03/06/2006-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL WORK SHOP
March 6, 2006
MEMBERS
PRESENT.
MEMBERS
ABSENT:
OTHERS
PRESENT.
Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Mike James,
Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Mike Walker
Councilman Mike Lawler
City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Street Superintendent John Henderson, Water/Waste Water Superintendent,
Eddie Branham, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, City Engineer Lee
Allison, Kevin Ware Allison Engineering
1. Mayor Higgs called meeting to order.
2. City Manager Jack Smith presented a list of all streets in the Capitol Improvement
Project and total cost of entire project which was approximately $12,962,532.
Lee Allison gave an overview presentation of the paving project and the different
paving options. Lee Allison addressed drainage, culverts with barrow ditches, curb
and gutter streets, concrete streets with valley gutters and driveways with low water
crossings.
Lengthy Discussion followed concerning drainage issues including storm sewer and the
electric improvements to the system and the different paving options. Discussed
utilizing tap fees. Staff also addressed bond debt payments, increase in utility rates,
and the impact on tax rate.
The city's projected growth was discussed as an impact to help offset debt. Staff is to
get more information based on what was discussed regarding the streets, water/sewer
and electric project.
3. Meeting adjourned.
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