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07/07/1980-CC-Minutes-RegularATTEST: Minutes: City Council July 7, 1980 Present: P�ayor Cole, Cooper, Swindle, Nesbitt, Spindle and Bridges Others Present: Lloyd Henderson,, Mary Jo Stover, John L. Sullivan, Glenna Krueger, A. M. Davenport, Chuck Mericle, Julie Haisler and Mike Walsh 1. Mayor Cole declared the public hearing on Revenue Sharing Funds open for public participation. No comments were received from the floor. The City Manager then offered the following proposed use for 1980-81 funds. Police Department Fire Department Sanit. Department Park Department tdater Department Proposed Disbursements: - Car Equipment - Equipment - Equipment Fire Hydrants Total 1,500.00 2,600.00 1,300000 800.00 2,400.00 $9,100.00 Lloyd informed the Council of a $10,48.1.13 balance of funds in P.evenue Sharing and stated that he had been aware of the need to replace some fire department equipment., The firemen have requested a new chassis and Lloyd stated he would like to use the money that the City had leftover to help pay on this. Mayor Cole informed Council that Revenue Sharing Funds are not as restricted as they once were. and can be used. Mayor Cole declared hearing closed. 2. The minutes of the June 16, 1980 meeting were approved as printed. 3. Disbursements in the amount of $17,694.73 were approved on a motion by Nesbitt. Swindle second. Voted unan. 4. Motion was made by Bridges that the City pay Sanger Electric Capital Improvements in the amount of $8,237.18. Spindle second. Voted unan. �. Council received a list of taxpayers who had not paid their personal property taxes (vehicles) for the tax year 1975. Since the statute of limitations of 4 years has passed the City Tax Assessor asked that these taxes in the amount of $494.00 be exonerated from the rolls. Spindle made the motion to exonerate the list as presented. Bridges second. Voted unan. 6. Reconsider Post Office Rental - Item passed over. Representative unable to attend. 7. Central Telephone has requested to place a pay telephone at the Curb line in City Park. This telephone will be the pedestal type with bubble top. Council was not happy about placing the unit in the Park. Glenna Krueger, representing the Beautification Committee and Chamber of Commerce, appealed to Council not to allow the booth in the park. It was agreed by Council that Lloyd talk with the telephone company and find an alternate place if possible. 8. Council received a sanitation rate study prepared by the City Manager. Mayor Cole did not agree with the business rates. He felt they were too low. Bridges wants to out the dumpsters on a paying basis but is not in favor of a residential increase. Council asked City secretary to find out the date of the last sanitation rate increase; asked Lloyd to prepare a residential cost survey and place on next agenda for consideration. 9. Other such matters: (a.) Linwood John Roberson Plat - The first buildinv permit was requested on Lot 1, Block 9, Hampton Addition. It seems the plat does not show plans for water and sewer lines or electrical lines. No back urn materials found to aid city staff in making the decision to permit. Lloyd requested Council help. Council advised Lloyd to get in touch with Mr. Robinson. (b.) Lloyd explained to Council that the new police car had been inadvertently painted a burnt orange instead of black and white and since his vehicle was in need of extensive repairs would like to use this vehicle as administrators' vehicle and purchase new black and white when again available. Cost of the vehicle would be $1,500 - 1978 Dodge Monaco. Council gave permission this be done. (c.) Lloyd invited Council to take a look at the newly completed Sims Street. (d.) Council was advised that P1rs. Lila Ronje has been employed through the CETA Programs and will be in charne of the Green Thumb Program which is affiliated with Texas Farmers Union. The program is for job placement of citizens 55 years and older who would like to work. (e.) Budget workshop was scheduled for Monday, July 14, 1980 at 7*00 P.M. (f.) Mayor Cole informed Council that a sewer line was found on the new post office site and since it was not located in the easement but would be under the building he authorized the removal of the line in order to avoid problems in the future. Cost for removal of the line will be approximately $500 to $600. (a.) It was noted that Benny Johnson is putting an overnight camping facility which will include 26 camping hook-ups. Council asked Lloyd to talk with Johnson and get particulars of the sewer hook-up. Water service is with Bolivar Water Supply. He is paying double rates for the office and trailer already there. (h.) Bridges wanted to know why our new meter reader couldn't read the meters for Sanger Electric and cut their expenses on this item. Lloyd stated he and Lindon had discussed this and that Lindon was open to suggestion. (i.) Lloyd advised Council he had received a signed letter from Mr. Whitsitt on the assignment by T V Cable of Sanger, Inc. h1eeting adjourned. ATTEST: 9 ��