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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1979 City Council MINUTES OF T}!E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON JUNE 18, 1979 A Regular Session of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor Wm. J. Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with no members absent; thus, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Turner asked for corrections to the minutes to be approved. Councilman Fabian noted that in the minutes of the Special Session held on June 1, 1979, Section Two should be corrected to reflect that the surcharge is five cents per 1,000 MCF rather than $1,000; and Councilman Adams' motion should be corrected to include the phrase "at least one year" regarding the length of time this rate will be in effect. Councilman Fabian also noted that in the · minutes of the Regular Session held on June 4, 1979, the word "error" was omitted after the word "typographical". The corrections were so noted. Councilman Fabian then moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams and Fabian Noes: None Abstention: Councilmen Shearer and Shipman on the June 1 minutes. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GAS UTILITY RATE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY ' Mayor Longo read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS IN THE TOWN OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND AMENDED; AND PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES. Councilman Fabian was concerned that the billing deficiency in the amount of $19,095.53 was in excess of the expected ten to fifteen thousand estimated by Mr. Joe Nail, rate consultant for the City. Mr. Floyd Cunningham, District Manager of Lone Star Gas answered that Mr. Nsll gave only an estimate and that the Council did agree to allow Lone Star Gas to recoup this estimated deficiency. Councilman Fabian felt that the deficiency could reach $25,000 before the new rate is in effect. There followed a lengthy dis- cussion of this matter. Councilman Longo suggested that this ordinance be passed on first reading contingent on the consultant, Mr. Nail, reviewing these figures before the reading. Mr. Tom Hart, City Manager, agreed and stated that the Council should continue in good faith. Councilman Longo then moved to approve the first reading of the above captioned ordinance, and that it be reviewed by the consultant and attorney prior to the second reading. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams, Shearer and Shipman Noes: Councilman Fabian 000392 B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WIDENING OF F.M. #423 Mr. Hart, City Manager, confirmed that the town of Eastvale will not participate in the program to widen FM #423, and therefore, the council need not take any action on the resolution tonight. The Department of Highways and Public Transportation must now pass an amended Minute Order before action can be taken by the City. Councilman Longo stated that before any action is taken, the Council should have a financial impact statement on this cost to the city. At this time, it is noted in the minutes that due to a problem with the tape, this meeting will not be taped. 4. RECEIVE CITY MANAGER'S STATUS REPORT Mr. Hart reminded the Council that the meeting with the Highway Department regarding the widening of Old Denton Road was on June 20 and urged them to attend. He advised the Council that the Park and Recreation grant and the Juvenile Officer Grant is still pending, but as soon as the respective boards meet, a decision should be made. There followed a brief update on the Fourth of July plans. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, invited the Council to ride in the parade. The Council then briefly discussed the bond status and the school boundaries for the new elementary school. 5. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME UP BEFORE THE COUNCIL Dave Brown, s member of the audience, was recognized and advised the Council that he was concerned with the trucks on North Colony Boulevard and their extreme speed. He was also concerned with the way the ambulance was being driven. He had observed it responding to a wreck and felt the speed was unnecessary. Mr. Hart said he would look into the matter. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Council- man Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Turner at 8:40 p.m. ~ha~d T~r ~/Mayor - 2 -