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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1986 City Council 0O247¥:; MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Councilman Rick Harris, with Mayor Sample arrivinff_ immediately after that. Following is the roll call of Council: Larry D. Sample Mayor - Present Rick Harris Counrilman - Present Tom Arrambide Councilman - Present David W. Dye, Ill Councilman - Present Don AmUck Mayor Pro-tern - Absent due to business Harvey Bradley Councilman - Present Marlene Poole Councilman - Absent, personal business and with five members being present, a quorum was established and the following items of business were addressed: 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO WIT: A. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD INTERVIEWS Upon reconvening in open session and with no action to be taken in regard to the Closed Door, the Council addressed the following items of business: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the audience and the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 3. CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Larry D. Sample - Mayor Sample stated that effective, October 2, at midnight, he would resign his position as Mayor for the City of The Colony. Dick Weaver and Bill Connerly - Both gentlemen requested to see an adopted budget. Janice Carroll, City Manager stated that the budget has not been adopted yet, therefore no copies are available. Mayor Sample stated that the City Attorney advised the next four Public Hearings could be held concurrently since they are all zoning change requests from the same party for four contiguous tracts of land. Mayor Sample then read the agenda items as posted: 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF FOX & JACOBS TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AMENDED SO AS TO CHANGE 6.196 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FM 423 AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 423 AND SOUTH COLONY BLVD., CURRENTLY ZONED AS MF-1 TO AN O-1 USE. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF FOX & JACOBS TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AMENDED SO AS TO CHANGE 9.803 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FM 423 AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 423 AND SOUTH COLONY BLVD. CURRENTLY ZONED AS MF-1 TO AN 0-2 USE. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF FOX & JACOBS TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AMENDED SO AS TO CHANGE 5.96 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FM 423 AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 423 AND SOUTH COLONY BLVD. CURRENTLY ZONED AS MF-1 TO A SHOPPING CENTER USE. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF FOX & JACOBS TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CRDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AMENDED SO AS TO CHANGE 18.723 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FM 423 AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 423 AND SOUTH COLONY BLVD. CURRENTLY ZONED AS MF-1 TO AN O-1 USE. Eric Stanton, Building Official stated that P & Z had reviewed these requests and had no problems with them except that they felt the 0-2 tract should be limited in height to three (3) stories, as a special conition of the zoning, then if the developer building on the tract could justify a six (6) story structure then it could be reviewed at that time. 0024'? Larry Ludwig of F & J was present and shoed a mapof the area where the four (4) tracts are located and introduced a conceptual plan for the location. Mayor Sample asked how high the Office 1 buildings could be and Mr. Stanton replied they could be two stories. Mayor Sample said he would like to see some requirements in set backs to keep the buildings from obstructing the view the homes across FM 423 have of the lake at this time, goin on to say he ~vould like to se the buildings no more that 8 - 10 feet above the level of FM 423. There were several citizens in the audience who were in agreement with the Mayor and Mr. Ludwig indicated that would be no problem. Councilman Bradley asked Mr. Ludwig if there was a developer in mind at the present time and Mr. Ludwig said no, but his company wants the land zoned properly for commercial growth. Councilman Bradley asked if that means F & J would be open to selling the property. Mr. Ludwig said "Probably." Mr. Ludwig did say that all the land will need some sewer work. Bill Hail of M.U.D. then addressed the process of serving this area. Mr. Dick Weaver asked *if the lift station would handle the growth. Mr. Hall stated it would. Janice Carroll asked Mr. Ludwig if the 50 foot right of way from the roadway would be preserved and Mr. Ludwig replied it would. Mayor Sample asked what P & Z recommended. Mr. Stanton stated the recommendation was to limit the 0-2 to 3 stories and that was the only restriction. There followed a discussion on why that particular tract should be restricted when it is located across from a shopping center. The Council felt the tracts across from the residential area should be restricted so as not to block the view of the lake. Janice Carroll suggested that staff work with F & J to establish conditions to protect the view and then bring it back to council in the form of ordinances. That was agreeable to all the council. 14. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM FIRST SOUTHWEST REGARDING THE USE OF BOND FUNDS Mr. Boyd London was present representing First Southwest covered points # 3 & 4 in his previous memo to council: 3. use the excess moneys to pay principal and/or interest on outstanding bonds as it comes due. The Council may allocate any or all of the moneys for this purpose over one or more years, and cn actually reduce the required interest and sinking fund tax levy by the amount allocated to principal and interest payments. 4. Simply add the moneys to the interest and sinking fund balance. The City should maintain a balance in the interest and sinking fund equal to approximately 15% to 20% of the following year's principal and interest requirements. An in- terest and sinking fund balance is an important part of the City's credit rating considerations. Councilman Dye asked if both things could be done at one time and Mr. London said they could. Mr. London recommended keeping the funds in construction fund to keep the options open for future use, stating that once the money is in the interest and sinking fund it can only be used for debt service. Janice Carroll recommended keeping the money in the construction fund until January 1988 stating that Bob Dransfiled, bond council will review at that time for arbitrage and then if it needs to be transferred it can be done. Mayor Sample asked why we should wait and suggested the money be transferred to the interest and sinking fund effective October 1, 1986. The Council was in agree- ment Councilman Arrambide moved to transfer the $200,000.00 to the interest and sinking fund effective October 1, 1986 and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINACNE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON THE 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1986. Mayor Sample read the votes: Proposition No. i For 315 Against - 360 Proposition No. 2 For 274 Against - 396 Councilman Dye moved to approve the Ordinance as written, Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. CONSENT AGENDA: A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 4th and llth, 1986. Councilman Harris moved to approve the minutes as written and Council- man Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, SECTION 20, RELATING TO DRIVING OVER CURBS Councilman Harris moved to approve the minutes as written and Council- man Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATON OF THE APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN ADELER AND ANN BECKEL TO THE LIBRARY BOARD AND THE APPOINTMENT OF CORY FABIAN AND MARY SMITH TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. Councilman Harris moved to approve the minutes as written and Council- man Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 12. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF APROPOSAL FROM F.R.S. REGARDING INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Janice Carroll introduced Ken Smith and Gary Rinier of F.R.S. to answer any questions Council may have regarding their proposal. Mayor Sample asked how the recreation cetner would be decorated. Mr. Rinier said only the office area would be furnished. Ms. Carroll said this also includes the oFen area. Mayor Sample also asked about the Library, stating that it is mostly books and shelves. Ken Smith said yes, but they will need tables and desks and that they would work with the Library ttaff to be sure the current furnishings and new would coordinate. Councilman Dye stated that he thought this would have been included in the origi- nal contract with the architects. Mr. Rinier stated that this service is rarely included. Mr. Ken Smith said that Archie Crow also of their firm was at the meeting and that he is a space planner. Councilman Harris also stated that he thought this would be part of the contract. Mr. Rinier explained that color finishes, carpet, paint, walls, etc are part of the contract but not interior furnishings. Mr. Smith said this will provide documents to procure competitive bids for furnishings. Mayor Sample said there should be a meeting before going out to bid. Mr. Bill Hall said that from his experience this was a good price for such a service. Councilman Dye asked if this money would come from F.F. & E. Ms. Carroll stated that it could. Councilman Harris stated he wanted proposals from at least two other companies and the rest of the Council was in agreemment. 10. CONSIDERATION OFAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FLOOD MAP AND PRO- VIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Mr. Eric Stanton said that this ordinance is a revision of an ordinance passed by Council in 1984 and introduced Ms. Sheryle Hoke from F.E.MA. to answer any questions the Council may have. Ms. Hoke stated this ordinance gives a detailed flood insurance study, better data than before, the coverage is more comprehensive and the 100 year plan is defined and there is elevation data. Ms. Hoke fielded some questions regarding the flood insurance and why the ordinance must be passed. Ms Hoke stated the ordinance must be passed by September 29, 1986 in order for thoses persons whose residences do lie in the flood plain can buy insurance. Councilman Harris moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 11. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A POLICY FOR THE USE OF MEETING ROOMS There was a brief discussion regarding the policies with Sylvia Brantley present to answer questions. Councilman Harris moved to approve the policies as presented and Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 13. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A NAME FOR AN: EAST/WEST ROADWAY WITHIN THE CITY Janice Carroll said the staff recommended naming the short roadway which runs from FM 423 up to the stadium at The Colony High School "Cougar Alley" in support of the high school mascot. There was a brief discussion and Councilman Harris moved to name the street Cougar Alley. Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. At this time with no further business to address, Mayor Sample called agenda item #1 back to the table. 1.CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.G.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO WIT: B. PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 1986/87 Upon reconvening in open session, and with no action to be taken as a result of the Closed Door, Councilman Dye moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilman Arrambide seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. APPROVED: Mayo~-City'of ~ ~61o'ny ATTEST: Patti A. [licks, City Secretary [SEAL]