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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1983 City Council 00156 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 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 followinsg members present: Larry Sample Mayor Scott North Councilman Noel Long Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with no members absent; thus, a quorum was established. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the Council and members of the audience in the pledge to the United States flag. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Sample noted that no one had signed up to speak before the Council at this time. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Poole moved to approve the minutes of the Special Session held on August 29, 1983, as presented. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATIONOF ACCEPTANCE OF PORTRAITS OF MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER DONATED BY LITCHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY Janice Carroll, City Manager, stated at this time that she had hoped to have these framed pictures displayed in the lobby tonight but there had not been time. Mrs. Carroll and the members of the Council did show their pictures to the members of the audience at this time. Mayor Sample stated that the City certainly did appreciate the gift of these pictures. 6. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION At this time, Mayor Sample presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Barry and Celeste Litchfield for the portraits which they took and gave to the City. 7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM BETA SIGMA PHI CITY COUNCIL TO PLANT A PERMANENT CHRISTMAS TREE ADJACENT TO FIRE STATION NO. 1 Mayor Sample recognized Mrs. Rose Ashman at this time, who was present to make this request on behalf of these four sororities in the City. She stated that she would like for this tree to be a fairly good size, and she was also requesting a sample of the soil at this location in order determine the best type of tree to plant. Councilman Dodds moved to approve this request. The motion was seconded by Councilman North. Mayor Sample then recognized Janice Carroll who stated that she had spoken to Mr. Jerry Van-Y, Parks Superintendent, concerning this and he had -1- checked this location and saw no problem with the request. Mr. Van-Y had also checked with Texas Power & Light, as their easement is very near this location. She stated that the height of the tree will have to be between 10-15 feet and it would have to be moved down a little from the top of the hill, because of the electric power lines. Mrs. Carroll advised that there would be electricity available at this site, as well as a floodlight and that water was already available. Councilman North asked if this was the location known as the "Indian Burial Ground", and Mrs. Carroll answered that it was and that the Parks and Recreation Department had already been making plans for landscaping in this area. Council- man Adeler asked when the tree would be planted, and Mrs. Ashman answered that they would like for it to be done prior to the middle of October. Councilman Amick asked if this tree woUld be properly cared for, and Mrs. Carroll assured him that it would be. Mayor Sample then called for a vote upon the motion on the floor, which passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAIGE ROAD AT STRICKLAND AVENUE NORTH OF THE LA PETITE DAY CARE CENTER, AS REQUESTED BY DR. FRED HOLT AND DR. JOHN RIVERA Mayor Sample recognized Dr. Fred Holt, and he gave the Council copies of this plat for their review. Mayor Sample stated that Mr. I. R. Bradburry, Director of Community Development, was also present tonight to answer any questions the Council might have. Mr. Bradburry stated that this plat did meet all of the City's requirements and that the Police and Fire Departments had also seen the plat and had no problems with it. Councilman Poole moved to approve the preliminary and final plat, as presented. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAIGE ROAD AT STRICK- LAND AVENUE NORTH OF THE LA PETITE DAY CARE CENTER FROM SPECIAL PERMIT/DAY CARE TO GENERAL RETAIL, UPON THE REQUEST OF DR. FRED HOLT AND DR. JOHN RIVERA ACTING AS AGENTS FOR THE COLONY JOINT VENTURE At this time, Mayor Sample read aloud the following ordinance 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 "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; PROVIDING FORA PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman North. Mrs. Carroll advised that the C~ty Council had held a Public Hearing concerning this zoning change on August 15th and at that time had not put any conditions on this zoning. Mayor Sample then called for a vote on the motion on the floor, which passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None -2- 10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF STREET LIGHTING IN SECTIONS 26 AND 27, UPON THE REQUEST OF TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Janice Carroll, City Manager, stated that construction was beginning in this area, therefore, the Council's approval of the lighting was being requested. She also advised that Mr. Bradburry could answer any questions the Council might have. Mrs. Carroll clarified for Councilman North that the lighting in the developed areas west of FM 423 was mercury vapor rather than the sodium vapor. Councilman Poole stated that she has received complaints that the street lighting in the City is not close enough together. Mr. Bradburry replied that it was his understanding that the reason for the placement of the lights was the high cost of electricity. Councilman Poole then asked about the feasibility of replacing the existing sodium vapor lights with mercury vapor, as the cost to the City of the mercury vapor lights would be less. Mr. Brad- burry replied that the entire fixture would probably have to be replaced in order to do this. Councilman Poole then asked what the procedure would be if a group of neighbors wanted to go together and install a light. Mr. Bradburry was not sure, and he said this would have to be worked out between the City and the involved neighbors. Councilman Adeler then stated that he did not feel there was adequate lighting on Fryer Drive in Section 26 to take care of the curve. Councilman North concurred with this, stating that he felt it would be more important to light the curve on this street, rather than the straight sections. Councilman North then suggested that the proposed light on Fryer in Set,on 26 which was shown between Lots 11 and 12 be moved to between Lots 14 and 15 and an additional light be installed between Lots 5 and 6, and he made the motion that this lighting be approved with these changes. Seconded by Councilman Long, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 11. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE CITY OF DENTON CONCERNING WATER QUALITY IN LAKE LEWISVILLE Mayor Sample recognized Janice Carroll, who stated that she had spoken to Mr. Chris Hartung, City Manager of Denton, about this resolution which was passed by their City Council on July 19th. Mr. Hartung stated that they were very concerned about numerous small developments on Lake Lewisville, and he had spoken with the Denton County Health Department about this. Mrs. Carroll stated that the Council could consider the following options: 1. Study this matter further and put it back on the agenda four action by our Council. 2. Pass this resolution on to the Municipal Utility District, along with mr. Hartung's letter, for them to take whatever action they deem necessary. Councilman Long stated that he would be in favor of adopting this resolution in order to show that we are willing to work with the Municipal Utility District on this problem. Councilman North felt that the MUD Board should review this matter before any action was taken and then it should be discussed by the MUD Board and Council. The consensus of the Council was to pass this matter on to the Municipal Utiltiy District Board. 12. DISCUSSION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON OLD DENTON ROAD AND CROWDER ROAD Mayor Sample stated that he had asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. He advised that he received a telephone call Friday concerning the closing of Old Denton Road between Frankford Road and Trinity Mills, and until that time he had not been advised of this road closing formally. Mayor Sample stated that he had called the Mayor nd City Manager in Carrollton, and he had also spoken with their traffic engineer. He was told that this was -3- definitely going to be done, and he stated that his main concern was that during part of this time, Crowder Road would also be closed completely. Crowder Road will be closed within the next two weeks, and it will be completely closed for five to six weeks, while it is being resurfaced. Mayor Taylor of Carrollton had suggested to Mayor Sample that the traffic on State Highway 121 be monitored during the time that both of these roads are closed. Old Denton Road will be closed initially for around two months, opened up temporarily, and then closed again in January for seven months. Councilman Poole suggested that The 'Colony should warn Lewisville about this situation, as it will cause extra traffic on I35. Mayor Sample stated that he wished to have. a meeting set up for next week with officials from the City of Carrollton, The Colony and our County Commissioner, Sandy Jacobs. Mayor Sample did direct Mrs. Carroll to talk to the City of Lewisville concerning this traffic situation. Councilman Amick suggested that in dis- cussions with Commissioner Jacobs, we request that the work on Crowder Road be speeded up if possible. 4. coNsIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN Councilman North moved that this item be postponed, as Rev. Salfen was not able to be in attendance at this time. Seconded by Council- man Adeler, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 13. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES, AS AMENDED A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS B. PERSONNEL C. LITIGATION Mayor Sample stated that the Council would now meet in a closed door session, with the possibility that some board appointments might be made upon the Council's reconvening in open session-. Before moving into the closed session, Councilman North did mention that Nancy James of the Lewisville News-Advertiser was covering her last meeting in The Colony, as she had been assigned to cover Lewisville. He stated, on behalf of the Council, that we had enjoyed working w~th her. 14. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS B. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION C. LIBRARY BOARD D. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Upon reconvening in open session, Mayor Sample stated that no further action would be taken. Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m. S~fMPL-~, MA?OR ATTEST: JANICE CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY --4--