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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
MONDA Y, NOVEMBER 13, 2000
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in Special Session in the Municipal Building Conference
Room (3800 University Blvd.) on November 13,2000, with the following members
present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May.
The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Parks and Recreation Director, Public
Works Director, Police Liteneunant and Utilities Superintendent were also present.
The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, on the 10th day of November 2000 at 3:10 p.m.
Agenda Review:
The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda and discussed items under
consideration with the Staff.
Bill Hall Memorial.
Matters related to a request from the Parks and Recreation Board to build a playhouse in
memory of Bill Hall in Huffington Park.
Christi Quinn representing the Parks and Recreation Board and Amy Reid representing
the Friends of West University Place Fund were present at the meeting.
Mrs. Quinn reported that the projected cost of the project is $20,000. The Builder,
Wayne Bardwell, is donating $10,000 of that amount and Mrs. Hall has a small fund in
the amount of $1,800 that is also earmarked for the project. Additional funding will be
raised for the project.
A motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member
Ballanfant, to approve the concept for the playhouse.
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:
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Official statements.
Matters related to the Official Statements relating to the sale of bonds in the amount of
$20,950,000.
Finance Director Walter Thomas presented the Official Statement as prepared by the
City's financial consultants Dain Rauscher. Mr. Thomas reported that the bids for the
permanent improvement bonds are due Monday, November 20,2000 at 5:00 p.m.
The City Council will meet on November 20th at 6:00 p.m. to authorize the issuance and
sale of the bonds.
Quarterly report.
Matters related to the third quarter report.
The City Council reviewed the Quarterly report with the City Staff.
Agreement with Texas General Land Office.
Matters related to a sales agreement with the Texas General Land Office's State Power
Program.
City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that purchasing electricity through the State Power
Program would result in an annual savings to the City of approximately $3,500.
The City Council authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report from Board or Commission Liaisons.
The City Council reported on Board or Commission meetings attended by the liaisons.
Council Member Bertini reported that the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board
will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14th in the Public Works
Lunchroom. The Traffic Task Force will meet on Wednesday, November 15th in the
Council Chambers.
Mayor Lewis requested that the Traffic Task Force report on the feedback received
concerning the "bubble outs" on Edloe Street.
Inquiries, requests and complaints.
The City Council reviewed matters received from the public and referred them to the
appropriate department or placed them on a future agenda for consideration or action.
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Adjournment.
With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made
by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member May, to adjourn. The Special
Session adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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