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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1981 City Council 000842 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON APRIL 13, 1981 A SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Richard Turner Mayor William J. Longo Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Gary Sbipman Councilman Dave Brown Councilman and with no members absent, a quorum was established. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE Janice Carroll, City Secretary, did administer the oaths of office to Mayor Richard Turner and to Councilman Place 2 Scott North. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN OF THE YEAR VFW REQUEST After a brief discussion, Councilman Shipman moved that this agenda item be tabled for additional study. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. RECEIVE REPORT ON PERRYMAN PARK STATUS AND THE PARKING OF OVERSIZE VEHICLES IN CITY LIMITS Mr. William Longo stated that he had requested that this be on the agenda so that he could present to the Council a status report on his two pending projects. He advised the Council that he had met with Frank Graham of Fox and Jacobs, and that he was satisfied that there was no possible place for trucks to park in the city limits of The Colony. Mayor Turner stated that, although he knew this was the case, he did feel that the truckers who had expressed concern should be contacted regarding the city's options. Mr. Longo also stated that his second pending project was the develop- ment of Perryman Park, and he did request permission to continue the use of the funds available which are approximately $500 in the Perryman Park account. The Council did concur on this request. 4. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CREATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that the material and papers had been prepared by Mr. Pete Tart of McCall, Parkhurst and Horton and that these papers were presented to the Council at this time for their review and study. She said that she would make a note of any questions that they might have and get further clarifications from Mr. Tart. Councilman Adeler did assure the Council that in the formation of this corporation, the city did not assume any liability regarding the sale of these industrial bonds. Mr. Mark Rush, President of The Colony Bank, was then introduced to advise the Council that a clinic would be held in The Colony for further information regarding this corporation and that this committee was interested in getting feedback from the citizens regarding further commercial and industrial development. Councilman Brown, also a member of the industrial committee, did note that this was no tax liability to the homeowners and that the City Council will approve all bonds. Further, it is the intent of this committee to develop only light, clean industry in The Colony. After further discussion of the procedure, Councilman Shipman stated that he did feel it was beneficial to attend the Austin seminar to be held April 22, and to come back before the Council with this information. The Council concurred. -1- 000843 5. CONSIDERATION OF TRAVEL EXPENSE APPROVAL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PLANNING SEMINAR Based on the previous discussion, Councilman Adeler did request an approval from the Council for lodging and meals. He did advise the Council that he would be riding with Mr. Rush to this meeting. Councilman Brown stated that the room would run only $16 per person. Councilman Shipman moved to approve his travel expenses providing they concurred with the regulations set down by the Council's Travel Resolu- tion. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Councilman Brown did note that he would waive the payment of his expenses by the City. 6. RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT Janice Carroll, City Secretary, advised the Mayor there was no citizen input at this time. 7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CANDIDATE LARRY SAMPLE FOR A RECOUNT OF THE VOTES RECEIVED BY PLACE 2 IN THE APRIL 4 MUNICIPAL ELECTION After a brief discussion of time and procedure, Councilman Shipman moved to approve the recount and order that it be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with three clerks conducting this count. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CLOSED DOOR SESSION A. POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING STATUS B. CITY MANAGER Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in closed door session in accordance with Article 6252-17 of Vernon's Ann. Civ. Statutes, and possibly would have an announcement upon reconvening in open session. After reconvening in open session, Councilman Shipman did request that the Council go back to the following tabled agenda item: 2. CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN OF THE YEAR VFW REQUEST At this time, Councilman Shipman did move that David Marlar be nominated for Citizen of the Year because of his untiring dedication to the Volunteer Fire Department and his continued cooperation and interest in its growth after the hiring of a paid fire chief by the City Council. Councilman North seconded this motion noting that they did take into consideration that this award was for action taken only in the past year. Mayor Turner then called for a vote on the motion on the floor. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Wes Gray, Commander of the VFW, did request that the Council also choose a Mother of the Year for this Loyalty Day ceremony. 8. CLOSED DOOR SESSION B. CITY MANAGER Mayor Turner did state that after the closed door session, an announce- ment would be made and it is necessary to go back to this agenda item. -2- 000844 Councilman North at this time moved that Janice Carroll, City Secretary, be appointed Interim City Manager for the City of The Colony until a permanent City Manager was hired. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman North moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Brown, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. ~TTEST: JANF~RROLL,