HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1999 City Council 0072
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
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 2Ra day of August 1999, at city hall, with the following roll call:
Bill Manning, Mayor Present
John Gordon, Councilmember Absent (EDC)
Lewis Jue, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Present
A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Present
Jeff Meyers, Councilmember Absent (Personal)
A quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS
1.1 Discussion of the tax rate and consideration of holding a Council
public hearing regarding same on September 13, 1999
Mr. Johnston advised that staff is recommending a two
cent reduction in the ad valorem tax rate this year. He said
the recommendation is due to the increased valuation of
property in the city and the increased revenues from sales tax
etc.
Motion to call a public hearing on September 13, 1999 to
discuss reducing the tax rate by two cents - Dillard;
second - Stanwick, carried with all ayes.
1.2 Work Session to discuss the 1999-2000 municipal budget Council
MUNICIPAL COURT
Patti Ristagno reported there were no significant changes
to her line item accounts. She discussed the judge's request
for an increase in salary. Ms. Hicks advised council that they
would need to review the judge before renewing his contract
in November. At that time, they should consider his request.
Staff will provide more information to the council for thei~
use in making their decision regarding this increase.
Ms. Ristagno further advised that an enhancement for
court software has been added, noting however, that she is
working with the vendor who is installing the new police
software to provide court with a package in conjunction with
the police purchase. If that plan does not work, then she
would need to seek another software program.
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CITY MARSHAL
Marshal Jordan presented his line item budget and
explained a few changes, stating some of them were
typographical errors. He did note that his line item accounts
increased due to adding the deputy marshal last year.
Marshal Jordan has asked for a new vehicle this year to
replace one of the old ones in his department.
CABLE T.V. - SPECIAL FUND
Joan Sveins~on, staff liaison to the Telecommunications
Board, presente6~the line item budgot~'.This will be the first
full year for this particular cost-center.
Ms. Sveinsson and Mr. Clark Switzer, Chair of the
Telecommunications Board, presented the enhancements.
PUBLIC WORKS
Wastewater -Mike S loggctt, Superintendent, presented thc
line item budget. Enhancements were presented and it was
noted that these items are included in the CIP, not in the
budget. It was noted that there would be an increase in
revenues this year duc to the contract with Stonebriar for thc
purchase of effluent. Council said there needs to be a repair
program in place for the lift stations.
Water Production- Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Interim Public
Works Director, presented the line item budget.
As with wastewater, most enhancements are included in
the CIP. The SCADA System was left off the list. The
estimated cost for the system is $1,000,000.
Water Distribution -George Figueroa, Superintendent,
presented the line item budget. Enhancements were
discussed.
Public Works - Streets and Drainage -Alan Brewer
presented the line item budget. Council asked why there is no
money in the line item for street repairs. Discussion followed
regarding whether to add to that line item or to include it in
the next street bond issue. Council also discussed hiring a
crew to handle street repairs instead of contracting. Council
discussed allocating $140,000 in this line item for repairs,
which includes streets, sidewalks and alleys.
Some of the enhancements in this department are also
included in the CIP. Council stated that a written street
sealing program needs to be put into place. Staff advised the
water meter replacement program has been reinstituted.
Recycling - Shirlene Weisman, Recycling Coordinator,
presented the line item budget and enhancements for this
department.
The next budget session will be at 7:00 p.m. on September
7,1999. The only staff members who need to be present are
the City Man~er and the Finance Director.
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adjoumed at 10:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Wllham W. Manning, Mayor~
ATTEST: ~
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC/CMC/AAE
City Secretary