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02/07/1994-CC-Minutes-Regularc" ;. 3 . .,,1 i MINUTES: City Council t Vorkshop 2/7/94, 6:3C3 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jack Richardson and Councilwoman Margie Braxton OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, }d Public t [lorks Superintendent Chuck Tucker 1. lUiayor Pro-Tem Jenkins called the zneeti.ng to order. 2. Discussion Regarding Utility Billing Ordinances Brie.#' discussion regarding our utility billing ordinances_ and p;~ ocedures. 3. Axiy ...tither Such Matters - Nane 4. 1VI;ee i.ng adjourned. Mayor City Secretary MINUTES: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: City Council Meeting 2/7/ 4, 7: a p.m. ,s j k Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilwoman Margie Braxtc ,, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid Mayor Nel Armstrong __ _ _ ___. PRESENT: City Administrator Jahn Hamilton, Administrative Assistant Etta Stogsdill, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Police Chief Benny Erwin, Ricky Gray, Garland Thornton, Greg Edwards &Ernie Hedgcoth - Metroplex Engineers, Mary West, Jahn Bueklew, Mary Bueklew, Chris Bengston, Brenda Nixon, Ran Nixon, Betty Robinson, Deborah Hilliard, Lee Ray Reedy, Dorothy Clarkson and Ray Lemons - Sanger Courier 1. Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins called the meeting to order. City Administrator John Hamilton gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins informed the public that Mayor Armstrong was in the hospital due to same problem:� which resulted from a major accident she was in several months ago, as to why she was not in attendance at the meeting. 2. CUNSENT AGENDA a}. Approve Minutes -Workshop &Regular Meeting - 1/ 18/94 b}. Disbursements c}. Resolution #R1-94 -Texas Department of Transportation Day Motion was made by Councilman Richardson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion, carried. 3. Citizen's Input:. � _ . The following spoke regarding a significant increase in their utility bill, a petition was, presented;; and inquired if City Council could possibly set up a equal payment plan a}. Ms. Brenda.:Nx�cin -presented petition and spoke regarding payment planµ-._ b}. Ms. Mary West c}. Betty Robinson d}. Ms. Dorothy Clarkson e}. Mr. Lee Roy Reedy Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins stated this matter will be further reviewed and will keep them informed on their requests. He stated Electric Superintendent is presently doing a comparison chart on utility bills. 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Request far Darwin Sargent Preliminary Plat on Sargent Subdivision, Phase II, Four Residential Lots -Located on Freese Drive at David Drive Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins opened the public hearing. Mr. Greg Edwards with Metroplex Engineering spoke on behalf for Dorwin Sargent regarding this Prelimina�.y Plat Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins closed the public hearing. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding ].bequest for Dorwin Sargent Preliminary Plat on Sargent Subdivision, Phase II, Four Residential Lots -Located on Freese Drive at David Drive Motion was made by Councilman Richardson and seconded by Councilman Madden to accept the Preliminary Plat upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried. 6. Citizen Request to Address Council - Utility Billing Mr. John Bucklew spoke to the Council regarding the water and sewer billing at the Cottonpatch Center. Brief discussion regarding the Code Book, updating ordinances, etc. and the tremendous expense of updating. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins mentioned they would have the GSA attorney, Kirk Franklin, to further review these ordinances, clarification of terminology. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #01-94 - Repealing Annual Permit Fee- For Mobile Home Parks Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Madden adopting Ordinance #01-94 as presented. UP . !W191j;Mweam• !, ! !. :U YON 9110 1 Fil Motion carrled. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorization To Advertise Far Hydraulic Sewer Cleaner Bids Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilwoman Braxton to advertise for a hydraulic sewer cleaner. Motion carried. (Bid opening will be held on March 7th.) 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Animal Control Shelter Facility -Marguerite Doe Foundation, Grant Application Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to resubmit the Marguerite Doe Foundation Grant Application and seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 10. City Administration Report City Administrator Jahn Hamilton reported on the following: a). The 1Voon Lions Club has pledged $250 to the Bolivar Street Median projectCraig Waggoner and Bill Murrell are attending the National Fire 11. Any Other Such Matters aj. Mayor Pro-Tem Jenkins inquired regarding the police radio/dispatching equipment system. Consensus,* onsensus of City Council to place this item on the agenda for 2j21/94 to appoint a committee to review this equipment. b). It was mentioned that if you plan to attend the TML Meeting at = a. c the City of Hurst on February 24th, to contact the City Office. 12. Meeting adjourned at $:24 p.m. lt,` i City Secretary MINUTES: City Council [+t7orkshop 2/21/94, 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, and Councilman Jack Richar dsan MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Margie Braxton OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, and City Auditor Bill Spore 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. 2. {3}. Discuss Commercial Water and t astewater Rates City Administrator discussed several options concerning possible alternatives on the water and sewer billin;; for small business accounts. Discussion included: {a}. To leave the billing as is. {b}. Require each unit to be individuall`t water metered. { c}. Bill commercial accounts by meter Vsize. { d}. Continue billing as is, but discount additional units. 3. (2}. Discuss Annual Audit FY'92/93 City Auditor Bill Spore presented the 92j 33 Annual Audit. Discussion regarding '92/93 year's Revenues and Expenditures. Also, comparisons were made with last year's F:evenues and Expenditures. 4 • Any Other Such Matters -None 5. Meeting adjourned. r r'a City Secretary