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City Manager Sweatt requested authorization for preparation of an ordinance changing fines on parking violations. A motion was made by Councilman Fisher and seconded by Councilman Wunsch authorizing the preparation of the ordinance for presentation at a future Council meeting. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. A. W. Clem, Attorney, appeared before the Council in behalf of developers of a proposed Twin Oaks Estates., a proposed sub - division located on the north side of East Cherry Street adjacent to the old Springlake Golf Course. City Manager Sweatt advised that Mr. Mike Julian, the developer, agreed to construct a new storm sewer inlet on the north side of Cherry Street and will pay the cost of a new 36 -inch pipe from the inlet to the south side of Cherry Street. The manager advised that approximately 242 linear feet composed of a new 36 -inch storm sewer would be necessary from Cherry Street south at approximate cost of $8,965.00 and advised that the developer has asked the City to assume cost for the new pipe south of the crossing. After discussion, Mayor Brunette appointed a committee composed of Councilman Williams, Councilman Wunsch,.and Councilman Malone to study the problem and consider making re- commendations as to the drainage. City Manager Sweatt recommended that a consulting firm be employed for the professional services required for the major drainage outfall projects approved in the 1977 -78 Bud- get. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Malone and seconded by Council- man Philley to use the Engineering Department for in -house services for major drainage projects. Mayor Brunette called for a poll of the Council which showed 2 ayes, 5 nays, Councilman Philley and Councilman Malone voting aye. After further discussion; a mo+4 -n was made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Wunsch for the City staff to interview at least 3 engineering firms and make recommendations to the City Council. The motion carried: 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Philley voting nay. City Manager Sweatt requested authorization to advertise for bids for play court and tennis court improvements at Record Park and at Culbertson Park, such bids to be re- ceived September 7, 1977 at 10:00 A. M., tabulated and presented to the City Caunci at its regular meeting in September. "; motion was made by Councilman !unsch and se- conded by Councilman Williams to approve the request. The motion carried: 7 ayes,0 nays, City Manager Sweatt requested authorization to employ the fire of Shiriek.. Jacobs, and Finklea to assist in plotting, drafting, and quantity calculation ' -for they Cox Field overlay project at a cost of $995.00. City Manager Sweatt advise than 93,E ol" the oro4 ject would be funded in the form of a grant from FAA and Texas Aeronautics Co, mission. A motion was made by Councilman Wunsch and seconded by Councilman 1illiams approving the request. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sweatt requested authorization to advertise for bids for the construction of the firing range and storage building located at the Police training field in the Cox Field area, such bids to be received September 7, 1977 at 10:00 A, M,, tabulated . and presented to the City Council at its regular September meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Malone and seconded by Councilman Wunsch approving the request. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sweatt requested authorization for the preparation of an ordinance to be presented to the City Council at a future meeting amending the City Code to include probation of consumption of alcoholic beverages in quasi - public places. A motion was made by Councilman Philley and seconded by Councilman Fisher approving the request. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sweatt requested authorization to advertise for bids for the _ale of a barge, presently used by the Fire Department for rescue service. n motion was made by Councilman Wunsch and seconded by Councilman Williams authorizing the receipt of bids. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. In discussion, Mr. Robert and Mr. Reeves Hayter appeared before the Council discussing the infiltration inflow work in progress by the Hayter Engineering firm. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR JAMES M. BRUNETTE ATTEST: H. C. Greene, City Clerk