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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1979 City Council 000873 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON MAY 14, 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 no members absent; thus, a quorum was established. 1. DISCUSS PARKING ON BLAIR OAKS AND HEATHERINGTON Reverand Allen Borden, representing the Church of Christ congregation meeting at 5005 Heatherington, appeared before the Coucnil to discuss the parking problems this situation creates in a residential area. Reverand Borden stated that the members have been instructed to park west of Blair Oaks on the southside of Heatherington. He assured the Council that the meeting arrangement was temporary. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer explained that this had been brought to the Council's attention by residents that also live on Heatherington, as they became concerned that this would become permanent. Reverand Borden introduced Robert Wilson and George Pennini who presented the plans for the church building to be constructed on a site located at Paige Road and Gates Drive which they are purchasing from Fox & Jacobs. After a lengthy discussion concerning present code violations, citizen complaints and parking problems, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer suggested that they look into the possibility of holding two services. Councilman Adams suggested that the Council give the Church six months to get the house up to code requirements or move into their own building. At this time, Councilman Fabian requested that ReverandBorden report back to the Council at the next meeting regarding the option of holding two services, parking solutions, installation of outward opening doors and present to the Council a written agreement signed by the surrounding neighbors if they agree to allowing the Church to meet on Heatherington for six months if the immediate problems are corrected. Reverand Borden agreed. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Shearer stated that the Coucnil would meet in executive session dealing with personnel. 3. REVIEW OF CITY ORDINANCE #38, REGULATING FENCE REQUIREMENTS After discussion, the Council agreed to amend Section 9, a(2) to require only a four foot fence around pools and to amend Section 6 (c) to allow front yard fencing. The staff was of the opinion that variance requests for front fencing through the Board of Adjustment would be a cumbersome process. Councilman Adams read the front fence requirements as outlined by the City of Lewisville's ordinance, and suggested that the City's ordinance be amended in a similar fashion. The staff was directed to review these changes with the attorney and have an amended ordinance as soon as possible. 4. REVIEW OF ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Hart, City Manager presented the Zoning Ordinance prepared by the attorney to the Coucnil for their review. He explained 0003721 that the attorney was of the opinion that ordinance would allow the legal passage of the zoning specifications without requiring the reading of these specifications. Councilman Longo was concerned that there was no severability clause. 5. REVIEW OF PROPOSED FIRE LANE ORDINANCE Councilman Shipman moved to table this agenda item to allow further study by the staff. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES After a brief recess, the Coucnil moved to agenda item eight as Councilman Adams must leave the meeting due to the sudden illness of her child. After a brief discussion of a letter of intent drafted by Councilman Adams and some minor changes made, Councilman Longo moved that this letter fo intent be approved and mailed to each member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 6. REVIEW OF PROPOSED AUCTION ORDINANCE After discussion, the Council agreed that the reference to the City Manager in Sections one and five should be amended to read "the City Manager or his designated representative". They also agreed that Section seven should be clarified to reflect that no elective or appointive officials of the City could purchase items being auctioned by the City. Councilman Fabian requested that the Police Department post monthly a list of these items for the citizens' benefit. Councilman Shipman and Councilman Longo suggested that this procedure be tested for a period of six months, before any official action of the Council is taken. The Council concurred. 7. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ABANDONED OR JUNKED VEHICLES ORDINANCE Councilman Longo asked if it was necessary that the City have a prosecutor present at hearings involving the removal of junked or abandoned vehicles. The staff was directed to check on this. The Council did concur that this ordinance as well as the auction ordinance should contain a severability clause. 9. RECEIVE CITY MANAGER"S STATUS REPORT City Manager Tom Hart briefed the Council on the following items: (1) Arranging a meeting with Lone Star Gas prior to the June 5 hearing date; (2) Revenue Sharing Challenge letter; (3) a meeting with Texas Power & Light regarding service west of Farm to Market Road #423; (4) a meeting with the Lewisville City Manager regarding a boundry adjustment agreement; (5) the release by Frisco of their extraterritorial jurisdiction on the east side of The Colonycity limits; and (6) a planned meeting with the Plano City Manager regarding land annexation and development. 10. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL Councilman Longo announced that there would be a Civil Defence Sponsored Disaster meeting on May 23, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. and the public is invited. There followed a general discussion -2- 000375 of various minor items and items to be considered on future agendas. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Longo moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 7, 1979 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Shipman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the follwoing roll call vote: Ayes: ~All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Shearer adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Sandra Shearer Mayor Pro Tem J'~ce' U~rroll C~ Secretary -3-