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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/1979 City Council 000342 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON MARCH 12, 1979 A SPECIAL MEETING of the City Council was called to order with the following members present.' William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Councilman Linda A. Adams was not in attendance due to illness; however, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shipman moved that the minutes of the Regular Session held on March 5, 1979 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD EXTENSION Mr. Hart presented the plans for the placement of street lights on the extension of North Colony Boulevard as presented by Texas Power & Light. Mr. Hart stated that Isaac Bradburry, Director of Community Development did recommend that it be approved as it did coincide with the lighting on the first segment of North Colony Boulevard. The Council agreed that more information was needed before a decision could be made. Mayor Longo asked that the wattage of the lights be checked. Councilman Shearer requested that the distance between each light be reviewed by Mr. Bradburry. Councilman Shipman moved to table this item. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 3. RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT FROM SAYED OMAR ON THE TRAFFIC STUDY SURVEY FOR THE CITY OF THE COLONY Mr. Hart presented Sayed Omar, Traffic Engineer, to brief the Council on the status of the Traffic Survey for the City. After giving some background, Mr. Omar reviewed the designation of principal, minor and collector arterial road- ways in the City. The Council expressed their desire to have State Highway #121 and F.M. #423 widened. Councilman Davis asked if it was a possibility that FM #423 could be declared a traffic hazard. Mr. Omar answered yes and siated that the widening and signalization is one of the primary reasons for this traffic study. Mr. Omar briefed the Council on hazardous intersection locations based on the factors of actual accidents, physical design, traffic operation and traffic flow. He stated that at this time, the most dangerous intersections are State Highway #121 at FM #423, State Highway #121 at Paige Road and FM ~ 423 and Nash Drive. Mr. Omar gave a sign replacement and addition inventory which would bring the City in line with state standards. He stated that the approximate cost on this for the signs is $15,240 and the posts, not including labor, would run $4,340. Mr. Omar and his associate, Mr. Tom Stallworth presented a School Traffic Study Plan. There followed a lengthy discussion concerning plans to alleviate the traffic congestion problem at Camey Elementary. The final area covered by Mr. Omar was traffic ordinances and he emphasized that one staff member should be designated by ordinance to be in charge of the placement of all traffic signs in the City. 4. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THOMPSON PARKEY, ASSOCI~TES ON PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE MUNICIPAL/POLICE BUILDING AND FIRE STATION. Mr. James Parkey and his associates presented to the Council for their review the preliminary site plan, the preliminary Municipal Building plan and a pre- liminary Fire Station plan. He recommended that the exterior be done in stucco with brickaccents. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the size of the 0002z18 buildings, the office space design, the size and use of the City Council Chambers and the use of the space in the Fire Station. 5. RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Hart had only one item at this time. He stated that he attended the County Commissioners meeting and they were responsive to the problem of repairing the engine in the modular ambulance and would give the City an answer the next Monday. 6. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE CITY There were no other matters to be presented at this time. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Longo stated that the Council would now meet in Executive Session dealing with personnel. Upon reconvening in open session and there being no further action to be taken by the Oouncil, 0ouncilman Shipman moved tht the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present vo2ed aye Noes: None Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M. J~-a~c e' Carroll ' 2/~Y Secretary