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The City Council of the City of Columbus, Texas met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 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., September 10, 2001. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Frnka 3. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of invoices. Councilwoman Chandler moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilman Sebesta 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 Stall reported the following:
No citizens appeared before council at this time.
City Manager Stall informed council that the paperwork from the bank had not been completed so it would not be prudent to award the construction contract at this time. Councilman Rogers moved to table action to award contract to construct a building and improvements for the Hydro-Test Project in the Texas Crossroads Business Park. Councilman Sebesta seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla, and Councilwoman Chandler The motion to table action passed.
City Manager Stall reported that two bids had been received to conduct the financial audit for the City. Councilman Sebesta moved to award the financial audit contract for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 to Wm. Pierce Arthur, CPA. Councilwoman Chandler seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla, and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed. 8. Consideration and Approval of Request by St. Anthony School to Close Wallace Street to Vehicular Traffic During the Hours of 5:00 p.m. to Midnight on Saturday, October 27th for the Annual School Carnival: Councilman Rogers moved to approve closing Wallace Street as done in previous years from 5:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, October 27th for the annual St. Anthony’s School Carnival. Councilman Churchill 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 bids had been received from First State Bank and Columbus State Bank. Upon review of the proposals, it was the recommendation of management to award the bid to Columbus State Bank. Councilman Kotrla moved to award the bid for depository of city funds for a period of two years beginning October 1, 2001 to Columbus State Bank. Councilman Rogers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed.
Mayor Frnka opened the public hearing on the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau budget at 6:50 p.m. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m.
Mr. Buddy Rau and Ms. Toni Burns were present to answer questions from council. Councilman Rogers moved to approve the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001. Councilman Kotrla seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed.
Councilwoman Chandler moved to approve the appointments of Larry Hoelscher, Sandye Ray, and Laura Ann Rau to the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. Councilman Sebesta seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed.
Mayor Frnka opened the public hearing to receive comments on the City of Columbus Budget at 6:59 p.m. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:00 p.m.
City Manager Stall reported that there were no changes since the last budget presentation other than changes in the text. Councilman Rogers moved to approve an ordinance adopting the City’s budget for all operating funds for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001. Councilman Kotrla seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed. A copy of the Ordinance follows these minutes.
Councilman Sebesta moved to schedule the second council meeting in October on Tuesday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. due to the Columbus Day holiday. Councilman Rogers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler The motion passed. 16. Items from Councilmembers: Councilwoman Chandler complimented City Manager Stall on the good budget presentation. Councilman Sebesta stated that a ground water meeting had been held at Columbus High School and the feedback from the meeting seemed positive. More meetings will be held in other locations throughout the county. Councilman Sebesta also reported that there are many overgrown lots in town that need cleaning. Councilman Churchill announced that he had spoken with the youth minister from the Baptist Church about getting the youth from the community to assist older citizens with cleaning their yards. Councilman Rogers reported that the MidTown Park playground equipment is being well used. Councilman Kotrla thanked City Manager Stall for his good work on the budget and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Board for their hard work. Mayor Frnka reminded council about participating in the County Fair Parade. 17. Announcements: There were no announcements. 18. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Frnka declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ City Secretary
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