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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1980 City Council 000,548 CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS MARCH 3, 1980 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council for the City of The Colony was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor Linda A. Adams Councilman _ William J. Longo Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilma~ and with Councilman Sandra Shearer absent, however a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF ){INUTES Councilman Fabian asked that it be noted in the minutes, under Agenda Item 13, that he did question the legality of one ballot for both the Municipal Utilities District and the City and that Janice Carroll, City Secretary, did advise the Council that the Secretary of State's office did approve this ballot form. Councilman Shipman then moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Although not on the Agenda, Mayor Richard Turner did recognize a member of the audience, Mr. Greg Young, as he had requested to address the Council regarding speed control in the City's alleys. Mr. Young stated that recently a child had been hit by a vehicle in the alley way and he requested the Council look into options to control this situation. The Council discussed speed bumps, better speed enforcement procedures by the Police Department and increasing the fine. Councilman Longo suggested that the City look into the option of requiring the developer to put speed bump~ in the alley. Mr. Hart, City Manager, assured ~r. Young that enforcement would be increased in the alleyways, that the speed bump, and questions regarding same, would be researched and that if he or any of his neighbors tell the Police Department when they note someone violat- ing a speed law in the alley, a letter of warning would be sent to that person. 2. RECEIVE REQUEST FROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN ~*~ARS RE~ARDING LOYALTY DAY PARTICIPATION Colonel Wes Gray introduced Commander E.L. Rombach of the V.F.W. Post Number 9168. Mr. Rombach requested that the Councilmen recommend a policeman, fireman and citizen of the year, as the V.F.W. would like to honor these people at a "Loyalty Day Banquet." Mayor Turner advised Commander Rombach that the City would be happy to provide this information to him as soon as pobbible. 12. RECEIVE REPORT FROM ~NICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT Councilman Fabian asked that the Municipal Utilities District Report be moved to this point on the agenda. Mr. Wes Gray, representing the M.U,D. Board stated that they will be having a meeting March 17, 1980 at 9:00 A.M. regarding their bond issuance. A.t this time }.{ayor Turner requested that Mr~ Gray turn in a written request by Thursday, prior to the Council's Monday night meeting, if he desired to submit a report on the Municipal Utilities District. 0005 9 This would eliminate any misunderstandings that could occur. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the relationship of the City Council and the Municipal Utilities District's Board. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL Mr. Hart reviewed the Cable Television proposal as prepared by Mr. Seth Stevens of Joe Nail and Associates and asked if the Council had any questions or changes they would like to discuss. He also advised the Council that he and Mr. Seth Stevens had met with Marshall Du~m of the Lewisville Independent School District and that provisions will be made to interconnect at the time the school district adds cable facilities. The Council recommended these areas be investigated or changed: ** emergency override; the 5% rate to City be reduced in order that services be upgraded; and expansion of channels. At this time Councilman Shipman moved to approve the proposal contingent upon an incorporation of these changes prior to mailing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Councilmen Longo and Fabian reported to the Council regarding a two acre site that could possibly be used for an interim period. by the City staff for our city hall site. The land is being offered by Fox and Jacobs. Councilman Longo said also that land to be used for athletic fields also was discussed with the representative from Fox & Jacobs and the "Clems" land tract, which contains 123 acres and located on the northwest corner of State Highway 121 and Fl{ 423, could be used for fields. Councilman Fabian said that this information should be given to the Parks and Recreation Board for their consideration. 4. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST _READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ~NAGER TO PURCHASE ONE SIGN I~_CHINE Mr. Tom Hart presented the following cost breakdown regarding this agenda item: Metal (24") $5.94 Backing 11.00 Machine Cost 5.00 Labor 2.00 23.94 This is the cost of an average stop sign. He also noted costs in Sections 22-28 and noted that approximately seventy five signs would be needed to cover the approximately 75 intersections in Section 22-28. This is for street identification signs. The total cost for -- this would be $73.66. Councilman Longo stated that he was still concerned over the use of part time employees to install signs and did recommend that a permanent, full time employee install the signs. Councilman Fabian added that he was concerned about~the sign replace- ment program and asked if any information had been received regarding the City's grant. Mr. Hart advised the Council that he had been meeting with Mr. Nichols regarding the status of this grant for sign replacement in The Colony. **The 5% rate to the City would be reduced at a further date. -2- 000550 After further discussion, Councilman Fabian asked if it could be required that the developer erect alley speed limit signs as well as stop signs. Mr. Hart advised that this could be done by amending the present subdivision ordinance. Mayor Turner read aloud in its entirety, the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE TRAFFIC CONTROLS MATERIALS DIVISION OF 3M COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SIGN 1.4ACHINE; ATTACtlING THE FORM OF OUOTATION UPON I~tlCH SUCH PURCHASE IS AUTHORIZED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved that this ordinance be approved upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ABANDONING FUQUA AND CAMEY ROAD Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM LA~UL PRIbLA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF FIFTY FIVE (55) MILES PER HOUR ON PORTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAY 121 WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY AND OF FORTY (45) MILES PER HOUR ON PORTIONS OF STATE HIGh, lAY 121 WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCE 89; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200,00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Shipman m~ved to approve the second reading of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Prior to voting, the Council did discuss their concerns regarding the repairs that should be made on Paige Road, particularly at State Highway 121 and Page and at South Colony Boulevard and Paige. There followed a be done by Fox general discussion regarding street repair work to** and Jacobs subcontractors and the status of same. At this time Mayor Turner called for a vote for the motion on the floor. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT ON STATE HIG~4~Y #121 Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A ~IAXIMUM LAWFUL PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF FIFTY-FIVE (55) MILES PER HOUR ON PORTIONS OF STATE HIGH~TAY 121 WITIIIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF Tt~E COLONY AND OF FORTY FIVE (45) MILES PER HOUR ON PORTIONS OF STATE HIGH~Y 121 WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY: REPEALING ORDINANCE '89; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE ~4 OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE: PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Fabian moved to approve this ordinance on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Adams the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None **Councilman Fabian requested that the City Manager furnish the Council with an up-to-date list of road repairs. -3- 000,5,51 7. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT ON FARM MARKET ROAD #423 Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 169(b) OR ARTICLE 670d VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES, UPON FARM MARKET ROAD NO. 423 OR PARTS THEREOF WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCE 93; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDP~D DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINAl!CE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Shipman moved that this ordinance be approved on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORING THE PURCHASE OF ~'~0 TRACTS OF LAND BY THE CITY After a brief recess, the Council considered the purchase of two land tracts for the City. Mayor Turner read aloud, in its entirety, the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ~iANAGER TO ACCEPT DEEDS ANDMAKE PAYMENT FOR TWO TRACTS OF LAND AS HEREIN AFTER DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman moved that this ordinance be approved on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, and prior to voting, Councilman Longo expressed his thanks to Ron l,Talden, Frank Graham and the Lions Club for their constant concern and interest in developing the Nash Jennings land site as a park for our City. Mayor Turner then called for a vote on the motion on the floor and the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE Ab~NDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Turner read aloud, in its entirety, the following captioned zoning ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ~{ENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO Ct~ANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO "SF" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDI~NT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE ?~ OF ~,70 HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVI~]G AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After first reading, it was noted that a correction needed to be made prior to second reading of this ordinance to allow shopping center classification on Tract D rather than shopping center. Councilman Adams moved that this ordinance be approved with this correction on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 000552 10. DISCUSSION OF TODDLER'S PARK BEAUTIFICATION Councilman Longo stated that it would cost $263.35 to run water to Toddler's Park area for watering it would be necessary prior to any landscaping. He further requested that money be allocated by Fox and Jacobs to be used for this landscaping. Councilman Longo stated that trees located on Stuart Park peninsula could be moved over to beautify this park area and create a wind break. Coumeilman Adams stated that she would like to see, prior to next week's meeting, the cost that could be incurred by the City to move these trees and to landscape the area. Councilman Fabian suggested that a letter be sent to all organizations requesting their cooperation on this project. Mr. Hart did advise the Council that monies for this project could be taken from Parks and Recreation. After discussion, the Council did concur the further information as to cost should be made prior to the next Regular Council Meeting. 11. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS ~ICE MONTHLY Councilman Longo asked that the Council members seriously consider changing to two regular meetings a month; these meetings to be held on the first and third Mondays of each month with the alternating Mondays being used for Work Sessions where no official action can be taken. Councilman Shipman and Councilman Fabian both agreed that this was a decision to be made after the election by new Council members rather than at the present time. Councilman Adams stated that she saw no reason to postpone as this required only a motion to change. Councilman Longo them put his request into the form of a motion. The motion was seconded bY Councilman Adams and passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams and Mayor Turner Noes: Councilmen Shipman, Fabian Mayor Turner announced that the Council Would meet in Executive Session as authorized by Section 5262-17 VACS. Upon reconvening in open session and there being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Fabian moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Turner at approximately 12:15 A.M. / -~p~ ~ Z~TARY J 5