HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.11.1990 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in a regular session on Tuesday,
September 11, 1990 with Mayor Bill Connor presiding.
Councilmembers Councilmembers
present: Mike McMaster absent: Winfred Bonner
Barbara Pearce
Joe Saegert
Bob Schrawger
Ferd Tonn
Shorty Valdez
Staff present: Bob Hart, City Manager
Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Glenn Reynolds, Director of Finance
Ed Barry, Director of Planning and Development
Hartley Sappington, Director of Community Services
Hugh Anderson, Police Chief
REGULAR MEETING - Call to Order 7:05 pm
Consent Agenda
900425 Approval of meeting minutes -- Regular Meeting of 8/28/90; workshop meeting of
8/21/90/ Elizabeth Gray
900426 Revocation of special permit for the operation of a child care facility at 1103 E.
8th St./Ed Barry
Pulled by Councilmember McMaster for consideration under the regular
agenda.
900427 Resolution approving appointment of an AWC representative and alternate
representative/Bob Hart
900428 Approval of a facilities lease and operating permit with LC Bob Hart
Motion by Saegert and second by Schrawger to approve the consent agenda
with the exception of Item No. 900426. Approved 6 -01
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Regular Agenda
900426 Revocation of special permit for the operation of a
8th St./Ed Barry
Councilmember McMaster pulled this item
opposition to the special permit, he wanted to mE
permit was now being revoked.
Motion by McMaster and second by Pearce
for operation of a child care facility at 1103 E. 8th
child care facility at 1103 E.
because, given the original
ke note of the fact that the
to revoke the special permit
St. Approved 6 -0.
900429 Citizens wishing to address the Council.
There were no citizens wishing to address the Council.
900430 Mayor, Council, and City Manager comments and reports.
Councilmember Valdez asked that wood burning in the barbecue pit behind
the Community Center be restricted due to safety hazards.
Councilmember Pearce asked Council approval for the City to sponsor
several individuals to attend the 1990 Adult Leadership Conference sponsored by
Texan's War On Drugs.
Councilmember Schrawger attended the TML Region X meeting last week,
including a workshop on the Open Meetings Act, at which TML's attorney
stressed the importance of avoiding possible deliberations outside of open session,
including even casual meetings.
City Manager Hart reported that Georgetown was one of three cities
selected by LCRA for participation in a pilot weatherization program. Also, it
appears that there is a tentative settlement with the New Braunfels group and other
intervenors in the LCRA rate case.
900431 Resolution and proclamation to designate Thursday, Sept. 13, 1990 as DARE
day/Hugh Anderson
Motion by McMaster and second by Pearce to approve the resolution.
Approved 6 -01
900432 Presentation on take -home vehicle program for police/Hugh Anderson
Police Chief Anderson reviewed the history of one -to -one fleet policies
nationwide and the City's history of police vehicle purchase and maintenance.
The take -home policy is recommended for the City of Georgetown because it is
associated with reduced service and maintenance costs, increases officer pride and
morale, provides crime deterrence, and is a cost - effective alternative to increasing
the size of the police patrol force.
In response to questions from Councilmember Saegert, Chief Anderson
stated that off -duty police are frequently called at home for emergencies, and /or
provide assistance to the public. Councilmember Schrawger expressed concern
regarding increased fuel costs, possible City liability when employees drive their
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families around in City vehicles, and possible misperception on the part of citizens
who see police driving a "free" vehicle. He stated that any City vehicle with a
tax - exempt tag should only carry City employees on City business.
Councilmember Pearce stated that the take -home policy does effectively increase
the visibility of the police force, at minimal cost to the City.
The Mayor called a recess at 7:45, and reconvened at 7:55.
900433 Ordinance adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 1990 and
ending Sept. 30, 1991 - Second Reading/ Glenn Reynolds and Bob Hart
Councilmember Tonn requested a transfer of a total of $160,000 into the
Council contingency fund to be taken from proposed line items of
$25,000/housing grant, $50,000/Youth Center, $25,000/LCRA and BRA legal
cases, $25,000/MIS Coordinator, $15,000 /customer service training, $20,000/Pool
fund. He stated that the purpose of the transfer would be to give the Council
increased control over the funds.
Motion by Pearce and second by Schrawger to approve the budget as read.
Approved 4 -2 (Tonn and Saegert opposed).
900434 Ordinance amending Ch.2 "Administration" Sec. 2 -10 "Administrative Division
and Departments" of the Code of Ordinances - Second Reading /Glenn Reynolds and
Bob Hart
Motion by Saegert and second by Tonn to approve the ordinance as read.
Approved 6 -0.
900435 Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 1990 -
Second Reading /Glenn Reynolds and Bob Hart
Motion by Schrawger and second by Pearce to adopt the ordinance as read
on second reading. Approved 4 -2 (Tonn and Saegert opposed).
900436 Ordinance restructuring the Parks and Recreation Committee - First
Reading/Randy Morrow and Hartley Sappington
This ordinance will increase the number of members on the Parks and
Recreation Committee from five to nine, incorporate some of the functions of the
current ad hoc Youth Advisory Committee, require that seven of the nine members
reside in the City, and designate one of the nine positions as a representative of
the Georgetown Independent School District.
There was consensus that nine members is the appropriate number for the
reorganized Committee, that two positions be designated as GISD appointments,
that the ordinance delete specific reference to any sports group or organization,
and that six of the nine appointees live within City limits.
Motion by McMaster and second by Valdez to defer deliberation and
action on this item until after Item No. 900447.
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900437 Ordinance amending Ch. 23, "Utilities and Services ", Sec. 23 -1(c) "Rates and
Charges for City Services - Schedules, Sewer ates "of the Code of Ordinances -
First Reading /Glenn Reynolds
Motion by Schrawger and second by Pearce to adopt the ordinance as read
on first reading. Approved 6 -0.
900438 Resolution establishing an Internal Revenue Code Sec. 125 (cafeteria) plan and
establishing a plan year /Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Reynolds explained that the proposed cafeteria plan is an outcome
of the City's change in policy regarding payment of health premiums for the
employee's spouse and family. Instead of the City paying part of the premium
directly, and certain employees paying any additional required premium from their
after -tax wages, all spouse and family premiums will be paid by the employee
(utilizing a City subsidy of up to $131). Under the cafeteria plan, the employee
has the option of paying premiums with pre -tax wages. The only payment options
available on Oct. 1, 1990 to employees will be the health benefit plan and dental
plan. On Jan. 1, 1991 the City expects to offer additional options including
unreimbursed medical expenses, term life insurance, and dependent care.
Motion by Saegert and second by Tonn to approve the resolution as read.
Approved 6 -0.
900439 Ordinance updating TMRS service credits - First Reading /Glenn Reynolds and
Bonnie McLain
Motion by Pearce and second by McMaster to approve the ordinance as
read. Approved 6 -01
900440 Ordinance adopting provisions of Senate Bill 505, related to employee benefits,
through the TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System) plan - First
Reading/Glenn Reynolds and Bonnie McLain
Bonnie McLain state that this ordinance will broaden the benefit package
and, hopefully, encourage more stability and longer tenure of City employees.
Councilmember McMaster stated that this will benefit employees who may have
been adversely affected by other budget measures this year.
Motion by McMaster and second by Schrawger to approve the ordinance
as read. Approved 6 -0.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:00 and reconvened at 9:13.
900441 Resolution approving a depository agreement with NCNB /Glenn Reynolds
Glenn stated that the City received two bids, one from Citizens State Bank
and one from NCNB. NCNB proposed paying interest on the City's collected
funds, whereas Citizens State Bank did not.
Motion by Saegert and second by Tonn to adopt the resolution as read.
Approved 5 -1 (McMaster opposed).
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900442 Resolution to authorize agreement with C 2M Hill regarding review of the SRF
(Dove Springs land acquisition procedures). /Jim Briggs
CH2M Hill is an international firm approved by the Texas Water
Development Board to perform the independent review. Counciimembers
McMaster and Pearce expressed some frustration with the fact that the TWDB is
requiring Council to spend additional money on this phase of the project given
that two in -depth engineering studies have already been performed.
Motion by Schrawger and second by Valdez to adopt the resolution as
read. Approved 6 -01
900443 Staff report, Council discussion, and possible Council action regarding the City's
1990 annexation schedule/Ed Barry
Ed Barry described the six "donut holes" that are potential candidates for
annexation by the City. Council discussed the particular history of each tract of
land. Council agreed that they would like to explore annexation of all but the
Golden Oaks subdivision.
Motion by Saegert and second by Tonn to direct the staff to proceed with
annexation of all identified tracts but the Golden Oaks Subdivision. Approved 6-
0.
Executive Session
The Mayor convened an executive session at 9:55 pm.
900444 Pursuant to Article 6252 -17, Sec. 2(r) Staff Report
Report on status of the LCRA rate case/Bob Hart
(Certified agenda on file with City Secretary.)
900445 Pursuant to Article 6252 -17, Sec. 2(r) Staff Report
Report on status of the River Ridge pool/Marianne Landers Banks
(Certified agenda on file with City Secretary.)
900446 Pursuant to Article 6252 -17, Sec. 2(f) Real Estate
Discuss possible purchase of the old Post Office by the City/ Bob Hart and
Marianne Landers Banks
(Certified agenda on file with City Secretary.)
900447 Pursuant to Article 6252 -17, Sec. 2(e) Legal Report
Discuss potential and pending litigation against the City of Georgetown/Marianne
Landers Banks
(Certified agenda on file with City Secretary.)
Mayor Connor reconvened the open session at 10 :57 pm.
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Reading/Randy Morrow and Hartley Sappington
First reading included modifications as agreed upon by Council in earlier
discussion. Councilmember Saegert stated that he opposes the ordinance because
he feels that nine members is too large.
Motion by McMaster and second by Pearce to approve the ordinance as
read on first reading. Approved 5 -1 (Saegert opposed).
900448 Action pursuant to Executive Session Item No. 900446 - the Old Past Office/ Bob
Hart
Motion by McMaster and second by Pearce to appoint Bob Hart as the
City's designated bidder and Glenn Reynolds alternate bidder, to bid an
undisclosed amount for the Post Office, to place a $10,000 deposit as required
under the GSA bidding procedures, and for the City Secretary to certify the
required certificate of corporate bidder.
900449 Action pursuant to Executive Session Item No. 900447 - potential and pending
litigation/ Marianne Banks
No action was taken on this item.
The Mayor appointed Councilmembers Pearce, McMaster, and himself (ex
officio) as members of the River Ridge Pool Subcommittee. He noted that he is
seeking volunteers to serve on a Council Committee for Space Utilization (to
assess the City's long term needs for office space).
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 pm.
H. Connor, Mayor
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Elizabeth Gray, City - Secretary
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