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01/08/1981, Regular Meeting MinutesPage 987 REGULAR MEETING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL January 8, 1881 Mayor Steve Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:35 P. M. Clara Sanderson gave the invocation. Members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Mayor Pro-Tem Clara Sanderson, Councilmen Wayne Winters and Dwight Miller. Members absent were Councilmen George Lowery and Charles Kuyken- dall. Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall and Tyne Reflo- gal. The minutes of the Public Hearing of December 11, 1980 were approved as presented. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 1980 were approved as presented. Item No. 1: VILA STUDENTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. Jimmy Swindell, Ricky Sanders and David Crutchfield appeared before Council representing the VTCA Students of Kennedale High School. Spokesman Jimmy Swindell stated the VILA program is to prepare high school students for the future job market with on-the-job- training. There are 25 students in the program consisting of welders, maintenance personnel, plumbers and auto mechanics. Each student is preparing a project for state competition in Wichita Falls. In 1980 two Kennedale students advanced to the National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Council expressed their appreciation for the students making a presentation and commended them on the excellent record they are establishing for themselves. Item No. 2: CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ON EDA WATER TOWER. Mayor Radakovich read the low bids for the water tower and the pipeline & sitework they are as follows: PART A - STANDPIPE TYPE TANK AND FOUNDATION PDM Hydrostorage, Inc. 4500 Fuller Dr. #402 Irving, Texas 75062 $233,400.00 Page 988 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1981 Contd. PART B - PIPELINE TO STANDPIPE AND SITEWORK William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle "C" Construction Company P. o. Box 40328 Fort Worth, Texas 76140 TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROJECT BIDS $ 44,810.00 $278,210.00 Freese & Nichols Inc., the project engineers, recommend the contracts be awarded to the low bidders. Clara Sanderson made a motion to accept the low bids as read, seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Mel Justice presented the Engineers request for payment of services on the EDA Water Tower. This request is according to the contract. Wayne Winters objected to paying the 80% of the total Engineer- ing Cost at this time. Dwight Miller made a motion to authorize payment to the Engi- neers according to contract agreement, seconded by Clara Sander- son. Motion carried with Dwight Miller and Clara Sanderson voting yes and Wayne Winters voting no. Item No. 3: CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS. Jimmy Smith reported that the Fire Department had elected their 1981 Officers and he would ask Council to confirm their selec- tions, they are as follows: Jim Smith - Fire Chief Lloyd Crunk - Fire Marshall Sonny Elrod - Assistant Fire Chief Clara Sanderson made a motion to confirm the 1981 Fire Depart- ment Officers as presented. Seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 4: CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A CITY FIRE CODE. Jim Smith stated the 1976 edition of the Uniform Fire Code had been under consideration for the past two years and he would recommend at this time that the Council adopt the 1976 edi- tion of the Uniform Fire Code. ~J J Page g89 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1881 Cont'd Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Ordinance No.81-1, an Ordinance adopting the 1976 edition of the Uniform Fire Code as the City of Kennedale Fire Code. Seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 5: CONSIDERATION OF POLICE VEHICLE. Police chief Joe Hopper reported to Council that the 1880 Dodge Police car was involved in an accident and was totaled. The blue book price of the Dodge was approximately $4,500.00 and the repair estimate was approximately $4,800.00 Three Bids were obtained for a replacement vehicle; they were as follows: 1 JIB Charlie Hillard Ford Dub Shaw Ford Southside Dodge $8,402.68 7,700.00 7,484.04 The bid from Southside Dodge is not firm, but is estimated to be the total price pending confirmation of charges from Chry- sler Corporation. Chief Hopper recommended acceptance of the bid from Southside Dodge subject to further negotiations be- tween the Police Dept. and Southside Dodge as to final bid. Clara Sanderson made a motion to accept the Southside Dodge bid and to authorize Chief Hopper to negotiate the final bid. Seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. OPEN DISCUSSION: Council discussed the old vehicles and miscellaneous items the City could auction off and Chief Hopper stated he would handle the auction for the City. Mel Justice reported he had been in contact with the Governor's Office and the possibility of getting the 93,000 dollar EDA Grant looked good. Wayne Winters asked Mr. Marshall if the Council should hold Public Hearings concerning the tax increase for Harris Corpora- tion since it would be larger than a 10% increase. Mr. Marshall did not know but would find out. Wayne Winters asked about the water well and bond situation. It was reported that estimates ranged from $340,000 to $360,000 to drill a Trinity Well. Page 990 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1981 Contd. Mel Justice reported he was gathering information on available funds and he felt it would not be necessary to have a bond elec- tion. Jim Smith and several Ambulance Volunteers asked Council to authorize funds to erect a carport, garage or some type shelter for the ambulances. A discussion was held concerning the am- bulance budget and the need for a shelter. Council advised the volunteers to meet with the Ambulance Board to discuss their needs and then the Ambulance Board should sub- mit its recommendations to Council for Council action. Mel Justice was instructed to contact Dr. Harris and request an Ambulance Board meeting as soon as possible. Wayne Winters made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. APPROVED : ~ ~~~,~~ teve Radakovich Mayor ATTEST: ~ yn A. eflo Cit~ Secretar CITY SEAL: