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Home My WebLink About10/01/1984 City Council HELl" ON JULY l" , ~"~,: A Regular Session of the C~ty 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 Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Councilman 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 were no citizens present who wished to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Poole made a motion to approve as written the minutes of the June 13th and June 18th meetings. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR A STOP & GO STORE TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND FM423 Community Services Director, Steve Reed, gave a brief description of the Stop & Go plans. He advised the Council that the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) has recommended approval with several changes. Those changes are as follows: a. Cement a small triangular area behind the store. b. No outside storage of garbage for more than 24 hours. c. All loading and unloading of groceries be done from the alleyway easement. Councilman Poole expressed her concern over the set back of the store. Would the police department be able to properly patrol it without driving into the parking lot? Mr. Reed said the entire store front would be glass for good visability. Mr. Ron Young, Architect representing Stop & Go, stated that architecturally compatible materials would be used on the Stop & Go store so that it blends in with the rest of the Dunning Development. Mayor Sample stated that he has a problem with the loading and unloading taking place in the back of the store. He felt this would not leave enough space to properly access the existing businesses. Mr. Young said Dunning Development Company would retain architectural control on the Stop & Go facility. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Long moved to approve the site plan with the three recommendations from the P & ~. The motion was seconded ~ / ~c, up~'i]mar Do, : Minutes of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas held on October 1, 1984 The Regular 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 Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Councilman Long 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. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND ONE HALF MILE SOUTH OF SH121 ALONG THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD City Manager, Janice Carroll, presented the Council with a Service Plan for the area. (See attachment "A") She then reviewed a timetable for this annexation as follows: 10/1 - Receive Service Plan and call for two public hearings 10/4 - Publish notice of hearings 10/15 - Conduct hearings 11/5 - Pass annexation ordinance There was a brief discussion concerning the exact location of the tract under consideration, followed by a brief discussion regarding the times for the hearings. It was agreed that the on site hearing would be held at 7:00 p.m. and the second hearing would be held at 7:30 p.m. on the same evening. Mayor Sample read the following ordinance caption: AN ORDINANCE CALLING TWO(2) PUBLIC HEARINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITHT EX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. ART. 970a MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ACT AND SECTION 1.03, CHAPTER 1 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ADOPTED JANUARY 20, 1979, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE INSTITUTION OF ANNEX- ATION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX ALL THAT LOT, TRACT, PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" WITH THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE SITE TO BE ANNEX- ED ON THE 15th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. AND WITH THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE CITY HALL, 5576 NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD, THE COLONY, TEXAS, AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1984 PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; DIRECTING PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN FOR INSPECTION AT THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as presented. Seconded, the motion carried with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The motion carried at 7:38 p.m. 2. CITIZEN INPUT 00~ ~G0 Mr. Heatwole spoke regarding what he believes to be a traffic problem at the intersection of Nash and John Yates. He asked for a four way stop. He was advised by the City Manager that it was presently being ~inveStigated by the City Traffic Engineer. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPT- EMBER 10TH MEETING Councilman Amick pointed out an error in item #3. Councilman Gray then moved to approve the minutes with the one correction. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion carried by a unanimous vote. 4. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING GAZEBO DONATED TO THE CITY BY FOX & JACOBS C~ty Manager, Janice Carroll, expressed the Citys appreciation for the gazebo. She further stated, it has been erected at the North Colony Complex on Taylor Street. 5. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING THE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Following a brief discussion, Councilman Amick moved to have the regular sessions on the first and third ~ ~~ Mondays as usual, and hold ~ work sessions on the alternate Mondays. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, ~~'~ the motion carried w~th the following roll call vote A yes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC. C~ty Manager, Janice Carroll, reviewed past and present negotiations with the Corp of Engineers. She added, Mr. Boyle the City Attorney, may want to change the terminatiOn date to 120 days. Mr. Gary Lewis introduced himself to the Council and advised them the purpose of his presence was to answer any questions they may have. Councilman Amick asked several questions regarding the ground lease agreement and contract. Other sections of the contract were discussed and it was agreed that attorneys for both sides would sit down and discuss the sections in question. Council- man Amicks questions were ~nitiated by Councilman Long who was unable to be present. For the record , the area's of the contract questioned at this meeting were Section 12.02, Page 32 - Article 24, Section 25.02, Section 25.09 and Section 3. Councilman Dodds moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms and conditions of a lease/ contract with Golf Enterprises, Inc., subject to Council approval. Seconded by Councilman Amick, the motion carried with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 00 86i The Council took a brief recess at this time. Upon recon- vening in open session at 8:30 p.m., Mayor Sample then addressed agenda item #8. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR THE 1983/1984 FISCAL YEAR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Carroll asked the Council to table the item at this time. She advised them that this item would be brought back before them at the October 8th meeting. Councilman Amick moved to table this item. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion carried with the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALL- ATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNALIZATION AT FM423 AND NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD Councilman Dodds moved to approve the Resolution as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Amick. Mayor Sample read the following caption: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER~ INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND FM 423; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE- MENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROVID- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. With no further discussion Councilman Dodds motion carrJedwith the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Councilman Long arrived at the meeting at this time. 10. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF V.A.C.S. SECTION 2g REGARDING: a) Personnel b) Board Appointments Mayor Sample announced the Council would reconvene in open session later in the evening to continue with the remaining agenda items. Upon reconvening in open session, Mayor Sample addressed the following agenda item. 11. CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS BOARD APPOINTMENTS A) Library Board, Place 5- It was announced this appointment would need further consideration. B) Parks & Recreation Board, Places 1 & 2- Council- man Amick moved to reappoint Clifford Orme to Place 1 and Dee Cole to Place 2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dodds and passed with a unanimous vote. C) Housing Finance Corporation, Places 4,5,6 & 7- Councilman Dodds moved to reappoint Dee Cole to Place 4, Norman Adeler to Place 5, Jennifer Rush to Place 6 and John McKennon to Place 7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Poole and carried with a unanimous vote. D) Resignation from and appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission, Place 5 - Councilman Dodds moved to accept the resignation of Bill Metting from Place 5. Seconded by Councilman Poole, the motion carried with a unanimous vote. After a brief discussion, ~t was determined the appointment would be made after further research had been completed by Council and the P & Z Board. The Council now addressed the EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION OF TEN (10) DAY EXTENSION ON CLOSING WITH THE DUNNING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY City Manager, Janice Carroll, advised the Council that Dunning Development Company had requested this extension in writing, a copy of which was included in their packets. Councilman Dodds moved to grant the 10 day extension on Closing. Seconded by Councilman Harris, the motion carried with a unanimous vote. With no further action to be taken by the Council at this time, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Gray, the motion carried with a unan- imous vote. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Approved Attest: ty Secretary