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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1977 City Council 000061 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS JULY 18, 1977 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The City Council of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, convened in regular session, open to the public, at the First Baptist Church in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, at 7:30 PM, Monday, July 18, 1977, and the roll was called of the members of the council to wit: Luis Guerrero Mayor Linda Adams Alderman Dave Dall Alderman Joe Gaulden Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman Dick Weaver Alderman Alderman Shearer and Alderman Weaver were not in attendance; a quorum of the mayor and three council members was established. Also present were John Freeman, attorney; Janice Carroll, City Secretary, and members of the public. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Guerrero and members of the audience were welcomed. The first item considered by the City Council was approval of the Minutes submitted for the regular meeting of July 11', 1977. Mayor Guerre~oasked if there were any corrections. Alderman Dall made note that on page number three (3), paragraph three (3), sentence two (2) the reference to a "dog" should be corrected to read "cat". It being so noted, Alderman Dall, moved that the minutes be accepted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Adams. The motion was carried by the following votes: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 000062 Mayor Guerrero stated that item three of the written agenda would be the next item presented as some individuals involved must leave the meeting due to prior commitments. Alderman Gaulden was given the floor to name those chosen for the Law Enforcement Commission. They are Judy Gurley, Bill Devlin, John Vasil, and Nick Ristagno. The purpose of this commission is to form policy and procedure for the new police department. A date will be set up for the fir~ meeting, and the Council will join the commission at this initial meeting only. At this time Alderman Gaulden moved that the Law Enforcement Commission be formed and the appointees thereof be approved. The motion was seconded, and the motion was carried by the following votes: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The third item considered by the Council was the ordinance providing for filling the office of Secretary of the City of The Colony by appointment. Mayor Guerrero read the ordinance. Alderman Adams moved that the ordinance be passed as read and Alderman G aulden seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None A second motion was made by Alderman Adams that Janice Carroll be appointed full time City Secretary. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None At this time Janice Carroll was sworn in by Mayor Guerrero as City Secretary of the City of The Colony. Item four dealt with the establishment of a police depart- ment for the City of The Colony. Mayor Guerrero read the City Ordinance that dispenses with a City Marshall in order to 000063 establish a city police department and hire a city police chief. Mayor Guerrero stated that the person being considered will move into The Colony and be on twenty-four hour call. Alderman Adams asked if the final decision had been made regarding the position of Chief of Police. Attorney Freeman reminded the council that at this meeting they were passing an ordinance to enable them to create the office of police chief only. Mayor Guerrero asked for comments from the members of the audience. There were none. Alderman Gaulden moved that the ordinance be passed as read. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None Alderman Dall was asked by Mayor Guerrero to discuss what progress is being made on Agenda item number five, the Master Plan. Alderman Dall reminded those present to fill out and turn in the survey form to be used as citizen input in the formation of a Master Plan. The first meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on July 13 at whiCh they discussed traffic arteries, major thoroughfares, general parks and shopping areas. They have future meetings planned on July 19, July 26, and August 2. There will also be public hearings at times~to be announced. After the August 2 meeting a basic overall Master Plan should be established. At this time Alderman Dall asked for comments from the audience. Judy Gurley was recognized and asked, pertaining to the survey form, what is a front way? Frank Graham, Fox & Jacobs, explained that some residential planners are grouping homes around a park with vehicular access only from the back of the homes. The sixth item discussed was the formation of the position City Treasurer. Mayor Guerrero read the ordinance. Attorney Freeman explained that this ordinance gives the city the power to appoint 000064 a Treasurer. Alderman Dali moved that the ordinance be approved as read. Alderman Adams seconded th~ motion. The motion was carried by the following votes. Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None At this time a member of the audience was recognized; Bill Devlin said that he would like to recommend Bob Hosea as a possible candidate for the position of City Treasurer. Attorney Freeman reminded the council that whoever is appointed City Treasurer must provide a bond. The formation of a Youth Services Commission was the seventh item discussed. Alderman Gaulden explained that this commission would look into the formation of policies and actual activities for the youth of this city. This commission is necessary to insure adequate facilities for our youth as our city grows. Alderman Gaulden asked that names be submitted of persons interested in serving on this commission. Mayor Guerrero then recognized those that had registered to comment. Linda Luce asked who could citizens call on dog complaints. Mayor Guerrero said that he was receiving applications for an ani'l]al control officer, but until this position was filled, there is no one to handle complaints. Linda Dowdy asked if the Homeowner's Association had been disolved. Mayor Guerrero recognized Judy Gurley who answered that the Board would have one more meeting to decide the fat~ of the Homeowner's Assocaition. Linda Dowdy also asked if any maintenance funds had been allocated for the toddlers' playground. Judy Gurley said the Homeowners' Association still has some funds allocated for this purpose. Alderman Dall explained that when the city's liability insurance is in effect the city will take over the maintenance of the park. Meanwhile, he 000065 .. urged individuals to pick up trash while their children are playing. There being no further action to be taken by the council, Alderman Gaulden moved the meeting be adjourned, and the motion was seconded by Alderman Dall. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by: /~ice Carroll ~/ity Secretary