12/18/1995-CC-Minutes-RegularPRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Cauncilman Tenn Ervin, Councilman
Jack Richardson, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilman Tammy
Kincaid
ABSENT: Councilwoman Margie Braxton
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry
boast
1. Mayor Armstrong Called the Meeting to order, led the Invocation and
Pledge of Allegiance.
. Consent Agenda
a) Approve Minutes
b} Disbursements
Matian was made by Councilman Richardson to approve consent
agenda. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously 4-Q.
3. Consider and Passible Action Regarding Adoption of Resolution No.
19-95 -Prohibit Concealed Handguns on City -Owned Premises.
Discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson that the city deny
Resolution R19-95. Seconded by Cauncilman Bell
Motion Carried unanimously 4- .
4. Consider and Passible Action to Approve Resolution No. 2fl-95
Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development
Board.
Discussed.
Motion was made by Cauncilman Richardson to approve Resolution
R20-95. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously 4-0.
5. Consider and Passible Action Regarding Financial Advisory Contract
with Southwest Securities.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to accept Financial Advisory
Contract with Southwest Securities. Seconded by Councilman Bell.
Motion Carried unanimously 4-D.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Contract for Professional
Services for Engineering Consulting Services with Hunter Associates,
Inc.
Motion was made by Councilman Bell to accept contract far
Professional Services for Engineering Consulting Services with Hunter
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Associates, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried 3-� with one no vote.
Vote Far: Councilman Bell
Councilman Kincaid
Councilman Richardson
Vote Against: Councilman Ervin
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Fair
Housing/Equal Opportunity Standards Officer.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to appoint Rose Chavez as
Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity Standards Officer. Seconded by
Councilman Ervin.
Motion Carried unanimously 4-a.
8. Consider and Possible Action for Reimbursement of Expenses and
Excessive Time and Commitment in the absence of a City
Administrator.
Councilman Richardson addressed this issue concerning
reimbursement to the Mayor far excessive time and commitment in
the absence of the City Administrator.
DiscussecL
Mayor Armstrong expressed her appreciation, however, she did not
want a salary or compensation since it would make her feel she
needed to be in the office 8 hours a day every day. She indicated that
the department heads are doing a great job and if they need her for
any reason they call her. She thanked Council for their consideration.
9. Any Other Such Matters.
(a) Mayor Armstrong briefed Council concerning a telephone call she
received Sunday from Kim Shaw concerning her water situation at her
property. Mrs. Shaw was very upset and wanted the Mayor to go and
look at her property. The Mayor indicated she could not go since she
was having her Christmas with her family. Mrs. Shaw did manage to
call other Council members concerning her problem.
The Mayor stated that she called Mrs. Shaw back on Monday after she
talked with Jahn Mears concerning this issue.
Mayor Armstrong advised Mrs. Shaw that the water running across
their property was coming from McNeil and Springer. The Mayor also
advised her that everyone she has talked to had told her that the their
problem could be corrected if they put a horn through their driveway.
Mrs. Shaw was still not satisfied. The Mayor did indicate that the city
legally could not take all the water off them and direct it to the Amyx's
property.
Councilman Bell and Councilman Kincaid indicated they went out to
check the culverts that day she called to make sure they were draining
properly. They indicated Amyx's property is getting 65% to 75% of
the water and the Shaw's property is getting 30% to 35% of the water.
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(b) Mayor Armstrong indicated that the Library is leaking again. She
stated that Chuck will contact Denton Roofing so they can come back
and correct the problem.
(c) Councilman Kincaid asked if staff had found out if the underground
storage tanks were on State right-of-way.
Larry Yoast indicated that one of the tanks is on State right -of --way 23'
6" into the center of 5th Street.
Mayor Armstrong stated we need to contact the Highway Department
to advise and see if we can get reimbursed for some of this expense.
(d) Mayor Armstrong addressed John Mears' letter concerning Willowood
Addition.
(e) Mayor Armstrong also advised concerning the purchase of the Railroad
property. She indicated she would write Matthew Hickey a letter and
offer a price of $10,000 for the barn and storage area and $20,000 for
the other property. She has talked to Mr. Hickey and he does
understand that this is a negotiating price.
Mr. Hickey did advise Mayor Armstrong it will be after the first of the
year before he contacts her.
Larry Yoast advised Jim Conley bought the property right across the
street from the City's for $3500 an acre.
Discussion.
Consensus of Council to offer $3500 an acre and $7500 for the barn
and storage area.
10. Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez, City
1444
Nel Armstrong, Mayor