HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09/03/2024 - RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 6:32 p.m. on the 3rd day of September 2024, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Present
Judy Ensweiler, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Present
Robyn Holtz, Councilmember
Present
Brian Wade, Councilmember
Present
Dan Rainey, Councilmember
Present
Perry Schrag, Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Joel Marks, Councilmember
Present
And with 7 councilmembers present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1.0 ROUTINEANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS and PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Call to Order
Mayor Boyer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
1.2 Invocation
Pastor Jess Allen with One Creation Church delivered the invocation.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited.
1.4 Salute to the Texas Flag
Salute to the Texas Flag was recited.
1.5 Proclamation recognizing September 2024 as United Way of Denton County -
LIVE UNITED Month.
Mayor proclaimed the month of September as LIVE UNITED Month. Michael
Thomson, Past President UWDC Board Member, Sharon Lee, Landlord
Engagement Manager and Shelby Redondo, Program Director for UWDC
accepted the proclamation.
1.6 Items of Community Interest
Mayor Boyer introduced and welcomed new Police Chief, Phillip Foxall, to The
Colony.
1 These items are strictly public service announcements. Expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information
regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of city officials, employees or other citizens; reminders about upcoming
events sponsored by the City or other entity that are scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee. No action
will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items.
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1.6.1 Receive presentation from Parks and Recreation regarding upcoming events and
activities.
Special Events Supervisor, Chloe Hancock, provided upcoming events and
activities to the Council.
2.0 CITIZENINPUT
None.
3.0 WORK SESSION
3.1 Receive a presentation and update from the Children's Advocacy Center.
Assistant Police Chief Jay Goodson introduced Kristen Howell, Chief Executive
Officer with Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas. Ms. Howell provided an
overview on this item.
3.2 Receive updates regarding Oncor service and maintenance plan.
Mayor Boyer provided an overview on this item.
3.3 Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
None
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda - Ensweiler; second by Rainey, motion
carried with all ayes with the exception of Holtz abstaining.
4.1 Consider approving City Council Regular meeting minutes from August 20, 2024.
4.2 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Election
Agreement and Contract for election services with Denton County Elections for the
November 5, 2024 General Election.
RESOLUTION NO.2024-064
4.3 Consider approving an ordinance accepting a bid and authorizing the sale of certain
parkland generally located at 4526 W. Lake Highlands Drive, The Colony, Denton
County, Texas, and related actions thereto.
ORDINANCE NO.2024-2571
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5.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance regarding the approval
of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an approximately 9,530 sq. ft. Kennel with
outdoor runs known as "The Dog Stop." The subject site is located at 5000 Main
Street Suite 100 C, within the Shopping Center (SC) Zoning District and Gateway
Overlay District.
Planning Director, Isaac Williams, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
The public hearing opened at 7: 08 and closed at 7:09 p. m. Dennis Hill, applicant,
3605 Brinkley Drive, appeared to answer questions from Council.
Motion to approve —Wade; second by Schrag, motion carried with all ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.2024-2572
5.2 Conduct a public hearing discuss and consider an ordinance regarding amendments
to Planned Development 26 (PD-26) to reflect new development standards and
amend the development plan regarding single-family development of Lot 1R1,
Block 16.
Planning Director, Isaac Williams, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Council provided discussion on this item. Richard Ensweiler, 7205 Waters Edge
Drive, Home Owner Association President, answered questions from Council.
The public hearing opened and closed at 7:20 p.m. with no speakers.
Motion to approve —Ensweiler; second by Rainey, motion carried with all ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.2024-2573
5.3 Discuss and consider approving a resolution accepting a preliminary service and
assessment plan for the City of The Colony Public Improvement District, and
assessment roll on properties located within the Public Improvement District No.
1. for the Fiscal Year 2024-25, and schedule a public hearing for September 17,
2024, concerning the levy of special assessments.
City Manager, Troy Powell, provided a brief update on the Grandscape
Development assessment plans regarding the police department request for more
officers. Mr. Powell stated the request was on hold until the new chief was hired.
Executive Business Liaison, Jeremie Maurina, gave an overview of this item.
Council provided discussion on this item.
Motion to approve —Ensweiler; second by Wade, motion carried with all ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO.2024-065
5.4 Conduct the first of two public hearings, discuss and consider the City of The
Colony Fiscal Year Budget beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30,
2025; providing for intra and inter departmental fund transfers; providing that
expenditures for said Fiscal Year to be made in accordance with said budget.
Assistant City Manager, Tim Miller, provided an overview of this item.
The public hearing opened at 7: 49 and closed at 7: 50 p. m. with no speakers.
5.5 Conduct a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate not to exceed
$0.635000 cents per $100 valuation for the taxable value of real and personal
property located within the City of The Colony, and announce that the tax rate will
be voted on September 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at The Colony City Hall, 6800 Main
Street.
Assistant City Manager, Tim Miller, provided an overview of this item.
The public hearing opened at 7: 55 and closed at 7: 55 p. m. with no speakers.
5.6 Discuss and consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of
"City of The Colony, Texas, Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024", including the adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the issuance of such certificates of obligation.
Assistant City Manager, Tim Miller, introduced Jason Hughes, Managing Director
with Hilltop Securities to Council. Mr. Hughes provided an overview on the
proposed ordinance.
Motion to approve —Wade; second by Ensweiler, motion carried with all ayes with the exception
of Holtz abstaining.
ORDINANCE NO.2024-2574
5.7 Discuss and consider approving a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Master Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, effective October 1, 2024.
Assistant City Manager, Tim Miller, presented the proposed resolution to Council.
Council provided discussion on this item.
Motion to approve—Schrag; second by Ensweiler, motion carried with all ayes.
RESOLUTION NO.2024-066
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Executive Session was convened at 8:10 p.m.
6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections
551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to seek legal advice from
the city attorney regarding Blue Sky Sports Center, L.P. matter.
B. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections
551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information the Council has received from a business
prospect(s), and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect(s), and to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding Beach and
Tennis Club matter.
C. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate commercial or financial
information the Council has received from a business prospect, and to deliberate
the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect — The Billingsley
Company related entity.
D. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property — Overlake Drive.
E. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections
551.072 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and commercial or financial
information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s).
F. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Regular Session was reconvened at 9: 48 p.m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSIONACTION
7.1 A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding regarding purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property and to seek legal advice from the city
attorney regarding Blue Sky Sports Center, L.P. matter.
Motion to authorize City Attorney to send a notice of default letter to Blue Sky Sports Center,
L.P., on the terms as discussed in executive session Ensweiler; second by Rainey, motion carried
with all ayes.
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B. Any action as a result of executive session regarding commercial or financial
information the Council has received from a business prospect, and to deliberate
the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect, and to seek legal
advice from the city attorney regarding Beach and Tennis Club matter.
No Action
C. Any action as a result of executive session regarding commercial or financial
information the Council has received from a business prospect, and to deliberate
the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect — The Billingsley
Company related entity.
No Action
D. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease
or value of real property — Overlake Drive.
Motion to approve a resolution ratifying, authorizing, and approving the Mayor and/or City
Manager to execute an unimproved property contract and any and all closing documents
necessary for the acquisition of Lots 11 through 18, Block 4 of the Garza Lake Estates Addition,
on the terms as discussed in executive session Rainey; second by Wade, motion carried with all
ayes.
E. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease
or value of real property and commercial or financial information the city has
received from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the offer of a financial or
other incentive to a business prospect(s).
No Action
F. Any action as a result of executive session regarding the evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Motion to amend the City Manager's contract terms as discussed in executive session Wade;
second by Rainey, motion carried with all ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
APPROVED:
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