02/21/2000-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES. CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Jerry Jenkins,
Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Carrol McNeill
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative
Assistant Samantha Renz, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Streets Supervisor John
Henderson, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier, Woodrow Barton, Shelley Ruland,
B.J. Hampton, Amy Sadeghian, Khosrow Sadeghian, Doris Garner, Candace
Lambert, Matt Lambert, Nelva Higgs, Sue Trego, Linda Bealls
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, and led the Invocation, Councilman Ervin led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: February 7, 2000-Workshop
February 7, 2000
b) Disbursements
Brief Discussion regarding disbursements
Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
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4. Consider and Possible Action on Allowing the Beautification Board to Solicit Bids for
Christmas Decorations.
Nelva Higgs, 115 Hillcrest, representing the Beautification Board, addressed the
Council. She indicated she had met with Jeff Morris, and discussed the lights needed
for the downtown area. Ms. Higgs indicated they wanted to put silhouette candles on
poles up and down Fifth Street. She indicated the Beautification Board had elected to
go with a theme of carolers and candles.
City Manager explained that in "Other Improvements" in the Electric Department
budget, Mr. Morris had listed Christmas Decorations. He indicated the items the
Beautification Board had agreed on would total over $15, 000.00, therefore, would need
to be sent out for bids.
Discussion.
Councilman Jenkins indicated the City has used the same decorations over and over,
he indicated it was the intention of the Council years ago to replace the items gradually.
Councilman Jenkins moved to authorize staff to seek bids on Christmas Decorations as
presented by the Beautification Board,
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change From 2-F (Duplex) to
MF4 (Multi -Family) on Property Legally Described as Abstract 1241 in the Henry
Tierwester Survey, Tract 217, Being 5.00 Acres. Property is located at 903 Keaton Rd.
Public Hearing open.
Khosrow Sadeghian, 121 Tammy, spoke in opposition of the request, he indicated he
was opposed to increasing the density in the area because Keaton Rd. is not very large,
he also indicated if they build duplexes on the property, he would like to see a brick wall
built between the property and his mobile home park. Mr. Sadeghian also expressed
concerns regarding maintenance of the property.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change From 2-F (Duplex)
to MF-1(Multi-Family) on Property Legally Described as Abstract 1241 in the Henry
Tierwester Survey, Tract 217, Being 5.00 Acres. Property is located at 903 Keaton Rd.
City Manager indicated the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously voted
to deny the request. He indicated that Mr. Hoffman is planning to proceed with
duplexes as zoned.
Councilman Ervin moved to deny the request.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Final Plat on Property Legally Described as
Ridgecrest North, Phase I -A, Lots 9,10 and 11, Block A. Property is located in the ETJ
on Union Hill Road.
City Manager indicated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to
approve the plat.
Discussion regarding the Citgo easement.
Councilman McNeill moved to approve the plat as presented.
Councilman Jenkins seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Designation of Locust Street as Truck Route -
Requested by Billy Jack Hampton.
Billy Jack Hampton, I03 S. 6, indicated he had bought his first truck last year and
when he did, he spoke with Benny Erwin, Police Chief at the time, and they decided he
would widen his drive and put up a privacy fence, so he could park his truck on his
property. Mr. Hampton indicated he has not had any problems with his neighbors but
understood there had been some complaints about other trucks parking on the street.
Discussion regarding complaints, Chief Amyx indicated when he speaks with one truck
driver regarding parking their truck on the street, they point out the other drivers who
are also in violation.
City Manager indicated the Ordinance listing the current truck routes is included in
the packet. He indicated he understood Mr. Hampton's request, however, Locust
Street is not a truck route. He indicated he did not think that Houston Street from 5th
Street to Austin Street should be a truck route either.
Councilman Jenkins indicated that changing an existing route could affect someone
currently, and he wasn't sure that was the best thing to do. He understood Mr.
Hampton's situation; however, the police chief did not have the authority to change an
ordinance. He suggested no action be taken on this item, and that the Council look at
the ordinance and consider reworking it.
Discussion regarding the location of the other trucks in town.
Mayor advised Mr. Hampton to continue to parkwhere he has been, and Council would
review the Ordinance and put it back on the agenda at a later date.
Councilman Jenkins moved to delay action on Item #8 concerning designation of truck
route on Locust Street for thirty kJ days.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #02-03-00 -Amending the Number of
Prints Required for Submission with a Preliminary andlor Final Plat Application.
City Secretary explained to the Council that currently the ordinance only requires the
developer to bring six (6) blue lines, and this is not enough to provide Council, Staff,
and the Planning and Zoning members with a copy.
Brief Discussion,
Councilman Ervin moved to approve Ordinance #02-03-00.
Councilman Jenkins seconded.
Motion Carried unani Mmously.
10. Consider and Possible Action to Issue Election Order for General Election to be held
May 6, 2000.
Councilman Jenkins moved to issue Election Order for election to be held May 6, 2000.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
11. Consider and Possible Action on Beginning Removal of Tanks on the Chambers'
Property,
City Manager indicated all the paperwork was finally completed, and this property
belonged to the City. He indicated in the packet was a copy of Eagle Constructions bid
on removing the tanks.
Linda Bealls, 7960 Private Road 6605, Sanger, explained the process of removing the
tanks and taking samples. She indicated the City had an estimate on three tanks, and
upon investigation is sure there are five tanks, and possibly eight. She recommended
going to Eagle Construction and asking for a quote on what it would cost for the other
two tanks to be removed.
Councilman McNeill indicated he would like to know exactly how much this will cost
before proceeding.
Discussion regarding excavation.
Mayor suggested they find out more about the project before proceeding.
Councilman Ervin moved to turn down the contract.
Councilman Higgs seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #02-02-00 -Authorizing the Submission of
an Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
Home Investment Partnership Program,
City Secretary explained this was a resolution giving GSA the authorization to submit
the application for the Home Program. The cost is $30.00.
Councilman Ervin moved to pass Resolution #02-02-00.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion Carried 4 to 1, Councilman Higgs voted No.
13. Consider And Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Ordinance #02-04-00-Amending
Article 6.505 - Food Establishment Rules.
City Secretary explained that the City's Sanitarian had advised that these rules need
to be brought up to current code. This Ordinance will take care of it.
Councilman Higgs moved to accept Ordinance #2-04-00, amending Article 6.505.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
14. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Budget Line Item 58-5310 - R & M Building
in the Enterprise Fund.
Councilman McNeill addressed this item, he indicated the original proposal during the
budget presentation was $1,000.00 on this line item. When it came out approved it was
$27,000.00. Councilman McNeill expressed some concerns regarding items being
charged to this account.
Discussion regarding some of the items.
Councilman McNeill indicated he would like to see the account reduced to $1Z,000.00,
and there would still be enough to purchase the requisitioned items, not yet approved.
Discussion.
Councilman Jenkins asked why the $27,000.00 was moved to this account.
City Secretary explained that her notes indicated it was to furnish the new building.
Discussion regarding the budget.
Councilman McNeill moved to drop the $27,000.00 in 58-5310 to $12,000.00 and to put
the other $15,000.00 in the contingency fund.
Councilman Jenkins seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
15. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Amendments to Budgeted Items in Debt
Service for Fiscal Year 99/00.
City Secretary indicated she had made a mistake during the refunding f the bond issue,
and picked up the wrong total, she indicated the amendment would put $?0,834.00 back
into contingency.
Councilman Ervin moved to amend the budget items for debt service for FY 1999/2000
as presented.
Councilman Jenkins seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
16. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Amendment to Budgeted Item in R & M
Vehicle For Police Department.
Chief Amyx addressed the Council, he indicated there were two 2000 Chevy Impala's
and Benny's old car. He indicated Benny had budgeted to stripe two cars, but he would
like to strip all three. He's requesting money to buy a light bar, a wire cage, siren box,
console, and money to stripe the other car.
Discussion regarding light bar and striping.
Chief Amyx went over the quotes he had received.
Discussion regarding the quotes.
Councilman Jenkins moved to amend the Police Department line item 20-5320 - R&M
Vehicle by $1,590.940
Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
Motion Carried unanimously.
17. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Sidewalks in the Downtown area.
Councilman Ervin indicated he had received several complaints regarding the
sidewalks in the downtown area, he indicated that elderly and handicapped people
could not get into the drug store.
Doris Garner, 610 5.10"', indicated her mother fell last Sunday, Terry Jones helped her
into the car after the paramedics were there. She indicated the bottom step is very bad,
and very dangerous.
Mayor indicated this has been a problem for years.
Discussion regarding how the sidewalks could be fixed.
Ms. Garner indicated the sidewalks were not in compliance with the Disability Act.
City Secretary indicated those sidewalks were grand fathered in.
Discussion.
Council agreed to table this item for further research.
No action taken.
18. Any Other Such Matters.
a) Mayor indicated the Texas Railroad Commissioner would be visiting Denton County
on March 1, 2000.
b) Mayor asked the City Secretary if a report could be printed that combined the
Enterprise and General Fund expenses.
City Secretary indicated the program will not allow it to be done that way.
c) City Manager indicated he had talked with Rice Associates, and the Land Use Study
would be here on Thursday. He asked if they would like to schedule a joint meeting
with the Planning and Zoning to go over it.
Scheduled meeting for February 289 2000.
d) Discussion regarding the trash in the fields by Jack in the Box and the Dollar
General Store.
19. Meeting Adjourned.
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