08-23-1988 (City Council) Minutes 114
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 23, 1988
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 23, 1988 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex. A quorum was present and
notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Those present were Mayor Chuck Trimble,
Mayor Pro Tem John W. Akin, Council Members Bud Naish, Ortie
Messenger, Jim Swartz , Chris DiTota and Marvin Blakey, City
Manager John Pitstick, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Finance
Director James Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires,
Chief of Police Royce Abbott, Assist . Engineer Ron Homeyer,
Public Works Superintendent Don White, and City Attorney
Robert Dillard.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Mayor Pro Tem
Akin gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 27TH AND AUGUST 4TH MEETINGS: ...,
Mayor Pro Tem Akin stated that he thought the 83 bond money
from Collin County would build the entire road for Sanden
Blvd. City Manager John Pitstick said the 83 money will not
carry it all the way but we have alternatives. Motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the minutes of July
27th and August 4th as submitted. Seconded by Councilman
Blakey. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: There have been two people contacted
for these positions, Mr . Jerry Gooding and Mrs. Sue Neal .
Both would be interested in serving on this board . Motion
was made by Councilman DiTota to appoint Mrs. Sue Neal as
the member and Mr. Jerry Gooding as the alternate member.
Seconded by Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
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PRESENTATION BY MR. CARL RIEHN - THE RESOLUTION AND NEW
CONTRACT FOR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES AMENDATORY CONTRACT:
Mr. Riehn stated that the district was started in 1956 and
that Wylie was an original member city. Four years later
expansion has begun on the plant in order to service the
people. NTWMD is proud that these expansions have been done
with out interruption of services. This amended contract is
being brought forward to all members cities , it is necessary
for us to have this amendment in order to continue to sell
bonds. The Board wanted to spell out how the rates would
be determined in the new contract. The maximum gallons has
been exceeded by all cities . The new contract also
clarifies the terminology -- old contract says "District
will supply what the City supply need was and the city
agrees to pay" NTMWD says we will meet your needs and you
will pay what your highest use is over the year -- but the
city has to agree to buy all their water from NTMWD" . The
district will furnish the water for its own use. With
this new contract, we should see an improvement in our bond
ratings .
NTMWD is recommending your rate stay the same as it has the
last four years. There was to be an increase but with the
growth we are selling more water and secondly we are not
moving as fast on the Bonhom project as we had planned. So
this has kept your rate down. Mr. Riehn said that NTMWD
hopes to have all member cities contracts approved by
October 1st.
Councilman Naish said in the high year usage, we have
discovered a leak at our check valve and we are showing a
22% increase in water usage. It seems the water is running
through then back flowing and running through again. Can we
get credit and the number of gallons for minimum be changed .
Mr. Riehn said the Board has some very strict rules about
this. The City should have to pay whether they have used
the water or not. This protects the smaller cities. If
there is a meter problem we will take it to the Board for
consideration and recommendations for adjustment . City
Manager John Pitstick said we have not approached Mr . Riehn
as yet , we are trying to put it all together first .
Councilman DiTota asked Mr . Cooper if he had any problems
with the new contract . Mr . Cooper said no, he sees no
problems and feels it will help in the bond ratings.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if NTMWD sold water to
Dallas and what rate compared to member city rates. Mr .
Riehn said we do sell to non-member cities at five cents
more per 1 ,000 gallons.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know what the standing on
Cooper Reservior was. Mr. Riehn said it is going well since
we are out of Court. Since we won the case in 1984, we are
moving with good progress and hope to have it on line in
October, 1991 .
Councilman Naish wanted to know how our standings in the
lead standards were. Mr. Riehn said we do not see any
problems in our storing tanks, or in our pipe bring in the
water. The problem is the old homes were built with lead
pipe and it will show signs of lead in the water. We do not
believe that the levels in these homes will cause a problem.
APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AND NEW CONTRACT FROM NTMWD:
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the
Resolution and new Contract with NTMWD for water supply
facilities amendatory contract. Seconded by Councilman
Swartz . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION BY RUBEN DELGADO ON SPRING CREEK PARKWAY: Mr .
Ruben Delgado of the Collin County Public Works stated that
the alignment of Spring Creek Parkway was agreed upon by Mr.
Pendry since he would dedicate the right-of-way . There are
three alignments to be presented tonight .
Alignment #1 - Connect with FM 2514 (Parker Road) to
Railroad Tracks
Alignment #2 - is the same except re-route the road upward
to Parker just pass the curve
Alignment #3 - East end from Railroad Tracks to stop prior
to FM2514 (Parker Road) . This gives the
City time to consider where they want the
road to join FM 2514 .
Mr . Delgado stated that the allocation for Spring Creek
Parkway is $1 ,847,000 . There is insufficient funds to build
from Railroad to FM 2514.
City Manager John Pitstick said the developers will bear
some of the cost between the Railroad and the City will have
to take care of the Railroad crossings.
Mayor Trimble asked about the status on Eubanks. Mr. -••.
Delgado said they had encountered some soil problems, but
the road will be completed in late September or early
October .
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Councilman DiTota said that alignment #3 will not connect
with FM 2514 . Mr. Delgado said no, only to Paul Wilson
Road.
Councilman Naish wanted to know why not take the road
straight in to Paul Wilson on what is called Dog Drop Lane.
Mr . Delgado said because of right-of-way, as r-o-w has been
dedicated from property owners on these alignments.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin stated that Spring Creek Parkway has been
going for many years , how is the r-o-w on the entire
project. Mr . Delgado said it would depend on which one of
the alignments you choose.
City Manager John Pitstick wanted to know what kind of time
frame. Mr . Delgado said if we have all the r-o-w, it will
take about 10 to 12 weeks to get out the bids. City Manager
John Pitstick recommended to Council to table and to have
the County come back with figures that would complete at
least one of the two roads, Sanden Blvd. or Spring Creek
Parkway.
Mayor Trimble said to go from FM2514 to Eubanks and this
will get traffic to the lake and parks . Mr . Delgado said
this will give you $500 ,000 to move to another project .
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to table this item.
Seconded by Councilman Messenger. There was no vote taken
on this item.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF TUCKER ESTATES: This property is
located in the Branch Peninsula within the ETJ of the City
of Wylie. Staff recommends a 25 foot r-o-w and the owner
has to build one half of the concrete road and half of the
cul-de-sac. There is no sewer available in this area at
this time.
Mrs . Cheryl Smith, stated she was representing Mr. Tucker
and that he is unable to be here due to illness . He is not
a developer and is trying to sell this to save his property.
There is not $10,000 to build the concrete street . If we
can build a road to County specs , it will only be several
$100.00 . There are no concrete streets in this area. There
is no through street. If he is required to put in a
concrete street he may loose his property altogether .
Councilman DiTota wanted to know what Mr. Tucker was
financially able to do. Mrs . Smith said a County road and
the cost is under $1 ,000 .
Councilman Blakey wanted to know how much land. Mrs . Smith
said there are four acres .
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City Manager John Pitstick said he is dividing into three
lots , one lot is one acre and the other two lots will have
one and one-half acres.
Mayor Trimble said that even though this is a remote place
it does not excuse sub-standard subdivision.
Councilman Messenger said we would eventually inherit this
problem later.
Mrs . Joyce Hofman said this cannot be a full blown
subdivision. Lake Lavon is on both sides. The house is
small but is very beautiful . There is no place for a
subdivision.
Mayor Trimble said subdivision means to cut one piece of
property into two, three or four or more pieces.
There was no action taken on this item.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST ABUTTING
OWNERS OF PROPERTY FOR THE 1988 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM ON SOUTH BALLARD FROM 1206 S. BALLARD TO THE 1600
BLOCK OF S. BALLARD: Mayor Trimble opened the public
hearing for the 1988 Street Reconstruction Program for South
Ballard from 1206 S. Ballard to the 1600 Block of S.
Ballard.
Mr. Justus of S. Ballard, stated that he received a letter
where you are talking about the road. I have been there for
10 years and am not in the City. I have tried to get water
but the City would not give me water. I have been refused
water. I will be glad to incorporate into the City if they
would give me water .
Mayor Trimble said we do not want to offer services in
unincorporated areas. Mr. Justus said they did not want to
be in the City, but I got a letter about paying for part of
the road.
Mrs. Cathrine Frey of S. Ballard, said the same lot had
water off the line my father put in and when Mr. Justus
purchased the property he should of had water.
Mr. Justus said there are two meters there now.
Mrs . Frey said that Mr. Kerns property is not in this, why —�
was he not included. City Manager John Pitstick said that
property is included.
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Mrs. Frey said she understood that you could not access
w,. property out side the City limits. Mr. Dillard said he did
not say that, if the road is in the City then you can assess
the property owners.
Mrs . Frey said the block of land my family owns is in two
lots and yet it is done as one block. City Manager John
Pitstick said the enhancement is to the frontage of the
road. Mrs . Frey said it is a farm and we are not going to
develop it.
Mr. Campbell , representative from Lane Associates, said you
have to look at what the road will do for the land in the
future. What you use the land for at present doesn' t
determine its value. Under the current assessment laws , we
are to value enhancement at highest and best use.
Mrs. Frey said that depends on your set of values.
There being no other comments, Mayor Trimble closed the
public hearing.
APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENT
AGAINST ABUTTING OWNERS OF PROPERTY FOR THE 1988 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ON S. BALLARD FROM 1206 S. BALLARD TO
THE 1600 BLOCK OF S. BALLARD: Motion was made by
Councilman Naish to approve the Resolution on the Levying of
Assessment against abutting owners of property for the 1988
Street Reconstruction Program on S. Ballard from 1206 S.
Ballard to the 1600 Block of S. Ballard. Seconded by
Councilman DiTota. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz
- in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman
Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and
Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all
in favor .
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ON THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST
PROPERTY OWNERS, SETTING TIME PAYMENTS, RATE OF INTEREST,
AND FILING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY: Motion
was made by Councilman Naish to approve the ordinance on the
levying of assessmetn against property owners , setting time
payments, rate of interest and filing a charge and lien
against said property for S. Ballard from 1206 S. Ballard to
the 1600 Block of S. Ballard. Seconded by Councilman
Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish
- in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
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APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE SETTING SCHOOL ZONES FOR P. M. AKIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: City Manager John Pitstick said there
will be some changes due to the children in Wyndham not
being bused, this will be brought forward later on. There
is also a need for a crossing guard at Eubanks and Brown
Streets . Mr . Faires said all children could come down to
Industrial area, come from back parking lot to Eubanks ,
cross Brown to W. A. Allen. We will have to build 35 feet
of side walk. They will be on concrete all the way.
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve the
Ordinance setting school zones for P. M. Akin Elementary
School . Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in
favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman DiTota - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey -
in favor , and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TEXAS GOOD ROADS
AMENDMENT AS REQUESTED BY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL:
City Manager John Pitstick said this Resolution is presented
by Regional Transportation Council . There has been talk of
redistributing this money and we would like to support Road
Improvements in Texas. Motion was made by Councilman
Messenger to approve the resolution supporting the Texas .
Good Roads Amendment . Seconded by Councilman DiTota. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION BY LESTER GAYLER REGARDING FIRE MARSHALL
POSITION: Mr. Gayler said, I trust that you have a letter
in your packet that was given to me. If Mr . Pitstick has
your approval on this then we can make this short. I did
not put in 21 years for nothing.
Mayor Trimble said he would ask for a vote but as of now it
has Council support.
Councilman Messenger said you have not been available and
last week you refused to go out , why. Mr. Gayler said he
was not going to be available and he would not quit, but he
would not go on calls until this matter is resolved . Mr.
Gayler said there is no conflict.
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Mr. Gayler then asked the council the following questions:
How much are you going to improve this office?
How much are you going to pay another investigator?
How much money are you going to save?
The State of Texas does not allow you to hold two offices at
one time. It is going to take two men to fill my job. One
of these men is on probation. The person you have chosen is
not a Fire Marshall. I do not believe he will be available.
I also know this man is trying to take on arson
investigation for Collin County. If full time employment
was available why was I not given a chance for the full time
position. Mr . Gayler read the letter in its entirety of
which a copy is attached to the records . Mr. Gayler said
his office has been under control . He has had to take
orders from Mr. Pitstick, Mr . Faires and Mr . Johnson. You
have been training me for 21 years, how much money do you
have invested in me. You are going to spend the money again
to train Mr . Faires. How does a sub ordinate supervise his
supervisor. I did expect an appreciation certificate. I
think I have done a pretty good job. In most cases we have
sent arsonist to jail . As Fire Marshall I thought I would
be accountable but I have three supervisors to be
accountable to. Some of you sitting up there have not
spoken to me in three years. You have one written letter
maybe two where you could not get a hold of me. In most
times I have doubled up as firemen and Fire Marshall . Part
of the reason I was given this job was because I was
available and had the time. One of the first citations I
every gave was to another City Councilman . Show me one
compliant of me using or abusing . I do not agree with the
opinion of this letter. The moral is so low you cannot get
an employee on the street to smile while on the job.
Councilman Blakey said in Budget where this was discussed I
was not present, I would like to take a neutral position on
this because over two years I do not feel I can make a
decision, I will have to leave it up to the City Manager and
staff .
Councilman Naish said we are looking at ways to cut and
maybe using Mr. Gayler to help on part time basis , but to
take the car for a car pool use.
City Manager John Pitstick said Mr. Gayler was asked to take
this position and he refused .
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin said he appreciates what Mr . Gayler has
done through the years and does not want him to think we do
not appreciate him. We as a Council have to take the City
Manager ' s recommendation. Mr . Faires has been Fire Marshall
in the past.
Councilman Naish said when we first looked at this we were
trying to free up money.
Councilman Swartz said one thing we have to do is recognize
Mr. Gayler for what he has done the last 21 years . We have
to recognize that he put his time and life into this job.
Councilman Blakey said he is totally for running this City
more efficiently. I have to support our staff in their
decisions.
Councilman Messenger said the facts in the letter bothered
me. City Manager John Pitstick said he was not accusing Mr.
Gayler of any conflicts. I think it is time now to have
someone to be able to come at a moments notice. City
Manager John Pitstick said we do not even have a personnel
file on Mr. Gayler. I have asked if he would work on an on
call basis and he did not want this.
Councilman DiTota wanted to know in meetings with Mr. ..,
Gayler, if the City Manager had made these comments . City
Manager John Pitstick said yes, I tried to explain what we
were trying to do.
Mayor Trimble said we should not have to go through a vote,
Mr. Gayler does work under the City Manager and not the
Council . I appreciate what Mr. Gayler has done for us .
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CONTRACT SUBSIDY FOR 1988/89 WITH
LIFELINE : City Manager John Pitstick said that Lifeline is
requesting $45,000 .00 in subsidy, but will take $40,000 .00
if they have exclusive contract with the City.
Councilman Naish wanted to know how many ambulances are in
Wylie. City Manager John Pitstick said there are a number
of ambulances.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if other cities have this
type of contract . Mayor Trimble said yes, it is a standard
contract , but I would have to receive a letter from the
hospital stating they were in agreement plus I would want a
check to cover the lease space for City Complex . Mayor
Trimble said there is a conflict between the Hospital and
Lifeline and the Hospital is calling other ambulances
exclusively. --*
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Councilman Naish wanted to know how Lifeline come up with
the $45,000 . The City has worked with Lifeline in every way
and yet you have not paid the City. Mr . Weems said it come
from a conversation with the City Manager .
Mayor Trimble said the City Manager made up the $45,000 .
Mr . Weems said no, I made the figure. Mayor Pro Tem Akin
said he did not want to make a decision unless he had an
agreement from our Hospital .
Mr. Steve Wright, 406 E. Stone, stated on July 26th my wife
and daughter were transported due to burns . I have several
concerns, first when they picked up my wife and daughter,
they put them in the ambulance and did not offer a seat belt
to either one, second they reported us for child abuse,
before taking statements to see what had happened. I thank
there should be a written protocol as part of the contract .
Taxi cabs are not as close as Lifeline, but at least in a
taxi , you know where the seat belt is. We wear them in our
car.
City Manager John Pitstick said if he could recommend the
best way to set this up to provide the best service for the
City would be to set up with area cities. They are
negotiating with Lucas and Sachse. The best way to set this
up is to structure a contract for all cities that are
interested. There needs to be an Emergency Medical Service
Board and review run statements. I am real concerned about
their financial ability and would like for them to pay their
bill and give a financial statement.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if the subsidy could be paid
monthly. Mr . Weems said the subsidy can be paid how ever
you want it.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if the Council could go
out for proposals. City Manager John Pitstick said if that
is what you want to do but we will have to give Lifeline a
notice. City Manager John Pitstick said to give Lifeline
seven days to pay their bill and give us a financial
statement and then decide.
Councilman Akin wanted to know if they had up held their
obligations on the other building. City Manager John
Pitstick said they have made some improvements and it is
better than it was when we were there.
City Manager John Pitstick said we sent a letter to County
that we were out of the ambulance business and Lifeline was
in. They made 70 runs in six months and received nothing
from County.
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Councilman Swartz said in contract Mr. Weems has said two
ambulances. Are we looking at two ambulances . City Manager --�
John Pitstick said our contract says 8 minutes response for
emergency calls . Mr . Weems said we are negotiating with
Lucas and Sachse and if they do not give a subsidy we will
drop them.
Mr . Larry Wedekind, Administrator of the Wylie Hospital ,
said we have been talking with Lifeline for some times . We
first supported Lifeline mainly because of Connie Fleming
and her staff . We were impressed with the people. We
believe in representing the hospital . I have polled our
Doctors and nurses and we feel Lifeline is sub-standard
service and we can not give them our support. We supported
Lifeline when it was being run properly. I would highly
recommend that you do not go exclusively with one ambulance
service. I do not believe that this Council should sign an
exclusive contract with anyone.
Councilman DiTota said you supported them one time, but not
today. Mr. Wedekind said at the change of management, it is
not good now. We have asked for a number of things and have
not been given anything.
After a much heated discussion between the ambulance and
hospital representative, Mayor Trimble stated that the
hospital is a vital part, and needs to be a part of the
decision.
There was no action taken on this item at this time.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE WATER/SEWER LINES IN SOUTHFORK MOBILE HOME
PARK: City Manager John Pitstick said that this item had
been requested to be pulled off the agenda by Mr . Harold
Holigan.
Mayor Trimble said what has held us up is that Mayor Pro Tem
Akin was not at the meeting and we wanted some history on
this prior to taking action.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said this was in our ETJ and water and
sewer area. They had already started on this park thinking
they were in Murphy. They had a permit to operate a sewer
treatment plant that would impact our Muddy Creek area. I
talked with Mr . Santry today, and he said that there were
agreements that we would accept their lines . I have not
seen these agreements. Mayor Trimble said I could not find
where we said we would take their lines when it was not
standard in Mobile Home Parks . The contract as it reads is
questionable as to what facilities are.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin said he did not know, some lines were
already in the ground when we took this over, and it is
different from our Mobile Home Park standards.
City Manager John Pitstick asked, Mr . Santry did say that we
would take their lines. City Manager John Pitstick said he
has not found anyone that has said this , if we said it then
we need to do it.
Councilman Swartz said some where down the line we need to
find out the truth.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said I disagree with mistakes. They have
paid us a lot of money.
Mayor Trimble said there was no option. Councilman
Messenger said could you image any of the other things Mr.
Pappas has done. Mayor Trimble said it wasn' t Mr . Pappas,
the Council did this .
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said we went to Austin, Southfork did not
have to do anything. They had a permit and we did a lot of
investigation before making a decision.
Councilman DiTota wanted to know why after two/three years
this was not accepted. Mr . Holigan said he that he had an
agreement with James Johnson that the City would accept
these lines.
Mr . James Johnson, said no, I said it was not platted and
that had to be done.
Councilman DiTota said Mr . Johnson' s impression of the
contract was the City would take over the lines.
Councilman Naish said to table this until we can listen to
the tapes . Councilman DiTota said let Mr. Harold Holigan
listen to the tapes and present his case.
City Manager John Pitstick said we have asked Mr. Holigan to
present the evidence that we said we would accept these
lines .
City Attorney, Rob Dillard, said facilities in the contract
says accept lines up to the property not within the park.
Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to table this time, and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Akin. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor to table.
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APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CUMMINGS AND PEWITT, INC. : This
payment is for services connected with the 1988 Street
Program and is in the amount of $5,330 .00 .
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know how much we have paid them
so far . Mr. Johnson said in excess of $40,000 . Mr. Ron
Homeyer said there will be more construction staking cost
yet. Mayor Pro Tem Akin said it will be about $50,000 .
total . Mr . Homeyer said yes.
Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to approve the payment
of $5,330 .00 to Cummings and Pewitt , Inc. Seconded by
Councilman DiTota. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz
- in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman
Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and
Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all
in favor.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO RUSHING PAVING COMPANY: This
payment is for the 12" water main installation in Birmingham
Street in the amount of $39,009.00 . Mr. Homeyer stated
that this was a slight over run from the original cost of
the contract . Motion was made by Councilman DiTota to
approve the payment of $39,009.00 to Rushing Paving Company.
Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Trimble invited anyone wishing
to address the Council to come forward at this time, to
state their name and address for the records to to try and
keep their comments to within two minutes. There were no
comments at this time.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Akin stated that there
were pot holes on Birmingham and Highway 78. There is also
a meter leaking on Winding Oaks and Gaston.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin also stated that the overhead water tower
down town has been our stand by and we have had to use it in
the past from time to time. I want to know when bids come
in.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin also said the Cemetery Board' s complaint,
have we done anything, we do have maps and we also have a
problem on the second curve on Akin Lane. There are trees
obstructing the view and I feel we need to get this ..,,
situation of the curb and the whole roadway cleared up.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the railroad crossing on FM 544 and
Southfork have we heard anything on this.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin also said the abandoned cross ties are
still on Keefer, I brought this up two months ago and they
are still there.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know about the beautification
money, did we get it . City Manager John Pitstick said we
need to get our money ready, this is $2500 .00 .
City Manager John Pitstick said McDonalds ground breaking is
at 4 :00 P.M. and a reception at 4: 30 P.M. at City Hall .
There being no other business for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn with all in favor.
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