Minutes 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 4, 1997

7:00 P.M.

1.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS & PUBLIC HEARINGS

A regular meeting of the City Council was held March 4, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members present:

COUNCILMEMBER #1 DON L. LINDSEY
COUNCILMEMBER #2 TOMMY SPENCER
COUNCILMEMBER #3 FRANCES ANDERSON
COUNCILMEMBER #4 JACK JONES
COUNCILMEMBER #5 ROBERT MESSER

1.1 INVOCATION

Mayor Don L. Lindsey called the meeting to order, and Councilmember Jack Jones gave the opening prayer.

1.2 PRESENTATION OF ARLIE WHITE P.R.I.D.E AWARD

No action, award receipant was not present.

1.3 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mayor ProTem Robert Messer presented Detective Richard Peavy with a Mayoral Citation for his assistance and professionalism displayed at Terrell Bowling Center during a recent burglary.

Councilmember Frances Anderson presented officer Miles Hanks with a Mayoral Citation for his assistance and professionalism displayed at Terrell Bowling Center during a recent burglary.

Councilmember Jack Jones presented Sergeant Ken Delacerda with a Mayoral Citation for professionalism displayed at Terrell Bowling Center during recent burglary.

Mayor Don L. Lindsey presented Chief Jeff Whitt with a Mayoral Citation for service rendered above and beyond the call of duty, outstanding performance, and unprecedented dedication to the Police Department.

1.4 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TERRELL TERRACE, BLOCK 4, LOTS 14-21

Mayor Don L. Lindsey opened a public hearing for zone change request for property legally described as Terrell Terrace, Block 4, Lots 14-21. W. T. Wilson, 703 Johnson Terrell, Texas, the owner of lots 14-17 and representing Thelma Richie, the owner of lots 18-21 spoke in favor of the change, for the purpose of building mini warehouses. No one was present to speak against. A motion was made by Councilmember Tommy Spencer and seconded by Councilmember Jack Jones to close the hearing. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

1.5 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISBURSEMENT OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS

Mayor Don L. Lindsey opened a public hearing for disbursement of Local Law Enforcement Grant Funds. Officer Rhitt Jackson spoke for the grant. The public hearing is a requirement in order to receive the grant. No one was there to speak against. A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer to close the hearing. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

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2.0 MINUTES

2.1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1997

A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer to approve the minutes of February 18, 1997. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

3.0 BIDS

3.1 CONSIDER BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 317 WEST MOORE AVENUE

A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer to table item 3.1. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

4.0 ROUTINE BUSINESS

None

5.0 OLD BUSINESS

Nnone

6.0 NEW BUSINESS

6.1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1869 - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST

A motion was made by Councilmember Frances Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer to deny zone change request from Single Family (SF-2) to Commercial (C) on property legally described as Lots 14-21, Block 4, Terrell Terrace (NE Corner of tenth and Colquitt Road). Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 1869

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM SINGLE FAMILY (1F-2) TO COMMERCIAL (C) ZONING ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 14-21, BLOCK 4, TERRELL TERRACE (N.E. CORNER OF TENTH & COLQUITT ROAD); PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

6.2 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

1) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
No action.

2) LIBRARY BOARD
A motion was made by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and seconded by Councilmember Jack Jones, to re-appoint Jim Warlick and Mary M. Wilson to the Library Board. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

3) CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
No action.

4) TERRELL HOSPITAL BOARD
A motion was made by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and seconded by Councilmember Jack Jones to re-appoint Neal Schaeffer and Reeves Holmes and appoint Mayor Don L. Lindsey to replace Bill Stalling on the Terrell Hospital Board. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

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5) PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer to table item 5. Ayes three (3); Councilmember Jack Jones, Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and Mayor Don L. Lindsey; Nayes two (2) Councilmembers Tommy Spencer and Frances Anderson. Motion carried.

6) LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson to appoint Rhitt Jackson, Mary Gayle Ramsey, Judge Parnell, Carolyn Pope, and Bea Butler to serve on the Local Law Enforcement Committee. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

7) CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
A motion was made by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson to re-appoint Gilbert Willie, Debbie Bain, and Edwin Spurling to serve another term on the Central Business District Advisory Board. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

6.3 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 300 - SUPPORTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer to approve the following Resolution No. 300 to join with Kaufman County in submission of a Solid Waste Management District to the voters. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

CITY OF TERRELL
RESOLUTION #300

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, TO JOIN WITH KAUFMAN COUNTY IN SUBMISSION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO THE VOTERS.

WHEREAS, the City of Terrell has long recognized the need for a "long-term" solution to solid waste disposal problems within the jurisdictional boundaries of Terrell; and

WHEREAS, a Citizens Task Force appointed by the Commissioners Court of Kaufman County with representatives from all parts of the County has studied solid waste issues for more than six (6) months in the process of developing a Plan, with the result that the Number One priority of the Plan being the creation of a Solid Waste Management District; and

WHEREAS, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes (Health & Safety Code), Sec. 361.151 through 361.164, authorizes local governments to join with one another to form Solid Waste Management Districts; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Kaufman County upon recommendation of the Citizens Task Force did on February 3, 1997, adopted a resolution in support of a Solid Waste Management District and publish notice of intent to introduce legislation for the creation of such District.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS:

THAT this governing body desires to join with the County in introducing legislation to create such a District for the entire County and submitting it to the voters for consideration.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of March, 1997.
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DON L. LINDSEY, MAYOR

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ATTEST:

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BOBBY BISHOP, CITY SECRETARY

6.4 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1868 - INTERNAL AUDIT POSITION

A motion was made by Councilmember Frances Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer to approve the following Ordinance No. 1868 on first reading, creating the office of Internal Audit. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 1868

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, PERSONNEL, SECTION 2: DEPARTMENT HEADS, PARAGRAPH B. DEPARTMENT HEADS ENUMERATED OF THE REVISED TERRELL CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

6.5 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEWER SERVICE FOR 804 WEST END STREET

A motion was made by councilmember Tommy Spencer and seconded by Councilmember Jack Jones to approve the proposal for sewer service and enter into an agreement with Ms. Esther Jackson to pay $200 down and $50 per month until the entire amount of $2,523 is paid. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

6.6 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTING ASSISTANCE

A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer to enter into a contract with Pann Shriber of PSA Engineering to provide traffic engineering consulting assistance in the amount of $5,000 for the intersection of Rockwall and Grove, and in the amount of $5,000 for the intersection of F.M. 986 and Meridith, upon the condition of T.I.S.D. particpation in this area. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

6.7 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF UNION PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASE

A motion was made by Councilmember Jack Jones and seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer to table item 6.7. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

6.8 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

A motion was made by Mayor ProTem Robert Messer and seconded by Councilmember Jack Jones to reimburse Mr. Tom Norton, developer for Griffith Courts Subdivision, Lots 5&14, in the amount of $10,189.13 for development costs, as authorized in City of Terrell Ordinance No. 1807. Ayes all; Nayes none. Motion carried.

7.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS

None

8.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION

None

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9.0 HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS

Pamela Smith was present and stated that there is no sewer service at 2502 W. Hwy 80 and requested that Council considers granting approval for a sewer connection on the Village East Mobile Hompe Park sewer line which is connected to city sewer.

10.0 ADJOURNMENT

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

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DON L. LINDSEY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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BOBBY BISHOP, CITY SECRETARY

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