06/01/1981-CC-Minutes-Regularf
MINUTES: City Council
June 1, 1981
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Bridges, Nesbitt, Thomas and Spindle
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, A. M. Anderson,
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Alexander, Bill Butler and Anne Kyle
Jahn L. Sullivan
1. The minutes of the May 18, 1981 meeting were approved on a
motion by Nesbitt. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
2. Disbursements in the amount of $10,735.54 were approved on a
motion by Nesbitt. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Motion was made by Donn Nesbitt to approve the House Moving
Ordinance No. 81-5. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
ORDINANCE N0.- 81-5
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE P�OVEMENT OF BUILDINGS
OR OTHER STRUCTURES DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED
FOR HUMAN HABITATION FROM ANY POINT OUTSIDE THE
INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS;
TO ANY LOT INSIDE SAID CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, PRO-
HIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF MOVING, BUILDING, OR
REPAIR PERMITS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, PROHIBITING
UTILITY CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE TO ANY STRUCTURE
MOVED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; ESTABLISHING
EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN
$100.00 NOR MORE THAN $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. Sam Alexander`s complaint regarding water cut-off procedures -
Lloyd spoke on behalf of the City and explained that the city had
received an "insufficient check" from the Alexander's on May 21st.
A certified letter was sent informing them that services would be
discontinued if cash for the check was not received by the 27th.
Mayor Cole asked if Alexander picked up the letter. The answer
was "no" however the city staff did call the post office to see
if the green card had been signed which it had but was not in the
city box since the letter had not been delivered.
Sam Alexander spoke stating he wrote a check which came back bad.
He got a notification from the bank it was "insufficient funds."
He deposited money to his account and in turn wife left a note in
city night drop to redeposit check. "I assumed the city would run
it through twice." Got the certified letter slip from the Post
Office Friday. On Saturday mailman picked up slip. Monday was a
holiday - no mail. Received green card and signed it. Left note
in city drop to redeposit check. The next day the water was cut
off. I broke the lock and left it with the policeman with a harsh
note.
Mayor Cole read aloud the letter sent to Alexander. Stated it was
his understanding that a check was not insufficient until it had
been run through twice. Stated he felt the City had acted a little
hastily in cutting the water off and that Mr. Alexander had acted
hastily when he cut the city lock which is against the law. Council-
man Bridges advised the City Secretary of a 5 day restriction on
certified mail in right hand corner of the card.)
Lloyd wanted to know if charges would be levied for the city lock.
Mayor Cole stated since proper notice was not given by the city,
charges already levied would remain but not to charge for the lock.
5. Easement Clarification for Bill Butler - John L. was asked
about the easement clarification. He stated he had reviewed a
copy of the contract and there was a petition requesting the
City of Sanger to close an alley on the property. John L.
advised that he had talked with L. A. Nelson, Butler's attorney,
and he said he would get paper to Sullivan. Nelson called
Sullivan later and told him that Morrison Milling would take
care of the matter that Nelson was no longer the responding
attorney.
5. Adopt Resolution establishing an Energy Conservation Plan for
the City of Sanger - Council had numerous questions regarding the
energy conservation plan. Item was passed over till next Council
meeting when Jack Russell will be available to discuss the plan
with council.
7. Motion was made by Nesbitt to approve FmHA Loan Resolution.
Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Motion was made by Thomas to name Lloyd Henderson as operator
of FmHA Plan of Operation. Cooper gave the second. Voted unan.
Motion was made by Thomas to adopt the FmHA Plan of Operation.
Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Executive Session passed over. Material on personnel not
available for this meeting.
10. Other such matters:
(a.) A. M. Anderson spoke to council with regards
to the Lone Star as franchise Amendment
Request. He stated that Lone Star was not
in the plumbing business and they shouldn't
try to do plumbing business. He requested
council to make Zone Star Gas put cut-off
stops where they can be seen and cut off if
an emergency should arise. Requested careful
consideration before anything was granted to
Lone Star Gas.
(b.) Cooper stated a large truck was parked off the
truck route up on Tentrr Street. Lloyd will
advise Police Dept.
(c.) Thomas and Spindle had received complaints
from residents about the Little League parking
by the Elementary School on Hughes Street.
Lloyd stated he was aware of the problem and
signs would be posted after residents were
contacted.
(d.) Bridges stated that North Second Street was
terrible and the ditch should be filled as
soon as possible.
(e.) Ralph advised council he had received a
letter from Denton City - County Healtr.
They want the City to approve a resolution
changing the original contract. City now
pays $500 per year. Lloyd was instructed to
send letter of request to Margaret Hutchinson,
Administrator and see what percent of partici-
pation the City has in the program.
(f.) Lloyd wanted to know who would
NCTCOG Workshop for Mayors and
June 18th. Donn Nesbitt stated
the luncheon only. VA
Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
be going to the
Councilmen on
he would attend