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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 1982
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order
by Mayor Buck Hubbard on December 7, 1982 at 8:0n p.m.
The invocation was given by Councilperson Phil Kelly afterwhich Mayor Hubbard lead the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilperson Duffy - point of privilege in requesting a minute of silent prayer in
remembrance of Pearl Harbor. Co'unciloerson Kelly - roint of privilege explained he was
late due to t~e fact he had to work.
ROLL CALL: Councilperson Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly were present. Councilperson
Turner was absent (Mayor Hubbard explained that he was in the hospital).
City Manager C.R. Ballen~er, City Attorney Ross T. Foster, Director of
Public Works, Chief of Police Joe Tozzi, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson
were present.
Approval of Minutes: November 30, 1982
Councilperson Duffy moved that the minutes for November 30, 1982 be approved with item
16 the approval of the purchase of the 5KW generator be reconsidered. Councilperson
Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: none
Correspondence:
Mayor Hubbard read a letter from Storer Cable dated November 23, 1982.
City Manager1s Report:
City Manager Ballenger report to the Council the following:
1. That Quail Run easements had been acquired and as soon as the required information
was ready it would be placed on the agenda;
2. That the right of way for Kingston had not as yet been acquired from Connor
Lam, as soon as the needed documents had been received this item will be placed
on the agenda;
3. That the tax statements are being prepared and to go in the mail within two
weeks;
Citizens wishing to speak to the Council: none
*Warren Brewer - T.R.A. - to speak to the Council
Warren Brewer, T.R.A. Manager, Northern Region presented the Council with a letter
dated December 6, 1982, concerning the cost of water and discussed hypothetical cases
with increased water connections. Present with Mr. Brewer was Thomas Sanders, Assistant
Manager of T.R.A. The Council ask questions of Mr. Brewer. Councilperson Duffy request-
ed that at the next meeting that City ~1anager Ballenger give the Council a total water
package concerning water.
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MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 1982
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*Amended 12-21-82
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Citizen to speak to the Council to request Steve Mitchell Day - Alvida Owens,
281-2967 - President of Steve Mitchell Fan Club
Mayor Hubbard read letter from Alvilda Owens requesting that the Council declare a
Steve Mitchell Day and that be on June 4, 1983. Mayor Hubbard declared June 4, 1983
as Steve Mitchell Day.
2. Discussion of possible action of the expeditures of City funds by City
Administration requested by Councilperson Kelly
Councilperson Kelly moved that any expenditure totaling more than $3,000 be submitted
for public bids. This biddin~ will be conducted according to State guide lines.
Councilperson Cooney seconded the motion with an amendment that purchases can not be
done in increments if the project exceeds $3,000. Councilperson Kelly seconded the
amendment. The voting being:
Amendment:
Ayes: Cooney, Kelly
Noes: Duffy, Vanover
Tie Breaker: Mayor Hubbard voted no
Amendement failed:
Main Motion:
Ayes: Duffy, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: Vanover
3. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-82-461 - Ordinance authorizing and
allowing Texas ~1unicipal Retriement system "updated servcie credits"
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-82-461.
There being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
The meeting was recessed.
T~e meeting was reconvened.
Councilperson Duffy moved to reconsider purchase of a 5KW generator.
Kelly seconded the motion. This item was discussed by the Council
agreed not to purchase the generator until further information could
thi s i tern wi 11 be back on the agenda. *M t' t f d d
o lon au 0 or er an unnecessary as no
action could be taken at this meeting.
Councilperson
and the City Manager
be obtained and then
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-82-462 - Ordinance authorizing
issuance of $400,000 principal amount of Certificates of Obligation
Mayor Hubbard opened the PUblic Hearing on Ordinance 0-82-462 and it was read in its
enti rety by Mayor Hubba rd, Council persons Kelly, Cooney, Duffy, and City Attorney Foster.
After giving everyone present the opportunity to speak and there being no one wishing to
speak the Public Hearing was closed.
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DECEMBER 7, 1982
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2. Consideration of agreement with GCISD for use of land on Pleasant Run Road
Council person Duffy explained that this agreement would give us control of the land
used for soccer owned by the GCISD for $1.00 a year and that City only had to furnish
insurance on the property. Councilperson Duffy moved to approve the agreement with
the GCISD for the property on Pleasant Run Road (known as the cow pastune). Councilperson
Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: none
3. Consideration of agreement with HEB Hospital for ambulance service
City Manager Ballenger explained that this ambulance service would be at no cost to the
City. Councilperson Kelly moved to authorize Mayor Hubbard to sign an agreement with
HEB Hospital for ambulance service. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The
vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: none
4. Award Bids for water meters
City Manager Ballenger explained that these meters would be purchased with part of the
$1.4 million FmHA loan. Councilperson Cooney moved to award the bid to Bowles and
Eden with the low bid of $40,750.00. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
none
Pay Bill s :
Councilperson Vanover moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: none
Councilperson Vanover moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Cooney seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly
Noes: none
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