HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-16 - Special City Council MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
City of Stephenville - City Council
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1989 - 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened in special session
on May 16, 1989 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: Allen Horne
Councilmembers: Bob Self
Helen Martin
Vicki L. Truss
Maxine Dameron
James L. McSwain
Jim Bostic
Joel M. Hillin
Absent: None
Others Attending:
Kurt Ackermann City Administrator
Joseph Chandler City Attorney
Randy Thomas Assistant City Attorney
Betty Chew Planning & Inspections Coordinator
Mayor George Swearingen called the meeting to order and declared a quorum pre-
sent.
89-05-119: APPOINT COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES FOR A CITY
ADMINISTRATOR.
Mayor George Swearingen presented the following names for appointment
of a committee to conduct recruitment activities for a City
Administrator:
Helen Martin, Chairperson
Bob Self Members
Allen Horne
George Swearingen
Councilmember Joel Hillin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Vicki Truss, to accept the above referenced names for appointment to
serve as a committee to conduct recruitment activities for a City
Administrator. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
89-05-120: ELECTION OF A MAYOR PRO TEM.
Mayor George Swearingen opened the floor for nominations for Mayor
Pro Tem.
Councilmember Joel Hillin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Jim McSwain, to appoint Allen Horne Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Allen Horne declined the nomination for appointment
as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmembers Joel Hillin and Jim McSwain with-
drew their motion and second.
Mayor George Swearingen made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Allen Horne, to appoint Bob Self Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried
UNANIMOUSLY.
89-05-121: REPORT FROM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM, SECTION 8.
Councilmember Helen Martin, chairperson, reported the Committee
recommends the City Council adopt a resolution establishing the
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"City of Stephenville Housing Authority" and appoint five (5) citi-
zens to serve as Commissioners of the Housing Authority Board to
administer the Section 8 Rental Assistance Payment Program provided
through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.)
Councilmember Allen Horne made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Bob Self, to accept the Planning & Development Committee's recommen-
dation and have the City Attorney prepare a resolution establishing
the "City of Stephenville Housing Authority". The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bob Self, Helen Martin, Vicki Truss, Allen Horne,
Ray Reynolds, Jim McSwain, Joel Hillin and Mayor George
Swearingen.
NOES: Councilmember Jim Bostic.
89-05-122: REPORT FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEE STUDYING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ISSUES.
Councilmember Bob Self, chairman, presented the Committee' s report
as follows:
1. Recommend the City engage a consultant to advise the City con-
cerning the long range plans on the following options:
a. Remain at same site. . .purchase additional land...retain owner-
ship/operation under new guidelines?
2. Locate new site...begin certification process. ..retain ownership/
under new guidelines?
3. Sell operation and/or site to private enterprise?
4. Abandon site before new guidelines. . .set up transfer station?
Councilmember Ray Reynolds made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Allen Horne, for the Council to authorize the City Staff to request
proposals for study concerning long range plans for the city' s solid
waste disposal . The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Bob Self also recommended an immediate variance to the
current policy of charging Norton Compan for a full load whether the
truck is full or not. Norton Company will mark their trucks so that
it can be easily determined whether they are 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 full .
Councilmember Bob Self made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Joel Hillin, to grant Norton Company the variance as requested above.
The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Bob Self submitted recommendations for adjusted landfill
gate charges as follows for the remainder of the fiscal year:
VEHICLE PROPOSED CHARGE
Cars $ 4.00
Pickup with bed full , level $ 8.00
Pickup with load cab high $15.00
Pickup with load over cab $20.00
FOR ALL VEHICLES ABOVE PICKUP
Based on cubic yards Compacted. . . . ... .$5.00 per cubic yard
(L x W x H 127) Uncompacted. . . . . .. .$4.00 " " "
Also suggest the establishment of a surcharge of $2.00 for each of
the residential accounts (4,161) per month, and a surcharge of $4.00
for each of the commercial accounts (394) per month for the balance
of this fiscal year to generate more income to accomplish the
requirements of the Health Department.
The Committee recommends a preliminary consensus of the Council
regarding these gate fees and surcharge recommendations with a final
vote to be taken at the regular June Council meeting.
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Chairman Bob Self further stated the Committee recommends recon-
sideration of the tire policy recently adopted and suggests a "per
tire" charge be established as an interim measure to provide time for
study of this issue.
89-05-123: REPORT FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DANNY JOHNSON REGARDING BID
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CELL AT THE SANITARY LANDFILL.
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council stating
bid proposals have been received for construction of a new cell for
the disposal of solid waste at the landfill . J. B. Word Construction
was the low bidder for the excavation of the cell @ $0.84 per cubic
yard and the lining @ $1.00 per cubic yard. The estimated total cost
will be approximately $61,600.00.
Councilmember Allen Horne made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Helen Martin, to accept the bid from J. B. Word Construction, Iredell ,
Texas, for construction of a cell at the landfill , with the excava-
tion cost of $0.84 per cubic yard and clay liner cost of $1.00 per
cubic yard. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
89-05-124: REPORT FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DANNY JOHNSON REGARDING
INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE REVIEW.
Danny Johnson, Director of Public Works, addressed the City Council
stating the City has received two proposals for review and update
of the City' s current Industrial Pre-Treatment Ordinance. Freese &
Nichols, Inc. proposes to perform the services for approximately
$13,500.00 and Alan Plummer & Associates, Inc. proposes to perform
the services for approximately $4,860.00.
Councilmember Allen Horne made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Jim Bostic, to contract with Alan Plummer & Associates, Inc. to
review the City' s Industrial Waste Ordinance at a cost of approxima-
tely $4,860.00. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no other business to come before the Council , Mayor Swearingen
adjourned the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
ATTEST: Geor wearingen, Mayor
J e P m erton, City Secretary
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