01/07/1985-CC-Minutes-Regular104
City Secretary
Mayor
MINUTES: City Council
January 7, 1985
PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas, and
Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Don Waddell,
Benny Erwin, Merwyn Tucker, C. G. McNeill,
Rik Mansell, Richard Muir, Travis Roberts, Jan
Roche, Herbert Arledge, John Wilson, Billy Hood,
Mike and Patty Pennington,
1. Mayor Armstrong gave the invocation and led the pledge to the
flag.
2. The minutes of the December 17, 1984 meeting were approved as
printed.
3. Thomas made a motion to approve disbursements for a total of
$45,685.00 plus two invoices from Brazos totaling $25,002.82,
Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
Lloyd stated that he had gone over the disbursements with
Brazos personnel and recommended payment of the invoices.
Mayor Armstrong explained that the mapping had been deducted
but felt it would continue to be a problem. She stated that
Brazos would keep billing the city for it and she felt the
city should try and work the problem out with Brazos. Council-
man Bridges felt the matter should be negotiated since the city
has and needs the maps. Lloyd was requested to contact Brazos
to come up and see if the mapping problem could be worked out.
4. Fire Marshall J. C. Landers was unable to attend council to
discuss his request for a Fire Ordinance. Mayor Armstrong read
the following list of things Landers requested be considered
in the ordinance.
(1) No wood shingle roofs allowed in populated areas
(2) A11 businesses be required to have a fire extinguisher
(3) On Commercial Buildings no grass be allowed within 8'
of the building.
(4) No propane or butane trucks be allowed to park in the city
overnight.
(5) Smoke detectors be required in motels
(6) Grass be kept cut from around fire hydrants
(7) Fire Walls required in Apartment buildings
(8) City needs a burning ordinance
Mayor Armstrong suggested that a committee be appointed to study
a Fire Ordinance and make a recommendation to council. It was
requested that an item to cover the appointment of a committee
to study a Fire Ordinance be on the next agenda.
5. Lloyd presented to council a comparative cost for operating
the mercury vapor and sodium street lights. He stated that
the city could recoup the cost difference on the sodium lights
within a two year period and this would save one-half as much
after two years had passed. Lloyd recommended that all of
mainstreet be changed out at one time at a cost of $1100.00.
This would be down Bolivar Street from 5th to 2nd and around
the square. Discussion. Inman stated he had rather spend
the money on the ground fixing potholes first. Adkins stated
she couldn't see taking down something that is working o.k.
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and changing it out. Mayor Armstrong suggested that the lights
be changed out as they go out.
Adkins made a motion that the city electric department change
out the mercury lights to the sodium lights when the mercury
lights go out and need replacing. Bridges gave the second.
Voted unan.
6. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the alteration of City
Hall to construct an office used by the electric department.
The work to be done by Jeff McNeill at an approximate cost of
$1200 plus the cost of an additional door at the end of the
hallway. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
7. The Ordinance amending the Municipal Budget for FY.84-85 was
tabled. Revenue figures were not increased to offset the ad-
ditional expenditures.
8. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the wholesale power supply
agreement between the City of Sanger and the Brazos Electric
Power Cooperative, Inc. as recommended by the Sanger Utility
Board. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Motion was made by Inman to approve the final subdivision plat
on Lot 2 of the Hyman Kahn Industrial Development. Thomas gave
the second. Voted unan.
10. Mr. Travis Roberts with Hunter Associates spoke to council with
regards to the street problem at the corner of 8th and Cherry
Streets. He stated that a concrete valley gutter would be need-
ed. He said that the asphalt there needed to be taken out. Since
this was not in the city plans Roberts stated the city would be
responsible for the cost which he would try to work out with
Marriott and see if they would do the work.
Roberts suggest.ed that the
city pay all but a 5% retainage on
the last invoice received from Marriott Bros. which is for a
total of $91,317,89,
Motion was made by Thomas to pay the Marriott invoice for
$91,317.89 less a 5% retainage fee. Bridges gave the second.
Voted unan.
Roberts pointed out that the street program carried a one year
warranty and the city should watch for large .cracks that could
occur.
11. Lloyd advised council that at their December 17th meeting the
electric department had presented a plan to cross I-35 to serve
a new subdivision on Belz Road but had run into difficulty in
getting easements on the east side of I-35. The electric de-
partment is now coming with an alternate plan to extend a line
from FM.455 at the corner of Acker Street north to the subdivi-
sion: Council reviewed a map showing the location of the pro-
posed line.. Estimated cost for this line construction will be
$8341.00.
Inman made the motion to approve the Sanger Electric System
Capital Improvement from FM.455 north to the subdivision. Thomas
gave the second. Voted unan.
12. 'Richard Muir discussed the -insurance coverage on city vehicles
with. council. Council reviewed a chart which showed the amount
of coverage the city is presently carrying and on the chart
Lloyd had denoted the coverages that he felt should be dropped
or added. It was further brought to council's attention that
the city is only carrying $25,000 property damage coverage on
the vehicles. Lloyd recommended that council consider increas-
ing this amount to either $50,000 or $100,000. The increase in
premium to be approximately $200 more for $50,000 and about
$300 more for $100,000 property damage.
Inman made the motion to accept the recommended changes that
Lloyd had given and increase the property damage to $100,000.
.Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
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13. The Southwest Mining & Aggregate Inc. has offered to purchase
from the city four power units, accessories, and 55 used trans-
formers for a total price of $5500. The city staff recommended
to council that Southwest's offer be accepted provided they will
do the following:
(1) Build an acceptable barrier to protect the city distribu-
tion panel.
(2) Make cash payment prior to the removal of any equipment
(3) Remove equipment on the power panel only under the direc-
tion of Brazos Electric Technicians.
Discussion. Mayor Armstrong asked Lloyd if he had discussed
these items with Mr. Jones and Lloyd stated he had discussed
all except No. 3. Spindle asked if Southwest had good liability
insurance and property damage insurance. Council felt that
the city should have a contract with Southwest and asked Lloyd
to draw one up. Item tabled until the next meeting.
14. Mr. Rik Mansell from STAR Cable T.V. met with council to discuss
some of the problems and complaints of the system. Council -
members complained of ghosting, poor reception, and poor service
response. Mansell stated that he had just been given the Sanger
area and would check into the complaints and get them worked out.
Don Waddell requested a key to the CABLE
their electric meter. He also stated he
CO. several times requesting their field
where their cables were buried. Mansell
and stated he would have someone contact
gate in order to read
had called the CABLE
personnel advise him
gave Waddell the key
him about the lines.
15. A total of six bids were received on the sale of the garbage
truck and containers. Summary of the bids are as follows:
Garbage Truck:
1. Duncan Equipment $3500.00
2. Southwest Disposal Service 2750.00
3. Hollingswortt Grain & Trk. 2577.77
4. Davis Truck & Equipment 2500.00
5. Industrial Disposal Supply Co. 1250.00
6. Heil Basic Waste System 250.00
Containers:
1. Southwest Disposal Service 140 each $3640.00
2. Hollingsworth Grain & Trk. 125 each 3250.00
3. Heil Basic Waste Systems, Inc. 75 each 1950.00
4. Duncan Equipment Inc. 60 each 1560.00
5. Industrial Disposal Supply 60 each 1560.00
6. Davis Truck & Equipment 50 each 1300.00
Motion was made by Inman to award
to Duncan Equipment Company for a
the bid on the garbage truck
16. Benny Erwin, Chief of Police, requested the city purchase a new
radar unit for a cost of $1695.00. This unit would be used at
night to verify speeding tickets. Erwin stated the night unit
could serve more purpose than just as a patrol unit. He stated
the radar unit would generate more revenue and could help with
probable clause when someone had to be stopped.
Lloyd advised council that revenue sharing funds were more than
was expected and would take care of the expenditure.
Motion was made by Inman to approve the purchase of the radar
unit and pay for it with Revenue Sharing funds. Thomas gave the
second. Voted unan.
17. The Sanger Utility Board recommended to council that Sanger no
Longer reciprocate with the City of Denton on licensing elect-
ricians. Their recommendation is as follows:
Recommendation #6:
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Because of action taken by
to the Reciprocal Agreement
between the City of Denton
Board of the City of Sanger
the City of Denton and in reference
regarding the use of Electricians
and the City of Sanger, the Utilities
makes the following recommendation:
That the City of Sanger no longer reciprocate with the
City of Denton on any Electrician License issued by the
City of Denton and that this recommendation is to take
effect immediately after consideration by the Sanger
City Council at its next regular meeting.
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Lloyd advised council that the UtilitBoard had met with
Rick Svehla, Assistant City Manager of Denton, to discuss why
Denton terminated the reciprocal agreement. It seems that they
are unhappy with some of the people that have received electrical
license in Sanger. They felt a few were not qualified electricians
even though they passed our test. Sanger changed their fees to
be comparable with Denton and also went to once a month for test-
ing. If an applicant fails the test in Denton he is required to
wait six months before he can take their test. Sanger gives the
test again in one month. Denton gives 4 hours to take the test
and Sanger gives 8 hours to take the test but the applicant can-
not leave the building.
Lloyd further advised council that the wheels were in motion
for a countywide test which would be administered under a particular
board for the area. Discussion.
Motion was made by Adkins to accept the recommendation of the
Utility Board to terminate the reciprocal agreement between the
City of Denton and the City of Sanger. Spindle gave the second.
Voted unan.
18. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting -into executive session to
consider personnel.
19. Council reconvened to open session and Inman made the motion
to (1) Authorize Don Waddell to employ another employee to
work with the Electric Department making a total of (5) em-
ployees in this department. (2) that J. P. Haskins be employed
at $6.50 per hour, and; (3) that Richard Skipworth's present
salary be increased to $6.00 per hour. Adkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
20. -Other such matters:
(3)
(4)
(5)
Council was advised of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.
Thomas stated the city needed to check a hole in the sewer
line on Keeton Road by the Roberts Park Addition.
Staff was advised of seepage in the road on Plum Street
between 4th and 5th Streets.
Lloyd advised council that employee Mike Pennington had
resigned, that J. P. Haskins was back on the payroll and
Dwight Howard would be at work with the electric system
January 16th,
Mayor Armstrong requested the police department to keep
closer watch out on the dumpsters at Burrus Supermarket
Smith's Country Store. The dumpsters are being used by
unauthorized persons.
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Motion was made by Bridges and seconded by Inman to adjourn the
meeting. .Voted unan.
City Secretary
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