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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1979 City Council 000435 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with no members absent; thus a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Fabian moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 27, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS (A) PTA WEEK (B) CYSTIC FIBROSIS WEEK Mayor Turner announced PTA week from September 17, through September 21, 1979 and introduced Glenda Davis, who announced the activities planned by the Camey Parent Teachers Association. Mayor Turner also announced that September 17 through 21 was Cystic Fibrosis. Week and urged all citizens to give generously to this worthy cause. 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET Councilman Shipman moved to open the Public Hearing on the Municipal Budget for the fiscal year 1979/80. Sec- onded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Hart presented for the members of the audience a summary of all projected revenues, and a review of the projected expenses by each department. Roosevel~t Johnson, a member of the audience asked what was the basi~ of this budget as some citizens were concerned with the precentage of the raise received by the City Manager. Councilman Longo answered that salary surve~Ts were used in establishing employee salaries and other Department expenses were based on the actual needs of the City. There followed a discussion of the projected expenses and services that the City will provide. Mayor Turner announced that there would be a break to allow citizens an opportunity to review the budget. Upon reconvening, Mr. Hart continued reviewing the ex- penditures in City Departments. Citizens did ask questions concerning the Police Department take home car policy, and the Reserve Police Officer Program. Mr. Hart did explain that I.R. Bradburry, Director of Public Services, will be allocated half from Community Development and half from the Fire/Ambulance Department. In summary, Councilman Longo stated that the Council had reviewed this budget at nine meetings and many 000436 compromises were made but the Council and staff does feel good about this budget. Councilman Shipman and Councilman Fabian agreed with Councilman Longo. Helen Gray, a member of the audience was recognized and stated that she was in favor of the budget and felt the Council had done a good job. Roosevelt Johnson asked what were the plans for a Municipal Building? Mr. Hart stated that $25,000.00 had been allocated for a temporary building and the Council was looking into a possible December Bond Election. Councilman Shearer then moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING BUDGET Mayor Turner read the following captioned Ordinance in it's entirety: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1979 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved to approve the Ordinance adopting the Municipal Budget for the 1979/80 fiscal year on first reading. Cauncilman Shearer made the second,on this motion. Prior to voting, COuncilman Fabian voted that the date of the Public Hearing, September 10, 1979, should be specified in the preamble of this Ordinance. Mayor Turner then called for a vote on the motion on the floor. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER Mayor Turner stated that this was an emergency item that must be considered by the Council. Councilman Adams and Longo stated that they felt Gary Green will be an asset to the ~Colony Reserve Police:Force.. Councilman Fabian moved to approve the appointment of Gary Green to The Colony Police Reserve Force. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5B. OTHERMATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL Mr. Hart told the Council that the staff had received premium rates on the Texas Municipal League Health and Life Insurance, and gave them a breakdOwn. He stated that it would cost the City $543.00 more for the Blue Cross plan and $735.00 more for the TML plan. This would be considered at the next meeting Mr. Hart stated. Mr. Hart also announced that Camey Road (Griffin Road) had been closed to through traffic. It was also 000487 noted that the Fire Department Ordinance must be amended. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. ATTEST: J~f~t'~e Carroll ,~ty Secretary