06-23-1981 (City Council) Minutes SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 23, 1981
5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John W. Akin. A quorum
was present and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time
and manner required by law. Those in attendance were Mayor John W.
Akin, Mayor Pro Tem William Martin, Council members Harold Eavenson,
Geline Dodd, Reta Allen, and Bill Berry, City Manager Lee Vickers,
City Secretary Gail Wallace and the following guests: Dennis Masters,
Hogan & Rasor, Inc. ; John Cooper, Stan Shively, Truett Smith, Stuart
Ducote, Rick Rolater and James Blakey, all officers of First State
Bank; Rita Smith, David Tucker and his wife.
Invocation was given by the Mayor.
Sealed bids for repainting the exterior of the old elevated water
tower were opened by Dennis Master. Three envelopes were received:
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company, Waco Tower and Steel and Neumann
Company Contractors. Pittsburg Tank and Tower Company declined to
bid. Waco Tower and Steel did not complete their bond requirements,
therefore their bid was not considered. Neumann Company Contractors'
bid was $24,900. After a brief discussion, Bill Berry made a motion
to decline the bid. Reta Allen seconded the motion, all in favor.
City Manager advised the Council he would seek new bids at a later
date.
At this time Mayor Akin presented a plaque to David Tucker for his
civic awareness and conscientious efforts in obtaining the license
plate number of the individual who robbed First State Bank and shot
Officer Bridgefarmer. Mayor Akin pointed out that so few people
are willing to get involved and for this reason Mr. Tucker's actions
were especially appreciated by everyone involved.
Mr. Truett Smith, on behalf of the officers of First State Bank, also
made a presentation to Mr. Tucker. Mr. Smith made it clear that the
monetary gift was not in payment for Mr. Tucker's response to the
situation, but rather an expression of deep gratitude for his alertness.
A resolution authorizing installation of a sanitary sewer lift station
and adopting a policy for pro rating the cost thereof was discussed
by the Council . The lift station would replace the one presently
located near the north end of Dogwood. The new station would open
45-50 acres for development. The resolution provided for collection
of $600.00 per acre for new development. At this rate, the City could
recover $27,000.00 of the cost to install the station.
It was suggested that a permanent ledger be kept and recorded with
the County Clerk Office for all payments received on the station.
�. These payments would be collected prior to the installation of the
system for the newly developed areas.
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With motion made by Geline Dodd, seconded by Harold Eavenson, all ..%
in favor, the Council voted to adopt the resolution authorizing
the new lift station and authorizing the collection of $600.00
per acre for new areas. The resolution also established a ledger
to be maintained recording the assessments made and revenue pay-
ments received for new areas.
Hogan & Rasor was instructed to provide a map of the area to be
serviced by the new station. This map will be made part of the
resolution.
An ordinance setting fees for use of commercial trash bins was
considered. After some discussion, the ordinance was approved
by Council with the addition of a section providing the punish-
ment by unauthorized users. The ordinance with changes was
approved with motion by William Martin, seconded by Geline Dodd,
all in favor.
A proposed architectural services contract with Harvey G. Moore
was discussed. This contract was written for architectural ser-
vices for building a new municipal complex. At the time this con-
tract was drawn, negotiations were being made for 1,000 square feet
of property south of Highway 78. However, the City was not able to
obtain this property.
Consequently, the City Manager advised he was working with Mr.
Smith to obtain two 60 foot lots on Jackson north of the post
office.
Since no firm arrangements have been made for property for the new
facility, Council decided to table any decision on the contract
until the property had been acquired. The motion was made by Reta
Allen, seconded by Bill Berry, all in favor.
Councilman Berry made a motion to recess into Executive Session, in
accordance with Article 6252-17, subsection 2G, to discuss personnel
matters. Councilman Martin seconded, all in favor.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
John W. Akin, Mayor
ATTEST:
1 a ace, ty Secretary