Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda February 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
- Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
- Presentations, proclamations, and announcements: Black History Month
3. Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures, revenues, purchases, and abatement orders.
4. Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
5. Discussion/action on approval of the Annual Audit of Fiscal Year 2017- 2018.
6. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2739, an ordinance of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, adopting the recommendations of the 2018 Charter Review Committee, approving proposed amendments to the City of Sulphur Springs, making recommendations for inclusion of proposed changes to the official ballot of the upcoming municipal election, making findings in support thereof, and overruling any ordinance in conflict herewith.
7. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2740 for annexation of Area 1, Pioneer Business Park and adjacent properties.
8. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2741 for annexation of Area 2, Heritage Business Park and adjacent properties.
9. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2742, a budget amendment for Ordinance No. 2727, the 2018 – 2019 Annual Budget Ordinance.
10. Discussion on report regarding traffic stops and arrests.
11. iscussion/action on Resolution No. 1160 amending an existing 380 Agreement for property located at 216 Main Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amended 380 Agreement.
12. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1161 approving a homeland security grant application to the Officer of the Governor and designating the Mayor as the authorized official signatory.
13. Discussion/action on assignment of Airport Ground Lease for Lot 1220-17.
14. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for solar LED lighting and poles for the Crosstown Trail project.
15. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1162 calling for a general election for City Council Places 4 and 5, naming election judges, and setting dates for early voting. (La discusión/acción en la Resolución el numero 1062(S) pidiendo la elección coloca 4 y 5 llamando a jueces de elección, y poniendo fechas para la votación temprana.)
16. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1163 calling for a special election to complete term of Place 6. (Discusión/acción sobre la resolución no. 1163(S) pidiendo una elección especial para completar el término del lugar 6)
17. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1164 calling for a special election to amend the Charter of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas. (Discusión/acción sobre la resolución no. 1164(S) pidiendo una elección especial para enmendar la carta de la ciudad de Sulphur Springs, Texas.)
18. Discussion/action on purchase of election equipment.
19. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1165 expressing support for the proposed renovation of the Trinity Oaks Apartments located at 600 Woodlawn and their application request for housing tax credits, waiving $250 in fees for the project and authorizing Mayor John A. Sellers to sign the resolution.
20. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for Highway 11 West Lift Station relocation.
21. Visitors and public forum.
22. Adjourn.
Wildcats Defeat Tigers; Team Manager Scores Opening Basket
Editor’s Note: Game video link in article.
The #4 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team broke open a tight game in the third quarter by scoring 11 points in a row on their way to a 59-46 win over Mount Pleasant Friday night (February 1) at home. The run took the Wildcats from 3 points behind at 32-29 to a 40-32 point lead. The Wildcats went into the fourth quarter with a 42-35 lead. They padded their victory margin by outscoring the Tigers 17-11 in the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats led after the first quarter, 14-11. Mount Pleasant rallied in the second quarter outscoring the Wildcats, 12-8 to take a 23-22 lead into halftime. A strong inside game fueled the Wildcats win.
6-foot 5 forward Sadaidriene Day Day Hall led the Wildcats with 26 points including 16 in the second half.
6-foot-9 post Xavier Cork added 15 points.
Grayson McClure scored 9 points on 3 three-point baskets.
Jeremiah Roland added 6 points on 2 three-point shots.
Cameron Kahn scored 3 points.
Mount Pleasant was led by senior point guard Anterius Beard with 15 points and sophomore Brock Cooper with 10 points. Mount Pleasant slips to 1-6 in district play and 13-16 for the season.
The Wildcats remain atop the district standings with a 7-0 record. They improve to 21-8 for the season. They have won 8 straight games. Friday was senior night for the Wildcats (Game video includes senior night introductions .) They honored Jeremiah Roland, Duece Berry, Xavier Cork, Keaston Willis and Manager Dylan Jester.
In an on purpose false start to the game, Jester was named as a starter for the Wildcats and scored a basket (see game video here). (Game video includes senior night introductions) Mount Pleasant Coach Joey Chism agreed to go along with the false start and the crowd roared its’ approval.
The Wildcats have three tough road trips left on the district schedule. Perhaps the toughest takes place next Tuesday in Texarkana as the Wildcats travel to Texas High.
Quick Start, Big Lead, Lady Cats Win Friday Night
A quick start allowed the Lady Cats’ basketball team to get out to a big lead early on their way to a 55-25 over Mount Pleasant Friday night (February 1) in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
The Lady Cats led 13-2 after one quarter and 29-12 at the half. The Lady Cats increased their lead after three quarters to 39-18. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Tigers, 16-7.
Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 23 points.
Danielle Godbolt scored 12 points and
Autumn Tanton had 11 points.
Tarayla Kelley scored 4 points.
Te’Arria Rose scored 3 points and
Aliyah Abron got 2 points.
Lady Tiger Kenya Bates had a team high 9 points. Mount Pleasant is now 4-5 in district play but still appear to have the district #4 seed wrapped up.
The third place Lady Cats improved to 6-3 in district play and 23-6 for the season. The Lady Cats end district play at Texas High Tuesday night.
Soccer: Wildcats Tie Lucas Lovejoy, Lady Cat Lose to Wyle
Wildcats Soccer 1, Lucas Lovejoy 1 (Tie)
The Wildcats’ soccer team was impressive Friday night (February 1) as they fought to a 1-1 tie against Lovejoy in Lucas Friday night. The lone Wildcats goal was scored by Alexis Escobedo. Kevin Yanez got an assist on the goal. The match brought together last season’s bi-district opponents. The Wildcats season record is now 4-5-2. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said it’s finally coming together for the Wildcats. He added the Wildcats look amazing and are playing so fluid and strong. Coach Upton said the Wildcats out worked and out possessed the Leopards. The Wildcats play Melissa next Friday night as part of a Lady Cat and Wildcat soccer doubleheader at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats play Melissa at 5:30 p.m. and then the Wildcats take on Melissa at 7 p.m.
Wylie East 3, Lady Cats Soccer 1
The Lady Cats’ soccer team hung with Wylie East for most of the night Friday night (February 1) at Gerald Prim Stadium but the Lady Raiders finally secured the victory with a late goal winning 3-1. Wylie East led 2-1 for the vast majority of the match. The game was a rematch of last year’s very competitive bi-district bi-district battle. The Lady Cats are now 0-9-3 for the season. They play Nevada Community next Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Game Day: Soccer, Tennis
There is also soccer and tennis on this Friday (February 1) game day.
WILDCAT SOCCER
The Wildcats soccer team is playing last year’s bi-district foe Lovejoy in Lucas. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity match at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are 4-5-1 for the season. The Wildcats have won two matches in a row winning at Pittsburg on January 22 and against Pleasant Grove last Friday at home.
LADY CAT SOCCER
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ soccer team will be at home at Gerald Prim Stadium where they will play host to their bi-district foe from last year, Wylie East. The Lady Cats are hoping for their first victory of the season. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with the Varsity match at 7 p.m.
TENNIS
The Wildcats tennis team is also playing their second tournament of the season on this game day Friday. They are at a Waxahachie tournament. Among the tough teams in the field is Red Oak, considered a real tennis powerhouse this year.
Game Day: Senior Night for Wildcat and Lady Cat Basketball
WILDCATS
The Wildcats’ basketball team will play it’s final home district game this year on this game day Friday (February 1). It’s senior night and Mount Pleasant is coming to town. In the Sulphur Springs Main Gym, the Wildcats JV will face Mount Pleasant’s JV at 5 p.m. Then after the Lady Cats’ Varsity game versus Mount Pleasant at 6:15 p.m., the Wildcats’ Varsity will take on the Tigers Varsity at around 7:30 p.m. On senior night, the Wildcats will honor Jeremiah Roland, Keaston Willis, Duece Berry, Xavier Cork and Manager Dylan Jester. The Wildcats enter the contest at the top of the district standings with a 6-0 record. They are ranked #4 in Class 5A and they are 20-8 for the season. Mount Pleasant comes into Friday night’s game with a 1-5 district record and they are 13-15 for the season. Still Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta expects quite a battle from the feisty Tigers. He says Tigers Coach Joey Chism does a good job adding Mount Pleasant is still a really good team. Coach Cipoletta said the Tigers have a lot of pride adding that the Wildcats have a large bulls eye on their back. The Wildcats will still have three road district games to play after Friday night. The Wildcats freshman team will also play Mount Pleasant in the SSHS Auxiliary Gym at 6:15 p.m.
LADY CATS
The Lady Cats’ basketball team also has their final home district game Friday evening on senior night with Mount Pleasant coming to town. The Lady Cats JV will be playing the Lady Tigers JV in the Auxiliary Gym at SSHS at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats will take on the Lady Tigers Varsity at 6:15 p.m. in the Main Gym. The Lady Cats will honor five on senior night: Sadavia Porter, Te’Arria Rose, Danielle Godbolt, Autumn Tanton and Tarayla Kelley. The Lady Cats are in third place in the district at 5-3. They are 23-6 for the season. Mount Pleasant is in fourth place in the district. The Lady Tigers are coached by former Lady Cats Coach Tina Carrillo. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said Mount Pleasant is an athletic team and will play the Lady Cats hard. She said Mount Pleasant really wants a win against the the Lady Cats. Coach Tisdell also addressed senior night. She said it is a big deal for the Lady Cats and would produce a lot of emotion. Coach Tisdell said if the Lady Cats can keep their heads on straight, they will do okay. She said they need to stay calm and keep their emotions at bay. Coach Tisdell said she has great seniors who are very close. She said they know this is their last game in their home gym. The Lady Cats wrap up district play on Tuesday at Texas High.
KSST will bring you all of the action of the Lady Cats and Lady Tigers and the Wildcats and Tigers live from the SSHS Main Gym beginning at around 6:15 p.m. on KSST Radio with live video streaming on You Tube. There is a video link at ksstradio.com. The games will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
HEART MONTH: Cardiology is a Unique Sub-Specialty of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
February is American Heart Month, designed to bring public attention and awareness to heart health and the prevalence and severity of heart disease in the United States. On the February 1 KSST Good Morning Show, we invited Dr. Jai Varma, Cardiologist with Advanced Heart Care and Nolan Willis, Director of the Cath Lab at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs to discuss heart care offered locally. Dr. Varma and his colleagues take pride in the wide range of services they can deliver to patients through CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital’s Cardiology department, from prevention, intervention, treatment and follow-ups.
Dr. Varma and the Advanced Heart Care Group of physicians provide 24/7 care in Cardiology, a medical specialty and a branch of internal medicine concerned with disorders of the heart. Back in 2008, a Hopkins County patient with a heart emergency generally was transported to a big-city hospital. Over the past 11 years, that scenario has changed dramatically as the local Cardiology department has been developed into an important sub-specialty unique in Northeast Texas. In fact, 90% of expert care required by persons with heart disorders can be delivered locally. According to Dr. Varma, this situation is unique is a city and hospital of our size.
According to Radiologist Technologist and Cath Lab Director Willis, everyone is invited to the local “Get Pumped” Lunch and Learn Heart Month event set for Wednesday February 13 at noon. It will be held in the meeting room of The Plaza, the 3-story building next to the hospital which is also the home of Advanced Heart Care. You can enjoy a sandwich and pick up valuable information about heart care, learn how stints work, meet a hospital pharmacist who can explain heart medications, find out more about Nuclear stress testing, and hear a presentation from Advanced Heart Care Cardiologist Dr. Allegetti. The public is encouraged to attend the free event.
In staying heart healthy, awareness and prevention are important first steps during Heart Month and year-round. Heart disease remains prevalent in our country and around the world. Statistics prove that heart disease is still the #1 killer in the United States, with one out of two men and one out of three women developing heart disease during their lifetime.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
ADVANCING
Tyler Kelley of Sulphur Bluff, left, is a third semester advanced student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding program. Above he is practicing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) under the direction of Instructor John Plemons. For information about welding classes or other workforce educational programs, call 903-885-1232.
Traffic Stop Results in Marijuana Find
When Jose Luis Rodriguez, 25, of Sulphur Springs, failed to signal a turn at the corner of College Street and Mitchell Alley, a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop. The odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle prompted the deputy to ask if Rodriguez had been smoking the substance. Rodriguez said he had been smoking marijuana and also said he had marijuana in the vehicle.
Rodriguez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams. He is held on a $30,000 bond.
