12/02/1985-CC-Minutes-Regular194.
MINUTES: City Council
December 2, 1985
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Freddy Inman,
H. W. Thomas and Carolyn Adkins
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Danny Spindle
OTHERS
PRESENT: Stephen Shutt, Mary Jo Stover, Rev. Gerald Bridges,
Harold Easley, C. G. McNeill, Ralph Amyx, Craig Snider,
Jack Burkholder, B. McMurray, Buddy Norville, and
Don Waddell
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Rev. Gerald
Bridges delivered the invocation. Mayor Armstrong led the
pledge to the flag.
2. The minutes of the November 18th meeting were approved as
printed.
3. Disbursements were discussed. The City Manager stated that the
new tractor was in but came with the wrong bucket on it and a
valve was wrong.
Motion was made by Freddy Inman to pay all disbursements with
the exception of the tractor in the amount of $28,735. until
all corrections have been made. Jerry Jenkins gave the
second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Harvey Thomas to adopt the resolution
authorizing Mayor Armstrong to execute the pipe line license
on behalf of the City and to approve the required $400 fee.
Carolyn Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
5. A public hearing was held on Zoning Petition Z-81 for Hilz-
Snider Chevrolet. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing
open. No one spoke in favor of or opposition to the petition.
Mayor Armstrong closed the hearing.
Motion was made by Freddy Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's
recommendation to approve Zoning Petition Z-81 from R-1
(Single Family) to LI (Light Industry) subject to the stipulation
that an adequate site plan be worked out with the City staff to
insure adequate parking, and particularly adequate ingress,
egress, and drainage off of the property onto adjacent land
whether it be public or private. Harvey W. Thomas gave the
second. Voted unan.
The city manager stated that Craig Snider had brought the plan
to him and they were scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon to go
over the stipulations.
6. Motion was made by Harvey Thomas to approve the preliminary
subdivision plat on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block E, Extension of
the Easley Addition. Freddy Inman gave the second. Voted
unan.
Drainage was discussed. Harold Easley was advised to set the
slabs for the new homes on top of the ground. Easley stated
he had planned to.
7. Motion was made by Jerry Jenkins to approve the membership of
the city with the Texas Public Power Association and remit the
$500 for dues. Carolyn Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Since the Denton County participates in funding of the Sanger
Public Library they requested that the City enter into an
Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with them. The county also
asked that a "liaison" be appointed. Discussion.
Motion was made by Harvey Thomas that the city enter into the
Interlocal Agreement with the County and that Mrs. Eunice Gray
be apponted as liaison. Jerry Jenkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
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9. Ralph Amyx met with council to discuss the drainage problems
along and across Keeton Road. Amyx presented council with a
map showing the flow of water across Keeton, across his
property and across adjacent.properties. Amyx stated that
he would like to see the culverts removed that diverts the
water across his property. The city manager stated that a
work session with area property owners would be helpful.
He stated "if the property owners want to help things can
be done -- the city can only go so far." Discussion.
Mayor Armstrong stated that a workshop was scheduled for
Saturday, December 7th and council would discuss the item
at that time.
Amyx stated council consider removing the culverts.
10. City Manager's Report:
(a) Steve mentioned that the workshop was scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on Saturday and he wanted to discuss future
water plans (surface water plans). Stated that he had
talked with Bolivar Water and they had an affirmative
attitude. What the advantages of the new lake are and
if the city wants to take advantage of the things that
are available. Utility rates to be discussed. Discuss
the conditions of the existing water system.
(b) Steve advised council that the city's public officials
liability and General Liability would not be renewed.
The city needs to be making a decision about the
insurance such as how much we feel we actually need.
(c) It was noted that the Christmas Tree for the City Park
was in place and that the city electric crew had been
installing underground wiring.
(d) The Snider Estates plat was approved with the stipulation
that a 72' utility easement be requested from Ralph
Amyx. Steve advised council that he would like to get
the plat filed before the lst of the year. He stated
that Snider could give the additional 72' as a working
easement and when and if the city completed the work
the easement would be terminated. At such future time
when Amyx property developed he would be required to
give his 72' easement. Item to be placed on the
December 16th agenda.
11. Citizen Input:
C. G. McNeill stated that two trucks had run off the bridge
on the curve on Keeton Road and that it was time something
was done. He stated that he had requested something be done
before and nothing was done. Mayor Armstrong stated that
the city had tried numerous times to get in touch with the
county commissioner and had had no response, but would try
again and see what could be done.
12. Other Such Matters:
(a) Mayor Armstrong reminded council that the Ribbon cutting
at the Sullivan Senior Center would be held at 3:00 p.m.
on Saturday.
(b) The Christmas tree lighting to be held at 6:00 p.m. at
the City Park.
(c) Mayor Armstrong advised council .that some equipment had
been removed from the park. The Park Board felt it
was dangerous and should be removed.
With no other business to come before council, Freddy Inman
made the motion to adjourn. Harvey Thomas gave the second.
Voted unan.
City Secretary