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Minutes 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 3, 2000

5:30 P.M.

A regular meeting of the Terrell City Council was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 P.M. with the following members present:

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Henry Madgwick called the meeting to order.

2. INVOCATION

Chuck Schorlemmer gave the opening prayer.

3. ARLIE WHITE P.R.I.D.E. EMPLOYEE AWARD PRESENTATION FOR FOURTH QUARTER

Mayor Henry Madgwick presented Guinn Swagerty the Arlie White P.R.I.D.E. Employee Award Presentation for Fourth Quarter.

4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2000

Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2000. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT FOR LOTS 1-103, FOREST CREEK ADDITION, A 32.273 ACRE TRACT IN THE J. McENTURFF SURVEY, ABSTRACT A-340

Will Cole, Director of Municipal Development presented to Council for discussion and consideration Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Approve Final Plat for Lots 1-103, Forest Creek Addition, a 32.273 Acre Tract in the J. McEnturff Survey, Abstract A-340. Mayor Henry Madgwick called upon Mr. Steve McGinnis to discuss the easement for sanitary sewer. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Approve Final Plat for Lots 1-103, Forest Creek Addition, a 32.273 Acre Tract in the J. McEnturff Survey, Abstract A-340 subject to developer obtaining sanitary sewer easement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

City Manager Gordon Pierce recommended Council pass this item to the October 17, 2000 agenda. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to table Award of Contract for Architectural Services. The motion was seconded by Councilmember James Huffman. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RESALE OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS:

a) Lots 26-27, Block 8, Terrell Phagan Addition

b) Lot 4F, Block 36, Terrell Original

c) Lot 1C & 4A, Block 30, Terrell Original

d) Lot 31, Block 3, Terrell Phagan Addition

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Request for Resale of Property described as Lots 26-27, Block 8, Terrell Phagan Addition; Lot 4F, Block 36, Terrell Original; Lot 1C & 4A, Block 30, Terrell Original; and Lot 31, Block 3, Terrell Phagan Addition. Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Resale of Property described as Lots 26-27, Block 8, Terrell Phagan Addition; Lot 4F, Block 36, Terrell Original; Lot 1C & 4A, Block 30, Terrell Original; and Lot 31, Block 3, Terrell Phagan Addition. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF USER-FEES FOR NON-MEDICARE PATIENTS BY $200.00

City Manager Gordon Pierce and Tony Myers representing East Texas Medical Center presented to Council for discussion and consideration East Texas Medical Center Request for Increase of User-Fees for Non-Medicare Patients by $200.00. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to approve East Texas Medical Center Request for Increase of User-Fees for Non-Medicare Patients by $200.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried. Mayor Henry Madgwick - no vote.

9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SWIMMING POOL, PROJECT 99-15.
Steve Rogers, Director of Public Works presented to Council for discussion and consideration Award of Contract for the Swimming Pool, Project 99-15. Councilmember Tommy Spencer made a motion to approve the base bid and Alternate No. 1 and 2 for a total of $282,482 submitted by Sunbelt Pools. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BID AWARD FOR CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, BID NO. 01-22-02.

11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BID AWARD FOR STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, BID NO. 01-22-01

12. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BID AWARD FOR WATER CLAMPS AND TAPPING SADDLES, BID NO. 01-52-01

13. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BID AWARD FOR SEWER MATERIALS, BID NO. 01-52-03

14. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BID AWARD FOR WATER BRASS MATERIALS, BID NO. 01-52-04

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Bid Award for Agenda Items 10 through 14. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve by consent agenda items 10 through 14 to the low bidder meeting specifications. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

15. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT ON RAW WATER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 96-06)

City Manager Gordon Pierce and City Engineer Stan Ballard presented to Council for discussion and consideration Bids and Award of Contract on Raw Water Pump Station Improvements (Project No. 96-06). Mayor Henry Madgwick made a motion to approve Bid and Award Contract on Raw Water Pump Station Improvements ((Project No. 96-06) to Red River Construction Company with Alternates 1 and 2. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

16. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2037 - ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT ON F.M. HIGHWAY 2578

Stan Ballard, City Engineer presented to Council for discussion and consideration Approval of Ordinance No. 2037 - Establishing a Speed Limit on F.M. Highway 2578. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2037 - Establishing a Speed Limit on F.M. Highway 2578 on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2037

SPEED ZONE ON F.M. 2578

AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UPON F.M. HIGHWAY NO. 2578, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.

17. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2034 - VACATING CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY WITHIN THE IRVINE ADDITION

Stan Ballard, City Engineer presented to Council for discussion and consideration Approval of Ordinance No. 2034 - Vacating Certain Rights of Way Within the Irvine Addition. City Manager Gordon Pierce stated the city will notify property owners. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2034 - Vacating Certain Rights of Way Within the Irvine Addition on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2034

AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE IRVINE ADDITION, CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS.

18. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS:

e) Resolution No. 380 - Transfer of Property described as Lot 1C, Block 194, Irvine Addition for the First Time Homebuyer Program

RESOLUTION NO. 380

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program, specifically the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell, in conjunction with the TDHCA program, is conveying resale lots, for construction of a home, to qualified buyers participating in this program.

WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to deed the following lot, contingent upon, and simultaneously with, the closing of the 1st lien mortgage and the 2nd lien Down Payment Assistance:

Lot 1C, Block 194, Irvine Addition
1017 S. Medora
Vickie Anderson, Buyer

WHEREAS, if for whatever reason the Buyer does not begin construction within a six (6) month period, the property will revert back to the City of Terrell.

WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized to sign the Warranty Deed conveying the property to the above referenced buyer.

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

f) Resolution No. 381 - Transfer of Property Described as Lots 47-49, Phagan Addition for the First Time Homebuyer Program

RESOLUTION NO. 381

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program, specifically the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell, in conjunction with the TDHCA program, is conveying resale lots, for construction of a home, to qualified buyers participating in this program.

WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to deed the following lot, contingent upon, and simultaneously with, the closing of the 1st lien mortgage and the 2nd lien Down Payment Assistance:

Lots 47-49, Phagan Addition
1126 S. Adelaide Street
Terry Hardin, Buyer

WHEREAS, if for whatever reason the Buyer does not begin construction within a six (6) month period, the property will revert back to the City of Terrell.

WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized to sign the Warranty Deed conveying the property to the above referenced buyer.

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

g) Resolution No. 382 - Transfer of Property Described as Lot 1, Block 9, Highland Addition for the First Time Homebuyer Program

City Manager Gordon Pierce and Debbie Zajac, Director of Housing presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 380, 381 and 382. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to approve by consent Resolution No. 380, 381 and 382 for the First Time Homebuyer Program. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 382

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program, specifically the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell, in conjunction with the TDHCA program, is conveying resale lots, for construction of a home, to qualified buyers participating in this program.

WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to deed the following lot, contingent upon, and simultaneously with, the closing of the 1st lien mortgage and the 2nd lien Down Payment Assistance:

Lot 11, Block 9, Highland Addition
Dixon Street
Linda D. Ross, Buyer

WHEREAS, if for whatever reason the Buyer does not begin construction within a six (6) month period, the property will revert back to the City of Terrell.

WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized to sign the Warranty Deed conveying the property to the above referenced buyer.

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

19. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 383 - AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE RAISE THE ROOF VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001

City Manager Gordon Pierce and Debbie Zajac, Director of Housing presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 383 - Authorizing the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Raise the Roof Volunteer Home Repair Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 383 - Authorizing the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Raise the Roof Volunteer Home Repair Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 383

AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE RAISE THE ROOF VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 10/01/2000-09/30/2001.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Raise the Roof Volunteer Home Repair Program.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell will provide tools and materials to volunteer groups to perform free exterior, minor home repairs for the low income elderly and disabled.

WHEREAS, this program is made possible through volunteers and donations. Examples of home repair that may be provided are roofing; weatherization; painting; replacement of deteriorated wood, windows, and or screens; porch repair; wheel chair ramps, yard work/landscaping, and neighborhood clean-up.

WHEREAS, the minimum eligibility requirements are: 62 years of age or older; A homeowner must own the property and must also occupy the property as his or her principal residence within the City. Applicant must have clear title. (A long-term Retention agreement for a period of five (5) years will be signed); All delinquent property taxes must be paid on the property; The applicant must be a very low-income (50% of median family income) homeowner.

WHEREAS, funding is needed to purchase building materials, supplies and tools for this fiscal year.

WHEREAS, this program meets the "Other Housing Purposes" definition of the PHA Administrative Practices Handbook for the Existing Section 8 Program, HUD Handbook 7407.7 Chg.-8,Section 8-2, paragraph d(2) in regard to Permitted Use of the Operating Reserve funds.

WHEREAS, $25,000 will be expended from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Program Operating Reserve to purchase the needed building materials, supplies, and tools, as described above.

WHEREAS, a record will be kept of each house repaired and the cost expended in the City of Terrell minutes.

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

20. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 384 - TO RECORD THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE SEWER YARD LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000

City Manager Gordon Pierce and Debbie Zajac, Director of Housing presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 384 - To Record the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Sewer Yard Line Replacement Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Mayor Pro tem Frances Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 384 - To Record the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Sewer Yard Line Replacement Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 384

TO RECORD THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE SEWER YARD LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 10/1/99-9/30/00.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development "Raise the Roof" national campaign.

WHEREAS, in the interest of health and safety, the City of Terrell will provide funds to replace unserviceable sewer lines to very low-income homeowners.

WHEREAS, the funds for the following projects was made possible through the use of the Section 8 Operating Reserve Account.

WHEREAS, the following is a detailed record of expenses incurred to date for Fiscal Year 1999-2000:

4/11/00 702 West End $ 820.42
4/11/00 300 Frazier 441.46
5/16/00 725 Gilbert 745.99
5/16/00 901 S Frances 1,043.98
5/16/00 606 N Park 787.00
5/16/00 104 E Newton 734.99
5/16/00 713 Gilbert 1,119.20
6/1/00 1119 S Medora 459.68
9/7/00 1010 N Frances 779.95

Total $6,932.67

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

21. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 385 - TO RECORD THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE RAISE THE ROOF VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000

Debbie Zajac, Director of Housing presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 385 - To Record the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Raise the Roof Volunteer Home Repair Program for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 385 - To Record the Use of Section 8 Operating Reserves for the Raise the Roof Volunteer Home Repair Program for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 385

TO RECORD THE USE OF SECTION 8 OPERATING RESERVES FOR THE RAISE THE ROOF VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 10/1/99-9/30/00.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell is participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development "Raise the Roof" national campaign.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell will provide tools and materials to volunteer groups to perform free exterior, minor home repairs for the low income elderly and disabled.

WHEREAS, the funds for the following projects was made possible through the use of the Section 8 Operating Reserve Account.

WHEREAS, the following is a detailed record of expenses incurred to date for Fiscal Year 1999-2000:

FY 10/1/99 - 9/30/00
RAISE THE ROOF EXPENSES BY ADDRESS
101 STALLINGS 145.94
103 STALLINGS 92.30
104 DANIELS 18.19
104 E NEWTON 1,885.94
1107 S FRANCES 2,256.97
1110 COLQUITT 882.10
1519 N FRANCES 109.40
201 MINERAL WELLS 1,673.28
304 CAMPBELL 1,936.17
414 CAMPBELL 2,960.03
512 MT OLIVE 3,362.02
516 NEW HOPE 3,032.72
700 ST LUKE 414.70
701 ST LUKE 414.73
801 S HATTIE 1,252.69
803ROSEHILL 2,087.19
901 S ADELAIDE 241.98
901 S FRANCES 4,764.76
$27,531.11

APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

22. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 386 - DESIGNATING PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST AND SIGN FOR FUNDS UNDER THE CITY'S TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECT

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Resolution No. 386 - Designating Persons Authorized to Request and Sign for Funds Under the City's Texas Community Development Program Project. Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 386 - Designating Persons Authorized to Request and Sign for Funds Under the City's Texas Community Development Program Project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 386

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, DESIGNATING PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST AND SIGN FOR FUNDS UNDER THE CITY'S TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECT.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Terrell must designate persons authorized to sign on behalf of the city for funds available through the Texas Community Development Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Terrell, Texas, as follows:

SECTION 1. That the following persons are hereby approved and designated as the authorized signatories for the city's participation in the Texas Community Development Program:

1. John Rounsavall, City Secretary - State Purchase Voucher
2. Linda Seabolt, Assistant City Manager - Requests for Advancement & Reimbursements
3. Gordon C. Pierce, City Manager - State Purchase Voucher
4. Stan Ballard, Jr., City Engineer - Requests for Advancement & Reimbursements

Approved this 3rd day of October, 2000.

23. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AIRPORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Airport Board Appointments. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to appoint Norman Huneycutt to replace Kyle Oakley. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Mayor Henry Madgwick - no-vote. Councilmember Frances Anderson made a motion to appoint Peter Esposito to replace Darren Ream. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none.

24. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2038 - BUDGET AMENDMENT - KAUFMAN COUNTY SOLID WASTE COOPERATIVE

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration Ordinance No. 2038 - Budget Amendment - Kaufman County Solid Waste Cooperative. Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2038 - Budget Amendment - Kaufman County Solid Waste Cooperative. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried. Councilmember James Huffman abstained.

ORDINANCE NO. 2038

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AS PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2000, TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES AND DECREASES IN CERTAIN ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

25. HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS

Mr. Ben Mikus commented on the status of the manpower in the Police Department.
Mrs. Ben commented on the status of the manpower in the Police Department and requested the City Council hold town hall meetings to discuss citizen concerns.
Mr. Earnest Shaw commended the Council for their contribution to the community.

OLD BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA

26. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2035 - AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION (A) CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND SECTION 9 (B)(2) CLASSIFIED POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration for adoption on second reading Ordinance No. 2035 - Amending Chapter 9, Section (A) Classification of Fire Fighters and Section 9 (B)(2) Classified Positions in the Police Department of the Revised Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Tommy Spencer made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2035 - Amending Chapter 9, Section (A) Classification of Fire Fighters and Section 9 (B)(2) Classified Positions in the Police Department of the Revised Code of Ordinances. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lee Schaeffer. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2035

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9(A) CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND SECTION 9(B)(2) CLASSIFIED POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS:

ARTICLE I.

THAT, Chapter 9, Section A. Classification of Fire Fighters and Section B. (2) Classified Positions in the Police Department of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Terrell, Texas, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION A. CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Fire Fighters of the City of Terrell Fire Department are classified as follows, and the numbers of positions of each classification thereof are as follows, with the salary per position as stated adjacent to each classification:

BASE
NUMBER OF MONTHLY
CLASSIFICATION POSITIONS SALARY

Fire Inspector/Investigator 1 $2.459.00

Lieutenant 3 $2,342.00

Driver/Engineer 6 $2,110.00

Fire Fighter 5 $2,06900

SECTION B. (2)

Police Officers of the City of Terrell Police Department are classified as follows, and the numbers of positions of each classification thereof are as follows, with the salary per position as stated adjacent to each classification.

BASE
NUMBER OF MONTHLY
CLASSIFICATION POSITIONS SALARY

Sergeant 7 $2,342.00

Corporal 6 $2,236.00

Patrol Officer 22 $2,130.00

Each police officer as classified herein has civil service protection. A classified position may be filled only from an eligibility list that results from an examination held in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.

ARTICLE II.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

ARTICLE III.

It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.

ARTICLE IV.

This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption as the law in such cases provides.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.

27. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2036 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1451 - CIVIL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETINGS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS

City Manager Gordon Pierce presented to Council for discussion and consideration for adoption on second reading Ordinance No. 2036 - Amending Ordinance No. 1451 - Civil Service Requirements for Meetings to Conduct Business. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2036 - Amending Ordinance No. 1451 - Civil Service Requirements for Meetings to Conduct Business. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2036

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF TERRELL ORDINANCE NO. 1415, ARTICLE I., SECTION F. MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS that Article I, Section F. Meetings of Ordinance No. 1415 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

ARTICLE I

F. MEETINGS
Two members of the Civil Service Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet on an as needed basis as required by its duties at the date, hour, and place set by the Chairperson.

ARTICLE II.

That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance hereby adopted are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation of any unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.

ARTICLE III.

This Ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption as the law in such cases provides.

PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 19th day of September, 2000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 3rd day of October, 2000.

28. RECEIVE CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

h) "The Friends of the Library" Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

i) Correspondence

29. ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 551.072 - REAL ESTATE - SALE OF PROPERTY IN METROCREST INDUSTRIAL PARK.

Council adjourned into Executive Session.

30. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Councilmember Tommy Spencer made a motion to authorize the sale by Terrell Economic Development Corporation Property in Metrocrest Industrial Park. The motion was seconded by Councilmember James Huffman. Ayes - all; Nayes -none. Motion carried.

31. ADJOURN

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

______________________________
Henry Madgwick, Mayor

Attest:

___________________________
John Rounsavall, City Secretary

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