10/01/2001-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUIN tL
OCTOBER 1, 2001
PRESENT: Mayor Tou nay Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Craig Waggoner, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Jimmy
Evans
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Assistant City 'Secretary Samantha Renz, Water/wastewater Superintendent
Eddie Branham, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, Streets/Parks
Superintendent John Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer Ken Wilson, Jay
Parr, Gr;zce Garza, Chris Henderson, Jan and John Looper, Bob Kneis, Frank
Pieezynsild, betty Robinson, Shelley Ruland
1. Mayor Called meetinng to order, Councilman Higgs led the invocation, and Councilman
Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutest September 179 2001
September 24, 2001- Special called
b) Disbursements
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman Higgs
seconded.
Councilman Garza asked about the disbursement for Sanger Courier.
City Secretary indicated it was for all of the legal notices that were published.
Councilman Evans asked about the phone bill for the Library.
Samantha Renz, Assistant City Secretary indicated it was for the Internet computer,
and they would try to get a credit on the bill.
Motion Carried LJnaniimously.
3. C.itizen's Input.
a) Jan Loopen•,1<:ising Star lane, indicated they had approached the Council regarding
the drainage behin@J itheir home. The Wilson's were told to cease work until an
engineer had come to review it.
Mayor Tommy Kincaid indicated the engineer advised it was not the City's property;
therefore, it was a dispute between two neigl►bors and there was not anything the City
could do about it.
City Secretary expleaned that Benny Parrent owns two tracts of land in that area, and
there is one tract at the far end that belongs to Looper, and is adjacent to his property.
Discussion.
Mr. Looper asked abount the trash that was being used to fill the creek.
Mayor indicated the F:aispector would need to go and look at it, and see if there is
anything being dumped that is illegal.
Councilman ElwiRa askked if the Engineer was supposed to give them something in
writing. He indicated the Looper's should be advised of what actions they can take.
Discussion regarcliL�t; ilxe property behind the Looper's home.
Councilman Ei�, in aslfed about tlue tax lien on the property and if the City could pay
the taxes.
City Secretary i�odicat�ed it would have to go on the tax sale before the City could buy
it without it being deeded to the City by Benny Parrent.
b) Betty Robinsoa�, �sanger South, Bllc 3, Lot 13, showed pictures of the easement next
to her property and tudicated it has not been cleaned out for a long time. She cannot
even get down in the ditch to mow it. She expressed concerns regarding possible
flooding. The curb 1s .also broken and her yard is washing away.
Staff indicated it would betaken care of.
c) Jay Parr, Southsisle l@r., indicated the people in the duplex across the street from him
have now put up Halloween decorations, and indicated it did not appear to him that
they were planning on moving anytime soon. He indicated he would like something
done.
Ken Wilson indiica3ted the owner has gone to court and was given 90 days to cease and
desist. If in 90 days tlue people have not moved, the owner will be fined.
4. Consider and PossibleAction on Presentation from I.E.S.I. Regarding a Possible
Change to I'ros�t Loalcling lumpsters from the Current Side Loading Dumpsters.
Bob Kneis, IESI, indicated the current rates and service schedules are for front load
dumpsters. Currently when someone needs and 8-yard dumpster, they have two (2)
four yard containers. They will replace the dumpsters with new dumpsters if the
change is approved. The contract and rates will not change.
Councilman Eylvin asked if the dumpsters will be relocated because of the overhead
lines.
Mr. Kneis indicated they would. He indicated they would also put signs on them.
Discussion.
Councilman Evans moved to let IESI change out the dumpsters. Councilman Higgs
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Possihle Action on Budget Amendments for 2000/2001 FY End.
III 11 from 50x*6020o
II It from 91
I1 II from 42,o6040 to,. I
For Holt Street Project.
For purchase of radio
For Internet wiring and AC repair
Councilman Evans aenoved to approve the amendments. Councilman Waggoner
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #10-25-01 -Annexing the following
Properties,
ABSTRACT 1241,111. TIERWESTER SURVEY, TRACT 57A, BEING 1.86 ACRES
SITUATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FM 455. (Acct. #R184931)
ABSTRACT 1241, II. TIERWESTER SURVEY, TRACT 40, BEING 49.2 ACRES
SITUATED ON lHE SOUTH SIDE OF BELZ RD.
Mayor read caption a4c follows:
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Councilman Higgs moved to adopt Ordinance 10-25-01. Councilman Evans seconded.
Motion carried una�imoi�sly.
7. Consider and PossiL►le Action on Ordinance #10-26-01 -Amending the Ordinance
Regarding Mov�erne�n�t of Used Buildings into the City Limits.
Councilman Evans moved to approve Ordinance #10-26-01, Councilman Higgs
seconded. Motiion carried unanimously.
Caption as follobvs#
AN ORDINAN+CIE 'UPW THE CITY OF BANGER, DEN ON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING C14APTIER 39 ARTICLE 3.901 OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
8. Consider and Possipble Action to Solicit Bids for Completion of Railroad Park.
Jack indicated tliiis �v a , to get bids for the completion of Railroad Park. They will need
to prepare a bid packet with all items to be completed.
City Secretary indicated they will get with the City of Corinth, and will put together
a packet. There are two more fields, a concession stand and a park area.
Councilman Ga�i a:a I��aved to solicit bids, Co�Incillnan Ervin seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. Consider and Pos,vible Action of Approval of 4A (Sanger, Texas Industrial
Development Corporation and 4B (Sanger, Texas Development Corporation) FY 2000-
01 Budget,
City Manager indicated both boards have approved the budgets.
City Secretary illeiic,�ted thdre were some penciled in changes on the 4A Board because
they wanted to try 10 I•(�Nduce their current debt, and voted to not proceed with any new
projects until the debt has been reduced.
Discussion.
Councilman Evaans moved to approve the budgets. Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion carried uElalaiPnollsly.
10. Any Other Salc>hi I4✓tatte8•s.
a) City Secretar;v expinined the 4B expenditure that was approved at the meeting prior
to this Council n3e€,tI➢Ig. She indicated that the they had went over the amount
allocated for infrastructure on the Wal-Mart project. There were not enough grant
funds to cover the cost and the 411 Board voted to proceed with a loan to cover this over
expenditure.
b) City Manager indilcated at 10;00 a.m. dal-Martwill take Council members on a tour
of the facilaty.
Discussion.
c) Councilman Ervin asked about the building behind Dairy Queen, and asked if they
had a permit to put in the culvert.
John Henderson MuRcated the culvert was coming out, and being replaced.
d) Councilman Evans indicated he had asked Rose about putting an item on the
Agenda about people putting things in the K.O.W. or alleys. He felt there should be a
fee charged to insure the property is cleaned up properly.
Discussion.
ATT 'S
Mayor T my Kincaid
Rosalie Chavez, C'it;y '.�Secreta