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Home My WebLink About11/20/1978 City Council MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1978 A Regular meeting 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 Gene Pollard Alderman and Alderman Gary Shipman was not in attendance; however, a quorum was established. V. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Mayor Longo asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Pollard moved that the minutes of the October 20 meeting and November 6 meeting be approved as read and the minutes of the November 13 meeting be approved as amended. Alderman Shearer seconded this motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None VIII NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDER THE COUNCIL MEETING DATES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON After a brief discussion, Alderman Shearer moved that the City Council meet on December 4, December 14 and January 4 due to the Holiday Season. Seconded by Alderman Davis, the motion was passed by the followin~ vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT #£2 Mr. Tom Cravens of Fox & Jacobs, Inc. presented final plat on subdivision #22 which is located south of North Colony Boulevard. Mr. Cravens stated that the engineering plans have been approved by the Municipal Utility District. This section will consist of "Today" and "Accent" homes, Mr. Cravens added. Alderman Shearer expressed concern as to the lot size. Mr. Cravens explained that the lots must be sixty feet wide at the building line. Alderman Adams asked about street light spacing. Mr. Craham stated that Fox & Jacobs was placing street lights at every intersection and spaced every six hundred feet along the streets. Mayor Longo asked if these plats presented could show the location of fire plugs and street lights. Mr. Cravens answered that this would be no problem for Fox & Jacobs. After a brief discussion concerning the spacing of fire plugs, Alderman Adams moved that the final plat for sub- division number twenty-two be approved as presented. Seconded by Alderman Ds.vis, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND INTO THE CITY OF THE COLONY Alderman Adams read the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AND EXT~DING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID PROPEReY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS AND GRANTING ALL PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY~ PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. and moved that the ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Shearer. Mr. Dillard noted that the ordinance does not contain a severability clause as the caption indicated. It was so noted. The motion was passed by the following vote: 00028 Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATI'ON OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST ON THREE LAND TRACTS IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY. Mr. Hart, City Administrator, stated that all legal requirements had been met. Alderman Adams read the caption of said ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE TRACT A FROM SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO OFFICE DISTRICT "0-1"; CHANGING TRACT B FROM SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT "SC"; CHANGING T~ACT C FROM SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT "GR"; SAID TRACTS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Alderman Davis moved that the ordinance be approved. Seconded by Alderman Adams, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF THEAPPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK Mr. Hart requested a motion to appoint Rosalie Brown as Deputy Court Clerk. Alderman Shearer moved that Rosalie Brown be appointed as Deputy Court Clerk. Seconded by Alderman Adams, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF THE SUBURBAN AMBULANCE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Mr. Hart asked the Council's permission to postpone the selling of the suburban van due to mechanical problems with the Ford van used as a command post by the Fire Department. Alderman Davis asked what changes would have to be made to the suburban. Chief Kimberling answered that it could be adapted very easily by removing the floor. Alderman Shearer asked the year model of the suburban and if it had any mechanical problems. Chief Kimberling stated that it is a 1974 model with no mechanical problems at this time. There followed a lengthy discussion. Alderman Pollard stated that the Council was concerned that the staff was deviating from the original concept of selling existing vehicles in order to purchase police patrol units. Mr. Hart answered that the suburban ambulance was not included in this cash flow projection. Alderman Pollard asked what the cost would be to repair the motor in a van. Chief Kimberling answered that it would cost approximately $600.00. Alderman Davis moved that the request to keep the 1974 suburban ambulance to be converted into a Command post van to be used by the Fire Department be approved. Alderman Pollard seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Alderman Davis, Adams, and Pollard Noes: Alderman Shearer 7. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF CITY BILLS Mr. Tom Hart presented the bills over fifty dollars to be approved by the Council. After discussion, Alderman Davis moved to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Alderman Adams, the motion w~s carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None -2- 000286 8. RECEIVE ADMINISTRATOR'S AND COUNCIL STATUS REPOPT Mr. Hart stated he had nothing to present to the Council at this time. X CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Longo asked for comments or questions from the members of the audience. Lowell Tullis asked about the status of the Park and Recreation Board. Alderman Adams stated that they have not been extremely active, due to a lack of need; however, they will become active due to the upcoming grant application. After further brief discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Shearer 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 Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 8:30. Jafiig~'Carroll ¢it~/Becretary - 3 -