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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/30/1984 City Council O0 ! Minutes of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas Held On July 30, 1984. The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Noel Long Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and 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 Don Amick spoke regarding some questions he had about the water situation in The Colony. He said the citizens of this City want to know exactly what they are supposed to be getting. He went on to say that when the citizens of this City voted for Dallas water, that is exactly what they thought they would get, now it doesn't look like they will. He then asked the City Manager if she could get some answers to several questions and report back to the Council. His questions are as follows: 1) Once the Dallas water is on line, will the crisis be over? 2) What will the mix be? 3) What is the capacity of the water storeage tank on FM423 and how will it be utilized? 4) When will the Dallas water be on line? City Manager, Janice Carroll gave a brief report on the water rationing. She said the Police Depart- ment, to date, had given warnings to 41 residents. She went on to say the information she has received from Mr. Bill Hall, District Manager of the Water Utility indicates that the citizens are generally being very cooperative. He said that Sunday, July 29th, 5.76 million gallons were pumped. Mayor Sample inquired as to what the fine would be if you receive a citation for watering on the wrong day. Ms. Carroll said the Judge recommends a $75 fine. Mayor Sample then took the floor to read a letter received from a 12 year old girl named April Jack that was moving from The Colony. It indicated that her family was moving to Little Elm and she was going to miss her friends at Griffin Middle school. She asked if the Mayor could get the school district boundaries changed. He apologetically replied no, he had no aUthority to do so. O0 80t 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 16TH AND 23RD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Poole moved to approve both sets of minutes as written. Seconded by Councilman Long, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FROM DUNNING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A 1.254 ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND FM423 Mr. Sam Kartalis and Mr. Pat Donovan, representat- ives of Dunning Development Company were present to answer any questions that may arise. Community Services Director, Steve Reed took the floor first and briefly advised the Council of the Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendation. They have recommended approval. They have reviewed the final plat and feel comfortable that it meets all requirements. The three conditions previously stipulated by Council and P & Z have all been met. Councilman Amick moved to approve the final plat. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dodds. Mayor Sample asked how much space would be betweeen the two structures? Mr. Kartalis said ther would be very litte space. It would not be a place where people would lurk in the dark. Councilman Poole asked if he had any definite information to give the Council regarding prospective tenants? He said that no firm leases have been signed at this point. He added that his main thrust was to find a good restaurant to lease space. With no further discussion, the motion to approve passed with the followi~ng roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 5. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A REQUEST BY PIZZA XPRESS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM SHOPPING CENTER TO SPECIFIC USE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Councilman Dodds made the motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the public hearing was opened.with a unanimous vote. City Manager, Janice Carroll said the hearing had been advertised for the requested zoning change; however, since that time, P & Z held their hearing and Mr. Brand has advised me that he no longer intended to pursue this matter. She then recommended the zoning be denied. With no further discussion, Councilman Long moved to close the public hearing and deny the zoning request. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Abstain: Councilman Gray Ayes: All other members present voted aye Noes: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A REQUEST BY UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A TEMPORARY CONCRETE BATCH PLANT 0018( z Councilman Dodds moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Peele, the hearing was opened with a unanimous vote. City Manager, Janice Carroll said that after the City advertised for this hearing, Uvalde met with members of the City staff and have agreed to move the location further to the west. We have readvertised for a new hearing. Councilman Amick asked for some background as to why a public hearing was scheduled for this batch plant, when they haven't in the past? Director of Community Services, Steve Reed replied by saying the schedule of uses in the City Code Book calls for such zoning requests. He added, all zoning changes require public hearings. He said Uvalde has said the plant will probably be in place for a maximum of 60 days. It will be used specific- ally for paving the streets and alleys in Section 29. It should actually take only around 30 days but if it rains or something, it could take a little longer. Debbie King, a resident on Hanna Circle, asked what temporary zoning means? Mr. Reed advised her that a time restriction would be placed on the zoning. In this case, probably 60 days. Lorraine Thompson, a resident on Iola Street, asked why this is being put in a residential area rather than a commercial area? Councilman Long said it is so they can be close to the source of the cement. Mr. Reed added, by having this on location, only 2 to 3 trucks a day would be needed to do the paving rather than 30 to 40 trucks per day driving through a school zone and existing residential streets. With no further discussion, Councilman Long moved to close this public hearing and table the dec~sion 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 6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY COUNCILMAN DODDS TO REVIEW THE NECESSITY OF A ZONING PROCESS FOR A TEMPORARY BATCH PLANT AND RECOMMENDATION THAT IT BE REGULATED THRU A PERMIT PROCEDURE Councilman Dodds said he has talked with the City Attorney at length about this subject and now feels comfortable that this hearings are the proper pro- cedure. City Attorney, John Boyle, advised him that most cities go through this process. It can be a temporary Specific Use Permit for temporary struct- ures. Time constraints can be placed on them. Mayor Sample commented on the heavy wording used in the Public Hearing Notices. If asked if the wording could be lightened or more information added to better explain what is about to happen. Ms. Carroll said that there is nothing illegal about adding additional information to the notices and that this would be done in the future. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE 1984/85 FISCAL YEAR Councilman Dodds moved to open the publice hearing. Seconded by Councilman Peele, the hearing was opened with a unanimous vote. Mayor Sample said City sales tax and TP&L franchise payments are significant revenues in this City. City Manager Carroll 9ave a brief overview of the budget. She mentioned the increase in the Finance Department budget is primarily due to the tax appraisal district charging the City $31,888.00 next year. She said since June the Library has found it won't be necessary to purchase additional books to retain their membership in the North Texas Library System. Therefore, their budget has be cut drastically. With no further questions, Councilman Dodds moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. REVIEW BUDGET FOR THE 1984/85 FISCAL YEAR Councilman Amick asked if the Council could now increase or decrease the budget without conducting another public hearing? Ms. Carroll replied, yes. She briefly went over some changes she has made Jn the budget figures° She said she has lowered the Southwestern Bell franchise tax by $2,000. She went on to say the the City Sales tax figure in very conservative. There was a lenghty discussion regarding Stewart Creek Park uses and fee's. The Library budget was discussed in depth. Councilman Amick didn't agree with their request for $32,000 for books and magazines. Some of his questions were, where would we put the books if we got them? Why can't research materials wait? He said he would rather wait and see how the citizens react to a free standing library before we budget for books to fill it. Mayor Sample questioned the need to remain in the NTLS. Councilman Poole said there are people in this City who use the library and they have every right to be represented in this budget. Mayor Sample agreed but felt it was the percentage of the increase in their budget that he was having a problem with. Steve Reed, Director of Community Services said , essentially by participating in the NTLS, we are offering our citizens the same materials that are provided in large libraries such as Dallas and Fort Worth. There was a lenghty discussion regarding the amount of the proposed budget for this department. Finally , Mayor Sample suggested a figure of $75,000 for the bottom line and leave it up to the Library to deter- mine where the funds are needed and how to distribute them. He also recommended $5,000 be put into contingency to buy books if the library passes on the proposed bond issue. There was a very brief discussion on the Police budgets primarily pertaining to police cars and the proposed new investigator. The Fire Department budget was touched on as well, primarily the issue of the need for lieutenants. Councilman Long was against the idea of having a lieutenant on shift during the day. Councilman Poole said it is important for the Fire Department to build its force now and be prepared when the growth gets here. 10. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ART.6252-17 OF V.A.C.S. SECTION 2G REGARDING PROPOSED CITY PERSONNEL With no further action to be taken by the Council at this time, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Amick, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 1:00 a.m. Attest: Gadd, Ci'ty Secretary