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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/1987 City Council 002670 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON J~NE 1, 1987 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 1st day of June, 1987 at City Hall with following Council Roll Call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Rick Harris,Mayor Pro-rem Present Johnny Spears,Councilman Present Michael Robinson,Councilman Present Steve Glazener,Councilman Present Harvey Bradley,Councilman Present Marlene Poole,Councilman Absent,due to business and with 6 members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amick led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 2. CITIZEN INPUT Johnny Spears 5400 Merrell Lane addressed the Council and the audience regarding an upcoming series at the Church of Christ to be led by Dr. James Dobson each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. for the next 6 weeks. The series is "Focus on the Family". Anyone interested should contact the pastor, Bob Shaw. Sherry Schuyler 5121 Hardawa¥ Cir. stated that through the promotion committee of the City and the Chamber a summer promotion for the months of June, July and August has been initiated. The program is a new bumper sticker; "Ski The Colony". The bumper sticker depicts a water skier and the idea is to carry these bumper stickers all over the country as citizens go on vacation, etc. and have their picture taken with the bumper sticker, beside the state line signs, city limit signs, etc. to get other people thinking about where The Colony is located and to promote questions. 3. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE BY DOUG PEACH TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY FROM DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA Doug Peach, a part-time employee of The Colony and a Senior at Little Elm High School presented the Mayor with a plaque from DECA in appreciation for cooperation from the City with the club in hiring Doug and allowing him to participate in the program. Bill Hall stated that although Doug is a resident of Little Elm, he has, in the last 3 years been adopted by the personnel at the water department and that he has taken over the Summer Youth Program as manager and is doing a great job. Mr. Hall said Doug has been a finalist the past two years at State competition winning 2nd place last year and 1st place this year. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda, asking the City Secretary to elaborate on item C and the City Manager to elaborate on item D. A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON MAY 18 AND 22, 1987 Councilman Harris moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda with the exception of item B which was to be pulled for discussion, stating that he would have to abstain on the minutes since he was absent at both meetings. Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 86-19 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF RETAINAGE FOR REPAIRS TO THE COLONY AQUATIC PARK Councilman Bradley asked this item to be pulled for discussion, stating that he feels that in addition to the $29,000.00 the resolution allows for repairs to the pool, $2000.00 more should be allowed to resurface the children's wading pools. Mr. Hall briefly explained the background of this resolution, stating that several outstanding items were not completed by Telamon and that Telamon has not been back to finish them, further stating that Telamon has now filed bankruptcy, leaving several subcontractors unpaid. Mr. Hall said that the City has held $58,000.00 in retainage and in Resolution No. 86-19 it was stated that all the retainage would be paid to the bankruptcy court for disbursement. Mr. Hall said that since the items left undone have still not been completed and now there are some items in need of repair due to faulty workmanship, the staff is requesting to have Resolution No. 86-19 repealed, allowing $31,000.00 to make the necessary corrections and repairs, and then to pay the difference to the Trustee, Mr. J.S. Freels, Jr.. Mr. Hall listed 5 problem areas: 1. Correct and repair all electrical problems; 2. Repair broken and cracked natatorium steps into pool; 3. Place depth markers in proper location, place horizontal depth markers in tile coping and install "no diving" sign in title in shallow end of pool; 4. Resurface natatorium deck to eliminate improper drainage; and 5. Replace control or "brain" to the automatic sprinkler system; and Mr. Hall then stated that No. 6 on the list would be the resurfacing of the children's wading pool. Councilman Bradley moved to approve the resolution with amendments; adding item No. 6, and changing the amount allowed from $29,000.00 to $31,000.00. Councilman Harris seconded the motion and then asked if there is a schedule on when the money is to be disbursed. Mr. Hall said no but that the subcontractors are still calling about their payment. Councilman Harris asked if this covers everything we know of that needs attention. Mr. Hall said yes, that he is comfortable that it does. Councilman said he did not Want any money disbursed until the next council meeting so that if it is determined between now and then that more money is needed then the Council can take action. Mr. Hall referred to the section of the resolution stating that no money will be paid to the Trustee of the bankruptcy court until all repairs are complete. Councilman Harris said that was fine but he would like the motion to so state. Councilman Bradley amended his motion to accommodate that request and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Councilman Harris moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR A ONE FOOT (1') STRIP AT 4701 PEMBERTON TO THOMAS KLIENZEN 00268. . Councilman Harris moved to approve the deed and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT AS PRESENTED BY STOP N GO Mayor Amick asked if P & Z had seen and approved the plat and also wanted to know why the pedestrian crosswalk was still shown on the plat, asking if the resolution passed last week relating to the crosswalk easement precludes this plat. Mr. Hall said P & Z has approved the plat, the crosswalk was shown before the easement was abandoned and said the resolution does preclude the plat. Councilman Spears moved to approve the plat as presented and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZING A FRANCHISE FEE FOR COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL Mr. Hall referenced his memo to Council included in their packet, stating that currently commercial trash pick up is under private contract and has not really created problem, however, the City has 41 containers and with the new shopping centers bringing in new businesses there will be more and they can be charged a franchise fee for use in repairing damage to the streets and allies by trucks. Mr. Hall went on to say that Texas Waste Management pays such a fee now for residential service stating that the proposed amount is 5% of the gross revenue. Councilman Bradley asked if 5% is a standard and Mr. Hall said it varies and that 5% is actually low. Councilman Harris asked if we would be trying to keep up with the several different companies presently operating in the City or would we let a contract with one company. Mr. Hall said we will allow businesses to use whichever company they choose and ask for statements of gross revenues, on which the 5% fee will be based. Councilman Harris suggested that the City might look into letting one contract for all service, commercial and residential. 7. RECEIVE REPORT FROM EASTVALE COMMITTEE Councilman Bradley gave the background of the Eastvale committee stating what they have done so far and invited the audience to attend a Town Hall Meeting to be held Saturday, June 6, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. at the Eastvale Town Hall. Councilman Bradley said the committee had been reviewing the Eastvale ordinances and The Colony ordinances as well as zoning restrictions, to see what exactly will be expected of the residents of Eastvale after the consolidation. The Councilman stated the committee is about 50% done, and said that he hopes the rumors that are running rampant can be eliminated. Councilman Bradley said the committee has recommended that if the consolidation passes in the August 8, 1987 election, it (the consolidation) becomes effective October 1, 1987 and that all The Colony ordinances will be enforced beginning January 1, 1988. Councilman Spears, also a member of the committee, along with Councilmen Poole and Bradley, said that the committee is definitely in favor of the consolidation with Eastvale stating that he feels Eastvale has a lot to bring to The Colony, in lake and 423 frontage and that The Colony can help Eastvale with streets, water, sewer and other services. Councilman Spears said the Town Hall Meeting will hopefully let the citizens of Eastvale know that we (the Council) care and that we want them to be treated as citizens not step- children. Paul Newman, 4304 Nervin asked which Councilman would represent that area. Mayor Amick stated that Councilman Glazener will represent those citizen. Another citizen asked about the Eastvale city staff. Councilman Bradley said that we (the City) has agreed to bring three of their employees into our staff; the police chief, the city clerk, and the water manager. Councilman Harris asked if there would be a Town Hall meeting of this nature for the citizens of The Colony before the election. Councilman Bradley said yes, sometime toward the end of July. Mayor Amick reminded the citizens that the E911 election will be coming up on August 8 also and encourage everyone to vote yes for E911. 8. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2F, REGARDING LAND ACQUISITION, TO WIT: A. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS PLANO PARKWAY After reconvening in open session and with no business to addressed in regard to the closed door session, Councilman Glazener moved to adjourn. Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. APPROVED: Don ~Amick, Ma~9 ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks,City Secretary