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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/1985 City Council 002!.8 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 11, 1985 The joint WORK SESSION of the City Council and the Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members in attendence: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and the following members of the Park and Recreation Board present: Cliff Orme, Chairman David Dye Jerry Wise Dee Cole Ed Canada 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the Council, Park and Recreation Board and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiane to the flag of the United States of America. 2. VOTE OF NOMINATIONS FOR THE DENTON COUNTY SINGLE APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD FOR 1985-86. Councilman Dodds moved to give all 106 votes in support of Johnny Spears. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNEXING A 50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF SQUIRES DRIVE AND TAYLOR DRIVE. Mayor Sample read the caption of the ordinance as written: AN ORDINANCE CALLING TWO (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEX. REV. CIV.STAT.ANN.ART. 970a MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ACT AND SECTION 1.03, OF CHAPTER I 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 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1985, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M., AND WITH THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE CITY HALL, 5576 N. COLONY BLVD, THE COLONY, TEXAS AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1985 PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; DIRECTING PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN FOR INSPECTION AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Dodds moved to pass the Ordinance as written. Council- man Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 3. DISCUSSION OF PARK DEVELOPMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOND FUNDS Janice Carroll, City Manager, stated that she would be presenting a general flow chart, indicating projects, estimated costs, and dates of completion. She did note one change recommended by Staff in regard to N. Colony and Bridges Complex, stating that it should be postponed until the same months next year. Carroll went on to outline four (4) major concerns and introduced consultants in each area that were present at the meeting to answer questions. 1. Hydromulch - Bo Smithart, James Lincoln, Inc. 2. Dirtwork - Glen Brown, Bridgefarmer & Assoc. 3. Irrigation Systems - DaVid Coleman, Consultant 4. Lighting of Athletic Fields - Gary Birdsong, Consultant Carroll then presented the flow chart, outling projects to be carried from winter, 1985 through Winter 1989. She outlined projects at Turner St. Park, B.B. Owens, Camey and Perryman as follows: Winter: 1986 Turner St. - Enlarge Parking Lot, Dirtwork only B.B. Owens - Back Stop, Clay infield, Frisbee Golf Camey Fields - Sprinkler System Perryman Park - Playground Equipment Spring: Camey/Turner St. - Hydromulch B.B. Owens - Re-seed Latimer (Boy Scout Park) - Water line Summer No projects planned for this time period Fall: Turner St. Crushed rock on parking lot B.B.Owens Bleachers/Benches Lions Clu~ - Pavilion N. Colony and Bridges - Grading, Sprinklers Winter: 1987 Lighting all fields - all on one bid N. Colony - Back Stop/Bleachers Perryman - Water Fountain Latimer - Swing Set Fall: B.B. Owens - Water Fountain, Storage Building, Playgroung Equipment 1988 Finish Pocket Park - Slay/Baker and Dave Cowan 1989 Slay/Baker - Benches, Sign Augusta - finish Janice Carroll then displayed a Master Park Development Plan. At this time, Carroll asked Glen Brown to address dirtwork and drainage work and the costs involved. Mr. Brown explained in detail how the drainage and dirtwork was calculated at Turner St. Park. He explained the plans, showing elevations, contour of the land and how these have to be changd in order to drain properly. Mr. Brown stated that the estimated cost of moving dirt on any site can run any where from $2.00 to $8L00 a square yard. Janice Carroll said that Jerry Van-Y had investigated buying a hydromulch machine for the City at a cost of $11,500 to $20,000.00. Councilman Harris asked about preparation for hydro- mulch and could that also be done in-house. Bo Smithart of James Lincoln, Inc. stated that there is not a lot of elaborate preparation needed. Jerry Van-Y said he felt that could be done with existing equipment. Mr. Smithart said it takes two (2) persons to operate the machine and that it costs from 1½ to 2 cents a square foot. Janice Carroll stated we had previously been quoted 70 cents a square foot which included preparation, hydromulch, weed killer and guarantee. Councilman Amick asked that Jerry Van-Y get some prices on a used machine and bring back to council ~ next week. Mayor Sample asked for a concensus. It was decided to wait for the alternate prices of a used machine. The discussion then moved to lighting. Councilman Amick asked if money would be savied by doing all the lights at once. Carroll said there is and called on Gary Birdsong to elaborate. Mr Birdsong stated that since the same equipment is needed to install the lights, it would be less expensive if that equip- ~nt is only brought_out onGe. Councilman Harris asked about Ioodlng and what ettec~t l~ would nave on ~ei~gh~ poles. Mr Birdsong explained what kind of poles could be used to prevent any damage from flooding. Councilman Amick said that he feels delaying the lighting on fields until January 1987 will hurt the Softball, Baseball, and Soccer games in the Fall of 1986 because of evening games and suggested that the lighting be moved forward some. Mayor Sample asked Mr. Birdsong if there is such as an extended pay plan. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding lighting of the athletic fields, costs and savings if done at once. Mayor Sample said to go out for bid and see what costs come in and put alternate pay plans in the bid specs along with a timetable. There was again a lengthy discussion regarding several items. Mayor Sample suggested they continue to go over the plan and see if everyone concurs with it, then to discuss any problem areas. Councilman Amick asked why sprkinlers were to be installed at Camey in Winter 1986. After several minutes of discussionT- it was decided to bid all sprinkler systems for Turner St, North Colony, Bridges and Camey all together at once for completion by the end of February 1986. There was some question regarding the building of a storage building at B.B. Owens. Mayor Sample said he felt the athletic associations using the buildings should be resonsible for constructing these buildings, with Council approval. It was a concensus that there wou]d be no storage building constructed at B.B.Owens with bond funds. Councilman Amick said he felt there should be no water fountains installed in the parks due to the problems with vandalism. After discussion there was concensus that there should be no water fountains installed in the parks. Mayor Sample asked about the basketball court to be installed at Dave Cowan Park and stated that he felt there was not enough flat land there for the court. The Mayor went on to say that if it can be done without any elaborate dirtwork to go ahead~~ otherwise , the court should not be installed at that location. After going over the entire plan, Mayor Sample asked if the plan was acceptable with all members present, with the changes indica- ted. It was agreeable. Mayor Sample then asked for a concensus on the drainage plans at Turner St. Park. Councilman Poole said she felt we should not wait for M.U.D. to respond because the work needs to be done. It was a concensus that the plan be approved with a closed system, sprinking the west side, and a new controller. Councilman Amick suggested that the pavilion at Lion's Club Park be installed sooner than Fall 1986. There was a concensus that the $5000.00 be alloted and the pavilion be built as soon as feasible. 4. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 V.A.C.S, SECTION 2E, REGARDING LITIGATION. After reconvening in open session, with no further business to discuss, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn, with a second from Councilman Harris. The motion carried with all members voting Aye. APPROVED: ATTEST: ~ary