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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1978 City Council 0002 8 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1978 A Special Session of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Glint Davis Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman Gene Pollard Al_~.erman and Alderman Gary Shipman was not in attendance nor was Alderman Linda A. Adams who is presently on a maternity leave of absence; however, a quorum was established. 1. GONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PACKAGE Alderman Pollard stated that he had made a study of the health insurance proposals presented to the City and found the Crown Life proposal to offer the best benefits. He then introduced Mr. Steve Hines to present a brief presentation to the Council on this policy. Mr. Hines stated that this did include a $10,000 life insurance policy for each employee, which is doubled in the case of accidental death. The medical covers each employee up to $1,000,000 with a $100 deductable. The policy pays $85.00 per day for a semi-private room at a local hospital and an additional $30.00 if the hospital is located out of this local area. It was noted that this policy does cover treatment for mental conditions outside of the hospital as well as hospital care. Alderman Pollard stated that pregnancy compli- cations are treated as a regular illness; and also the policy contains no pre-existing condition clause. Mr. Hines stated that cost for the Health policy is similar to those of the existing City policy, while the life insurance is at a lower rate. After further discussion, Alderman Pollard moved that the Council approve the Crown Health Life Insurance program for the City of The Colony employees, and the premium paid by the City with optional dependent coverage paid by the employee to become effective January 1, 1979. Seconded by Alderman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARK AND RECREATION GRANT Alderman Shearer presented the following resolution for consideration by the Council: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESi~ONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF THE COLONY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-~8), authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states, and political subdivisions thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has adopted Article 6081r, V.A.C.S., for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political sub- divisions, to ps~rticipate in the Federal program established under said Public Law 88-98, or such other programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government; and 000294 WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is fully eligible to receive assist- ance under this Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the City in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning this pro gram; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of The Colony hereby certifies that the City of The Colony is eligible to receive assistance under Public Law 88-578; as augmented by Article 6081r, V.A.C.S. Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its Mayor to represent and act for the City of The Colony in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of this Program. The Mayor is hereby officially designated as the City's representative in this regard. Section 3, The City Council hereby designates its City Administrator as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to ceive Federal funds for purposes of this program. Section 4. The City Council hereby specifically authorizes the City Officials herein designated to make application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning the tracts of land to be known as The Colony Parks (eight sites). That the said sites are hereby dedicated for public outdoor recreation purposes. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony this day of , 1978. Alderman Pollard moved to approve the Resolution with the names of the Mayor and City Administrator omitted or followed by "or his successor" dependent upon the grant requirements. Alderman Davis seconded this motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. REVIEW PROPOSED CITY CODES Mr. Hart asked that this agenda item be postponed for further preparation by the Staff. The Council agreed. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BILLS OVER $50.00. Mr. Hart presented the bills over $50.00 to be approved by the Council. Alderman Pollard asked that it be noted that legal bill for $1,976.02 was primarily due to review of the Home Rule Charter, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and the preparation and trip to the Public Utility Commission Preheating on Extended Area Service for The Colony. Alderman Pollard moved to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Alderman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5.; RECEIVE ADMINISTRATOR'S AND COUNCIL STATUS REPORT Mr. Hart briefed the Council on the status of the Lone Star Gas rate increase request. After a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed that an emergency meeting should be called for December 15 at 8:00 A.M. to discuss this rate increase with Lone Star Gas representatives. 0O029,5 Mr. Hart stated that a police vehicle and a Public Works vehicle can be purchased from the Department of Public Safety for $1,600. Alderman Shearer said that a mechanic should look at the vehicles. Mr. Hart asked that this item be added to the emergency meeting agenda for approval. The Council agreed. Mayor Longo briefed the Council regarding a Small Cities Association meeting he attended with Mayor Clanton of Frisco. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Longo stated that the final agenda item will be discussed in a "Closed Door Session" and would be dealing with personnel. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Alderman Shearer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by~ Alderman Davis, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 1:20 A.M. J C~ Secretary - 2 -