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03/01/1993-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: City Council Workshop March 1, 1993 PRESENT: Mayor NeI Armstrong, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilwoman Margie Braxtony Councilman John Berndt, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, and Councilman Jerry Jenkins OTHERS PRESENfi: City Administrator Jahn Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, City's Engineer Firm, Hunter Associates, Inc. - Travis Roberts and John Mears 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Request from Fire Department to Consider Adoption of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code Relating to Smoke Detectors Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Madden to instruct staff to draw up an ordinance Adopting the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code Relating to Smoke Detectors. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. $. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution #R2-93 - Membership in the North Texas Regional Library System Motion was made by Councilman Berndt to adopt Resolution #R2-93 which states. RESOLUTION #R2-93 City of Sanger, Texas A RESOLUTION GF THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, EXPRESSING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER TO CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP UNDER THE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding City Personnel -Updating Job Descriptions to Meet Provisions Set by ADP& Discussion. City Administrator advised that these job descriptions can be modified at any time. They can delete or change anything they want; however, the adoption of the job descriptions was to comply with the ADA regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Madden to adopt City's Personnel Job Descriptions to meet provisions set by ADA, Seconded by Councilman Berndt. Motion carried. 10. City Administration Report City Administrator reported on the following: a). City Administrator advised that the workshop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 1, 1993. b). The hearing before the TWC on the renewal of the Wastewater Discharge Permit is scheduled for February 17, 1993 at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday. At present, there are no contesting statements or objections registered with the TWC. c}. Staff will be working with TPWD Engineering staff to develop a workable parking lot for the Pool Complex with the remaining funds of $21,000. 1). On Friday, the 26th, TML is sponsoring a seminar concerning the new Cable TV Act. 000157 2. Discussion Regarding Proposed Water/Sewer Bond Projects City Administrator identified several water and sewer projects for Council's consideration as future capital projects. Discussion followed. Sewer Project - onE. Access Road from SouthC iOL Drive 5. to existing line as a project Council discussed $36,000 to consider on this project and $6,000 to replace line on loth Street making a total of $42,000. Council also discussed several water projects. Priority was given to Railroad Avenue that needed water for adequate fire protection Council discussed to allow Jackilu $15,000, for a water line for adequate fire protection across Railroad Avenue and an approximate $27,000 for Hughes Street back up north to Bolivar. These water and sewer projects to be worked into the budget this year and next year. 3. Discussion Regarding Street Improvement Program Council discussed that streets are the main priority concern as projects. Discussion followed. Staff recommended to continue to do a street project each year like we did on Acker Street until they get the debt service on the streets paid for and at that time they can evaluate and see where they want to go. Street Proposed Projects that Council felt were priority were: loth Street - to Bolivar to Austin $183,600 7th Street - Bolivar to 455 27,000 7th Street - Elm/Peach 54,000 7th Street - Peach to Loop 138 54,000 loth - Bolivar/Austin 2169000 Willow - 10th/Loop 138 151,200 Total $685,800 Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast discussed cost underground installation of electrical utilities on loth <�nd estimated cost for this project to be around $85,000. City Administrator advised school would reimburse $25,000 to help pave 7th Street. Council discussed possibility of $750,000 to allow for street projects. Financing was discussed. Mayor Armstrong also stated that we can approach the County concerning Railroad Avenue and Keeton Road. Council also discussed possibility of doing, a street project this summer. City Administrator John Hamilton was instructed to talk to Dan Almon on a figure of $750,000 and on a maximwn of five years. This would give the City an idea of what it would cost annually to pay back. 4. Discussion Regarding Sidewalk Improvements Ciiy Administrator advised that to do the sidewalks downtown will cost $16,000 and the entrance that the C;harnber wants the City to do t is another $16,000. Council stated that if they financed $700,00a, it would take care of this project. 1 � URRULUM 6. Meeting adjourned. City Secretary MI%TUTES: City Council Meeting March 1, 1993 I' ' ouncilwoman Margie Braxton,! •Berndt, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, • • Councilman Jenkins • • Superintendent Police Associates,Hunter Roberts • John Garland Thornton - GNB, Jack Richardson, Timmons, David and Wanda Gray in Mayor Armstrong called the meeting-to-o-r-c-iLeronvjet��or.a�-I a). Approve Minutes b}. Disbursements c}. Proclamation Presentation - P1-93 - Ms. Opal Vaughn Day - March 3, 1993 VIotion was made by Councilman Jenkins and seconded by Councilm 3. Citizen's Input: Chief of Police Benny Erwin introduced Cynthia Waller as the newest police e�fficer hired into the Police Department resentation and Possible Action Regarding Proposal for Community Dave Gray introduced himself and addressed City Council regarding ardeningassistancefor the elderly and needy in the Sanger • ! • •Sanger• to recycle grass clippingsand