04/05/1982-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
April 5, 1982
PRESENT: Mayor Ralph Cole Bridges, Nesbitt, Spindle and Thomas
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Dave Lewis, Travis Roberts,
Kathy Toups, Anne Kyle, Carolyn Adkins, Freddy Inman, Garry
Kraus, Teddy Inman and John Taylor
1. The minutesof the previous meetings were approved as printed.
2. Motion was made by Donn Nesbitt to pay disbursements in the amount of
$16,212.91. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Motion was made by Benny Bridges to approve the Sanger Electric Capital
Improvements for $1,345.05. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
Councilman Thomas requested that Sanger Electric provide a schedule of
items which are included in the depreciation part of the revenue statement.
4. Council canvassed the ballots of the April 3, 1982 City Officials Election.
Results were as follows:
Mayor 286 Votes Ralph B. Cole
Place 1 (1 yr. term) 166 Votes Freddy Inman
Place 2 278 Votes Harvey W. Thomas
Place 3 231 Votes Carolyn Adkins
Donn Nesbitt made the motion to accept the election results. Thomas
gave the second. Voted unan.
5. Mayor Cole swore in the new council members.
6. Codification of Ordinances - Mr. Dave Lewis, with Governmental Services
presented a compilation of old and new ordinances to be considered by
council. Mr. Lewis stated that they had taken the existing City
Ordinances and codified them into a format easily accessible and which
could be utilized fairly easily. He explained that Section 10 outlined
the new provisions that have been added.
Mr. Lewis described the book in its entirety listing the information
provided by each chapter. When and if the adopting ordinance for this
codification is approved, all the obsolete ordinances now on record
of the City would automatically be repealed.
Mayor Cole questioned the addition of certain new ordinances. Two in
particular was the National Building Code and National Plumbing Code.
He was concerned that if these ordinances were passed they would put
some of our plumbers and builders out of work, since the codes require
state licensing. He advised Council that if they approved this codi-
fication they would be passing ordinances which they have not read.
Mayor Cole stated that Governmental Services had defined codification
as "an updating of present ordinances," this did not include adding
new ones. Mayor Cole stated that the fee schedules were still the
same, and these should be looked at and possibly changed now and not
later on. He went on to say that council should receive a copy of
all new ordinances for their viewing and consideration. Mayor Cole
further recommended a workshop on the codification before it comes
back to council and to place this item on next agenda. It was agreed.
7. Motion was made by Wendell Thomas to adopt the resolution designating
the City Manager to act for and on behalf of the City with regards to
receiving assistance from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Danny Spindle gave the second. It was voted unan.
The City will be submitting an application through the Governmental
Service Agency to Texas Parks and Wildlife to develop a park at the
Presbyterian Church property.
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Dave Lewis requested council to be thinking about what type of needs they
want for the park, keeping in mind the city would have about $20,000 to
work with.
Mr. John Taylor requested council to consider soccer fields at the park.
8. Mayor Cole made the following City Department Appointments:
Police Department - Harvey W. Thomas
- Street Department - Carolyn Adkins
Water Department - Benny Bridges
Sewer & Sanit. Department - Freddy Inman
Fire Department - Danny Spindle
Electric Department - Ralph Cole
9. Wendell Thomas made the motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the
clearance and demolition of various structures and lots in accordance
with the approved CDBG Program. These properties are located at 908 No.
Church Street, 102 Plum Street, 204 Railroad Avenue, and 208 Railroad
Avenue. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
10. City Engineers report regarding the construction of a new city water
facility - Mr. Travis Roberts with Hunter Associates briefed council
on the Water System Improvements and sewer system rehabilitation.
Mr. Roberts stated that FHA had a requested $55 Million for funding but
u7culd be receiving only $17 Million per year. Mr. Roberts recommended
that the city get the Santa Fe Well back into the system as soon as
possible. He further recommended that a.fifth well be drilled west of
I-35 on property now owned by the city and elevated storage facilities
be constructed in the vicinity of the well. Mr. Roberts recommended
the work begin on the new well and the water line work in order to
integrate it into the system as soon as possible. Mr. Roberts stated
the well could be in operation within two months. It would take
several months to construct an elevated storage tank and this tank
would not be in service until next fall. Mr. Roberts estimated the
', construction cost of Water System Improvements at $450,000. The
following financing alternatives were presented:
Water System Improvements
Cost - $450,000
1. TWBD Bonds
25 yrs. @ 12% $57,375/yr.
2. Open Market Bonds
20 yrs. @ 14% $68,000/yr.
These options show the annual cost of the improvements depending on
whether the funds are obtained from the Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB) or on the open market.
The $150,000 left on the City's EPA (Sewer) Grant was discussed. Mr.
Roberts stated the possibility to use the $150,000 for matching funds
on sewer would be nil. Mr. Roberts advised council that these funds
could not be cross pledged to apply for water improvements, and he
did not feel the Texas Water Quality Board would consider any new
application for assistance with the $150,000 outstanding to the City.
Mayor Cole recommended cancelling the $150,000 EPA (Sewer ) Funds and
pursue the application for a new water loan.
Motion was made by Benny Bridges to allow the city engineers to pursue
making application to the Texas Water Development Board for $450,000
for the drilling of a water well, overhead storage, and line improve-
ments. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
Mr. Roberts stated the City presently has two options for sewer system
rehabilitation. They are as follows:
Sewer System Rehabilitation
Cost - $150,000
1. TWDB Bonds (1982)
25 yrs. @ 5 3/4% $ 11,500/yr.
2. EPA Funding @ TWDB Bonds (1987)'
25 yrs. @ 12% $ 125700/yr.
'Assume EPA funding for 55% cost in 1987; 8% Annual Inflation; TWDB
Bonds for local share.
Roberts advised Council that TWDB funds @ 5 3/4% would only be available
until August 13, 1982 and then the loan committment to the City would
be cancelled if funds were not used. He further stated there would be
no E.P.A. grants available until October, 1982 and EPA has not released
any funds for Texas. Roberts recommended the city consider using the
low interest funds available from TWDB.
Mayor Cole recommended the city accept the recommendations and the item
be put back on next council agenda giving new members time to acquaint
themselves with the issue. Agreed.
11. Danny Spindle made the motion to elect Benny Bridges as Mayor Protem.
Wendell Thomas made the motion Bridges be elected by acclamation.
Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
12. Other such matters:
(a.) Thomas Requested Council to consider passing a
curfew for kids after certain times of the night.
Might help to alleviate some of the recent
burglaries. Mayor Cole explained the problem
of identification, age, etc... but said he would
check with the Mayor's Association and see how
they are handling this type of problem.
(b.) Mayor Cole requested Lloyd to check and see why
the citizens on West side of I-35 could not get on
the cable.
(c.) Bridges requested to know why Willow and 5th Streets
were not draining properly. Lloyd explained this
project originally was the highway departments
problem but they decided they did not have the funds.
They permitted the city to allow the city to do the
work but they would not bear any expense. Lloyd
stated the permit for cutting the 5th Street at
several intersections is in hand and work would
begin on the 6th.
Thomas made
Voted unan.
ATTEST:
the motion the meeting adjourn. Bridges gave the second.
MAYOR