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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1979 City Council 000844 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON MARCH 19, 1979 A Regtular Meeting of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Clint Davis Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman and with no members absent; %bus, a quorum was established. V MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Davis moved to approve the minutes of the Special Session held on March 12, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Davis, Shearer and Shipman Noes: None Abstention: Councilman Adams VIII NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON THE EXTENSION OF NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD Councilman Davis stated that based on the additional information presented in Mr. Bradburry's memo, he moved that the street lighting on the extension of North Colony Boulevard be approved as presented by Texas, Power and Light. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF A SECOND READING OF THE PROPOSED HEALTH ORDINANCE Tom Hart, City Manager read the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, REGULATING THE FOOD HANDLING AND FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRO- VIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He paraphrased the Health Ordinance for the benefit of the members of the audience. He did note that on Page 12 on the fee schedule that it should reflect a twenty dollar fee for one half of a year rather than fifteen dollars. Councilman Davis moved to approve the second and final reading of the Health Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shearer. After a brief discussion, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF A SECOND READINC OF THE ORDINANCE CALLING A MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION FOR APRIL 7, 1979. Mr. Hart, City Manager, read the following caption of the ordinance calling the bond election for April 7, 1979: WHEREAS, IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY AND ADVISABLE TO CALL THE ELECTION HEREINAFTER ORDERED; AND WH~AS, IT IS HEREBY OFFICIALLY FOUND AND DETERMINED THAT SAID MEETING WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE TIME, PLACE AND PURPOSE OF SAID MEETING WAS GIVEN, ALL AS RE- QUIRED BY VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST. ARTICLE 6252-17. 000345 Councilman Adams moved to approve this ordi~anee on the second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shipman. In discussion, Lowell Tullis was recognized and asked what decision had been made regarding the emergency clause. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that the emer- gency' clause had been removed,typographical errors corrected, attendance corrected on the certification and Proposition I changed to reflect that the building will be used for the police department as well as administrative. Mayor Longo called for a vote on the motion on the floor. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF THOMPSON PARKEY, ASSOCIATES. Mr. Hart, presented the following ordinance to the City Council. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INT0 TWO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF THOMPSON/PARKEY, ASSOCIATES, INC. ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORMS OF THE CONTRACTS AS EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of The Colony, Texas, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City two ~ontracts for architectural services with THOMPSON/PARKEY, ASSOCIATES, INC. for the design of a municipal building and fire station for the City. The approved forms of such contracts are attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B", and made a part for such purposes. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication of caption in official newspaper. READ AND PASSED ON FIRST READING ON THE DAY OF , 1979. READ AND PASSED ON SECOND READING ON rffHE DAY OF , 1979. Mr. Hart also presented the contracts to the Council for their review. Councilman Davis asked if the contracts had been reviewed by the attorney. Mr. Hart stated that the attorney would review these contracts prior to the second reading of this ordinance. Mr. Hart explained that two contracts were needed in the event that one of the propositions, Municipal Building or Fire Station, fails. There followed a review and discussion regarding interior design being included, an eight month completion date excluding construction phase, fees (Section 15.3) being due only after the sale of the bonds, difference in basic and additional services. Councilman Davis moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. After a brief discussion, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 5. RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Hart reported that he attended the Denton County Commissioners meeting and the CommisSioners did agree to pay one half of the repair bill for the Dodge Ambulance that the City recently acquired from the County. The am- bulance is now in service and the engine is under a three month warranty stated Mr. Hart. - 000848 Janice Carroll, City Secretary, gave a brief report on the organizational meeting of the Fourth of July Celebration Committee. '- 6. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL Janice Carroll gave the Council members a memo on the results of the swimming pool newspaper survey. Out of twenty-four responses, twelve were in favor of a swimming pool, while tennis courts were requested in seventeen responses. ?. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Longo stated that the City Council would now meet in EXECUTIVE SESSION dealing with Personnel. Upon reconvening in open session and their being no further action to be ~ken by the Council, Councilman Davis moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. William J. Mayor C~t~ Secretary