The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in a Pre-Council Work Session on November 5, 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 V. L. "Versie" Brown, 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.

The Council briefly discussed various consent and regular agenda items. City Manager Roy McDaniel stated Item 3.15, Z-05298 - Rezone from AO & LI to GC district located in the 4900-5100 block of S. Clack was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission but has been appealed by the proponent and will be considered for first reading today with the public hearing on the item to be held at the November 19 Council meeting. Mr. McDaniel further stated Item 3.16, Z-05398 - Rezone from AO & LI to GC district located at the southeast corner of Industrial Blvd. & Loop 322 has been removed from today's Council agenda due to that fact that it was removed by the Planning and Zoning Commission from their agenda and is expected to be placed back on their agenda in December. City Attorney Sharon Hicks noted that the proclamation submitted at the last Council meeting giving notice of the Bond election incorrectly reflected Precinct 216 at the Hillcrest Church of Christ polling location. Ms. Hicks stated 216 is not a City precinct and has been removed from the proclamation. Rick Crider, Airport Manager, reported on the success of the recent regional Fly-In event held at the Abilene Regional Airport. Mr. Crider stated Airport Operations Supervisor John Maceda deserves a tremendous amount of credit for his involvement in the event. 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 November 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.

Councilwoman Carol Martinez gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wesley Medford, 5th grader at Thomas Elementary; who was accompanied by his principal, Bill Walker and his father, Steve Medford.

John Autry, General Manager of CityLink, presented a video of the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Outstanding Achievement Award for Transit ceremony held in New York at the American Public Transit Association (APTA) annual meeting. Mr. Autry, accompanied by Councilwoman Kay Alexander, was presented on behalf of CityLink the APTA award for small cities in the 50,000 or less population category. Following Mr. Autry's presentation of the award to the Council, Councilwoman Alexander stated it was a thrill and honor to represent Abilene at the awards ceremony, and the award is an honor for Mr. Autry and his leadership. Mayor McCaleb stated the award reflects the best in Canada, Mexico, and the United States and also reflects an important step forward in public transportation. CityLink's quality of service is appreciated and enriches the lives of many.

Mayor McCaleb presented a proclamation for November 8-14 as Youth Appreciation Week.

Councilman Vasquez moved to approve the minutes of the Pre-Council Session and Regular City Council Meeting held October 22, 1998 as printed. Councilman Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried.

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

NAYS: None.

Councilwoman Martinez moved to approve items 3.1 through 3.10, and approval of first reading for items 3.11 through 3.15, 3.17 and 3.18, as recommended by staff. Item 3.16 was removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered following consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Alexander seconded the motion and the motion carried.

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

NAYS: None.

1. Oral Resolution approving a contract for Election services with Taylor County Elections Office for the December 8, 1998 Bond election for Capital Improvements.
2. Resolution amending the Election Proclamation and Resolution #33-1998, Part 2; hours of early and Saturday voting the for December 8, 1998 Bond Election for Capital Improvements.

The Resolution is numbered 34-1998 and is captioned as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION #33-1998 AND THE ACCOMPANYING ELECTION PROCLAMATION, HOURS OF EARLY AND SATURDAY VOTING FOR THE DECEMBER 8, 1998 BOND ELECTION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.

3. Resolution appointing various Election officials, and fixing their rate of compensation for the December 8, 1998 Bond Election for Capital Improvements.

The Resolution is numbered 35-1998 and is captioned as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, APPOINTING VARIOUS ELECTION OFFICIALS, AND FIXING THEIR RATE OF COMPENSATION.

4. Oral Resolution approving amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the Abilene Economic Development Company, Inc. (AEDC).
5. Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Paradigm America for Fleet Management software.
6. Oral Resolution pledging support of the Texas Regional Air Service Task Force Initiative, and authorizing future funding of said study.
7. Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute FAA lease for Runway 35R Runway Visual Range equipment at the Abilene Regional Airport, and to amend the existing license.
8. Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to authorize the purchase of network servers and equipment, Proposal #CB-9014.

Award of Bid:

9. Police uniforms, Bid #CB-8070. Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were awarded to Burke Uniforms of Houston; and Item 5 was awarded to Texas State Distributors of Dallas representing the low responsible bidders, for a total amount of $49,118.80 as recommended by staff.
10. Street maintenance materials, Bid #CB-9008. The bids were awarded for the unit prices bid as follows: Abilene Lumber Co., Inc - sacks of Portland cement type 1; R. E. Janes Gravel Co. - chip seal coverstone grade A-5, coarse fill sand, and remix; Morris Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. - Portland cement concrete 4 sack, 5 sack and 7 sack; Southern Asphalt Co. - MC-3000 asphalt and MC-30 asphalt; Vulcan Materials Co. - Limestone rock asphalt type CC and type A, crushed limestone aggregate, hot mix asphalt cement concrete type D (hot mix), chip seal coverstone type A-3 and type PB-4; and Fina Oil and Chemical Co. - AC-10 asphalt cement, as recommended by staff.

4.1 Cindy Cullen, Technology Liaison, briefed the Council on an Ordinance considered on second and final reading approving a franchise extension with Southwestern Bell Telephone for an additional four months.

Mayor McCaleb opened a public hearing on the item, and the following individual spoke in favor of the request:

Dennis Gloyna, Southwestern Bell, fully supports the extension.

There being no one else present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.

Councilman Beckham moved to approve the Ordinance on final reading approving a franchise extension with Southwestern Bell Telephone for an additional four months. Councilman Vasquez seconded the motion and the motion carried.

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

NAYS: None.

The Ordinance is numbered 55-1998 and is captioned as follows:

Mayor McCaleb recessed the Council into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, 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 adjourned at 10:12 a.m.

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Jo Moore, City Secretary

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Gary D. McCaleb, Mayor