05/02/1994-CC-Minutes-Regular-..
MINUTES: City Council Meeting
May 2, 1994
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Jerry Jenkins,
Councilman Tommy Kincaid„ and Councilman Jack
Richardson
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton,
Chavez, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Taruyckeosalie
Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police Benny
Erwin, Glenn Ervin, Garland Thornton, Jae Bell, Craig
tUaggoner, Sally Stratso-Sanger Courier, Gary Sluder, Fire
Marshall Bob Hagemann, Dan Almon &Matt Peden with
Southwest Securities
1 • Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. City Administrator
John Hamilton gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge
to the flag.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
a}• Approve Minutes
b}• Disbursements
c}. Proclamation #P4-94 -Arson Aware.riess
d}. Presentation to Councilman Madden
Motion was made by Cauncilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
Cauncilman Madden was awarded a plaque for his years of service on
the Council
S. Citizen's Input -None
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #a8-94 -
Authorizing Sale of $2,85ti,CiQQ Certificates of Obligation, Series 1994
Dan Almon from Southwest Securities and Financial Advisor for the
City addressed this item.
Mr. Almon spoke in regards to postponing the sale of the bonds
indefinitely due to the rating agency's wanting to downgrade our bond
ratings. This would lower our bond rating to Ba which is below the
City's presently rating of Baa.
In Moods evaluation, they stated that San„er has the ability to pay,
but the willingness to pay is not there.
In summary, the City: of, Sanger did not show a willingness to pay since
it relies sa._heavily,_on Enterprise transfers 1:o pay for Capital
Improvements as,opposezl to raising taxes. The City has also
continued in: the_.General Fund to refuse to demonstrate a willingness
to raise taxes and,get the General Fund to pay for its debts.
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Council di-s i s ed the issue at length.
Mayor Armstrong recommended to Council to have a workshop to
discuss alternatives to financing.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #f19-94 -Transfer
Cable Television Franchise from Galaxy Cab:[evision, L.P. to Friendship
Cable of Texas, Inc.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to adopt Ordinance #09-94.
Seconded by Councilman Madden which states:
ORDINANCE #09-94
TRANSFER CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
FROM GALAXY CABLEVISION, L.P. TO FRIENDSHIP CABLE OF TEXAS, INC.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER
OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF SANGER
THE "CITY") GRANTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE #83-8, DATED
DULY 5, 19837 (THE "FRANCHISE ORDINANCE"); AMENDING THE
FRANCHISE ORDINANCE IN CERTAIN RESPECTS; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion carried.
6. Briefing on Brazos Electric Contract -Larry Yoast, Electric Supt
Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast addressed Council regarding
Brazos' Contract expiring January 1995 after that period its on a one
year rollover until either side decides to terminate and then a
36-month notice must be given to terminate.
Larry Yoast stressed that the City is in dire need of work to be done by
Brazos. The substation last year was maxed out and there is definitely
a problem. Brazos understands there is a problem and they are
planning to work on the substation this summer to hopefully make it
last one more year.
Larry Yoast stated that Sanger needs a new substation and Brazos
knows this; however, they do not want to spend about $700,000 to a
million dollars without getting a long-term contract with Sanger.
If Brazos' contract is extended, they have assured us that in their
next year's budget they'll have the money in their budget to build the
new substation.
Larry Yoast continued to discuss some power bills from TMPA,
(wholesale supplier of electricity to Greenville, Denton, Farmersville).
He compared the cost of power purchase from TMPA verses Brazos.
Larry noted that Brazos supplies our power at a much lower cost.
Discussion.
Council decided to set a workshop to discuss this issue.
7. City Administration Report
City Administrator Jahn Hamilton reported an the fallowing:
a}. The preapplicatian for Library Construction Grant has been
submitted. Also, with addition fey that document the
Architectural Barriers Commission has been requested to make
their preliminary review of the building design and also a
request for review to the Historical Review for permission to
demolish an existing. building.
b). City Election is from 7 am. to 7 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of City Hall.
c}. Early voting ends tomorrow, May 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
d). Swimming Paol Opening is scheduled far May 28th and Judith
Shearmire will be the manager at the pool.
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Season Passes are on sale - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
$75.��(} for Family and
$25.tJQ for Seasonal
Admission will continue to be
e)• Chief Erwin reported on the new police radio system. This is a
new system that has been installed due to problems they were
experiencing awhile back with their radios.
The committee will be meeting tonight to give
recommendations to City Council.
8 • Any C7ther Such Matters
a). Councilman Richardson asked what would the cost be to install a
blinking red light on the corner of tUillow and 2nd.
Staff stated they would get him a price on cost.
Councilwoman Braxton advised there is a problem. She stated
that the Police cannot sit there and: watch that intersection all
the time for people who fail to stop.
�• Meeting adjourned.
Mayor
City Secretary
MINUTES:
MEMBERS
PRESENT:
Special Called City Council Meeting
May 1lJ, 1394
Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Russell Madden,
Councilman Jack Richardson, t:ouncilman Tammy Kincaid,
and Councilman Joe Bell
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Councilman Jerry Jenkins and t�ounciluroman Mar ie
Braxton g
1 • Mayor Armstrong called the meeting of Maur 10, 1994 to order.
2. Canvass Votes Regarding City Election Held on May 7, 1994
Mayor Armstrong canvassed the votes of the General Election of
May 7, 1994: