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Min 09/21/1993 379 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building September 21, 1993 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 Leon Mallonee - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors J. W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - Paul Hughes - Absent James Berzina - City Manager Ronnie Sullivan - First Assistant City Attorney The invocation was given by Reverend John Dillard, First United Methodist Church. Mayor Lam introduced Lydia Torres, who is the new City Clerk and will be entering her position on October 1, 1993 . Ms. Torres thanks each of the City Council members for the opportunity to be able to serve the City and the citizens of Wichita Falls. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting held September 7, 1993 , be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. Items 4-6b Councilor Loughry made a motion to bring down Item 6a from the consent agenda for discussion. Moved by Councilor Thompson that the consent agenda be approved with the deletion of Item 6a. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee. The consent agenda passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None. 380 Item 7 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission, August 4 , 1993 . b. Lake Wichita Study Committee, August 10, 1993 C. Planning and Zoning Commission, August 11, 1993 d. Lake Wichita Study Committee, August 16, 1993 e. Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, August 27, 1993 f. Lake Wichita Study Committee, August 31, 1993 Item 6a Item 6a from the Consent Agenda was brought down at the motion of Councilor Loughry. Councilor Loughry made an amendment that when final payment approval is brought before the City Council on a bid, the name of the contractor, what, when and where the bid was for should be listed in full description. Mr. Jerry Gross stated that the contractor was Barnett Paving and Sealing of Wichita Falls. Councilor Thompson moved that the motion be accepted. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Hawkins, Thompson, Mallonee, and Martin. Nays: None. Item 8a ORDINANCE NO. 113-93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE SALE, USE, STORAGE AND MANUFACTURING OF FIREWORKS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 113-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. Jimmy Nix, 4219 Emerson, with the National Fireworks Association, appeared to state that he had fireworks storage warehouses on Airport Drive and that he doesn' t sell fireworks from the warehouses and that he would accept the ordinance. " Councilor Hawkins asked if the ordinance states that all fireworks must be removed from the warehouse when not operating. Chief James stated that if the fireworks stands are not in operation the stands must be secured overnight and the fireworks do not have to be removed. Bill Evans, Route 9 Box 25, Lubbock, TX, with Fireworks Industry, appeared to state that the ordinance as written is compatible to fireworks industry and gave appreciation for all the time and consideration that the City Council and all the individuals who worked on this ordinance and stated that they are willing to accept the ordinance as it had been written. 381 Item 8a, cont'd Don Kirkham, 3807 Yuma Trial, appeared to state that he had some questions about the ordinance. He stated that his commentary of concerns and problems were about the administrative cost, transporting of fireworks in marked vehicles and the criteria for those vehicles. Chief James stated that this ordinance was not intended to make a hardship on the businesses but was intended to protect the lives and properties of those businesses. He stated that this year along three individuals had been burned seriously enough that they had to be transported to the Burn Center in Dallas. Councilor Loughry asked if the Chief had the names of those individuals in their records and the Chief stated yes. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Hawkins, Loughry, Martin, Mallonee, and Martin. Nays: None. Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 114-93 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 114-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Loughry asked if the monies had already been spent. Mr. Robert Parker stated that the monies had already been spent and the feasibility study put in the budget was to balance the books. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Hawkins, Martin, Loughry, Thompson and Mallonee. Nays: None. Item 8c ORDINANCE NO. 115-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 16, KEMP AND NEWBY SUBDIVISION ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF MCKINNEY ROAD Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 115-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Martin, Thompson, Mallonee, Loughry and Hawkins. Nays: None. 382 Item 8d ORDINANCE NO. 116-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2, BLOCK 32, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF PARKHILLS ROAD Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 116-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Hawkins, Loughry, Martin, and Thompson. Nays: None. Item 8e ORDINANCE NO. 117-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 32-139 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO DETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 32, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 117-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Martin Litteken, Biggs & Matthews, appeared to state that in order for detention to be put in the City ordinance it would require a plan to be prepared for the home owner by a registered professional Engineer. To do a topographic study of the site and develop a plan for the property and be submitted to the City. He also stated that in residential property the City ordinance requires the City to be responsible for maintenance of the facilities. That the ordinance does not address the large tracts. Mr. Litteken stated they are not opposed to the detention of lots with four or more acreages. Mr. Berzina stated that the ordinance does state as such but added that the City approves the ways they are put in so that it allows the property owner to mow so that it can be maintained properly. The motion passed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Hawkins, Mallonee, Martin, Loughry, and Thompson. Nays: None. Item 8f ORDINANCE NO. 118-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISIONS SECTION 9 (B) (2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF PARKHILLS ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3 , BLOCK 1, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 118-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Martin, Mallonee, Hawkins, and Thompson. Nays: None. 383 Item 8g ORDINANCE NO. 119-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B) (2) (A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCKINNEY ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 16, KEMP AND NEWBY SUBDIVISION Moved by Councilor Mallonee that Ordinance No. 119-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Hawkins, Thompson, Loughry, Martin, and Mallonee. Nays: None. Item 8h ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 32-139 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO DETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 16, KEMP AND NEWBY SUBDIVISION Councilor Martin made a motion for discussion on this ordinance and Councilor Hawkins seconded the motion. Councilor Martin stated that the City Council had denied a waiver for retention in this area to another business firm and that the City Council should be consistent in this matter. Mr. Jerry Gross stated that the staff recommends a denial of this waiver because the concern in the vicinity of Morton Lane north to that property is the drainage problem in that area and the run off could add to the already existing drainage problem. Martin Litteken stated that the site on McKinney Road has a trailer house on it, gravel driveway and a garage type shop on the property. Councilor Thompson stated that this waiver would increase the flooding problem that already exits in that area. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: None. Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Martin, Mallonee, Hawkins, and Thompson. Item 8i ORDINANCE NO. 120-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 32-139 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO DETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT 3 , BLOCK 1, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS Moved by Councilor Mallonee that Ordinance No. 120-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Martin, Mallonee, Hawkins, Thompson, and Loughry. Nays: None. 384 Item 8j ORDINANCE NO. 121-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B) ( 2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF PARKHILLS ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2, BLOCK 32, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS Moved by Councilor Mallonee that Ordinance No. 121-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None. Item 8k ORDINANCE NO. 122-93 ORDINANCES WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3 , BLOCK 1, MESA IRRIGATED FARMS ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF PARKHILLS ROAD Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 122-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item 81 ORDINANCE NO. 123-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 1, WEST FRERICH SUBDIVISION Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 123-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None. Item 8m ORDINANCE NO. 124-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B) ( 2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLYDE MORGAN ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 1, WEST FRERICH SUBDIVISION 385 Item 8m, cont'd Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 124-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam and Councilors Loughry, Mallonee, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None. Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 140-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WORK SERVICES CORPORATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY VOCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 140-93 be passed and also stated this was a good situation. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Martin, Loughry, Hawkins, Thompson, and Mallonee. Nays: None. Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 141-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF JOINTLY OWNED LAKE AND CANAL SYSTEMS BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND WICHITA COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 141-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. Mayor Lam stated that the Council' s summation of this matter is that citizens who live along the canal have approached the City Council concerning the level of maintenance done on the canal. Council requesting input from the District of what the District was presently doing to maintain the canal. Jerry Gross introduced Jimmy Banks, General Manager of the Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, Mr. Paul Bennett, counselor to Water District, and Mr. Bobby Rowland, Board of Director member on Water District. Jimmy Banks, General Manager of the Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, appeared to state that the District had purchased large mowing equipment to maintain the canal and a difference could be noted. 386 Item 9b, cont'd Councilor Martin inquired as to how many canals there were. Mr. Banks stated that there were 190 miles of the canal all together. Councilor Martin asked why was it that the District could continue taxing the property owners on the canal that the District has no accessibility to for maintenance and that do not use the canal waters. Mr. Banks stated that in 1968 the voters of the District decided to hold an election about taxing the people who had access to the canal and the District and the City of Wichita Falls signed a contract to this effect. Mr. Banks stated that the contract also states that the City has no control over the land that the canal runs through. Ronnie Sullivan stated that the contract is bonding and is bonded until the note is paid for. Mr. Banks stated that the first payment was made in 1979, and it is a 50 year note. Mr. Banks asked the City Council to appeal to the citizens who live in the City View Addition, to not throw their debris in the canal and the area surrounding the canal. The debris causes the maintenance of the canal to go slower and at time almost impossible. After further discussion a vote was taken on the motion, the motion passed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Mallonee, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None. Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 142-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING BANK ONE AS MANAGING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY DEPOSITS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT(S) Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 142-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Thompson, Martin, Mallonee, Loughry, and Hawkins. Nays: None. Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 143-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED WITH THE WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; 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. 143-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Martin, Loughry, Hawkins, and Thompson. Nays: None. 387 Item 10a Award of bid for Phase II , removal and disposal of demolition debris at the MPEC site. Moved by Councilor Martin that the award of bid be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Hawkins thanked Mote Inc. and Strayhorn Company for the bids they had submitted. Councilor Loughry asked if Mote Inc. had liability insurance required before submitting the bid. Mr. Berzina stated that if specified in the bid the contractor would have to verify it before they get a notice to proceed. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hawkins, and Martin. Nays: None. Item 10b Award of bid to Casco Industries, Inc. for a three year contract for the purchase of fire retardant uniform shirts. Moved by Councilor Martin that award of bid be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Martin, Thompson, Hawkins, and Mallonee. Nays: None. Item 10c RESOLUTION NO. 144-93 RESOLUTION FOR THE AWARD OF BID TO M & F LITTEKEN FOR THE LANDFILL OFFICE BUILDING PROJECT Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 144-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Martin inquired as to why Daughtery & Glover Architects had missed figured the bid by so far. Mr. John Glover stated that he didn' t concentrate too much on the cost estimates, but more on the drawings and specifications and that is why his bid was so high. Councilor Loughry asked Mr. Berzina why the City' s Engineering Department couldn' t have done the job. Mr. Berzina stated that the staff leveling at the present are doing other projects and the time frame involved for this project had to be submitted within an allotted time. The motion passed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Martin, Hawkins, Loughry, and Thompson. Nays: None. 388 Item 10d Award of bid for proposal for the City' s Insurance Program. Councilor Martin stted tht with today' s cost factor of everything being as they are would the $100,000.00 expense be enough. Mr. Berzina stated this amount has been put at a level that the City could accept. Moved by Councilor Martin that the award of bid be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None s Item 10e Award of bid for a street sweeper to Conley, Lott, & Nichols, in the amount of $102,855 .00. Moved by Councilor Thompson that award of bid be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee. Councilor Loughry asked that this award of bid be tabled until the next council meeting, stating that the Council needed to see the paperwork composed for obtaining the dollar amounts before voting. He also stated that the lowest bid had been turned down, once again, and that that didn't seem right nor did it look good to the citizens of Wichita Falls for the City Council to be making such consistent decisions. Councilor Hawkins seconded the motion. Councilor Martin stated that the lowest bid did not necessarily mean that it was the better bid to meet the specifications required. The motion was passed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Thompson, Mallonee and Martin. Nays: Councilors Loughry and Hawkins. Item 10f RESOLUTION NO. 145-93 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AWARD OF BID FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR THE USE BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 145-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 389 Item lla RESOLUTION NO. 146-93 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CDBG 1993 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO ZACK BURKETT COMPANY Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 146-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 12a Vernon Beck, 6716 General Custer, appeared to state that he had a lake lease lot at Lake Arrowhead and that he would like to know why notices of lease renewals were no longer sent to people who had lake lease lots. Stated that this caused him to have this lease cancelled and feels this is unfair and requests the City Council reinstate his lease and for the same amount as before. Mayor Lam stated that there is a committee of interested citizens to study this issue and they will be presenting their study before the City Council in the near future. Mayor Lam stated that the reason for not sending out any more notices of lease renewals was because the administrative cost factors had gotten too high. Lewis Croom, 4103 Judy Circle, appeared to state that he too had not received a notice of lease renewal. He suggested that the notice of cancellation should be mailed certified, so that the City would then have the signature of the person receiving the notice. Mayor Lam stated that Mr. Croom' s request would be addressed at the next council meeting. Dewey Conley, Work Services Corporation, appeared to state that he had a received a letter informing him that he would not longer be receiving a notice of renewal. However, he feels his cancellation should not have occurred because he had made a payment on November 24, 1992, and thought since it was for a 25 year option that the letter of notice of renewal he had received did not apply to him. He would like to get reinstated. Larry Tompkins, 4520 Southwest Parkway, appeared to state that he feels the City Council should govern the police department more closely because it is in his opinion that the police officers treat him unfairly. Edith Nicks, 2809 Avenue J, appeared and read a letter that she had composed stating that she has been treated very unfairly by the realtor who sold them the house. She would like to know what assistance the City Council could provide her. Councilor Hawkins referred her to the State Realtors Association in Austin and that she should contact Mr. Bob Hall, with the Realtors Association here in Wichita Falls. 390 Item 12b Councilor Loughry asked if the information has been gathered on the comparison water meter rates for the main house and the second unit on the same property. He asked if the dip sign at the street corners of Alabama and Lawrence Road had been placed. A citizen called him asking if a children at play sign could be placed in either the 3300 or 4300 block of Prince Edwards, she has a deaf child and this might assist the passersby to watch for the children. He asked who was liable for the detention next to KMart on Callfield, that the weeds were almost as high as the fence. He was asked if a pedestrian bridge could be built on Cimmaron between Deville and Tanbark. Councilor Martin stated that the City Council should rely on the Lake Lot Study Committee for some of the questions beinga , presented to them and that the City Council should be consistent in what is said to the public. Councilor Martin again announced Sunday, October 10, 1993 , Octoberfest Umpah Band from Germany would perform at Lucy Park and encouraged the public to attend. Councilor Hawkins wanted to thank the Germans for coming in and celebrating his Birthday on October 10, 1993 . He wanted to know if the processing fee was differet for each different offense. Judge Larry Gillen stated that there were different fines for each type of offense, but that various offenses carry various state court costs plus a $10 administrative fee for all offenses. He asked that the people who have car wash events be monitored more closely to see if they are legal or just really trying to profit for their own sake. Councilor Thompson stated that the three tragedies that had occurred recently needed to be looked at and maybe impose a curfew for the youth of this town, since the tragedies were gang related. Mr. Berzina stated that Murphy Davis, the City' s Financial Advisor, suggested that the City refinance the City' s debt at this time and the City might be able to save some monies. He stated that Mr. Davis suggested a tentative scheduled meeting to speak with the Council on October 6th so that he could better inform them. Mr. Berzina informed the Council that the Code Enforcement Office of the City had gone out to the house of Mrs. Sherry Dena and had inspected it and everything is on order, so she was able to keep her home. Tom Edmonson appeared to inform the Council that an ordinance will be presented to them in the near future to address the pot belly pig issue, along with the restraining of cats on property. Mr. Berzina stated that he wanted to inform the Council that the pond at William Park will be drained to see what is wrong with it. Chief James and Fire Arson Investigator George Robinson appeared to inform the Council that they were going to go into the day care facilities and do fire safety tips for the day care children. A coloring book had been printed to pass out to the children. A production of a video tape had been done concerning fire safety tips for younger children. Mr. Berzina passed out a memo, along with the 1990 study done by the committee, concerning the retirement issue discussion at the last council meeting. The City Council recessed at 10:55 a.m. , and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. into Executive Session. 391 Item 12d The City Council recessed into executive session at 11:05 a.m. according to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g) , V.A.C.S. The meeting reconvened at 12 :27 p.m. Item 12e There were no appointments to the listed boards/commissions due to the fact that they did not have a quorum to make the appointments. Councilor Hawkins announced that more applications were needed for the appointment to the Firefighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission. The City Council meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 6,1�?C , 1993 . Michael am, Mayor ATTEST: Ja tricklin Acting City Clerk ,. �,W