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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1979 City Council 00040 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON JULY 16, 1979 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held at the United Methodist Church, The Colony, Texas with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William 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 Councilman Shipman moved to approve the minutes of the meetings held on July 1, July 2, and July 7 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 2. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Mayor Turner presented plaques to former Councilman Clint Davis and Gene Pollard in appreciation for their service to the City. 3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ZONING CHANGES REQUESTED BY FOX & JACOBS, INC.: A. Tract A - approximately 1.43 acres of land to be changed from Shopping Center to Industrial B. Tract B - approximately 165 acres to be changed from Single Family to Industrial C. Tract C - approximately 25 acres to be changed from Light Commercial to Industrial D. Tract D - approximately 36,65 acres to be changed from Light Commercial to Industrial Councilman Fabian moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Joel Larkin, of Fox & Jacobs, Inc., the present owner of the tracts of land made the formal presentation. Mr. Allen Burkman representing IBM and Mr. Robert Thomas, an attorney representing IBM were also present to answer any questions the Council or citizens might have regarding the petential develop- ment of this land. Citizen Wes Gray was concerned with the location of the buffer zone where the land is adjacent to residential areas. Following a discussion, Mr. Burkman did agree that the two hundred foot natural buffer zone would extend from IBM's property line east of the Paige Road right of way. It was clarified that Fox & Jacobs did dedicate the land necessary for the widening of Paige Road, and this land will not be sold to IBM. The Council did assure Mr. Gray that ooo4o 3. these restrictions would be spelled out in the City ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Burkman assured Councilman Fabian that no land speculation was involved and if the land was developed it would be primarily a laboratory facility, and that the primary traffic flow would be toward state highway #121. The Council assured Wes and Helen Gray that this requirement would be met. Virginia McCollum, a member of the audience, was recognized and asked if the traffic flow was taken into consideration. Mr. Hart, City Manager, stated that he had met with the firm of Schrickel and Rollins to study a modification of the City's Master Land Use Plan. After a brief discussion regarding land use, Council- man Shearer moved to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None At this time Mr. Hart stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with proper zoning procedures and recommended this zoing change contingent on a buffer zone. At this time Councilman Adams moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the rezoning of the following land tracts to an Industrial Classification contingent on a two hundred foot greenbelt buffer zone being provided where IBM land is adjacent to residential zoning: a. Tract A - approximately 1.43 acres of land to be changed from Shopping Center to Industrial b. Tract B - approximately 165 acres to be changed from Single Family to Industrial c. Tract C - approximately 25 acres to be changed from Light Commercial to Industrial d. Tract D - approximately 36,65 acres to be changed from Light Commercial to Industrial Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. SUBMISSION OF BUDGET FY 1979/1980 Mr. Hart stated that this agenda item was a formal presenta- tion of the budget as prepared by the City Manager and budget Work Sessions would be scheduled soon, Mr. Hart stated that he was concerned with improved services to the City, Council~ man Longo then moved to table this agenda item until a Budget Work Session to be held on July 23, 1979. Seconded by Council- man Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR BOND SALE Mr. Hart told the Council that Mr. Dan Almon of Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation asked that the Council review this preliminary "official statement" for corrections, Mr. Hart stated that Mr. Almon would also like approval from the Council regarding a possible trip to New York to acquire a rating for the City. After reviewing the corrections, Council- man Longo moved to authorize the firm of Rauscher Pierce to proceed with the preparation of the final bond perspectus~ After a brief discussion concerning the need for a trip to 00040 5. New York, Councilman Shipman moved to authorized Mr. Almon to proceed with making all necessary arrangements contingent on the final decision regarding the details of this trip coming back before the Council. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by a roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner then called a ten minute recess before continuing with agenda item six. 6. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING REGULAR MEETING DATES Mr. Hart told the Council that Home Rule Charter requires~. that City ordinances be read at two Regular Meetings prior to passage presents a problem of timing regarding the budget and tax levy ordinance and the bond procedures. Councilman Longo and Councilman Fabian expressed opposition to this plan and emphasized that agendas should be prepared much sooner and that the Mayor and staff should work together on establishing an agenda. Janice Carroll, City Secretary emphasized the importance re- garding the budget and tax levy procedure due to the require- ments put forth in the Truth in Taxation law if taxes are raised over 3%. Councilman Longo moved to establish Regular Council Meetings every Monday evening on a temporay basis until October 1, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. & 8.~ CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT 9A AND FINAL PLAT 26 Tom Cravens, of Fox & Jacobs, presented both plats to the Council. Regarding Final Plat #gA, Mr. Cravens stated that it would consist of Flair homes, a Church site and a proposed park site~ Mr, Bradburry, Director of Community Development, stated that the lights and fire hydrants are approved by the staff. Mr. Cravens stated that Section 26 will be composed of Flairs south of Colony Boulevard and Accents north of Colony Boulevard. Councilman Fabian asked if Stewart Creek Park would remain accessible, Mr~ Cravens assured him that it would. Councilman Shearer questioned the lighting on North Colony as it was not shown on the plat. Mr Cravens explained that it would follow the same pattern approved by the Council for North Colony Boulevard east of Highway #423. After a brief discussion, Councilman Longo moved to approve the final subdivision plats of Sections 9A and 26. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 10. OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL Councilman Longo requested that the Mayor go to agenda item ten prior to the Executive Session. A brief discussion followed. Councilman Longo requested that the City Manager write the County Commissioners concerning the financial plight of the Lewisville Public Library. Council Fabian suggested to Mr. Hart that the budget expenditures be broken out monthly prior to the budget Work Session. Councilman Adams agrees with this procedure. Mr. Hart assured the Council that the numbers can be plugged in to these forms. Councilman Shearer added that a monthly breakdown can assist in determining cash flow problems. 00,0404 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION DEALING WITH PERSONNEL After a brief recess, the Council reconvened at City Hall. Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in Execu- tive Session dealing with Personnel as authorized by Article 6252-17, Section 2 VACS. Upon reconvening in Open Session and there being no action to be taken by the Council, Council- man Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 1:35 p.m. /Richard Turne~'- Mayor A T: i~e' Carroll y Secretary