HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1978 City Council 000291
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON
DECEMBER 7, 1978
An Emergency Called Session of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas was called to order with the following members
present:
Sandra Shearer Mayor Pro Tem
Glint Davis Alderman
Gary Shipman Alderman
Gene Pollard Alderman
and Mayor William J. Longo was not in attendance nor was Alderman Linda A.
Adams due to maternity complications; however, a quorum was established.
1. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PARK AND RECREATION GRANT PACKAGE
Herschel Lindley of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. presented the
land areas to be dedicated by Fox & Jacobs for City parks which encompasses
approximately 149 acres. The City has $470,000 to provide park facilities;
the additional $55,000 of the total grant application is for the cost of
preparation. Alderman Pollard was concerned that if the grant was rejected,
the City would be responsible for the maintenance of these park areas. Mr.
Lindley assured the City Council that the formal dedication of this land
would not occur until after the grant is approved. There followed a lengthy
and detailed discussion of each park, the facilities needed, the cost of
these facilities and maintenance. It was generally agreed that the park
area located north of Peter's Colony Elementary School site would be the
location of primary park facilities. It was agreed that three lighted
tennis courts were a priority need and they should be located at the John
Yates Park which is the most centrally located park area. This park area
would also include a concession/restroom structure, a lighted multipurpose
field, bleacher~ a practice field, a picnic pavilion, a one hundred car
parking lot, and grass and grading. This park area would be at a cost of
approximately $307,000. The park area located adjacent to Turner Street
would contain two ball diamonds, restrooms, picnic stations and a dirt
bicycle trail at a cost of approximately $95,000. The bike trail which
would connect all park areas through the use of the Texas, Power & Light
easement would cost approximately $47,000. Joel Larkin of Fox & Jacobs
reminded the Council that no playground equipment was being provided for the
mini-parks. Alderman Pollard stated that he felt that th~se parks could be
developed by local civic clubs. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed
that soccer practice fields would not be located on the easement. Regarding
maintenance, Alderman Pollard was concerned with water costs by the summer
of 1980.
2. CONSIDER BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Davis moved to table this agenda item. Seconded by Alderman
Shipman, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
3. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR FOR THE 1977/78 BUDGET YEAR
Mr. Hart stated that Janice Carroll had clarified the cost figure submitted
by S.D. Vaugh, CPA for the City audit. Mrs. Carroll explained that a standard
audit would not exceed $1,000. This cost is based on a rate of twenty-five
dollars per hour. If it is determined that the audit will not be a standard
audit; Mr. Vaugh will stop and the cost will be renegotiated. Alderman Pollard
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moved to appoint S. D. VaUgh, CPA to prepare the audit for the fiscal year
1977/78 for a cost not to exceed $1,000. Seconded by Alderman Shipman,
the motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Alderman Shipman
moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Alderman Davis, the motion was
passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
J a~i"o/e Ca, troll ~
City~ Secretary