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MEMBERS
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OTHERS
PRESENT:
City Council Meeting
February 18, 1991
Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Carroll McNeill, and Councilman Wendell
Thomas
Councilman Jerry Jenkins and Councilman Danny
McDaniel
City Manager John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Garcia, J. C. Landers, Mervyn Tucker, Larry Yoast,
Benny Erwin, Eddie Branham, Garland Thornton, Elaine
Schad, Jeanne DeVore, Esta Ashcraft and Travis Roberts
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation
and led the pledge to the flag.
2. Minutes approved as printed.
3. Disbursements: Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to
approve disbursements for payment. Seconded by Councilman
McNeill. Motion carried.
4. Appreciation Award for J. C. Landers
City Council presented an A sard to J. C. Landers for eight (8)
years of service as Fire Marshall.
5. Consider and Possible Action to At vard Bid for Repainting 200,000
Gallon and 100,000 Gallon Water Storage Tank
City Manager stated that the lo u bidder was Kern Painting Co.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to award the bid to Kern
Painting Co., the low bidder for $19,850. Seconded by
Councilwoman Braxton. Motion carried.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Landfill Closure Plan
Mr. Travis Roberts from Hunter and Associates presented the
Closure Plan for the City Landfill in accordance with regulations
required by Texas Department of Health.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to accept the Landfill
Closure Plan for City of Sanger Landfill as presented by Hunt "r a
Associates. Seconded by Councilman McNeill. M ion carr ed
7. {9.) Consider and Possible Action for Annual Spring"` E ean-U
Week
Motion was made by Councilman McNeill to designate March 16th
to March 21st as Annual Spring Clean -Up Week. Seconded by
Councilman Thomas. Motion carried.
8. (10.) Consider and Possible Action for Resolution #R3-91
Supporting Beautification Committee Governor's Recycling Grant
Application
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas and seconded by
Councilwoman Braxton to adopt Resolution #R3-91 Supporting
Sanger's Beautification Committee Governor's Recycling Grant
Application. Motion carried.
9. { 12.) Consider and Possible Action on Proposed "Welcome to
Sanger" Sign, I-35 Access N.B. & Loop 138
Mayor Armstx-ong advised the City Council that the Beautification
Committee has recommended to the City Council to consider
constructing a "Welcome to Sanger" sign and flower spot at the
corner of northbound I-35, Access Road at Loop 138, using
volunteers and City personnel not to exceed $400 in cost.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman McNeill a:nd seconded by
Councilman Thomas that if they are willing to work free, the City
will allow them to do it. Motion carried.
10. (7.) Consider and Possible Action on City Collection of Tree Limbs
Discussion.
Item tabled for next City Council Meeting to allow the other two {2)
Councilmembers an opportunity to give their input.
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11. (8.) Consider and Possible Action to seek proposals on Street
Crack -Seal System
City Manager advised this is a budgeted item. Brief discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman McNeill and seconded by
Councilman Thomas to authorize staff to seek proposals on a street
crack seal system up to five thousand dollars ($5,000). Motion
carried.
12. (1 l.) Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #03-91
Regulating Recreational vehicles and Trailt�rs on Public Property
Draft ordinance was discussed.
Item tabled to allow staff to get more clarification on the draft
ordinance.
13. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Naming of new Street to be
Constructed from Freese Drive Extension to David Drive
Item tabled to allow citizens an opportunity to participate in
naming the street.
14. Consider and Possible Action on PUC Rate Case on Centel
City Manager advised the City Council that City Attorney, Ron
Neiman, had forwarded some material concerning the PUC
Commission's current case against Centel's $4.9 million annual
overcharges.
Brief discussion.
Consensus of City Council to take no action on this item.
15. Consider and Possible Action for Mayor to lasue Election Orders
Mayor Armstrong issued Election Order for May 4, 1991 Election
Side II, #374
16. Executive Session According to Article 5252-17, Vernon's Civil
Statutes, (g), Personnel Matters
Mayor Armstrong convened City Council into Executive Session at
8: 24 p.m.
17. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Executive Session
Mayor Armstrong reconvened City Council from Executive Session
at 8*36 p.m.
Mayor Armstrong advised they had gone into executive session to
discuss employment of the new Fire Inspector which will be
replacing Mr. Landers. She stated they had three (3) applicants
for this position: Jim Conley, Craig Waggoner, and Mike Tucker.
Mayor Armstrong felt all three were highly qualified and that
there were reasons that they chose the one they did.
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to hire Mr. Jim Conley as
the new Fire Inspector. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton.
Motion carried.
18. City Administration Report:
City Manager reported that:
a. Sales Tax Receipts for calendar year 1991 have increased by
15.01% over the first two months of 1990, from $17,947 to
$20y641a
b. Chuck Tucker and Garry Rodgers have completed their service
requirements (2 years). state schooling and have taken their
state certification test to be Class C Water System Operators.
Test results will be returned in six weeks.
c. Chuck Tucker will be attending a Public Works short course at
Texas A & M which offers training on street repairs and
upcoming drainage law requirements.
d. New Police Officer was hired. Jim McDaniel, who has eleven
(11) years experience with the City of Lewisville.
19. Any Other Such Matters:
a. Mayor Armstrong briefed City Council on the suit that Dan
Morales filed against the Department of Commerce regarding
the census. (A decision will be made approximately on
July 15 by Mr. Robert Mosbacher, Secretary of Commerce
Office.)
The Fact Sheet Letter that was put together regarding the
census count. This will allow the citizens to write: a short
letter to Robert Mosbacher and state how they feel Sanger
has been dealt with unfairly with the Census Count and
stating reasons.
b. Mayor Armstrong advised the Animal Control Officer has
resigned.
c. City Manager passed some photos to the Council on a
solid waste transfer station that Decatur is using. He
basically wanted Council to review these since he planned
this to be an agenda item at the next City Council meeting.
20. Meeting adjourned.
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