Minutes 

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 28, 1998

5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

A Special City Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 5:00 P.M. in the City 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

City Manager Gordon Pierce announced to the City Council that he implemented Condition 3 of our Water Demand Management Measures.

2. RECEIVE HOTEL/MOTEL FUND REQUESTED FROM APPLICANTS FOR FUNDS

A. Dr. Jack Evans presented request from Southwestern Christian College for renovation of the Round House.

B. James McCord and Jean Ann Ables-Flatt presented request from Terrell Heritage Society for funds.

C. Danny Booth presented request from Terrell Chamber of Commerce for funds.

D. Jamie Laywell presented request from Triple L Consultants for funds.

E. Mrs. Baker presented request from Kaufman County Civic Theatre for funds.

F. Linda Seabolt presented request from the City of Terrell for funds.

See attached Exhibit 1

3. SET MEETING DATE AND TIME FOR AWARDING HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDS

City Manager Gordon Pierce discussed with the City Council the date and time for awarding hotel/motel tax funds. Councilmember James Huffman proposed August 18, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to set meeting date and time for awarding hotel/motel tax funds for August 18, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

4. CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING OFFICIAL

City Manager Gordon Pierce discussed with the City Council confirmation for appointment of Building Official. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to confirm City Manager appointment of a Building Official. Councilmember Frances Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

5. DETERMINE AMOUNT AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR ISSUANCE OF STREET, DRAINAGE, WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

City Manager Gordon Pierce discussed Certificates of Obligation with the City Council. Councilmember Lee Schaeffer made a motion to issue 4 million dollars in Certificates of Obligation. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tommy Spencer. Ayes - all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

See attached Exhibit 2

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071, COMTEMPLATED LITIGATION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

7. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Councilmember James Huffman made a motion to authorize negotiated engineering fees for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and further authorize the City Manager to negotiate a settlement with Trojan for removal of the UV Disinfective System. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frances Anderson. Ayes all; Nayes - none. Motion carried.

8. HEAR REMARKS FROM VISITORS

9. 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, Mayor

Attest:

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John Rounsavall, City Secretary

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