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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 Da,~is Alderman
Linda A. Adams Alderman
S andra Shearer Alderman
Gene Pollard Alderman
and with Alderman Gary Shipman absent; however, a quorum was established.
Mr. Hart introduced item one by presenting to the Council a Capital Improvements
Program. Mr. Hart listed some- of the Priority needs of the city as follows:
1. Fire Station £50,000
2. Fire Ee~uipment 200,000
3. Land Acquisition 200,000
4. Addition to existing Fire
Station & modification to
House 100,000
5. Signalization 150,000
6. Park & Recreation 350,000
Mr. Hart introduced Mr. Dan Almon, Financial Advisor to the City to explain
the feasibility of a bond program. Mr. Almon presented the principal and
interest requirements on the proposed issue of $1,000,000 and $1,250,000
general obligation bonds. Mr. Almon recommended a twenty-five year term
figure~ at 7~% interest rate on a 6' month' schedule which is a high interest
rate. He stressed that The Colony is a "Special Situation", but was optimistic
- that the bonds ~ould be rated favorably. A tentative election date would be
November 4, 1978. There followed a lengthy discussion of this issue.
Item #2 Consider utilization of City owned vehicles.
Utilization of City owned vehicles was agenda item two. Mr. Hart presented
the staff's recommendations to the Council. The Public Works department
would maintain five vehicles - two trucks, one station wagon, one 4 x 4
flat bed truck, and a Pontiac sedan. The Police Department would pick up
another Public Safety Vehicle which would bring their total to five and the
Ghevy Nova would be sold. The Fire Department will consist of an NA" Wagon,
a pumper, the van, a 3/4 ton truck, two ambulances and the Texas Forestry Truck.
The jeep would be sold. There followed a lengthy discussion of this recommendation.
Mayor Longo stated that the 4 x 4 flatbed was purchased from Texas Surplus to
be used by the Fire Department. Alderman Adams suggested that the water tank
be left on the "4 x 4" truck and a trailer be purchased for the hauling needs of
the Public Works Department.
Item #3 Consider establishing a policy regarding charging the Lewisville ISD
for building permits.
Mr. Hart stated that the City of Lewisville does not charge the LISD a permit fee
for schools. The Council requested that Mr. Hart set an appointment with Mr.
Stuver to discuss this and school building projections in The Colony.
Item #4 Consider a resolution authorizing signatores for the City of The Colony.
Alderman Davis made the motion that Tom Hart be authorized to sign City checks,
which was agenda item four. Seconded by Alderman Adams, the motion was passed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Ail members present voted aye
Noes: None
Alderman Pollard was not present to vote on this matter.
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Item #5 Consider an ordinance regulating commercial vehicles within
the Colony.
A discussion of the proposed truck route ordinance ~repared by Mr. Dillard,
was then held. The Council was concerned that these routes be approved by
Fox & Jacobs. A brief discussion was held on this subject.
Item # ? Administrator's Status Report
Item seven was an administrator's status report. Mr. Hart asked the Council's
opinion regarding the preparation of a legal petition requesting metro phone --~
service on an optional basis. It was the Council's opinion to begin research-
ing the option of decertification of Southwestern Bell. There followed a
brief discussion of various subjects.
Item # 6 Executive Session
Item six was an Executive Session dealing with Personnel.
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 Davis, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ail members present voted aye
Noes: None
The meeting was adjourned.
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