The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, January 10, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Joe Deleon,
Jo McNabb, Jeff Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: Larry Wampler (Commissioner),
and Don Foard and Jack Reid of JD Duncan Disposal.
The Invocation was given by Joe Deleon..
II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 1999 were
presented for review. MOTION by Councilwoman Woodard and seconded
by Councilwoman McNabb to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Mr. Don Foard and Mr. Jack Reid of the JD Duncan Disposal Company
presented the Council with a proposal for garbage pick-up and
alley trash removal. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded
by Councilman Ratheal that the Mayor and City Administrator enter
into contract negotiations with the JD Duncan Disposal Company
and the results of these negotiations to be presented to the Council
at a later date for review and action.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Deleon
that the Council call a Special Meeting for Monday, January 24,
2000 to review the bids received on January 18, 2000 for construction
of the wastewater project.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. December Police Report.
B. Energas Letter - Mcf billing.
C. Classic Cable Letter - Informing city of television services
increase.
D. Valor Telecommunications Letter - Concerning PUC Application.
E. 2000 Election Calendar.
F. Council Voting Districts.
G. Energas - Effective date of gas price increase.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilman Ratheal
and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb that the meeting of January
10, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Joe Deleon,
Jo McNabb, Jeff Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: George Wilson, Energas Co.
and Russell Schrieber, Oller Engineering, Inc.
The Invocation was given by Jo Ann Curbo..
II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2000 and
the Special Meeting of January 24, 2000 were presented for review.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. PUBLIC HEARING (Gas Rate Change Request By The Energas Company)
A. Mr. George Wilson, of the Energas Company, reviewed the recommendations
of the West Texas Steering Committee (a committee formed to review
the gas rate increase request by Energas.).
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution and Order
01-02-00. (A resolution rejecting the proposed gas rate increase
request by the Energas Co.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council order the 2000 City Council Elections. (The order
is attached to these minutes.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council adopt the 2000-2001 City Calendar.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve an "Agreement" with Valor Communications
(the Telecommunications Company purchasing the GTE Telephone Franchise
for the City of Lorenzo and other Cities) that outlines expected
services to be provided once the Public Utility Commission approves
the franchise sale.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the March council meeting be delayed and set for Monday,
March 27, 2000.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. DISCUSSION concerning the proposal to contract for "Street
Sweeping" for the City of Lorenzo.
G. DISCUSSION concerning the proposal to contract for "Alley
Trash Pick-up" and fees for the service.
H. DISCUSSION concerning disannexation of the 97 acre "Compress
Tract".
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. January Police Report.
B. Energas Letter - Mcf billing.
C. TNRCC Letter - Concerning sewage spills.
D. Tom Brian Letter - Concerning TML letter addressing Attorney
General ruling on public comment.
E. Card of Appreciation - Leon Moore
F. SPAG Letter - Concerning discharge of water into playa lakes.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Ratheal that the meeting of February
15, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
Special Session
Budget Hearing
March 27, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session Monday, March 27, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Joann Curbo, Jo McNabb, Jeff
Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Council member Joe Deleon was absent.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were Charles Hankston and Joyce
Jones.
II. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
A. Presentation and Review.
B. Questions and Answers.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilwoman Curbo moved and
Councilman Ratheal seconded that the meeting of March 27, 2000
be adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
March 27, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, March 27, 2000 at 7:40 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Joann Curbo, Jo McNabb, Jeff
Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Council member Joe Deleon was absent.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were Charles Hankston, Joyce Jones,
and Russell Schrieber, City Engineer.
The invocation was given by Jeff Ratheal.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2000 were
presented for review. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded
by Councilman Ratheal to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting Aye, the motion carried.
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Review of bills paid.
B. Budget.
C. Bank Balances.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the City Administrator be authorized to negotiate a contract
with Triple C. Waste Service of Idalou for "alley trash"
removal and prepare an ordinance for fees and services for Council
approval.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council adopt the 2000-
2001 budget as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilwoman
Curbo that the Council approve
salaries for the 2000-2001 budget year as follows:
Police Chief, Aaron Arthur, $24,620.00 ($24,320.00 plus $300.00
on December 15th.)
Judge, J.R. Petersen, $4,575.00 ($4,500.00 plus $75.00 on December
15th.)
City Administrator, Jim Norris $27,500.00 ($27,000.00 plus $500.00
on December 15th.)
Chief Clerk, Dorothy Bristow $16,890.00 ($16,640.00 plus $250.00
on December 15th.)
Water and Sewer Superintendent, Ismael Rodriquez $25, 314.00 ($25,064.00
plus $250.00 on December 15th.)
Water and Sewer Maintenance Employee, Mike Bristow $18,450.00
($18,200.00 plus $250. On December 15th.)
Half-Time Clerk, Susie Rodriquez $7,405.00 ($7,280.00 plus $125.00
on December 15th.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carrried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lorenzo and the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmantal Employee Benefits Pool. (Copy
on file.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council designate
April as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that City Administrator be
authorized to contract with Jordan's Power Sweep of Lubbock to
sweep the streets of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
G. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council instruct the
City Administrator to prepare an ordinance for the disannexation
of the "compress tract".
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried
V. NON-ACTION ITEMS
A. February Police Report
B. Council Meeting Time Change
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Ratheal moved and
Councilwoman Curbo seconded that the meeting of March 27, 2000
be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
April 17, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, April 17, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Joe Deleon,
Jo McNabb, Jeff Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: Herschel Bird, Joyce Jones,
and Russell Schrieber, Oller Engineering, Inc.
The Invocation was given by Micky Woodard.
II. The minutes of the Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting of March
27, 2000 were presented for review. MOTION by Councilman Woodard
and seconded by Councilman Ratheal to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. PATRON INPUT:
A. Herschel Bird reviewed with the Council his disatisfaction
with 1) sewer line stoppage and request
for payment of his bill for plumbing repairs, 2) procedures for
lodging animal control complaints, and 3) loss of tree on his
property caused by chemicals.
No action taken on request for payment of plumbing repairs.
B. Russell Schrieber, City Engineer with Oller Engineering, reviewed
with Council the status of the
wastewater project and the upcoming TCDP projects.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve the adoption of Ordinance 01-04-00. (An
Ordinace canceling the election for unopposed candidates.)(Place
II and Place IV.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution 02-04-00.
(A Resolution requesting modification of the City's contract with
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs)(TCDP contract)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 02-04-00.
(An Ordinance ordering the disannexation of the 97.00 Acre "Compress
Tract".)(The tract of land east of Lincoln Street between
County Road 164 and State Highway 114.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the Council approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 03-04-00.
(An Ordinance levying fees for the removal of "allley trash")
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. March Police Report.
B. Insurance Coverage For The City.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business; MOTION by Councilman Woodard
and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of April 17,
2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
May 8, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, May 8, 2000 at 8:20 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Jo McNabb,
Jeff Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Councilmember Joe Deleon was absent.
Guests attending this meeting were: Joyce Jones, Paula Bownds,
and Dorothy Bristow.
The Invocation was given by Jo McNabb.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2000 were
presented for review. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded
by Councilman Ratheal to approve the minutes with correction to
wording of Item III (A).
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. The Council canvased the results of the 2000 Mayors Election:
Results: Lester Bownds 92 votes, Joyce Jones 14 votes.
B. The Council certified the results of the election and declared
Joe Deleon, Place II, Jeff Ratheal, Place IV, (who were uncontested)
and Lester Bownds, Mayor, elected.
C. Dorothy Bristow, City Clerk, administered the Statement of
Elected Officials to Mayor Bownds and Councilman Ratheal.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution 03-05-00.
(A Resolution to amend the performance statement for 1999 TCDP
contract.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution No. 04-05-00.
(A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lorenzo accepting
the bid of $209,693.00 under the City's TCDP contract #719511
and authorizing award of the contract to UCA Construction.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the contracting for mosquito spraying
with Southwest Aerial Spraying of Plainview.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council conduct a Public Hearing Monday, May 15, 2000
at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers to review the deletion of services
under TCDP grant #719511 because of financial limitations.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. April Police Report.
B. Review of Municipal Governmental Liability.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business; MOTION by Councilman Woodard
and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of May 8,
2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
June 12, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, June 12, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Jeff Ratheal,
and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Councilmembers Joe Deleon and Jo McNabb were absent.
Guests attending this meeting were: Joyce Jones and Robert Wall.
The Invocation was given by Jo Ann Curbo.
II. The minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of May 8,
2000 and Special Meeting of May 15, 2000 were presented for review.
MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. PATRON INPUT:
A. Robert Wall appeared before Council to discuss the need for
sewer service at his mothers residence, 301 Washington. Staff
members were requested to research costs of service and report
to Council in July.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. The Council finds, under Texas Tort Claims Act #101.0215, that
city employees were not negligent
and or not personally liable for maintenance conducted in April
on the sewerline serving the Herschell Bird residence. MOTION
by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that
the Council deny request for reimbursement for plumbing services.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve the "Bylaws and Regulations"
of the Lorenzo Volunteer Fire Department as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council approve Resolution 05-06-00. (A resolution approving
HOWCO Services, Inc. as Grant Administrator for the 2001/2003
TCDP grant cycle projects.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve
Resolution 06-06-00. (A resolution approving "Oller Engineering,
Inc." as first choice to conduct engineering services for
the 2001/2003 TCDP grant cycle projects.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the City lease/purchase
a 5205 John Deere tractor through the Cooperative Purchasing Program
of the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council approve the 2001
Crosby County Appraisal District's proposed budget as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. May Police Report.
B. Region III TML meeting.
C. Siren repair.
D. City office radio power supply replacement.
E. Audit report due in July.
F. Update of TCDP project.
G. Update on sewer plant construction.
H. Status report on Energas rate request.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilman Woodard
and seconded by Councilman Ratheal that the meeting of June 12,
2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
July 17, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, July 17, 2000 at 7:40 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Je Deleon,
Jo McNabb, Jeff Ratheal, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: Randall Miller (Energas Representative),
Russell Schriber (Oller Engineering), Larry Wampler (County Commissioner),
Joyce Jones and Robert Wall.
The Invocation was given by Jeff Ratheal..
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 12, 2000 were
presented for review. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded
by Councilman Ratheal to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Commissioner Larry Wampler reviewed with the Council issues
concerning operation of the City/County Library. Specifcally,
that being the number of hours available for employment by the
Lorenzo Librarian without jepordizing operational hours of the
Library.
No action taken by Council as this was a discussion item only.
B. Robert Wall addressed the Council concerning the issue of sewer
service to his mother's residence at 312
Washington. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilwoman
Curbo that since the request for sewer service encompasses an
extension of the present sewer line or the installation of an
approved septic system, the City is not in position to fund these
at the present time; therefore, the Council should take no action
on the request for service.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the City's participation in planning
activities with the Llano Estacado Regional Planning Group. The
planning activities include the purchase and distribution of water
from the Panhandle Counties of Hartley and Roberts.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the Rental
Agreement Regulations for the Community Center.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Ratheal and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City approve the adoption of
Resolution 06-07-00. ( A resolution accepting the gas rate Settlement
Agreement with the Energas Company. Gas Utilities Docket No. 9002-9135.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Ratheal
that the Council approve the adoption of
Resolution 07-07-00. ( A resolution requesting changes in the
TCDP contract #719511. Specfically the deletion of Jackson Street
and the addition of Van Buren Street for water improvements.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. June Police Report.
B. Energas Mcf for July.
C. Valor Telecom Letter
D. TNRCC Update.
E. Tx Dot Letter.
F. Census 2000 Recognition.
G. Review of wastewater plant construction and water line replacement
projects by Russell Schrieber, City
Engineer.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilman Ratheal
and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of July 17,
2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
August 14, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, August 14, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Jo McNabb,
and Micky Woodard.
Councilman Joe Deleon and Jeff Ratheal were absent.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: Kenneth Bird, Charles Hankston,
City Engineers Russel Schrieber and Rich Oller, and Joyce Jones.
The Invocation was given by Micky Woodard.
II. The minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of July 17,
2000 were presented for review. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb
and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. PATRON INPUT:
A. Russel Schrieber, City of Lorenzo project Engineer, reviewed
with Council the progress and issues of concern relating to the
wastewater and water line replacement projects.
B. Charles Hankston addressed the Council about issues relating
to Rosie Wall's sewer problems and weeds on property west and
south of the Mount Pleasant Church.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution No. 08-08-00.
(A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lorenzo authorizing
submission of a Texas Community Development Program application
to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. Information concerning the 2000 property taxes and the proposed
2000 tax rate were reviewed and discussed.
C. A letter of resignation from Place IV Council Member Jeff Ratheal
was read and reviewed.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the resignation of Councilman Ratheal be accepted with apprecition
for service to the Council.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION BY Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that Councilman
Woodard be appointed to a taxing entity committee to accept or
reject sealed bids for CCAD controlled properties.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that Ordinance No.
05-09-00 (an Ordinance amending Section 7.404 of Article 7.400
of the Code of Ordinances which establishes an enforcement procedure
for violators of curfew regulations) be approved for first reading.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. July Police Report.
B. Review of Letter From Equal Opportunity Commission.
C. Memo From Energas/Settlement Agreement Update
D. TCDP Grant Information
E. Energas Mcf for August
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business: MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb that the meeting of August
14, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
September 11, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, September 11, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Jo McNabb,
and Micky Woodard.
Councilman Joe Deleon was absent.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris.
Guests attending this meeting were: City Engineer, Russel Schrieber,
City Auditor, Randal Terry, and Joyce Jones.
The Invocation was given by Jo McNabb..
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of August 14, 2000 were
presented for review. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded
by Councilman Woodard to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Russell Schrieber, City Engineer, reviewed with Council the
following, concerning the waste water project: 1) Final inspection
of completed facility on 9-11-00. 2) Contract change order related
to seeding of site. 3) Processing of liquidated damages for not
meeting 180 day construction time limit. 4) Closing of imhoff
system.
No action taken on engineering report.
B. Randal Terry, City Auditor, presented the 1999 audit report.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and
seconded by Councilman Woodard that the 1999 audit report be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the Council approve
Ordinance 04-09-00. (An ordinance setting the 2000 tax rate at
$.513676 per $100.00.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
G. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that Ordinance No.
05-09-00 be approved for second and final reading.(An Ordinance
amending Section 7.404 of Article 7.400 of the Code of Ordinances
which establishes an enforcement procedure for violators of curfew
regulations.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
H. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the Council adopt a
Resolution of Appreciation for Jeff Ratheal for service to the
City of Lorenzo as Council Member from May of 1996 to August of
2000.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
I. The Energas Company is closing its Ralls offices and have requested
space in the City of Lorenzo to house
a desk, computer station, and phone line for a fee of $100.00
per month for 12 months.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City approve the Energas request.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. August Police Report.
F. Review of Letter Concerning Energas Rate Case.
G. Review of Information Concerning Council Vacancy.
H. Llano Estcado Regional Water Notice
I. Vote Taken For TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees
J. Energas Mcf for September.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Mayor Bownds called the Council into closed session at 9:29:
P.M. in accordance with Gov. Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters)
to:
1. Review staff evaluations.
2. Deliberate the appointment of council member.
B. The Council returned to open session
at 10:24 P.M. (Actions taken.)
1. No action taken on item (VI)(A)(1).
2. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that Jimmy Isbell
be appointed to Place IV on the City Council replacing Jeff Ratheal.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business: MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of September
11, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
October 23, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session, Monday, October 23, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Pro-Tem Jo McNabb presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Joe Deleon,
Jimmy Isbell, Jo McNabb, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris and Mike Cypert.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Mayor Pro-Tem, Jo McNabb, called the Council into closed session
at 7:01 P.M. to review and deliberate City Administrator applications
and interview City Administrator applicant Mike Cypert
The Council returned to open session at 8:39 P.M.
No action taken by Council on item (II)(A).
Mayor Bownds called a meeting of the Council for 7:00 P.M., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000
to interview City Adminstrator applicants Jerry Perkins and Dorothy
Bristow.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Woodard moved and
Councilwoman Curbo seconded that the meeting of October 23, 2000
be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
October 24, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Joe Deleon,
Jimmy Isbell, Jo McNabb, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris and City Administrator
candidates Jerry Perkins and Dorothy Bristow.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Mayor Lester Bownds called the Council into closed session
at 7:01 P.M. to interview City
Administrator applicants Jerry Perkins and Dorothy Bristow.
The Council returned to open session at 9:18 P.M.
III. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. In Open Session: MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded
by Councilman Isbell that Mike Cypert
be employed as City Administrator for the City of Lorenzo at an
annual salary of $30,000.00.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Isbell moved and Councilman
Deleon seconded that the meeting of October 24, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
November 13, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special
Session, Monday, November 13, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with
Mayor Lester Bownds presiding for the expressed purpose of
receiving public comments concerning TCDP Project No. 719511 prior
to accepting the completed project.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell,
Jo McNabb, and Micky Woodard.
Councilman Joe Deleon was absent.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris and City Administrator
Appointee, Mike Cypert.
Guests attending this meeting were City Engineer, Russell Schrieber,
Tanya Hayes (Crosby County Chronicle) Dorothy Bristow, and Joyce
Jones.
II. Items For Consideration:
A. After review and discussion of the recently completed TCDP
projects by Mayor Bownds, the meeting was opened for questions
and answers.
B. Question and Answer Session: (None)
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Woodard moved and
Councilwoman Curbo seconded that the Public Hearing of November
13, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
November 13, 2000
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, November 13, 2000 at 7:15 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
The Council met with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell,
Jo McNabb, and Micky Woodard.
Also present was City Administrator Jim Norris and City Administrator
Appointee, Mike Cypert.
Councilman Joe Deleon was absent.
Guests attending this meeting were: City Engineer, Russell Schrieber,
Tanya Hayes (Crosby County Chronicle), Dorothy Bristow, and Joyce
Jones.
The Invocation was given by Jo Ann Curbo.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2000 and
Special Meetings of October 23 and 24, 2000 were presented for
review. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman
Woodard to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances.
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the Council approve
the second reading of Ordinance 06-11-00. (An ordinance establishing
a Municipal Court Technology Fund)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve
Resolution 10-11-00. (A resolution accepting the construction
of the 1997 SRF Wastewater Plant Improvement Project.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council approve
Resolution 11-11-00. (A resolution accepting the construction
of the 1999 TCDP Water and Sewer Improvement Projects.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve
Resolution 12-11-00. (A resolution accepting the construction
of the 1999 TCDP Water Imrpovements Control System.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the Council approve
the appointment of Glenn Campbell to the Crosby County Appraisal
District's ARB Committee (Appraisal Review Board).
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the salary of Chief Clerk
Dorothy Bristow be raised to $19,480.00.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
G. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the Council approve
the transfer of the following property located in block 13 of
5th. Street to the Lorenzo Farm Housing Association: (All of lots
eight (8) and nine (9), block forty-four (44), original town of
Lorenzo, Crosby, County, Texas.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
H. The Council entered into discussion concerning the issues of
alley trash removal for the City of Lorenzo.
No action taken on discussion issues.
V. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. October Police Report.
B. Energas Letter Concerning Railroad Commission Decision on Gas
Rates.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business: MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of Novenber
13, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
