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.
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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
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is another $16,000. Council stated that if they financed $700,00a, it
would take care of this project.
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6. Meeting adjourned.
City Secretary
MI%TUTES: City Council Meeting
March 1, 1993
I' '
ouncilwoman Margie Braxton,! •Berndt,
Councilman Tommy Kincaid,
• • Councilman
Jenkins
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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