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AZLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18,2014
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The City Gouncil of the City of Azle, Texas met in Pre€ouncil Work Session at 5:30 p.m. and convened in Regular
Session at 7:00 p.m. in thscouncil Ghambers of Gity Hall,613 Southeast Parkway, Azle, Texas, on the 18th day of
March 2014 with the following memberc present:
Brundrett
BillJones
William Chambers
Alan
MaYor
illaYor Pro Tem
Council Members
David McGlure
Paul Grabtree
Rouel Rothenberger
Lee Barrett
Constituting a quorum. Staff present was:
Craig Lemin
Lawrence Bryant
Susie Hiles
Norma Zenk
Gara
White
Wil! Scott
Renita Bishop
Rick White
Cat Schlueter
Kyte Gulwetl
CitY Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant to Gity Manager
City Secretary
CitY AttorneY
Fire Ghief
Director of Finance
Director of Public Services
Human Resources Manager
Parks/Streets Superintendent
The following items were considered in accordance with the official agenda posted on the 14th day of March
2014,
BOARDS AND COMMTSSTONS
INTERV|EW
6:15 P.M.
Conduct interviews with Terressa Nordstrom and Pat Russell for the Special Events Advisory Board.
Mayor Brundrett called the interview to order at 6:18 p.m. Council interviewed Terressa Nordstrom and Pat Russell for
the Special Events Advisory Board noting the importance of attendance.
Mayor Brundrett adjourned the interviews at 6:33 p.m.
PRE-COUNCIL WORK
SESSTON:
6:30 p.m.
Mayor Brundrett opened the work session at 6:33 p.m. Council and Staff reviewed the items on consent and regular
agendas and considered placing Agenda ltems 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 on consent.
AGENDA ITEM 2: City Attorney White stated the election law mandated municipal elections be canceled through an
order or an ordinance. She stated staff had submitted a resolution, but since the wording in this instrument was correct
and legitimate, legally Council could move fonrrrard by considering this as a scribe's error.
4: Staff noted Nationwide's loan provision was for employees to have access to their 457(b) plan in times
of emergencies and there would be no cost to the city. lt was also noted that the employee would have to pay these loans
back.
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA ITEM 8: Fire Chief Scott stated the price increase was for items not listed on the original truck specifications
and after removing and adding other items, staff requested approval from Council for the additional funds to avoid a
production delay.
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Mayor Brundrett adjourned the work session at 6:57 p.m.
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7:00 P'm'
REGULAR
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brundrett called the regular session to order at 7:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANGE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Brundrett.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
No one spoke.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
3.
Gonsider approving the Minutes of the March 4,2014 regular City Council meeting.
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5.
Consider any action on adopting loan provision available through existing 457(b) plan.
6.
Consider any action on Change Order 1 for the Kerry Lane waterline improvements proiect in the amount of
Consider any action on the appointments to the Special Events Advisory Board, Place 6 and 7.
. Pat Russell, Place 6 for a term ending October 31,2014
. Terressa Nordstrom, Place 7 for a term ending October 31, 2015
Consider any action on approving the agreement between the City of Azle and Jacob Martin, LTD, for the
design phase of the Gotfer's Way drainage repair project not to exceed $3,340.
$12,350.00.
8.
Consider any action on amending the purchase price of the 77 toot Quint through Buy Board in the amount
$5129 (Total: $755,129)
Councilman McClure moved to approve Consent Agenda ltems 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and
the pre-council work session. Councilman Rothenberger seconded the motion.
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The vote is as follows:
Ayes: Brundrett, Jones, McClure, Crabtree, Rothenberger, and Barrett
Nays: Chambers
Abstentions:
Mayor Brundrett declared the motion carried with a vote of 6:1:0.
ACTION ITEMS
2.
Gonsider any action on proposed Ordinance No. 20{4-06 declaring each unopposed candidate in the City of
Azle May 10,2014 General Election elected to office and canceling the election.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved to approve Ordinance No. 2014-06 declaring each unopposed candidate in the City of
nztL May 10, 2014 General Election elected to office and canceling the election. Councilman Chambers seconded
the motion.
The vote is as follows:
Ayes: Brundrett, Jones, Chambers, McClure, Crabtree, Rothenberger, and Barrett
Nays:
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Abstentions:
Mayor Brundreft declared the motion carried unanimously.
7.
Consider any action on refunding $2,165,000
Refunding Bonds.
of Series
2004, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue
Mayor Brundrett recognized City Manager Lemin who gave a brief review and introduced Finance Director Bishop
who stated the city's financial advisor, First Southwest Company recently contacted staff regarding refunding of
outstanding bond Series 2004 noting the city could benefit from an average annual savings of approximately $13,543
and an estimated net present value over the life of the bonds of over $118,000. Ms. Bishop stated that with Council's
approval, the financial advisors would begin preparing for the issuance of the refunding bonds.
No action was taken, Council directed staff to move forward with the refunding of these bonds.
EXEGUTIVE SESSION
The Councilwillconvene into executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code as authorized the foltowing
SEGTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS
a
governmental body may conduct
a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment,
employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee:
Re-appointment of Municipal Judge for another 2 years
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SECTION 551.07I CONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEY
consulting with the City Attorney concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offer or other
matters in which the duty of the City Attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflict with the Texas Open Meetings Act:
Waste Water Treatment Plant submersible pump cables
B.F. Curtis Survey, Abstract 34{, Tracts 1084, 10D, and 10Dl
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SECTION 551.072 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations
with a third party:
B.F. Curtis Survey, Abstract 344, Tracts 1084, 10D, and 10Dl
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Mayor Brundrett recessed the regular meeting into executive session at7:23 p.m. and reconvened at 8:39 p.m.
TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS
9.
Gonsider any action on proposed Ordinance No. 2014-05 re-appointing the Municipal Court Judge for another
two yearc effective ltay 1,2014.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved to approve Ordinance 2014-05 reappointing Douglas Hudman as the city's Municipal Court
Judge for another two years effective May 1, 2014 with an annual salary of $34,000. Councilman McClure seconded the
motion.
The vote is as follows:
Ayes: Brundrett, Jones, Chambers, McClure, Crabtree, Rothenberger, and Barrett
Nays:
Abstentions:
Mayor Brundrett declared the motion carried unanimously.
SECTION 551.07I CONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEY
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Waste Water Treatment Plant submercible pump cables
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Mayor Pro Tem Jones moved to approve and authorize the city manager to sign the settlement agreement. Councilman
Barrett seconded the motion.
The vote is as follows:
Ayes: Brundrett, Jones, Chambers, McClure, Crabtree, Rothenberger, and Barrett
Nays:
Abstentions:
Mayor Brundrett declared the motion carried unanimously.
SECTION 551.071 GONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEY and SECTION 551.072 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING
REAL PROPERTY
. B.F. Curtis Survey, Abstract 340, Tracts 1084, l0D, and 10Dl
No action was taken.
MAYOR'COUNCIL COMMENTS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilman Barrett reminded Council and Staff of the Derby race at the fire station on March 29th and encouraged all city
staff to participate in this event, noting the derby car models could be obtained at no cost from the police and fire
department.
City Manager Lemin stated the utility billing had been set up to accept reoccurring donations and a new donation option
for the Music in the Park had been added. Mr. Lemin updated Council on a meeting city staff had with the Azle lSD,
Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital of Azle regarding a joint effort on training
employees on customer service. He stated the goal was to have the Chamber offer this training to businesses and the
plan was to have it start this summer. Mr. Lemin gave kudos to Dr. Ray Lea, Superintendent of the AISD for
spearheading this project.
City Manager Lemin reminded Council to stop by and participate in the Azle Memorial Library five year anniversary
celebration on Saturday, March 29,2014, noting staff had an itinerary full of activities planed for the day. He stated the
animal shelter had received their new truck and was parked outside the council chambers for Council to view.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brundrett adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
PRESENTED AND APPROVED this the
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day of April 2014.
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