MINUTES
OF A REGULAR SESSION
TOM BEAN
CITY COUNCIL
104 S
BRITTON, TOM BEAN, TX 75489
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7:00 PM /
Monday December 03, 2001
The
City Council convened in regular session on Monday. December 03, 2001 in the
city council chambers of Tom Bean City Hall, 104 S Britton, Tom Bean TX. Members present Mayor David Schaab, Mayor
Pro-Tem Terry Sorensen, Ruby Barnes, Bobbi Moran, Rebecca Blomstedt, and Jerry
Harris. A quorum was declared. The Regular Session of the City Council Meeting
commenced at 7:20 PM. Jerry Harris lead the meeting in a word of prayer.
Citizens
in attendance were:
Mrs.
Jan Garner |
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Discussion
of Mr. & Mrs. Garner’s fence |
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Jerry
Emrick |
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Wanting
money discussed in earlier meeting |
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Cheryl
Masias |
Meadows
estates |
P&Z
Board |
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Becky
Raney |
Meadows
estates |
Citizen |
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Debbie
Ellis |
200
Ball ST |
Citizen |
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Stan
Woodruff |
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Citizen/Business
Owner |
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|
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In accommodating insurance representatives, action items
were moved. Brian Hudgeons representing AFLAC, Teresa
Wollack, and Jeff Wollack presented a proposal for the city employees
insurance. The report reflected diverse HMO’s and PPO’s and supplemental
insurance. The city will evaluate proposal and invite them back.
The Mayor noticed the agenda did not have monthly reports.
The City secretary was asked to do the agenda and had inadvertently left them
out. The Mayor then asked Michael Bryant for his monthly report:
Mr. Bryant addressed the issues with the new generator. The
new Generator was delivered this week, however the cost to install the
generator was not included with the estimate. The City secretary checks the
notes and minutes, and Michael checked with Lee Lawrence about the hookup being
included with the purchase that was not included. Michael Bryant will be
getting estimates this month to report to council on the next meeting. The
issues with the meters were discussed; the city needs to purchase about (40)
forty new meters. The high utility bills were discussed, since the install of the
new aerators the electricity bill has more than doubled. Terry Sorensen stated,
if the wastewater plant used half of the aerators, the utility bill should
reduced some, however, Mr. Sorensen wanted to check the Wastewater plant before
committing to anything else said. The issue with the inspection from TNRCC was
also discussed, as well as the fine and penalty from TNRCC regarding the facts
and figures with amounts pumped at the sewer plant. The Mayor stated that TNRCC
fined the city; regardless to the renovations currently at hand at the
Wastewater plant, for the wastewater plant not being large enough to handle
what is being pumped. However, current renovations began a few months ago to
correct this problem. The amount of the fine imposed is ($10,000.00) ten
thousand dollars, however, the EPA has a special project for cities, allowing
the fined entity to use the fine to improve certain areas in relation the
penalty.
The Mayor asked for any items from council regarding the
monthly report from Michael Bryant.
The council had none.
Mrs. Garner, a citizen in attendance at the meeting, asked
to be heard from council regarding her dispute with Mr. Richard Ball. Mrs. Garner stated she would not move her
fence. Also stating there is a 10 foot alley easement on either side of the
fence, her neighbors’ fences are all lined up, and the fence has been there for
twenty years, and Mrs. Garner sees no reason what so ever to move the fence.
The Mayor stated, Mr. Ball has retained an attorney for this matter and has threatened
a lawsuit, the Mayor has received (2) two surveys, not alike, the Mayor
requested a copy from each party, for the council to review and make a decision
on the dispute. Mr. Sorensen asked how the city is involved with this; this is
a dispute between neighbors. The Mayor stated, the late Mr. Garner issued a
letter to Mr. Ball when this all began, on the City’s letterhead, giving the
implication to Mr. Ball that the City is involved. The Mayor asked the City
Secretary to get surveys, from both parties, find out when the fence was put
up, and research the minutes involving this dispute, then the council can act
upon this with that research.
The next item was citizen comments, Mr. Stan Woodruff asked
about the coming election for the proposed school bond. Mr. Woodruff was
concerned that if this issue passed, could the City accommodate the new school,
with the current Water and Wastewater issues? (And) Mr. Woodruff would be very
disappointed if his business would suffer, just to make sure that sprinklers systems
were working at the school. The Mayor stated that the school board has not
shared with the council, engineering plans, surveys, or any specifications
needed, to determine that issue. The Mayor also mentioned the meeting held on
the previous Thursday, was a discussion about the school bond, and his personal
opinions only, not as Mayor. The planning and zoning committee is researching
the property, and it appears the property is zoned for residential lots. The
school board may override on the fact this is a government entity. The Mayor
stated the city would have to wait and see if the proposal passes. The issue of
streets and water improvements were also discussed. The Mayor added in
November, the city went into an inter-local agreement with the county to
scarify the (4) four worst roads in our area. (Whispering Oaks, Meadows
Estates, Bonham, and Pecan.) The city contracted the county for materials only;
labor will be at no cost, for ($16,198.85) sixteen thousand one hundred ninety
eight and ninety-five cents. . The city is still liable for the ($38,000.00)
thirty eight thousand dollars for the work done by the engineers at (Hunter and
Associates) last year. The city has paid for the Surveys from Underwood, in the
amount of ($14,000.) fourteen thousand dollars.
The next item on the agenda was to discuss bills and
budget, however they were not prepared in time for the meeting. The Mayor
stated he would have the bills and budget ready Monday. The next item on the
agenda was the police monthly report:
Animal
at large |
6 |
Warrant
services for court |
16 |
Reckless
damage |
1 |
Disorderly
conduct |
3 |
Vacation
checks |
1 |
Found
property |
2 |
911
Hang-up |
1 |
Evading
arrest |
1 |
Disburance |
2 |
Accidents |
2 |
Dicharge
firearm inside city |
1 |
Follow-ups |
1 |
Backups |
5 |
Medical
emergency |
2 |
Escorts |
1 |
Hindering
apprehension |
1 |
Tampering
with evidence |
1 |
Reckless
driver |
2 |
DWI |
2 |
Possession
of Marijuana |
2 |
Theft
over $50 under $500 |
1 |
Motorist
assist |
2 |
Alarms |
2 |
Theft
by check |
1 |
Calls
for service |
59 |
Total
court summons |
65 |
Written
warnings |
12 |
Total
arrest |
8 |
D. H. Matthews
presented a report o a reorganization plan for the police department, saving
the city money on employment issues and reserve officer assistance. The
proposal also included the assignment for Officer D. H. Matthews for the
current Chief position that is currently available. Officers Matthews closed
his proposal and the Mayor asked for a discussion on the proposal, Jerry Harris
made the motion to accept the proposal, Bobbi Moran seconded. Rebecca Blomstedt
asked if the city has already hired the Officer as Chief. The city secretary
asked if this was something to discuss at a later time, or if Officer Matthews
was offering the reorganization plan as Chief. Officer Matthews stated he was
offering the proposal to the city as a Chief. The Mayor asked Mr. Harris to
with withdraw his motion to accept the proposal, and asked Bobbi Moran to
withdraw her motion. The Mayor then asked for a motion to adjourn to executive
session in accordance with LC 551.074 to discuss the issue of retaining the
proposal and accepting Officer Matthews as Chief. Rebecca Blomstedt made the motion to adjourn, Jerry Harris
seconded, and all were in favor. The city council adjourned at 9:57 PM, into
executive session.
BEGIN SEALED
BEGIN UNSEALED
The City council convened into regular session at 11:17 PM.
The council voted to table the proposal, the motion was made by Terry Sorensen
and seconded by Rebecca Blomstedt, and all were in favor. The next meeting is
set for December 07, 2001. At that time the matter will be discussed to set a
plan for the Chief’s position. In that time Council member Jerry Harris will
oversee the department, since this member of the council is retired, and can be
in town as needed to oversee the department.
The next item for discussion is the Planning and Zoning
permit fees, however, since the item was not placed on the agenda, the council
agreed to table the report for the next meeting on December 07, 2001.
The next item for discussion was items from the council,
Ms. Blomstedt inquired about the letter sent to Ms. Ellis about the information
requested from her, and if, the city had any legal authority to send the
letter. The City Secretary state, Since the information Ms. Ellis requested was
voluminous, The State Attorney’s Office helped her in preparing the letter to
Ms. Ellis. As far as the Secretary’s concern for the city, the Public records
office has assured the secretary we could send this to Ms. Ellis.
The Mayor asked for any other items from council. No items
from council, The Mayor asked for the motion to adjourn,
Motion to adjourn by Rebecca Blomstedt, Ruby Barnes
seconded and all were in favor. The city council adjourned at 11:59 PM
PREPARED BY: CATHERINE
ROBLES, CITY SECRETARY
DATE APPROVED Jerry
Harris made the motion to accept, with changes, Rebecca Blomstedt seconded and
all were in favor, Ruby Barnes, Absent approved 02/04/2002 regular session
CHANGES: the
motion made and seconded to permit fees, amount, corrected cost to county for roadwork,
various typos
SIGNATURE: _on file_______________________________
NAME: David Schaab
TITLE: Mayor