The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in Regular Session on May 24, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Grady Barr was present and presiding with Councilmen Norm Archibald, Kris Southward, Victor G. Carrillo, Rob Beckham, Jimmy McNeil, and Councilwoman Kay Alexander. Also present were City Manager Roy L. McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Michael Morrison, City Attorney Sharon Hicks, Acting City Secretary Debbie Hurley, and various members of the City staff. City Secretary Jo Moore was absent.

Councilman Norm Archibald gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karaline Southward, a fifth grader at Thomas Elementary and daughter of Councilman Kris Southward. Karaline was accompanied by her principal, Mr. Walker.

Mayor Barr presented Certificates of Recognition to Wylie High School 2001 State Track Champions Evan O’Connell, John Lampert, and Brett Unger, and 2001 Individual State Golf Champion Trey Todd; then recognized Wylie ISD coaches, Superintendent Don Harrison, and Principal Bart McMeans.

Mayor Barr presented the following Proclamations:

May 20-26, 2001 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" and

June 2001 as "Myasthenia Gravis Month"

Mayor Barr asked Mr. McDaniel to introduce the Keep Abilene Beautiful division presentation. Mr. McDaniel introduced Angela McGlothlin, Keep Abilene Beautiful coordinator, who gave a brief history of the division, recent changes which have taken place, and outlined the main focus of the program as: litter abatement, non-point source pollution prevention, recycling, education, and beautification. Ms. McGlothlin stated Abilene has received Governor’s awards and grants three years in a row, which is highly unusual, and recognized board member Joann Sczech and board president Wendy Stovall. Mayor Barr and the Council commended Ms. McGlothlin, staff, and board members for their efforts and Mayor Barr stated his appreciation for the division reports that have been presented.

No Council action was required.

There being no corrections, additions, or deletions to the April 30, 2001 Council/DCOA/AISD Board of Trustees Joint Meeting Minutes and May 10, 2001 Council minutes, Councilman Carrillo moved to approve the minutes as printed. Councilman Southward seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Carrillo, Beckham, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.

NAYS: None.

Councilwoman Alexander moved to approve consent agenda items 3.1 and 3.2, as recommended by staff. Councilman McNeil seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Carrillo, Beckham, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.

NAYS: None.

1. Oral Resolution approving a contract with NTS Telecommunications for fiber optic cable installation, and authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents.
2. Resolution to amend the User Fee Schedule concerning subdivision plat fees.

The Resolution is numbered 22-2001 and is captioned as follows:

4.1 Jeff Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Development, briefed the Council on Z-01101 – Rezone from AO & RM-2 (Agricultural Open Space & Residential Multi-Family) to RM-2 (Residential Multi-Family) zoning district located at 3549 Curry Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.

Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and there being no one present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.

Councilman Archibald made a motion to approve the Ordinance to rezone from Agricultural Open Space & Residential Multi-Family to Residential Multi-Family zoning district located at 3549 Curry Lane as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff. Councilman Southward seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Carrillo, Beckham, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.

NAYS: None.

The Ordinance is numbered 11-2001 and is captioned as follows:

4.2 Jeff Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Development, briefed the Council on Z-01601 – Rezone from AO (Agricultural Open Space) to GC (General Commercial) zoning district located at Hwy. 277 and Dub Wright Blvd. The Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.

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

• Seymour Beitscher, agent for the proponent, stated he could not add anything to what staff had already said, and thanked staff for their work.

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

Councilman Southward made a motion to approve the Ordinance to rezone from Agricultural Open Space to General Commercial zoning district located at Hwy. 277 and Dub Wright Blvd. Councilman Carrillo seconded the motion and the motion carried.

AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Carrillo, Beckham, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.

NAYS: None.

The Ordinance is numbered 12-2001 and is captioned as follows:

Mayor Barr recessed the Council into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.072 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

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

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

Debbie Hurley, Acting City Secretary

Grady Barr, Mayor