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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1978 City Council 000137 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS JANUARY 16, 1978 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 north end of the First Baptist Church in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, at 7:30 P.M., Monday, January 16, 1978, and the roll was called of the members of the Council to wit, Linda Adams Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Bock Alderman Dave Dall Alderman Joe Gaulden Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman and all members were present, thus constituting a quorum. ^lso present were John Freeman, Attorney for the City; Joel Larkin, City Consultant; Janice Carroll, City Secretary; and members of the public. The meeting was called to order by Linda Adams, Mayor Pro Tem, who introduced each Council member. The first item considered by the City Council was approval of the minutes submitted for the regular meeting of January 8, 1978. Alderman Bock moved to accept the minutes as written. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 000138 Alderman Shearer presented the report on the status of a county animal shelter which was agenda item two. Alderman Shearer explained that Commissioners' Court had tabled this item to obtain more data. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked if there were any comments. There were none. The third agenda item was the appointment of an auditor for the five month budget covering the time period of May 1, 1977 through September 31, 1977. Mayor Pro Tem Adams explained that the City Treasurer, Tony Marchioli, inter- viewed three and recommended to the Council Nr. S. D. Vaugh, who did have the lowest estimate of cost. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments. There were none. Alderman Shearer moved that S. D. Vaugh be appointed to audit the five month budget ending September 31, 1977. Alderman Bock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote, Ayes, All members present voted aye Noes, None At this time Ida Longo was recognized and asked if this auditor was appointed for this budget only. Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered yes, that a different auditor could be appointed to handle the next budget. As agenda item number four, Mayor Pro Tem Adams read aloud the recommendation presented to the Council by the Planning and Zoning Commission to allow a Dr. Manuel to open a medical practice in a temporary building until the Colony Square Shopping Center is completed. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments. Alderman Gaulden felt that it should be made clear that there would be the requirement that he must relocate into the shopping center within sixty days after its completion. A brief discussion with the members of the audience followed. Gary Shipman was concerned that a precedent may be set. Mayor Pro Tem Adams responded that 000139 this was considered and, due to the fact that this is the only location with facilities, Planning and Zoning felt that it would not set a precedent. Gary Tarver stated that the previous doctor who had opened a practice in The Colony had not made it. Alderman Dall stated that the Council felt that there was a real need for this service at this time. The population has tripled since Dr. Baldwin opened his practice. There being no further comments, Alderman Dall moved that the Council accept the Planning and Zoning Commission's recom- mendation to grant a variance to allow the construction of a temporary building on the south side of Colony Boulevard across the street from the proposed Colony Square Shopping Center. Alderman Bock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, All members present voted aye Noes: None The fifth agenda item was the consideration of the proposed lighting for Colony Boulevard North. Alderman Dall explained that it would be the same layout as Colony Boulevard South except there will be no median, and the lights will be located on the outside of the street. Alderman Dall felt that the Council had received conflicting information on the cost and the quality of the lighting and would like to table this item to review further at the upcoming Thursday Work Session. Alderman Dall so moved. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams presented to the members of the audience the background on agenda item number six, the Eberhart Pro- posal. Alderman Caulden further explained that Mr. Eberhart had been in contact with The Colony Municipal Utility District #1 for water and sewer service, and their location will be 000140 within the City limits soon; and, therefore, the Council is concerned. Alderman Gaulden stated that they were willing to comply with the City's sign ordinance and will "screen" the area according to City specifications. Also, they have set aside a twenty-foot strip and would, at some time in the future, consider dedicating or selling this land at the unimproved cost. Alderman Gaulden then moved that Mayor Pro Tem Adams be given the authority to sign an agreement with the Eberharts covering the above mentioned points upon approval by the attorney for the City. Alderman Bock seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments. Gary Shipman was recognized and asked if the land is presently in the Municipal Utility District. Alderman Gaulden replied that it is not. Some members of the audience were concerned with what the buildings would look like. Alderman Gaulden explained that the "Pizza Inn" would, of course, resemble *amended to The Colony other Pizza Inn structures~ while the*restaurant would be Restaurant Colonial in design. It would be a "walk-in" restaurant with possibly a drive through service window. After further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Adams called for a vote on the motion previously made and seconded. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Alderman Dave Dall, Cathy Bock, and Joe Gaulden Noes: Alderman Sandra Shearer Alderman Dave Dali presented the seventh agenda item, the dedication of the Toddlers' Playground to the City. After ~iving a brief background, Alderman Dall read a resolution accepting the Toddlers' Playground from the Homeowners' Association. Alderman Dall then moved that this Resolution be passed and approved contingent upon receiving title to the property. Alderman Gaulden seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem ^dams then asked for comments. Bill Longo was recognized and asked if the City had liability insurance. 000141 Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered no, but that it is a priority item. Alderman Dall felt that the liability incurred by the City on this is no greater than the existing liability on our City's thoroughfares. Mr. Longo asked about a sign that had been made for the park. Alderman Dall replied that it was at Suzie Thompson's house, and that it will be put up. There followed a brief discussion on the background and maintenance of the park. Mayor Pro Tem Adams then called for a vote on the motion made and seconded. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The final agenda item was a Resolution that a Traffic Engineering Study be made. Mayor Pro Tem Adams read the Resolution. Joel Larkin, City Consultant, briefly explained the Traffic Planning Grant. Alderman Dall moved that the Resolution be passed as read. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments from the floor. Gary Shipman asked if The Colony is required to follow this plan. Mr. Larkin answered that the City must show the "intent" to follow the plan. Mayor Pro Tem Adams called for a vote on the motion made and seconded. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that this completed the agenda and opened the meeting for comments from the floor. Kathleen Russell was recognized and asked the status on the South- western Bell problem. Mayor Pro Tem Adams urged everyone to continue to write the telephone company. The Council does have a tentative meeting planned with Southwestern Bell on January 26, 1978, but Mayor Pro Tem Adams explained that the issue cannot be forced by the City Council. Gary 000142 Shipman was concerned that if we sign the Franchise Agreement with Southwestern Bell that this could give them some leverage. Mayor Pro Tem Adams assured him that it would not. ~ Lowell Barton was recognized and asked if it would be possible to limit the parking on the streets or possibly make streets "one way." Mr. Larkin said this problem would be considered in this traffic study. There followed a brief discussion of the City's traffic problems on the streets and alleyways. Kathleen Russell asked why The Colony had no speed limit signs. Mayor Pro Tem Adams answered that it is a state law that the speed limit in a residential area is thirty miles per hour and need not be posted. Alderman Dall further explained that the Council is waiting for this traffic study before signs are posted. Alderman Gaulden further explained that after this study the state will assist the City on the cost of these signs. Robert Brown was recognized and stated that the Council has been asked to take a stand on the Southwestern Bell suit and the Council has refused to do so. He would l£ke to ask that everyone interested attend the January 26 meeting with Southwestern Bell. Alderman Dall reminded Mr. Brown that the City is just entering into negotiations with Southwestern Bell and that part of this meeting will be under closed door. There being no further comments or questions, Alderman Gaulden moved that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. oanice C rroll, CitY Sedretary