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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1986 City Council 00284 ., MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1986 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 19th day of May at City Hall with the following members present: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman David W. Dye,III Councilman Harvey Bradley Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman with Councilman Amick and Councilman Arrambide late due to business a quorum was established and the following item were addressed. (Councilman Amick arrived at 7:51 and Councilman Arrambide arrived at8:20p.m.) 1. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Ivlayor Sample led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 2. CITIZEN INPUT Catherine V~au~han spoke regarding several items in her neighborhood, stating she lives east of the bridge on Turner St. and has a constant problem with speeders down Turner and the police have not been able to do anything about it. She asked if speed bumps could be installed along there to slow people down. Mayor Sample requested Chief Ristagno look into this and get back to her. Ms. Va~ughan then said that in the open land behind her dirt bikes are always riding there and she has had to call the police for that problem. She asked that we post signs to keep people from do this. Ms. Vaughan said she 1-,ad spoken to Jerry Van-Y about mowing this season on the land by her home and it hasn't been done. She wanted the City to mow every 2 weeks and she also complained about grasshoppers. Mayor Sample said the City would have to get with F&J regarding mowing that area because they have never deeded the property to The Colony. Ms. Vaughan asked if the City would be doing any- thing about the grasshopper problem at the park and Janice Carroll said no not at this time. Marlene Poole spoke regarding the unveiling of the pool stating that 500 invitations were mailed and that the pool would not be ready this Thursday, the 22nd as planned. Ms. Poole said the Press Party had been moved to May 29 and Splash Day to May 31,1986. Larry Sample said that he noticed this week-end at Paige and 121 several persons running the red light on 121. He requested that staff check into a camera system set up to detect and deter this problem. 7:51 Councilman Amick arrived at this time. 3. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO FORMER COUNCILMAN HELEN GRAY AND FORMER COUNCILMAN CHARLES DODDS Mayor Sample presented plaques of appreciation to former Councilmen Gray and Dodds for there years of devoted service to the City. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Sample summarized the items on this agenda for the audience. A. Consideration of approval of the April 28, 1986 minutes Councilman Amick moved to approve the minutes as read and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. B. Consideration of approval of the Community Organization Sign Councilman Amick moved to approve the Community Organization Sign as presented. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. C. Consideration of an Ordinance cslling two Public Hearings regarding the annexation of a tract of land generally located west of the corporate city limits and north of St ewarts Creek park, known as the Beach and Tennis Club. Councilman Amick moved to approve the Ordinance as written. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. D. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the collector of taxes for the City to collect a 15% penalty and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the enforcement and collection of delinquent taxes. Councilman Amick moved to pass the Resolution and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. E. Consideration of acceptance of a proposal from Don Rowlett for the enforcement and collection of delinquent taxes. Councilman Amick moved to accept the proposal as presented and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. F. Consideraton of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the code of ordinances regarding to responding to emergency situations by City employees. Councilman Amick moved to approve the Ordinance as written. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with members voting Aye. G. Consideration of the approval of a security system for The Colony Aquatic Park Councilman Amick moved to approve the installation of a security system at The Colony Aquatic Park. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. H. Consideration of acceptance of resignations from: a. Sara Fortune - Park and Recreation Board b. Bruce Sopas - Planning and Zoning Commission c Steve Glazener - Planning and Zoning Commission ~ Councilman Amick moved to accept the above resignations and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. I. Consideration of appointments to: a. Park and Recreation Board - Robert E. Wright b. Planning and Zoning Commission Bill Sharp, Tim Solohubow and Steve Glazener c. Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Ralph Sears Councilman Amick moved to appoint the above named persons and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR THE REPAIR OF MCKAMY TRAIL Janice Carroll stated that since the heavy rains over the week-end the three proposals were not really correct. Mr. Tenbush with Tenbush excavating was present and said that if he could obtain enough dirt at no cost then he could repair the bridge at no additional costs. Councilman Dye was concerned that there is no guarantee on the work. Mr. Tenbush told the Council how the job should have been done originally to prevent this from happening. Councilman Dye moved to award the contract to Tenbush for $4900.00. The motion died for lack of second. Mr. Bill Sharp asked if it is necessary to repair the road since it is not used very often. Mayor Sample said he does not think should close any outlet of the City. Mr. Tenbush said if the City considers fixing the bridge would need free dirt and the price would be the same and would need concrete rip rap down the front of the area. Councilman Dye concerned aobut liability if not repaired. Councilman Amick said if it was property barricaded there would be no liability. Mayor Sample said he felt the motion should have had a second and then moved on to the next item ont he agenda. 6. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Councilman Harris introduced Brady Small, Chairman of the Board who reported on the operation of the board for the past year. Chairman Small told how the board was formed and about the rules of procedure being established and then introduced Sam Sanderson Vice Chairman. Sanderson said the Secretary, Corey Fabian could not be present at this meeting and '~*~l~en S_rnall repo~ted on what input the Board had had on the Bond projects in the City. Sam Sanderson reported to Council ont he various activites the board had been invovled in over the past year citing dances, parades, etc. as some of them. Sanderson also told that the board had discussed the curfew ordinance and had Sgt. Jordan of the police department present at one meeting to discuss the riding of vehicles on city property. 8.'20 Councilman Arrambide arrived at this time at the conclusion of he business. Mayor Sample asked Sanderson if the Park and Recreation Board or Departmnet has ever met with the board. Para Robinson then reported on the City departments that met with the Board citing the Fire Department, Chief Ronnie Gothard and Police Department, Chief Nick Ristagno. Robinson said the chiefs had taken the board on a tour of the facilities and explained how each department operates. Ricky Weixelbaum reported on the training procedure used in the Fire Department and how the police department has areas for computers, book-in etc. Weixelbaum also told how Mayor Sample had met with them and reviewed the Juvenile Detention Fa cility in Denton. Ricky said that Sharon Sebera, their staff liason had kept them updated on the bodn projects and Councilman Rick Harris had helped them on procedures and organization. Brady then passed out letters prepared by the Board regarding items brought to their attention, specifically vandalism. Councilman Amick asked all the kids how they felt about serving on the board and it's usefulness. All the members were favorable in their answers and said they had enjoyed serving. 7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVENUE SHARING USAGE Councilman moved to open the Public Hearing and Councilman \ Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting ,~ Aye. Mayor Sample stated that this would be the last time for Revenue Sharing since Congress has done away with it. Janice Carroll explained how the City propsed to use the $61,765.00. A1 Gober asked about using the money for youth jobs in teh summer and Dick Weaver asked if this amended the budget. Councilman Poole moved to close the Public Hearing and Councilman Ar rambide seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Councilman Amick moved to approve the allocation of the funds as presented by the City Manager and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 8. CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC MARKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND FM 423 Chief Nick Ristagno was present and did draw a sketch of the intersection and explained his recommendation to the Council. The Chief explained the options to the Council and Mayor Sample asked what about makin the north bound right hand lane on 423 right turn only. Chief Ristagno said that would be up to the State but he would check into it and get back to the Council. Councilman Harris asked about putting up signs now and then complete the project later. Ristagno said he feels we need to go with the buttons now. Harris moved to install the signs and buttons only at this time. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion. Mayor Sample said he would like to see the arrows painted onthe street. Councilman Dye suggested going with just the signs at this time. Councilman Amick said would rather spend $1167.00 to fix this~intersection than $4900.00 for the repair of McKamy trail. Mayor Sample said he feels should go with the maximum recommendation of $1965.20. Councilman Poole asked for the budget percentage figures. Janice Carroll stated this could have to come from contingency since 82% of the budget has been spent saying there is $2000.00 left in the budget at this time. Councilman Amick said that if that is the case then it is not over budget at this time. Mayor Sample asked about painting the stripes in the street. Councilman Harris said his motion was to just install signs and buttons. There was a lenghty discussion regarding how much of this project should be done at this time. Mayor Sample called the ques~iQn; the vote was as follows: Harris - Aye, Arambide - Aye, Dye - No, Amick - No, Bradley - No, Poole - Aye, Sample, Aye. The motion passed with the above vote. Mayor Sample called a 5 minute recess at this time. Upon reconvening, Councilman Harris called item No. 5 back to the table. Councilman Dye spoke to the Council regarding the TML conference he had just attended and how the cities really do have be careful in the area of liability. Dye went on to say that the road is not lit and is in the middle of nowhere and someone could be hurt. Councilman Poole asked what would happen to this road when Plano Pkwy. comes through and the Mayor said he did not really and requested Janice Ca rroll to check into that. Councilman Harris moved to approve the proposal by Tenbush and to instruct the staff to find the fill dirt necessary to complete the job. Councilman Dye seconded the motion. Mayor Sample asked if Mr. Tenbush was certain this could not be repaired by just dumping dirt in the hole to fill it up. Councilman Harris said he has been told that will no work. Councilman Amick asked where the money to do this work will come from and Janice Carroll said it would come from road bond money of which there is about $30,000.00 left. Councilman Poole asked why that money could not be used to fix the bridge on the frisbee Golf Course road and do both at the same time. Councilman Amick asked if that money could be used to pay for the marking on the N. Colony and 423 intersection also. Janice Carroll said she would check into that and get back to Council, saying she was not sure bond money could be used for that type expenditure. Carroll also said that 4th Army Memorial Road will be closed but the bridge is going to be repaired. Ms. Carroll said bond funds are supposed to be used for long lasting improvements and she did not know if markings would qualify. Councilman Harris asked how long it would take to find out about the bond funds and how much more damage would be done to the road in the mean time. Ms. Carroll said the Council could go ahead and authorize the work be done and then she would come back with her recommendation at a later date regarding the payment method. Councilman Harris then asked if the same thing could not be done regarding the marking of North Colony and 423 since the expenditure had alrady been authorized, stating that the City Manager could come back with her recommendation regarding method of payment. Myoar Sample said yes, that he would call back item no. 8 after finishing this item for another motion to be made. Councilman Dye said he thought all problem intersections should be addressed at the same time. There was a general concensus that would only delay this action and Council does not want to do that so each intersection will be brought back as deemed necessary. After lengthy discussion Councilman moved to approve the contract with Tenbush Excavation company to repair McKamy Trail for $4900.00 and Councilman Dye seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. At this time Mayor Sample called item no. 8 back to the table and Councilman Harris moved to replace the motion he previously made on this item and to recommend going with the maximum recommendation as presented at $1965.00. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye except Councilman Dye who voted No. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1985 CODES Janice Carroll said Eric Stanton was present to answer any questions Council may have. Mayor Sample said he had questions regarding several sections; 204, 504a, 709c, and 1205c. Mr. Stanton answered those questions and Summarized Chapter 16. Mayor Sample said his only real objection is to establishing a separate Board of Appeals, which is called for in Section 204. There followed a general dis- cussion regarding the codes and the various changes Mr. Stanton has recommended. Councilman Poole moved to accept the Ordinance as written with the exception of Section 204,15, page 24. Councilman Amick seconded the motion. The motion failed with the following vote: Harris - No, Arrambide - No, Dye - No, Amick - Aye, Bradley - Aye, Poole - Aye, Sample - No Councilman Harris requested no action,- until a work session could be set up between those Councilman that still have questions and Mr. Stanton. It was agreed that should be done so that those persons having questions be given the opportunity to study the code more closely. 10. CONSIDERATION OF THE CAFETERIA PLAN Mayor Sample asked if this company offering this plan to the City is doing the best job, stating that he did not think so and that this needs to be reviewed more closely. Councilman Poole moved to table this item until further study can be made. Councilma Bradley seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 11. PRESENTATION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES AT STEWARTS CREEK PARK. Janice Carroll showed the Coucnil a map of the area and explained that the two major problems at the park were appearance and the restrooms. She stated that the City has contracted someone to mow the park and it is looking better. It was decided that in next year's budget allowance should be made for contract mowing within the City, at the request of Councilman Amick. 12. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, ~;.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL A. Municipal Court Judge After reconvening in open session and with no further business to discuss, Councilman Amick moved to adjourn and Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried will all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 12:15a.m. APPROVED: Patti Jones, ~ity Secretary [SEAL]