THE CITY OF CISCO CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR CALLED MEETING March 14, 2016 CISCO, TEXAS $ EASTLAND, COUNTY S The City Council of the City of Cisco met in a regular called session at the Cisco City Hall in Cisco as scheduled, and notice was posted 72 hours in advance and prior to the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: MAYOR JAMES KING COUNCILMEMBER PLACE II DENNIS CAMPBELL COUNCILMEMBER PLACE III WILLARD JOHNSON COUNCILMEMBER PLACE IV RANDY BOLES COUNCILMEMBER PLACE V TAMMY DOUGLAS COUNCILMEMBER PLACE VI PHILIP GREEN PERSONNEL PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DARWIN ARCHER CITY SECRETARY TAMMY OSBORNE PERSONNELABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PLACE I JASON WEGER Guests: Walter Fairbanks, John Diers, Sam Guthrie, Carolyn Elmore, Josh Berryhill, Scott Hay, Richard Harrison, Stephen Forrester, Dion White I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. PLEDGES A. Pledge ofAllegiance B. Pledge to the Texas Flag III. INVOCATION: Councilmember Green gave the invocation. IV. CITIZEN-VISITOR COMMENTS: None V. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING CONDUCTED: February 22, 2016 Motion was made by Councilmember Campbell to accept the minutes as presented, second was made by Councilmember Green. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger VI. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS: A. Consider and Discuss Wastewater Treatment Plant.-Scott Hay & Josh Berryhill Mr. Hay and Mr. Berryhill presented information on the different options for the new wastewater treatment plant, including cost benefits up front and over the twenty year life cycle ofthe plant. Motion was made by Councilmember Green to choose the MBR System for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, second was made by Councilmember Campbell. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger B. Consider and Discuss Ordinance No 0-2016-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CISCO, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 "FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION", RESTRUCTURING THE CHAPTER TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ARTICLES AND UPDATES TO EXISTING ARTICLES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading) Mr. Archer explained that the Flood Hazard Group found that we were a few years behind on the Flood Hazard Ordinance. This action would bring the city up to date on current state requirements for flood hazard prevention. Motion was made by Councilmember Campbell to accept the ordinance as presented, second was made by Councilmember Boles. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger C. Consider and Discuss Resolution No. 2016-03-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CISCO, TEXAS, DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 7, 2016 GENERAL CITY ELECTION ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELLING THE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor King informed the Council that all candidates were unopposed in their respective races and that there were no write in candidates. Motion was made by Councilmember Campbell to accept the resolution as presented, second was made by Councilmember Douglas. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger D. Consider and Discuss Folklife Festival Proclamation. Motion was made by Councilmember Boles to accept the proclamation, second was made by Councilmember Douglas. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger E. Consider and Discuss Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation. Mayor King invited Mr. Dion White from the Center for Life Resources to discuss the proclamation. Mr. White thanked the Council and discussed his organization and the services they provide. Motion was made by Councilmember Boles to accept the proclamation, second was made by Councilmember Johnson. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to 0 Absent: Weger F. Consider and Discuss Appointing Members to the Planning and Loning Board. Mayor King explained that there were three prospective members to fill the one remaining position on the board. Motion was made by Councilmember Boles to appoint Richard Harrison to the Planning and Zoning Board, second was made by Councilmember Campbell. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Campbell, Johnson, Boles, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6t00 Absent: Weger G. Consider and Discuss Street Improvements. Mr. Archer commented that the recent rainfall had hindered street repair and the Dura-Patcher was not operational sO mostly, hand patching had been done. Councilmember Green informed the Council that there were potholes on the new portion of W. 13th Street and Mr. Archer countered that it would be fixed. Councilmember Douglas had been approached about the alley on the north side of 5th Street in the 800 block being blocked by roadwork. Councilmember Johnson related that the street crew had done aj good job on Conrad Hilton Blvd. H. Consider and Discuss TEAM Building and Long Range Planning. Mayor King opened discussion on airport upgrades. Mr. Archer explained that in discussions with TxDot, it has been suggested that ifthe city is awarded a grant, the runway should be updated. The city's portion of this project would be around $35,000.00. Mayor King brought up how much the airport is used from a previous conversation saying there were currently nine aircraft being housed at the airport and four more would be kept there if there was room. Mr. Diers spoke from the audience saying that having an airport is beneficial from an economic development standpoint. The Council continued discussing ways to make the airport more profitable and a benefit to the city. Mayor King further commented about annexing the property at the lake. He has long been a proponent of the annexation, but would like to begin seriously considering it and using the funds from the sale of the lake lots to pave North Shore Drive. The Council asked if annexing the property would then require the city to provide city utilities. Mayor King said that would be something that would have to be addressed. Councilmember Douglas asked for the date of the opening ceremony for the new ballpark and was told it would be Sunday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Archer talked about his desire to re-brand the city and change the city's logo. He presented the Council with a prototype of a logo for the Council to look at and provide feedback. councimember Boles thanked the Fire Department for their hard work recently with several different structure fires. VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Boles to adjourn, second made by counçimember Johnson. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. ATTEST: As asww Tammy Osborney City Secretary Jabes King, Mayor,