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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-3/27/1979 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1979 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by John A. Andrews on March 27, 1979. at 7;30 p.m, j)&JLJ) I #~, 71 OJ: btJ t'*' Mayor J,i The invocation was given by Councilperson Leonard Lear afterwhich Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Councilperson Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson were present, Councilperson Welch absent. City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, City Attorney Ross T.. Foster, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were present. Correspondence: none City Managerts Reportl 1. Chamber of Commerce tickets ~ April 5,1979 ~ $7.00 a ticket 2. Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission to discu$s a Planning unit development being sumbitted on April 9, 1979. OLD BUS I NESS I 1. T.R.A. Contract ~ Consider approving contract with T.R.A. for the purchase of water from T,R.A. Dan Vance, Director of the Northern Division of the Trinity River Authority (T.R.A.l, came before the Council to present a contract to purchase water for their consider- ation. Mr. Vance stated that approving the contract at this time would give T.R.A. some latitude to help the City of Colleyville with water in the summer of 1979. Mr. Vance was asked several questions about the present status of construction and easement procurement and he reported that everything was on or already on schedule. Mayor Andrews asked the City Manager for his recommendation, which was affirmative, and recommended the contract himself. The City Attorney approved the contract as to form. Councilperson Collins moved that the City approve the Trinity River Authority contract as presented. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Mayor Andrews asked about the development of sewer in the Big Bear Creek drainage basin and this matter was discussed. 2. Purchase of property - Consider property for elevated storage tank. Mike Clemmons, representing the Webb family on the sale of the subject property, came before the Council and, after some explanation, reported that the offer of $28,000 was not acceptable. The Mayor asked the City Manager for his comments. The City Manager stated that he felt the property would be worth the appraised value to the City and that most of the cost could be recovered. Councilperson HodgsolJ agreed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1979 PAGE 2 Councilperson Vanover moved to purchase the said property at its appraised value of $31,500.00. Councilperson Hodgson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Councilperson Collins noted that he favored the purchase of this property. Some discussion followed pertaining to the time needed for closing and the City Manager agreed to make every effort to have the Cityls portion completed within thirty days. A question was raised by Mr. Webb concerning the Cityls intentions toward the house and Mayor Andrews reported that the City intended to preserve it as a historical monument. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Payment of Note - Consider various aspects of paying note at First Security of Colleyville borrowed for payment of Debt Service and due March 29, 1979. City Manager Tom Forrest presented a report to the Council recommending payment of the revenue portion of $155,000.00 bank note with First Security of Colleyville be paid by using $40,000.00 from the Sewer Fund, $30,000.00 from the 75-A (Restricted Account Reserve), and $28,000.00 from the General Fund, the $28,000.00 to be paid back with interest. He noted that the auditors recommended this method of payment and it would allow us to be in complaince with out borrowing Ordinance without crippling the Util ity Operating Fund. He noted that the City was technically in default and stood to loose substantally if this was recognized by prospective bond purchasers. He pointed out that as the Financial Director for the City he would have preferred waiting one or two years to clear this account but that under the circumstances he felt this a "rigged" but more approach than continuing to use the debt requirement. After being dis- cussed Councilperson Collins moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation. Councilperson Hodgson seconded the motion. Discussion following: Councilperson Lear asked for Mayor Andrews I opinion. Mayor Andrews stated that in his view, the City was not in a position to make the payments and should continue as before, extending any portion of the note that could not be paid at this time. Councilperson Vanover noted that there had always been public concern over the use of the Sewer Fee Fund. Councilperson Hodgson called for the question. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Co 11 ins, Hodgson Vanover, Lear Mayor Andrews voted no to break the tie. After further discussion on how the note should be paid. Councilperson Lear moved to extend $30,000.00 of the $155,000.00 bank note. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Vanover, Lear, Hodgson ColI ins ---___-______'__m__..~~'____r__".."--"'-.-...,-......--. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1979 PAGE 3 Councilperson Lear noted that Bogart Street at State Highway 121 and Glade Road at South Pleasant Run Road as well as other streets that had been cut by contractors need to be repaired. Public Works Director Bill LeGrand stated that he would get the contractors back on these cuts. Councilperson Vanover moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Lear seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Respectfully submitted,//' doJJak ()~ LaVada Johhson City Secretary lvj ~ ~ Ifit Approved on