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Regular Meeting April 13, 1981 Page 2 Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the award of bids for chassis and compactor on rear loader truck. Mr. Brown moved to accept the bid of Chuck Nash Chevrolet to buy the chassis and Industrial Disposal Supply to buy the compaction loader and Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council accepted these bids on the re- commendation of Ramiro Lugo, Sanitation Superintendent. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the award of bid on a truck- mounted aerial bucket. It will be used in repairing city lights. Mrs. Norris moved to accept the bid of Commercial Body Corporation and Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the proposal presented by Daniel Brown, Assistant for Public Works, for a Laboratory Techni- cian for Water and Wastewater Department. Mr. Brown moved to accept the proposal and Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mrs. Norris and the other Council Members commended the As- sistant of Public Works for the comprehensive report. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the vacancies on the Fair Housing Commission, the Airport Commission and the Environmental Advisory Board. The only nomination submitted was for the Airport Com~ssion. Mr. Cavazos moved to place the name of Bill Taylor for Airport Commission and Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council directed that other vacancies be placed on the Agenda for the April 27, 1981 meeting. Mrs. Stokes introduced for consideration the authorization of payment of claim made by Mary Anne Hood. Ms. Hood has been assessed for city taxes for tax years beginning in 1974 and was not annexed by the City until October, 1980. City Attorney Barbara Jean Edwards stated the City legally owes Ms. Hood $4,314.24. Mrs. Norris moved to authorize payment and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Payment was directed to be made from the COntingency Fund. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the request from Thermon, Inc, regarding utility and street extension and a petition for annexation from Thermon, Inc. Mr. Stokes pointed out that according to Joe Garza's memorandum, Mr. Terry Lighthouse (a representative of Thermon) had agreed to the requirements of the City for street designing criteria. Mr. Stokes said the Chair would entertain a motion to have the Staff proceed with annexation with the understanding that upon annexation Thermon Industries would be afforded the right to extend utilities in accordance with the City's existing policies. City Manager Gonzalez pointed out it was Thermon's wish to get approval of the extension of utilities now, so that they could begin the process of construction of utilities, and that Thermon had already submitted themselves by way of petition, and at this point it was just a formality. Mr. Cavazos moved that the City Council authorize the Staff to let Thermon extend utilities in accordance with existing policies and Mr. Tarbutton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes directed that the Staff set up at the next meeting to be held April 27, 1981, a public hearing for the annexa- tion of the property in question. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration a proposed report for annexation of 6.178 acres out of the J. M. Veramendi League No. Two known as the James R. Cummings' property on River Road. The Staff report was reviewed by Council members and was pointed out that the petition for annexation had already been reviewed by Council. Mr. James moved that the Staff be directed to proceed with the annexation process and Mr. Brown se- conded the motion, which~passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes directed that the Staff set up a public hearing for the annexation at the next meet-~ lng scheduled April 27, 1981. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration a Resolution approving payment of Jones Demolition Inc. for demolition of the Old City Hall Annex, the caption of which was read as follows: