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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1978 City Council MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS MARCH 6, 1978 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, March 6, 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 Alderman Gaulden was not in attendance; however, a quorum was established. Also present was Janice Carroll, City Secretary, and members of the audience. The first agenda item was the approval of the minutes~ for the regularly scheduled Council Meeting held February 20, 1978. Alderman Dall moved that the minutes be accepted as written. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The second agenda item was the consideration of the proposed MUD bond issuance. Mayor Pro Tem Adams introduced Rick Chadwick, Director of the Municipal Utility District to review for the Council the bond amount and the anticipated use of the revenue. Mr. Chadwick stated that the original requested bond appropriation was in the amount of $9,100,000; however, an individual landowner requested to be included and an additional $200,000 has been added to the original amount. Mr. Chadwick then mentioned the items for which the ~evenue would be spent; this included a pump station, water well number three, additional sewer systems, extension of lines, and the land costs. He concluded that the Texas Department of Water Resources must give the final approval prior to this bond issuance. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked if the Council had any comments. Alderman Dall asked how long would MUD have to maintain the 70¢ per $100.00 valuation for property taxes. Mr. Chadwick answered that based on projections this tax rate can be lowered in 1980 or 1981. There being no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Adams reads the resolution stating the City's approval of this issuance. Alderman Shearer moved that the resolution be approved. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None In conclusion, Mayor Pro Tern Adams stated that Mr. Chadwick would be available for questions on this matter. The adoption of zoning procedures to be used by the City was the third agenda item to be considered by the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Adams briefly explains the procedure. There being no comments Alderman Bock moved that the zoning procedures be approved by the Council. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None At this time Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for a motion to open the public hearing on a land annexation request. Alderman Bock so moved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shearer. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tern Adams pointed out the land areas that were being considered for annexation. This area being generally located west of FM ~ 423 and north of State Highway # 121 with a small portion being south of State Highway # 121. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for statements for or against this annexation. -2- There were none. A motion was then made by Alderman Shearer to close the Public Hearing. Alderman Bock seconded this motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Item number five, the approval of the new police uniform, was postponed until Officer Ristagno arrived by Mayor Pro Tern Adams. A status report on the proposed Colony Square Shopping Center was the sixth agenda item. Mayor Pro Tern Adams introduced Dale Bullough, one of the developers of this shopping center. Mr. Bullough, in turn, introduced the architect, Joe Federico, Jr., to present to the Council and the members of the audience some of the plans and materials. .~r. Fredrico explained the site plan making note of where individual stores will be located. A front view illustrated the rustic architectural design of the shopping center. Mr. Frederico noted that the sign re- quirements will be submitted to the City for approval. The landscaping of the shopping center will incorporate some unique planning. At this time, Mayor Pro Tern Adams called for a recess to allow the members of the audience to view the plans. Item number five was presented when the meeting was called back to order by Mayor Pro Tem Adams. At this time Mayor Pro Tem Adams introduced Officer Ristagno, who was wearing the police uniform that was under consideration for adoption by the Council. Alderman Shearer moved that the uniform be adopted as the official police uniform for The Colony Police Department. Alderman Dall seconded this motion. Before calling for a vote, Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Gene Pollard was recognized, and he asked why the uniform did not include a tie and if Chief Beltran would~ be wearing this uniform. Mayor Pr~o Tem Adams answered that the Council does not have an answer to these questions at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Adams then -3- called for a vote, and the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Pollard then asked for a clarification as to the Police Chief wearing this uniform. Alderman Dall answered that the Chief's position is primarily administrative and that it is not mandatory that he wear this uniform. Mr. Bob Brown was recog- nized and asked if the Chief would be required to wear the uniform while on patrol. Mayor Pro Tem Adams responded by say- ing that the Chief possibly would wear it while on patrol. Ida Longo asked if the firearm carried by the policeman were purchased by the City. Bill Longo questioned who decided the type of pistol that is to be carried. Both of these questions are in reference to police department policies. The weapon is purchased by the City, and the Chief decides what type of weapon is carried by his officers. Item seven was the appointment of John Steinsick and Clarence __ E. Swinney to the Law Enforcement Commission. Alderman Bock moved that they be appointed as members of the Law Enforcement Commission. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Adams then asked for comments from the audience. Emma McDaniel was recognized. She was concerned as to the reason for the many resignations on this Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Adams assured her that all the resignations were due to personal problems or business situations and were not due to problems within the Commission. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams turned meeting over to Alderman Bock to present agenda item number eight, the amendment of the Civil __ Defense Ordinance. Alderman Bock read the amended ordinance in its entirety. The specific changes were in: Section ld which increased the membership to twelve; Section le was added to require monthly meetings and give quarterly reports to the Council; Section 14 was added to repeal Ordinance number eight. In the discussion of these changes, Alderman Dall stated that quarterly reports to the Council should not be specified in the ordinance. Annual reports would be consistent with the other commissions and quarterly reports could be required as a Council policy. A member of the audience, Bob Brown, asked if representatives and chiefs were one and the same. Mayor Pro Tem Adams explained that they were not. There being no further discussion Alderman Bock moved that the Civil Defense Ordinance be approved as amended. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The ninth and final agenda item was the formal appointment of the members to the Civil Defense Commission. The members are: William Longo Jim Faulkner John C. Martin, Jr. Eugene Bock Bill Martin Ron Underwood Rick Chadwick Frank Graham Alderman Dall moved that these individuals be appointed to the Civil Defence Commission. Alderman Bock seconded the mo- tion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: Non e There being no further agenda items, Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for questions and comments from the members of the audience. Bob Brown was recognized and suggested that the Council form a study group to review the telephone service problem. This study group could expand into a utilities commission. The Council responded that this would be taken into consideration. There followed a general question and answer period regarding ambulance service, the police department, the road condition -5- at the east end of Colony Blvd. Mayor Pro Tem Adams introduced Richard Lietz, The City's new Animal Control Officer. In response to questions, Mayor Pro Tem Adams explained that this is a full time position, he will enforce the ordinance and that the Animal Control Truck is now repaired and running. In conclusion, Mayor Pro Tern Adams asked that suggestions for the name of the new elementary school be turned into City Hall. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Alderman Bock moved that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Dall seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem Adams. jan~e Carroll, City Secretary -6-