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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1979 City Council 000366 MINUTES OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON APRIL 23, 1979 A Work Session of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Sandra Shearer Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with no members absent, a quorum was established. 1. DISCUSS LAND ANNEXATION AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTmeNT WITH LEWISVILLE Tom Hart, City Manager, stated that the Lewisville City Council is ready to negotiate a boundary adjustment on a tract of land within Lewisville's city limits abutting the southwest boundary of The Colony. After discussion, Council- man Shipman moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the City of Lewisville to reach an agree- ment on this tract of land. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There followed a general discussion of future land annexation on the east side of the City and the legal aspects of this process due to the City of Frisco's Extraterritorial Juris- diction. Mr. Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs stated that they did have an option to purchase land located adjacent to the eastern central City boundary, and they would like this tract annexed into the City by January 1, 1980. 2. REVIEW AND STUDY OF AUCTION ORDINANCE Mr. Hart told the Council that Chief Steinsiek had requested that the need for an auction ordinance be determined by the Council. The Council asked that Chief Steinsiek present his specific recommendations for their review at the next Work Session prior to having the attorney draft an ordinance. Councilman Fabian and Councilman Shipman were concerned that citizens should be made aware that they can contact City Hall for lost or stolen property. It was agreed that a list should be prepared and posted in several places in the City. 3. REVIEW ORDINANCE~ CREATING STAFF POSITIONS Mr. Hart recommended that the ordinances creating the positions of City Secretary, Chief of Police and Municipal Judge be re- scinded as the Home Rule Charter provides for these positions. It was agreed to have the City Attorney give his legal opinion on this matter to be considered at the next Council Meeting. 4. REVIEW PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE The Council reviewed the final draft of the proposed compre- hensive zoning ordinance in great detail and several decisions were~ade by the Council. Councilman Shipman moved that Item #181a,Miniwarehouses be limited to a Specific Use Permit in GenerAl Retail areas. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 000367 Councilman Fabian, concerned primarily with home occupations, directed the staff to check into a procedure for the regis- tration of businesses in the City. Councilman Longo requested further clarification of the side and rear yard specifications as described on page sixty-three of the ordinance. It was so noted. After further review, Councilman Longo moved that Section 17-101 (1) regarding site plans shall be amended to include fire hydrants, mailbox clusters, and street lights. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Hart recommended that the Council look into the concept of requiring developers to pay the street lighting for one year after a section is completed. Councilman Longo authorized the City Manager to investigate this recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. RECEIVE CITY MANAGER'S STATUS REPORT Mr. Hart briefed the Council on various items. Regarding the Lone Star Gas suit, Mr. Hart stated that the Railroad Commission will hear the case on Monday, April 30. In a dis- cussion of the bond propositions recently passed and the future growth of the City, the Council agreed to request the P & Z Cor~r~ission to prepare a five year Capital Improvement Program for the City. 6. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL The Council agreed to install one metro line at City Hall. They discussed the Civil Defense emergency plan for the City, the use of the 4 x 4 army truck, the Mayor and Councilmembers conference, fireworks at the Fourth of July Celebration, a future Comprehensive Pay Plan and the option of a contract between the City Manager and the City. 7. MINUTES Mayor Pro-Tem Shearer stated that this is an emergency item added to the agenda. Councilman Shipman moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Session held on April 16, 1979. Council- man Fabian seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye -- Noes: None The meeting was adjourned at midnight. SA~DRA SHEARER }~YOR PRO-TEN ECRETARY,