CITY OF - EONARD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2024 BEIT REMEMBERED THAT the City Council ofthe City ofLeonard, Fannin County, Texas, held a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 111 W Collin Street, Leonard, Texas, on November 12, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. The meeting was broadcast live on the city's Facebook page. A video recording oft the meeting is available to members of the public at htps/pwy.faeebokcom/Civol.conand. Members Present: Mayor Michael Pye, Mayor Pro Tem Al Stephens, Councilmembers Peyton Webster, Leonard Phillips, Billy Wayne Martin and Bobby Hanson. Staff present: City Administrator George Evanko, City Secretary Melissa Verde, Court and P&Z Secretary Kim Davis, Public Works Director Woody Patrick, and Police Officer Hash. Registered Guest: Registered Guest were Austin Brown, Chelcie Sadler, Tristan Powers, Mor McCarthy, Nevin Cruz, Jose Lyano, Pam Brown, Jeremy Brown, Jennifer Evanko, Denise Harvey, Matthew Harvey, Kevyn Harvey, Cathy Songer, Andy McAngus, Greg Harvey, Marty Hanson, Kelli Blackerby, BW Read, Cammie Powers, James Powers, Janet Glowicz, Norm Glowicz, Blaine Alexander, and Carlos Escobedo. 1. Call Meeting to Order, Verification of Quorum Mayor Pye called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM after confirming a quorum was present. 2. Invocation, Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags Public Works Director Woody Patrick led the invocation, and the group recited pledges of allegiance to the US and Texas flags. 3. Open Forum - Mayor Pye called for speakers; no speakers came forward. 4. Final Public Hearing for the 2021 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract CDV21- 0040. a. Councilmember Hanson made a motion to open a public hearing regarding CDBG Program Community Development Contract CDV21-0040. Councilmember Webster seconded the motion, and the public hearing opened at 6:33pm. City Administrator George Evanko spoke on the project. There were no other speakers. b. Councilmember Hason made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Martin, the public hearing was closed at 6:34pm. 1Page November 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes 5. Application #PZ2024-013 for a replat ofPp Property ID 131452 Legal Description A0785 M MOORE, ACRES 5.349, also known as Palamino, from 1 to 2 lots. a. City Administrator George Evanko explained the reasoning for the request and presented Planning and Zonings recommendation. b. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion to approve the replat, Councilmember Webster seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. 6. Conduct a public hearing regarding application #PZ2024-011 for a Specific Use Permit to allow Auto Parts Sales Inside, Auto Repair Major and Minor at Property ID 90162, Legal Description ORIG TOWN LEONARD, BLOCK 22, LOTS 1-4 also known as 202 S Main St. I. The City Administrator introduced the two agenda items. a. Councilmember Webster made a motion to open a public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, the motion passed, and the public hearing was open at 6:41pm. b. Austin Brown made his presentation. Greg Harvey, Kathy Songer, Kevyn Harvey, and Matthew Harvey voiced their opinion and were against the repair shop. Matt Steinberger, Pam Brown, Carlos Escobedo, Tristian Powers, Chelcie Sadler, and Donald Taylor voiced their opinion and were for the repair shop C. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. d. Councilmember Webster made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Martin, the motion carried, and the public hearing was closed at 7:18pm 7. Conduct a public hearing regarding application #PZ2024-012 for a Specific Use Permit to allow Community Center, Private, at Property ID 90158, Legal Description ORIG TOWN LEONARD, BLOCK 21, LOT 4' OF 9 & ALL OF 10,11,12 also known as 105 W Fannin. a. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Stephens to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, the motion carried, and the public hearing was opened at 7:16pm b. Matthew Harvey was the only speaker. C. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. d. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Webster, the motion passed unanimously, and the public hearing was closed at 7:18 e. Skipped the resume open session 8. Discussion and possible action regarding application #PZ2024-011 for a Specific Use Permit to allow Auto Parts Sales Inside, Auto Repair Major and Minor at Property ID 90162, Legal Description ORIG TOWN LEONARD, BLOCK 22, LOTS 1-4 also known as 202 S Main St. a. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanson to approve application #PZ2024-011, seconded by Councilmember Martin, the motion carried. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding application #PZ2024-012 for a Specific Use Permit to allow Community Center, Private, at Property ID 90158, Legal Description ORIG TOWN LEONARD, BLOCK 21, LOT 4' OF 9 & ALL OF 10,11,12 also known as 105 W Fannin. 2IPage November 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes a. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanson to approve application #PZ2024-012 seconded by Councilmember Webster, the motion carried. 10. Adjournment a) Councilmember Webster made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Councilmember Hanson seconded the motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:20pm CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS APPROVED: MayorMichael Pye ATTEST: Walisse Melissa Verde, Cify Secretary y of e C EONS a County, 3/Page November 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes