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12/06/1982-CC-Minutes-Regular�53 (d.) Benny Bridges stated that Skeeter Henry had contacted him regarding his water and sewer lines that were cut without notice from the city. Lines were run under new fire station. Council advised Lloyd to restore service. (e.) It was the general consensus of council to express to Rachel Thomas their appreciation for her past employment with the City. Lloyd to draft letter. Meeting Adjourned. ATTEST: /✓� _, i -;,. -! Mayor MINUTES: City Council December 6, 1982 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas and Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, B. J. Thogmartin, Fran Clark, Rick Griffin, Rick Smith, and Wayne Morris 1. The minutes of the November 15, 1982 meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Spindle to approve disbursements for a total amount of $38,239.18. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 3. Sanger Electric Capital Improvements were not available. Item passed over. 4. The Lone Star Gas rate increase was discussed at length. Bridges made_ a motion council grant an increase of $1.50 per month on the base rate plus an 8% increase on revenues based on $301,000. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was made by Spindle that council grant an increase -- of $1.00 per month on the base rate plus an 8% increase on revenues based on $301,000. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 5. Motion was made by Bridges to accept the resignation of Municipal Judge Stephen E. Reese. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. Motion was made by Bridges to hire Mrs. Joanne Shipley to replace Mr. Stephen Reese as Municipal Judge at a salary of $100.00 per month. Adkins. gave the second. Voted unan. 6. Council reviewed the bids on the new and used track loader and bucket to be used at the new landfill. Wayne Morris -with Shaw Equipment Co. explained his equipment and warranty service. He stated there is a six month warranty from date of purchase. There is also a 2 yr. power train warranty. There is no charge for road time. The only obligation the city would have with the 2 yr. or 5M hours warranty would be that every 90 days after the first six months it would be the city's responsibility to pay for one service call. He stated his company had flexible financing if the city chose to finance the equipment. Rick Griffin with Trinity Equipment stated that the bucket which Shaw Equipment bid did not meet the bid specifications. He stated he could meet Shaw's bid price and wanted council to consider his company. Rick Smith with Plains Equipment explained his International Harvester equipment and financing. He stated his company has a lease -purchase plan with an 8% simple interest. Mayor Cole explained to the salesmen that the city was at present involved in a lawsuit. No action taken on the bids. Mayor Cole appointed Inman, Thomas, and Spindle to check about the equipment and get information for council. Item to be placed on next council agenda. 7. Motion was made by Inman to adopt the Resolution approving Contractor's Performance Manual as a building standard for the City's Housing Relocation Program. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. Fran Clark with the Clark Marketing Agency, Richardson, Texas, spoke to council with regards to the city receiving a grant for the moving and refur- bishing of the Santa Fe Depot. The following steps were recommended by Ms. Clark: I recommend the process proceed in steps as follows: a. Identify the proposed site - this will set limits on size, purpose, use, etc. b. Define the scope of the venture (i.e., is the intent to.move the Depot or create an "historic district"?) 1. If an "historic district" is chosen, the buildings to be included must be identified. 2. Decide on the long range use of the project. (i.e., semi-public, commercial, etc.) c. Appoint a citizens committee composed of old-time Sanger residents and history buffs to aid in researching the structures' history. d. Apply for State markers on the buildings not already so designated. e. Solidify the economic feasibility of the proposed use by securing a marketing recommendation. f. Prepare site plans and architectural renderings. I would propose to use Barnes & Segraves, the Fort Worth architectural firm which prepared Justin's plans. g. Secure cost requirements to complete project. h. Identify fundings sources and apply for grants. Ms. Clark explained the work she had done in Justin on their depot and the progress which they are making. Ms. Clark explained her company's responsibilities and the fee schedule which is as follows: To apply for funding that would move, rehabilitate and restore the Santa Fe Railroad Depot to its intended use: $600. To apply for funding to create an "historic district" with more than one structure: $1500. Marketing review, analysis and recommendation: $1000. Motion was made by Bridges that the city engage the firm of Clark Marketing Agency. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 9. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the HUD Demolition Project D-33. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 10. Motion was made by Bridges to grant the 5'4" variance on Lot 1, Block 1, Elm Street Addition for Ken Cornell. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 11. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the Preliminary plat with lot size variance and plat corrections as recommended by P & Z. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 12. Other such matters: (a.) (b.) Council reviewed the Community Development Contract Status Report and Financial Summary. Open house for HUD projects December 20th or 21st. Meeting Adjourned. ATTEST: yo MINUTES: City Council December 20, 1982 is scheduled for PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas, and Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Lindon Carr, Tony Wright, Tori Wright, Jack and Billye Hollingsworth, Debbie McGuire, and Howard Ashcraft 1. The minutes of -the previous meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements for a total of $9,775.74. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve Sanger Electric Capital Improvements for $4,462.50. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Auditor Tony Wright discussed with council the city's audit for the FY81-82. He stated the audit was based on a Qualified Opinion since the city did not have records to back up all of the costs of the Electric System. The opinion could change in 1985 when the old cost estimates will be depreciated off. The General Fund is under budget due to the Street Fund money not being used. The Utility Fund was over budget because of the well repairs that were necessary. He stated the record