Seymour City Council Meeting - January, 2006 Page 4

3. Discuss and Consider Ordinance Directing Police Chief

Tommy Duncan to cause the erection of stop signs at the intersection of North Cedar and West Custer, controlling eastbound and westbound traffic on West Custer and establishing a three-way stop; Providing For Publication; and Providing for an effective date.

Mayor explained that this was a problem brought to the attention of Council by a citizen on Custer Street. It as determined that before stop signs are authorized by Ordinance, it would be prudent to actually monitor and do a traffic study on the area around the Custer/Cedar ‘T’ intersection. Police Chief Duncan indicated that he would attempt to borrow a speed indicator sign from Texas Department of Transportation for this purpose. An officer will also be placed there to observe as much as possible; especially in the evening and in afternoon when there is more traffic.

Council members agreed that it would be better to table this and return to the topic after the traffic study was done.

Motion:
Motion to table until a future meeting the question of an Ordinance to place a stop sign on Custer and Cedar, motion by MPT Butler, 2nd by Councilman Coltharp.

Vote on the Motion:
passed unanimously.

4. Discuss, Consider and Take Action upon proposal from
Snyder Steel Sales for $19,234.29 for new roof for the
Portwood Arts and Civics Center.

Councilman Snyder signed a Conflict of Interest form previous to this being
heard by council and he did not participate.

CA Shephard reported that he had verified with Snyder Steel Sales that this quote is still valid, even thought there has been some fluctuation in the price of steel.

Motion:
Motion made by Councilman Coltharp, 2nd by Councilwoman Fest, to
accept and approve bid as presented by Snyder Steel Sales for $19,234.29 for new roof for the Portwood Arts and Civics Center.

Vote on the Motion:
passed unanimously.

5. Discuss, Consider and Take Action to address vacancy in City Council, Place #2, vacated by death of Councilwoman Polly Sue Emsoff.

This item was moved to the beginning of the
meeting after Citizens Comments. Mrs. Rose Tankersley was appointed.

6. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon proposal to
establish a skeet shooting range to the west of the
Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex.

There was a brief discussion of this item. There is a group wishing to bring a skeet shooting range to the property that would have been the ‘back nine’ of the golf course. Having a skeet shooting range in Baylor County would allow students who participate in the 4H sponsored skeet shooting events a place to practice. Building this is legal, according to the City Attorney, as long as it is not for profit. However, there would be liability issues.

Motion:
Motion by Councilman Snyder, 2nd by MPT Butler, to table this item #6 until more information is obtained for Council.

Vote on the Motion:
passed unanimously.

7. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon Amending Ordinance to modify the City Code, Section 3.513 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S LICENSE REQUIRED, Section 3.514 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S FEE;
BOND, Section 3.515 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S TERM; RENEWAL FEE and Section 3.516 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S REVOCATION (respectively) to eliminate requirement for Master Electricians to be licensed by the City of Seymour.

It was explained that the State of Texas now charges these Master Electricians a State permit fee, which makes the City’s already established “Annual Master Electrians Fee”, seem onerous.

It was discussed that if Council agreed to do away with the permit fee (not the requirement for the bond, this would remain) that this Ordinance could be drafted and a ‘final form’ of it would be presented on the consent agenda at next months’ regular meeting.

Motion:
Motion to direct City Attorney Paul Hayers to draft an Amending Ordinance to modify the City Code, Section 3.513 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S LICENSE REQUIRED, Section 3.514 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S FEE; BOND, Section 3.515 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S TERM; RENEWAL FEE and Section 3.516 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S REVOCATION (respectively) to eliminate requirement for Master Electricians to be licensed by the City of Seymour, motion by Councilman Snyder,
2nd by Councilwoman Fest.

Vote on the Motion:
passed unanimously.

8. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon
recommendation that new or returning monthly fee payers for the Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex be charged a $120.00 refundable deposit upon enrollment or re-enrollment.

City Administrator explained that this item resulted from a suggestion of the City Auditor.
This new structure of charging a refundable deposit, instead of any orientation fee, should help to motivate the monthly fee payers to notify the City early whenever they wish to
drop out of Salt Fork.

Motion:
Motion made by Councilman David Snyder, 2nd by Councilman Coltharp to revise the structure of the fee schedule for monthly fee payers of the Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex to assess, instead of an orientation fee, a $120.00 refundable deposit upon enrollment or re-enrollment.

Vote on the Motion:
passed unanimously.

9. City Administrators report, report of suggestions/concerns
received this month in the Suggestion box, and the well-level report.

There have been no suggestions in the City of Seymour suggestion box. The Street Sweepers were in town last week. The City’s Property insurance was paid in an annual lump sum from cash on hand, in order to save on the cost of financing out the monthly payments. The City departments are running smoothly.

10. City Council members’ reports
and setting of future agenda items.

No Council reports were given.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC MEETING CLOSES at 7:59 p.m. public leaves the building.

Executive Session: (closed to the public) at 8:02 p.m.
pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under:

§ 551.087 : Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting

11. Receive information from City Administrator, Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from business(es) that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City of Seymour and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations.

Executive Session ended at 8:10 p.m. and the Public Meeting was reopened at 8:10 by
Mayor Dan Craighead.

There was no action taken after / resulting from the Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion:
Motion to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. by MPT Butler, 2nd and passed unanimously.

Approved this 19th day of February, 2006 .

signature_________________________
Mayor Dan Craighead

signature________________________________
Attest: Elaine Simpson, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary

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	3. Discuss and Consider Ordinance Directing Police Chief Tommy Duncan to cause the erection of stop signs at the intersection of North Cedar and West Custer, controlling eastbound and westbound traffic on West Custer and establishing a three-way stop; Providing For Publication; and Providing for an effective date. Mayor explained that this was a problem brought to the attention of Council by a citizen on Custer Street. It as determined that before stop signs are authorized by Ordinance, it would be prudent to actually monitor and do a traffic study on the area around the Custer/Cedar ‘T’ intersection. Police Chief Duncan indicated that he would attempt to borrow a speed indicator sign from Texas Department of Transportation for this purpose. An officer will also be placed there to observe as much as possible; especially in the evening and in afternoon when there is more traffic. Council members agreed that it would be better to table this and return to the topic after the traffic study was done. Motion: Motion to table until a future meeting the question of an Ordinance to place a stop sign on Custer and Cedar, motion by MPT Butler, 2nd by Councilman Coltharp. Vote on the Motion: passed unanimously. 4. Discuss, Consider and Take Action upon proposal from Snyder Steel Sales for $19,234.29 for new roof for the Portwood Arts and Civics Center. Councilman Snyder signed a Conflict of Interest form previous to this being heard by council and he did not participate. CA Shephard reported that he had verified with Snyder Steel Sales that this quote is still valid, even thought there has been some fluctuation in the price of steel. Motion: Motion made by Councilman Coltharp, 2nd by Councilwoman Fest, to accept and approve bid as presented by Snyder Steel Sales for $19,234.29 for new roof for the Portwood Arts and Civics Center. Vote on the Motion: passed unanimously. 5. Discuss, Consider and Take Action to address vacancy in City Council, Place #2, vacated by death of Councilwoman Polly Sue Emsoff. This item was moved to the beginning of the meeting after Citizens Comments. Mrs. Rose Tankersley was appointed. 6. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon proposal to establish a skeet shooting range to the west of the Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex. There was a brief discussion of this item. There is a group wishing to bring a skeet shooting range to the property that would have been the ‘back nine’ of the golf course. Having a skeet shooting range in Baylor County would allow students who participate in the 4H sponsored skeet shooting events a place to practice. Building this is legal, according to the City Attorney, as long as it is not for profit. However, there would be liability issues. Motion: Motion by Councilman Snyder, 2nd by MPT Butler, to table this item #6 until more information is obtained for Council. Vote on the Motion: passed unanimously. 7. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon Amending Ordinance to modify the City Code, Section 3.513 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S LICENSE REQUIRED, Section 3.514 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S FEE; BOND, Section 3.515 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S TERM; RENEWAL FEE and Section 3.516 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S REVOCATION (respectively) to eliminate requirement for Master Electricians to be licensed by the City of Seymour. It was explained that the State of Texas now charges these Master Electricians a State permit fee, which makes the City’s already established “Annual Master Electrians Fee”, seem onerous. It was discussed that if Council agreed to do away with the permit fee (not the requirement for the bond, this would remain) that this Ordinance could be drafted and a ‘final form’ of it would be presented on the consent agenda at next months’ regular meeting. Motion: Motion to direct City Attorney Paul Hayers to draft an Amending Ordinance to modify the City Code, Section 3.513 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S LICENSE REQUIRED, Section 3.514 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S FEE; BOND, Section 3.515 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S TERM; RENEWAL FEE and Section 3.516 MASTER ELECTRICIAN’S REVOCATION (respectively) to eliminate requirement for Master Electricians to be licensed by the City of Seymour, motion by Councilman Snyder, 2nd by Councilwoman Fest. Vote on the Motion: passed unanimously. 8. Discuss, Consider and Take action upon recommendation that new or returning monthly fee payers for the Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex be charged a $120.00 refundable deposit upon enrollment or re-enrollment. City Administrator explained that this item resulted from a suggestion of the City Auditor. This new structure of charging a refundable deposit, instead of any orientation fee, should help to motivate the monthly fee payers to notify the City early whenever they wish to drop out of Salt Fork. Motion: Motion made by Councilman David Snyder, 2nd by Councilman Coltharp to revise the structure of the fee schedule for monthly fee payers of the Salt Fork Municipal Golf Complex to assess, instead of an orientation fee, a $120.00 refundable deposit upon enrollment or re-enrollment. Vote on the Motion: passed unanimously. 9. City Administrators report, report of suggestions/concerns received this month in the Suggestion box, and the well-level report. There have been no suggestions in the City of Seymour suggestion box. The Street Sweepers were in town last week. The City’s Property insurance was paid in an annual lump sum from cash on hand, in order to save on the cost of financing out the monthly payments. The City departments are running smoothly. 10. City Council members’ reports and setting of future agenda items. No Council reports were given. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC MEETING CLOSES at 7:59 p.m. public leaves the building. Executive Session: (closed to the public) at 8:02 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under: § 551.087 : Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting 11. Receive information from City Administrator, Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from business(es) that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City of Seymour and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. Executive Session ended at 8:10 p.m. and the Public Meeting was reopened at 8:10 by Mayor Dan Craighead. There was no action taken after / resulting from the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Motion to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. by MPT Butler, 2nd and passed unanimously. Approved this 19th day of February, 2006 . signature_________________________ Mayor Dan Craighead signature________________________________ Attest: Elaine Simpson, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Previous Page Return to Index - Seymour City Secretary Office





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