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Home My WebLink About11/24/1980 City Council 000733 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 1980 A REGULAR ~ETING of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Gary Ship,nan Councilman Greg Norwood Councilman and with Councilman Linda A. Adams absent due to illness in the family; however, a quorum was established. 1. BRIEFING SESSION The City Council met in a briefing session from 7:30 to $ p.m. to discuss the following agenda items. No action was taken at this time. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shipman moved that the minutes of the regular meetings held on November 3, November 10 and November 17, 1980 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF DEDICATION OF JAYCEE PARK AND RECEIVED PROPOSAL OF PARK DEVELOPF~NT FROM JAYCEES Tom Hart, City Manager, briefed the Council regarding the location of this proposed park. He stated that the small tract of land located between Reed Drive and Ragan Road is the proposed area; this land is a portion of the 100-year flood plain. Further, Mr. Hart stated that the Council in a previous meeting did informally agree that this area could be developed by The Colony Jaycees; however, he did want it clarified that it is the City's wish to maintain control over its development. At this time Doug Gressett, a representative of The Colony Jaycees, was introduced to the Council. He stated that they did want to develop the described tract of land and would like for the Council to dedicate this land to Dave Cowan, an originator of The Colony Jaycees. He did agree that the Jaycees would be more than willing to work with the City regarding the development of this tract. Councilman Longo noted that he did agree with this dedication, as he had personally known Dave Cowan in the past and felt that he was an outstanding member of our co~nunity and should be so remembered. Councilman Adeler agreed. After a brief discussion of other Jaycee-related activities within the City, the Council did concur that this should be dedicated to Dave Cowan and requested the staff to place it upon a future agenda for formal action. 4. RECEIVED REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR REGARDING SPORTS FIELD USE POLICY Richard Frohardt, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, presented to the Council for their review a proposed use policy. He advised the Council that the Parks and Recreation Board had met in an informal hearing status with the various sports organizations and that they were in agreement with these regulations. Mayor 'rurner asked how these policies had been developed. Mr. Frohardt answered that Rick Herold had -1- 000734 received copies of policies adopted by various cities, and they had worked from these policies to devise those that would fit The Colony's unique situation. Councilman Adeler stated that it should define the areas of responsibility for the City and sports organizations regarding the care of fields and the lights. Councilman Longo stated that he was additionally concerned with vehicles being on the fields and was concerned primarily when the middle school construction begins and asked if anything could be done to protect the fields during this period of time. After further discussion of field needs and future uses as well as parking, primarily regarding the Camey fields, the Council did concur that this sports field use policy was heading in the right direc- tion, however, no action was taken on this item. 5. RECEIVED PRESENTATION REGARDING LATE HOUR PERMITS FROM CITIZEN NICK OPREA Nick Oprea, owner of PK's Pub, presented to the Council his presentation outlining the reasons and the benefits for the approval of late hour permits within the City of The Colony. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding this. Councilman Shipman felt that the hours were excessive; however, Councilman Norwood stated that he was for it and it had been put to a vote of the people, and the people did vote to go wet within the City. Mayor Turner stated that his concern lay not with Mr. Oprea and PK's Pub, but with future clubs. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Longo requested that this be put on the agenda in ordinance form and that action be taken whether it be denied or approved at the next Council meeting. The Council concurred with this request. 10. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES REGARDING LIQUOR PERMITS Mayor Turner did move to Agenda Item No. 10 as the subject matter was similar to Agenda Item No. 5. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that this had been placed on the agenda for discussion only, since the wet/dry election had been held November 8, and the Council had not discussed future City options formally, and the staff felt that they definitely needed direction from the Council in this matter. Mr. Dillard, attorney for the City, did comment and briefed the Council on the procedure for getting a permit to serve liquor on premises or a permit to operate a package store. Mr. Hart, City Manager, reviewed for the Council our present zoning requirements which do allow liquor establishments, clubs and package stores, from shopping center district classification through industrial classification. There followed a lengthy discussion of con- trol, and it was the consensus of the City Council that Rob Dillard provide for them a sample specific use permit ordinance for them to review at the December 8 meeting. Mayor Turner then announced that the Council would take a brief recess before continuing. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF BOND FUNDS FROM STREET IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT TO INTEREST AND SINKING FUND Councilman Shipman moved to table this item until December 1. Seconded by Councilman Norwood, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 7. REVIEW OF PROPOSED SOUTHWESTERN BELL STREET USE ORDINANCE Mr. Dillard advised the Council that they, in fact, had considereda street use ordinance that he had prepared rather than a specified Southwestern Bell franchise ordinance due to the suits that the City was involved in. Mr. Hart, City Manager, did recommend passage of the standard Southwestern Bell franchise ordinance. In discussion, it was noted by Councilman Longo that the reason that this was dropped was because the Council felt that it was a direct charge to the citizens. However, it was the consensus of the Council that this be brought back at the December 1 meeting for action. -2- 00078 8. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE MOBILE OFFICE BUILDING In discussion of this agenda item, Councilman Adeler felt that it should be dropped by the Council as it was no longer a budgeted item. Councilman Shipman disagreed, stating that the City should begin something on a library program and that the volunteers could be able to handle a great deal of the work. Mr. Hart advised that the lease purchase of this mobile office trailer is somewhat of a problem legally. Councilman Shipman recommended that the budget be amended to $88,000 and that the trailer be purchased for cash in the amount of $38,000 and that $5,000 be used for supplies. Mayor Turner stated that he also was against spending money at this time since it was voted to leave the library program out of the budget. Councilman Norwood also stated that he was against amending the budget at this point in time to allow the expenditure of $8,800 of library use. After discussion, Mr. Hart recommended that this be held for 60-90 days and that it be discussed at that time with the Friends of the Library when they have received their tax-free status from the state. Councilman Longo then moved that this agenda item be tabled for 60-90 days in order that plans may be worked out with The Colony Friends of the Library. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT AND TIMETABLE FOR ELECTION ON SAME Rob Dillard, attorney for the City, passed to the Council proposed amend- ments to the Charter. He then outlined in detail the complicated proposals for going to districts and increasing the Council size. After a lengthy discussion regarding this, it became the consensus of the .Council that in January a referendum vote would be held only to determine if the citizens did want to district and increase the size of the Council, and any re- districting or amendments to the Charter will be included on the April 1981 election ballot. Councilman Longo stated at this time that it is his personal opinion that the mayor should vote and that the City Council should be paid and that these two items should be included in the Home Rule Charter amendments in April. 11. CLOSED DOOR SESSION DEALING WITH PERSONNEL Mayor Turner announced that the Council would now meet in closed door session dealing with personnel as authorized by Article 6252-17 as amended of Vernon's VACS. Upon reconvening in open session, Mayor Turner announced that no decisions had been made at this time. With no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Norwood moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 1:20 a.m. ATTEST: J~CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY -3-