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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/1979 City Council 000349 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON b~RCH 26, 1979 A Special Session of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: William J. Longo Mayor Linda A. Adams Councilman Ciint Davis Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Counciiman and no members were absent; thus, a quorum was established. 1. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT #24 Mr. Frank Graham, a representative of Fox and Jacobs, Inc. presented the final plat to the Council. He stated that Section #24 contained two hundred and forty-five lots and all three products, Today, Accent and Flair would be built. Mr. Bradburry, Director of Community Development stated that he and Fire Chief Chuck Kimberling had z'eviewed the locations of the street lights and fire hydrants. The fire hydrants are adequate, but Mr. Bradburry reconmaended adding one light on Nervin Street and one light on Jenkins Street. There followed a discussion regarding the placement of street lights. Councilman Shearer asked if this plat coincides with the pro- posed zoning ordinance. Mr. Graham answered that all lots complied with the ordinances specifications. Mr. Bradburry stated that he did want to check to see if a Crosley Road was duplicated in Lewisville. Councilman Davis moved that the final plat #24 be approved contingent on the following street light changes: 1. Add one street light on Nervin 2. Add one street light on Jenkins 3. Delete one light on Hale Councilman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2 RECEII~5 A REQUEST FROM THE COLONY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REGARDING A MOBILE STRUCTURE Mr. Chet Longenecker and Mr. Williamson, representatives of The First Baptist Church presented a request to use tempor- arily a mobile structure while their second building is under construction. Mayor Longo asked how long this building would be used. Mr. Williamson answered that they did expect to have the building completed within six months. Mr. Bradburry told the City Council that a mobile structure must meet all of the specifications of the Uniform Building Code. Councilman Adams said that she felt the City should allow mobile structures, but only on a limited time basis. Councilman Davis said that he would be favorable to the use of a mobile structure for 6 months with a sixty day extension clause. The Council dir- ected Tom Hart, City Manager and Mr. Bradburry to research the alternatives and to get a legal opinion regarding a waiver releasing the City from any liability if the mobile building does not meet code requirements. Mayor Longo stated that a final decision would be made at the next regular Council meeting. 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES. Mr. Hart said that he and Mr. Bradburry had met with Fox and 000350 Jacobs representatives regarding the fee structure. The staff recommends one set fee be applied for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing as well as the building code for all residential structures. The individual fee scales can be used for all construction other than residential. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that this ordinance would be on the agenda for the next Regular Council meeting. 4. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FIRE LANE ORDINANCE Fire Chief Chuck Kimberling presented a sample fire lane ordinance to Council explaining that there is a present need for a fire lane at Stop N' Go and a future one when other commercial construction is completed. Mr. Bradburry explained that this ordinance is used in several surrounding cities. The only change recommended by Chief Kimberling and Mr. Brad- burry was that fire lanes be designated with white paint rather than red paint. 5. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO CITY ORDINANCE #0016 Chief Steinsiek presented for the Council's review his re- commended changes on City ordinance #0016. Section 6 should designate the gasoline container as a "portable" container. Mr. Bradburry added that the portable containers should be of a metal material. Section 8 should designate a fourteen day notification period for inoperative vehicles, Chief Steinsiek explained. Chief Steinsiek asked that a Section 9 be added to this ordinance which would forbid the parking of oversize trucks on City streets. There followed a general discussion of these proposed changes. Councilman Shearer said that if Section 9 refers to commercial trucks, they should be described as "in excess of one ton". The Council directed the staff to determine a location where these trucks could be parked if they are not allowed to park on the street. 6. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED UTILITY SALES TAX ORDINANCE Mr. Hart stated that this ordinance must be passed and mailed to the State Comptroller prior to May 1, 1979 to retain the 1% utility sales tax. Mr. Hart said that this is an equitable tax and he did recommend retaining it. The revenue to the City next year would be approximately $25,000 from this sales tax. Councilman Davis agreed that it is an equitable tax, but he felt this should come before the voters at some time in the future. After a brief discussion, the Council directed the staff to ask the attorney for the City if a section calling for an election on this proposition in April, 1980, would be legal. It was so noted. 7. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mayor Longo stated that this item would be tabled until after the Executive Session dealing with Personnel. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Longo announced that the Council would now meet in Ex- ecutive Session dealing with personnel. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Mayor Longo announced that no decision had been reached regarding Agenda Item 7, Board Appointments. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Shearer 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 000351 Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 9:34 P.M. William J. L~ngo- Mayor J~a~t'ce Carroll C~y Secretary