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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.08.1983 CC-Rlim Lm February 8, 1983 The City Council met in regular session on the above date at 7:00 PM with Mayor John C. Doerfler presiding. The following Councilmen and Officials were present: Eb C. Girvin, Carl Doering, Marvin Lackey, Bill Connor, William C. Shell, City Manager Leo Wood, City Secretary Jim Colbert, Public Works Director W. L. Walden, Tax/Finance Director Barbara Raney and Planner Renee Hanson. Minutes Motion by Lackey and seconded by Connor approve the minutes of City Council meetings held January 11, 1983, and January 26, 1983. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bills Motion by Lackey and seconded by Doering to approve payment of all bills over $2,000.00. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager was instructed to prepare recommendations on retaining an auditor for the next fiscal year. Reports The City Council approved the montly reports. Edan Powell - The City Manager was instructed to report on what is Sewer Bill & Park needed to clean up Chautauqua Park. Julia Ribera - Fire The City Manager was instructed to study alternatives Hydrant on Pine St. on providing fire hydrants on South Pine Street. David Voelter - Motion by Connor and seconded by Shell to instruct the Library Improvements City Manager to check the minutes authorizing an architectural study on the library expansion and to request the Library Board to report to the City Council on any actions taken. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Variance - Lot 4, Motion by Lackey and seconded by Girvin to grant a variance Block 9, Quail Meadow allowing the structure to face the wide side of the lot. III Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Doering and seconded by Connor to recind previous restrictions on Riverbend III subdivision concerning curb and gutter, drainage and building permits. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Preliminary Plat Motion by Connor and seconded by Girvin to approve a Georgian Village preliminary plat of Georgian Village provided: (1) a solution to the water pressure, (2) the septic tanks are approved by the Williamson County Health Dept., (3) the subdividor agrees to move the Reata Booster Station if recommended by Freese -Nichols, and (4) a variance is approved on the length and width of the lots. Voting went as follows: Ayes: Connor, Girvin, Lackey and Doering. Noes: Shell. Motion carried. Report from Planning Renee Hanson reported that the Planning & Zoning & Zoning Commission Commission had appointed Yvonne Miller as Secretary of the Commission; that the Commission will act on a rezoning request at the first meeting or the next regular meeting; if not the request will be disapproved, and that the commission recommended an ordinance be passed requiring signs to be posted on property pro- posed for rezoning. Planning Department Renee Hanson reported on the status of the engineer - Report ing studies being performed by Guyton and Associates and Freese -Nichols. Motion by Doering and seconded by Girvin to awared a contract to Wyse and Associates for $11,300.00 for a landuse and population study. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Award Bids - Chlorine No bids were received. The item will be rebid. Award Bids - Electronic No bids were received. The item will be rebid. Controller & Chemical Feeder Election Order Motion by Doering and seconded by Connor to approve the Election Order setting the time, date and place for the City Officers Election. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (Ord Book #4, Page 437). Ordinance - Amend Motion by Lackey and seconded by Shell to approve Downtown Parking on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 22 Ordinance, 1st reading of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown by adding an additional 15 minute parking zone; providing for impoundment of vehicles for unpaid Q parking violations, prohibiting interference with Q impoundment, providing for disposition of unrede- emed vehicles and providing a penalty. Motion car- ried by unanimous vote. Revised Minimum The Chief of Police reported that the City Judge Fine Schedule would amend the minimum fine policy. The City Cauncil'approved. Williamson County No action was taken on this matter. Cablevision Airport Leases No action was taken on this matter. Airport Managers Report No action was taken on this matter. GTE Franchise Tax No action was taken on this matter. Amusement Franchise Tax No action was taken on this matter. Ordinance - Gas Code, Motion by Connor and seconded by Lackey to approve 1st reading (as on first reading as an emergency, an ordinance Emergency) adopting the 1982 Standard Gas Code. Motion car- ried by unanimous vote. (Ord. Book A, Pages 438 and 439). Ordinance - Utility Motion by Shell and seconded by Lackey to approve Charges, 1st reading on first reading an ordinance establishing charges for utility services. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Appointments - Library Mayor Doerfler appointed Harry Gold, Evert Williams, Board and Lucie Winters to the Library Board. Vacation & Holiday Motion by Shell and seconded by Girvin to approve Policy a holiday schedule for 1983. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Connor and seconded by Shell to approve a vacation policy allowing three weeks of paid vacation after 10 years of service. Motion car- ried by unanimous vote. IAM Executive Session At this time Mayor Doerfler announced that the City Council would adjourn into executive session as provided by Article 6252-17, V.T.C.S. Following the executive session, the meeting was reopened to the public. South Georgetown No action was taken on this matter. Utility Improvements and Engineering Adjourn There being no further business, on a motion by Shell and seconded by Connor, the meeting adjourned. G• JoIn C. Doerfle , Mayor ATTEST: Jim Colbert, City ecretary