The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in a Pre-Council Work Session on January 8, 1998, at 8:30 A.M. in the Basement Conference Room of City Hall. Mayor Gary D. McCaleb was present and presiding with Councilmen Paul R. Vasquez and A. Don Drennan, Councilwoman Carol Martinez, Councilmen Rob Beckham and Ray Ferguson, and Councilwoman Kay Alexander. Also present were City Manager Roy L. McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Sharon Hicks, City Secretary Jo Moore, and various members of the City staff.

City Secretary Jo Moore distributed corrections, which had been made to the minutes of December 11, and 18, 1997. The Council briefly discussed various consent and regular agenda items. Staff pointed out that Item 3.4 was removed from the agenda because it was tabled by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If Item 3.3 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance, Section 23-306.4, Permitted uses, to allow Truck Rental, unlimited size, in General Commercial districts is approved, then Item 3.4 - Z-05397 - Rezone from General Commercial to Heavy Commercial district located at the northeast corner of S. 7^th St. & Arnold Blvd., will not be needed. Item 4.1, Oral Resolution approving staff committee's work plan alleviating flood conditions along Catclaw Creek, will be removed from the today's agenda and will be brought back to Council in two weeks after it is determined all parties involved are aware of the proposal. There being no further discussion, the meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m. for the regular Council Meeting.

Mayor McCaleb reconvened the City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, into Regular Session January 8, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.

Councilman Rob Beckham gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Melissa Rocco, a first grader at College Heights Elementary who was accompanied by her principal, Jaime Torres, and her parents and sister.

Jo Moore, City Secretary, assisted Mayor McCaleb in presenting Employee Service Awards to the following individuals for their years of service:

20 Years Ed Dye, Deputy Police Chief, Police Department

20 Years Charles Fisher, Equipment Services Worker II, Equipment Services Division

20 Years Gary Heslep, Police Officer Police Department

20 Years Phillip Knight, Police Officer, Police Department

20 Years Terry Odom, Police Officer, Police Department

20 Years Lee Reed, Police Officer, Police Department

Mayor McCaleb introduced Dave Mason (incoming president of Southwest Rotary), who recognized Peggy Langford, teacher and librarian from Alta Vista Elementary School who was selected by Abilene Southwest Rotary to teach in Chita, Russia for one month. Mrs. Langford presented the City with souvenirs, along with a letter and certificate from the Mayor of Chita, Russia.

Mayor McCaleb presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mike Dohrse, former chair of the Airport Development Board, for his leadership. Also presented to Mr. Dohrse were a model airplane representing his service on the Airport Development Board and a model racecar representing his efforts to bring auto races to the Airport.

There being no further corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes of the Pre-Council Session and Regular City Council Meetings held December 11, 1997 and December 18, 1997; Councilman Drennan moved to approve the corrected minutes as printed. Councilwoman Martinez seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.

NAYS: None.

Councilman Vasquez moved to approve consent agenda items 3.1 and 3.2, approval of first reading of consent agenda items 3.3 and 3.5 through 3.14, as recommended by the staff. Councilwoman Alexander seconded the motion and the motion carried. Item 3.4 was removed from the Consent Agenda as stated in Pre-Council session discussion.

AYES: Councilman Vasquez, Councilman Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.

NAYS: None.

3.1 Carpeting in Administration offices in City Hall, Bid #CB8020. The base bid and alternate bid were awarded to Calloway's Carpet in the amount of $20,033 as recommended by staff.

3.2 Exterior cleaning, waterproofing, and replacement of windows at Rose Senior Building, Bid #CB8023. The bid was awarded to Don Faulkner Construction Company, the low bidder in the amount of $16,670 as recommended by staff.

3.3 Approval of first reading - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance, Section 23-306.4, Permitted uses, to allow Truck Rental, unlimited size, in General Commercial districts, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.

3.4 Z-05397 - Rezone from General Commercial to Heavy Commercial district located at the northeast corner of S. 7^th St. & Arnold Blvd, remains tabled by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

3.5 Approval of first reading - Z-05797 - Rezone from Agricultural Open Space & Residential Single Family to Planned Development Residential district located at the southwest corner of Berry Lane & Oldham Lane, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING PDD-64 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3.6 Approval of first reading - TC-00198 - Thoroughfare abandonment of a 27.5' north-south alley located between S. 14^th & S. 15^th and Barrow & Woodard Streets, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH ABANDONMENT, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.

3.7 Approval of first reading - Z-00298 - Amend PDD 28 concerning permitted uses and sign regulations located at the southwest corner of Catclaw and Southwest Drives, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SUBPART E, "ZONING, OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ORDINANCE NO. 18-1985 CONCERNING THE PDD #28 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3.8 Approval of first reading - Z-00398 - Amend PDD 52 concerning setback requirements on property located on Rio Mesa Drive west of Buffalo Gap Road, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ORDINANCE NO. 48-1992 CONCERNING THE PDD #52 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3.9 Approval of first reading - Z-00598 - Rezone from Agricultural Open Space to Mobile Home district, located in the 8500 block of West Lake Road, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THER ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.

3.10 Approval of first reading - Z-00698 - Rezone from Residential Multi-Family, Office & General Commercial to Medical Use district located at the southwest corner of N. 18^th and Pine Streets, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THER ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.

3.11 Approval of first reading - Z-00798 - Rezone from Residential Single Family to Office district located at 717 S. Willis, and set a public hearing for January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THER ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.

3.12 Approval of first reading - Ordinance amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Sections 18-285, 18-286, 18-293, and 18-297 of the Abilene Municipal Code.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIOSN AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.

3.13 Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Exec Express II d/b/a Aspen Mountain Air, Inc. for the purpose of operating scheduled airline services at Abilene Regional Airport.

3.14 Resolution establishing used tire disposal fees.

The Resolution is numbered 1-1998 and is captioned as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE REFUSE COLLECTION DIVISION.

4.1 Oral Resolution approving staff committee's work plan alleviating flood conditions along Catclaw Creek was removed from the agenda to be considered at the January 22, 1998 City Council meeting at the request of the City Manager in order to be assured all involved are aware of the proposal.

4.2 Cindy Cullen, Technology Liaison, briefed the Council on a Resolution approving transfer of cable television franchise from TCI Cable to TCA Partnerships resulting from a recent partnership agreement between TCI and TCA. Ms. Cullen introduced Randy Clark, General Counsel to TCA, who further explained the plan to focus on community involvement, stating TCA wants to be the best entertainment value in town. They are planning a complete rebuild of the system in order to offer more channels and additional services to residents and businesses in Abilene. Mr. Clark stated Abilene is TCA's top priority. City Manager Roy McDaniel clarified that the merger has no effect on the existing franchise agreement, but rate increases over and above FCC allowable will have to be approved by the Council. Some channel lineup changes will be seen.

Following a question and answer time between the Council and TCA representatives, Councilwoman Martinez moved to approve the Resolution approving transfer of cable television franchise form TCI Cable to TCA Partnerships resulting from a recent partnership agreement between TCI and TCA, as recommended by the staff. Councilman Ferguson seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilman Vasquez, Councilman Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb.

NAYS: None.

The Resolution is numbered 2-1998 and is captioned as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.

Mayor McCaleb recessed the Council into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, and to seek the advice of the City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers.

The Council reconvened from executive session and reported no action taken.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

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Jo Moore, City Secretary

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Gary D. McCaleb, Mayor