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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/1979 City Council 000474 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1979 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Councilman Sandra Shearer and Councilman Gary Shipman absent due to business obligations. 1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE WIDENING OF F.M. #423. Sayed Omar, Traffic Engineer, presented for the Council's review a preliminary design of F.M. ~423 as a four lane thoroughfare. Mayor Turner asked about the time schedule. Sayed advised that it would take approximately nine months to obtain all right of way, sixteen months for the engineering and twenty-four months for the actual construction. He further advised that the road --chould be expanded to a six lane thoroughfare by 1990 when The Colony is developed out. The Council asked numerous questions regarding construction costs, engineering and safety factors. Joel Larkin, Fox and Jacobs reviewed the following cost breakdown: SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES F.M. 423 1. Construct a q-Lane roadway on 110 ft. R.O.W. Additional 60' of R.O.W. is needed between S. Colony Blvd. and Nash Dr. A. R.O.W. Cost $239,470. B. Additional Engineering Costs 2' Concrete Section $124.030. Drainage 199,395. 6" Curb 37,000. Power Poles Relocation S0,000. Underground Telephone Cables 25~000. Sub Total 435,q25. 15% Contingencies 65~315. TOTAL $500,740. $500,740. C. Total Cost (Local Share) $740,210. 2. Cost Allocation City Share (1/3 of 740,210.) $246.740. Fox & Jacobs, Inc. Share $493.470. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding this cost breakdown. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in Executive Session dealing with Personnel aa authorized by Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CASTING VOTES FOR DENTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD NOMINEES. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Councilman Adams moved that the Council east The Colony's twenty-two votes for Joe Turner to serve as a member of the Denton County Tax Appraisal Distric board 000475 as he resides close to The Colony, attends a church in The Colony and expresses interest in The Colony. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSING OF 4th ARMY MEMORIAL ROAD EAST OF THE ST. LOUIS/SAN FRANCISCO RAILROAD, AS AUTHORIZED BY DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT. Mr. Hart advised the Council as to the location of this road. This is an extension'of the 4th Army Memorial Road that was closed by City Ordinance ~73, and he advised that the staff had no objections to this closing which has been approved by Denton County Commissioners Court. After a brief discussion, Council- man Fabian moved that a letter be drafted to Denton County Commissioners Court authorizing the closing of this road. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye. Noes: None. 1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE WIDENING OF F.M. #~23. Mayor Turner then returned to agenda item one. Councilman Adams suggested that two members of the Council visit with Fox and Jacobs representatives regarding this cost breakdown. It was decided that Councilman Longo and Councilman Fabian would meet with Fox and Jacobs this week. Councilman Fabian moved to table this item until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. 5. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST REGARDING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN THE CITY. Ms. Carroll presented a request made by the Alpha Tau Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to erect a city Christmas tree at the park area located adjacent to the Fire Station. They did plan to have a tree decorating ceremony on December 7. Councilman Fabian moved to approve this request. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. 6. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF DENTON COUNTY AMBULANCE CONTRACT AND EASTVALE AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT. Ms. Carroll stated that the attorney advised that both contracts be renewed by a motion, although Section 9 in both contracts provides that the contracts stay in effect until notice of cancellation is given by one of the parties. Mr. Hart then paraphrased the contracts. Councilman Adams moved that the Denton County and the Eastvale con- tract be renewed for a period of one year. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE UNILATERAL ANNEXATION OF A .g99 ACRE OF LAND OWNED BY LIBBY L. PEARSON (deceased) LYING ADJA- CENT TO CITY LIMIT BOUNDARIES. Councilman Longo moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: - 2 - 000476 Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. No one spoke for or against this annexation. Councilman Longo moved to close the Public Hearing. 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 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FIRE CHIEF. Mayor Turner read the following caption aloud. Councilman Adams noted that Section 2 had not been corrected as the Council directed. Councilman Fabian moved to table the 2nd reading of this ordinance until the correction had been incorporated into the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. 9. CONSIDERATION OF 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MUD. Mayor Turner read aloud the following caption: 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; ATTACH- ING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A'; AND PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Fabian moved to approve the second reading of this ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. At this time, Mayor Turner asked for a moment of silent prayer for our American citizens held as hostage in Iran. After a brief discussion of various items, Councilman Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None. Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: JaniGe Carroll CitY Secretary - 3 -