HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/1978 City Council MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON
AUGUST 31, 1978
A Work Session of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas, was called to order with the
following members present:
William J. Longo Mayor
Clint Davis Alderman
Linda A. Adams Alderman
Sandra Shearer Alderman
Gary Shipman Alderman
Gene Pollard Alderman
and a quorum was established.
I. Mr. Hart presented agenda item one, a proposed school
speed zone ordinance and agenda item two, a proposed
crosswalk guard ordinance to the Council. The Council agreed
that the ordinances should be sent to the attorney and put
on the September 7th Regular City Council Meeting Agenda.
A brief discussion of the Fence Ordinance was item three. Mr.
Hart explained that due to a misinterpretation, some citizens
felt that fences must be five feet from the back property line.
However, this section referred to a five foot setback at the
alleyway corners to eliminate blind corners and ease turning.
Mr. Hart asked Mayor Longo to move to agenda item six, status
report. At this time Mr. Hart introduced Sayed Omar to present
a Capital Improvement Program proposal to the Council. Sayed
introduced his associate Tom Stallworth to present the basic
proposal. Mr. Stallworth stated that they would assist in the
initial planning, land use administration, resource analysis, and
the actual capital improvements program. This proposal is set
on a four month time table and will cost twelve thousand five
hundred dollars ($12,500.). Planning will cost approximately
$2,500., land use administration is at a cost of $6,500, resource
analysis would be approximately $1,500 and the CIP will cost
$3,000. There followed a lengthy and detailed discussion of the
proposed bond program in relation to the proposal presented.
The Council discussed the use of City Hall for functions that are
not sponsored by the City. The Council agreed to leave this to
the City Administrator's discretion at this time. If problems
occur, a formal policy will be established at that time.
Agenda item five was a City Financial Report presented by City
Treasurer Tony Marchioli. Mr. Marchioli stated the City
presently has a cash balance of $48,000. The revenues for
September will be approximately $13,000 and the expenses for
September will be $36,000. This will give the City a cash
reserve for this budget year of approximately $25,000. Mr.
Marchioli said that the felt that the City can get through the
months of October and November without borrowing money. There
followed a brief discussion.
Returning to agenda item six, Mr. Hart updated the Council on the
Denton County Ambulance status. It was Mr. Hart's recommendation
that the City enter into this agreement with the County. There
followed a discussion of this matter. Mr. Hart then presented to
the Council for their consideration Mary Hundt's, Chairman of the
Telephone Committee, suggestion that a legal petition be presented
to the Public Utility ~ Commission. After a lengthy discussion,
the Council agreed to provide the legal services to prepare
this legal petition asking that complete metro service be
offered the "370" telephone exchange on an optional basis.
Alderman Pollard asked that Tom Hart pursue available
options and contact the General Telephone Company.
Agenda item seven was an Executive Session dealing with
per sonnel.
Upon reconvening in open session and there being no further action
to be taken by the Council, Alderman Adams moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Alderman Shearer, the
motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
The meeting was adjourned.
Ja~c~ Carroi~l~ '~Tt~ ~Secretary