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Home My WebLink About07/29/1980 City Council ooo6ao MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON JULY 29, 1980 A SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of the Colony 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. EMERGENCY ITEM APPOINTMENT COLONY POLICE RESERVE OFFICERS Tom Hart, City Manager, briefed the Council on the course of study that is required before these citizens are eligible to become a member of The Colony reserve force; he added that a banquet held on Monday evening each one had received their certificate of completion of this course and had been admin- istered the Oath of Office. He added, that he did recommend that the following residents of The Colony be appointed to the reserve force. Mayor Turner then read aloud the following names: R. David Rauschenberg Stephen K. Page Diane R. Watson Russell F. Clark Gary M. Watson O. Michael Uhl John D. Barnard Ronny L. Howard Mayor Turner then asked for a motion to appoint. Councilman Norwood made the motion to appoint the above residents of The Colony to the Police Reserve Force. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 1. RECEIVE ENGINEERING REPORT REGARDING THE CONTROL OF TRAFFIC AT THE ALLEY INGRESS LOCATED AT MILLER AND BARTLETT DRIVES. Mr. Hart, City Manager, stated that the engineer reviewed three options on this alleyway: 1. A breakaway barrier and fencing as recommended by the citizens on the alley. 2. Allowing the alleyway to be open and free of all obstacles. 3. Close one entry way into this alley entirely. Mr. Hart further stated that our engineering consultants, Hunter and Associates, did recommend the option number one which involved the breakaway barriers and fencing along the easement. Councilman Longo was concerned regarding the cost on this item. Mr. Hart stated that he would check with the engineer to determine an estimate of cost on this fencing and barriers. He further advised the Council that he would check with the attorney regarding Councils legal options on this matter. After further discussion, Mayor Turner stated that this item would be put on next weeks agenda in order that a decision be made as quickly as possible. Councilman Longo did want it noted that this barrier at the alley entrance on Miller and Bartlett was included in the City's traffic study. 000 41 2. RECEIVE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT REPORT. Mayor Turner noted that there was no official MUD liasion present at the meeting and that no report would be given at this time. 4. PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S AWARD TO THE SECOND EAGLE SCOUT IN THE COLONY. 'Mayor Turner said that he would like to present this. award prior to agenda item number three as it would be quite lengthy. Mrs. Willis accepted the award on behalf of her son Gregory Scott Willis who was unable to attend. 3. RECEIVE CABLE TV REPORT. Greg Sterner Chairman of the technical committee studying the Cable TV proposals gave to the Council letters from C.A.T.V., Multimedia and Storer Cablevision answering their questions as specified in a previous work session, there followed a lengthy report and discussion regarding the proposed deregulation bill. Mr. Sterner advised the Council that he had talked with the Senator that had proposed this bill and advised the Council that this bill provided that Cable TV channels cannot be used by cities for partisan political activities; local government will not have the authority to regulate rates; however, cities will be able to require franchise fees. After further discussion of these proposals and upcoming franchise ordinance, Mayor Turner and the Council thanked Greg Sterner and his committee for such a thorough review of the proposals. 5. DISCUSSION OF 0VER-65 AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION. Mr. Hart presented to the Council figures regarding what area cities provide in the way of exemptions to their population over sixty-five years of age. It was noted that DeSoto allowed $8,000.00 off the appraised value, Duncanville~ allowed $16,000.00 exemption, Farmers Branch allowed $7,000.00 exemption, Flower Mound allowed a $7,000.00 exemption, Frisco allowed $3,000.00 exemption, Grapevine $5,000.00 exemption, Highland Village $7,500.00 exemption, Lake Dallas $10,000.00 off the market value, Lewisville $9,000.00 exemption, McKinney $4,500.00 exemption. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, advised that an ordinance would be necessary to implement this exemption and should be passed sometime during the budget process. The Council concurred that after further study this ordinance should be prepared for the August 4th Council meeting. Wes Gray, a member of the audience asked if the Council had considered a disabled veteran exemption. Council said they would look into that and consider it at the next work session. 6. DISCUSSION OF LAND ACQUISITION FOR PARKS. Tom Hart and Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Recreation presented proposed mapping of the land south of Arbor Glen and west of Blair Oaks Drive for the development of athletic fields. Mr. Herold further advised that he had checked with residents along Arbor Glen and there was generally a favorable response to the development of this fields. Councilman Longo said he was in agreement with the purchase of this land but he was concerned regarding the expense of the development of it and recommended that they look into the possibility of attracting and outside developer, perhaps the YMCA. There followed a discussion of field development. Councilman Longo said that he felt that Fox and Jacobs would be able to advise and assist the City in the development of this park land as it would be a direct benefit to the sale of homes in this area. Councilman Norwood noted that North Texas State University does the expertise to advise the City in this area. Mr. Hart stated that 12 acres should cost the City approximately $86,400 and it is possible that 15 acres can be purchased. Mayor Turner asked what would be the schedule for this purchasing procedure. Mr. Hart stated the work and costs estimates done prior to September. After further discussion of playing fields within the City the Council directed Mr. Hart send a 2 000642 letter to Fox and Jacobs requesting their assistance in this recreation development and to look into the monies required for the development of the soccer fields at North Colony. Mr. Hart did note that the City is providing along with the sports association more athletic fields than originally planned. 7. DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY. Mr. Hart advised the Council that a letter had been sent to Denton County requesting funds for the City's proposed Library and that the City had gone out for bids for one trailer to house the Library. It was noted that very few applications had been received for the Board of Trustees and Councilmah Shipman suggested that a notice be put on the City activity board regarding the upcoming positions. 8. CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY WATER RATIONING ORDINANCE. Mr. Hart recommended that this ordinance be tabled at this time as there was no legal need for its passage. Councilman Shipman moved to table this item. Seconded by Councilman Adams, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 9. REVIEW OF BUDGET. After a break Mr. Hart reviewed with the Council a summary of the General Fund for the proposed 1980/81 Budget. The following changes for Proposed Revenue were agreed to by the Council. As Presented Revenue 1980/81 Revised Fund Balance $ 53,002.00 $ Taxes Available 474,614.00 425,516.00 Building Permits 84,000.00 105,000.00 Building Other 8,000.00 250.00 (per permit) Zoning & Subdivision 1,000.00 1,000.00 City License 850.00 850.00 Franchise Payments: TPL 85,000.00 85,000.00 Lone Star Gas 4,000.00 4,000.00 Southwestern Bell 9,000.00 City Sales Tax 67,000.00 67,000.00 Fines & Pet Regis. 3,000.00 3,000.00 Municipal Court 35,000.00 40,000.00 Ambulance 17,500.00 19,000.00 Fire Department 2,200.00 3,500.00 Revenue Sharing 20,000.00 20,000.00 Donation from C.P.R. -- -- Interest 10,000.00 10,000.00 Mixed Beverage 1,500.00 1,500.00 Miscellaneous 200.00 200.00 Totals $ 866,866.00 $ -3- 000 43 The Council then reviewed the base-line budget for each individual City department. The following expenditures and changes were made: As Presented Expenditures 1980/81 Revised Genl. Admin. $ 112,674.00 $ 111,454 00 City Secretary 38,873.00 38,170 00 Finance 29,234.00 29,452 00 Municipal Court 19,047.00 19,303 00 Parks & Rec. 18,764.00 18,764 00 Comm. Dev. 179 ,547.00 177,823 00 Fire $ Amb. 66,937.00 63,199.00 Police Dept. 375,896.00 369,075.00 Library .... Resv. for Cont. 25,894.00 23,064.00 Totals $ 866,866.00 $ 860,304.00 After this review of expenditues and revenue the Council concurred that the budget packages and personnel pay raises would be completed on the following Monday meeting. There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Norwood 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 Turner adjourned the meeting at 12:00 a. m. ATT~ J~ CARROLL, CITY tSECRETARY -4-