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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1978 City Council MINUTES, OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON AUGUST 3, 1978 A Work Session of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The Colony, Benton County, Texas, was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Alderman Linda A. Adams Alderman Sandr a Shearer Alderman Gary Shipman Alderman and with Alderman Pollard absent; however, a quorum was established. ITEM I Agenda item one was review of the final plat on sub- division nineteen. Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs, presented the plat to the Council and answered questions. It was agreed that it would be an agenda item at the August 7, 1978, Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Hart, City Administrator, asked the Council to authorize the Mayor to purchase police vehicle insurance. The present policy will be cancelled on August 6, 1978. The Ccuncil agreed. ITEM III Agenda item three was the review of the location - of soccer fields. Mr. Hart stated that nine hundred dollars spent by the City could get the fields in good condition. He also stated that the soccer fields would be moved to the future high school sight. Five regulation fields will be prepared. Mr. Hart further explained that the easement fields would be used only for practice. Alderman Shearer stated that she did not want the easement used even for practice. If a traffic problem occurs, this will be stopped ~4r. Hart answered. ITEM IV Regarding item four, review of the Budget FY 1978/1979, Mr. Hart stated that the staff was not prepared to present the proposed budget at this time. It was decided that a Budget Work Session would be held on August 15 during the day. ITEM V A discussion of the purchase of the Jaws of Life was agenda item five. Mayor Longo asked Mr. Hart to look into the necessity of the additions to the Jaws itemized in the bid letter. It was agreed that this would be considered at the August 7 Regular Council Meeting. ITEM VI Tom Hart, City Administrator, presented a proposal to the Council to form a Comprehensive Planning Committee. This committee would evaluate community needs and project costs. After a lengthy discussion the Council agrees to this but felt it should not be pursued until the budget is completed. ITEM VII The formation of a Utility Committee was discussed briefly, particularly regarding its purpose. It was agreed that this committee would be appointed at a later date. ITEM VIII A lengthy discussion on the proposed fence ordinance was agenda item eight. The main points were the height of the fences, front yard fences and the height of fences around swimming pools. Alderman Davis asked that it be on the agenda for the August 7 Council Meeting. ITEM IX The Sign ordinance was tabled for further study by the Council. ITEM X In a discussion on an ordinance requiring all property to have addresses posted on the front and back of the pro- perty, it was decided that there would be a ninety day grace period after the passage of this ordinance. ITEM XI The animal control shelter was tabled until the staff had further information on a possible location. ITEM XII The City Administrator's Status Report was the final item considered. Mr. Hart reported that he had a meeting with Mr. Keller of the Highway Commission set for August 24. The local papers will give the City photos of the wrecks on the roads around The Colony and~Sayed Omar is preparing a letter on the needs on these roads. Mr. Hart stated that he is working on a VOR grant for Park improvements. It will cost $4000 to apply for the quarter of a million dollar grant. If it is granted, work will begin in the summer of 1979. Regarding recreation, Mr. Hart stated that he is working with the North Texas Recreation Department to develop a summer recreation program for The Colony. This should cost the City less than $10,000, and a graduate assistant would be on the City staff, Mr. Hart explained. Mr Hart stated he is also looking into the purchase of a 750 gallon oil tank truck to be used for watering by the City, as well as other maintenance equipment specials. At this time the Council went into an Executive Session dealing with Personnel. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Alderman Davis moved to adjourn. Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned. ' ' ~/t' ~Lo~o, Mayor a ,~i;e- arroll, City S~cretary