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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1986 City Council 00242. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 28, 1986 The SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 28th day of July, 1986, at City Hall with the following members in attendance: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman David W. Dye, III Councilman Don Amick Mayor Pro-tem Harvey Bradley Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with a quorum established, the following items were addressed: 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANTING TO TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT A UTILITY EASEMENT NORTH OF THE EXISTING SUBSTATION John Weinberg, manager of Texas Power and Light in The Colony apologized for leaving the last meeting before this item was addressed. He mistakenly thought the item had already been approved. Mr. Weinberg said that the new easement was to ease some circuits in that area, saying that to go under- ground would be much too costly. Councilman Amick asked what the purpose of this new line was and Mr. Weinberg said that it was to ease the circuits currently coming out of the line. Councilman Amick asked why they needed to be ~eased. Mr. Weinberg said the line is not only dedicated to the City of The Colony but serves part of E.D.S. up Hwy 121. Councilman Amick asked w~mat generated the need and Mr. Weinberg said the added usage from E.D.S. Councilman Amick asked how this wilol benefit The Colony and Mr. Weinberg said it would give more flexibility. Larry Hanza the district engineer for Texas Power Light in Mckinney said that with the new line, if a circuit was lost in The Colony it could be picked up by one of these, stating that about 20& of the line would be bringing relief to The Colony. Councilman Amick asked that if E.D.S. was not here then the line would not be necessary and Mr. Weinberg said probably true. Mayor Sample asked if Texas Power & Light could say without a doubt that the movement of the north transmission line had any effect on this action. Mr. Hanza stated "No Sir." Councilman Harris asked why more poles were necessary instead of using the same ones. Mr. Hanza said the poles currently in place are not high enough, stating they are only 40' and they need to be 50' high. Council- man Harris asked why they can't be placed on the east and Mr. Hanza said he was not sure but probably due to clearance. Mayor Sample said this park land and wondered if we have to have an election to grant this request. Janice Carroll, City Manager said she did not believe so. The Mayor also wanted to know why the city shouldn't be reimbursed. Mr. Weinberg said that the company never approaches an easement with the thought of having to pay for it. Councilman Amick wanted to know the negative effects of radiation and Mr. Hanza said he had no idea. A1 Gober of the soccer association asked if the company was aware of the use of the land now and why the citizens were concerned stating that the area is now used for soccer practice and too many poles might prevent it from being able to be used for that purpose. Mr. Hanza asked about the require- ments in size for soccer fields and said that could be worked out with the soccer association. Councilman Amick moved not to approve the granting of the utility easement north of the existing substation until Texas Power and Light reviews the options to see if the poles can be placed as Councilman Harris had reque.sted and to contact E.D.S. regarding defraying the cost difference between placing the line underground rather than above aground. Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 2. CONSIDERATION OF OFF-SITE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES FOR THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND EASEMENT FOR SAME. John Weinberg and Marty Drake both of Texas Power & Light were present at the meeting and they have reviewed the plans. Janice Carroll, City Manager said that the staff was concerned about costs~ 00242o Mr. Weinberg said they had proceeded as per instructions from the last meeting they had with F.R.S. Design Group, architects for the project. Marry Drake, engineer said that he had acted on a letter from F.R.S. and that the approximate cost would be $40,000.00. Mr. Drake said the lines would be overhead along the property line between the school and the municipal complex then would dip underground. Mr. Drake said there wa~another option]to have 2 transformers and 2 underground dips at a cost of $660.00 per transformers. Mr. Drake went on to say that there have been several meetings and that he really needs some direction because he is running out of time. Mayor Sample said that he thought the Council had already voted on this issue. Janice Carroll said they did but she wanted the Council to be apprised of the cost. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the various options open and the best and most economical way to proceed. Mr. Drake suggested that we go with one transformer, one line, underground system, at a cost of approximately $10,000.00. Councilman moved to accept the proposal of a one line, one transformer, underground system at a cost of $10,000.00 and to grant the easement necessary for this system. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEMS 1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM FRIST SOUTHWEST, FINANCIAL ADVISORS, REGARDING CURRENT BONDS AND UPCOMING BOND ISSUES. Boyd London, of First Southwest Financial Corporation was present at the meeting to answer questions regarding the effect the bond issues would have on the taxes in the City. Mr. London distributed a schedule for the General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $3,000,000. for the proposed golf course and $500,000 for the expansion of stewart Creek Park, stating that there would be an approximate tax increase of 1¼¢ in the 87/88 fiscal year. Mayor Sample stated that the increase would happen only if tax funds have to be used to pay for the bonds. Mr. London then went over the schedule(see Attachment "A"). Mayor Sample then clarified the bond issues, stating that the first three (3) years bond payments had been guaranteed by Mr. Richard Watson with letters of credit, for the golf course and that the revenues taken in at Stewarts Greek Park should pay for those bonds, thus no tax increase. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY GALLING FOR A BOND ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1986, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, THE CITY COUNCIL HAS DETERMINED IT IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE TO GALL A BOND ELECTION AS SOON AS PRAGTIBLE, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO CONSIDER THIS ORDINANCE AS AN EMERGENCY ITEM. Mayor Sample read the caption of the Ordinance as written: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS GALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY, MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilman Amick moved to pass the ordinance as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. At this time, Mayor Sample announced that Councilman Arrambide who had been appointed to serve ont he committee to study the effect of the Frisco Airport to the City of The Colony, could not serve and that Councilman Poole would take his place. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL AND THE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AS THE STANDARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS. Councilman Dye said he had met with Glen Brown of Bridgefarmer & Assoc. and Earl Brantley with the P & Z and that he has some concerns involving the whole process of submitting development p. lans to the City, reviewing and inspecting, right of way widths, pavement widths and thickness and alley widths. 00242u In light of those concerns, Councilman Dye suggested that a committee be appointed to study those areas and bring the recommendation back to council. Mayor Sample appointed Councilman Dye, Eric Stanton, Building Official, Bill Hall, M.U.D. Director Glen Brown and one member of the P & Z to serve on that committee. It was decided the committee would meet Tues. July 29, 1986 and bring a recommendation back at the August 4 meeting. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding certain areas; depth of pavement, street and alley width, and right of way on residential streets. Councilmen Harris and Amick both suggested that the committee appointed study this and come back on the 4th of August. Councilman Harris moved to table until August 4, Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vaote. 3. REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 1986/87 Fire Department Mayor Sample asked why the travel expense is so much. Captain Van Morrison said that is to pay for sending firement to Texas A & M for a one week training school and that there is really no substitute for good training. Captain Morrison went on to say that there is not a lot of experience in fighting fires in The Colony and that training on the job in a situatin like that is not the best. Councilman Amick asked why the firemen could not go to a closer school. Captain Morrison said that this the best school around and that is one whole of week of thinking nothing but fire. Mayor Sample then asked about clothing allowance and just what it was for. Janice Carroll said that was paid to the Chief because he did not wear a uniform. The Mayor said that was unecessary and to get rid of it. The Mayor then asked why the fire department had requested a boat. Captain Morrison said he feels it is needed to service Stewart Creek Park efficiently. Mayor Sample said to think about equipping the department for this service a little at a time. Councilman Dye asked that if the bond issue passes for Stewart Creek Park expansion, could this equipment be purchased with some of that money. Councilman Amick said that he is still not in favor of this expenditure. Police Department Mayor Sample asked about the overtime. Chief Ristagno said that is based on no one taking overtime instead of comp time, which is not usually the case, and went on to say that the 85/86 overtime was over budget due to the shortage in personnel. Councilman Amick asked why Education and Training was up and Chief Ristagno said he always budgets for the payment of each, but during the year sometimes can find free schools. Councilman Amick also asked about fuel and lubrication. Chief Ristagno said that is due more man hours, more vehicles on the road. Mayor Sample said to look into the overtime figures an be sure they are correct. Mayor Sample also said to check into the installation fee for moving the phone lines to the new location. Councilman Harris asked a general question regarding fueld and lubrication, wanting to know if it is feasible to have our own tanks. The Mayor said that has been looked into before and it is better to go to Stop n Go. Mayor Sample wanted to know if the auto replacement schedule is the same as set uP years ago, and Chief Ristagno advised it is. At this time, Janice Carroll, City Manager suggested that the remaining departments, ie. Library, Public Works and Aquatic Park be reviewed at the Wednesday work session. Mayor Sample said he expected to see the Cuts and personnel at that meeting. Councilman Amick~suggested reviewing the personnel in closed door on Wednesday, but giving Janice Carroll some time to prepare the cuts. It was a concensus that there would be a Budget Work Session on August 6, and another on August 9 if necessary. It was also requested that the meeting on Wednesday, July 30, sould start at 7:00p.m. and a closed door session should be added. 00242 With no more business to discuss, Councilman Arrambide moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m. APPROVED: ~. ~o~F~p le, fM-ayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary 00242 I! II AT. TA CHMEblT ..... A $3,000,000 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1986 ~TED: 11/ 1/86 FIRST CPN DUE: 2/ 1/88 P!INCIPAL DUE: 2/ I INTEREST DUE: 2/ 1 8/ 1 YEAR END PRESENT THIS $ 3,000,000 ISSUE GRAND TOTAL 9/30 REQUIREMENTS PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 1987 $ 683,798 $ $ $ $ 683,798 1988 698,458 420,000 420,000 1,118,458 1989 686,068 10,000 239,600 249,600 935,668 1990 696,628 10,000 238,800 248,800 945,428 1991 680,603 75,000 235,400 310,400 991,003 1992 637,728 85,000 229,000 314,000 951,728 1993 623,278 90,000 222,000 312,000 935,278 1994 627,008 95,000 214,600 309,600 936,608 1995 609,208 105,000 206,600 311,600 920,808 1996 611,373 115,000 197,800 312,800 924,173 1997 613,878 125,000 188,200 313,200 927,078 1998 620,173 135,000 177,800 ~ 312,800 932,973 1999 623,588 150,000 166,400 316,400 939,988 2000 619,063 160,000 154,000 314,000 933,063 2001 616,913 175,000 140,600 315,600 932,513 20C2 630,669 185,000 126,200 311,200 941,869 2003 620,700 200,000 110,800 310,800 931,500 2004 631,750 220,000 94,000 314,000 945,750 20C5 638,975 240,000 75,600 315,600 954,575 2006 548,625 255,000 55,800 310,800 859,425 2007 275,000 34,600 309,600 309,600 2008 295,000 11,800 306,800 306,800 $ 12,718,484 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,539,600 $ 6,539,600 $ 19,258,084 INTEREST CALCULATED AT 8.000% FOR PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION. $5O0,OOO CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1986 (STEWART CREEK PARK) DATED: 11/ 1/86 FIRST CPN DUE: 2/ 1/88 PRINCIPAL DUE: 2/ I INTEREST DUE: 2/ I 8/ 1 YEAR END THIS $ 500,000 ISSUE 9/30 PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL 1988 $ $ 70,000 $ 70,000 1989 10,000 39,600 49,600 1990 10,000 38,800 48,800 1991 10,000 38,000 48,000 1992 15,000 37,000 52,000 1993 15,000 35,800 50,800 1994 15,000 34,600 49,600 1995 15,000 33,400 48,400 1996 20,000 32,000 52,000 1997 20,000 30,400 50,400 1998 20,000 28,800 48,800 1999 25,000 27,000 52,000 2000 25,000 25,000 50,000 2001 30,000 22,800 52,800 2002 30,000 20,400 50,400 2003 30,000 18,000 48,000 2004 35,000 15,400 50,400 2005 40,000 12,400 52,400 2006 40,000 9,200 49,200 2007 45,000 5,800 50,800 2008 50,000 2,000 52,000 $ 500,000 $ 576,400 $ 1,076,400 INTEREST CALCULATED AT 8.000%. $2,500,0O0 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1986 (GOLF COURSE) DATED: 11/ 1/86 FIRST CPN DUE: 2/ 1/88 PRINCIPAL DUE: 2/ I INTEREST DUE: 2/ I 8/ 1 YEAR END THIS $ 2,500,000 ISSUE 9/30 PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL 1988 $ $ 350,000 $ 350,000 1989 200,000 200,000 1990 200,000 200,000 1991 65,000 197,400 262,400 1992 70,000 192,000 262,000 1993 75,000 186,200 261,200 1994 80,000 180,000 260,000 1995 90,000 173,200 263,200 1996 95,000 '165,800 260,800 1997 105,000 157,800 262,800 1998 115,000 149,000 264,000 1999 125,000 139,400 264,400 2000 135,000 129,000 264,000 2001 145,000 117,800 ~262,800 2002 155,000 105,800 260,800 2003 170,000 92,800 262,800 2004 185,000 78,600 263,600 2005 200,000 63,200 263,200 2006 215,000 46,600 261,600 2007 230,000 28,800 258,800 2008 245,000 9,800 254,800 $ 2,500,000 $ 2,963,200 $ 5,463,200 INTEREST CALCULATED AT 8.000%.