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06/03/1996-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 39 1996 7*00 P.M. 201 BOLIVAR 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A) Approve Minutes B) Disbursements 3. Citizens Input. 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadows located on FM 455. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadows located on FM 455. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. Reb-96 Nominating Candidate to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1=1 District. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Board Members. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Abandoned Property legally described as Lot 1, Block 40, Old Town Sanger Addition, also known as 117 South Second, 9. Any Other Such Matters. 10. City Administrators Report 11. Adjournment. OF S'q °J G` Rosalie Chavez, City Secr ry a i % 00 °° \ ' Date and Tim Posted °. a nn NIINUTES: City Council May 20, 1996 PRESENT: Mayor John Coker, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Glenn Ervin OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast 1. Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. Councilman Kincaid led the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. A} Approve Minutes B) Disbursements CONSENT AGENDA '� Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to Approve Consent Agenda with one correction to indicate that John Coker III was present at this meeting. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion Carried unanimously. 3. Citizens Input. None. 4. Consider and Possible Action to Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Reappoint Tommy Kincaid as Mayor Pro-Tem. Seconded by Councilman Bell. Councilman Jenkins amended motion to Reappoint Tommy Kincaid as Mayor Pro- Tem by acclamation. Seconded by Councilman Bell. Motion Carried unanimously. 5. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. R04-96 Designating the Autlorized Signatories for Drawdowm Requests for TCDP Grant Contract 715739. Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to Approve Resolution No. R04-96. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. CC MINUTES MAY 209 1996 RESOLUTION NO. R04-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR DRAWDOWN REQUESTS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE CITY'S TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, GRANT CONTRACT NUMBER 715739. Aye Votes: Councilman Kincaid Councilman Ervin Councilman Richardson Councilman Jenkins Councilman Bell Motion Carried. PAGE 2 6. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. R05-96 Approving the Award of Texas Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funds for Housing Rehabilitation. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve Resolution No. R05-96. Seconded by Councilman Richardson, RESOLUTION NO. ROS-96 • 1 i 1 :1 1 1 i CI 0 1 1 i 1 1M RA Aye Votes: Councilman Richardson Councilman Bell Councilman Jenkins Councilman Ervin Councilman Kincaid Motion Carried. 7. Consider and Possible Action to Appoint Voting Representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments General Assembly. Motion was made by Councilman Bell to Appoint Mayor Coker Voting CC MINUTES MAY 2% 1996 Representative Assembly. PAGE 3 to the North Central Texas Council of Governments General 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Girl Scouts use of Community Center. Discussion concerning use of Community Center. Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to allow Girl Scouts use of Community Center on June 1 at no charge. Seconded by Councilman Ervin, Aye Votes: Councilman Kincaid Councilman Ervin Councilman Richardson Councilman Bell Councilman Jenkins Motion Carried. 9. Any Other Such Matters. 1) Brief discussion concerning when should department heads attend council meetings. 2) Councilman Jenkins inquired if the City has the Agenda Packets of every Council meeting. City Secretary assured Councilman Jenkins that the City does have this information. The Open Records Act does require this information to be stored for a specific period of time, however, due to experiences in the past they have been kept longer than required. 3) Discussed was the rate increase Friendship Cable is proposing. City Administrator Larry Keesler instructed to contact Friendship Cable concerning the increase. 10. City Administrators Report, 1) Mr. Keesler informed Council he wanted to have a retreat to discuss certain issues concerning Subdivision Ordinance, Budget, Electrical Substation, and Board appointments. Mr. Keesler and Council agreed to have a City Council Workshop on Tuesday the 28th. CC MINUTES MAY 209 1996 PAGE 4 Mr. Keesler indicated he would like to have a social between Council members and school. He would also like to prepare the meal. 2) Council indicated they enjoy getting a newsletter every week to keep them informed of city business and inquired if it would be a problem to provide this type of information. Mr. Keesler indicated he would prepare the newsletter weekly to keep them informed of events occurring in the City. 3) Discussed was the cut-off time to get things in the agenda. City Administrator Larry Keesler replied he prefers Thursday as the "cut-off° day to get an item on the agenda. Councilman Jenkins indicated he did not receive his packet until Saturday evening. He did advise Benny that his packet can be placed inside his door when he is not home. 4) City Administrator Larry Keesler advised the new vehicle for the Electric Department has been delivered. Logo use on the truck was discussed. Council indicated that the color white should be the standard color of all vehicles. It was agreed the logo Mr. Keesler proposed was acceptable. *S� City Administrator also informed Council that the scoring on the new grant application will be scheduled June 26, 1996. This grant is for water system improvements. 11. Adjournment. * There was questions asked as to what was the City's match if we got this grant. I would like to inform Mayor Coker and Members of City Council that if we get this grant of $210,300.00 our match will be $32,000.00, this represents $12,000.00 in construction, $20,000.00 in administrative fees to Governmental Service Agency for administering the Grant. MINUTES: City Council Workshop May 28, 1996 PRESENT: Mayor John Coker, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilman Jerry Jenkins OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast 1. Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. 2. Discuss the following issues: o Subdivision Ordinance o Budget o Electrical Substation o Board Appointments o Any item a council member wants to discuss Subdivision Ordinance was discussed at length. An issue and concern was focused on the subdivision requirements for new developments within our ETJ. The ordinance indicates ETJ Subdivisions must comply with City Subdivision requirements. Discussed was the County requirements and restrictions since ETJ plats have to conform with County specifications. The other concern Council expressed was that there are some plats that have been approved and sometimes it takes years for the development to begin. During this time there could be new restrictions on the Subdivision Ordinance that could affect the plats previously approved. However, due to the fact they were approved years ago Council has never made the developers comply with the new code restrictions. Discussed. Mayor Coker asked if Council could set a limit on when a subdivision develops and if it was legal. This would allow Council same control over the restrictions in the development of the property. Larry Yoast also indicated in the Subdivision Ordinance it specifies the developer pays for all utilities to the property, however, the prior City Administrator's policy was that the City cover all cost for electrical installation to a subdivision at no cost to the developer. This was the case with Sargeant and Willowood Addition. Larry Yoast indicated this will result in a major expense depending on what lots sell and develop in Willowood first. Discussion followed. CC WORKSHOP MINUTES MAY 289 1996 PAGE 2 City Administrator Larry Keesler provided information on the Capital expenditures for 96197 Budget years. Lengthy discussion followed concerning financing of these projects. Another issue addressed was the electric utility rates the City charges versus other cities. The fuel adjustment factor was another issue discussed at length. Larry Yoast was asked to go back the last 12 months on the calculation of the fuel adjustment to determine an average for comparison. Delinquent utility accounts were also discussed. Mayor Coker advised judgements can be placed against property owners who do not pay utility bills. Mayor Coker indicated he thought this would not cost the City anything to rile. City Secretary advised she would certainly look into this matter. She also stated the utility deposits the City charges are not sufficient to cover the delinquent bills the customer leaves when he moves. Surrounding cities with similar electric utility companies require a deposit much higher. Customers who have had electric utility service in another city and have good credit do not have to place deposits if their credit is "good". Most of our customers who do move leaving high utility bills are renters and not property owners. City Secretary also advised the City does have a contract with a collection agency for collection of these bills. The "bad debts" can also be submitted to the credit bureau if Council so desired. City Secretary advised to contact other cities to get their deposit rates for customers and if there is a different rate for renters. Mayor Coker inquired as to a customer (Innovative Products) who had to place two deposits. Mayor inquired if this. was a requirement. City Secretary and Larry Yoast advised that this is policy due to the fact that businesses in the past have "closed shop" with huge delinquent bills and it has been necessary to make them place additional deposits if they are opening another business. Another issue discussed was the City police officers working traffic on Interstate 35. Mayor Coker did indicate that a written memorandum was sent to the officers on this matter. Mayor Coker indicated officers should stay off the Interstate unless it is a pursuit. Discussed. Mayor Coker indicated that another issue of concern to him is the "backup" support our officers provide the County. He indicated that there are times when our officers "backup" the County on accidents that could amount to hours before our officers return to patrol Sanger. He stated if our officer backs up the County for an officer in trouble or an arrest he understands, however, when our officers backup the CC WORKSHOP MINUTES MAY 289 1996 PAGE 3 County on accidents outside the City limits it is a major concern. Discussed. The fire calls the Volunteer 13re Department assists outside our City limits was also addressed. The City does have a Mutual Aid agreement with different Counties for providing backup assistance. Street operations was discussed and the needed attention some of our streets need. The possibility of using the County's equipment was expressed. The need to have 2 or more people working streets on a regular cycle was also expressed. Councihnan Richardson inquired if a 4-way stop sign could be located across the railroad track, possibly at the location of Jones Street. This issue will be addressed at a later meeting. The Vehicle Maintenance Department was also discussed in length. Rose instructed to make sure Craig Waggoner provides the City with reports on Vehicle Maintenance. 3. Adjournment. G1H OF SANG R Ay PEN HEN LIST COMPANY 100 5/31/96 PAGE I 11a45 VEND0R, it -IV NO INV DIE PO NUM DUE DIE i=URCH WrI C'ISC, AtTii 175 A-1 RENTAL P.O. SG., 7878 t1IXER RENTAL `509i•3401 6/01/96 1'2M 6/•04/K 408 15 ,fj() 49.5, fr90O 408, 75 TOTAL 408.75 .Of f C51 HD'J`NNCE CHEMICAL MbT, 7101 BURMS L}LEACH, A}_I1) c5887 6/O1/96 18787 6/04/96 59c,75 OO 5 TOTAL 59c. (5 too TELEPHONES 18945 61f)1!96 18945 6/04/96 15: OC) S OO 433'.1600 i000 4J01()W(, S.trzr TOTAL I5.00 .O0 1590 AT & T NIRELESS SERVICES F.G. LOX 6200051 184rg6CrLLULAR PHONES 189' 6/Ol/99% 6/)'c,73 :(A) 455.10010 84.1 f r 433.1100 43.99 4,41,60 0 i O 47, ;f) TOTAL C18. 73 9CIO �543 F i RE}]TOR}'I 4116 tirl;t S FLASHU T E ti150 6/Ol /96 19c0i 6/04/96 74. f_if} 9 CIO 41 MBOO 74. 00 TOTAL 74. 00 . CIO 6655 GINTA 11 IFGEiiS F.C1, BOX c.61 i003r I1iF}_}RriS 4180 z ,�/+.) % 18941 6,t04/ `-_f6 910130 , CO 416.12100 20. 49 416, O5OO 4 7 , 95 4i6.1fu)0 34.51 416. 2000 20z 49 U& 0700 33, 97 416.1700 34.51 4i6.06OO `I8.78 416, 0800 5513a G0 iOiAL 970,3O ,o() 4125 BURRUS SUPERMARKET P. O. BOX 708 AIR FILTERS 1871O 6/01/96 18710 6/04/96 5,94 .00 _ _ t_r. 00 5, 94 BLEACi- 19095 6/01/96 19095 6/04/96 8.80 a00 444, CUJ r 8, 8O C:G> RK FILTERS 1876E 6/fri/96 18736 6/f)4i96 1.98 .0±) I,II.1000 1.98 COKES. CANDY 18719 6/O1 /96 18719 6/fr4/96 4)3.13 moo 41 3, f}110 32.50 413.1400 15,66 C:'Of} FGGi), LLEACH 19187 6/fri/96 19187 6/04/96 121. i5 fui 444. c600 i;31.15 +•ter-- REHAB, i, r n RESTOCK RE AB, 1; 6/Ol /96 188C5 6/O4/ 6 40, 94 ,fits 41,3.1100 40.94 TOTAL cc6.94 , 00 CITY OF SANGER AP OPEN HEN LIST COMPANY 100 5/31/9b PAGE 11:'+5 VENDOR INV NO INV DIE PO NUM DUE DIE PORCH ANT DISC. ANT cs i91144cO CEIT—aEXAS PiBOX 4 IEL EPHONES 18890 6/01/96 18890 6/04/9b 1131.45 00 1133. i) loo E, , 49 1800 35La 83 433.1300 530 he$ 46 16%0i00 551065 TOTAL 1, 131: 45 .Cain 1585 COPELCO CAPITAL PaO, BOX 728 1171TA t..OH'IER LEAS 960514 G/W/96 1922: 61fa+l96 110,c5 taia 45G. 0300 11 Om 25 TOTAL 110,t 200 i 15iiCa DPJEX SUPPLY COa ; INCa 1226 DUNCAN STa Te i_ II S '56 8 P r' C _ } L E1�'�, AllRrTOR��, 1c�6J�_� oiCi1l��1 1888,.j Gi04/9b c63a6b aili 421 a 0900 L.63. 68 TOTAL 115c5 DENTOhJ BOLT COr1F'AldY 1._L5 11lLii��d SPRINGS DR. BOLTS. WASHERS. G5L1c bi01/96 18870 G/04/96 I .48 iati 421.i300 .48 TOTAL l 48 a oo 13L;Caia CITY OF DElvTOitl, ACC. i�(��IICIL.'—',L IUILCaIidG 815 EAGT i�CVINNE`r' V,N[i N GAFaLES I9cVcitvII96 19cWt b/0419G b6zW ,iaCt '156s 01:00 63, 00 T RASHBAGS 1.8880 6/01 /96c 18880 FJ04/96 G41. 88 400 44c.0400 641.88 TOTAL 704a 88 . Do 15c25 DENITON DFPUT i7:='7 Wa UNIVERSITY DR. LIFEGUARD T—SHIR 10249 Gr'01/"6 18835 6/04/9G 2246.84 .Cali 41G.1.-300 c4Ga 84 IOTAL c46,84 .0ia 17300 G G TRACIOR COa 123ta Fit !WORTH DRIVE (SHIFT F;N081 SHAF 2656 6/01/9G 18910 G/OA/96 103a7-6 .DO 1+19a 0500 103a 73 HYCi, FILTER 18K, G/01/9G 18730 G/0q/9 10a58 0Ca 41'9, 0800 10,53 TRANGt1ISSION CAP 17c9 Gi0il96 18726 6/04/96 1ia3w3 tQQ 419a1100 1i31323 BUCKET TEETH iG87 G/01/9 , 19158 6/04/ 16 1ca36 {?{? TOTAL 13.8n00 t00 18700 GGhiLF,E POOL SU4-'PL`r' P.O, 80n 31 {L14�'ER BLUE: Bs`iN0 T13Ctc9 6!t?1/9G 18771 6iLi4196 bc.xo-4 .00 4ci.1,3,00 Gca 44 LIL=. FLOC f 1615i blur %L'c 1 „8.? 6J04/9, 89. f0 }{) 415z 1300 8' a !la LHc(III I _.Ht `t f 13C,716 6 0 1 /t ab 18BILE, 4 G 0419G 5G3a ,14b atria TOTAL 741a50 a00 CITY OF SA1Ii�ER AP OPENf'I Ei 1 L IST COMPANY 100 5 j'31 / 96 PAGE 3 11s45 VENDOR INV MO IMV D1'E PO NUM DUE DIE PLIRCH ANT DISC. AMIT ipE'L�p HAGEMANN, ROBERT FILM 192E6 6/01/96 192226 E=/04/96 i7.Iia .pia 450 1100 17.10 TOTAL 1712 pp . 1"4601 J K LIGHTING , SUPPLY P.O. BOX 340211 GRAND PRAIRIE Tk 1ST AID KITS 406 6/01/96 19066 6/p4/96 450000 ,tap '18,0000 2c5.0 0 4118.0500 °25, 00 TOTAL 45ir. pia , oo �5 00 .;Ai'.OE-,PUBLIC COMPANY P.O. BOX 25p i;OT M I X 1'4172 E=/t?1 /96 19172 6=104/96 E:, 531. 84 too 4R 1. 05ia0 c, 531.84 TOTAL c, 531.84 pia TRIPLEX, CONNECT 411858 6/01/136 18847 6/04/96 11357.5ia ,pp 470. 60 1. 357. co TOTAL 11 357. 56 , irp E7E`5 WATER PRODUCTS, INC. BACK BOX 349 BACK (LOI-! DEVICE 1p5E=6:E, 6i01/Cs6 18889 6/04/96 Tt9.5i t?f? A,jI •L.-.,-rta i.. Lt.. J c.If T AP" CLAMPS 1041,96 6/iai /96 18850 G/04/96 216. GO Soo 4, 1:OGOCJ 216.6Cr P?IPPLES, LIDSS, C 104697 6/iJ1/96 IM""'R 6/04/96 568.68 C00 4s2l I.ObOO JE:B.6B YOKE F/!•#u'T 1o5R38 6/01/96 19119 6l04/96 94,67 .pp 421,0600 94.67 TOTAL 913.5 ,Op 32125 S x. S IELEME1RY 80i_r WILLOW STREET WELL �6, POOL 1iaj;1 6/pi /96 19cCa4 6/p4/96 84ia.87 , is?i 4c1, p6iap 788. P_:7 I uTHL 840 87 moo 3.3c7c5 PERRICO TRAILER AND MFG, PwOn BOX 7318 HEADACHE RACK 18857 6/01196 18857 6/04/96 135.I6 a 419. 0800 1.35.16 WELDING ON FIRET 1886.3 L,/tJ:i/96 18863 6/Ca4I96 1c.iiia ,pp 419.1100 1�l,pp TOTAL 147.16 iaia 34p8p POSITIVE PROMOTIONS iaE2 ASHLAND PLACE DIKE SAFETY PROG 3.E'8013 6/f31 /g}E= 1913r 6/sf4/96 c58. tic , pia 300 IOTA! 258z82 too i30flO RADIO SHACK 410 BOLIVAR P.O. BOX 297 NIM SUPPLIES 18853 6/01/96 18853 6/04/96 1G.CC, ,pia 4c.1.1.1.3 0 16. 6 BATTERIES 8MEr IF 1154 ,Op155 455.1000 1 I.54 1411 R_ 187`4 G. 1. °6 18754 6 0 9-, 4nI9 200 CITY OF SANGER Ul OPEN ITEM LIST COINPANY 100 5/31/96 PAGE 4 11e45 VENDOR INV NO INV DTE PO NUN DUE DTE PIJRCN MIT DISC. Ai1T 4192 0800 h TOTAL. 31,99 ,iaia 3 _65 R & R UNIFORMS, INC, 3830 IRUis,? BLUR, UNIFORMS (66441 6/01/96 191ti,3 6/04/96 381,5=? 00 416, 0300 381. 54 TOTAL 381a 4 ,Pita 4i1515 SOLOMON CORPORATION BOX 245 REPAIR R POLEMOUNT 0005i624 6/01 /96 18245 6/04/ 96 360200 , iata 427, 0Blau 3601 tt INCI OTAL 360, till , 00 iT 76 TECH IN , , P.O, BOX 841950 PEDESTALS, ENDCA ffr1K59/66 6f01/1 3E 4888i �10L/9b 80fit00 goo 470, 0800 806, 00 T 0TAI_ MCI, ilia , OC) 45220 SMUTHOWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYSTci S P, O, BOX 910913 CELLULAR PHONE 18944 UOU96 118944 6/04/96 Ha 05 , Cain 43,3.1600 . 4, 53 14.310100 3415c TOTAL T AL 694 051 , OO 45555 TEXAS STEEL CULVERT �f BOX 737 CULVERTS C: 083094 6/01/96 18786 6/(?4/96 c,508,00 ,00 447, 0500 31508, Oil TOTAL L, 5081. 00 , ilia 50300 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCT'S P, O, BOX 819064 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3363{ac 6/01{96 18888 6r'04{96 tiE,66 C.aia 411,I9OO 112.66 TOTAL 112,66 MOO 5_'Si6 PROGRESSIVE CONCEPTS, INC P, O. BOX 9161003 CELLULAR TELEPHO 18943 6101/1K 18943 6/04/96 c98,{?6 ,00 433, 0300 6161 36 43.3d, I100 81. 70 IUTAL L.?ll,C?E, VOO •�.__Fjb •tBB AUTO !-ARIf-.O.BOA 355 WIPER BLADE'S 6953: 6i01/96 18859 6/014/96 r,90 9 t)i it19, 0500 9. 9ta CARE? CLEANER 6990 6/01196 M909 6/04/96 c7:00 100 419, 0300 Le f10 1y, 0500 c, 70 4190 ()GOO LU iu 1,1 g, 0700 2,70 419, OA00 7ia 419, i 000 c, 70 419,c200 2.70 419, 21600 MO 4111100 2u7O 451ZI, 0900 C.0 70 TOTAL 36290 ,tic) GA OF SANGER y OPEN O? LIST COMPANY !W 51,3440136 PAGE S !!:§5 VENDOR !& NO I6 n7 m c 4 WE DIE qyH ?I DISC. +I y +SGy ±7gmR qy! 41% +m ±mH w S gmZy !' @ G9gy a,b .m 4114c2600 S 15 m\L x b .M STOP§ SGG qaE mm��wEl K L m# (9 i!! wyR y17 C« 3G 1 7 gR/a !* m . m 4210700 gt y TS± 19.m .m !tl3.2 .m QgLmE2m myylBa Q,l3.2 gmLDAD NO DISCOUNTS R,1 g gE�[9aDa DM ]gSm206F ! yKy gR@aF 69n q mOR+E : \@Gg SANITATION'" 4 Qu # yyeyy 5 5s42112 myRF myGgECy G 7 \aay j 63r, g Rcg!«m e \5J&g myCm 9 y&g m? mRC WORK» to 134,83 % G»7E VEHICLE m! SW1 10 MAYOR & mU2l 7 11 e g G \ .» m. 7E 154 g a rr§mSm2�4-EF m±± m+yy G 17 47 3 S g q±IVAl7AEC+ g y.S DATA RyGgm+F G b3% VEHICLE G!«±F m m.a ggCaRm±±E y 4C.9 ANIMAL CluJmwT % A « m uE�n�bm !%a%S E#E$gyEEL$ »4t 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadows located on FM 455. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadows located on FM 455. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their scheduled meeting of May 239 1996, approved this preliminary plat for Lakecrest Meadows with the stipulation that it meets the specifications required by Denton County. Lakecrest Meadow Limited Partnership P.O. Box 3428 Albuquerque, New Mexico 871903428 May 8, 1996 Mr. Larry Keesler City Manager City of Sanger P.O. Box 578 Sanger, Texas 76266 RE: LAKECREST MEADOW Dear Mr. Keesler: Thank you for meeting such short notice to tal Meadow. k with Chris Anderson and me yesterday on about our new subdivision Lakecrest The purpose of this letter about approval processing of subdivision plat relative to the Jurisdiction ("ETJ"). is to summarize our discussions the Phase I Lakecrest Meadow City of Sanger Extra -territorial The subject property is located approximately 1.1 miles east of the Sanger city limits, and is therefore outside the normal ETJ boundary. This is consistent with information which we received from Denton County last summer. However, in our discussions it was pointed out that several years ago a number of owners with property outside the I -mile ETJ boundary voluntarily agreed to have their properties included in the Sanger ETJ. The former James C. Ready property, now Lakecrest Meadow, was one of these voluntary inclusions, although we have not reviewed any of the documentation to determine what the agreements where at the time. Regardless, we at Altura Real Estate Company, Inc. enjoy a very good working relationship with the City of Sanger and would like to offer the City every opportunity to review our current plans. Council Meadow, project. di is you may know, we had numerous and the Mayor last fall about annexation of Lakecrest scussions with the City so I believe that most everyone is very familiar with our As we understand it, the Citys normal process is to approve only Final Plats within its ETJ, and in fact several subdivisions have been handled this way recently. We have informally submitted to the City our Preliminary Plat which is now being formally reviewed by the County. We would be pleased to attend any meetings Telephone : (5f�5) 26f8-0(d82 F`acs imi le : (5f45) 265-4648 `� ' � �-�' � Mr. Larry Keesler May 8, 1996 Page 2 oI the City's P CA Z Board or the City Council to dieouss the Preliminary Plat. However, we understand that formal approval by the City will be at the Final Plat stage only. We will be sure to advise you of our progress,- and schedule review with the City at the appropriate time. If after reviewing this letter you feel that misinterpreted any aspect, please let me know at your opportunity. We enjoyed very much meeting you and are forward to continuing to work with the City of Sanger to community "Some Place Special Respectfully, F7 M �•"'? 11 1 im D: Murphy Altura Real Estate Company, --Inc. cc: Steve Rollins, Denton County Telephone: (5(65) 26g-f�082 Facsimile: (5�5) 265-4648 I have earliest looking make the O 40 Q LO T Q to A T Q 00 r cf) T roposed Layout. Subject to Plat Approval. V r- 1 � i \ � i �? � � � { � m ,h (D � m� .l � �\ �• � ' t to ,� ,. r.' ti. �� i � " ' � � � ,.. �� � 1 4: � sx;�' jjj�� �� �t:, �%(Q 4 a Jr .. f fi j �. � � � ��� r � �:`� trr � J ��� / ti �>� `` � � ' c '� � � 5 j�� � ' t,� � � z � ��. t � ,I�, t ;. ;� ,�� ',t r' � , t,v „ � � y ' � �; is ,� �f�,� ;� '�, }'� V� i � i V f ( i �� � t. i S,' jl � i jj� l� 1 � Y � E � � �- ;� :r 9'^ +pr � `,P �' t •1 - � �. �' ,fin � ;� A • - 7 � t� ` ," ��: 1` 4 �, 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. RW96 Nominating Candidate to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 944 District. This is a two-year term beginning October 1, 1996. There are 33 participating municipalities that may nominate a candidate to serve on this board. These same 33 municipalities will be sent a ballot on which to vote for one candidate. Sanger did not submit a candidate last year. ,. - t' �. .� - � • DENCO. AREA 9 - 1 - 1 DISTRICT : ,,' �.: 250 S. Stemmons; Suite. 260, Lewisville; :Texas 75067 : � ' Phone/TDD (214) 221-.0911 `FAX (214) 420-0709 TM .. � .. ��' _ _ ... TO: Mayors of Cities in Denton County ;- FROM: Mike Pedigo, Executive Director .. DATE: May 16, 1996 . ,.. " RE: ' � Appointment to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers According to .Chapter 772, Health and Safety Code; the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of .: 1Vianagers. has "two members appointed jointly by all the participating municipalities located m 4 -. -..whole or part, in the district". ,' ... ,, . � :. �. Each year' the'term', of one of the two members appointed. by participating municipalities expires ` This year the term of Chief Don Franklin expires September 30, 1996. Members are eligible for .;y :. _ ..' reappointment. , . � _ ,_ _ ,- �:In order to.coordinate the appointment among the 33 participating municipalities, the district _ requests the following actions by the governing bodies of each. city: � � ' . i i 1. If your city. would like to nominate a candidate to represent the municipalities on. the Denco Board of Managers, please send a letter of nomination and/or resume' .; of the candidate to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District office by July 5, 1996 _ : � 2. On July 8th, the district will send copies of nominations to each city for .' . consideration. requesting the city to vote for one of the nominees. . � :- . � - 3. At its September 25, 1996 board meeting, the Denco Board, of Managers will count the votes from responding cities. The candidate with the most votes will be the municipalities representative to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers for the two year term beginning October 1, 1996. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (214) 221-0911. Thank you for your support of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District. �. ������ Council Resolution No. Rnegrn A RESOLUTION NOMINATING ONE MEMBER TO TI-� BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DENCO AREA 944 DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Section 772, Health and Safety Code, provides that two voting members of the Board of Managers of an Emergency Communications District shall be appointed jointly by all cities and towns lying wholly or partly within the District; NOW TI�REFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEXAS: Section 1 The City of hereby nominates as a member to the Board of Managers of Denco Area 9mI-I Emergency Communication District, Section 2 That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1996. Mayor City of ATTEST: City Secretary City Attorney 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Board Members. Attached is a list of the various boards needing members replaced or reappointed. Mayor Coker has already advised that Russell Madden has agreed to serve on the Board of Adjustment and Bobbie Robinson will also be appointed to this board. Roy Lemmons has agreed to replace Russell Madden on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Replace/Reappoint Currently Held By > Place 2 Glenn Shaw > Place 4 Russell Madden Sanger LibrarI Board Replace/Reappoint Currently Held BX > Place 7 Joe Skiles Sanger Parks Board Replace/Reappoint Currently Held By > Place 1 Sam Burrus > Place 2 Rowdy Patterson > Place 6 Len Sanders Sanger Beautification Board Replace/Reappoint Currently Held By > Place 2 Doug Payne > Place 3 Eddie Branham > Place 6 Teresa Calvert > Place 7 Galinda Powell 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Abandoned Property legally described as Lot 1, Block 40, Old Town Sanger Addition, also known as 117 South Second. Bob Hagemann has attached a detailed report concerning thus item along with pictures which I will present. Rose has informed me that the tax attorneys have been notified to begin the necessary procedures for a Tax Sale since there are delinquent taxes on this property. This process will take some time. FIR y - f CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS Date :May 29, 1996 Address 117 South Second Street Legal Description ;Lot 1, Block 40, Old Town Sanger Addition Owner : Mr. James Banks, P.O. Box 343, Sanger, Texas 76266 Occupant ;Vacant Building Description :One story, wood frame dwelling. Composition and some wooden shingle roof, pier and beam w/ wood floors. Wooden walls with sheetrock covering. No utilities (electric meter and gas meter taken). Approximately seven rooms and one and one- half baths. Building has been vacant for several years. Complaint ;Attached to this report is a petition signed by 36 citizens with no date. Inspection Dates ;April 27, 1996 ;May 9, 1996 ;May 29, 1996. Certified setter mailed may 10, 1996 to Mr. James Banks, P.O. Box 343, Sanger, Texas 76266. The certified letter signed for by Jahree Banks on May 14, 1996, Inspection : On the above dates the building was found open and accessible to anyone who would have desire to enter. On May 29, 1996 @ 0900, this investigator photographed the exterior of the structure, then made entry into the structure and photographed the interior. The inspection revealed that the building had been vandalized and it is in a great need of repair. In the front room on the east side of building evidence of a person or persons playing with fire was found. A plastic waste basket was melted to the floor and burned candles also found on the floor. Throughout the building showed decay and neglected upkeep. Fire Code; Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition; Article 11, Division IV; Section 11.602 and Section 11.603. City of Sanger Code of Ordinances, Article 3.1200, Unsafe Building Regulations; Sections 3.1201 - 3.1208. Each Code Reference is attached to this report. Page 2 0 * a Recommendation : Thls bullding is dilapidated, hazardous, and unfit for human habitation, and it is declared to be a hazard to health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this community and it is a public nuisance that should be demolished. Robert Hagemann Fire Marshal Attachments Exterior and interior photographs Code references from Fire Code and Code lllaLWlalJ, tI/G 16911LIVII VI UZG Vl JYNI 111Mt llala ❑I IIIVIAIItaUIVYJ, VIU01VbVYGtG4 VI l forest -covered areas or other designated areas is prohibited. EXCEPTION: Designated smoking areas approved by the chief. Burning Objects Sec. 11.503. Lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars or other burning objects shall not be discarded in such a manner that could cause ignition of other combustible \ material. Not Ashes and Spontaneous Ignition Sources Sec.11.5040 Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within 10 feet of other combustible material including combustible walls and partitions or within 2 feet of openings to buildings. EXCEPTION: The separation distance to other combustible materials is al- lowed to be reduced to 2 feet when the dangerous material is deposited in covered metal or noncombustible receptacles which are placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand. Sparks from Chimneys Sec. 11.505. Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be maintained with a spark arrester as required for incinerators by the Mechanical Code, EXCEPTION: Chimneys which are located more than 200 feet from any mountainous, brush -covered or forest -covered land or land covered with flammable material and are not attached to a structure having less than a Class C roof covering, as set forth in the Building Code, Division VI VACANT BUILDINGS General Sec.11.601. Buildings and properties which are vacant or in the process of being vacated shall be in accordance with this division. EXCEPTION: Occupancies regulated by Article 80. [E 1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 11.602-11.603 Vacating Buildings and Properties - See. 11.602. Upon vacating or abandoning a building or property, the owner or occupant thereof shall remove all combustible and hazardous material. Maintenance of Vacant Buildings and Properties Sec.11.603. Vacant buildings and properties shall be maintained free of accu- mulations of combustible or hazardous material. Vacant buildings shall be main31 - tained, securely locked or barricaded to prevent entry by unauthorized persons. occurrence of the base flood discharge. Manufactured housing (mobile homes) may not be located in the floodway under any condition. (2) If Section 3.1008(e)(1) above is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of Section 3.1008. (Chapter 3, Section lOH, Code %J 1982) ARTICLE 3.1100 (a) A City of Sanger issued permit for all proposed construction or other development within the City of Sanger, including the placement of manufactured homes within the designated special flood hazard areas as established by the most current Flood Insurance Rate Map as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall be in compliance with 44 CFR 1.1, Section 60.3 (b)(1) of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations. (b) A City of Sanger issued permit shall be required for the placement of fill within the special flood hazard area within the City limits of the City of Sanger as established by the most current Flood Insurance Rate Map as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall be in compliance with 44 CFR 1.1, Section 60.3 (b)(1) of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations. (c) No construction materials shall be placed at any time within a National Flood Insurance Program designated special flood hazard area. (d) Permittees will be charged a permit fee as provided for in the fee schedule found in the Appendix of this Code. Such fee shall be separate and apart from any other required permits for construction, transportation, occupancy or fire safety. (Ordinance No. 08-91 adopted 6-3-91) § 3.1201 Unsafe Buildings Defined Buildings, structures, or premises as hereinafter described shall be deemed to be dilapidated, hazardous, or unfit for human habitation. The term "premises" shall include all areas surrounding buildings and structures as well as vacant lots, and the term "menace to health and safety" shall include weeds, underbrush, trash, debris, and personal property of no reasonable value. The following are deemed unsafe buildings: (a) All buildings or structures that have become deteriorated through natural causes or by damage through exposure to the elements, especially wind, hail, or rain; or damage through fire to the extent that the roof, windows, and doors, or portions of the house, building, or structure which protect from the weather, will no longer reasonably protect from the weather. MState Law reference —Requirement for substandard and unsafe buildings, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, ch. 214. (b) All buildings or structures which constitute or in which are maintained as fire hazards, such as by containing accumulations of flammable materials, and represent a fire hazard to surrounding property. (c) All buildings or structures which are so structurally deteriorated that they are in danger of collapse, or which cannot be expected to withstand the reasonably anticipated storms. (d) All buildings, structures, or premises permitted to exist to constitute a menace to health or safety, including all conditions conducive to the harboring of rats or mice or other disease carrying animals or insects reasonably calculated to spread disease. (Chapter 3, Section 11A, Code of 1982) § 3.1202 Abatement of Unsafe Buildings or Premises Buildings or structures described in Section 3.1201 shall constitute dilapidated, hazardous, and unfit for human habitation structures and buildings, and are declared to be a hazard to health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and are public nuisances and shall be ordered to be vacated, repaired, demolished, or cleaned up. (Chapter 3, Section 11B, Code of 1982) § 1.1203 Building Standards Commission There is hereby created a Building Standards Commission to be composed of five (5) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City. They shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of a majority of the City Council. As near as practical, they shall be qualified in one (1) or more fields of fire prevention, building construction, sanitation, health, and public safety. Such commission may appoint ex officio, nonvoting members to such commission to advise it as it deems necessary. It shall be the duty of the ex officio members of such commission, if any, to inspect all buildings or structures reported to be or believed to be substandard and to present a report of such inspection to the Building Standards Commission, which commission shall, except in cases of emergency, notify the proper party of the intention of the commission to hold its hearing and follow the procedure provided in this article. (Chapter 3, Section 11C, Code of 1982) § 3.1204 Conditions for Vacating, Repairing, or Cleaning Up Unsafe Buildings or Premises Unsafe buildings, structures, or premises may be ordered to be, and shall be vacated, repaired, demolished, or cleaned up under the following conditions, regulations, and procedures: (a) When it shall come to the notice of the Building Standards Commission that a building or premise in the City is unsafe under the terms of this article, the commission may cite the owner of such building, structure, or premise, or his/her authorized agent or representative, to appear and shall cause why such building should not be declared to be unsafe and why he/she should not be ordered to vacate, repair, demolish, or clean up such building, structure, or premise. The date of such hearing shall be not less than ten (10) days after citation shall have been made. (b) Such citation may be served by delivery of a copy thereof to the owner or the person in possession or depositing such citation to the address of the owner as shown on the County Appraisal District tax rolls in the U.S. Mail by certified or registered letter, or if such premises be unoccupied and the ownership unknown, by attaching a copy of such .,I I I_.,. citation in a place of prominence on such building or structure and advertising same by publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. (c) Prior to such hearing, a photograph shall be taken and an inspection and appraisal made of such building, structure, or premise which is to be presented as evidence into the record. (d) On the day set in such citation for hearing, hearing shall be had and on the basis of such hearing, the building standards commission shall determine whether or not such building, structure, or premise is unsafe. Upon making a determination that such building, structure, or premise is unsafe, the Building Standards Commission shall issue a request to the City Council who may instruct the City Attorney to institute a suit within thirty (30) days after determination and failure by the appellant to comply with such decision, in the appropriate court of the state, to show that such structure is a hazard and thereby enforce the action taken by the Building Standards Commission. Upon final judgment by the court that such structure is a hazard, and on a failure of such owner to take steps to remedy same, within thirty (30) days after rendering such final judgment, then the City is authorized to proceed with the necessary repair, vacating, demolishing, or cleaning up of such building, structure, or premise, and the costs of such repair, vacation, demolition, or clean-up shall be a lien charged against the land on which said structure existed, in favor of the City. (e) The owner of any substandard building, structure, or premise, or his/her authorized representative, may appeal from the decision of the Building Standards Commission by giving notice thereof within ten (10) days from date of the hearing and file with the City Secretary a fee as set forth in Article 10.000 of the fee schedule found in the Appendix= - this Code. Such appeal shall be to the City Council, and upon the perfection of appeal, the City Council shall set a date for a hearing before it and such appeal shall be by trial de nova (f) Pending appeal, such orders of the Building Standards Commission as shall require vacation of the alleged unsafe building, structure, or premise or such emergency measures as may have been ordered shall remain in effect, but all other orders of the commission shall be suspended in their operation. (Chapter 3, Section 10D, Code of 1982) § 3.1205 Standards for Repairing, Vacating, or Demolishing The following standards may be followed in substance by the Building Standards Commission in ordering repair, vacation, or demolition: (a) If the unsafe building or structure can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer be in a condition which is in violation of the terms of this article, it shall be ordered repaired. (b) If the unsafe building or structure is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of its occupants, or of the public it shall be ordered to be vacated. (c) If the unsafe building or structure is in such condition that it cannot be reasonably repaired or conformed to the applicable codes, then it shall be demolished. O (d) In any case, where an unsafe building or structure is fifty percent (50%) damaged or decayed, it shall be demolished, and in all cases where a building cannot be repaired so that its existence will no longer be in violation of the terms of this article, it shall be demolished. (Chapter 3, Section 10E, Code of 1982) c 3-40 3-40 § 3.1206 Owner's Voluntary Request for Demolition or Clean Up The owner of an unsafe building, structure, or premise as defined herein, may voluntarily execute an agreement requesting the demolition of such building or the clean up of such premises. If the Building Standards Commission authorizes said demolition or clean up, then the procedures set forth herein for notice and hearing shall not be required. The Building Standards Commission may authorize the expenditure of public funds for such demolition and/or clean up if, in its judgment, the same is justified and necessary. (Chapter 3, Section 10F, Code of 1982) § 3.120� Duty of City Attorney to Enforce Orders It shall be the duty of the City Attorney of the City of Sanger to enforce the orders of the Building Standards Commission or the City Council, by filing action in the appropriate court of this state, when so authorized by the City Council. (Chapter 3, Section 10G, Code of 1982) _ § 3.1208 Liability of City Under Article Neither the City nor any authorized agent acting under the terms of this article shall be liable or have any liability by reason of orders issued or work done in compliance with the terms of this article. (Chapter 3, Section 10H, Code of 1982) ARTICLE 3.1300 CURB. GUTTER. DRIVEWAY. AND CULVERT INSTALLATIONS It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, reconstruct, or repair any driveway, curb, gutter, or drainage facility in the streets and alleys of the City without first obtaining a permit. To obtain such permit an application must be filed with the City describing the abutting property to which the proposed work on the public property is to be done either by lot, block, or tract and house number, location on the street or similar description which will readily identify and definitely locate the site of proposed work; a description of the proposed work to be performed; and any other pertinent information as shall be required by the City. The fee for such permit shall be as set forth in Article 11.000 of the fee schedule found in the Appendix of this Code and shall expire if the work authorized therein is not commenced within three (3) months of the date of the permit. Plans for such work shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to issuance of any permit. (Chapter 3, Section 12, Code of 1982) § 3.1401 Permit and Fee Payment Required Prior to the cutting of any streets the contractor shall file a street cut permit with the City Secretary describing the location of the cut, anticipated width and length, and stating date work is to begin and finish, and pay a street cut fee in the amount as set forth in Article 12.000 of the fee schedule found in the Appendix of this Code. (Chapter 3, Section 13A, Code of 1982) �'� ��s S 1G N T,� �s . _ f'�',p �i s� _ion/ - .Arid US �� � T �h � pro Us r_ ,q ?' f/l_ .So U�"♦q S� G o�,►d -----... .STi(� � � 7. �.a � at _ C 1y1 � aL Aj►id To�X/ _ d a cv � _ _ _. _ _. ;; �� _ - . 3 � � �-� _ .___ _ .. _ _ _ _ _ __ _- - .... _ _ _ ,� � .� _ - _. .. . . .. s' �- _- -, __. 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On May 7, 1996, a visual inspection of the property, from the public street, reveals that the building needs a great amount of repair, the building is open and unsecured from the public, which creates a public nuisance and a fire hazard and the . property has debris and old furniture scattered all over the properly. There have been citizen complaints about the unsafe condition of your property. Also, there have been complaints of children entering the building through open windows and doors. These violations make the building unsafe. Code Reference: Vacant Building; Uniform Fire Code, i 991 Edition, Article 11, Division VI, Section 11.603. This letter serves as an official order and notice to correct the above mentioned violations within twenty (20) days. The building must be secured tight to prevent the entrance of unauthorized persons and removal of debris (junk) from property. If this order is not complied with by the time limit further legal action will result. Sinc rely, �f Robert Hagemann Fire Marshal City of Sanger �37 aA� ,�� a J 1, pF..� �..d v...r' re P.O. Box 578 1995 CITY COUNTY TOTAL FIRE EMS TOTAL FIRE EMS TOTAL JAN. 39 3 14 17 8 14 22 FEB. .46 7 15 22 9 15 39 MAR. 55 8 19 27 12 16 28 APR 53 10 15 25 14 14 28 MAY 44 8 18 26 11 7 18 JUN 48 8 23 31 9 8 17 DULY 47 5 14 19 18 10 28 AUG. 38 3 11 14 9 15 24 SEPT. 47 2 19 21 16 10 26 OCT. 50 9 19 28 13 9 22 NOV. 38 6 13 19 13 6 19 DEC. 68 8 20 28 24 16 40 TOTAL 573 77 200 277 156 140 296 T O T A L R U N S I SVFD TOTAL RUNS 19894994 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 rr. YEARS 1994 1994 CITY COUNTY TOTAL FIRE EMS TOTAL FIRE EMS TOTAL JAN. 22 1 7 8 10 4 14 FEB. 41 7 11 18 15 8 23 MAR. 40 6 17 23 10 7 17 APR. 50 11 16 27 14 9 23 MAY 29 2 17 18 7 3 11 JUNE 32 2 9 11 13 8 21 JULY 58 12 13 25 24 8 33 AUG. 42 8 12 20 14 5 19 SEPT. 38 5 16 21 9 8 17 OCT. 33 8 8 16 4 14 18 NOV. 30 5 12 17 8 7 14 DEC. 35 5 15 20 9 7 15 TOT. 450 72 153 225 137 88 225 OF THE 450 TOTAL R UNS 209 (46%) WERE FIRE -RELATED CALLS AND 241 (54%) WERE EMS RELATED CALLS. f_ r UOUO3� BUFORD TELEVISION, INC. POST OFFICE BOX 9090/TYLER, TEXAS 75711/(903) 561-4411/FAX (903) 5614031 May 249 1996 Mayor Nell Armstrong City of Sanger P. 0. Fox 578 Sanger, Texas 76266 Dear Mayor Armstrong: The 1996 Telecommunications Act ("Act"),which became effective February 8,1996, immediately exempts certain small cable systems and small operators from rate regulation provisions. Friendship Cable of Texas, Inc. is a small operator and meets all of the criteria per the Act for the deregulation of rates. Those criteria are outlined below: 1) serves in aggregate fewer than 1 % of all subscribers in the United States, 2) is not affiliated with any entity or entities whose gross annual revenues in the aggregate exceed $250 million, and 3) no single franchise area exceeds 50,000 subscribers. If you have any questions, please call me at 214-5574216. cc: Jan Calongne Sincerely, �j lAue�l Rodney Fletcher Area Manager, Dallas Region Friendship Cable of Texas, Inc. FRIENDSHIP CABLE Texas V,'asi;e t4fz, n2gerTienE P.O. 6o>t 7 1; i 5� 1f'aste W na kement Poulevart Lev; isvi(ie, T exas "T5or D i 19 214Is15-54DOE o 800/7r"'-£355?t (Texas Only) Sherman, Te>:as 214/89: 3�1� &:� �!75 984E, ieXas OWy May 6, 1996 Dear Valued Customer, A Waste Management Company Our team is proud of the service standards ��e have established over the past twenty-five years. We continue to add value to our solid waste and recycling services through investments in our people, our equipment and other resources. However, in our current business environment, we are faced with new and increased costs that impact our business. For example, fuel costs alone has increased more than 26% since January 1996 with no relief in sight. In order to continue to deliver the quality service you expect, as well as to cover rising costs and to maintain margins, it is necessary for us to adjust our invoice to reflect a modest increase. Please know that we have reviewed this adjustment very carefully and have made every effort to scrutinize our own operation and cut cost wherever possible. To further assist you in managing higher disposal costs, we would like to suggest that you consider implementing a recycling program at your business if you are not already doing So. h'e tliank you for your continued patronage and should you have any questions concerning this increase, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Bill Brown Sales Manager :: ��isio�i of lr���sie Management of Texas, inc. Volume 21 May 1996 Number 5 Practical Advice to the Newly Elected ................... l FCC Urges Citizens to Call Their Cities With Complaints ............................................... 3 Electronic Election List Made Available ................ 3 City -County Community Awards Competition....... 3 Youth Crime Drops in Dallas Since Curfew Implementation .................................... 4 AG Opinion Encourages Officers to TakeOath ......................................................... 4 Growth and Poverty in America's Cities ................ 5 NLC Home Page Welcomes Municipal Officials........... 6 Four New Crime Resources Available.................... 6 Protecting Utility Employees .................................. 7 Calendar of Events .................................................. 8 PRACTICAL ADVICE TO THE NEWLY -ELECTED By their actions at the polls, the people of the community have given you a vote of confidence and have expressed faith in your ability to act in their best interest. Your willingness to undertake this task demonstrates that you already possess a very important quality in becoming an effective city official, that is, you take your new job very seriously. The first thing a new councilmember or mayor should ask for is an orientation. eing gi Bven a box of old studies or budgets is not an effective orientation. While these may contain valuable information, they are no substitute for a well -planned and well -executed orientation session with your city manager and department heads. Once you have had your orientation, you are ready to assume your new role. Go slowly at first, and take time to settle into this new role. Following are some practical tips to consider, not only as a newly elected official, but throughout your tenure as a public official: ❑ Be prepared to devote sufficient time to your job. Do your "homework" before each meeting. If you read all the material that comes to you, you will be a very effective council - member. Study the agenda well in advance of the meeting. If you need more information, get it. ❑ Organize a place and devote it exclusively to council matters. You will need a filing cabinet or at the very least, an accordion -pleated file. Buy manila folders and begin filing papers. File them by topic. This file can also be a handy place to keep newspaper clippings and citizen letters. ❑ Take necessary time to develop good rapport with other councilmembers. You'll be seeing a great deal of these people, and it is important to develop a spirit of teamwork and cooperation with them. A council acts collectively, not independently, and personality conflicts can be very damaging to the harmony you need to function. It is important to remember that you are the only person you are going to agree with 100 percent of the time and each and every person on the governing body is entitled to his or her own viewpoint and opinion. Texas Municipal Information Service Newsletter is published monthly by Governmental Service Agency, `Ync., 9500 Forest Lane, Suite 408, Datlas, Texas 75243, (214) 342-1892. Subscription rate is $75.00 per year. _ to find in local government is that Try to beware of the "politics of our time is spent about 90 percent of y intensity. " There are many special on the smallest matters and only 10 interest groups. They are often well often percent is spent on the most important financed and organized ut remember matters nd affecting the city. Develop financed good causes. ment of clear-cut policies can help that they do not necessarily represent _ reverse this. Once there is an agreed - as many people in the community as upon policy, all similar situations will their number in your meeting room be treated in a similar manner. may suggest. Always weigh their requests against the needs of the ❑ Know your community. It sounds whole communitye simple, but you must generally be aware of the physical, as well as the ❑ Don't be stampeded into quick action. fiscal, aspects of your community. Hasty action taken without sufficient 'c o pinion to develop You should be in touch with the time for public p 11 demographics of all areas of the c nd and without all consequences sre results Each community is facets unique, the fully explored almost alwaysknowledge of all f in bad legislation. No deal is so good community is crucial to effective that the government can take quick action without incurring g reat risk. decision -making. ❑ Keep emotions out of government. ❑ Beware of what the public expects of Always avoid losing your temper local government. Give each citizen a and/or saying things in anger. Your fair and courteous hearing and a public will soon lose their respect for chance to state his or her case. If this you if you argue with other members is done, many times that person will of the council. accept the decision, even if it is not in his or her favor. The public expects ❑ politicians look to the next election; due process. After time passes, most with Statesmen look to the next generation. people will no longer be angry Make a decision for the right reasons. you over a your vote if they realize When you start making decisions you were doing what you thought best mmunit as a whole. based on the next time you run for an for the co y election, you have just compromised fellow council- your effectiveness to your community. El Avoid Avoid criticizing f member's stand on an issue. While be tem tthess ing in some cases, it Being a counc s ae year job. aY u will find this may P is a better policy to try to explain oul think you can't turn it off mentally. You have curious constituents why Y become a public person with an awesome your fellow councilmembers voted then our community. Use way they did, without putting them esponoflthesentips for guidelines and some down. above all, make the best of it. (Source: ❑ Develop a policy manual. One of the Oklahoma Cities & Towns Vol. 26, No. �� April 12, 1996) biggest frustrations that you are likely `a 2 TMIS Newsletter (May, 1996) .. __.._,..,,,,► .Qnrvice Axency, Inc. May 24, 1996 Number 5 state government committee studying the need for statewide fire, building, and life safety codes will hold five public hearings throughout the state beginning in mid -June. The State Fire Code Committee of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection hopes to gather information from a broad spectrum of Texas citizens, businesses, and interest groups regarding both the potential benefits and disadvantages of adopting statewide codes. TM hearings will be held in North Central Texas, West Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, Southeast Texas and South Central Texas (please see schedule below). State Fire Marshal G. Mike Davis, chair of the fire code committee, stated that these hearings represent a key part of the committee's information -gathering work. "The committee wants to hear from anyone and everyone who is interested in the adoption of statewide codes -- whether they are for or against it. We want to be sure our work addresses the special conditions and needs of Texas," said Davis. Most states already have statewide fire and building codes. But that is not in itself any reason to believe that this state should have them, too. The committee must perform an intensive analysis to help the public and elected officials evaluate what statewide codes would mean to Texas." The State Fire Code Committee was created by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection in January 1995. During the 1995 legislative session, the Texas Legislature directed the committee to report its findings to the legislature in 1997. Any move to implement a statewide code, Davis noted, would require legislative action. NOt@: When you receive this TML Le��i�lativc U�datc, �Icase m��kc cupics ��Iit anal distrihutc them to members oIthe «�rvernin�� biuly �tnd to �Icp�uUnent hr,t�ls as �ippr��hriate. TML sends �>nly unc c��hy t�> cacti city. ,uxl we rely un thou Who receive it to dlStIvIhUle it. "Thanks Ior your help. Published by the Texas Municipal League 1821 Rutherford Lane. Suite 400. Austin, Texas 78754-5128 • (512) 719-6300 �� �� (, (� "We hope to address a number of issues at these hearings. For example, does Texas really need statewide codes? What are the advantages and disadvantages for businesses that are already in the state? What about businesses that may want to relocate here?" asked Davis. "The committee does not have any preconceived notions about the kinds of codes it ought to recommend to the legislature," said Davis. "That's what these hearings are for -- to find out what Texas citizens, communities, and businesses want." The 16 committee members appointed by the state fire commission represent a diverse group of fire safety officials, including fire marshals, fire chiefs, fire inspectors, and building code officials from large and small communities throughout the state. Several committee members and staff from the State Fire Marshals Office will attend each public hearing, which will be facilitated by committee member J. L. Tidwell, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal of the Fort Worth Fire Department. Each of the hearings will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the following dates: For more information on the public hearings, please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at (512) 918INS The Office of Attorney General Dan Morales has released a new publication entitled � Attnrnev C'Teneral's Handhcok on F,conomic Development Laws for Texas Cities. The 1 publication was developed under the guidance of the Attorney General's Municipal Advisory Council, and was written by Scott Joslove, Chief of the Attorney General's Municipal Affairs Section. Mr. Joslove is a former TML staff attorney who is widely recognized as an expert in the area of municipal economic development. The handbook is a "how-to" explanation of the legal steps for pursuing the sales tax for economic development, tax abatement, tax increment financing, provision of grants or loans, uses of the local hotel occupancy tax, public improvement districts, municipal management districts, and other economic development tools. A complimentary copy of the handbook was recently sent to the mayor of each Texas city. Addit ional copies of the 112-page publication are available at a charge of $8.00. To order iti addonal handbooks, contact the Municipal Affairs Section of the Attorney General's Office at (512) 4634683. CITY OFFICIALS AND STATE LEGISLATORS MEET IN AUSTIN embers of a National League of Cities (NLC) policy steering committee, including TML President Jerry Dunn, met in Austin on May 24 with state legislators from around the country to share information and explore some common needs and concerns involving federal programs that may be transformed into state and local responsibilities. The meeting of NLC's Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Steering Committee was held in conjunction with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Assembly on State Issues. "Coming together like this is the right thing to do," said George D. Blackwood Jr., Mayor Pro rem of Kansas City, Missouri, and Chairman of the FAIR Committee. "It is clear that there are going to be some massive changes, and it is also clear that it's important to do this right for the citizens of the United States," Blackwood said at a news conference in the Texas State Capitol following a joint session with NCSL's Fiscal, Oversight and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. "We need a dialog that breaks the 'us -them' mentality, and to start working to build state -local and regional cooperation. We want to be prepared." Both organizations have a profound interest in the implications for states and cities as the realignment of governmental responsibilities and decision -making away from Washington takes place through what has become known as devolution. The devolution process is intended to encourage flexibility and innovation in state and local approaches in such areas as welfare and social services, job training, health services, education, public safety, housing assistance and community development, while also serving as a vehicle to reduce federal funding and federal involvement in those activities. TML First Vice President Bill Thornton, Mayor of San Antonio, spoke at the opening session of the NCSL meeting and commended the continuing joint efforts. "The time we spend together is very valuable," he said. "The problems and needs will not go away, (and) if we don't address these needs, we will be caught in turmoil and frustration. We must speak as a voice of one, to participate and to be involved. ..with a resolve and a recognition that we are all in this together." Mayor Thornton is a member of the NLC Board of Directors and a former Chair of the FAIR Committee. Councilmember Maxine Childress Brown of Rochester, New York, a Vice Chair of the FAIR Committee, joined Blackwood in a panel discussion with NCSL leaders on "State -Local Opportunities anci Concerns Stemming from Devolution." Asked to assess the effects of the impending changes, Brown said many of the outcomes could depend upon the readiness to deal with them. "What's there is the incentive to cooperate, to identify needs and develop a way to respond to cuts," she said. Councilmember Sue Donaldson of Seattle, a Vice Chair of the FAIR Committee, used the imagery of an earthquake, which occurred in her city while she was at the meeting, to give a vivid perspective to the potential policy implications of devolution for state and local government. "Just like an earthquake, it's something that's going to happen, Donaldson said in response to a question at the news conference. "You don't know what the tremor rate is going to be, and you don't know how many aftershocks. But you know you're going to have to deal with welfare reform, rising medical costs, and job training and employment. "We continue to say that these are opportunities, and we've all gotten very good at talking about challenge as opportunity," she said, and then resumed her incisive analogy. "But, in fact, it's an earthquake, and it is going to realign the relationships that the states, the federal and the local level have with one another. We want to be prepared. When it happens, we will have.to know what to do -- and how -- with our counterparts in government. "It could be a disaster," she concluded. "Or, I think it really can be better for the whole nation." Paul Mannweiler, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and Chairman of NCSL's State Issues Assembly, said the changes being debated in national policy send an obvious message about the importance of strengthening state and local relations. "It is clear that the present one -size -fits -all programs haven't been working," he said. "I think we have a better sense of needs and the services to meet them. We also have a tendency to learn about and copy from each other's successes. That depends upon a cooperative effort, and that's what we need.' The joint session between NLC officials and leaders of NCSL continues a collaboration between the two organizations that began in 1992, when the two groups formed a special task force to examine strategies to reduce federal budget deficits and entitlement spending. Executive Director -Frank Sturzi General Counsel -Susan Horton Director of Legislative Services - Shanna Igo For further information contact the TML Legislative Services Department, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754-5128; (512) 719-6300, Fax (512) 719-6390 CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT MONTH MAY, 1996 TREELIMBS HIGH GRASS TRASH/JUNK OTHERCODE VIOLATION 23 3 4 1 FOUND(INI- TIAL INSPECTION) RE- 23 3 4 3 INSPECTIONS VIOLATIONS 21 1 1 CORRECTED VIOLATIONS 0 0 0 0 UNFOUNDED NOTICES 23 0 1 LETTERS 1 3 3 1 TOTAL INSPECTIONS (INITIAL +RE- 46 6 8 4 INSPECTIONS FIRE INSPECTION REPORT MONTH MAY, 1996 ASSEMBLY SCHOOLS I IF.�1 TH RES. MERC. BUS. OTHER ROUTINE INSP. 0 2 1 0 10 5 0 Ist. RE- INSP. 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2nd. RE- INSP. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 vio. CORRECT 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 TOTAL (ROUTINE +RE-INSP 0 2 1 0 14 5 0 Lo � N v y % AIM o' N � b� o O o��u� • 8� o d o 0 V N See 1 frt j? o 1, Q G t1, V � �En a) r o r NO `rt Q ~� brt Q rot P b IWO O N. (f ISO p' w 7d i iTI, --Tp If'.. �