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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1986
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Bond, Brown,
Haddox, Jones, Tongco, Boughton
STAFF PRESENT:
STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON:
City Manager Cole, Director of Capital
Improvements Ash, City Attorney Locke,
City Engineer Pullen, Assistant City
Manager VanDever, City Planner Mayo,
City Secretary Jones, Deputy Finance
Director Schroeder, Utilities Manager
Piwonka, Personnel Director Dickson,
Parks and Recreation Director Beachy,
Purchasing Agent McCartney, Assistant
Director of Planning Callaway, Fire
Chief Landua, Public Utilties Director
Ford, Administrative Assistant Barnett,
Council Coordinator Garrett
Mike Hachtman
Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating May 15,
1986 as "Teacher Appreciation Day" in College Station, Texas.
Mayor Ringer signed a proclamation designating May 15, 1986 as
"Teacher Appreciation Day" in College Station. College Station
Schools Superintendent Ray Chancellor was present to accept the
proclamation.
Agenda Item No. 2 - Signing of a proclamation designating the
week of May 11-17, 1986 as "Texas Land Heritage Week" in Brazos
County.
Mayor Ringer signed a proclamation designating the week of May
11-17, 1986 as "Texas Land Heritage Week" in Brazos County.
Representatives from various land and abstract title companies
were present to accept the proclamation.
Agenda Item No. 3 - Signing of a proclamation designating the
month of May as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in College
Station, Texas.
Mayor Ringer signed a proclamation designating the month of May
as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in College Station. Dr.
P.L. Allred, Audiologist was present to accept the proclamation.
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A~enda Item No. 4 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council
Workshop Meeting, Aprll 23, 1986, and the City Council Reqular
Meeting, April 24, 1986.
Councilman Boughton noted that a correction needed to be made on
page 8 of the minutes of the regular city council meeting and
stated that the votes against the motion to deny the request,
were switched with the votes for the rezoning request.
Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes as corrected
for the City Council Workshop Meeting of April 23, 1986 and the
City Council Regular Meeting of April 24, 1986.
Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 5 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~
a 10.02 acre tract located along the west side of Dartmouth
Drive, south of and adjacent to KFO addition, from District R-2
Duplex Residential to District R-5 Medium Density Residential.
Applicant: Kelli S. Lewis.
Assistant City Planner Callaway presented this item. He noted
that this tract is located along the west side of Dartmouth
~-ive, adjacent to and south of the KFO subdivison; 140' north of
the Brentwood subdivision.
He explained that area zoning includes R-4 to the north, R-1 to
the east, R-2, R-1 to the south, and R-5 to the west. The
subject tract is vacant with apartments to the north and
Brentwood Subdivison to the south. Also, this area is reflected
as medium density residential on the land use plan.
Mr. Callaway stated that this tract is part of a larger 913.65
acre) tract. The applicant has not included all of the tract in
this request in order to leave a buffer of R-2 zoning adjacent to
the single family residential area to the south (Brentwood).
The staff recommends approval of the R-5 zoning request and the
applicant has provided an appropriate buffer to minimize
conflicts with low density residential uses.
Mr. Callaway pointed out that the applicant proposes to develop
fraternity houses on this tract. He stated that any proposal for
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fraternity use will be reviewed by the staff and the Project
Review Committee, then forwarded to the Commission. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted to deny this request from R-2 to
R-5.
He noted that area residents presented a petition opposing the
request to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the staff.
Councilman Haddox asked the staff what the width of the R-2
property is. Mr. Callaway replied that it is approximately 140
feet.
Councilman Bond asked where the petitioners reside. Mr. Callaway
replied that they live in the R-2 area to the south in the
Brentwood subdivision. He also stated that the entire tract of
13.65 acres is zoned R-2.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
David Lewis of 2902 Broadmoor, owners of the subject tract, spoke
in favor of the rezoning request. He stated that he also owns
the R-5 tract on the west side of the property, where he intends
to accommodate fraternities. Since that time of purchase of the
R-5 tract, other fraternities have also expressed interest so
Mr. Lewis needed an additional amount of land. The owner
acquired the 13.65 acre tract proposing to construct a fraternity
row with houses similar to sorority houses on Athens Street.
He noted that he is responsible for paying $75,000.00 of the
construction costs for Dartmouth extension. He stated this
proposed development will help raise the monies for the Dartmouth
project costs. Councilman Haddox asked staff for the original
zoning of the R-5 property. Mr. Lewis replied that the property
was zoned R-4.
Councilman Brown asked what would the buffer be zoned. Mr. Lewis
replied that the zoning would be R-1 single family homes or R-2
duplexes. Councilman Brown also asked if any development would
take place at this time. Mr. Lewis replied negatively.
Mr. Lewis stated that if the rezoning request was approved, he
would return to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a
preliminary plat for the development of the fraternity houses.
Councilman Brown asked how many students would reside in the
fraternity houses. Mr. Lewis replied that 50 people could live
in the housing unit.
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Councilman Tongco asked Mr. Lewis if he considered Planning and
Zoning Commission's idea of zoning the entire tract R-5. Mr.
Lewis stated he had no opposition to that type of zoning.
He stated that the Council had three options to base their
decision. 1) The Council may choose to rezone the property as
requested, 2) or table the decision and send the request back to
Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of a rezoning
request of R-5 for the entire tract, (3) or deny the request
without prejudice.
Mr. Lewis stated that he is fully prepared to develop the tract.
Mayor Ringer asked if contracts have been made with
fraternities. Mr. Lewis explained that he would not receive
contracts until the area is ready for development.
Mr. Aylmer Thompson of 2305 Auburn Court spoke in opposition to
the rezoning request. He noted that he is representing the25
families who live in the R-1 area. He pointed out that the
families of this area do not feel that the request for rezoning
should be granted. One reason is that the R-2 buffer is
extremely narrow between R-1 and R-5. Another reason is the
difficulty to re-sell the property in the R-1 district. He
stated that the residents would like to see this area remain R-2
as originally stated in the Plan 2000.
Councilman Brown asked if the fraternity houses would change the
complexion of the area. Mr. Thompson replied that some of the
residents agree that the fraternity houses might be better built
and maintained than apartment houses.
Councilman Haddox referred to the minutes of a P&Z meeting where
Mr. Thompson mentioned that the buffer should require a minimum
of 150 feet. Mr. Thompson pointed out that he did not state the
buffer should be 150 feet, but rather 500 feet.
Scott Sigle, a resident of 401 Princeton Court, spoke in
opposition to the rezoning request. He noted that his main
concern is privacy; he could build a fence but it would not give
him enough privacy. Another concern is that fraternities do not
belong in a residential neighborhood.
Councilman Haddox asked Mr. Sigle if duplexes would help cut the
view of window accessibility into the area homes. Mr. Sigle
replied that any type of two-story residential building would
make things worse because the view into his windows would
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increase. Also, at this time, a fraternity row would hinder
development of the R-1 section.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
A~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the
above tract.
Councilman Haddox reiterated that the staff said the rezoninG
would conform with the land use plan. Mr. Thompson stated that
the request did not comply with the land use plan according to
the Plan 2000.
Assistant City Planner Callaway responded by saying that this
area is reflected as medium density on the land use plan. This
reflection was patterned after a study was taken in a larger area
referred to as the "the Golden triangle" area. A detail study
was made prior to the adoption of the Plan 2000. The staff feels
this area is a medium density residential area combined with the
area which remains R-2. Mr. Callaway pointed out that a former
resident of the "golden triangle" area and former PlanninG and
ZoninG Commissioner spoke in opposition to this request.
Councilman Brown asked staff to bring the Council up-to-date on
the planned unit development. Mr. Callaway responded by saying
that the residential planned unit development consists of three
P.U.D. zones with varyinG degrees of density. The highest
density allows 56 units per acre. He noted that the difference
between the higher density P.U.D. and this zoning district is
that this district will allow any of the permitted uses if zoned,
and any conditional uses would require consideration by the
Planning and ZoninG Commision. He also noted that the only
prerequisite for approval of building permits, would be to ob-
tain site plans and landscaping plans. The P.U.D. would require
that development plans be approved as part of the rezoninG
request.
Councilman TonGco asked if this tract is large enough for a
residential planned unit development. Mr. Callaway responded
affirmatively.
Councilman Haddox stated that if the area were rezoned R-5 there
would be more control over the landscaping. Mr. Thompson replied
affirmatively.
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Councilman TonGco pointed out that once the zoninG request is
Granted, the owner can legally develop anything that concurs with
the zoninG· In other words, the owner may say he wants to
develop a particular item, but it does not mean the owner will
follow through with the proposal. Councilman Bond stated that
the P.U.D. may control this from happening.
Mayor Ringer reiterated Councilman TonGco's point that the
Council could not Guarantee that this area will be developed as
fraternity houses.
Councilman Brown moved for denial of this rezoninG request with-
out prejudice and to ask the applicant to come back with a
request for a P.U.D., with a waiver of 180 days.
Councilman BouGhton seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 7 - A public hearing on Revenue Sharing and the
Operating Budget for FY 86-87.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearinG·
~-. Ann Shively, a representative of the Brazos Valley MHMR,
presented Council with a budget request.
She pointed out that MHMR has been placed in a crisis resultinG
from two class action suits against the Texas Department of
Mental Health and Mental Retardation. She noted that a federal
judge found TDMHMR out of compliance, and ordered the TDMHMR to
establish staff/patient ratio of 5 patients per 1 staff member in
the state hospitals durinG the day shift and no more than 10
patients per staff member during the night shift. Another
alternative was to send the patients back into the communities.
Ms. Shively noted her concern about the crisis center on Mary
Lake Drive which is an eight bed facility with eighteen or
nineteen patients at any Given time.
She stated that MHMR is requestinG $54,549.00 this year which is
$19,949 increase from last year. Also, MHMR is hoping to obtain
a mental health deputy program for $5,000.00 from the $19,000.00
difference in funding and the remaindinG $14,000.00 could be used
for one emergency medical staff to be employed in the crisis unit
on Mary Lake Drive.
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She pointed out other problems and explained that there was an
18% increase of staff from 1980 to 1986 and the increase in
patients during this period was 45%.
Ms. Shively introduced Ms. Mary Alice Pasani, President of the
League of Women Voters in Brazos County. Ms. Pasani explained
that a survey has been prepared of all mental health providers in
Brazos County. The survey showed the following lists is the
needs of the con~nunity health care providers. 1) the costs of
care; 2) alternatives for emergency care are limited; 3) need for
in-patient for low-income population; 4) need for legal aid
services; and 5) need for alcohol and drug abuse services.
As a result, the League of Women Voters composed a consensus
statement regarding mental health services. She read the
following services which should be available. 1) crisis
intervention, 2) supportive and rehabilitative services, 3)
preventive and integrated therapeutic services, and 4) community
education.
Councilman Bond asked what is the MHMR authority of Brazos
Valley. Ms. Shively explained that the organization is regional
mental health-mental retardation center and also a political sub-
division. This organization serves the seven area counties.
She further explained that 66% of funding comes from state grant
and aid and about 3% comes from federal aid. She also stated the
remainder of the budget comes from local support.
Councilman Bond asked if this authority was created by an en-
abling legislation. Ms. Shively replied that this authority was
created by House Bill 3 of 1965 and the Community Health Center
Acts of 1965.
Councilman Haddox asked for a percentage of the breakdown between
the county and city funding. She replied that 3% of the total
budget is funded from the seven cities and counties.
Councilman Brown asked who funds the 97% of the budget. She
replied that the state funds 66%, federal aid consists of 12%;
other monies include an an alcohol grant, drug abuse grant, and
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infant grants. Also, other income generated includes sheltered
workshops, a Highway contract that entails picking up litter, and
a Dept. of Human Services contract.
Ms. Shively noted that TDMHMR must match the state grant monies
by 16% which is $217,000.00.
Allan Hanson of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
presented the Council with objectives for use of the hotel/motel
tax funding for the next year. He stated that in 1986 a 30%
increase in visitors is projected, and there are 32,000 confirmed
room nights for the next four years. As proposed, this tax money
will be used for five projects of the Chamber of Commerce: 1)
involved in the acquisition and maintenance of convention center
facilities, furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials
for the registration of convention delegates, 2) advertising for
general promotion, promotional and tourist business, 3) conduct
the solicitation and operating program to attract conventions and
visitors, 4) the encouragement, promotion, and improvement of the
Arts, and 5) for the historic preservation and restoration of
the local area.
Mr. Hanson noted that the funding request is for $187,000.00,
which is an $87,000.00 increase from last year's budget. There
will be no increases in salary expenses. Also proposed is a
minimal increase of $29,700 in the advertising program and an
increase of $30,000 of travel and convention expenditures for
direct sales.
Mr. Hanson introduced Jean Calhoun, President of the Brazos
Valley Hotel/Motel Association and Mary Newton of the local
chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association.
Mrs. Jean Calhoun expressed the need for additional funds to the
the Chamber of Commerce. She pointed out that the Chamber of
Commerce is the backbone in bringing dollars into the area.
Councilman Bond asked if the Chamber received additional funding
from the hotel/motel association. Ms. Calhoun replied that
contributions including part of the dues are applied to the
fund.
Mr. Mark Arnold spoke on behalf of the Brazos Valley Hotel/Motel
Association. He explained that the best way to attract new
businesses is through direct personal solicitation; yet all
hotels do not have the ability to attract new businesses.
Therefore, it is necessary for the visitor's and convention
bureau to have the ability to go out consistently and contact,
solicit, and book new groups and conventions that come into the
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area. He noted that all hotels will benefit and occupancies will
increase during the Texas Games '88. He also noted that a
committee has been formed to study the expenditures of the
visitor's and convention bureau and what needs to be asked from
the Council.
Ms. Mary Newton also spoke in favor of the request for funds for
the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce. She stated that
the "Taste" was successful and the restaurant association gained
a profit of $4,200.00. Two projects will be underway from the
use of this money. 1) 30% of this money will be used as a
scholarship and 2) 70% will be used by Brazos Beautiful to spread
bluebonnet seeds to create trails leading to this area.
JoAnn Powell, Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program,
was present to address the council on their funding request.
This program is a federal, state, and locally funded program for
the talented older senior citizens in volunteer programs through-
out the city.
She pointed out that during the first quarter of 1986, 15,000
hours of volunteer service were contributed. The goal of the
organization is to provide quality volunteers doing quality
service within the community. Projections for 1986 include
increased volunteers in the school system, with literacy as a
primary objective. Also, they would like to expand the Oasis
program into the homes, clinics, and other medical facilities,
and to have a project in conjunction with the Brazos County
Cooperative and Extension and Crime Prevention, utiltizing senior
citizens as trainers.
Councilman Brown asked about the $2,500 requested from College
Station. Ms. Powell replied that this request totals 5% of the
budget, and the total local funding equals 16-17% of the budget.
Anne Hazen, public relations director of the Brazos Maternal and
Child Health Clinic, was present to answer any questions the
Council had concerning the funding request.
Jody Bates, a representative of the Brazos County Sesquicenten-
nial Commission, addressed Council and asked for a small funding
request to finish the year. She stated that any monies remaining
at the end of the year would be divided among the three funding
entities.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Ringer reminded citizens that on May 22, 1986 council
consideration will be given to the decision packages for the
general fund; on June 12, 1986, consideration of the decision
packages for the hotel/motel tax fund; and on June 25, 1986,
adoption of the budget.
A~enda Item No. 8 - Consent Agenda:
Ail items were approved by common consent.
Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of sellin~ a 3000 KVA pad mount
transformer to the City of Bryan.
City Manager Cole pointed out that the City of College Station
was contacted by the City of Bryan who needed a 3000 KVA pad
mount transformer. The City of College Station had a transformer
in reserve for the Texas Instruments Plant. This plant has
closed and the transformer is no longer needed. The City of
College Station agreed to sell this transformer to the City of
Bryan. Mr. Cole asked the Council to ratify the action made by
the staff. He also stated that the price paid by the City of
Bryan will be in excess of the original costs.
Councilman Haddox moved approval of the selling of the trans-
former to the City of Bryan.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of a request from the City of
Bryan to relinquish electric utility service authority over to
the Gifford-Hill Gravel Plant.
City Attorney Cathy Locke presented this item. She noted that
this request was made from Public Utilities Director, George
Ford.
City Manager Cole stated that staff recommends approval and
anticipates no need for utility service to this area.
Councilman Bond moved approval to relinquish electric utility
service authority to the Gifford-Hill Gravel Plant.
Councilman Brown seconded the motion which was apDroved unan-
imously, 7-0.
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A~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an ordinance addinq a
Section 7 to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, prohibitin~ the
retail sales of unpasteurized milk and milk products within the
city limits of Colleqe Station.
Assistant City Attorney, Carol Elmore, presented this item. She
stated that the need for this ordinance was brought to the city's
attention by Mr. Bill Lewis of the Brazos County Health Board.
She explained that the previous ordinance was no longer in
compliance with state legislation. The Health Department
representatives recommended to the staff that a new ordinance be
proposed.
Mr. Lewis explained to the Council that a law was passed several
years ago to allow cities to continue to prohibit the sale at
retail of unpasteurized milk and milk products.
Councilman Bond asked if the state also has this requirement on a
state-wide level. Mr. Lewis responded by explaining how the
state permitting requirements were revised in 1979, requiring
companies to have one state permit rather than a permit in each
city.
Mayor Ringer commented that the city no longer issues permits and
that the ordinance is need to prohibit unpasteurized milk in the
stores in the city.
Assistant City Attorney Elmore explained the purpose of the
ordinance and stated that health problems have resulted in other
cities because of the sale of products made from unpasteurized
milk. She expressed the need for the Council to pass this
ordinance prohibiting the sale of unpasteurized milk.
Councilman Jones moved approval of Ordinance No. 1650 prohibiting
the retail sales of unpasteurized milk and milk products within
the city limits of the City of College Station.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
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Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 4, Section 13, of the Code of Ordnances, re~ulatin~ the
exploration, development, production, and transportation of Oil,
Gas, and Associated Mineral Hydrocarbons within the City of
College Station.
City Attorney Cathy Locke presented this item. She stated that
this ordinance allows the city to regulate the drilling of
minerals and the development of hydrocarbons. This ordinance
will take the place of the current conditional use permit
process. The ordinance has several features, such as the
requirement of drilling site designation upon subdivision of
property. It has different procedures for rural areas as
compared to urban areas.
She noted that the Project Review Committee shall review the
nature and locations of the proposed activities, and make
recommendations to the Council pertaining to site plan design and
construction.
Councilman Haddox asked how the oil companies reacted to the new
ordinance as compared to the current regulations.
Ms. Locke replied that the new ordinance would not have any
impact and this ordinance gives a better understanding of the
conditional use permits to the industrial tracts.
Councilman Bond questioned the regulation of pipelines and the
authorization of the Corps of Engineers as described on page 32
of the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Bond moved to table this item and for staff to present
the council with a new ordinance on May 22, 1986.
Councilman Tongco seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
A~enda Item No. 13 - Consideration of apDroval for all funds of
the basic budget FY 86-87.
Finance Director, Van VanDever, presented this item.
Mr. VanDever referred to the "revised packets" which lists the
correction of the revenue adjustment. He also discussed the
Basic Budget and the relation of trends illustrated each year.
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Mr. VanDever introduced Karen Dickson, Personnel Director. Ms.
Dickson addressed the salary proposals and explained trends
during previous years. She illustrated with a graph depicting
the trends of 1979-1980 thru 1986-1987. She explained that some
of the larger increases resulted from years of high inflation
rates, and also referred to the former policy of granting
percentage increases on anniversary dates.
Ms. Dickson explained that the total for salaries as proposed for
FY 1986-87 equals $10.8 million. She presented other graphs and
displayed a flow chart to illustrate how the salary projections
are determined. First, a performance evaluation is given and
the score is determined by the mid-point. Secondly, the budget
is determined by score distributions. The conclusion of this
budget process includes a market survey of various entities, such
as Texas Municipal League, Brazos Valley Personnel Association
Survey, City of Jasper, and a phone survey. A survey is also
prepared on the economic trends of the area, using information
from St. Joseph's Hospital, Westinghouse, and the Eagle.
Ms. Dickson discussed the cash flow analysis to explain the 3.69%
proposed budget increase.
Mr. VanDever continued his presentation by discussing the basic
budget section including the four funds. He presented a "pie
chart" illustrating percentages relating to the proposed basic
budget and a "bar chart" showing the basic budget trends from
1980 through 1987.
He stated that the utility fund represents an eight year trend
beginning in 1980 with a total of $5.1 million, to a proposed
request of $18.2 million in 1987. He pointed out that increases
are proposed in the water rate - from $1.33 to $1.40, and the
sewer rate from $8.00 to $10.00. He also stressed that each
area is considered separately and that each should eventually pay
its own cost, although both water and sewer lose money at this
time.
Councilman Bond asked if they will continue to lose money if the
increase is approved.
Mr. VanDever replied affirmatively, the water $1.9 million and
the sewer $1.5 million.
FollowinG further discussion, Mr. VanDever reported on the survey
made of thirteen cities, with College Station showing llth in
cost to the consumer, 13th being the lowest. The proposed
increase will move College Station to 10th in residential rates.
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Councilman Brown asked how long the city has to recuperate under
the present growth pattern. Mr. VanDever replied that he could
not determine at this point. Mr. Cole pointed out that the
elaborated "loss" was a result of the rapid nature of growth for
the needs of the city in the 70's. The city is currently taking
steps in increments to conform with the rates from year to year.
Mr. VanDever discussed the 16.7% increase in the Sanitation
Fund. Councilman Haddox asked for clarification on the summary
sheets for the utility and general funds. Mr. Van Dever replied
he would return to that item.
Mr. VanDever discussed the debt service fund. He referred to the
late 1970's when the city issued a general obligation bond for
retail purposes. He also discussed the utility fund which
reimburses the debt service funds.
Councilman Haddox asked where the fund balance available comes
from in the general fund. Mr. VanDever reDlied that the amount
of fund balance is prudent to take from the total fund balance to
operate for the fiscal year. Mr. VanDever stated that a
conservative approach is taken in spending the fund balance.
Councilman Haddox commented that if decision packages were
unfunded and something included in these packages needed to be
funded, then the extra monies left from the fund balance are
used. Mr. VanDever responded that the source of funds used is
the contingency fund and any requirements above that cost would
be the fund balance.
Mr. Cole stated that there are two difference levels of
contingency funds. Contingency funds are for projects which
derive during the year and the need cannot be objected to. He
explained that the fund balance is an emergency back-up fund.
Councilman Hadddox asked for clarification on the utility fund
summary sheet and the $18 million shown on the graph. Mr.
VanDever stated that the $18 million is exclusive of the cost
of power on the graph. The cost of power is found on page 248
of the budget workcopy and division 91 represents the cost of
power. Councilman Haddox reiterated that the departmental basic
request has the cost of power.
Councilman Bond asked which funds could also provide for the
groups currently funded by the hotel/motel tax fund. Mr.
VanDever explained that there are two possibilities. One is the
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general fund and the utility fund.
Councilman Bond asked Cathy Locke about the limitations of
municipal funds to different organizations. Ms. Locke stated
that the public is receiving something back from the municipality
in the use of these funds and the municipality may receive their
expenditures back.
Councilman Haddox asked for clarification of the terminology
in transferring to the General fund administrative segment, and
the statement of general fund in lieu of taxes. Mr. VanDever
replied that these are two different scenario's. The first
states the transfer of services received and the second, as cap-
tioned, is an operating transfer.
Councilman Haddox asked for clarification on the sanitary fund.
Mayor Ringer stated that the bar chart illustrates $1,100,000.00
for disbursements and $561,000.00 for transfers which does not
include the supplemental budget.
Councilman Haddox also asked what type of accounting system does
the city operate. Mr. VanDever replied that the city operates on
a modified accrual approach.
Agenda Item No. 14 - Hear Visitors.
No one spoke.
Agenda Item No. 15 - Closed session to discuss pending
litigation, [6252-17(2)(e)], personnel [6252-17(2)(g)] and land
acquisition, [6252-17(2)(g)].
The council moved to closed session.
Agenda Item No. 16 - Action on closed session.
Councilman Jones moved approval of the citizens committee
appointments.
Councilman Tongco seconded the motion which was approved unan-
imously, 7-0.
Mayor Ringer noted that applicants to the Plumbing Board of
Appeals and the Structural Standards/Building Code Board of
Adjustments have not been appointed.
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A~BULANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr. Harry Lipscomb
Don Sweeney, Chairman
SARA JONES, COUNCIL LIAISON
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Mrs. Peggy Owens
Mrs. Mary Eckles
Mrs. Virginia Abbott
Mrs. Eileen Kramer
TERRI TONGCO, COUNCIL LIAISON
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE COMMITTEE
Jelena Dj uric, Chairman
Joyce DiBacco, Secretary
Leslie Cox
Pamela Bryson
Shirley LiGhtfoot
Rudolf Freund
DICK HADDOX, COUNCIL LIAISON
COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rita KinG, Chairman
John Richards
Judy LeUnes
N.K. WagGoner
Alternate: Pamela Bryson
JAMES BOND, COUNCIL LIAISON
ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD
Coy Perry
Charles Freeman
COUNCIL LIAISON, LARRY RINGER
ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mrs. Jean Hall
Robbert Middleton
Dennis O'Neal
G.A. (Andy) White
COUNCIL LIAISON, TERRI TONGCO
FRANCHISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dwight Scott Miller
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
2 year terms:
Gary Halter, Chairman
Lois Beach
Paul Van Riper
Peggy Owens
1 ~ear term:
Norma Teets
John Paul Abbott
Maggie McGraw
COUNCIL LIAISON, PATRICIA BOUGHTON
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Steve Beachy
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Bill Cooley
Dick Haddox
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Kay Parker
Judith Arnold
Willard Worley
Michael Walterscheidt
Shannon Bray, Chairman
COUNCIL LIAISON, PATRICIA BOUGHTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
David Brochu
Dan MacGilvray
Nancy Hawkins Sawtelle
Steven P. Stewart
Ron Kaiser, Chairman
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
David Ruesink
John Evans
Robert Gilmore
Archie Julien (Alternate)
Dorothy Meyer, Chairman
COUNCIL LIAISON - ROTATING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Agenda Item No. 17 - Ad3ourn.
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 12:57 a.m.
ATTEST:
lan JoT_s. City Secretary
APPROVE D:
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