Min - City Council - 1992 - 11/02 - Special CalledMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE (C•O.W. )
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Absent:
Joe Farmer, Mayor Mike Nichols
Kevin Lilly, Mayor Pro Tem
Sharon Hamner
Mickey Christakos
David Bishop
Steve Terrell
city Stsff
Jon McCarty
I. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
II. Annual Work Programs,
Mayor Farmer stated that each committee will review the elements in
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their work program but only to the level of detail needed
understanding. It is understood that direction and clarification from
the Council to the Committee on some subjects will be needed.
Mayor's Committee:
I. Communications - Sister City Program, working with AISD on
development issues and Allen American relations.
II. Legislative - Development of program for the Regular Session
and Special Sessions.
III• Customer Service - Look to report to Council on specific
elements of this plan.
IV. Annual Activities - No comments.
V. Records Management - No comments.
Others - Discussed Project Kids report and what role, if any,
the Council should play.
Development Committee:
1. Restricted Transportation - Committee members solicited
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questions.
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II.
Declining Tax Base/Increased Service Demands. Discussed
Stormwater Utility fee, Sharon's attendance at November 10,
1992, North Central Council of Governments workshop and
Allen Environmental League involvement.
III.
Multi Year CIP - Proposed that Council would adopt the CIP in
September.
IV.
Vehicle Replacement - need to work with
Finance/Administration - to achieve a collaborative effort.
V.
Infrastructure Maintenance - No comment.
VI.
Property Maintenance Code - This is the "reborn" version of
neighborhood integrity.
VII.
Disposition and/or use of City Property - Discussed the
ultimate disposition of Ferris Water Tower. Do we keep It and
maintain it or get rid of it. Committee will look at options.
Other Zoning Ordinance review. Question regarding sale of
beer at bowling alley. How do other Cities manage the
food/beverage ratio. Do private clubs require no alcohol in or
Out.
Services Committee:
I.
Fire Equipment - What equipment should be put on fire truck.
User fee for commercial reinspection.
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Police - Discussed not having animal control ordinance on work
program.
III.
Library - Meeting room policy and desirability for the courier
service.
IV.
Solid Waste Management.
V.
City Administration - Discussed employee Health Insurance
Pian.
VI.
Parks and Recreation - Maintenance of subdivision entryways.
Bethany Lakes need to look at timing on primary structure.
Check on "walls" around new subdivision on Jupiter.
Finance/ Administration Committee:
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Year End Audit - Currently underway.
II.
Timely Vehicle Replacement - This committee to compile
depreciation schedules for all vehicles.
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III.
Joint Tax Office Advisory Committee - Committee decidedto
meet only once a year.
IV.
Audit Engagement Letter.
V.
Council Planning Events - December 15th is Board
Appreciation Dinner. Budget Retreat and Spring Planning
date to be confirmed.
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VI.
Franchise Agreement with TCI Cablevision - Committee will get
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more information on new Federal Legislation and seek to
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negotiate agreement with TCI.
VII.
Employee Evaluations:
VIII.
Reduce Reliance on Property Tax - Beer and wine sales.
IX.
Compile Fiscal policies.
Items of Interest:
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CIIP meeting (see attached) contact VFW.
II.
Allen Image.
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These minutes approved on the 19th day of November , 1992.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
Jbe Farmer, KAYOR