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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1979-10-22 Minutes -. . - ' .' '-'_·~·_~<'-"·"-'_·_-'---~-~__··_'_'~__',~M_'_"'~___ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, OCTOBER 22, 1979 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order October 22, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. 2. PRESENT: Dick Faram Denver Mi 11s Sid Cavanaugh Jim Wood Jim Cato Lena Mae Reeder Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman STAFF: Tom Paul Jeanette Moore Jim Anderson Margie Nash City Manager City Secretary Director Public Works Planning & Zoning Member ABSENT: John Michener Dave Freeman Rex McEntire Richard Albin Councilman Councilman City Attorney City Engi neer 3. The invocation was given by Mr. Jim Anderson. 4. Councilwoman Reeder moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve the minutes of the October 8, 1979, meeting. Councilman Mills stated that on page 18, last paragraph, should state 3,700 CFS, not 33,700. Councilman Wood stated the City had received notice of a law suit on item 7 of this meeting; therefore he made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to postpone these minutes and item 7 be typed verbatim from the tape. Also correction on page 18, last paragraph. Substitute motion carried 4-0; Councilman Cavanaugh adstaining due to absence from the October 8, 1979, meeting. 5. Mayor Faram on behalf of the city, presented Johnny HQward of the Fire Department with a five year pin and certificate for five years of service. Mayor Faram congratulated Mr. Howard on his service to the city. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 8, 19if9, 'REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING POSTPONED PRESENTATION OF FIVE YEAR PIN AND CERTIFICATE TO JOHNNY HOWARD OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT c. Mr. Larry Dixson, Architect, 7001 Grapevine Highway, appeared before the Council. Mr. Dixson stated that on October 8, 1979. the bjds on the Fire Státion were presented to the Council. The bids came in.over'wnat had been set aside for the Station and at the Council IS reql1est he met with the contractor to determine what could be built within the existing money, approximately $350,000. Mr. Dixson stated he met with the contractor to determine what he thought would be best. Mr. Dixson stated he came up with a complete shell, all the paving from the front of the building to the street and a complete operational apparatus room. Mr. Dixson stated the living area would be roughed in to the extent that it could be finished on a separate contract later on. Mr. Dixson stated the contractor came in with a price of $362,000.00 and they said they would enter into a contract based on this price within a company addendum. Mr. Dixson stated it was his recommendation that the city, if the money is available, go aheadando build the station èS is, the total contract. If not, then go ahead and sign just two contracts, one on the first phase and one on the second phase rather than go into a series of change orders. ~'1ayoroFaram stated that illqn informal diScussion he-had with Mr. Dixson and Fir~ Chief Gertz they had basically agreed to bring the price within the price limits of funds available which would ue the shell, pavjng of the front and the living quarters in the rough, but it would be operational. Mr. Dixson stated the apparatus room would be operational, the living area would not be. Mr. Dixson stated for $25,000.00 more all the parking could be put in at the back and the side of the building. Mayor Faram asked if the $25,000.00 would be over what was budgeted. Mr. Dixson replied it would be over. Mayor Faram asked if the Fire Chief had ag~eed he could livE with the parking in front. ~~. Dixsor. r~plied he had agreed. October 22, 1979 Page 2 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR CENTRAL FIRE STATION APPROVED .-. .--, --->-_..._--'-~---,._.__._--~------~~_._._.,,--~,.,_..._---- October 22, 1979 Page 3 Councilman Cato stated that Mr. Dixson had said the living area would not be complete, would the plumbing be completely -j ns ta 11 ed . ~h·. Dixson stated no,. they would build an exterior shell è.nd leave off the finishes so they co'uld be put in at ~ later date with the plumbing and electrical. The \)lumbing would be roughed in. Councilman Cato asked what the original bid price was. Mp. Dixson stated the original bid price was $458,000. Councilman Mills asked if the Fire Chief had worked with Mr. Dixson on this. Mr. Dixson replied he and the Chief had worked together on the plans. (ouncilman Mills asked if the building would be usable., i'k. Dixson replied the apparatus room only. Anything under the51ab or ceiling would be roughed in. Councilman Mills asked if the electricity would be on to ('pera te the appa ra tus room doors. Mr. Dixson replied yes. Councilman Wood stated Mr. Dixson had made a suggestion that this was phase one. Mr. Dixson stated phase one describes the work just rliscussed. Phase two would be completely finishing the living area and parking in the rear. CounciHlOman Reeder aSked if the thning on this was right, vias there a possibi 1 ity that the station could be started and run into next years budget and be able to finish the \'lÌlol e project. r'1r-. Dixson stated he was hoping by the time they got to the µhase two portion of the work the city would have the funds tQ complete it, but it would still be a second contract. Cûuncilwoman Reeder asked if the city had a contract for the UL0h.: project and the timing was right could the contractor ~;i-' ~ì21d to the same amount. Mr. Dixson replied if the city signed now that would be the price of the building. October 22, 1979 Page 4 . CITY ATTRONEY McENTIRE PRESENT. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Dixson if he could write a set of specifications that would be ~igid enough to be sur~ of what the city was going to get when he had a meeting with the company. r'¡ì~. Dixson stated the specifications were all ready in existence that controled the quantity of materials that went in. CITY ENGINEER RICHARD ALBIN PRESENT. M~yor Faram stated this meant that unless the city could come up with the funds to get the whole building, the city could try to get as much of the building built with as many funds as were available at current prices. Councilman Wood asked under the present contract what the completion date would be based on the figures of ~ovember 1, 1979. M~. Dixson replied the contractor advised him it would be 240 days for the full contract. Councilman Cato asked Mr. Dixson how much extra the city would have to pay if the contract was split. ¡vh-. Dixson stated he would have to estimate, probably another 20%. Couniclman Mills asked it the city took a short term note and finished the project if it would be cheaper. Mr. Dixson stated it would be cheaper than having two contracts. Souncilman Cato asked the City Manager how close the audit was to being complete. City Manager Paul 'stated the audit should be complete in about 30 days. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Paul if there would be any extra funds in the budget. Mr', Paul stated about $300,000. This was not definite. Counciìman Wood asked how many bids were received. Mr. Paul replied four bids were recëived on the station. . , October 22, 1979 Page 5 Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the entire Fire Station being built in the amount of $458,000.00, the additional funding to come from either a bankdraft at the Bank under the present contract agreement or a budget adjustment to be determined when the öfficial audit is available. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Faram recognized the following students from North P.ichland High School: La Donna Dill Stacy Quick Mary Anna Sokovich Councilman Cato stated the name of the contractor on the pre~ious item should be included in the motion. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to r.larify Walker Construction Company as the contractor {or the Central Fire Station. Amended motion carried 4-0. , . Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing for PZ 79-33 and called for anyone present wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. r~Y'. Bob Ray, 3202 Parkway~ Arlington. appeared before the Council representing National Convenience Stores. PUBLIC HEARING PZ 79-33, REQUEST OF NATIONAL CONVEN-· IENCE STORE TO REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTER FROM LOCAL RETAIL- SPECIFIC USE SALE OF BEER FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTIOn TO COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC USE SALE OF BEER FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION Mr. Ray stated they had purchased this property about ~ yeùr ago to build a convenience store and car wash. Mr. Ray stated they were under the impression they vJere in conformity with the ?Oning. Mr.. Ray stated as it turned out they were not. Mr. Ray stated they had all the proper utilities and met all requirements, except for the zoning. Mr. Ray stated he was asking the Council to change the zoning so they could build a car wash. Mayor Faram stated 100 feet had been designated for è street. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Ray if they owned enough land for the street dedication. ~r. Ray stated the land for the street had been dedicated whc~ the property was purchased. Mayor Faram asked if land had been dedicated for Rufe - Snow and Watagua Road. Mr. Ray replied both right-of-ways had been dedicated. Councilman Cavanaugh stated only 96 feet had been dedicated. _ _ _ _m__'_'_'~'"__.._"_m_..._,,___._..~..__~~,~,_,_.....__,_________ Mayor Faram asked Mr. Anderson if the dedication was goi ng. to be shor:t. . Mr. Anderson stated in the original dedication the street was to be more on the east side because of a problem with Southwestern Bell. . Councilman Cavanaugh stated he wanted to make sur.e there wa~ è:1 100 feet . r·ic. Ray stated accordi ng to the plat, which was drawn from the survey, from the centerline of the street to the property line showed 46.53 feet. ~1r·. Anderson stated he coul d not be sure of the footage without research. Stop N Go was already built. Mr.. Anderson stated he was not aware the problem existed. fi1ayor Faram asked if the street could be extended through at 100 feet. Nr. Anderson stated he did not know. The request before the Council tonight had no bearing on the street width. Mr. Anderson stated the amount the street could be widened was locked in by the erection of the store. The proposed car wash would be going in at the side of the store. The Luilding line would not be extended toward the street. Councilman Cato asked f'1r. Ray if they had plans to build é1 fence. Mr. Ray stated the property owners behind them had asked that a fence not be built. Mayor Faram called for anyone in opposition to this request to please come forward. No one appeared. Mayor Faram closed the Public Hearing. ,.I", Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Cavanaugh, to Jpprove'PZ 79-33, Ordinance No. 785. M~~ion carried 4-1; Councilmen Cavanaugh, Wood, Mills ~n~ Councilwoman Reeder voting for; Councilman Cato ',"1ti ng aga ins t. ., October 22, 1979 Page 6 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 79-33 ORDINANCE NO.787 APPROVED October 22, 1979 Page 7 9. Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone present wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. John Cook, representing Crossroads Development appeared before the Council. Mr. Cook stated the reason for the zoning request was th~y had heard Rufe Snow Drive was going to be widened and commercial zoning would make the property more flexible in the typ~s of businessess that could be located along this colìector street. PUBLIC HEARING PZ 79-36, REQUEST OF CROSSROADS DEVELOPMENT TO REZONE TRACT 2A2, ABSTRACT 1606, AND BLOCK 1,2,2Bl & 2B, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION FROM MULI-FAMIL Y AND LOCAL RETAIL TO COMMERCIAL Councilman Mills asked what was going to built on the property. Mr. Cook stated they were in the process of getting a masterplan to determine what type of business they would like to see put on the property. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Cook if he was aware of the agreement the city had on the street behind the school. Mr. Cook replied yes. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Cook if he intended to honor the agreement. Mr. Cook replied he would honor the agreement. Mr. Cook stated Dèseret Trust also intented to give 35 foot of right- of-way for Rufe Snow Drive. Councilwoman Reeder stated she would hesitate to rezone the property not knowing what was going to be built. Counc i 1 man Ca to as ked Mr.: :Cook if he planned to come back at a later date and zone the remaining ôf the property commercial. Mr. Cook replied yes, they planned to ask for commercial zoning along Rufe Snow where it is multi-family now. Councilman Cato read from the Zoning Ordinance on what could be built in commercial zoning. Mr. Anderson stated the reason Crossroads Development only iequested this area to be rezaned was because he declined to let them rezone more because of a drainage problem on ihe remaining property. Mayor Faram called for anyone present wishing to speak in oppûsition of this request to please come forward. No one appeared. ~_N'___"""'.___~'.________~___.> Mayor Faram closed the Public Hearing. 10. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve PZ 79-36. Councilman Cavanaugh stated his main concern was changing the zoning and not know what was going to be built. Councilman Cavanaugh stated he had rather see them come in with a plan. Motion to approve failed 4-1; Councilmen Cavanaugh, Cato Wood ~nd Councilwoman Reeder voting against; Councilman Mills voting fot". 11 Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. J2" Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Engineer, appeared before the Council ,representing Mr. Cook. Mr. Stembridge stated Mr. Cook had purchased an acre of land located on Eden Road and wanted to build a home. Mr. Stembridge stàted the property was presently zoned ngriculture and the zoning needed to be changed to residential. Mr. Stemberidge stated Mr. Cook planned on building a home with 1,600 feet of living area. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this request to please come forward. No one appeared to speak in oppostion. Mayor Faram closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve PZ 79-38, Ordinance No. 786. Councilman Cavanaugh asked the Council to read the Planning and Zoning minutes pertaining to the square footage. Mr. Anderson stated Mr. Wallace made the statement on the square footage based on Mr. Elmer Allison's request. Mr. Anderson stated that other than Mr. Wallace's the houses on Eden were much smaller. Councilman Cavanaugh asked about the 1F-12 zoning to the south. Mr. Anderson stated there was a small section of 1F~12 on Eden. The majority of the homes out there would not meet IF-12 zOIHng. Councilman Cato asked how far south this property was from the intersection of Rumfield Road. Mr. Anderson replied about 700 feet. October 22, 1979 Page 8 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 79-36 DENIED PUBLIC HEARING PZ 79-38, REQUEST OF JACK. S. COOK TO REZONE TRACT 3A4, ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AGRICULTURE TO IF-9 ONE FAMILY DWELLING \HTH A MINIMUM OF 1,600 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 79-38, APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 786 -'- ."..._'-.._'-~._._.~..'~~------------------,-~- October 29, 1979 Page 9 Councilman Cato asked if there were not some larger houses to the north of this property. Mr. Stembridge replied he did not know. Mr. Anderson stated a review had been conducted of all the property on Eden Road and two houses were found to be 1,800 feet, the rest were smaller. Councilman Mills stated this was the first tract td be zoned out of the whole agriculture tract and he thought. if this tract was rezoned the rest of the tract would be rezoned. Councilmãn Mills stated there was very little 1F-12 zoning in the city. Councilwoman Reeder stated this property also had a septic tank problem. Mayor Faram stated he assumed the septic tank had a percolation test. Mr. Anderson stated the percolation test had passed. Mr. Anderson stated anyone could pass the test by putting in enough drain field. The tanks in the area had generally been a problem. ~1ayor Faram advised the Council he would depart from the rules and Mr. Cook speak. r~r. Jack Cook, owner of the property in question appeared before the Council. Mr. Cook advised the Council he intended to build a 1,750 square foot home. Mr. Cook stated he was also familar with septic tanks. Councilman Cato asked Mr. Cook how big his lot was. Mr. Cook replied the lot was 100 foot wide and 276 feet deep. Councilman Cato asked Mr. Cook if he would consider IF-12 zoning. Mr. Cook asked what the minimum square footage was for 1F-12. Mr. Anderson stated 1,800 was the square footage on 1F-12. Mr. Cook stated he would go to 1,800 if he had 'too. ~~ycr Faram asked if the septic tank had poor percolation standards, would it affect the people in the area as opposed to Mr. Cook. Mr. Anderson stated it the tank did not function properly everyone would be affected. .^""<-_."._-^--'->._"_._~'--~---'-~--~_._- October 22, 1979 Page 10 Mayor Faram asked what control ,the city would have. Mr. Anderson stated the city required that the person satisfy the County. The County had stated more line may be needed. . r!¡ot ion carri ed 3-2; Councilmen Càto, Wood and Councilwoman Reeder voting for; Councilmen Cavanaugh and Mills voting against. j3. Mayor Faram asked if there were any disagreement on the pro rata or covenant. Mr. Anderson stated the owner wanted to delay pro rata until the building permit was issued. Mr. Anderson stated Mr. Bronstad did not want the pro rata delayed. r,1ayor Faram stated the appl icant was aski ng for a covenant for pro rata on the water line. PS 79-71, REQUEST OF JACK S. COOK FOR FINAL PtAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EDEN ADDITION APPROVED Gouncilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, t.o approve PS 79-71 subject to the paying:of pro rata, being paid before the plat was recorded. Motion carried 3-2; Councilmen Cato, Mills and Wood voting for; Councilman Cavanaugh and Councilwoman Reeder voting against. I4. ~1ayor Faram advised the Council the applicant had requested this item and item 15 be postponed. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to postpone item 14 and 15. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING, PZ 79-39, REQUEST OF AUBREY BROTHERS TO REZONE TRACTS 4 & 4A, ABSTRACT 1210 FROM AGRICUL- TURE TO 1F-9 ONE FAMILY DWELLING WITH A MINIMUM OF 1,500 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 79-39 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF STOP N GO FOR AN APPEAL HEARING DENIED IS. Postponed "G. r'iayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak on ';r}jis item to please come forward. No one appeared. October 22, 1979 Page 11 Councilman Cato stated this request was similar to a request made prior to 1975 and had been under litigation between the City and Stop N Go. Councilman Cato stated there was no one present to represent this request. Councilman Cato asked the City Attorney if it would be foolish to consider the Tequest while it was still under litigation. City Attorney McEntire stated it would not help or hurt the case. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to deny the request for an appeal hearing for Stop N Go. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Faram called a recess at this time. RECESS BACK TO ORDER "1 Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. lhc same Council members and Staff were present as recorded at the beginning of the meeting with the exception of the City Attorney. Mr. Anderson stated the Council needed to hold one public hearing tonight and one the next Council meeting. Mr. Anderson stated the city committed last year to a th~ce year program, however the rules require the city go through the motion again. PUBLIC HEARING ON CDC FUNDING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 12, 1979 Mayor Faram declared the Public Hearing open. No ~ne appeared to speak on this item. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to set the second Public Hearing for November 12, 1979. Motion carried 5-0. ~)j. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorize the letting of bids for a riding mower. Councilman Cato asked why there was a minimum wèight. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR RIDING MOWER FOR PARKS AND RECREA~_ TION DEPARTMENT APPROVED Í'it'. Horvath stated all mowers wei ghed more than 900 pounds. Mr. Horvath stated he had checked six or seven dealers ~nd was told this was normal weight. Motion carried 5-0. _._"_.'--->->"_-""_"~--"~<-"_..__"---"~----,----...__.~-~---,_.- October 22, 1979 Page 12 19. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids. Motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO:OUT FOR BIDS FOR A SELF-PROPE- LLED VIBRATING TYPE STEEL WHEEL ROLLER OF 4000 LBS. FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE RE-SURFACING OF TWO TENNIS COURTS APPROV ED /c. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids. Councilman Mills asked if this was a budgeted item. Mr. Horvath stated it was a line item in the budget. Motion carried 5-0. ',,'I -..1.... Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, '¡.o approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR ONE HEAVY DUTY HALF-TON PICK- UP FOR UTI LITY DEPARTMENT APPROV ED councilman Wood asked Mr. Bronstadif he would need ~ spotlight on this vehicle. Mr. Bronstad replied yes. This vehicle would be used Ly the valve crew and they would be working at night. Councilman Wood asked if the light would be special or standard. Mr. Bronstad replied it would be a standard light. Councilman Mills asked why a 350 V8 engine was needed. Mr. Bronstad stated these were the specifications he used last year. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Bronstad if he needed an engine tÌ1éJ.t large. Mr. Bronstad stated the size could probably be cut down to ~ 302 6 cyclinder. Mayor Faram asked if the 302 would operate more economical. Mr. Bronstad replied yes. October 22, 1979 Page 13 Mayor Faram asked Mr. Bronstad if he would consider going to a 302. Mayor Faram asked if it would impair his operation. Mr. Bronstad stated he would try the 302 and see if it could do the job. Councilman Cato made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Hood, to approve the specifications for one (1) one-half ton pickup, changing item 3~ engine, to read to be designed and equiped to operate on unleaded gas. Motion carried 5-0. t'2. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids for a tractor-loader-backhoe. Councilman Mills asked if the specifications were general enough to get several bidders. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR A TRACTOR- LOADER-BACKHOE FOR UTILITY DEPT. APPROVED !'1r. Bronstad stated these were the same specifications used two years ago except changing the digging depth., Councilman Wood asked how many bids were received last year. Mr. Bronstad stated four bids were received last year. Motion to approve carried 5-0. ,<~. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids for four (4) half-ton pickup trucks. ~ution carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHOR I ZA TI ON TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR FOUR (4) HALF TON ECONOMY PICKUP TRUCKS FOR UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFICAIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR A TRAILER MOUNTED 4" WATER PUMP FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT . APPROVED Motion to approve carried 5-0. 24." Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve the specifications and authorization to go out for bids for a 4" trailer mounted water pump. ...,-, -".'~-<-~"'-'-~*-'.'''''-'-~''->'--~"--_._''--~._'- 25. Mr. Albin stated this particuplar project consisted of two water lines, one at Precinct Line Road . would receive the proposed TRA input supply. It will extend from Precinct Line Road to Rumfield Road. It will be consistent with the Masterplan. Mr. Albin stated he was proposing a 161 distribution line and a feeder line to the northeast portion of the city. Mr. Albin stated the estimated total construction cost including engineering cost and contingencies ~s $23,000.00 for Precinct Line. The other line included in this project is the one at Rufe Snow which will serve to increase pressures in the Snow Heights Addition south of Loop 820 and also serve to provide the separation of the system at such time as it comes ùbout. Mr. Albin stated this would be a 16"line extending from Precept down the east right-of-way line of Rufe Snow and across Loop 820 and connect to th~ existing 8" line at Corona. Mr. Albin stated the estimated cost including engineering cost for both projects would be $326,000. Mr. Albin stated it was his understanding the funds for these projects would come out of the Utility Bond Fund. Any additional that Iwould be required for Rufe Snow would come from Utility Surplus Fund., All of Precinct Line Road would come from the Bond Fund. Councilman Mills asked how much was in the Utility Bond Fund for these projects. Mr. Bronstad stated he :did not how much was in the Bond Fund and the auditor had the books. Councilman Cato moved, seconded .by.Counc·i1woman Reeder, to approve authorization for *~ter extensions at PtecinttLine Road and Rufe Snow. Councilman Cato asked Mr. Albin what the cost of thes projects would have been at the time the Masterplan was put out. Mr. Albin stated there had been approximately a 30% increase. .:ouncilman Cato asked Mr. Albin to check on the previous cost> ~nd put it on the specifications when the bid was received back. Councilman Wood stated the 1611 line was shown to be from ~umfield to the St. Louis Railroad going over to the Texas Power and Light right-of-way and going on up. Councilman Wood 1sked what válue the line would be other than a feeder line~ " October 2Z, 1979 Page 14 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AT PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND RUFE SNOW POSTPONED October 22, 1979 Page 15 Mr. Albin stated this· line would be a distribution . line to loop in the system at this point. Councilman Wood asked if there was no other advantage except to loop and feed up throügh the Texa~ Power and Light right-of- "Jay. r·Îr. Albin stated eventually the 1611 line would be extended ~t a point north on the Texas Power and Light right-of-way dnd would be extended east to Precinct Line Road, then up along the Precinct Line right-of-way. Mr. Albin stated this route was picked because they were avoiding two creek crossings. Councilman Wood asked if the lines could be utilized for more than one purpose. Mr. Albin stated this line could be utilized to any of the property that developed around it. Councilman Wood asked if the city was getting the best dollarls worth for the pipeline. r~r. Albin stated this was the cheapest route and it would serve the function of receiving the TRA supply. This line would also be looping in the system at a point for future extensions. Councilman Cato asked if these lines were part of the Bond Issue. Mr. Albin stated he was not sur-e. Councilman Cato stated that if this was not part of the Bond Issue where was the money going to come from to build them. Councilman Mills stated the line on Precinct Line was part of the Bond package. The line down Rufe Snow was not. City Manager Paul stated it was his understanding if the line was not put in, the southern plain would get lower and lower on water. This was the only way of being sure the southern plain had adequate water. Mr. Paul stated looking at the money that was available he felt there was enough to do these projects. Mr. Paul stated he felt it was necessary in keeping with the Masterplan, Counci lman Cato asked if thi s was a budget item. Mr. Paul replied no. Mr. Paul stated he had checked with Mrs. Pinner and Mr. Bronstad and there were adequate funds for the project. _""__'_~_~__"~'H,m___.",___.-._~___,_,_____,_, Councilman Cato asked Mr. Albin what this would cost the city if he proceeded with the specifications and went out for bids and the city found they did not have the funds to proceed with the Rufe Snow water line. Mr. Albin stated the fee was based on the contract with the city which is based on either estimated construction cost or actual construction cost. Mr. Albin stated if the city decided not to proceed the fee would be based on estimated construction. Mr. Albin stated the cost would be approximately $16,000. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to postpone this item until the Council had a work session on the Water Masterplan. Motion to postpone carrtèd 5-0. 26. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilman Wood to approve payment to Leonard Hazel, Inc., in the amount of $8,934.25. Motion carried 5-0. ::7. Chief Williams appeared before the Council- to request the entry pay for Rober.t Brennand be established at $975.00 per month. Councilman Cato asked if this request was based on Mi'. Brennandls previous expenience and certification. Chief Williams replied yes. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve $975.00 a month for Robert. Brennand's entry level pay. Motion carried 5-0. ~8. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to authorize payment to COG in the amount of $1,791.00. Motion carried 5-0. 29. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to set the appeal hearings for November 12, 1979. Motion carried 5-0. -,~ October 22, 1979 Page 16 AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO LEONARD HAZEL INC., FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS, ESTIMA TE NO. TWO (2) AND FINP.L IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,934.25 APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH ENTRY LEVEL PAY FOR ROBERT BRENNAND AT $975.00 PER MONTH APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO PAY COG MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,791. 00 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF SETTING TUn: AND DATE FOR APPEAL . HEARINGS FOR ELMER ALLISON, PZ 79-22, AND WALTER LOHSE, PZ 79-32 30. Mr. Payl: stated this item had been discussed previously in Pre Council. Mr. Paul stated the present Secretary II did not have shorthand requirements. Mr. Paul stated he had gone through Civil Service and their recommendation was shorthand- at 95 words a minute and typing 60. Mr. Paul stated he recommended shorthand at 90 words. Mr. Paul ~tated he had found interviewing anything over 90 in short- hand would run in the neighborhood of $925.00 per month. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Paul if he was aSKing for salary level. ~Jr. Paul stated if shorthand: was going to he a requirement the salary would have to be around $925.00 per month. Mr. Paul stated it was his desire to have someone with shorthand and upgrade the position. Councilwoman Reeder asked what the salary for Secretary II was at the present time. Mr. Paul stated the base was $750.00 and the secretary that had just left was making $908.00 per month. Mr. Paul stated he was asking for $925.00 for some one who had shorthand. Councilwoman Reeder asked Mr. Paul if he was asking for $925.00 for base. Mr. Paul replied yes. Mr. Paul stated he was also asking that this position not be under Civil Service. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Paul if he was going to withdraw his request if it was not taken out of Civil Service. Mr. Paul stated it made no diffenence. He perferred the position not to be Civil Service. Councilman Mills asked if the Council was approving the requirements for Secretary II or taking it out of Civil Service. Mayor Faram stated he felt the Council was not at a point to make a decision and asked that the item be postponed until the Council could have a work session on the proposal. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to postpone this item until the Council could have a worksession. Motion carried 5-0. October 22, 1979 Page 17 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SECRETARY II POSTPONED .,--~---'------,_._--_. October 22, 1979 Page 18 31. Councilwoman Reeder moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to postpone this item until the November 12, 1979, meeting. Motion carried 5-0. CONS IDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOL- UTION CONCERNING SENATE BILLS #621 POSTPONED ADJOURNMENT ::2. r~ayor Faram adjourned the meeting of October 22, 1979. (~tddau~ Ditf( Faram, fÆayor :\ TTEST : mMÆJ Ci ty Secreta ry