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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1984 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS May 7, 1984 A REGUALR 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 Noel Long Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman with all members present, 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 Mr. Richard Rush, representative of the Bahai Faith, came forward to officially present the City with 9 Japanese Pine Tree's. They will be planted Saturday May 26th at Perryman Park. He invited the Council to attend the ceremony. 8. RECEIVE PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY OF CITY TELEVISION CAMERA EQUIPMENT Mr. Ben Campbell, formerly with C.A.T.V. in The Colony, came forward and made a simple presentation of video tape camera equipment the City. Mayor Sample thanked him. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 302.462 ACRE LAND TRACT GENERALLY LOCATED DUE NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA Mayor Sample said this Ordinance is merely an insurance move on our part. This process was done a second time on advice from our legal counsel. He then read the following Ordinance Caption: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING ADJACENT AND CON- TIGUOUS TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS; FINDING THAT ALL NECESSARY AND REQUIRED LEGAL CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH AREA SHALL BECOME A PART OF THE CITY AND THAT THE OWNERS AND INHABITANTS THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES NOW IN EFFECT AND TO BE HERE- AFTER ADOPTED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL BOUND- ARIES OF THE CITY AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE TO GO INTO EFFECT UPO~ PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Councilman North moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members voted aye Noes: None 6. RECEIVE PRESENTATION BY GOLFTEXAS OF THEIR PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR WYNNEWOOD GOLF COURSE Mr. Eldridge Miles, President of GolfTexas, and Mr. Gary Dean were present and showed the Council and members of the audience a conceptual study of the proposed golf course and facilities. Mr. Miles said they will jointly maintain the County raod from the entrance to the Corps land. He went on to say the course would be constructed in phases. Phase One would consist of the Club House and Learing Center, the first 18 holes, parking lot, driving range and the complete re- furbishing of the existing park area. Phase Two would consist of the second 18 holes as well as increasing the technology of the learning center. The facilities will have a Country Club atmosphere on a "pay as you go" basis rather then memberships. It will offer the highest quality service and be staffed by P.G.A. professionals. They will offer the following community services to our citizens to name a few: 1. Colony residents - reduced green fee's 2. High School students play free 3. Junior programs will be free 4. Beginning golf programs 5. Job opportunities Mr. Ethridge anticipates the course will be used a great deal for Corporate and Local Tournaments as well as P.G.A. and U.S.G.A. Tournaments. This course will be as high in quality as Bear Creek County Club. He feels like it will be frequented by Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex golfers. It will be open year round. He felt like construction could begin 60 days after final Corps approval. Financing will be handled by local Dallas businessmen. Mayor Sample said the City is leasing the land from the Corps and GolfTexas will sublease from the City. Acting City Manager, Steve Reed, added that as soon as the Council approves the Master Plan, the Corps said it would take them 40 to 90 days to get their final approval. 14. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC SITUATION ON FM423 AND SH121 Mayor Sample briefly reviewed his efforts Thursday and Friday, May 3rd & 4th. He stated that the Council realizes traffic is a Number One priority in this City. The traffic seemed to be moving more smoothly today, however. He thanked Price Robertson, Manager of TP & L, who was present in the audience for his cooperation in participating with the City to develop a contingency plan for FM423. Police Chief Rfstagno was present and handed out a rendering that showed what his depart- ment is trying to accomplish at the intersection of FM423 and SH121. He briefly reviewed it and feels optimistic it will continue to work better. Mayor Sample stressed the fact that the officers are out there to train our citizens driving habits for when the lights and installed and working properly. They had a brief discussion on how to trigger the necessary censors to receive a left turn indicator signal. 00172' 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROPOSED BY THE DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Mayor Sample said he has served on he Denton County Transportation Committee for approximately 12 months. He went on to say, when you look at growth factors to the North of us, it is very easy to perceive FM423 as being a 6 lane major thoroughfare between our City and SH380. It is necessary to address wyas not to force traffic through our City. We should encourage an east/west thoroughfare just north of our City to connect with SH121. This Resolution is asking for the support of a County Wide Transportation Master Plan. The Cost would be a County budget item of 50 to 100 thousand dollars. Councilman Amick added, it seems our needs are primarily in a southernly direction. He had some reservations as to exactly what the money would be spent for. Mayor Sample said he felt by hiring an independent traffic consultant, our chances are much better than the present set up of finding a solution to our future traffic problems. With no further discussion, the Mayor read the followSng Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN. WHEREAS, Denton County is the 4th fastest growing county in the country; and WHEREAS, Denton County and it's cities need to develop a systematic approach that will set priorities and indicate when and which transportation improvements are needed: and WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court needs to implement a program to meet our future Right of Way needs due to our phenomenal growth factor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: That the Commissioners Court of Denton County hire a consulting firm by 1985 to develop a technical transportation guide desSgned to result in a program of transportation improvements for Denton County during the next two decades. After a brief discussion, it was determined that the word analytical would be added to the second paragraph and a forth paragraph would be added to the main body of the resolution. It will read as follows: WHEREAS, the aforementioned growth has particularly impacted the transportation problems within this City. Councilman North then moved to accept this resolution as amended. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None iTko 4. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LANDLORD LICENSING PROCEDURE Mayor Sample read the following Ordinance caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY , TEXAS, MAKING PROVISIONS REQUIRING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LICENSE; PRO- VIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A LICENSE FEE AND A REINSPECTION FEE; PROVIDING STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF CERTIAN RECORDS AND THE PREMISES; PRO- VIDING FOR AN APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL ; PROVIDIGN A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Poole asked that Section 9 a & b be changed to relect an appeal to the Board of Ad- justments and Appeals and the notice of such hearing be given by the'City Secretary. She also preferred that Section 12 reflect a 30 day effective date. Councilman Gray was curious as to whether or not the City could review the leases and the condition of the exteriors of the homes. Steve Reed, Acting City Manager, replied by saying the City has no authority over individual leases between landlords and tenants. The exteriors of the homes must comply with the Uniform Building Code. Councilman North suggested a change in the wording in Section 7 d-3. He specifically did not like the word adoption. After a brief discussion, it was determined the words, blood, marriage, or adoption would be deleted and the words affinity or consanguinity be used. Following more discussion, Councilman Amick moved to accept this Ordinance as amended. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Mayor Sample Aye Councilman North Aye Councilman Long No Councilman Gray No Councilman Amick Aye Councilman Dodds Aye Councilman Poole Aye 9. CONSIDERATION OF MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE Fire Chief Gothard advised the Council that this agreement is between the cities of Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and The Colony. It addresses the legal liability involved when assisting a neighboring city. He said it is possible that we will have future Mutual Aid Agreements with other cities. This agreement established guidelines. Mayor Sample asked if this agreement was for secondary backup only. Chief Gothard replied, yes. Councilman Dodds moved to authorize the City Manager to enter intothis agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Poole. Councilman Long questioned the legalities of such an agreement. Mr. Reed advised him that our City Attorney had reviewed and approved the document. With no further discussion, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Noes: Councilman Long Ayes: All other members voted aye 5. DISCUSSION OF "PROJECT LIST" AS PROPOSED BY THE MAYOR Mayor Sample suggested items 15, 16, 17, & 20 be dropped from the list since they have been completed. 18 P.U.C. - Mayor Sample said the PUC had reached a decision on the Woodlands case, it was negative. 10. Frisco Suit- Tom Akins, Attorney, has provided us with a copy of the Facts, Findings, and Conclusions of Law; however, it will be June before the transcript will be delivered to the appeals court. 5. City Hall, Library and Community Center- Councilman Poole said a meeting with FRS Group will be rescheduled. Councilman Amick mentioned the architect on the Parks and Recreation Board is working on the committee to remodel Fire Station #1 into a Community Center at no charge to the City. 3. Early start of 121 in The Colony- The Mayor re- commended this be dropped from the list. Letters dedicating right of way along SH121 have been received from IBM and Fox & Jacobs. 2. Athletic Complex- Steve Reed, Acting Manager, said he has met with the Corps. Their response to our request seemed to be lukewarm. They suggested more engineering work be done. 6. Bond Package for 1984- Councilman Amick suggested a cross walk over FM423 at North Colony Blvd. be added. He see's a real safety problem with children crossing FM423 to get to school and to the proposed athletic complex. 9. Commercial Zoning and Street Codes - Mayor Sample said he had met with the Planning and Zoning Com- mission and said they are actively working on this project. 12. Tax Collection- Mayor Sample appointed Councilman Poole to pursue this project. Councilman North added a street naming committee to the project list. 10. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF V.A~C.S, REGARDING PERSONNEL Upon reconvening in Open Session, Mayor Sample addressed agenda item #11. 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PARK & RECREATION BOARD MEMBER Councilman Amick moved to table this at the present time. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: AlTes: All members present voted aye Noes: None O017 12. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Councilman Dodds moved to appoint Vince Condon to the Library Board. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Noes: Councilman Amick Ayes: Ail other members present voted aye 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF COG REPRESENTATIVE Councilman Dodds moved to appoint Councilman North as the new COG representative. Seconded by Council- man Long, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All 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: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayo~ Sample adjourned the meeting at 12:00 o'clock midnight. APPROVED: D.~p~, Mayor ATTEST: Jan~[ty Secretary (SEAL)