06-09-1981 (City Council) Minutes f
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 9, 1981
7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore William E.
Martin. A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been
posted for the time and manner required by law. Those in atten-
dance were Mayor Pro Tempore William E. Martin, Council members
Bill Berry, Reta Allen, Geline Dodd, and Harold Eavenson, City Mana-
ger Lee S. Vickers, City Secretary Gail Wallace, Police Chief Royce
Abbott, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Allen and Mike Rawlings, Dennis
Masters from Hogan & Rasor, and Richard Parker. Mr. J. T. Dunkin
joined the meeting later.
Invocation was given by Lee Vickers.
After some discussion, the minutes of the meeting of the May 12, 1981
Council meeting and the accounts payable were approved, with motion
made by Harold Eavenson, seconded by Reta Allen, all in favor.
Mr. Vickers explained the ordinance adopting the 1981 Edition of
the National Electrical Code, with exceptions. The North Central
Texas Council of Governments and the City Electrical Board recom-
mended adoption of the Code with the exceptions. The Council approved
the Ordinance with motion made by Geline Dodd, seconded by Bill Berry,
all in favor.
City Manager Vickers asked the Council for a policy regulating curb
and gutter and sidewalk repairs in commercial zones and new construc-
tion. With motion made by Harold Eavenson, seconded by Bill Berry,
all in favor, the policy established was that the City would do the
work, making a record of the time and material used and bill the
commercial property owners. Residential owners would not be charged
for repairs.
The Council discussed the proposed plastic bag program; particularly
the points in favor, such as reduction in blowing trash during
loading and unloading, the labor saving aspects, both for the custom-
er and City employees and the elimination of ugly trash cans. The
Cost of the bags and their distribution was discussed and whether
the program should be voluntary or mandatory. After much discussion,
Mr. Berry moved, with a second by Mrs. Allen; 1. to create a volun-
tary plastic bag program for both residents and--where feasible--for
commercial firms; 2. to authorize the purchase of a load of bags
for$5,525. from Poly America; 3. to distribute the first roll of
bags without charge to each water customer and to charge $4.75 per
roll thereafter; that bags could be distributed in wholesale lots to
local retailers for $23.70 per box (six rolls) ; and that bags could
be sold to individuals at City Hall and Police Department. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Martin suggested that the program should be well publicized and
that retailers be encouraged to participate in distribution of the
bags.
Mr. Dennis Masters, Consulting Engineer with Hogan & Rasor, Inc.
discussed the proposal for installation of a new sanitary sewer
lift station in accordance with the Comprehensive Community Master
Plan. The lift station would be located on a small creek on the
eastern edge of the City limits. It would accommodate a new 45
acre development including the new Oaks Addition. Mr. Masters gave
a cost estimate of $54,100 and pointed out the areas to be served
by the station. He pointed out that approximately one-half of the
area to be served is already on the system. The other one-half
would pay on an acreage basis to tie onto the system.
The Council authorized Hogan & Rasor, Inc. to prepare plans and
specifications and invite bids for the new lift station equipment.
Mr. Masters agreed to meet again with Council on June 23rd and
report on the service area.
The various departmental reports were discussed -and received.
Larry Allen advised the Council it was time to pay the semi-annual
pay for the voluntary firemen. The amount due for the period
December - May is $1,722. The City Secretary was requested to
prepare the check. It was also agreed by the Council to reimburse
the firemen for attending training school in the amount of $35.00.
Larry also expressed concern that the fire hydrants on Cooper
Drive had 4" plugs instead of the 42" standard size. He asked if
the City would consider obtaining adaptors that could be attached
to the hose on the fire trucks. The City Council approved the
purchase of two 4" adaptors. Mr. Vickers asked Mr. Allen to
secure prices for the purchase of the adaptors.
The Council also approved the payment in the amount of $1,616.
of the training school for the firemen which will be held July
20-24. Four firemen were approved to attend.
Larry advised the City Council that another small fire truck was
needed for County runs. It should hold 250 - 300 gallons of
water and would replace 1962 Chevy.
Mr. J. T. Dunkin was present to discuss the final phase of the
701 Comprehensive Community Plan. He pointed out the areas of
town which needed beautification, additional park space which
may be needed in the future, and future water and sewer needs.
Council was adjourned into Executive Session in accordance with
Article 6252-17, subsection 2G, to discuss personnel matters.
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William E. Martin, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
ail Wal ace, ity Secretary