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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-30 - Special City Council27'7 _ - SPECIAL SESSION - THURSDAY AUGUST 30, 1979 - 7:00 P.M. CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in Special Session Thursday, August 30, 1979 at 7 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmembers Mike Leese, W. M. Irwin, Calvin A. McGee, Charles Riggins, Larry Hammett, and Linda Chew were present. Councilmen E._W.'Ferguson and Raymond Anderson were absent. Others attending the meeting were Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Chief of Police Mike Watkins, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley, Tax Assessor Robert Groves, Accountant Charlene Young, Mrs. Pat Hammett, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, Water Superintendent J. D. Chapman, and members of the press. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order. ITEM I: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED 1979 -1980 BUDGET Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been set and advertised as a public hearing for the consideration of the acceptance and approval of the proposed 1979- 1980 budget. Mayor Jones then declared the public hearing to be open and requested comments from the floor. There being no comments from the floor regarding the budget, either pro or con, Mayor Jones invited Council discussion. Councilman Irwin commented that the increase in the sewer rates did concern him some. Said increase of 50C per customer being projected to offset future anticipated expenditures for a new sewer treatment plant. He said that, as not very much was known about the cost, etc. of this new plant, he would recommend the increase of the sewer rates be deleted from the proposed budget and that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter further before increasing the cost of the sewer to the cust- omers. Mayor Jones advised that to delete the revenue of the increase in sewer rates by approximately $24,000 to $27,000, the expenditures would have to be reduced the same amount to have a balanced budget. Councilman Hammett commented that he thought it would be better to increase the sewer rates slowly than to have to increase them two to three dollars all at one time. Councilman Irwin said he did not feel that he was well enough in- formed to vote for any increase at this time. Councilman Leese said he had understood the increase would be to offset the city's participation on Phase II of the grant which would be approximately $20,000 and so the customer would not feel all of the increase at one time. 1 Councilman Irwin suggested offsetting the deletion of the sewer increase by deleting the city hall improvements. This would present a balanced budget and both projects could be under study at the same time. Mayor Jones advised that Mr. Fred Parker, Jr. was asked to sketch the improvements to the city hall for presentation to the Council before the adoption of the budget, and this would be a good time to look at them. Mr. Parker came before the Council and gave copies of his floor plan sketch to the Mayor and members of the Council. He then explained the sketch to the Council. He said he had tried to take the existing facilities and incorporate the .additional facilities, taking into consideration the approximate amount in the proposed budget and the flow of traffic in the city hall. �a Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann and City Secretary Joyce Pemberton spoke in behalf of the sketch and the need for more spade. Mayor Jones said he felt there were two options to be taken-- 1) could delete the sewer rate increase and figure out a proportionate decrease in the building improvements and leave in X number of dollars or 2) leave both in the budget but appoint committees to study those and there would be an excess in the budget should the Council decide not to allow the improvements to city hall. Councilman Riggins commented that he thought a lot more study needs to go into the building project. Mayor Jones appointed a Building Committee with Councilman Irwin as chairman and Councilmen McGee, Anderson, and Hammett as members and sug- gested leaving in the budget the funds presently allocated for that pur- pose, but the Council can determine at a later date whether or not they will be spent for that purpose. After much more discussion pertaining to the new sewer treatment plant, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, to leave the proposed sewer rate increase of 504 per residential customer and a proportionate amount for commercial customers in the proposed 1979 -1980 budget. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Leese, McGee, Riggins, Hammett and Chew NOES: Councilman Irwin, on the basis of the need for more study. ABSTAINING: Mayor Jones ABSENT: Councilmen Ferguson and Anderson. Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that the funds in the proposed budget allocated for the improvements to city hall be left in said budget and the Council to determine at a later date whether or not said funds to be used for building improvements. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. Mayor Jones directed that the Building Committee be working on this and, at whatever time the committee feels they have a recommendation, to bring it back to the Council. Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, that the 1979 -1980 budget be adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. n RnTNANCR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1st, 1979 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1980. Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that the ordinance setting the tax rate for the fiscal year 1979 -1980 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ADVALOREM TAXES ON BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE FOR THE YEAR 1979; PROVIDING FOR OCCUPATION TAXES ON EVERY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION PURSUING ANY OCCUPATION, PROFESSION OR BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE. ITEM II: BID AWARDED FOR A ROLLER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann p- resented the following three low bids received for the purchase,of a multi -wheel pneumatic roller for the Street Department: 1. Shaw Equipment Company (diesel) - - - - -- $26,147. P.O. Box 225687 $24,647. w /trade Dallas, Texas Alternate bid (gas) ------------------ $22,747. $21,247. w /trade a AN ORDINANCE Approving the budget submitted by the City Administrator of the City of Stephenville for the fiscal year October 1st, 1979 to September 30th,, 1980. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE: SECTION 1: That the budget prepared by the City Admini- strator of Stephenville for the City of Stephenville for the year commencing October 1st, 1979, through and including Sept- ember 30th, 1980, is hereby approved and ordered filed with the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville. SECTION 2: The City Secretary is..hereby ordered to file a copy of said budget with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Austin, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 30th day of August, 1979. Donald R. Jone Iaagor ATTEST: y e..Pemberton, City Secretary RFM 27s7B AN ORDINANCE Levying Advalorem -Taxes on both real and personal property in the City of Stephenville for the year 1979: providing for occupation taxes on every person, firm or corporation pursing any occupation, profession or business in the City of Stephenville. BE IT ORDAINED, By the City Council of the City of Stephenville: That the direct and'advalorem municipal taxes by, and the same are hereby levied for the calendar year, 1979 upon the $100.00 valuation of all property, both real and personal, in the City of Stephenville, sub- ject to taxation for the said year under the constitution of Stephenville adopted on the 4th day of April, 1961, for the purpose and at the rate hereinafter specified. SECTION 1: That a total tax of $.:52 shall be levied on each $100.00 valuation of all taxable property, both real and personal, located in the City of Stephenville and appearing on the assessment rolls for the year 1979 at 100% of value. SECTION 2; That $.52 of the above total tax is hereby speci ficially levied for current expenses and general municipal purposes of the City of Stephenville; that none of the above tax is levied for payment of the principal and interest on, and services on the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the City of Stephenville. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Stephenville, that there is hereby levied, and there shall be collected from every person, firm or corporation pursuing any occupation, profession or business in the City of Stephenville which is taxable by law, the full amount of occupation taxes permitted by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the charter of the City of Stephenville. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 30th day of August, 1979. ATTEST: Lx G!/ 9ef Pemberton, City Secretary le '_� ®rI 1 • SM. 2. Nichols Machinery Co. (gas) --------------- $20,470. P.O. Box 222821 $19,470, w /trade Dallas, Texas 75222 3. Plains Machinery.Co, (gas) ---------------- $23,687. 305 Exposition Ave. $22,687, w /trade Dallas, TX 75226 After some discussion, Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Council- man Riggins, that the low bid of $20.,470.00 without trade -in, submitted by Nichols Machinery Company be accepted with a budget revision to ap- propriate the additional funds not originally budgeted. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. ITEM III: RATE OF PAY SET FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that the City Council set $5.00 per hour per person as the rate of pay for the services rendered the city by the Board of Equalization. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. j ITEM IV: RESOLUTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFICER AND I.D. & RECORDS _. UNIT GRANT_ Administrative Assistant K 1980, the city will be entering with the Texas Criminal Justice Juvenile Officer and the I.D. & Department. This year requires the Criminal Justice Division. art Ackermann explained that in January, the fourth year of a five year program Division on the two grants for the Records Unit of the Stephenville Police 60% participation by the city and 40 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CONTINUED FUNDING FOR AN I.D. & .RECORDS UNIT. WHEREAS, the Stephenville Police Department is presently partici- pating in an I.D. & Records Unit Program; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best in- terests of the citizens of the City of Stephenville will be served by continued participation in this program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, THAT: The City of Stephenville desires to continue to participate in this I.D. & Records Unit Program. The City Council, on August 30, 1979, 1 unanimously voted to accept the continuation program. i The City understands that the Texas Criminal .Justice:Division is providing 40% funding and the City of Stephenville is providing 60% funding for this fourth year of the program. To indicate the City's desire to participate in this program, a COPY of this resolution will be forwarded to the Texas Criminal Justice Division and North Central Texas Council of Governments. PASSED THIS 30th day of August, 1979. T oyc Pemberton, City Secretary 2®9 RESOLUTION • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE TO SUBMIT • GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CONTINUED FUNDING FOR A JUVENILE OFFICER. WHEREAS, the Stephenville Police Department is presently partici- pating in a Juvenile Officer Grant Program; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best in- terest of the citizens of the City of Stephenville will be served by con- tinued participation in this program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, THAT: The City of Stephenville desires to continue to participate in this Juvenile Officer Program. The City Council, on August 30, 1979, unanimously voted to accept the continuation program. The City understands that the Texas Criminal Justice Division is pro- viding 40% funding and the City of Stephenville is providing 60% funding for this fourth year of the program. i To indicate the City's desire to participate in this program, a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the Texas Criminal Justice Division and North Central Texas Council of Governments. PASSED THIS 30th day of August, 1979. APPROVED: i� -- t NOW T: o Pemberton, City Secretary There being no other business to come before the Council in open session, Mayor Jones called an executive session under the Open Meetings Act, Article 6252 -17 of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Section 2e, per- taining to pending litigation. At 9:05 p.m., the Mayor and Council reconvened in open session. — Mayor Jones announced that there was no action to be taken at this time. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.. Mayor ATTEST: i ecre ary