Belton City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 = 5:30 P.M. The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room of the Harris Community Center. Members present included Mayor David K. Leigh, Mayor Pro Tem John R. Holmes, Sr., Councilmembers Craig Pearson, Wayne Carpenter, Daniel Bucher, Stephanie O'Banion and Dave Covington. Staff present included Sam Listi, John Messer, Mike Rodgers, Amy Casey, Kerry Haggard, Larry Berg, Jon Fontenot, Bob van Til, Megan Odiorne, Cynthia Hernandez, Scott Hodde, Glenn Bennett, James Grant, Justin Marin and Joe Dyer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Wayne Carpenter. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by City Clerk Amy Casey. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Craig Pearson. 1. Call to order. Mayor Leigh called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. Public Comments. (Audio 01:38) There were none. Consent Agenda Items 3-8 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Councilmember, and it will be considered separately. (Audio 1:58) 3. Consider minutes of the April 8, 2025, City Council meeting. 4. Consider a resolution adopting the Bell County Hazard Mitigation Plan = 2025 update. 5. H-24-14 - Consider a Façade Improvement Grant application for exterior renovations to the structure at 106 N. Main Street, located in the Downtown Belton Commercial Historic District, between W. Central Avenue and E. 1st Avenue. 6. H-25-02 - Consider a Façade Improvement Grant application for exterior renovations to the property located at 213 E. Central Avenue in the Downtown Belton Commercial Historic District. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing release from the City of Belton's ETJ of approximately 15.662 acres owned by Misstex Investments, LLC (Larry Rosamond) and situated in the Young Williams Survey, Abstract No. 861, Bell County, Texas, being a portion of a called 235.320-acre tract of land recorded in document No. 2021005414, located generally west of IH-35, south of FM 2484 and west of Williams Road. Belton City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 - Page 2 8. P-25-12 = Consider a preliminary plat for River Farm Phase IA, comprising approximately 21.1 acres, located generally east of IH-35, on Toll Bridge Road, north of the Lampasas River, in the Belton ETJ. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes and a second by Councilmember Pearson, the Consent Agenda, including the following captioned resolutions, was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BELL COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17-R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, RELEASING APPROXIMATELY 15.662 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF IH-35, SOUTH OF FM 2484 AND WEST OF WILLIAMS ROAD, FROM THE CITY'S EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION Planning and Zoning 9. Z-25-11 = Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Single Family-3 Residential District to Single Family-3 Residential with a Conservation Revitalization Overlay District on approximately 0.26 acres located at 3630 Brenda Lane. (Audio 04:13) Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item. Because the rezoning was disapproved at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, it will require a 75% supermajority vote to overturn on appeal with the City Council. Public hearing: (Belton employee Justin Marin translated when needed) J.T. Haun, 4392 Betty Place, Salado stated that he financed the purchase of the property for the applicant. He spoke in favor of the rezoning. Jose Gonzalez, 3675 Brenda Lane - spoke in favor of the rezoning. Maria Delcarmen Coronel, 3664 Brenda Lane = spoke in favor of the rezoning. Maria Carmen Bedolla, 3630 Brenda Lane, applicant = spoke in favor of the rezoning. Vicente Martinez Guzman, 3630 Brenda Lane, applicant - spoke in favor of the rezoning. Perla Martinez, 3630 Brenda Lane, applicant - spoke in favor of the rezoning. Virgilio Carbajal, 3642 Brenda Lane = spoke in favor of the rezoning. No one else spoke for or against the item. Belton City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 - Page 3 Upon a motion by Councilmember Bucher, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0 with the following conditions: Removal of the towing device and a permanent foundation certified by a professional engineer or architect. A minimum roof pitch of 3/12. Eaves and roof overhang of a minimum of 6". Exterior siding and roof material comparable to other structures in the area (wood, brick, ext.) Foundation fascia or skirting material comparable to other structures in the area (wood, brick, etc.) ORDINANCE NO. 2025-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY-3 TO SINGLE FAMILY-3 WITH A CONSERVATION REVITILIZATION OVERLAY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.26 ACRES LOCATED AT 3630 BRENDA LANE 10.Z-25-13 - Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural to Single Family-1 on approximately 4.38 acres located at 7040 Long Bow Road. (Audio 42:25) Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item. Public hearing: The owner's representative, Tommy Shaw, spoke in favor of the rezoning. No one else spoke for or against the item. Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and a second by Councilmember Bucher, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0 with the following conditions: The development must conform to all applicable standards of the Single Family-1 Zoning District. A final subdivision plat meeting the requirements of the adopted Subdivision Ordinance is required before construction. Building plans in compliance with adopted standards are required before construction. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL TO SINGLE FAMILY-1 ON APPROXIMATELY 4.38 ACRES LOCATED AT 7040 LONG BOW ROAD. Belton City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 - Page 4 11.Z-25-14 Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural to Single Family-1 on approximately 10 acres located at 6959 Long Bow Road. (Audio 46:29) Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item. Public hearing: The owner's representative, Tommy Shaw, spoke in favor of the rezoning. No one else spoke for or against the item. Upon a motion by Councilmember Bucher, and a second by Councilmember Covington, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0 with the following conditions: The development must conform to all applicable standards of the Single Family-1 Zoning District. A final subdivision plat meeting the requirements of the adopted Subdivision Ordinance is required for future construction. Building plans in compliance with adopted standards are required. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-30 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL TO SINGLE FAMILY-1 ON APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES LOCATED AT 6959 LONG BOW ROAD Miscellaneous 12.! Hold a public hearing and consider amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances by adding sections 4-36 and 4-37 related to fence requirements. (Audio 50:02) Director of Planning Bob van Til presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item. Councilmember Covington made a motion for approval of the proposed ordinance as well as authorizing administrative approval by Staff for uses of barbed wire/razor wire where appropriate. Mayor Pro Tem Holmes seconded the motion, and the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE 2025-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE III, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-36 AND 4-37 RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF FENCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; Belton City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 - Page 5 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE 13.0 Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for widening of South Connell Street from Loop 121 to Shrey Way: CSJ #0909-36- 210. (Audio 1:04:57) Assistant City Manager Matt Bates presented this item. Upon a motion by Councimember O'Banion, and a second by Councilmember Pearson, the following captioned resolution was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION 2025-18-R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (AFA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SOUTH CONNELL STREET PROJECT FROM LOOP 121 TO SHREY WAY, TO BE FUNDED WITH FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING 14.Consider a resolution delaying action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Belton, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $17,700,000; and other matters related thereto. (Audio 1:09:44) Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented this item. Upon a motion by Councilmember Pearson, and a second by Councilmember Covington, the following captioned resolution was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19-R RESOLUTION DELAYING ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND LIMITED REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,700,000; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Dasy. &i David K. Leigh, Mayor ATTEST: Lin Mh Daouy Amy M. Casey, City Clerk L