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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081098R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1998 COMMUNITY BUILDING 6104 AUDEN 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Community Building (6104 Auden) on August 10, 1998, with the following members present: Mayor Fogler presiding, Council Members Neal and Sp~kman. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Director and Plant Manager were also present. Mayor Fogler led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Members Davis and Starich were absent. NOMINATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TNRCC ADVISORY COUNCIL: Consideration was given to the nomination of Council Member Cindy Neal as the City's representative to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Advisory Council. City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that the lNRCC is requesting nominations for an individual to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council. The Council reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations on the effect of state policies and programs on municipal solid waste management. A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Mayor Fogler, to nominate Council Member Cindy Neal to serve as the City's representative on the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Advisory CounciL A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Neal and Sparkman Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Members Davis and Starich PURCHASE OF MOBILE SPEED DISPLAY DEVICE: Consideration was given to the purchase of a mobile speed display device. Police Chief Gary Brye reported that the City Staff had looked into ways to reduce speeds by making drivers more cognizant of how fast they are traveling. They found that other r'~~-~ in~~ r~ ~..'.. ;r'--------.- cities use speed-measuring devices with visual displays. The devices are placed strategically in problem areas, and the results are favorable. A Stalker Speed Commander Alert Trailer is available for $6,995. Since funding was not provided for this item in the 1998 budget, it was recommended that available funds in the City Manager's Discretion Account be used.for this purchase. A motion was made by Council Member Neal, seconded by Council Member Sparkman, to authorize expenditures of $6,995 to purchase the Stalker Speed Commander Alert Trailer. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Neal and Sparkman Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Members Davis and Starich CONSTRUCTION OF TWO PUMPS AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND BUDGET TRANSFER: Consideration was given to the construction of two new pumps at the Sewage Treatment Plant with an initial deposit of $38,000 and authorization to transfer $30,000 to assist Plant Management. Ed MenvillePublic Works Director reported that inJuly 1998, Council authorized a budget transfer enabling plant management to proceed with. repair of Pump #1 at the City's seWage treatment plant. Whenthe pump was removed from its housing, the manufacturer of the pump, U.S. Filters/CPCwas contacted to make an inspection. The inspection revealed significant deterioration of the inlet and discharge flights . of the pump. An additional $30,000 allocation of funds will be required to carry plant management through fiscal year 1998 and prepare the plant site for receipt of the new pumps. The total project costs are estimated at $662,000 and needed funding would be provided in the 1999 budget. A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council Member Neal, to authorize US Filter/CPC to proceed with construction of two 72" Internalift Pumps and pay a deposit in the amount of $38,000 contingent upon review by the City Staff. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Neal and Sparkman None Council Members Davis and Starich 2 ~'--"'-------'-----'---:'----'C-'-~-CTi'r PURCHASE OF ROUTER AND FIREWALL FOR WEB SITE~ Consideration was given to the purchase of equipment and software to implement the parks and recreation web site in the amount of $1 0,531. Finance Director Walter Thomas reported that the City Staffis in the process of developing a web page that will enable on-line registration for activities and classes offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. LB.M. has agreed to develop the web page, but the City is responsible for equipment and software needed to access the site. Elite Business Systems, a Computer Company that provides network consulting and personal computer support to City Staff; can provide the needed software and equipment. A motion was made by Council Member Neal, seconded by Council Member Sparkman, to authorized the expenditure of$10,531 to purchase equipment and software to implement the parks and recreation web site. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Neal and Sparkman Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Members Davis and Starich CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Session conducted on July 27, 1998. A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council MemberNeal, to approve the minutes as amended. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Neal and Sparkman None Council Members Davis and Starich STAFF REPORT: Mr.Yehl reported that he would like to proceed more aggressively on the problem with the Southwestern Bell parking lot and the residents on Ruskin Street. He also reported that the fmal color selections for City Hall have been made. 3. "_'A"~_~~ ~~......... - .... _w , ~--__".__ ",.~. ,', .II; ~ --------."-,-,-c~-c~.,..,,.,.__,_'l:.,-,-- COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Sparkman inquired about the status of the City's ambulance that is being repaired. She also asked if the City was picking up trash and recycling earlier during the day. 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 Neal, to adjourn. The Regular Session adjournedat8:00 p.m. 4 , ,',.F~~l~I"'.~,-~ ro' !!,"""" pc- -- - ------------.~~,--