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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1979 City Council 000386 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON June ~, 1979 A Regular Session of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Sandra Shearer Mayor Pro Tem William J. Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Mayor Richard Turner absent; however, a quorum was estab- lished. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer explained that Mayor Turner was attending the City of Lewisville's Council meeting regarding the proposed boundry adjustment agreement. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Councilman Fabian moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 21, 1979 with the following corrections: (1) Agenda item #1 _ add the statement made by Mayor Pro Tem Shearer that the Council would reconvene in Executive Session later in the meeting. (2) Agenda Item 8 - that Councilman Shipman also read the ordinance aloud. (3) Agenda Item #3- a typographical should be changed to reflect "to wit" rather than "to with". It was so noted. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None Councilman Fabian moved that the minutes of the Special Session held on May 25, 1979 be approved as read. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams, Shearer and Fabian Noes: None Abstention: Councilman Shipman 2. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM. Councilman Shipman moved that Councilman Shearer be reappointed by the Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT #25. Mr. Bradburry, Director of Community Development, presented the plat showing the location of street lights and fire plugs in subdivision twenty-five. Mr. Bradburry stated that he and Chief Kimberling had reviewed their location and were in agreement. Mr. Bradburry also pointed out to the Council that room was allowed for the future widening of FM ~423. After a brief discussion, Councilman Longo moved to approve the final plat for subdivision twenty-five. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 000587 12. CONSIDERATION OF REVALUATION OF PROPERTY REGARDING AD VALOREM TAXES. At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer moved to agenda item twelve at the request of Tom Forrest, Director of the Municipal Utility District. Mr. Bob Brown, M.U.D. board member addressed the Council. He stated his board prefers not to revaluate property for this taxing year, but has not made a final decision pending the decision of the City Council. Mr. Brown presented the following figures as prepared by Mike Lindsey, tax assessor/coll~ector: Estimated 1979 Value $128,000,000 Estimated Tax ~ 13¢ 166,400 Estimated Reappraisal Increase 10,200,000 Estimated tax increase ~ 13¢ 13,260 Estimated cost of Reappraisal 5,500 After discussion, Councilman Shipman moved that the City would not appraise property within the City Limits of The Colony for the 1979 taxing year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fabian. After a brief discussion regarding this, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF BOUNDRY ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT WITH FRISCO. Councilman Adams moved to approve the Boundry Adjustment Agreement with the City of Frisco in which Frisco agrees to relinquish from their Extraterritorial Jurisdiction a five foot strip described in Exhibit "A" and "B" and relinquishes their Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as described in Exhibit "C" by granting the petition for said relinquishment, and authorize the Mayor to sign this agreement. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF LONE STAR GAS RATE ORDINANCE. Councilman Shipman moved to table this item as the Lone Star Gas Company would not have this ordinance in final order until the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following caption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ADOPTING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY; CREATING ZONING DISTRICTS; ADOPTING A ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS; PRO- VIDING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 18; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - 2 - 000288 Councilman Longo moved that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be approved on this second reading. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read the following caption of the Subdivision Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH RULES DlqD REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PLATTING, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND: PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PROCEDURE: PROVIDING FOR PRELIMINARY PLATS TO BE SUB- MITTED; THE INFORMATION SUCH PLATS MUST CONTAIN, THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AS TO STREETS AND ALLEYS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOTS AND BLOCKS; PROVIDING FOR FINAL PLAT TO BE SUBMITTED, AND OWNER'S DEDICATION AND ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE ON AND THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF BY THE CITY AND FOR SUCH OTHER AREAS AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 974a OF VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PENALTY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Adams moved to approve the Subdivision Ordinance on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ABANDONED OR JUNKED VEHICLE ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read the following caption of the ordinance providing for the removal of abandoned or junked vehicles: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED AND JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES FOUND ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED AND JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES: PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved that the above captioned ordinance be approved on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AUCTION ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF ABANDONED PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SALE; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS; PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY BY CITY PERSONNEL; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Longo moved to approve the second reading of the above captioned ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: - 3 - 000389 Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO PURSUE AN IPA GRANT. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, briefed the Council on the Inter- governmental Personnel Act, and the City's corresponding grant application. Councilman Fabian asked to review the initial letter of intent. Mrs. Carroll stated that it was in the files. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer called a brief recess. Upon reconvening, and --- reviewing all papers relating to this grant application, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY DESIGNATING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICI- PATING IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT OF 1970; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF THE COLONY IS ELIBIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Intergovern- mental Personnel Act of 1970 to assist local governments in strengthening their personnel systems and functions; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has adopted Article 6081r, V.A.C.S., for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political subdivisions, to participate in the Federal Program; and WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is fully eligible to receive assistance under this Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the city in dealing with Texas Department of Community Affairs ~ concerning this program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: That the City Council hereby authorized and directs its Mayor to represent and act for the City of The Colony in dealing with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the purpose of this program. The City Council hereby designates its City Manager as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive Federal funds for purposes of this program. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Officials herein designated to make application for such a grant. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas this 4th day of June, 1979. /s/ Richard Turner Richard Turner, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Janice Carroll Janice Carroll City Secretary Councilman Fabian moved to approve this resolution with the names of the City Manager and Mayor omitted. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None - 4 - OO089O 11. CONSIDERATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION FOR TEXAS SURPLUS PROPERTY AGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the authorization form from Texas Surplus Properties. Councilman Longo recommended that he, I. R. Bradburry and Chief John Steinsiek be authorized to purchase items. After discussion, Councilman Shipman moved that Councilman Longo; Tom Hart, City Manager; and I. R. Bradburry, Director of Community Development be authorized to purchase items from Texas Surplus Properties. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. 13. RECEIUE PRESENTATION FROM CITIZENS REGARDING TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer stated that this was a citizen requested agenda item. Mr. Bradburry told the Council and members of the audience that "No Trucks" signs had been installed that day, and that Paige Road was now properly marked. He added that the truck route signs should be in in approximately two weeks. At this time, Mayor Richard Turner returned and told the Council that the discussion with the Lewisville City Council regarding the Boundry Adjustment Agreement was very positive, although no final action was taken. At this time, there being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Shipman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Shearer, Shipman and Fabian. Noes: Councilman Longo Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ce Carroll Secretary - $ -