MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

November 26, 2001

7:00 p.m.

 

 

Mayor Ray opened the meeting, City Mgr. Lay gave the invocation.

 

Comm. Jones made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as received, seconded by Vice-Mayor Creasy, voted unanimous.

 

CITIZENS TO ADDRESS COMMISSION   

 

Jim Biggers came before the Commission ask for water service to his church on Old Hwy. 64 East.

 

City Mgr. Lay stated he measured this would consist of about 3875' with material cost to run about $8,050.

 

A discussion was had concerning the difference in material cost between a 2" and 6" line.

 

Comm. Jones ask if we had any information on the wells yet.  City Mgr. Lay stated no that Miller Drilling was in town today but he didn’t talk with anyone concerning this.

 

This was tabled until next meeting so City Mgr. Lay can get more information concerning prices.

 

Scott Crowe, President of the Soccer League, came before the Commission to give an update on Soccer.  He stated when he took the President’s job he had three goals in mind.  1.  Kids have a good time, 2.  Involve more parents in the organization and 3.  Have a permanent place to play.  He stated he had talked with Gene Davidson and he would sell the sod at a lower price where the $7,200 dollars that is being donated by the Wayne County Bank for sod would cover all 4 fields.

 

A discussion was had concerning the water for a sprinkler system.

 

City Mgr. Lay stated Gilda Collie stated the county was interested in helping and to just let them know what is needed.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

City Mgr. Lay gave an update on the sewer plant.  He stated we stopped by-passing today.  Also Miller Drilling had rebuilt one of the pumps and installed in back into the system today.  He stated we could have all 3 pumps rebuilt, 2 installed and have one backup for just a $15,000.  He stated one pump purchase new would cost $14,000.

 

City Mgr. Lay stated the surveying for the lot at Texas Boot to be done this week.

 

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that Patrolman Michael Parson was called up for active duty in the National Guard today and could be possibly gone for 1 year.  He explained the benefits, (insurance, retirement and etc.)  City Mgr. Lay ask the Commission what about the City paying the difference in his salary with the City and what the Military pays him.

 

Comm. Jones made the motion to comply with all Federal compliments, seconded by Comm. Vencion, voted unanimous.

 

Chief Ric Wilson gave the Commission a report on his department.  Also he gave a run down on bids received on the Police Car.

• Brannen

• Auto Finders

 

Comm. Jones made the motion to accept Auto Finders bid on the Crown Vic, seconded by Vice-Mayor Creasy, voted unanimous.

 

Chief Wilson showed the Commission a sample of new police patches he would like to purchase.  The Commission gave the o.k. to purchase these new patches.

 

Comm. Jones ask about the pad at the new fire hall\maintenance building.  City Mgr. Lay explained.

6A) WATER PLANT UPDATE

 

Dick Mullins stated they filled the new basin last Wednesday and it is operating at 600 gallons per minute.  He also stated he had some minor repairs to make.

 

City Mgr. Lay stated that one of the old valves rusted and would have to be replaced.  He also stated there was about 18 leaks in this basin.

 

The consensus of the Commission was to turn this over to Atty. Gray to handle from now on out.

 

6B) CHRISTMAS PARTY UPDATE

 

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission the Christmas Party was set for December 7, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Bradley’s Restaurant.

 

6C) COPS FOR KIDS

 

Chief Wilson updated the Commission on the Cops for Kids project.  He stated 20 bicycles has been purchased, the kids would be shopping at Dollar General Store and then to the Italian Grill to be fed.  This to take place on December 15^th.  After some discussion was had it was decided to meet at City Hall at 9:00 a.m. to begin.

 

OPEN ITEMS:

 

Comm. Jones brought up about the traffic problem on Helton Street with school traffic.

 

Atty. Gray invited everyone to the open house at his office on November 30^th. Between the hours of 11:00 and 1:00.

 

Mayor Ray told the Commission that South Central Development District was having their open house on December 7^th.

 

Comm. Jones ask the Commission if they wanted to reschedule the second meeting in December because it falls on Christmas Eve.  No decision was made.