01/17/1983-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
January 17, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Cole Bridges, Spindle, Thomas, Inman and Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Debbie McGuire,
Lindon Carr, Don Swenke, Clarence Carpenter and
J. C. Wallace
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
2. Thomas made the motion to approve disbursements in the amount
of $8,295.68. Spindle made the second. Voted unan.
3. Motion was made by Adkins to approve Sanger Electric Capital
Improvements in the amount of $5,196.22. Spindle gave the
second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Thomas for the official calling of the
City Officials Election on April 2, 1983. Mrs. Billye
Hollingsworth was named as election judge, with no more than
two clerks to serve. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
5. Council discussed at length the Sanger Electric System Budget
for FY-1983. Mayor Cole advised Council that no rate increase
was requested in the budget but that Brazos was asking for a
guaranteed debt reduction from the City of $15,309. Based
on current estimates Brazos requested the City to pay $5,255
of the $7,000 that was guaranteed in 1982. Mayor Cole
suggested -that the City go ahead and pay the full $7,000
which was budgeted (a difference of $1,745) which could be
credited against the $15,309. 'On schedule B of the operating
budget under expenses, the labor, material and other figured
in as $10,500, (10,000 which was a carryover from 1982).
Mayor Cole felt if the electric system could delay maintenance
on the generator that some needed repairs on the roof and
building could be better used. He stated that one generator
was not going to do anything but cost the City the $10,000.
Don Swenke stated that some legal matters were going on now
that would affect the interchange agreement and that he was
for the deferment. Mayor Cole recommended the amount of
$10,500 be lowered to.4,000. It was agreed that the building
maintenance -be handled through Lindon Carr's Office.
Mr. Carpenter with Brazos brought out the fact that the
City's contract with Brazos would expire in approximately
two years. He stated that Brazos had hoped that the City
would _elect to enter into a new contract. If a new contract
could be negotiated it could address problems such as the
guarantee. Mayor Cole assured Mr. Carpenter that the City
was ready to re -negotiate the contract.
(1) Motion was made by Bridges to approve the Sanger
Electric Operating Budget for 1983 with one change under
expenses (Gn. Plant Opr. & mainu.)_from $10,500 to $4,000
making a total net operating margin of $137,879. Spindle
gave the second. Voted unan.
(2) Motion was made by Spindle to approve a guarantee of
$7,500 toward the reduction of the original debt.
' Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
(3) Motion was made by Bridges to approve the 1983 Construction
Budget for a total of $88,750 instead of $124,750 as
originally requested. Changes were as follows: (1)
New Consumer - Residential reduced from (32 @ 1,000)
to (20 @ 1,000) for a total of $20,000. (2) Omit
New Consumer - Industrial 1 @ $18,500 for a total of
$18,500. Items which were omitted to be brought before
Council as need arises. Inman gave the second. Voted
unan.
6. Painting the city name, Chamber of Commerce log, and Indian
sign on the new water tank was discussed. Council was advised
that the bids on painting the tank did not include the lettering
or a sign. Mayor Cole stated he felt the lettering should reflect
progressiveness. That the City had not adopted the logo
"Sanger, Someplace Special." Mayor Cole polled the Council.
They were in favor of having the Indian painted on the tank
along with the City's name. Lloyd to check on cost of
stencil and cost of lettering.
7. Council went into Executive Session to discuss the purchase
of land for the relocation of the Santa Fe Station.
Council reconvened from Executive Session to open session.
8. Other such matters:
(A) Lloyd advised Council that the Bolivar Water
Corp. had asked the City if they would be
interested in selling water to them. They
are estimating usage of 500,000 gallons per mo.
to supply approximately 100 customers in the
northeast section from Sanger. They will build
their own lines. Mayor Cole stated the City
would need a reciprocal agreement. Lloyd to
get a copy of agreement from other cities.
(B) Lloyd updated Council regarding the landfill.
He requested to know if Council wanted him to
continue to hold off or go ahead and begin
using the new site. Mayor Cole polled Council.
They agreed to hold off.
(C) Lloyd explained to Council that the E.P.A.
grant is now coming to the last phase which is
the construction phase. If the City gets the
grant, then we can repair the sewer lines
that are broken down and do work on the treatment
plant. The amount of the grant is $740,000 with
75% to be Federal Share and 25% as City Share.
If the City proceeds it will be necessary to
come up with $185,000.
(D) Bridges stated he had visited a City with a park_
facility that had a coin operational set-up in order
for the citizens to play tennis and basketball. It
was a way in which the City could re -coup expenses
for lighting and maintenance. He suggested the
City of Sanger might look into this type arrange-
ment at the new park site.
(E) Bridges stated with reference to the Sanger Electric
Budget whatever goes over the budgeted amount
(revenue) should go into a capital improvements
fund.
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yor Cole stated he would like to have the following
items put on next council agenda: (1) Electric
Bond Issue, (2) Electric guarantee freeze in
Budget.
Meeting Adjourned.
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