01/09/2006-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
January 9, 2006
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Mike James,
Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Mike
Walker
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant Tina Walker, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Electric
Superintendent Mike Prater, Water Superintendent Eddie Branham, City
Mechanic Kristian Lindbere, Bill Fuller, Joyce Fuller, John Chambers, Kathy
Floyd, Jan Looper, Johnny Looper, Liz Springer, John Springer, Ken Perry,
Roger Otwell
1. Mayor Joe Higgs called meeting to order. Councilman Patton led Invocation followed
by Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: December 19, 2005
b) Disbursements
Councilman James moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion
seconded by Councilman Walker. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Jan Looper - 663 Rising Star Lane addressed City Council concerning status of the
clearing at Duck Creek.
City Manager Jack Smith advised that he was consulting with Carter &Burgess on a
design change so the ditch could be widened. He is also waiting on County concerning the
bridge work and what the City's cost will be on the project.
4. Recognition of John D. Chambers Donation of $2500.00 for the Purchase of Property
for Library Expansion.
City Council gave recognition and thanks of appreciation to Mr. Chambers for his
donation of $2500.00 to be used toward the purchase of property from SISD for
expansion of Library.
5. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #01-01-06 Setting Date, Time and Place for
Public Hearings on Proposed Annexations.
No Action Taken.
6. Consider and Possible Action for Re -Appointment of Alternate Judge for Municipal
Court.
7. Consider and Possible Action for Re -Appointment of Municipal Judge to Municipal
Court.
Item 6 and 7 were voted upon at the same time.
Motion was made by Councilman Patton to Reappoint Kenneth Hartless the Alternate
Judge for Municipal Court and to Reappoint Municipal Judge Danny Spindle to
Municipal Court. Motion Seconded by Councilman James. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #02-06 Agreement of Voting Machines and
Equipment, Purchase of Ballots and Voting Supplies.
Councilman James made motion to pass Resolution #02-06 Agreement of Voting
Machines and Equipment, Purchase of Ballots and Voting Supplies. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Purchase of Property at 311 N. 5`" for Future
Expansion of the Library. Property Legally Described as Lot 4(S 20' of N 45') Blk 23
Original Town.
Discussion concerning the price of the property.
Councilman Patton indicated that it was to be the price of an appraised value.
Councilman James indicated that this is a drive way and should not be treated as a real
piece of property.
Councilman Lawler asked if the property was appraised before the meeting with
School Board. Staff indicated the property was appraised and the value was $79000.
City Manager Jack Smith indicated that this property is not to cost the tax payers. We
rented the property that Mr. Chambers family gave us and then Mr. Chambers gave
a personal check for $2,500.00
Councilman Walker made motion to purchase property at 311 N. 51" for future
expansion of the Library from School for $7,000.00. Motion seconded by Councilman
Patton. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action concerning City Attorney.
Lengthy Discussion about current Attorney and his knowledge and the use of a local
attorney for certain items.
Each Council Member addressed their views on the use of a Local Attorney. Staff did
have some comments concerning this item.
Mayor Joe Higgs indicated that we do not have to make a motion. Council expressed
that they would like Staff to send some Legal work to local attorney.
11. Discuss Mobile Data Units for Police Cars.
Councilman Lawler addressed this item and advised he was not aware that the Police
Department did not have the Mobile Data Units in vehicles and asked Police Chief to
comment.
Police Chief Amyx explained the process of answering a call and the benefits of using
the mobile units and the efficiency of both. The Chief explained that the Mobile Data
Units allows an officer to run criminal history. The Mobile Units would not take place
of the radios. Safety wise the officer would have to shift attention from the traffic stop
to enter the data. The Chief explained that data could be retrieved faster if the
Dispatcher is busy.
Lengthy Discussion.
Councilman Lawler would like a total cost of package and ask if the Chief could check
and see if grant money was available to help with purchase of Mobile Units.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D,
Section 551.074 Personnel Matters.
A. City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Higgs Convened City Council at 7:42 pm to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
13. RECONVENE into Regular Session and Consider Action, if Any, on Items Discussed
in Executive Session.
Mayor reconvened meeting from EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:33 PM.
No action taken.
14. List Possible Future Agenda Items.
15. Meeting Adjourned.
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