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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/30/1986 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 30, 1986 The SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following members~i in attendance: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman David W. Dye, III Councilman Don Amick Councilman Harvey Bradley Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with a quorum established the following items were addressed: 4. CONSIDERATON OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON JUNE 2, 9, and 14, 1986. Councilman Amick moved to approve the minutes as written and Council- man Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye and Councilman Poole did abstain on the June 2 meeting minutes. 5. RECEIVE REPORT FROM JERRY VAN-Y REGARDING MOSQUITO CONTROL AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE MOSQUITO PROBLEM IN THE COLONY Janice Carroll said that the City had been deluged with calls regarding mosquitos in the last two weeks but according to health department officials it was not a health problem as yet, stating that it is not the large ponds but the smaller stagnant bodies of water and some swimming pools not in use that are the problems. Ms. Carroll and Mr. Jerry Van-Y then outlined costs on various solutions. SPRAYER(Fogger) - $3500.00 CHEMICALS - $1300.00 for 55 gallons The unit holds 7½ gallons and will cover 50 miles at 10 MPH. Carroll went over the time, chemicals and voertime involved stating it would cost $235.00 per night to spary the city. PELLETS -~150.00 per case of 400 pellets. One pellet covers 10 cubic feet or about 75 gallons of water and it has to be done every 30 days. This has been used only in problem areas already, such as empty homes with swimming pools. Councilman Amick asked if the property could be charged back for the costs of treating the pools. Ms. Carroll said yes the City could attach liens to the property. Mr. Van-Y did stated that the pellets would harm fish. Mayor Sample asked if we had checked with other cities about possibly sharing the costs and Mr. Van-Y said yes, and that they won't even discuss it. Mayor Sample said he would like to see a cost on contract basis spraying. Janice Carroll recommended that we continue with the pellet method. Councilman Amick asked if it was a health hazard and Van-Y stated that Denton County said no. Councilman Amick asked what our obligation was if there was no hazard and Ms. Carroll stated none. Mayor Sample asked for a report on contracting with someone to spray and Ms. Carroll stated that in the meantime, we would continue with the pellet program and come back on July 7, with more information, stating that the estimation for 2 months treatment was $10,000.00. Councilman Harris suggested more complete information, including figures and information on a contract person by July 7 with a continuation of the pellet program a~r~d if decidin-g~to: ~ith--gpr~yir~g~;;maybevspraying the City twice and then only on a complaint basis. There was a general concensus for staff to follow this direction. Councilman Amick also asked for costs on hiring a crop duster to spray for mosquitoes. 6. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Poole moved to accept the resignation of Susan Paluzzi from the Fine Arts Committee since she is moving from the City. Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 2. CONSIDERATON OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD. Councilman Amick moved to accept the resignation of Joan Lyle from the Library Board and Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S. SEC~FION 2g;FO WIT: A. LIBRARY BOARD INTERVIEWS 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Arrambide moved to appoint Lowell Barton to the Library Board and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Councilman Amick moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary [SEAL]