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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/1980 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, HELD ON January 28, 1980 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 Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with no members absent, a quorum was established. Prior to proceeding with the regular agenda items, Mayor Turner recognized Councilman Longo and gave him the opportunity to read a public announce- ment clarifying for the public and press that the attorney for the City has ruled that he was not in conflict with the Home Rule Charter by owning less than 10% of stock in The Colony Bank. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was noted that on the minutes of the regular meeting held January 21, that no second was recorded on the acceptance of bids for two GPM Pumpers. This was seconded by Councilman Fabian It was also noted that Councilman Adams did vote "No" on this motion to accept. Councilman Adams then moved to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Council- man Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None EMERGENCY ITEM A Proclamation declaring the week of February 3 through February 9, 1980 as "Children's Dental Health Week In The Colony~ Mayor Turner introduced Kevin Seidler, DDS, who explained that February 3 through February 9, 1980 was a week set aside to promote better health care in all areas as well as dentistry for the children of this nation and our community. He urged all Council members and citizens to actively participate in achieving this goal. Mayor Turner read aloud the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the City Council is always concerned with the general welfare of our citizens, and most particularly, the children of our citizens in The Colony; WHEREAS, the City Council is aware that the future is to a large measure dependent on the good health of our children and youth - our citizens of tomorrow; WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that good health, both physical and mental, can be achieved through good health habits developed early in life; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: The week of February 3 through February 9, 1980 is "Children's Dental Health Week in The Colony" and urge that all citizens and all community organizations join in this observance. Councilman Longo moved that this Proclamation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Shearer, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye ~ Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CttANGE REQUEST FOR A FIVE ACRE LAND TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLAIR OAKS ROAD AND CLOVER VALLEY ROAD Prior to pening the public hearing, Mayor Turner announced that he would step down and not participate on this Agenda item as he was a resident within 200' of the property in question. Mayor Pro-Tem Shearer presided. Councilman Shipman moved that the public hearing be opened. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Thomas R. Nuckels, a representative for Land O'Lakes Christian Church acting as agent for Bates and Betty Davis owners of a five acre tract located on the southeast corner of Blair Oaks Road and Clover Valley Drive, gave the presentation to the Council. He stated that the church was requesting a special use permit #29 which wo~ld allow a church to be erected in a residential area. Further, he advised the Council that the building program of the church would be in phases as financially feasible; the church would coordinate with the City regarding proper ~ ingress and egress to the facility; off-street parking would be provided by the church. He did ask that the City allow 90 days to bring the existing structure up to City codes and that the Council waiver the fire rating on the walls in the existing structure. Councilman Shipman answered that the City Council could not approve violations of codes. CounciLman Adams added the structure should be brought up to code prior to its use. After a brief discussion, Mr. Hart, City Manager, clarified that this public hearing was regarding a zoning change only - not code enforcement - and the staff did recommend approval based upon the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on January 2, 1980. After further discussion, Councilman Longo moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roil'call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None At this time Councilman Shipman moved that the zoning change request be approved contingent upon the following qualifications: 1. The existing structure be brought up to code 2. The parking be brought up to code 3. Ingress & egress be approved by the City staff __ 4. For any additions to the structure or new facility, the plans be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for their approval with letters~nt to all residents within 200' and, further, to direct the attorney for the City to prepare an ordinance amending the comprehensive zoning ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 00051 3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO FIRE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT Mr. Hart told the Council the contract was being reviewed by the attorney at this time and that the attorn y did see some areas that needed clarification. However, Mr. Hart recommended first reading of the ordinance at this meeting. Mr. Hart then read aloud in its entirety, the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH FMC FOR TWO (2) 1250 GPM PUMPERS, MODEL VOL 1250, ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A": AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE BY PURCHASE ORDER OF FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPMENT FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC., EXCEPTING HOSE; ATTACHING APPROVED BID LIST AS EXHIBIT B: AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PAY FOR TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT UPON DELIVERY: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Longo moved to approve the above captioned 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 Prior to proceeding, Councilman Fabian requested an analysis as to the amount of funds left in this bond proposition. 4. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 91 AMENDING THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERSHIP Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS 15 & 71 TO PROVIDE A PARK AND RECREATION BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Longo them moved to approve the second reading of City Ordinance #91 amending the Park and Recreation Board Ordinances to provide for two alternates. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 5. DISCUSSION OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Mr. Hart told the Council that Frisco had agreed to purchase the Fire Department plectrons for $75.00 per unit. After discussion, the Council directed Mr. Hart to proceed with the sale of this equipment by City auction or*~irect sale if legal to do so. Regarding the sale of the police vehicles not in use, Mr. Hart stated that Chief Ristagno recommended that they be sold at the next City auction. Councilman Longo asked that the City Secretary check on the process to sell office items purchased from Texas Surplus Property Agency. After a brief discussion Councilman Shipman moved to direct the City Manager to proceed with a City auction. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 6. DISCUSSION OF ALLOCATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Mr. Hart gave the background of the City's involvement with revenue sharing funds concluding that the $48,000 to be received this month is ** Per Minutes dated February 11, 1980 "direct sale if legal to do so" has been eliminated. -- 3 000517 the correct allotment for the Title 11. Mr. Hart recommended to the Council that revenue sharing funds be allocated for one-time capital expenditures and he ~stated that he had requested information from department heads regarding needed captial expenditures for the Council to review. Councilman Longo stated that it was his opinion that these extra monies should be left in the City's contingency reserve to carry into the next fiscal year.~Councilman Fabian recommended that the City invest in the purchase of a portable building to be used as a City Hall on an interim basis or as a recreational facility for our children ' After discussion, the Council directed Mr. Hart to look into the feasi- bility of a portable building for the City's use 7. DISCUSSION OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING PLANS Councilman Fabian reported to the Council that he did attend a M.U.D. Board meeting and that the directors did intend to share space in the municipal facility. He further advised that a meeting held on Sunday, January 27, 1980, provided a compromise that the Council would agree that the building could be reduced 1000 to 1,400 square feet. At this time Councilman Shipman stated that after reconsidering, he felt that his agreement to 1,400 square feet was compromising and that he could not, in good conscience, lower the size of the building more than 1000 square feet Mr Hart in response to this decision stated that he had received a letter from the architect advising that 1000 square feet could be removed from the building with very little reduction in working area. Councilman Adams expressed the concern that perhaps we improv~the quality of our proposed City Hall too much when the cost per square foot has jumped from $45.00 to $65.00 Mr. Hart answered that the cost per square foot will be approved by the Council at various construction stages and that the cost submitted initially is only an estimate After further discussion of the impact to the building of the M.U D employees, the uses of the proposed community room and a time-frame for a bond election, Mayor Turner directed Mr. Hart to have the attorney present at the February 4 meeting to finalize buildLng plans and cost Councilman Shearer further requested that an ordinance calling the bond election be prepared and ready for passage at the February 4 meeting. 8. DISCUSSION OF HOSPITAL FACILITY FOR THE COLONY Councilman Longo stated that he did have a meeting with St. Paul~s Hospital at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday. He further added that the feasibility study had been received by the City and would be discussed at that meeting Councilman Fabian asked if the questionnaire requested by . Council had been sent to the hospitals. Mr. Hart advised that he was still waiting on further clarification of questions but that it would be in the mail by Tuesday morning Councilman Adams advised that she would ' be meeting with Mr. Parisi at Methodist Hospital tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. After further discussion, Councilman Longo requested this item be on the February 4 agenda and worded so that action may be taken The Council concurred. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Shipman moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting ~ /~ M~a~r~ '±~ner A T: ~a~~~ce Carroll Secretary 4