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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051198R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MOND^Y,MAY 11, 1998 COMMUNITY BUILDING 6104 AUDEN 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Community Building (6104 Auden) on May 11, 1998, withthe following members present: MayorFogler presiding, Council Members Sparkman, Davis, Neal andStarich. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Fire Chief and Public Works Director were also present. Council Member Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER TO SENIOR SERVICES BOARD: Consideration was given to Resolution No. 98-09. Mayor Fogler read the caption of Resolution No. 98-09 as follows: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KENNETH MOORE TO THE SENIOR SERVICES BOARD; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT A motion was made by Council. Member Starich, seconded by Council Member Sparkman, to adopt Resolution No. 98-09 appointing Kenneth Moore to Position 15 on the Senior Services Board. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Sparkman, Davis, Neal and Starich None None Voting Aye: GARBAGE AND FEE ORDINANCE: Consideration was given to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1592 Mayor Fogler read the caption of Ordinance No. 1592 as follows: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH AND FEES FOR CITY COLLECTION; AMENDING THE FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT ,--...-- . .. 9:mmJl1lffillllr."'-.-------. City Council Regular Session, May 11, 1998 Copies of Ordinance No. 1592, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Community Building. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that Ordinance No. 1592 would add a special service fee for the collection of items not bagged, prepared or placed as required for basic service. The special service fee is $15.00 plus $1.00 per bag in addition to the basic service fee. Mr. Menville stated that an example of this special service would be leaves and grass clippings placed in non-approved bags. A motion was made by Council Member Neal, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adopt Ordinance No. 1592 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Sparkman, Davis, Neal and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: REPAIR OF SCREW PUMP AT THEWASTEW ATER TREATMENT PLANT: Consideration was given to a request to transfer $95,000 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Plant Management Operating Budget for the repair of a screw pump at the Wastewater. Treatment Plant. Mr. Menville reported that the low rollers on Screw Pump #1 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant's irifluent lift station are no longer aligned and have worn a groove in the wear ring on the screw cylinder. While the alignment is inspected visually monthly, the pump has only one inspection cover for viewing the alignment. As a result, only one roller assembly can be properly viewed from this cover opening. It is believed that staff missed the roller misalignment for this reason, In order to be able to remove the wear ring and rollers, the main cylinder has to be lifted out first, which will take the work of an 80-ton crane. Once the wear ring and rollers are removed, they will be sent to a machine shop for repairs. While the pump is out of service, additional repairs will be made to the unit. These repairs include repairing rusted areas of the cylinder andsplashguards; painting of all pump components; 2 u, . III,'",. 1',.I:H1.''- , '--"f'f'lIrI'ITIf'rfl!ff'fT' City Council Regular Session, May 11, 1998 and inspection and reworking of the upper bearing assembly and gear reducer. Also, the problem with the inspection cover will be corrected by replacing the existing cover with a larger one, Staff has available, on stand-by, a 12-ton diesel trash pump for use in the event the other pump develops problems while #1 is out of service. The estimated amount for these repairs is $93,600, but funds were not budgeted for this activity. There is adequate funding available in the Water and Sewer Fund Capital Reserves and a budget adjustment will be requested later in the year. In addition, funding for maintenance and repairs to the other pump will be recommended in next year's budget. This will allow for painting, a thorough inspection and any necessary repairs before a failure. The approximate cost to replace the entire unit is $300,000. A motion was. made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to approve the transfer of $95,000 from the Water and Sewer Fund Reserves to the Plant Management Operating Budget to perform needed emergency repairs on Screw Pump #1 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Sparkman, Davis, Neal and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes of the following City Council meetings: (a) Workshop Session conducted on April 27, 1998 (b) Regular Session conducted on April 27, 1998 A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council Member Starich, to approve the minutes as amended. 3 ..~.~ U~,. _.~--~.._,_.- --o~Ff!II!l1'f'~~---'---~-'-'--'-""'-----'-'--'~'---- City Council Regular Session, May 11, 1998 A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Starich, Davis, Neal and Sparkman None None Voting Nay: Absent: STAFF REPORT: City Manager. Sherman Yehl.'reported that the second Town Meeting addressing' safety and security would be held Monday, May 18 at the Community Building. COUNCIL'. COMMENTS: Council Member Neal commented that she liked the Ordinance update in City Currents. Council Member Sparkman commented about lawn m?wing on Sunday mornings and the traffic problems at the comer ofEdloe and Rice. Mayor Fogler inquired about the signs on the baseball field. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adjourn. The regular Session adjourned at 7:45p.m. 4 ~ . ..........r.~~~~.~-~~~-=f~c~--c_~--~..-_.._.c-._~_.-~n_- r, "{ I TOWN MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MONDAY, MAY 18, 1998 COMMUNITY CENTER, 6104 AUDEN 7:00 P.M. ********************************* The City Council convened in a Town Meeting in the Community Building (6104Auden) on April 20, 1998, with the following members present: Mayor Fogler presiding, Council Members Sparkman, Neal and Starich. The City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City. Secretary and Acting Police Chief were also present. Council Member Davis was absent. TOWN MEETING: A town meeting was held before the City Council and the Consulting Planners to develop a comprehensive vision relating to safety and security in the City. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the Town Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p;m. __._~W___ - --,----~_____O,---."-_.",' "-'~ITlIfl'Iltff:rT~re'ff'f'-'