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04/03/2006-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL APRIL 39 2006 PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Mike Walker, Councilman Mike James OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez, Engineering Coordinator Samantha Renz, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Vehicle Maintenance Kristian Lindberg, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, Liz Springer, John Springer, Joe Falls, Andy Garza, Kathy Floyd, C.G. McNeill, Paul Edelman, Johnny Ray Looper, Rod Zielke, Woodrow Barton, Polly Dwyer, Beverlv Howard 1. Mayor Joe Higgs called meeting to order, Councilman James led the invocation, followed by Councilman Walker leading the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes: March 20, 2006 — Workshop March 20, 2006 b) Disbursements 3. Citizen's Input. Rod Zielke, Tomlin Investments, indicated he was representing the project on the Lane and Miller property east of the High School. He indicated they had been working on this project for over a year. On October 17, 2005 the Council had encouraged them to proceed. In February 2006 the planning process had gone as far as it could go without Council input. On March 10, 2006 he submitted a revised draft for a workshop, but was told a Council member had to request that workshop be scheduled. He requested that a council member request a workshop to be held for this project. Diana Cruz, owner of Miguelito's restaurant, addressed the Council. She discussed the issue of the smoking ordinance that was passed at the previous council meeting. She discussed the amount of taxes she paid to the city and indicated that she felt she should have been given the opportunity to speak on issues that affected her business. Mustafa, owner of Hunter's Drive -In, addressed the council concerning the smoking ordinance as well. 4. Consider and Possible Action on resolution #04-05-06 —Government Capital Corporation Regarding Lease Purchase for the Purpose of Procuring a "Chipper Truck" 5. 6. 7. City Manager indicated this had been typed incorrectly on the last agenda, and needed to be passed. The bid had already been awarded. Councilman James moved to approve the resolution as presented. Councilman Patton seconded. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Section 551.072 (Real Estate) . 1. Property Acquisition. Mayor convened into executive session at 7:43 p.m. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if Any, on Items Discussed in Executive Session. No action taken. Possible List of Future Agenda Items. John Looper indicated he would like to see discussion on Rising Star Drainage Issues on the next agenda. Dan Almon indicated he would like to discuss debt service for the capital improvements. Council agreed to schedule a workshop. Meeting Adjourned. AT EST: Rosalie Chavez, City Se rLOON"Iferr,