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MINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
City of Stephenville - City Council
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 5:30 P.M.
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The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on February 5, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Regular Business Meeting,
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 Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes
Annotated, with the following members present, to wit:
Mayor
Council members
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Others Attending
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Jerry K. Weldon II
Joe E. Cude
Malcolm Cross
Doug Svien
Russ McDanel
Brady Pendleton (arrived 6:01pm)
Alan Nix
Martha Taylor
Scott Evans
Mark A. Kaiser, City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, by Mayor Weldon. He offered sympathy to the families of
Retired Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield who were murdered earlier this week in
Erath County. He also thanked the Erath County Sheriff's Department and District Attorney
Alan Nash (former council member) for their service and diligence in handling this case.
Mayor Weldon also thanked Boy Scout Parker Havens, Troop 39, for leading the Pledge of
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Citizens' General Discussion.
James Smola, 1680 West South Loop, Stephenville, who operates the South Loop Pawnshop,
addressed the council about the recently passed "Pawnbrokers Ordinance", which requires
dealers to maintain an electronic inventory -tracking system and transmit all information via
computer to the entity designated by the chief of police. Smola stated that local dealers were
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ordinance's passage until three weeks after the fact. Smola said that pawnshops are
regulated by the legislature under the "Pawnshop Act". When he contacted the Office of
Consumer Credit, he was told that the legislature has exclusive authority regarding
pawnshops. Smola claimed that the city's ordinance makes the operation of his business
more burdensome.
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Pinky Swindle, POB 1357, Stephenville, owner of Swindle's Jewelry, spoke on the same issue.
Swindle said that he has complied with the Precious Metals Act since the mid-'80's and that
that newly enacted ordinance by the city is repetitive by requiring the same type information.
Swindle stated that he is reluctant to post information on the required "Leads on Line" for
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City Attorney Randy Thomas stated that he is researching the concerns expressed by Smola
and Swindle and will report back to the council.
III. Presentation and Consideration of Chamber of Commerce Tourism Budget and Annual
Report —July Danley, President, Stephenville Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Board of Directors attending the meeting —Kim Pack -Wilson, Greg Hubbard, Darla
Doty, Steve Patterson, Wendell Hollingsworth, Glenn Newberry, Darrell Brown. Also
attending were Marilyn Pipes, Ambassador President; Chamber Membership Director,Teresa
Burdick; and Chamber Director of Operations, Jennifer Grandpre; and members of the
Leadership Stephenville class Valerie Cernosek, Molly Williams, and Kerry Schindler. Danley
expressed, on behalf of the chamber board and staff, appreciation to the council for the
positive relationship between the two entities. Danley pointed out that hotel occupancy tax
revenues increased 13% this past year, and it is an exciting time for tourism.
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Danley said that the chamber is the first place a person looks when they are planning an
event or a visit to Stephenville. Thousands of calls and requests for visitor packets are
received every year from all over the United States. In fact, 1,400 visitors walked through the
lobby doors this past year.
Danley highlighted goals and accomplishments:
• Maintaining a bigger presence regionally and throughout the state by way of
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• Building a new, improved website, which will enable staff to track statistics better
and improve the ability to promote events through new technology.
Danley reported that event support is one of the ways to increase the number of visitors,
and the chamber estimates that event support for the past year is responsible for 6,000
hotel nights and 70,000 visitors at an average of $17.5 million direct impact.
Danley highlighted some of the events that are held here each year that reach a national
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MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Russ McDanel, to accept the report and approve the
chamber budget. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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IV. Stephenville Police Department Racial Profiling Report
Police Chief Pat Bridges reminded the council that state legislature requires law enforcement agencies
to present an annual report on racial profiling data to their governing bodies prior to March 1 of each
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�y�lJri�.0 i red as to whether or not officers knew the race or ethnicity of the driver
prior to makingF the stop. Of the 2,623 traffic -related contacts, the officer knew the race or ethnicity in
only 108 stops. Chief Bridges presented the following information to the council.
(i Tier 1 Data
Motor Vehicle -Related Contact Information 1/1/12-12/31/12
Race/Ethnicity* Contacts Searches Consensual PC Searches Custody
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Caucasian
2,098
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76
72
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163
78
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African
72
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"N" represents "number" of traffic -related contacts
* Race/Ethnicity is defined by Senate Bill 1074 as being of a "particular descent, including Caucasian,
African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Middle Eastern".
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Chief Bridges noted that in 2012, there were no complaints filed against Stephenville Police Officers claiming
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racial profiling.
Report on Complaints
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The following table contains data regarding officers that have been the subject of a
complaint, during the time period of 1/1/12--- 12/31/12, based on allegations outlining
possible violations related to the Texas Racial Profiling Law. The final disposition of the
case is also included.
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A check above indicates that the Stephenville Police Department has not received any
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complaints, on any members of its police force, for having violated the Texas Racial
Profiling Law during the time period of 1/1/12 ---- 12/31/12.
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Complaints Filed for Possible Violations of The Texas Racial Profiling Law
Complaint Alleged Violation Disposition of the Case
No.
MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Martha Taylor, to accept the Racial Profiling Report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED.
V. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2013-02 Endorsing Certain Legislative Action in the
Regular Session of the 83rd Texas Legislature to Enhance the Competitive Electric Market
and System Reliability and to Protect the Traditional Role of Cities in the Regulatory Process
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MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Alan Nix, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-02. MOTION
CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VI. Consider Appointing Evelyn Velchoff to Fill the Vacancy on the Library Advisory Board
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MOTION by Malcolm Cross, second by Russ McDanel, to appoint Evelyn Velchoff to the
Library Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED by unanimously.
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A. Communications System Upgrade
Police Chief Bridges reported that this grant is for upgrade and replacement of the
department's emergency communication system. The equipment has reached "end -of -life'
status and replacement parts are almost impossible to find. This is a one-year grant and
requires no funds from the city. The amount being requested is $49,390.
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Chief Bridges stated that there is an enormous amount of records in storage that need to be
converted to electronic files. Grant funds being requested for this project is $65,650 with no
match by the city.
MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Alan Nix, to approve the application for each of these
grants. MOTION CARRIED.
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Chairman Joe Cude reported on matters considered as indicated below.
A. Recycling. Options were discussed but no action taken.
B. Satellite Recycling Stations. Recycling events were discussed but no action taken.
C. Downtown Solid Waste Containers/Collection. Options for containers and collection
were discussed but no action taken.
D. Landfill. The possibility of providing an all-weather dump site for brush and shingle
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E. Adopt -a -Block. Possibility of civic groups providing trash pick-up in public places was
discussed but no action taken.
F. Strategic Planning was discussed but no action taken.
IX. Consider Approving the 2013 Strategic Plan
MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Malcolm Cross, to approve the 2013 Strategic Plan with
the removal of the last sentence of "Role of City Council". MOTION CARRIED.
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X. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Doug Svien, second by Joe Cude, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION
CARRIED.
A. Approve Minutes of January 8, 2013 Regular Council Meeting
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B. Order Calling City General Election for May 11, 2013
C. Authorize the Donation of an Ambulance Cot to Tri-City Ambulance
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• Utilities-1993 Massey -Ferguson 231 Tractor
• Parks Department —2000 Toro Reel master 3100-D
• Cemetery-2005 Toro Zero -Turn Z453 Mower
E. Contract Modification No. 1—Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc — 2012 Capital Street
Improvement Projects
XI. Comments by City Administrator
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• Rec Hall —The floor has been completely refinished with excellent results.
• Alexander Road —The project which includes utilities, storm drainage, and streets
has begun and is expected to be a 6-month project.
• Fire Station —Construction is going well, and they are on schedule.
XII. Comments by Council members
Alan Nix acknowledged the presence of Sanford LaHue with Schrickel Rollins and Associates,
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Scott Evans reported on a planning symposium hosted by the North Central Texas Planning
Association which he attended along with Betty Chew, Director of Community Development;
Janet Whitley, Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and Tommy Quarles,
newly appointed member of the P&Z. Evans said this was a worthwhile trip and a very
beneficial training opportunity.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the
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Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property and Sec.
551.071. Consultation with Attorney.
A. Lot 3, Block 2, Quail Run Subdivision
B. Lamar v. City
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Council reconvened in open session at 8:36 p.m.
XIV. Action Taken on Matters Discussed in Executive Session (if necessary)
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MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Martha Taylor, to approve the provisions for the sale of Lot
3, Block 2, Quail Run Subdivision and authorize the execution of documents to complete the
sale. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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6, Washington Square Subdivision. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
Xv. Adjourn
MOTION by Joe Cude, second by Russ McDaneI, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at
8:37 p.m.
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Jerry K. Weldon II, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
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