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SPECIAL SESSION
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
DECEMBER 28, 1977
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTON )
The City Council of the City of The Colony, Denton County,
Texas convened in Special Session, open to the public, at the
City Hall of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas at
7:45 A.M., Wednesday, December 28, 1977, and the roll was
called of the members of the Council to wit:
Luis Guerrero Mayor
Linda Adams Alderman
Cathy Bock Alderman
Dave Dall Alderman
Joe Gaulden Alderman
Sandra Shearer Alderman
Alderman Adams was out of town for the holidays, and Cathy
Bock was ill and not able to attend; however, a quorum was
established. Also present was Janice Carroll, City Secretary
and a member of the press.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Guerrero who wel-
comed the member of the press and proceeded to explain the
reason for this called Special Session. Fox and Jacobs has
requested that 237.4 acres located within the city limits
of The Colony be annexed into the Colony Municipal Utility
District, and it is necessary that the city approve this
action in the form of a resolution.
Rick Chadwick, director of the Colony Municipal Utility District,
showed the Council the area to be annexed which is located in
the northern area of The Colony. This area does include the
elevated tower site. There followed a brief discussion as
to why this meeting must be held. Mayor Guerrero stated that
he did contact Bill Davis, attorney for the city, for his
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for his legal opinion, and he saw no problem with this procedure.
Alderman Dall asked if a blanket authority could be given by
the City. Mr. Chadwick said he could not answer the question
at this time; however, he would contact Mr. Earl Hale, the
M.U.D. attorney, when he returned from the holidays on January
30. Mayor Guerrero stated that he would also check with
Bill Davis on this point.
There being no further discussion, Alderman Dall moved that
the City approve the annexation of the discussed land by
the Colony Municipal Utility District and that it be approved
through a Resolution. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
There being no' further action to be taken by the City Council
Mayor Guerrero asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Dall
moved that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Shearer
seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
The meeting was adjourned.
By:
Ja,~ce Carroll
C~y Secretary