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Home My WebLink About08/01/1977 City Council 000066 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AUGUST 1, 1977 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The City Counc~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 P.M., Monday, August 1, 1977, and the role was called: Luis Guerrero Mayor Linda Adams Alderman Dave Dall Alderman Joe Gaulden Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman Dick Weaver Alderman Mayor Guerrero and Alderman Dall were not in attendance; however, a quorum was established. Also present were John Freeman, attorney; Janice Carroll, City Secretary; and members of the audience. The meeting was called to order by Linda Adams, Mayor Pro Tem, and members of the audience welcomed. The first item considered was approval of the minutes sub- mitted for the regular meeting of July 18, 1977. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for corrections. No corrections being made by the alderman, Mayor Pro Tem made note that on page four, Linda Doughty's name was misspelled and should be corrected. Alderman Weaver moved that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the ...7 000067 following vote. Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams read aloud the second agenda item, the Animal Shelter Resolution, which in effect gives the City of The Colony's approval of the construction of a County Animal Shelter to be used by small towns in the County of Denton. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked the Council if there were any com- ments. Alderman Weaver voiced the only objection, and this related to unnecessary legal phrases; the word "whereas" being the specific example. Alderman Shearer made the motion that this Resolution be passed. Alderm~:r, Weaver made a second motion that the resolution be tabled and the format changed. There was no second to this motion. At this point Alderman~ Gaulden second, ed the original motion made by Alderman Shearer. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Alderman Gaulden and Alderman Shearer Noes: Alderman Weaver Mayor Pro Tern Adams stated that this Resolution will be sent to the Commissioners' Court of Denton County. The Social Security Benefits for City Employees Ordinance was the third item of the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Adams read aloud the ordinance. After completing this reading, Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments from the Council. There were none. She then ask~ for comments or questions from the floor regarding this ordinance and/or the Animal Shelter Resolution. Joe Murphy was recognized, and he asked how the Shelter would be financed. Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered that the county would finance the shelter. At this time Alderman Shearer moved that the Social Security Ordinance be adopted. Alderman Weaver O000GS. seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The Ordinance which forms the Park and Recreation Board, the fourth Agenda item, was paraphrased by Alderman Weaver. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments from the Council. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Adams then asked if the members of the audience had any comments or questions. After all questions concerning this ordinance were answered to the satisfaction of the members of the audience, Alderman Shearer moved that the Park and Recreation Ordinance be adopted. Alderman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None A General Nuances Ordinance to be considered was agenda item number five. Mayor Pro Tem Adams read the ordinance aloud and then asked for comments from the Council. Alderman Shearer made note that in item number three of Section Two, the word "or" should be changed to the word "of". At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments from the audience. A lengthy discussion of this ordinance followed. Jim Stewart asked that the churches be included in the excessive noise section of the Ordinance. This correction was agreed upon by the Council. Judy McConologue asked if the Council was out- lawing all use of fireworks. After discussion, particularly as this relates to the Uniform Fire Code, it was decided that the Council will take this problem into consideration. Frank Ruth asked that the Council consider a twenty-two hour rather 0O0069 than a seventy-four hour limit for abandoned vehicles. The Council concurred with this change. Bill Longo was recognized and asked if there was anything in this ordinance that pertains to the blocking of sidewalks. Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered that there was not and this would be taken into consideration. There being no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for a motion. Alderman Shearer moved that the ordinance be adopted as amended. Alderman Gaulden seconded this motion. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams announced that a ten minute recess would be held before continuing to the next agenda item. Mayor Pro Tern Adams called the meeting to order and pro- ceeded with item six of the agenda, an ordinance making unlaw- ful cer. tain offenses in the City of The Colony. Mayor Pro Tem Adams read the ordinance and asked for comments from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Adams felt that the descriptive word "officer" should be further defined. Attorney Freeman assured the Council that this was their perogative. It was so noted that the Ordinance would be corrected to read "peace officer, officer of the city or fireman". Mayor Pro Tem Adams then asked for comments from the audience. A lengthy discussion was held. Bill Longo stated his concern tha't bow and arrow, crossbow, and slingshot was not included in this Ordinance. Attorney Freeman recommended that these weapons be placed in a separate ordinance because of possible language conflicts, as this sections is concerned with "firearms" only. Bill Longo was also concerned that t~ere was nothing included to require commercial operators to provide litter cans for customers. 0O0070 Attorney Freeman answered that this Ordinance does not concern itself with commercial establishments. Mayor Pro Tem advised Mr. Longo that this item would be taken into consideration at a later date. There being no further comments, Alderman Weaver moved that the ordinance be adopted as corrected. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Alderman Gaulden was given the floor to present the seventh agenda item, the appointment of the Police Chief for the City of The Colony. Alderman Gaulden stated the main consideration for this position was a person that would meet state qualifications as well as the abilities needed to fill the position of The Colony's Police Chief, and he felt that Jim Beltran's qualifications met both requirements superbly. Alderman Gaulden briefed the members of the audience on Jim Beltran's background and stated that he would be sworn in at the next Council meeting, August 15, 1977. At this time Alder- man Gaulden moved that .Jim Be.ltran be appointed as Police Chief for the City of The Colony to be effective August 15, 1977. Alderman Weaver seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for questions or comments from the members of the audience. After all questions were answered, the motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being nor further business to be considered by the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Adams opened the meeting for comments 000071 or questions from the members of the audience. Mrs. Weaver was recognized and she told of an incident where she was able to dial Dallas numbers as a local call. She then asked, why can The Colony not have metro lines if this can be done presently by mistake. Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered that action is continuing on this matter. Frank Graham, Fox and Jacobs, further clairified that a new proposal of $21.00 for a base rate on a metro line will be presented to the Public Utilities Commission. Fox and Jacob's lawyers are continually working on this problem on behalf of The Colony. Frank Ruth asked how the problem of raising money for the Fire Department can be handled~ Fire Chief Kimberling answered that they are investigating the possibility of having donations included with the water bill. However, there are many legal entanglements that must be considered when contributions are being sought within a city's limits. Bill Longo asked if the author of an ordinance could be shown on the ordinance itself. Mayor Pro Tem Adams said that this could be done and would be taken into consideration. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Alderman Shearer moved that the meeting be adjourned, and the motion was seconded by Alderman Gaulden. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem Adams. C ~'~ Secretary /