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02/20/1984-CC-Minutes-Regular24 MINUTES: City Council February 20, 1984 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas, and Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Dave Prewett, John Coker, Keith Pate, Mel Whirley, Prentice Preston, Phil Philips, Jeff McNeill, Jan Roche, Bernard Zavatsky, Douglas Tomlinson, Gary Hammett and Michael Robinson. 1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Bridges to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,191.71. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the Sanger Electric Capital Improvements in the amount of $2,942.00 and to approve the estimated cost to serve the Neale Apartment complex at 7th and FM 455 for $6,385.60. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 4. The Order calling the City Officials Election for April 7, 1984 was approved on a motion by Bridges. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 5. Dave Prewett with Hunter Associates met again with Council regarding the construction plans on the sewer treatment plant expansion and line improvements. He stated the application had been submitted and that we are now awaiting review by the Texas Water Resources. Prewett further stated with reference to the sewer system rehab, that HUD had taken care of some of these problems and that he would be working with John White. The items done by HUD would be ineligible for E.P.A. participation. Mayor Cole ask Prewett what it would take to pay for all of this. Prewett stated $828,000. $555,000 would be E.P.A.'s part and $273,000 would be the city's share. Prewett re- minded Council of the $290,000 Bond Issue that was voted and authorized but that have not been sold. Stated Dan Almon would be ready to sell the bonds within a two or three weeks notice. Prewett stated the City would be looking at a 30% to 50% increase in user fees. 6. John Coker met with Council to discuss the possibility of opening the north end of 9th Street. 9th now dead ends into Plum Street. The street has been designated but is not open. Coker stated he would like the city to open the street or quit claim it to him. He has property that could be utilized for additional housing if he could get the street opened. Mayor Cole stated that the city's policy on a quit claim was to give one-half to each property owner on either side of the street. Bridges felt it would be an unsafe and hazardous situation if the street was opened all the way through to FM 455. Coker stated that Keith Pate was at the meeting to request the street not be opened to 455 but to the end of Coker's property. Discussion. It was noted that 9th is a 50' street. Council ask Coker if he wanted to build the street. He stated he would build a gravel street but it would not be feasible to pave and gutter. Mayor Cole stated he didn't feel that Council would require curbs since it was in an area when there are not curbs. Mayor Cole told Coker that Council would discuss the issue and get back with him. 7. Motion was made by Spindle to approve the preliminary sub- division plat, Lot 1, Blk. 1, Chisum Trails Addition, for Texas Indeco. Proposed use of the property is a 2-story 40 unit apartment complex consisting of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. The structure will be 60% brick, 40% stucco. A sewer easement across Dr. Nat Adam's property will be granted to Texas Indeco. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 25 8. Motion was made by Inman to approve the preliminary sub- division plat, Lot 1, Hyman Kahn Industrial Development. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 9. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the single lot sub- division, replat of Lot 1, Blk. 21 W. B. Shirley Addition for J. L. Horst. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 10. Mayor Cole called the meeting into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. 11. Mayor Cole called the meeting into open session. Mayor Cole entertained a motion to increase the City Secretary's salary by $2500. Adkins made the motion to raise the City Secretary's salary by $2500. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 12. Two people recently appointed to the Building Standards Commission stated they would be unable to serve. Lloyd stated Jeff McNeill had agreed to serve if appointed. Council re- quested Lloyd to contact Benny Johnson. Item to be placed on next agenda. 13. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the final subdivision plat on Gateway Subdivision Section III. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 14. Motion was made by Spindle to approve the 15' back lot variance and the 4' side lot variance on Lot 3, Blk. 1, Krueger for Neham Investments. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. 15. Construction Plans for Playground at Community Center Park - Item to be placed on next Council agenda. 16. Other Such Matters: (a) Thomas requested the City Manager to check out some standing water on South 7th Street and Wood. (b) Bridges requested the Street Improvements Program be placed on next Council agenda. (c) Lloyd reminded Council of the TML Region 8 meeting to be held March 9, 1984 in Ft. Worth. Motion was made by .Spindle to adjourn the meeting. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. Meeting Adjourned. City Secretary Mayor MINUTES: City Council �` March 5, 1984 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges., Spindle, Inman, Thomas, and Adkins. OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Jan Roche, Michael Robinson, Prentice Preston, M. W. Whirley, Michelle Gulyas, Sheri Morrison and Shala Inman. 1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Inman to approve disbursements in the amount of $34,743.87. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.