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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1980 City Council 000498 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCI. L OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON JANUARY 7, 1980 A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Sandra Shearer Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Councilman Linda A. Adams not in attendance as she was out of town, however, a quorem was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shipman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meetings held on December 3, December 11 and December 17, 1979 be approved. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None The following absentions were noted: December 11, 1979: Councilman Longo.- due to absence December 17, 1979: Councilman Shearer - due to absence 2. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT #28 Councilman Shipman moved that the approval of this plat be tabled for further study by the Cityts traffic engineer consultant. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JOE M. NALL AND ASSOCIATES AS CONSULTANT TO THE CITY REGARDING CABLE TV Tom Hart, City Manager, briefed the Council and members of the audience on the background and present status of this item. Mr. Hart introduced Mr. Joe M. Nall and Seth Stephens to answer questions from the Council concerning their two-part consulting proposal. Mr. Nall advised the Council of their credentials and background of their firm. The fee of $2000 for the proposal stage and the fee of $4000 for supervision of installation will be fronted by the City but paid by the cable company. Mr. Nall advised the Council that out of pocket expenses covers copies and travel only and would also be paid by the cable company. The Council was concerned with the timetable on this project. Mr. Stephens advised that it would take nine months to one year before houses are connected for full service. Councilman Shipman asked if they favored a "declining" rate. Mr. Nall answered that based on the rate formula devised by Mr. Stephens, the rate could fluctuate up or down. Councilman Longo was concerned with safeguards for the citizens and the issue of censorship. Mr. Nall said that they do have several suggestions and recommended that any restrictions that the City might want be written into the proposal. Mayor Turner asked about the rating system. A grading system will be established based on financial stability, projections of revenue and expenses as well as other factors, Mr. Nall said. Mr. Nall did emphasize that they only rated the companies for the City; they did not choose the comany and it is the City's responsibility to send out the proposa~ 000499 to companies of their choice. At this time Councilman Shipman moved to approve the Joe M. Nall and Associates as consultants to the City for Cable T.V. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF A SANDSPREADER FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mr. Bradburry recommended that this sandspreader be purchased by the City at a cost of $1700 plus $200 freight charge. He added that this machine could also be used for seeding and fertilizing. Mr. Hart advised that revenue from investments could cover the cost of the sandspreader. After a brief discussion, Councilman Longo moved to approve the purchase of one sandspreader at a cost of $1700 plus $200 freight. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner then called a brief recess. 5. DISCUSSION OF PURCHASING A SIGN MAKING MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mr. Hart stated that it is the staff's recommendation that the City advertise for bids for one sign making machine. He advised that Fox and Jacobs would terminate their existing street identification program and pay to the City the equivalent sum. Initially, part-time employees will be hired to make the many signs that are needed immediately. When the immediate sign needs are met, the regular City Staff will be able to make the signs as needed. Mr. Hart further advised that the City of Frisco would be interested in purchasing signs from us which would also defray costs. Councilman Fabian did request that Mr. Hart obtain concrete cost figures and make a cost comparison. Councilman Fabian did request that the bid specifications be sent to more than one prospective bidder. The Council did agree that the City should go out to bid for this machine. 6. CONSIDERATIONOF FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #89 CALLING A MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION. Mr. Hart read aloud the following ordinance: WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable to call the election hereinafter ordered; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that said meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. Article 6252-17. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: 1. That a bond election shall be held on February 9, 1980, at the City's regular election in said City at the following designated polling place: Camey Elementary School Gymnasium The Colony, Texas Said City shall constitute a single election precinct for said election, and the following election officers are hereby appointed to hold said election: Presiding Judge Alternate Presiding Judge 000 00 6. CONSIDERATION OP FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #89 CALLING A MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION FOR FEBRUARY 9~ 1980 (CONT'D) Councilman Longo stated that he must see plans before the second reading of this ordinance. Councilman Shipman then moved that proposed Ordinance #89 be approved on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Shearer, Shipman Noes: Councilman Fabian 7. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE #90 ESTABLISHING A 45 M.P.H. SPEED ZONE ON STATE HIGHWAY #121 AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH FM #423 Mr. Hart and Mr. Bradburry, Director of Community Development explained the location of this .206 mile stretch on State Highway #121 at its intersection with FM #423. Mrs, Carroll advised the Council that the City of Lewisville passed a similar ordinance lower- ing the speed limit on Highway #121 at its intersection with Old Denton Road. Mayor Turner read aloud in its entirity the follow- ing captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a VERNON'S TEXAS PENAL CODE, UPON STATE HIGHWAY NO. 121 OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE INCORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. After discussion, Councilman Shearer moved to approve proposed City Ordinance #90 on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Ship- man, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes. None 8. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READZNG OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE #84 UNILATERALLY ANNEXING THE CITY A .499 TRACT OWNED BY LIBBY PEARSON Mayor Turner read aloud the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMTIS AND GRANTING ALL PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY: PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in Executive Session dealing with personnel as authorized by Article 6252-17 VACS. Upon reconvening in open session and there being no announcements to be made or action to be taken, Councilman Shipman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye noes: None Turner adjourned the meeting May~o~ eg~-~.,Ece// Carro cretary ~hard Tur~ r~,~ ay 000 01 6. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #89 CALLING FOR A MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION (CONTINUED) 2. That absentee voting shall be conducted by the City Secretary, Janice Carroll, at the City Secretary's office at the City Hall, The Colony, Texas. 3. That the Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting said election; provided that if the Presiding Judge actually serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one of such clerks. ~-~ 4. That by approving and signing this Ordinance the Mayor of said City officially confirms his appointment of the afore- said election officers to serve at said election; and by passing this Ordinance the governing body of said City approves and concurs in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers. 5. That all resident, qualified electors of said City shall be entitled to vote at said election. 6. That notice of said election shall be given by posting a substantial copy of this Ordinance at the City Hall and at two other places in said City, not less than 15 days prior to the date set for said election; and a substantial copy of this ordinance shall also be published on the same day in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in said City, the date of the first publication to be not less than 14 days prior to the date set for said election. 7. That at said election the following PROPOSITION shall be submitted in accordance with law: PROPOSITION Shall the City Council of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $1,295,000 with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, not to exceed 10% per annum, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, for the purpose of constructing and permanently equipping a municipal and police building and the acqui- sition of the sites therefore; and shall said City Council be authroized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? 8. That the official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code so as to permit the electors to vote "FORT' or "AGAINST" the afore-said PROPOSITION with the ballots to contain such provisions, markings and language as required by law, and such provisions, markings and language as required by law, and with such PROPOSITION to be expressed substantially as follows: ) PROPOSITION FOR ) ) THE ISSUANCE OF $1,295,000 MUNICIPAL AGAINST ) AND POLICE BUILDING TAX BONDS 9. That a copy of this Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall 72 hours prior to the meetings at which it was read.