06/04/1979-CC-Minutes-Regular8. Water service on Rogers property on West Austin Street - Mayor
Cole stated City's policy on service outside City limits. Bridges
stated the intent was there to serve when the line was constructed.
Coker agreed. Mayor Cole stated the policy is no new service outside
the City limits. Without a meter there is no service. Discussion.
Motion was made to classify as existing service and give service.
The City to set a meter for construction at West Austin and Rogers
to extend the two inch line under City inspection and specifications.
When they are ready for permanent service meter is to be moved to
the house with Rogers furnishing the proper easements. Bridges
second. Voted unan.
9. Motion was made by Coker to accept the resignation of Jerry
Jenkins on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Bridges second.
Voted unan.
10. Other such matters:
(a) Joe Roeder and others discussed the Truck Route Ordinance.
Stated he felt it was unfair to small operators. Roeder asked
Council if Motor Homes were exempt? Sullivan studied the
Ordinance and stated it does not apply to a Motor Home. Mayor
Cole stated he would instruct police not to ticket and it was
agreed to place Truck Route Ordinance on next agenda to
determine if Council wishes to amend the ordinance.
(b) City Mgr. to get with Joe Ashcraft about possibly storing
his wrecked cars at sewer plant.
(c) Donn Nesbitt stated that White's Auto had supplied the
paints, brushes, etc. for the trash barrels in City Park and
he had supplied the labor and decals.
(d) Questions were asked regarding when the 20 mph signs would
be placed in Northgate Addition. Signs will be purchased
when grant becomes in effect.
(e) Hampton ask questions regarding the policy on checking
voltage by Brazos and. what the required voltage to service
a home is. Mayor Cole said this could be done but the
customer would be billed. Item to be placed on next agenda
and Lindon is requested to be on hand to answer questions.
(f) Council agreed to pay Mrs. Mack Cole $273.89 as final
payment. City Manager was instructed to pay her and have
her sign a final payment agreement. Tony ask this to be
placed on next Council agenda.
(g) Bridges ask about the electrician's exam. City Mgr.
explained testing and reciprocal agreements.
ATTEST:
MINUTES: June 4, 1979
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Hampton, Coker, Bridges and Spindle
OTHERS PRESENT: City Sec., City Att., Lindon Carr, Billy Barclay,
Donn Nesbitt, Joe & Deborah Roeder, Rene Heard, Charlie Haskins,
Hubert Schertz, Bennie Schertz, Kerry Schertz, Jerry Schertz,
Terry Schertz, Jimmy Frazier, Jim Bob Ready, David Hammons,
Johnny Looper, Gene Hughes, and Bennie Parrent
1. An appreciation plaque and gift was presented to Charlie
Haskins for his years of faithful service to the City.
2. Minutes of the May 21, 1979 meeting were approved with the
following addition to Item No.5. The contractor was told to
dig in that certain area by the City. This was reason for
digging into the line.
3. Disbursements for $14,290.87 Zr on a motion by
Hampton. Cooper second. Voted unan.
4. Sanger Electric Capital Improvements for April, 1979 in the
amount of $3,956.08 were approved on a motion by Cooper. Hampton
second. Voted unan.
5. Lindon Carr spoke to Council regarding the voltage required
to service homes. Brazos policy is to maintain 124 volts, plus
one up and one low. Under their contract with the City they
must maintain 124 volts. Lindon stated that Sanger Electric
would check the voltage anytime without a service fee. If they
go inside a home or business and pin point the problem the service
fee is charged.
6. Motion was made by Spindle to accept the preliminary plat of
the Gateway Addition. Cooper second. Voted unan.
7. Motion was made by Bridges to accept the preliminary plat
on the W.B. Shirley Addition with the stipulation that Marshall
Street will go all the way to second with a full street. Hampton
second. Voted unan.
Lindon Carr was asked if he had any figures on the electrical
for this subdivision. Lindon stated he planned to build straight
into 2nd Street and branch off. Estimated cost of the line would
be $3701.10. The transformer and drop service would be $6947.75. --
These estimates are on today's prices and could go up. There
will be a total of 19 all electric homes.
8. Truck Route Ordinance - Mayor Cole called for those in favor
of the Ordinance to speak first and -those against to speak nex-f;
John Looper wanted to know the route that is laid out in
the Ordinance. This was explained by Mayor Cole.
Jimmy Frazier spoke in favor of the truck ordinance. Stated
it was a good ordinance but did need some changes. Suggested a
grandfather clause for those who had trucks at the time ordinance
was passed. He felt the City should compromise. Brought out the
fact that Schertz had put his street in, also that he had nothing
against Roeder but felt he should when possible try and park
his truck somewhere else.
Joe Roeder stated that if he was allowed to bring his truck
in he would not bring it in loaded. He would leave the trailer
out at the truck stop. Would keep it off the street.
Hubert Schertz stated he needed a truck route.
Hampton ask Benny Schertz if he could make a deal with
Hubert to keep his trucks at,Hubert's.
Roeder stated when he moved on Kathryn Lane the road where
he parks his truck was a dirt road. He ask Councilman Cooper if
he were to rock it himself could he park his truck there. At
that time Mr. Cooper said he didn't know why he couldn't.
Johnny Looper would like the 20 mph speed enforced in the
Ward Addition.
David Hammons stated they need a stop sign at 2nd and Wayne
Drive. There are large holes where trucks slide through because
of no stop sign-.
Mayor Cole ask the. Council what they wanted to do on the Truck
Ordinance. Council discussed it in length. Bridges and Cooper
were for throwing it out. Coker stated he was on the fence and
that he had been threatened business wise regarding this
ordinance. It was the general consensus of the Council to
rescind the present truck ordinance. Mayor Cole instructed
John L. to prepare the ordinance.
9. Councilman Coker requested that Drainage be placed on the
next Council Agenda and try to get the item in the paper to get
public participation. Would like for the City to get started
cleaning out Willow Street ditch and also along Ranger Creek.
10. The Agreement for the State to Survey, Inspect, Appraise
and Inventory Bridges on Public Roads and Streets was approved
on a motion by Hampton. Bridges second. Voted unan.
1l. Motion to advertise for bids for a new city pickup was made
by John Coker. Bridges second. Voting for were Coker, Bridges,
and Spindle. Voting against was Hampton and Cooper. Motion
carried 3-2.
It was suggested that Tony get in touch with the County or City
of Denton and see if we could get vehicle through them.
12. Monthly Budget report accepted by Council.
13. John L. Is preparing release and will get it to Tony in near
future.
14. Other Matters:
a. Mayor Cole read the City Manager's letter of resignation
to Council. Council agreed to get started on advertising.
b. Barclay discussed trying to hire Alton Bostic. He wants
4.25 per hr. and keep extra hours at landfill. It was
agreed this would be overtime and John L. is to do some
research and get back with Council. Billy is to talk
with Bostic and see what they can work out.
c. City Manager to write Assembly of God Church and find
out when their portion of Freese Drive will be constructed.
d. Ken Cornell submitted a written request for a 9 inch
variance on Lot 17, Block A, Section III of the Don Holsom
Subdivision and a request that a building permit be
issued prior to the completion of Freese Drive. Council
agreed no permit would be issued until street is put in.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAXOR
MINUTES: City Council Meeting
June l8, 1979
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Hampton, Coker, Bridges, and Spindle
Cthers Present: City Mgr., City Sec., City Attorney, Lindon Carr,
Sidney George, Roy Lemons, Jimmy Frazier, Cecil Snellgrove, Donn
Nesbitt, Winoma Boyd, Jesse Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. H.D. Robinson, Mrs.
M.C. Baker, Mary Lou Jones, Royce Jones, Mrs. Paxton Gray, Mrs. K.
L. Watters, Mrs. R.H. Walker, Lynn Mullin, Daisy Cook, Danny McDaniel,