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05/15/2000-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 159 2000 7:00 P.M. 201 BOLIVAR 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 20 a) Approve Minutes. May 1, 2000 May 9, 2000 - Special Called b) Disbursements 3. Citizen's Input. 4. Consider and Possible Action on Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment to the Beautification Board. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment to the 4A Board. 7. Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing Yearly Bid for Materials in Electric Department. 8. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street, 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW, corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. 10. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance 404-06-00 -Amending Sign Ordinance Relating to Billboards. 11. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #OS-08-00 -Abandoning Utility Easement Across Lot 6R-1C, Sanger I-35 Industrial Park. 12. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Vehicle Bid on 1/2Ton Pick Up for Code Enforcement Officer. 13. Consider and Possible Action on Amending Motion from November 15, 1999 Meeting Regarding Vehicle Bid on a 1 Ton Pick Up for the Electric Department. 14. Any Other Such Matters 4 ° 15. Adjourn. ! ; 1tos5He Ch vez, Ci y S cretary Date & ime Posted This facility is wheelchair accessibf�d'�,�06,�� parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive service muin, k� °e made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 4584930 for further information. AGENDA CITY COUNCIL - WORKSHOP MONDAY, MAY 159 2000 6:00 P.M. 201 BOLIVAR 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss City's Involvement with the New High School Complex. 3. Adjourn. Rosalie Chavez, City Date & Time Posted This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 4587930 for further information. CITY COUNCIL May 15, 2000 MINUTES: CIACALLED MAY 912000 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Newly Elected Council Member Craig Waggoner ABSENT: Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Joe Higgs OTHERS PRESENT: City Manger Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez 1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order. 2. Canvass Votes from the Saturday, May 6, 2000 City Election. Mayor canvassed the votes as follows: Mayor: Tommy Kincaid 295 Place 2. Glenn Ervin 232 Mike James 122 Place 4: Craig Waggoner 139 Glenn Shaw 83 Jimmy Evans 131 a) Pre -Oath (Statement of Elected Officer) b) Issue Certificate of Election City Secretary proceeded with the Pre -Oath (Statement of Elected Officer), and the Certificates of Election were issued to Councilman Craig Waggoner, Place 4, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Place 2, and Mayor Tommy Kincaid, 3. Meeting Adjourned. MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2000 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Andy Garza OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Vehicle Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Water/wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Streets/Parks Supervisor John Henderson, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier, Nelva Higgs, Beverly Branch, Mike James, Lynn Stucky, Jayne Ashcraft, Julia Beavers, Helen Kirby, Shelley Ruland, Patti Sliger 1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, City Manger led the Invocation, Councilman Jenkins led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes: April 17, 2000 b) Disbursements Councilman Ervin moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion Carried unanimously. 3. Citizen's Input. Helen Kirby, 702 N. 5"', presented a "Make a Difference Award" to John Henderson on behalf A the Beautification Board for keeping the city clean. 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Acceptance of Sue Trego's Resignation from the Beautification Board. Mayor accepted the resignation. 5. Consider and Possible Action on Accepting Bids for Fill Dirt and Authorizing the 4B Board to Expend the Funds. City Manager explained that Mr. Hampton misunderstood, and thought the dirt would be provided, and only bid on labor. He indicated Gene Tipton is the only one that submitted a bond with his bid. City Secretary indicated she had spoken with Clear Creek Sand regarding a bond, they indicated a bond would increase the bid, and would check into getting one and call back. She indicated they had not called. Discussion regarding the band and the bond requirements. Councilman McNeill suggested to re -bid, and include the bond in the specifications. He also pointed out that Clear Creek put "Select Fill", and he would like the fill type specified also. Discussion regarding the bids, and the different types of fill dirt. Councilman Jenkins indicated he hated to delay, but felt the City should cover itself, and thought it was best to reject all the bids, re -bid, and put in all the stipulations. Julia Beavers indicated they did not care what kind of dirt it was, because they will cover it. Councilman Ervin asked to move this down on the agenda, and let the City Secretary call Clear Creek Sand to see about the bond. 7. Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the 4B Board to Expend Funds to Architects Phelps/Wood for Providing Construction Documents on the Ballpark Concession Pavilion, for a Maximum of $4,000.00. City Manager indicated these were the people that did the sidewalk architecture on the plans the City did some time back, they are located in Frisco. The Parks Board has approved the project. Discussion regarding the concession stand. Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the 4B Board's request to expend funds to Architects Phelps/Wood in an amount up to $4,000.00 for construction documents for the ball park concession stand. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion Carried unanimously. 8. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #04-06-00 -Amending Sign Ordinance Relating to Billboards. City Manager indicated the proposed Ordinance would allow no additional Billboards in the City of Sanger. Councilman McNeill indicated he would like the Council to hear Mr. Stucky. Lynn Stucky addressed the issue of Billboards on the Interstate, he indicated he agreed with banning of the Billboards in other parts of town; however, banning the billboards did not take care of two issues. He indicated there were some billboards that were unsightly and in violation of City Ordinances. There are only three locations left in the City that fall within State requirements, and one of them is on his property. He would like to have a billboard, to generate income, and it would indirectly stay in this area. He expressed concerns regarding the unsightly Billboards, and indicated one of the billboards he was talking about, was the only thing that kept him from getting his billboard when he applied. Mayor indicated the issue of non compliance was one of the reasons this item was put on the Agenda. Councilman Jenkins indicated he did not want to say anything that would influence the decision of the Council, and suggested that it might be more appropriate to wait for the new members to be on the board, and put this item back on the agenda. He indicated this was not a pressing issue, and he wanted to be fair. Discussion regarding Billboards in town. Councilman McNeill agreed they might want to wait till the new members are on board. Discussion regarding the current ordinance. Councilman Jenkins moved to table this item. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consider and Possible Action on Nominees to the Appraisal Review Board for the Denton Central Appraisal District. Discussion regarding the nomination. Councilman Jenkins moved to nominate Jeff Higgs. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Consider and Possible Action on Soliciting Bids for Water Line Improvements from Acker St. to Keaton Rd. City Manager indicated the pipe for this job will be over $15,000.00. Councilman Jenkins asked if this was a budgeted item. City Manager indicated it was not. Councilman Jenkins asked where the funds would come from. City Manager indicated the funds would come from the additional revenues that were created when the budget was amended. Councilman Higgs moved to give permission to go out for bids. Councilman Jenkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Consider and Possible Action on Execution of Certificate Showing Changes Made Since the Series 1999 Bonds on the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Regional Treated Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B. City Manager indicated that Upper Trinity wants to sell some bonds, the city is in no way obligated under any circumstances for anything; however he needed the Council's permission to vote yes or no on the selling of the bonds, because he is a Board Member for this entity. Brief Discussion. Councilman McNeill moved to authorize the City Manager and City Secretary to sign the certificate. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #05-07-00 -Removing Cap on Sewer Charges. City Manager indicated he did not intend to change residential, only commercial. He indicated there was a potential for some large sewer users to start using our system. The cap currently is $125.00. Discussion regarding the potential users. Councilman Jenkins asked who the major users are. City Secretary indicated maybe the car washes and schools, in certain times of the year. City Secretary went to check on the consumption of major users. 5. City Manager addressed item 115, while waiting for the City Secretary. He indicated the City Secretary was able to reach Bartel trucking, they have insurance and do lots of work for cities; however, Gene Tipton indicated any job over $25,000.00 must have a surety bond. He suggested they rebid the fill dirt, and get City Attorney's opinion on the surety bond. Councilman Ervin moved to deny all bids received, and send back out for bids, and have it specify what bonds or insurance is needed and the type of soil. Councilman Jenkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Any Other Such Matters. A) City Manager indicated he spoke with Eagle Construction and they should start pulling tanks around May 15, 2000. B) City Manager indicated there is a major problem at the Duck Creek lift station, looks like it's doing okay now, but they will have to get an estimate on completely re doing the lift station. He indicated they will have to lower someone down the hole to work on the problem, it could be very dangerous. Mayor indicated to do whatever is necessary to make it safe. City Manager indicated they will work on getting a cost to re work the lift station. Discussion regarding the lift station and sewage flow. C) City Manager read the part of the Local Government Code that requires a bond if a contract exceeds 5259000.00. (Concerns item #5 -bids on fill dirt) 12. Moved back to Item # 12. City Secretary indicated the car washes seldom reach the $125.00 cap, the nursing home hits the cap, and two of the schools hit the Jr Discussion regarding the sewer usage. Councilman Jenkins moved to pass the ordinance with only Section (b). Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Continued with Any Other Such Matters. D) Councilman McNeill indicated the copper on the Library was turning in spots. Brief Discussion, Staff will look into it. E) Discussion regarding non operable vehicles in town. F) Discussed tanks on Chambers' property. City Manager indicated they need to put a fence up, because the hole will be open until it is clean. G) Jayne Ashcraft,108 David Dr., indicated the Parks Board had some goals and objectives, and one of them was that new developers of 40 or more acres, either donate money or a certain amount of land to the City for Parks. Mayor indicated they could bring it the City Manager to write an ordinance and put on an agenda. 14. Adjourn. 5/1r/0"000 �mPu PH REGULAR DEPARIMLNT PAYMiENT KGiJI�R VENDOR SET: 31 J D : 001 GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT: 10 MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL VENDOR NAME ITEM 4 -'01 OFFICE tOr THE ATE GEOER 1-7086v (AGEm 1 G/L ACCOUIIT P3AME DESGRiE='TIOt! 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T C,? s t L,C1�IC: a.� rra wr ViUkl�I•vi�ir7Er}i-ilir+i`• ( afr�'a' "y POLICE �.}c- „fig �r,.io 4irr 7 =y rtv: Uy a' C%LiCLai`L COURT }c0aitO �1`i 0i"{CL't EH T ! j.4* jr}" r <r•:� 7 ,4 %F.': ri--,�It !1 �f t'i'irn f i" .`.E 3 n n'^C 71 i¢'• i UL -Ml ici' YI:a 1ri6 i i-UaDi"l t` Vla t_m L.a rili Tik`d'.N MiriL.J—',.- Ilin R 'ti G`r� y. ila I I T IGj' `.u`•ii1Lil .r ' J 41+ A+ �esb.S p4't1L..al. ii JL. t efou rtnz� �c; 4cC't?i's'd �i il:;'iis�iE: r ,ou ai;,"u ivtm,4 F1 i'i'=«l I`++:gE?4mF'. ti''1L L:.. i"i, t.IC� ::y .€J7c0� V�a T€I iiA L tNr "P`ss.'" FUND bt n jri€INS a.. ��uszm� 44 , May l 1, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Agenda Items Item #4 -This is the normal procedure for the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem. Item #5 - Nel Armstrong has recommended Kim Shaw for this appointment, and staff approves of the recommendation. At the last meeting there was an error on the memo, and Kim Shaw is who was recommended. Item #6 -There is a vacancy on the 4A Board. The names that have been submitted are: John Springer Bill Fuller Richard Muir Council may have suggestions also. Item #7 -Please see the attached memo from Jeff Morris, Electric Superintendent. MEMO T0: Jack Smith, City Manager FROM: Jeff Morris, Electric Superintendent DATE: April 28, 2000 SUBJECT: Yearly Bid for Materials Per our conversation about how we buy and bid material, I am requesting that we go to a yearly bid on our line materials. I believe this will lower the amount of inventory we have to maintain and will save us money by getting us the best possible price. It will also save man hours because our current way is to call on every item to compare prices which takes alot of time. By bidding on a yearly basis, we can request some special services from that supplier which I have listed. * 40% minimum stock requirement * 48 hour delivery on all items * Jobsite kitting * Jobsite delivery * Emergency response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year * Real time access to inventory and ordering * Our inventory number on all correspondence including billing and ordering I would like for you to put this on the agenda for the City Council's consideration. We can start the bid process upon their approval. May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Item #8 Attached is the information concerning the request for the specific use permit. The Planning and Zoning unanimously recommended this item for approval. RALPH L. MASON H. MAX (Chuck) HARRISON GARYJARRARD April 17, 2000 MASON - HARRISON - JARRARD ENTERPRISES P.O. BOX 22775 OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLAHOMA 73123-1775 City of Sanger Attention: Ms. Samantha Renz P.O. Box 1729 Sanger, TX 76266 51n/ RE: wcorner of F.M. 455 and 8th Street, Sanger, TX (ka4w4mme Lot 2, .77 acres) Dear Samantha: (405) 722-9390 OFFICE (405) 720.9113 FAX Pursuant to our telephone conversation of April 17, 2000, this letter is a request to obtain a Specific Use Permit from the City of Sanger in reference to the captioned property. It is our desire to build a Sonic Drive-ln on said property, but because the property is zoned industrial, and not zoned for retail food establishments, a Specific Use Permit is required. Enclosed is a check for $250 to cover the application fee. Thank you for your help. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerelv. David Lightfoot SL/Iw Enclosure Received: 4/18/ 0; 20:00; 14057209113 => 9406122655; #1 APR-19-2000 WED 08157 AM MASON HARRISON JARRARD FAX NO, 14057209113 5\(AV4*pM*oan\1y 2000 K000TRSA0iA4,04118/0003;04:52PM rro,Nr 455 ��rara�`m .�e�►►aaQ a sooeb asaoi�xszsanv rro►toe¢9ora 09:9� ooietna LEGAL NOTICE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Sanger will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. at 210 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX, to Consider a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property currently zoned Industrial4, this property is legally described as Lot 2 of the Pate Addition. Property is located on the S.W. corner of F.M. 455 and 8Ih Street, Rosalie Chavez City Secretary LEGAL NOTICE The City Council of the City of Sanger will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 15, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. at 210 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX, to Consider a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property currently zoned Industrial4, this property is legally described as Lot 2 of the Pate Addition. Property is located on the S.W. corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. Rosalie Chavez City Secretary Please Run 2 times April 20 & Apri127 W. K.. Pate P.O. Box 387 Sanger, TX 76266 Jones Harvey Prop P/S P.O. Box 89 Decatur, TX 762345-0089 Fred Harvey 705 N. 8" Sanger, TX 76266 A. A. Lynch 1008 Pecan Sanger, TX 76266 William H. &Reba Wells 6185 N. Glenn Ave. Fresno, CA 93704 KM Leasing 119 Ridgecrest LLC Denton, TX 76205 Cherry Ann Beard RR 1, Box 4126 Saint Jo, TX 76265-9741 Fern Hutto P.O .Box 988 Sanger, TX 76266 Sharon Copeland 809 N. Sanger, TX 76266 Jessie Johnson P.O. Boox 561 Sanger, TX 76266 Woodrow Barton P.O. Box 980 Sanger, TX 76266 Jimmy & Gilbert Enlow 703 N. 7" Sanger, TX 76266 John & Devonne Gilbreath P.O. Box 547 Sanger, TX 76266 Karl Klement Prop. P.O. Box 505 Sanger, TX 76266 Timothy Baker 903 N. 8te Sanger, TX 76266 Springer Family Rentals P.O. Box 248 Sanger, TX 76266 Nathan Hight RR 11 Box 184 Emory, TX 75440 Richard Muir 7177 Rector Rd. Sanger, TX 76266 ar4'i City of April 26, 2000 TO: Property Owners FR: Rosalie Chavez Re: Specific Use Permit -Lot 2, Pate Addition The Sanger City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing, at 201 Bolivar St. on the following dates: Planning and Zoning -Thursday, May 4, 2000, 7:00 PM City Council - Monday, May 15, 2000, 7:00 PM to consider a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the S.W. corner of F.M. 455 and 8t' Street. Attached is a form for you to sign stating whether or not you approve of this request. If for any reason you do not approve, or have any questions regarding this request,. please plan to aMend the public hearings on the above scheduled dates. Thank you very much for yow immediate attention to this request. RCar Encloswes sos BOLIVAR STREET , BANGER, TE][AS 76�66 940-458-7930 P.O. B07[ 578 940-458.418o FAJC PZ OS/04/00 CC 05/15/00 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Specc Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW, corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: IIJKrilwavi Please Print Your Name DATE PZ OS/04/00 CC 05115100 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: PZ OS/04/00 CC 05115100 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Spec Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8" Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: Comments: SIGNA I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit DATE PZ OS/04/00 CC 05/15/00 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: Please Print Your Name M OS/04/00 CC 05115100 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Specc Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. comer of F.M. 455 and 8 h Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: Please Print Your Name PZ OS/04/00 CC 05/15/00 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Specific Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8" Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: 1 I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: DATE Please Print Your Name PZ OS/04/00 CC 05/15/00 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Considering a Spec Use Permit to put a Retail Food Establishment (Sonic Drive In) on property legally described as Lot 2, Pate Addition. The Property is located on the SW. corner of F.M. 455 and 8' Street. If you disapprove of this Specific Use Permit Request, please be in attendance at the meeting. Please check one: I approve of the Specific Use Permit I disapprove of the Specific Use Permit Comments: Please Print Your Name /y14 t May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Item # 10 This Ordinance, if passed, will ban all billboards in the City Limits. This is the same Ordinance that was on the agenda at the last meeting, and postponed till this agenda at Council's request. CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS ORDINANCE No. #04-06-00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 39 PART OF ARTICLE 3.1503 (THE PART OF THE SCHEDULE CHART RELATING TO BILLBOARD TYPE SIGNS), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SANGER, AND AMENDING SECTION (L) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE TT ORDAINED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Sanger Texas: That Chapter 3, Part of Article 3.1503 (the part of the schedule chart relating to Billboard type signs) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION I § 3.1503 Schedule of Uses Permitted Type Sign Max. Sq. Ft. District Permitted Spacing Standazd Permit Required Billboard Type N/A None None NIA and that section (1) shall be amended to read as follows: (1) Billboard type signs aze prohibited in the City of Sanger beginning May 1, 2000. SECTION II All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith aze, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION III It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance aze severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgement or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. SECTION IV This Ordinance will take effect immediately after its passage and the publication of the caption as the law in such cases provides. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19` day of May, 2000, by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas. Tommy Kincaid, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Item # 11 This Ordinance, if passed, will abandon the easement through Lot 6R-1C of the Sanger I-35 Industrial Park. The City Attorney drew up the Ordinance to ensure the proper wording. If Council remembers this information was discussed at a previous meeting, and Mr. Smith, at that time, advised that the abandonment was needed due to the circumstances involved. NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HA ER & SMITH, L.L.P. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1800 Lincoln Plaza 500 North Akard Dallas, Texas 75201 (214)965-9900 Fax (214) 965-0010 E-mail NJDHS@NJDHS.com April 285 2000 Mr. Jack L. Smith City Manager City of Sanger 201 Bolivar Street P.O. Box 578 Sanger, Texas 76266 ROBERT L. DILLARD, JR. H. LOUIS NICHOLS LAWRENCE W.JACKSON OF COUNSEL ltE: Abandonment of Utility Easement in Favor of Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture Dear Mr. Smith: Enclosed is an original and two copies of an Ordinance which we have prepared which abandons a portion of a utility easement located on Lot 6R4C of the Sanger — I-35 Industrial Park Addition to the City of Sanger. We are using the attached Exhibit to describe the area being abandoned since we do not have any legal description of the area. After the Ordinance is adopted by the City Council, the City Secretary should furnish to the owner of the lot a certified copy of the Ordinance so that it may be recorded in the Deed Records of Denton County. If you should have any questions about this or desire any changes to be made, please let me know. Very truly yours, NICUM LS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAGER &SMITH, L.L.P. By: HLN/jld Enclosures Louis Nichols ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, ABANDONING A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 6R-1C, SANGER - I-35 INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF SANGER — I-35 JOINT VENTURE, THE OWNERS OF SAID LOT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE THE INTEREST WHICH THE CITY MAY LEGALLY AND LAWFULLY ABANDON; PROVIDING SAID ORDINANCE SHALL CONSTIUTTE A QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF SANGER — I-35 JOINT VENTURE THAT MAY BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sanger has determined that the hereinafter described utility easement shall be abandoned in favor of Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture, which has dedicated to the City another utility easement at another location to serve said area; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that said utility easement should be abandoned in favor of Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture, the owners of Lot 6R4C, Sanger — I-35 Industrial Park Addition to the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the hereinafter described portion of a utility easement is no longer needed or necessary for public purposes and should be abandoned in favor of the owner of the lot on which said easement is located, which owner is dedicating other easements to the City for this ` purpose. Said utility easement being abandoned is located on Lot 6R-1C, Sanger — I-35 Industrial Park Addition to the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, and being the easement for abandonment shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto and made a parthereof for all purposes. SECTION 2. That the above -described portion of a utility easement be, and the same is hereby, abandoned in favor of Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture, the owner of Lot 6R4C, Sanger — I- 35 Industrial Park Addition to the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas. SECTION 3. That this abandonment ordinance shall constitute a quitclaim deed in favor of Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture, the owner of Lot 6R4C of the Sanger — I-35 Industrial Park Page 1 33ssa Addition to the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, and the said Sanger — I-35 Joint Venture shall be furnished with a certified copy of this Ordinance which may be filed in the Deed Records of Denton County, Texas, to indicate such abandonment. SECTION 4. That the abandonment provided for herein shall extend only to the public right, title, and interest in and to the said utility easement described above, and in Exhibit "A," and small be construed to extend only to the interest that the governing body of she City of Sanger may legally and lawfully abandon. SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, on the of , 2000. 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M --- - - -- 6t'LLZ 3 „OZ,9Z.Z0 N �lOt/ lS � LZ � „OZ,9Z.z0 N �lld0 �� " o J � W W ~ ,� a _� �� in M f� � N N '`t � M M� W 3. � � Q� M :' M M u? � M (� � C � � — � J z Q Z U J �" J 2 Q U hO �o az m �� W V1 F w �- 0 ..J NWN � W � J �� . ' ' ' '+�_M �� I �� a n, N May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Item #12 Bids received for the '/2 ton pick up for the Code Enforcement Officer were as follows: Karl Klements $17,041.00 James Wood $165255000 Jim McNatt $145988.00 Village Ford $16,454.00 Date of Bid Opening: 5 Time: Re: BID RECEIVED: COMPANY: BID AMOUNT: BID RECEIVED: COMPANY: "3ID AMOUNT: BID RECEIVED: COMPANY: BID AMOUNT: BID RECEIVED: COMPANY: BID AMOUNT: 201 Bolivar Sanger, TX 76266 OOD n 71ck,&0 Z6 U fcfewen JG�cnes W �o q 5 �r mlivmw �vrcemeKil� CITY OF SANGER P.O. BOX 1729 SANGER, TEXAS 76266 The City of Sanger will accept sealed bids at City Hall, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas, on the Following vehicle until 2:00 P.M., MU k 2000. Please note any exceptions or explanations to the specifications in the space provided. BID SPECIFICATIONS One ( ) 2000 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck as follows: (use the space at the left to note exceptions) vZ© ( One (1) 2000 Model 1/2 Ton Pick -Up V Cloth Bench Seat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gas) ✓ BSW All Season Tires V/ Regular Ratio Axle Floor Mats t/ Bed Mat '✓ Spare Tire and Full Size Wheel Side Mirrors Both Sides AM/FM/Clock Radio t�400 o2so GVWR cX Air Conditioning ✓ Standard Fuel Tank 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Color White V Standard Tool Box Mounted SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY VEHICLE PAGE 2 The City of Sanger reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and in all causes, award the bid most favorable to the City of Sanger. Address � 1_oa Date �Q Delivered in J41W Days •M presenting City, State, Zip dode KARL KLEVIENT Chrysler •Plymouth •Dodge •Jeep 500 N. Loop 81J287 P.O. Box 995 •Decatur, Texas 76234 Metro: (817) 430-8416 (940) 627-6700 TRANSACTION INFO CUSTOMER INFO SS# Date � "�i, ) —� � `� Stock # � �� _ Buyer Q Home }� 4 Phone Lictf Exp. Addres � Bus �` � Q � Phone VaI # City �� State i-" Zip E"j � Sale Price /� L L� `-t'" � �! VEHICLE PUR ASED New Used � Demo � Trade-in Year O � Make � � Model ` �� f-•- Rebate Vin. Mileage Exterior color/s -� � Interior color Q� Difference Factory Equipment Sales Tax 6.25% -� Dealer Inventory Tax O fi) � License �Y��,) ^ ��`� Title n� 7 i� lA�� State Inspect DOCUMENT FEE �` � I ��" SU8 TOTAL /---+ TS I J � ` Pius payoff A e ��, Less cash Q � '� � SUB TOTAL j � y`, ' insurance is Q O Extended Servica Policy THE INFORMATION YOU SEE ON THE WINDOW FORM FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A PART OF THIS CONTRACT. INFOR- M AT I O N O N THE W I N D O W FORM OVERRIDES ANY CONTRARY PROVI- SIONS IN THE CONTRACT OF SALE, TOTAL Months Payments Terms of Insurance service contract Term TRADE INFO LIEN INFO Year Make Type Lien Holder Model Mileage Address Vin. Av. City/St. Zip Lic.# Val# Exp. Attn. Pay-otf-to/Title due thru Draft thru DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES "A documentary fee is not an official fee. A documentary tee is not required by Any warranties on the products sold hereby are those made by the manu- law, but may be charged to buyers for handling documents and performing services facturer. The sever hereby expressly disclaims all warranties either express or relating to the closing of a sale. A documentary fee may not exceed $50 for motor implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for apar- vehicle contract or a reasonable amount agreed to by the parties for a heavy com- ticular purpose, and the Seller neither assumes nor authorizes any ocher to mercial vehicle contract. This notice is required by law." assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of said products. I understand and agree to the terms of this order, whether on the front or the reverse side. This order contains the entire agreement proposed for the purchase of the above described vehicle and no other agreement or understanding of any nature concerning this transaction has been made unless attached to this order and signed by the seller and buyer. Seiler makes no representations concerning fuel economy of the sale unit and any information posted on the sale unit or contained in literature relating to the same reflect the results of tests performed, required or prescribed by a government agency, upon which seller has relied. If the sale unit is a used motor vehicle: (1) seller will deliver an Odometer Disclosure Statement based on written information relating to the sale unit obtained from the previous owner and upon which seller has relied; and (2) seller has obtained from the previous owner a written Certificate of Title prepared by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation from its official records, ail of the information in which seller has relied upon in the Description of Sale Unit in this order. L� NO WARRANTY, SO A IS! SERVICE CONTRACTS THAT OFFER MAJOR MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN PROTECTION WHERE OFFERED TO ME X Manager Approval Buyer Sign X Date Salesperson/s CITY OF SANGER P.O. BOX 1729 SANGER, TEXAS 76266 The City of Sanger will accept sealed bids at City Hall, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas, on the following vehicle until 2:00 P.M., May 2000. Please note any exceptions or explanations to the specifications in the space provided. BID SPECIFICATIONS One (1) 2000 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck as follows: (use the space at the left to note exceptions) One (1) 2000 Model 1/2 Ton Pick -Up � Cloth Bench Seat '� 6 Cylinder Engine (Gas) BSW All Season Tires � Regular Ratio Axle ✓ Floor Mats Bed Mat � Spare Tire and Full Size Wheel �/ Side Mirrors Both Sides �-�" AM/FM/Clock Radio L��S: 6250 GVWR -� Air Conditioning Standard Fuel Tank -�4 Speed Automatic Transmission Color White � Standard Tool Box Mounted :��oUo ::�J:�:�;'tA r�;vU ::�wrt c�;;:u r.:Ax+ ;�'rc;;:1.1;�' �,oir u�v �,uMMJ.�' Wt;J.-rc:• ;.';c�r..r�t /V��c; ].�'l:t I:;�iA�'t-tJ:�f�: L'Uil'IJM i.;L.l.l'r';I Gf:T:tC::l: hiCle Ttf'I..I:CdCt/'ft".V �;-ftlC:lt hILJe - V J: ha 1 I.i'r' T:: C: J. � W f: Y C::1. 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BOX 1729 SANGER, TEXAS 76266 The City of Sanger will accept sealed bids at City Hall, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas, on the following vehicle until 2:00 P.M., May k 2000. Please note any exceptions or explanations to the specifications in the space provided. BID SPECIFICATIONS One (1) 2000 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck as follows: (use the space at the left to note exceptions) zoo�one (1) 2000 Model 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Cloth Bench Seat y 6 Cylinder Engine (Gas) // BSW All Season Tires t/ Regular Ratio Axle Floor Mats /Bed Mat Spare Tire and Full Size Wheel Side Mirrors Both Sides Clock Radio 6250 GVWR Air Conditioning V Standard Fuel Tank te****O� 4 Speed Automatic Transmission a/ Color White V Standard Tool Box Mounted SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY VEHICLE PAGE 2 The City of Sanger reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and in all causes, award the bid most favorable to the City of Sanger. Bid $ ��T b of Authonzed Agent aSG6 U at vas Address (( Date Delivered in 0 -/� 0 Days Representing Deal o rn. T 76;?o / City, State, Zip Code CITY OF SANGER P.O. BOX 1729 SANGER, TEXAS 76266 The City of Sanger will accept sealed bids at City Hall, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas, on the following vehicle until 2:00 P.M., MU 4, 2000. Please note any exceptions or explanations to the specifications in the space provided. BID SPECIFICATIONS One (1) 2000 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck as follows: (use the space at the left to note exceptions) One (1) 2000 Model 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Cloth Bench Seat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gas) BSW All Season Tires Regular Ratio Axle Floor Mats Bed Mat Spare Tire and Full Size Wheel Side Mirrors Both Sides AM/FM/Clock Radio 6250 GVWR Air Conditioning Standard Fuel Tank 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Color White Standard Tool Box Mounted SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY VEHICLE PAGE 2 The City of Sanger reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and in all causes, award the bid most favorable to the City of Sanger. Bid $ ��. 4 � �% ��oM N�n�� Signature of Authorized Agent t to was��he.�or, Address , 4 � Z`� - Z000 Date Delivered in (c - � Beys w Ks ►1��ap �� P�1�,} Ps;�r,+ Representing P,�b+ pa,r� ��2 5 8 City, State, Zip Code Fr 156 Reg C�h -t'ool 4ox To-� at F loo r MQi's f3 e c1 t,,, i � h M G-� A dca s 150 �-� 7� l �, 454 Plus T T d- L ��"�°�� May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr; Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary Re: Item # 13 Mr. Smith will address this item. This is concerning the 1 ton diesel pick up truck that was awarded at the November 15, 1999 meeting for the Electric Department. The cost for the gasoline engine is $3500.00 less than the cost for the diesel. Planning, Housing &Community Development Services for Rural Texas Since 1979 GrantWorks Newsletter May z000 Please make available to City and County Administrative Personnel and Elected Officials TCDP changes match, scoring criteria Following a recommendation made by GrantWorks, dozens of letters, and a petition sent by GrantWorks' client communities, Sandy Mauro, Director of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) announced a major reduction in the matching funds requirement for many small cities. The TCDP has modified the population categories that determine match percentage for 2001/02 Community Development Fund applicants as follows: • Up to 1,500 population: 5% match • 1,501 to 3,000 population: 10% match • 3,001 to 5,000 population: 15% match Previously the match for communities of less than 750 persons was 5%, between 751 to 1,500 persons was 10%, and between 1,501 to 5,000 persons was 15%. The match for communities with more than 5,000 persons remains 20%. The population match percentages have not changed for Planning/Capacity Building applications. Our thanks go to Sandy Mauro of the TCDP for this welcomed relief and to all of you who signed the petition or sent letters asking for this change. It paid off! A GrantWorks consultant —Bruce, Bryan, Betty, Eric, Jerry, Jonnie or Martha —will be in touch with you soon to identify your needs and define a project for your application. The deadline for applications for TCDP funds is August 24, 2000. Procurement/RFP process underway In order to complete the procurement process before the deadline (and earn you those five extra points on your TCDP applications), we are currently preparing the "Request for Proposals" (RFP) packets. These RFPs will request proposals for administration/management, engineering and/or planning services. Your GrantWorks consultant will be contacting you to discuss this item. State Senate holds hearing on HOME needs In testimony to a State Senate committee April 25, GrantWorks' President Bruce Spitzengel encouraged lawmakers to earmark more funds for owner -occupied housing assistance, to raise the income limits to allow more Texans to qualify for help, and to expend rural Texas HOME Program funds only in rural Texas. Longtime coastal consultant joins the team Community development consultant Ralph Wall who has worked with coastal communities for many years ned GrantWorks on May 1. Ralph's clients are located in the Coastal Bend, Golden Crescent and Houston -Galveston regions. Welcome aboard, Ralphl Former HOME Coordinator joins GrantWorks' new affordable housing effort GrantWorks has been exploring the development of new -construction affordable housing for both single- family homes and multi -family units to be built in existing neighborhoods or new subdivisions on either publicly or privately owned land. Heading up this new effort are GrantWorks consultants Pam Orr and Tres Davis. Tres, a former Nor regional coordinator with the HOME Program, ned us in early April. His 6'/ years with the HOME Program have given him an insight into housing needs for smaller communities. Pam, also a former HOME Program coordinator, has been with us for over a year now. GrantWorks President Bruce Spitzengel says, "We've wanted to be able to provide housing options to our clients other than rehabilitation assistance for some time now. Pam and Tres' knowledge and backgrounds allow us to do this." Sunset Commission issues report on TDHCA The State Sunset Advisory Commission's report on the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs recommends the Department be given two years to implement changes or risk termination. The Department was criticized primarily for its lack of encouraging public participation, especially in the areas of fair and affordable housing. GrantWorks will attend a hearing on the Sunset report May 16 in Austin. Call the Sunset Commission at (512) 463- 1300 if you would like a copy of the report. Austin 512-420-0303 Houston 281-980-7259 Alpine 915-837-2A�� Lubbock 806-798-0097 Tyler 903-561-3555 MONTHLY REPORT SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 2000 ACTIVITIES Submitted by Victoria Elieson HIGHLIGHTS: The roof was being replaced because of the December hail storm. On Saturday, April 1, a rain storm occurred before the work was finished, and the library experienced a severe leak.. Because of quick action by Liz Caldwell and city crews which were gathered for the annual Trash -Off, the only damage was to the ceiling and floor. No books, furniture, or computers were affected. The library was closed for three days while the needed repairs were done. For a few days after that books were checked out at the workroom computer, but things are now back to normal. ADMII�IISTRATION: Responded to the annual questionnaire from Denton County (as part of their funding requirements). Of interest from this questionnaire is the distribution of people who use the library. 1,413 from Sanger 1,137 from unincorporated Denton County 69 from other cities in Denton County 162 from outside of Denton County 2,781 total registered borrowers Meetings attended: Administering Windows NT seminar, 4/104/12. Euless Friends of the Library, 4/11 Denton County Library Advisory Board, 4/20, Flower Mound North Texas Regional Library System Meeting, 4/27, Hurst, attended by Norma Matney and Nancy Smith so that the Librarian could go to the Fort Worth Public Library booksale. TECHNOLOGY: Adam Beaty of the North Texas Regional Library System repaired the modem on the Internet computer which was possibly damaged by lightning. Upgraded to Athena 8.1. PROGRAMS: Storytime themes for April were based on "Magical Environments". Individual weeks focused on "A Walk in the Moonlight", "At the Bottom of the Pond", and "Animal Homes". A planned program on "The Jungle" was canceled during the ceiling repairs. Monthly Report BORROWER CARDS Apr1999 Apr2000 Last month 2853 2784 New cards 42 20 Cards withdrawn 1 2 Cards reactivated 12 11 TOTAL 2906 2813 CIRCULATION Adult Nonfiction 189 244 Nonfiction Videos 18 21 Adult Fiction 109 105 Interlibrary Loan 4 2 Misc. Uncataloged 438 202 Junior Fiction 56 94 Children's Nonfiction 84 157 Children's Fiction 196 284 Paperback Fiction 200 152 Magazines 11 0 Crystal 0 3 Videos 236 241 Video Players 4 0 Audio Tapes 22 30 TOTAL 1567 1535 1 INTERNET USERS 162 86 PROGRAMS Children's Programs 8 5 Children Attending 183 108 Adults Attending 37 28 Other Programs 5 0 Number Attending 41 0 VOLUNTEERS Number of Adults 3 7 Number of Juniors 4 2 Number of Hours 57 59 COLLECTION Last Month 15291 15502 Books Added 50 112 Books Withdrawn 50 55 Total Books 15291 15559 Paperback Fiction 2335 2557 Video Materials 606 615 Audio Materials 172 208 TOTAL COLLECTION 18404 18939 REVENUE Fines $75.80 $130.20 Copies $65.55 $68.70 ILL Postage $6.77 $4.74 Lost Materials $2.95 $20.86 New Cards $2.00 $1.75 TOTAL $153607 $226.25 Friends report Subjecte Friends report Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 14:05:06 EDT From: HJKrejci@cs.com To. sanglib@iglobal.net Friends Quarterly Report 1-1-2000/3-31-2000 Beginning: $3,391.71 Deposits: 5.00 memo. 547.00 (519 mem & 28 memb.) 125.00 mem. 103.00 mem. 240.00 mem. Total deposits: $1020.00 Checks: 8.60 (Burrus) 60.00 (Landmark) 33.00 (Stamps) Total. checks: 101.60 Ending balance $4,310.11 t As o$ 4-8-00, we have $5,008.27 in the account. (Check for 41.84 and deposit 740.00). Helen Krejci Treasurer I'm sending this again, guess I had the wrong address. Good to see you Friday. I of 1 04/17/2000 1:33 ; nger PAR Alert b 1 13 Library donations Following is a list of books which were given in memory of the following individuals: "The Tailypo: a ghost story" — Colleen Arledge 'Ten Minutes Till Bedtime" and "Isaac the Ice Cream Truck" — Jewell the "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon"— Gene Belcher "Franklin's School Play," "The Art of Happiness," "Ant Plays Bear," "We'll Meet Again," "Vector," "Pinky and Rex and the School Play," "Inside=Out: the Best of National Geographic Diagrams," 'Beni Trumpet," "Breach of Duty," "Rattlesnake Crossing," "Jewel," "A Child's Book of Art, "When the Wind ,UUa*S"Cdlkisdl. �Rbger;v,,,`I�1m6iiC7tS�Y •' '• r 'iv NBittersweetl aW1"World Explorers and Discoverers" — all given in memory of Willard Bounds "Mole Music" and "Granny Dan" — Ida Pearl Brown "Texas Boundaries" and "How to Draw Cars" — Ruby Herd Chambers "Crazy Alphabet" — Lewis Nelson Cook "Still Me" — Roy and Gladys Crawford "lottie's New Friend" — Phyllis Cullum "Harry Potter and the Chamber oI Secrets" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"'. Dorothy Dimitt The Sense of Wonder," 'The Locket" and "Confessions of an Organized Homemaker"— Alfred C. Falls "Lili Backstage" and "The Big Bug Ball" — Ruth Frady "Lottie's New Beach Towel" — Nelzine Garland 'The Ant Bully," "Snow" and "Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten" — Annie Juroska "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" — Willie Mahanay "Logic Anyone?" Eugene Morrow "1 Stay Near You" — Christine Pate Musgrave "Arthur's April Fool" and "Baby" Tamer" — Ruby Odom "Onstage & Backstage at the Night Owl Theater," "Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores," "lili at Ballet," "Lili on Stage" and "Albert's Play" — Andrea Lauren Ortiz What Happened to Patrick's Dinosouq?", "Pinocchio" and 5 6661`Eff W IN`filihOohd'' fevision =Richard Erwin Ready: ; "The Natural Home" — Dotti Saffer one Star Dinosaurs'. Francisco Serna "The Adventures of Sojourner" — Nelson Edward Smith "Little House on the Prairie" — Juanita Toone "The Birds of Texas" — Mildred Waggoner "Around the World in a Hundred Years," "Fire Truck," "Accidental Explorers" and "Pete's Pizza" — Venson Waggoner d The following books were onated in honor of the following individuals: "Dancing With Daddy" and "little House in the Big Woods" — Jack and Nei Armstrong "Texas Organic Vegetable Gardening"— Stan Lovelace "Rocks and Fossils"— O.T. Underwood Book Review , 'Seedfolk' takes root in one's heart By Vickie Elieson Library director Kim longs for the father who died before she was born. She knows he was a farmer in Vietnam, and so she plants a few bean seeds in his honor. The soil she plants in is not, however, in a fertile plot in rural Iowa, but in a vacant lot in Cleveland. Seeing her small seedlings, her neighbors begin to join her, and that year the lot is transformed. In "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman, 13 people tell the story of the garden, and 'as they do,. Xhey, also, tell a lot about themselves. Tio Juan plants because that's what he's done all his life. Curtis hopes his tomatoes will win back Lateesha's heart. Virgil's dad wants to get rich selling gourmet lettuce to restaurants, and Maricela is forced to participate by her social worker. My favorite character is Leona who notices that the first three gardeners must push aside garbage and junk that is waist high in most places. She realizes that "this wasn't no job for no wheelbarrow. This was a job for the telephone." So she spends two days trying to talk to authorities who are "all trained to be slippery as snakes." She finally gets the stuff hauled off by visiting the downtown office of the Public. Health Department with a grocery bag full of trash from the. lot that was smelly enough "to curl a crocodile's nose." Maybe Leona is my favorite because she is a middle-aged mom. Young, old or in between, black Guatemalan or Indian, they each get about six pages to tell their story. In spite of the different viewpoints, the story unfolds seamlessly. As I finished it, I just wished there were more people with a story about the garden. "Seedfolks" is on the 1998 $est Books for Young Adults list. It's also on this year's Lone Star Reading List. Sometimes people who write for young people tell the best stories. "Seedfolks" and 13 other books on the Lone Star Reading List are available at the Sanger Public Library. Apri! 20, 2000, 3 Sanger Public Ubrory Director Vicky Elieson receives a certificate of appreciation from Keith Graf, North Texas regional director for U.S. Son. Phil Gramm, during National library Week (April 9,- 15). The senator was recognizing the Sanger Public Library for its dedication to preserving and expanding the "nation's body of knowledge" and for the contributions it makes toward enhancing the quality of life in Sanger, May 5, 2000 Number 3 ost city officials are well aware of the fact that, in many cases, an out -of --state seller is IVInot required to collect and remit sales tax when a sale is made to an in -state purchaser. This is true for catalogue sales and sales made via the internet. (Note: an out -of --state seller is required to collect and remit sales tax if that seller — like J.C. Penny — has some kind of physical presence in the state.) This "remote sales exemption" presents at least two problems. First, the exemption is unfair to local merchants who must collect the sales tax. When a Texan purchases a book from a downtown merchant, the buyer pays sales and local sales taxes. No such sales taxes apply when the buyer purchases the book over the internet. Thus, the local merchant is placed at a competitive disadvantage. Second, the remote sales exemption has eroded the state and local sales tax base and will do much more damage in the future. Several months ago, the state comptroller estimated that the State of Texas annually loses $200 million to out -of --state catalogue sales and $50 million to out -of --state Internet sales. Thus, all Texas cities combined lose roughly $32 million (catalogue) and $4 million (internet) annually. Those estimates are not continuously updated, and it is most likely that losses to the state and its cities are actually higher and will grow rapidly. Because the remote sales exemption can do great damage to municipal revenue, the recent actions of a federal commission are particularly troubling. This issue of the TML Legislative Update reports on the formation and action of that commission, anticipates what the future may bring, and suggests that city officials should take action to protect the municipal treasury. BackEround The Internet. Tax Freedom Act, signed by President Clinton on October 21, 1998, placed athree- year moratorium on new state and local taxes on internet transactions. The Act also created a 19- member commission, known as the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce (ACEC), to study these taxation issues and make recommendations to Congress by April 2000. By December 1998, the ACEC members had been named. It was immediately obvious that telecommunications and internet companies were heavily represented. There were three governors, but Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk was the lone municipal representative. Note. When you receive this TML Legislative Update, please make copies of it and distribute them to members of the governing body and to depart- ment heads as appropriate. TML sends only one copy to each city, and we rely on those who receive it to distribute it. Thanks for your help. Published by the Texas Municipal league The ACEC met several times, concluding its work at a March meeting in Dallas. Given the make- up of the Commission, it is not surprising that its final actions were self-serving and one-sided. The Commission Report In Late March, during a contentious conference call, the ACEC adopted a final report on a 10-8 vote. (Please see the reprinted National League of Cities [NLC] article entitled "State, Local Concerns Squeezed Out of Final &Commerce Panel Report.") The adoption of the final report violated procedures laid out in the 1998 Tax Freedom Act. What's more, the slim majority refused to allow for a minority report. The ACEC's final report is an Internet vendor's dream package. The NLC Executive Director called it "outrageous," and a Washington Post editorialist called it "loophole heaven." (Please see the reprinted articles entitled "What a Difference Eight Months Make" and "E-Execs in Loophole leaven.") Congressional Action Within days of issuing the final report, the ACEC Chairman, Governor James Gilmore of Virginia, was on Capitol Hill touting the Commission's work. The momentum against tax fairness and against state and local revenue was growing. Caught up in the delirium, Sen. John McCain immediately called for a hearing on his bill (S. 2255) to extend the tax moratorium for another five years. But a funny thing happened on the way to "loophole heaven." First, government and business leaders who oppose the ACEC recommendations rallied on Capitol Hill. (Please see reprinted NLC article entitled, "Governments, Business Advocate Tax Fairness on the Internet." Also see March 26 op-ed piece by TML President -Elect Loyd Neal Jr., Mayor of Corpus Christi.) Second, state municipal leagues across the nation, including the Texas Municipal League, sent up a huge outcry about the dangers of the ACEC report and S. 2255, Sen. McCain's tax moratorium bill. As a result, Sen. McCain found his support was waning and cancelled the scheduled hearing on his bill. (Please see reprinted NLC article entitled, "E- Commerce: Senate Halts Tax Moratorium Extension.") Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison was particularly critical of S. 2255, arguing that the remote sales exemption would inevitably erode state and local revenue and would lead to increases in other taxes or to new taxes. (Note: city officials are encouraged to express their gratitude to Sen. Hutchison for her courageous stand.) Outlook and Recommended Action There is no doubt that those who gain from the remote sales exemption will step up their efforts to make the exemption permanent in federal law. City officials must fight back. The simple fact is that if remote sales remain exempt from sales taxation, municipal revenue will be affected. While it is possible that sales tax revenue wouldn't actually decrease, there's no doubt that it won't increase as much as it would without the exemption. The National Governor's Association estimates that by 2003, sales tax revenue could be as much as 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be. City officials should tell Congress that a permanent Internet sales tax exemption will lead to higher property taxes, reduced services, or both. City officials should tell Congress how much property taxes would climb if sales tax revenue were to be reduced by as little as ten percent. Finally, city officials should tell Congress that a vote to exempt internet sales is, in the long run, a vote for higher property taxes. 2 TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2001 Legislative Briefing Workshop June 30, 2000 -Dallas Three ways to register: 1. Register online with credit card payment: uuvuw.tml.org Instructions and Information Your registration will not be processed until payment is received. 2. Fax this form with your credit card information to: (512) 231-7495 3. Mail this form and your payment to TML Administrative Services 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78754-5128 Registration Fee: $115 if received at TML by June 2, 2000. The fee will increase to $150 if received after June 2, 2000 (includes tuition, any handouts, refreshments and lunch). You may pay by check, money order, or provide credit card information in the box below. Cancellation and Substitution Policy: If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a a�fte� Junel2, 2000 a will be assessed if written cancellation is received by June 2, 2000. No refunds will be honored Questions: If you have questions, please call us at (512) 719-6300. Full Name: Title: City I Organization: Address: City: Phone: ( ) Email: Please Type or Print Below Nickname: State: Zip: Fax:( ) Please allow one week for your confirmation to be faxed• CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: FOR TML OFFICE USE ONLY Business Check $ Mastercard � Visa � Am Ex � Discover Cardholder's Name ease nn Acct# Signature Exp. Date Personal Check $ Total $ Date Reed Batch No. Minority Report Will Not Be Sent to Congress by Christine Becker In an abrupt and contentious conference call last week, a sharply divided Advisory Com- mission on Electronic Commerce adopted a final report to submit to Congress by a 10-8 vote. The report includes a summa- ry of the business caucus propos- al that was adopted at the com- mission's final meeting by a sim- ple majority vote rather than the two-thirds super majority required for a finding or recom- mendation to Congress. A preamble to the report —which was added only a few hours before the conference call at the request of Comi ms- sioner Delna Jones of Washing- ton County, Ore., —explains that proposals covered in the report vreceiving less than the two- thirds vote do not constitute a recommendation or finding." These proposals are described as "majority policy proposals and not findings of the commission." The business proposal con- tains a series of tax breaks that would benefit the businesses rep- resented on the commission. That proposal has been referred to in media reports as "loophole heaven" and the "Gateway Give- away." Commission Chairman James Gilmore, governor of Virginia, in a closing statement that was clearly directed at the media reports, said the tax cuts in the report are "proposed for the American people." He said that Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) had extended his congratulations to the comis- sion `for a job well done" — even before the report was acted on — and that the work of the commis- sion was "already resonating in Congress." Kirk, the only city official on the commission and who had heId out hopes of a compromise, said he was extremely disap- pointed with the final action. "We as a Commission had a chance to help shape public poli- cy for the new economy. Unfbrtu- nately, we did not meet this man- date," Kirk said. `The report fails to level the playing field b6tween Main Street retailers and e-tail- ers. In the end, it is our local communities that will pay the price." Despite continuing informal discussions involving Gov. Michael Leavitt of Utah and AT&T Chairman Michael Arm- strong about reaching a compro- raise in the days leading up to the conference call, an effort by sev- eral state and local leaders to delay action on the final report was rebuffed by the same 10-8 margin. Another effort to include a "minority report" as part of the comission's final report was blocked by the same M8 vote. Gene LeBrun, president of the National Conference of Commis- sioners on Uniform State Law m m co i (NCCUSL), argued aggressively for a delaying the vote on the report since none of the commis- sioners had seen a complete doc- ument with all final edits. Staff to the nine -member drafting mmittee had completed final edits on the report only a few hours before the call. Some in had seen some of the changes in an e-mail that was sent out at about noon. The "non substantive edits" were read to the commissioners shortly before the vote. "I have a problem having to vote on a document of which I have not seen a final draft," LeBrun said. Gilmore said it would be very difficult to call another meeting before the April 21 reporting deadline because of the "lengthy notice requirements." Gov Leavitt then asked for a procedural vote on submitting a minority report with the c:ommis- sion's final report. "Many of us who feel that this report does not reflect all of our points of view would like to have the opportuni- ty to express those views as part of the report," Leavitt said. Time -Warner President Richard Parsons reminded Leav- itt that all commissioners would have a chance to submit 1,000- word statements to be attached to the report. `The 1,000 words is a separate privilege by each commissioner ncluding those who support the majority," LeBrun said. He then quoted provisions in Roberts Rules of Order describing the ght to file a minority report." 5 Dean Andal, chair of the Cali- fornia Board of Equalization, then called the question on the vote on the final report in order to cut off debate on the minority report issue. Mayor Ron Kirk of Dallas urged the commissioners to allow additional discussion given the importance of their action. "Just as a courtesy, Dean, would you withdraw your request to call the question," Kirk asked. "We have had no debate on this request for a minority report or on the final report." "I cannot do that," Andal said. "I don't want to belabor the issue." Other commissioners chimed in without identifying themselves that there had been "endless discussion" and that the issues had been discussed "ad nauseam." Kirk argued that the conflict over majority and minority reports was a result of Gov Gilmore's ruling at the Dallas meeting that the final report could include actions that were adopted by less than the required two'thu'd margin. Absent that ruling, the report would not include the business caucus pro- posal that contains many provi- sions that state and local officials object to. "I believe it is important that we submit a report that includes all the work of the commission," Kirk said. Both Gilmore and the commis_ sion's legal counsel said it was up to the majority of the commis_ sinners to decide what goes into the report. And the majority then quickly voted to adopt the final report as presented without any minority report. In its final action, the commis - lion voted by another 10-8 mar- gin not to consider a resolution introduced by LeBrun seeking fiuiding from Congress to the National Conference of Commis- sioners on Uniform State Law (NCCUSL) to carry out the duties described in the commission's report — or to consider "any other resolution." That vote eliminated the opportunity to revisit the minority report issue. "The formal business has come to a close," Gilmore said. "We have produced a professional report, a report that we can be proud of." He said he was pre_ pared to "take it to the American people." The final report is not due to Congress until April 21, but - Gilmore is expected to testify before House and Senate commit_ tees later this week and submit the April 12. ■ What a Difference Eight Months Make Even optimists have bad days, and that is exactly what I had as I watched the Advisory Commis- sion on Electronic Commerce abandon the needs of the Ameri- can people. Last June, after the first meeting of the commission, I wrote a column suggesting that despite the heavy presence of high tech businesses and anti - tax advocates on the group, we should not prejudge the final outcome. I was encouraged because at that first meeting the commission's business members did not stake out dead-end, ideo- logical, "tax freedom" positions, They agreed that government services matter and that how those services are financed in the future is critically important, They seemed to appreciate the issues and concerns raised by Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, Utah Gov Michael Leavitt and other state and local government rep- resentatives on the commission. The tone of that first meeting in Williamsburg, Va., last June was positive. David Pottruck, president and CEO of Charles Schwab said, "Government needs money, consumers want privacy, and tax systems need to be fair and simple." Theodore Waitt, president and CEO of 0 Gateway, Inc., said he had an "open mind" about issues of tax- ation, and noted that `°I'he Inter- net does not need any tax advan- tage to continue to grow dramat- ically." John Sidgmore, ice chair- man of MCI Worldcom and CEO of UIJNET agreed, saying, `�'ax benefits are not what has allowed the Internet to grow as much as it has over the past five years. I do not believe that, over the long term, it would be fair to exempt one form of commerce from taxation." AT&T Chief Executive Officer Michael Armstrong said the commission needed to "ensure neutrality to consumers, to tech- nology, and to the needs of gov- ernment" as it shaped its recom- mendations. :, �: What a difference eight months makes. I failed to appreciate the pri- mal force of business self inter- est. The commission held its last meeting two weeks ago and we got hammered. There is no way to put a pretty face on the out- come of the commission's work. Despite many hours of negotia- tions among the business coali- tion and afederal-state-local group leading up to the Dallas meeting, the business represen- tatives joined with ananti-tax faction led by Virginia Gov Jim Gilmore to win a majority vote for a loophole -laden recommend�- tion that gives special favors to business interests. The business group and anti - tax members garnered 11 votes for their position, three short of the super -majority required under their own rules to submit a formal recommendation to Con- Reprinted from The Washing- ton Post of March 29, 2000 by �QYId (91WItUS For a depressing demonstra- tion that the old politics of greed and self -dealing apply to the New Economy, consider the recent deliberations of the Inter- net tax commission, chaired by Virginia Gov James Gilmore. The commission was estab- lished by Congress 17 months ago to make recommendations about how the Internet and e- commerce transactions should be taxed. The Clinton adminis- tration and many independent gress. Was that a problem? Of course not. The group simply changed the rules to make it pos- sible to submit a report with just a simple majority. Self interest won out over good public policy. As Gov Leavitt said, the business plan recom- mends "a sales tax system that creates permanent special privi- leges, not a level playing field." The commission members rep- resenting government —local, state, and federal —recognized and accepted the legitimate con- cerns raised by businesses about the need to dramatically simplify and streamline our nation's sales tax systems. They proposed a strategy to eliminate the sales tax collection burden on business- es; they were open to discussing way to reduce multiple taxes on telecommunications; and they emphasized the importance of a level playing field that did not favor one form of business over another. Mayor Kirk repeatedly � • experts hoped the commission would propose a clear plan to level the playing field," so that the same tax rules would apply to all retailers. Right now, you have to pay sales tax if you buy a toaster from your local hardware store, but not if you buy it from an online merchant. But the Gilmore commission is instead on the verge of endors- ing apackage of tax loopholes that would provide only a vague commitment in principle to future tax equity —and in the short run, would enrich the six companies whose executives serve on the 19-member com- mission. Even by the standards of Washington politics, this is a emphasized. how reductions in sales tax revenues would hurt the ability of cities to deliver basic services to citizens. He placed a model fire truck given to him by NLC next to his place at the table to dramatize the point that in the new economy citizens cannot expect a virtual fire truck to respond to a real fire. But in the end, the business coalition and anti -tax members proved unwilling to compromise on anything, and so the commis- sion failed in its mission to rec- ommend sound public policy on this significant and complex set of issues. In a final conference call on March 30, the same coalition rail- roaded through action on a final report to Congress and rebu$'ed efforts to include a minority report in its findings. It is more than a shame; it is outrageous and a missed oppor- tunity. shabby story. Last week, the commission, by an 11 to 8 vote, tentatively approved a proposal by the busi- ness members that would include, among other items, the following: � new sales tax exemption for online retailers that have brick - and -mortar "affiliates," giving them the same tax break as com- panies that operate entirely in cyberspace. This provision was supported by commission mem- ber Ted Waitt, who's chairman of computer seller Gateway Inc. Waitt recently turned Gateways network of 240 stores into af- filiates, making it easier for him to compete with rival Dell, which 7 doesn't have a similar network around the country and thus doesn't have to collect sales tax. (Under existing law, a retailer must collect taxes in any state where it has a physical pres- ence.) The "Gateway Giveaway," as Stanford economist Charles McLure caustically dubbed this provision, would be good for Waitt's company, but it would be bad for America. It would acc& erate the rush to create phony "dot.com" sales channels, further undermine traditional brick - and -mortar retailers and gut the local tax base. But wait, there's more mischief... • A new loophole to exempt from taxes all "digitized content" (things that can be sent electron- ically, such as music, e-books, online games and software) and their old-fashioned non -digitized counterparts. In other words, the commission would create a special tax exemption for books, music, electronic games, maga- zines and software. Gosh even newspapers! And guess who happens to sit on the commission? Why, none other than Robert Pittman of America Online and Richard Parsons of Time -Warner, presi- dents of two of the most powerful content companies in America — which after their planned merg- er would probably benefit most from this loophole. Why should AOL-Time Warn - Government, Business Advocate Tax Fairness on the Internet by Randy Arndt They had no voice on the Advisory Commission on Elec- tronic Commerce (ACEC), so business leaders from some of America's leading retailers, er's CDs get a special tax break, but not the Steinway piano or the Fender guitar that made the music? It defies logic— but that has been the pattern with the Gilmore commission. And wait, there's still more... • A new tax break for telecommunications companies and their customers, repealing the 3 percent federal excise tax that's now charged on telephone calls. And who were among the disinterested, public -sprinted business leaders who endorsed this tax repeal? None other than Michael Armstrong, chief execu- tive ofAT&T, and John Sidgmore, vice chairman of MCI Worid- Com. This proposal actually makes some sense —House Democratic leader Richard Gephardt backed it yesterday, for example —but it's undermined by the Gilmore com- mission's aura of logrolling. And hold on, there's still more... • A new loophole to exempt the local affiliates of online con. cerns from paying state income tax, as well as sales tax. Among the biggest beneficiaries here would be banks, brokers and oth- er financial companies that make big money through a combination of online operations and local branches. Inevitably, the Gilmore commission included a representative from one such concern —David Pottruck presi- dent of Charles Schwab. "Six pigs at the trough" is how including "dot.com" and catalog sellers, came to Washington to support NLC's call for fairness and a level playing field in the 21st century marketplace. Top executives of Target Stores, Radio Shack, J.C. Pen- ney, Circuit City and Sam's Club joined with NLC and other pub- lic interest group leaders, other advocates of tax fairness and three U.S. senators at a Capitol one fivstrated state' representa- tive characterized the business members of the Gilmore commis- sion. But as it happens, they're not the most egregious offenders. Even worse have been the poli- ticians, led by Gilmore himself, who have actually tried to dis- suade some of the business mem- bers from even their vague endorsement last week of eventu- al tax equity between a -com- merce and Main Street. Gilmore's anti -tax absolutism might have made sense when the Internet was in its infancy, but so big now it's practically swallowing the Old Economy. It hardly needs special protection. Gilmore and his allies have been so shameless, in fact, that they're rewriting the corf is- sion's rules. Backed by a letter from Republican Senate and House leaders Trent Loft and Dennis Hastert, Gilmore has ruled that the commission can issue its report with a simple majority, rather than the 13-vote per majority" Congress had originally required when it creat- ed the commission in 1998. The Gilmore commission has a last chance to avoid special' interest ignominy tomorrow, when the members are scheduled to hold a final teleconference. It would be nice to think that sani- ty might yet win out over greed and antitax zealotry, but don't bet on it. When high tech meets low polities, the pols rule. ■ Hill news conference on April 7 to oppose the controversial ACEC report proposing tax- exempt status for sales conduct- ed on the Internet. Also present were two public sector members of the ACEC who are opposing the effort to create winners and losers through tax loopholes, Gov. Michael Leavitt of Utah, chair- man of the National Governors' E�3 Association, and Gene Lebrun, a past president of the National `Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. They spoke about their frus- tration after being rebuffed while attempting to reach con- sensus so that the commission could submit an official report to Congress. The findings present- ed by Chairman James Gilmore were adopted on a 10-8 vote, short of the two-thirds super - majority required in the commis- sion's bylaws for adopting rec- ommendations. . NLC President Bob Knight, mayor of Wichita, Kan., along with Mayor Michael Guido of Dearborne, Mich., representing the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and leaders of the U.S. Confer- ence of Mayors, National Associ- ation of Counties, Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legisla- tures, International City/County Management Association, and other business and retail sector representatives joined in oppos- ing the preferential tax treat- ment for remote sellers con- tained Gilmore's report. A minority report by the state and local representatives on the commission, "A Proposal for a Streamlined, Fair Tax System," which the Gilr,�ore-led majority refused to accept for inclusion in its findings, was also distributed at the news conference. Randy Running, president of J.C. Penney's catalog, logistics and Internet division, said his company has grown while sup- porting t$e collection of sales taxes on all forms of purchases. `` The store's catalog division has grown from a sales volume of $25 million when it began 25 years ago into a $4 billion busi- ness today. "We see it (collecting sales taxes) as no barrier to growth," Running said. Henry Chiarelli, president of RadioShack.com, said his com- pany is developing its physical retail stores, catalog and a -com- merce sales simultaneously to reach all aspects of the market- place. `�`he ACEC just didn't get it," said Chiarelli, who called the actions by the majority bloc of the commission "a disservice to all customers." `�'he argument should not be about favoring one form over another, but allowing the same rules to apply equally to all," he said. Alan McCullough, president and chief operating officer of Cir- cuit City Inc., also scoffed at the claims of costly and complex tracking and accounting sys- tems for collecting sales taxes. He said it is a normal part of all their sales transactions. "Is it difficult? If so, we'll stop any time," he said. James T. Hale, executive vice president of Target Corp., said the importance of a level playing field is essential to assure the competitive viability of all sellers in the marketplace, He noted that in addition to fulfilling its obligation to collect and remit sales taxes, his stores directly create hundreds of jobs, pay property taxes and give back 5 percent of taxable income to local communities. Thomas Grimm, president and chief executive officer of Sam's Club, a Wal-Mart affiliate, brought in the side -effects of cre- ating atax-free marketplace for some sellers. "Nobody wants additional taxes, but that's what you will see" if tax-free shopping is encouraged by Congress, he said. Sens. George V. Voinovich (R- Ohio), Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) said they would work to assure fair- ness in the marketpl&ce and to protect the integrity of state and local revenue systems. Voinovich, a former NLC president while mayor of Cleve- land and also atwo-term gover- nor, said he was approaching the issue as a "federalist," concerned about maintaining the balance of authority and responsibility in governance. "State and local governments aren't interested in taxing but in coming up with a system that is fair," he said. Noting that Ohio faced an estimated loss of $4.5 billion, or half of the state's edu- cation budget, under legislation that could implement the ACEC loopholes, he concluded, "You can't get it done here.". Graham also picked up on the fairness issue, saying the pro- posed tax preferences for elec- tronic transactions discriminate against all other business with- out justification. He compared the situation to someone establishing a policy that all stores painted green would not have to collect sales taxes but everyone else would. Dorgan said the call for fair- ness embraces two other princi- ples which all members of the ACEC agreed upon: avoiding actions that injure e-commerce by punishing it, and an obliga- tion to strive for simplicity by streamlini.ne the existing tax system. ■ 9 r:-; a s.�, r� �...:.. 3' .. ;r. .- ,. �.., ,.:. :,. - a:P. .. i' '� � � � � �� l 1 �+,r ., � .. .� __:. t. i - .� a , .. , . ,... 4 �t �:: .> ... .. .. �i. ...� A _. - .pE '� vfr � � ., f �: ' � t, :, 1 t� �� - x 4 � ixk ,�, { m - � , �, 1" ..:zffT fir..- . ...,. __... ... .-„w_r.-..... .< _ '. � �; The mouse that threatens_ Corpus Christi Loyd NEAL The electronic marketplace is changing the way America shops. Today, a consumer or business can make purchases with the click of a mouse but- ton. This innovation is huge, and it has already reshaped the _ economy. But it has important implica- tions for our concept "' of a fair and open -� , marketplace, and it presents challenges to our existing rev- -'�' enue systems that are critical to provid- Meyor Neal ing for our schools, roads, and public safety. E-commerce has produced one-third of the growth in the U.S, economy over the past five years, and it is only now starting to catch fire. Consumers pur- chased $1.3 billion in goods electroni- cally this past year, a figure projected to jump as much as 400 percent over the next two years. Business -to -business electronic pur- chases will climb even faster, with pro- jections to reach $1.3 trillion by 2W3. The prospects of better price compari- son, more choices, and greater conven- ience are behind one of the most pro- found changes in our history. So what's bad about that? The more consumers and businesses shop online over the Internet, the less they will shop at malls or local retail stores. This will affect the bottom line of many businesses, and it also will affect the abi:ity of cities and states to provide the services and infrastructure that citizens need and demand. Why? Because under legislation Congress passed and the president signed last October, the same goods and services sold over the Internet are not taxed the same as they are down- town or at the mall. Should an online seller enjoy special tax privileges unavailable to a local merchant? [f the world of shopping is going through a revolution, what should the rules be? These questions are at the heart of a debate underway in Congress, where online vendors who sell via the Internet are engaeed in a campaign to avoid the responsibility of collecting state and local sales taxes. If they succeed over the next two years, everyone else will be stuck with paying their tab. For the cities and states that will ►ose billions of dollars in tax revenues, this means having to raise other taxes to make up the difference or cutting pub- lic services that can affect the entire community. The primary revenue sources for the city of Corpus Christi's general fund are property taxes and sales taxes, with sales tax revenues estimated at over $31 million this fiscal year. These funds support police, fire, health, streets, parks and recreation, libraries, museum and other important city services. A 5-percent reduction in sales tax revenues would be a loss of over $1.5 million for the city. In fiscal 1999 in Texas, sales -tax revenues produced over $13 billion, providing vital funding for education, health and human serv- ices, transportation and public safety. If our national policy leaders want to assure a healthy economic climate for all businesses to compete on a level field, they should assure an efficient, fair and equitable tax structure for all the buyers and sellers doing business in our community. Members of Congress must eliminate the tax loophole that allows Internet merchants to conduct their business without collecting sales taxes. In our city, we must develop a voice to protect individuals and businesses in our community, and to preserve the level and quality of our city services. As a community, we must pay attention to this issue. (Loyd Neal was elected mayor of Corpus Christi in April /997 and again in 1999. Neal is chairman of the Corpus Christi Office for HRH Insurance Company. He was elected to serve as president oj' the Texas Municipal League beginning November 2t700.► � � � Quick work by advocates for tax fairness helped put the brakes on plans to move forward with S. 2255, a bill calling for a five-year extension of the morato- rium in the Internet Tax Free- domAct of 1998. This is a key vic- tory in the fight for tax fairness, but local officials must keep the pressure on their congressional delegations to protect state and local revenue streams from feder- al preemption. NLC, other Big 7 public inter- est advocacy groups, the a -Fair- ness coalition (retail and com- mercial real estate entities) and allies in the U.S. Senate were able to have the mark up of S. 2255 postponed, with the help of calls and letters generated from across the country. Zbgether, these actions helped to seriously undermine Commerce Commit- tee support for 5.2255. Two days before the mark up Senator McCain, the hill's author, realized he had only one certain vote on the committee in support of 5.2255, and he pulled the bill. Senators John Breaux (D-La.), Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) were the leaders of the Senate action that derailed the measure. They are interested in countering the pro- posal with one that advocates a level playing field. Focal o>flcials are urged to keep the pressure on all members of Congress dur- ingSpring recess, to fend off 5.2255 once it returns --and it will. Local leaders need to Schedule meetings during the Easter recess with U.S. Repre- sentatives and Senators and urge them to: • Oppose S. 2256, or any other bill extending the moratorium unless the extension is short (e.g. two years) and directly linked to Congress authorizing states that simplify their sales tax systems to collect taxes on all remote transactions. • Oppose any efforts to incorporate the report of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce in legislation in either the House or the Senate. Concurrent with the release of the Advi- sory Commission on Electronic Com- merce's report to the House and Senate leadership, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on whether to extend the current moratorium on multiple and dis- criminatory taxes covered under the 1998 Internet Tax Freedom Act. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), introduced legislation last February (S. 2255) to extend the current three-year moratorium by an additional five years; and he had planned to hold a mark-up session on the bill shortly after the Committee hearing. "It had been my intent to include S. 2255 ... on the committee mark-up tomor- row," Sen. McCain said when opening the hearing. "I'he advocates of increasing the tax burden on the public have prevailed in having it removed from tomorrow's agenda so that they can look into this matter fiu•- ther." McCain's remarks were soon clarified by the witnesses on the hearing's first pan- el, Rep. Chris Cox (R-Ca.), a cosponsor of the Internet Tax Freedom Act, and Gov. Michael Leavitt (R-Utah), a member of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Com- merce. `°I'he final tax moratorium that this Committee helped write does not over- reach," Cox said. "It stops new taxes on Internet access, and multiple and discrim- inatory taxes on products ordered over the Internet —but does not bar all Internet taxes Gov Leavitt, who also testified on behalf of the National Governors' Associa- tion, reiterated that sales and use taxes are not covered under the current morato- rium. `°I'he Advisory Commission report very directly raises the issue of the future of the sales tax in our country, the single most important source of revenue in Amer- ica for public education. It also puts into question which level of government ought to be responsible for determining and meeting the education, public safety, transportation, and infrastructure needs of our citizens," Leavitt advised as he sub- mitted aletter signed by 40 governors who urged that the conclusionq of the Advisory Commission report be rejected. Gov Leavitt'a testimony centered on a proposed multi -state sales tax simplifica- tion project that would promote a single rate for both sales and use taxes per state. While Sen. McCain questioned the esti- mated timeline of the multi -state tax sim- plification project, Sen. Wyden, who also cosponsored the Internet Tax Freedom Act, hinted at the possibility of the Com- mittee passing legislation that would authorize states to simplify their tax codes through "fast -track authority" — a mea- sure that would conflict with atates'sover- eignty to assess and collect their own tax- es. Chairman McCain indicated that the Committee had no such fast track author- ity. This would allow for an up or down vote on the proposal without amendments. The hearing's second panel of witnesses represented the Taxpayers' Union, acade- mia, e-Fairness (Wal-Mart), and a maple syrup producer from Vermont. The President of the Taxpayers' Union, John Berthoud, Ph.D., lent the full support of his organization to S. 2255, as well as S. 1611 and H.R. 3252, bills that would effec- tively eliminate all sales and use tax col- lection. He said, "State governments are flush with money, enjoying an increase of up to 30 percent [in revenue) over the last five years." Senator John Breaux (D-La.) countered Dr. Berthoud's contention and pointed out that his state has a deficit of $600 million. Assistant Professor Donald Bruce, firom the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, began his remazks by saying that taxing Internet retail sales differently from bricks and mortar retail sales erodes the impor- tant principle of tax neutrality, and that failure to tax sales conducted over the Internet will place bricks and mortar stores at a disadvantage. Wal-Mart Vice President of Taxes, David Bullington, opened by stating, "Sound economic policy involves equal tax treatment. Only with across the board col- lection will there be a level playing field." V sales and use tax revenues decline, "states will have to increase taxes of other kinds," he said. Burt Morse, a maple syrup producer from Vermont, spoke of how the Internet had opened up opportunities for him to expand his business and to serve his cus- tomers better. Jonathan Zittrain, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, opened by saying there will be an impact on state income if we wntinue to have no collection of use taxes on Internet sales. "No states are clamoring to collect multiple r Executive Director -Frank Sturzl or discriminatory taxes so this isn't really a problem," he said. He agreed that pre- vention of taxing access to the Internet would be helpful to growth. He also clari- fied that the real problem facing states and localities is the imposition of "an effective moratorium on interstate taxes imposed by the Quill decision:' He said there were $193 billion in sales taxes collected in 1998, and so far there are no major rev- enue losses by states and localities. How- ever, he added, "As you move forward, at some point there will be a significant drop in sales tax revenues, by 2t)03, this would be around $3.5 billion." Sen. Dorgan closed the hearing with remarks chastising the president of the Taxpayers' Union, "New tax, pro -tax, throwing these terms around doesn't con- tribute constructively to the debate, and is horribly inappropriate." Mr. Dorgan called on his Senate colleagues to approach the issues emerging firom Internet commerce "thoughtfully and appropriately." ■ TML member cities may use the material herein for any purpose. No other person or entity may reproduce, duplicate, or distribute any part of this document without the written authorization of the Texas Municipal League. General Counsel -Susan Horton Director of legislative Services - Shanna Igo legislative Associate -Snapper Carr for further information contact the TMl tegislotive Services Department 1821 Rutherford lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texos 18154.5128 (512) 119.6300, Fox (5121 719.6390 May 11, 2000 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Fr: Samantha Renz, Administrative Assistant Re: Attached Information Councilman Ervin requested this information be given to all Council Members. It is information that was discussed at the Leadership Summit, that came from Council members throughout the state. He indicated it is great information, and requested that you please read it. Reference Guide: Strategies For Developing The City Council/City Manager Relationship "Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is a success" unknown author Report from the Texas Municipal League Leadership Summit Mazch 3-4, 2000, Austin, TX Reference Guide: Strategies for Developing the City Council/City Manager Relationship Report from the Texas Municipal League Leadership Summit March 34, 2000, Austin, TX On March 3rd and 4th, the Texas Municipal League (TML.) sponsored a leadership summit in Austin, Texas. TML invited exemplary councilmembers, mayors, and city managers from across Texas to participate in this conference. Drawing on the expertise of the individuals presentI the summit's primary objective was to uncover "best practices" for building strong city counciUcity manager relationships. To determine these strategies, conference participants took part in several interactive brainstorming sessions. This report summarizes the findings of this interactive summit by, first, discussing the challenges to the city counciUcity manager relationship; second, revealing specific strategies that participants felt would improve that relationship; and, finally, reviewing four principles for achieving optimal city counciUcity manager relationships that emerged from these interactive sessions. Challenges in the City CounciUCity Manager Relationship During the morning session, "Identifying Challenges in the City CounciUCity Manager Relationship," conference participants were divided into two groups. City councilmembers met in one room while city managers met in another. For one hour, both groups brainstormed issues and concerns that strained their relationships with the other. From these brainstorming sessions, seven themes emerged that reflect concerns of both councilmembers and city managers: • Personal Agendas • Information Exchange • Follow -Through • Playing Politics • Shouting Wins • Commitment and Skills e Don't Blindside Me! 2 The first theme, personal agendas, refers to the perception that city managers and city councilmembers have self -interests that drive the nature of their interactions with each other. For example, city managers felt that city councilmembers, especially those from single member districts, were focused solely on issues that affected their constituents and, consequently, were less concerned with issues that affected other councilmembers and city management. Similarly, city councilmembers reported feeling that city managers had their own agendas. The second theme, information exchange, reflects the perceived inadequacies of the ways in which information is exchanged between councils and managers. City managers generally felt that they regularly sent pertinent information to councilmembers, but members arrived at council meetings unfamiliar with the relevant issues and agenda items or, in some cases, did not arrive at all. One city manager reported how councilmembers' discourteous behavior during meetings (e.g., answering cell phone calls and having side conversations) sent the message that they were not listening to what the city manager had to tell them. councilmembers, conversely, felt that city managers did not adequately prepare them with pertinent information related to issues about which they had to vote. Not only did city managers fail to provide necessary information (e.g., detailed information on the budget process), but councilmembers felt that managers also did not inform them of the implications of those issues. Council sometimes voted on issues without grasping the long-term consequences of outcomes. Furthermore, councilmembers felt that city managers incorrectly assumed that new councilmembers had more knowledge about topics. Third, city managers and councilmembers perceived that failures to follow through on objectives and promises damaged the city management/city council relationship. One city manager, for example, discussed how a councilmember would promise things to constituents that their city could not deliver. Other city managers talked about how councilmembers would purposely not follow through at meetings on promises made prior to a meeting in order to avoid 3 being held accountable, particularly if they had future aspirations for elected office. councilmembers also perceived a lack of follow-through on the part of city managers. For example, some councilmembers felt that their city managers were complacent about their responsibilities due to their long tenure in city administration. And, when councilmembers asked for information, some perceived their city managers to be unresponsive to their requests. Fourth, both parties perceived that the other tended to "play politics." From the councilmember's perspective, "playing politics" refers to how city managers seem to choose one or two councilmembers as "favorites" and, consequently, disclose pertinent information to, and build relationships with, those individuals as opposed to the entire council. City managers admitted that they sometimes do this for any number of reasons. For example, one city manager reported trying to build a relationship with a councilmember by inviting the elected official to lunch on several occasions. But, after the councilmember kept missing their luncheon appointments, the city manager gave up. Another city manager related now he/she lost trust in a councilmember after this individual had disclosed "sensitive" information to other elected officials, information that the city manager had explicitly asked the councilmember not to disclose. In addition, some managers said their relationships depended on the level of invoIvement of different councilmembers. The ones that were highly involved in governing were more likely to build strong relations with managers than those who were marginally involved. Other managers expressed frustration when some councilmembers would go directly to department heads when they needed something, circumventing the city manager. These examples show that the perceptions and actions of both managers and councilmembers contribute to this challenge. The fifth theme, "shouting wins," refers to how those who speak loudest and longest have their objectives realized, often at the expense of other people's goals. For example, city managers reported frustration with 8 a.m. phone calls from city councilmembers demanding that they take care of a constituent's concern because that can easily throw off the rest of the city manager's day. City councilmembers felt that some city managers did not successfully manage "dominant" city councilmembers. They felt that loud members get the city manager's attention and that the dominant individual "wins." Sixth, both managers and councilmembers perceived a lack of commitment and skills to threaten a healthy counciUmanager relationship. For example, some city managers perceived their councilmembers to have low commitment to developing the city counciUcity manager relationship. One city manager reported how a councilmember with great expertise in an area tends to micro -manage the way in which the manager accomplishes the project. Councilmembers voiced concerns about the city manager being surrounded by poor staff, both recent hires and inherited personnel. They perceived some managers as unwilling to make the tough decisions to fire some long-term city employees who are not doing their jobs. As these examples illustrate, perceptions of the other's skill and commitment level affect the nature of the city counciUmanager relationship. Finally, city managers and councilmembers shared a common concern: don't blindside me! For example, councilmembers reported great frustration when they hear about crises from the media or from constituents before hearing about it from their city manager. On a similar note, city managers expressed frustration with councilmembers' "gotcha attitude," an attitude which managers perceive councilmembers to hold when they wait until council meetings to introduce important issues that should have been put on the agenda prior to the public forum. 5 The following chart summarizes each theme from councilmembers' and city managers' perspectives. Theme City Council Perspective City Manager Perspective Personal Agendas • CM has an agenda and money • Single Member Districts make suddenly appears councilmembers more concerned • CM keeps bringing own with their district's issues agenda up even when there is • Difficult to balance the diverse no support for the agenda interests of council Information • CM does not keep council • Council does not read or retain Exchange informed about voting -related information sent to them; miss issues meetings • CM assumes councilmembers • Council not listening during have knowledge of everything meetings; discourteous behaviors • Unsure how to coach new councilmembers Follow-Th rough • CM not responsive to • Councilmembers promise things decisions made in council to citizens that the city cannot • CM not understanding of deliver council's needs • Councilmembers fear being held • A sense of "wait them out" accountable, inactive as a result Playing Politics • CM works with individual • CM works with certain councilmembers and not the councilmembers because entire council --knowledgeable --respect sensitive information - interested and involved Shouting Wins • Loud people get CM's • Council shouts and CM has to attention adjust his/her schedule • CM can't manage "over immediately. involvement" of certain councilmembers Commitment • CM surrounded by bad staff • Low commitment of and and unwilling to make changes councilmembers Skills • Limited knowledge of each other's goals • When councilmember knows a lot about something, they have little faith that the CM can handle it adequately Don't Blindside Me • Hear about crises from media • "Gotcha Attitude" — and constituents before hearing councilmembers wait until about them from CM council meetings to bring up an 6 ssue Strategies for Turning Challenges into Opportunities During the next session, conference participants were divided into two different groups, with city managers and councilmembers in each group. The purpose of this interactive session was to generate strategies for turning these seven challenges into opportunities. These general strategies represent areas on which current and future councilmembers and city managers must focus in order to foster a successful counciUmanager relationship. %0 participants identified four general solutions as critical components to a successful counciUmanager relationship: • enhancing teamwork • encouraging more frequent communication • showing respect for and appreciation of the other • providing opportunities for formal education The first theme, enhancing teamwork, involves to actively creating and maintaining a sense of teamwork among councilmembers and city managers. From the moment they begin their tenure with city government, councilmembers and city managers need to consider themselves members of the same team and develop a sense of collegiality. To help achieve these things, participants suggested having an extensive team retreat every time new councilmembers are elected or new city managers are hired. At these retreats, councilmembers and city managers should openly exchange ideas on a number of areas critical to a healthy city council/nit manager relationship. First, councilmembers and city managers must find their common purpose. Despite their different responsibilities, councilmembers and city managers do share a common purpose: both parties are working to serve the public. This commonality should be remembered when working together. After all, councilmembers and city managers share the same ultimate goal. Second, they must identify each other's expectations for the city council/city manager relationship. Having both parties discuss their expectations of their own role as well as their expectations for the other's responsibilities early in the relationship will help avoid conflictive misunderstandings between city managers and councilmembers later in the relationship. Third, city managers and councilmembers should set goals for this council and determine what the council's legacy will be. In setting those goals, a few principles should be kept in mind: • the goals must be mutually agreed upon; • the goals must be specific; • the goals must be realistically attainable within the councilmembers' term; • short-term goals as well as long-term goals should be established; and • buth parties' responsibilities in attaining the goals should be clearly outlined. Fourth, city managers and councilmembers should establish ground rules for information exchange as well as rules of conduct for formal interactions. For example, one ground rule may be to submit agenda items "early" so that councilmembers and city managers have time to reflect on them prior to meetings. Councilmembers and city managers should create these ground rules together; a retreat provides a good forum in which to do so. To assist councilmembers and city managers in reaching these four objectives, an outside facilitator may be used. Once these objectives are discussed and decided upon early in the city council/city manager relationship, the rest of the relationship will proceed more smoothly. These founding principles will guide the relationship, especially during periods of conflict. Conversely, if councilmembers and city managers wait to discuss these issues, it will be more difficult to change their own behaviors and those of their counterparts. The relationship may suffer as a consequence. It is also important that these retreats not only be held when new members come onboard, but at other times during the year so that team members have additional times to focus on maintaining their relationships. During their term in office, conference participants believed that three things would enhance the city council/city manager relationship: more frequent communication between city managers and councilmembers, demonstrating respect for and appreciation of each other, and providing opportunities for formal education. The first suggestion, more frequent communication, is critical to the city counciUcity manager relationship. When councilmembers and city managers stop talking, nothing can improve. On the other hand, successful city managers spend a good deal of time talking with council not only about what would be considered strictly business, but also unrelated topics of interest. For example, councilmembers and city managers should consider interacting in informal settings, such as during lunch, in order to build their personal as well as their professional relationships. In addition, councilmembers and city managers could devise and then use formal means of offering feedback to one another about critical aspects of their relationships. An outside facilitator may filter this feedback by conducting one-on-one interviews with city managers and councilmembers. The information obtained from these interviews would then be summarized and discussed with each interviewee. Additionally, councilmembers and city managers should show respect and appreciation for each other. One aspect of being respectful is to bring up trouble areas before allowing them to fester. For example, if a councilmember is not getting critical information before council meetings, the councilmember should approach the city manager with this concern immediately, before it happens again. Waiting to discuss areas of concern will only threaten the relationship more, making it more difficult to repair. In addition, participants highlighted listening for understanding as salient to a successful councilmember/city manager relationship. When listening in this manner, individuals attempt to pinpoint the communicator's exact meaning and point of view without constantly counter -arguing. Conference participants also suggested accepting the "other's" goals and expectations. To do so requires being cognizant of what the it goals and expectations are, further demonstrating the importance of communication and education in fostering healthy councilmember/city manager relationships. But, individuals should not expect the "other" to change either their personality or their goals and expectations. 0 Finally, participants suggested that councilmembers receive formal education about their professional responsibilities as well as others' responsibilities. This education should be provided at the beginning of an individual's tenure as well as periodically throughout the individual's time in this position. One city manager suggested that he regularly invites councilmembers to attend training sessions of city -related issues ranging from personnel to public works. Similarly, a councilmember suggested encouraging city managers and councilmembers to attend leadership seminars periodically. Furthermore, ever so often, city managers and councilmembers should talk about the process, not just the product, of their interactions. In other words, they should discuss such topics as "What are we doing well?" and "What could we do better?" Reflecting on the process not only allows city managers and councilmembers to acknowledge their joint accomplishments, but to set new ground rules for their interactions, as they become necessary. With these general solutions in mind, conference participants then broke into work teams to design action steps that specifically address each of the seven challenges identified previously. Each work team, consisting of both councilmembers and city managers, was responsible for devising several action steps designed to meet one challenge. After meeting for one hour, a representative of each team presented their action steps to all conference participants. At that time, other participants could provide feedback and additional action steps. The following chart reviews the action steps that were suggested for each relationship challenge. to Action Steps to Meet Relationship Challenges Themes Action Steps Personal Agendas • CM should clarify information about budget process "-CM should teach council about the budget process --CM should identify available resources • Build relationships - listen for understanding --involve councilmembers -"look for common ground (interdependencies) • Council should have work sessions - identify biggest needs from CM "-share information with CM -set priorities Information Exchange • Clarify the council —city manager relationship m-workshop to identify information content that each party needs from the other • Establish rules for exchanging information/distribution M-whom to go to for particular information --how to exchange information --what information should be shared with everyone • Use repetition: send information in different ways • Adopt consistent procedures for sharing information • Computerize an information tracking system (e.g., "to-do" system) • Evaluate each other periodically to see if expectations are being met Follow -Through • Make goals explicit —write them down • Have regular work sessions • Create a "Rolling Agenda" - forecast 3MO6 90 day "follow through" plan -= `here's where we were; here's where we are; here's where we'll be" • Regularly assess extent to which people meet those goals • Regularly give and solicit feedback from each other • Councilmembers should hold each other accountable Playing Politics • Send same information to all councilmembers and do it in the same timely manner • Self -policing --establish interaction norms --hold self accountable • Establish a code of ethics • Have one -on -ones (both CM and councilmembers) -mlearn other person's self interests --learn about the other as a person Shouting Wins I • Establish rules of conduct (prior to meetings) • Organize an orientation for all candidates • Develop a tracking system (e.g., who has dominated in the past) • Ask how idea relates to the Council's goals --"criteria-based decision making" Commitment and Skills • Education • Establish a code of conduct right after the election • Build personal relationships —team building/retreats Don't Blindside Me CM should formally orient new councilmembers • Have a system for global information distribution • Use alpha numeric pagers/email/faxes to update parties Principles for Optimal Relationships Four principles emerged from this leadership summit for creating and maintaining healthy city counciUcity manager relationships. First, councilmembers and city managers should establish ground rules that govern their interactions and follow them. One ground rule for interactions, for example, may be to focus on continuing to build a good personal relationship first and then discuss agenda items. Based on challenges that emerged during this leadership summit, ground rules for meeting etiquette, email messages, and information exchange should also be developed. Regazdless of what the exact ground rules are, councilmembers and city managers must mutually create and agree to them. Second, city councilmembers and city managers should develop goals that make them interdependent. Goals function to give individuals a sense of direction. Teams are successful when members feel as though they are getting things done. For that reason, councilmembers and city managers should set agendas that include attainable goals so that the city council/city manager team has some quick "wins." Having goals that make people interdependent forces them to rely on one another and work as a team. Neither party can achieve their ultimate objective -- serving the public -- by themselves. Councilmembers and city managers should accept and celebrate their interdependence. �a Third, trust and respect are critical to healthy relationships. When communicating with others, consider whether someone will perceive that message or action as disrespectful. Fourth, councilmembers and city managers must communicate frequently. Successful communicators are those who communicate over and over again and in different ways. They also allow people time to process information. Electronic mail gives us an opportunity to disseminate information quickly, but it does not substitute entirely for face -to face communication. • Establish Ground Rules and Follow Them • Develop Goals for Both City Council and City Management • Trust and Respect are Key • Communicate More and More.... and More