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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1984 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON April 23, 1984 A REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Scott North Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Councilman Long absent; however, a quorum was established. 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252- 17 OF V.A.C.S. REGARDING LITIGATION Mayor Sample announced the Council would reconvene in open session by 7:30 P.M. Upon reconvening in Open Session, Mayor Sample addressed agenda item #2. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the Council and members of the audience in the pledge to the United States flag. 3. CITIZEN INPUT There was no citizen input. 4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON "2ND ANNUAL GREAT COLONY FISH- OFF" Kay VanAlstyne, representative of the Alpha Tau Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and Tom Gayle, the Official Rules Marshall for the fish off were present and gave a brief presentation about same. Mrs. VanAlstyne said this would be an annual event sponsored by her sorority as well as the Ambassador's Club of the Chamber of Commerce. It would be held every year on the first Saturday in May. After a brief discussion, Mayor Sample read a Proclamation declaring the first Saturday of May every year to be "Colony Fish-Off Day". 5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON NEWCOMER SERVICE Cathy Miller was present and gave a brief presentation about the Newcomer Service. She said they would offer newcomers to the city coupons and handouts from local area merchants to help familiarize them with the community. There will be a "pot~luck luncheon" the first Saturday of each month at a different residence. To date, 57 local businesses have contributed to the Newcomer Packets. 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman North spoke briefly about his time as Mayor Pro Tem. He then moved to nominate Don Amick for the position. Seconded by Councilman Dodds. Councilman Dodds then moved to appoint Don Amick. Seconded by Councilman North, Don Amick was appointed by acclamation with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None O0171,t 10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR SECTION #29 Jim Bell, representing Fox & Jacobs, was present to answer any questions. He stated that the Ordinance approving changes in this section was passed by the City Council in a meeting in November of 1983. The Ordinance basically added a church site, a retail site, a school and revised the size of the alleyways. Mayor Sample indicated the City would like to name. some of the streets after past and present citizens who have had a positive influence on the City. Council- man Amick asked if the palt had been signed off regarding drainage area's. Steve Reed, Acting City Manager, answered by stating the Municipal Utility District has reviewed and approved this plat. Councilman Poole expressed her concern over the width of some of the streets, such as Fryor and Ethridge. She asked if they were to be feeder or collector streets. Mr. Bell said they would be collector streets. Fryor would be 27 feet wide and Ethridge 24 feet wide. Mayor Sample suggested Ethridge be posted as a no parking zone; however, there would be a few homes at one end of the street that this could cause problems with. After a brief discussion about this problem, the Mayor then inquSred into the park plans. Mr. Bell said the land would be dedicated to the City . It would be graded, hydro-mulched and some sort of drinking fountain installed. With no further questions, Councilman Poole moved to approve the Final Plat for Section 29. Seconded by Councilman Amick, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TML "POTHOLE BILL" Steve Reed, Acting CSty Manager, addressed the Council by saying the 1982-83 State Legislature recognized traffic on City streets. This bill would do a couple of things for our C~ty. It would return approximately $102,920 per year to the City for street and bridge repair. These funds would have to be matched on a 70/30 ratio by City funds, or approximately $44,109 per year. He then reviewed what is presently budgeted for this type of repair. Mayor Sample stated he was for anything that would help things such as the widening of SH121. However, he would rather see all monies go for state highways and let the cities take care of their own streets. After a brief discussion, Council- man North and Amick both expressed that they felt this would benefit all citizens. Councilman Amick then moved to accept the Resolution. Seconded by Council- man North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PARADE FEE Chief Ristagno was present and said that Section 13- 21 of the City code states that the City may establish parade permit fee's. He went on to say that his depart- ment does all the leg work for the preparation of routes, etc. Mayor Sample stated that most parade were sponsored by the City anyway. Councilman North inquired as to the intent of this request. Chief Ristagno said the Resolution was to comply with C~ty Code. He specificly referred to section 13-21 a,c and g. After a brief discussion, Councilman Poole moved to table. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT AN ALIGNMENT STUDY OF SH121 Steve Reed, Acting City Manager, advised the Council that he had some answers to previous questions raised by the Council regarding Carrollton and Hebron. He said according to Mr. Clarence Doughtery, Direct of Public Works for the Collin County Transportation Committee, they consider Carrollton as Hebron or visa a versa. The reason Lewisville is considered to have only one mile of roadway in this study is, this study is from I75 to FM544. The study from FM544 to DFW Airport is being funded by private developers. Therefore, the Collin County Transportation study includes only one mile of roadway in the Lewisville City Limits. Mayor Sample added the purpose of the alignment study is so we know where to reserve right of way in the future. Mr. Reed said the cities of Allen and Lewisville as well as Denton County have passed this Resolution already. After a brief discussion, Councilman North moved to table this item at the present time. Seconded by Councilman Amick, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A NEW RESERVE OFFICER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Ristagno advised the Council and members of the audience that Jerry L. Kemp has successfully com- pleted all necessary training required to become a Reserve Officer with our City. After a brief discussion, Councilman North moved to appoint Jerry L. Kemp as a Reserve Police Officer. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample then addressed the items posted on an Emergency Agenda Item Agenga Notice. These ~tems were posted due to the urgent public necessity that they be handled in an expedient manner. 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF JOHNNY SPEARS FROM THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD Mayor Sample stated the reason for Mr. Spears resignation. He resigned to run for the M.U.D. Board and was elected. He went on to say his work with the Park and Recreation Board was sincerely appreciated and our loss is certainly M.U.D.'s gain. Councilman Dodds moved to accept the resignation. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 2. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF TRICIA DELGADO FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Sample said Tricia Delgado has served as Asst. Chairman of this board and will be missed. Councilman Poole moved to accept the resignation. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Sample addressed the 3rd item on the Emergency Agenda Notice as follows: 3. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252- 17 OF V.A.C.S. REGARDING PERSONNEL At 10:00 p.m., Mayor Sample reconvened in open session. He then addressed the regular agenda item #7 as follows: 7. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT FO MEMBERS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Councilman North moved to reappoint John Warmack, Bruce Sopas and Bill Metting to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO PARK & RECREATION BOARD Councilman Amick moved to appoint Dee Cole to the Park & Recreation Board. Seconded by Councilman Gray, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 6. .CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman North made a motion to table this at the present time. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 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: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Approved: b .~amp%e, Mayor .... Attest: Janet/~dd, Ci%y Secretary