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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100900R CC Min d~ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2000 MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on October 9,2000, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Director and Finance Director were also present. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 6th day of October 2000 at 2:30 p.m. Citizen Comments. Mayor Lewis invited citizens who wished to address the City Council to come forward as their names were called. Will Bertron, 4105 Byron, encouraged the City Council to submit another bid for the purchase of the Y.M.C.A. John Graf, 6340 Brompton, supported the purchase ofthe Y.M.C.A. Russ Schulze, 3518 Rice, stated that he was in favor of purchasing the Y.M.C.A. because it was a one-time opportunity to acquire additional green space. Linda Gray, 4146 Marquette, stated that there was a strong sense of support from the community to purchase the Y.M.C.A. She encouraged the City Council to move forward with the purchase as quickly as possible. Resolution proposing tax rate and scheduling public hearings. Matters related to Resolution No. 2000-15. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Resolution No. 2000-15 as follows: A resolution proposing a tax rate and scheduling public hearings; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Finance Director Waiter Thomas reported that all political subdivisions of the State who levy an ad valorem tax are required to publish notices and hold a public hearing if they intend to raise property taxes. The proposed budget is based on a property tax rate of $0.43 per $100 valuation, a two cent per $100 valuation increase from last year's property tax rate of $0.41 per $100 and one cent over the 42-cent roll back tax rate. Since City Council Regular Ses~l\m, October 9,2000 the 43-cent rate exceeds the roll back tax rate, its adoption will trigger the "roll back" provisions of the Property Tax Code offering the citizens an opportunity to petition for a roll back election. If the rollback initiative were approved at the polls, the City would have to adopt the roll back tax rate. A record vote required by State Truth in Taxation laws, must be taken determining the maximum tax rate City Council anticipates approving. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member May, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-15 setting the tax rate at $0.43 per $100 valuation and calling a public hearing for October 23, 2000. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: V oting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: Special Elections Ordinance. Matters related to the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1656. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1656 as follows: An Ordinance making provisions for the Special Elections to be held on November 7, 2000 and declaring an emergency. Copies of Ordinance No. 1656, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. City Attorney Jim Dougherty reported that Ordinance No. 1656 would adopt the early voting polling places set by Harris County and would specify the address to which early ballot applications and early ballots voted by mail may be sent. A motion was made by Council Member Ballanfant, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to adopt Ordinance No. 1656 on the first and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None J Voting Nay: Absent: 2 ^^^4n.. City Council Regular Ses~l\m, October 9, 2000 Appointment of representative to HGAC's 2001 General Assembly. Matters related to the appointment of city representatives to the Houston Galveston Area Council's 2001 General Assembly. A motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member Grubb, to appoint Burt Ballanfant as the City's representative to the Houston Galveston Area Council's General Assembly and to appoint Bill Mayas the official aIternate. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: Bid award for the purchase of DefibrillatorlMonitor. Matters related to a bid received September 21, 2000 for the purchase of a 12 Lead DefibrillatorlMonitor. Fire Chief Terry Stevenson reported that the Fire Department carries two defibrillators, one on the ambulance and one on the pumper. This allows a paramedic response by either unit. The defibrillator carried on the pumper is approximately 20 years old and no longer supported for repairs. Current EMS treatment protocols call for more advanced EKG monitoring and heart pacing capabilities. The older unit is not capable of these functions. The plan is to retire the older unit, move the unit that is on the ambulance now to the pumper, and place the new unit on the ambulance. On September 21, 2000 bids were opened for the purchase of the monitor. Only one bid was received-Medtronic Physio-Control in the amount of $19,871.30. This unit meets the City's specifications and is under the amount appropriated for the purchase. A motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Grubb, to award the bid to Medtronic Physio-Control for the purchase of a 12 lead defibrillator/monitor in the amount of$19,871.30. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: 3 City Council Regular Ses::H,m, October 9, 2000 City Council minutes. Matters related to the minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions conducted on September 25, 2000 and Special Sessions conducted on September 30 and October 2, 2000. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member May, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken on the motion with the following resuIt: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: Staff report. City Manager Sherman Yehl recognized the Police Department for working with METRO in apprehending a criminal. Council comments. Council Member May commented that the Building and Standards Commission was not meeting this month. Council Member Grubb commented that all of the construction had been cleared from the 3700 block of Sunset to the elementary school. Council Member Bertini commented that the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board was meeting on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works lunchroom. Mayor Lewis commented that the Senior Services Board was meeting on Thursday, October 12th at 2:30 p.m. and the Zoning and Planning Commission was also meeting on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Adjournment. With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to adjourn. The Regular Session adjourned at 7:59 p.m. 4 ^fI(\~O~