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Shane Kelton, presenting for city staff, said the requested 16-inch main is being sought primarily as a transmission line for future southern and southwestern growth rather than to serve the two adjacent subdivisions directly. “This 16 inches water main extension is not necessary to serve either one of those subdivisions,” Kelton said, and he explained that the line will eventually tie back into infrastructure running down Highway 67.

Kelton provided approximate cost figures and said the developer requested that the city supply the 16-inch pipe, fittings and valves. “These are approximate numbers. These aren't exact ones. You haven't actually bid them out,” he warned; staff estimated the total materials request at about $130,000 and said the city’s typical contribution under the subdivision ordinance would be roughly $39,000, leaving an additional city cost of about $91,000 if council approves the full materials package.

City staff and the developer, identified in the meeting as David Darnell of Vista Del Sol Ventures (with engineering firm SKG), told council the developer will supply labor, bedding, testing and installation; the city will provide inspection and will not accept the infrastructure for maintenance until it meets city standards. Kelton said the developer “fully intend[s] to actually do the work themselves” while the city will bid materials and bring the bid back to council for approval.

Council members discussed the project’s role in long-term infrastructure planning, including the need for additional storage or pumping in the area as growth occurs. Council member Tommy Hebert said he strongly supported extending Twin Mountain Drive and was a long-time proponent of the corridor.

Council member Karen moved to approve the resolution; Council member Mary seconded. With no public comment the motion passed 5-0.

Next steps: staff will advertise and bid the materials, return to council with bids for final approval, and oversee inspection and acceptance procedures once installation is complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 7-1-25","oneSentenceSummary","The San Angelo City Council on July 1 approved a resolution authorizing the city to purchase materials for a 16-inch transmission water main extension on Twin Mountain Drive that will tie toward Highway 67; the vote was 5-0.","taxTitle","San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas","taxId",2818,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181476,"San Angelo council approves $150,000 contract for citywide compensation and classification study",671,1189000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112951-929fb25fc6b2312b784217cebf0cbcc9&start=1189&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112951-929fb25fc6b2312b784217cebf0cbcc9/thumbnail_1189000.jpg","/articles/6181476/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-council-approves-150000-contract-for-citywide-compensation-and-classification-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181476-c550769464d6a70ac596ba2e7650e253/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171013&Signature=nB26Ma5vDRio2OQkd4hCwtjmlPL77FRo71P93kSkvhgvS0co-qcYZCJnzYLWcU6b1rlW-H3jkRWPrXawT1j88rfgAfTq12xPY1XhSUv7IsSKaiyCsni5lD7vZ3HGrcKq-R4mGNd~K9GYNoi4C-x0CAt5C9GvaI68waaZEkLPeAtW1PgqeNCyg1huMmfyWEnPx2A5tjY9KRub-L1pseU7Xn9A1mTstjiAOyoVGqWacp6O8OSdgTa9konvp~~T2MKhZ6ItJcwUCeWYycTcSL7s77WZngrz7X~2uwsMRm6vgJbGOmvPbCSStm3fHRdTaEdYy88IBmhOa61hwkaGGVOEIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Angelo City Council on July 1 approved a professional services contract authorizing up to $150,000 to fund a citywide classification and compensation study, council members voted 5-0.

The study will be conducted by Public Sector Personnel Consultants and, according to Veronica Sanchez, the city’s human resources director, “this process would take about 5 months” and will review job descriptions and the pay plan across every department, including police and fire.

City staff told council the study is intended to provide up-to-date market data to help the city recruit and retain employees. Sanchez said the city has not done a full classification and compensation study since February 2007 and that the review will consider both salary and benefits. “Numbers don’t lie,” she said, describing the study as a way to understand the market and make data-based budget decisions.

Council members raised timing questions because the work is expected to extend past initial budget deliberations. Council member Colleen asked whether results would be available in time for the August budget process; staff answered that while final results would take about five months, the city could use interim data and placeholders during the budget and pursue a phased, multi-year implementation. Sanchez also told council that the study commonly supports a three-year phased pay plan and that midyear adjustments are possible.

Council member Tommy Hebert moved to approve the contract; Council member Karen Hesse Smith seconded. The motion passed 5-0.

Next steps: staff will execute the consultant contract and begin the study. City officials said they expect to use interim findings to inform the upcoming budget and will return to council with any recommended budget placeholders or phased implementation plans once the consultant provides results.","The City Council voted 5-0 to hire Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a citywide classification and compensation study, authorizing up to $150,000 from operating fund balances. Staff says the study should take about five months and will cover all departments, including police and fire.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181466,"San Angelo council approves fence exception for public and private school campuses, excludes homeschools",114,2811000,2925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112951-929fb25fc6b2312b784217cebf0cbcc9&start=2811&end=2925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112951-929fb25fc6b2312b784217cebf0cbcc9/thumbnail_2811000.jpg","/articles/6181466/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-council-approves-fence-exception-for-public-and-private-school-campuses-excludes-homeschools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181466-d677b1c63c8f3a5b86d8101fbf3edfd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171013&Signature=LfR-qWiSgmxBi7nxFiJsqKP0h0CwAuzpTDZwBUSUr22EJ3hrkOLBpUDkzroUCvL06X4AfO75RKSKNK3KaHFvpXhuN8VpDRNT1Kf5HHSZuhHePM-ExRB7CH-rT8PyZDqQj-lYZvqK6gLmcjtizvhep843L3KG5vIOYaHIlvOTuHIICg68HMoaguD2vIxlqN4y7uXf4AkFqhXC8QT2GrrtwyNw0o6RGQqtIa9GMqLDWssGSrE2B9bpe8KggeATxWnFefdN4y7ang3DSCOzJoChJ8z0x1V-w7iUqjU4AWS2oxoThUeQIoqk6qIxRYKbNNLuhTGQF4Gyo89-SBDqZiw0rA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Angelo City Council on July 1 approved the second reading of an ordinance amending city fence rules to permit public and private school campuses to install fences in the front-yard setback; the ordinance excludes homeschools from the by-right exception, council voted 5-0.

Aaron Venoy, a city staff presenter, told council that under Texas law homeschools are considered private schools. Because of that classification, staff added an exclusion to the proposed ordinance to prevent residential homeschool properties from claiming the campus exception. “Since homeschools are considered private schools, we don't think it's appropriate for a residential property to have the ability to have an 8 foot fence by right,” Venoy said. He added that residential homeschools could still pursue variances or other special permits where appropriate.

Council members responded positively to the clarification. Council member Patrick said the change avoids abuse while preserving safety for campus settings, and another council member added that the amendment balances security needs with limits on residential rights.

The ordinance amends Chapter 12, Exhibit A, Article 5, Section 509 of the City Code of Ordinances to provide the exception for bona fide school campuses and to exclude residential homeschools from the automatic by-right allowance. Council member Patrick made the motion; Council member Tommy Hebert seconded, and the motion passed 5-0 on the second reading.

The ordinance takes effect according to the city code’s effective-date provisions and allows school administrators and property owners with campus facilities to install higher fencing in front-yard setbacks while preserving variance and special-use processes for residential properties that may assert a homeschooling classification.","On second reading the council amended the city's fence ordinance to allow public and private schools an exception to front-yard setback fencing; staff added language explicitly excluding residential homeschools from the by-right allowance.","actionData","errors"]

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