Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda March 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 5, 2019
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 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.
- Texas 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.
- Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
5. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2740 for annexation of Area 1, Pioneer Business Park and adjacent properties.
- Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2741 for annexation of Area 2, Heritage Business Park and adjacent properties.
7. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1166 approving a proposal by TBK Materials, LLC, to convert solid waste concrete into recycled millings by crushing to be used in street and infrastructure development, making findings support thereof, and authorizing the execution of same by City Manager.
8. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2742, a budget amendment for Ordinance No. 2727, the 2018 – 2019 Annual Budget Ordinance.
9. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for Cement Treatment of Subgrade for Sunset Street CDBG grant project.
10 Visitors and public forum.
11. Adjourn.
Consent Agenda
Consider for approval the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 5, 2019; the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting minutes of November 20, 2018; the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting minutes of January 22, 2019; and the Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes of January 28, 2019.
The City of Sulphur Springs will provide assistance to the hearing impaired if notice is given to the City Secretary 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
The City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas meets regularly on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The Council follows a printed agenda for official action, however, following the conclusion of the agenda, anyone may address the Council but Council will not take official action. Any individual desiring official action should submit his request to the office of the City Secretary by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday before the next regularly scheduled meeting.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); 551.074 (Personnel Matters, must be stated specifically with regard to position) 551.076 (Deliberations about security devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
Texas Animal Health Commission Coming to Sulphur Springs
The TAHC or Texas Animal Health Commission is relocating it’s office from Mount Pleasant to an office on College St. in Sulphur Springs, effective March 1st, 2019. This organization is responsible primarily for the eradication of insects that danger livestock in the state of Texas. Orginating in 1893 to address the then fever tick problem, the organization has grown statewide to include six regional offices that works to protect the health of livestock including the following:
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Sheep
Goats
Equine family animals
Exotic livestock
The following is the official press release from the TAHC website:
AUSTIN –Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) relocated its Mount Pleasant Region Office to Sulphur Springs on March 1, 2019. This move facilitates long-term cost savings and strategically positions TAHC’s regional personnel to more effectively fulfill the agency’s mission of protecting the health and marketability of Texas’ livestock, exotic livestock and domestic and exotic fowl.
The new office is located at 1400 College St., Suite 133, Sulphur Springs,
TX 75482, with Dr. Hank Hayes serving as Region Director and Bill Curry as the Supervising Inspector. At this time the region will become Sulphur Springs, or simply SS, on maps and other agency
documents. TAHC veterinarians, livestock inspectors
and support personnel will continue to be available throughout the region to work with producers and livestock markets to meet area and local needs. For questions concerning this move, please contact your current region office or the Central Office at 800-550-8242.
TxDOT Plans for Week of March 4, 2019 in Paris District
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 4, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers begin construction on widening FM 691 to an ultimate 5 lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road will be temporarily converted to a four way stop at the beginning of the project and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of construction.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from FM 691 to US 82. Watch for traffic shifts and slow moving vehicles as workers widen the roadway from FM 691 to US 82.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new on ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Sherman, Grayson County: on the northbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Choctaw Creek and FM 1417. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the main lanes and a left lane closure on the frontage road as workers work on constructing the new exit ramp and entrance ramp. The existing ramps will remain open during construction of the new ramps.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75 weather permitting each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete locations. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile operations as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 11, Grayson and Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 121. Watch for traffic shifts and occasional one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
ADA Curb Ramp project, Grayson and Fannin County: various locations. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as crews work in Honey Grove to install new sidewalks and curb ramps along SH 56 and FM 100. Crews are also working in Bonham on SH 78 installing sidewalks and curb ramps.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section. Watch for lane closures on FM 100, SH 78 and SH 121 as crews work to construct the new westbound US 82 bridge overpasses. FM 100 at US 82 will be closed nightly beginning March 1, 2019 in order to set bridge beams and decking for the new overpass.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 898. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 816 & Recreation Road 3, Fannin County: from Fannin-Hunt County line to SH 78 on FM 816, and from FM 273 eastward for two miles on Rec. Road 3 south of Lake Bonham. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
CR 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek, Fannin County: CR 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek is closed to traffic as crews work to replace the bridge.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031
SH 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 154, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delay as crews perform base and curb repairs in preparation of upcoming surfacing operations.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to SH 154. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delay as crews perform base repairs in preparation of upcoming surfacing operations.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to 2.5 Miles West of SH 19. Watch for crews installing signs and construction equipment working near the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
US 271/Loop 286 Interchange, Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane and ramp closures while crews perform slope repairs.
US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and/or shoulder closures as metal beam guard fence replacement continues.
FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as workers widen and reconstruct existing pavement.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as work continues.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for temporary, one-lane daytime closures as workers widen and rehabilitate the roadway, and safety treat cross drainage structures.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while this roadway is being widened and improved. The inside southbound lane remains closed.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682
SH 66 and FM 36, Hunt County: the new traffic lights at this intersection are flashing red, please be careful when crossing this intersection. The signal lights will be programmed for red-yellow-green operations after the railroad installs all necessary components for signal pre-emption at this intersection to keep traffic stopped at the light off of the railroad tracks.
FM 2642 bridge/underpass project at I-30, Hunt County: from FM 1565 westward to the Hunt-Rockwall County line. Construction of bridge to route I-30 over FM2642 is in the final stages. Please continue watching your speed while traveling through this construction area. Temporary traffic signals are in place at FM 2453 and FM 35 to aid detoured traffic.
SH 19 pavement project, Rains County: from US 69 and SH 19 south to the Van Zandt County line. Crews have completed paving operations on the project. Final striping and rumble strips will be placed soon as weather permits. Additionally, mailbox installation and metal beam finishing work at some culverts is all that remains. Be cautious when driving across intersecting streets.
ADA ramp construction, Hunt County: SH 11 in Commerce. Workers have completed installing ramps, sidewalks, steps, curb ramps, handrails, pedestrian push buttons and other pedestrian elements to aid the mobility of disabled citizens. Project manager will conduct a final pre-inspection for project acceptance to follow soon after.
US 69, Hunt County: from O’Neal St. in Greenville to the intersection of US 69 and US 380. Work on this paving project is finishing up. Drivers should watch for crews seeding and performing some clean-up work on the shoulders.
SH 34 and FM 816, Hunt County: from SH 276 south to the Hunt-Kaufman County line on SH 34, and from SH 34 to the Hunt-Fannin County line on FM 816. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Wildcats Advance !
Wildcats Basketball 51, Highland Park 46
The Wildcats’ basketball team just keeps making history in 2019. The Wildcats made it to the Regional Final with a closely contested 51-46 win over Highland Park Friday night (March 1) at the Curtis Cullwell Center in Garland. Cameron Kahn hit a key basket down the stretch and Sadaidriene Day Day Hall made three big free throws to help the Wildcats hold off the scrappy Scots. Earlier in the fourth quarter, Keaston Willis hit 3 big three-point baskets to aid the Wildcats’ cause. The Wildcats had a five point first quarter lead at 13-8. The Wildcats got three point baskets in that quarter from Hall, Jeremiah Roland and Xavier Cork. After that the teams matched each other point for point over the last three quarters, 38-38. Willis led the Wildcats with 13 points after having only 2 points at halftime. Cork scored 12 points. Hall scored 10 points. Kahn had 7 points. Grayson McClure had 6 points. Roland added 3 points. Roland also dogged the Scots top scorer all night long. Reilly Seebold, who averages 19.3 points a game, scored only 9. Dillon Powell led the Scots with 11 points. The Wildcats improved their season record to 28-8. The Wildcats now face Frisco Lone Star in the Regional Final game Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Culwell Center. The Rangers shocked #1 ranked Lancaster, 60-56 Friday night after trailing by 7 at the half. The winner of the Wildcats and Rangers game will go to the state tournament next week in San Antonio.
SSES Send Wildcats Off To Victory
Every 4th and 5th grader at SSES turned out for a special “send off” as the Wildcats made a quick stop before making the trip to Garland to compete with the Highland Park Scots. Many students held up signs as the bus pulled through the “horseshoe” drive behind the campus. The bus stopped and the players got out to greet some students and pose for photos. As the bus pulled away all students cheered and waved wishing the Cats good luck.
Big Day For Wildcat Sports
This is a very big game day Friday (March 1). The Wildcats’ basketball team continues to make history with the deepest run into the playoffs in school history. The Wildcats face Highland Park in a Regional Semifinal game at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Game time is 6 p.m. The winner will face either Lancaster or Frisco Lone Star in the Regional Final Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Culwell Center. KSST Radio will have Wildcats basketball for you live with streaming audio. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Wildcats’ baseball team plays Pine Tree at 3 p.m. Friday in a Van tournament. The Wildcats defeated North Lamar, 13-6 and Athens, 6-0 on Thursday in the tournament. The Wildcats are 6-1 so far this season.
The Lady Cats’ softball team plays a pair of games in a Wylie tournament Friday. They meet Sachse at 1 p.m. and then play Mesquite Horn at 5 p.m. at Wylie High School. Thursday the Lady Cats lost to The Colony, 3-2 and to Rockwall, 3-0. The Lady Cats have a 10-2 season record.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams play Greenville on this game day Friday. The Lady Cats play at Gerald Prim Stadium with a JV game at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game at 7 p.m. The Lady Cats need a win to get into the playoff picture. The Wildcats play at Greenville with the JV playing at 5:30 p.m. and with the varsity following at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are currently fourth in district and they hope to go higher with a win Friday.
Finally the Sulphur Springs Varsity Tennis Tournament is taking place this game day Friday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex.
Two Lady Cats’ Powerlifters Participate at Regional Meet Thursday
Two Lady Cats’ powerlifters, in their first year ever, competed at the Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet Thursday (february 28) in Pine Tree. SSHS Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter took freshman Addy Lamb and junior Sable Erdmier to the meet. Emily Hernandez also attended as an alternate but did not get to left. Coach Jeter said Lamb, in the 123-pound weight class, did a 185 pound squat, a 95 pound bench press and a 225 pound deadlift. Coach Jeter said that did not place her high in the region. Only the top two lifters or a lifter that reaches a state weight lifting standard qualify for the state meet. Still Coach Jeter said Lamb met her goals for the season. Erdmier, who came in ranked #4 in the region, worked hard in an attempt to get into the top two. She squatted 300 pounds and bench pressed 90 pounds. Everything came down to the deadlift, Erdmier’s best lift. The second place Lindale girl she was chasing dead lifted 315 pounds. Erdmier had to deadlift 370 pounds to beat her out. Coach Jeter said Erdier got the heavy bar a few inches off the floor but was unable to complete the lift. Erdmier finished in fourth place. Coach Jeter said the highly competitive Regional Meet was great experience for his two young lifters. He looks forward to continuing to build the Lady Cats’ team. He wants them to get an early start next school year.
A Trip to Boles ISD for High School Career Day
Ksst’s Enola Gay was invited to talk about her career in radio for a class of high school students at Boles ISD near Quinlan, Texas. The invitation came from Amy Melton, who is not only a Director for the Greenville Entertainment Series, but teaches Family and Consumer Sciences in the Career and Technical Education Department at Boles ISD. The talk was scheduled on Thursday February 28 during a Lunch and Learn segment in an informal classroom setting. Enola’s presentation on the value of local radio, the community involvement and the personal enjoyment of the career resulted in a lively exchange with the students.
Five students attended the presentation, and that is not unusual at Boles, because among the 530 students in Pre-K through 12th grade, the average class size is ten students. Students have lots of classroom one-on-one instruction from teachers. These five high schoolers are already preparing for the workforce, and are among others who earn credits as well as paychecks in a Career Preparation year-long work\study program. They each have jobs at established businesses in the community and often earn glowing reviews about their responsibility and dedication. Some students put in as many as 40 hours per week on the job!
Cooper Dale, who plans to go to college and pursue a career in Ag Science, works at a farm\ranch near the school. He works daily with horses and cattle, drives tractors, fixes fences and cuts and stores hay.
Jonathan Moore got a job at 360 Tire Group near Caddo Mills, and does vehicle inspections and tire work. He has been accepted at three different colleges, but has chosen SFA in Nacodoches.
Savannah Slatton works at Brookshires Grocery in Quinlan and has been on the job since age 16. She has advanced to head cashier and manges the office during her shift. At times, Savannah gets 46 hours per week on the job while maintaining her classwork.
Breanna Cauley works in the Bakery at Tom Thumb in Rockwall. She serves as cashier and bread baker, and is responsible for keeping the kitchen sparkling clean during her shifts.
Amillia Robinson is employed at the Brookshire’s Grocery Fuel Center in Quinlan, where she has been trained as cashier and courtesy clerk. She also trains new employees at the fuel center. She usually gets from 26-36 hours per week on the job.
Mrs. Melton supervises the students on the job by stopping by on a regular basis to check on them and discuss their progress with employers. Also, she conducts classroom training in conduct and discipline on the job. The Career Development program is quite popular among Boles high schoolers.
Boles ISD was established in 1985 and sprang from what was originally Boles Orphans Home, which opened in 1924 on 436 acres of donated Hunt County land. No longer exclusively a children’s home, today it is an independent school district which serves the public as well as the residents of Boles Home. A TEA Recognized UIL 2-A school district, it is one of the smallest in Texas. There is a waiting list to become a student at Boles.
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Plans Adoption Event Saturday
Hearts of Life will have a puppy adoption event at Petsense Sulphur Springs on Saturday, March 3, 2091 from 10am – 4pm. Pictured on the poster below are the puppies that will be available.
Two Mississippi Men Arrested When Seeking to Retrieve Items at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
In a unique set of circumstances, two Mississippi men were arrested at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Thursday at 11 a.m.
One of the men was in the front lobby of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office seeking to pick up four items. However, the odor of marijuana emitting from his person alerted deputies to more than just his intended purpose at the office. When a deputy asked Willie B. Williams, Jr, 36, of Sardis Mississippi, about the odor, he said he had smoked marijuana the day before. Williams was not arrested at that time but detained. An jailer alerted deputies and Investigator Wade Sheets that as she walked by the vehicle Williams had driven to the location, Lakendrick Dantrelle Roberts, 32, of Sledge Mississippi, also had a strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle located THC wax and THC oil in the center console of the vehicle.
Both Williams and Roberts were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams. Williams was also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, less than 1-gram. Williams is held on bonds totaling $30,000. Roberts is held on a $25,000 bond.
