05/20/1985-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
May 20, 1985
PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle,
Freddy Inman, H. W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins.
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Glenn Shaw,
J. C. Landers, Fred Henry, C. G. McNeill,
Bob Roberts, Benny Erwin,
Don Waddell, B. McMurray
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1. Mayor. Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation
and led the pledge to the flag.
2. The minutes of the regular city council meeting of May 6th
were approved as printed. The minutes of the special called
meeting of May 15th were approved with one addition. It is
as follows:
Add - The average annual principal and interest requirements
will be $236,693 which includes prior debt service.
3. After a brief discussion of the disbursements, Thomas made
the motion to approve the disbursements in the amount of
$91,197.61. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Mayor Armstrong presented certificates of appreciation to
the following committee members.
J. C. Landers
Tommy Kincaid
Danny Spindle
Don Waddell
Carolyn Adkins
Members of the committees to receive certificates, but who
were unavailable to attend the meeting are as follows:
Merwyn Tucker
Craig Waggoner
J. P. Hampton
Chet Switzer
Robert Swaim, Jr.
Steve Hollingsworth
Eunice Gray
Nan Anderson
Faye Morrison
John Gray
Benny Johnson
Jeff McNeill
Gene Morrow
5. Consideration was given to the preliminary replat of Sims
Addition presented by Mike Norman. Council was advised that
this plat was scheduled for review by P & Z for May 14, 1985,
but there were not enough members to conduct a meeting, there-
fore it was brought directly to council in order that the
replat would not be delayed.
Council discussed drainage. Bud Hauptman, engineer for
Mike Norman explained that a 20' drainage easement was
designated on the plat. A concrete drainage ditch would
be installed and would connect with the existing box culvert
under Old 77 or 5th Street.
Norman's plat designated a 20' building setback instead of
25' as required by city ordinance. Jenkins' stated that he
did not agree with the variance on the front. He requested
that council consider having Norman take it off the back.
Discussion.
Lloyd stated that the city would need guy wire easements on
Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block 3A, unless the developer decides
to go underground. Council asked Norman about size of
houses. He stated they would probably be from 1100 sq. feet
to 1400 sq. feet with two car garage. It was noted that
street widths were not shown on the plat and that a request
for variance on setbacks should be included.
Inman made the motion to
of the Sims Addition for
receipt of the variance
approve the preliminary replat
6. Council considered the variance request on Lot 5, Block 37,
Original Town for Gene Hughes. The variance is for an
undersized lot. City code requires 6000 sq. ft. Hughes'
lot is 5040 sq. feet.
Mayor Armstrong explained to the audience why the city had
been granting so many variances. In the older part of
town the lots are smaller. The city by allowing a
variance from code can benefit from tax revenues on a
new structure instead of just taxes on a vacant lot.
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Thomas made the motion to approve the undersized Lt. 51
Blk. 37, O. T. for Gene Hughes. Inman gave the second.
Voted unan.
7. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the final plat on
Lots 1 & 2, Block C. White Addition for Jean Haddack.
Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Mayor Armstrong read aloud the following letter of request:
SUBJECT: Proposed Barricade at The End of David Drive
The following citizens in the community of Sanger would
appreciate your consideration of a barricade at the end
of David Drive. Without this barricade, the streets in
this residential addition will continue to be misused.
It is creating a nuisance to the people who live in this
area and should be closed.
We would also like the control of the unlicensed motorcycles
and three-wheelers using the land adjacent to this
subdivision. Thank you.
Ruby Davidson
Mr.
& Mrs.
Bill
Malone
Mr.
& Mrs.
Glenn
A. Shaw
Mike
and
Jo Ann
Vinson
Mayor Armstrong stated that she was aware of the problem
on David and asked Benny Erwin if there would be any
reason the city could not place the barricade. He replied
no. Types of Barricades were discussed. Reflectors and
flashing lights were discussed.
Motion was made by Thomas that the city install a barricade
at the South end of David Drive, that it be reflected on both
sides and equipped with flashing lights for at least two
weeks. His motion further included that Chief Benny Erwin
assess the problem and see if a second barricade was needed
(possibly on the south end of the gravel road) and be in
charge of where it should be placed. It would have reflectors
and flashing lights also. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Motion was made by Jenkins that
appointed to complete the Senior
as follows :
J. P. Hampton
T. A. Melton
the following citizens be
Center Committee. They are
Russ Molohan
Margaret Sands
Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
l0. Mayor Armstrong requested that council consider borrowing
$12,000 from First National Bank of Sanger on a Certificate
of Obligation to complete the Senior Center while volunteer
help is still available. She felt the building would just
sit if the city didn't take the initiative and get it
completed. She stated she felt donations would be much
easier to get once the building was finished. She noted
that the money would be used to purchase an air condition-
ing -heating system, plumbing fixtures for two restrooms,
small kitchen sink, carpet, and new sheetrock. The loan to
be paid back by donations.
Motion was made by Adkins to adopt a resolution to borrow
funds in the amount of $12,000. to complete the Senior Center.
Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
11. Lloyd advised council that SPAN had again requested the
use of the Community Center on Wednesday for serving meals.
He stated SPAN had excess money for meals which they would
lose if it is not used. Since the Wednesday Study Club
does not meet on Wednesday during the summer months SPAN
has requested to serve meals on Wednesdays. It was noted
that the Senior Center would be completed by end of summer.
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Motion was made by Adkins to allow SPAN to use the Community
Center on Wednesdays until the Senior Center is complete or
through the end of the summer which ever is first. Thomas
gave the second. Voted unan.
Mayor Armstrong informed Council that Michelle Mullins
had donated an electric stove to the Community Center.
City Secretary .was instructed to send a thank you letter
to Mrs. Mullins.
12. Motion was made by TYiomas to award the contract to Cole
and Smithen Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan.
13. Motion was made by Inman to award the contract to Bell
Construction Inc. for Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation.
Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
14. Stand-by pay and private telephone pay for the employees in
the Utility and Electric departments were discussed. Jenkins
stated that he personally felt the on -call pay was inadequate
and should be increased. Inman stated everyone knew how he
felt about the city paying the employees basic telephone bill.
He stated, "I feel we're getting into a situation that don't
need to be there." Mayor Armstrong stated that she had had
second thoughts regarding paying the basic telephone bill
since it would be quite a bit of money. She stated it
should be looked at again during budget time. Council
discussed, city policy for requiring a telephone. Mayor
Armstrong read the following proposed policy prepared by
Don Waddell and Jerry Don Linn.
1. Each employee on stand-by will be required to have a
telephone.
2. Each employee will be required to have the telephone
put in his residence at his expense.
3. Each employee will be required to pay his bill each
month and if his phone is disconnected for non-payment
at any time he will be subject to disciplinary action
by the department head.
4. The City will only pay the basic bill each month.
5. Employees will not remove telephone .receiver or disconnect
telephone at any time unless 2they contact department head
as to why they are doing so.
This
policy was discussed but was not adopted.
Motion was made by Jenkins to increase standby pay from
per weekend to $50.00 per. weekend and increase hioliday standby
pay to $25.00. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
15. iylotion was blade by Inman to deny the request for payment of
the basic telephone bill for standby personnel in the
Utility and Electric Departments. Jenkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
16. Motion was made by Thomas. to adopt Ordinance No. 85-9 Amend-
ing the Junk Vehicle Ordinance. Jenkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
ORDINANCE NO. 856-9
AN ORDINAi.TCE Ai1EI`1DiiIG CHAPTER 9 , SECTION 5A OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS ENTITLED
JUNK VEHICLES DEFINED AND SECTION 5B ENTITLED JUNK
VEHICLES DEEMED 'PUBLIC NUISANCE; EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING
FOR A REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABIl',ITY CLAUSE; FROVIDIN,FOR .PN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
17, Mayor Armstrong asked. Don Waddell to speak to council
regarding the Proposed. Agreement with Brazos to maintain
and clean tl�e oil circ��it breakers . Wad.del:l advised
council that five (5) power oil circuit breakers at the
power plant needed maintenance and cleaning every two
years. Waddell stated this had not been done in three
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years. He stated if the city had a major electrical
problem that we could lose the substation. Brazos
estimated a cost of 1368.00 to do the following.
1. Replace all oil with new insulating oil. The replace-
ment oil will be furnished by Brazos.
2. Inspect all OCB main current carrying contacts and
dress (or replace) as required. Replacement contacts
to be furnished by Sanger.
3. Mechanically inspect each OCB for broken or worn parts.
Replacement items will be furnished by Sanger.
4. Replace DASH -POT tripping device oil. New, special
oil will be furnished by Brazos.
5. Electrically test the circui t breakers and, associated
power cables and current transformers as follows.
A. Dielectric test at 2500 D.C.
B. Electrically trip test each circuit breaker with
secondary A.C. current.
6. Clean and lubricate each circuit breaker's trip/close
mechanism.
7. Prepare test reports for each circuit breaker maintained
and/or repaired.
Waddell stated that the city could save $500. by using the
breakers that the city has which would bring the cost to
Brazos to around $1000. He informed council that this was
a very dangerous job but the city crew would observe and
learn what Brazos did in order for them to be able to take
the task over in the future.
Motion was made by Inman to accept the contract with Brazos
to do maintenance and repair on five (5) oil circuit
breakers at the powerplant. Adkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
18. Lloyd explained to council that the legislature did not get
out of committee so there would be no change in getting
the Craig Snider property dually certified. He stated the
next stop would be to sit down with the Denton Coop and see
if the city could work out a gentleman's agreement to serve
the area with electricity. He stated the city had no
bargaining power. If the coop says no and the city goes
to the PUC then he stated, "we have done all we could to
work out the problem." Lloyd stated he felt that Mike
Simmons was our insurance, that the council needed to
decide if Mr. Simmons would represent the city in the
meeting with the coop and what date they wish to set
the meeting.
Motion was made by Inman that the city retain Mike Simmons
at hmeeting
$85.00 er hour to represent the city in te
p
with the coop and that staff proceed with setting a
meeting date. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan.
19. Final plat of the Snider Estates was tabled.
20. Lloyd informed council that the city had a growing effect
with billboards. The city has no ordinance on billboards
but does require a building permit. He stated that
Jerry Jenkins was working on a billboard ordinance.
The city received a request for a billboard permit
from Mr. Stuart Hertgodt. Hertgodt requested the
procedure for constructing a billboard with the city.
Lloyd advised Hertgodt since the city was in the process
of considering the enactment of a sign and billboard
ordinance that the permit would be brought up at the
council meeting.
Mr. Stuart Hertgodt spoke to council on the issue. He
gave a background on ultra advertising. He stated two
things should happen. #1 - Comply with local ordinance.
#2 - Be able to conduct business where other business are
allowed. Mr. Hertgodt discussed Dallas and the problems
they had encountered and stated that Denton had been working
on a sign ordinance for three years. Discussion. Standard
r.
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sizes of signs, construction, heights, location and zoning
was discussed.
Lloyd asked Hertgodt if he should build a sign in the
city what or how would it benefit the city. Hertgodt
stated it would only benefit the advertising business.
It was noted by the city manager that these advertise-
ments usually pointed to business in other areas or
cities. Lloyd informed council that Hertgodt filled
out a permit but did not designate a site. Jenkins asked
him if he had a place or if this permit was a blanket
request? Jenkins stated his sign ordinance restricted by
zoning, streets, and spacing. He stated he personally did
not want any action taken on the permit at this time.
Hertgodt stated that the city needs a fairly restrictive
ordinance and that he would be glad to assist in any way
he could. Discussion.
Mayor Armstrong suggested the item be tabled and that Jenkins
and Hertgodt get together to exchange ideas and bring back
at a later date for council approval.
Motion was made by Jenkins to table the request for a
billboard building permit for Mr. Stuart Hertgodt until
an ordinance could be worked out. Adkins gave the
second. Voted unan.
21. Citizen Input:
(a) C. G. McNeill stated that the audience needed more
information on council items that were being presented.
(b) Bob Roberts requested a speed limit sign on Keaton Rd.
22. Other Such Matters:
(a) It was noted that the Kenny Shaw's on Diane Dr.
had requested the city to help with correcting their
drainage problem. Bob Roberts stated it had been
f corrected all it could.
(b) Thomas wanted to know when the State Highway Dept.
would be constructing the Stop Signs at 455 and
Service Roads. Staff to check.
(c) Inman stated the weed ordinance needed to be enforced.
(d) Mayor Armstrong read a "thank you note" from the
H. W. Thomas family.
(e) Mayor Armstrong stated the city needed to do something
about the limb problems. She stated the city needed
to set a policy and get something done.
(f) The mayor stated she had received another swimming
pool complaint. It was noted that the pool letters
had been mailed.
(g) Staff was instructed to send letters to outgoing and
remaining P & Z members advising of the upcoming
meetings and workshops they are expected to attend.
A workshop was set for June 10, 1985 at 7:00 p.m.
to be held at the Community Center. This workshop
will be held for the City Council, P & Z, and
Utility Board members.
(h) Mayor Armstrong appointed Freddy Inman and Carolyn
Adkins to work with Ben Terry on his plat and
place on next council agenda.
(i) Staff was instructed to schedule a workshop meeting
with B. J. Thogmartin with Lone Star Gas. Two members
of the council and utility board to meet with
Thogmartin.
Motion was made by Jenkins to adjourn the meeting. Inman
gave the second. Voted unan.
City Secretary
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Mayor