01/17/1995-CC-Minutes-Regular��
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MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Jack Richardson,
Councilwoman Margie Sraxton, Councilman Jerry Jenkins
Councilman Tommy Kincaid, and Councilman Joe Sell
tJTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Chavez, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Electric Supt
Larry Yoast, Public Works Supt. Chuck Tucker, JoAnn
Sell, Jeff McNeill, Anthony Mode, Ronnie Swanson, Bobby
(� Swanson, David Tinberg, Glenn Shaw, Bill Murrell,
Russell Mabiza, and Vicky Eliesan.
��1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman Kincaid Ied
the invocation which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.
2. CQNSENT AGENDA:
a}. Approve Minutes
b). Disbursements
c}. XIT Paving � Construction, Inc. -Payment # 3- $22,57Q.Q 1
d}. Jones &Jeffrey Construction {Library} -Payment #2 - $27,Q85.22
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve all items on the
Consent Agenda
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
3. Citizens Input -None
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement -
Houston%Galveston Area Council of Government Purchasing Coop.
�� Chief Murrell addressed the item concerning Interlocal Agreement
allows the City to Purchase large ticket items in a '°Goverment
Contract" rather than a specific bid process.
This is the first of two items for the Fire Department in order to
�� proceed with alease/purchase of a new Fire Engine Pumper for the
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Motion was made by Councilman Bell to approve Interlocal Agreement
with the HoustonjGalveston Area Council of Government Purchasing
Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion carried.
5. Consider &Possible Action Regarding Authorizing Bids For alease/
Purchasing New Fire Engine Pumper - S.V.F.D.
�� Discussion: Concerning leasing of a new Fire Truck and method of
finance.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson that City authorized the
Purchase of a new Fire Engine Pumper for $155,979.+D0, using
(� Midwest Bankers Group Inc., financed far 9 years with yearly
payments at $24,488.92 at 7.Q8% interest.
Seconded by Councilwoman Sraxton. Motion carried.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Great Tegas Trash -Off Day
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Off Day.
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:;reat Texas Trash Off Day in Sanger as per request of the
3eautification Board. Seconded by Councilman Bell.
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3eautification Board for the City to fund a recycling program. This
vouldbe pilot program . period of • months.
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Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried.
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9. Executive Session Pursuant to Article 6w52-17, Vernon's Civil
Statutes, 2{g), Personnel -Sanger Volunteer Fire Department
Mayor Armstrong convened Council into executive session at 7:5®
according to Article 6252-17, Vernon's Civil Statutes, 2{g),
Personnel Sanger Volunteer Fire Department
1(l. Consider and Possible Action Executive Session Pursuant to
V.A.T.S. Article 6252-1?, 2{g�, Personnel -Sanger Fire Department
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dotion was made by Councilman Jenkins that staff be instructed t
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ompensation and Disability Insurance Payments • i days.
3econded by • / Richardson. • rCarried.
1. City Secretary Rose Chavez will be attending the annual Election
School January 25- 27, 1995
Staff had also received a request from a citizen, concerning
consolidation of City/school elections in one location.
Bill Spore, City Auditor will complete his work and is scheduled
to present 93194 audit at the Feb. 6, 1995 meeting.
3. City Administrator asked Council if anyone was planning to
attend the February 6, 1995 TML Legislative briefing in Austin.
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4. City Administrator advised that he will be attending a Texas Public
Power briefing on Monday the 23rd in Austin.
�� 5. Larry Yoast advised that Lone Star Gas is to start tomorrow or next
day on Kith Street and will complete Willow Street probably
�� within two weeks. Lane Star Gas is also "letting°' a bid on Austin
Street to relocate the line.
6. City Administrator that advised poles behind Diane Drive will be
pulled as soon as it gets dry.
7. Vicky is preparing a report concerning furnishing the library in
stages.
8. City Secretary advised that the average Utility Billing Program will
implemented this month and will be effective on their Feb. 1,
billing.
12. Any Other Such Matters
1. Councilman Kincaid addressed a problem regarding the Past
Office's private exit to 5th Street. Councilman Kincaid states sand
and lumber were apparently blacking the exit, and the Post Office
wants it removed.
2. Mayor Armstrong had a request far the City to purchase signs for
Cowling Road. She feels it is a viable request
__ Mayor also advised Larry Yaast, Electric Supt. that the middle
light at Care Inn is out
3. Councilman Jenkins addressed the following issue:
a). The road to the landfill is in bad shape and needs to be
maintained. It is really in a "mess'°.
City Administrator advised that Mr. Bohmann is waiting far it to
dry up before he goes out there to grade the rand.
�� Chuck fiucker, Public Works Supt, advised he planned to reshape
the road and put down some base.
b}. Mayor Armstrong also asked about the ditch at Sroak Glen
Drive.
Charles Tucker advised that he is planning to rent the
equipment from A-1 Rental far $788.Oa a week. He figured
he could do the whale ditch in a week.
City Administrator advised all he needs is at least 2 weeks of
dry weather.
4. Councilman Jenkins also stated that he noticed a Frontier Waste
Mangement Dumpter at a business he believes is Denton County
Marble, located on the right of Utility Road.
Councilman Jenkins stated he believes this property is in our city
limits. Discussed
Staff to check records
AN •, also neeciect ciarnicanon •
the new library Vicky stated ftinding included shelves, chairs,
work tables, and desk with shelves being the biggest expense.
the Community that would donate some of these items if the
specifications were listed with the cost of each
he time would be right to mobilize the community to buy
buy a shelf, or buy anything.! • that a plan
ffould be worked up and brought back to them
property t• clean it up.
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% foolproof.
treet She asked Benny if the Police Department makes a
st when driving around town andr Ili
ocated on peoples property.
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1roperty owner which advises11 to contact
4anagement to have the stuff discarded.
unk like this once a month on a regular basis?"
contact
certain items. This is why they want the property owner to
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lockshat all the • t
ouricil[man Jenkins
stated someone got on weekend 1,
City Administrator advised that if it was a city employee that
would be grounds for dismissal