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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1979 City Council 000477 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 1979 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor Linda A. Adams Councilman William J. Longo Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and Councilman Gary Shipman was not in attendance due to illness; however, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Longo moved to table this agenda item until the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR THE WIDENING OF PAVEMENT ON F.M. #423 Mayor turner briefed the City Council and staff regarding a meeting attended by Councilmen Fabian, Longo and himself with Ron Walden, Director of Market Development, Fox and Jacobs, Inc., concerning the cost of this project. Councilman Fabian read the following statement of intent from Fox and Jacobs: 1. To dedicate and/or adjust by exchange, Right- of-Way as reasonable and necessary to provide for the widening of FM 423 to a 4-lane divided thoroughfare (based on current plans for 110 foot maximum ROW). Obtaining non-F&J ROW will be the City's responsibility. 2. That the local share of cost (as defined by the State) for all improvement and adjustments will be paid: 1/3 by the City, with the remaining 2/3's to be assessed equally against all adjacent property owners on a $ per front foot basis. 3. That Denton County participation in the local share costs should be pursued~ with any such participation applied to reduce the cost borne by the City, Fox & Jacobs, and other property owners on an equal basis. 4. That the City, Fox & Jacobs and other interested parties expedite the final execution of the I.Texas Department of Public Transportation minute order and the design, installation, and completion of this expanded roadway by all reasonable means as a priority improvement to serve The Colony. Based on the cost figures presented by Sayed Omar at th~ November 12 regular meeting, an additional $80,000,00 will be absored by Fox and Jacobs, inc. Councilman Longo added that the meeting was a very good one and both parties were concerned with the citizens welfare and safety. Mayor Turner read aloud the following resolution: 000478 WHEREAS, in Denton ~ounty in Farm to Market Road 423, The City of The Colony and Denton County have requested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidential items thereto from State Highway 121, North a distance of approximately 2.4 miles; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion has approved Minute Order No. 76171 which tenders certain provisions to the City of The Colony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, THAT THE CITY OF THE COLONY WILL; 1. Furnish all necessary right of way clear obstructions and free of costs to the State with acquisition procedures to be in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws governing the acquisition policies for acquiring real property. 2. Provide for the adjustment of utilities, the construction of continuous curb and gutter where none now exist, storm sewers, etc., all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of pavement and its support. 3. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks where none now exist should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. 4. Maintain that.portion of the work which is its responsibility in accordance with present maintenance agreement and agree to regulate traffic and prevent encroachment on the right of way~ all in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas this the day of , 1979. ~-~ Councilman Longo moved that this resolution be approved. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members presented voted aye, Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FIRE CHIEF Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FIRE DEPART?lENT: PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FIRE CHIEF: AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 48 TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL HEAD OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Adams moved to approve this ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye. Noes: None 4. RECEIVE .REPORT ON THE FIRST OFFICIAL COLONY CLEAN UP WEEK Mr. Hart and Mrs. Carroll presented to the Council a report regarding "The Colony Clean Up Week". They did report that it went well and did express thanks to all that participated and made this first clean up a success. Councilman Longo requested that thank you letters be written to all that participated in this project. 5. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE MUNICIPAL/POLICE BUILDING PLAN Mr. Hart presented a tentative schedule to the Council which called for a bond election on February 3, 1979. The Council did request that Mr. Hart look into the options that the City might have, i.e., leasing space. After a brief discussion of other matters and there being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Shearer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members presented voted aye. Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned themeeting at 8:15 P.M. ATTES-~: ~n~ce Carroll City Secretary - 2 -