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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1981 City Council 000846 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON APRIL 20, 1981 A REGULAR MEETING 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 Scott North Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Dave Brown Councilman and with Councilman Gary Shipman absent due to business; however, a quorum was established. 1. BRIEFING SESSION The Council did meet in a briefing session to discuss the following agenda items. No action was taken at this time. Before moving to Agenda Item 2, Mayor Turner made the following announce- ment. Mr. I. R. Bradburry, Director of Community Development, had reported that we are getting warnings concerning contractors who are making repairs on storm-damaged homes and not conducting themselves in a businesslike manner. Mayor Turner wished to remind people that they do need to come to City Hall and obtain building permits for these repairs, although there will be no charge for these permits pertaining specifically to storm damage repair. Mayor Turner also stated that the city cannot assume responsibility for the quality of work done by the various con- tractors or those claiming to do repairs; however, having a building permit on file at City Hall might help to track down someone on whom there is a complaint. Mayor Turner asked the members of the press who were in attendance if they would mention the danger of disreputable repair- men in the papers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Brown noted that he was not present at the meeting of April 6, 1981, although these minutes had him listed as attending. Councilman Adeler moved that the minutes of March 30, April 6 and April 13 be approved with the above-noted correction. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF MOTHER OF THE YEAR Councilman North moved to table this agenda item until the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Brown, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. RECEIVE MUD REPORT Mayor Turner announced that Mr. Wes Gray had been appointed to serve as the liaison between the Municipal Utility District and the city. Mr. Gray stated that the paperwork had been filed today, April 20, concerning the litigation with the Denton County Appraisal District. He also reported that Dallas was negotiating with Carrollton concerning the pipeline from the Elm Fork Treatment Plant. Mr. Gray stated that Dallas was not in favor of paying for the size line that MUD felt was needed for this service. -1- 000847 5. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHT APPROVAL FOR SECTION #25 Mr. Bradburry was not able to be present to present this information due to a family emergency; however, Mayor Turner read the report which Mr. Bradburry had prepared. Janice Carroll, Interim City Manager, showed the map detailing the area involved, which is west of FM 423 at the Eastvale town line, where Fox & Jacobs is planning to build duplexes. Councilman North made the motion to approve this lighting proposal for Section #25. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye --' Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF ORDER APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION Janice Carroll, Interim City Manager, recommended that the Council approve Diane Kruzich as Election Judge for this runoff and Prentice Able as the alternate. Councilman Brown made the motion to approve these two names. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE VEHICLE ALLOWANCE Mr. Bill White reported to the Council on this proposal to increase vehicle allowances for city inspectors. Councilman Adeler wished to know if there were any logs on mileage which he felt would be the best way to determine wear and tear on the cars and thus the amount that should be paid. Mr. White stated that our inspectors said their average was about 54 miles per day. Councilman North wished to know why The Colony showed so many more inspections per day than either Richardson or Lewisville. Mr. White presented a partial informal survey that was .__, initiated by Mrs. Carroll of several area cities and the number of inspections they were doing per day. This survey did indicate that some cities in the area are doing as many inspections as The Colony per day. Councilman Adeler was concerned with the variation in private vehicle allowances between Bradburry, Robb and Howard. Mrs. Carroll stated she would have to look into this. Councilman Brown mentioned that the inspectors are going to begin clocking and logging their mileage. Councilman North moved to table this item until the Council could obtain more complete information and I. R. Bradburry could be present for clarifi- cation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown.and passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LONE STAR GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Mr. Roper, a representative of Lone Star Gas Company, was present in case the Council had any questions concerning this ordinance. Mahor Turner asked Mr. Roper to briefly explain this ordinance. Mr. Roper stated that the ordinance concerned the defining of "service lines" and "yard lines" and who would be responsible for the maintenance of each. Service line refers to the piping from the connection with the company's main up to the meter, and Lone Star Gas Company would be required to install and maintain this line. Yard line refers to the underground supply line extending from the point of connection with a customer's meter to the point of connection with that customer's house piping, and each customer would be responsible for maintenance of this yard line. The Railroad Commission did rule that Lone Star Gas Co. should be responsible for these service lines. Mayor Turner read aloud the following caption: -2- 000848 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING A FRANCttISE ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, ON MAY 16, 1977 AND BEING PARTLY STYLED, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO LONE STAR GAS COMPANY, A COR- PORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO FURNISH AND SUPPLY GAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS"; AND PROVIDING FOR A MODIFICATION OF THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "SERVICE LINES" AND "YARD LINES" REFERENCED IN SECTION 4 THEREOF. Councilman Adeler moved to approve this ordinance. Seconded by Council- man North, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING A TEN-ACRE TRACT FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL At this time, Mayor Turner read aloud the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHEN- SIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO "SF" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Carroll did advise that all Public Hearings had been held in compliance with State statutes. After brief discussion, Councilman Brown moved to approve this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman North. Before voting, Councilman North expressed concern that a school is not being planned in the northeast sector of The Colony and that he has received inquiries about this. Mayor Turner stated that we should possibly ask LISD about this concern. Mayor Turner then called for a vote on the motion on the floor and the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 10. CONSIDERATION OF CONCESSION VEHICLE LEASE ARRANGEMENT Rick Herold presented this to the Council. Mayor Turner expressed concern about the funding for the actual purchase of the van, since this did not come before the~Council prior to purchase. Mr. Herold stated that this would not cause any increase to the budget, as funds would be transferred from the following Park and Recreation line accounts: Activity Account $400 Capital Equipment $400 Vehicle Maintenance $200 Mayor Turner also asked if there would be a possible conflict with other concessionaires operating within The Colony. It was pointed out that at present there are no others and, also, that the vehicle would see plenty of use just within the Park and Recreation Department. Councilman Adeler expressed his objection to the way in which this was handled, i.e., the purchase was made without first being presented to the City Council for approval, as this was a major capital expenditure, and he did not want this type of procedure to become a habit. Councilman Brown asked if there are going to be other similar requests for fund transfers in the Park and Recreation Department this year, and also stated that he concurred with Councilman Adeler's opinion of the handling of this purchase. Rick Herold stated that he knew of no other planned fund transfers this year. Councilman North asked for details about the van, expressing his surprise also. Councilman North was also concerned that $200 had been taken out of vehicle maintenance for this purchase and he wondered if there would be any money left if the vehicle needs repairs. Mr. Herold expressed the opinion that there would be enough money made on the operation of the van to take care of this. Mayor Turner felt that Mr. Herold should investigate an offer made by Mr. Wes -3- 000849 Gray on behalf of the Municipal Utility District of buying gasoline from the distridt for less than the normal pump price. Mayor Turner said the Council concurred with Mr. Herold's judgement and were aware that this expenditure had been approved by Tom Hart prior to April 15. Mayor Turner then brought up the question of the lease arrangement. Rick Herold stated that he had gotten together with Mr. Rob Dillard, city attorney, on this and there were no major problems. Councilman North asked where the vehicle would be parked when not in use and ex- pressed concern when told that it was being kept behind the trailer used by Community Development, due to the threat of vandalism. Mayor Turner said that the Council would need to give some thought to this problem. 11. CLOSED DOOR SESSION DEALING WITH PERSONNEL A. CONSULTANT SERVICES B. REVIEW OF MANAGER APPLICATIONS Mayor Turner announced at this time that the Council would meet in a closed-door session, but that no action would be taken during this time. Upon reconvening in open session and there being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Adeler 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 10:45 p.m. ATTE ST: -4-