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1987-05-05 Regular Meeting 4069 REGULAR MEETINH TUESDAY. MAY 5. 1987 A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Dowling Watf~rd followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Mayor Oakland R. Chapman Present Councilman Nick Collins Present Councilman Andy Rubin Present Councilman Oscar Thomas Present Councilman Dowling Watford Present STAFF ATTENDANCE .- City Attorney Bryant Absent City Administrator Drago Present City Clerk Thomas Absent Deputy Clerk Wilkerson Present ~?_]_ D. MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY O~ COUNCIL ACTION FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 19~ Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Thomas, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. a7-8 E. MOTION TO APPROVE WARRANT REGISTERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIT. IN THE AMOUNTS OF $246. 861.52 FOR GENERAL FUND AND $120.387.35 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND. ALSO. $37.579.89 FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Collins to approve the warrant registers for the month of Apr'il in the amounts of $246,861.52 for General Fund and $120,387.35 for the Water and Sewer Fund, and $37,579.83 for the Capital Project Fund. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Collins, Thomas and Rubin - yea Motion carried. · PRESENTATION OF $1.000. DONATION TO THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORI{~j Mayor Chapman presented a check to representative Susan Hughes of the Fourth of July Fireworks Committee in the amount of $1,000.00 as the City's donation for the fireworks display. F. REOUEST FOR THE ADDITION. DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMa~ ON TODAY' S AGENDA Administrator Drago requested Items ~1 and 2 under Old Business be removed from today's agenda and put on the May 19th agenda. G. OLD BUSINESS P7-].5 1. Consider an application for alley closing at th9 Trinity Assembly of God located at 1109 S.E. 7th Stree~ Administrator Drago explained Attorney Bryant stated to him that he did not have any problems with the resolution as submitted by the Trinity Assembly of God. Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to instruct the Attorney to draft the .necessary ordinance to be presented for the first reading at the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman'Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Rubin and Collins - yea. Councilman Watford - nay. Motion carried. 407O 1987 87-23 H. 1. CONSIDER A REOUEST FOR THE CITY TO PURCHASE A LOT .~ LOCATED AT THE LIFT STATION ON S.E. 8TH AVENU~ Mr. Steve Kochokian and Mr. Donald Schmidt of Frontier Properties addressed Council requesting the City purchase a lot on S.E. 8th Avenue which they have been unable to sell. They feel they would be able to sell the property if the lift station was not located on the property. Director Fortner explained the lift station was located on the City's easement and it would be costly for the station to be relocated. Administrator Drago explained the City was under no obligation to purchase the property since it is located in the City right of way. ' Councilmembers discussed removing the chain link fence, erecting a wooden fence around the station and planting shrubs around the station (similar to the station located at the Big Lake National Bank). No action taken by Council on the request. 87 -37 2. Update of items of interest to the City bv County Commissioner Jack Williamsog. Commissioner Williamson reminded the Council of the meeting to be held Wednesday night with the Department of Transportation at the County Courthouge to discuss the 5 year paving plan. '-'~. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS 1. Councilman Collin~ Councilman Collins complimented the Police Department on slowing down the traffic within the City limits. 2. Councilman Thomas Councilman Thomas questioned the feasibility of the required voluntary annexation .agreements that must be signed before water/sewer servi~e is given outside the City limits, as required by City ordinance. Administrator Drago stated~ the ordinance would have to be amended excluding the portion which requires that the agreement be signed before the service is provided. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilmembers agreed for Attorney Bryant, Director Fortner and Administrator Drago to study the situation and work up alternatives to bring back to the Council for discussion, 3. Councilman Watford 87-15 Councilman Watford suggested the following changes be ma~e concerning street/alley closing applications: 1. Have the property owners signatures notarized. 2. Have the property owners pay the application fee and ordinance fee, etc. up front, those funds not used can be refunded to property owner. 3. Have a comment section provided for the other utility companies (FPL, Harte Hanks and United Telephone) stating they did not have any lines located within the said street/alley to be closed. Following discussion, motion was made by Councilman Watford that the property owners signatures be notarized on the street/alley closing applications and that a comments section be added for FPL, Harte Hanks and United Telephone Company, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Thomas, Collins and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. Councilman Watford stated he understood the City/County 87 -25 Fire Department merger proposal was presented to the County Commissioners and approved with changes. He asked if the proposal was going to be resubmitted to the Council for approval. What was the City's next step? Administrator Drago stated the next step would be for the City to draft formal contract to be presented before the City Council and the County Commission for their execution. 4071 Councilman Thomas stated that he thought the City Council and the County Commissioners would be meeting together before anything was finalized. Administrator Drago stated this was up to the Council whether or not the two boards meet to discuss the merger. The County basically approved the plan in concept, there wasn't any changes which were detrimental to the City. This plan now has to be put into a contract document for both boards to review and approve. Councilman Thomas stated he would like for the two boards to meet before anything was finalized. Councilman Watford made a motion that the amended agreement be presented at the City's next meeting for Council's discussion and approval before the process of writing the contract is entered into. Motion seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Rubin, Collins and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 4. Councilman Rubin ~7-29 Councilman Rubin questioned the status of the Taddie lawsuit. Administrator Drago stated a meeting was scheduled for Friday with Attorney Bull concerning the case. Councilman Rubin commented on the paving of City streets. Councilman Rubin asked that the City write a letter to the Social Security and Unemployment Offices requesting these local offices be here more than one day a week. 5. Mayor ChaDma~ Mayor Chapman asked Director Fortner why the water pressure seemed low the night before. Director Fortner explained the water tower was drained in order for it to be painted and a six inch water main broke at the same time. There being no further~ business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 3:21 P.M. MAYOR OAKLAND R. C~d~MAN ATTE ST .- BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC- CITY CLERK THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. 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