09-12-1989 (City Council) Minutes 429
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 12 , 1989 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 Bud Naish, Council Members Ortie Messenger,
Steve Wright, Pat Stemple, John Akin and Jim Swartz , City
Manager Charles Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Code
Enforcement Officer Roy Faires, Assist. City Engineer Ron
Homeyer , Chief of Police James Gilmore, Finance Director
James Johnson, and Public Works Superintendent Don White.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Wright gave the invocation, followed with the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilman Swartz .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15TH, 22ND AND 29TH
COUNCIL MEETINGS: Councilwoman Stemple corrected the August
15th minutes to corrected her statement under the discussion
of the 1989/90 budget to read as follows : Councilwoman
Stemple stated why should the officers get a pay cut when
they wanted to stay on the 12 hour shifts , why punish them.
Councilwoman Stemple also corrected the August 29th minutes
to reflect her statement under priority list as saying
someday in the future it would be nice to see a skating
rink, this would bring good revenue in all year round and
also see a Civic Center as we need a place for Senior
Citizens and graduation, I understand graduation is held on
the football field.
Councilman Akin stated in the past, the tapes have been
played back to see what was said, you put in what the tapes
reflect. Sometime we think we have said one thing and we
did not say it like that.
Councilman Wright added his question to Mr . Shimek, was the
line sized for ultimate use or for today. Also Councilman
Wright has a statement to make that Mr . Shimek had also
presented a bill to Council that was very late in coming in
and I would like to see that these bills be presented to
Council in a timely manner .
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Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve the
minutes with the above corrections . Seconded by
Councilwoman Stemple. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
STATUS REPORT ON THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS: Mr . Homeyer stated that all the right-of-way
descriptions and have been forwarded to me as well as the
appraisals . A list of these property owners with addressed
has been complied and sent to the Council . The engineers
will be completing the construction plans and contract
documents within the next few weeks and will be delivering
these to Austin, rather than mailing them in. The engineers
will have these plans completed by the deadline of next
month. Two items that may be of some concern, the soil
conservation property has to be crossed and as soon as the
plans are completed, they will be sent to the soil
conservation office for their approval . The same for the
Railroad crossing that is involved. The appraisals have
been completed on all properties and the first twenty
property owners have been contacted. The values for the
parcels in Lake Ranch Estates are almost complete and then ,..�
work will begin on the twelve remaining parcels on either
end of the line.
Councilman Akin stated that nine of the thirteen easements
were in Lake Ranch Estates . Mr. Homeyer said yes that the
majority of the easements in this group are out of Lake
Ranch Estates and City will probably have to purchase these
easements.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish asked Mr . Homeyer what the status was
on the sewer treatment plant. Mr . Homeyer said the
expansion of the treatment plant is operational as far as
the 2 million gallon capacity. The only thing that is not
ready is the old clarifier being converted into a sludge
holding basin, this could not be done until the new
clarifier was on line. The mandate of September 1st with
the Texas Water Commission was met, as far as the plant
being operational . There is some clean up work to be done
yet.
CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda consist of two
easements, a permanent utility easement from Tommy E. Hutson
and a temporary construction easement from Sunbelt Savings.
Both of these easements are needed for the improvements to
the wastewater collection system. A motion was made by -•
Councilman Akin to approve the acceptance of the two
easements . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The vote was
as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish -
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in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in
favor, Councilman Wright -in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1989-90 CITY OF WYLIE BUDGETS -
GENERAL FUND, WATER/SEWER FUND, IMPACT FUND, LIFT STATION
FUND AND SANITATION FUND: Mayor Trimble opened the public
hearing on the 1989-90 City of Wylie Budgets and invited
anyone wishing to speak to come forward at this time and
state their name and address for the record. There being no
comments or opposition to the budgets, Mayor Trimble closed
the public hearing .
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1989-90 BUDGETS -
GENERAL FUND, WATER/SEWER FUND, IMPACT FUND, LIFT STATION
FUND AND SANITATION FUND: Motion was made by Councilman
Akin to approve the 1989-90 budgets for the City. Seconded
by Councilman Swartz .
Councilman Messenger thanked Mayor Pro Tem Naish and Council
Members Jim Swartz and Steve Wright for their hard work,
good ideals and genuine concern that they brought to this
years budget sessions . As I mentioned Thursday, our City
Manager Charles Norwood did an excellent job on presenting
this budget to us and I consider Charlie a true professional
and we are fortunate to have him here in Wylie. I would also
like to thank our Finance Director James Johnson for
tightening the purse strings last year. I would also like
to thank other departments heads for operating efficiently
within their budgets and in closing, I would like to say
that I feel the city has been heading in the right direction
the last two years and if we keep presenting budgets like
the last two that can show the citizens that their money is
being spent wisely and there is no waste and we continue to
add improvements each year as we have been, then eventually
this city will be in real good shape.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish asked if we were going to have a
presentation on the budgets. Mayor Trimble stated that
there was a motion and a second on the floor and called for
a vote on this motion prior to having the presentation.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor
Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
City Manager Charles Norwood stated that the 1989-90 budgets
included a warrant officer , cost of $34,000 or 1 3/4 cents
of the tax rate, also includes street work, cost of $75 ,000
or 2 3/4 cents, equipment such as slope mower , tire changer,
sprinkler system and FAX machine and one pick up truck, cost
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of $27 ,000 or 1 cent of tax rate, two police cares cost of
$28 ,000 or one cent of tax rate, from twelve to eight hour
shifts for police officers cost of $33,000 or 1 1/4 cents of
tax rate, workers compensation and employee insurance cost
of $34 ,000 or 1 1/4 cents . With these additions to the
budget, staff is proposing a tax rate of $.555, there was a
public hearing on the proposed tax rate held on September
7th.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1989 TAX RATE FOR THE
CITY OF WYLIE: The proposed tax rate as explained on
September 7th in the public hearing is $ .555 per $100 .00
valuation. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to
approve the ordinance adopting the $ .555 tax rate for 1989.
Seconded by Councilman Messenger . The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE RE-ZONING TRACT 51
(29 ) OUT OF THE ATTERBERRY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 23: This
property is located on the southeast corner of Ballard St.
and Stone Rd. Both of these items were pulled at the owners
request prior to the meeting time. —
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM LAWFUL PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS: The locations are
on Stone Road, South Ballard, Brown St . , Old Highway 78 and
McCreary Road, this ordinance also provides for the erection
of signs, repealing of all ordinances in conflict, except
the ordinances designating School Zones and Speed Limits
therein for Brown Street and Stone Road. Also provides for
a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred
Dollars for each offense. Mr. Homeyer stated that the
city staff had a consulting firm do a traffic survey and
they have submitted a report reflecting the speeds in this
ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish asked Chief Gilmore if he had any
problems with this. Chief Gilmore said no.
A motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
ordinance establishing maximum lawful prima facie speed
limits at certain locations on Stone Road , South Ballard,
Brown St. , Old Highway 78 and McCreary Road. Seconded by
Councilwoman Stemple. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT SUPPORTING THE RAILROAD
GRADE CROSSING FOR MCCREARY ROAD: This agreement would be
between the City of Wylie and the St . Louis Southwestern
Railway Company. City Manager Charles Norwood said this is
a follow up from the action taken in the Commissioners
Court , approving funds for McCreary road to the railroad
crossing . Councilman Akin said he feels the railroad should
be a player in this and that this amount is excessive and
that the City of Murphy is going to benefit from this.
Councilman Akin also said he did not want to hold this up,
he was far this. Mr . Faires, Code Enforcement Officer,
stated that this would be for two lanes only and Murphy will
have to put in their two lanes later.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the
Resolution and Agreement supporting the railroad grade
crossing for McCreary Road.
Councilman Messenger stated he was very happy to see the
Commissioners Court take action on this , as there has been a
death and law suites against several entities.
Councilman Akin asked if this was going to be a timber or
rubber type crossing . Mr . Homeyer said timber as this was
started about four years ago.
The motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve was
seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Councilman
Akin stated this is decided on by votes from each entity,
each entity has a certain number of votes to cast. The west
side of the county seems to dominate the voting with their
number of votes . Mayor Pro Tem Naish said this does not
have to be done until October, maybe City Manager Charles
Norwood could talk with the school and see who they have to
nominate. Councilman Akin suggested the Council get
together with surrounding cities and nominate someone.
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to table this item.
Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor to table.
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APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE
TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STATE HIGHWAY 190 BETWEEN IH 35 (E) AND THE DALLAS NORTH
TOLLWAY : Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
Resolution supporting and encouraging the Texas Highway
Commission to approve the construction of State Highway 190
between IH 35 (E) and the Dallas North Tollway. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIGHT TURN LANE ON STATE HIGHWAY 78 AND
THE FM 544/KIRBY STREET INTERSECTION: Motion was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the Resolution expressing
appreciation to the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation for construction of the right turn lane on
State Highway 78 and FM 544/Kirby Street intersection.
Seconded by Councilman Messenger . The vote was as follows :
Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT SUPPORTING THE PIPE
LINE LICENSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WYLIE AND THE ATCHISON,
TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY: City Manager Charles
Norwood said the permit was requested by North Texas
Municipal Water District. The cost of the permit will be
$400 .00 and is for a fifteen (15") inch line under the
railroad. Motion was made by Councilwoman Stemple to
approve the Resolution and agreement supporting the pipe
line license between the City of Wylie and The Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Seconded by Councilman
Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED
COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MOTOR FUEL: City
Manager Charles Norwood said staff was looking at 44 ,000
gallons of motor fuel for the up coming year . Councilman
Wright asked about the new OASA rules on the storage tanks .
City Manager Norwood said they have become effective, but
the city has a couple of years to be in compliance. Motion
was made by Councilman Akin to grant authorization for staff
to seek sealed competitive bids for annual contract for
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motor fuel . Seconded by Councilman Wright . The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor , Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor, Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF AND NAMING OF THE COURT YARD AT THE MUNICIPAL
COMPLEX: Councilman Swartz stated that Council has talked
about naming a street after two men from Wylie who lost
their lives in the Viet Nam War . Councilman Swartz also
stated that Councilman Akin has put a lot into the Court
yard. Councilman Swartz made a motion to name the Court
Yard - Veterans Court Yard.
Councilman Akin said it was his ideal to give this court
yard to the employees, but I endorse your motion on naming
it Veterans Court Yard and thank you.
Councilman Wright stated that there are three veterans
sitting on the Council now and we can all appreciate those
who have given their lives for our freedom.
Councilman Swartz said you can have two plaques, one for
those who gave their lives and one for those who severed
their Country.
Councilman Messenger said have a public ceremony with the
families attending.
Councilman Swartz ' s motion was seconded by Councilman Akin.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF AND THE NAMING OF A STREET WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS: This street was formerly designated as C.R. 851
until it was annexed into the city. This street is located
north of FM 544 across from Steel Road Industrial Park.
Mr . Homeyer stated that he has contacted each of the
property owners who live on this street and there has been
no opposition to naming this street Marshall Lane. Mr .
Homeyer stated this name has come from a list of past Mayors
and Council Members. Motion was made by Councilman Akin to
approve the name of Marshall Lane for the former County Road
851 . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor , Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
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APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST TO SHIMEK, JACOBS, FINKLEA:
This payment request is in the amount of $26,000 for past
services rendered . City Manager Charles Norwood said this
item has been discussed at several work sessions and this
bill was incurred while working under contract with North
Texas Municipal Water District. Council requested that I
work with this firm and try to come to an agreement on the
bill . The City can use these plans and we have agreed upon
$26,000 instead of the original $51,000 . Staff recommends
approval with payment being made after the sale of the bonds
in December . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to
approve the payment request in the amount of $26,000 to
Shimek, Jacobs, and Finklea to be paid with bond money in
December. Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that if this was a
legal issue I would be voting no on it, but I feel we do
have a moral obligation. Seconded by Councilwoman Stemple.
Councilman Wright complimented Mayor Pro Tem Naish on his
presence of mind to suggest that Mr . Norwood meet with Mr.
Shimek about the bill when the firm presented it to Council.
Councilman Wright said that when bills come in like this, it
has not been included in the budget and does present a
problem within our budget.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST TO HUNTER & ASSOCIATES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,049 .36: This payment request is for services
rendered in connection with the wastewater collection system
improvements . City Manager Charles Norwood said this is the
monthly estimate for this firm for work done on the
wastewater collection system improvements . Staff recommends
approval . Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to
approve the payment request in the amount of $16,049 .36 to
Hunter & Associates. Seconded by Councilman Wright. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman
Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor .
This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST TO LANE & ASSOCIATES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,000: This payment request is for the services
for appraisals of property in connection with the wastewater
collection system improvements . City Manager Charles
Norwood stated that staff recommends approval . Motion was
made by Councilman Swartz to approve the payment request in
tne amount or 1a,tolot1 to bane at associates. aeeunueu uy
Councilman Akin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble -
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in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin -
in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright -
in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF ROCKWALL, ROWLETT,
AND SACHSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES: City
Manager Charles Norwood said this item has come to us from
the meetings with other cities regarding the warrant
officer. The conclusion was we could save money if we all
bid together . Staff recommends approval of this agreement.
Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the City of
Wylie entering into a cooperative purchasing agreement with
the cities of Rockwall, Rowlett, and Sachse for the purchase
of police vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Messenger. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman
Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - 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 record and to keep
their comments to two minutes.
Mr . Bill Burge 386 Sue Ellen, thanked the Council for all
the work done to get the money put into Mccreary Road and
the railroad crossing.
Annette Naish 512 Rustic Place wanted to inform the Council
that the third week in October there is going to be a
meeting with several Mayors, regarding a recycling program.
We hope to get one of our Council members to go to this
meeting with us. I would also like to tell everyone about
your budget hearings, I have attended a lot of different
hearings and this one was the best and gave more information
than any of the other ones.
Mr . Raymond Cooper 301 Dogwood, naming of the Court Yard, I
will be willing to volunteer to raise money for the plaques.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to clarify
about the Resolution passed by County Commissioners that
funds were transferred for Brown St . , McCreary Road and for
Highway 78 and to send a letter of thanks for moving these
funds.
Councilman Messenger stated that Mayor Pro Tem Naish should
give himself some credit, he did a lot of work.
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Councilwoman Stemple stated in regards to the court yard, I
know that Councilman Akin has been trying to think of a
name, and Councilman Swartz you have done a good job.
City Manager Charles Norwood suggested we ask the County
Commissioners to come to next Tuesday meeting and talk about
these roads and other streets we are seeking help on.
Councilman Wright would like for the minutes to reflect that
Mayor Pro Tem Naish, Councilman Messenger and Mayor Trimble
worked on the Bridge & Road Committee for this last county
bond issue. Councilman Wright also suggested that a
complete packet be placed on the table in the back of the
Council room for citizens to look at . Mayor Pro Tem Naish
said this has been done, the cost factor was go great that
we stopped it. Councilman Wright said to put it on the
table with a chain.
Councilman Swartz said the letter to the editor regarding
the proposed Garland landfield site, I am proud the Council
took a stand against the landfield and I was also proud to
see the article.
Councilman Akin stated he was proud to get to work with the
County and maybe we can keep this going. The City Manager
has done a lot of work on this also . I appreciate Jerry
Hoagland for all the things he has done and I feel like a
letter of appreciation should be sent. Councilman Akin said
he had a call about a sunk over the week end. It use to be
that there was a policy that the police department would
take care of animal control calls after hours and on week
ends. Mr . Don White said the police dispatcher calls me
and I send someone out, but Chief Gilmore does not want
these calls on week ends. Councilman Akin said on weedy
lots , when the time limit is up then who mows and who pays.
What can be done to speed things up. City Manager Charles
Norwood said we are taking the people to Municipal Court for
not complying . Staff can take the approach of mowing it,
but would need to budget $25,000 per year . Staff could go
out have it mowed and then place a lien on the property.
City Manager Charles Norwood stated that he feels the plan
now of going to Municipal Court is the best plan.
Mr . Faires said it seems that I would be embarrassed to file
a lien on a lot for the bill of mowing it. Councilman Akin
said you have people with allergies and they see the grass
growing higher and higher, we don' t do anything . We do have
a problem.
Councilman Messenger said maybe have a work shop on this.
Need to set a policy and do all of them the same way. -�,,
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Councilman Swartz said look at the properties with high
weeds. They are properties that people have moved off and
left, they are not going to be responsible, or respond to
our letters.
Mayor Trimble said until the economic conditions change, you
are going to have this problem.
Councilman Akin said six months ago Council appointed an
Ambulance Committee, they have given a lot of time and work,
Council has not done anything on this as yet. City Manager
Charles Norwood said hope to go out for bids by the end of
next month. Councilman Akin requested that staff let the
committee members know this.
City Secretary Carolyn Jones reported on the September 23
activities for Bells Across America Ceremony. That
everything was lined up and the ceremony would begin at
10 :00 A. M. with the parade immediately after .
Councilman Akin wanted to know if staff had heard from the
National Guard Reserve about moving this away , and what is
the status on this. Councilman Akin requested staff to call
Sgt . Major Lee regarding this . Mayor Trimble said he has
spoken with him and feels we can work something out on this
move.
Councilman Wright stated that the all female color guard
coming for the activities Saturday is something special .
Mayor Trimble thanked Councilman Swartz and the staff for
the work on these activities .
Councilman Akin said the news media might help us with
coverage of finding all the names of those involved for the
plaque for the court yard.
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF DUCTILE PIPE AND IRON FITTINGS
FOR SOUTHFORK LIFT STATION WITH APPROXIMATE COST OF $5700:
City Manager Charles Norwood said this is a follow up from
last Thursday' s meeting. Staff thought we could purchase
this for under $5,000 , but we have found we can not. This
will enable staff to use the 6" pump that was purchased last
week to help control the lift stations when there are
problems. Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
purchase of the ductile pipe and iron fittings. Seconded by
Councilman Messenger .
Councilman Wright asked what percentage of largest lift
station would this pump. Mr. Homeyer said 100% of our
current lift stations and 50% of the new ones we will be
building.
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The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor, .•...`
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
There being no other matters of busines o ' n was made
to adjourn with all in favor .
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