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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/1986 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 4, 1986 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th day of August, 1986, with the following disposition of members: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman(Absent due to business) David W. Dye, III Councilman Don Amick Mayor Pro-tem Harvey Bradley Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman(Absent due to business) and with a quorum established, the following items of business were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Don Chavez - 5141 Ragan, asked about the progress on Plano Parkway, stating that the City was told it wuld be ready by February 1987 and he does not believe it will be. Mayor Sample explained the recent Froblem Mr. Henry Billingsley had experienced with the right of way and the Resolution the City had passed to help him out with that problem. The Mayor also said the stakes were already in place on the property marking the roadway and the problems should be worked out within 30 days, going on to say that the roadway should be compelete by March or April 1987. Mr. Chavez then asked about the progress of E.A.S. to The Colony. Mayor Sample said that we (the City) follows the Rockwall case which has been before the P.U.C. and has set a president and The Colony will probably get the same outcome which we will more than likely see within this year. The Mayor said the rates would probably be around $15.00 additional for mandatory and $20.00 additional for optional, with businesses paying $45.00 additional. Mayor Sample said it looks real good and we just have to wiat for the hearing. 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION FOR THE SHATOR! STUBBS FUND, "LOVE FOR LIFE" Rev. Terry Reed of the Christian Church in The Colony handed out packets explaining that Shatori Stubbs is a two year old little girl who is need of a kidney transplant and that the family does not have the money to pay for the kidney and is not eligible for help fromany agency. Mr. Gary Stillman, a member of the church said that The Colony Christian Church is the trustee for the funds to be given in her behalf, going on to say that anyone can give by going to the First Colony Bank, where the fund is set up. Mayor Sample read a Proclamation: WHEREAS, this Council and the citizens of this community are keenly aware of the precious gift of life; and WHEREAS, this Council and the citizens of this community have in the past and will continue to strive to help those in need; and WHEREAS, there is one small child in our area in danger of losing that precious gift of life and in need of all our help; and WHEREAS, a fund for Shatori Stubbs has been instituted to assist her in her fight for life; NOW, THEREFORE, I, LARRY D. SAMPLE, Mayor City of The Colony, Texas do proclaim "LOVE FOR LIFE" a meaningful expression of compassion and urge all citizens of The Colony to give as generously as they can to aid this little girl in her battle. SIGNED AND SEALED this 4th day fo August 1986 (S)Larry D. Sample, Mayor (S)Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON JUNE 19, 25, and 30th and JULY 7 and 14, 1986. Councilman Amick moved to approve the minutes as written and Councilman Dye seconded the motion which carried with Councilman Bradley abstaining on the July 7 minutes, and all other members voting aye. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDIANCNE ANENXING A TRACT OF LAND ~ GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, SITUATED ADJACENT TO SQUIRES DRIVE, BEING APPROXIMATELY 50 ACRES IN SIZE, AND KNOWN AS THE B.B. OWENS TRACT. Councilman Anick mvoed to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Dye seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPPOINTMENT OF DAVID C. INDORF AS ALTERNATt MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. Councilman Amick moved to appoint David Cl. Indorf as the alternate municipal court judge, and Councilman Dye seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE MONUMENT SIGI~ FOR THE 7-11/CHIEF AUTO PARTS LOCATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COLONY BLVD. AND F~I 423. Janice Carroll, City Manager noted that enclosed in the Council packets was a design of the proposed sign and introduced Steven Luckey as a representative to answer any quesitons. There was very little discussion and Councilman Amick moved to approve the site plan and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR THE MURCHISON ADDITION LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FM 423 AT SOUTH COLONY BLVD. Mr. Charles ~R~dd, engineer, Mr. Gary Kerr, developer, Mr. Jerry Cumpton of Diamond Shamrock and Rick Lowing of Pizza Hut were present at the meeting. Gary Kerr explained that his company had reqeusted a median cut on 423 from the State and that they will not allow it unless the street into the shopping cer~ter is dedicated to the City. Mr. Kerr siad they were willing to dedicate the 27' wide street which will run between Shamrock and Pizza Hut to the City, Mr. Cumpton said he would certainly like to see the median cut but would be able to work with the situation if it was done. Mayor Sample asked Mr. Kerr if he was interested in the strip of land just south of his property. Mr. Kerr said he was interested but it is not very large. Councilman Dye ask about the land west of this development. Mr. Kerr said it will be developed but they are not sure just what will be there at this time. Kerr went on to say that one idea was a Bowling Center. Councilman Amick asked about widening the road between McDonalds and Carlisle to a total of 45',stating that with these new developments the 27' road is not wide enough, asking if it shouldn't be 45' all the way around the center. Mayor Sample said this not a controlled intersection and should not encourage that much traffic. Mr. Redd said there is a 20' access easement running all along the front of all the properties giving mutual access between each business. Councilman Harris agreed with Mayor Sample. Councilman Dye said we need to know how~. it will be developed in the -- future before making a decision. Councilman Harris said that if it warrants a change in the future then it can be cha~ged at that time. Councilman Bradley said he feels it needs to be wider, but not necessarily divided. Councilman Amick again mentioned the strip just to the south saying if it is so valuable, then why not use it to allow them to widen the property thereby gaining a wider street. Mayor S-ample said he feels widening the road will only create problems. Marilyn Putnam of Fox and Jacobs said they want the median cut also because of their property east of 423. Councilman Dye stated that he did not feel the median cut was necessary for this property. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the benefits and harm the median would have on the area. Councilman asked if the median cut is really included in this item tonight. Janice Carroll said it was not and that she would request our traffic engineer, Hal Jones to review it and bring it back to Council. Councilman Bradley said that if there is a median cut then he thinks we will need a signal light at that cut. Councilman Amick agreed. Councilman Dye said if there is a median cut it should be there only to serve the Fox & jacobs property only, with a left turn lane, southbound into those properties. Councilman Dye said he would be more than happy to accept the plat as presented, not to allow a median cut with the width of street now proposed. Councilman Bradley asked if this came to Planning and Zoning without the median cut or dedicated roadway. Janice Carroll said it does not need to, that the Council can amend this per the subdivision ordinance. Councilman Amick stated that he was not prepared to vote on this until Hal Jones reviews it, that is if the median cut is crucial, saying that if the median cut is not crucial then he can vote. Gary Kerr said that the State has said there will be no signal light at the intersection of the proposed median cut, and that they do not have to have the median cut and if backed into a corner will go without it. Mr. Kerr went on to say that they would probably lose the contract with Pizza Hut if there is no median cut. Rick Lowing of Pizza Hut said they need the northbound traffic as well as southbound so that those persons can turn left into Pizza Hut and said the cut is very important to them. Councilman Amick moved to accept the plat as is, stating that the City can still get with Gary Kerr and Hal Jones regarding dedicating the roadway and the median cut. There was a discussion regarding the width of the road. Councilman Dye seconded the motion to accept as is which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 1986/87. Mr. Dick Weaver said he had some comments and questions regarding this budget: 1. It looks like an increase of $750,349 less $148,592 for the pool. What is your goal to reduce that increase from 20%. Janice Carroll said she had already cut that by $300,000.00. 2. When the merger takes place, do we anticipate any more cuts? Janice Carroll said there will be some very real potential savings. Mr. Weaver asked why we need two assistant city managers. Councilman Amick said the City needs two. 3. Why the increase in salaries of 7.6% Ms. Carroll said there are no increases at all, the $100,000.00 represents new police personnel added this year. 4. Why are legal fees $102,000.? Mayor Sample said that is way too high and that there is $32,000.00 in there that will be taken out. Mayor Sample said too that attorneys are necessary to ensure lagality in all our efforts. 5. Why isn't St ewart Creek Park included. Ms. Carroll said that is a separate account entirely. There was no more discussion by Council, and Ms Carroll said she would bring, revised revenues and budget cuts to the Wednesday night work session. 8. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO WIT: MUNICIPAL BUDGET PROPOSAL FY 1986/87 Upon reconvening in open session, and with no further business to address, Councilman Amick moved to adjourn, and Councilman Dye seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. APPROVED: ATTEST: . Sarh~i~, M~yor Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary.