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05/01/1995-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting May 1, 1995 PRESENT. Mayor Nei Armstrong, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Tommy Kincaid OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Glenn Ervin, Lisa Hardy Sanger Courier, Dennis Wills 1. Call Meeting to Order. Mayor Nel Armstrong led the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Consent Agenda: a) Approve Minutes b} Disbursements Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda Seconded by Councilman Bell Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input Brenda Nixon - 105 Southpark, addressed the Council concerning the Bargain Depot building and the condition it is in. She stated it is an oId building and would like to see the volunteers move to another building. Mayor stated that the city can not spend city funds on a private building. The Bargain Depot is run by a group of volunteers and the city has nothing to do with it Mayor advised there is nothing the city can do about the building and it is really up to the volunteers to find another building. 4. Conduct Public Hearing for Preliminary Plat for Dorwin Sargent Freese Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Block A, Sargent Addition, SF- 3. Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing opened. No one spoke for or against Mayor Armstrong stated that this is only the preliminary and any changes to be made will be indicated on the Final Plat Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing closed. 5. Consider and Possible Action for Preliminary Plat for Dorwin Sargent, Freese Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Block A, Sargent Addition, SF- 3. Mayor Armstrong inquired as to the Engineer's letter concerning the changes to be made to the plat City Administrator John Hamilton made the following statements: 1. The Final Plat should reflect the fire hydrant location at entrance of the cul-de-sac. 2. Mr. Sargent has been informed concerning the sewer line being outside the easement 3. John Mears with Hunter and Associates had advised the slope on the sewer poses no problem with the limited number of houses. 4. The Council waived the requirements for alley and sidewalks on the last cul-de-sac Mr. Sargent developed due to the nature of the development. 5. The long standing drainage problem of Diane Street will be alleviated when Mr. Sargent puts a drainage canal between Diane and the property line. The city will come back andconcrete it later. Mayor inquired as to whether that drainage ditch will be deeper. She stated this has to be addressed since water is always standing in that ditch. City Administrator John Hamilton stated Mr. Sargent's engineers will also address that issue and will coordinate it before it is constructed. Councilman Richardson addressed the sidewalks. Discussion - Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve the preliminary plat for Dorwin Sargent, Freese Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Block A, Sargent Addition, SF-3 with the recommended changes by Hunter and Associates to appear on the final plat Motion was seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 6. Consider and Possible Action on Proposed Contract form Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Mayor advised that there are definite concerns regarding the contract Larry Yoast, John Hamilton and Mayor Armstrong will arrange a meeting with Frank Bushnell from Brazos to review the concerns addressed by McCord Engineering and our city attorney. Item tabled and rescheduled for next City Council meeting. 7. Consider and Possible Action Parks Department Grant City Administrator John Hamilton stated he met with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grants -In -Aid section in Austin Friday to discuss the proposed park development grant application. Discussion followed. •� Motion was made by Councilman Bell to instruct staff to proceed finding plans and so forth to start the athletics complex park as drawn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion carried. 8. Consider and Possible Action regarding Library Construction. Mayor Armstrong reported insulation has been done and the sheet rock has been delivered and is ready to be installed. Library Board will be selecting the carpet on Monday. 9. Executive Session pursuant to the provision of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated. in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071, pending or contemplated litigation. Mayor Armstrong convened City Council into Executive Session at 7:24 P.M. Mayor Armstrong reconvened City Council from Executive Session at 8:00 P.M. 10. Consider and Possible Action regarding Executive Session pursuant to the provision of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.(Yll, pending or contemplated litigation. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to reimburse the owner of the vehicle whose car was damaged in February to the amount of $600.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to reimburse Mrs. Eunice Gray fifty percent (50%) of the original cost of the bore under 455 for a sewer line. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion carried. 11. Administrative Report 1) City Secretary proceeded to brief council in requirements to canvass Saturday's votes on the May 6, 1995 election. Consensus of the Council to hold a Special called meeting on May 8, at 7:00 P.M. to canvass votes and conduct the Statement of Elected Officer (Pre -Oath) with the official "Swear -In" on May 15, 1995. 2) City Administrator briefed Gouncil on the Variance request which was approved by the Board of Adjustments on April 27, 1995 for Ronny Beard to build a boat storage facility. 3) Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast stated work is progressing on loth Street 12. Any Other Such Matters. 1) Councilman Kincaid inquired as to the cleaning out of ditch on the west side of the highway. City Administrator John Hamilton stated that if it does not rain in the first part of next week they can do part of it 2) Mayor Armstrong stated all city facilities are smoke free. Mayor Armstrong also mentioned letter of commendation to Eddie Branham She also stated that they are still progressing on some of the complaints from the last meeting. The trash bags have been removed, some mowing has been done and a street light will be installed. 3) Councilman Bell inquired as to progress on streets. City Administrator John Hamilton advised that there will be some progress taking place. 4) Councilman Jenkins stated several weeks ago State Highway Department came down to corner of Diane and the Loop to clean out a ditch that was flowing, and now it does not flow. City Administrator John Hamilton advised he will write a letter. 13. Adjournment. NV, SSA fi g tP c o er •- Vill n Nel Armstrong Mayor AT T ST p