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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1978 City Council MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON JULY 17, 1978 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, was called to order by Mayor William J. Longo with the follow- ing members present: William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Alderman Linda A. Adams Alderman Gary Shipman Alderman Gene Pollard Alderman and with Alderman Sandra Shearer absent; thus constituting a quorum. There being no guest speakers, Mayor Longo asked for corrections on the minutes for the June 15 Work Session, the June 19 Regular Council Meeting, the June 22 Special Session, the June 29 Special Session, the June 30 Special Session and the July 6 Work Session. There were none. Alderman Shipman moved to accept the minutes as written. Alderman Adams seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None Mayor Longo explained that John Steinsiek was not present, and that he would be sworn in as Chief of Police of The Colony as soon as he arrives. VIII. There being no reports or old business, the Council moved to New Business. A. The continuance of the Public Hearing from the June 19 City Council Meeting to consider the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a 10.573 acre tract located at the southeast corner of Colony Boulevard and Farm to Market Road number 423 and a 1.6 acre tract on Paige Road was the first item to be considered. At this time, Alderman Davis removed himself from any discussion or action on this matter. Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs, owners of the land, stated that he and the developer Dale C. Bullough met with the homeowners surrounding the 10.573 tract and answered questions concerning the development of this land satisfactorily. Concerning the 1.6 acres on Paige Road, Mr. Graham presented a letter from the developer, Mr. Bullough, outlining the conditions that the La Petite Day Care Center must~follow in order to be licensed by the State Welfare Board. Mr. Graham then asked for questions or comments from the members of the audience. Judy Judelson asked if the masonry wall would be eight feet. Mr. Graham assured her that it would be eight feet. There being no further statements for or against the zoning request changes, Mayor Longo closed the public hearing. At this time, Alderman Pollard moved that the zoning changes on the 10.573 acre tract and on the 1.6 acre tract be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) the protective masonry wall will be eight feet in height; (2) the wall will be set back five feet from the alleyway; (3) no sign is to exceed the height of the building; (4) adequate drainage will be provided; (5) a deceleration lane will be provided; (6) the berm will be set back as presented by the developer; and (7) lighting will be held below the height of the buildings. Alderman Adams seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Adams, Shipman and Pollard Noes: None -1- Alderman Pollard stated that Mr. Bill Majors was at the meeting with the developer on July 10, 1978 to represent his own interests only. At this time, Mayor Longo stated that John Steinsick was present and proceeded to swear John Steinsiek in as the Chief of Police of the City of The Colony. Alderman Pollard thanked the Law Enforcement Commission and Chairman Wes Gray for their assistance to the Council in the hiring procedure. B. Tom Hart reads a letter from Mayor Ralph Johnson, City of Lewisville, regarding a South Denton County Government Conference to consider such topics as animal control, county property taxes, ambulance service and other health services to south Denton County residents. Mr. Hart recommends that a letter be drafted under the Mayor's signature stating that the City of The Colony would be interested in attending such a conference. Alderman Pollard moved that such a letter be drafted and that the city attend this conference. Alder- man Shipman seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None C. Mayor Longo reads the order appointing the Election Judge, Rose Ashman, and Alternate Judge, Glenda Davis for the August 12, 1978 Home Rule Commission Election. Rob Dillard, Attorney for the city, noted that date calling the election should be corrected to June 19 rather than July 17. Alderman Adams moved to accept the order appointing the Election Judge and Alternate as corrected. Alderman Shipman seconded. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None D. Alderman Shipman presented a Solicitation Ordinance for the Council's consideration and read the following caption: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE; PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF OTHER PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT VENDORS: PROVIDING FOR FEES; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT VENDORS; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Alderman Shipman further paraphrased the sections of the ordinance and moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Pollard seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None E. Alderman Davis presented a Littering Ordinance to be considered by the Council and read the following caption: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITING THROWING OR DEPOSITING LITTER; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Alderman Davis moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Shipman seconded this motion. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that Attorney Dillard should further define newspapers and handbills. At this time, Alderman Adams moved to table this ordinance so that the attorney can make this correction. Alderman Pollard seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: -2- Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None F. Mayor Longo presented the bills over fifty dollars ($50.00) for the approval of the Council. Alderman Adams moved to approve the bills. Alderman Davis seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None G. Mayor Longo stated that the City Council will recess and recon- vene in City Hall prior to going into Executive Session. At this time, Mayor Longo asked for questions or comments from the members of the audience. There followed a brief discussion of the littering ordinance. Ron Getz, General Manager of the Lewisville News Advertiser, presented a letter to the Council on this matter. Mayor Longo stated that their comments would be taken into considera- tion by the Council. Mayor Longo then recessed the meeting. Upon reconvening at City Hall, Mayor Longo announced the Council would go into an Executive Session dealing with personnel. When the Council reconvened in open session, Mayor Longo announced that a decision had been made to rescind the appointment of Larry Ellis as agent of record for the City. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Alderman Shipman moved to adjourn. Alderman Adams seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned. Wiil£am J. ~~Mayor d J~h~iZce Carroll, City Secretary -3-