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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1985 City Council-SS O020gi MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 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 Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with Councilman Charles Dodds being absent to due to personal reasons, however, a quorum was established. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the Council and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Arrambide moved to approve the minutes of the July 15, and July 22, 1985 meetings as written, with a second from Councilman Gray. The motion carried with all members voting aye, with the exception of Councilman Amick, who abstained due to his absence at those meetings. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 500 FOOT WIDE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY ON STEWART CREEK PENINSULA AND CONNECTING BY WATER WITH WYNNWOOD PENINSULA. Mayor Sample read the Ordinance caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE ANENXING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS 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 HEREINAFTER ADOPTED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Amick moved to approve the Ordinance as read with a second from Councilman Poole. At this time, Janice Carroll, City Manager, pointed the area out on the map for the audience. Mayor Sample stated that the City has signed a 25 year joint lease, approved by the Corps of Engineers, for Stewart Creek Park and Wynnwood Park. He went on to say that Golf Enter- prises will begin building on this site in the fall of 1985. The Mayor stated that this project is of no expense to the City and that the City will reap 1% sales tax from the project. With no further discussion, the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 664 ACRE LAND TRACT KNOWN AS WYNNWOOD PARK, A CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARK, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN TIP OF WYNNWOOD PENINSULA. ~ay~S~mpl~...~e~d.~he_Ordinance Caption as follows: 002082 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS 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 HEREAFTER ADOPTED; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY With no discussion, Councilman Amick moved to approve the Ordinance as read. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE COLONY AQUATIC PARK Hutson Lockett and Ken Byrum of Rawls-Welty, Inc. were present to present the plans of the Park. Mr. Lockett pointed the pool is divided into phase 1 and the future phase. Phase 1 including a natatorium, a lagoon swimming area. a wading pool, and a locker area. Councilman Amick asked about the depth. Lockett stated the natatorium will range from 4 feet to 13 feet, the lagoon will range from 3½ feet to 5 feet and the wading pool will be 18" deep, with a fountain system in it. Mayor Sample questioned the entrance off Taylor St. Mr. Lockett said that entrance is still being reviewed with Hal Jones, City Traffic Engineer. He stated that he believed the entrance is at least 50 feet from the corner of N. Colony and Taylor St. Councilman Gray asked about the dimensions of the Lagoon area and Locket stated the area will 100 feet by 80 feet. Mayor Sample asked if this project is going to come in within the budget. Locket explained that some planning needs to be done as far as how to proceed with the purchasing and contracting but that the project can be completed with the money available. Janice Carroll noted that the pool designed actually has more water space than the original pool which was included in the bond issue. Councilman Poole moved to accept the schematic design for the aquatic park. Councilman Harris seconded and the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NOEL LONG Mayor Sample presented a plaque to former Councilman Noel Long, expressing the city's appreciation for his dedication and service. The Mayor also gave Mr. Long his picture which had been taken while he was still a council member. 3. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ANNEXATION OF A 589 ACRE LAND TRACT GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY AND BOUND ON THE EAST BY THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD UPON THE REQUEST OF HENRY BILLINGSLEY. Councilman Amick moved to open the Public Hearing with a second from Councilman Poole. The motion carried with all members voting aye. Janice Carroll presented the petition from Mr. Billingsley requesting annexation and also read the Service Plan for the property. (See attachment "A") Henry Billingsley was at the meeting and presented a map showing the plat. He stated that Plano Pkwy will be complete with 1 year and connect at Hwy 121 and Paige Rd. in The Colony. He went on to say that he believes all the property between FM 544 and Hwy 121 will eventually become commercial. Citizen, Cyril Vela asked in the land just south of Hwy 121 Js within The Colony. Janice Carroll stated yes, that land is owned by I.B.M. and within the city limits of The Colony. 002080 Noel Long asked Jr, along this area's south property line, is it in line with Indian Creek. Mayor Sample stated that yes it is in line with Indian Creek. Mr. Long wanted to know if MUD would be able to service this area. Mayor Sample said that is under study. Henry Billingsley went on to say that the property in this site is being leased by it's two previous owners for the 4-4½ years and that no buildin§ will take place until after that time. Paul Keith, citizen, asked again about the use of the lan& gr. Billingsley reiterasted that the land will be zoned Business Park and that most of it will be commercial/ industrial type usage. Councilman Poole moved to close the Public Hearing, with and second from Councilman Arrambide. The motion carried with all members voting aye. 4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ZONI~iG CHANGE OF A 589 ACRE LAND TRACT GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY AND BOUND ON THE EAST BY THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD UPON THE REQUEST OF HENRY BILLINGSLEY, FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. Councilman moved to open the Public Hearing and Councilman Poole seconded. The motion carried with all members voting aye. Janice Carroll stated that in the Planning and Zoning hearing of August 6, 1985, the commission had recommended granting the zoning change to Planned Development, primarily Business Park and possibly some multi family housing. With no further discussion, Councilman moved to close the Public Hearing and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with all members voting aye. With no further business, Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Amick made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Poole seconded. The motion carried with all members voting aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: PatiSf d6~e~,-C/~/~ S~c-fei~fy ............................... 002084' ATTACHNENT "A" '~ER \'ICE PLAN Service Plan for a 589 .3cre la!,0 -~:,ct ger. erally located Sc, dth and East cd the City limit boundary and adjoining a land tract ox, ned by the I.B.M. Corporation. In accordance with 970A Section 10B VACS the following is a statement of governmental service that must be provided in sixty (60) days and capital improvements that must be provided in t~.'o arid one-half (2½))'ears. 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 presently rural and has few inhabitants. 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 of this area based upon need. Waste collection can be provided upon request. Road and park maintenance can be maintained. There are no recreational facilities on this land. 5. No capital irnprovements, i.e., streets, fire station, etc., are needed unless the land is subdivided and developed. 6. Water and sewer service presently is not provided by the City.