Minutes

The Belton City Council held a regular meeting on November 25, 2020, at the Wright Room of the Harris Community Center. Councilmembers Stephanie O’Banion and Dave Covington participated remotely via videoconference. Major actions taken by the Council included authorizing an amendment to a significant development agreement and approving a sole-source purchase for critical infrastructure. Routine consent agenda items, including the approval of minutes from two previous meetings (November 10, 2020, City Council Workshop Meeting and City Council Meeting), were also addressed.

Key items considered by the Council included the authorization of Amendment #2 to the Development Agreement with Hunt Communities Belton, LLC. This amendment was significant as it revised previously approved lot sizes, signaling an adjustment to the planned scope or design of the development. Another important action was the approval of a sole-source purchase of water meters from Core & Main, a crucial step for maintaining and upgrading the city's water infrastructure. Additionally, the Council authorized an agreement for Visitor Center support with the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2026, reinforcing community partnerships and tourism efforts.

While citizens had the opportunity to provide public comments at the outset of the meeting, the provided agenda and meeting information did not detail any specific controversial items or notable dissenting votes during the session. All resolutions brought forward for consideration, including the amendment to the development agreement and the sole-source purchase of water meters, were processed without explicit indication of conflict or significant debate in the available documentation.

Following the Council's authorizations, the City Manager was empowered to execute Amendment #2 with Hunt Communities Belton, LLC, and to proceed with the sole-source purchase of water meters from Core & Main. The City Manager was also authorized to finalize the agreement for Visitor Center support. These actions set in motion the implementation of these strategic development, infrastructure, and community support initiatives, reflecting the Council's direction on these key city priorities.