MINUTES
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
6:30 P.M.
The City
Council of the City of
Henry J. Jeffries Mayor
Ernest P. Koontz Mayor Pro Tem
Richard Helmick Council Member
Mike Steele Council Member
Pete Beierschmitt Council Member
Lee W. Griffin Council Member
Jerry Adams Council Member
and
Kerry Lacy City Manager
Mark G. Daniel City Attorney
Nancy J. Meadows City Secretary
with
Council Member Seth Thomas absent
PRE-COUNCIL:
Mayor Jeffries called the pre-council meeting to order.
REPORTS:
City Manager’s Monthly Report:
1. Financial -
At the request of City Manager Kerry Lacy, Director
of Finance
2.
Minutes of the various city boards
Copies of the minutes of the
various city boards were provided in the packet.
CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
Mrs. Karin Newell of
PUBLIC COMMENT BY CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
None.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
There was no discussion of the City Council agenda.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Jeffries called the regular meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
INVOCATION:
Council Member Griffin gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
Mayor Jeffries led the Pledge to the Flag and the Texas Pledge.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
Council Member Koontz moved for approval of the agenda as constituted in
pre-council meeting. Council Member
Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
PRESENTATIONS:
1.
Letter of commendation to Detective Bud Joyce in recognition of
apprehending a robbery suspect
DPS Director Bruce Ure
read and presented a letter of commendation to Detective Bud Joyce in
recognition of apprehending a robbery suspect.
2.
Proclamation to recognize the Watauga Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association
Mayor Jeffries read and
presented a proclamation to recognize the Watauga Citizens Police Academy
Alumni Association.
3.
Proclamation to recognize Lydia Beadles for 20 years of service to the
community
Mayor Jeffries read and
presented a proclamation to Lydia Beadles for 20 years of service to the
community as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
4.
Proclamation to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the
City of
Mayor Jeffries read and presented a proclamation to
Ms. Sommer Houser, the Associate Director of
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council Member Helmick made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The consent agenda included approval as follows:
1. Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of February 27, 2006
2. Approval of resignation of Lydia Beadles from Place 2 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment
3. Approval of resignation of Lavonda Anthony from Place 5 on the Charter Review Commission
4. Approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, adding Section 3.1700, adopting the International Fuel Gas Code
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE
NO. 1267
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF WATAUGA TO ADD SECTION 3.1700 ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; 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
5. Approval of a Resolution in Support of CAPP efforts to contract for long-term capacity for Electrical Power Needs
The Resolution as adopted carries the following caption:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-03-27-01
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT’S EFFORTS TO CONTRACT FOR LONG TERM CAPACITY POWER NEEDS OF CAPP MEMBERS; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PARAMETERS TO BE MET BY ANY PROPOSED DEAL TO CONTRACT FOR LONG TERM CAPACITY; APPROVAL OF CAPP’S FINANCING STRUCTURE TO FUND ACQUISITION OF LONG TERM CAPACITY TO SUPPLY THE ELECTRIC POWER NEEDS OF CAPP MEMBERS
6. Approval to authorize purchases through Home Depot Supply in excess of $25,000 annually, with the estimated annual expense of $60,000
7. Approval of award of bid to Continental Equipment Co., L.P., for purchase of a backhoe for the estimated cost of $59,975.00 to be paid from account no. 15-090-8514 Storm Drain Utilities
The only other proposal received was from RDO
Equipment Company of
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action on approval of Mayor’s appointment of Russell Fletcher in Place 1 on the Recreation and Community Services Board
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the appointment of Russell Fletcher to Place 1 on the Recreation and Community Services Board. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
2. Discussion and possible action to instruct the City Attorney to draft possible amendments to the existing ordinance to provide for an earlier date at which bulk waste could be placed behind the curb for collection
Council Member Beierschmitt explained that people cut limbs on the weekend then they are not allowed to put the bulk trash to the curb before Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. for bulk pickup on Wednesday.
After a discussion, Council Member Griffin moved to take no action on this item. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: Beierschmitt
ABSENT: Thomas
3.
Discussion and action on consideration of proposed
agreement with LOPEZGARCIA GROUP for Engineering Services for reconstruction of
Council Member Koontz moved to approve the proposed
agreement with LOPEZ/GARCIA GROUP for Engineering Services for reconstruction
of
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
4. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance amending Article 7.100, Section 7.110 of the Code of Ordinances permitting electronic recording devices to record and preserve the Municipal Court proceedings
Council Member Koontz moved for approval of an Ordinance amending Article 7.100, Section 7.110 of the Code of Ordinances permitting electronic recording devices to record and preserve the Municipal Court proceedings. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES;
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE
NO. 1268
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF WATAUGA CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 7.100, SECTION 7.110 COURT REPORTER; 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
5. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance amending Article 12.1300, Section 12.1302 of the Code of Ordinances, to update and reflect Sections 504.201 and 504.202 of the Transportation Code, as referenced for lawfully parking in a handicapped space
Council Member Koontz moved approval of an Ordinance amending Article 12.1300, Section 12.1302 of the Code of Ordinances, to update and reflect Section 504.201 and 504.202 of the Transportation Code, as referenced for lawfully parking in a handicapped space. Council Member Beierschmitt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1269
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
6. Discussion and action to receive and approve the certification of unopposed candidates for the May 13, 2006 General Election, provided by the City Secretary
Council Member Koontz moved approval of the certification of unopposed candidates for the May 13, 2006 General Election, provided by the City Secretary. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Thomas
7. Discussion and action on an Ordinance to cancel the May 13, 2006 General Election and to declare Lee W. Griffin elected to Place 6 on the City Council and Jerry Adams elected to Place 7 on the City Council
Council Member Koontz moved for approval of an ordinance to cancel the May 13, 2006 General Election and to declare Lee W. Griffin elected to Place 6 on the City Council and Jerry Adams elected to Place 7 on the City Council. Council Member Steele seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Steele, Helmick, Koontz, Beierschmitt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Thomas
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1270
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS, DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 13, 2006 GENERAL CITY ELECTION, ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELING THE ELECTION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
8. Discussion and action on how to proceed with the appointment of the Municipal Court Judge for the Court of Record
Council Member Adams made a motion to place the reappointment of J. Stewart Bass as Municipal Court Judge on the April agenda for a two-year term from May 2006 through May 2008. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
9. Discussion and action on an Ordinance amending Article 7.100, Section 7.106, requirements for office of Municipal Court Judge, to update this section to be in agreement with Article VIII, Section 8.02 of the Home Rule Charter
Council Member Koontz moved for approval of an Ordinance amending Article 7.100, Section 7.106 requirements for office of Municipal Court Judge, to update this section to be in agreement with Article VIII, Section 8.02 of the Home Rule Charter. Council Member Griffin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 1271
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADJOURNMENT:
With there being no further business to conduct at this time, Mayor Jeffries adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
APPROVED: this _______ day of ______________ 2006
SIGNED: this _______ day of ______________ 2006
APPROVED:
____________________
Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Nancy J. Meadows, City Secretary