Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENnLLE, HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. ITEM I• CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, was called to order by the Mayor Pro Ten with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem: Larry Hammett Members: Bob Self W. G. "Bill" Brede Allen Horne James L. "Jim" McSwain Ray Reynolds Larry Tatimn and with the following members absent: Others attending were: Kurt Ackermann, Joyce Pemberton, Joseph Chandler, Charlene Young, Danny Johnson, Douglas Conner, Jimmy Mooney, Ronnie Isham, and others G. A. "Pinkie" Swindle. City Administrator City Secretary City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Chief of Police Fire Chief Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM II• CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER 01VNUNICATIONS. B. Matters by Council-members: 1. Canvass Election Returns and Administer Oath of Office. Mayor Pro Ten Larry Hammett moved this item to No. 1 so that the the newly elected members could take their places. Mayor Pro Ten Hammett appointed Councilmenbers Bill Brede, chairman, Ray Reynolds and Larry Tatum as a Canvassing Committee to canvass the returns of the City General Election held on April 4, 1987. Councilman Bill Brede read the following report from the Canvassing Committee: Mayor: Larry Hammett------------ - - - - -- 660 votes John Pollan ---------------- - - - - -- 195 " Robert W. Newby---------- - - - - -- 61 Don Dorsett-------------- - - - - -- 372 Write-Ins ---- ------------------- 4 TOTAL VOTES CAST---------- - - - - -- 1,292 " City Council, Place 1: Bob Self------------------ - - - - -- -1,064 Write-Ins ----------------------- 6 TOTAL VOTES CAST---------- - - - - -- 1,070 " City Council, Place 3: Maxine Dameron------------- - - - - -- 878 " Shirley J. Howard---------- - - - - -- 351 " Write - Ins------------------ - - - - -- 4 TOTAL VOTES CAST----------- - - - - -- 1,233 " City Council, Place 5: Mike Craft--------------- - - - - -- 306 " - 385 - David C. Gay--------------- - - - - -- 277 James L. McSwain---------- - - - - -- 649 " Write - Ins------------------ - - - - -- 1 " TOTAL VOTES CAST----------- - - - - -- 1,233 " City Council, Place 7: Allen Horne-------------- - - - - -- 872 " Mary J. Nunley----------- - - - - -- 356 " Write - Ins---------------- - - - - -- 0 TOTAL VOTES CAST---------- - - - - -- 1,228 " Councilman Bill Brede moved passage and approval of a RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A CITY GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 4, 1987, as read by City Administrator Kurt Ackermann. Councilman Larry Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None (Resolution in full attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). City Secretary Joyce Pemberton administered the Oath of Office to: Larry Hammett, Mayor Bob Self, City Council, Place 1 Maxine Dameron, City Council, Place 3 James L. McSwain, City Council, Place 5 Allen Horne, City Council, Place 7 and presented the Certificates of Election to the above. The newly elected councilmenbers then took their respective places as members of the City Council. A. Communications & Personal Appearances by Citizens: 1. Hear request from Mr. Billy Chew, Volunteer Fire Chief, regarding amendment to Volunteer Fire Department By -Laws. In the absence of Mr. Billy Chew, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney addressed the Council requesting that the Volunteer Fire Department By -Laws, Article V, be amended to include the following paragraph: "Upon being elected to active membership, a volunteer must attend the Municipal Fire School at Texas A & M University and complete Fire Fighting I within two (2) years or show proof to the Volunteer Fire Department of having satisfac- torily completed equal training." Chief Mooney advised the Council that the costs of this training would be born by the Volunteer Fire Department. After discussion, Councilman Larry Tatum moved approval of amending Article V of the Volunteer Fire Department By -Laws to include the above paragraph as requested. Councilman Allen Horne seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None 2. Consider request by Computer & Printing Unlimited regarding use of Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 140, City Addition, (Harbin Drive Extension) and adjoining strip of property across Harbin Drive. Mr. Alden Nellis addressed the Council stating they were the successful bidders on Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 140, City Addition. He said they were planning to put in a small shopping strip. The plans call for, eventually, to have 11 shops in the strip, and upending of financing and lease demands will start with 4 shops and build on down. He pre- sented diagrams of the proposed lay -out and signs. (Copy in City Secretary's office). Mr. Nellis said he would probably need a slight variance for 4 parking spaces. Mr. Nellis also stated that on the Harbin Drive side of his shop he would have a 14" x 3' planter to go the full strip in front of the parking spaces and would like, if the Council is agreeable, to do the same with the small strip across Harbin Drive which is Block 1 and is 17' wide at the widest point on Washington St. and narrows down to nothing at the farther end. He said they would like to have use of this property either through transfer of title or a maintenance lease type agreement whereby they could build a planter indentical to the one in front of their place to give a better appearance as you turn onto Harbin Drive. Mayor Larry Hammett assigned this to the Planning & Development Committee for study. B. 2. Matters By Councilmenbers: Consider request by Councilmenber Bob Self to increase speed limit on Harbin Drive. Councilman Bob Self addressed the Council stating that he had requested this item be placed on the agenda because he felt an 80' wide right- of-way and with the hones set back a a considerable distance from the street. The wide open space should be considered for some greater speed limit than 30 mph. He said he had received several favorable comments from citizens after this came out in the newspaper. He had also received a couple of unfavorable comments today. (There was no one present wishing to comment on this item.) Councilman Self said two individuals who live on Harbin Drive had called him and said it was already a raceway; its a drag strip; they go too fast; they approach the stop sign much too fast. They, as residents, have trouble backing out of their driveways. Their main point was that the traffic is heavy enough and the speed is already fast enough. If the speed limit is increased it will only increase the hazards that exist. Councilman Self said he only wanted to open it to the Council for discussion. See what the general feeling is about whether 30 mph is sufficient or whether something more might be con- sidered. After sane discussion, Mayor Larry Hammett assigned this item to the Traffic Study Ccnmittee. Mayor Hammett advised that he planned to reappoint all the committees. He asked the councilmembers to write down the three ccmmittees they would most like to serve on and, unless there are extenuating circumstances, he would like for the Committees to report on their assignments at the next regular council meeting. ITEM III: CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and are enacted with one motion. A. Approval of minutes of March 3, 1987 and March 5, 1987, as written. B. Reports from Boards & Commissions: 1. Approval of Final Plat of a Replat of Lot 2, Block 14, Golf Country Estates. 2. Approval of Preliminary Plat of North Wedgewood Subdivision, being 23.503 acres of Block 146, City Addition and Block 3, Kingland Addition. 3. Approval of Preliminary Plat of Phase I Heritage Hills Sub- division, being 76.99 acres of the J. B. Dupuy Survey, Abst. - 387 - 196, and the H. C. Hudson Survey, Abst. 342, Erath County, Texas. (THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FRCM THE AGENDA 'TODAY AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEVELOPER.) 4. Approval of Final Plat of a Replat of Part of Lot 7, Block 156, City Addition. C. Bid Considerations: 1. Bid #2375 - Materials for Water Department a. Acct. #30 - 423- Replacenent material for Water Dept. 1. Industrial International----- - - - - -- $1,999.60 2. Rohan Company ----------------------- $1,084.68 3. Texas Water Products Co .Inc --------- $ 542.04 b. Acct. #30 - 501 - Material to replace old lines for Water Dept. 1. Industrial International------ - - - - -- $1,096.08 2. Trans Tex --------------------------- $1,428.00 3. Texas Water Products Co .Inc --------- $ 454.00 2. Bid #2376 - Water Main Replacement Materials Bowles & Edens Co.----------- - - - - -- $13,945.00 3. Bid #2377 - Warning Signs, Traffic Cones, Barricade Lights Roadrunner Traffic Supply---- - - - - -- $1,249.80 D. Committee Reports: 1. Damage Claims Committee Report: Recommendation: That the City pay $201.83 damages to Mr. Worth Golightly's vehicle due hitting an open manhole on W. Washington St. as requested by Mr. Worth Golightly. 2. Nominations Committee Report: Recommendation: That Mr. Steve Jenkins replace Mr. Ken Harris as the Texas Power & Light Co. representative on the Electrical Board because Mr. Harris moved to Brownwood, Texas. That Mr. Vernon Sweeney replace Mrs. Maxine Dammmeron on the Board of Adjustment because Mrs. Dameron's election to the City Council makes her ineligible to serve on the Board of Adjustment. 3. Franchise Utilities Committee Report: Recommendation: That the Mayor call a special session to con- duct a workshop for the purpose of studying the demand meter schedule and related matters. 4. Capital Projects Committee Status Report: Recommendation: That the Council authorize necessary archi- tectural and engineering studies to determine feasibility and costs of various projects, then we can begin to assign priorities and develop plans for financing. E. Ordinances & Resolutions: A Resolution executing a warranty deed conveying Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 140, City Addition, to Alden Nellis and wife, Micki Nellie. (Copy of which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes.) Councilman Jim McSwain asked that Item D(4) "Capital Projects Committee Status Report" be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Councilman Ray Reynolds moved approval of the Consent Agenda Items A thru E with the exception of Item D(4) "Capital Projects McIIM Committee Status Report ". Councilman Bob Self seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following roll -call vote: AYES: Bob Self, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Larry Hammett, Maxine Dameron, Jim McSwain, Ray Reynolds, and Larry Tatum. NOES: None. ABSTAINED: None Councilman Jim McSwain commented that the Capital Projects is not a budgeted item. Where is the money caning from for the recan- 6 mendation for architectural and engineering studies? How much money are we talking about? Mayor Larry Hammett called a Special Meeting for Monday, April 13, 1987 at 5:00 p.m. for discussion of water rates and the capi- tal projects outlined in the Committee's report. ITEM IV: PUBLIC HEARINGS. A. Consider rezoning from B-1 "Neighborhood Business District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Dwelling District ", 2.79 acres of the John Blair Survey, Abst. 32, Erath County, Texas, known as 1650 Lingleville Rd. Mayor Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to con- sider the above rezoning request. THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING: None THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING: None There being no one present wishing to address this item, Mayor Hammett closed the public hearing. Councilman Ray Reynolds moved approval of rezoning, from B-1 "Neighborhood Business District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Dwelling District ", 2.79 acres of the John Blair Survey, Abst. 32, Erath County, Texas, known as 1650 Lingleville Road. Councilman Bill Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmenbers Bob Self, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Maxine Dameron, Ray Reynolds, Larry Tatum, and Mayor Larry Hammett. NOES: Councilman Jim McSwain. B. Consider rezoning, from R -1 "Single Family Dwelling District" to B-2 "Secondary & Highway Business District ", Lot C, Block 5, McAlister Second Addition, known as 1511 Lingleville Road. Mayor Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to consider rezoning the above referenced property. THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING: None THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING: None There being no one present wishing to address this item, Mayor Hammett closed the public hearing. Councilman Bob Self moved approval of rezoning, from R -1 "Single Family Dwelling District" to B-2 "Secondary & Highway Business District ", Lot C, Block 5, McAlister Second Addition, known as 1511 Lingleville Road. Councilwoman Maxine Dameron seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bob Self, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Maxine Dameron, Ray Reynolds, Larry Tatum, and Mayor Larry Hammett. NOES: Councilman Jim McSwain ITEM V: CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. A. Hear report from Chief of Police Doug Conner regarding adoption of Police Department Procedures & Policy Manual. Chief of Police Doug Conner presented the request for adoption of the Police Department Procedures & Policy Manual. Councilman Bob Self expressed a desire for more clarification on sane parts of the manual.. He suggested a cammittee assignment or a workshop of the whole council. Councilman Ray Reynolds commented that maybe it should go into committee for discussion. Mayor Larry Hammett deferred this item to the special meeting of April 13, 1987. B. Hear report from Director of Finance Charlene Young regarding "Notice of Claims Ordinance" This iten was removed from the agenda at the request of Mrs. Young. C. Consider evaluation of traffic controls at Graham & Mason Streets. Mayor Larry Hammett assigned this item to the Traffic Study Camnittee for study. ITEM VI: EXECUTIVE SESSION as provided in the Open Meetings Law, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252 -17, Section 2(f), for the purpose of discussing: Mayor Larry Hammett recessed the open meeting for the Council to convene in executive session. A. Hear report from Director of Public Works Danny Johnson regarding acquisition of sewer easements and consider letters by Mr. Gayle Warren and L. C. & Jeanne Shuffield. B. Hear reports from Chief Douglas Conner and Investigator Lt. Ken Maltby regarding matters of personnel. Mayor Larry Hammett reconvened the meeting into open session. The Council took the following action: A. Councilman Allen Horne moved that Director of Public Works Danny Johnson make one more attempt to secure sewer line easements by offering the property owners $1.00 per linear foot or $1.50 per linear foot for Coastal Bermuda fields; sewer tap to existing residences along the easement with no pro rata charges for sewer tap; the property owner to pay the customary tapping fees. To contact Mr. Gayle Warren regarding a petition to annex his pro- perty. Councilman Jim McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bob Self, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Maxine Dameron, Jim McSwain, Ray Reynolds, Larry Tatum, and Mayor Larry Hammett. NOES: None B. Councilmember Ray Reynolds moved that the budget be amended to reflect that the position of Corporal be eliminated from the Police Department's personnel roster; add one (1) Sergeant's position and a Police Personnel Officer. Councilman Allen Horne seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bob Self, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Maxine Lomeron, Jim McSwain, Ray Reynolds, Larry Tatum, and Mayor Larry Hammett. NOES: None - 390 - ITEM VII• ADJOUIUZ=. There being no other business to cmme before the Council at this time, Mayor Larry Hammett adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: ty S retary - 391 - de��- Atn-t'�. Larry ett, Mayor TABULATION SHEET FOR OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, COUNTY OF ERATH, TEXAS, ON APRIL 4, 1987. CANDIDATES & POSITION VOTES CAST MAYOR Larry Hammett John E. Pollan Robert W. Newby to Don Dorsett 7 Z Write -Ins TOTAL VOTES CAST CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 1 Bob Self j0 Write -Ins TOTAL VOTES Total Votes Cast CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 3 Maxine Dameron 9 7A Shirley Howard j f Write -Ins Total Votes Cast Z CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 5 Mike Craft :2 o David C. Gay 7 James'L. McSwain Write -Ins J Total Votes Cast 3 CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 7 Allen Horne Mary J. Nunley Write -Ins Total Votes Cast 872 D /z Z Chairman of Canvassing Board