07/05/1994-CC-Minutes-RegularCouncil's consensus to wait on any decision until they see how much
money will be left.
3. Meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES: City Council Meeting
July .5, 1994
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MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Jae Bell, Councilman Jack Richardson,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins ar, d Councilman Tommy Kincaid
PRESENT: City Administrator John Harriilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry iToast, Lisa Hardy -
Sanger Courier, Police Chief :Penny Erwin, Dan Almon -
Southwest Securities, Public Works Foreman Eddie
Branham, Public tTorks Employee -Randy Hazzard, and
Debbie Spindle -Chamber of Commerce
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation
which was followed by the pledge to the flag.
2. CUNSENT AGENDA
a}. Approve Minutes
b}. Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
3. Citizen's Input: None
4. Consider and Possible Action Awarding Library Bid
Mayor Armstrong advised that there were no bids that were received
for the Library. No action taken.
5. Presentation -Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Spindle addressed City Council regarding the Sanger
Sellabration which will be held Friday, September 9th and Saturday,
September 1Qth. The same streets they requested last year to be
closed will be closed this year.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Annual Sanger Sellebration
No action taken. Council took no further action since they agreed that
the same program used last year will be used this year.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #08-94 - Sale of
Certificates of Obligation .... Series 1994
Dan Almon addressed Gity Council regarding the sale of Certificates of
Obligation for $1,900,000 and other legal documents relating to the
Ordinance #08-94.
Mr. Almon summarized the circumstances that led Council to proceed
with unrated Certificates of Obligations. He stated only three bids
were received which were the following:
Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
Southwest Securities
Dallas, Texas
Masterson Moreland
Sauer Whisman, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Discussion.
6.063 Interest Rate
6.128 Interest Rate
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to adopt Ordinance #08-94
which states:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BANGER,
TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1994IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $17900,000. ,
and to accept bid of Rauscher Pierce Refs nes, Inc. at a 6.063 interest
rate over a 15 year period. Seconded by Councilman Bell. Motion
carried.
* There was a "Goad Faith" check of $38,000,000 to be kept in safe
keeping and not be cashed.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Capital Improvements
Projects -Streets
No action taken until City Council actually decides what streets will be
sent out for bid.
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Street Name -Change -Austin
Street/Duck Creek Road
Councilman Bell had requested this item to be placed on the agenda in
orAer to eliminate confusion on the west side of I-35 since Austin
Street and Duek Creek are the same street. Councilman Bell
suggested to Council that the name of Austin Street be changed to
Duck Creek Road from the west access road to the City limit.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to change the name of Austin
Street, west of service road to where it ends, into Duck Creek Road.
Seconded by Councilman Be1L Motion carried.
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l�. Consider and Possible Action Regarding :Limb Collection Policy
Mayor again stated if the residents could cut limbs to about 3° ft in
length, bundle them, Texas Waste will pick them up. Mayor stated
that some of the piles of limbs that are set out to be picked up are just
too big. Mayor stated it is costing the citizens of this town clot of
money who don't use these services.
Discussion followed.
Staff instructed to bring a draft resolution for next City Council
Meeting.
11. Executive Session Pursuant to Article 6252-17, Vernon's Civil
Statutes, 2{g}, Personnel - Appointments:
Council did not find it necessary to convene into executive session.
12. Consider and Possible Action Regarding 1!:xecutive Session Pursuant to
V.A.T.S. Article 6252-17, 2{g}, Personnel -Appointments
Mayor Armstrong stated this item was placed on the agenda for
appointments for City Judge, Health Offic:er, Fire, Chief and Court
Clerk.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to reappoint Danny
Spindle as Municipal Court Judge for a term of two years. Seconded
by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to reappoint Bill Murrell as
Fire Chief for another term of two years. Seconded by Councilman
Jenkins. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Joe Bell to reappoint Dr. Richard
Perry as Health officer far the next two years. Seconded by
Councilman Jack Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to appoint the City
Secretary Rase Chavez as Court Clerk and that she be allowed to
appoint deputies as needed. Seconded bjt Councilman Jenkins.
Motion carried.
Council asked if the Court would please provide the Court Reports
concerning fines issued and amounts coL'lected since it has been
several months since they have not received this information.
13. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Board/Commission
Appointments
Mayor Armstrong stated Len Sanders and Rowdy Patterson have been
contacted and have agreed to serve on the Park Board.
Mayor Armstrong made the two appointrrients with the consensus of
the Council.
14. City Administration Report
City Administrator reported on the following:
a}. Army Corps. of Engineers annaunce:d that repairs on Ray Roberts
Dam will be completed on or about July 11, 1994.
b}. Texas Waste Management has notifiied that the City that a
federally mandated increase on Sub -Title D {federal law
requirements far solid waste dispo;sal} will be presented to the
City as required by contract.
tUhen the exact amount is calculated, it will be forwarded to
them.
c}. Centel Sprint is currently reviewing over 40 EAS requests in
their Kansas City home office. Mr. Rick Brown of Centel/Sprint
will keep the City informed as the review process proceeds.
d}. Cn Saturday, 25th %J June, the City is water system delivered
845,000 gallons of water to City customers without any problem.
e}. Memorandum on Brazos increase will be 3.75% which staff
recommends it to be passed on to the customers on the
September 1st Billing. The 3.75% will be added to energy
charge.
15. Any Cther Such Matters
a}. -Mayor Armstrong stated that she received Chief Erwin's
copy of his memo regarding speed checks on Willow.
b}. Councilman Richardson asked Larry Yoast regarding the status of
street lights.
Larry Yoast, Electric Superintendent, stated that the gentleman
who is to be giving him prices on the poles has not gotten back
with him; however, he estimates the cost at $700 for each pole.
c}. Mayor Armstrong stated that regarding speed limit signs on
Railroad Avenue, they have been ordered.
City Administrator stated the signs are already up.
d). Mayor Armstrong complimented Officer Curtis Amyx in his
excellent job for code enforcement of city ordinances.
Mayor Armstrong also stated that Curtis had mentioned that
there was a strip of land between 9th and 455 off of Plum where
the grass is real high Mayor stated that Curtis had mentioned
that he couldn't get this property mowed since the residents
living there claims it belongs to the City.
Mayor Armstrong stated that this property was given back to
John Coker and Willie Keith Fate. The City abandoned the
easement. Rose will pull the minute order to reflect this
change. The responsibility to mow this strip belongs to the
property owners.
e}. Mayor also stated the City does not have City Limit Signs on 455
north The State has also been asked to move City Limit Signs
south which is down on access road to highway.
f}. Councilman Jenkins asked if Curtis Amyx was no longer a
Lieutenant. Mayor Armstrong stated he wasn't; however, he had
requested to step down and lie is really pleased with his
decision.
g}. Councilman Jenkins stated light bulb is out at the hater Tower.
h}. Councilman Jenkins stated that there is a water leak in front of
-Burl Bourland's Floor Covering. -
Mayor Armstrong stated it has already been repaired.
l6. Meeting; adjourned.;`
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