City Council meeting for October 15, 2019

City Council meeting for October 15, 2019

The Council:
Mayor Bradi Diaz-Absent (Sick)
Joann Courtland-Present
Fred Chavez-Present
Dan Yancey-Present
Jay Manning-Present
Kirby Lack-Present
Marc Payne-Present

Place 3 Candidates
Jayme Sigler- Absent
Dario Eubank-Absent

Place 4 Candidates
Matt Russell- Present
Benjamin Beck- Absent

                                                                                                                                                                    Place 5 Candidates                                                                         

Dianne Campbell- Present                       
Gary Kent- Absent

Place 7 (Unexpired Term) Candidates
Jack Smith-Present
Terri Deans-Absent (Husband sick)

Good evening, Copperas Cove! This is the last council meeting prior to the November 5, 2019 elections. Early voting starts on October 21 and all early voting will take place at the Coryell County annex. Do your research, write the candidates, call them on the phone. This is your responsibility. Remember that just being an incumbent doesn't mean you are the best for the job. There is always someone better but good luck to all. You will not see any endorsements here. Here is the video from the 1st Voter's Forum. The 2nd one will be at the VFW at 1pm, on October 26.

Council Agenda

Citizens Forum:
Lynn Golden- She is the Manager of Patriot Cache Storage wanted to tell the council how they manage big rig truck parking. They started in 2016 with 20 parking spots along with 28 vehicles on a wait list. The charge is $117 per month or $10 per night.
Clyde Glossom- He congratulated the city and staff on their work with the 2019 city budget.
Alyssa Maynard- She wanted to thank the city for their partnership with the Military Affairs Committee and the last dinner of the year at the Civic Center.
George McMaster- George thanked the city for the increased waterflow on Oakhill Dr.

Consent Agenda:
There were two items for meeting minutes. Item 3 is for an agreement for Copperas Cove Athletic Officials Association and Parks and Recreation. Item 4 is for allowing C and C Sporting Goods to supply sports uniforms. Vote to pass 6-0.

Public Hearing:
Bobby Lewis brought to the the council a newly revised update for the Comprehensive Plan Update that would amend the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. This was tabled last month and was tabled again tonight. The city manager said the plan shows the city 20-25 in the future and the update is done every 5-7 years. Lewis said the he had received some comments from citizens but did not say how many or read any of them to the council. Jay Manning dove into section 4.5, which deals with downtown Copperas Cove. He said the plan will not work until the downtown section is properly revised. He recommended the they hold a workshop to fix all the issues before there is a vote. The city manager that it needed to be done soon but if it takes a workshop to move forward then he is for it. Dan Yancey recommended ELECTION night. Councilman Fred Chavez said that it was a bad day for him because he was going to be an "Election Worker" during that time. Editorial Comment: It is illegal for and elected person to do this, see Qualifying Voters on Election Day ( Section C, Paragraph 2, Subsection C, Page 15). Everyone settled for November 7 at 7PM. The item was tabled.

Action Items:
H1. This item is to allow the city manager to execute a Developer Participation Agreement with 4JC Partners to construct a roadway as part of the Southwest Water Improvement Project and facilitate the future development of the Valley at Great Hills subdivision. 4JC Partners will maintain the road until Phase 2 of the project is started and save the city about $160,000. The subdivision will be located at US 190 and Big Divide. Vote to pass 6-0.

H2. This item goes with H1 and provides design services with Trihydro for the Southwest Water Improvement, Phase II and III. Vote to Pass 6-0.

H3. Change Order 11 came before the council for the existing parking lot at Ogletree Gap. The vote is needed because this contract will surpass the $25,000 above the original contract and needed council approval. After the new parking lot was poured at the back end of the old parking lot it was noticed the the old lot had failed. Nobody new that the old lot did not have a base and the asphalt was only one inch thick. The new lot will be two inches thick. The cost to taxpayers will be $120,728. Marc Payne asked why did this happen? Vote to pass 6-0.

H4.  With the vacancy of Place 7 several committee spots came open. Marc Payne will be the liaison at the EDC, Fred Chavez will be on the Audit committee, the Mayor will be the liaison on the Housing Authority, and Jay Manning will be on the Sign Ordinance Committee. No vote was taken.

There was no action taken for any items in Executive Session:
1. Personnel matter with legal counsel
2. Lawsuit with Maverick Music
3. Legal advise for a possible panhandling ordinance.