September 12, 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 September 12, 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, Jimmy McNeil, and
Councilwoman Kay Alexander. 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.
Councilman
Anthony Williams gave the
invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by India Bray, a fifth grader at Alta Vista Elementary. India’s mother, Jennifer Bray, was in attendance.
Mayor Barr, assisted by City Secretary Jo Moore, presented Employee Service Awards to the following individuals for their years of service:
20 Years Les D. Bruce Police Officer
Police
20 Years Ralph C. Garcia Police Officer
Police
20 Years Rodney T. Holder Police Officer
Police
20 Years Michael R. Janusz Police Officer
Police
20 Years Roy A. Kirby Police Officer
Police
20 Years Michael J. McGrew Police Officer
Police
20 Years Michael K. McIver Police Sergeant
Police
City Manager Larry Gilley introduced Keep Abilene Beautiful Coordinator Sarah Craik. Ms. Craik briefed the Council on the Liberty Garden, which was dedicated in recognition of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ms. Craik then introduced board member Doug Hodel, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the dedication of the Liberty Garden.
Council stated their appreciation for the presentation.
No Council action was required.
2.0 There being no corrections, additions, or
deletions to the August 22, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
and August 28, 2002 Special City Council Meeting minutes, Councilman Southward
made a motion to approve the minutes as printed. Councilman Archibald seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams,
Hill, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Councilwoman Alexander made a motion to approve consent agenda items 3.1 through 3.7. Councilman Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams, Hill, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Resolutions:
3.1 Resolution authorizing the City to continue participation in City’s Aggregation Project/CAPP for purchase of electricity.
The Resolution is numbered 26-2002 and is captioned as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ABILENE TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC SUPPLY AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT TO BE SIGNED BY CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT, INC. FOR DELIVERIES OF ELECTRICITY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003.
3.2 Oral Resolution approving the 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District revised FY 2001-02 and proposed FY 2002-03 budgets.
3.3 Oral Resolution approving an architectural/engineering contract with CADCO for renovation of four Senior/Recreation facilities, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract for a fixed fee of $60,000.
3.4 Oral Resolution approving the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board Contract, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Bid Awards:
3.5 Wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation, Bid #CB-2094. The City Manager was authorized, by Oral Resolution, to execute a contract with Control Specialist, Inc., Justin, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,986,950.00, as recommended by staff.
3.6 Water pipe for Water Utility Department, Bid #CB-2098. The bid was awarded to Morrison Supply Co. of Abilene, Texas as the most advantageous to the City, in the amount of $32,208.75, as recommended by staff.
3.7 Construction of Picnic Pavilions and Outdoor Play Courts, Bid #CB-2100. The bid was awarded to The Crowe Group, Inc. in the amount of $179,418.00, as recommended by staff.
REGULAR AGENDA
Resolutions:
4.1 Dan Weber, Airport Director, briefed the Council on an Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $85,010 to help fund expenses related with a Business Development Manager at Abilene Regional Airport. The Airport Master Plan recommends pursuit of a marketing program that will help the airport build activity within its business segments, and the Mayor’s ACE Task Force lists a marketing position at the airport as a first tier priority. The total cost for funding the Business Development Manager position through September of 2004 is $211,260. This cost consists of salary and benefits; advertising, promotion, marketing and professional services; and travel and employee development. In February, the DCOA voted to approve partial funding for this position up to $126,250 through fiscal year 2004. The remaining $85,010 will come from the grant. No matching funds are required from the city. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize by oral resolution the City Manager to accept grant funds from the Department of Transportation in the amount of $85,010 to help finance costs associated with the Business Development Manager at Abilene Regional Airport.
Councilman Williams made a motion to approve by
Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the U. S.
Department of Transportation in the amount of $85,010 to help fund expenses
related with a Business Development Manager at Abilene Regional Airport, as
recommended by staff. Councilman Archibald
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams,
Hill, McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
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.
Councilman Williams left the meeting after Executive Session.
The Council reconvened from executive session and reported no action taken.
Councilman Archibald made a motion to approve Mayor Barr’s appointment of Dr. John Russell to the Abilene Higher Education Facilities Corp., term expiring May, 2003. Councilman Southward seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Hill,
McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and
Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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Jo
Moore Grady Barr
City
Secretary Mayor