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Home My WebLink About09/28/1979 City Council 000449 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1979 A Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony was called to order with the following members pre- sent: Richard Turner Mayor Sandra Shearer Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Councilman William J. Longo absent due to bus- iness; however a quorum was established. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilman Shipman moved that the Public Hearing be opened. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Tom Hart, City Manager reviewed the projected expenses for the 1979/80 fiscal year and stated that based on these ex- penses the staff and Council are proposing a tax increase from thirteen cents (13¢) to nineteen cents (19¢) per one hundred dollar valuation. Councilman Shipman did note that this increase is a one and one-half cent increase above the required four and one-half cent increase for debt service. No citizens spoke for or against this tax increase. Council- man Shipman moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Sec- onded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner stated that in accordance with House Bill #18 first reading of the tax levying Ordinance will be on October 15, 1979 and second reading on October 22, 1979. A notice of this meeting will be published in "The Colony Courier". 2. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ON POLICE VEHICLES Mr. Hart presented to the Council the following cost analysis: MONTHLY COST YEARLY COST ONE CAR ONE CAR LEASE PURCHASE LEASE PURCHASE YEAR 1 Cost $279.09 $3,349.08 Maint. 50.00 600.00 Insur. 26.92 323.04 $356.01 $4,272.12 YEAR 2 Cost $223.64 $2,683.68 Maint, 90,00 1,080.00 Insur, 28,80 345.65 $342.44 $4,109,33 000450 MONTHLY COST YEARLY COST ONE CAR ONE CAR LEASE PURCHASE LEASE PURCHASE YEAR 3 Cost $144.09 $1,729.08 Maint. 130.00 1,560.00 Insur. 30.82 369.85 $304.91 $3,658.93 Cost for three years $12,040.38 Salvage Value after three years 2,143.83 Monthly Cost for 36 Months 264.90 *Insurance is for full coverage. Maintenance is shown going up 80% second year and 45% third year. MONTHLY COST YEARLY COST USED CAR USED CAR YEAR 1 Cost $145.83 $1,750.00 - Maint. 125.00 1,500.00 Insur. 12.58 151.00 $283.41 $3,401.00 YEAR 2 Cost $156.04 $1,872.50 Maint. 133.75 1,605.00 Insur. 13.46 161.57 $303.25 $3,639.07 , YEAR 3 Cost $166.96 $2,003.58 Maint. 143.11 1,717.~2 Insur. 14.41 172.88 $324.48 $3,893.78 Cost for three years $10,033.85 Salvage of Car first year 500.00 Salvage value of car second year 535.00 Salvage value of car third year 572.45 $9,326.40 Monthly Cost for 36 months $259.06 *Insurance is for liability only. Maintenance and Insurance is shown going up 7% for second year and third year. Councilman Shipman noted that in all probability insurance costs would not rise by 7% each year but stay approximately the same due to decreased premiums but increased rates. Councilman Fabian stated that the new vehicles should get better gas milage which is a factor to consider. Mr. Hart advised that mechanical down time is an important considera- tion also. After a brief discussion, Councilman Fabian moved that based on this information the City Manager be authorized to have an Ordinance drafted accepting the low bid submitted by Lone Stae Dodge. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE PLANS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Mr. Hart recommended that this item be tabled as Steve Hines the City's present agent is preparing a proposal for the Council to consider, After discussion, Councilman Adams moved to table this item until all insurance proposals could be pre- sented concurrently to the Council, Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: 000451 Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second- ed by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll mi1 vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m, ATTEST: Ja~Ce Carroll C~ Secretary