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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1979 City Council 000469 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON NOVEMBER B, 1979 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of The Colony was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Councilman Longo absent due to a planned trip; however, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shearer moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 22, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Shearer and Councilman Shipman Noes: None Abstentions: Councilman Adams and Councilman Fabian 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY STREET LIGHTING Mayor Turner introduced Boyd Williams, District Manager of Texas Power and Light who advised the council that the difference in the monthly rate cost between the sodium vapor and mercury vapor street lighting is in the cost of the fixture. The cost of the sodium vapor fixture is $249.00 while the mercury vapor fixture is $163.00 which represents an $86.00 difference. There followed a lengthy discussion of the City's options and the future financial impact of these options. Councilman Shipman stated that a change to mercury vapor lighting could represent a savings of $3600 per month at build out for the city. Councilman Shearer expressed concern that the rates could fluctuate for the less energy efficient mercury vapor in the future. Councilman Shipman then moved that mercury vapor lights be installed on the first final plat that can feasibly be affected by this change. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Shipman and Fabian Noes: Councilman Shearer 3. CONSIDERATION OF BANK PROPOSALS The City Council reviewed the proposals received from the following banks: Lewisville National Bank First City Bank The First State Bank of Frisco The Colony Bank Regarding investment purposes, the Council requested a legal opinion regarding depository agreements with more than one bank. After fur- ther study, Councilman Adams moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement naming "The Colony Bank" as City Depository. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Shearer, Shipman Noes: None Abstention: Councilman Fabian 000470 B. DISCUSSION OF SUBMISSION OF A SECOND PARK ~ND RECREATION GRANT PROPOSAL Mr. Hart asked for direction from the Council regarding the prepara- tion of a second Park and Recreation Grant application. He stated that a thirty acre land tract located between Sections ~23 and in the northeast corner of The Colony was rejected in the first grant and could be used again. Another option is the use of the $100,000 approved in the April 7, 1979 bond election for the pur- chase of eleven acres as a cash match in a grant application, Mr. Hart explained. He further advised that the use of the bond money for this purpose was legally a gray area. In a discussion of the use of the bond money, Councilman Fabian stated that this money should not be used without citizen input and recommended that this question be a proposition at the February 2 election. Councilman Shipman spoke in favor of Public Hearings rather than an election. After further discussion, the Council concurred to direct the staff to initiate the preparation of a grant application using the 30 acre tract valued at $90,000 as the City's match, and that the Park and Recreation Board consider the utilization of the bond money for a third grant and discuss the manner in which the City can receive citizen input. 5. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MUD. Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COLONY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 1; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. At Councilman Fabian's request, Mr. Hart also read aloud Attachment "A", the contract. After discussion, it was noted that Section (h) should be amended to reflect that The Colony shall be paid "in --' full" twice monthly. Councilman Fabian moved to approve this ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. Mr. Hart read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, CREATING THE DEPART- MENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 48 TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL HEAD OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PRO- VIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After reviewing, Councilman Shearer moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance with Section two corrected to provide that the Director be appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the Council for an indefinite period of time. Seconded by Council- man Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None. 7. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ~80, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Mayor Turner read aloud the following caption of Ordinance ~80. - 2 - 000471 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO "I" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR 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 to approve this ordinance on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A SIGN CHANGEOUT PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS. Mr. Hart read aloud the following Resolution: WHEREAS, IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE S.D.H.P.T.; WHEREAS, THE CITY OF THE COLONY AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE TEXAS UNIFORM MANUAL ON TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; WHEREAS, THE CITY OF THE COLONY WILL MAINTAIN, REPLACE, OR REPAIR ANY TRAFFIC SIGNS OBTAINED UNDER THE PROJECT WHEN NECESSARY; WHEREAS, IT WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY TO APPOINT I.R. BRADBURRY, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT DIRECTOR AND IT WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST THAT TOM HART, CITY MANAGER, BE APPOINTED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY; THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of The Colony authorizes and directs Tom Hart to make the necessary Contract Application to enter into and participate in the Traffic Sign Replacement Program with the T.S.D.H.P.T. Safety and Maintenance Division and that I.R. Bradburry be appointed Project Director and Tom Hart be appointed Authorized Representative. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF City of The Colony Richard Turner Mayor ATTEST: Janice Carroll City Secretary Mr. Hart advised that this grant was made possible by the Traffic Study conducted by Sayed Omar for the City. This grant will cover the cost of the signs but not the poles. After a brief discussion, Councilman Fabian moved that this Resolution be approved and that the City Manager be directed to investigate the cost of the poles and the manner of payment. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the ~ motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None - 3 - 9. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PLANS FOR A CLEAN UP WEEK IN THE COLONY. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, presented the proposed plans for Clean Up Week to be held November 11-17 and advised that the cost to the City could be as much as $790.00. However, she advised that a portion of this cost hopefully will be incurred by donations. After a brief discussion, Councilman Shearer moved that Colony Clean Up Week and costs for same be approved. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 10. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PAIGE AND SOUTH COLONY. Mr. Hart read aloud the following Resolution: WHEREAS, Section 91 of Article 6701d of the Texas Statutes authorizes local authorities to designate any intersection as a stop intersection and erect like signs at one or more entrances to such intersection, WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of The Colony has determined that the intersection of South Colony Boulevard and Paige Road is a hazardous intersection, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, That a multi-way stop shall be installed at this intersection. Said signs shall be in compliance with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. PASSED AND APPROVED BY the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas on the day of November, 1979. Richard Turner Mayor ATTEST: Janice Carroll City Secretary Councilman Shipman moved to approve this resolution. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes; None 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in Executive Session dealing with Personnel as authorized by Article 6252-17, VACS. 12. CONSIDERATION OF PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER'S REQUEST FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Councilman Shearer moved to grant a two month leave of absence from the Park and Recreation Board requested by Charles Farwell. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None. - 4 - 000473 There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Council- man Shearer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll edl vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at ii:B0 p.m. ~-J~n i e e Carroll ?~ity Secretary - 5 -