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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1978 City Council MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 1978 A Work Session of the Board of Aldermen of The Colony, Denton County, Texas was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Alderman Linda A. Adams Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman Gary Shipman Alderman Gene Pollard Alderman thus constituting a quorum. 1. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM MR. KING COLE, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF DENTON ON CABLE TELEVISION. Tom Hart, City Administrator, introduced King Cole, Assistant City Manager in the City of Denton. Mr. Cole briefed the Council as to the procedure Denton used in their study of Cable Television Service for the City. Mr. Cole empha- sized that the Council educate themselves as to what Cable TV is, because the long term effects of this system could be as important to the citizens of a municipality as electricity, gas, and water. He recommended contacting the Cable Television Information Center which is an agency created by the Urban Institute to assist cities in their research. Denton used a Standard Appli- cation form that all companies had to fill out; this put the companies on an equal basis for a comparison of their strengths and witnesses. Meanwhile, the Council prepared a thirty-two page ordinance establishing city policies and re- quirements. The City of Denton then advertised for proposals. They received two proposals which have been sent to the Cable Television Information Center for review. Mr. Cole stated that few Cities have the expertise to review these highly technical proposals. Mr. Cole did feel that The Colony has the opportun- ity to do things with this system that an older city cannot do in the area of security and that this should be looked into by the Council. 2. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPEED OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Mr. Hart told the Council that the state statutes do not specify a speed limit for emergency vehicles. ~ire Chief Chuck Kimberling requested that the City pass an ordinance regulating the speed of emergency vehicles. He explained that he had a problem with some Volunteer Firemen driving at an imprudent speed when reporting to the station in response to a call. Chief Steinsiek recommended that the speed for emergency vehicles be fifteen miles above the posted limit. Mr. Hart emphasized that this ordinance would regulate the speed only within the City limits, and the firemen had no authority to exceed the speed limit outside the City limits. Alderman Pollard stated that he was not against the ordinance but aw no reason why this problem couldn t be address, ed mn %ha det~r%ment oDerat'~n~ r .... ~-w ~o± ons. - - - p ocedures wroth dmsmmssal bemng the consequence of ~~. a~ere followed a lengthy discussion of what constitutes an emergency vehicle and discipline. The City Council agreed that the Operating Procedures should be clarified and directed that an ordinance be prepared for their review. Alderman Shipman directed Chief Kimberling to tell his men that they have no authority to use emergency lights and siren outside the City limits. 3. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Mimberling asked that the By Laws of The Colony Volunteer Fire Department be amended in several areas as it is to be used as the Personnel and Discipline Section of the 0.~eratin~ Procedures for the Fire Department. Chief Kimberling asked that the Chief have the authority to require attendance with guidelines as to excused or unexcused absences. He asked that roll call sign in be changed to 6:45 P.M. through 7:00 P.M. prior to the start of a regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.; this is in Section 1.05. Alderman Pollard stated that all decisions made by the Chief shall be subject to the Administrator's approval regarding personnel to relieve the Chief of total responsibility in this area. Alderman Pollard then moved to adopt these operating procedures as amended. Seconded by Alderman Davis, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 000283 4. CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE DENTON COUNTY AMBULANCE CONTRACT Mr. Hart explained that Denton County did not accept the ambulance contract presented by the City. The County prefers that contracts with cities be similar, and they do require that the City furnish liability and malpractice insttrance, Mr. Hart explained. There followed a discussion of providing this insurance. Mr. Hart also stated that the contract would be effective November 15 rather than October 1. Alderman Pollard moved that the contract changes be approved as requested providing that the City as well as County will be named on the lia- bility and malpractice insurance. Seconded by Alderman Adams, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None * to negotiate and bring before the Council Mr. Hart asked for a minute order authorizing him to*~ a contract for this insurance. Alderman Adams stated this minute order. Seconded by Alderman Shipman, the order was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Longo stated that agenda item five was an Executive Session dealing with personnel. Upon reconvening in Open Session and there being no further action to be taken by the qouncil, Alderman Adams moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Alderman Davis, the motion was ~assed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. William J-.-L~go ,./ Mayor / -- Ja~ce Carroll Ci~ Secretary