10/17/2005-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL October 17, 2005
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Glenn Ervin,
Councilman Joe Riggs, Councilman Robert Patton
MEMBERS
ABSENT:
OTHERS
PRESENT:
Councilman Mike James
City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Secretary, Tina Walker, Water Superintendent Eddie Branham,
Police Chief Curtis, Amyx, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, Woodrow
Barton, Scott Norris, C.G. McNeill, Liz Springer, John Springer, Max Lindsay,
Johnny Looper, Dale Chegwidden, Eddie Lane, Roger Otwell, Ed King, Mike
Walker
1. Mayor called meeting to order. Councilman Riggs ted Invocation and Councilman
Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2 a) Approve Minutes: October 3, 2005
b) Disbursements
Councilman Ervin moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Dale Chegwidden, President Sanger Summer League addressed City Council to inform
them he was stepping down as the President of Sanger Summer League. He expressed
appreciation to several people for their time and contributions to the Baseball League.
Mayor expressed appreciation to Dale for the wonderful job he has done.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Approving 4A Sanger Texas Industrial Development
Funding for Bridal Path Sewer Line Main.
City Manager Jack Smith indicated that the 4A Board had a meeting in which they
approved funding of $200,000 for the The Bridal Path Sewer Main Bore SHI-35
Crossing.
Councilman Riggs made motion to accept. Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Possible Action for Electric Utilities at Sanger Cemetery,
City Manager, Jack Smith indicated that a Pavilion was built at the Cemetery and a
meter has been set at this location. The Cemetery Association is requesting City of
Sanger to provide the electricity for this location.
Discussion.
Councilman Ervin made the motion to approve the Electric Utilities for the Sanger
Cemetery. Councilman Patton seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #10-10-05 on Sidewalk Safety.
City Manager, Jack Smith indicated that this Ordinance was requested by several
Council
Members. The streets that are affected by this Ordinance are in the Downtown area
only.
City Manager indicated he has researched with other cities concerning the ordinance
for
sidewalk safety.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER BY ADDING ARTICLE 8.700
"SIDEWALK SAFETY" PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TILE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve Sidewalk Safety Ordinance #10-10-05. Seconded
by Councilman Lawler.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action on Meter Reading System.
City Manager, Jack Smith indicated that this is the same system that was presented at
City Council about a year ago. There was only one bid received from U.S. Metering &
Technology.
Heath Yentes from U.S. Metering &Technology addressed City Council about the cost
of the system. Mr. Yentes indicated this system is a turn key operation and the City's
revenues will definitely be increased due to the accuracy of the readings.
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Mayor Kincaid ask for a motion. Councilman Ervin moved to approve Option #2 with
Demand Meters at a cost of $799,577.00. Councilman Patton seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Meeting Adjourned.
Mayor Joe Hi g