The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1967/07/17-Agenda-Pre-Council ,- 4 AwN MINUTES PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE 1 July 17, 1967 J Present Late Absent 1, McKinley 9. Hoover (Item 6) None 2. Sarsgard 3. Dunham 4. Wilson 5, Kersnick 6. Kemble 7 . Guinn 8. Stovall I t e m follow-up 1, Meeting with Fort Worth Housing Authority HDM - Talked to Lealand Hunter re Council preference on Council agreed to meet with Fort Worth Housing 7/18167. Authority after City Council meeting for luncheon Monday, July 24 1967. 2. Municipal facilities Inspection EHD - notify affected depart- ments and make arrangements Council agreed to tour of East Side municipal facili- for East Side tour. ties including visit to Village Creek Waste Water plant on _Monday, Aust 7, 1967. _ ^ 3. Alternate City Council Meeting Date RAB - draft resolution for Council action. Council set Tuesday, September 5, 1967, as the date of the regular Council meeting, as an alternate to Monday, , September 4, 1967, which is Labor Day, 4. Benefit Hearing Procedural Changes EHD - notify Public Works to follow revised procedure. The City Manager explained that staff proposed deleting the alphabetical roll from the Council packet in connection with benefit hearings and that the engineer's roll be sub- stituted. He explained that considerable staff time could be saved by using the engineer's roll, and that the staff would provide personnel at the Council door to assist persons wish- ing to appear at the hearing, and to organize cards submitted by property owners according to units and page numbers in the engineer's roll.. It was the consensus of the Council to pro- ceed with the proposed revisions which would be applied on a trial basis at the benefit hearing scheduled for July 24, 1967. S. Paving Improvements EHD - notify Public Works of rnntr not, onnrn11A1 - 2 � y by the City. Contracts were awarded for both improvements during the re ular meeting. 6. Purchase of Melody dills Water System (M&C C-1009) LILD notify Hardy of Council action. in response to questions by Council members regard- ing value of the existing system, adaptation of the existing system to improve fire fighting and water pressure capabilities, potential revenue to the City from the system, and possible future needs to improve the system and add to the existing water supply, the follow- ing information was supplied by the staff ; a) The condition of the system is not good, but it is possible to install hydrants immediately on takeover, and offer residents a reduced water rate under City operation, b) The City plans to use the existing system of pipe, mains, wells, and storage tanks as long as possible, at least one and perhaps two years before finding it necessary to replace lines, or extend a new water supply to the area. c) Revenue from the system would be about $3,300 annually, and that the acquisition cost would be about $300 per customer. d) Originally the plan had been to parallel the lines when sufficient property owners in the area had submitted petitions asking for a water tap. Because there was insufficient support from property owners in the area for this method, the City Council in January of 1967 authorized the staff to negotiate for purchase of the system, Water Director Ralph Hardy explained how the appraised cost of the system was determined including inspection of the facilities installed, inventory of equipment, and computation of the useful Life remaining in the equipment. Mr, Hardy com- mented that future extension of water to the area might be timed with new development which might occur in the existing vacant areas to the north, east and south sides of the com- munity. During the regular Council meeting, purchase of the Melody Hills waters stem was approved unanimously. 7. Solid Waste Collection Study (M&C C-1010) EILD - ask PW to draft YR re- viewing previous studies by The City Manager explained that the firm was recommended City on waste disposal and which had specific qualifications in the development of models outlining results expected and the systems management approach to analysis of waste col- from new study not available lection systems_ ne firm- R_ Stnna and Assnr.iatPs _ was mmnnm in nrPvinzis studies_ • 3 ways of performing the task, The City Manager added that there had been growth in the city, waste disposal landfill locations had been altered, which adds to a domino effect in attempting to adjust existing and ad- ditional routes. In response to a suggestion by Councilman Hoover, it was agreed by the Council that consideration of the waste disposal survey be delayed for one week and that additional information be provided Council Members re- garding previous waste disposal and collection studies conducted by the City,_ 8. Will Rogers Coliseum (M&C's G-1113 and C-1012) EHD - ask Magness to prepare and submit a report comparing Councilman Dunham inquired about competitive rates with rates with other cities and other cities and comparable buildings prior to taking action comparable facilities, with on the proposed Coliseum rate adjustment proposed in M&C particular emphasis upon rate G-1113, Councilman Hoover commented that he was not aware differentials for move-in and that there would be a rate increase in connection with the out for off-season ice opera- ice hockey improvements at the Coliseum, tions. It was the consensus of the Council to delay action on the rate increase for one week, pending additional in- formation about comparable rates in other cities and similar buildings. There was no discussion of the concessions contract, which was approved unanimously at the regular meeting, _ 9. Wednesday Agenda Closing EHD - notify all concerned of agenda closing date, except Mayor McKinley inquired if the City Manager planned to as noted. institute the closing of the agenda on Wednesday as suggested at a previous Council Conference meeting. The City Manager replied that the staff had made every effort to send materials requiring Council action on Wednesday; however, he mentioned that certain agenda items often need immediate action and re- quests of citizens to appear before the Council. Councilmen Dunham and Hoover remarked that citizens who come in to speak before the Council on Monday are frequently heard, thereby making the Friday noon closing for citizens insignificant. It was the consensus that the Agenda .for City Manager items be closed on Wednesday and that the informal agenda, special reports, Council Meeting summary minutes, and other Letters of information could be submitted on Fri. day. ACTION REQUESTED OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF City Council Meeting July 17, 1967 P r o j e c t Referred to 1. Appearance by Zoological Association EIID - agenda 7/24/67 Mayor McKinley announced that he had been contacted by Mr. Hank Green of the Zoological Association, who requested that appearance by the group be scheduled on the agenda for Monday, Jul 24 1967. 2. Appearance by Mr. Phillip Waibel re Neighborhood EHD - agenda, 7/24/67 Youth Corps EHD - also check with Dreyfus In response to requests by Council Members , Mr. Waibel to make sure he includes all agreed to furnish the following information: infatuation requested by the 1) An operating statement showing original budget Council. figures and current operating figures for the NYC, 2) A record of funds expended and number of students who have been and who are enrolled in the program. 3) Detailed breakdown of work positions of existing Youth Corps members, listing of members who have returned to school, description of graduates of program by present occupation. Consideration of the NYC program was delayed for one week pending submission of the requested information. 3. Rental Rates for Will Rogers Coliseum (M&C G-1113) See Pre-Council Minutes Consideration delayed pending submission of com- parable information from other cities and buildings as described in Pre-Council Minutes. 4. Tabulation of Bids for Fire and Extended Coverage HDM - Secure Information and Insurance (M&C P-594) draft I.R. Action was delayed for one week pending submission of further information requested by Councilman Dunham. 5. TESCO Easement - Meacham Field (M&C L-1922) RNL - draft report to Council outlining basis for easement Action was withheld pending submission of addi- and relationship to clear zone tional information regarding possible installation of under- ground utilities by TESCO, 6. Award of Contract - Test Boring and Foundation EHD - get information from Explorations (M&C C-1007) Public Works on methods of obtaining bids, reasons other Council requested information about the method of ob- contractors did not bid on the taining and soliciting bids for test boring and foundation contract, and draft IR for Cit: exploration before acting on award of contract for the Council consideration. coming year. _ 7. Systems Study of Solid Waste Collection See Pre-Council Conference (M&C C-1010) Minutes Council deferred consideration of study pending sub- mission of additional information requested in Pre-Council Conference. U04 oil ji. +� 2 8. Board and Commissions Appointments RAL - make necessary notification �� f"" The appointment of Mrs. Sam Beaty to the Library - Board was a roved unanimousl . 9. Letter of Mayor Pro-Tem Sarsgard HD - prepare ricf analysis of program's estimated cost . Following discussion of possible staff action to be taken regarding improved communication between the City and citizens, it was agreed that the Mayor Pro-Tem would meet with the Mayor during the coming week to discuss possible implementation of the recommendations. 1 { OZ L