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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-22 - Special City CouncilMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council W WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1992 - 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened in special session on January, 22, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hal 1, 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 Alan Nix Sam Taylor II Mayor Pro Tem: Scott Evans Ray Reynolds William F. (Bill) Johnson Jim Bostic Lavinia Lohrmann Absent: None Others Attending: Don Davis City Administrator Joyce Pemberton City Secretary Randy Thomas City Attorney I. Mayor George Swearingen called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present. II. CANVASS THE ELECTION RETURNS OF JANUARY 18, 1992. Mayor George Swearingen appointed a committee of councilmembers, chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Scott Evans and including Councilmembers Alan Nix and Sam Taylor, to canvass the returns of the January 18, 1992, Special Election. Upon returning to the meeting, it was declared by Mayor Pro Tem Evans that the returns were correct. Joyce Pemberton, City Secretary, read the reso- lution declaring Donald L. Zelman was duly elected to the City Council, Place 2, and is hereby declared duly elected to said respective office, subject to the taking of his Oath of Office as provided by the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Stephenville, Texas. III. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING AROUND TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY. Mayor George Swearingen opened the floor for discussion to consider an ordinance regulating parking around Tarleton State University. Councilmember Lavinia Lohrmann expressed concern for citizens located outside the regulated area, which should be included. Mayor Swearingen noted there are many who want regulation in this area; however, we must look at area most affected. Councilmember Bill Johnson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Lavinia Lohrmann, to pass and approve ORDINANCE NO. 1992-01, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOADING ZONE AND NO PARKING ZONES ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS AROUND TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDING FOR PARKING PERMITS FOR RESIDENTS AND EXCEPTIONS TO NO PARKING ZONES FOR FUNERALS AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF PARKING PERMITS. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. IV. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR REPAIR OF GARFIELD WATER STORAGE TANK. Mayor George Swearingen asked City Attorney Randy Thomas to interpret his findings regarding Change Order #2 for repair of the Garfield Elevated Water Storage Tank. City Attorney Randy Thomas state he had reviewed the Contract of Documents and could find no breach of contract. He further stated that the City of Stephenville is legally bound under Change Order #1, and will be bound under Change Order #2, if accepted by the Council. - 149 - Mayor Pro Tem Evans stated citizens should know the difference in Change Order #2 was $4,000 and not $30,000 as stated at the Regular Council Meeting of January 7th. Councilmember Bill Johnson asked if the sand blasting waste was contaminated. Mayor Swearingen asked Danny Johnson, Director of Utilities, to address the Council concerning Mr. Johnson's question. Danny Johnson stated that at this time it was not known if the waste was contaminated. Council - member Johnson asked where the waste will disposed of. Danny Johnson explained that if contaminated, it would be taken to a hazardous waste dump site in Oklahoma or Louisiana. If it is not contaminated, it will be disposed of at the City's landfill. Councilmember Lavinia Lohrmann asked why the Council was not informed of the difference in the Change Order amounts. Don Davis, City Administrator, advised that staff members had not anticipated the concerns of the Council. Councilmember Alan Nix made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Scott Evans, to accept and approve Change Order #2 as written. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. V. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH HARRIS HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE. Mayor George Swearingen opened the floor for discussion to consider the contract with Harris Methodist Hospital for emergency ambulance service. Don Davis, City Administrator, reviewed contract provisions. Council - member Lohrmann questioned the validity of billing and collecting for patient transfers which are not medically necessary. Mr. Davis explained that our contract with Harris is for emergencies only and, because these transfers are not considered emergencies, the City will bill the patient. Councilmember Bill Johnson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ray Reynolds, to accept and approve the contract with Harris Methodist Hospital as written. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. VI. AWARD BID # 2543 - PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE. Mayor George Swearingen opened the floor for discussion for the purchase of an ambulance. Don Davis, City Administrator, stated the purchase price and a trade-in allowance were considered; however, due to importance of delivery time, it is recommended the bid be awarded to the Collins Ambulance Sales & Service Co. Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney stated the trade-in allowance from Collins Ambulance was $1,000 compared to $1,500 from the low bidder. Councilmember Alan Nix asked if the ambulance would be delivered as sche- duled. Mr. Davis replied yes and that it would be ready for operation within two months due to installation of radio equipment and inspections by the Texas Department of Health. Councilmember Ray Reynolds made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bill Johnson, to award Bid #2543 to Collins Ambulance Sales & Service in the amount of $39,905. The motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. VII. DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE OF JACK BERRY PROPERTY. At the request of Councilmember Bill Johnson and with the approval of City Attorney Randy Thomas, this item was removed from executive session and discussed in open session. Councilmember Bill Johnson reviewed some of the time and work the Planning and Development Committee had put in on this project. He said they had spent only $400 of City funds for the purchase of plans from Fred Parker for the property. Councilmember Lohrmann mentioned that the City did spend $3,600 to Huckabee & Donham Architects for site development plans. Mr. Johnson further stated the Berry property was under contract and the City can no longer pursue the possibility of purchasing said property. No action was taken. The Council agreed to review the procedure used for change orders to contracts. - 150 - There being no other business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 D.M. A yc emberton, City Secretary a-- eorge wearingen, Mayor - 151 -