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10/04/1993-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting October 4, 1933 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jack Richardson, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong PRESENT: City Administrator John Harriilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Edgar Barrow, :Delania Trigg -Sanger Courier, and Glen Ervin 1. Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins called the meeting to order. City Administrator Jahn Hamilton gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a}. Approve Minutes b). Payment #4 Final - lst ABC Construction Specialists, Inc., $4,215.C C1 Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried with one no vote - Councilman Richardson. 3. Citizen's Input Mr. Glen Ervin, 912 Bolivar, Sanger, Texas - Mr. Ervin presented a letter to the City Administrator and City ouncil regarding a complaint relating to some electrical work that was done and ditches not being filled in, along with some personnel problems. 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution #RlI}-93, Unfunded Mandates Day Discussion. RESOLUTION #P;1D-93 CITY OF BANGER:, TEXAS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS: WHEREAS, federal unfunded mandates on city governments have increased significantly in recent years Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to adapt Resolution #R 1 -93. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution #R11- 3, Water Conservation Plan Discussion. �. , .�r RESOLUTION #F:11-93 CITY OF SANGEP:, TEXAS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS: City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, a participating member of the Upper Trinity Regional hater District. That bath a 'Water Conservation Plan and an Emerger.�cy Water Management Plan are adopted for the protection and benefit of the customers of the Municipal Water System and the entire community. Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxi�on to adopt Resolution #R11-93, Water Conservation Plan. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorizing Bids for New Dump Truck -Water Department City Administrator briefly stated that this is a budgeted item for 93/94 dump truck on a 48 month leasejpurcha.se price of $25,OaCl. Motion was made by Councilman Madden to authorize staff to advertise for bids for dump truck as proposed in the 93j94 budget. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 7. City Administration Report City Administrator reported on the follov�ring items: a}. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was contacted by telephone regarding status on the marina. Staff was advised that the Department°s Attorney and Mr. Harbour's Attorney are currently negotiating the final details of the contract for the marina. The exact date that this process would be completed is unknown. b}. TML Annual Conference in San Antonio is November 3-6. If anyone wants to attend, please let h.im know as soon as possible in order that travel arrangements and reservations can be processed. c}. fihe FCC form that enables the City to be a certified Cable T.V. regulator was filed in September 2;�. In the mail today, we received the enacting ordinance from the City Attorney. It will be on the agenda at the next City Council Meeting. d}. The Texas Board of Plumbing Exarriiners adopted rules ( 22 TAC, 363.1 {C} }effective 8j2Fi%93 which will require higher standards of proficiency for plumbing inspectors. The new rules will require a municipality's plumbing inspector { 1} to be a licensed journeyman or master plumber, or �2} to have the equivalent of six thousand (6,�4{1} fours of experience in the plumbing trade. City Administrator does not know �rrhat this means to the City; however, as soon as they do investigate all options, they will report back to Council. e}. The chip seal work on Keeton from. FM 455 south to Duck Creek has been completed. f}. The work on 1(}th Street is progressing with the final concrete pour from Marshall Street south to Austin, currently scheduled for mid -week Oct. 6 or 7}. City Administrator stated that some residents in that area have expressed their approval of the street. _J ♦T - walking'complete. track r ! Eight times around is one mile. Some dirt work is all that needv� o be done. Six street lignts, ' oar ' i !. U11 Pill Jonesi !-` i as . i - t by iRemoval of demolished house should be accomplished this week. - the concerns from citizens that were bought to City Council at their September 7, 1993 meeting have been addressed and corrected except for the bird problem. They still have not found a dead specimen to send off for an autopsy. City Administrator will develop a plan this winter and will keep Council informed. i. Texas Fire Commission was here today and conducted their Key Rate Inspection. Soth Chuck and Craig met with him and provided information he was requesting. to put everyt ing on a priority list and see w at could be taken out of budget and contingency. 8. Executive Session to Article 6252-17, Vernon°s Civil Statutes, 2�g}. Personnel -City Administrator & 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Executive Session, were tabled to allow Mayor Armstrong opportunity to be present when these items will be discussed. 19. Any Other Such Matters i ! I! ORION C 1111 11 ill IN e}. Councilman Madden also inquired if we ever got an answer from Washington concerning the birds. d}. City Administrator advised that the questions concerning the bird problems was directed to the tWo senators and their reply was that they would get back with us. City Administrator advised he did go and talk with Mrs. Price and advised her of the status. dman Madden stated that a street light is out on 10th and ounci f}. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins requested that the Resolution requesting Prayer in Schools be placed on the City Council agenda. g}. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins asked if there was discussion in the budget regarding street sweeping contract. -� _ � . �.. City Administrator stated it was in the budget and BFI came in under the budget and 2 lj2 miles �4vere added. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins asked if we were getting our money's worth. City Administrator stated that for the frequency that we do street sweeping, we are getting ou:r money's worth. h). Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins also asked about the problems with the officer's portable radios. If we are having problems we need to get it corrected. Councilwoman Braxton stated it was her understanding in executive session that the radios utere working good. Discussion. City Administrator was instructed 1_o check into the radio situation. City Administrator also advised staff to prepare a report on dispatch alternatives. i). Mayor Pro-Tem also asked about tr�,e keys to the building. It seems the police reserves do not have keys and they can't get into the building as in the past. Chief Erwin was to send a memo to City Administrator regarding the key situation. Discussion. 11. Meeting adjourned. �1 4 `!�1 Ci Secretary MINUTES: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: City Council Meeting October 18, 1993 Mayor _$� `�� �,®a a � y .. ®®®® � � m0 Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jack Richardson, Co�sicilman Jerry Jenkins, and Council Tommy Kincaid Councilwoman Margie Braxton City Administrator John Harriilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Public �Iorks Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Esta Ashcraft, Edgar Barrow, Cindy Barrow, Jim tA�oodall, D elania Trigg - Sanger Courier, Akan Calvert, Doug McGowan, Justin Calvert, and L3 , il,McCowan