11/07/2005-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
November 7, 2005
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Glenn Ervin,
Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Mike James
OTHERS
PRESENT:
City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Secretary, Tina Walker, Fire Chief David Pennington, C.G.
McNeill, Roger Otwell, Kathy Floyd, Evelyn Shaw, Ken Shaw, Paul Edelman,
Sherry Lewis, Liz Springer, John Springer, John Lewis, Jan Looper, Johnny
Looper, Paralee MacKillop
1. Mayor called meeting to order. Councilman Lawler led Invocation followed by Pledge
of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: October 17, 2005
b) Disbursements
Councilman Higgs moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was
seconded by Councilman James. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Sherry Lewis, 600 South loth Street, addressed City Council concerning the building
requirements to add 8x15 room on back of the house. Ms. Lewis indicated that the
building requirements required by the City will cost more than the room. Ms. Lewis
requested council review the fees that residents have to pay to add to an existing
residential structure.
Jan Looper, 663 Rising Star Lane, addressed City Council. Ms. Looper indicated that she
wanted to correct an issue concerning her property. She advised Council that when
FEMA came to their property in 1996, FEMA placed them in the flood plain. They were
not aware when they bought property their property that it would be categorized in the
flood plain.
4. Consider and Possible Action for Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection
Services.
Fire Chief, David Pennington, addressed City Council and advised that the agreement is
the same, except that the fire run fee was increased from $362.88 to $368.10.
Councilman Patton made motion to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Fire Protection Services. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Possible Action National Incident Management System.
Fire Chief Pennington indicated that the NIMS Program allows the Fire Department the
capability to apply for Grants. Chief Pennington indicated the Fire Department operates
under an IMS Plan and if the City wants the ability to get a Grant they have to fall under
this program.
Councilman Higgs made motion that we approve the NIMS presented by Chief
Pennington. Seconded by Councilman James. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Sidewalk Bid for 5"' Street.
Lee Allison, City Engineer addressed City Council regarding this bid and the contractor.
Discussion concerning coordinating with TXDOT to get permission to place sidewalks on
the South end; getting letters and permission from the homeowners, and coordinating
right of way issues with TXDOT and property owners.
Lee Allison and John Henderson met with the two lowest bidders to review bids,
construction and deadline commitments.
Lengthy discussion about tree removal and replanting of trees.
Councilman Patton made motion to approve the contract and award Sidewalk Bid to
Ameripaving, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action for Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services.
Vicky Elieson, Librarian, indicated that the Interlocal Agreement for Library Services has
only one change from the past. The County is asking that all computers in the Library
have filters on them. Ms. Elieson indicated the city currently does not have these in place;
however, they are in process of being installed.
Discussion concerning the county not wanting to fund Libraries. Ms. Elieson informed
the Council that there is a 20% reduction in funding.
Councilman Higgs made motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Library Services.
Seconded by Councilman James. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Nominees for Appraisal Review Board.
City Secretary advised that Shirley Haider is serving on this Board and her term does not
expire until 12-31-06. She has not indicated that she wants to resign. The Denton Central
Appraisal District indicated the City can nominate another person to also serve on this
Board.
Councilman James made motion that we do not make any nominations at this time.
Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action for Economic Development Coordinator Incentive Package
Preparation,
City Manager advised that he checked with several Cities and at the Smaller Cities the 4A
and 4B Boards fund 100% of the cost for this position. In larger cities such as Lewisville
and Denton the position is paid 100% by the City.
Lengthy discussion concerning the funding of this position and the incentive package.
Councilman James made motion that City Council will authorize and approve an Incentive
Package and an Economic Development Coordinator/Director position with the
appropriate incentives in the package: a Car Allowance, Travel Budget and
Compensation as discussed.
City Secretary asked that Councilman James retract his first motion. Councilman James
made motion to approve preparation of the Incentive Package. Seconded by Councilman
Higgs.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Discussion Regarding Changing Building Construction Code.
Lengthy Discussion about Building Permits, Fees and changes that could be made.
11. Discuss Items for Future Agenda.
None.
12. Meeting Adjourned.
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SECRETARY
MAYOR JOE HIGGS