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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1980 City Council 000577 CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS APRIL 21, 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 William J. Longo Councilman Linda Adams Councilman Norman H. Adeler Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Chris Fabian Councilman and with no members absent, a quorum was established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Janice Carroll, City Secretary, noted some corrections to be made on the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 7, 1980. Councilman Shilm~3n moved that the minutes be tabled until these corrections are made. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 2. EMERGENCY IT5~4: SOCCER Mayor Turner stated that due to a clerical error this item had not been included in the regular agenda and that the Park and Recreation Board did recommend that it be considered by the City Council. At this time, Mayor Turner introduced Glenda Davis, spokeswcman for The Colony Youth Soccer Association. Mrs. Davis stated that soccer was the primary source of recreation for the children of The Colony and that additional playing fields were needed by the fall of 1980. She explained that their proposal had been presented to the Parks and Recreation Board and the association developed this proposal based on the Board's reconmendations. However, Ms. Davis did e~phasize that the association would be willing to negotiate all of the points of their proposal. Councilman Shipman noted that the largest expense in this proposal was the parking lot on the Texas Power and Light easement between Strickland Avenue and Nash Drive to provide off-street parking. Councilman Longo expressed concern that the parking lot is not the best solution. He was also concerned that the location of the field would interfere with the City's grant proposal which implements the Texas Power and Light easement as a linkeage park. Mr. Hart, City Manager, assured him that it would not. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding this proposal. Councilman Shitm~n noted that three fields are proposed and much of the field preparation was done last year and traffic control is the only problem. Councilman Fabian asked how these costs would be met by the City. Mr. Hart reconmended that funds be allocated from the $8700 to be received by the City from Fox and Jacobs. He added that the sandy loam could be purchased with the County hauling same at approximately $1.80 a yard and that the cost of the parking lot should be kep minimal as these are interim fields. The Council concurred that the easements must be used by the City for recreational facilities, however, Councilmen Adams, Longo and Fabian expressed concern that this mighq not be the be~t use of this. Bill Farrick, a nearby resident, did express his opposition to the fields being located near his home. After further discussion of the location, Councilman Longo moved that this item be tabled until the Work Session to be held on April 28, 1980 for further study of the best location with final action to be taken at the Regular Meeting to be held on May 5, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, Adams, Adeler Noes: Councilman Shipman and Fabian -1- 000578 2. CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1 AS LOYALTY DAY FOR THE CITY OF THE Mayor Turner read aloud the followi~'ng proclamation: 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 %IqEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: May 1, 1980 as "Loyalty Day" in support of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars" efforts to honor those citizens who are outstanding in their position and efforts within the City of The Colony." Councilman Fabian moved to approve this proclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shipman. Mr. Rombauch, Post Ccmmander of the VFW Colony Post #9168, invited the Council to attend the parade and dinner to follow. The motion was then passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION D~TARING MAY 10 AS THE COLONY BLOOD DRIVE SPONSORED BY THE ESA SORORITY Mayor Turner read aloud the follwoing proclamation: 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: May 19, 1980 as The Colony Blood Drive Day in support of the ESA Sorority's goal to provide this life sustaining element to the citizens of The Colony. Councilman Longo moved to approve this proclamation. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members ~resent voted aye Noes: None 4. O$NSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WE~< OF APRIL 21%HROU(Iq APRIL 25 AS NATIONAL SECRETARY'S WEEK IN THE COLONY Mayor Turner read aloud the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the City Council is always concerned with the general welfare of the citizens of The Colony and of those citizens who are involved intimately in the workings of our City. WHEREAS, the City Council is supportive of all endeavors of the City of The Colony which are for the acknowledge and appreciation of our citizens involved in the workings of our City. -2- 000579 4. O0NSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION D~CLARING THE WEIK OF APRIL 21 THROUGH APRIL 25 AS NATIONAL SECRETARY'S WEEK IN THE COLONY (CONTINUED) NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLA/_M53D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: April 21 through April 25 is recognized as National Secretary's Week as the Council and the City acknowledges the efforts of those secretaries who provide the services necessary in every business and organization in our nation, and most notably, those secretaries who perfo~n the much needed and appreciated services in and for our City. Councilman Longo moved to approve this proclamation. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. RECEIVE M.U.D. REPORT Municipal Utilities District Board Member, Wes Gray, advised that he had presented to the Council a written M.U.D. report. He stated that he and the new M.U.D. Board member, Sandra Shearer, would serve as liaison to the City. Councilman Longo asked that the M.U.D. BOard consider donating their trailer for our use as a library and ~that it be discussed at their next regularly sch~ed meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CHANGE R~QUEST FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO DUPI.EX CLASSIFICATION FOR SECTION 23 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 72 LOTS Councilman Shitxs~n moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the mot/on was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All n~mbers present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Hart advised the Council that the Planning and Zoning Cc~mission did approve this zoning change contingent upon review by an engineer. This zoning change concerned 72 lots located in Section 23 in the northeast corner of the City. Frank Graham, a Fox and Jacobs representative, stated that this area had been developed for single family develoI~nent which requires only a sixty foot lot width and a variance will also be requested to allow duplexes to be built on the existing lots as platted as it would be too expensive to change to seventy foot lot widths. A variance would also be requested to reduce the minimum square footage to 900 square feet. These variances are requested due to present econc~ic conditions and the need to provide a "life style" product that would appeal to the younger home buyer -- single or married. Mr. Graham then introduced Ron Morris to present the preliminary plans for the Council's review. The Council expressed concern regarding alley traffic, the types of families that would purchase this product and the services they would require. Mr. Morris advised that this type develot~nent would provide more revenue for the City and the least demand on services. The Council concurred that this zoning change should be granted with the understanding that this is a "test" area as the Planning and Zoning recc~nended. Councilman Longo asked that Fox and Jacobs work closely with the City on this project. Mr. Graham advised that close demographics would be kept. With no con]nents for or against this zoning change, Councilman Longo moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT ON SECTION 31 Mayor Turner moved to Agenda Item 9 as it also dealt with the duplex product. Mr. Graham stated that this plat was for the model complex which they proposed to be located off Farm Market Road 423 -- 500' frcm the North Colony intersection. -3- 000880 He stated that this plat would also require a sixty foot variance as the models must accurately represent the finished product which would be built on sixty foot lot widths. He further advised that there would be an 85' setback for the eventual widening of FM 423. The Council expressed scme concern regarding traffic flow in this area. Councilman Fabian suggested that the street cut for FM 423 be made wider for easier access. Councilman Shipman asked that Fox and Jacobs dedicate a portion of the land at Wagner for a futuy~ e ir~3ress/egress for The Colony. Councilman Fabian also asked that Fox and Jacobs assure the Council that these models, when no longer in use, would not be sold to a developer as rental units. Mr. Graham assured the Council that this would not happen and that the contractor would guarrantee buy-back by Fox and Jacobs. After further discussion, Councilman Shipman moved to approve Preliminary Plat #31. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PlAT ON SECTION 30 Mr. Graham presented the preliminary plans for development in Section 30. He stated that the 158 lots would be developed into what they have called their "life style homes". He adivsed that they would be rear entry with alleys and they were looking at a sun, her ccmpletion date. Mr. Ron Morris, a designer with Fox and Jacobs, presented scme of the preliminary plans for these structuures noting that they could possibly sell in the $60-80,000.00 range. After discussion of the leisure services required, Councilman Shipman moved to approve the preliminary plat of Section 30. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONS]~RATION OF REPLAT OF A PORTION OF SECTION 3-B Tom Cravens of Fox and Jacobs stated that this was originally for custom homes; Fox and Jacobs now intended to use this area for their Flair II 's. By deed restriction, there is a 35' setback for the front yard area. Fox and Jacobs is now officially requesting that this building line be changed frcm 35' to 25' as these homos are built with rear entry garages. After a brief discussion, Councilman Shipman moved that this replat be approved by the Council. Seconded by CounciLman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 10. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SECTION 32 Councilman Fabian moved to table this agenda item at Fox and Jacob's request. Seconded by Councilman A~ams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All mombers present voted aye Noes: None 11. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT TO ALLOW LAND INTO ~ M.U.D. DISTRICT Mayor Turner read aloud the following resolution: -4- 000,581 WE the majority of the Council of the City of The Colony hereby, by Resolution, give our consent for property/land located at Ps/ge Road and Carney Road owned by Mushteq Ahmed Fazlani, M.D., to enter The Colony Nkmicipal Utility District for water, sewer and/or refuse pick-up. This resolution allc~s Dr. Fazlani to have annexed his . 499 acre land tract into the M.U.D. Councilman Longo moved to approve this resolution. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 12. CONSIDERATION OF SEOOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPR~qENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE FROM AGRICI/LTURAL TO NEI6HBORHOOD SERVICE FOR A .499 ACRE TRACT OF LAND Councilman Adams moved to table this agenda item for second reading of the ordinance until Dr. Fazlani has officially filed- for annexation into the M.U.D. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All n~mbers present voted aye Noes: None 13. (IDNSIDERATION fF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE UNILATERALLY ANNEXING 2.00 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF PAIGE ROAD, ON CAMEY ROAD, INTO %HE CITY LIMITS OF Mayor Turner read aloud in its entirety the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF 11qE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEX~$, ANNEXING %HE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY: ALL THAT CERTAIN lOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN ~E TOWN OF %/qE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PART OF A CERTAIN FIRST TRACT OF 156.5 ACRES OF LAND AS CONVEYED BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1950, FROM JOHN A. GRIFFIN AND WIFE, JENNIE GRIFFIN, TO JOHN A. GRIFFIN, JR. AND WIFE, DOROTHY GRIFFIN, TRUSTEES, AS SHOWN OF RECORD IN VOLUME 375, PAGE 256 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF D~I~.%ON COUNTY, TEXAS: BEING OUT OF %IqE BBB & CRR OD. SURVEY, A-172, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 60 PENNY NAIL IN THE CENTERLINE OF AN EAST AND WEST PUBLIC ROAD WHOSE WIDTH IS 40 FEET, AND BEING %HE S.W. CORNER OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FIRST TRACT OF 156.5 ACRES, ALSO BEING %~E S.W. CORNER OF SAID BBB & CRR (ID. SURVEY, A-172; RIqENCE NOR%H, ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF %HE ABOVE MENTIONED FIRST TRACT, AND PASSING AT 20 FEET, A FENCE CORNER POST AND STEEL PIN IN THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ROAD; CONTINUING ON SAID COURSE, AND ALONG EXISTING FENCELINE, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 208.72 FEET, TO A ST~J. PIN FOR THE N.W. CORNER OF TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH, 89° 10' EAST, AND PARALT.~. TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID 156.5 ACRE TRACT, 208.72 FEET, TO A STEEL PIN FOR CORNER; THENCE SOUTH, AND PARATZ.~. TO THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID 156.5 ACRE TRACT, AND PASSING AT 188.72 FEET, A STEEL PIN IN THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF PUBLIC ROAD; CONTINUING ON SAID COURSE, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 208.72 FEET, TO A 60-PENNY NAIL IN THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD FOR CORNER AND BEING IN %HE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID 156.5 ACRE TRACT; -6- OOO$82 THENCE NORI/q, 89° 10' WEST, AND BEING 20 FEET NORI/q OF, AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUIH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID 156.5 ACRE TRACT, SAME BEING ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF PUBLIC ROAD, 295.19 FEET, TO POINT OF BEGINNING AND OONTAINING 2.00 ACRES OF LAND; EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF .SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS; 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 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; ~' PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFFL~IVE DATE. Gouncilman Shipman moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance. Seconded by Councilman A~ams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 14. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUIHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NORTH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY REGARDING RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ~HE CITY Mr. Hart, City Manager, in answer to concerns of citizens and Councilmembers regarding this contract stated that he had spoken with Fred Herring, Director of the Park and Recreation Department for the City of Lewisville. Mr. Herrin~advised him that their contract with North Texas State University was for a study of a particular problem in their recreation program and his Department did not concur with the results of the study. However, Mr. Herrirgwas of the opinion that a sunmer recreation program could be a viable solution for The Colony's inmediate problems. Mr. Hart stated that he agreed that a long-term solution is an "in-house" depaz-hL~r~ibut at this time he rec~m,ended the contract with North Texas State UniversiCy to provide a four and one-half month sunmer recreational program for The Colony be approved. This recc~r~ndation was based primarily on the lead time available to prepare a sunmer program, Mr. Hart advised. Councilman Longo agreed that a professional department would be most advantageous to the City but agreed that time did not make this a workable solution for a sunmer program. He advised Mr. Hart that this name and ~reputati6n . would be "on the line" when this contract is implemented. Councilman Fabian asked if Mr. Hart had contacted other cities that had used North Texas State for a recreational program. Mr. Hart answered that Lewisville was the only one contacted at this time. After a lengthy discussion regarding this contract, Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR ~ EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AN AGRE~U~T B~ ~ CITY AND NOR~q TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY: PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND IMPL~V~TATION OF A MUNICIPAL PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY; A%~fACHING A FORM OF SUCH AGRE~qENT AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Longo moved to approve this ordinance upon second reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Longo, ~eler, Shipman and Fabian -~ Noes: Councilman Adams 16. OONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPAR~ OF ~ITY AFFAIRS REGARDING A PERSONNEL GRANT FOR THE CITY Mr. Hart briefed the Council regarding the contract with the Department of C~i~,~mity Affairs explaining that the $5000 grant will be matched by staff time and not with 7 000588 an expenditure of money. After a brief discussion, Mayor Turner read aloud in its entirety the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ~ COLONY, TEXAS, AUIHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO PERFORM IN A COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORY MANNER THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND/OR TRAINING ACTMTIES; A~TACH- ING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFE~IVE DATE. Councilman Longo moved to approve this ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Shipman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 15. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT TO IMPLEMENT ~ PERSONNEL Mr. Hart reconmended to the Council that this contract with the Office of Personnel Management be approved to implement the IPA grant. He stated that Bill Chiobatta is known locally as ~n expert in the field of personnel management. After a brief discussion, Mayor Turner read aloud in its entirety the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ~ COLONY, TEXAS, AUSHORIZING 5HE CITY MANAGER TO ~%rfER INTO AGRESMENT WI%/q THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MA~A~ ON BEHALF OF ~ CITY FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES; A_~fACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE A~ AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDNG AN EFFSET/VE DATE. Councilman Shil~man moved to approve this ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vo%e: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 17. OONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ~HE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: (1) TO LEASE/PURCHASE WITH NORTH TEXAS BANK FOR ONE MODULAR BUILDING; (2) CONTRACT FOR MOVING ONE MODULAR BUILDING Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF ~ CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUYHORIZING ~HE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ~ CITY AND NORTH TEXAS BANK FOR ~ LEASE PURCHASE OF A MODULAR BUILDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FROM GENERAL FUNDS OF ~ CITY SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO PAY THE LEASE PdKXrfAL WHIC~ WILL BEOOME DUE DURING 5HE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR 5HE EXECTrfION OF A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE BY ~HE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCING STATEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE MOVING OF SAID BUILDING FROM LEWISVIT.T.v. TO THE COLONY; AUTHORIZING ~HE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FROM %/qE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY SUCH AMOUNT AS IS NECESSARY TO PAY THE APPROVED BID AMOUNT FOR NDVING THE BUILDING; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Shipman moved that this ordinance be approved upon 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- 000,584 18. OONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPRI~KI~SIVE ZONING ORDINANCE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO NEIGhbORHOOD SERVICE CLASSIFICATION ON 1.3 ACRE LAND TRACT LOCATED ON NOR%H GOLONY BOULEVARD Mayor Turner read aloud the following captioned ordinance: 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 TO "NS" NEICIqBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDNG FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A P~XIALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED %HE SUM OF TWO HUhIDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Shitxnan mDved to approve this ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fabian, the motion vras passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 19. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE CITY RtRIARDING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DENIAL Councilman Shipman stated that Fox and Jacobs has agreed to pay up to $5,000 for legal fees if the City does decide to pursue this nmtter in District court. Mr. Hart was advised that our City Attorney should not have to spend a great deal of time on the case as the Fox and Jacobs attorneys are prepared to handle the bulk of it. The Council did concur that they owed a responsibility to the citizens of The Colony to fight this decision as long as it was feasibly possible. Councilman Fabian then moved to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with the appeal to District court regarding the PUC's denial of ECC service to The Colony . Seconded by Linda Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 20. CONSIDERATION OF RETAIhlMENT BY CITY MANAGER OF ONE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY Mr. Hart asked the Council's authorization to employ the engineering firm of Hunter and Associates on a trial basis to review subdivision plats for the City. He advised that this firm would be utilized on an hourly basis only with no contract and that a typical review of subdivision plats should be at a cost to the City of approximately $100.00. Councilman Adams asked for a more detailed cost estimate. Councilman Longo agreed with this request. Councilman Shipman was concerned that a conflict of interest might exist if this fire also acted as traffic engineers for the Cities of ~ Carrollton and Plano. The Council did concur that they would like to review formal written proposals from several engineering firms. Councilman Longo then moved to table this agenda item. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Prior to adjourning, Mayor Turner stated that he was involved in the formation of a transportation cc~mittee sponsored by the Chamber of Ccmnerce. Del Crouser explained the purpose of this committee and hew they intended to work with the Rapid Transit Authority for this area. Councilman Longo requested that a Work Session be devoted to a review of this year's budget, soon after the run off election. -9- 000 8 There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Adams moved that the n~eting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Longo, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the m~eting at 11:55 P.M. A%~EST: -10-