HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/30/1980 City Council 000624
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON
JUNE 30, 1980
A SPECIAL SESSION to meet in a Workshop was called to order
with the following members present:
Richard Turner, Mayor
William J. Longo, Councilman
Linda A. Adams, Councilman
Norman Adeler, Councilman
Gary Shipman, Councilman
Greg Norwood, Councilman
and with no members absent, thus, a quorum was established.
6. Receive presentations from the Colony Jaycees.
Mayor Turner introduced Doug Gressett of the Colony Jaycees who
requested the Mayor and Councils support of their "55 And Save"
campaign which will be promoted from July 4th through Labor Day
and their Muscular Dystrophy Bass Tournament on July 19. Council-
man Shipman moved that these worthy projects be supported by the
Mayor and City Council. Seconded by Councilman Longo the motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Ail members present voted aye
Noes: None
2. Discussion of City Council expense reimbursement policies.
Mayor Turner told the Council that he would like for the Council
to review the City's expense reimbursement policy. Councilman
Longo read the resolution establishing this policy that was
passed on May 1, 1978 and further advised that Section 2.08 of the
Home Rule Charter provides that expenditures must be approved by
the Council. After discussion, the Council concurred that mileage
should be paid in accordance with federal and state quidelines,
the cost of a double room for a spouse should be paid by the City
and that reimbursement for spouse expenses would be discussed at
a later meeting. Mayor Turner requested that the staff prepare an
updated resolution.
1. Planning and Zoning Commission applicant interviews.
Mayor Turner announced that the citizen to be interviewed for
the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy was now present and
the Council would meet in Closed Door Session as authorized by
Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S.
3. Discussion of Cable TV proposals
Upon reconvening in Open Session, Mayor Turner moved to agenda
Item #3 and introduced Greg Sterner who is serving as chairman
of a Citizen Cable Committee who have volunteered to make a
complete technical study of the three proposals. Other members
of this committee being Philip White~ John Bock and Del Crouser.
After a lengthy discussion~ the Council determined ten points
that the committee should address in this study. They are as
follows:
1. What enforcement tools will the City have to protect
the citizens and which company is best prepared to
work with the City in this area.
2. The time and method of installation of this system.
3. Compare the channel capacity to the quality of the
channels presented.
4. Analyze company's requests for amendments to the franchise
agreement.
5. Analyze service potential based on previous experience
in other cities.
6. Determine which company will provide the best working
relationship with the City.
7. Which company will provide the best services at the
lowest rate. (Example: Weather alert system.)
8. Determine which company will be the most flexible in
providing future services to the consumer.
9. Describe the appearance of the home unit.
10. Explain the morality code lock out.
Mr. Sterner asked if the Council would agree that an "in person"
view of working systems would be beneficial. The Council
concurred. Wes Gray, Municipal Utility District board member
asked that contact be made with their engineer to coordinate
with their requirements.
4. Discussion of land acquisition by the City.
Mr. Hart advised the Council that the City is still considering
the land south of Arbor Glen running adjacent to the Texas Power
and Light easement. Fox and Jacobs has advised that the cost should
come in at $7,100.00 per acre, and an ordinance process should
begin in August or September. Councilman Longo asked that the
City Manager check to see if Fox and Jacobs had directed the firm
of Schrickel and Rollins to update the City's Master Land Use Plan.
Councilman Longo also requested that the City Manager check the
status of the City's park grant applications.
5. Discussion of General Administration Employee pay grade (Closed Door Session).
Mayor Turner announced that the Council would now meet in
Executive Session dealing with Personnel as authorized
by Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S.
Upon reconvening in Open Session, and there being no further action
to be taken, 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 voting aye
Noes: None
Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 12:20 a. m.
ATTEST:
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