Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1995 City Council 0057 , MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 10, 1995 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 10th day of July, 1995, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilman Present Mary Blair Watts, Councilman Present Kay Hardin, Councilman Present Rob Burchard, Councilman Absent John Dillard, Councilman Present G. David Heiman, Councilman Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT There was none. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 19, 1995 Motion to approve the minutes as written - Dillard; second - Heiman, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER, JAN COTI'LE Ms. Cottle has submitted her resignation due to increased responsibilities with her employer. Motion to accept the letter of resignation - Dillard; second - Heiman, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN INTENTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY SECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES This resolution is a result of the action taken at the last council meeting and is at the advice of the City Attorney. Councilman Hardin requested pulling this item for discussion and said the amount of money involved with this resolution needs to be known and that she had spoken to the City Attorney regarding the motion to approve the employment agreements (action taken June 19, 1995) and that perhaps the council had violated the Open Meetings Act with that action. She said she wanted to pull this item and the other two related items on this agenda so they can be discussed at the next meeting. Mayor Manning said there was no action taken during Executive Session on June 19, 1995, therefore there was no violation of the Open Meetings Act. He said there was discussion regarding the agreements in Executive Session, which is the purpose of having an Executive Session. Mayor Manning referenced a memorandum from the City Attorney provided in regard to this manner, in which the City Attorney stated the contracts were voted on in their entirety in open session in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Councilman Hardin stated that when she spoke to the City Attorney, he was in agreement with her. She went on to say he (attorney) had told her she could pull Item C and discuss the agreements but that she does not want to do that. She said she would like to postpone this item and the other two items for discussion at the next meeting. Motion to table Item C - Hardin - no second. Motion to approve Item C - Dillard; second - Longo, carried with the following roll call vote: Longo - Aye; Watts - Aye, Hardin - No; Dillard - Aye; Heiman - Aye; Manning - Aye. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY TO PROCEED WITH AN ANALYSIS AND ADVANCED REFUNDING OF OUTSTANDING BONDS The City's Financial Advisor, Mr. Boyd London with First Southwest Company has indicated approximately $130,000 per year can be saved by refunding old Municipal Utility District Bonds. Present at the meeting were David Medanich and Hector Reyes from First Southwest. Mr. Medanich gave a brief synopsis stating the city can refund at taxable rates and save approximately $106,000 annually for the years 1996 through 2000. He said if the Council authorizes them to move ahead that they will proceed with the schedule presented tonight. Mr. Medanich said the company feels that right now this is a good deal for the City and if the rates change which make it a negative for the city they will let Mr. Smith know. Motion to authorize First Southwest Company to proceed with analysis and advanced refunding of outstanding bonds - Heiman; second - Dillard, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 4 005736 5. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS 1. Economic Development Update - A letter has been provided from Ms. Harlan regarding the golf course. 2. Mr. Smith met with the Corps of Engineers and there will be an item on the July 17, 1995 agenda asking council for direction. The Corps will not approve a marina in the Colony slough. Mr. Smith has had no contact from The Colony Bay Development Group. The Corps has said the city will have to do an environmental impact assessment on Hidden Cove Park and Wynnewood Park. 3. Speed Humps - Tom Cravens reported the material has been ordered to construct speed humps on Ragan and Ethridge Drives. Guidelines are being prepared. 4. Wastewater Treatment Update - Bids for removal of the sludge pond and the roll- off truck open at 3:00 p.m. July 13, 1995. Mr. Glenn Briesch is almost finished with the specifications for the centrifuge and belt press. The architect has done some preliminary work on the lab building. 5. The medians were not mowed last week but the mower will be out this week. 6. The wastewater treatment plant superintendent resigned. The replacement has 8 years experience and does have an "A" license. 7:55 p.m. Recess 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.074 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A. CITY MANAGER 8:25 p.m. Reconvene 7. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Manning said the council discussed giving the City Manager a 5% increase effective April 25, 1995, his anniversary date with the City. Another increase will not be considered until October 1, 1996. The council also discussed giving Mr. Smith an additional two weeks vacation to take a trip to Colombia. This trip was planned for October 1994 and the vacation was part of the condition employment, however, due to circumstances beyond his control the trip was cancelled. 005737 Motion to approve a 5% increase for Mr. Smith and to authorize an additional two weeks vacation - Heiman; second - Dillard, carried with the following roll call vote: Longo - Aye; Watts - Aye, Hardin - No; Dillard - Aye; Heiman - Aye; Manning - Aye. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. APPROVED: William W. Manning, Mayor ATFEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary 6