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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 4 , 1997
Items 1 & 2
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in
regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the
Memorial Auditorium Building at 8 : 30 o' clock a.m. , with the
following members present :
Kay Yeager - Mayor
Don Johnston - Councilors
Dan Shine -
Angus Thompson -
Bill Daniel -
J. W. Martin -
Harold Hawkins -
James Berzina - City Manager
Greg Humbach - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor Yeager called the meeting to order.
Invocation was given by Rev. James Patterson, Floral
Heights Assembly of God.
Item
Sandra Grover, 2159 Avenue K, expressed concern over the
misuse of an ordinance passed in 1993 regarding the unlawful
detainment of library materials and the costs and consequences
of not returning library materials . Mrs . Grover went over the
process of complying with this ordinance and she stated that
fifteen days before calling a jury trial was not enough time .
Right now the City is convicting more people on over due library
books than on any other crimes in Wichita Falls . She feels the
Ordinance needs to be re-written.
Item 4a
Stacey Dwayne Bills, Public Works - Utilities, was honored
as Employee of the Month. Mayor Yeager presented him with a
plaque, City pin, theater and transit tickets, dinner for two
and a check.
Item
City Council Minutes were approved as distributed.
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Councilor Johnston requested that item 7a be brought down
to the regular agenda for discussion.
Moved by Councilor Thompson that the consent agenda be
approved with the exception of item 7a.
Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO 18- 7
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR LICENSE TO THE YMCA FOR
USE OF BALL FIELDS IN KIWANIS AND JAYCEE PARKS
Item 8a-8d
Minutes of the meeting of the following boards and
commissions were received.
a. Board of Electrical Examiners, January 9, 1997
b. Wichita Falls Park Board, January 23 , 1997
c . Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health Board,
December 20, 1996
d. Commission on Human Needs, January 20, 1997
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Item 7a
RESOLUTION NO U-97
A RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS
CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM THE ACTIVITY CENTER FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Shine that Resolution No. 19-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston.
Councilor Johnston asked for the status of the
asbestos left in the building after this cleanup is over,
other than the floor tiles . Mr. Jim Dockery replied that
it was his understanding after speaking to Mr. Jim King,
that the scope of the work would be everything inside the 4
perimeters of the construction and outside the construction
would be floor tiles remaining.
Councilor Johnston commented that he has no problem
with it if only floor tiles are left . Councilor Hawkins
asked if the floor tiles in the area to be used by the
Genealogy Society would remain. Mr. Dockery replied that
it should be removed because it is inside the scope of the
work.
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Item 7a cont ' d.
Motion carried by the following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 9a
A public hearing was held on a matching grant application
to Texas Parks and Wildlife for a boat ramp on Lake Wichita.
Mayor Yeager declared the public hearing open.
Councilor Martin commented that we need to move forward
with it and hopefully the grant will be granted. We have made a
commitment to the people at Lake Wichita that we will get a boat
ramp there as soon as possible .
Mayor Yeager called for additional comments . There being
no one else who wished to be heard, Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 9b
A public hearing was held on the amendment of the Final
Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use
of Funds of the Consolidated Plan.
Mayor Yeager declared the public hearing open.
Mayor commented that this does include the financing that
we committed to Continental Housing Corporation for the
development of the Holt senior residences in an agreement which
had been previously discussed, along with two additional changes
in the final statement .
Mayor called for additional comments . There being no one
else who wished to be heard, Mayor declared the public hearing
closed.
Item 9c
A public hearing was held on hazardous structures .
Mayor Yeager declared the public hearing open and stated
that each item would be taken in the order listed.
Structures To Be Repaired:
Mr. Jim King informed that notices were sent out January
1996 concerning property at 1200 Ridgeway. This building is a
result of an aircraft incident which occurred in May 1995 . The
building has been secured to prevent any unauthorized occupancy.
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Item 9c cont 'd.
Time and the nature of the collision, and the fire continue to
have a detrimental effect on the building. It is in eminent
danger of collapse at some point in the near future . We
recommend extensive repairs .
Kenneth Lee with Beal Bank, owners of Amber Falls
Apartments, 1200 Ridgeway, stated that they intend to clean up
the building. They have a construction maintenance agreement
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with Behrens Builders and they have had a structural engineer
look at it . The building is structurally sound and can be
rebuilt, however, the problem is getting an environmental group
here to monitor the abatement . We are committed to taking care
of this issue . He commented that they had settled with the Air
Force late last year but have not received the money. He
requested that they be allowed to coordinate this issue with Mr.
Jim King to show him their proposals . He expects that it will
take approximately four months to get the apartments to rent
rate status .
Councilor Hawkins asked if thirty days would be enough time
to draw a building permit with a time schedule to start the
work. Mr. Lee replied that it would.
Nathan Brown, 2403 9th Street, stated that they applied for
a permit sixty days ago but could not get it until all the
abatement and asbestos and regulations were cleared by the State
and the City.
Mayor asked for a briefing on the process prior to
obtaining a permit .
Mr. Jim King informed that the National Emissions Standards
Act requires that on any four-plex or larger buildings before
any renovation or rehabilitation is begun, a survey is
performed, samples secured and analyzed for asbestos contained
materials . This is a process that has been in effect for years .
We will be happy to provide whatever information we have with
the owners of the building. We have names of contractors who
can take the samples and the labs that can analyze those
materials . Once the lab reports are prepared a company can do
an abatement process such as the one for the Library that is
monitored by a consulting engineering company. All the proper
forms and notifications are filed by that company and at the end
of that process they would be clear to obtain a building permit
and do whatever repairs they need to.
Councilor Hawkins asked if sixty days would be a reasonable
amount of time for them to abate it . Mr. Jim King responded
that it would be .
City Manager commented that Mr. Lee acknowledged that they
have owned the building for a year now, and he believes that has
been enough time for repairs to be done . Also, he hopes that Mr.
Lee was not saying that now repairs would depend on the
financial payment from the Air Force . Mr. Lee replied they had
already decided to move forward and were waiting on the
abatement process .
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Item 9c cont ' d.
Councilor Daniel suggested that they contact the contractor
who is doing the abatement on the Library and negotiate a price
with them.
Mayor asked if there was any initial contact to inspect the
building on the asbestos removal . Mr. Lee replied that they
have one report, but have not had any contractor report to do
the actual work.
Councilor Hawkins asked if thirty days would be sufficient
time for them to work out a plan and schedule with Mr. King.
Mayor commented that it is in the best interest of the
community to rehab that building and not have it there as a
potential hazard to those citizens who live there .
Council was in agreement that Mr. Lee be allowed thirty
days to get with Mr. King and provide a plan and financing to
get the abatement and construction done .
Reza Vafaiyan, 2900 Kyle Cove, spoke on behalf of Amir
Nadizadeh regarding 1604 Austin, Building A and Building B .
Mr. Jim King recommended that these buildings be repaired.
Sanitation and environmental concerns are the primary issue,
although there are some electrical problems . Previous tenants
brought to us complaints on plumbing and electrical problems .
Buildings have been vacant since June 1996 . Some concerns with
the plumbing is that some of the pop-off valves were off the
water heaters .
Mr. Vafaiyan confirmed that the three units had not been in
use for years and have not been occupied. He informed that in
1992 they did bring the electrical wiring up to code . Building
B has been boarded up and has not been rented since 1989 . He
diverted from the issue at hand and began to discuss staff
personalities . Mayor reminded Mr. Vafaiyan that we were here to
discuss these structures and directed him to keep his comments
on that issue . Mr. Vafaiyan continued to make comments about
the staff and after numerous reminders from the Mayor for him to
restrict his comments to the structures, she asked if he agrees
to discussing a time table with Mr. King. He agreed that he
would but that he would not get anywhere with Mr. King, he would
rather work with the inspectors . Mayor informed him that he
needed to respect the procedures of the City and go through the
proper procedures .
Mr. Dave Clark informed that he had met with Mr. Vafaiyan
who was told that in order to get a permit he needed a licensed
plumber and a licensed electrician, and that has not been
accomplished. Mr. Vafaiyan proceeded to make accusations about
the Staff and Mayor again reminded him to leave personalities
out of this and direct his comments to the structures . Several
Council members attempted to keep Mr. Vafaiyan on the issue at
hand, but he continued to divert from the subject .
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that he be allowed thirty days
to come up with a written plan and a financial statement showing
his ability to do this work, along with a licensed plumber and
licensed electrician who will pull the building permits .
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ILem 9c cont ' d.
Councilor Hawkins was in favor of proceeding with the tax suit
which is pending on this property.
Motion seconded by Councilor Martin.
City Manager stated that normal procedure is to take action
after all items have been addressed.
Council agreed to allow Mr. Vafaiyan thirty days to make a
plan known and take positive steps toward the rehabilitation of
these structures as given to the other property owners this
morning. Staff was so directed.
3tructures To BeDemolished
3000 Cumberland (Rear)
Mr. Jim King stated that 3000 Cumberland (Rear) had a major
fire in June 1996 and has remained in that condition since then.
It is secured and two prior notices have been issued on that
property, 1989 and 1990 . We recommend this structure and the
garage that is also in poor condition be demolished.
Mayor commented that sufficient notices have been given
over a period of 6-G% years on both buildings to allow ample
time for repairs . Mr. King confirmed that and stated that
registered notices have been sent and they have not had any
indications of repairs or applications for permits . We have had
no response to the notices from the owners .
Mayor directed Mr. Vafaiyan to confine his remarks to any
attempts that have been made to repair this building and leave
out any personal references to the staff .
Mr. Vafaiyan began by saying that the staff is not treating
him fair. Councilor Hawkins told him that he had been
instructed to address the structures at hand and not refer to
the staff and whether he has been treated fairly or not . Mr.
Vafaiyan' s remarks continued regarding the staff and how they
had treated him. Councilor Hawkins informed him that he could
address that issue during public comments . Mayor instructed Mr.
Vafaiyan to adhere to the question at hand and if he does not he
will be out of order and if he persists he will be asked to
remove himself from the chambers . Mr. Vafaiyan continued to
make remarks regarding the staff . Mayor and several Council
members attempted to keep Mr. Vafaiyan' s remarks to the issue at
hand, but he continued to make personal remarks regarding the
staff .
Councilor Hawkins stated that the garage should be
demolished. He mentioned that legal was checking single-family
zoning and the question of whether or not a building which has `
been damaged up to a certain percentage can be rebuilt as a
residence .
At this point, Council returned to structures to be
repaired.
Structures to BeRepaired
City Clerk was asked to interpret for Mr. Rafael Ortiz .
City Clerk informed Council that Mr. Ortiz had requested to
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Item 9c cont ' d.
speak on his behalf and, if needed, to ask the City Clerk for
interpreting assistance .
Mr. Jim King informed that the building at 2313 Yale had a
structure fire in June 1996 . Notice was sent and response was
received from the owner, but no repairs have been made .
Rafael Ortiz, 208 Homes, owner of 2313 Yale, stated that
because of divorce proceedings and the uncertainty of who was
going to be awarded the house, he had not done work on it until
the divorce was granted. He has done some cleanup and plans to
complete the cleanup and to repair it . He requested additional
time to complete the work.
Mr. King stated that if Mr. Ortiz can come in within the
next thirty days and provide the accurate information that is
needed, he can be approved for a building permit . This permit
would give him up to six months, however, if he does not take
any action, after six months that permit will become void.
City Clerk interpreted this information to Mr. Ortiz and he
acknowledged understanding these instructions .
Councilor Hawkins asked Mrs . Catherine Fitch, Housing
Development Administrator, about finance housing programs
available to assist Mr. Ortiz . She replied that there were if
he was the owner-occupant of the house . City Clerk advised Mr.
Ortiz of this option.
Council instructed Mr. Ortiz to get with Mr. King within
thirty days and present a plan and financing for the repairs of
that structure .
Councilor Hawkins asked about the status of those
structures which were not addressed. Mr. King replied that
structures on the repair list with no permits or applications
within the next thirty days would be subject to demolition.
They will be notified by publication and registered or certified
mail of today' s proceedings .
Structures To Be Demolished
Council returned to the structure located at 3000
Cumberland (Rear) and garage . Mr. King informed that this
structure had repairs done prior to the fire but there have not
been any since the fire . Mayor asked if those repairs were
adequate enough for the structure to be inhabitable . Mr. King
responded that it was and it had been occupied prior to and up
to the fire . It needs major repairs or demolition.
Mayor stated that according to the City Attorney the zoning
of this area is a single family, and this structure cannot
undergo the repairs necessary to keep it in compliance with that
zoning. Councilor Hawkins added that it cannot be expanded
depending on the extent of the damage . Mr. King informed that
they measured in accordance with the Building Code and damage
exceeds 50% of the current market value of that building and is
in the category of not feasible to rebuild. Councilor Hawkins
commented that a permit should not have been issued to Mr.
Vafaiyan since the structure has 50% damage, however, he does
have one that is good until the 29t' of this month. Mr. King
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Item 9c cont ' d.
stated that if it is six months old and no repairs have been
made that permit becomes invalid. No work has been done; it has
only been secured. Councilor Hawkins asked if his permit is
invalid. Mr. King replied that if it is six months old, it is .
Mayor stated that the date of the permit was February 29, 1996
which is well beyond the six months .
Mayor asked Mr. Vafaiyan if he had made any attempts prior
to the 29`h of August, 1996 to make any repairs . Mr. Vafaiyan
gave a history of this structure but did not address the
question at hand. After much discussion and numerous directives
from the Mayor to Mr. Vafaiyan and his refusal to follow
instructions, he was called out of order by the Mayor and asked
to remove himself from the Council Chambers .
Council considered the following Ordinance on hazardous
structures .
ORDINANCE NO 10- 7
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN
BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS :
COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS
AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE
OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 10-97 beR
passed with directions to staff as noted previously in the
public hearing. Councilor Hawkins noted that the following
extensions were approved and that normal procedures be followed
on the other properties .
1200 Ridgeway - 30 days to bring their information and plan
to be approved by Mr. King.
2313 Yale - 30 days to bring their information and plan to
Mr. King to be approved.
Mayor mentioned that 1604 Austin Building A and Building B
were also allowed 30 days to provide a plan and financial
information to Mr. King.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
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Item 10a
ORDINANCE NO 11-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13-92 WHICH GRANTED A FRANCHISE FOR USE OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY TO SOUTHWESTERN
BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENGAGING IN
PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 11-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 10b
ORDINANCE NO. 12-97
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-17 I (h) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING HOUSE MOVING FEES FOR THE
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 12-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 10c
ORDINANCE NO, 13-97
ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9
(B) (2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO
PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF
LAKESHORE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST LINE OF LOT
80-A, LAKE VIEW FARMS
Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 13-97 be
passed.
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Item 10c con ' d.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 10d
A proposed ordinance was presented waiving Section 27-30 of
the Code of Ordinances with respect to placing a sidewalk on the
southwest side of Lakeshore Road adjacent to the northeast line
of Lot 80-A, Lake View Farms .
Moved by Councilor Martin that proposed ordinance be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson.
Motion failed by the following vote .
Ayes : None
Nays : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins „,
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Item 10e
ORDINANCE NO 14- 7
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1 (a) (9) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PERMIT SIGNS AT HAMILTON AND WEEKS
TENNIS CENTERS
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 14-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Martin and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 10f
ORDINANCE NO 1 - 7
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER AND
SEWER FUND TO THE 1996/97 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TEMPORARILY FUNDING WORK ON THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
IN PHASE II UNDER THE EPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
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Item 10f cont ' d.
Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 15-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item lla
RESOLUTION NO, 20-97
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE PROPOSED USE
OF FUNDS IN A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONSOLIDATED PLAN,
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 20-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item llb
RESOLUTION NO. 21-97
RESOLUTION COMMITTING 2501 MATCHING FUNDS AND
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
ON LAKE WICHITA
Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 21-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
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Item llc
RESOLUTION NO 22-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS CALLING FOR A REGULAR CITY ELECTION ON
MAY 3 , 1997; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING
AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Johnston that Resolution No. 22-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 12a
RESOLUTION NO 23-97
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO TU ELECTRIC
FOR MOVEMENT OF ELECTRICAL UTILITIES FOR MCGRATH CREEK
CHANNEL
Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 23-97 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 13a
Mayor Yeager asked for comments from the Council regarding
the effective date for the voter-approved additional sales tax.
The Council was in agreement that the additional sales tax be
effective on the same date, October 1 . Council felt that having
one effective date would be less confusing and have the least
impact on the businesses in the community.
Moved by Councilor Martin that all phases of the 4A and 4B
sales tax go into effect October 1, and that the City Clerk be
directed to notify the Comptroller' s Office of the Council' s
intent regarding this effective date .
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson,
Daniel, Martin, and Hawkins
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Item 13a cont ' -
Nays : None
Item 13b
Councilor Hawkins suggested that when City service fees
increase that those persons affected be contacted. Councilor
Hawkins expressed concern that Council receives information on
matters such as these on Thursday or Friday prior to a Council
meeting.
Councilor Hawkins referred to Mrs . Grover' s comments
regarding library fees, and asked if the possibility of double
jeopardy existed by filing on them twice . City Attorney stated
that it was not . Councilor Hawkins requested information on
that from Legal .
Councilor Thompson commended the Mayor on conducting the
meeting this morning. He said that we need to remember our
agreements of the things we said we were going to do like
working in harmony and trying to be of one spirit . I believe
that would lower the tension level . Also, if we could keep what
we say we are going to do in our executive sessions and keep
those agreements and be of one accord. We ought to be sure that
we do not say anything to hurt feelings or cause us not to be
able to relate to one another in a friendly term.
Councilor Thompson encouraged that the Washington School be
something that we look at as a facility to use in the future for
training purposes .
Councilor Johnston asked City Attorney to provide any input
from other cities on bylaws, organization or structure for the
sales tax corporations .
Councilor Daniel reported on the status of the Library
Project . We have met with the architects and the design is
complete for the move to the Activity Center Building. Plans
have been generated and will be available in the near future for
the contractors . Schedule is for construction to be initiated
first or second week in March this year and project completion
will be 10% months from that point, January 1998 . No major
problems with the design or imminent construction plan or
construction climate . Project budget is still at the $4 million
as presented to Council . He commended Mr. Jim Dockery and Mrs .
Linda Hughes and staff and all those who have had a part in this
project .
Mayor informed they had attended a legislative meeting in
Austin and stated that one of the items mentioned were
intergovernmental agreements and their look at cooperation and
consolidation of counties and cities and some of the obstacles .
She mentioned that this tied into one of the items that Council
set as a goal, to move into cooperative ventures with other
governmental agencies . She mentioned the change of command at
S .A.F.B. next Monday and asked that Council present a
proclamation to General Zettler for the role he has played here
in our community and for his leadership at S .A.F.B. and his
interest in the community.
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Item 13c
City Manager referred to Mrs . Grover' s comments regarding
the Library and stated that the City was more interested in the
books being returned than in what the courts do or what the
charges are .
City Manager mentioned the signs which are being put up on
utility poles and reminded citizens that they are illegal and he
is going to devote some personnel to get those signs down.
City Manager updated on the golf course . We are operating
rather well, the employees have been converted to temporary
employees and there are changes in the makeup of the employees .
We are running a very up-to-date, public relations conscience
club house . We are going to have some problems with the greens
in the infestation of crab grass and weeds . There are still
some operational glitches such as the need to bring the pro-shop
to a satisfactory inventory. We have some situations to look at
regarding the golf carts and are in the process of trying to get
our alcohol license . Plays seem to be up and I think that there
is a strong public recognition that we can have a good golf
course but it is going to take people to play it, take care of
it and to help us through this transition period. He informed
that in the future they will be bringing to the Council a lease-
purchase agreement to fill in the equipment they do not have .
Item 13c
Mr. Dave Clark, Community Development Director provided a
brief overview of his department .
The City Council adjourned at 11 : 26 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this l�day of 1 1997 .
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KATIIRYN A. Y GER
MAYOR
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Lydia Torres
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