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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1985 City Council-SS 00211,i MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1985 The SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony was called to order at 8:33 p.m. with the following persons in attendance: Larry Sample- Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman and with Councilman marlene Poole absent to out of town business, however a quorum was established. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Amick moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1985 minutes as written, with a second from Councilman Arrambide. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. 4. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO BONHARD'S NURSERY Mayor Sample presented a Proclamation to David Keith, a represen- tative of Bonhard's Nursery, for their gracious donation to the City of numerous flowers, shrubs and trees. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Mike Lynch spoke regarding the Cable T.V. Company. He stated that he was very unhappy with the service. He stated he had called the cable company regarding putting something on Channel 20 and was told they were too busy to do that. Mr. Lynch also expressed displeasure with the new boxes placed in the homes due to the fact that there is no lock-out feature. Mayor Sample said that Janice Carroll was scheduled to meet with Mr. Ed Musser of the Cable Comapny on September 11, and that he was sure that the problems could be straightened out. Don Amick requested an update on the status of the North Colony Blvd. sidewalk repair. Janice Carroll said she had received a letter from Bill Hall of MUD stating the final plans had been approved by the engineer and the work would begin very soon. Larry Sample spoke regarding the E.A.S, stating that he had spoken with Attorney Marty Terry, who felt our case would go before the P.U.C. by the end fo the year. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 589 ACRE LAND TRACT GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHER CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY AND BOUND ON THE EAST BY THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD, UPON THE REQUEST OF MR. HENRY BILLINGSLEY. Councilman Arrambide made the motion to pass the ordinance and Councilman Dodds seconded and also commended the Mayor for his work on this project. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING 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. Mr. Henry Billingsley was at the meeting and presented his develop- ment plan, stating that all major thoroughfares through the property will be built by the developer. Mr. Billingsley said that Plano Parkway is scheduled to be complete in from 12 to 18 months, being a four (4) lane divided roadway, and meeting Highway 121 at Paige Rd. 00 115 CouncilmanlAmick made the motion to pass this ordinance, with a second from Councilman Arrambide. The motion passed with all memberS voting Aye. EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM CONSIDERATON OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 500 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF THE CITY ON WYNNWOOD AND HACKBERRY PENINSULAS. Mayor Sample reviewed the history of this particular piece of land with the audience, showing the area on the map and explained what the City of Frisco had recently done. That being beginning annexat~onproceedings on property believed to be in our Extra Territorial Jurisdiction, land that is not contiguous to their city limits. He went on to say that ~ if The Colony annexes this tract of land, it would secure Hackberry Peninsula for the City. The Mayor read the Ordinance caption as written: An Ordinance calling two (2) Public Hearings in accordance with Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 970a Municipal Annex- ation Act and Section 1.03, of 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 annexation proceedings to annex all that lot, tract, parcel of land described in exhibit "A" with the first Public Hearing to be conducted on the 23rd day of Sep- tember, 1985, at 7 O'clock 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 o'clock p.m., on the 23rd day of September, 1985 providing for publication of notice; directing preparation of a service plan for inspection at the public hearings, providing an effective date and declaring an emergency. Councilman Dodds moved to pass the ordinance with a second from Councilman Arrambide. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR THE LEASE OF A TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OFFICES. Janice Carroll, City Manager explained that there were two (2) leases enclosed in the Council Packets because after review- ing the original lease with City Attorney, John Boyle it was felt the telephone system should be divided into two parts, one system for the City Hall and then at a later date, lease a phone system for the Library and Park and Recreation Office, and the original lease was at 103/4% while the second lease is at 83/4%, from another company entirely. The general consensus from the Council was that this item should be tabled until such time as the attorney could review the second lease. Councilman Harris moved to table this item until the September 16, 1985 meeting. Councilman Amick seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 8. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO RAY ASSOCIATES, ITNC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY FOR THE CITY/MUD FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Mayor called upon Councilman Amick to review with the Council and audience the report provided by Ray Associates, Inc. Councilman Amick stated that the Study Committee had requested a professional study be done regarding the feasibility of the City/MUD merger. He went on to say that the Ray report stated the two entities should remain separate and that they should retain Mr. Ray as consultant. Councilman Amick said that in reality everything in the report actually stated a merger should take place. Amick said the report left may unanswered questions and he felt it was not done properly. Councilman Amick said 00211f; there specific questions asked of Mr. Ray and that these questions had not yet been answered and he felt the City should not pay for this service. The Mayor said the rpeort was based on a projected tax rate of $1.05 which is obviously not a valid tax rate. Councilman Harris suggested that if the questions remained unanswered, then we should be sure that Mr. Ray has had a chance to respond before refusing to pay. Councilman Amick said that City Attorney John Boyle also feels the report was unsatisfactory and that the City has grounds not to pay. Councilman Dodds moved not to pay the bill until the Attorney has reviewed the situation. Councilman Harris seconded. Councilman Amick~requested the motion be amended to state the bill shoul~e~paid at all, since' the Attorney has already stated the report is not good. Councilman Dodds at that time amended his motion to so state and Councilman Harris seconded. The motion carried with all memebers voting Aye. At this time, Mayor Sample stated that he had received a Resolution from MUD to merge by the year 1987 and he asked for a motion to resond to MUD asking for the merger no sooner than October 2, 1985 and no later than December 31, 1985 Councilman Amick moved to have such a resolution on the September 16, 1985 agenda. Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 9. BOND PRIORITIES PRESENTATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Councilman Amick moved to table this item until a later date. Councilman Dodds seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 10. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF V.A.C.S., SECTION 2E, REGARDING BOARD APPOINTMENTS. Upon reconvening in open session the Mayor addressed the following item. 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Dodds moved to appoint Joan Lyle to the Library Board with a second from Councilman Harris. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn with a second from Councilman Arrambide. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 11:59 p.m. APPROVED: a ~D. ~le/Ma~or ATTEST: 4~etary