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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes City Council - 03/03/1992MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting March 3, 1992 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Cezar Galindo Council Members: Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Joe McComb Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Galindo following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Longoria. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Rhodes recognized a group of fifth grade students from Menger Elementary School. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 25, 1992, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Rhodes recessed the meeting to conduct the meeting of the JTPA Executive Committee. Council Member McComb arrived at the meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for a five-minute recess. 'WICROFJIMEU Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 3, 1992 Page 2 Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and called for the presentation on the Airport Terminal Development Plan. George Hext, Airport Director, introduced a presentation regarding a proposed renovation plan for various terminal building improvements at the Corpus Christi International Airport. He stated that the Terminal Building Plan and Space Utilization Study was performed by Wilson-Kullman - Architects in association with Nyfeler Organization, Inc. Mr. Hext stated that the Airport Advisory Committee has approved the concept of the program. Mr. Bill Wilson, Wilson Kullman Architects, and Mr. Steve McGuckin, Nyfeler Organization, Inc., gave a detailed presentation of the Terminal Building Plan and Space Utilization Study - Part I. They presented three options and recommended Plan A, a $9.9 million renovation plan. The gentlemen showed drawings of exterior improvements and described the terminal development and reconstruction plan. In summary, Mr. Hext stated that the proposed improvements would extend the use of the terminal building for ten years. He stated that the American Disabilities Act requires extensive modifications to make the terminal accessible to disabled persons. Mr. Hext advised that the Federal Aviation Administration would provide forty to fifty percent of the funding for the renovation project. He indicated that a funding plan has not yet been recommended. Mr. Hext, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. McGuckin responded to a series of specific questions raised by the Council regarding the proposed plans, and Council Members requested that they be given additional time to review the recommendations. City Manager Garza stated that the proposal will be on next week's agenda. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 4. She stated that the City Manager has withdrawn Item 3. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M92-051 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 435 tons of hydrofluosilicic acid (fluoride) in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0067-92 with L.C.I. Ltd., Jacksonville Beach, Florida based on the low bid of $58,994.70. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to twelve additional months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This chemical is used by the Water Department for treatment of our water supply. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 3, 1992 Page 3 The forgoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 2. M92-052 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 115 tons of potassium permanganate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0085-92 with Van Waters & Rogers, Corpus Christi, Texas based on the low bid of $294,234.10. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This chemical is used by the Water Department for treatment of our water supply. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 3. Withdrawn 4. M92-053 Motion authorizing the City Manger to execute an amendment to the contract with the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation permitting the Mayor to designate a council member to serve in her place on the Corporation's Board of Directors. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." i## i t t# i•• i 1 i The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g), V.A.C.S. regarding the evaluation of the City Manager and City Secretary. s: s s s: s s s s s a s The Council returned from closed session and Mayor Rhodes announced that the evaluation of the City Secretary will be addressed next week. She stated that the Council unanimously gave the City Manager a total vote of confidence and believes he is doing an excellent job. Mrs. Rhodes announced that the City Manager has requested that the Council not give him a salary increase. Mayor Rhodes reported on a meeting with the City Manager, other City officials, Ms. Irene Blacklidge, and the new Texas Water Commissioner, Mr. John Hall Mrs. Rhodes Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 3, 1992 Page 4 stated that she has invited Mr. Hall to address the Council at the March 17 Council Meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for Council liaison reports. Council Member McNichols spoke of a public health problem in regard to the outbreak of measles. He requested the City Manager to look into resources the Health Department needs to deal with the measles outbreak, the rabies issue, and the approach of the Africanized bees. A discussion ensued dealing with the importance of getting children vaccinated for measles. Dr. McNichols advised of a dangerous situation regarding a traffic problem beyond the Kennedy Causeway on the Island near the Bungee Jumping apparatus, and City Manager Garza advised that the Police Chief is looking into this matter. Council Member McComb asked about the lake levels in the City, and City Manager Garza provided a water update. Council Member Longoria requested that a brief presentation on brush pick-up advising citizens of the program be given at next week's Council Meeting. She inquired about this week's brush pick-up, and Tom Utter, Director of Public Works, reported on brush pick-up in the City. Council Member Slavik referred to the landfill site selection and inquired if the City is using the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology's data base, and Mr. Utter advised that data base will be utilized during this process. Council Member Moss commented in regard to a letter to the Editor that was published in the newspaper about trash pick-up in the northwest area of the City, and Mr. Utter made comments in regard to the letter. Mr. Moss inquired about building permit files, and City Manager Garza responded that they are kept as permanent records and disposed of after a designated time. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, advised that the fire alarm system at the Airport does not meet the fire code, and City Manager Garza responded that the Airport is aged and is in the process of being updated. Mr. Hudson spoke about the snack bar at the Holiday Inn, his water and sewage bill, and he inquired about the statue on Lawrence Street. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. on March 3, 1992. f; i f i t i t f f t f f I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of March 3, 1992, which were approved by the City Council on March 10, 1992. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of March, 1992. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL