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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/1985 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 00_~ ~. OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON APRIL 29, 1985 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 ,, Helen Gray ,, Don Amick " Charles Dodds " Marlene Poole " and with all members present, a quorum was established. The followi~ persons were also present: Janice Carroll, City Manager, Glen Brown, City Engineer, Mr. Ed Rawls and Mr. Bob Welty, representing the firm of Rawls-Welty. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council and members of the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN ELEVATED PEDISTRIAN CROSS-OVER TO BE LOCATED AT NORTH COLONY BLVD. AND MAIN STREET (FM423) Mr. Brown said the City receive three proposals. From the three, he recommended Forrest & Cotton~for two reasons, one they provided a proposal which indicated an interest in performing the project. Second, they are a Dallas based company and enjoy an excellent reputation in the metroplex area. None of the firms indicated they would take any responsibility for the cost of the facility. Councilman Amick expressed concern over what effect this project would have on the proposed timetable for tax increases. He was concerned about the effect of the rest of the projects and their effect also. Mr. Brown then reviewed the contract with his recommended changes. He went on to say that the cost of the project could easily exceed the $200,000 from the bond election but if we pay close attention to detail, we may be able to bring it in right on the money or a little under. Councilman Gray was concerned over the opinion of the voters if these bond items are not constructed in the order of the votes received. Councilman Amick said some items were lobbied like the recreation center and library but items such as this, the cross walk, were not. He felt the safety factor is the key with this project. Councilman Long felt the cross over should have priority because the children who live cn the peninsula have to cross Main Street for practically every activity. City Manager Carroll advised the Council she would come back before them with a financial schedule on all projects. Councilman Harris made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Forrest & Cotton. Councilman Dodds seconded the motion. Mayor Sample read aloud the ordinance caption as follows: 00199 ORDINANCE # 336 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FORREST & COTTON IN THE RANGE OF $30,000 to $50,000 FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN ELEVATED PEDISTRIAN CROSS-OVER; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL TO BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND TAYLOR STREET City Manager Carroll advised that staff recommends the firm of Rawls - Welty. Councilman Long said the Architectural Committee also recommends Rawls-Welty because they have a broad background and innovative ideas. Mr. Rawls said it is important to understand the use of the facility in order to develop the property type of facility. He said his firm is ready to meet and develop the first stages of the programming. Liesure use is the priority Councilman Long made the motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rawls-Welty for the Municipal Pool subject to review by the City attorney. Councilman Harris seconded the motion. Mayor Sample read the ordinance caption aloud: ORDINANCE #337 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RAWLS-WELTY FOR A STANDARD FEE OF 6 ½% FOR THE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion on the floor carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 4. RECEIVE RPESENTATION FROM BRIDGEFARMER & ASSOCIATES REGARDING PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES AND SCHEDULES Due to whether conditions, Councilman Dodds moved to table this item. Seconded by Councilman Amick, the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vtoe. 5. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF V.A.C.S. SECTION 2E, REGARDING BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT/ CRIME STATISTICS Mayor Sample announced the Council would no go into closed door session next door at the Fire Station and would reconvene in open session later in the evening. Upon reconvening in open session and 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 carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m. Approved: At t e sxl;~.~ .