07/19/1999-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES:
City Council
July 19, 1999
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Glenn
Ervin, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Joe
Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative
Assistant Samantha Renz, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham,
Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Streets
Supervisor John Henderson, City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Lisa Hardy -
Sanger Courier, Shelley Ruland
1. Mayor Called Meeting to order and led the Invocation, Councilman Jenkins led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: July 6, 1999
b) Disbursements
Councilman McNeill indicated he had some questions regarding the disbursements.
On page 5, the payment to Mr. Nichols, how long will the City have to pay this.
City Administrator indicated until August, but only if Mr. Nichols does something
for the City.
Councilman McNeill asked if the case is thrown out, can the City get their money
back.
City Administrator indicated they could.
Discussion concerning line item for Insurance expense funds relating to the water
damage on the building down the street (electrical site location).
City Secretary indicated these are expenses that the insurance will reimburse for the
most part.
Discussion concerning invoice from City of Denton.
Councilman McNeill addressed an Item on Page 23 of the Disbursements and
indicated he would like to see more description than "other".
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City Administrator indicated that was the name of the line item in General Ledger,
but the items were listed.
Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as Presented.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3 , Citizen's Input.
None.
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #07-13-99 to Increase Water
and Sewer Tap Fees.
City Administrator explained the reason for raising these rates. He indicated the City
could utilize the extra money to help pay for some of the growth so current citizens
would not have to pay the cost.
Councilman McNeill asked if residential and Commercial tap fees were the same.
City Administrator indicated they were.
Discussed would like to raise rates by $500.00 on each tap fee.
City Administrator indicated he just came up with a number, but Council could use
any cost they would like. He indicated Bolivar Water charges Q700.00 just for
water.
Discussed the cost of a septic tank was approximately $6500.00, Citizen would still
save money going with the City.
Councilman McNeill asked how much water does the City have, and can they get
more, and at what cost.
City Administrator indicated the City has an agreement with Upper Trinity to be
purchasing 1 million gallons a day in the year 2003, currently the City is selling 1
million gallons per day, the wells can pump 1.4 million, and the City is purchasing
500)0010 from Upper Trinity. The City has 900,000 gallons it is not utilizing
currently.
Councilman McNeill asked about the cost of a new sewer plant.
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City Administrator indicated a new plant would be approximately 2 million dollars,
the land would be approximately $200,000.00 and the lines would be approximately
1 million..
Councilman McNeill indicated in order not to burden the citizens, the City would
need to raise the fees higher than $500.00.
Mayor indicated at least $1500.00.
Councilman Jenkins indicated he did not see the increase stopping growth.
Discussed if increase should also affect current developments in town.
Discussion regarding what is treated at the sewer plant currently.
Councilman Jenkins indicated he would like to see this item delayed, so the public
can hear about it.
Mayor indicated they did need to give staff direction regarding the figures.
Councilman Higgs indicated they should raise the rates to $2000.00 each.
Councilman McNeill indicated his feeling was $1500.00 each.
Councilman Jenkins indicated he would go with either one.
Councilman Garza and Councilman Ervin indicated they needed to go with $2000.00
in order to cover the cost.
Consensus of Council to go with $2000.00.
Mayor postponed action on this Item.
5. Consider and Possible Action on Establishing a City Engineer Position.
City Administrator indicated he had spoken with several engineering firms and they
have assured him the City could get an engineer for $48,000.00 or $50,000.00 a year.
He indicated he needed direction from the Council an how they would like to hire for
that position, will it be appointed by the Council, or do they want City Administrator
to interview and hire someone. He indicated if it is appointed by the Council, the
resume becomes public information, and could be put in the paper, and the person
could lose their job. If the City Administrator interviews the individual, the
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conversation is not public information.
Councilman Jenkins asked if they had spoken to the City Attorney,
City Administrator indicated he did, and all resumes are public record.
Councilman Jenkins asked the City Administrator what he would like to do.
City Administrator indicated for the individua, s sake he would like to interview the
person, and come to Council with his recommendation.
Councilman Jenkins moved to authorize the City Administrator to establish a
position for City Engineer for the City of Sanger.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Change Order #1 -Sanger Wastewater
treatment Plant Improvements.
Mayor read the increases from the Change Order.
Councilman Garza asked about the 10" line for Future Connection to Joe Falls pond.
City Administrator indicated that it was part of the agreement, Joe Falls gets all of
the processed liquid.
Councilman McNeill asked what the city would pay at this time.
City Secretary Rose Chavez indicated approximately $3,000.00 at this time and
$42,000.00 when it is competed.
Councilman Jenkins moved to approve change order for Project D95038E, SRF
Project No. 3589-01 for Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
• Any Other Such Matters.
a)Councilman McNeill indicated he had a complaint from a citizen requesting the
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speed limit on Second St. be posted at 20 miles per hour, and if they do block Second
St. for it to be blocked at 455, so he can find another route.
b)Councilman Ervin asked when did they start charging to get into a public park. He
indicated last Sunday night, he had gone to the ball fields, and they were charging
admission.
John Henderson addressed this item, and indicated there was a tournament last week.
He indicated they are having problems with baseball teams scheduling games with
out a contract, he has spoken with the City Administrator regarding a possible lease
agreement.
City Administrator indicated it is a public facility, paid for by the citizens, and
someone is charging to park there. The City does not get any revenues. He indicated
they need to put something in writing showing the responsibilities of the baseball
association.
c)Lisa Hardy asked how one would go about getting a YMCA.
Councilman Jenkins indicated Denton's YMCA closed down because of funding, so
the chances of Sanger getting one is pretty slim.
Councilman Ervin indicated the City does need to start locating something for kids
to do after school.
Councilman Jenkins indicated the Subdivision Ordinance does call for Parks in the
new subdivisions,
d)Mayor asked what was on the streets.
Jeff Morris indicated he thought it was fertilizer, they tried to spray it off, but it did
not work very well.
8. Meeting Adjourned.
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♦♦ ` To y Kincaid, Mayor
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Rosalie Chavez, City