02/07/1994-CC-Minutes-Regularc"
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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.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Russell
Madden, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilwoman
Margie Braxtc ,, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid
Mayor Nel Armstrong
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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
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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.
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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
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the City of Hurst on February 24th, to contact the City Office.
12. Meeting adjourned at $:24 p.m.
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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.
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City Secretary