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09/08/1992-CC-Minutes-RegularCity Council Meeting September 8, 1992 Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman John Berndt, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid Councilman Jerry Jenkins City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia, Police Chief Benny Erwin, Public works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Stacy Seagraves -Sanger Courier, Fire Chief Bill Murrell, Fire Marshall Jim Conley, and Tamara Brown -Group Leader for Brownie Troops 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to carder, gave the invocation, which was f ilowed by the pledge to the flag. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a)- Approve Minutes b}. Disbursements c}. All -Tex Paving, Inc. (Acker Street) d}. All -Tex Paving, Inc. (Keeton Road) e}. Mid -State Utilities -Sewer System Impr.-Willowood f}. Mid -State Utilities -Sewer System Impr.-Old Highway 77 Councilman Kincaid made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Berndt. Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input Chief Erwin introduced his four new police reserves to the City Council: Robert Hirschi, William Keith, Michael Martin ,and Cynthia Waller 4. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding 92-93 Budget Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearir. g open. No one spoke for or against 92-93 Budget. Public Hearing was closed. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorizing Bids for Automated Meter Reading System City Administrator stated this was a budgeted item to purchase three hand-held automated meter reading units, software and integrated into computer billing system. It would download information to eading to 1 1/2 days. our computer. It would cut meter Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Berndt to instruct staff to authorize bid for automated meter reading system. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. Motion carried. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorizing Bids for Skid Steer Loader Public '�Torks Superintendent Chuck Tucker gave a brief summary on what the equipment can be used for. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Berndt to authorize bids for skid steer loader. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Request for Use of Community Center -Brown Troop #312 Mayor Armstrong advised Brownie Troop #312 is requesting to use Community Center the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-8 p.m. for their meetings. Tamara Brown approached City Council regarding use of the Community Center and she really needs to use the Community Center on the 2nd and 4th Mondays and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays since she has two troops. Mayor Armstrong stated that her letter only requested 2nd and 4th Mondays and they cannot grant her the 2nd request at this time since her letter only asked for 2nd and 4th Mondays. She was advised that the Community Center had to be left clean when she left. City Administrator did advise there would be a $1.Q0 yearly fee for the use of the Community Center and that a copy of rules and regulations would be sent. Mayor Armstrong did advise her to send another letter for her request to use the Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Motion was made by Councilman Madden to allow Brownie Troop #312 to use the Community Center, the 2nd and 4th Mondays for the coming year. Seconded by Councilman Berndt. Motion carried. Consensus of City Council for Brownie Troop #312 to use Community Center Tuesday the 15th. S. { 12}. Any Other Such Matters a. Councilman Kincaid had some questions regarding the letter that was sent to property owners regarding the P & Z request for Darwin Sargent. Staff clarified that a map was to be included with information that was mailed. The letter was not clear; however, today another letter was sent being more specific with details and a �7 19. 11. 12. 13. UOU121 copy of the map to indicate the location of the property. (1 1}. City Administrator's Report a. City Administrator reported that th:e Board of Adjustment met on Thursday, 9-3-92, and approved a variance to reconstruct a single-family residence that was destroyed by fire at 1107 Elm Street. They also tabled a request for back yard setback in the Snider Addition by Johnny Looper. b. Parks and Wildlife still has no final word awarding the Marina Construction Contract. c. Staff is waiting return call from Architectural Barriers section of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding the approval of Licensing and Regulation regarding the approval of the Swimming Pool design. Once design is approved, the City will be asked to authorize bid advertisements. '�}. Executive Session Pursuant to VA.T.S. Article 6252-17 tg} Personnel - Fire Marshall Mayor Armstrong convened City Council into executive session at 7: 28 p.m. Mayor Armstrong reconvened City Council from executive session at B:tJ 1 p.rn. 8}. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Executive Session Fursuant to V.A.T.S. Article �252-17 (g} Personnel -Fire Marshall Councilman Kincaid made the motion to reappoint Jim Conley as Fire Marshall for the next two (2} years and that City Council gives him their full support. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. Motion carried. 9}. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Fire Marshall Action taken on Item #8. Meeting adjourned. ity Secretary