CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approving City Council meeting minutes: June 19, 2018, budget workshop and regular meeting minutes.

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1 Minutes Granbury City Council Regular Meeting July 3, :00 p.m. City Hall, 116 W Bridge St. Granbury, Texas The City Council of the City of Granbury, Texas, convened in regular session on July 3, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 116 West Bridge Street, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, with the following members present, to-wit: Nin Hulett, Mayor Place 1 Gary Couch, Councilmember Place 3 Trish Reiner, Councilmember Place 4 Tony Mobly, Mayor Pro Tern Place 5 Greg Corrigan, Councilmember Place 6 Chris Coffman, City Manager Jeremy SoRelle, City Attorney Carla Walker, City Secretary Absent: Tony Allen, Councilmember Place 2 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hulett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. announcing that all Councilmembers, except for Councilmember Allen, were present. INVOCATION Fred Orcutt, Hood County Task Force Coordinator, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were recited. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION JC Campbell, Acton Highway, informed all about the Texas Fallen Hero ceremony at Memorial Lane on July 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approving City Council meeting minutes: June 19, 2018, budget workshop and regular meeting minutes. 2. Consider approving engagement agreements with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in connection with the proposed authorization, sale, and issuance of the Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018A and 2018B.

2 3. Consider purchasing property located on Loop 567 known as 1131 Reunion Ct., 1144 Reunion Ct., 1140 Reunion Ct., 1136 Reunion Ct. and 1131 Reunion Ct. consisting of approximately 43 acres currently owned by Reunion Court LP. Councilmember Couch asked that item 3 be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to approve the consent agenda, less item 3, as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. DELIBERATION AGENDA 3. Consider purchasing property located on Loop 567 known as 1144 Reunion Ct., 1140 Reunion Ct., 1136 Reunion Ct. and 1131 Reunion Ct. consisting of approximately 43 acres currently owned by Reunion Court LP. Chris Coffman, City Manager, explained that this property is adjacent to Loop 567. The site is suitable for the development of future critical infrastructure and other necessary facilities the city may determine to construct. Purchase price will be $27,000 per acre for a total of $1.2 million. Councilmember Couch made a motion to approve the purchase of property located on Loop 567 known as 1144 Reunion Ct., 1140 Reunion Ct., 1136 Reunion Ct. and 1131 Reunion Ct. consisting of approximately 43 acres currently owned by Reunion Court LP. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mobly. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. 4. Preservation report of the Granbury General Hospital (AKA Opera House Dorms) building from Mary G. Saltarelli, Historic Preservation and Public Relations Consultant. Mary Saltarelli provided a brief history of the building. Saltarelli stated that when the hospital opened in 1946, it was wellequipped and accommodated 20 patients. The enlarged Granbury General reopened in 1958 adding 2,000 square feet; but ultimately closed in Saltarelli detailed grants that could fund preservation plans and cost estimates prepared by a preservation architect, and grants that could help fund some of the rehabilitation work. Saltarelli recommended that the City work with the community to determine a long-range goal for use of the building, apply for planning grants, engage a preservation architect, and provide a financial goal for full rehabilitation of the building. Chris Coffman asked what type of funding is available for construction. Saltarelli stated that in addition to what is available in matching grants and tax credits, there would need to be fund raising and other funds available. Mayor Hulett asked what the preservation standards of the exterior of the building is versus interior. Saltarelli stated that most of the focus is rehabilitating exterior, although if there are significate interior features, those would need to be preserved as well. With no future discussion, Mayor Hulett closed the agenda item. No action taken. 5. Public hearing and consider the following requests to: a) Execute a Facilities Improvement Agreement (FIA 18-05) with CJB Development, (Developer), for the construction of approximately 9,755 l.f. of public waterline, 9,999 l.f. of public sanitary sewer line, 32,150 s.y of public street improvements, 9,042 l.f. of private storm drainage and 16,980 sq.ft. of public park improvements. The approximate cost of the construction is $4,546, The Developer has chosen security for these improvements in the form of a payment and performance bond submitted in the amount of $6,967, which covers 120% of the total construction cost for both Saratoga la and 2A combined. Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes 2/ oge

3 b) Execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $50, for signal light improvements at the proposed intersection of Saratoga Blvd and E. Hwy 377. c) Consider and accept the dedication of a 30' drainage easement from GISD to the City of Granbury for consideration of $1,500 and future use; and, Consider and accept an Easement Use and Maintenance agreement for consideration of $1,500 by and between the City of Granbury and CJB Development for the maintenance of said easement located on Lot 1, Block 2, Acton Middle School Addition, City of Granbury, Hood County, Texas. d) CJB Development to Final Plat a acre tract of the J. Minette Survey, Abstract # 351 and the U. Martin Survey, Abstract# 384 as Lots 1-16, Block 1; Lots 1-10, Block 2; Lots 1-7, Block 3; Lots 1-11, Block 4; Lots 1-35, Block 5; Lots 1-19 and Common Area B, Block 6; Lots 1-15, Block 7 and Lots 1-21 and Common Area A, Block 8 of the Saratoga, Phase 1 Addition & being a Replat of Lot la of the Eastwood Village Addition, abandoning said lot and renaming that portion of land and adjoining area as Lot 1, Block 1 of the Saratoga Addition. The property is located south of the intersection of Temple Hall Hwy. and E Hwy Scott Sopchak, Community Development Director, explained that Phase la is comprised of acres of land containing 82 single family detached lots, 47 townhome lots, 18 multi-family units, 3 common areas and 3 commercial lots fronting onto E. Hwy 377. The commercial tracts along Hwy 377 were zoned to Light Commercial (LC) and Heavy Commercial (HC) during the 2001 comprehensive rezoning of the entire city. The remaining balance of land was rezoned to Multi-Family (MF), Townhome (TH) and Single Family 8,400 (R8.4) in February 2017 in conjunction with the first iteration of the preliminary plat under request Z In October 2017, a revised preliminary plat was approved to divide Phase 2 of the development into Phase 2A and 2B. A third revision to the preliminary plat was approved administratively by City Staff in May 2018 to divide Phase 1 into Phases la and lb, carving out the multi-family lot into Phase lb. The developer will also be constructing Saratoga Blvd., a 48 foot undivided roadway within a 68 foot right of way in accordance with the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP). Saratoga Blvd will be a new boulevard traversing south through the development and will begin at the intersection of E Hwy 377 and Temple Hall Hwy. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) chose to include signal improvements in the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) but not the flatwork at the intersection. The flatwork is included in the Facility Improvement Agreement. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended conditional denial of the final plat by unanimous (6-0) vote. Prior to the meeting, one outstanding comment remained from the Development Review Committee (DRC). This outstanding comment pertained to the developer securing an off-site 30-foot drainage easement located on Granbury ISD property, south of the development. This easement was not secured at the time of the public hearing, however, it has since been acquired to support the development. The 30-foot drainage easement was dedicated from Granbury ISD to the City of Granbury. The City will retain the easement and staff and the developer are requesting an Easement Use and Maintenance Agreement to allow OB to utilize and maintain the easement. Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 6:40 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Councilmember Corrigan made a motion to execute FIA as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mobly. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays Mayor Pro Tem Mobly made a motion to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $50, for signal light improvements at the proposed intersection of Saratoga Blvd and E. Hwy 377 as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Couch. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays Councilmember Reiner made a motion to accept the dedication of a 30-foot drainage easement from Granbury ISD, and an Easement Use and Maintenance agreement with CJB Development for the maintenance of said easement located on Lot 1, Block 2, Acton Middle School Addition as presented. Motion seconded by Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes 3 / fl n!j

4 Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to approve the Final Plat a acre tract of the J. Minette Survey, Abstract# 351 and the U. Martin Survey, Abstract# 384 as Lots 1-16, Block 1; Lots 1-10, Block 2; Lots 1-7, Block 3; Lots 1-11, Block 4; Lots 1-35, Block 5; Lots 1-19 and Common Area B, Block 6; Lots 1-15, Block 7 and Lots 1-21 and Common Area A, Block 8 of the Saratoga, Phase 1 Addition & being a Replat of Lot la of the Eastwood Village Addition, abandoning said lot and renaming that portion of land and adjoining area as Lot 1, Block 1 of the Saratoga Addition as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays 6. Public hearing and consider the following requests of CJB Development to: a) Execute a Facilities Improvement Agreement (FIA 18-06) with CJB Development, (Developer), for the construction of approximately 2,935 l.f. of public waterline, 3,685 l.f. of public sanitary sewer line, 9,760 s.y of public street improvements, 1,140 l.f. of private storm drainage and 2,975 sq.ft. of public park improvements. The approximate cost of the construction is $1,259, The Developer has chosen security for these improvements in the form of a payment and performance bond submitted in the amount of $6,967, which covers 120% of the total construction cost for both phases la and 2a combined, and; b) Final Plat a acre tract of the J. Minette Survey, Abstract# 351 as Lots 1-8, Block 9; Lots 1-21, Block 10; Lots 1-15, Block 13; Lots 1-27, Block 14 and Common Area 3 of the Saratoga, Phase 2A Addition. The property is located south of the intersection of Temple Hall Hwy. and E Hwy Scott Sopchak stated that Phase 2A is comprised of acres of land containing 82 single family detached lots zoned as Single Family Residential-7,000 (R7), and 1 common area. An approximate 1.09-acre parkland dedication will occur through warranty deed concurrent with Phase 2A. Phase 2A will access off Saratoga Blvd once constructed. Phase 2A was annexed in 2005 and given a temporary zoning classification of Interim Holding {IH). This Phase of the development was rezoned to R7 in conjunction with the first iteration of the preliminary plat under request Z In October 2017, a revised preliminary plat was approved to divide Phase 2 of the development into Phase 2A and 28. A third revision to the preliminary plat was approved administratively by City Staff in May 2018 to divide Phase 1 into Phases 1A and 18. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Conditional Denial of the final plat by unanimous (6-0} vote due to an outstanding securement of an off-site 30 foot drainage easement located on Granbury ISD property as identified in the prior agenda item. The condition of acquiring the off-site easement has been addressed, therefore, staff recommends approval of the final plat as presented. Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 6:45 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to approve FIA as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Couch. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. Councilmember Corrigan made a motion to approve the final plat a acre tract of the J. Minette Survey, Abstract # 351 as Lots 1-8, Block 9; Lots 1-21, Block 10; Lots 1-15, Block 13; Lots 1-27, Block 14 and Common Area 3 of the Saratoga, Phase 2A Addition as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mobly. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays 7. Public hearing and consider the following requests of Liberty G & C Land, Inc. to: a} Execute a Facilities Improvement Agreement (FIA 18-07) with Liberty G and C Land, Inc. (Developer), for the construction of approximately 4,832 l.f. of public waterline, 6,263 l.f. of public sanitary sewer line, 18,150 s.y of public street improvements, and 140 l.f. of storm drainage. The approximate cost of the construction is $1,872, The Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes 4/

5 Developer has chosen to file a payment and performance bond with the City which covers 120% of the cost. Thus, the submitted surety by the developer totals $2, b) Final Plat a acre tract of the Martin Setzer Survey, Abstract# 502 as Lots 1-16, Block 1; Lots 1-39, Block 2; Lots 1-10, Block 3; Lots 1-40, Block 4 and Common Areas 1-3 of the Highland Park Bay Addition. The property is located on Water's Edge Dr., north of Cliff Swallow. Scott Sopchak stated that the applicant is planning to build a 105-unit patio home development on the vacant undeveloped parcel of land off Water's Edge Drive, behind the City's wastewater treatment plant. The property is between Catalina Bay subdivision on the north and the Water's Edge subdivision on the south. The land was annexed in 1997 and has had the Patio Home (PH) zoning designation since at least The land had various development proposals over the years, however the most recent recorded plat for 68 patio homes with an internal canal was vacated in 2013, and the land is currently in survey (un-subdivided). In October 2017, City Council approved a preliminary plat for this 105-lot patio home subdivision with the following variances: Variance to Section 3.1.N to not provide a point of access in each direction, to not provide one entrance for each fifty (SO) lots, and to not provide connection for access to the south and west. Variance to Section 3.3.A to modify utility easement requirements as to not conflict with building setback requirements for the zoning classification. (PH) The Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the final plat and has no further comments. There are no variances requested as a part of this final plat application. The final plat appears to meet the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and is in substantial conformance to the approved preliminary plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Conditional Denial of the final plat by a unanimous (6-0) vote. At the time of the public hearing, the developer had outstanding in lieu of parkland dedication fees and tree replacement credit fees. By ordinance, the fees are due prior to filing any plat for record. Since that time, all fees have been paid to the City and the condition has been addressed. As a final notation, the HOA for Catalina Bay has submitted in writing a request for the city to impose a height limitation on the residential structures to single story for lots that adjoin Catalina Bay on the north side of the subject property. This height restriction cannot be imposed by the City of Granbury as it is a zoning related issue. The existing Patio Home zoning has been in place since at least The PH zoning allows a maximum height of 35 feet and the developer is entitled to construct up to 35 feet by right. Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 6:50 p.m. Sherri Reynolds, Cliff Swallow, expressed concern about the fire hydrant ratings of the developments adjacent to this site, and asked if it will be improved. Jordan Bishop, Jordan Engineering, stated that the water improvements for the proposed development utilize an existing 12-inch water main in Water Edges Drive, then loop the subdivision and connect to a plug line currently coming out of Catalina Bay. This development will close the loop and provide another access for Highland Park Bay and Catalina Bay's water system back to a 12-inch line. Bishop stated that there will not be a detriment to the current pressures, but his opinion is that there may be an increase. Chris Coffman clarified that the developer is not responsible for improving water flow for neighboring subdivisions. Chris Hay, Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, Inc., stated that the City's water model indicates an improved fire flow for both areas neighboring this development. With no additional speakers, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 6:SSp.m. Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes s IP a,c1 e

6 Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to approve FIA as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reiner. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. Councilmember Corrigan made a motion to approve the Final Plat a acre tract of the Martin Setzer Survey, Abstract# 502 as Lots 1-16, Block 1; Lots 1-39, Block 2; Lots 1-10, Block 3; Lots 1-40, Block 4 and Common Areas 1-3 of the Highland Park Bay Addition as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mobly. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. 8. Public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance approving a request of Texas Tires for a Specific Use Permit for "Auto Repair, Minor" and to allow for daily outdoor display of merchandise within a Light Commercial (LC) zoning district. The property is addressed as 2106 E Hwy 377. Scott Sopchak explained that Texas Tires proposes to occupy the existing structure at the site for minor auto repair services. In addition to minor auto repair, this application includes a request to allow daily outdoor display of wheels and tries for sale along the storefront. As required by the zoning ordinance, a site plan will be a part of the ordinance depicting the location of site ingress/egress, parking areas and outdoor display areas. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions by a unanimous (6-0) vote: 1) The Specific Use Permit for Daily Outdoor Display shall be limited to an area not to exceed 10% of the gross building area as required per Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.14, and shall expire 1 year from the date of City Council approval {expires July 3, 2019). 2) The site will be developed and used in general conformance with the submitted site plan. 3) Parking shall be installed, striped and inspected prior to any uses allowed under the SUP to occur on the site. 4) The building will be clad with a minimum of 30% exterior masonry content as required and defined by the zoning ordinance; and 5) The existing, non-conforming pole sign as depicted on the site plan presented by the applicant shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 7:02 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Hulett pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved 30 percent masonry and asked where it will be place. James Pliska, representative of the applicant, stated that a 4-foot, stone wainscot will be constructed around the building. Pliska also stated that the current sign will be removed and landscape will be installed. Councilmember Couch made a motion to adopt Ordinance approving a request of Texas Tires for a Specific Use Permit for "Auto Repair, Minor" and to allow for daily outdoor display of merchandise within a Light Commercial (LC) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. 9. Public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance approving a request of The Pet Hospital of Granbury, LLC for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of "Veterinarian Clinic with Outside Pens" in a Heavy Commercial (HC) Zoning District. The property is addressed as 1851 Acton Hwy and located at the northwest intersection of Acton Hwy and Tom Cox Rd. Scott Sopchak stated that the applicant is requesting to renew an existing Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a veterinary clinic with outside kennels. In 2007 the applicant expanded upon an existing 'grand-fathered' veterinary clinic to allow for additional indoor kennels in the old Day-Night Signs building and built an outdoor kennel and play area behind Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes 6/ Cll)C

7 the structure. The property was rezoned Heavy Commercial and formally platted in December The operation of a veterinary clinic with outdoor pens is permitted in a Heavy Commercial district with the issuance of an SUP. The property was zoned Heavy Commercial in December 2007 with approval of an SUP for outdoor pens. The SUP was renewed in 2008 to allow the continued operation of the outdoor pens for a 3-year term limit. The SUP expired in Also in 2012, the previous tenant, Doctor Miller, renovated the building to add additional parking, screening and building remodeling. A certificate of occupancy was issued at this time; however, renewal of the SUP did not occur. The Pet Hospital is the new tenant for the building and have recently requested a new certificate of occupancy. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP by a unanimous (6-0) vote with the following conditions: 1. All outdoor activity will be screened with a stockade screening fence along any adjoining property line or ROW; 2. No overnight, outdoor boarding will take place; 3. The term granted for the SUP shall not exceed ten (10) years from the date of approval by the City Council, after which the SUP becomes null and void, and; 4. The property shall be used as generally depicted in the site plan attached as Exhibit 'A' incorporated herein by reference. Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 7:14 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Councilmember Corrigan made a motion to adopt Ordinance approving a request ofthe Pet Hospital of Granbury, LLC for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of "Veterinarian Clinic with Outside Pens" in a Heavy Commercial (HC} Zoning District with the conditions as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mobly. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 10. Public hearing and consider approving a request of Lisa Armstrong to Replat Lot 50 of the Rough Creek Estates Addition as Lot SOR of the Rough Creek Estates Addition. The property is located at the terminus of N Rough Creek Court. Scott Sopchak explained that the property owner is requesting this replat to combine the existing, platted Lot 50, Rough Creek Addition, with a portion of land previously recorded in Volume 139, Page 36 of the Deed Records of Hood County, Texas and being deeded to the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This area has been filled in to the 696 contour elevation and has been used as part of the property. The BRA has provided correspondence that they do not claim any land located above the 696 contour elevation, therefore, BRA is not required to be a co-applicant/signatory for this replat. The lot is in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and is currently vacant. The application does not propose to increase the number of units from the previously recorded plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat by a unanimous (6-0) vote. The City Engineer has reviewed the variances and is recommending approval as presented. Variance to Sections 3.9 and 4.6 to not upsize a 4-inch water line within the North Rough Creek Ct. right-of-way. Variance to Sections 3.9 and 4.5 to not provide centralized sewer line along the frontage of the property. Variance to Sections 3.1.E and 4.10 to not improve North Rough Creek Ct. to urban standards. Variance to Section 4.8 to not install streetlights. Variance to Sections 3.9.A and 4.6 to not provide a fire hydrant within 450 feet of the subject property as required by the City of Granbury's Public Improvements Policy (PIP). Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 7:19 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes 7 / (/ /J ('

8 Councilmember Reiner made a motion to approve the request of Lisa Armstrong to Replat Lot 50 of the Rough Creek Estates Addition as Lot SOR of the Rough Creek Estates Addition along with variances to Sections 3.9 and 4.6, 3.9 and 4.5, 3.1.E and 4.10, 4.8, and 3.9.A and 4.6 as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 11. Public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance approving a request of the City of Granbury to amend Ordinance # , as amended, the City of Granbury Zoning Ordinance, "Street Vending, Temporary" to add language regarding the use of mobile food vendors in order to be consistent with mobile food vendor regulations in Article 6, Section 6.03, City of Granbury Code of Ordinances. Scott Sopchak explained that Article 6, Section 6.03 of the City's Code of Ordinances establishes the regulations for the operation of mobile food establishments within the City. A mobile food establishment, such as a food truck, can operate in the City similar to a restaurant or catering location upon the issuance of a permit by the City's Health Department. Also, Section 11.9 of the City's Zoning Ordinance regulates temporary street vending throughout the city including the temporary sale of food during special events with a maximum duration of 14 consecutive days within the Heavy Commercial or Industrial zoning districts. Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.9 currently states: "Permanent street vending of merchandise or food for sale for consumption to the general public is strictly prohibited." Staff proposes the following modifications to clarify the intent of the ordinance: "Permanent street vending of merchandise or food for sale for consumption to the general public is strictly prohibited. This does not apply to mobile food establishments properly permitted pursuant to Article 6, Section 6.03 of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances." Mayor Hulett opened the public hearing for this item at 7:22 p.m. With no one present who requested to speak, Mayor Hulett closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to adopt Ordinance amending Ordinance # , as amended, the City of Granbury Zoning Ordinance, "Street Vending, Temporary'' to add language regarding the use of mobile food vendors as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reiner. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays. 12. Discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Granbury, and receive input from the City Council. Chris Coffman stated that based on input received during and after the annual budget workshop, staff is in the process of incorporating the following changes in the proposed FY budget: Increase merit-based employee raises from 3 percent to 4 percent utilizing savings from health insurance premiums. Increase Fire Department budget by $287,700 for additional fire operation expenditures by proposing to increase the City's property tax by 2 cents pending voter approval. Increase LGCC budget by $120,000 to implement the Enhanced Marketing Program for the conference center by reducing the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) transfer to Visit Granbury Inc (VGI). A Special Election has been requested to increase property tax to provide support for the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department. If voters approve the tax increase, funds could not be collected until the following fiscal year. Coffman stated that staff is looking for feedback on what to do to finalize the proposed budget by the end of the month. Councilmember Corrigan explained that most payments towards fire truck purchases are not made until about a year after ordered. Coffman stated that funds would need to be appropriated before the purchase order is approved. Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes a/ P o _c; e

9 Councilmember Couch stated that the Visit Granbury Board of Directors would like to have an executive session discussion with the City Council to discuss the possibility of expanding Visit Granbury's role. Mayor Pro Tern Mobly commented on how the City's fire fighters do their job voluntarily, donating over $2 million worth of work hours to the City each year. Mobly stated that he would like to utilize Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to compensate the conference center, and move the previously allocated funds in the General Fund to the Fire Department so that taxes will not need to be increased to purchase necessary firefighting equipment. Chris Coffman sought an understanding that there is no opposition to the 4 percent merit increase for City employees as presented. The City Council confirmed. Coffman stated that it would need to be verified how to appropriate funds for a purchase order if there is a successful election to increase expenditures for the Fire Department. The capital needs of the Fire Department can be discussed at the next Council meeting and the possibility of drafting an ordinance to call a special election for the proposed tax rate. The Visit Granbury discussion could take place in executive session at the next Council meeting as economic development in executive session. With no furture discussion, Mayor Hulett closed the agenda item. No action taken. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Hulett announced at 7:37 p.m. that the City Council would recess to meet in closed session, and that all Councilmembers, with the exception of Councilmember Allen, were present. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in Executive Session to deliberate regarding the following matters: Sec Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Sec Consultation with Attorney - Pending or contemplated litigation Sec Deliberation Regarding Real Property Sec Personnel Matters -Annual review of City Secretary RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Mayor Hulett reconvened the meeting into open session at 8:23 p.m. announcing that no action was taken in executive session. Mayor Pro Tern Mobly made a motion to approve a pay increase to the City Secretary in the amount of $5,000, effective October 1, Motion seconded by Councilmember Corrigan. Motion carried with 4 ayes and O nays. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Hulett announced the me ATTEST: 01\ l AlillJ 1 ill Carla Walker, City Secretary Granbury City Council Meeting Minutes,,,\\ ,,1,, ('.:. G l/111,: -- \ ' -ff' Q,,..,.,,, A,, :. --- :... \., % (.): :;o =!i I,..,. * \ \ _,.J-<J ¾,,[fx. As 1,, -# lf/lj/f//11111\\\\\\i\ 9/Page