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06/20/1994-CC-Minutes-Regular10. Meeting adjourned. MINUTES: City Council Meeting June 2Q, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilman Jack Richardson, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Jerry Jenkins and Councilwoman Margie Braxton UTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Police Chief Benny Erwin, Craig Waggoner, John Mears - Hunter Associates, Jim Manto;s -Motorola, and Liza Hardy - Sanger Courier 1. Mayor Armstrong. called the meeting to order. Councilman Bell gave the invocation, which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a}. Approve Minutes b}. Disbursements Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Bell. Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input -None 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Capital Improvements Projects -Streets John Mears, Hunter Associates, City's Consulting Engineers, addressed the City Council concerning the bidding oi' the proposed street improvements. Jahn Mears stated he recommended all the street projects be bidded together and to wait until the first of the year to begin. Mayor Armstrong disag-reed due to the pos.>ibility of bad weather durkn the first of the year. She asked if they could give a twelve month completion date. John Mears advised if they did, Council needed to set a schedule so the contractor can adhere to the schedule. Dis. t ssion continued regarding the time line on the street projects. �< i.� �,;' � Council did agree to start with Willow Street in September, then move to Austin, then loth and Keaton last, if bids came in right. Council also agreed to have another worll:shap to possibly consider another street if the proposed bids come as projected. No action taken to allow Council to hold another workshop before any further decisions are made. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Public Safety Radio System Chief Benny Erwin addressed this item concerning his request for a new 800 "Radio System" for his department. Benny stated the County would accommodate this request. He also stated that Weldon Lucas, Sheriff at Denton County, has no intention of asking Commissioner's Court at this time to allow their department to charge far dispatch services. Discussion followed. Council tabled this item and to be an the next City Council Meeting in order to further study the proposed Safety Radio System. This will also allow the Public Safety Radio Systerri Committee to meet and report back to City Council. C. Consider and Possible Action Regarding :Request to Re -Advertise Bids - Utility Vehicle -Fire Department Craig Waggoner addressed this item. He stated that the low bidder for the new suburban for the Fire Department, James Woad Motors, was not able to deliver the vehicle. Craig staged that Mr. Hamilton had checked with the City Attorney who advised that a new bid cycle was necessary. Craig also advised that by the time this bid goes out, the 94's will no longer be available and 95's :might be more expensive. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid. that the Fire Department be allowed to readvertise Utility Vehicle Bids on the new suburban. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding ]resolution #R7-94 - Appointrnent to Denco 9-1-1 Board Councilman Kincaid made the motion to adapt Resolution #R7-94 supporting Don Franklin, Director of Poli.cejEMS, of the City of Trophy Club, to Denco 9-1-1. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Animal Control -Proposed Adoption Fee Discussion. Councilman Bell made the motion to support the fee of $5.�Q for animal adoption from the animal shelter. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Board/Commission Appointments Mayor Armstrong stated that in the midst: of trying to get the Library constructed that Council needs to keep the continuity of the Board going at this paint in time. Mayor Armstrong appointed the following with Council consensus: �004-114M • Parks Board Carroll Caddell will be replacing James Huse (Local Pastor serving on the Parks Board) Mayor Armstrong does have two prospects and will appoint them at the next meeting. Beautification Place 6 Teresa Calvert Reappointed Beautification Place 5 David Gray Reappointed Beautification Place 3 Eddie Branham Recently Appointed Beautification Place 2 Doug Payne Recently Appointed (1994-1996) Library Board - Mayor Armstrong stated that Helen Bounds, Nancy Smith, both have served six (6) year terms; however, they are willing to serve again. She stated she would like these two members reappointed; however, our ordinance states that members can only serve six (6) year terms and she feels that this Board needs to be kept together with the same members due to the extenuating circumstances. P & Z Place 2 Glenn Shaw Reappointed P & Z Place 5 Glenn Ervin Appointed Parks Board - The new representative for the Wednesday Study Club, 1994�96, is Mrs. �]iT. H. (Quids} Andersen. Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid that an the Library Board that the six (6} year term be waived for Helen Bounds and Nancy Smith to maintain the continuity on the Board during the midst of library construction. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 1Q. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Limb Pick -Up Mayor Armstrong again stated that each year this has become a vastly service for the City both in resources and time. Mayor Armstrong stated possibly an ordinance could be passed where lImbs be cut a certain length and bundled before the City picks them up. Craig Waggoner also stated that the chipper parts are also costly and the equipment is getting old. Discussion. Staff instructed to bring an ordinance regarding limb pick-up. 11. City Administration Report a). one Star Gas has begun extending natural gas service to customers slang Railroad Avenue and Jones Street. .. � � � �� Railroad Avenue has been completed already. b}. City of Sanger is on a Fax Network and does receive Ozone Alert Notices. Whenever there is an Ozone Alert, some sort of signs will be put out in the lobby and the drive-thru informing people of an Ozone Alert that is mandated by t�Vashington. City Administrator mentioned there is a video available at the Library that can be checked out regarding Ozone Alert precautions. c}. The 1995 proposed budget for the Denton Central Appraisal District is available for review. 12. Any Other Sueh Matters a�. Councilman Kincaid stated Mrs. Alyne Wells is complaining regarding her ditch on �Uood Street. Apparently, the contractors stacked up some concrete in that ditch. Chuck Tucker stated that it was not the contractors; it was the lady who lives next door to her who put it there to keep the water from coming into her driveway. The culvert in her house cannot carry the drainage and all he: can do is to put in a bigger culvert and dig it deeper. Councilman Kincaid advised Ms. �+Vells is not happy about that ditch since she can't maintain it. Councilman Bell stated that possibl`� one of her grandsons could help Mrs. Wells in keeping the ditch, mowed, etc.. b). Councilman Richardson asked regarding the letter sent from the Texas Historical Commission. Vickie Elieson, Librarian, did notify the Texas Historical Commission at the time we applied far the Library Grant. The Historical Commission did state: buildings might be historical; however, if the City did n.ot receive any State or Federal monies then the City can do whatever is necessary. c). Councilman Richardson asked status of street lights. Staff advised that it was less than expected and the steel poles seem to be the most expensive item to be purchased. d}. Councilman Kincaid asked regarding the cat ordinance. Staff advised the City does not have a cat ordinance. 13. Meeting adjourned. ,j /:��. City Secretary �� Mayor