Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:32 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, and Doolittle.

Absent:             Councilmembers McClenny and Morgan.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way, addressed the council regarding all the construction coming through Atlas Way and stated the City should be trying to tie into the sewer that is being brought up close to the City limits.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith reported that the Park Board planted 35 trees with stakes in and around the classroom area at City LightWoods last Saturday.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 1, 2005 and the Brier City Council Minutes of January 25, 2005. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 1, 2005 and the Brier City Council Minutes of January 25, 2005. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes the allocation for an annual expenditure for employee recognition with funds being transferred from the Council Contingency Fund #105 in the amount of $1,000. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the allocation for an annual expenditure for employee recognition with funds being transferred from the Council Contingency Fund #105 in the amount of $1,000. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the continuance of the plat approval for Resolution No. 479 for the Jahed Short Plat SP02-01. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to continue the plat approval for Resolution No. 479 for the Jahed Short Plat SP02-01 until the regular meeting of March 8, 2005. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 145.D amending the Animal Control Ordinance. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance No. 145 amending the Animal Control Ordinance. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 158.E amending the Right-of-Way Use Permit Ordinance. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance No. 158.E amending the Right-of-Way Use Permit Ordinance with the amendment of the attachment of the drawings provided by City Engineer. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 480 Declaring an Emergency and Making Provisions for Employee Compensation. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Resolution No. 480 Declaring an Emergency and Making Provisions for Employee Compensation. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Starks discussed the status of the City Hall project. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the bid from American Drapery, Blind and Carpet in the amount of $1,187.00 plus tax. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for discussion the Baseball Field Fees & Use. There was council discussion.

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the January 2005 Payroll Warrants No. 12415 through No. 12466 in the amount of $76,411.22 and voided warrants #12439 and 12451. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the January 2005 Payroll Warrants No. 12415 through No. 12466 in the amount of $76,411.22 and voided warrants #12439 and 12451. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the January 2005 Claim Warrants No. 17118 through No. 17188 in the amount of $322,703.44. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the January 2005 Claim Warrants No. 17118 through No. 17188 in the amount of $322,703.44. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Corpron-Smith requested that the check for Contour Fencing be held until a later date. Councilmember Colinas asked for an accounting total for Foster, Pepper and Sheffelman. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.