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08/01/1994-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting August 1, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilman Jerry Jenkins and Councilman Tommy Kincaid MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Margie Braxton and Councilman Joe Bell PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier, Rick VaugYnand Floyd Cunningham - Lone Star Gas Company 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman Kincaid gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a}. Approve Minutes b). Disbursements Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to accept Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input - None 4. Request from Citizens on 1st Street Regarding Drainage Problem Ms. Isabell Talley at 903 First Street addressed City Council regarding a drainage problem she has had for years. Ms. Talley stated that when it rains it causes her to have to park out on the street since her driveway gets flooded. Ms. Talley stated her driveway is hollow due to the drainage problem in her area. Discussion. Mayor Armstrong advised Ms. Talley that they could get the City Engineer to look into the problem to see what the City could do to correct the problem. Staff advised the engineer was scheduled to be here early part of next week and they will get him to look at the problem and make his recommendations. Staff to advise City Council when it is corrected. CC MINUTES PAGE 2, S/ l/94 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Demolition of Buildings at New Library Site Mayor Armstrong stated Mr. Bohman has proposed to remove the old buildings at the new Library Site. Discussion regarding cost. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to remove the old buildings at the old buildings for a fee not to exceed $7,500.00. Seconded Richardson. Motion carried. allow Mr. Bohman to at the new Library Site by Councilman 6. (7}. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #019-94 - Franchise Agreement Lone Star Gas Company CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS ORDINANCE #019-94 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO LONE STAR GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ENSERCH CORPORATION, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO FURNISH AND SUPPLY GAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE TRANSPORTING, DELIVERY, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS IN, OUT OF, AND THROUGH SAID MUNICIPALITY FOR ALL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FEE OR CHARGE FOR THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC WAYS; AND PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE IN LIEU OF OTHER FEES AND CHARGES, EXCEPTING AD VALOREM TAXES; AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: Motion carried. 7. (6). Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #07-94 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to adopt Ordinance #07-94. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. CC MINUTES PAGE 3, 8/ 1/94 CITY OF SANDER, TEXAS ORDINANCE #07-94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANDER, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX TO BE IMPOSED ON CERTAIN BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF SANGER; ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF SUCH TAX AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE TAX AND REQUIRING THE FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORTS; ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND REQUIRING ACCESS TO BOOKS AND RECORDS OF AFFECTED BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHING A LEVEL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF COLLECTING SUCH TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE FAILURE TO COLLECT SUCH TAX, MAKE REPORTS OR PAY THE TAX; ESTABLISHING APPLICABILITY TO THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; ESTABLISHING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE STATE TAX CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE. NO�V BE IT QRDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: Motion carried. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Texas Community Development Grant Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins that we instruct Governmental Services Agency to apply for the Texas community Development Grant to be estimated at $100,000 with City contributing $15,000. Seconded by Councilman Richardson. Motion carried. 9. City Administration Report City Administrator John Hamilton reported on the following: a). City Administrator reported that as of July 17th, 25 permits for new single family residences have been issued totalling $1,237,543. b}. Also, there was a rumor that the Sullivan Senior Center was to be closed by some State Agency, but the SPAN Agency denied that. CC 1VIIIN U IZ;S PAGE 4, 8/ 1/94 c}. Judith Shearmire, Swimming Pool Manager, has resigned effective August 3rd. Terra DeSpain-Lyon who has served as Judith's assistant will assume the manager's position for the remainder of the days. 1(1. Any Other Such Matters a}. City Secretary discussed customer average billing. Council requested that for the next City Council meeting to try to get an estimate on the program change. b}. Mayor advised Chief Erwin that there are still lots of areas that need to be mowed in town. c}. City Administrator instructed to contact Highway Department to find out when are they going to mow in the City. d}. Councilman Jenkins asked Larry Yoast how far did they get on the repairs on the roof at the Senior Center completed. Larry Yoast stated that they did as much as could be done. He also stated that every time there is high temperatures and sun, it will dry out the roof which causes it to leak. 11. Meeting adjourned.