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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-06 - Regular City Council MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened in regular session on February 6, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall , 354 N. Belknap, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Article 6252-17, Section 3A, V.T.C.S. , with the following members present, to wit: Mayor: George Swearingen Mayor Pro Tem: Bob Self Helen Martin Vicki L. Truss Scott Evans Ray Reynolds James L. McSwain Jim Bostic Joel M. Hillin Absent: None Others Attending: Don Davis City Administrator Charlene Young Director of Finance Joyce Pemberton City Secretary Joseph Chandler City Attorney Randy Thomas Assistant City Attorney I : Mayor George Swearingen called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present. II : COMMUNICATIONS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS. 90-02-028: Mr. Jerry Lee, Chief Appraiser of the Erath County Central Appraisal District, came before the Council requesting approval of a resolution authorizing the Chief Appraiser to call the Tax Assessor-Collector to waive penalty and interest on delinquent taxes when he/she determines an error has been made by the Central Appraisal office. Mr. Lee said the Council would still have "veto" power over his decision. After discussion, Councilmember Bob Self made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Joel Hillin, to suspend action on this matter until a later date. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. 90-02-029: Mr. Joel T. Russell , owner of The Chimney Sweep, came before the Council stating that since he had been cleaning and sweeping chimneys he has noticed numerous building code violations. Mr. Russell had a drawing of a chimney which he used to show the Council the various areas in which he was finding the problems with the construction of the chimneys. Mr. Russell said he wanted the Council to be aware of the problems with the construction and inspections of the chimneys and the possible hazards to the community and the homeowners. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that Don Davis, City Administrator, could handle this matter with the Building Inspector and Director of Public Works. III : COMMITTEE REPORTS. Water Planning Committee: 90-02-030: Don Davis, City Administrator, advised that the Water Planning Committee recommends that the contract with Mr. Lawrence Hancock be extended another - 9 - three (3) years with an increase in the unit cost of the wasterwater from $25.00 to $30.00 and that the minimum amount of 15 acre feet be left the same in the contract. Councilmember Helen Martin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Joel Hillin, that the City Council accept Mr. Davis' recommendation. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Don Davis, City Administrator, suggested that, as there was not a quorum of the Water Planning Committe present and that the other agenda items were not discussed, the Water Planning Committee' s agenda be continued until the Committee has an opportunity to meet again. IV: CONSENT AGENDA: 90-02-031: APPROVAL OF MINUTES for Regular Meeting of January 9, 1990. 90-02-032: Set March 6, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall , 354 N. Belknap, Stephenville, Texas, as date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider amending the City of Stephenville Zoning Ordinance, Section XXIII , Board of Appeals Procedure. 90-02-033: APPROVAL of Final Plat of a Replat of Lot 21, Block 156, City Addition. 90-02-034: 1 APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PORTION OF FRENCH STREET RUNNING FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LILLIAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE TO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AS A STREET, ORDERING THE SAME VACATED AND CLOSED, FINDING THE VALUE OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SAID LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SAME TO DWAIN BRUNER UPON PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT FOUND TO BE THE VALUE OF THIS LAND; AND FINDING THE VALUE OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SAME TO C. W. TROUP UPON PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT FOUND TO BE THE VALUE OF THIS LAND. (Ordinance No. 1990-02) 90-02-035: APPROVAL of Bid Specifications for construction of a fire truck body. 90-02-036: APPROVAL of Bid Specifications for a sewer cleaning machine 90-02-37: APPROVAL of Bid Specifications for a compactor for the Landfill . 90-02-038: APPROVAL of bid from RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC of Stephenville in the amount of $7,000.00 for lighting improvements to the Little League baseball field at the City Park. Councilmember Helen Martin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Jim McSwain, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried with all members voting "aye" in a roll call vote. - 10 - V: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. 90-02-39: Ronnie Isham, Director of Parks & Recreation, came before the Council stating that the City has been awarded a matching fund grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in the amount of $53,900.00 for the Century Park Project. Also the matching funds have been donations from the community, therefore no tax revenue will be expended on this project. Mr. Tommie Huckabee, with the architectural firm of Huckabee & Donham, 1 presented the site plan, specifications, and estimated construction cost for the proposed Century Park Project. Mrs. Glenda Jackson came before the Council with some concerns regarding the condition of some of the paving in the park and the liability the City might have if someone should fall or get hurt in any way due to the poor condition of the paving. Mr. Isham said he was aware of these problems and is working to correct them. Councilmember Bob Self made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Jim McSwain, to approve the plans and specifications as presented by Tommie Huckabee. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. 90-02-040: Ronnie Isham, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Ms. Robin Jamison who is working on a community garden. Mr. Isham also advised the Council that a site has been selected, which is 150' x 80' of the 10 acres owned by the City at the intersection of Harbin Drive and Swan St. Ms. Jamison, with the Department of Agriculture, told the Council that what she has planned is that volunteers will plant and harvest the garden with all the produce to go to Project Hope here in Stephenville. All the seed has been donated and the volunteers are ready to go to work, if they can get the land. She said she is requesting the City let them use a small piece of land (150' x 80' ) . Don Davis, City Administrator, advised the Council that it was his under- standing that the City' s bond indentures would not allow the City to give water for this project. Councilmember Joel Hillin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Helen Martin, to approve the site for the "Giving Garden" project as presented by Ms. Jamison. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. 90-02-041: Mr. David Cunyus made a presentation regarding a "time capsule" for the Century Park Project. No action was taken. VI : ADJOURNMENT. There being no other business to come before the Council , Mayor George 1 Swearingen adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. ATTEST: Geor wearingen, Mayo yce emberton, City Secretary - 11 -