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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/30/1990 City Council003674 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 30, 1990 The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 30th day of July, 1990 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Absent Bill Manning, Councilman Present Steve Withers, Councilman Present Mike Alianell, Councilman Present Rob Burchard, Councilman Present Lou Gomez, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S. , SECTION 2G & 2E, REGARDING PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION, TO-WIT: A. INTERVIEW FOR BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS B. ANNEXED LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE CITY 9:34 p.m. - Upon reconvening in open session, the following items were addressed: 2. CONSIDERATION OF ANY ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION Councilman Marks moved to table making any board appointments until a later date. Councilman Gomez seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. No action was taken regarding item B of the Closed Door Session 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF LEWISVILLE'S POSITION ON DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT'S PROPOSED BUDGET Mayor Pro-rem Withers read the caption of the resolution as fo 1 lows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEWISVILLE'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT'S 1990- 1991 PERSONNEL BUDGET 00367P Bill Hall, City Manager stated that the Denton Central Appraisal District has submitted a budget for 1990/91, noting that the D.G.A.D. charges each city for costs to administer their operations. Mr. Hall said a Public Hearing on the budget was held on July 15, 1990 and after that time, some concerns were raised by the City of Lewisville which concurred with some of his concerns regarding the personnel requests included in this budget. Mr. Hall went on to say this resolution expresses concern for increases proposed, including mileage reimbursement of $.35 per mile, 3%, 5% and 8% raises for all employees, car allowance increases, etc. These may be valid, Hall said, but we feel they bear some checking into. Councilman Alianell moved to approve the Resolution and Councilman Marks seconded the motion. Councilman Manning asked if the City has the option to pay D.G.A.D. Mr. Hall explained that we do not, that D.C.A.D. levies these charges against each city in their jurisdiction on a per capita basis. The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote. ~ORK SESSION 4. DISCUSSION OF 1990-91 PROPOSED BUDGET The following departments~ capital requests for the 19~0/~1 budget were addressed: Municipal Court - Patti Ristagno Typewriter - A more up to date model is needed for more professional and official document preparation. 3 drawer lateral file cabinet There was a brief discussion regarding competitive bidding process when several of the same type items are purchased, bringing the total over $5000.00. Mr. Hall stated we do go out. for bids when several items are grouped together, and usually get a lower price for such items. Inspections - David Rolbiecki Mr. Rolbiecki explained that the VCR and Cam Corder would be useful in filming violations noted by the Code Enforcer, noting however, that the 35mm camera with a date recorder included would also be very beneficial. There was a brief discussion regarding both items and which would be more helpful and economical. Mr. Rolbiecki stated the 35 im~ would be economical and sufficient for the present time. Councilman Burchard asked why a computer is needed. Mr. Rolbiecki explained there is only one in the department and it is used constantly, thus limiting the Code Enforcer to approximately 50 notices a day, and with another computer, as many as 100 3 notices could be given per day. There followed a discussion regarding the compatibility of all computers in the city and the possibility of buying compatible computers in the future. Waste Water - Kenneth Huffman Mr. Huffman explained the $75,000.00 expenditure is mandated by the E.P.A., stating that by September 1, 1991 the City must have budgeted the equipment to dechlorinate the effluent water before it is dumped into the lake. Other options were discussed and Mr. Huffman noted this is the least expensive way to accomplish this task. A new dump truck is requested to haul sludge from the city. Mr. Huffman noted the current truck is a 1978 model and needs to be replaced. There followed a brief discussion regarding the other items requested. Public Works - Ken Leverich The Council asked why we need a loader, and Mr. Leverich explained that we do not have one currently, that we make do and sometimes have to contract certain jobs. Mr. Leverich noted that an additional $2000.00 should be added to the list of capitals for a trailer to haul the loader from place to place. Mr. Leverich explained the need and use of several other items; tampler, arrow board, chipper, drainage mower and welder, stating that all these items are needed desperately by the department. Fire Department - Dave Wallace Captain Wallace explained that currently the department has a total of 600 feet of hose, which is approximately 5 years old, and that there are no replacements for the hose. Captain Wallace said this hose is showing wear and if one bursts, it could be very dangerous. Captain Wallace stated that there are new standards for protective clothing and the hoods and gloves requested will bring the department's equipment up to standard, noting the new clothing will be very expensive and they are requesting a little at a time. There was a brief discussion regarding the cot requested, with Captain Wallace explaining this can be operated by one-man if necessary, since the legs fold up as it is placed into the ambulance. Captain Wallace said the new ambulance is equipped with this type of cot and it would be beneficial to have the same type of cot on both ambulances for ease in training on both ambulances. Councilman Marks asked if we need another ambulance and Captain Wallace said we need the personnel necessary to man the 4 00367,' second ambulance we already have more than we need another unit. Water Department - Torany Turner Mr. Turner explained that the probe would enable workers to locate the source of a leak in a much more efficient manner. Mr. Hall covered one of the Capital Projects; the new Animal Shelter, noting that currently our Animal Shelter has been closed by the Texas Department of Health, due to repairs noted a a report dated June 22, 1990. Mr. Hall stated he visited the shelter this morning and directed 7 of the 9 items be addressed irrmediately, noting t. hey will be complete by tomorrow noon. Mr. Hall said he also called the Texas Department of Health and advised them of the corrections, and was told that Dr. Fred Holt could re=inspect the shelter anytime after the repairs are made and the shelter can be re-opened under strict guidelines regarding the number of animals allowed. Mr. Hall advised the Council, the size of the shelter is one of the violations noted and that we are going to have to take some action soon regarding increasing the size or finding an alternative location to take our animals. Mr. Hall said the cost estimated to build a new shelter is $175,000.00 to $200,000.00. There was a discussion regarding alternatives, ie, privatization of Animal Control, contracting with an off-site kennel, building a new shelter in stages. Mr. Hall was directed to ohec:k into contracting with a kennel to take our animals. At this time, the Council scheduled another Budget Work Session for August 7, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. With no further business to address, Councilman Alianell moved to adjourn and Councilman Burchard seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. APPROVED: Don ^mick, Ma~or- ATTEST: Patt~ ^, H~cks, City Secretary [S~^[I