10/06/1997-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
October 6, 1997
PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Tommy Kincaid, Councilwoman Alice Madden, Councilman
Mike James, Councilman Jimmy Frazier, Councilman Jerry Jenkins
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Mayor John Coker
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Street
Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie
Branham, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris,
James Ward, Pat Kraft, Librarian Vicky Elieson, Fire Chief Craig
Waggoner, John &Liz Springer, Prentice Preston, Joey Nabors
1. Mayor Pro-Tem Kincaid Called the Meeting to Order. Councilman James led the
Invocation which was followed by Councilman Frazier 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 Councilman James.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Joey Nabors, former employee of the City, addressed Council in regards to a
complaint he had with how the employees of the City were treated. Mr. Nabors
expressed how he was treated as an employee.
He also complained that in the past, City employees were driving the City
dumptruck without a CDL License to Denton to get asphalt. He inquired if this
procedure was still going on and expressed that he does not want to pay a lawsuit
if it is.
Mr. Nabors indicated he was lied to and treated badly until he resigned which he
has not officially done. He never received his pay raise and the steps he took to get
it resolved never got him anywhere. Mr. Nabors expressed that this is the reason
the turnover in personnel is so outrageous.
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Changes to the Code of Ordinances Section
26 Use of Land and Buildings.
Mr. Keesler addressed this item. He indicated that the City has very little property
zoned I-l. The largest tract is northeast of Hwy 455 and Sth Street consisting of 106
acres of land with a small area zoned I-1 on the frontage.
'�y1VIr. Keesler indicated if someone wanted to build something in I-1 and it fell under
Byl or B-2 or B-3 zoning they would have to request a zoning change.
Mr. Keesler recommended that someone be allowed to put a B-1, B-2 or B-3 in an
I-1 or I-2 district.
Councilman Jenkins asked if it would not be easier to re-evaluate the chart list on
designated uses.
Concerns were expressed in regards to spot zoning by Councilman Jenkins.
Discussion continued.
John Springer indicated that the advantage that this would give someone is that it
would expedite the process, especially for small businesses in not having the cost
involved and the delay for requesting a zoning change.
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Mr. Keesler indicated this is basically for the B4, B-2, and B-3 being allowed to
build under I4 or I-2.
Mayor Pro -Tern Kincaid indicted that this does not reflect the residential zoning only
the business district.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Madden to allow B-1, B-2, and B-3 districts be
able to build in I4 or. I-2 districts. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins.
Motion Carried unanimously.
Council made it very clear that this change would not in any way affect the
residential zoning, only the business.
5. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Bid for Two (2) New Trucks.
Mr. Keesler advised that only one bid was received from Jim McNatt in the amount
of $17,639.39 for each truck.
Motion was made by Councilman Frazier to Award the bid to the only bidder, Jim
McNatt. Seconded by Councilman James.
Motion Carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Contract for Professional Services for
Engineering Consulting Services.
This item was discussed at length. Issued addressed by Council were: Was it
necessary to have an engineer when it involved just painting the water tower? Was
the engineer contract for $5,000 too much for this type of service? Is the city locked
into using Hunter & Associates for this type of service? Could other engineering
firms be contacted to get other possible bids who actually specialize in this type of
work?
Chuck Tucker indicated that he thought it was almost a requirement to have an
engineer for the required inspections that are involved. He also indicated that
Hunter Associates did contract with the City for engineering service on the new
water tower.
Motion was made by Councilman Frazier to table this item until the next Council
meeting. Seconded by Councilman James.
Motion Carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Library Services with Denton County for 1997-1998 Fiscal Year.
Librarian Vicky Elieson addressed this item. She indicated that the contract does
have a few differences, mostly in reference to the services provided by the Library
which the Library is providing.
The per capita is based on population and funding is definitely needed.
Motion was made Councilman Jenkins to Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
for Library Services with Denton County for 1997-1998 Fiscal Year. Seconded by
Councilman Frazier.
Motion Carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action Approving Resolution No. R07-97 Regarding Denton
Central Appraisal Districts Proposed Expansion and Renovation.
Motion was made by Councilman James to Approve Resolution No. R07-97
Regarding Denton Central Appraisal Districts Proposed Expansion and Renovation.
Seconded by Councilman Madden.
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Motion Carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Building Permits.
Chuck Tucker addressed this item and recommended that Council consider that the
Plumbing, Mechanical, and Air Conditioning contractors be licensed in the same
manner as the Electrical contractors. The Electrical contractors pay a $20.00 fee
and post a $19000 Surety Bond. The license is renewed each year, and expires on
December 31st of each year.
Chuck indicated that presently when a building contractor pulls a permit he pays
all the fees; however, they seldom bring their subcontractor to sign the required
permits for electric, AC, mechanical and plumbing. The City will not give the
Certificate of Occupancy until all signatures are in the file which currently creates
delays to the contractor.
If the City required them to be licensed just as the electricians then the process will
be simplified. Each Constractor would have their signature on file along with a copy
of their license. The City would then not require them to sign the permits every
time.
This will speed up the process and not inconvenience the contractor upon completion
to be able to obtain their Certificate of Occupancy.
Discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Frazier to require the Plumbing, Mechanical, and
Heat & Air Contractors to be licensed on a yearly basis starting January 1, 1998
and pay the same fee as the Electricians. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins.
Motion Carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 11-97 Regarding
Water/Sewer Deposit,
11. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 12-97 Regarding Electric
Deposit,
12. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No.13-97 Regarding Tampering
Fee.
13. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 1447 Regarding Utility
Reconnect Fees.
14. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 1547 Regarding Electric
Service Connections.
Items 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 were approved with one motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve Ordinances No. 11-97, 12-97,
13-97, 14-97 and 15-97. Seconded by Councilman James
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE No. #11-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 11.600 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE
25.000(a) OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE No. #12-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 11.900 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE
28.000(a) AND (b) OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE No. #13.97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 119 ARTICLE 11.300 OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE
OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE No. #14.97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
ARTICLE 11.1603 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE 30.000
OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE No. #15.97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 11.700 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE 26.000
OF THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
Motion Carried unanimously.
Councilman Frazier asked again about possibly moving up the billing date and
cutting down on the length of time given on the extensions.
City Secretary advised that the reason that the City gives the length of time they are now doing is to comply with PUC Regulations. City Secretary advised that possibly
when the City took over the system in 1984 from Brazos they were operating under
the PUC Guidelines and Regulations. The City then possibly adopted what was
already in place.
City Secretary indicated the utility bills can be mailed out earlier; however it does
not change the time the bills are due or when they get disconnected for non
payment. This month they were mailed out earlier, however the due dates were still
the same.
Council again discussed moving the due date on the loth and moving the cut-off date
up 5 days. City Secretary indicated staff was a lot stricter this month on cut offs.
However, most of those disconnected came in later that same day and reconnected.
Councilman Frazier indicated his concern was to cut down on the time period on
these customers who move out.
ibly Keesler advis
Mr.. ed the new utility billing system will be installed this year and posscould improve some of the problem.
15. Any Other Such Matters,
1) Mr. Keesler asked if anyone was going to attend the TML Conference being
held in Ft. Worth. He made reservations for everyone for hotel
accommodations to hold the room which was $100 for each member. The
Council members all indicated they would not need the hotel
accommodationsif they attended.
Mr. Keesler advised he would call tomorrow to cancel to get our monies
refunded.
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2) Jeff Morris addressed Public Power Week - which recognizes public utility
that are basically owned by the citizens. It is not investor owned or co-op
type owned utilities. The reason they are doing it this year is due to the
competition. Jeff plans to make the citizens aware of where public power is
headed.
Mayor Pro -Tern Kincaid proceeded to read the Proclamation to the audience.
3) Councilman Jenkins indicated that during the citizen's input earlier in the
meeting a reference was made by Mr. Nabors in regards to unlicensed
drivers. In the rules and regulations all City employees must have required
CDL license for the vehicles they drive. Councilman Jenkins asked City
Administrator to make sure he check into this issue.
Councilman Jenkins also advised that about two meeting ago Lone Star Gas
come to Council to obtain a request. Councilman Jenkins stated Lone Star
Gas finished the work today.
Mr. Keesler advised he will call Mr. Cunningham tomorrow.
4) Mayor Pro-Tem Kincaid indicated that someone needs to get out real early
in the morning to catch the dogs running loose. Mayor indicated animal
control needs to address this before it gets to be a real problem.
S) Councilman James indicated to staff that he would like a citation to be issued
to the property owner who has property on the corner of Acker and 455.
This property is in violation of 6.101, 6.102 & 7.101. It is an eye sore and
there are piles of equipment sitting on the site.
Mr. Keesler advised that the Fire Marshall is presently working on this
problem already.
16. Adjourn.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
James.
Motion Carried unanimously.
W. Coker III, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez, City