THE CITY OF CISCO CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR CALLED MEETING December 14, 2015 CISCO, TEXAS S EASTLAND, COUNTY $ The City Council of the City of Cisco met in a special 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 I JASON WEGER COUNCILMEMBER PLACE II DENNIS CAMPBELL COUNCILMEMBER PLACE III WILLARD JOHNSON COUNCILMEMBER PLACE V TAMMY DOUGLAS COUNCILMEMBER PLACE VI PHILIP GREEN PERSONNEL PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DARWIN. ARCHER CITYS SECRETARY TAMMY OSBORNE PERSONNELABSENTE COUNCILMEMBER PLACE IV RANDY BOLES Guests: Liz Murphy, Stephen Forrester, Johnny Carson, Peggy Ledbetter, Scott Williamson, Jim Williamson, Jack Williamson I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. PLEDGES A. Pledge ofA Allegiance 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: November23, 2015 (Called) November 23, 2015 (Regular) Motion was made by Councilmember Campbell to accept the minutes as presented, second was made by Councilmember Weger. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Weger, Campbell, Johnson, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 Absent: Boles VI. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS: A. Consider and Discuss Resolution 2015-12-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CISCO, TEXAS, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON CREDIT INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPSTONE WATER METERS AND RELATED SERVICES. Mayor King explained that this resolution was a continuation of the vote previously taken to move forward with the water meter improvement project. He further highlighted specific provisions ofthe contract guaran- teeing water loss improvement. Mr. Williamson from Capstone added that the Capstone portion of the con- tract was fairly well concluded and the resolution presented was for financing through Verizon. Motion was made by Councilmember Weger to accept the resolution as presented, second was made by Councilmember Green. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Weger, Campbell, Johnson, Douglas, Green, King Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 0 Absent: Boles B. Consider and Discuss Adding a Maintenance Fee to Utility Bills. Councilmember Green commented that this item had come up based on discussions with City Manager applicants and he would like to look at it as a possibility for street repair. The Council considered the legality and logistics of adding the fee. The item was tabled until tax rates are assessed for next year. Consider and Discuss TEAM Building and Long Range Planning. The Council discussed the possibility of having a bond election for street repair. Mayor King suggested considering a single street bond election allowing only residents living on a certain street to vote for proposed repairs. Mayor King informed the Council that a campaign event with Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz would be held on December 29, 2015 at the Myrtle Wilks Community Center. Councilmember Campbell asked ifthe regularly scheduled meeting would be held on December 28, 2015. The Council discussed who would be able to attend and who would not. Councilmember Green inquired as to what the city could do to raise awareness of the tax impact on citizens due to the closing of Frac-Tech. Mr. Archer explained that a plan was being put into place to start scheduling public meetings to meet that need. Councilmember Weger suggested that the city consider offering incentives in the way of tax abatements to draw businesses into town. Councilmember Green asked if there had been any information about a City Councilmember serving on the board of the Economic Development Corporation. Mayor King commented that he had spoken to Mr. Diers and attended the last meeting oft the EDC and their Charter did not require that a board member also be a member ofthe City Council. Councilmember Green apprised the Council that the City's Christmas party would be held on December 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Johnson notified the Council that E. 1gh St. was having drainage problems. Mayor King explained that the city has been working to divert water away from that neighborhood. VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Green to adjourn. second made by Councilmember Campbell. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. ATTEST: ammy Ohake Tammy Osborne/9ity Secretary Jamesking, Mayor