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10/07/1991-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTE S. MEMBERS PRESENT. __ OTHERS PRESENT. City Council Meeting October 7, 1991 Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Wendell Thomas, and Councilman John Berndt City Manager Jahn Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Esta Ashcraft and Tweedi Jones - Sanger Beautification Board, Benny Johnsen - Frontier Waste Management, Betty Johnson - Sanger Courier, Elaine Schad - Denton Record Chronicle L Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. Consent Agenda: (a) Approve Minutes of 9j 16j91 Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input; None . Consider and Possible Action to Designate Cleanup Day -Sanger Beautification Board Esta Ashcraft and Tweedi Jones representing Sanger Beautification Board were requesting Council to designate November 2, the first Saturday in November, as Cleanup Day. Mrs. Ashcraft pointed out that it would be for the following. a). Specified only for residential areas. b). Strong emphasis from Loop 138 to City limits - high exposure area. c). Dumpsters to be set up, possibly at the Church of Christ Parking Lot. d). Cleanup Day will start at 8wOO a.m. and end at 12.DO noon. Councilman Thomas made the motion to set November 2 as the designated Cleanup Day for Sanger as requested by the Sanger Beautification Board. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 5. Benny Johnson, Frontier Waste Management, to Discuss Solid Waste Rates Benny Johnson with Frontier Waste Management presented Council with some information concerning their proposal requesting a solid waste rate increase. The increase proposed was 2.7w per customer. tem. was tabled to be rescheduled for the next City Counci l Meeting to __ allow City Council time to study the prapasaL 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #411-91, Annexing Sanger Cemetery Councilman Jenkins made the motion to adopt Ordinance #411-91. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. CRDINANCE # 11-91 Annexing Sanger Cemetery CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; ABSTRACT #29, SHEET 4, RUBEN BEBEE, CONSISTING OF 23.6 ACRES (SANGER CEMETERY), AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion carried. 7. Nominate Candidate to Denton Central Appraisal District Board Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to nominate Jon Beck or any other candidate the Sanger School District might nominate to the Denton Central Appraisal Board Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Water Well City Manager gave a brief summary on this item which was followed by a short discussion. Mayor Armstrong also stated that the Utility Board has met on this item and has examined all the material and has unanimously approved on the following recommendations. a}. To proceed with the drilling of the well. b. To refinance the existing revenue bands extending bond payments to 2011 and reducing interest rates on the 1982 and 1985 Bond Issues. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to authorize staff to proceed with the preparation for the drilling of the new water well and refinancing packet. Motion carried. (Side A, #412) 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #020-91, TMRS Updated Service Credits Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to adopt Ordinance #{320-91 -TMRS Updated Service Credits. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. ORDINANCE #20-91 TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ALLOWANCE ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF SANGER; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried. 1Q. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement with Denton County -Railroad Ave. {Side A, #412} Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Interlocal Agreement with Denton County regarding Railroad Avenue in the amount of $8�a.t7a by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. 11. (14.) City Administration Report City Manager reported on the following issues. a}. The RaT. to extend Acker Street was closed on September 30, The City now owns a 40 ft. section of the lot which already contains water and sewer lines. City Manager also stated that 91-92 budget contains $4iJ,C}00 to improve Holt Street to Keeton Road. If the County Bond Road Improvement passes in November, which Keeton Road is scheduled on that, he has already talked to Commissioner Hill and about getting Keeton Road Improvements to be the first on the list. City Manager also discussed the possibility of taking $4�,C1G10 that is scheduled for Keeton and transferring it to Holt Road to use to improve Acker Street from Elm, north to 455. Brief discussion. bj. City Auditor, John Graves, C.PA., has assigned his audit to Bill Spore with whom Mr. Graves has a working agreement. The audit cost is still $4,250. c�. Mr. Boyd Cole, F.E., Inspector with the Texas Health Department, has inspected the work at the landfill and verbally advised that our closure has passed inspection. d}. City Manager advised ARA Living Centers will accommodate the City of Sanger's demand for a Pro-Rata Agreement. Concensus of Council to instruct staff to contact ARA to dray¢ up the Pro -Rats Agreement with their attorney instead of the City being out the expense. 12. {15.) Any Other Such Matters a). Councilman Thomas stated that on Marshall Street by Mrs. Cudd's residence, they cannot back their car into the street due to the curb that has recently been put in. Chuck Tucker, Public Works Superintendent, advised he would take care of the problem tomorrovr. Mayor Armstrong also stated she would like City Crews to start picking up limbs again. 13. � 11.) Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Landfill Purchase No action taken. 14. � 12). Executive Session According to Article 5251-17, �,%rnon's Civil Statutes, (f}, Negotiations for Acquisition of Real Property Mayor Armstrong convened the City Council into executive session at 7A7 p.m. Mayor Armstrong reconvened the City Council from executive session at 7:52 p.m. 15. (13.) Consider and Possible Action Regarding Executive Session No action taken. 1S. Meeting adjourned. Mayor MINUTES: City Council Meeting October 21, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman John Berndt, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Wendell Thomas OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Frontier Waste Management - Benny Johnson, Sam Jones, Taisey Jones, Helen Johnson, Mae Jones, Garland Thornton, and Betty Johnson - Sanger Courier 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. City Manager gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. Consent Agenda: (a). Approve Minutes (10/ 7/ 91) (b). Disbursements (c). Proclamation #P8-91 - Texas Pharmacy Week Councilman John Berndt made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Tammy Kincaid. Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input: None 4. Conduct Public. Hearing Regarding Zoning Change Request from I-1 to SF-4 for Property located along Railroad Avenue Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing open to the public. Mayor Armstrong did state the Planning &Zoning had given their recommendation for approval.