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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1984 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON April 16, 1984 A REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 P.M. at Fire Station #2 with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Scott North Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Councilman Long absent; however, a quorum was established. Before addressing the agenda items, Mayor Sample recognized the following guests in the audience: M.U.D. Board Members - Sandra Shearer, Johnny Spears & Bill Longo M.U.D. General Manager - Bill Hall Planning & Zoning Commission Members - Bob Fiumara and Bruce Sopas and Park and Recreation Board Member - Doug Megredy as well as Board of Adjustment and Appeals Member - Gene Poole 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 There was no citizen input. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Dodds moved to table the minutes of the March 28th City Council meeting. Seconded by Council- man Amick, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY A 302.462 ACRE LAND TRACT GENERALLY LOCATED DUE NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA Mayor Sample advised those present this Public Hearing is being held simply as a precautionary measure due to some vagueness in the Municipal Annexation laws. Councilman Amick moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There was no one present who wished to speak for or against this annexation. Steve Reed, Acting City Manager, read the following Service Plan for the area: SERVICE PLAN Service Plan for a 302.462 acre land tract generally located due north of the northwest City limit boundary on Wynnewood Peninsula. In accordance with 970A Section 10B of V.A.C.S., the following is a statement of governmental service that must be provided in sixty days and capital improvements that must be provided in two and one-half years. 1. Presently the City does have a contract with Denton County to provide fire protection to this area and this service will be continued. Ambulance service can be provided immediately. This land is not developed and has few inhabitants. A large number of medical calls is not expected. 2. The Police Department will review immediately the provision of a new district which will provide for patrol of this area based upon need. 3. Wast collection can be provided upon request. 4. Road and park maintenance can be maintained. There are no recreational facilities on this land. 5. No capital improvements, i.e., streets, fire station, etc., are needed until the land is subdivided and consequently developed. 6. Water and sewer service is not provided by the City. This area can request to be included into The Colony #1 Municipal Utility District for these services. With no further discussion, Councilman Dodds moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Adeler, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample then announced that an Emergency Agenda Item Notice had been posted on the door of City Hall at 4:00 p.m. this date. It was posted for the following reason: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR DISANNEXATION OF A LAND TRACT OWNED BY VIRGIL ETCHIESON & SARA JOHNSON Mayor Sample state that legal opinion is to disallow this request. The reason being, it does not meet the criteria to do so. Councilman Amick then moved to disallow this dis- annexation request. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Before addressing Agenda Item #5, Mayor Sample presented Councilman Adeler with a plaque of appreciation for the Council for his years of dedicated service to the City as a Councilman. Mr. Adeler told the Mayor, Council and members of the audience that the last four years have been a pleasure. O0170 5. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO COUNCILMEN PLACES 3, 4, 5 & 6. Mayor Sample administered the Oaths of Office to Helen Gray--Councilman Place 3, Don Amick--Councilman Place 4, Charles Dodds--Councilman Place 5, and Marlene Poole--Councilman Place 6. He then recognized Councilman Poole. She spoke in appreciation of everyone that helped to arrange and prepare for the reception to follow this Council meeting. With no further action to be taken by the Council at this time, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M. Approved: Attest: ~ C~i~r~et ar y Ja~ '-~Gadd, '