10/04/2004-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 045 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Jimmy Evans,
Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Mike Lawler
OTHERS
PRESENT: CityManagerJack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager RoseChavez,
Paula Morales Billing Coordinator, Doris Garner, Robert Garner, Johnny
Looper, Jan Looper, Curt Trimble, Brande Serner, Ken Minhinnett, Eddie
Branham, John Springer, Liz Springer, Bill Kruger, C.J. Johnson, Ken Perry,
Ken Pettry Sr., Kenneth Pettry, Curtis Stringfellow, Haley Stringfellow, Lance
Wood, R.L. Eden,
1, Mayor Called Meeting to Order and Councilman Higgsled Invocation, followed
by Councilman Ervin leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Executive Session: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D,
Section 555L 071 Consultation with City Atttorney- Edward F. Wolski vs. City
and Others. Council will convene into Executive Session at 301 Bolivar Street.
Mayor convened Council into Executive Session at 7:01 p.m.
3, Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if Any, on Item Discussed
in Executive Session. Council will reconvene from executive Session at 201
Bolivar Street.
Mayor reconvened Council from Executive Session at 8:01 p.m.
There was no action taken from item discussed in Executive Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. a) Approve Minutes:
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Evans to approve consent agenda, seconded
by Councilman Garza. Motion carried unanimously.
S, Citizen's Input
There was not any citizen's input. �--
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6. Consider and Possible Action on Mr. Minhinnett Concerning Installation of
Sewer Line,
City Manager addressed this item. He indicated that there was an estimate on
the cost of moving the north line. Cost would include moving manholes. It was
determined that the manhole located in the middle was the only one that was
necessary to move.
Discussion.
Discussed the need to negotiate with Mr. Minihin-nett on- the east sewer line.
Staff instructed to proceed with negotiations.
Motion was made by Councilman Higgs to move the North Sewer Line to where
it has been drawn on the easement; and negotiate a settlement on the east sewer
line. Seconded by Councilman Evans. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Bid for Installation of a Utility
Metering System.
C__ ty Manager indicated that this -is -normal procedure for council to .reject all
bids.
Motion made by Councilman Evans to reject all bids. Seconded by Councilman
Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Sewer Main Pro -Rate Reimbursement
Agreement Between the City of Sanger and Brasha Builders, Inc.
City Manager addressed this item regarding the Pro -Rats agreement with
Brasha Builders, Inc. Mr. Shaw paid for the installation and to oversize the
line. The City will not receive any funds, but has the responsibility of collecting
the fees.
Discussion concerning the years of the Pro -Rate Agreement. City Manager
indicated that they are normally fora period of 10 years. Concerns were
expressed over the 20 year agreement.
Motion made by Councilman Garza to accept the Pro -Rats Agreement as
written with only one change, the 20 years be changed to 10 years. Seconded by
Councilman Ervin. Motion carried 3 to 2. Councilman Lawler and Councilman
Evans voted no.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Street Problem on 599 Walnut cul-de-sac.
City Engineer Lee AiIison indicated that he had not found any information to
indicate that any right of way easement had been dedicated to that particular
� eul--de-sac.
City Secretary advised that easement documents had never been signed by Mr.
Looper.
Discussion continued with council regarding getting the corrected easement
documents and correcting the problem regarding the street.
Motion was made by Councilman Er-vin to -pursue the Right -of -Way and- to -lay
down curbs. Seconded by Councilman Garza. Motion carried 3 to 2.
Councilman Lawler and Councilman Higgs voted no.
10. Consider and- Possible Action- on Mr--. And- Mrs. Looper. Dr-anage Problem. at
Rising Star Lane.
City Manager indicated that he had spoken with the county engineer and he
advised that he had not finished his data collection to report. to county
commissioner. City Manager advised that he had spoken with Commissioner
Whiteandshe confirmed that she had not received the report from the engineer.
Discussion continued.
Mrs. Looper indicated that action needed to take place on this issue. She stated
that the County Commissioner advised her to address her concern with the city
first. Mrs. Looper indicated that she needed to know what needed to be done
to speed up the process.
City Manager indicated that the City has given the county all information that
they needed. He will keep the council and the Loopers informed as to the
status.
Council instructed the City Manager to proceed in trying to get this issue
resolved.
11. Consider and Possible Action to award Bid on Employees Health Insurance.
City Manager indicated that the increase to our employee's health care policy
had increased 47%. Staff did advertise for bids and reviewed all proposals.
The city staff is recommending the proposal from CBSA.
Curt Trimble addressed the council regarding this item. He indicated that this
plan would have a better co -payment, drug card, and better administration.
The City will actually have a surplus through the years. This is a health plan
that is designed to meet the needs of the city and city employees for the next
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Motion made by Councilman Evans to award bid on employees health
in�uranee. Seenndecl by Councilman- Garza. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider anal PossibleAetion regarding Ordinance #02-03-041VIetal Buildings.
'Phis item- was table€l for a future agenda.
Meeting Adjourned.
Rosalie Chavez, City