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Home My WebLink About11/26/1979 City Council 000480 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY~ HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 1979 A REGULAR ~ETING of the City Council of the City of The Colony was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Linda A. Adams Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman and with Councilman Chris Fabian absent due to illness; however, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAl. OF ~INUTES Councilman Shipman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 5, 1979 be approved. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Shearer and Shipman Noes: None Abstention: Councilman Longo Councilman Adams moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 12, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams Noes: None Absention: Councilmen Shearer, Shipman 8. CONSIDERATION OF PEPLAT OF COLONY FINAL PLAT #24 Mayor Turner then moved to item Number 8 as Mr. Cravens with Fox and Jacobs did have to leave the meeting Mr. Cravens explained that the one hundred twenty feet (120') allowed at the intersection of North Colony and F.M. ~423 was not adequate right of way and should be widened by twenty (20') feet. After a brief discussion, Council- man Shearer moved to approve this replat of Final Subdivision Plat #24. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF SEVEN TP~CTS OF LAND BY PETITION INTO THE CITY, SIX TRACTS BY FOX & JACOBS, INC. AND ONE BY COLONIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, A CORPORATION Councilman Shearer moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Hart presented a map showing the location of the five tracts being petitioned in by Fox & Jacobs and one land tract being peti- tioned in bv Colonial Baptist Church, a Corporation. There were no statements for or against this annexation. Councilman Longo moved to close this Public Hearing. Seconded by Council Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 000481 3. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE UNILATERALLY ANNEXING A .499 ACRE TPgCT, SAID OW~..E~, BEI~G LIBBY PEARSON Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE HERINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLO~]Y, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS AND EX_EMDI~G THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY ~ITHI~ SAID CITY LI~ITS AND GRANTING ALL PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS, ORDINANCES AND ~£GULATION? OF SAID CITY: PROVIDING _. FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY: PROVIDING SEVERABILITV: AND PROVIDING FOR ~ EFFECTI%~ DATE OF SAID ORDINanCE. Councilman Longo moved that this ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Prior to voting it was noted that the legal specified that the land tract was located in the City of Frisco which was incorrect. Councilman Shipman asked that this be clarified by the attorney. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF CITY ORDINANCE i~81 AN~EX- ING IN A SIX ACRE TRACT AND A THP~E ACRE TRACT LOCATED WEST OF F.M. #423, O~']ED BY MARK KENNING D~D VIRGIL ETCHIESON RESPECTIVELY Mayo~ Turner read aloud the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF Tt{E CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON, COUNTY. TEXAS, AND EXTENDING TIlE BOUNDARY LI~fITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTYWITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS AND GRANTING --~ ALL PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL Ii,HABITANTS BY A L THE ACTS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY: PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXTRa. TERRITORIAL JURI~DICzlON OF THE CITY: PROVIDING SEVERABILITY: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. Councilman Adams moved that City Ordinance #81 be approved on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shipman. Prior to voting, Mrs. Kenning, owner of one of the land tracts, asked what services the City would provide The Council advised that Fire and Police services would be provided by the City. The motion was then passed by the follcwing vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READINC OF O~DINANCE AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR ALL FINANCIAL VOUCHERS AND WARRANTS FOR THE CITY Mr. Hart advised the Council that an ordinance establishing signature authorization on all warrants for the City must be passed in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. It is the Council's decision regarding the bookkeeper signing checks and the number ~ of signatures required on warrants over ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS stated Mr. Hart. After the discussion, the Council agreed that a Councilmember should sign checks rather than the bookkeeper. and that all warrants above ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS should have three signatures. Mr. Hart read the following captioned ordinance aloud with these corrections: 000482 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY GOVERNINg AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE TO SIGN WARRANTS WITHDRAWING MONIES FRO~ DESIGNATED CITY DEPOSITORIES: ESTABLISHING THE N~BER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON SUCH WARRANTS: AND PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE'DEPOSITING OF CITY FUNDS AND/OR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS: PROVIDING ALSO AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved that this ordinance be approved on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF A CITY DEPOSITORY CONTRACT Prior to discussion, Councilman Longo removed himself from the Council table and stated that he would not vote on this contract as he owned stock in the bank. Mr. Hart introduced the contract with The Colony Bank for their review and comments. Councilman Adams was concerned with the time period prescribed in Section 5 pertaining to overdrafts. Mr. Hart stated that it would be three days per the proposals. Councilman Adams then moved to authorize Tom Hart to enter into this contract with The Colony Bank. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the-following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONSIDEP~TION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGh, JAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATICN Mr. Hart read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION BY THE >~YOR OF THE CITY OF A MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS; ATTACHING THE FOP~ OF SUCH AGREEMENT AS EXHIBIT "A~'. PROVIDING FOR 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: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner called a ten minute recess prior to proceeding to Agenda Item #9, Executive Session dealing with personnel as authorized by Article 6252-17 VACS. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Adams moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ali members presented voted aye Noes: None The meetipg was adjourned by Mayor Turner at 10:30 P.M. C±~y Secretary