11/03/1997-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
November 3, 1997
PRESENT: Mayor John Coker, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilwoman Alice
Madden, Councilman Jimmy Frazier, Councilman Jerry Jenkins
ABSENT: Councilman Mike James
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Chief of
Police Benny Erwin, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham,
Iv Street Superintendent Chuck Tucker, City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Sgt.
Curtis Amyx, Officer Stephen Lehotsky, Officer B.J. Thorne, Matthew
Lambert, Glenn Ervin, Richard Derryberry, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier
1. Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. Councilman Kincaid led the Invocation;" `'`
followed by Mayor Coker leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve Consent Agenda. Seconded
by Councilwoman Madden.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Chief Erwin made some presentations to three of his police officers. Chief Erwin
indicated that on October 24 there was a situation that could have gotten out of
hand with a fire that occurred at Chisum Trail Apartments which was life
threatening to the elderly residents involved. The problem could have gotten out of
control if these officers had not assisted. Chief Erwin wanted to recognize these
officers and award plaques. Certificates of Awards for outstanding achievements
and life saving efforts above and beyond the call of duty on October 24, 1997, were
awarded to Curtis Amyx, Stephen Lehotsky, B.J. Thorne, and Reserve Matthew
Lambert.
Mayor
Coker also indicated last Wednesday he had
received a compliment from the
SISD on Stephen Lehotsky for
his hard work on the
Drug Awareness Program. The
school
was appreciative to the
Sanger Police Dept.
for their hard work.
Chief Erwin wanted to publicly thank Wanda Lester at the Justice of Peace office,
Chris Bengston from Radio Shack, Cheryl King and Jennifer Thompson from the
City for judging the posters drawn by the 4th and 5th graders at the Sanger
Intermediate School for Drug Awareness.
4. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 16-97 Regarding Franchise
Agreement between Denton County Co -Op and the City of Sanger.
--- - Item discussed
at length. City
Secretary advised
Franchise Tax received from
Denton County
Co -Op during the
96-97 budget year was between $5,000 and $6,000.
Discussed was the revenue reports that had not been sent by the Co -Op.
This item was tabled until the City receives the revenue reports from the Co -Op.
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5. Consider and Possible Action to Award Bid on Asphalt Roller.
Two bids were received from Dallas Ford New Holland:
1% Ton Stone Wolfpac 3100 2 Ton Stone Wolfpac 4000
$13,950.00 $15,950.00
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Councilman Frazier suggested that we use another method for advertisement. He
suggested we might advertise in the Dallas paper to possibly get better bids on our
equipment.
City Secretary advised that the reason we use the Sanger Courier for advertisement
is due to compliance with the Local Government Code in that the Courier is the
newspaper in our City for general circulation.
Mayor Coker indicated the cost for advertisement in Dallas and Ft. Worth is
expensive.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Award bid to Dallas Ford New Holland
in the amount of $15,9500.00 for a 2 Ton Stone Wolfpac 4000. Seconded by
Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action to Award Bid on Police Vehicle.
A total of four bids were received:
Bonner Chevrolet $19,990
Village Ford of Lewisville $21,292
$229528
$21,695
Discussed.
(1) 1997 Chevy Lumina
(1) 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
(1) 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
(1) 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to Award Bid on the 1996 Ford Crown
Victoria to Village Ford of Lewisville in the amount of $21,292.00. Seconded by
Councilman Jenkins.
Motion Carried unanimously.
7. Discussion to Determine the Amount of Water the City needs to Subscribe from
Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
Mr. Keesler advised Tom Taylor could not attend this meeting; however, he will be
attending the November 17, 1997 meeting.
City Administrator reported that he met with Upper Trinity and they are still trying
to find a way to sell water to Bolivar and still keep the subscription amount.
Mayor Coker implied that last week Mr. Keesler advised the City could sell it to
Bolivar for the same amount the City is paying for it.
City Administrator indicated that there is a pool that it could be placed into and the
City would not lose the subscription amount. This would allow Bolivar to buy from
the pool and the City would not lose the subscription amount. He indicated that he
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feels this is what Upper Trinity is putting together.
The Mayor's concern was addressed toward the City keeping the entire 500,000
gallons a day subscription and then having the ability to sell it for the amount of
money the City has paid for it.
Mr. Keesler indicated they could sell it through the pool and still save the same
amount of money; however, Upper Trinity would then have the obligation to get the
water to Bolivar.
Discussion followed and opinions and concerns were expressed in regards to the City
having full control of the water.
Item tabled for November 17, 1997 Council meeting.
8. Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in
Govt. Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters.
1) Six month evaluation of City Administrator, Larry Keesler.
Mayor Coker convened Council into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
9. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Appropriate Action, if any, as a
result of item discussed in Executive Session.
Mayor Coker reconvened into Regular Session at 8:41 p.m.
No action taken at this time. Postponed for a later date.
10. Any Other Such Matters.
(1) City Administrator reported that since end of last month 44 homes have been
built representing a 2.9% increase.
(2) City Administrator stated Council should all
have
a copy of the
letter
from
Hunter Associates responding to the TNRCC
letter
that was sent
to the
City.
Councilman Jenkins
asked Mr.
Keesler if
he had a rough ideas as to the
dollar cost to do this
project. Councihnan
Jenkins was inquiring as to the
cost of upgrading the
sewer line
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MINUTES: City Council - Special Called
November 11, 1997
PRESENT: Mayor John Coker, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilwoman Alice
Madden, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Jimmy Frazier, Councilman
Jerry Jenkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez
L Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order.
2. Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in
Govt. Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters.
1) Six month evaluation of City Administrator, Larry Keesler.
Mayor Coker Convened Council into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m.
3. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Appropriate Action, if any, as a
result of item discussed in Executive Session.
Mayor Coker Reconvened Council into Regular Session at 8:40 p.m.
No Action Taken.
4. Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez, City SecrearY
Coker III, Mayor
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