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Home My WebLink About06/04/1984 City Council 0017, Minutes of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas Held On June 4, 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 City Hall with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Scott North Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Couniclmembers Long and Amick absent; however, 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 There was no citizen input. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Gray pointed out an error in the May 3rd minutes. They showed she was absent. Councilman Dodds then moved to accept the April 30th, May 4th, and May 7th minutes as presented and the May 3rd minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilman Gray, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ANNEXATION INTO THE COR- PORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY A 205.211 ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED DUE WEST OF THE WESTERN CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY ON STEWART CREEK PENINSULA Councilman Dodds moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Councilman North mentioned for the record, the on site public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m this evening and that this is a voluntary annexation. Janice Carroll, City Manager, said this land tract would come into the City with an agricultural zoning. The annexation Ordinance will be presented to the Council for approval at the July 2nd meeting. She then presented the Council with the Service Plan as follows: SERVICE PLAN Service Plan for 205.211 acre land tract generally located due west of the western city limit boundary on Stewart Creek Peninsula. In accordance with 970A Section 10B VACS 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. 001741 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 inhabit- ants. 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 fo this area based upon need. --~ 3. Waste 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 is included in The Colony Municipal Utility District #1 for these services. Mayor Sample asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak either for or against this annexation. There was no comment. Councilman Dodds then moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #6 TO APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Sample said this Ordinance is on the request of the Planning & Zoning Commission. They want to obtain additional expertise. He then read the following Ordinance caption aloud. Ordinance # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 17-2 RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Dodds moved to approve this Ordinance proVided~the expiration date for places 5 & 6 read 5/31/85. Seconded by Councilman Gray, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ALIGNMENT STUDY OF SH121 Mayor Sample read the Resolution aloud as follows: 001.74z RESOLUTION # A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of The Colony, Texas, committing to reimburse Collin County for consulting work performed to prepare alignment and right of way maps for the proposed SH121 freeway. WHEREAS, cities and counties along the route of SH121 from US 75 to FM 544 have de- termined that alignment and right of way maps should be prepared for a free- way along this route; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation cannot pre- pare alignment and right of way maps because SH121 is not designated as a freeway in the State's twenty year plan; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that prepar- ation of these maps will cost approximately $29,100 and that the share of The Colony's is approximately $1,236.75; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, agrees to reimburse Collin County for the preparation of alignment and right of way maps for a freeway along SH121 after bein presented with a statement requesting reimbursement for the approximate amount of $1,236.75. Councilman Dodds asked if the City would receive a copy of this study and a copy of the maps. Janice Carroll, City Manager, replied yes. With no further discussion, Councilman Dodds then moved to approve this resolution as presented. Councilman Poole seconded the motion and said that everyone has approved this resolution except The Colony. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRACTOR Mayor Sample read the following Ordinance caption aloud: Ordinance # AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF TRINITY EQUIPMENT CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,345.00 FOR ONE UTILITY TRACTOR; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF THE CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Janice Carroll, City Manager, advised the Council that Trinity Equipment was awarded the bid,by Council, at the May 21st regular meeting. The tractor has already been delivered. She added that a copy of our Purchase Order #003116 and a copy of Trinity's bid will act as the contract described in the Ordinance as Exhibit A. 00J. With no further discussion, Councilman North made a motion to approve the Ordinance as read. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 8. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ART. 6252-17 OF V.A.C.S. REGARDING PERSONNEL Mayor Sample announced the Council would now go into close door session and would reconvene to take any action. Mayor Sample reconvened in open session at 10:15 p.m. With no further action to be taken by the Council at this time, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m. Approved: L~ ~mpl~, Mayor Attest: Jane~add, City Secretary (SEAL)