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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/1981 City Council 0OO90'? MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON JULY 13, 1981 A WORK 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 Scott North Councilman Freeman Upchurch Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Gary Shipman Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman and with no members absent; thus, a quorum was established. Mayor Turner stated that the Council would receive citizen input at this time, even though in was not included in the agenda format. Mr. Joel Marks was recognized and asked the Council to clarify two questions for him regarding the recent enactment of the Commercial Vehicle Ordinance. He asked if the shopping center objected to the parking of trailers and tractors upon their private parking area. Secondly, he asked if the Council could consider giving him a variance on the time limit that he will be allowed to park his commercial vehicle in front of his home, so that he may build a 30-foot concrete pad to allow him to park his vehicle on his property. Mr. Savage, City Manager, stated that he would investigate these two requests and give the Council update information next week. Helen Gray was recognized and requested that paramedics be considered in the 1981-82 budget. Harold VanAlstyne told the Council that Brookhaven does have a Certificate of Need to build a hospital facility at Josey Lane and Hebron Parkway in the City of Carrollton. A discussion was held regarding this facility and its effect upon The Colony bid for medical facilities. Scott North then briefed the Council as a concerned citizen regarding the recent construction of stucco-like model homes. He asked that it be researched regarding options that the city might have to prohibit the con- struction of homes of this nature in the city. There was a brief discussion of this item. There followed a brief discussion of the cable TV service in The Colony and its hookup date of July 18. Following Mr. Savage's explanation of the construction timetable, Mr. B. J. Rinier of 4800 Arbor Glen, stated that the cable did run four feet into her yard. Mr. Savage advised her that he would check into this situation. Joel Marks asked if anything could be done regarding the cars that are listed for sale on public property. 1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING BUDGETED FUNDS FOR THE 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR Mrs. Wanda Gillett was present and presented a written report to the Council with the following information outlined. The Friends of The Colony Library is a non-profit organization whose purposes are: 1. Maintain an association of interested people to increase, improve and advance the resources and services of The Colony Library. 2. Sponsor cultural events and secure library materials of cultural value. -1- 000908 3. Enlarge public support and use of The Colony Library. 4. Encourage and receive gifts and endowments for The Colony Library. 5. Establish and maintain a fund to assist accomplishment of these purposes. The Friends of The Colony Library feel we need a library in the City of The Colony because: 1. People have requested one. 2. 1900+ people hold cards in area libraries. 3. No library facilities for Colony school age children outside of school hours above 5th grade. 4. No convenient library facilities for other citizens. 5. Industry seeks cultural facilities including libraries when considering relocation or expansion. The Colony Friends of the Library pledge to: 1. Provide volunteer help for library to be open a minimum of 20 hours per week. 2. Conduct periodic fund raising projects to help provide library needs. 3. Solicit and coordinate book donations. Mrs. Gillett summed up by requesting a starting budget of $16,569 plus a supplemental package of $11,160. Councilman Adeler asked for a clarification of the $11,160. Mrs. Gillett assured him this was a supplemental package that they would like the Council to consider but not needed for the beginning of a library. Council- man North asked if state funds were available. Mrs. Gillett said that they had looked into state funds but, before procurement of this type of funds could be made, a library did have to be established. She further added that the Friends of The Library were investigating any possible form of financial support for the establishment of a library in the City of The Colony. The Council advised Mrs. Gillett that they would take this into consideration as a future budget item. 2. REVIEW OF PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that Judy Oaks, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, was not able to be in attendance at this meeting but, on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Commission, she would like to present the Sign Ordinance to the Council and answer any questions they might have. Mayor Turner stated that he felt questions should be asked of the Planning & Zoning Commission and advised that this be held for a future work session. The Council concurred. 3. REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR Mr. Dan Savage, City Manager, presented to the Council his analysis of the proposed budget for the coming year. Mr. Savage stated that the net difference between proposed revenue and proposed expenditures was $435,774.00, which would require a 24¢ tax increase and this, in his opinion, was not viable at this time. He explained to the Council how he intended to reduce this 24¢ requirement. He noted that interest earned from invested bond money could lower the required tax amount by 1¢. He also noted that the carryover from this year will be ample. He also planned to reduce the requested optional packages by 3¢ and, after review, he intended to cut 10¢ from the line item accounts. Incorporating these changes, he felt that he would be comfortable in presenting to the Council -2- OOO9O9 and putting on file for the public a proposed budget that would incorporate a 5¢ tax increase. He also stated at this time that this tax increase was also necessary due to the very small increase in the tax base for this year. Mayor Turner then explained to the citizens that this proposed budget would be put on file with the City Secretary July 15 for review by citizens. Mr. Savage did clarify that this 5¢ increase would include all supplemental packages and revenue sharing, however, he did not allocate any funds for the requested library facility. A member of the audience, Mr. VanAlstyne, asked what the exact fund balance was at this time. Mr. Savage replied that it was $219,000 at this time but, of course, could fluctuate depending upon future expenses. Councilman Shipman stated that a 5¢ increase would mean approximately $1.66 per month, or less than $2 per month, for each homeowner. Mayor Turner added that this not only was a small increase but this budget represented an increased service level also. After a brief discussion of Fox & Jacobs and growth projections, and there being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman North moved to adjourn. 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 9:10 p.m. ATTEST: ~ -3-