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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1977 City Council 000072 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 1977 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 P.M., Monday, August 15, 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 Mayor Guerrero stated that Alderman Shearer had been excused from this Council Meeting to represent The Colony's interest at the City of Lewisville Council Meeting regarding the potential use of the old Lewisville dog Pound. A quorum was established. Also present were Bill Davis and John Freeman, Attorneys for the city; Janice Carroll, City Secretary; and members of the audience. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Guerrero and members of the audience welcomed. The first item considered by the City Council was approval of the minutes submitted for the regular meeting of August 1, 1977. Alderman Dall moved to accept the minutes as written. Alderman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: 000073 Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Item two was then considered, the Interium Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Guerrero paraphrased the ordinance for the Council and members of the audience. Mayor Guerrero did explain that land presently set aside for one purpose might at a later date be changed to better fit into the Comprehensive Master Plan. Mayor Guerrero asked for comments from the Council. Alderman Adams commented that the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that this ordinance was necessary in order to ensure that no new development, other than resi- dential, will be started prior to a complete study of the Master Plan and ordinances passed pertaining to it. Alderman Weaver agreed with the ordinance, but objected to the legal terminology used, particularly the word "whereas". Alderman Dall said that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council were looking at the first of October as a possible completion date for the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Alderman Gaulden was in agreement with the ordinance as read. Mayor Guerrero asked for comments from the members of the audience. Frank Graham, Fox & Jacobs, was recognized and pre- sented two possible changes. He felt that a section in the body of the ordinance should pertain to the termination of this ordinance. As his second point, he asked the Council to consider the inclusion of a procedure outlined to handle variances. AttOrney Davis explained to Mr. Graham that an ordinance can only be canceled by another ordinance and a "termination section" is not necessary. However, Attorney Davis did agree with Mr. Graham's proposal of a procedure to handle variances. Joe Murphy was recognized and asked how the city did plan to - 2 - 000074 handle future construction. Alderman Dall assured Mr. Murphy that an ordinance pertaining to inspections, architectural review, etc. is in rough draft form now. Rick Chadwick, director of the Municipal Utility District, was concerned as to the effect the ordinance would have on the future construction of a sewer treatment plant and an elevated water tower that MUD was considering. Mayor Guerrero again stated that any proposed variance must be approved by the Council. Mayor Guerrero recognized Burce Griffith, who expressed concern on the future of the "Davis Porperty,. Mayor Guerrero answered by saying that there has been some interest in developing the property, possibly for a medical clinic or child care center; however, nothing has been finalized. He again urged all con- cerned citizens to attend the meeting Thursday evening on the Master Plan. Before Mayor Guerrero called for a motion on this ordinance, he again emphasized that the construction of said retail areas and schools will meet the requirements of the Master Plan. Alderman Dall suggested that the first proposed amendment be deleted, relating to termination of the ordinance, but that the second amendment creating a section relating to variances be included. Alderman moved that the ordinance be adopted subject to the proposed change. Alderman Adams seconded the motion. The mo~ion was carried by the following vote; Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The third agenda item was the appointment of a city treasurer. Alderman Dall moved that Tony Marchioli be appointed to this - 3 - OOO075 position in line with the ordinance creating this position passed by the City Council in a previous meeting. Attorney Davis briefly describes the duties of the position of Treasurer. Alderman Weaver seconds the motion made by Alderman Dall. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Guerrero then administers the oath of the office of the Treasurer to Tony Marchioli. The fOurth and final agenda item was the swearing in of Jim Beltran as the first Police Chief for the City of The Colony. Mayor Guerrero administered the oath to Chief Beltran and presented his I.D. card to him. Mayor Guerrero extended an invitation to the members of the audience to join the Council, the City Treasurer, and the Police Chief for coffee in the reception area of City Hall immediately following the meeting. Mayor Guerrero asked for further comments from the audience. Urba Weaver was recognized and asked if the Mayor and City Coundit~memDsrs~ar~eaware that bulldozers were being driven down Blair Oaks. Mayor Guerrero assured her that legal steps were already being taken. There being no further action being taken by the Council, Alderman Gaulden moved that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Adams seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: Non e The meet~ing was adjourned by Mayor Guerrero. Jab ice Carrol ~ty Secretary