04/02/1982-CC-Minutes-SpecialMINUTES: City Council Special Called Meeting
April 2, 1982
PRESENT: Mayor Ralph Cole, Bridgesm Thomas, Spindle and Nesbitt
VACANCY: Place 1
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Jeff Heffelfinger,
-- J. P. Hampton, Ray Crawford, Gene Hughes, Lindon Carr,
Donald Tuttle, Bob McAdams, and Freddy Inman
1. Consider Land Purchase for Water Well and Ground Storage
Tank - Mayor Cole advised council that the City Engineers
had recommended that the city drill a water well on the
property (purchased from Gene Hughes) West of I-35, and
to consider purchasing the land east for further use.
Mayor Cole requested an agenda addendum in order for council
to hear the report from the City Engineers regarding the
construction of the new water facilities and also item to elect
a Mayor Pro-Tem.
Mayor Cole did not recommend the purchase of the property
(east of Sanger) at this time.
Motion was made by Benny Bridges not to purchase the land
east of the highway (Cooper's land). Spindle gave the
second. Voting for were Bridges, Spindle, and Thomas.
Voting against was Nesbitt. Motion carried 3-1.
2. Elect a City Attorney - Mayor Cole explained to council that
he had talked with the firm of �?�,%,lips, White, Davidge,
Griffin, Shelton, and Eames. The first item is that they
will not represent the city on any landfill suit. It seems
that Shelton had previously discussed the issue with Simmons.
Mr. Phil Phillips has had the most experience in municipal
law and the city would be working directly with him. The
fee is $75.00 per hour. Should the city become involved in
litigation (other than the landfill) their litigation department
would handle the case. The city would be charged for legal
advise over the telephone. The firm has no retainer fee.
Motion was made by Danny Spindle to hire the law firm of
Philips, White, Davidge, Griffin, Shelton, and Eames at a fee
of $75.00 per hour. Wendell Thomas gave the second. Voted
unanimous.
3. Variance request on Sanger Middle School - Jeff Heffelfinger
with Brown .Pssso_ciates Architects met with council to request
a variance on the North side lot. The architects drew the
plans in such a way that the buildings would extend into
the right-of-way on Peach Street approximately 16'. The
city zoning ordinance calls for a 25' setback.
Council was assured that no impaired vision will exist at
the corner of 7th and Peach Streets. Lindon Carr was
questioned regarding the electricity. No problems. Council
discussed the liability of the sidewalk on the north side
that would be on city property. It was the general consensus
that the sidewalk should be moved back further. The drainage
ditch and safety of children exiting out the north end was
discussed. Mr. Heffelfinger stated that hand rails would
be placed along the sidewalk.
Motion was made by Benny Bridges to approve a variance of
20' with the sidewalk to be inside the school property line.
Wendell Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
Donn Nesbitt made the motion to adjourn. Benny Bridges
second. Voted unan.
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