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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. 115 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. 116 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 . 117 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 . 118 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. 119 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. 120 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. 121 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 . 122 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. --* 123 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. 124 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. 125 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. 126 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. 127 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. 71;;;;;27'///''� J tf Chuck Trimble, Mayor ATTEST : ` Onttimittnnhtifi�����//'' (IC\ S Carol n s 'gecretary`�y ``�