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08/19/1985-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council August 19, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle, Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas and Carolyn Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Jo Stover, Don Waddell, Benny Erwin, C. G. McNeill, Jeff McNeill, Merwyn Tucker, Jerry Don Linn, Prentice Preston, Gary Hammett, B. McMurray, Donald Tuttle, M. LaRue, Mr. & Mrs. George Culp, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Terry, and Mark McCrary 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Carolyn Adkins gave the invocation and the Mayor led the pledge to the flag. 2. The minutes of the August 5, 1985 meeting were approved as printed. 3. Motion was made by Inman to approve the disbursements in the amount of $134,631.69. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the preliminary subdivision plat of D2eadow Lands Addition for Gary Hammett. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. 5. Motion was made by Thomas to accept the recommendation of Chief Benny Erwin and approve Danny Ray Brown, Judy Annette McDaniels, and Donnie Harold Howard as reserve officers. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 6. Motion was made by Jenkins to accept the Rules and Regulations for the Sullivan Senior Center as recommended by the Sullivan Senior Center Committee. The Rules and Regulations are as follows: 1. Those 60 years of age and older are considered Senior Citizens. They may bring a guest to the Center. 2. Span will operate the Center a part of five days each week; at present it is from 9:30 to 1:30, Mondays through Fridays. 3. Proposed that Sullivan Senior Center be open an additional time, Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 4:30. A member of the board serving as host, and responsible for the Center. 174. 4. ALSO, that Center be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 12:00, and from 1 until 4. A volunteer to serve as host and be responsible. 5. ALSO, that the Center serve for a meeting place for a non- denominational Mens and/or Womens Sunday Morning Bible Study Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 on Sunday. 6. ALSO, that the Center be open on Sunday afternoon from 2 until 4, with a board member as host and responsible. 7. NO SMOKING OR PROFANITY ON THE PREMISES. 7. Mayor Armstrong opened the public hearing on the Revenue Sharing Budget for 1985-86 FY. Total estimated revenue sharing funds $19,340.67. Total estimated expenditures plus carryovers from 84-85 FY. 18,983.60. Remaining balance of $357.07. Each expenditure was read and explained. Discussion. Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Adkins to adopt the Revenue Sharing Budget for 1985-86 as presented. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan. 8. Jerry Jenkins made the motion to amend the Sign and Billboard Ordinance No. 85-16, Section C. (Schedule of Uses Permitted) to read as follows: Billboard Type -Maximum square feet area. from 370' to 4001. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 9. Donald Tuttle spoke on behalf of his request for credit. Tuttle stated that the City of Denton allowed the electricians to call in for their permits and the electricians were billed at the end of the month. He stated at the present time the city's policy worked a hardship on him occasionally. He explained a problem he had recently concerning a reinspection. Discussion. It was the general concensus of the council not to set a policy on credit, but to continue to require the fees upfront, and that city staff work with the electricians in certain situations to make sure the homeowner is not disconnected if the electrician has a problem getting to the office to pay for the required fees. 10. Recommendations for the Ben Terry property were discussed. They are as follows: 1. Walnut Street to be opened and continued to the north boundary of Lots 6 and 8, Block 9, Hampton Addition Replat beginning at the north edge of the Mendoza and Tipton property. Street Width to be the same as exist- ing Walnut Street. 2. Construction of Street to be asphalt as per city speci- fications. No curb or guttering required. 3. A 20' driveway is required to be built on the northside of Lots 6 and 8. A minimum of 8' or a maximum of 15' from the lot line on Lots 6 and 8. 4. Drainage will be designed and prepared by the city engineer. The city will pay their portion on the exist- ing Walnut Street south of Lots 6 and 8. You will be required to pay for the drainage work on the extension portion of Walnut Street. 5. All utilities will be paid by you. The city crew may be used to install utilities at the developers expense. 6. All easements to be shown on the final plat. 11. Mayor Armstrong read aloud the proposed amendment to the Electrical Code Ordinance 85-18. Council requested that the following statement be added to the amendment. The difference in actual cost shall also be paid by the customer or developer upon completion of the job before service is connected. Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to adopt the amendment to Ordinance No. 85-18 with the statement added as requested by council. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 175. Ordinance No. 85-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, TO AMEND SECTION 12, CHAPTER 10 ENTITLED UTILITIES PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVID- ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. Prentice Preston requested a variance of the sign. ordinance to allow him to place a Billboard Type Sign (which requires Light Industry or Heavy Industrial Zoning) in a Local Business zoned area. Mayor Armstrong explained that the zoning along the Interstate would be reworked in the future. Jack Russell suggested that the city grant variances until the zoned areas were reworked and the ordinance allows for variances. Motion was made by Danny Spindle to grant a variance to Prentice Preston allowing a billboard type sign to be placed in the Local Business District with no time limit specified. Wendall Thomas gave the second. Voting for weres. Spindle, Inman, Thomas and Adkins. Jenkins abstained. Motion carried. 13. It was brought to council's attention that three landlords, (Tommy McDaniel, W. R. Chatfield, and Mrs. Alfred. Ashcraft) have rental or business properties with two dwellings or two businesses hooked to a single meter. This causes the city a problem when one.person fails to pay his/her bill causing both occupants service to be disconnected. Discussion. Motion was made by Freddy Inman that the city notify the three landlords that they will be responsible for the bills on the single metered rentals to be effective with the October billing or put in separate meters. Wendall Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 14. Citizen Input: C. G. McNeill discussed Keaton Road with council stating that the road needed to be wider. Mayor Armstrong stated that she would set up an appointment with Bill Switzer to discuss the problem. The Mayor, McNeill, and Adkins to meet with Switzer. 15. Other Such Matters: (a) Mayor Armstrong informed council that she had. talked with Louis Nichols regarding the Denton. County Coop Franchise date. Nichols states that the contract is legal on the date it is signed therefore they would only owe for the 6 month period. (b) It was agreed that the first council meeting in September would be changed from Sept. 1 to Sept. 2, due to the Labor Day Holiday. (c) Thomas requested. that the city get more. valves in the water mains so that the entire city will not have to be without water when a water problem arises. Item to be considered in the 85-86 Budget. (d) Inman requested an update on the weed and tall grass situation. Jerry Jenkins responded that out of 51 locations 8 to 10 have not been mowed. Inman requested that those that have not mowed, be filed on. (e) Mayor Armstrong informed council there will be a meeting Thursday night in Denton regarding Lake Ray Roberts. Council was encouraged to attend. Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel and land acquisition. Council reconvened to open session. No action was taken. 176. Motion was made by Jenkins to adjourn the meeting. gave the second. Voted unan. City Secretary Mayor MINUTES: City Council Inman September 3, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle, Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Jo Stover, Gary Hammett, B. McMurray, Bob Roberts, Mike Norman, Herbert Arledge, Bud Hauptman, C. G. McNeill, Mr. and Mrs. George Culp, & Jack Burkholder 1. Council held a budget workshop from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 2. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation, and led the pledge to the flag. 3. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. 4. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to approve disbursements in the amount of $37,207.90. Harvey Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 5. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on the municipal budget for 1985-86 fiscal year. She explained the revenues and expenditures. No one spoke in favor of or against the proposed budget. The public hearing was closed. 6. Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to adopt Ordinance No. 85-19 adopting a municipal budget for FY. 1985-86. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. Ordinance No. 85-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1986, PROVIDING FOR THE INTRA AND INTER DEPARTMENT AND FUND TRANSFERS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Mayor Armstrong explained how the city arrived at the tax rate for 1985. The tax rate for 1985 taxes will be $.524/$100 valuation. Discussion. Motion was made by Inman to adopt Ordinance No. 85-20 setting a tax rate of $.524/$100 for 1985. Harvey Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. Ordinance No. 85-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USES AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1986, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1985 AND APPROPRIATING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: PROVIDING PENALTY AND INTEREST FOR DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT.TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.