June 27, 2002, 8:30 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ABILENE, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY
HALL
The
City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in Regular Session on June 27, 2002, 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, Anthony Williams, John Hill, and Jimmy McNeil.
Also present were City Manager Larry Gilley, Assistant City Manager
Michael Morrison, City Attorney Sharon Hicks, City Secretary Jo Moore, and
various members of the City staff. Councilwoman Kay Alexander was absent.
Mayor Barr welcomed the new City Manager, Larry Gilley.
Councilman
Norm Archibald gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Garrett Scott, third-grader at Eula Elementary. Garrett’s parents, Carl and Renee Scott, who are also City employees, were in attendance.
In order to minimize time due to the uncomfortable condition of the Council Chambers as a result of the air conditioning system being out, the presentation by the Community Services Division of the Police Department was postponed until a later date.
2.0 There being no corrections, additions, or
deletions to the June 13, 2002 Regular City Council minutes, Councilman Southward made a motion to approve
the minutes as printed. Councilman Williams seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams,
Hill, McNeil, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Mayor Barr noted an updated Resolution has been submitted for Item 3.7. The updated Resolution amending O. H. Ivie Reservoir’s Water Contracts and Permits between the City of Abilene, the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, and the Colorado River Municipal Water District addresses 1) the expense Abilene will bear, 2) includes the Colorado River Municipal Water District, and 3) the name “Ivie” was changed to “O. H. Ivie”. Item 3.2 was removed from the consent agenda to be considered separately at the request of Councilman McNeil. Councilman Archibald made a motion to approve consent agenda items 3.1, and 3.3 through 3.10. Councilman Southward seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams, Hill, McNeil, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Resolutions:
3.1 Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hibbs & Todd, Inc., to provide engineering services for the preparation of construction plans for Maple Street, from Loop 322 to Colony Hill Road.
3.2 Oral Resolution approving a grant contract for Public Health Preparedness and response to bioterrorism. Removed from the consent agenda to be considered separately.
3.3 Oral Resolution approving a request from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for a permit for fireworks display near ACU’s Crutcher Scott Baseball Field on July 4, 2002, at approximately 9:15 p.m.
3.4 Resolution authorizing intervention in WTU’s Docket #26000.
The Resolution is numbered 18-2002 and is captioned as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ABILENE AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY’S REQUEST TO RECONCILE FUEL COSTS INCURRED DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2000-DECEMBER 31, 2001 FILED AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, AND ASSIGNED DOCKET NO. 26000; AUTHORIZING THE JOINING WITH OTHER INTERVENING CITIES TO PROTECT MUNICIPAL AND RATEPAYER INTERESTS; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ATTORNEYS AND CONSULTANTS; AND REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITIES’ RATEMAKING COSTS.
3.5 Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative Agreement with Region IV Education Service Center and to designate the Purchasing Program Manager as the authorized contact representative.
3.6 Oral Resolution authorizing a Chlorine Dioxide Letter of Agreement with ALTIVIA Corp., Houston, Texas for a period of one year, with an optional one-year extension, if both parties agree and at a cost of $0.385 per pound for the sodium chlorite.
3.7 Resolution amending O. H. Ivie Reservoir’s Water Contracts and Permits between the City of Abilene, the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, and the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
The Resolution is numbered 19-2002 and is captioned as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDING OF WATER CONTRACTS AND PERMITS TO ACCURATELY REFLECT ABILENE’S WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WEST CENTRAL TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND THE COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ON THE PARTIES RIGHTS AND DUTIES AND TO DESIGNATE THE DELIVERY POINT AT O. H. IVIE RESERVOIR; AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A FLOW METER TO THE COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
Bid Awards:
3.8 Reagan School area reconstruction of Presidio Drive and Waldemar Street, Bid #CB-2083. The bid was awarded to Bontke Bros. Construction Company of Abilene, Texas, in the amount of $194,421.53, as recommended by staff.
3.9 Reconstruction of Brentwood Drive Bridge across the west fork of Catclaw Creek (Brentwood Diversion), Bid #CB-2081. The bid was awarded to Bontke Bros. Construction Company of Abilene, Texas, in the amount of $77,963.36, as recommended by staff.
3.10 Civic Center Auditorium step lighting installation, Bid #CB-2080. The bid was awarded to Galbraith Electric Co., in the amount of $38,500.00, as recommended by staff.
REGULAR AGENDA
Resolutions:
3.2 Removed from the consent agenda to be considered separately. Mike Hall, Director of Community Services, briefed the Council on an Oral Resolution approving a grant contract for Public Health Preparedness and response to bioterrorism. Mr. Hall stated this contract represents the agreement between the Texas Department of Health and the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District for the provision of activities related to preparation for bioterrorism and other public health threats and emergencies. The contract requires the Health District to conduct activities outlined in five focus areas: Preparedness Planning and Readiness Assessment; Surveillance and Epidemiology Capacity; Health Alert Network/Communications and Information Technology; Communicating Health Risks and Health Information Dissemination; and Education and Training. In order to accomplish the objectives in the original application and the contract, the Health District will hire an individual to provide ongoing public health preparedness assessment and planning, and an Epidemiologist to oversee continuous disease surveillance, monitoring, investigation and education. Other funding will be used to support a Distance Learning Coordinator to provide technical support, and to hire clerical staff as needed. The funding level was established by the Texas Department of Health and included an allocation of $20,000 per county plus $1.48 per capita. The Health District is the qualified recipient for Taylor County. The Health District must address the Critical Capacities that were included in its original application, and coordinate certain technological and planning activities with specific Texas Department of Health offices. Award is for $207,301 and is for the period June 5, 2002 to August 31, 2003. The funding included in the contract is sufficient to pay for all program activities. Funding is expected to recur at least through 2005. Staff recommends approval by oral resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Council and staff discussion included: 1) the importance of the grant contract although it is not State mandated; 2) funding is expected to recur at least through 2005 and then, if necessary, and following close review the funding of the activities could be recommended to become part of the city budget; 3) the funding level established by the Texas Department of Health was driven by population and 4) the program was reviewed and is supported by the Abilene/Taylor County Health Advisory Board.
Councilman Archibald made a motion to approve by Oral
Resolution a grant contract for Public Health Preparedness and response to
bioterrorism, as recommended by staff.
Councilman Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams,
Hill, McNeil, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Ordinances:
4.1 Jeff Armstrong, Development Services Manager, briefed the Council on an Ordinance considered on second and final reading Z-03401 – Rezone from PDD-69 (Planned Development District) to SC, LC & AO (Shopping Center, Limited Commercial, & Agricultural Open Space) zoning district property located in the 5300 block of Buffalo Gap Road. The Planning and 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:
· Sue Kirkman, 5333 Buffalo Gap Road.
There being no one else present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman McNeil made a motion to approve the Ordinance to rezone
from Planned Development District-69 to Shopping Center, Limited Commercial,
& Agricultural Open Space zoning district property located in the 5300
block of Buffalo Gap Road, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning
Commission and staff. Councilman
Williams seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald,
Southward, Williams, Hill, McNeil, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 29-2002 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, “PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,” SUBPART E, “ZONING,” OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
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.
5.4 Councilman Southward moved to approve Mayor Barr’s appointments and
reappointments to various boards and commissions as listed below. Councilman Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald,
Southward, Williams, Hill, McNeil, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS:
None.
Abilene
Economic Development Company: 3 yr. terms
Appoint:
Susan Elgin
Re-appoint:
Rhonda Bolt
Ruppert Rangel
Abilene
Higher Education Facilities Corp.: 2 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Dr. Royce Money
Gerald Schwalb
Dr. L.D. “Bill” Hilton
Civic
Abilene, Inc.; 3 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Sharon Crowder
Tom Boecking
Dr. Ted Starnes
John Thomas
Appoint:
David Gist, term expires 5/2003
Robert Pollan
Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners: 2 yr. terms
Appoint:
Dale Barthelemy, fills vacancy, term expires Nov., 2003
Landmarks
Commission: 3 yr. terms
Appoint:
Michael McClellan, fills vacancy, term expires
11/2003
Mechanical,
Plumbing, & Electrical/Swimming Pool Board of Appeals; 2 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Bryce Anders, Engineer
Ronnie Carlson, Swimming Pool Contractor, Alt.
Larry Meers, Engineer, Alt.
Jerry Sartor, Master Plumber, Reg.
Ron Smith, Mechanical Contractor, Reg
Joe Soliz, Master Plumber, Alt.
Electrical
Sub-Committee; 2 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Farris Neil, Citizen-At-Large, Regular
Wayne Sanford, Master Electrician, Regular
Appoint:
Dwayne Davis-Journeyman Electrician, Regular
Steve Justice, Citizen-At-Large, Regular
Betty Hardwick Center Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Board of Trustees: 2 year terms
Appoint:
Harold Siglar, fills vacancy, term expires 8/2003
Parks
& Recreation Board; 3 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Amber Cree
Randall Crosswhite
Dave Merrill
City
Link ADA Advisory Board: 3 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
David Barnhill
Brigitt Lett
Appoint:
Patsy Daniel-Alternate
Human
Relations Committee: 3 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Stephen Bailey
Alecia Gayle McDaniel
Gordon Storey
Appoint:
Katie Camario, fills vacancy
Robert Morris, fills vacancy
Joseph Gulick, fills vacancy, term expires 5/2003
Keep
Abilene Beautiful, Inc.: 3 yr. terms
Appoint:
JoAnne Martucci, fills vacancy, term expires
11/2003
Senior
Citizens Advisory Board; 2 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Joseph Rios
Harry Tredennick
Harriet Connor
Eddie Hodges
Appoint:
Emory Walton
Visual
Arts Jury: 3 yr. terms
Re-appoint:
Lawrence Bertsch
Marilyn Cluck
Chris Proctor
Guinn Smith
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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Jo
Moore Grady Barr
City Secretary Mayor