05/03/1993-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting U 0 0 7
May 3, 1993
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Russell Madden,
Councilman John Berndt, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator John Harnilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Garcia, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police
Benny Erwin, Sherry G. Lewis, Jack Richardson and his
son - Kenneth Richardson, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Gann and
Mr. Glenn Ervin
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman Madden
gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag.
2. CC►NSENT AGENDA:
a}. Approve Minutes
b}. Disbursements
Councilman Jenkins made the motion to approve Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried.
3. Citizen's Input:
Sherry Lewis, who resides at 6DQ S. 1(}th Street, addressed City
Council regarding the widening of loth Street and the traffic flow on
that particular street. They were wondering if they were going to put
speed bumps on the road or lower the speed limit. She also asked if
Council could possibly put a bigger stop sign on the corner of Austin
and 10th Street to better control the speed on that street
Mayor Armstrong advised Mrs. Lewis that: City Council could not take
action on this item since it was not on the agenda; however, the City
Administrator would look into this matter.
Mrs. Jeff Gann, another citizen who resides at 600 Elm Street,
expressed concern with Interstate 35 and 455 Intersection. She
asked if there has ever been any type of :recommendation asking
for a warrant study from the State for a traffic signal device at that
location.
Mayor Armstrong advised that the City had asked for a traffic light at
that location for the last three years; however, the City was denied due
to the traffic count
Mrs. Gann advised that there are peak tunes when the warrants are
met
Mayor Armstrong advised that they will by again this year to request
for a traffic light at that location.
Mrs. Gann asked if they had ever considered a letter of liability
which would transfer liability back to the State.
The mayor advised that they were not aware that Council could do this.
She also advised Mrs. Gann that Council would check into this matter.
She would get a copy of the letter that is being sent to the State.
4. Consider and Possible Action to Advertise For Bids For Lease/Purchase
Trencher/Backhoe Combination
® Larry Yoast, Electric Superintendent, was requesting to purchase this
item on a lease/purchase with approximate cost of $42,000 with
monthly payments of $500.
Discussion.
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ease/purchaseof Backhoe combination.
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
Dlection which was held on •*
Ci Council Position Vote
Tommy Kincaid
Herr Ellis
Gerald (Jerry} Jenkins
Mickey Mouse
Mr. Arledge
Glenn Ervin
Jack G. Richardson
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6. Pre -oaths Sworn By Newly Elected City Council Members -
May 1, 1993
City Secretary proceeded with the Pre -Lath of the newly elected
Councilmembers.
Mayor Armstrong made a presentation to the newly elected
Councilmembers with their Certificates of Election.
Mayor Armstrong also made a presentation to Councilman
John E. Berndt, Place 5, for his unselfish service to his community.
7. Any Other Such Matters
City Secretary
Mayor