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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1980 City Council CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS MARCH 17, 1980 A REGULAR MEETING of the City Council for the City of The Colony was called to order with the following members present: Sandra Shearer Mayor Pro Tem Linda Adams Councilman William J. Longo Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with Mayor Richard Turner absent, however, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shipman noted that on Page 2 of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 3, 1980, Agenda Item #3, should note that the 5% rate to the City would be negotiated at a later date. Councilman Fabian asked that it be noted that on Page 3, under Agenda Item #5, that he requested the City Manager provide an updated list of road repairs. Councilman Shipman then moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams, Shipman & Fabian Noes: None Absention: Mayor Pro Tem Shearer 2. CONSIDERATION OF WHITE CAN DAY PROCLOMATION Representatives Merv Tard and Brad Mason of the Lion's Club explained to the Council the purpose of White Cane Day. At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following proclomation: WHEREAS, the City Council is always concerned with the general welfare of the citizens of The Colony and of those groups representative of our citizens. WHEREAS, the City Council is supportive of all endeavors in the City of The Colony which are for the general welfare of our citizens and our social organizations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: March 21 and March 22, 1980 is "White Cane Day" in support of the Lion's Club's goal to raise funds to provide needs for the blind citizens of our nation. Councilman Fabian moved to approve this Proclomation establishing March 21 and 22 as White Cane Day in The Colony. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the 'following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FLOOR PLAIN/WET LAND AREA INCLUDED IN CITY PARKS GRANT #1 SUBMITTED TO TEXAS PARK AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Councilman Adams moved to open this public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Longo, th~motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Hart, City Manager, gave a background of the pending grant advising that there -1- 000558 would be no facility built in the flood plain area but it would be used as natural park land. The park land involved in the first grant is a portion of the Texas Power and Light linkage park and a northern portion of the John Yates Park. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer did note that there would be bike trails on the linkage park. There followed a discussion of the scope of facilities to be at the John Yates Park and Victor Baxter, a representative of the firm Schrickel--Rollins, advised the Council that changes could be made in the park facilities at a later date. Mr. Hart advised the Council that this was the last step in the procedure pri~r to formal approval of this grant for $183,000 based on a 50/50 match with the City. The~ being no further comments for or against this grant, Councilman Adams moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FLOOD PLAIN/WET LAND AREA INCLUDED IN CITY PARKS GRANT #2 SUBMITTED TO TEXAS PARK AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Councilman Adams moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Victor Baxter advised the Council, again, that this involved only the Turner Street Park and that extensive facilities would not be build in the flood plain/wet land area. There being no further comments for or against, Councilman Longo moved to close The public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Chairman Richard Froehart reviewed the Board's plans for their annual Fourth of July Colony Country Fair. Councilman Adams expressed concern regarding monetary control and advised that~ach booth be responsible for their own prizes. Chairman Forehart advised that the Parks and Recreation Board would be meeting with Mr. James Runge who was supplying booths, prizes and canopies and a procedure for proper monetary control would be worked out. He further advised the Council that the Board planned on serving as a steering committee and advisors would be on each subcommittee to handle the different areas. There followed a general discussion of plans and activities for that day. 12. CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING FOR TODDLER'S PARK Councilman Longo stated that he had been concerned with what the City calls Toddler's Park, or Perryman's Park, since its inception in 1977. The park facility was purchased with a $10,000 donation from the Municipal Utilities District. Fox and Jacobs agreed to match this $10,000. A;portion of this $10,000 ($6500) was used for the first park and recreation grant filing, Councilman Longo explained. He ~urther stated that he was Mayor of the City at this time and he allowed the use of this money for a grant applicati indicating that it would be put back into the Toddler's Park area at a later date. Presently, Councilman Longo has been working to have a 2" water line run to the park area; working with Fox and Jacobs to have thirty Juniper Trees moved from Stewart's Creek peninsula to the park for a cost of $560.00 which includes the following: a. $270.00 for mulch b. Four loads of sandy loam at $50.00 a loam c. $100 for landscaping services to be paid to Mr. Lance Taylor and has requested Fox and Jacobs berm the area for a more attractive landscaping at a later date. - 2 - He stated that he would like for $3000 to be allocated for six tall shade trees to be planted later in the area. Councilman Longo also advised the Council that Texas Power and Light and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars will work together to provide a shaded area for mothers and the elderly and that the Jaycee's are willing to sponsor this park. At this time Councilman Fabian moved that the expenditure of $560.00 to move Juniper Trees to the Toddler's Park area be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shipman. Prior to voting, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer asked if there was any discussion on this motion. Richard Forehart, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, stated that these plans had been presented to him Friday evening and had not been formally presented to the Parks and Recreation Board. He stated they had been working with sports associations regarding total recreational needs in The Colony and the Board was not aware of this money source. However, he did not dispute the need for improvements to the Perryman's Park. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the future use of these monies set aside by Fox and Jacobs. Representatives from the Soccer Association were present to voice their immediate need for soccer fields. Chairman Forehart requested that the City Council make the Park and Recreation Board aware of all monies that can be allocated towards recreation so that it can be better proportioned among all recreational needs. Councilman Longo answered that he realized there were many needs in the comminity but he did feel strongly that the Camey area should be finished properly and that a small recreational program be initiated there. Councilman Adams agreed with Council- man Longo's concern about this area but she did not agree that the entire amount of money should be used only for the Perryman's Park area. Further, Councilman Adams stated, that there were funds in the Homeowner's Association account that was designated for the Toddler's Park and she asked the Council's permission to look into this. At this time Councilman Fabian ammended his motion on the floor to add approval for Councilman Adams request. This ammendment was seconded by Councilman Shipman. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF REPLAT ON SECTION #21 After a brief recess, Mayor Pro Tem Shearer introduced to the Council and members of the audience, Mr. Tom Cravens of Fox and Jacobs, who presented his request for a replat of Section #21. Mr. Cravens explained that lot lines must be moved in this area to insure 5' on the side yard of each home. This would bring the plat into compliance with the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Council was concerned that all proper changes ~e made prior to the homes being purchased by individuals. Mr. Cravens assured them that all deed records, etc., would be properly noted. At this time, Councilman Adams moved that this replat on Section #21 be approved. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR ONE MOVEABLE BUILDING Mr. Hart advised the Council that a bid had been received from North Texas Bank in the amount of $36,000 and that this included the $7000 moving costs. This was the only bid and Mr. Hart ~recorm, ended acceptance of same. There followed a lengthy discussion between the Council of the financial position of the City in this budget year and the affect the purchase of this buildir~g would have on the budget. Mr. Hart stated that North Texas Bank would handle financing through a lease/purchase agreement and he did recommend use of this procedure. Councilman Adams stated that she was concerned that the financial condition of the City had changed since the last time Mr. Hart presented it to the Counci 1. - 3 ~ 000560 Mr. Hart answered that the primary change in the budget is building permit revenue which he preferred to estimate very conservatively. Councilman Fabian stated that he thought it was an adequate building that could be used by the City in various capacities in the future. Regarding location of the building, Mr. Hart told the Council that the staff has determined that the Fire Station #2 site is the best area for the building since the utilities will be cheaper to run and the parking lot would have a dual purpose. After further discussion, Councilman Shipman moved to accept the bid as presented by North Texas Bank, directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract on same, and to have the building inspected, structurally, prior to the acceptance of this contract. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Shearer, Councilmen Shipman & Fabian Noes: Councilmen Longo & Adams 11. CONSIDERATION OF LAND SITE FOR MOVEABLE BUILDING Again, Mr. Hart recommended proceeding with the planning of placing the modular building next to the Fire Station #2. Councilman Shipman moved that this site be approved for the placement of the building contingent upon the purchase of the building and subsequent costs. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM CITIZEN REGARDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COLONY Mayor Pro Tem Shearer introduced to the Council and members of the audience, Mr. Delbert Crouser. Mr. Crouser stated that he was concerned that the City of The Colony was not included in the Council of Government's Urban Area Eight Intensive Study Area on transportation. He requested that the City Council begin the procedures necessary to request becoming a part of this study. He also recommende~that the Council initiate procedures to become included in a study conducted by the Rapid Transit Authority. After a brief discussion, Councilman Longo moved that this be placed on a Work Session Agenda for further study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Prior to voting, Councilman Shipman requested that a traffic engineer be present at this Work Session for consultation. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer then called for a vote on the motion on the floor. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 9. RECEIVE M.U.D. REPORT Board Member, Wes Gray, told the Council that the well would be on line on the first week of April; the street sweeper is now working; their bond issuance is going back to the State and sewer rates have been raised $2.50 per month which brings the total sewer charge to $7.50. The Council expressed surprise and concern regarding this increase. Councilman Fabian asked what the percentage of profit that M.U.D. required on their total water revenue was. Mr. Gray stated that he would have to research this and would advise the Council of this percentage at a later date. - 4- 000561 13. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE #99 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SIGN MACHINE Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY b~NGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MATERIALS DIVISION OF 3M COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SIGN MACHINE: ATTACHING THE FORM OF QUOTATION UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE IS AUTHORIZED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Longo moved that this ordinance by approved upon second reading. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 14. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #100 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CITY Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT DEEDS AND MAKE PAYMENT FOR TWO TRACTS OF LAND AS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Adams moved that this ordinance be approved upon second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longo. Prior to voting, Councilman Longo requested that the purchase of the 11 acres west of 423 be a priority item. Mr. Hart advised that it would be one the next Work Session. Councilman Fabian requested that the purchase of the third piece of fire equipment be a priority item, as well as the accessories. The motion was then passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 15. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE #101 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Pro Tem Shearer read aloud the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AS TRACTS A, B, AND C TO "SF" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AS TRACT D, TO "SC" SHOPPING CENTER CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shipman moved to approve this ordinance on second 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 APPOINTMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION BOARD ALTERNATES 16. CONSIDERATION OF SUIT FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY J.Y. EBERHART, ET.AL. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer stated that the Council would meet in closed door session regarding these two agenda items at this time. Upon reconvening in open session, Councilman Adams moved to table Agenda Item #6. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was ~ass~by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 000562 There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Adams 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 Mayor Pro Tem Shearer adjourned the meeting at approximately 12:10 A.M. J~ CARR~)LL, CITY SECRETARY