MINUTES
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS,
6:30 P.M.
The City
Council of the City of
Henry J. Jeffries Mayor
Jerry Adams Mayor Pro Tem
Ernest P. Koontz Council Member
Richard Helmick Council Member
Mike Steele Council Member
Pete Beierschmitt Council Member
Lee W. Griffin Council Member
and
Kerry Lacy City Manager
Mark G. Daniel City Attorney
Kathleen
Wedell
with
Council Member Seth Thomas and City Secretary Nancy J. Meadows absent with prior notice given.
PRE-COUNCIL:
Mayor Jeffries called the pre-council meeting to order.
REPORTS:
City Manager’s Monthly Report:
1. Financial - Janina Jewell,
Finance Director
At the request of City
Manager Kerry Lacy, Finance Director Janina Jewell gave the financial report
for the month ended March 31, 2005.
2.
Minutes of the various city boards
The minutes of the various city
boards were provided in the packet.
CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
Mr. Wesley Charles of 6428 Ridglea, spoke concerning programs he felt
were good programs, but got cancelled due to not being used. He stated he feels the recycling program is a
very good one, however, it does not get used as often as it should. He would like the city to take one position
or another, and if they are not going to promote the program, to have it taken
out of the contract when it is up for renewal in 2007.
Mr. James Long of 6428 Moonglow, read a statement concerning his thoughts
of the ineligibility of the Mayor to run for office. Mr. Long commended Mayor Pro Tem Adams for
upholding the Home Rule Charter.
PUBLIC COMMENT BY CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
None.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
Council Member Beierschmitt requested that Consent Agenda Item 5 be moved to New Business Item 8.
After questions were asked of the Library Director, Council Member Koontz requested that Consent Agenda Item 2 be moved to New Business Item 9.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Jeffries called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION:
Council Member Griffin gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
Mayor Jeffries led the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the agenda as constituted
in pre-council meeting. Council Member
Helmick seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick,
Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation
to Scott Cowan and Chris Powell
Mayor
Jeffries read and presented a proclamation to students of the Birdville
Independent School District, Scott Cowan of Watauga and Chris Powell of North
Richland Hills for winning the Greater New York Automotive Technology
Competition.
Mr.
Cowan and Mr. Powell thanked their teacher, Mr. Howell, for his assistance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council Member Steele made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The consent agenda included approval as follows:
1 Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of March 28, 2005
2 The termination and suspension of Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with Bedford Public Library was moved to New Business.
3 Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 5.200 of the Code of Ordinances adopting the 2003 International Fire Code
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1231
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5.200 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS FOR SAME; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
4 Approval of quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2005
5 The award of bid to Columbus Country Ford for the purchase of one (1) Ford Crown Victoria non-pursuit vehicle in the total amount of $18,851.00, Bid No. 05-006 was moved to New Business.
6 Approval of award of bid to Philpott Ford via the State of Texas, (TBPC) contract for the purchase of two (2) Ford Crown Victoria Watauga Department of Public Safety pursuit vehicles currently in-stock in the total amount of $42,938.00
Other bidders included: Gunn Chevrolet of Houston, Texas in the amount of $52,978.00; Lynn Smith Chevrolet of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $56,236.00; Caldwell Country Chevrolet of Columbus, Texas in the amount of $45,528.00; Alvin Dodge, no bid; Classic Chevrolet through HGAC in the amount of $61,803.50; Caldwell Country Chevrolet through Tarrant County in the amount of $45,522.00; Friendly Chevrolet of Dallas in the amount of $46,796.00; Philpott Ford of Nederland, Texas in the amount of $42,878.00; Columbus Country Ford of Columbus, Texas in the amount of $44,564.00; West Way Ford of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $43,356.00; Texas Motors Ford of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $46,010.00; Philpott Ford through Tarrant County Contract in the amount of $43,406.00
7 Approval of award to Fargo Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical exploration and testing for the Watauga Animal Services Center to not exceed $1,495.00
8 Approval of Systems Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. Incode Division for maintenance on Datamatic Utility Handheld Meter-Reader Interface
9 Approval of Inter-local Cooperation Agreement with Tarrant Appraisal District to designate the City of Watauga as an Authorized Subdivision pursuant to the License Agreement by and between Tarrant Appraisal District and Pictometry International Corporation for the provision of certain licensed Pictometry products, encompassing, among others, specified aerial images of Tarrant County, Texas and all or portions of selected adjacent jurisdictions
10 Approval of a Resolution designating Frost National Bank of San Antonio as the depository of safekeeping of securities for the City of Watauga
The Resolution as approved carries the following caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 05-04-25-01
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS IS HEREBY DESIGNATING FROST NATIONAL BANK OF SAN ANTONIO (“FROST BANK”) A DEPOSITORY OF CITY OF WATAUGA (THE “PUBLIC ENTITY”) FOR THE SAFEKEEPING OF SECURITIES
11 Approval of Safekeeping Agreement with Frost National Bank to hold securities and/or other property deposited by the City
12 Approval of inter-local purchasing agreement with North Richland Hills
13 Acceptance of resignation of Gary Farral from Place 2 on the Citizen’s Advisory Board effective May 4, 2005
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Planning and Zoning Case 05-02: Consideration and action on a final plat for Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 of the Stringer Addition, an Addition to the City of Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas being 7.467 acres of land in the Thomas Spronce Survey, Abstract No. 1399, Tarrant County, Texas. The property owner is Steve Stringer. The applicant is Civil Solutions Inc represented by Mr. Mark Shelton.
Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve Planning and Zoning Case 05-02, consideration and action on a final plat for Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 of the Stringer Addition, an addition to the City of Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas being 7.467 acres of land in the Thomas Spronce Survey, Abstract No. 1399, Tarrant County, Texas. The property owner is Steve Stringer. Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
2. Planning
and Zoning Case 05-03: Consideration and
action on the amended final plat for Lots 1 thru 17, Block A, Lots 1 thru 30,
Block B, Lots 1 thru 21, Block C, Lots 1 thru 23, Block D and Lot 1, Block E of
the Durham Farms Addition.
Owner/Developer, Watauga Residential Development, L.P. and Weekley
Homes, L.P. The applicant is Cheatham
and Associates represented by Eddie Cheatham.
Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve Planning and Zoning Case 05-03 consideration and action on an amended final plat for Lots 1 through 17, Block A; Lots 1 through 30, Block B; Lots 1 through 21, Block C; Lots 1 through 23, Block D; and Lot 1 Block E of the Durham Farms Addition. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
3. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Watauga, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005”, levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds, including the approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, a purchase contract, and an escrow and trust agreement; complying with the letter of representations with the depository trust company; and providing an effective date
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Mr. Mark McLiney of Southwest Securities.
Mr. Mark McLiney explained that at the February 28, 2005 City Council Meeting, Council authorized the Financial Advisor and Director of Finance to pursue a refunding of the 1996 Certificates of Obligation and other matters related thereto if interest rates could be achieved that would result in at least a 4.5% net present value savings or approximately $400,000.00 after costs of issuance.
Mr. McLiney indicated the process was long because it had taken some time to achieve the savings due to the fact that after authorization was given, interest rates went up. Mr. McLiney stated rates were down enough in the last week to allow the target to be reached. Standard and Poors, the bond rating company, gave a favorable bond rating report for the City. Mr. McLiney indicated that the next time the city was seeking a bond issue, to visit them with the possibility of getting a bond rating upgrade.
Mr. McLiney indicated a total savings of $444,134.00 would be achieved if the refunding bonds were approved and that would be a 5.15 present value savings target.
Council Member Griffin expressed appreciation for the efforts of City Staff and Southwest Securities to achieve a savings for the citizens.
Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Watauga, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005”. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1232
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005”, LEVYING AN AD VALOREM TAX, WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED BY LAW, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, A PURCHASE CONTRACT, AND AN ESCROW AND TRUST AGREEMENT; COMPLYING WITH THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
4. Discussion and action on request from the City of North Richland Hills for the City of Watauga to participate in the July 4th Fireworks Display, in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00
After
a lengthy discussion, Council Member Koontz made a motion not to participate with
the City of North Richland Hills in the July 4th Fireworks display
in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00.
Council Member Adams seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz,
Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
5.
Discussion and
action on authorization of expenditure from General Fund contingency account
for an additional special bulk pick-up at $60 per ton, estimated costs of
approximately $10,800
Council
Member Steele explained that he had requested that Mr. Lacy research the costs
that would be associated with having a special spring cleanup.
There
was discussion that there was an amendment to the contract in 1999, that the
clean up dates are set for March and November.
After
a lengthy discussion, Council Member Helmick made a motion to not expend any
more money from the General Fund Contingency account for bulk pick-up. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: Steele
ABSENT: Thomas
6.
Discussion and
action on adoption of athletic league registration fees
Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Director Sal Torres explained that at the
current time, all the leagues fees for adult athletics is $100 per team
registration and this does cover costs of operating expenses and he is
recommending increasing the fee from $100 to $300 per team.
Council
Member Griffin moved for adoption of athletic league registration fees as presented. Council Member Helmick seconded the motion.
Council
Member Beierschmitt amended the motion to increase the adult fee to
$325.00. Council Member Helmick seconded
the amendment to the motion.
Council
Member Adams stated that he did not want to see the city make a profit from the
fees.
Mr.
Lacy indicated that the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
would not make a profit, it would just recoup costs associated with the
program.
Mayor
Jeffries called for a vote on the amendment, which prevailed by the following
vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz,
Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
Mayor
Jeffries then called for a vote on the original motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz,
Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
7.
Discussion and
action on selection of exterior brick for City Hall
City
Manager Kerry Lacy introduced Mr. Jim Tharp of GSBS Batenhorst who presented
three exterior brick color options. He also
presented the color options that had been selected for the interior of the
building.
Council
Member Griffin made a motion to select Option B on the brick. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz,
Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
8. Approval of award of bid to Columbus Country Ford for the purchase of one (1) Ford Crown Victoria non-pursuit vehicle in the total amount of $18,851.00, Bid No. 05-006 was moved to New Business from Consent.
Council Member Beierschmitt asked if the vehicle was a CNG vehicle.
City Manager Kerry Lacy indicated that it was not a CNG vehicle and that Ford no longer made CNG vehicles.
Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the award of bid to Columbus Country Ford for the purchase of one (1) Ford Crown Victoria non-pursuit vehicle in the total amount of $18,851.00, Bid No. 05-006. Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
Other bidders included: West Way Ford of Irving, Texas in the amount of $20,178.00; Philpott Ford of Nederland, Texas in the amount of $19,775.00; Texas Motors Ford of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $19,678.00; Philpott Ford through TBPC in the amount of $19,956.00; Caldwell Country Ford through Tarrant County in the amount of $20,408.00; and Friendly Chevrolet of Dallas, Texas in the amount of $21,161.75
9. Approval of termination and suspension of Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with Bedford Public Library was moved to New Business from Consent.
After some discussion, Council Member Griffin made a
motion to give authority to the City Manager to rescind the contract, if
necessary. Council Member Steele
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Thomas
ADJOURNMENT:
With there being no further business to conduct at
this time, Council Member Koontz made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Steele seconded the motion,
which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
Griffin, Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt, Adams
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Thomas
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
APPROVED: this
______ day of __________ 2005.
SIGNED: this
______ day of __________ 2005.
APPROVED:
____________________
Henry
J. Jeffries, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Nancy J. Meadows, City Secretary