HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-19 - Special City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1987 - 7:00 P.M.
I: CALL TO ORDER.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville,
Texas, was called to order by the Mayor with the following members
present:
Mayor: Larry Hammett
Members: Bob Self
Wm. G. "Bill" Brede - (7:05 pm)
Maxine Dameron
James L. "Jim" McSwain
Ray Reynolds - (7:10 pm)
Larry Tatum
and with the following members absent:
Others attending were:
Kurt Ackermann,
Joyce Pemberton,
Joseph Chandler,
Charlene Young,
Danny Johnson,
Douglas Conner,
Betty Chew,
Allen Horne
City Administrator
City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Chief of Police
Planning & Inspections Coord.
ITEM II: CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER CCMMINICATIONS.
A. Communications & Personal Appearances by Citizens:
Consider matters by Mr. Kenneth Currier regarding sewer line ease-
ments for North Wedgewood Subdivision.
Mr. Garry Lewallen, an attorney representing Mr. Kenneth Currier,
address the Council stating this matter concerns the development of
the North Wedgewood Subdivision. The subdivision has been approved
subject to Mr. Currier obtaining a sewer line easement to tie onto
the trunk line. He said Mr. Currier has negotiated to attempt to
acquire right-of-way in order to get that accomplished and stands
ready at this time to pay a fair market price to obtain the easement.
He has been unsuccessful in negotiating with the landowner of the
property which stands between the subdivision and trunk line. He is
asking the City Council to consider, under it powers of eminent domain,
to condemn this land over and across whereby the easement might be
placed to tie onto the trunk line. This is not taking any property
away from the landowners. It is to let a judge determine the fair
market value for this easement. Should the City decide to do this,
Mr. Lewallen suggested Mr. Currier enter into an indemnity agreement
with the City whereby whatever the cost, the fair market value of
obtaining the easement is, that Mr. Currier would be willing to
indemnify and pay same for the City, therefore the City would incur
no expenses whatsoever in obtaining the right-of-way easement. This
is consistent with what has been done in some other cities in similar
situations.
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann advised that Mrs. Maxine Wallace
had telephoned him this afternoon and advised that she wanted to be
here with her attorney, however, her attorney is tied up in court and
she asked that the City Council consider postponing any final deci-
sion until such time as she was able to have legal representation
here.
Councilman Jim McSwain moved that the City Council postpone any
action on this item Lentil Mrs. Wallace has an opportunity to address
the Council. Councilman Larry Tatum seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bob Self, Bill Brede, Maxine Dammmeron, Jim
McSwain, Larry Tatum, and Mayor Larry Hammett.
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember Ray Reynolds (did not hear presentation)
B. Matters by Councilmembers:
Discussion by Mayor Hammett regarding budget workshops.
Mayor Larry Hammett advised that on June 9, 1987 at 3:00 p.m. the
Department Heads will meet with the Council for preliminary hearings
on the 1987 -88 budget.
The Council will meet with four engineering firms on June 9, 1987 at
10:00 a.m. to hear their proposals for the update of the Camprehensive
Plan.
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann advised that sane time in July the
actual budget workshops will begin. The preliminary hearing in June
will familiarize the Council with the new budget format being used
this year.
III. CONSENT AGENDA: None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Public hearing regarding proposed Food Inspection Ordinance.
Mayor Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to consider
the proposed Food Inspection Ordinance.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF ORDINANCE: None
THOSE OPPOSED TO ORDINANCE: Mr. Tam Cowles, K -Bob's Restaurant.
Mr. Cowles addressed the Council stating that he did not see a need
for this type ordinance. He said the restaurant business is a very
competitive business and the competition will take care of any need
for inspections. Mr. Cowles listed several items in the ordinance
he would like to see modified.
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann commented that written comments were
received from David Dickerson from The Pizza Place.
There being no one else wishing to address the Council on this item,
Mayor Hammett closed the public hearing.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council to send this back to
the Public Health & Safety Committee for further study and to bring
their recommendations to the Council as soon as possible.
2. Public hearing regarding proposed Drainage Ordinance.
Mayor Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to consider
proposed Drainage Ordinance.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF ORDINANCE: None
THOSE OPPOSED TO ORDINANCE: None
Councilmember Jim McSwain had several items to be clarified.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council for the Director of
Public Works Danny Johnson to study these oamments and make any
needed corrections and have a recommendation at the next meeting.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Council on this item,
Mayor Hammett closed the public hearing.
V. CITY AEMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Discussion regarding water rate proposal.
The Mayor and Council discussed the proposed water rate study for the
City of Stephenville submitted by Freese and Nichols, Inc., Consulting
Engineers.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the maximum fee of
$25,000.00 was excessive. They asked City Administrator Kurt Ackermann
to "shop around" for some other proposals and do it as quickly as possible.
Also to check with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to see if there were some parts
of their proposal that could be deleted.
Councilmenber Bob Self suggested, maybe, someone at TSU could work up
a proposal.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: As provided in the Open Meetings Act, Vernon's
Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252 -17, Section 2(e), Contemplated
Litigation.
1. Discussion by Mr. J. N. Locklin regarding acquisition of sewer ease-
ment
2. Report from City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Osborne Case.
No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to cone before the Council at this time,
Mayor Larry Hammett adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Sedretary
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