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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-02 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1992 - 7:00 A.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened in reg- ular session on June 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 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: Lavinia Lohrmann Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Evans Councilmembers: Alan Nix Donald L. Zelman Sam Taylor II William F. (Bill) Johnson Dan Collins Absent: Bill Bailey Others Attending: Don Davis, City Administrator Joyce Pemberton, City Secretary Randy Thomas, City Attorney Mayor Lavinia Lohrmann called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present. II. PERSONAL APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS. A. Alcohol & Drug Intervention Council - Darrell Brown Mr. Darrell Brown, Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Intervention Council, presented a request for $1,000.00 financial support from the Court Cost For Child Safety Funds In Municipalities. This money to be used toward improving alcohol and drug education in the schools and serve as a resource to this agency. Don Davis, City Administrator, advised the Council that the City now has approximately $6,000 which qualifies under this legislation. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to refer this request to the Finance Committee to establish an application and evaluation procedure; to establish what are acceptable expenses. B. Sewer Service to Brittain Circle - Joe Carlisle Joe Carlisle, 190 Brittain Circle, addressed the Council on behalf of the residents of that area, requesting that the Stephenville City Council, through a vote of its current mem- bership, lend its support by requesting that the City accept its responsibility of providing water, wastewater services to each single member family property in this residential area. Also, charges for both water and sewer tap services need to n be consistent with what all other single family residential properties within the city have to pay for such services. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Alan Nix moved, seconded by Councilman Bill Johnson, to refer this item back to the Water Planning Committee and let them meet with City Attorney Randy Thomas and go over the state statutes and try to compare with the City's policies and have a report back to the full Council by the July meeting. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. III. MATTERS BY COUNCILMEMBERS. - 177 - A. Call Special Election for August 8, 1992 Councilman Sam Taylor made the motion, seconded by Councilman Alan Nix, to call a Special Election on August 8, 1992, for the purpose of filling the unexpired term of Ray Reynolds, which is Place 3. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Councilman Don Zelman asked about a non -binding referendum on the single -member districts on the ballot in this special election to see if the citizens really want the Council to pursue this issue further or, perhaps, take another course of action. 04� f After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have another meeting Tuesday, June t6, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss the non -binding referendum and a bond issue that might be placed on the ballot of the special election. Councilman Sam Taylor made the motion to rescind his previous motion calling for a Special Election on August 8, 1992, for the purpose of filling the unexpired term of Ray Reynolds, which is Place 3. Councilman Alan Nix rescinded his second to the previous motion. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. B. Approve Committee Assignments Mayor Lohrmann submitted her list of Council Committee assignments for consideration. Councilman Alan Nix presented an alternate list of Council Committee assignments for consideration. After some discussion, Councilman Scott Evans made the motion, seconded by Councilman Don Zelman, to accept the alternate list submitted by Councilman Alan Nix. The motion carried by ^ the following vote: t AYES: Councilmembers Alan Nix, Don Zelman, Sam Taylor and Scott Evans. NOES: Councilmembers Bill Johnson, Dan Collins and Mayor Lavinia Lohrmann. (List of Committees attached) C. Financing of Bosque River Improvements Councilman Bill Johnson advised that he had drawings for an attempt to stop the erosion around the footbridge in the City Park. He estimated the cost to be approximately $3000 to $4000, with the City employees doing the work. After some discussion, Councilman Scott Evans made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sam Taylor, to refer this item to the Planning & Development Committee for more study and a report back to the Council. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. D. Elect Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Don Zelman made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sam Taylor, that Councilman Scott Evans be elected as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. E. Elect Voting Member to North Central Texas Council of Government Councilman Dan Collins made the motion, seconded by Council- man Don Zelman, that Mayor Lavinia Lohrmann be appointed as the City of Stephenville's voting member of the North Central Texas Council of Governement. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. F. Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance - 178 - Don Davis, City Administrator, advised that Chief Wade and Randy Thomas, City Attorney, feel it is inappropriate to amend the Animal Ordinance to guarantee payment to the vet- erianarians. Mr. Thomas said the provisions in the penal statute (theft of services) provide the sort of enforcement that Dr. Dorris had requested without amending our ordinance. No Action Taken. / IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS. A. Finance Committee Councilman Alan Nix reported that the Committee had met with Boyd London, the City's financial advisor from First South- west Corporation, to discuss methods of financing the street reconstruction program. It was the opinion of the Committee to pursue the issuance of general obligation bonds to expe- dite the street reconstruction program. Said issue to be placed on the August 8 ballot. Mr. London also brought some information about the SRF Fund loan that we have applied for to expand the wastewater treat- ment plant and also to replace some old sewer lines. All of these things need to be considered as any type of capital improvement program is undertaken. The Committee recommends calling a special meeting on June 16 so that the full Council could discuss these issues with Mr. London prior to making the final decision. Councilman Don Zelman asked for a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss land use and develop- ment. f ) After discussion, Councilman Alan Nix made the motion, seconded by Councilman Bill Johnson, to call a special meeting for June 16, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of: 1. calling a special election for August 8, 1992, to fill Place 3 on the City Council 2. To discuss a bond program with Boyd London 3. Discuss putting a non -binding referendum on single -member districts on the August 8th ballot 4. To discuss land use and development with the Planning & Zoning Commission. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. B. Planning & Development Committee Councilman Alan Nix made the motion, seconded by Councilman Dan Collins, to employ Parker and Associates, Architects and Planners, to handle the restroom renovations at the Recreation Center for a fee of $3,200, as recommended by the Planning & Development Committee. The motion carried n UNANIMOUSLY. V. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Sam Taylor made the motion, seconded by Councilman Don Zelman, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Alan Nix, Don Zelman, Sam Taylor, Scott Evans, Bill Johnson, Dan Collins and Mayor Lavinia Lohrmann. - 179 - NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Bill Bailey A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 5, 1992, Council Meeting B. BID CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Award Bid #2551 for 1992 Street Reconstruction Contract to L & W Paving in the amount of $128,086.65 for the recon- struction of Dale, Frey and Overhill Streets. 2. To reject Bid #2547 submitted by Donnie Bramlett in the amount of $52,326 for purchase of the Stephenville vine- yard. C. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: 1. Ordinance No. 1992-11 - AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1992-18, providing an amended budget for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1991 and ending September 30, 1992. (Entire Ordinance attached) 2. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Stephenville Texas, urging the Texas Parks and wildlife Commission to commit the local parks, recreation, and open space funds to local parks projects. (Full Resolution attached) VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. A. Don Davis, City Administrator, reported that an estimate of $70 had been made to move the podium to the side of the coun- cil room. B. Mr. Davis asked the councilmembers to send him their schedules for the month of July, so that a budget review work session may be scheduled. l , C. Also, plans need to be made for those wishing to attend the NCTCOG seminar June 12th. D. Mr. Davis, asked that those wishing to attend the TML Conference in July at E1 Paso to let him know, so that plans and reservations can be made. VII. CITY COUNCIL/CITIZEN GENERAL DISCUSSION. A. Mayor Lohrmann reminded the Council that one person needs to be replaced on the Civil Service Commission. There will need to be another appointment by January when Mr. Hooper takes public office. B. Cathy Holden, Cathy McInroe, Vickie Hensley, Sharon Johnson and others addressed the Council opposing the transfer, due to health problems, of Sgt. Donnie Hensley from Patrol Sergeant to Station Sergeant, to which Sgt. Hensley has filed a grievance stating he is physically able to perform all duties required by his job description. Don Davis, City Administrator, advised the Council that the procedure is very explicit in the Personnel Rules & Regulations. This is not a matter properly before the ^ Council. The grievance procedure is set forth of the pecking I , order that has gone through two levels and is now in his office. The grievance procedure does not guarantee the employee a right to be heard by the City Council. He said he did not think it was appropriate to discuss it at this time because it has not been resolved. It is pending in his office. Information is being solicited from doctors and until that information is received, it is inappropriate to be discussing the matter now. Jim Lyde, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Police Association and representing the Stephenville Police Officers monrTaZ Association, addressed the Council with regard to discreptan- cies in city policies, such as: (1) reimbursement to a city employee for a local meal and Rotary dues; (2) lack of pro- fessionalism in the administration of the Police Department; City Attorney Randy Thomas advised that it was his opinion that Mr. Lyde's remarks were inappropriate and the items he mentioned should be filed by the individual officers through the grievance process. Mr. Lyde continued with his remarks. ^ After more discussion of the appropriateness of Mr. Lyde's f remarks, Councilman Scott Evans made the motion that Mr. Lyde not be allowed to continue speaking. Seconded by Councilman Alan Nix. After more discussion, Councilman Evans called for a roll call vote. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Alan Nix, Sam Taylor, Don Zelman, Scott Evans and Bill Johnson. NOES: Mayor Lavinia Lohrmann ABSTAIN: Councilman Dan Collins. After much more discussion from various members of the audience, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST� i ce ember on, City Secretary Lavinia Lo mann, Mayor - 181 -