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1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAMPASAS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 405 SOUTH MAIN STREET MONDAY, JANUARY 14, :30 p.m. Workshop Session 7:00 p.m. Regular Session The City Council of the City of Lampasas met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Grayson presiding. Council Members present: Bradley Neely, Mayor Pro Tem Robert McCauley Wesley Alexander T.J. Monroe Chris Harrison T.J. Roberts Council Members absent: None City Staff Present: Finley degraffenried, City Manager Ursula Paddie, Assistant City Secretary Jerry Bunting, Building Inspector Tim Angermann, Police Chief Terry Lindsey, Fire Chief Carol Boberg, Finance Director Van Berry, Golf Course Manager Shanda Subia, Library Director Monica Wright, Director of Information Systems Robert Gradel, Municipal Court Judge Dean Grant, Water/Wastewater Operations Manager Reece Oestreich, Fire Marshal Ronnie Withers, Firefighter Derek Smith, Firefighter 1. Call to order Workshop Session WORKSHOP SESSION 5:30 p.m. Mayor Grayson called the Workshop Session to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Discussion regarding possible assistance/support by the City of Lampasas to Hamilton Valley Management in their application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the rehabilitation of forty (40) units of Seniors Apartments Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that both Dennis and John Hoover are present to discuss Hamilton Valley Management s application for Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs funding. The City is asked to provide resolutions of support as supplied in agenda items 7.2 and 7.3. Additionally the City is asked to consider the possibility of providing a Letter of Intent to provide loan funds for the project. The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) will also take up the request at their January 16 th meeting. The Hoovers provided the following information regarding their project: They are applying to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a grant to rehabilitate forty (40) units of Seniors Apartments at the Pecan Creek Village Apartments They tried last year for the grant, which is a point based system, but did not get awarded the grant They have turned in a pre-application In order to get points, they need the following from the City o A letter of support o A Resolution for the 2 x s per capita 1

2 o A letter of intent for a loan of up to $45,000, due on or before five (5) years at three percent (3%) interest The final application is due the 1 st of March The cost for the renovations is $30,000 per unit They will work on the vacant apartments first They will get credit (points) for the new fire station The Council discussed the following: The LEDC is the better ones to make the loan If the LEDC is unable to do it, then they can request it from the City 3. Discussion regarding reply to Kempner Water Supply Corporation (KWSC) regarding 195 Pump Station improvements Finley degraffenried, City Manager, asked Council to provide direction to City staff regarding communication with Kempner Water Supply Corporation for the 195 Pump Station improvements. KWSC has replied to the City s correspondence of November 29 and City staff is seeking direction on points of negotiation. Council discussed the following: This is a capital improvement which the City, by contract, has no financial responsibility for The City can choose to participate financially without compromising the contract status Total cost of project $313,000 KWSC is requesting permission to use all of the Joint Use Facility Fund for the project o This fund is replenished from the interest earned from other funds o The time it would take to replenish the fund would be too long o Council could authorize the use of all or just a part of the funds o Council could negotiate a payback plan with KWSC Possibly going to dispute resolution (arbitration) o City would incur cost if it goes to arbitration o KWSC could proceed with project while in arbitration o It could cost the City more to go through arbitration then to just participate in the project o Get an estimate of cost of dispute resolution Council authorized the City Manager to send KWSC a letter of response. 4. Discussion regarding any item on the regular agenda Finley degraffenried, City Manager, reviewed Item 7.8. The Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking Council approval to pursue development of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Plan outline calls for limited outside contractors and will be driven primarily by City Staff, the Planning Commission and a Council appointed Advisory Committee. Finley degraffenried, City Manager, reviewed Item 7.9. The purpose of a Personnel Committee would be to review personnel policy items prior to presenting them to Council for consideration. Items that may be included in discussion are changes to the Personnel Policy, changes in benefit plans, changes in the salary grade plan, and other items that may be presented from time to time. The Committee would include the City Manager, Finance Director, HR Coordinator and City Secretary and Council members as identified. The Committee would possibly meet two (2) or three (3) times a year. Finley degraffenried, City Manager, reviewed Item As previously discussed, Council is now asked to approve a Fee Based Services Contract with Bureau Veritas for third party plan review and inspection services for the City of Lampasas on an as needed basis. The Contract has been reviewed by the City s Legal Counsel. The contract, with the recommended changes and comments, has been sent to Bureau Veritas for their review but has not been returned to the City. degraffenried stated that Council has two options; 1) take no action until Bureau Veritas returns the contract to the City; or, 2) approve the contract subject to legal counsel sign off and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract if there are only minor changes. Finley degraffenried, City Manager, reviewed Item City staff has met with representatives from J. Stowe and Company regarding a rate study and consultation for pre-treatment and utility costs associated with Windsor Foods. Service contracts for pre-treatment and utilities expire on 2

3 June 25 th and the information is necessary to determine cost of services. The contract is for electric, pre-treatment. Council discussed the following regarding Item 3.1: This issue will be going before the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) on Tuesday night Should Council wait until after the ZBA meeting to take action Council approved the SUP with the understanding that it would not exceed thirty-five feet (35 ) but, the ZBA could approve for it to go as high as fifty-five feet (55 ) The ZBA s decision is final and Council would have to take it to Court to get the approval for fifty-five feet (55 ) rescinded Council could only revoke the SUP once approved for just cause Council member Roberts stated the following concerns: Need to pull the item from the Consent Agenda Council would be approving the SUP with a maximum height of thirty-five feet (35 ) knowing it will be fifty five feet (55 ) Citizens of Lampasas would not like it in their neighborhood A fifty-five foot (55 ) windmill in a residential neighborhood would not be attractive Council member Harrison stated the following concerns: Council cannot not approve it for what the height might be Mr. Guptill was asked at the last meeting if he could build it at the thirty-five feet (35 ) and he informed Council that he could but it just would not be as efficient Council approved it with the stipulation that he complies with Section 41.9 of the City s Zoning Ordinance Council member Alexander stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Item 3.3 but wanted to make known the following concern. Alexander stated that, in the past, ambulance service was dispatched out of San Antonio, which caused problems for the ambulance service. Alexander recommended possibly adding a stipulation to have dispatch services done locally. Council member Monroe inquired regarding Item 3.2 What is the benefit to the City for having an Ambulance Service Franchise Ordinance? Is it so that not anyone can come in or just because the City did not currently have an Ambulance Franchise Ordinance? Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that anyone can set up a franchise since this is a nonexclusive franchise and since the ambulance service will be using City streets and amenities, having a franchise agreement will benefit the City. 5. Adjourn Workshop Session Council member Alexander moved to adjourn Workshop Session at 6:34 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. I. Call to Order SPECIAL SESSION Mayor Grayson called Special Session to order at 6:35 p.m. II. Adjourn into Executive Session Mayor Pro-tem Neely moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council of the City of Lampasas, Texas will meet in closed Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, as follows: 1. Section (personnel matters) City Secretary 2. Section (economic development) 3

4 3. Adjourn executive session and reconvene Special Session Executive session was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION III. Discussion and possible action concerning Executive Session There was no action taken. IV. Adjourn Special Session Council member Alexander moved to adjourn Special Session at 6:59 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. Mayor Grayson called for a break before going into regular session. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Call to Order REGULAR SESSION 7:00 p.m. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Police Chief Angermann gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited. C. Proclamations and/or Presentations There were no Proclamations or presentations. 1.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS/CITIZEN COMMENTS 1.1 Public Hearing to receive citizens input and comment regarding approval of a rezone request for property located within the City of Lampasas currently zoned Agricultural District AG, as requested by the property owners, Roy Cockrell and John Juarez, Jr., for property legally described as being 2.15 acres out of Abstract No. 581 and Abstract No. 185 in the Charles K. Reese and James Easley Survey, or generally located near the 2200 Block of South US Highway 281 to be zoned as Retail District R Finley degraffenried, City Manager, informed Council that Roy Cockrell and John Juarez, Jr. are requesting a rezone for property located within the City of Lampasas that is currently zoned Agricultural District AG to be zoned as Retail District R. The property is legally described as being 2.15 acres out of Abstract No. 581 and Abstract No. 185 in the Charles K. Reese and James Easley Survey, or generally located near the 2200 Block of South US Highway 281. The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a public hearing on December 13, 2012 to hear the request and approved the request by a vote of five (5) in favor and one (1) abstention. degraffenried noted that Roy Cockrell is present at the meeting to answer any questions. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing for any citizen comments. There being no further comments, Council member Roberts moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Council member Alexander and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 4

5 1.2 Citizen comments Any citizen who desires to address the City Council on a matter not included on the Agenda may do so at this time. The City Council may not deliberate on items presented under this Agenda Item There were no citizen comments. 2.0 MINUTES 2.1 Discussion and possible action concerning approval of minutes of the regular meeting on December 10, 2012 Council member Alexander moved to approve the minutes dated December 10, 2012 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a vote of six (6) in favor and one (1) abstention (Roberts), the motion carried. 3.0 CONSENT AGENDA 3.1 Discussion and possible action regarding the second reading of an Ordinance granting a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a Wind Energy Generation Unit in an area zoned Single Family Residential-10 District SF-10 for property being the East one half of Lots 1 and 2, Block 114, LSC First Addition or generally located at 902 W. Ave C, City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, detailing restrictions related thereto; ordering a change to Ordinance No. 878 and the accompanying City of Lampasas Zoning Map reflecting same, and providing an effective 3.2 Discussion and possible action concerning the second reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Establishing Franchise Requirement for Private Ambulance Service in and through the city of Lampasas; providing definitions; establishing regulations and fees; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date 3.3 Discussion and possible action concerning the second reading of an Ordinance granting to Capital Ambulance Service, its successors and assigns, a Franchise to Provide Private Ambulance Service in and through the city of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas; reserving municipal authority; providing for indemnity to the municipality and insurance by Capital Ambulance Service; providing for payment of a fee or charge for the use of the public rightsof-way; providing an effective date and term 3.4 Discussion and possible action on the second reading of an Ordinance amending City of Lampasas Code of Ordinances Chapter 86, Vehicles for Hire, Article II, Taxicabs, Division 1, Generally to provide for additional definitions; Division 2, Business permit by adding and amending provisions for businesses seeking a permit and by removing Taxicab driver permits required ; creating a Division 3 Drivers requiring application and permit and establishing regulations; adding Division 4 Operations, and Division 5 Administrative; Rulemaking; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date 3.5 Discussion and possible action on the second reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of Lampasas, Texas amending Appendix A Fee Schedule, to include in Chapter 86, Driver s permit and Replacement permit fees; repealing any inconsistent provisions; providing a savings clause; and establishing an effective date 3.6 Discussion and possible action on the second reading of an Ordinance to amend the Budget for Year Discussion and possible action regarding purchases and charges in excess of $4,000 from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 Council member Roberts requested that Item 3.1 be pulled from the consent agenda. Council member Alexander stated that he must abstain from voting on Item 3.3 thus, he is requesting that Item 3.3 be pulled from the consent agenda. Mayor Grayson obliged. Council member Roberts moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 3.1 and 3.3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 5

6 Council member Roberts stated that he was absent from the last meeting when the first reading of Item 3.1 was passed and that he had the following concerns: He is in support of clean energy but, at fifty-five feet (55 ) it could be the tallest structure in the City Council would be approving the SUP with a maximum height of thirty-five feet (35 ) but it is going to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and they could allow it to be at the height of fifty-five feet (55 ) Citizens of Lampasas would not like it in their neighborhood A fifty-five foot (55 ) windmill in a residential neighborhood would not be attractive Note: The requestor, Mr. Guptill, was not present at the meeting. Council member Harrison moved to deny Item 3.1 as presented. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. Council member Harrison moved to approve Item 3.3 as presented. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a vote of six (6) in favor and one (1) abstention (Alexander), the motion carried. 4.0 BOARDS/DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Department Monthly Report 2. Utility Billing and Collections Monthly Report 3. Public Works Monthly Report for Electric, Streets, Water/Wastewater 4. Library Monthly Report 5. Building Official Monthly Report (Not included in packet) 6. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report for Parks, Recreation, Airport & Cemetery 7. Fire Department Monthly Report 8. Golf Course Monthly Report 9. Municipal Court Monthly Report 10. City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Monthly Report 11. Information Systems Monthly Report Chief Angermann reviewed the monthly report for the Police Department. He reported the following: They had a busy December with lots of narcotics arrests They have completed fifteen (15) burglary cases There is a new District Judge There will not be a Grand Jury this month but should have some cases come up next month They have handled several fraud and scam cases and are working on Code Enforcement A new officer, Kirk Jowers, started on January 7 which brings their staff back to 100 percent (100%) The new radio in is and working They had seventy-four (74) more felony cases in 2012 than in 2011 They received numerous calls from concerned parents following the incident in Newton, Connecticut They have a good relationship with the school district 5.0 ROUTINE MATTERS 5.1 City Manager s Operational Report KWSC Saratoga WCD Fire Station Sales Tax GIS Mapping Code Reporting TCEQ Website Contractors Compliments Election Packets Library 6

7 Manager degraffenried reported on the following: KWSC - Staff has been meeting monthly with the Kempner Water Supply Corporation General Manager to discuss ongoing operational issues including SCADA monitoring, injection site upgrades and disinfection residuals. Through these meetings, the City has been informed that KWSC has, at least temporarily, taken the Hewgley Tank off line which has, according to the General Manager, stabilized disinfection residuals in their system. Saratoga WCD - Staff attended the Saratoga Water Conservation District meeting in December to review the City s investigation of a secondary ground water source. The City outlined the initial steps being undertaken to sample known wells and review drilling histories. Staff informed the Board that as progress is made, the City will keep them informed. Fire Station - Council will take up two change orders on the regular agenda to include conduit for data and phone lines and to consider changing from split face block to brick on the living and office quarters. The bay slab was poured on January 7th and Jerry Bunting, Building Inspector, was on site to insure compliance to the specifications. Staff anticipates two additional change orders related to site work, drainage and the 4th Street curb cut and possibly extending the back parking lot. Sales Tax - Attached is the year to date sales tax report. The report indicates an increase in receipts. GIS Mapping - A kick off meeting for the GIS implementation has been scheduled for January 17th. Staff will begin reviewing public domain data and compiling information from City files for inclusion on the mapping site. Code Reporting He has met with the Code Enforcement Officers regarding ways to more efficiently report and handle code enforcement issues. Council can expect a more coordinated effort and communication on progress including status of cases, lien filing and abatement. They are working on better utilizing available code enforcement tools. TCEQ - A meeting has been scheduled on January 31 st with representatives from the Water Rights Division of TCEQ regarding the call on City rights for the Golf Course. TCEQ has relaxed the call due to the recent rain. Website - Monica Wright, IT Director, reports that the design phase is complete for the City s website and consultants will be on site February 5th through the 7th to begin working on content and modules. Contractors - With the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce, staff has scheduled an informal meeting with local contractors and real estate agents on January 24th at 5:30 p.m. Compliments - Attached is a letter the Mayor and Chief of Police received from TXDOT complimenting the City on assistance during the Key Avenue Project. Additionally, staff would like to pass on a compliment received from Mr. Bennet regarding the exceptional job our electric crew did while trimming a tree out of a power line. Election Packets - Election filing will begin on January 30 th and end March 1 st. Library - The Library was serving chicken and dumplings today. 5.2 Mayor s Comments Mayor Grayson thanked everyone for their attendance. Mayor Grayson stated that this has been a busy time for the City Manager and staff and commended them for their hard work. 6.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 N/A There was no unfinished business. 7.0 NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Discussion and possible action regarding the first reading of an Ordinance granting a request to rezone property, and ordering a change to Ordinance No. 878 and the accompanying City of Lampasas Zoning map to change the zoning classification of property legally described as being 2.15 acres out of Abstract No. 581 and Abstract No. 185 in the Charles K. Reese and James Easley Survey, or generally located near the 2200 Block of South US Highway 281, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, from an area zoned as Agricultural AG to Retail District R ; and providing an effective date 7

8 Council member Alexander moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance granting a request to rezone property, and ordering a change to Ordinance No. 878 and the accompanying City of Lampasas Zoning map to change the zoning classification of property legally described as being 2.15 acres out of Abstract No. 581 and Abstract No. 185 in the Charles K. Reese and James Easley Survey, or generally located near the 2200 Block of South US Highway 281, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, from an area zoned as Agricultural AG to Retail District R ; and providing an effective date. The motion was seconded by Council member Harrison and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.2 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lampasas in support of HVM Lampasas, LTD s proposed rehabilitation of an existing affordable rental housing project (Pecan Creek Village Apartments) in the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Council member Harrison moved to approve the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lampasas in support of HVM Lampasas, LTD s proposed rehabilitation of an existing affordable rental housing project (Pecan Creek Village Apartments) in the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The motion was seconded by Council member McCauley and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.3 Discussion with public input and/or comments and possible action concerning a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lampasas, supporting the adoption of Revitalization Plan for a Specified Area to encourage revitalization of the said area; determining that the meeting at which the resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law; and providing an effective date. Council member Harrison moved to approve the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lampasas, supporting the adoption of Revitalization Plan for a Specified Area to encourage revitalization of the said area; determining that the meeting at which the resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law; and providing an effective date. The motion was seconded by Council member Monroe and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.4 Discussion and possible action regarding letter of intent regarding loan funds to HVM Lampasas, LTD s in regards to their proposed rehabilitation of an existing affordable rental housing project (Pecan Creek Village Apartments) in the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Council member Alexander moved to table this item until the next City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.5 Discussion and possible action regarding Joint Election Agreement between the Lampasas Independent School District and the City of Lampasas Ursula Paddie, Assistant City Secretary, stated that the City, County, and School have held joint elections in the past. With the passage of SB100, which allows Elections Administrators the discretion of whether or not to conduct local May elections during even number years, it became more important that we have a joint election agreement with LISD. This is essentially the same agreement as last year with the exception of dates. Council member McCauley moved to approve the Joint Election Agreement between the Lampasas Independent School District and the City of Lampasas. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.6 Discussion and possible action concerning approval of the Contract for Election Services between Lampasas County, Texas and the City of Lampasas, Texas, for the May 11, 2013 Local Election Ursula Paddie, Assistant City Secretary, stated that the Elections Administrator has agreed to conduct the election this year. This is essentially the same agreement as last year with the exception of dates and a few minor cost changes. Council member Monroe moved to approve the Contract for Election Services between Lampasas County, Texas and the City of Lampasas, Texas, for the May 11, 2013 Local Election. The motion was seconded by Council member McCauley and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 8

9 7.7 Discussion and possible action regarding an amendment to the 2011 Appraisal District Budget Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that this item is for amendments to the 2011 Appraisal District Budget. Council can take action or choose to take no action. If Council takes no action then the amendment will be approved by default. There was no action taken. 7.8 Discussion and possible action regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking Council approval to pursue development of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Council member McCauley moved to grant approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission to pursue development of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The motion was seconded by Council member Alexander and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. 7.9 Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of two (2) City Council members to serve on the Personnel Policy Committee Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that this committee will consist of the Mayor, two (2) Council members, City Manager, Finance Director, HR Coordinator and the City Secretary. Council member McCauley and Mayor Pro-tem Neely volunteered to serve on the Committee. Council member Harrison moved to appoint Council member McCauley and Mayor Pro-tem Neely to serve on the Personnel Policy Committee. The motion was seconded by Council member Monroe and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a contract with Bureau Veritas for Third Party Inspection Services Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that the contract has been reviewed by the City s legal counsel and has been sent to Bureau Veritas for their approval. degraffenried stated that Council has two options, 1) take no action until Bureau Veritas returns the contract to the City; or, 2) approve the contract subject to legal counsel sign off and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract if there are only minor changes. Council member McCauley moved to approve the contract subject to legal counsel sign off and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a contract with J. Stowe and Company for a Wholesale Electric and Wastewater Cost of Service Study and Contract Negotiations Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that City staff has met with representatives from J. Stowe and Company regarding a rate study and consultation for pre-treatment and utility costs associated with Windsor Foods. The service contract for pre-treatment has expired and the electric utilities expire on June 25 th and the information is necessary to determine cost of services. The cost of the work is $29,500 and budgeted funds are available for this contract. Council member Alexander moved to approve the contract with J. Stowe and Company for a Wholesale Electric and Wastewater Cost of Service Study and Contract Negotiations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a contract with Holtkamp Planning for a Windshield Survey for Housing Assessment and Land Use Inventory in an amount of $3,500 Finley degraffenried, City Manager, stated that this represents two (2) components of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and represents work for a Land Use Inventory and Housing Stock 9

10 Assessment. The cost is currently not budgeted, however: $12, is identified available on the General Fund Balance Sheet and would require a budget amendment. Council member Roberts moved to approve the contract with Holtkamp Planning for a Windshield Survey for Housing Assessment and Land Use Inventory in an amount of $3,500. The motion was seconded by Council member Alexander and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding approval for new fire station change order proposal #2 for added data boxes, cable outlets, speaker raceways, and a 110 volt outlet Fire Chief Lindsey stated that this change order is for the addition of data boxes, cable outlets, speaker raceways, and a 110 volt outlet at a cost of $5,955. Council member Alexander moved to approve the new fire station change order #2 for a data boxes, cable outlets, speaker raceways, and a 110 volt outlet at a cost of $5,955. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding approval for the new fire station change order proposal #3 to change the living quarters veneer from CMU to Brick Fire Chief Lindsey stated that this change order is to change the living quarters veneer on the new fire station from CMU to Brick. This change will represent a savings of $1,145 for the City. Lindsey stated that he has not taken this change request to the County Commissioner yet. Council member Alexander moved to approve the new fire station change order #3 to change the living quarters veneer on the new fire station from CMU to Brick. The motion was seconded by Council member McCauley and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action to select and announce a possible winner of the Web site Photo Contest Entry Monica Wright, Information Systems Director, stated that they had only received one entry for the Web site Photo contest. Council member Roberts moved to select the photo presented by Melanie Jarboe as the winner of the photo contest. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried Discussion and possible action regarding Engineering Design and Construction Services for approximately 915 feet of wastewater line in the vicinity of U.S. Hwy 190 and U.S. Hwy 183 Council member Alexander moved to approve the procurement of Engineering Design and Construction Services for approximately 915 feet of wastewater line in the vicinity of U.S. Hwy 190 and U.S. Hwy 183 to Eckermann Engineering, Inc. of Lampasas, Texas in the amount of $10,350. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. Adjourn Council member Alexander moved to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of January, ATTEST: Jerry Grayson, Mayor Ursula Paddie, Assistant City Secretary 10