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Home My WebLink About08/10/1989 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1989 ?:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Haddox, Gardner, McIlhaney COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Birdwe11 STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Jones, Fire Chief Landua, Assistant City Engineer Smith, Lt. Mike Patterson, Police Chief Strope, Public Information Officer Calliham, city Attorney Locke, Assistant City Secretary Hooks, City Engineer Pullen VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Aqenda Item No. I - Presentation of award to the National Night Out (Liqhts On)_Neighborhood Watch competition winner. Police Chief Strope and Lt. Mike Patterson introduced the winners of the Neighborhood Watch program. Mayor Ringer presented the winners with their certificates. Aqenda Item No. 2 - CONSENT AGENDA. (2.1) Approval of the minutes of the Workshop Meeting, Wednesday, July 26, 1989, and the Regular Meeting, Thursday, July 27, 1989. (2.2) Ratification of emergency repairs to Caterpillar 973 Loader-Landfill Division (Vehicle #73-12; repairs $14,043.71) (2.3) Award of purchase of Type 1 Ambulance - Bid #89-39 (staff recommends award to Collins Ambulance, for a total of $43,517.50; 1988-89 EMS budget) (2.4) Award of contract for Janitorial Maintenance - Bid #89-37 (staff recommends award to low bidder, A.B. Enterprises, for a total of $36,778.02; 1988-89 General Fund) (2.5) Award of purchase of a Truck Cab Chassis (2 ea.) - Bid #89- 34 (staff recommends award to low bidder, Hendrix GMC Trucks, for a total of $52,942.00; 1988-89 Utility Fund WWTP Division) 007384 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 10, 1989 Page 2 (2.6) Authorization to execute a professional services contract with R.W. Harden and Associates for the siting of additional water wells in city's wellfield. (Estimated $18,760.00; URB 1984 funds) (2.7) Approval of the proposal for E-911 and centralized dispatching as discussed at the August 9th workshop. Ail of the above items were approved by common consent. Agenda It-m No. 3 - Consideration of a resolution in support of the construction and operation of a Texas Department of Corrections Security facility in Somerville, Burleson County, Texas. Mr. Barrett Lyne spoke to the Council on behalf of the Burleson County Industrial Foundation. Councilman Haddox moved approval of the resolution in support of the construction and operation of a Texas Department of Corrections Security facility in Somerville, Texas. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown, unanimously by a 6-0 vote. and carried Copies of the resolution will be forwarded to Ms. Honey Dowdy, of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, and to the Texas Department of Corrections. Agenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of a permit to keep chickens (not more than ten) at 1020 Francis Drive within the city limits. (Applicant: James H. Hughes) City Secretary Jones explained this item. She stated that the council received a copy of the application submitted by Mr. Hughes. The Health Department has reported they have no objection to the permit. Mayor Ringer noted that the Council has received two letters of objection. Mrs. Jones added that she sent notices to eight property owners and also published a notice in the EAGLE; she has received no calls. The applicant, Mr. Hughes, addressed the Council in support of his request. He stated that his nine-year-old son has decided to participate in 4-H, and in order to do so, has bought twelve chickens. He noted that he is willing to give away two of the chickens to comply with the permit. Mr. Hughes referred to the map showing the location of his property. He presented pictures showing his chicken coop and privacy fence. 007385 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 10, 1989 Page 3 Dr. Virgil Stover, 1017 Holt, addressed the Council. He voiced his objection to this request, and presented a petition signed by himself and seven other individuals expressing objection. Councilman McIlhaney asked Dr. Stover if he has had any problems with the chickens so far. Dr. Stover replied that he has not had a problem to this point, but he does not feel the permit process has any limitations. Dr. Robert Melscher, 1013 Francis, addressed the Council. He asked if the council had any objection to the mallard ducks he has on his tank at his residence. After further discussion, the City Attorney stated that his ducks were located on this pond before the ordinance's effective date. Councilman Haddox commented that he will vote against the request for the sole reason that the neighbors have objected. Councilman Gardner asked how much money Mr. Hughes has invested in the chicken project. Mr. Hughes replied that he has spent $800-$900 for materials. He added that the older the chickens become, the calmer they are. Councilman McIlhaney moved to grant the permit for one year, and if substantiated complaints are heard by the staff, then the Council review the permit for revocation. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. He stated that the animals are to be permitted under certain conditions. Mayor Ringer interpreted several of these conditions. The motion was defeated by a tie vote, 3-3, as follows: FOR: Councilmen McIlhaney, Gardner, Schneider AGAINST: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Haddox, Brown Councilman McIlhaney commented that she supports the 4-H program and that the children work hard and take pride in their projects; she explained that this is one reason she supported the request. Mr. Hughes requested that the council allow him an opportunity to talk to his neighbors before action is required to be taken. Councilman Brown moved to table consideration of this item and allow Mr. Hughes two weeks to talk to the neighbors, and to place this item for reconsideration on the August 24th agenda. Councilman Schneider unanimously, 6-0. seconded the motion which carried 007386 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 10, 1989 Page 4 Agenda Item No. 5 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Darrell Campbell of Video Mega, Inc. and Cable Time addressed the Council. He spoke on the purchase of Cooke Cablevision by TCA Cable, and endorsed TCA Cable. Mayor Ringer note that TCA Cable has submitted a letter of request for a proposed franchise ordinance. Agenda Item No. 6 - Closed session to receive a staff report [6252-17(2) (r)] and to discuss personnel [6252-17(2) 6.1 Staff Report [6252-17(2) (r)]. A. Legal Report. 6.2 Personnel [6252-17(2) (g)]. A.Discussion of appointments to Citizens Committees. 1. Cemetery Committee. B. Discussion of Administrative Personnel 1. Evaluation: City Manager, City Secretary, and City Attorney The Council moved into closed session at 7:35 p.m. Agenda Item No. 7 - Action on closed session. The council moved back into open session at 8:53 p.m. Councilman McIlhaney moved to appoint members to the Cemetery Committee: Sarah Adams, Chairman; Beverly Smith; and Bill Hensel. (Terms will expire May 1991). Councilman unanimously, 6-0. Schneider seconded the motion which carried Councilman Brown moved to approve a 5 percent increase, effective June 1st for City Manager Ron Ragland. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-1, Councilman Gardner voting against the motion. Councilman Brown moved to approve a salary increase to $35,000 annually effective June 1st for City Secretary Dian Jones. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Councilman Brown moved to approve a salary increase to $52,500 annually and continue the car allowance for City Attorney Cathy Locke. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. 007387 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 10, 1989 Page 5 ~qenda I2em No. 8 - &d~ourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: 1 y secretary Dian Jones Mayo¥~q~ry ~/g~ 007S88 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1989 7:00 P.M. 11. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10. 20 007390