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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 CC MINUTES - Page 2 12J 18/95 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. CC MINUTES - Page 3 12/ 18/95 (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