The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, January 8th, 2001 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 Joe Deleon, Jo McNabb, Jimmy
Isbell, and Micky Woodard. Council Member Jo Ann Curbo was absent.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert and guest Joyce
Jones.
Councilman Woodard gave the Invocation
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 11, 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 Councilman DeLeon
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 Councilman DeLeon
that the City approve the purchase of two additional cellular
phones and contract access for all three phones through the best
available plan for the Lorenzo Police Department, Lorenzo EMS,
and the Lorenzo City Administrator with the primary phone on the
plan belonging to the Lorenzo Police Department.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the City Council approve Resolution No. 01-01-01 (A Resolution
requesting membership in the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. December Police Report.
B. Council Elections for 2001.
C. Southwestern Public Service application to the PUC.
D. Energas Mcf for December.
VI. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilman Woodard
and seconded by Councilman DeLeon that the meeting of December
11, 2000 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, February 12th, 2001 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 Joe Deleon, Jo McNabb, Jimmy
Isbell, Jo Ann Curbo, and Micky Woodard. Also present were City
Administrator Mike Cypert and approximately 15 guests.
Councilwoman McNabb gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of January 8th, 2001 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. 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. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City allow Eric Mount permission to pursue a Fire Department
Emergency Program grant for additional equipment needs, including
the City of Lorenzo's willingness to participate in the program
if low interest loans are necessary to complete the project and
are combined with the grant.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. Aaron Arthur presented proposed changes to Chapter 2 (Animal
Control) of the Lorenzo Code of Ordinances.
The Council took no action on the issue requesting more information
be made available for further evaluation.
C. Vera Thomas addressed the council regarding problems she was
having with neighborhood dogs. Several guests also discussed the
issue.
The Council took no action on the issue referring to the need
for more information on proposed Animal Control Ordinance changes.
D. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the City Council accept the resignation of Councilman Joe
DeLeon effective February 15th, 2001, due to the fact that his
family is relocating to New Mexico.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo seconded by Councilman Woodard
Calling for the Order of Council Elections. (The order is attached
to these minutes)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman DeLeon
That the City of Lorenzo approve the Addendum to Sanitation Contract
between Triple C. Waste and the City of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
G. Council discussed the purchasing of additional equipment for
the center pivot used for wastewater discharge.
The Council took no action on the issue requesting more information
be made available for further evaluation.
H. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
accepting the 2001-2002 Calendar.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. January Police Report.
B. FEMA Disaster Funding
C. Verizon municipal rate discrepancy.
D. Energas Mcf for January and February.
VI. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of February
12th, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session Monday, March 5, 2001 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, Jimmy
Isbell, and Micky Woodard.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert and guests J.
R. Petersen, Dorothy and Mike Bristow, Joyce Jones, Mell and Edna
Cherry, Aaron Arthur, Deborah Hunter, Donnell and Vera Thomas,
Cecilia Galvon, Joe Trull, and Linda Powell.
II. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
A. Presentation and Review.
B. Questions and Answers.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Woodard moved and
Councilwoman Curbo seconded that the meeting of March 5th, 2001
be adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, March 5th, 2001 at 7:28 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 McNabb, Jimmy Isbell,
Jo Ann Curbo, and Micky Woodard. Also present were City Administrator
Mike Cypert and guests J. R. Petersen, Dorothy and Mike Bristow,
Joyce Jones, Mell and Edna Cherry, Aaron Arthur, Deborah Hunter,
Donnell and Vera Thomas, Cecilia Galvon, Joe Trull, Linda Powell,
and Alexa Ladwig.
Councilwoman Curbo gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of February 12th, 2001
were presented for review.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
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 Councilwoman McNabb 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. Aaron Arthur (Animal Control Officer) and J. R. Petersen presented
proposed changes to Chapter 2 (Animal Control) of the Lorenzo
Code of Ordinances. After much discussion, Councilman Woodard
requested that City Administrator Mike Cypert conduct a public
survey to get better input by the community how the citizens of
Lorenzo feel on the issue. A report on this survey is requested
to be presented to the Council in the Regular May meeting.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City Council accept that the Council adapt the 2001 -
2002 budget as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the Council approve salaries for the 2001 - 2002 budget year
as follows:
Police Chief, Aaron Arthur, $25,350.00, ($25,050.00 plus $300.00
Dec.15th.)
Judge, J. R. Petersen, $4,700.00, ($4,625.00 plus $75.00 Dec.15th.)
City Administrator, Mike Cypert $30,500.00, ($30,000 plus $500.00
Dec.15th.)
Chief Clerk, Dorothy Bristow, $20,065.00, ($19,815.00 plus $250.00
Dec. 15th.)
Water and Sewer Superintendent, Ismael Rodriguez, $26,065.00,
($25,815.00 plus $250.00 Dec. 15th.)
Water and Sewer Maintenance, Mike Bristow, $18.995.00 ($18,745.00
plus $250.00 Dec. 15th.)
Half-Time Clerk, Susie Rodriguez, $7,625.00 ($7,500.00 plus $250.00
Dec. 15th.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City of Lorenzo states a Resolution of Appreciation to
Jim Norris for his dedicated service to the City of Lorenzo as
City Administrator.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City of Lorenzo states a Resolution of Appreciation to
Joe DeLeon for his dedicated service to the City of Lorenzo as
City Councilman.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo pay for an appraisal on the Higginbotham-Bartlett
Co. building located at 6th Street and Harrison Ave.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
G. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the City of Lorenzo join The Association of Rural Communities
of Texas (ARCIT.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
H. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo approves Resolution 02-03-01 (Alcohol
and Controlled Substance Policy) as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
I. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City of Lorenzo begin work on an Accident Prevention
Program to be reviewed by the City of Lorenzo in Resolution form
at a future date.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. February Police Report.
B. Interlocal Agreement with Lorenzo ISD (Equipment) copy of which
is attached to these minutes.
C. FEMA Disaster Grant.
VI. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of March 5th,
2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, April 9th, 2001at 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 McNabb, Jimmy Isbell,
Jo Ann Curbo, and Micky Woodard. Also present were City Administrator
Mike Cypert and guests Joyce Jones, Jarrod Edwards, Ed Delcambre,
and Shani Robertson.
Councilman Isbell gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of March 5th, 2001 were
presented for review.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo 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. PATRON INPUT:
A. Shani Robertson addressed concerns to the council referencing
motor traffic speed and citizen safety on east/west streets in
Lorenzo. Council requested that Mike Cypert and Aaron Arthur research
the possibilities of installing 4-way stop intersections at locations
in the city for effective control.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City Council enact an Accident Prevention Policy as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo seconded by Councilwoman McNabb
that the Council approve Ordinance 01-04-01 (an Ordinance canceling
the election for unopposed candidates, places I, II, IV, and V.)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. After discussion, it was agreed to change the May council meeting
from May 14th to May 7th.
D. MOTION by Councilwoman McNabb and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City designates the week of April 30th through May 4th
Clean-up week.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. Mike Cypert, City Administrator discussed R-3 zoning enforcement
procedures with the Council.
V NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. March Police Report.
B. TML Risk Pool Changes
C. TCDP Application Scores
D. 2001 Seal Coat project
VI. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Isbell that the meeting of April 9th,
2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session, Thursday,
May 3, 2001at 8:00 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 Re-appointing Election Judge and
Election Clerks for the May 5th Election.
I. OPENING ACTIONS:
Mayor Lester Bownds called the meeting to order at 8:06 P.M.
The Council met with the following members present: Mayor Lester
Bownds, Council members Jo Ann Curbo, Jo McNabb, and Jimmy Isbell.
Also present was City Administrator Mike Cypert.
Councilman Micky Woodard was absent.
Lester Bownds gave the invocation.
II. Items For Consideration:
A motion was made by Councilwoman McNabb and Seconded by Councilwoman
Curbo that due to the reason of some officials appointed for the
May 5th, 2001 election have given notice that they are unable
to serve, Cassie Fullingim be appointed Election Judge, Rhonda
Cypert be appointed Alternate Election Judge, and Pat Rhew and
Lucia Miranda both be appointed Election Clerks for the May 5th,
2001 Election.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, at 8:12 P.M. Councilwoman
Curbo moved and Councilwoman McNabb seconded that the meeting
of May 3rd, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, May
7th, 2001at 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, Jimmy Isbell, Jo Ann Curbo,
and Micky Woodard Councilwoman Jo McNabb was absent.
Council Elect Edward Delcambre and Eric Mount. Also present were
City Administrator Mike Cypert and guest Joyce Jones
Councilman Mount gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes of the Regular Meetings of May 7th, 2001 were
presented for review.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. Election Certification:
A. After canvassing the election results, A MOTION by Councilman
Woodard and seconded by Councilman Isbell that the City Council
approve the election tallies as presented:
Omar Villegas receiving 4 votes
Jo Ann Curbo receiving 7 votes
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried
Mayor Lester Bownds then certified that the following persons
were elected to the Lorenzo City Council:
Micky D. Woodard Place I Full Term (2 year)
Edward Delcambre Place II Unexpired Term (1 year)
Jo Ann Curbo Place III Full Term (2 year)
Jimmy R. Isbell Place IV Unexpired Term (1 year)
John Eric Mount Place V Full Term (2 year)
Following the certification of the election, Mayor Bownds administered
the Oaths of Office to each elected member.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
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 Isbell
that Councilman Micky Woodard be appointed Mayor Pro-Tem.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
That the City of Lorenzo present to outgoing Council Woman Jo
McNabb, a Resolution of Appreciation for her years of service
to the City of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Mount
that the City of Lorenzo Accept CAD bid on property (Blk 25B Tract
10, Willie Anderson $600.00)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
that the City of Lorenzo Accept CAD bid on property (Blk 29 lots
8N35'-7S30', Gloria Diaz $500.00)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilman Woodard seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City install all-way stops at the following intersections
in Lorenzo:
1st Street and Monroe Ave.
2nd Street and Monroe Ave.
3rd Street and Monroe Ave.
4th Street and Monroe Ave.
5th Street and Monroe Ave.
5th Street and Polk Ave.
6th Street and Jackson Ave.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
F. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
that the City adapt the Utility Rates for Water and Sewer services
effective next full billing cycle as follows:
Water Rates
Basic Rates
0-2,000 Gal. $8.00 (minimum)
2,001-50,000 Gal. $1.75 per 1,000 Gal.
50,001 Gal. And Over $2.00 per 1,000 Gal.
Outside City Limits
0-2,000 Gal. $15.00 (minimum)
2,001 Gal. And Over $2.00 per 1,000 Gal
Multi-Family and Mobile Homes In all cases of multi-family or
mobile home dwellings
where more than one (1) residential living unit is supplied water
through a single meter and the
water service charge is made in connection therewith, the minimum
base rate charge shall be
made for each unit supplied water through the meter. The method
for determining the number of
units shall be by count. Each unit counted shall include 2,000
gallons base rate.
Water Connection (Tap) Fees
3/4 inch $250.00
1 inch and over Cost of materials and labor
If any repairs are made to pavement due to installation of a new
meter, the costs shall be added to tap fees
Sewer Service Rates
Residential $18.50
Commercial 0-2000 Gal. $14.00
Commercial 2001-10,000 Gal. $18.50
Commercial 10,000 Gal. and over $22.00
School $50.00
Deposits
New Connections $50.00
An additional Deposit of $35.00 the first time city service to
meter is disconnected for non-payment of amount due.
G. The City Council reviewed the results of the survey on changes
to Animal Control Ordinance.
No Action was taken on this item.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. April Police Report.
B. Salary Adjustment
C. Higginbotham Bartlett Co. Building
D. Energas Franchise Tax
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Delcambre that the meeting of May 7th,
2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Thursday, June
7th, 2001 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 Micky Woodard. Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell, and Eric Mount,
Also present was City Administrator Mike Cypert.
Councilman Mount gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes of the Special Meeting of May 3rd, 2001 and Regular
Meeting of May 7th, 2001 were presented for review.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
to approve the minutes as presented.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
A. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
B. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
that The City of Lorenzo enter into an inter-local agreement with
Crosby County for the expressed reason of septic system inspection
within the city limits of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
That the City of Lorenzo approved the proposed 2001-2002 Crosby
Cad Budget.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
D. MOTION by Councilman Mount and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo Accept CAD bid on property (Blk 29 lot
5 and N5' of lot 6 OT Lorenzo, Gloria Diaz $700.00)
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information or discussion only.)
A. May Police Report.
B. Councilman Eric Mount presented the details involving the Lorenzo
Fire Department receiving a $25,000 grant combined with a 2½%
$10,000 loan from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. He
stated that the Fire Department had located a used pump truck
and is in the process of purchasing it.
C. Energas Recoverable expenses for rate changes protested.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo
and seconded by Councilman Delcambre that the meeting of June
7th, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, July
9, 2001, 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 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard. Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell, and Eric Mount,
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert and guest Joyce
Jones.
Councilman Delcambre gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of June 7th, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
to approve the minutes with one correction.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. Financial Reports Reviewed:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. Council Business:
Campaign/Office Holder Finance Reports were filed.
V. Items for Consideration:
A. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
that The City of Lorenzo enter into a lease arrangement of city
property located at 602 Harrison Ave. with the Texas Department
of Human Services under the terms set forth by the General Services
Commission, as original building will allow or as is mutually
agreeable between both parties.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Mount
that the City of Lorenzo enter into a lease arrangement of city
property located East of Lincoln Ave. (lake) with Billy McClaran
Jr. as offered by him in a letter to the City of Lorenzo dated
June 27th, 2001, if allowable by TNRCC.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. Mike Cypert, City Administrator discussed the costs and needs
of installing Variable Frequency Drives to the Water Booster Station.
After discussion, Council suggested continuing research on costs
and cost savings to the City of Lorenzo with an action date later
in the year, as the annual budget will allow.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. Non-Action Items (Information or discussion only.)
A. June Police Report.
B. Council reviewed contract with Pittsburg Tank and Tower for
leasing space on overhead storage tank for attaching cellular
and digital antennas.
C. Council received report by Councilman Mount on the delivery
fire truck purchased.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. Adjournment.
There being no further business, At 8:40 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Isbell and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of
July 9, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, August
20th, 2001, 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 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard. Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell, and Eric Mount,
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert, guests Randall
Terry and Joyce Jones.
Councilwoman Curbo gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of July 9th, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
to approve the minutes.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. Financial Reports Reviewed:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VI. Items for Consideration:
A. Randall Terry of Sandefur & Swindle, CPAs presented to
the City Council the annual audit for the fiscal year 2000-2001.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Mount
that The City of Lorenzo accept and approve the accountants report.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. City Administrator Mike Cypert presented to the City Council
a proposed Budget amendment that would better aid the City Offices
in the tracking of finances.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo amend the budget as proposed.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Mount
that the City adopt Ordinance 02-08-01 levying an Ad-Valorem Tax
Rate of $.5163 per $100.00 valuation of taxable values for the
tax year 2001 for the purpose of sustaining the expenses of the
operation and maintenance of the functions of the City government
for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2001 and ending March 31,
2002.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. Non-Action Items (Information or discussion only.)
A. July Police Report.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. Adjournment.
There being no further business, At 9:25 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of
August 20, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
Following a short tour of the construction progress at the
DHS building by all city officials and guests present, the Lorenzo
City Council met in Regular Session Monday, September 10, 2001,
in the Council Room of the City Offices, the 703 5th. Street,
Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester Bownds presiding.
I. Opening Actions:
The Council met at 7:50 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard. Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, Jimmy Isbell, and Eric Mount,
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert and guest Joyce
Jones.
Councilman Isbell gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of August 20, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
to approve the minutes.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
III. Financial Reports Reviewed:
A. Bank Balances.
B. Finances
C. Bills Paid.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. Items for Consideration
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City accept the second reading of Ordinance 02-08-01
levying an Ad-Valorem Tax Rate of $.5163 per $100.00 valuation
of taxable values for the tax year 2001 for the purpose of sustaining
the expenses of the operation and maintenance of the functions
of the City government for the fiscal year beginning April 1,
2001 and ending March 31, 2002.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. Non-Action Items (Information or discussion only.)
A. August Police Report.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. Adjournment.
There being no further business, At 9:25 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Isbell and seconded by Councilman Delcambre that the meeting of
September 10, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Special Session Monday, October 8th, 2001 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 at 7:06 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard, Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, and Jimmy Isbell. Councilman Eric Mount was absent.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert, City Secretary
Dorothy Bristow, and guests Joyce Jones, George DeLeon, And Connie
Hickman.
.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING
A. Presentation and Review of opinions resulting from mailed letters.
B. Questions and Answers.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Councilman Isbell moved and Councilman
Woodard seconded that the Zoning Hearing of October 8, 2001 be
adjourned at 7:06 P.M.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday, October
8th, 2001, at 7:06 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices,
703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester C. Bownds presiding.
I. Opening Actions:
The Council met at 7:06 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard, Edward Delcambre,
Jo Ann Curbo, and Jimmy Isbell. Councilman Eric Mount was absent.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert, City Secretary
Dorothy Bristow, and guests Joyce Jones, George DeLeon, And Connie
Hickman.
Councilman Woodard gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of September 10, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
to approve the minutes.
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 Isbell
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VII. Items for Consideration:
A. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that The City of Lorenzo approve a request by Connie Hickman to
place Manufactured Housing at 202 Madison Ave.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Isbell
that the City of Lorenzo install all-way stops at the intersection
of North Second Street and Van Buren Avenue.
C. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Delcambre
that the City provide its utility services to the Lorenzo Youth
Center at no charge.
D. MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo
that the City of Lorenzo approve Resolution 03-10-01, A Resolution
appointing Crosby County Reporter/Examiner at the Official News
Publication for the City of Lorenzo.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
E. MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo approve Resolution 04-10-01, A Resolution
that the City of Lorenzo join a joint venture with other West
Texas cities for the 2002 Seal Coat project.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. Non-Action Items (Information for discussion only.)
A. September Police Report.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. Adjournment:
There being no further business, At 8:09 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Isbell and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of
October 8th, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session Monday November
12, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City Offices,
703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester C. Bownds presiding.
I. Opening Actions:
The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard, Edward Delcambre,
Eric Mount, and Jimmy Isbell. Councilman Jo Ann Curbo was absent.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert, City Secretary
Dorothy Bristow, and Police Chief Aaron Arthur.
Councilman Mount gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of October 8th, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilman Woodard and seconded by Councilman Isbell
to approve the minutes.
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 Mount
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
VIII. Items for Consideration:
A. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Mount
that The City of Lorenzo appoints Councilman Woodard to serve
on the Crosby Central Appraisal District Board.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
B. MOTION by Councilman Isbell and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City of Lorenzo approve Resolution 05-11-01, a Resolution
of support for the City of Lorenzo applying to the 2002 Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant for funds of up to $11,112 for the
2002 Juvenile Crime Prevention Program.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
C. MOTION by Councilman Delcambre and seconded by Councilman Woodard
that the City accept a bid from Wilderness Ministries for the
sale of the 1961 Ford Fire Truck.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
V. Non-Action Items (Information for discussion only.)
A. Police Chief Aaron Arthur presented the November Police Report.
B. The City Council was presented a letter from the Crosby County
Supervision and Corrections Department detailing restitution arrangements
to the City of Lorenzo.
C. Police Chief Aaron Arthur presented the Council with changes
to state laws regarding Racial Profiling Reporting Procedures.
D. The Council was presented with a letter from Sandefur &
Swindle CPA's attesting to City internal control structures.
E. The Council was presented a signed copy of an inter-local agreement
for 911 services.
F. City Administrator Mike Cypert presented to the council that
the City of Lorenzo is sponsoring a Cotton Kings Game January
12 and that $10 tickets are available on a limited basis for this
game at the City Offices.
VII. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VIII. Adjournment:
There being no further business, At 8:25 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Isbell and seconded by Councilman Woodard that the meeting of
November 12th, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
The Lorenzo City Council met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 10th, 2001, at 7:03 P.M. in the Council Room of the City
Offices, 703 5th. Street, Lorenzo, Texas with Mayor Lester C.
Bownds presiding.
I. Opening Actions:
The Council met at 7:03 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor Lester Bownds, Council Members Micky Woodard, Eric Mount,
Edward Delcambre, Jo Ann Curbo, and Jimmy Isbell.
Also present were City Administrator Mike Cypert, and guests Joyce
Jones.
Councilman Delcambre gave the Invocation.
II. The minutes Regular Meeting of November 12th, 2001 were presented
for review.
MOTION by Councilwoman Curbo and seconded by Councilman Woodard
to approve the minutes.
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 Mount
that the review of finances be approved.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
IV. Non-Action Items (Information for discussion only.)
A. November Police Report.
B. Review of Wheeler Grant Application
C. Review of Letter from Classic Communications
D. Mike Cypert presented the Administrators Report.
VI. Adjournment:
There being no further business, At 7:30 P.M., MOTION by Councilman
Isbell and seconded by Councilwoman Curbo that the meeting of
December 10th, 2001 be adjourned.
With all members voting AYE, the motion carried.
