Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the above named City will be held on the 20th day of September, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:  

 

1.   Call to Order:

 

2. Invocation:

 

3. Pledge:  United States Pledge, Texas Pledge             

 

4. Chamber of Commerce:  Chamber of Commerce, presented by Paul Smith.

 

5. Council Items:   Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the

             agenda will be made at this time.  A total, not to exceed 10 minutes will be devoted 

             to these reports.

 

6. Presentations & Recognition:  

          

7. Citizens Input:  This time is provided for members of the public to address the City

             Council on items that appear within the Consent and Action Items or a matter not

             listed on the agenda.  Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes.  A Citizens Input Form

             may be filled out and filed with the City Secretary prior to the meeting.       

          

     8.          Department Reports:

                             

                  A.    Public Works Report:  Larry Burns

 

                  B.    Police Department Report: Kent Graham

 

                  C.    Municipal Court Report:  For the month of August 2016, there were 104 

                  citations issued,  127 violations, 0 to juveniles and 5 to minors.  Total amount 

                  reported $7,367.68 the City’s portion a 55% estimate of $4,052.22.

 

            D.   City Secretary:  Leslie Leathers reporting the dumpster will be here Oct 1ST. 

            Included in the council packets will be an official ballot for the Texas Municipal

            League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election.  Those wanting to 

            cast their votes will need to return the ballots before September 23, 2016.  Also, the

            Jet Machine has been paid off at Austin Bank. 

 

     9.           Consent Agenda:  Items included under the Consent Agenda require little or no 

       Deliberation by the Council.  Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the       

       City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the   

       Minutes of this meeting.

 

A. Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 16, 2016

B. Consider approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on August 22, 2016

C. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of August, 2016

D. Consider approval of Accounts Payable – Unpaid bills for August, 2016 

E. Consider approval of sending a contribution of $200 to the Deep East Texas

 Council of Governments Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (DETCOG RSVP)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  (10 –21)

 

 

      10.        Discuss and possibly take action:   Reduction in force of the Police Department

                  for budgetary reasons from 3 officers (1chief and 2 hourly officers) to 2 officers (1  

                  chief and 1 hourly officer).  In the motion include the name of the officer terminated 

                  effective 10/1/16).

                    

     11.        Discuss and possibly take action:  2% COLA raises.  Cost of living adjustment

                  for employees in the Electric, Water Sewer and General Departments (excluding

                  the Police Department-Item #12).  This raise was calculated into the 2016-17 

                  budgets.  The last COLA raise was 2% in 2014.

 

     12.        Discuss and possibly take action:  Approve salary, hourly rate and callout pay

                  for the Police Department. 

 

     13.        Discuss and possibly take action:  Ordinance 20160920-1 adopting the Final Budget 

                  for fiscal year 2016-2017.

 

     14.        Discuss and possibly take action:  Ordinance 20160920-2 adopting Proposed Tax 

   Rate of .340000 per $100 of value.  This is an increase of 4.615385 percent for the

                  CITY OF TIMPSON. 

 

     15.        Discuss and possibly take action:  Ordinance 20160920-3 making McLaughlin St

                  one-way from 3:00pm-4:00pm and also making Pecan St one-way from

                  7:00am-8:30am and 3:00pm-4:30pm.  These streets are located near Timpson

                  ISD and are made “one-way” during peak school pick up and drop off times.

 

     16.        Discuss and possibly take action:   Ordinance 20160920-4 which concerns the

                  Memorial Wall and other monuments located on city property.  This ordinance

                  will state that any desecration of memorials that are located on city property will

                  be subject to fines from the Police Department.

 

     17.        Discuss and possibly take action:   The purchase of a 2009 F750 bucket truck in

                  lieu of the 2003 International which was approved at the August 16th meeting.  The

                  2003 was found to have mechanical issues and two mechanics, used by the city,

                  suggested that the truck be returned.  A 2009 F750 was found, also at Bill Jones

                  Equipment, and has been inspected and found to be mechanically sound.  This truck

                  is currently being used by the Electric Department and so far, no problems have 

                  been detected.  The 2009 F750 purchase price is $35,000, therefore the city would

                  owe an additional $10,000 to Bill Jones.  Austin Bank CD (2800232162) was 

                  fully cashed in for $35,742.72 on 8/26/16 after reaching maturity.  This Electric

                  Department CD can be used for the purchase of the truck instead of the Texas State

                  Bank CD 31415.

               

     18.        Discuss and possibly take action:  Repairs needed on the generator located at

                  City Hall totaling $2,399.95.  This can be completed in the 2016-17 budget cycle.

                  

     19.        Discuss and possibly take action:   Installing vents on each of the water wells and

                  filters.  Due to the presence of methane gas, venting is needed to control the level

                  of concentration.  The only bid received was from Russell Drilling for $6592.   This

                  venting needs to be completed in the current budget cycle. 

 

     20.        Discuss and possibly take action:   Purchase a replacement pump for the lift station

                  on 59.  To date, one bid has been received from Smith Pump Company for $4,565.

                  This pump will need to be purchased in the current budget cycle.

                             

     21.        Adjourn: