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phone system allows for 27 firemen to have hookup with the
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MINUTES: City Council
February 18, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Danny
and Carolyn Adkins
Spindle
, Freddy Inman,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Benny Bridges and Harvey W. Thomas
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Dave Prewett,
Dan Almon, Mervyn Tucker, Mike Tucker, Bill Lloyd,
Jan Roche, Joe Waide, Jim Grube, Benny Johnson,
Jim Hubbard and B. McMurray.
1. Mayor Armstrong declared the city council meeting open and
Lloyd Henderson was called on to give the invocation. Mayor
Armstrong led the group in the pledge to the American Flag.
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2. The minutes of the February 4, 1985 meeting were approved as
printed.
3. Motion was made by Adkins to approve the disbursements in the
amount of $111,900.41. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
4. One bid was received on the Pager System for the Sanger Volunteer
Fire Department. Motorola submitted the bid at a total cost
of $11,573.69. This represents the purchase of 31 Minitor
Pagers for the department. (It was noted that the city would
pay 1/2 and the city's part would be paid to the Fire Depart-
ment.) After review and discussion by the fire department
motion was made by Adkins to award the bid to Motorola for
a total cost of $11,573.69. Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
5. Motion was made by Danny Spindle to approve the final sub-
division plat on Lot 3A and 3B, Block B, White Addition for
Jean Crow. Carolyn Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
6. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's
recommendation and approve the preliminary subdivision plat
on Tract I and Tract II, W. E. Henry Industrial Development
for Skeeter Henry. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
7. Motion was made by Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's
recommendation and grant the 10' front and 3' side yard
variance on Tract 32, AB 29C, R. Bebee Survey for Benny
Johnson. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Motion was made by Adkins to grant the undersized lot variance
on Lot 2B, White Addition for Carolyn Tuttle. The lot is 55.52
feet across the front ami the city code requires 60 ft. minimum.
City code requires a minimum of 6,000 square ft. tract and the
area is 5885.12. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Motion was made by Inman to accept P & Z's recommendation to
approve the preliminary subdivision plat on Lots 1 and 2,
Block C, White Addition for Jean Haddock with the notation
that with this subdividing, Lot 1 becomes an undersized
lot and the variance is granted with the acceptance of this
plat. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
10. Motion was made by Adkins to approve the 5' variance request on
Lot 3, Block A, Roberts Parks Addition for Jim Hubbard. Inman
gave the second. Voted unan.
11. Motion was made by Spindle to appoint Russell Madden to fill
the Park Board vacancy due to the resignation of Bill Lloyd.
Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
12. Mr. Dave Prewett with Hunter Associates gave a brief update
on the E.P.A. project. He stated on March 18, 1985 construction
DIGS would be due on the project. Hunter Associates expects
to receive from 60 to 80 request for plans and specifications.
After bids are received they will be tabulated and the
contractors investigated regarding personnel and the contractor's
capabilities, then a recommendation will be made to the Texas
Water Quality Board. If the first bidder is incapable for the
project, they will go with the second bidder. The city would
then authorize Hunter to award the bid. This would probably
be in mid -May.
Prewett advised council that with the Step II -Phase and Design
a preliminary ordinance would have to be adopted within a year.
This would be a user charge system ordinance. The ordinance
would do two things. (1) It would insure that the city is
generating sufficient revenues for replacement of operational
equipment. (2) It would insure that the user charge system
would be fair between users (ex. residential, commercial, and
industrial) which would be based on a use formula. The
ordinance would cover all aspects that E.P.A. would expect the
city to enact. Prewett handed out a copy of the proposed
ordinance to council and requested they study the ordinance
and if they did not like a specific part to get back with
Dave. He stated it had been approved by E.P.A. but could be
changed.
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Prewett also handed out sheets showing figures on the user
charge system. The proposed residential rate would increase
from $4.00 to $6.001month and commercial from $7.00 to $11.00/
month.
Council discussed the information and noticed that the number
of customers was incorrect. Prewett stated that before the
city initiates another rate increase the city might want
to take another look based on an increase of customers. He
further explained that how much the city will need will depend
on what method of payment on the bonds is selected (No. of years).
Prewett ask city staff to furnish him with two things.
(1) The correct total number of customers by usage category,
and
(2) A copy of the '84-'85 Water and Sewer Budget.
Mayor Armstrong requested Prewett to explain to the audience
more about the E.P.A. Grant so they would have a better under-
standing of the project.
Prewett stated that the city had made application for a federal
grant in 1983 and had been fortunate enough to get the grant.
The feds pay 75% and the city pays 25% of the project. Total
project amount is $750,000. and this is toward the construction
of a new sewer treatment plant and line improvements. He
stated there were two parts to the project. (1) Wastewater
Plant Improvements for a total of $540,000 of which $510,000
will be paid by E.P.A. and $30,000 will be paid by the City;
(2) Wastewater Rehabilitation for a total of $120,800 of which
E.P.A. will pay $76,000 and the city will pay $44,800. $66,000
includes contingencies. Prewett stated the total Budget is
$8281000. E.P.A. to pay 555,000 and the city's match would
be $273,000. He pointed out that this would be what the
$290,000. Bond issue would pay for.
Mayor Armstrong asked Prewett if the council could wait until
the bids were received and some more figuring done before a
rate increase was approved.
Dan Almon stated that it would take 4 weeks to get ready for
the Bond Sale and four (4) weeks to sell them. Prewett noted
that this would give the city till the 2nd meeting in April.
Council agreed to table the item until a later date.
13. Motion was made by Freddy Inman that the city retain the firm
of Schneider, Bernet & Hickman, Inc. as financial consultant.
Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
14. Dan Almon with Schneider, Bernet & Hickman, Inc. spoke briefly
on the sale of the municipal sewer bonds. Almon handed out
three debt service schedules showing the various interest
rates and length of pay out on $290,000 of sewer bonds. He
stated that the Bond Market looked good. A recent Bond Market
index showed a high of 9.87% with a low o 0..2:;0, Almon
felt the 10% was a conservative figure. He a,:ivised council
that the city would crosspledge the utility system's net
revenue on securities. Discussion regarding pay out time
and interest rates.
Item was tabled for further study. (Authorize the Financial
Consultant to proceed with -the sale of Municipal Sewer Bonds
in the amount of $290,000 for Sewer Line Improvements and
Sewer Plant expansion).
15. Item tabled until after the city officials election on
April 6, 1985. (Set Date for Workshop with Lone Star Gas
Company Rep.)
16. Motion was made by Spindle to adopt Ordinance No. 85-4 setting
the Speed Zone on I-35 Frontage Roads in the City of Sanger.
Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
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SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
169 (b) OF ARTICLE 6701 d, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES,
UPON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY N0, 35 FRONTAGE ROADS OR PARTS
THEREOF, WITHIN THE INCORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE.
�71 Mayor Armstrong advised those present that Mr. Nelson Gambill
Sullivan had given to the city the Electric Building and
land it is situated on. It is to be used as a senior citizen
center and is to be dedicated to the Sullivan Family.
C. G. McNeill has agreed to serve as volunteer contractor for
the rehabilitation of the building. Mayor Armstrong stated
that Mr. Phil Philips had written the city asking that the
property be officially accepted.
Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to accept the property
donation (Lot 8, Blk. 11, Original Town) given by Mr. Sullivan
and to have a plaque made for the building and instructed
city staff to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Sullivan.
Freddy Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
18. Other Such Matters:
(a) It was noted that Mr. Phil
nad donated his services in
and legal work. City Staff
of appreciation.
Philips, Attorney for Mr. Sullivan
the preparation of the deed
instructed to send letter
(b) It was noted that Richard TZuir had provided an appraisal
of the property given to the city by Mr. Sullivan.
Staff instructed to write letter of appreciation.
(c) Mayor Armstrong asked that the council consider a date
for "Clean Up Week" and that the item beplaced on the
next council agenda.
(d) Carolyn Adkins discussed the condition of the city streets.
She asked that consideration be given to a bond issue to
do street repair in the city and that the item be placed
on the next council agenda.
(e) Mayor Armstrong requested that Lloyd and Freddy Inman get
together and come up with a workable policy for city staff
on who can purchase a landfill permit.
(f) It was noted that the abandoned car on Diane Drive was
still there.
(g) Replacement of gasoline tank was discussed. Lloyd stated
that Ronnie Riley had given him a cost of $3,287.00 to
replace our tank with a 2,000 gallon tank. Staff instructed
to get more estimates.
19. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting into executive session to
consider personnel as per Article 6252-17 V.A.T.S.
20. The meeting reconvened to open. session. Motion was made by
Freddy -Inman that the City Attorney, Louis Nichols be instructed
to respond to the letter from rlr. D. Lee Thomas, Jr. Attorney
for Mike Pennington stating the city's position in regards to
his request. Also that a copy of Mr. Nichols response be
mailed to Mike Pennington. Danny Spindle gave the second.
Voted unan.
Motion was made by Spindle to adjourn the meeting. Freddy
Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
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City Secretary
Mayor
MINUTES: Special Called Council Meeting
March 14, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, H. W. Thomas, Carolyn Adkins,
and Freddy Inman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Danny Spindle, Benny Bridges
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Nelva Higgs,
and Betty Jenkins
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Motion was made
by Freddy Inman to assign 25 ballots for Absentee Voting with
serial numbers ranging from 3 to 500. Carolyn Adkins gave
the second. Voted unan.
Motion was made by Freddy Inman to adjourn.
gave the second. Voted unan.
City Secretary
Mayo
H. W. Thomas
MINUTES: City Council
March 4, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle,
Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins.
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Joe S. Waide,
Truitt Bishop, Jan Roche, C. G. McNeill, Jeff
McNeill, 0. W. Davis, Jr. and Herbert Arledge.
L. Mayor Armstrong gave the invocation and led the pledge to
the flag.
2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
3. Motion was made by Councilman Bridges to approve the disburse-
ments in the amount of $36,005.82. Councilman Thomas gave
the second. Voted unan.
4. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on Zoning
Petition 7-75 for 0. W. Davis, Jr. who was seeking a change
in zoning class on Lots 1-2, Lots 3-7, Block 14, Original
-Town from Local Business to Light Industry.
No one spoke in favor of or opposition to the requested change.
Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to accept Planning and
Zoning's recommendation and approve the request for change.
Councilwoman Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
5. Motion was made by Councilwoman Adkins to approve the final
plat on Tract I and Tract II, of the W. E. Henry Industrial