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10/04/1999-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4,1999 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Andy Garza ABSEN7Ca Councilman Glenn Ervin OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Street Supervisor John Henderson, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham Animal Control Officer Vince Villanueva, Vickie Elieson, Delores Coker, John Coker, Sandra Lloyd, Richard Muir, Doug Markley, Helen Kirby, Lisa Hardy, Shelley Ruland, 1. 1V[ayor Called Meeting to Order, Councilman Garza led the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes: September 16,1999 - Special Called September 20,1999 - Workshop September 20,1999 b) Disbursements Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Garza seconded. Notion Carried unanimously. 3. Citizen's Input. Richard Muir, representing the Library Board, addressed the property North of the Library on Fifth Street. He indicated the property was owned for many years by the Chambers family. The family would like to possibly donate the land to the City to be used in connection with the Library. He indicated that according to TNRCC there are three tanks underground that will need to be removed, and they had received an estimate from Eagle Construction regarding this. Councilman Jenkins asked if anyone had been in contact with Mr. Null regarding the driveway between the library and the property that will possibly be donated. Delores Coker indicated she had spoken with him and he had indicated he would consider donating the driveway if the City acquired the property. Discussion regarding whether the driveway was a deed or an easement. Doug Markley,11466 Jennifer Circle, representing Eagle Construction, addressed the Council concerning the removal of the three tanks. He indicated it was all explained in his proposal. His proposal included removing tanks, testing the soil, and refilling with clean soil. He indicated that if the City had some items such as a back hoe or a source for dirt, they would work with the City concerning that, Mr. Markley then explained the process of cleaning the taroks. Discussion regarding material of tanks, and how to dispose of it. Delores Coker asked Mr. Markley to explain the process of filling the tanks instead of removing them. N[r. Markley explained the process of filling the tanks, and explained the cost was approximately the same as removing them, but it may be necessary to remove the tanks later so it would be better to just remove them the first time. Council agrees it was a good idea, and instructed staff to put on the next agenda. 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #09-19-99 -Water and Sewer Tap Fees. Councilman McNeill indicated he wanted to look at Section III of the Ordinance, and indicated he would like the sentence to read, "All funds collected in excess of established costs shall be deposited in a separate account for new plant addition, new plant, or additional plant, easement purchase or main trunk lines and disbursed only after specific approval by the City Council." N[ayor asked Council if they had read the article in the Denton paper on Sunday regarding Building Permits, and Impact Fees. He indicated that based on the size of the water meter the expense amounts to $2527.00 and up per house. Discussion regarding future growth. Councilman McNeill gave a hand out to the Council and explained his breakdown. He indicated he took eight months of daily averages from the sewer plant and figured the use per house. He indicated he felt the tap fees should be $950.00, and explained this should cover the ost of a new plant. He indicated that was where he felt it should start, and then if it was necessary to go up later they could. Councilman Jenkins indicated he felt $2000.00 was Mn high, but felt the cost should be between $1250.00 and $1600.00. Discussed number of building permits issued. Richard Muir addressed Council and indicated the fee should not be raised the fee any more trian necessary. Discussion regarding fee increase. Councilman Garza indicated he was for growth, but his main concern was 5300 current citizens. He indicated if the new developers did not pay their way that the current citizens will have to carry the burden. Discussion. Councilman Garza indicated he would come down to $1500.00 or $1600.00. Councilman Jenkins indicated he would go with $1250.00 to $1600.00. Councilman Higgs indicated he felt it should be $1400.00 or more. N[ayor asked if he could get a motion for $1500.00. Discussion regarding being prepared for growth. Councilman McNeill indicated before the motion he would like to go over Section III again. Be indicated he wanted it to read, "All funds collected in excess of established costs shall be deposited in a separate account for new plant addition, new plant, or additional plant, easement purchase or main trunk lines and disbursed only after specific approval by the City Council." Councilman Jenkins indicated there should be an additional line added to the Ordinance to include a water meter for a sprinkler system, that it be charged at established costs. Council agreed. Discussion. Councilman Jenkins moved to decrease sewer tap and water tap rates from $2,000.00 each to $:L500.00 each with the provision that the wording in Section III be changed as presented by Councilman McNeill and that the single use. of a water meter for a sprinkler system is addressed in the ordinance and the rate should be actual cost. Councilman Garza seconded. Notion Carried 3 to 1. Councilman McNeill voted no. Discussion regarding effective date. Councilman Jenkins moved to amend the effective date of Ordinance 09-19-99 to take effect October 5,1999. Councilman Higgs seconded. Notion Carried unanimously. 5. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #10-21-99 - Animal Impoundment Fees. Vince Villanueva, 600 S. 3rd, Animal Control Officer for the City of Sanger, indicated the current rate for a citizen to pick up their animal is $25.00. He indicated there was no charge for the care of the animal. He asked Council to approve the Ordinance putting rates into effect for a charge per day and a charge per each additional impoundment. Councilman Jenkins indicated the Ordinance looked good. Councilman Higgs moved to accept Ordinance #10-21-99. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion Carried unanimously. Councilman Jenkins read the Caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2.1200 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE 2.000 OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN E:EFECTIVE DATE. Any Other Such Matters. a)i Discussion regarding Building permit fees. b;l City Secretary indicated the City Engineer wanted to schedule a workshop after the Land Use Study is completed. 10[eeting Adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: