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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041469 CC Min 1 o it}: REGUIAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION APRIL 14, 1969 The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, April 14, 1969, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Ramsey, presiding; Commissioners Neighbors, Proctor, Scott and Wallin. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present. The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Neighbors. Mr. R. E. Dillon, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, appeared before the Commission and reported that the Easter Egg Hunt held in Wier Park was attended by approximately 150 children and quite successful. Mr. Dillon stated that special appreciation was due Mrs. Jane McBride and Mrs. Jane Brown for their efforts in coordinating the program and to the Boy and Girl Scouts that assisted. Mayor Ramsey advised that appointments would be made to serve for a two-year term on various boards and committees. He expressed appreciation to those board members present for their willingness to servce, and for their past service. Resolution number 69-7, as follows, was presented to the Commission and read in fUll. WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City COMMISSION, pur- suant to provisions of the Charter of the City of West University Place, Texas and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various Boards; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have con- tacted and investigated numerous qualified citizens to serve on the various Boards; and WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and willingness to serve as members of the Boards as set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: 1. That the following persons be appointed to serve as members of the Boards as set forth hereinbelow: F.lectrical BORrn A. L. Bodden, Jr. A. B.Fisk J. D. Allstott B. B. Byrne Eobert O. Randle Health Board Dr. Howard Evans Frank stewart Dr. N. C. Windrow Dr. Alan Alexander - Adv. Personnel Board J. Claude Morton Jim Shearer W. E. Furley Rober R. Wright, Sr. p:> Zoning and Planning Commission David W. Hannah R. C. Hilton L. B. Bricker H. E. LottE. Gene Hines J""T..,,~.C~,~'::'~'][' _ __--'1-, =r -- ---- 1::::'II1:1il-- -- IIliill l.Q ,...-! ~ ,...... u ~ t:{jlZ Zoning Board of Adiustment L. G. Livermore Donald O. Baker Thomas W. Smith iliJ. L. Floyd Murphy Hollis Waldt Jess Sanford, Alt. Murff, Alt. 2. That the persons hereby appointed to the respective Boards shall serve without compensationo 3. That the persons hereby appointed to the respective Boards shall serve for a period of two years from the date of this Resolution, and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of their successors. PASSED AND APPROVED this Jkth day of Apr:il, 1969 Commissioners Voting Aye: All Commissioners Voting No: None /sl Homer L. Ramsey Mayor ATTEST: ./8/ Lee Lockard Assistant City Secretary Motion by Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that Reso- lution Number 69-7, apponting members of the Health Board, Electrical Board, Personnel Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Zoning and Planning Commission, be passed and approved as read. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None At this time, Mayor Ramsey asked that all members of each of the boards appoint- ed come forward to be administered the Oath of Office. The Oath of Office was administered to the following board memvers by Mayor Ramsey: Electrical Board A. L. Bodden A. F. Fisk B. B. ,Byrne Robert O. Randle J. D. Allstott Zoning and Planhjn~ Commission David W. Hannah H. E. Lott R. C. Hilton E. Gene Hines Zoning Board of Adiustment Donald O. Baker Floyd Murphy Thomas W. Smith Hollis Waldt Jess Sanford, Alternate .--r""-"~CC~' --"~;~':[-I , _~L: ~'-~--~-'<rm- . :TTiUIT'Il'1:tir liiim n....J---- "fi.Q _~jn Mr. A L Bearden street Superintendent, presented a display and explanation of a traffic control device builr by his department in accordance with the Texas Highway Department Uniform Traffic Control Manual. Mr. Bearden explained how the traffic actuated device would further assist in traffic control on Buffalo Speedway. Mr. Fred Rhodes, Chairman of the city's Insurance Committee, introduced Mr. Johnny Boyd, member of the Committee, and Mr. Jim Poole of the Comiskey Insurance Agency. Mr. Rhodes gave a resume of thE? city's insurance program and the re- commendations of the Committee with regard thereto. Mr. Rhodes explained the re- trospective rating plan for Workmen's Compensation Insurance utilized by the city and its advantages. A report prepared by Mr. W. M. Fink of the Water Tank Service Company concerning the cleaning, painting and repaiting of the city's five water reservoirs was pre- sented to the Commission. The Commission was advised that the antocipated cost of this program was approximately $13,000 - $15,000, but this amount of money has not been appropriated in the 1969 budget. Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on May 12, 1969 for the necessary cleaning, repairing and painting of the city's five water reservoirs. Resolution Number 69-8 was presented th the Commission and read in full: WHEREAS, the City of West University Place has cash available in the Insurance Reserve Fund which will not be required for current operating expenses, aad WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City Commission to keep all of the city's money invested to earn additional income and it is necessary and prudent to authorize investment of these certain sums of money; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to invest funds in the amount of: $ 4,000.00 Ina Savings Certificate with the American Savings and Loan Company at at annual rate of 5~ interest. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14th day of April, 1969. Commissioners Voting Aye: All Commissioners Voting No; ~ Is/ Homer L. Ramsey Mayor ATTEST: faf Lee Lockard Assistant City Secretary 1~;(}>B Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that Resolution Number 69-$ authorizing the investment of $4,000 in the Insurance Reserve Fund, which was received as result of a reduction in Workmen's Com- pensation charges, be approved as read. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None Mayor Ramsey advised the Commission that a number of residents had been con- tacted with regard to serving on a Citizen's Committee to study the problem of waste collection and disposal. U":i - '"'""' Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that the Citizens' Committee to study waste collection and disposal be activated and the following members be appointed as members of the Committee to assist the City Commission in solving this urgent problem: ,..~ u ~ Mr. Frank stewart, Chairman Mr. Irvin Florence Mr. George M. Heit Mr. Donal O. Baker Mr. Paul W. Wallin, ,Jr. Mr. Harry McCleary Voting Aye: All Voting No: None The Commission was advised that each member had been provided a copy of the Recreation Plan for 1969 as prepared by the City's Park and Recreation Board. Motion by Commissioner Neighbors, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that the recreation plan submitted by the Park and Recreation Board be accepted and necessary action taken for is implementation. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None In view of the recommendation of the Health Board and Dr. Howard G. Evans, City Health Officer, the City Commission determined that it was to the best interest of all citizens to continue the policy of an extensive dusting-fogging insect control program. SanitaEY Engineer H. R. Duke advised that the Ford truck on which the insecticide dispensing equipment is mounted is in excellent condition; the Buffalo Turbine dusting equipment is operating satisfactorily; however, the foggin machine needs to be replaced and $2,000 was appropriated in the 1969 budget for this purpose. Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for one new insecticide fogging machine, bids to be received on May 12, 1969. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None A study of building permit fees charged by the City of West University Place, together with a comparison with other comparable cities in the area. was pre- sented to the Commission for their information. Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that the City Manager proceed with the study of building permit fees and present a re- commendation for an increase at the next regular meeting of the City Commission on April 24, 1969. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None '.r__~~:-~--~~~'--"-:-:""OC""--'- _. :...:::l1 ~r- ,,~~-,--,---.-=~---.- ,-"._.--,.-~.- ~""',,'~ cr' --------, ----'--:'- '-7T'f"T:Y::::1~'IIT!:'I-- --c- ________n___ -- - ! ~:;:e --- flJJ The minutes of the public hearing held jointly by the City Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commisssion to give consideration to rezoning Lot 5, Block 5, Preston Place Addition was presented to the Commission. Ordinance number 917 was presented to the Commission and read in full: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER III OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY AMENDING SUB-PARAGRAPH 3 OF SECTION 29 THEREOF SO AS TO, INCLUDE LOT 5, BLOCK 5, PRESTON PLACE ADDITION, CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, IN A RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, that Ordinance Number 917 amending zoning ordinance no. III to extend thepretail business district to include Lot 5, Block 5, Preston Place Addition, be approved as read. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None The Commission was advised that pursuant to instruction of the Commission, Layne Texas Company had commenced work for lowering the pumps in water well numbers 3, 4 and 6, and had encountered some difficulty with Well No.4. The Commission was further advised that the total cost of this work might exceed the $9,120.00 previously appropriated by Ordinance Number 911, passed and approved on February 10, 1969. After some discussion it was agreed by theCommission that an informal meeting of the residents affected by the construction of a cul-de-sac to close Academy Street to through traffic should be called; such meeting to determine the attitude and wishes of the residents. Motion by Commissioner Proctor, seconded by Commissioner Neighbors, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to close Academy Street at its intersection with Riley Street and other necessary data to construct a cul-de-sac at this location. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 24, 1969 were presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Scott, that the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 24, 1969 be approved as submitted. V oting Aye: All Voting No: None With no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ATTEST: ~ ~~cW!. ~-' Assistant City Secretary- 1 ' - :,_]1 ,___I - -- - --------:: 1 p:=!'-- - ".i -iil:-:::'IIT1il [liIIl]