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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON
APRIL 2?, 1981
A WORK SESSION 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
Gary Shipman Councilman
Dave Brown Councilman
and with no members absent, a quorum was established.
1. CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Turner at this time announced citizen input would be heard. The
following citizens had signed the list: Robert Lux, Helen Gray, Herschel
Jenkins and Wes Gray.
Robert Lux--(Treasurer of The Colony Lions Club) He wanted to reaffirm
an agreement made with the City Council in the fall of 1979 regarding
the Lions Club having authority to develop the park at Nash and Jennings.
("Lions Club Park") He said their understanding was that they could do
anything reasonable in the park except they did have to abide by the
rules and ordinances of the city. This past week they were told by the
Park and Recreation Board that they could not secure a barbeque grill
and pour a pavilion slab. This grill is needed for the May 2 Flea
Market, Mr. Lux advised the Council. The Council was concerned with the
surrounding neighbors' objections and stated that the City did control
the planned development of all public parks within the City. After
discussion this was referred to the staff, with the recommendation that
only a 8x8 foot slab be poured at this time, which could conceivably
be moved if necessary and that this be brought back to the Council next
week at their regular meeting.
Helen Gray--Wished to know why Volunteer Fire Department responded to a
lost child and a water leak. She also objected to "all of the equipment"
being at the No. 2 Fire Station, as well as a future conversion of Fire
Station No. 1 to another use.
Herschel Jenkins--Mr. Jenkins presented a petition from citizens residing
in the area behind the Back Door Lounge, which stated their concerns
about loud noise and abusive language which they feel could possibly
be controlled if this back door were for an emergency exit only. After
discussion, the petition was turned over to the staff for possible-action.
It was brought out that the Alcoholic Beverage Commission should be
made aware of this complaint.
Wes Gray--Simply wanted to remind those present of VFW Loyalty Day this
Sunday, May 3, at Antonelli's Restaurant at 4 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION OF MAY 2 FLEA MARKET AND TEXAS PINTO BEAN COOKOFF
Rick Herold was not able to attend, but Janice Carroll had a memo for
the Council from him. Mayor Turner made the announcement that the city
does have booth space available and asked those present to pass the word
to their neighbors.
3. DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEE VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
Mr. Bradburry was not able to attend the meeting, but Mr. Harvey Robb
was present to answer questions from the Council. Adeler wanted to know
how the inspectors reported trips and mileage. Mr. Robb said that a daily
log of inspections made was kept, rather than mileage. He stated further
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that they spend approximately 80% of their time at an idling speed which
uses more gas; therefore, the actual mileage would be misleading. Council-
man North wanted to know why the vehicle allowances were not the same
for the three inspectors. He was told that in the beginning the reason
had been that they were not working an equal amount. There followed a
lengthy discussion concerning the different types of inspections performed
by Community Development. The Council was satisfied with the explanations
given and recommended that this be placed on the regular meeting agenda
for action.
4. DISCUSSION OF FM 423 BOND PROPOSITION INFORMATION
Janice Carroll presented cost information on the bond election to be held
May 9, 1981, and discussed a meeting held on April 24 to organize a
political subcommittee to campaign for this issue, since the city cannot
promote it.
5. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING TEXAS INDUSTRIAL PLANNING SEMINAR
Janice Carroll, Interim City Manager, and Councilman Adeler briefed
the Council on this seminar held in Austin on April 22, 1981. They
advised the Council that TIC representatives presented a great deal of
information concerning the steps a community should take in attracting
industry to their city and the services they offered as assistance.
Mrs. Carroll stated that Mr. Mark Rush, Chairman of the Industrial
Committee, would be present at the May 4 regular meeting and could
answer additional questions.
6. CLOSED DOOR SESSION A. CONSULTANT SERVICES
B. REVIEW OF CITY MANAGER RESUMES
C. POLICE HIRING UPDATE
Mayor Turner announced that the Council would meet in a closed door
session at this time dealing with personnel as authorized by Article
6252-17 VACS, and that no action would be taken in open session.
There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman
Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman
Shipman, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m.
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