The following were the results:
Candidate
Nemer
Singleton
Smith
Rank 1
I
I
III
Rank 2
III
I
Rank 3
I
III
II
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM FOR VACATED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
POSITION
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Councilmember Thompson made a motion, seconded by Presley, to appoint Guy Douglas Smith III to fill
unexpired term for vacated City Council District 5. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
CALLING FOR SPECIAL CITY OFFICER ELECTION
Consider an Ordinance calling for the Special City Officer Election to be held on May 9, 2015 to fill a Vacancy
in the Unexpired Term of City Council District 5
City Charter does not allow for a Special City Officer Election to fill a vacancy in the unexpired term of City
Council. Council has to fill the vacancy by appointment the special election is not an option.
ADJOURN
With no other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
Draft Minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of January 12, 2015
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ANDERSON
CITY OF PALESTINE
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The City Council of the City of Palestine, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015 at
4:30 p.m. for the Work Session in the City Hall Conference Room, and at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas, with the following people present:
Mayor Therrell Thomas; Mayor Pro Tem Vickey L. Chivers; Councilmembers Vernon Denmon, Jr.,
Joseph Thompson, Doug Smith and Steve Presley; City Manager Wendy Ellis, City Secretary Teresa
Herrera, and City Attorney Ronald Stutes.
Other staff present: Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons and Interim Police Chief Mike
Alexander.
A quorum of the City Council was present.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 4:30 p.m.
Discuss proposed amendment to the regulations for sexually oriented businesses as found in the Palestine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Article VII
Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment to the regulations for sexually oriented businesses.
Maps were provided showing potential locations for these types of businesses which included a minimum
distance of 1,000 feet from any property zoned residential uses. Interim Police Chief Mike Alexander
informed that the Police Department would prefer that these types of businesses be located in one specific
area instead of the entire city. Councilmember Presley proposed that the Mayor form a committee to make a
recommendation to Council regarding these types of businesses and to extend the moratorium that will
expire on January 20, 2015. Other Councilmembers felt that Staff had already spent many hours on this item
and action needs to be taken. Council will need to take action on this item during the Regular Meeting.
With no other business to come before the Council, the work session was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Thomas called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Doug Smith, and was followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS, PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
James Smith addressed Council regarding city government and new Councilmember Doug Smith.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER
Doug Smith recited the Oath of Office, given by Municipal Court Judge William Curly.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
No action was taken.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Thomas welcomed new Councilmember Smith.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Presley reported on the following activities at the Texas State Railroad:
 Read press release from Texas State Railroad the release provided ridership information and
different events that take place throughout the year.
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Councilmember Denmon informed that the meeting scheduled for January 16 & 17 have been cancelled to
allow additional time to work with City Staff and get more involvement from citizens. Project Restore Hope
will be rescheduled for the first weekend in February.
Mayor Pro Tem Chivers reported on the following community events:
 Read letter from NAACP letter providing information on MLK celebration Parade on Monday, January
19th at 10:00 a.m. following the parade, participants will meet at Ben E. Keith Community Room for a
program and light lunch.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Departmental reports for Development Services, Municipal Court, and Library were provided.
City Manager Wendy Ellis provided a brief update regarding the Development Services monthly report. She
added that thanks to the partnership with Public Works, 20 substandard structures were demolished in 2014.
Also, January 9th was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The day is a national movement to show
appreciation for officers and the work they do in our community. The Police Department serves more than
18,000 residents and in the month of December dispatch received 15,594 calls and officers were dispatched
to 1,806 of those calls. City Manager thanked the Police Department for the work they do in the City.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Consider appointments to Charter Review Committee:
a. Ray Charles Emanuel, Alternate – District 3
b. Mike Davis, Alternate – District 6
Consider appointment of Bob Herrington to Charter Review Committee replacing Andrew Flowers - District 5
Councilmember Presley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chivers, to approve the appointments as
presented. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Consider approval of proposed Land Lease for a manufactured home for office and living
quarters at the Palestine Municipal Airport
Public Works Director Tim Perry presented summary of request. The proposed location is within the
guidelines set by the Airport Master Layout Plan. This will be a 20 year lease with option for 20 year renewal.
Council was concerned on the condition of the mobile home. Council requested that the term of the lease be
changed to 10 years instead of 20 years. Mayor Pro Tem Chivers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Presley, to approve the Consent Agenda item. Upon vote, motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Denmon
voting nay.
REGULAR AGENDA
Consider an Ordinance amending the regulations for sexually oriented businesses as found in the Palestine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Businesses, Article VII
Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons provided a brief summary. The existing ordinance does not
regulate where these types of businesses can locate. Major proposed changes include: 1) The annual fee for a
sexually oriented business will be $1,400 and each employee shall pay $150.00 annual fee both fees are nonrefundable; 2) regulating the hours of operation; and 3) providing the location restricts. Staff has provided
maps that include a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any property zoned for residential uses.
Councilmember Presley pointed out that any changes made will be better than the existing ordinance. The
current ordinance would allow these types of businesses to locate anywhere in the City that is zoned
commercial and industrial districts. Councilmember Denmon asked if City had proper staff to regulate these
businesses. Development Services Director Jeffrey Lyons answered yes, the application process would start in
Development Services and the Police Department would run background checks and issue the license.
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Councilmember Denmon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to approve Ordinance No.
O-01-15 with 1,500 feet buffer from churches, public schools, daycares and public parks, regulate hours of
operations, and 200 feet minimum from the loop. Discussion followed. Councilmember Presley would like to
restrict the location to the overlay zone that was originally presented. Council agreed that it is important to
adopt an Ordinance that is a restrictive to these businesses. Mayor Thomas thanked City Staff and Council for
all the time that was invested on this issue. City Attorney Ron Stutes reminded Council that if they adopt an
ordinance they can always come back and amend it at a later meeting. Interim Police Chief Mike Alexander
said that from a police prospected it would be more foreseeable to manage these types of businesses in one
area. City Manager Wendy Ellis informed that the City doesn’t have any applications for these types of
businesses at this time this is only an effort to be prepared, if that day ever comes and have guidelines on our
books that best reflect the character of our community while we also adhere to the guidelines of the Supreme
Court that we must adhere to. Upon vote, motion failed 3-3 with Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Presley and
Smith voting nay.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to approve Ordinance No. O01-15 within the overlay zone, more than 1,500 feet from churches, schools, child-care facilities, and public
parks, more than 1,000 feet from any property zoned for residential uses, the distances shall be calculated by
a straight line from the property line of the tract upon which the church, school, public park, or child-care
facility is located to the closest construction (parking lot, structure, or other construction) on the tract upon
which the sexually oriented business is located and limited hours of operation. Upon vote, motion carried 4-2
with Mayor Pro Tem Chivers and Councilmember Denmon voting nay.
ADJOURN
With no other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2015.
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
City Council
City of Palestine, Texas
Agenda Action Form
AGENDADATE:
O2I23I2O'15
AGENDASUBJECT:
Renew Lease for Veterans Historic Education Center
PREPAREDBY:
Wendy Ellis
I AGEITIDA
ITEM:
Dste Submitted:
10211912015
E)CIIBITS:
Reouired Expenditure:
Amount Budseted:
Appropriation Required:
BTJDGETARY IMPACT:
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SUMMARY:
Renew lhe mall lease tor the Veterans Education Center for 36 months at ths current rate of $700 per month
with $150 oer month common area maintenance. The total lease would be $850.00 per month. The terms of
the lease would be from March 1, 2015 to February 28,20'18.
MMENDED
ON:
Staff and Real Estate Committee recommends lhal Council conlinua tho currenl laase with the Veterans
Service Association at the same rale and duration.
City Council
City of Palestine, Texas
Agenda Action Form
AGENDA DATE:
O3/O9i
15
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AGENDA ITEM
PREPARED BY:
Modification of Ordinance Providing for Specialty Senrority Pay for
Newly Hired Officers With Prior Full Time Paid Law Enforcement
Exoerience
J.M. Powell
Date Submitted: | 03/04/15
EXHIBITS:
Ordinance and Ordinance Modified
AGENDA SUBJECT:
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Varies depending upon qualifications of
CIry MANAGER APPROVAL:
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SUMMARY:
The Palestine Police Department seeks to attract candidates with previous police experience. One matter
which repeatedly has become an issue is the Seniority Pay for Newly Hired Officers with Previous Experience.
Under the current interpretation, the candidate must endure a one year probationary period at the entry level
pay prior to entering the Step Pay Sygtem at the level of experience granted in the ordinance. The candidate
then also must endure a pay rate "freeze" for the designated number of years of service with Palestine Police
Department, before being eligible for a step raise at the Police Officer level.
An amendment to the ordinance is presented which would clarify and allow the incoming officer to obtain the
equivalent Seniority Step Pay System based on their experience directly upon hiring, and wo,uld also allow the
ofiicer to obtain an available Step Pay System increase at two years of employment with the City of Palestine.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The palestine Police Department asks that Mayor and Council approve the amended ordinance as presented
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL SENIORITY PAY FOR NDEWLYHIRED POLICE OFFICERS WITH PRIOR FULL-TIME PAID LAW ENFORCEMENT
EXPERIENCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Palestine has adopted Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, or
“Civil Service”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority, under Chapter 143 and specifically § 143.041,
to set seniority pay for classified positions; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement personnel with experience as full-time paid officers can provide
valuable service to the City and can meet leadership requirements of the
department, as experience in law enforcement is an important factor in predicting
the success of police officers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palestine seeks to recruit such experienced law enforcement personnel;
and
WHEREAS, providing seniority pay as described below will assist the City of Palestine in
recruiting experienced personnel; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to advance is a crucial part of the attractiveness of the Palestine
Police Department as a destination for experienced officers, which opportunity
has been frustrated by the previous structure of the system of lateral hiring; and
WHEREAS, the reduced pay for an officer on probation, while appropriate for entry level
officers, creates an unnecessary disincentive to experienced officers who may
otherwise be willing to join the Department; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is intended to explain and supplement the Palestine Police
Department Step Plan Pay Scale adopted by the Council annually as part of the
Budget, and; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS:
I.
That police officers hired after March 9, 2015, who possess full-time paid law
enforcement experience will be placed on the City of Palestine’s Police Department Step Plan
Pay Scale based on the following formula:
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Officers with full-time paid experience with any state, county, or municipal law
enforcement agency in the United States that has 15 or more full-time paid
officers shall be deemed to have one year of seniority with the Palestine Police
Department for each year served with that agency.
Officers with prior full-time paid experience with any state, county or municipal
law enforcement agency in the United States that has 14 or fewer full-time paid
officers shall be deemed to have one-half year’s seniority for each year served
with that agency.
II.
Officers hired under the provisions of this ordinance are eligible for placement on their
hire date in the Step Pay System according to seniority calculated under Section I, and are
eligible for any available Step Pay System increases after two years of continuous employment.
III.
Officers hired under the provisions of this ordinance will serve a one-year probationary
period. However, the compensation paid to officers will be as provided in Section II of this
ordinance during the probationary period
IV.
The effective date of this ordinance is March 9, 2015 and will be effective until repealed
by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palestine,
Texas, at a meeting held on this the 9th day of March, 2015.
_____________________________
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
______________________________
Ronald D. Stutes, City Attorney
City Council
City of Palestine, Texas
Agenda Action Form
AGENDADATE:
AGENDA SUBIECT:
PREPARED BY:
EXHIBITS:
103/09/2015
AGENDAITEM
Discuss and hear presentation from Mr. Steve Sussdorf who is
representing a citizen's group on installing a commemorative bell
tower on ciw-owned property
Date
03/os/207s
Roy Crouch
Submitted:
Aerial photo and drawing of city-owned property
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Required Expenditure:
Amount Budgeted:
Appropriall6n Required3
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$00.00
$00.00
$00.00
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SUMMARYI
Mr. Steve Sussdorf has been working with a citizen's group for over a year on installing a
commemorative bell tower on city-owned property located next to the historic jail. Mr.
Sussdorf made a presentation on the bell tower project before the Parks Advisory Board at
the February 3,2015 meeting. Parks Board members voted and passed on the bell tower
being located at the historic jail location, but asked Mr. Sussdorf and his citizen group to
return at a later date with more details and drawings related to this project. The Parks Board
was very supportive and excited on moving forward with the commemorative bell tower
project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends Council consider and support request from Mr. Sussdorf to utilize the cityowned property located next to the historic jail for future placement of a commemorative bell
tower.
Gity Council
City of Palestine, Texas
Agenda Action Form
AGENDA DATE:
AGENDA ITEM
March 9, 2015
AGENDA SUBJECT:
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for a specific use
oermitfor a church at 410 and 412 McClellan Street.
PREPARED BY:
Jeffrey Lyons
EXHIBITS:
1
Date Submitted:
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March 5, 2015
.Zoning location map
2. Specific Use Permit Application
3.
Ordinance
BUDGETARY IMPACT
N/A
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
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SUMMARYI
ffirof410and412Mcc|e|lanStreet,hassubmittedaspecificuse
permit request to construct a new church at this location. The property is zoned R-3, single family
detached, high density district and is currently undeveloped. The R-3 zone allows the use of a
church if approved by a specific use permit.
LAND USE AND ZONING:
The sunounding zoning is R-3 single family. Land uses in the immediate arca arc mostly single
family with multiple vacant lots in the same block where the church is proposed to be constructed.
The applicant does not have a definite time frame to when construction will begin on the church.
LOT SPEGIFICS:
prior to
The property is cunently four separate lots which will need to be combined into one single lot
at
wide
develooment. lf consolidated into one lot, the property will be approximately 12o-feet
McClellan Street and 94-feet wide at W. Giraud Street. This lot size will limit the size of the church
building due to the area needed for landscaping, setbacks and public parking'
PUBLIC NOTIGE:
Twenty-six notices were mailed to adjacent property owners for the specific use permit request One
public comment reply form was returned in favor of the specific use permit. None have been
returned in opposition. One person spoke in favor of the specific use permit during the Planning and
Zoning Commission public hearing on February 2,2015.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION:
On February 2, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and
recommended approving the specific use permit subject to the following conditions:
1. The specific use permit is not transferrable to any other owner or entity;
2. The specific use permit is null and void if a building permit has not been obtained two years
after approval.
RECOMMENDED AGTION:
lf Council determines that the use of a church at this location is appropriate and will not
adversely affect the surrounding properties, the attached ordinance can be adopted for the
specific use permit.
Council can include or revise stipulations as recommended by the Planning and Zoning or
approve the specific use permit without any conditions.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR
A CHURCH AT 410 AND 412 MCCLELLAN STREET
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Palestine, Texas, on the 5th day of February, 2015, and a public
hearing was held before the City Council of the City of Palestine, Texas,
on the 9th day of March, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., where all interested persons
were provided with an opportunity to be heard on a proposed application
for a Specific Use Permit for a church at 410 and 412 McClellan Street as
provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Palestine,
Texas, said hearing being held at City Hall, with all notices being given as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant thereto, the Planning and Zoning Commission gave written
notice of such hearing to all real property owners within 200 feet of the
hereinafter described territory as reflected by the last approved tax roll for
the City of Palestine, and notice being given more than 10 days prior to
the date of said hearing by mailing the same, properly addressed to said
owners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered all of the testimony and
all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard, and made its
final report in writing to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all of the testimony and all persons present
were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the following Ordinance should be
passed and that the same is in the public interest and necessary for the
promotion of health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS:
{EXT/06319/0003/W1278967.1 }
ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
410 AND 412 MCCLELLAN STREET – Page 1
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That a Specific Use Permit to allow a church at 410 and 412 McClellan Street is
granted as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Palestine,
Texas, subject to and governed by the terms of the Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2015.
Therrell Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Herrera, City Secretary
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Ronald D. Stutes, City Attorney
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Case Number: XZ-15-01
Applicant: Bobby J. Thomas
Request: A specific use permit for a church
Location: 410 and 412 McClellan Street
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200-Foot Notification Boundary
Boundary of Properties Requesting
Specific Use Permit for a Church
Vicinity Map
City Council
City of Palestine, Texas
Agenda Action Form
03/09/2015 AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE:
AGENDA SUBJEGT:
Budget adjustment for FY2015
PREPARED BY:
L. Westgate
EXHIBITS:
Budget adjustment form
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Zero budgetary impact
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Main Street Department
Date Submitted:
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SUMMARY:
Budget amendment FY 2015:
REVENUE ACCOUNT:
Misc Revenue - Main Street
010-4-1905.001
Misc Revenue - Main Street
010-4-1905.001
010-4-1905.001
Misc Revenue - Maln Street
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS:
AdvertisinR and Promotions
010-5-880-3110
010-s-800-5201
Christmas Activities
010-5-880-3112
Contract Services
a94.70
S
S
1,0s4.83
27s.oo
894.70
5
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Revenue earned to cover expenses, zero impact on budget'
REGOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed budget amendment'
Net effect on 2015 budget is zero (-0-) dollars
1,0s4.83
27s.00
O3lO4t2O15
CIW OF PALESTINE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
*****
DEPARTMENT:
*AMEN DM ENT* + * * r':.
BDH#:
Main Street
PACKET:
POSTED:
Amount
Account Number
010-4-1905.001
Misc Revenue - Main Street
Misc Revenue - Main Street
010-4-1905.001
Misc Revenue - Main Street
010-4-1905.001
S
894.70
1,054.83
275.O0
Debit
5
Q,224.s3],
D=Exp
C=Rev
TO:
Amount
Account Number
010-s-880-3110
C=Exp
D=Rev
FROM:
s
Advertising and Promotions
010-5-80G.s201
Christmas Activities
010-5-880-3L12
Contract Services
Credit
5
275.00
$
2,224.s3
REASON:
Money was raised through operation of the ice rink by partner orgs,
with the intention of covering costs associated with the rink.
skate rentals resulted in enough money to cover expenses coded to the three
exoense accounts above.
This results in a zero Net effect on Budget.
There is a profit amount left over of 5830 47
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
DATE:
FINANCE DEPT.
DATE:
CIry MANA6ER:
DATE:
COUNCIL APPROVED
894.70
1,054.83
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALESTINE, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE BUDGET OF SUCH CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
*
WHEREAS,
*
*
*
subsequent to the adoption of the annual budget for the City of
Palestine for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30,
2015, the City has sustained unanticipated revenue changes and unanticipated
expenditures; and
WHEREAS,
the City Manager has recommended that such budget be
amended to reflect such revenues and expenditures in accordance with "Exhibit A"
attached hereto and made a part hereof; and,
WHEREAS,
the City Council finds and determines that the budget should
be amended as recommended by the City Manager and that such amendment to the
budget is an emergency; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALESTINE,
TEXAS:
Section 1.
The recitals contained in the preamble to the Ordinance are
found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted.
Section 2.
The annual budget of the City of Palestine, Texas, for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, is hereby amended
by increasing and decreasing the appropriations to the various accounts contained
therein as provided in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 3.
In the event any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the application of the same
to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect, impair, or
invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the
part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of
Palestine, Texas declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same
Budget Amendment Ordinance
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notwithstanding the omission of any such part of this declared to be invalid or
unconstitutional, or whether there be one or more parts.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
THERRELL THOMAS
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TERESA HERRERA
City Secretary
RONALD D. STUTES
City Attorney