05/15/1978-CC-Minutes-Regular(d) City to remove buggy axle from side of Bill Enlow's
property.
(e) City to advise owner of trailer behind Chatfield'a
building with tongue toward street to change position
of trailer.
(f) Coker requested the City change from a voting at large
to a placesystem. Mayor suggested the City present
request to Justice Department and see if this can be
done.
(g) Council requested the status of the Kennel Ordinance
Truck Ordinance and Maintenance figures.
Meeting adjourn.
ATTEST:
ayor
Minutes: May 15, 1978
Present: Mayor Protem Coker, Cooper, Hampton, McDaniel and Bridges
Absent: Mayor Cole
Others Present: City Mgr., City Sec., City Att., Gilbert Banks,
Bob Shawn, L. Carr., Rev. Burle Richardson, and Ken Cornell
Mayor Protem Coker presided at the meeting in lieu of Mayor Cole's
absence.
1. Minutes of the May 1, 1978 meeting were approved as printed.
2. Disbursements for $15,434.17 were approved on a motion by
Bridges. Cooper second. Unan.
3. Mayor Protem Coker gave a brief report on the meeting with
P1r. Monahans and Mr. Swenke from Brazos. Stated that Mr.
Monahans went over the letter that Brazos had received
from the City and answered most of the questions. Coker
further stated that Brazos does want a rate increase.
Sanger Electric Capital Improvements for March, 1978 in the
amount of $6,094.52 were approved on a motion by Cooper.
Hampton second. Unan.
Lindon Carr stated that in 1973 Sanger Electric came in and
asked for a 70/ rate increase. UJhen the rates were figured,
municipal rates were figured in. No one caught it until later.
Sanger Electric is asking that council rescind the municipal
rate set in 1973 therefore allowing the rates to revert to
those acquired under our contract. No action was taken.
4. Vance Travelstead was not at the meeting, but City Manager
advised council that the vehicle had been moved.
5. Gilbert Banks. was at the meeting to discuss the problem
regarding his truck. Council advised Mr. Banks he had 10
days to register and tag the vehicle or 30 days to screen
it from the public view.
6. A.E. Ashcraft was not at the meeting but City Manager advised
council that the vehicle had been moved.
7. Monthly budget report was accepted by council.
8. Cooper made the motion to appoint Dr. J. Clyde Chapman as
City Health Officer for another term. Hampton second. Unan.
9. Bob Shawn discussed with council the Resolutions for application
to the E.P.A. grant which the City has previously made Pre -
application for. Grant is funded 3/4 by Feds and 1/4 by City.
There are three steps in which to follow:
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(1) Facility plant (reduce infiltration inflow
(2) Design
(3) Actual construction
Mr. Shawn stated it will take approximately 3 1/2 years to go
through the Federal steps. The State's funding list
indicates a Step I grant of $16,500.00 which would mean
the City's share would be $5,500.00 for a total project
cost of $22,000.00 If a I/I survey is necessary this would
be done by a grant amendment.
Hampton made the motion the City adopt two separate
resolutions as follows: (1) Designate Anton A. Franzen, Jr.
as signatory agent of the applicant, (2) Resolution establishing
project schedule; and the assurance of compliance for Title VI
amendments 1972. Bridges second. Unan.
10. Upcoming meetings designed for council members were discussed.
Cooper, Coker, Bridges and Hampton plan to try and make the
Cleburne meeting, May 25, 1978. Subject at that meeting
will be "The Rate Structure and Fuel Cost Outlook for the
Texas Utilities System." President of T.P.L. will be the
guest speaker.
11. Labor Survey - Eleven applicants were interviewed by Linda Jo
and thirty-one by Research Associates. Coker suggested that
Tony write article for Sanger Courier.
12. Planning Assistance Grant. No action was taken.
13. Ambulance Service - There will be a meeting with the county
Wednesday, May 17, 1978 to discuss ambulance service in the
county. Sanger appointed John Coker to represent the City.
14. John L. Sullivan discussed the truck ordinance. Stated the
City would need a special ordinance for trucks carrying
flammable materials and explosives.
15. Other Matters:
a. Rev. Burle Richardson met with council on behalf of
Assembly of God Church. The church wants to continue south
down the middle of Freeze Drive with the water line. The
church has agreed to do stub -outs for nine proposed lots
of Don Holson and J.W. Bucklew properties. It was the
general concensus of council this be approved as requested.
b. Ken Cornell met with council to dispute City Manager
concerning water and sewer tap fees for lot located at the
corner of Railroad Ave. and Willow Streets. Cornell stated
that he wished to be treated in the same manner as others
in community with specific reference to three houses.
1. House on corner of Peach & 10th
2. Doggett House - 7th Street
3. Albert Lynch House - 2nd Street
City Manager was directed to investigate and report to council
June 5th.
c. The City Manager was directed to investigate the cost
involved for providing police protection 7 days a week, 24
hours per day.
16. Cooper made a motion to approve the Gheen Subdivision as
recommended by Planning and Zoning. P&Z requested Jack
Gheen to ask for the one lot not included in our recent annexation
be,annexed into the city. Bridges second. Unan.
ATTEST:
Minutes: Emergency Meeting
May 30, 1978
Present: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Coker and Cooper
Others Present: City Manager
City Manager presented Standard E.P.A. form engineering contract
for a Step I Grant. John L. has previously seen and read the
contract. The City Manger reported this is the only form of a
contract which is acceptable to E.. P. A.
Motion to approve was made by Benny Bridges. John Coker second.
Voted unan.
ATTEST:
v
Minutes: June 5, 1978
Present: Mayor Cole, Coker, McDaniel:, Cooper
Absent: Bridges, Hampton
Others Present: City Mgr., City Sec., Susan Cornell, Milt Crans,
Nick Pollard, Billye and Jack Hollingsworth,
L. Carr, and Steve Bowles
Councilman Bridges was unable to attend because he was attending
a,TML meeting in Galveston.
Councilman Hampton was unable to attend because he was attending
the graduation of his grandson. .
L.
Minutes of the Special Meeting were approved on a motion
by Coker, seconded by Cooper. Unan.
Minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a motion by Cooper,
seconded by McDaniel. Unan.
2. Disbursements for the total amount of $13,779.73 were approved
on a motion by McDaniel. Cooper second. Unan.
3. It was agreed by Council to set up a meeting with Brazos
officials on one of the following dates, June 12th, 16th, 19th
or 27th to discuss the Sanger Electric Budget and question
previously directed to Brazos.
Lindon Carr discussed with Council extending a line to Ken
Cornell's property west of Sanger between the old Duck Creek
Road and FM455. Lindon estimated the total package to be
$2,083.92. This would run around $1400. Over and above what
the City would normally pay. Coker suggested the City pay
$629.13. It was agreed.