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06/17/1985-CC-Minutes-Regular153. 1. Council received three (3) bids on the sale of $845,000. of Utility System Revenue Bonds sold on June 12, 1985. They are as follows: Net Interest Cost Effective Interest Rate (1) Paine Webber Incorporated Underwood Neuhaus, Inc. 1,009,200.00 9.3835% (2) Rotan Mosle, Inc. lr038,520.00 99656160% (3) Schneider Bernet & Hickman, Inc. 1,051,850.00 9.780102% Almon discussed the Bond Buyers Index, interest rates, comparables, and bond ratings with council. The City of Sanger is officially a BAA rated city. Discussion. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to authorize the issuance of $845,000 in Utility System Revenue Bonds and accept the bid of Paine Webber Incorporated Underwood Neuhaus, Inc. for 1,009,200.00 at an effective interest rate of 9.3835%. Harvey Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. Almon presented Mayor Armstrong with a Good Faith Check from Paine Webber for $16,900.00. Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to adopt Ordinance No. 85-14 authorizing the issuance of the $845,000. Utility Revenue Bonds. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to .adjourn. Harvey Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. City Secretary Mayor MINUTES: City Council Meeting June 17, 1985 MEMB E RS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle, Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins. OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, O. W. Davis, Jr., Dave Prewett1 Gerald R. Klein, B. McMurray, Mary LaRue, Bill Marshall, Fay Marshall, Don Waddell, Arnold Lynch, Mike Stanford, Bessie Ruth Dobbs, Clyde Romines, Beverly Howard, Herbert Arledge, and J. C. Landers. 1. Carolyn Adkins gave the invocation and Mayor Armstrong led the pledge to the flag. 2. The minutes of the regular meeting June 3, 1985 and special called meeting June 12, 1985 were approved as printed. 3. Motion was made by Harvey Thomas to approve disbursements in the amount of $95,288.17. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 4. It was noted that the City of Sanger has always provided the meter bases to the electricians without cost. The cost of the 100 amp. meter base is $13.95 and $18.43 for a 200 amp. base. The Utility Board recommended to council that the city discontinue this policy and permit the electricians to either 154. purchase these bases from the city or buy them from their own electrical suppliers. Discussion. Spindle stated if we're not going -CO furnish them then the city should not sell them. Thomas stated the differences in the meter bases. It was agreed that the city should write some standard specifications on the requirements on the meter bases. Motion was made by Spindle that the city discontinue supplying the meter bases for electricians and the electricians be required to purchase and install the meter bases to city specifications. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. Voting for were: Spindle, Jenkins, Adkins and Inman. Voting against was: Thomas. Motion carried 4-1. Don Waddell stated that he could get credit for the meter bases the city had on hand. 5. Mowing fees charged by the city was discussed. At the present time the city charges fifteen dollars for mowing on private property which does not cover the expenses for labor and equipment. Mayor Armstrong stated that as a rule of thumb the city only mows private property when we are caught up with city work. Staff recommended that the fees be increased to thirty five dollars per hour. Mayor Armstrong stated she would like to see the city keep a list of the citizens that do mowing so that the owners of the lots could be referred to these folks to get the mowing done. Henderson stated the city had such list of mowers. Spindle commented the city didn't need to be mowing anybody's private lot. Fines and enforcement of the ordinance was discussed. Motion was made by Inman that the mowing fees be increased from $15.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. Inman requested that Lloyd give feedback later in the year on the $35.00 per hour charge. 6. Dave Prewett with Hunter Associates discussed existing and pro- posed sewer rates with council. Prewett presented council with a four (4) page handout of rates and projected revenues. Two projections were used. (1) using a base rate for residential customers of $6.00/month min. plus $0.60 per 1,000 gallon over the first 1,000 gallon and commercial based on $11.00/month min. plus 60 per 1,000 gallons over the first 1,000 gallons, (2) using a base rate of $5.50/month, plus $0.50 per 1,000 gallons over the first 1,000 gallons for residential and $10.50/ month minimum plus $0.50 per 1,000 gallons over the first 1,000 gallons. Projected revenues from No. 1 would be $120,727.20 and projected revenues from No. 2 would be $181,764.00. Discussion. Prewett suggested that council could set the rate and after a years period take another look and see if it was too much or not enough. He stated based on the calculations made the number of categories and number of customers, if they are all being billed and all paying, the fi g ures should be on target. Motion was made by Spindle that the city adopt Ordinance No. 85-12 setting the r_ate for residential customers at $6.00/ month minimum plus a charge of $0.60 per 1,000 gallons of meter- ed water consumption in excess of 1,000 gallons and all commercial customers be charged a minimum of $11.00 per month plus a charge of $0.60 per 1,000 gallons in excess of 1,000 gallons. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. ORDINANCE NO. 85-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, ENTITLED SEWER SERVICE RATES, ESTABLISHING NEW SEWER RATES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. 155. 7. Motion was made by Inman to adopt removal of the blanket easement on Industrial Park. Adkins gave the Or No. 85-13 for the Lot 3, Block 1, Westside second. Voted unan. ORDINANCE NO. 85-13 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THE SEWER LINE EASEMENT IN LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OF THE WESTSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REVERSION OF THE FEE TO SAID LAND, 8. Motion was made by Thomas to appoint the following to the Planning and Zoning Commission for another two (2) year period. They are: (1) Eileen Brittian (2) Billye Hollingsworth and (3) Tommy Kincaid. Joe Waide to be appointed to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of John Anderson which will expire on June 30, 1986. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. It was noted that one appointment would need to be filled when Georgia Royal advises if she will or will not consider to serve. 9. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the final plat of Lots 41A and 41B, Block 23, Hampton Addition for Carroll Howard. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 10. Motion was made by Adkins to approve the final plat on Lots 6A and 7A. Block 15, Burgess Addition for Fay Marshall. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. 11. Final plat of Sanger I-35 Industrial Park for Al Camp and Joe Burrus was tabled. 12. Final plat of Choctaw Ridge, Phase II for Don Holson was tabled. 13. Motion was made by Adkins to grant the variance request of 8' leaving a seventeen foot (17') backyard for O. W. Davis, Jr. to build a house on Lot 4, Block 39, O. T. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 14. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on Zoning Petition Z-78 for Delbert Bryant who requested a change in zoning from R-1 (Single Family) to R-3 (Multi -Family) on Lot 1B, Block 77, and the E. 90' of the N. 90' of the S. 170' of Block 77, O. T. Mayor Armstrong called for those in favor of the petition to speak. No --one spoke for the petition. Mayor Armstrong called for those in opposition to the petition to speak. Mr. J. C. Landers spoke in opposition to the R-3 (multi -family) zoning. He stated he was not against an R-2 (Two Family) zoning. P. & Z. recommended to council that the petition be granted from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Two Family). It was noted that Mr. Bryant was in favor of the Two Family. Motion was made by Thomas to accept P. & Z.'s recommendation anA approve the zoning on 7-78 from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Two Family). Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 15. Motion was made by Thomas to appoint Mrs. Ruth Marshall to the Senior Center Committee. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. 16. Dave Prewett gave council an update on the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant and the collection repairs. He stated that the Texas Department of Water Resources had approved the contractors and that E.P.A. said to go ahead with the project. He said that the preconstruction conference would be held soon and work could possibly begin_ the middle of July. 17. Mayor Armstrong stated..that the city was in the process of negotiating a contract with the Y-Not Paper Company to move the Santa Fe Depot to their property. She noted that the agreement basically provides the following: 156. 1. Y-Not will pay the moving and renovation expenses. 2. The building will be located on their property and leased to the City for $1.00 per year. 3. City will use , of the building for a library and Y-Not will use ? for a retail shop. 4. City will provide furnishings and equipment for the library. 5. At the end of 3 years: a) reimburse Y-Not for all costs b) give the City's interest to Y-Not c) execute a negotiable promissory note Mayor Armstrong stated that the contract would be buying the city some time. Council asked if the city attorney had approved the contract. It was noted that he had approved the rough draft but had not approved the final contract. Motion was made by Inman to approve the contract with Y-Not Paper Company subject to the approval of the City Attorney, Louis Nichols. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 18. Mr. Ronny Klein of 111 Hillcrest Drive spoke to council on the relocation of an electric service line on his property. Mr. Klein displayed a drawing of the lines and his property. He stated that a power pole was located on the northwest corner of his property and that 220 volts crosses a metal building and the line is in 4' of his swimming pool. Mr. Klein feels he should have the use of his property and since the electric line does not serve his property but serves his neighbor, it should be relocated. He stated that he had talked with Lloyd and Don Waddell regarding the problem. Lloyd advised council there are many problems throughout the city like this one. He stated the reason he brought the problem before council is that it will set a precedent and he needed council's input on how to handle it. Don Waddell stated that the problem was brought to his attention when Klein had a power outage. He stated the next day he checked out the pool owners and found ten (10) hazards in the city with those owning pools. Eight out of ten were being served by their electric service line but two were like the problem -that Mr. Klein has. The above ground pools were put in without permits and any of the Lines could cause serious trouble if they burn into. Waddell said he talked with the owners of the pools and two will move their pools. Two will move their service lines. It was noted that building permits had been issued on two. Council felt the pool owners which had been issued a permit by the city, that the city should correct the problem. Residents putting in a pool without a permit should be required to correct the problem at their expense. Motion was made by Adkins that the city relocate the service line which crosses Ronny Klein's property at no expense to Klein. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. Staff was instructed to send notification to all property owners which have a swimming pool that has a problem meeting the electrical code, state the problem, and give them ten (10) days to correct it. The national electrical code requires 10' distance from a swimming pool. 19. Citizen Input: (a) Mr. Arnold Lynch, 1008 Pecan St., spoke to council regarding a drainage problem he states was created by the Dairy Queen. He stated that the Dairy Queen had poured concrete in their parking area and the slope caused all the water runoff to cross his property and adjoining properties all the way to loth Street. Lynch showed pictures to council. 157. Mayor Armstrong asked Mr. Lynch if he had talked with the Dairy Queen owner and made them aware of the problem. Lynch stated he had not talked with them. Mayor Armstrong advised Mr. Lynch that this was a civil problem and that he should try and work it out with the Dairy Queen and if he didn't get any results that he could come back before council. She stated that the city would clean out the ditches in the area to help with some of the problem. 20. Other such matters: (a) PZayor Armstrong requested council's approval to fully explain some specific issues of the city in the newspaper. She stated that she and Mary LaRue would draw up some definite plans. It was agreed. (b) Lloyd advised council that he could possibly be away at the next meeting due to a Texas City Management meeting in Austin. (c) Council was informed of the meeting with the Denton County Coop. It was noted that there were no surprises and that the franchise is 2% by state law. (d) Mayor Armstrong brought out the fact that Jerry Don Linn should be congratulated on passing another water school. He now holds a "C" classification and will be working toward a "B". (e) Jenkins advised council that nothing had been done to finalize the Ben Terry plat. Jenkins said that the three members of the council had not met with Terry. Item to be placed on next agenda. Motion was made by Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. City Secretary Mayor MINUTES: Special Called City Council Meeting June 24, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Danny Spindle, Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins. MEMBERS ABSENT: Jerry Jenkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, B_ McMurray, Herbert Arledge, C. G. McNeill, and John Henry. 1. Mayor Armstrong declared the meeting open and gave the invocation. She then declared the meeting into executive session to discuss personnel. 2. Executive Session. 3. Council reconvened to open session and the following action was taken. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to accept the resignation of City Manager Lloyd Henderson. Harvey Thomas gave the second.