Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting prior to Workshop to order at 7:30 PM, and dispensed with formalities.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Starks, Jordan, Colinas, Doolittle and Warner.

Absent:            Councilmembers Morgan, and Gipson.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 8, 2003. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of July 8, 2003. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business:

Mayor Kaske opened for discussion of the award of the bids for a new City Hall. There was Council discussion regarding the bid specifications with regard to storm water detention, sprinkler system, grade of carpeting and roof, and option of generator power, along with the need for civil drawings. Councilmember Starks moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to reject all bids, prepare new specifications revising the scope, and prepare for a new bid call. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration of approval of Resolution No. 447.A providing for the assumption of obligations and assignments of interest in the plat of Highland Ridge Subdivision No. 98-05. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Resolution No. 447.A providing for the assumption of obligations and assignments of interest in the plat of Highland Ridge Subdivision No. 98-05 and authorize Mayor’s signature. Motion Carried.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Jordan moved to adjourn to workshop. There was Council consensus to allow Public Oral Communications.

Paul Schroeder, 3226 238^th Street SW, Brier, informed Council that Nolan West suggested that he come before the Council to state his case regarding nuisances on his property. Mr. Schroeder stated that he was not sure if he should stay in Brier and discussed his case regarding nuisances. Mayor Kaske informed Mr. Schroeder and Council that this was part of his appeal and should be held at the appeal hearing. Councilmember Warner arrived at 8:47 PM. Nolan West explained the problem with the nuisances. Mayor Kaske again ruled that this should be in the appeal hearing process that will come before the City Council. Mr. Schroeder informed Council that Mr. West told him that he was going to serve him with another abatement notice.

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.