The City Council of the City of Columbus, Texas met in regular session on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 605 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas, with the following present: Mayor - Paula Frnka 1. Call to Order: Mayor Frnka called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M., May 29, 2001. 2. Pledge: Led by Mayor Frnka 3. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of invoices.
c. Approval of financial statements. Councilman Rogers moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilman Churchill seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed. 4. City Manager's Report: City Manager David Stall reported the following:
No citizens appeared before council with comments or presentations.
Mr. Donald Warschak, engineer with John D. Mercer & Associates, reported that the following bids were received for the head works screen structure: BIDDER BID PRICE LL&F Construction Management, El Campo, Texas $43,900.00 Mercer Construction Company, Edna, Texas $59,200.00 Two other bids were received after the deadline and bid opening. Councilwoman Chandler moved to award the contract to LL&F Construction Management for the bid of $43,900 for the construction of the head works screen structure at sewer plant #1. Councilman Rogers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed. Councilwoman Chandler moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract and other documents as may be required for the construction of the head works screen structure. Councilman Sebesta seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed.
Councilman Churchill moved to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of a HOME Program application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Councilman Kotrla seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed.
City Manager Stall reported that some of the additional land purchased from the Railroad at the Industrial Park had not been annexed into the City. There are many reasons to annex this property into the city including property taxation. He also recommended that the three acre tract owned by the City on FM 806 be annexed before it is sold along with the adjourning property. Additionally, the land at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 is not currently within the city limits and should be annexed. Council requested drawings of the areas recommended for annexation. Mayor Frnka asked that city management and council proceed with annexation of the property at the Industrial Park and continue to gather information on the other properties.
Councilman Kotrla requested that an explanation of agenda items be included in their agenda packets. Councilman Kotrla also requested an update on the rehabilitation and demolition of unsafe buildings. Councilman Rogers stated that he had attended the memorial services at the Veterans Hall and they were excellent. Councilman Churchill requested an update from Building Inspector Krenek on unsafe structures. Councilman Sebesta questioned the unfavorable variance in the gas department for purchase of natural gas.
Mayor Frnka announced that council is invited to the annual law enforcement appreciation dinner on June 13th, which is the same night as the Tri-Cities meeting. 11. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Frnka declared the meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ City Secretary
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