MINUTES November 20, 2012 | City of Hallsville Texas

REGULAR MEETING

The City of Hallsville, Texas convened in a regular session at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the City Hall with the following members present:

Jerri Medrano Mayor

James Mizell Mayor Pro Tem

Eric Anderson Alderman

Doris Coleman Alderman

Tim Hatten Alderman

Jake Walker Alderman

STAFF PRESENT:

City Secretary Laura Welch

Chief of Police Paul Montoya

Water Superintendent Rickey Dugger

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medrano. Alderman Tim Hatten led the Invocation and Mayor Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of October 16^th Meeting

Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and second by Alderman Jake Walker to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

2. Monthly Financial Reports for October

Motion was made by Alderman Tim Hatten and second by Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell to approve the monthly financial reports. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

3. Introduction of Miss Hallsville, Amelia McAmis

Charlotte Anderson introduced the new Miss Hallsville, Amelia McAmis. Amelia addressed the Council and spoke of her experiences being from a small town. She stated she is looking forward to representing her hometown in the coming year.

II. MONTHLY POLICE SUMMARY

The October police summary was reviewed by Chief Paul Montoya. A total of $13,458.90 has cleared the court. There were 153 citations issued, 86 warnings issued, and 94 citations cleared the courts. There were 19 incident reports, 9 arrests, 2 accidents and no city ordinance violations for the month. Out of the 239 contacts made Chief Montoya issued 75 citations; Officer Luttrell issued 24 citations, Officer Smith issued 78 citations and Officer Phillips issued 62 citations.

1. Swearing in of Sgt. Brian Best

City Secretary Laura Welch performed the swearing in duties for Sgt. Brian Best. Chief Montoya gave a brief history of Sgt. Best’s work history and also introduced Sgt. Best’s canine, Bruce.

III. ITEMS

1. Consider and act upon approving GoZoe Wireless, an internet provider, to register with the City of Hallsville.

Ashton Closner, Owner of GoZoe Wireless informed the Council his company which is located in Marshall, had acquired the assets from I-20 Access. The company has a tiered service plan to offer residents and a service support tech located in Hallsville.

Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and second by Alderman Tim Hatten to give the approval of the wireless company to register with the City of Hallsville. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

2. Consider and act upon a proposal by Vybranz, on behalf of HISD, removing sewer charges from HISD meters dedicated solely to irrigation. Barry Nalls, President and CEO of Vybranz responded to a request by the Council to provide additional information and research pertaining to sewer charges on irrigation meters for HISD. After a discussion was held with the information that was presented, the Council made a motion to table the proposal until the city could obtain original contract with HISD. Motion was made by Alderman Tim Hatten and second by Alderman Eric Anderson. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

3. Harold Johnson purchased acreage located at 325 Young Road and was not informed the land was within the city limits. Said property was annexed into the city on September 16, 2008. Mr. Johnson has requested to address the council. Mr. Johnson addressed the council regarding the purchase of the property at 325 Young Road. He requested the council to consider relief on the building permits required for building several family homes on his property. The Council informed Mr. Johnson they would review the ordinance that sets building permit fees.

4. Consider and act upon approving the final plat submitted by Bancorp South proposing the installation of the access way between Germantown Circle and New Braunfels Lane.

Motion was made by Alderman Jake Walker and second by Alderman Eric Anderson to reject the final plat submitted by Bancorp South proposing the installation of the access way in Germantown. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

5. Consider and act upon allowing the issuance of building permits for the Germantown Subdivision.

6. Consider and act upon approving the installation of the access way between Germantown Circle and New Braunfels Lane.

7. Consider and act upon approving US Energy Audit Services to perform an energy efficiency audit of the electrical services paid by the City. Larry McGuffin with evSolar Energy will be present to make a presentation.

Mr. McGuffin was unable to attend the council meeting due to an illness. A Motion was made by Alderman Tim Hatten and second by Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell to approve the Mayor to sign a contract with US Energy Audit Services to perform an energy efficiency audit on the City’s electrical service bills. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

8. Consider and act upon awarding the contract for 2012 Street Improvement Program for Longmont Street and Ridgeway Circle.

Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell and second by Alderman Jake Walker to accept the contract from Anderson Asphalt & Concrete Paving, LLC out of Dallas, TX for the street improvements. Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

VI. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

The City Council welcomes public comments on items not specifically listed on the agenda. Speakers much sign up before the meeting begins and indicate which item (if any) the speaker wishes to address. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. The Council cannot respond to matters not listed on the agenda until a future meeting.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF HALLSVILLE

Signed:

Mayor Jerri Medrano

Attest:

Laura Welch, City Secretary

Sworn and subscribed by before me on the 26^th day of November, 2012.

Lynnae Dawn Tucker