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09/16/1985-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor City Council September 16, 1985 Mayor Nel Armstrong, Freddy Inman, Harvey Tnl. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins Danny Spindle and Jerry Jenkins Mary Jo Stover, Wanda Lester, S. Hauptman, Herbert Arledge, Gerald Bridges, B. McMurray, Merwyn Tucker, John Porter, C. G. McNeill, Freddy Jones, and Buddy Norville. 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Dr. E. L. McNeill, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Sanger, gave the invocation. Mayor Armstrong led the pledge to the flag. 2. The minutes of the September 3, 1985 meeting were approved as printed. 3. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements in the amount of $172,172.42. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on Zoning Petition 7-80 for John Porter who is requesting a change from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Two Family) on Part of Tract 11, AB. 1241 H. Tierwester Survey. Mr. Bud Hauptman spoke for the petition on behalf of Mr. Porter stating that the property would be used for duplexes. No one present spoke in opposition to the petition. Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing. Mayor Armstrong informed council that Planning and Zoning had approved the petition and Mrs. Evon Harvey had spoke in opposition stating that she would not be opposed if a privacy fence were erected. It was suggested that she and the owner discuss that possibility. 179. Motion was made by Adkins to approve Zoning Petition Z-80 for John Porter changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Two Family) on Part of Tract 11, AB. 1241 H. Tierwester Survey. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. (Note: to clarify exact location of property to be rezoned, it is Lots 1 and 2, Block A. Sanger Exchange West Subdivision. 5. Motion was made by Inman to accept the final subdivision plat of the Sanger Exchange West Addition as recommended by Planning and Zoning and that it be further stipulated that no building permits be issued on the north side of Exchange Drive unless - they come before council and the plat be reviewed. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. Inman further requested that "No Parking Signs" be placed at the culdesac so it would not be used as an extra parking facility for the duplexes but for a turnaround for emergency and non -emergency vehicles. Agreed. 6. Motion was made by Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation to approve the Final Subdivision Plat of The Snider Estates Addition with the understanding that the city get an additional 7z' utility easement along the north boundary of the property from the adjoining property owner, Ralph Amyx, before the plat is filed or Snider to give the additional 7i' and the plat be resubmitted to Council for final approval. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 7. Freddy Jones with Krum Oil Company discussed with council the possibility of the city purchasing tires from his company. He has recently acquired a tire dealership through Goodyear. Council was given a contract price list to review and compare with other companies the city is purchasing tires from. Jones stated his prices should run from $10 to $15 cheaper on the tire. 8. Council discussed the proposed consultation contract from Mr. Glenn Reddick with RMI Texas Inc. out of Austin with regards to the substation analysis and power requirements work to be presented to Brazos Power Coop. The following fee schedule and statements were questioned. The fees for services shall be a lump sum of $6,500.00 , plus expenses, or shall be billed as follows: Principal Executive Consultant $79.00 per hour Executive Consultant 69.00 per hour Principal Consultant 62.00 per hour Supervising Consultant 57.00 per hour Senior Professional 52.00 per hour Associate Professional 48.00 per hour Junior Professional 44.00 per hour Research Assistant 33.00 per hour Office Services 22.00 per hour The fees for testimony shall be billed as $ N/A per day or fraction thereof for N/A, and $ N/A per day or fraction thereof for all other personnel. RMI fees shall be adjusted each year, commencing January 1, 1986, to reflect the change in fees officially established by the Board of Directors of RMI. Don Waddell estimated the overall cost at $7,344.00. Freddy Inman statedproblem with a contract like this is like opening the door. My problem is accepting an open end contract." Discussion. Inman stated he had no problem with a statement saying If expenditure over X number of Dollars has to have the Mayor's approval." Waddell advised council that time was limited in that the study had to be done before Brazos finalized their budget. Motion was made by Inman that council have a special called meeting and go over the contract with Mr. Reddick to do the study on the substation. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. Don Waddell was instructed to call Mr. Reddick and set up a date. 9. Motion was made by Thomas to designate Nel Armstrong as 180. Signatory Agent for Grant Assistance under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 10. Motion was made by Inman that Mary Jo Stover be appointed operator for the Housing Assistance Program. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 11. Motion was made by Thomas to reappoint Jackie Echols, Joe Higgs, and Sam Burrus to the Park Board if they are willing to serve. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 12. Citizen Input: C. G. McNeill stated that he still wanted to talk about Keaton Road. Mayor Armstrong explained that she had tried on numerous occasions to contact Bill Switzer but was unable to talk with him. She stated she would write a letter requesting a meeting. 13. Other such matters: (a) Wanda Lester presented the council with a lst Place Goat Milking trophy which she won at the Sanger Sellabration. Mayor Armstrong stated that Wanda was the only city employee that won in the contest between the city officials/employees and the school board/employees. (b) Inman requested that a chug hold be repaired in front of the school administration building on 5th Street. (c) Thomas requested that the city clean out the ditches on the wesLW end of Elm Street. 14. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting into Executive Session to consider personnel. 15. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting into Open Session stating that no action was to be taken that council discussed the new applicants for City Manager. Motion was made by Inman to adjourn the meeting. the second. Voted unan. City Secretary MINUTES: Special Called City Council Meeting September 30, 1985 Thomas gave MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Freddy Inman, Carolyn Adkins and Harvey W. Thomas MEMBERS ABSENT: Danny Spindle OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Jo Stover 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. 2. Mayor Armstrong gave the invocation and led the pledge to the flag. 3. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting into executive session to consider personnel.