12:00 PM
JANUARY 29, 2008 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Alan Hugley called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present and notices legally posted at 7:06 p.m. Members present were Councilmember Ben Goodwyn, Councilmember Scott Lindsey, Councilmember Casey Hargrove and Councilmember Andy Bell. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Smith was not present.
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hugley gave the Invocation and led the Council and Citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. CITIZEN FORUM
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
No one spoke.
IV. COUNCIL BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action regarding ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2007-2008.
City Manager Scott Albert presented a brief summary of all major line item changes for the proposed amended budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. City Manager Scott Albert stated the importance of a utility rate study to be done in order to determine the amount of increase needed to cover expenditures and debt for water and sewer. Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hargrove to approve Ordinance No. 08-05: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-30, THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS WITHIN THE BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AMENDED BUDGET; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food establishment health inspections.
City Manager Scott Albert and Public Works Director David Hall requested the approval from City Council on a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food establishment health inspections. This contract would be at a cost to the City of $100 per permit, per food establishment. Public Works Director David Hall stated our current charge to a food establishment for a permit is $100, which is below the average of other cities in the area and a change in the City’s permit rate would be necessary by the end of this year. Councilmember Lindsey asked what the length of the contract was for. City Manager Scott Albert stated that there is not a time commitment on the contract and we are able to discontinue the use of their services at any time. Councilmember Hargrove made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to accept a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food health inspections. The motion was unanimous.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding interlocal cooperation contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak.
City Manager Scott Albert recommended approval of an annual interlocal cooperation contract between the County of Ellis and the City of Red Oak which he explained allows the County of Ellis to do roadwork or buy materials for the City of Red Oak. Staff recommended approval. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to accept the interlocal contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak. The motion was unanimous.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution approving the City of Red Oak’s Storm Water Management Plan.
City Manager Scott Albert recommended approval of the City of Red Oak’s Storm Water Management Plan which had been previously distributed to Council for their review. City Manager Scott Albert commended City Engineer Gina Garcia and Nikki Loya of Civic Associates for the wonderful job done in the preparation of the plan. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to approve Resolution No. 08-01: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The motion was unanimous.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION –
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
The City Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 to seek advice from special legal counsel on the following:
A. To receive advice concerning the Palmer Action Group; ETAL vs. City of Red Oak, County Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
Mayor Hugley convened the Council into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:01 p.m.
VI. OPEN SESSION
E. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
No action taken.
VII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - No reports were given.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
_________________________________
Alan Hugley, Mayor
Attested: ________________________
Scott Albert, City Manager/City Secretary
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Alan Hugley called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present and notices legally posted at 7:06 p.m. Members present were Councilmember Ben Goodwyn, Councilmember Scott Lindsey, Councilmember Casey Hargrove and Councilmember Andy Bell. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Smith was not present.
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hugley gave the Invocation and led the Council and Citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. CITIZEN FORUM
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
No one spoke.
IV. COUNCIL BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action regarding ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2007-2008.
City Manager Scott Albert presented a brief summary of all major line item changes for the proposed amended budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. City Manager Scott Albert stated the importance of a utility rate study to be done in order to determine the amount of increase needed to cover expenditures and debt for water and sewer. Councilmember Goodwyn made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hargrove to approve Ordinance No. 08-05: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-30, THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS WITHIN THE BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AMENDED BUDGET; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food establishment health inspections.
City Manager Scott Albert and Public Works Director David Hall requested the approval from City Council on a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food establishment health inspections. This contract would be at a cost to the City of $100 per permit, per food establishment. Public Works Director David Hall stated our current charge to a food establishment for a permit is $100, which is below the average of other cities in the area and a change in the City’s permit rate would be necessary by the end of this year. Councilmember Lindsey asked what the length of the contract was for. City Manager Scott Albert stated that there is not a time commitment on the contract and we are able to discontinue the use of their services at any time. Councilmember Hargrove made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to accept a proposal from Bureau Veritas for food health inspections. The motion was unanimous.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding interlocal cooperation contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak.
City Manager Scott Albert recommended approval of an annual interlocal cooperation contract between the County of Ellis and the City of Red Oak which he explained allows the County of Ellis to do roadwork or buy materials for the City of Red Oak. Staff recommended approval. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to accept the interlocal contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak. The motion was unanimous.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution approving the City of Red Oak’s Storm Water Management Plan.
City Manager Scott Albert recommended approval of the City of Red Oak’s Storm Water Management Plan which had been previously distributed to Council for their review. City Manager Scott Albert commended City Engineer Gina Garcia and Nikki Loya of Civic Associates for the wonderful job done in the preparation of the plan. Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bell to approve Resolution No. 08-01: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The motion was unanimous.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION –
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
The City Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 to seek advice from special legal counsel on the following:
A. To receive advice concerning the Palmer Action Group; ETAL vs. City of Red Oak, County Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
Mayor Hugley convened the Council into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:01 p.m.
VI. OPEN SESSION
E. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
No action taken.
VII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - No reports were given.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lindsey made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodwyn to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
_________________________________
Alan Hugley, Mayor
Attested: ________________________
Scott Albert, City Manager/City Secretary
