Minutes 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 19, 1999

7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the Terrell City Council was held January 19, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 201 East Nash Street, Terrell, Texas with the following members present:

COUNCILMEMBER #1 HENRY MADGWICK
COUNCILMEMBER #2 TOMMY SPENCER
COUNCILMEMBER #3 FRANCES ANDERSON
COUNCILMEMBER #4 LEE SCHAEFFER
COUNCILMEMBER #5 JAMES HUFFMAN

Mayor Henry Madgwick called the meeting to order.

2. INVOCATION

Reverend Drake Peterson gave the opening prayer.

3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1 AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 17, 1998 AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1999

Councilmember Frances Anderson indicated she through she was present on the December 15th, 1998 meeting. Councilmember Tommy Spencer made a motion to approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of December 1 and special meeting minutes of December 15 and December 17, 1998 and regular meeting minutes of January 5, 1999. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LIBRARY INTERNET POLICY

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration the Library Internet Policy. Councilmember James Huffman made the following comments (attached). Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to adopt the Library Internet Policy. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried

5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR 500 HENDERSON STREET.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration pavement assessment for 500 Henderson Street. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to waive pavement assessment for 500 Henderson Street with consideration that if anyone purchases the lots with pavement liens we will discuss them as they come up. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none.

6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION CONTRACT(S).

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration Economic Development Promotion contract(s). The Terrell Chamber withdrew as a participant in the City/Tanger Economic Agreement. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to approve the contract between the City of Terrell and Tanger Outlet Center. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1952 - FREEPORT TAX EXEMPTION.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration Ordinance No. 1952 - Freeport Tax Exemption on 1st reading. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1952 - Freeport Tax Exemption on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 1952

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 154 DATED DECEMBER 5, 1989, AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FREEPORT EXEMPTION UNDER ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1-j, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION BEGINNING WITH THE 1999 TAX YEAR; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF PRINCETON ESTATES.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for consideration the final plat of Princeton Estates. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to adopt the final plat of Princeton Estates. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH HENNESSEY ENGINEERING, INC.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for consideration the agreement with Hennessey Engineering, Inc. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to table this item until the City Council receives required information from Life Rebuilders. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

10. CONSIDER BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
a) Park Entryway Landscape Improvements
City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council bids for award of contract for Park Entryway Landscape Improvements. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to award contract to Deen Irrigation in the amount of $35,085.50. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

b) Park Entry Wall Installation
City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council bids for award of contract for Park Entry Wall Installation. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to award contract to Gardner Construction in the amount of $42,725.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

City Manager Gordon Pierce reminded the Council the final portion of the entry way improvements includes an amount for underground electrical installation. The funds will be provided by the Foundation for the extra costs of underground wiring and installation.

c) Police Vehicle Equipment
City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council bids for award of contract for Police Vehicle Equipment. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to award contract to Priority Public Safety Equipment in the amount of $9,465.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

d) Hydraulically Extendible Backhoe Loader
City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council bids for award of contract for Hydraulically Extendible Backhoe Loader. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to award contract to R-Tex Ford in the amount of $50,799.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember James Huffman. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

11. DISCUSS AND ESTABLISH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION PROJECT PRIORITIES.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion Certificates of Obligation Project Priorities. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to authorize City Engineer bring back to the City Council a contract amendment with Freeman-Millican. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

12. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LEASE OF 400 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration lease of 400 Industrial Boulevard. Staff is to come back to Council on February 2, 1999 with some type of development schedule and a budget for review. No action taken.

13. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CITY OF TERRELL

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for consideration contract between Texas Department of Health and City of Terrell. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve contract between Texas Department of Health and City of Terrell. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

14. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for consideration Park Board appointments. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to appoint David Breeden and Hetty Smith and request City notify David wells and Bobby Willie and determine their interest in being re-appointed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

15. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1951 - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to the Council for consideration Ordinance No. 1951 - Residential Development Incentives on 1st reading. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to table Ordinance No. 1951 - Residential Development Incentives until Council has more information and an opportunity to discuss the ordinance more February 2, 1999 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

16. HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS

Councilmember Frances Anderson recognized Mrs. Ruby Brewster, who spoke on 1-18-99 at North Texas University to the youth.

Councilmember James Huffman commented on the thoroughness and detail of the quarterly report presented by the Chamber for the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

17. RECEIVE CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE.

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented his report and correspondence to the Council.

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION - IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY - PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.

19. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, 9F ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

20. ADJOURN

There were no other matters discussed or acted on at this meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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Henry Madgwick, Sr., Mayor

Attest:

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John Rounsavall, City Secretary
City Council Meeting
January 19, 1999

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