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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1986 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 17, 1986 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony was called to order at 7:34 p.m. at City Hall with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Helen Gray Councilman Don Amick Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman and with Councilman Poole and Councilman Harris and Councilman Arrambide out due to personal business, a quorum was established and the fo]lowing items were addressed: 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. 2. CITIZEN INPUT David W. Kellaway, spoke on behalf of the Beautification Committee in regard to the entrance sign propsed to be constructed on Paige Rd. just north of Highway 121. He handed out a design which he stated 'had been approved by the Beautification Committee and the Community Council. At this time Councilman Arrambide did arrive at the meeting. Mr. Kellaway explained that the sign would have "The Colony" on the south side and the organizational signs on the north side. The Council was pleased with the design and the placement of the sign. Mayor Sample said it should come back to Council for a final approval. Janice Carroll, City Manager, stated that it did not really have to come back as long as it was O.K. with the Community Council until the final plans were ready. 3. PROCLAMATION TO ESTABLISH THE WEEK OF APRIL 6 THROUGH APRIL 12, 1986 AS LIBRARY WEEK IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY. Mayor Sample read the proclamation as written: WHEREAS, Americans have enjoyed a tradition of success and achievement; and WHEREAS, the history of public leaders and other achievers documents the ways libraries have influenced their lives; and WHEREAS, libraries can help us all achieve that winning spirit; and WHEREAS, The Colony Public Library is celebrating National Library Week and the fourth anniversary of the Library's founding with the theme "Get a Head Start at The Library"; and WHEREAS, that theme encourages people to make the library a training ground for life, as a primary resource for education, information, and recreation; NOW, THEREFORE, I Larry Sample, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of April 6 through April 12, 1986, to be NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK in the City of The Colony, and urge all citizens to get a head start at The Colony Public Library this week and throughout the year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of The Colony to be affixed this 5th day of April, 1986. Larry D. Sample, Mayor Attest: Patti Jones, City Secretary 4. PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS "FOX IT UP" MONTH IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY Mayor sample read the proclamation as written: WHEREAS, the City of The Colony has participated in annual "Clean Up Days" in past years; and WHEREAS, this program has been very successful, indicating the citizens of this community are concerned about the appear- ance of the City; and WHEREAS, a Beautification Committee has been formed and recognized by the City Council, to promote the beautification of The Colony; and WHEREAS, the theme of such committee is "You Needed The Colony, Now The Colony Needs You- Fox It Up"; NOW, THEREFORE, I Larry D. Sample, Mayor of the City of qlhe Colony, do proclaim the month of April as FOX IT UP MONTH in the City of The Colony, Texas and encourage all citizens to participate in this event which will center around Clean Up Day on April 12, 1986, making our City one fo the most attractive in the metroplex. Dated this 17th day of March 1986 Larry D. Sample, Mayor ATTEST: Patti Jones, City Secretary Janice Carroll, City Manager stated that the dumpsters for Clean up Day on April 12, will be located at the corner of N. Colony and 423 as they were last year. She went on to say there were several programs going on all over the City to promote clean up, including awards given for persons seen cleaning up, Carroll said there is a phantom Photographer, Marker Zoller going around town taking pictures of persons in the act of cleaning up and that Dominoes Pizza is passing out cokes to people they see picking up trash. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Sample asked if any member of Council wished any item on the consent agenda removed and Councilman Amick asked items B and C be removed for discussion. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Amick moved to approve the minutes of the February 20 and March 3, 1986 council meetings as written. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR PERRYMAN PARK. Councilman Amick said he had reviewed these bids and had no problem with them, but he felt that anytime bond money is spend on a project, it should be reviewed unless it was a change order. Janice Carroll showed a rendering of Perryman park including equipment. Carroll stated that the Park and Recreation board had reviewed the bids and approved of the plan. She did say that the Board has determined that each park, es- pecially the small pocket parks should be looked at individually before purchase any equipment to determine needs in those areas. Councilman Amick moved to accept the bids and award the bid to Miracle Recreation Co. The motion which was seconded by Councilman Dodds passed with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR PERRYMAN PARK. 002289 Mayor Sample read the capiton of the Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MIRACLE RECREATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,372.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CON- TRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Amick moved to approve the Ordinance as written. Councilman Dodds seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD THROUGHT SEPTEMBER 1986. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as written. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY TEXAS PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION BY JUVENILES OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS UPON PUBLIC PROPERTY Mayor Sample read the caption of the Ordinance as written: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION BY JUVENILES OF DAN- GEROUS WEAPONS UPON THE STREETS, PARKING LOTS, PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;PROVIDING DEFENSES TO PROSECUTION; ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR POLICE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDREDZ DOLLARS ($200.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; REPEALING INCON- SISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Janice Carroll stated that this ordinance outlaws the possession of dangerous weapons by minors on public property. Carroll went on to say that in the past, the police deaprtment has had a problem catching juveniles in the act of committing an offense and now they can stop them from even possessing these type weapons. This will assist in stopping the juveniles before any damage is done. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as written. Councilman Dodds seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY TEXAS ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Mayor Sample said there are a number of amendments he has a problem with and he would like to see this item tabled and brought back along with a survey of surrounding cities, specifically Plano and Carro]lton, on how they approach each amendment. Councilman Amick said before the item is tabled he would like a little discussion. Eric Stanton, building Official, was at the meeting and answered some general questions regarding some of the amendments. Councilman Amick requested that the format for the report coming back to Council have the exact wording of the amendment with the interpretation of that amendment directly under it, and the survey from the other cities under that, so that the item will be easier to understand. Councilman Ar rambide moved to table this item until the April 7,1986 meeting. Councilman Amick seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR CARLISLE PROPERTIES REGARDING THE 10,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL SITE AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF S. COLONY BLVD. AND MAIN ST. Janice Carroll, City Manager, stated that there is also a plat enclosed in the Council packet, but that it was mistakenly left off the agenda therefore Council can only address site plan approval at this meeting. Steven Elms of Carlisle propertites was present at the meeting to answer any questions the Council might have. There was a general discussion regardin ingress and egress and the type of business to be opened in the center. Janice Carroll suggested that the Council approve the site plan and get a concensus on the plat and that the plat be brought back to Council on April 7, 1986 for ratification. Mayor Sample said that would be fine but that in the future before anymore plats approved, he would like the property owner to come before the council with more specific plans regarding future subdivision. Councilman Dodds moved to approve the site plan as presented . Councilman Amick seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Sample then got a concensus from Council regarding the approval of the final plat, stating that the ratification should be on the Consent Agenda of the April 7, 1986 Council Meeting. 9. RECEIVE REPORT FROM COUNCILMAN GRAY REGARDING A NAME CHANGE FOR JENNINGS CIRCLE Janice Carroll said that she would be reporting on this subject and that there had been one (1) citizen for a few years asking that the name of Jennings Cir. be changed, because it was numbered exactly as Jennings Dr. is and he has received some mail from time to time for persons on Jennings Cir. Janice Carroll said the information was given to Helen Gray because some time ago she was put in charge of naming new streets. Councilman Gray does have a suggestion, Carroll said and would like Council input on this subject. Carroll also said that of course citizens living on Jennings Cir. would be informed and that the Post Office, Police Department and Fire Depart- ment had been consulted on this matter. Mike Weldon, resident of Jennings Cir. said this would be expensive and troublesome to the residents living on Jennings and that this is an absurd idea. Mr. Weldon went on to say that in two (2) years he can remember very few, if any times when his mail has gotten mixed up. Mayor Sample said possibly the numbers of the houses could be changed by one as people move out of the houses. There were several citizens present at the meeting that reside on Jennings Cir., who presented Mayor Sample with an informal petition against the changing of the street name. Councilman Gray moved to drop the idea of changing the name of Jennings Circle. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll all vote. 11. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE ZONING CASE ON A 205 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MAIN ST. Janice Carroll said that a report from the committee formed to study the zoning was given to council on March 3, 1986 and at that time, the Mayor asked the City Staff to review the options and report back to Council. Janice Carroll explained how the zonign case could be continued, as long as the basic idea stayed the same and it was done in a timely manner. Carroll stated that staff recommends the committee bring in a final plan and that plan should go to Planning and Zoning for approval and then back to Council for final approval. Carroll explained that another option would be to drop this case and then the City can initiat another case for any use, on the property. Councilman Amick asked if the Council placed restrictions on the land OO2,?9 now, would that be legally binding on future development. Carroll said if this was single family zoning only that could be done, but that this is a planned development zoning and that it is more tech- nically involved. Councilman Amick also asked if by zoning, houses could be prevented from backing up to Stewart's Creek Park. Councilman Amick suggested that some legal questions regarding the two items he mentioned above be answered before Council passess back to Planning and Zoning. Larry Ludwig, Fox & Jacobs was present at the meeting and stated that the new restrictions are substantially different than the original request submitted by Fox & Jacobs and that he felt the City should probably go with a new zoning case rather than continue the old one. Councilman Amick said we should consult our attorney regarding that matter. Mr. Lindberg, owner of the 205 acres, was also present and stated that he felt the planned development continuation was not in the best interest of the City. Mayor Sample stated that some guidelines need to be established as far as zoning on that property is concerned. Mr. Lindberg asked what ever happened to the Comprehensive Master Plan that was spoken of two years ago, going on to say that wouldn't it appropriate to wait uhntil that plan is completed before going on with zoning this particular property. 10. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING A PROPOSED PROJECT TO PURCHASE AND SELL TRASH BAGS. Janice Carroll, City Manager, speaking for the Beautification Committee said that this was an idea from that committee, stating that years ago the City did sell trash bags and it was very successful. Carroll said that the bags would cost $4.00 per roll of 52 bags and could be sold for $4.50 per roll, going on to say the initial cost to the City would be $20,000.00 which would require a bid process to purchase. Councilman Amick said he was not prepared to spend $20,000.00 on:~ trash bags, saying that people who will clean up will buy their own trash bags, and those who don't would not buy these trash bags. Councilman Arrambide agreed with Councilman Amick and Mayor Sample said he felt we may not make a profit on such a project. It was generally felt by the Council that this project should not be undertaken at this time. With no further business to address, Councilman Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: [SEALI