HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/1978 City Council MINUTES OF A WORK SESSION
OF THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
JULY 13, 1978
A Work Session was held by the Board of Aldermen of the City of The Colony
on Thursday, July 13, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
William J. Longo Mayor
Clint Davis Alderman
Linda A. Adams Alderman
Gary Shipman Alderman
and Alderman Sandra Shearer and Alderman Gene Pollard were not present;
however, a quorum was established. Also present was Tom Hart, City Adminis-
trator; Janice Carroll, City Secretary and members of the audience.
Frank Graham of Fox and Jacobs, Inc. presented agenda item one regarding
annexation of land into the city limits. He presented two maps to the City
showing the location of the approximately four hundred and fifty acres.
The council felt that the attorney for the city should check on the Extra-
territorial Jurisdiction of .the City of Hebron.
Item two, the abandonment of Stewart's Creek Road was also presented by
Frank Graham. He explained that this concerned the area of the road located
east of FM #423 where North Colony Boulevard is presently being constructed.
After a brief discussion, it was decided that the proper procedure would
be to get an appraisal on the land in question and have an ordinance prepared
by the attorney for the city for further consideration at a future Work Session.
Mayor Longo then read a letter from The Honorable Ralph Johnson, the Mayor
of Lewisville, inviting The Colony to participate in a South Denton County
Cities Conference to be schedule at a later date. Alderman Shipman stated
that it would be beneficial if the County Commissioners could be present and
a representative of the Highway Department speak at this meeting.
Agenda item four, the status of the Southwestern Bell Street Use agreement,
was presented by Mr. Hart. Mr. Dillard, the attorney for the City, advises
that the City handle this situation by ordinance rather than with a franchise
agreement Mr. Hart Explained. Mr. Hart stated that the attorney was looking
into this and would give the Council a more detailed report at a later meeting.
Consideration of a proposed solicitation ordinance was agenda item five.
During a lengthy discussion, the Council asked that a $5.00 permit fee be
charged; that charitable organizations be registered with the City also;
that no solicitation be allowed from sundown to nine o'clock in the morning;
and that Section 11 designate a "no solicitation" sign to be of a "reasonable
size". It was decided to consider this ordinance at the July 17 City Council
Meeting.
A littering ordinance was considered as agenda item number six. There followed
a lengthy discussion, the definitions of handbills and newspapers was a concern
of the Council. After further clarification of newspapers, it was decided
to consider this ordinance at the July 17 City Council meeting.
Tom Hart presented the June FinancialReport prepared by City Treasurer Tony
Marchioli, and commented that the financial condition of the city looks good.
There followed a brief discussion.
Agenda item eight was other matters that may come before the Council, and
numerous administrative matters were discussed. It was agreed the City would
not charge The Colony Municipal Utility District for Building Permits.
The COuncil directed Tom Hart to check on the status of the easement parking
lot to be located west of the Fire Station. The Council authorized the
Mayor to enter into negotiations for a U.S. Forest Truck to be used for a
Fire Truck. Mr. Hart presented a status report to the Council on the lease of
property by the City, the current traffic problem, the construction status of
Peters Colony Elementary School and a Denton County Ambulance Plan Status.
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There being no further action to be taken by the Board of Aldermen,
Alderman Shipman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Alderman
Adams, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
The meeting was adjourned.
J ani ~.,e* Carroll
City /Secretary