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Min 06/06/1995 902 Wichita Falls,Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 6, 1995 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: Michael Lam - Mayor Don Johnston - Councilors Angus Thompson - J.W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Dan Shine - Absent Bill Daniel - Absent Mayor Lam called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Rev. Rick Thompson, Colonial Baptist Church. Item 3a Annette Britain, Library, was honored as Employee of the Month for June. Mayor Lam presented her with a plaque, City of Wichita Falls pin, a check, bus tickets, and tickets to a theatre and dinner. Chief Harrelson presented Melvin Joyner, Coordinator of the Crimestoppers Program. Chief commended officer Joyner for all his efforts and work in this program which has been of much benefit not only to our City but to the entire County. Chief informed the Council and citizens of Wichita Falls that on April 26, 1995, officer Joyner was recognized with a plaque presented by Governor Bush for services above and beyond the call of duty and for his contributions to the Crimestoppers Program in the entire State. Mayor Lam congratulated officer Joyner for the presentation by Governor Bush, and on behalf of the City, presented him with a Commendation of Merit Certificate for exemplary actions and services rendered on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. Item 4 Moved by Councilor Thompson that the minutes of May 16, 1995 meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin and Hawkins Nays: None 903 Item 5a-6e Giola Ozuna requested that Item 5a be brought down from the consent agenda. Moved by Councilor Martin that the consent agenda be approved with the deletion of Item 5a. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6a-6e Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Planning and Zoning Commission May 10, 1995 b. Board of Electrical Examiners, May 11 , 1995. c. Board of Adjustment, May 12, 1995 d. Wichita Falls Park Board, May 25, 1995 e. Wichita Falls Art Commission, June 1, 1995 Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 75-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL NARCOTICS GRANT/6 AWARD; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Resolution No. 75-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Giola Ozuna, 2938 Elliott, asked if that was money or an award. Mayor Lam replied that it was money. Councilor Hawkins informed her that it was for the use of the City of Wichita Falls for payment of those officers who serve on the Task Force in performance of their duties. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7a ORDINANCE NO. 59a-95 ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FEES FOR CEMETERY SERVICES Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 59-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Johnston questioned the figures on the proposed fee schedule. Mr. Murphy corrected the proposed fee schedule 904 Item 7a, cont'd. which should be $300 for Cremation Interment and $350 for Cremation Interment with graveside set-up. Motion carried, with the corrected fee schedule, by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7b A proposed ordinance was presented to rezone 2200 Fillmore, Lots 1 and 2, Block 2A, Highland Addition, from Single Family-2 to Multifamily Residential (Case R 95-09 ) . Moved by Councilor Martin that proposed ordinance be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Doris Sullivan, 1702 Pearl, said their property abutted this property, and they were not in favor of changing their neighborhood. They would like to have something which enhances the neighborhood, not detracts from it. Councilor Hawkins commented that if this had come in two months later, Council would be in a position to have the conditional zoning in place and would allow Council and Staff more latitude. Right now we cannot put any stipulations on it. Motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston and Hawkins Nays: Councilors Thompson and Martin City Attorney informed that any Ordinance requires a majority vote of the entire Council in order to pass. In this case, it was a three to two vote, therefore, the motion failed. Mr. Clark informed that after Council refuses this type of ordinance there is a six month waiting period before it can be considered again. Item 7c ORDINANCE NO. 60-95 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B) ( 2 ) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KOVARIK ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, KEMP' S SUBDIVISION OF WILLIAM MAYER SURVEY, A-193 WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 60-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 905 Item 7d ORDINANCE NO. 61-95 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) ( 9) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERMITTING SIGNS AND RESERVATION OF LAND IN JONES PARK JUNE 15, 1995 Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 61-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins s=. Nays: None Item 7e ORDINANCE NO. 62-95 ORDINANCE INCREASING THE RENTAL FEE FOR THE LUCY PARK LOG CABIN Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 62-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7f ORDINANCE NO. 63-95 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND FROM GRANT REVENUE FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, AND MATCHING GRANT REVENUE FROM DRUG FORFEITURE MONIES Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 63-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7g ORDINANCE NO. 64-95 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ACCEPTING SAME Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 64-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. 906 Item 7g, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7h ORDINANCE NO. 65-95 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR GRANT REVENUE FROM THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND WICHITA COUNTY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 65-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7i ORDINANCE NO. 66-95 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AND APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 66-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Murphy Davis, representative of Sentry Management, Incorporated, 901 Indiana, resides at 2104 Avondale. Mr. Murphy provided summary sheets for Council. Mr. Murphy is the City' s financial advisor and commented that the City is always looking for ways to save money , how to finance what needs to be financed and to keep the tax rate as low as possible. One of the ways that has been accomplished in the past is to refund that portion of general obligation bonds which were able to be refinanced this past year. There were several things which were involved in the revenue bonds that prohibited refinancing at the same time. We were in the process of doing some funding for the water and sewer system which had not been completed and the interest rates went the wrong way for refunding, they went up. However, the past months the interest rates have dropped precipitously and we are down to some levels where it makes very solid economic sense to do a refunding of the outstanding bonds that the City has for the water and sewer system. There are some legal and economic restraints where we cannot do a complete refunding on all the outstanding bonds. That portion which can be refunded is being presented to the Council this morning. The approximate amount of this refunding would be $12. 74 million. We would be refunding some outstanding bonds which are on our books at a higher interest rate than the rate that is currently available for this refinancing. The approximate 907 Item 7i, cont'd. interest cost is a 560. The projected annual net present value savings is $155,000 a year and the projected net present value savings as a percent of the prior issue is approximately 10%. It would create a savings of approximately $1. 4 million on a present value savings. There is a cash flow savings or cumulative dollar savings of approximately $1. 9 million. The present value savings is a more accurate representation of what the actual savings are to the City. What is compared there through formulas is the current cash flow and when those dollars are needed on the outstanding issue versus the new issues or projected issues cash flows. It is a net present value calculation for all the future cash flows that the City now has versus what we are projecting on the refunding. We would want the present value savings. That is the one which dictates whether it is an economically viable option for the City to take. The time schedule if this refunding is approved is as follows. Between now and June 27 the bonds would be offered for sale and trying to get them financed during that time period. If that sale is successful, around July 20 or 25 all the data would be ready to present to the Attorney General for his approval. With that approval the bonds would be delivered on or about August 1. They are suggesting approximately 11 1/2o savings on current issue percentage savings of the current and prior issue. They suggest at least 10% savings or this would not be accomplished; they would then come back to the Council. The underwriter in this issue would be Southwest Securities. Mr. Murphy answered several questions from the Council regarding the bond market, interest rates, arbitrage, bond rating, and insurance coverage. Rick Porter with McCall, Parkhurst and Horton, Bond Counsel for the City, presented the technical process. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager and Mayor to establish terms of the refunding bonds without necessitating further Council action, but only within the perimeters set out. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7i City Manager informed that this item was not necessary and asked that it be deleted. Item 8a A proposed resolution was presented reversing the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit allowing for six duplexes to be constructed on the west side of the 4100 block of Latricia Lane. Moved by Mayor Lam that proposed resolution be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Charles Barr, 1221 Oakhurst, requested that this item be tabled until a more complete Council was present. Dorman Yancey, Jr. objected because there were several home owners who took the day off to address this issue. 908 Item 8a, cont'd. Mayor called for a motion to table this item. Moved by Councilor Hawkins that this item be tabled but that citizens be allowed to express their concerns. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. Motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam and Councilor Hawkins Nays: Councilors Johnston, Thompson, and Martin The item was heard and Mayor asked Mr. Clark to explain why this had been brought back to Council after Planning and Zoning had made a decision on it. Mr. Clark explained that Planning and Zoning has the authority to issue a conditional use permit for the provision of duplex development in a single family residential area. Planning and Zoning heard this and with a split vote did approve a conditional use for this, and since that time the neighbors have protested, as they have a right to do, to Council. Therefore, after hearing testimony it is the prerogative of Council to reverse the Planning and Zoning decision if you so choose. It is authorized under the Zoning Ordinance to request a review by Council. Dorman Yancey, Jr. , 1214 Wendy Ridge, protested that the timing was too short in this decision and majority of the neighbors feel it is not in the best interest of the neighborhood. He said this duplex development would cause a traffic, density, and aesthetics problem. Tony Bowie, 1217 Wendy Ridge, is outside the 200 foot area and he protested that 200 foot notification because when his property is appraised they look further than the 200 foot area. He said it would be misleading to change the subdivision plan at this point to add something other than single family residences. He said the homeowners in that area were dead set against the duplex development in their neighborhood. Dave Parkman, #8 Shelley Circle, concurred with what Mr. Yancey and Mr. Bowie had stated. He asked that the decision be reversed. Tommy Spikes, 1219 Wendy Ridge, asked that this not be zoned for duplexes. Otto Jones, 1204 Wendy Ridge, said it would be best if this would remain a single family area in order to protect investments made by those people there. Margie Strickland, #3 Shelley Circle, was concerned that Mr. Barr might decide to also build duplexes on a vacant lot in her area. Charles Barr, 1221 Oakhurst, addressed the traffic and aesthetics concerns. He said there is a demand for rentals in Wichita Falls. He referred to deed restrictions and said he does not intend to devalue any property. He does not see how a duplex would degrade a neighborhood. He said a $90,000 duplex is of far more value than a $45,000 or $50,000 house. Motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilors Johnston, Thompson, and Martin Nays: Mayor Lam and Councilor Hawkins 909 Item 8a, cont'd. City Manager clarified that the motion failed because it needed a majority of the Council' s vote to pass. Item 8b RESOLUTION NO. 76-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEASE FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED AT LAKE KICKAPOO IN ARCHER COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW ,:, Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 76-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Martin recommended that Staff set forth in the bids some insurance requirements from the public liability standpoint. Also, he suggested that possible future pollution problems be addressed. He recommended that a $1 million coverage be put in the limits for property damage. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8c RESOLUTION NO. 77-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEASE FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED AT LAKE ARROWHEAD IN ARCHER COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 77-95 be passed. vote.Motion seconded by Mayor Lam and carried by the following Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8d RESOLUTION NO. 78-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY' S PARTICIPATION IN THE SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW 910 Item 8d, cont'd. Moved by Councilor Johnston that Resolution No. 78-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8e RESOLUTION NO. 79-95 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR MEDIUM DUTY TRANSIT BUSES AND AUTHORIZING RESUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR BIDS Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 79-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8f RESOLUTION NO. 80-95 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RED RIVER BASIN CHLORIDE CONTROL PROJECT Moved by Councilor Johnston that Resolution No. 80-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Councilor Johnston suggested that City' s support on this issue be made known at the other public hearings. He volunteered to make the presentation in Durant, Oklahoma. Mayor directed that a fax be sent to the meeting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Item 8g RESOLUTION NO. 81-95 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO ELECTRA CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR SURFACE TREATMENT WORK TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE AGRICULTURAL ARENA Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 81-95 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam and carried by the following vote. 911 Item 8g, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9a A proposed resolution was presented awarding bids for the lease of downtown parking lots. Moved by Councilor Martin that proposed resolution be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. Councilor Martin was concerned about releasing a lot which has been previously terminated. Councilor Hawkins requested that this item be divided into two separate items, one for the improved property and one for the unimproved property. Moved by Councilor Hawkins to amend the original motion by deleting the property located at 710 Ohio and 720 Ohio from this item. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Councilor Martin moved to table the original motion as amended. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9b Moved by Councilor Martin to award the bid for replacement of carpeting for the Police Department and the Wichita Falls Municipal AIrport to Douglas Floor Co. , in the amount of $12,169. 00. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9c Moved by Councilor Martin to award bid for the purchase of a pneumatic tire fork lift to Clarklift in the amount of $20,457. 00. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Councilor Hawkins mentioned that the budget certification number was incorrect. Mr. Dockery stated that the correct number was Fund 90. 912 , Item 9c, cont'd. Motion carried with the stated correction. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Johnston, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None City Council recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11: 10 a.m. Item 10a Jody Wade, 1606 Mesquite, owner of Presidential Limousine, requested that Ordinance regulating limousines and special service vehicles be amended by waiving the one hour advance reservation and that a Limousine be by prearranged reservation and that it shall at no time act as a taxi cab. He added that the Wichita Falls Municipal Airport be excluded in the prearranged basis. Mayor directed that the Taxi Cab Committee call a meeting and have Mr. Wade make his presentation, and that committee be informed that Council is leaning toward making some changes. Gholamreza Vafaiyan, 2900 Kyle Cove, requested that the decision by Council to demolish the structure at 709 Burnett be reconsidered and reversed. Mayor asked Council if they wished to reconsider this matter. Silence from the Council indicated there was no desire to reconsider this matter. Councilor Thompson stressed that the owner of this property be notified of the pending demolition. Item 10b Councilor Martin asked the citizens to be patient with Code Enforcement as it is working as quickly as possible to mow the vacant lots. Mayor requested that Staff examine the emergency response procedure in order to allow a peaceful death within a residence if possible. Chief Harrelson explained their procedure which is covered by State law and said that he and Chief James have already begun some discussions regarding this. Councilor Martin recommended that Chief Harrelson and Chief James prepare a response to this and make a recommendation to Council. Councilor Johnston also recommended that education of the public in general and possibly the medical community would be helpful. Councilor Johnston mentioned the eye examination screening and requested some information at the next meeting. City Manager pointed out that Young Institute of Lawton, Oklahoma is doing eye exams here. The concerns we have heard is that we are bringing in out of town people. There was a lot of local contact to see if they were willing to do that. I would like to emphasize that this is not tax payer money, but a service that the self insured City program health personnel arranged, and those utilizing the program are paying for it out of their own pockets. This is a service to our employees which will in the long run reduce the health care costs. Councilor Johnston mentioned that three of his concerns were the liability, communication with local care givers, and 913 Item 10b, cont'd. involvement by outside communities such as Vernon. He asked that this be discussed at the next Council meeting. Councilor Hawkins mentioned that there was no contract with the Young Institute. City Manager informed that we have provided for the availability of a service. The contract exists between the person using the service and the service provider. Councilor Thompson commended the Staff for trying to provide better health care for the City employees. Councilor Hawkins brought up the 9-1-1 Board representatives and asked the City Manager to provide appointment information in advance. He wants to have a representative from the City. He asked for information on all board appointments outside the City. He expressed appreciation to the State for the sidewalk out by the base. Also, he asked that the City look at the unpaved driveways and the curbs in that area. Councilor Hawkins also asked that Staff look into putting in a sidewalk on Hooper Street between Missile Road and Dorothy. Councilor Thompson commended Staff and all who were involved in the response efforts at the Amber Falls Apartments. He expressed condolences in the loss of the Wolfes and hoped for a complete recovery to those affected by this tragedy. Mayor expressed appreciation to City Staff and to Shepherd personnel for the team work displayed. Item 10c City Manager informed that Meteorologist Dennis McCarthy from Duncan, Oklahoma was scheduled to make a presentation about keeping our weather service open but he had a change of plans. City Manager handed out some information on this to the Council. City Manager informed that there would be a resolution on the June 20 agenda to change the July 4 meeting to July 5 . Dave Clark presented a proposal for bids on the Metropolitan Transportation Study. Mr. Clark informed that there is a request for proposals for consultant assistance for the development of a transit plan for the City' s transit system. This plan will look at routes, desire lines where people want to go, marketing, implementing changes, and effectiveness of the transit system. The funding will be entirely from State and federal funds; no cost to the City. The return of the proposals are anticipated in another month, and activation of the study in another month and a half. City Manager asked that Council informally form a committee today to go with Staff to visit with EPA. Mr. Bonnett gave a status report on the SSES. He gave the following short time line. The plan of financing has to be in to the Texas Water Development Board by the first of July and that cannot be done until an agreement has been reached with EPA Region VI. He suggested that Council appoint a committee of the Council less . than a quorum to meet with Staff within the next week. They will need three to four days after EPA concurrence is reached in order to prepare documentation for Texas Water Development Board. He requested that three Council members meet with Staff for briefing and then schedule another meeting for Council for additional input. Mayor appointed Councilors Johnston, Hawkins and himself as the Committee to meet on this issue. Councilor Martin informed that he will attend the National Region of Councils in Cincinnati next week. Councilor Martin is on the National Region of Councils Water Committee and will work to obtain additional support from the National Region of 914 Item 10c, cont'd. Councils in Texas and Oklahoma in support of our Red River Basin , Water Study. The City Council adjourned at 12:20 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this ! day of 1995. Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: r ��LALAI-) Lydi Torres Cit Clerk