HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 7, 2009
MINUTES
Chairman McNeese called the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting to order at
6:42 p.m., immediately following the adjournment of the regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Richard McNeese Vice Chairman Tony May
George Zahn Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Andy Bearden
Troy Mennis
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Robert Barker, City Engineer
JT Ackerman, Public Works Manger
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: None
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of January 20, 2009
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of January 20,
2009. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (5-0-0)
ITEM 2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-01-CIAC
Consideration of a resolution adopting the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee Semi-Annual Reports for the period of October 1, 2008 through
March 31, 2009 and conveying it to the City Council.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case.
The City Council appointed the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve as the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC). Section 358.058 of the Local Government Code
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-- established this advisory committee to file semi-annual reports with respect to the progress of
the capital improvements plan and report to the City Council any perceived inequities in
implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.
Attached is Resolution No. 09-01-CIAC conveying the Semi-Annual report for the period of
October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 (Exhibit A). During this period, impact fees totaling
$128,500.02 were allocated for the following: Trinity River Authority (TRA) Debt Payment for
$128,500.02. The Impact Fee Fund is divided into separate funds, with the amounts
available as of March 31, 2009 as follows: Water Impact Fee Funds is $2,729,483.43;
Wastewater Impact Fee Funds is $719,680.46. Resolution No. 09-01-CIAC recommends no
changes to the Capital Improvements Plan or the implementation of the Impact Fee Program.
Commissioner Bearden asked if there was a list of projects available.
Ron Young stated there was not a list because there are no waste or water expenditures
other then the Trinity River Authority debt payments.
Commissioner Bearden asked if TRA borrowed the money.
Ron Young stated TRA borrowed the money but this is a payment we would make for growth
or additional development for the city.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the money is for debt service or projects.
Ron Young stated it is for debt services.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the money is primarily for the growth of the city.
Ron Young stated it is for system wide benefit.
Commissioner Bearden asked about the return of the money.
Ron Young stated the city has a committee that decides where to place the money to gain
interest which is not a big number currently.
Commissioner Mennis asked if it would be for system wide benefit for redevelopment of
properties in Euless.
Ron Young stated it is purely for additional growth.
Commissioner Bearden made a motion to adopt and forward case #09-01-CIAC to City
Council. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
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The motion carried (5-0-0)
There being no further business Chairman McNeese adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
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