December 5, 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
4:30 p.m. December 5, 2016
1_ MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Nugent at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30_07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER
WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGIJN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER
SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGIIN LICENSING
LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED
OPENLY_"
2_ INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Gay Ferguson, City Clerk_
3_ CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to approve the Consent Agenda Items a-b as presented. MOTION CARRIED_
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese and Belaire.
Noes: None.
a. Minutes — November 14, 2016 regular meeting
b_ Requests:
• Consider action approving a request from Adaptive Sports for Kids to utilize
Doornbos Park and the Nederland Recreation Center for various sports-related
leagues and the waiver of associated fees.
• Consider action approving a request from Little Dribblers to utilize the
Nederland Recreation for practices and the waiver of associated fees.
4_ REGULAR AGENDA
a. Chris Duque, City Manager, said Rick Bourque with Schaumburg 8t Polk, and Jim
Gilly with U.S. Capital Advisors were in attendance to discuss the proposed
Nederland Avenue street project to answer any questions regarding the smaller
approach to the project versus the $171,1 approach.
Minutes Continued, December 5, 2016
Mr. Bourque presented an updated spreadsheet detailing the costs associated with
a reduced construction approach consisting of milling, overlay and striping, as well
as drainage improvements. The work is estimated to take 8 months and the
lifespan of the street would be approximately 10-15 years.
Mr. Gilly presented a handout with various scenarios depending on the amount
borrowed and time for repayment. He said there was not a cap on how much could
be borrowed but repayment needed to be within the lifespan on the project or less.
If Certificates of Obligation will be issued, the process could begin in April.
No action was necessary.
b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to amend the Spay and Neuter Program policy modifying household income
above $150,000 will not be eligible for financial assistance. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Albanese to authorize the Mayor to sign the Annual Stormwater Report for
submittal to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
d. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $6,449.20 to add power to
the new sand oil separator, provide a crane motor that matches power provided at
the facility, and add a sidewalk at the rear of the building. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: Councilmember Austin.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Hurricane Ike Round 2.2 Sewer
Collection Line Rehabilitation project. This represents a reduction of $147,741.75
MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve final payment to AIIco, Inc. for work on the Hurricane Ike
Round 2.2 Sewer Collection Line Rehabilitation project. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
g. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to approve the Certificate of Completion for work. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
Minutes Continued, December 5, 2016
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 4:51 by Mayor Nugent for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney.
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:23 by Mayor Nugent. He announced the
Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is necessary.
7. COMMUNICATION:
City Manager's Report:
a. Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - Tuesday, December 13th
b. Miscellaneous:
• Christmas Tree Lighting at Tex Ritter Park - Wednesday, December 7th
at 5:30 p.m.
• Langham Singers at Police/Fire Station - Thursday, December 15th
• Council Meeting - Monday, December 12th
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Nugent and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 p.m. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENTSEABSENT
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R.A. Nugent Mayor V
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Talmadge Austin Council Member—Ward I V
Billy Neal Council Member—Ward II V
Don Albanese Council Member—Ward III
Craig Belaire Council Member—Ward IV V
Chris Duque City Manager V
Gay Ferguson City Clerk V
Jesse Branick City Attorney V
Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance V
.Darrel! Bush Police Chief V
Gary Collins Fire Chief
V
Steve Hamilton Director of Public Works \/
George Wheeler Building Official \i/
Victoria Klehn Librarian
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director v
Joni Underwood Executive Secretary
Angela Fanette Parks Director R.A.A. uge ayor
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ay Fergu-( n, City Clerk
December 5, 2016
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