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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1983 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON APRIL 4, 1983 A REGULAR 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: Gene Pollard Mayor Scott North Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Char]ie Parker Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with no members absent; thus, a quorum was a established. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Parker moved to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1983, Regular Session. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pollard did note that his name was misspelled on the signature line. 2. CITIZEN INPUT At this time, there was no citizen input. Mayor Pollard did announce that he would like to return to this item later in the agenda. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 2, 1983 ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS The Colony, Texas April 2, 1983 CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF ELECTION BE IT REMEMBERED THAT on this the 4th day of April 1983, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order and the following business was transacted. Upon motion of Councilmember Poole and seconded by Councilmember Dodds, it was unanimously ordered that the City Council consider the official returns of an election held in the City on the above mentioned date, for the election of City Officers. WHEREUPON said official returns were opened, examined, canvassed and the results declared as follows: CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS WHEREAS, heretofore, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, called an election to be held in the City on April 2, 1983, for the following purpose: To elect a Mayor for a two year term. To elect one Councilmember for Place Number 1 from District 1 for a two year term. To elect one Councilmember for Place Number 2 from District 2 for a two year term. AND, WHEREAS, immediately after said election the Presiding Judge and other officials holding said election made their returns of the results thereof to the City Council as follows, and said returns being made according to law, and duly authenticated, and it being shown that written notice of said election -1- 00144, was posted for the time and in the manner provided by ]aw, and all other proceedings pertaining to said election having been shown to have been done and performed at and within the time and in the manner provided by ]aw, and all papers pertaining thereto having been returned and filed with the City Council and no protest or objection being made to or regarding any matter pertaining to said election; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, after examining said returns and opening and canvassing the votes of said election, that the results of said election are as follows: That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of MAYOR, to-wit: ---- NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Larry D. Sample 777 Nick Oprea 236 That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of COUNCILMEMBER PLACE NUMBER 1, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Scott North 789 That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of COUNCILMEMBER PLACE NUMBER 2, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Noel Long 505 Thomas J. Arrambide 455 Gene Pollard 2 It appearing that Larry D. Sample received a majority of all votes cast for all the candidates for the office of Mayor and is hereby declared to be elected to office to serve after qua]ifying for said term commencing April, 1983. It appearing that Scott North received a majority of all votes cast for all the candidates for the office of Councilmember Place Number 1 and is hereby declared to be elected to the office to serve after qualifying for said term ~ commencing April, 1983. It appearing that Noe] Long received a majority of all votes cast for a]l the candidates for the office of Gouncilmember Place Number 2 is hereby declared to be elected to the office to serve after qualifying for said term commencing April, 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this canvass and declaration of resu]ts of said election be entered in the Minutes of the City Council and that said officers, after they have qua]ified and taken their oaths, shall serve during the term commencing April, 1983, and thereafter until their successors are du]y elected and qualified. This Resolution, declaring the results of the election shali become effective immediately after its passage. ORDERED this the 4th day of April, i983. s/ GENE POLLARD, MAYOR, Gity of The Colony, Texas ATTEST: /s/ JANIGE CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY, The Colony, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ LAWRENCE JACKSON, CITY ATTORNEY Councilman Dodds moved to aFprove and certify the Canvass. Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye -- Noes: None 4. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE SALE OF POLICE VEHICLES Mr. Sartain, City Manager, reviewed the following bids received: Vendor Total Amount of Bid Remarks _Tessie Shake $1,500.00 # 841 Fulton Williams 1,000.00 per vehicle # 835, 838, 837, 841, 842 Ford Used Cars 1,000.00 # 835 825.00 # 838 1,050.00 # 839 825.00 # 841 1,000.00 # 842 --2-- He stated that it was his recommendation, as well as Chief Ristagno's, that all of the bids be rejected except for the one bid of $1,500.00 on Unit # 841 presented by Ms. Tessie Shake. He also stated that it was his recommendation to keep one o£ the vehicles as a down car in the event the others are out of service or to utilize it as a Reserve Officer's car for special assignments. The rest of the cars, he felt, should be auctioned, possibly in conjunction with other city auctions, and they should begin the auction price at $1,500.00. Councilman Poole stated that although she did not object to this recommendation, she was concerned that the Council had budgeted for a certain amount of money to be received from the sale of these vehicles. Chief Ristagno stated that during the budget process, $5,000.00 had been included for the purchase of the new vehicles. Councilman North asked which vehicle they would consider keeping. Chief Ristagno stated that he would need to review all of the maintenance records prior to making this decision. At this time, Councilman Dodds moved to refuse all bids but Tessie Shake's bid of $1,500.00 for Unit #841 and, further, to authorize the retention of one vehicle for City use. The motion was seconded by Councilman Poo]e. Mr. Sartain did want to clarify thatthe City would be authorized to sell the vehicles at the highest bid. The Council agreed, although Councilman Poole felt that the vehicles should not be sold for any less than the prices submitted in these bids. At this time, Mayor Pollard called for a vote upon the motion on the floor. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE CITY AND PARKING ON BLAIR OAKS ROAD Councilman North stated that he had asked for this to be on the agenda for discussion, as he was concerned with traffic flow along Blair Oaks to FM 423, particularly between South Colony Boulevard and Arbor Glen Road. He felt that the Council should consider possibly having either one or both sides of Blair Oaks in this area be a no-parking zone during particular times of the day, i.e., 6-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Mayor Pollard asked if his primary reason for this was for the protection of school children and, if so, should these times be tied in with school traffic. Councilman North stated that this was certainly open for discussion. Councilman Dodds stated that he personally felt that there should be no parking along Blair Oaks Road from South Colony Boulevard to Highway 121, and this would eliminate the parking along Blair Oaks Road by people playing on the athletic fields. Councilman Poo]e did note that there was a stop sign at Arbor Glen and Blair Oaks that was covered by a tree, and the school zone in that area was not well marked. Mayor Pollard stated that he had talked to staff about this, and it was being corrected. After further discussion, Mayor Pollard stated that he would like to see Councilman North, City Manager Johnny Sartain and Police Chief Nick Ristagno discuss this with representatives from the Lewisvi]le Independent School District and give a report to the Council at a later date. The Council agreed. 6. DISCUSSION OF NEW SPEED LIMIT SET BY THE COUNTY ON THE EXTENSION OF FM 423 SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 121 (CROWDER ROAD) Councilman North stated that he also had asked that this be put on the agenda at the request of Constable Green. He explained to the Council and the citizens that the speed limit on Crowder Road had been changed by the County effective today to 30 miles per hour and to 20 miles per hour at the curve. He stated that this would be worked by the County. They would be giving warnings for one week and, after that first week, tickets would be issued for exceeding this speed limit. In further discussion, it was noted that Commissioner Jacobs has advised the city that Crowder road would be re-asphalted in June, however, traffic would not be totally stopped in this area at this time. 2. CITIZEN INPUT At this time, Mayor Pollard did return to this agenda item. He did note that the new mayor and Council members will take their Oaths of Office on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 in the evening and invited all to attend. At this time, he also recognized Jeff Christiansen of 4620 Blair Oaks. Mr. Christiansen was concerned with how parking would be restricted along Blair Oaks. He stated that no parking restrictions on both sides of the street -3- 0 014 4 would create problems for the residences that were located on the east side of this city street. A Mrs. Wimple of 6012 Dooley stated that she also was concerned with parking along the streetS, particularly in the duplex areas. There being no further citizen input, Mayor Pollard stated that he would like to take a moment to present to Jack Blalock, the Editor and reporter for The Colony Courier, a plaque which bestows upon him the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of The Colony. Mayor Pollard stated that in the entire history of the city, Jack Btalock has covered The Colony news faithfully and fairly. Mayor Pollard also at this time presented an Honorary Citizen award to Adrienne Moch, reporter for The Colony Leader for her excellent journalistic abilities in reporting the news of The Colony for the past year in a professional manner. 7. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES, AS AMENDED, DEALING WITH THE FOLLOWING: A. PERSONNEL B. BOARD APPOINTMENTS C. LITIGATION At this time, Mayor Pollard announced that the Council would meet in a closed door session and, upon reconvening in open session, would not take any' action. Upon reconvening in open session, there being no further action to be taken, Councilman Dodds moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pollard adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.  - POLLARD-[ ~fAYOR ~ ATTEST: JANICE CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY -4-