A regular monthly meeting of the Town of New Hope Board of Aldermen/Town Council was held on Tues., June 27, 2006 in the New Hope Town Hall. It was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Johnny Hamm". Also present were Mayor Pro Tern (MPT) Pat Monson, Ald. Treas. Roger Wilson, Ald. Barbara Stevenson, Ald. Jeff Herbst and Ald. Bill Sommers; Atty. John Rapier, Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Comm. Ch. Duke Monson, the town secretary, and 24 other residents and guests.

Consent items: Minutes of the May 30, 2006 meeting were approved by general consent, as was Treasurer Wilson's Third Quarter (June) 2005-2006 financial report. The item "Park Reimbursement" was added to the report.

Item 1. Receive comments regarding, and discuss and consider, future improvements for Oak Meadows streets: Roads & Parks Comm. Chairman Jeff Herbst led the discussion of options for improve­ments. Rick Richardson and concrete specialist Larry Frasier addressed the group and answered questions. The decision was made to repair the concrete annually in large (20'x20'?) patches until another option, like a future bond issue or a county grant, is pursued.

Item 2. Administer Statement of Elected Officer and Oath of Office to elected or appointed officials: P&Z member Dale Henderson was unable to attend this meeting.

Item 3. Consider appointment or re-appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore and Town Treasurer: Pat Monson was re-elected as Mayor Pro Tempore upon a motion by Mayor Hamm, a second by Ald. Treas. Wilson and a unanimous carry. The Town Treasurer will be named this fall to align with the fiscal year which begins Oct. 1, 2006.

Item 4. Consider and take appropriate action on an annexation request from the residents of Billy Lane and Katie Circle relating to a 96-acre tract containing nine parcels located approximately one mile north of US Hwy 380 on County Road 337 aka Tarvin Road in Collin County, Texas: Jim Simpson with the Billy Lane and Katie Circle Association presented a petition signed by more than 50% of voters who reside on those two streets. Jeff Herbst reported that there is a good road base with no major street problems, just a minor damage issue. Grading and gravel are needed. Future upgrades would include chip-and-seal. The association has money to spend on roads now. A contractor is needed. The City of McKinney's approval is needed. Two public hearings regarding the proposed annexation will be held in 90 days' time, in Aug. & Sept.

Item 5. Discuss and take appropriate action on any proposal from the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission: P&Z Comm. Chairman Monson reported that his group is still working on a sign ordinance.

Item 6. Discuss and take appropriate action relating to expenditures necessary for road/street repair/maintenance, including the development of a park on Town Hall property and any other proposal from the Roads and Parks Commission (RPC): Wilson reported that a reimbursement from Collin County was received for the park survey. The RPC will meet at 7:30pm on July 11 with the landscape architect. Other parks have been visited and photographed.

Item 7. Discuss and take appropriate action relating to plans for 2006 National Night Out: The Parmelees will attend the July council meeting, and plans will be made.

Item 8. Continue process of appointing or re-appointing members of PWC and P&IZ member and Planning & Zoning Commission: No action was taken.

Item 9. Discuss and take appropriate action on report from Building Inspector and/or Building Permit Coordinator: Inspector David W. Hall said that permit requests are increasing. Discussion held.

Item 10. Announce tentative meeting dates: July 18 for Public Works Commission, July 20 for P&Z and July 25 for Town Council: Mayor Hamm announced these meeting dates.

Item 12. Take appropriate action as a result of the executive session: No action was taken.


Adjournment was at 9 p.m.