HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1987 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 21, 198~
The Regular Sessiou of the City. Council of the City. of The
Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st day of
September, 1987 at City Hall .with~f~owing Council roll call:
: Don Ami~k,,,Mayor . ~ Present,
'Rick Harris, Mayor Pro~tem ~ Present
: Jcuhnny. Spears,Councilman. Present ....
.Michael Robinson,Councilman,. Present
Steve Glazener,Councilman Absent, due to business
Harvey Bradley,Councilman Present
Marlene Poole,Councilman Present
and with six 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
Charlie Parker representing Lewisville Independent School
Board handed out some information regarding the upcoming
Bond Election for the District and spoke regarding.the
growth of LISD in the past 3 years. Mr. Parker said that 3
years ago a. $50 million bond issue was passed and that money
is already gone which was to last 7 -~9 years. He said that
the election on October 3, is for $50 million and asked for
the Council's ~support in passing ,the issue, covering the
pro. jects~ that will be accomplished, if the issue passes. (see
Attachmgnt ,, ..
Marlene P°ole addressed the Council and audience regarding
the recent trip to New York City for the J.C. Penney open
house for Texas. Ms. Poole said that Vivian Bedell had done
an outstanding job of selling The Colony and that there had
been lots of interest shown and that people were especially
impressed with LISD.
Vivian Bedell stated that it was her privilege to live, work
and send her children to school in The Colony and that her
husband also works in The Colony, going on to say that it
was easy to sell because she believed what she was saying.
Bill Hall who also went to New York said that Ms. Poole and
Ms. Bedell had both done an excellent job of selling not
only the housing by the amenities of The Colony.
3. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO GEORGE GILLETT
Mayor Amick presented a plaque to George Gillett for his
dedicated service to this city by serving on the Library
Board from 1981 to: 1987.
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE HONORABLE JUDGE JEFF 'MOSLEY
REGARDING TEEN, COURT
Judge ....
Mo~ley thanked the Council for the, opportUnity to .
speak, ~stating this is the first Teen Court in Denton .
County and[ it is.in it's second year. .The Judge said'
he welcomes the chance to work with the City Court of
1st offenders, stating he had met with City Manager,
Halt and Chief Ristagno already. The Judge gave an
overview of what Teen Court consists of and how it
operates, stating that persons can only go to Teen
Court once ~and that is._o~l~'.T£ they~are'.lst'offenders,
going on to say that they a~:given community service
jobs as their sentenCes.
5. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION REGARDING WHITE CANE WEEK"
Mayor'~Amick.read* the proclamation_as follOws: '
WHEREAS, there are 30,000 blind people in Texas depend
upon a white cane~or a leader..dog; and
WHEREAS, Governor Bill ClementS has proclaimed the week
of September 28 - October 3, 1987, as Lions White Cane
Week; and
WHEREAS, Lions Clubs seek to acquaint the public with
its obligations to the people who use the leader dogs
or white canes, and to assure public recognition and
observance of the law protecting persons using these
symbols; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Lions are
interested in sight conservation work through District
2-E2 Lions Organ and Eye Bank and School for the adult
blind and aid to the sight handicapped through
examination and eyeglasses for the less fortunate, and
other worthwhile service projects; and
WHEREAS, the Lions of District 2-E2 give freely of
their time and effort in the sale of miniature white --
canes to raise funds for these worthwhile projects:
NOW,' THEREFORE, I, Don Amic~,' Mayor of the City of. The-
Colony, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of September
28 - October 3, 1987, as
in ~h4 city of The Colony, and urge .all citizens to..
become familiar with the meaning and purpose of w~ite
canes and leader dogs.
IN TESTIMONY'WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and cause the Official Seal
of the City of The Colony, Texas to be
affixed this 21st day of September,
1987.
(s)Don Amick, Mayor
ATTEST:
(s)Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987/88
City Manager, Bill Hall read his budget transmittal letter
as follows:
TO THE HONORABSE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
Attached is the Fiscal Budget for the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas for the 1987/88 Budget Year.
In keeping~ with this Council's philosophy of providing
maximum services to the City and holding-the-line on taxes,
we have~p~epa~ed a working Budget wi%h no tax increase
prQposed. With Council's guidanCe, we have accomplished a
degree of organizational restructuring, that will in the
coming year combine departmental functions and reduce
expenses. The proposed ad valorem tax rate will remain at
0.75 cents per $100 of valuation with 0.40 cents of this
rate being dedicated to maintenance and operations, and 0.35
cents dedicated to debt service retirement. While expenses
have been closely scrutinized, continual emphasis will be
placed on wise expenditures and continued monitoring of all
financial transactions. Projected revenues, while based on
conservative estimates, will be enhanced by innovative
efforts on the part of the Staff to entice new development
into the City and shift the tax burden from residential to a
commercial tax base.
Capital expenditures for the coming year have been held
in-check, with lease-purchase of major items again being
utilized to reduce their financial impact on the total
Budget.
In presenting this document, I would like to express my
appreciation to the Council for their assistance and
guidance and to the City Staff for their professional
approach in the budget preparation.
Sincerely,
(s)William M. Hall, City Manager
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
APPROVING ~AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
1987, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1988; PROVIDING
FOR THE INTRA AND INTER-DEPARTMENT FUND
TRANSFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES
FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Harris moved to approve the ordinance approving
and adopting the budget as written and Councilman Poole
seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call
vote.
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES
FOR THE YEAR 1987
Mayor Amick read the caption of the Ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE
YEAR 1987, AT A RATE OF $.75 PER ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1987; TO PROVIDE
REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES
AND TO PROVIDE AN INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
ON ALL OUTSTANDING DEBTS OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR DUE AND DELINQUENT DATES
TOGETHER WITH PENALTIES AND INTEREST; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Councilman Harris moved to approve the ordinance levying ad
valorem taxes for the year 1987 as written and Councilman
Spears seconded the motion. Councilman Harris asked if it
was exactly $.75 and Mr. Hall replied it was. Councilman
Harris said it was 75.038 cents last year. Mr. Hall said
technically then the tax went down. Councilman Poole asked
if January 1987 is correct date or should it be 1988. City
Secretary Hicks stated the tax is on property within the
city limits as of January 1, 1987. Councilman Poole then
asked if the Eastvale property is included. Mr. Hall said
that property will be on the tax roll for 1987. The motion
then carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 31, AND SEPTEMBER 14,
1987
Councilman Bradley moved to approved the minutes as read and
Councilman Spears seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote, with Amick, Poole and Robinson
abstaining on the September 14 minutes due to their absence.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A LETTER OF RESIGNATION
FROM TOM DAWSEY, MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Councilman Bradley moved to accept the letter and Councilman
Poole seconded the motion, Which carried with a unanimous
roll call vote.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE
DENTON COUNTY AREA DISTRICT FOR E 9-1-1
Councilman Bradley moved to approve the resolution and
Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 121, EAST OF THE
BURLINGTON NORTH RAILROAD AND NORTH OF THE WHITE PROPERTY
Councilman Bradley moved to approve the ordinance and
Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
E. CONSIDERATION OF AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE CITY
MANAGER
Councilman Bradley moved to approve the contract and
Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A PERSONNEL POLICY AND
PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Councilman Bradley moved to approve the manual and
Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TWO PICK UP TRUCKS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Mr. Hall explained that the bids were done late in the model
year hoping to get new trucks at a very low price. Mr. Hall
stated that the bid also had asked for "off the lot" bids
and then listed the bidders as follows:
Howard Thornton Ford 1988 - $10,749.40
1988 - $11,421.40
Friendly Chevrolet 1988 - $10,396.30
Vandergriff Chevrolet 1987 - $11,364.00
Jim Johnson Chevrolet 1987 - $ 9,473.68
1988 - $10,451.52
Preston II 1987 - $11,909.55
Huffines 1988 - $11,537.60
Mr. Hall stated that Jim Johnson Chevrolet is the low bidder
and staff does recommend the purchase to a 1987 and a 1988
pick up at a total cost of $19,925.20.
Councilman Harris moved to accept the bids and award the bid
to Jim Johnson Chevrolet and Councilman Spears seconded the
motion. Councilman Harris asked if we were paying cash for
the trucks and Mr. Hall said we are. The motion then
carried with all members voting Aye with the exception of
Councilman Bradley who voted No.
10. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PICK UP
TRUCKS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH JIM JOHNSON CHEVROLET IN
THE AMOUNT OF $19,925.20 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO PICK UP TRUCKS FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF
CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Harris moved to approve the ordinance and
Councilman Spears seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
At this time, Mayor Amick called a five minute recess.
Upon reconvening, the Council addressed the following items:
11. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Library Director, Joan Sveinsson, stated there had been
three (3) bids received:
SIRSI Corporation $61,677.00
Data Trek, Inc. $30,960.00
Dalton Computer Services $22,501.00
Ms. Sveinsson recommended awarding to Data Trek, Inc.
instead of the low bid because Dalton Computer Services did
not comply with the bid specs. Councilman Poole asked if
she had seen the Data Trek System and Ms. Sveinsson said she
had. Councilman Bradley asked about the cost of extra
cabling and travel. Ms. Sveinsson said the cabling over 50
feet is extra but it should not cost too much and that the
travel is kept at a minimum, with the company allowing the
City to make the arrangements ensuring we get the best value
in travel and accommodations. The Council had no problem
with this extra cost as long as it is kept at a minimum.
Councilman Spears asked if this system meets all the
requirements. Ms. Sveinsson said it does, with the
exception of not having as many audible alerts as she had
wanted but that it is quite adequate. Mr. Ken Wood asked if
the bid included maintenance. Ms. Sveinsson said it
includes one year maintenance of software. Councilman
Spears asked if individual prices on AT vs Xt was checked
and Ms. Sveinsson said the AT is priced at $2495.00
Councilman Harris asked if there is a maintenance contract
on hardware. Ms. Sveinsson said there is not and that the
company does not recommend it due to reliability of the
product. She said it is guaranteed for one year and that if
in the future it does need repair, it could probably be
replaced for less money than it would take to repair it.
Mayor Amick asked who would be called if there is need for
service. Ms. Sveinsson said service technicians are on
call. Steve Bissett and Ken Wood both agreed that with the
price of hardware going down all the time it was not
feasible to pay for a maintenance contract. Ms. Sveinsson
said the software maintenance does include service, phone
support and updates. Mayor Amick asked Ms. Sveinsson if she
is satisfied this system will meet her needs and how far in
the future it will carry us. Ms. Sveinsson said this system
can be expanded to 4 stations and should last a long time.
Councilman Harris asked about delivery and Ms. Sveinsson
said it should be delivered in about 45 days.
Councilman Spears moved to accept the bids and award the bid
to Data Trek, Inc. and Councilman Poole seconded the motion,
which carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED
CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH DATA TREK, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $30,960.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
AUTOMATED CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY;
ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Poole moved to approve the ordinance and
Councilman Spears seconded the motion, which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
13. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FRISCO FOR
THE LEASE OF WASTEWATER SERVICES
City Manager said the City has been working for some time
with Camden Development Co. regarding water and wastewater
service to the Stonebriar Development in Frisco, stating we
do have in effect an agreement for the purchase of effluent
water from The Colony and the agreement for discussion
tonight is in regard to wastewater service. Present
representing Camden were Mark Webb, John Cannon, attorney,
and .Bruce Smith. Mr. Hall said he received a letter late
this date from Mark Webb outlining some changes in the
agreement Council had in their packets.
Mayor Amick asked the Council Committee assigned to this
project if they were prepared to approve or disapprove this
agreement tonight. Councilman Spears, Chairman of the
committee said they are prepared to agree with the intent
stating that they would like to meet the needs but that they
want to talk with the City of Frisco before actually
approving the agreement. Mayor Amick asked if the Council
wanted to table this item until such a meeting has been held
between The Colony, Camden and Frisco. Councilman Spears
said he feels all three entities should be present but
stated that Camden is here tonight to see if our Council is
in satisfied with the intent of the agreement. Councilman
Spears said however, he is not in favor of regionalization
and never has been, stating The Colony reached its goal of
outstanding facilities through being an aggressive and
progressive City and does not want to give that up to some
one else. Mayor Amick said his desire as Mayor of The
Colony is to reach an agreement that will protect the
citizens of the future, stating that he has been serving on
the Council, the concern has always been whether or not our
wastewater plant will handle the continued growth and will
our water facility handle the continued growth. The Mayor
said he is most concerned with the future and does not want
to see the citizens down the road have to pass a bond issue
to expand our facility as a result of an agreement made now
with Camden. The Mayor said he is not sure that is
adequately covered in the proposed agreement and wants to be
sure it is before the agreement is approved. Mayor Amick
directed Mr. Hall to set up a meeting between the Council
Committee, the City of Frisco and Camden Development.
Councilman Spears stated that the members of the committee,
Councilman Robinson, Councilman Glazener and himself are the
newest members of Council and requested that one of them be
exchanged with an longer sitting member. Mayor Amick said
Councilman Spears, as chairman could make that decision.
Councilman Poole said that before such a meeting an
engineering study should be done on Wynnwood Peninsula to be
sure that we will be able to meet those needs as well.
Councilman Harris agreed and said there needs to be a study
done on the Northeast Planning Unit and the 205 acre site
for that same reason. Mayor Amick directed all Council to
write their concerns and get them to Councilman Spears
before the end of the Council meeting. Councilman Harris
said he believes Camden would like a Council consensus
tonight. Mayor Amick said he still has no opinion, but that
if his concerns are addressed he will probably be in favor
of it.
Mark Webb of Camden said he believed he could address most
of those concerns tonight in the interest of time, stating
that his company has completed construction plans for a
sewer line to our northeast lift station and they are at the
point where they either have to do in-house, temporary,
wastewater treatment or use The Colony's wastewater plant.
Mr. Webb said they prefer to use The Colony's plant. Mr.
Webb said the figures in the letter from him are based on
estimates over the next 4 year period, but that he doesn't
think they will come close to the projected 100,000 gallons
a day before a permanent solution is found. Mr. Webb went
on to say effective September 1, 1987 there was a Frisco
M.U.D. created by legislature and that the Frisco M.U.D. and
the City of Frisco have an agreement with Camden that Camden
must forward the funds to them (Frisco) for the construction
of a one million gallon a day sewer treatment facility,
noting a site has been selected on the Tomlin property, not
far from The Colony's northeast plant. Mr. Webb said they
have asked The Colony for a 4 year contract but he does not
think they will need more than 3 years to have a permanent
facility built. Webb said that as soon as this agreement is
signed he will begin plans to build a permanent facility,
either in Frisco or as an expansion of The Colony's existing
facility at Camden's expense.
Mayor Amick asked if they would consider a 2/2 year contract
with the last two years being automatically renewable if the
City did not notify Camden of termination within a
predetermined period of time.
Bruce Smith, also with Camden said that 2 years is enough
time to complete the plans but that to complete construction
they will need the full 4 year contract, and that with a two
year contract Camden would not be able to see any benefit
gained from their monetary contribution. Mayor Amick said
that if in two or four years The Colony needs the capacity
how would the flow to Stonebriar be stopped, and directed
the committee to be sure that could legally be done, going
on to say that he does not think any court in the state
would allow The Colony to discontinue service once begun.
Councilman Poole said that according to annexation law,
cities are required to service annexed property within 2
years from annexation and that the City of Frisco is not
serving Stonebriar. Councilman Poole went on to say that
now Stonebriar is coming to The Colony and asking the City
to help them out but nothing has been said about dis-
annexing from Frisco and asking to be annexed by The Colony.
Councilman Poole said this is not the fault of Camden but of
Frisco. Mr. Webb said that The Colony will be benefiting by
receiving cash for this service. Mayor Amick asked Mr. Webb
if they would dis-annex if it became necessary. John
Cannon, attorney for Camden said that they and the M.U.D.
have a contract with Frisco to put in a water line on those
800 acres which is to be owned by the City of Frisco. Mayor
Amick said that he believes The Colony has the Certificate
of Need and Necessity to service the property in question;
the Tomlin tract. Mr. Webb said he did not know there was a
certificate and if so, can The Colony service Stonebriar."
Mayor Amick said that's why he has a problem with the
agreement, stating that if in 4 years The Colony needs the
capacity and Frisco has done nothing it will be difficult to
discontinue to service or to get the money from Camden for
further service. Mayor Amick asked if Frisco offered to
dis-annex Stonebriar after 4 years would they ask for
annexation into The Colony or Plano. Mr. Webb said that
they would have to weigh the economics, taxes, etc. of that
situation before he could say.
Councilman Spears asked Mr. Webb why they had been
negotiating with Plano for Water but not The Colony. Mr.
Webb said he had spoken to Mr. Hall several times regarding
water. Mr'. Webb said that Camden really needs to know by
October 15, 1987 if an agreement can be reached and asked
the Council to perhaps approve the concept now, stating that
they would put in the contract that if in 3 years nothing
has been done by Frisco, Camden will put up the money to
expand The Colony plant. Councilman Harris said the
contract should state that if Frisco fails to act in 3 years
Camden will turn over the money set aside to The Colony to
expand and if Frisco will not agree to that then The Colony
will not sign the agreement. Mr. Webb said that Camden has
a 45 million dollar revolving line of credit with the Bank
of Canada and that they are good for the money.
Mayor Amick closed discussion on this item directing the
committee to meet and to get an opinion from City Attorney
John Boyle regarding what will happen at the end of the
contract if Frisco or Camden has not built a plant, with
respect to discontinuing service.
Councilman Spears moved to refer this item back to Committee
and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with
a unanimous roll call vote.
14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DEFENSIVE DRIVING FEES
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 13-7 RELATING TO DEFENSIVE DRIVING FEES;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Amick said this to cover administrative costs.
Councilman Poole moved to approve the OrdinanCe.as written,
and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion. Councilman
Bradley asked if the fees for Teen Court Requests could be
adopted at the same time. Mr. Hall said we can.adopt that
but not with this action, it must be a separate council
action and staff will bring it back to the Council.
The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 6, 7'~ 10,
11, 13, 14, AND 18, AND APPENDIX A-ZONING AND APPENDIX B-SUB
DIVISION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM
FINE OR PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ALL RULES, ORDINANCES AND
POLICE REGULATIONS GOVERNING FIRE SAFETY, ZONING, OR PUBLIC
HEALTH AND SANITATION TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00) AND
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE OR PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF
ALL OTHER RULES, ORDINANCES, AND POLICE REGULATIONS TO FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00)
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 1, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS BY
AMENDING SECTION 1-5; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6,
RELATING TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-120; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, RELATING TO DISASTER
EMERGENCIES BY AMENDING SECTION 7-28; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 10, RELATING TO HEALTH AND
SANITATION BY AMENDING SECTION 10-86; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, RELATING TO LIBRARIES BY
AMENDING SECTION 11-9; BY AMENDING CHAPTER
13, RELATING TO OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 13-36 AND
SECTION 13-46; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION BY AMENDING
SECTION 14-8; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18,
RELATING TO STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC WAYS BY AMENDING SECTION 18-60; BY
AMENDING APPENDIX "A", RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 26; BY AMENDING APPENDIX
"B", RELATING TO SUBDIVISION BY AMENDING
SECTION 18;
Mr. Hall said this increased the maximum fines from $200.00
and $1000.00 and brought us into compliance with new state
law.
Councilman Harris moved to approve the Ordinance as written
and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous roll call vote.
With no further business to address, Councilman Harris moved to
adjourn the meeting and Councilman Poole seconded the motion
which carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 10:10 P.M.
APPROVED:
Don Amick, -
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary
0o 771
A GOOD QUESTION . . .
DESERVES A GOOD ANSWER!
Q. WHY DO WE NEED A BOND ELECTION?
A. Three primary factors are responsible for LISD seeking a bond election:
1. State provides no funds for construction.
2. Legislated mandates of student-teacher ratios. (Presently 22:1 in grades K-2. This same ratio will expand
to grades 3-4 in 1988-89.)
cl. LISD is experiencing rapid student enrollment growth. (approximately 1250% since 1960.)
,assrooms are becoming crowded. LISD was the third fastest growing school district in Texas last year.
Iris likelythat LISD will be the fastest growing district in the state next yearl
..~. WHAT DO WE PLAN TO BUILD WITH THIS BOND PACKAGE?
A. LISD plans to build:
'A- 4 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
(Flower Mound, Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony or Piano... wherever student growth demands.)
'k2 MIDDLE SCHOOLS
(Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound or Highland Village... wherever student growth demands.)
'~2 AUDITORIUMS AND CLASSROOMS (Marcus and The Colony High School)
LISD plans to continue to:
~ REFURBISH EXISTING BUILDINGS
LISD plans to purchase:
'kFURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT TO FURNISH NEW BUILDINGS
'A'NEW SCHOOL SITES IN AREAS OF HIGHEST STUDENT GROVVTH
Q. WHY DO WE NEED MORE AUDITORIUMS?
A. Three good reasons... There are others.
'~ three LISD high schools will be 5A high schools by 1989. Auditoriums are a necessary part of a quality
,, arts program.
LISD is aware of no 5A high school in Texas that does not have an auditorium.
Auditoriums at Marcus High School and The Colony High School would serve a community need as well as
providing for a quality fine arts program for our students.
Q. WHO DECIDED HOW THE BOND MONEY WAS TO BE ALLOCATED?
A. The decision was the result of careful planning and study by LISD's Board of Trustees. They received advice
from school administrators based on historical and projected student enrollment growth patterns.
Q. WILL ALL THE BONDS BE SOLD AT ONCE?
A. No. Bonds will be sold in installments and only as demanded by LISD's student population growth.
Q. CAN LISD USE THE MONEY FOR NEEDS OTHER THAN THOSE STATED IN THE PROPOSITION?
A. No. By law, money received must be spent on the proposition only. These dollars cannot go to salaries,
operations, curriculum or any other school district project.
Q. WILL THE BONDS GO TOWARD ESSENTIALS ONLY?
A. Yes. There are no frills. The passage of this bond election will provide just the very basics LISD needs to
.)rovide a quality education for our children and grandchildren.
t. WILL THIS BOND ELECTION RAISE MY TAXES7
A. No. This is an authorization election only. There will be no impact on taxes until bonds are issued.
Q. WHEN THE BONDS ARE SOLD OR ISSUED, HOW MUCH WILL MY TAXES BE RAISED?
A. We don't know for sure. Bond sale may or may not have a detrimental effect on the tax rate.
Many factors are involved before a true analysis of the effect any bond sale would have on the tax rate.
But... LISD sold $23.5 million in February, 1986 and still was able to adopt, in 1986-87, the lowest tax rate
increase in 7 years.
And... if our tax base continues to grow.., very little increase in taxes may be necessary.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW...
ABOUT THE ELECTION!
WHEN WILL IT BE HELD?
Saturday, October 3, 1987
WHAT TIME WILL THE POLLS BE OPEN?
From 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?
Polling places for residents of LISD will be located in the following areas:
No.'l No. 5
Lewisville High School Timbercreek Elementary School
1098 West Main 1900 Timbercreek Road
Lewisville Flower Mound
No. 2 No. 6
DeLay Middle School Peters Colony Elementary School
136 Purnell Road 5151 Nash Drive
Lewisville The Colony
No. 3 No. 7
Camey Elementary School Trinity Medical Center
4949 Arbor Glen 4343 North Josey Lane
The Colony Carrollton
No. 4
Highland Village Elementary School
301 Brazos Boulevard
Highland Village
VOTING LOCATIONS ARE GROUPED
"ACCORDING TO PRECINCTS!
WHO MAY VOTE IN THE ELECTION?
Anyone who has been a resident of LISD for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election and who has a valid votel
registration certificate may vote. (18 years or older)
CAN A VOTER VOTE ABSENTEE IN THE ELECTION?
Yes. You are eligible for absentee voting if you plan to be out of town the day of the election, if you are 65 years of age
or older, if religious belief prohibits yOu from voting on the day of the election, or if sickness or physical disability
prohibits you from voting on October 3.
ABSENTEE POLLING PLACES:
No. I No. 2
LISD Administration Building The Colony City Hall
1800 Timbercreek Road 5576 North Colony Boulevard
Flower Mound The Colony
ABSENTEE VOTING TIME~S:
8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including the noon hour
ABSENTEE VOTING DATES:
September 14 - September 29, 1987
LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1800 Timbercreek Road
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 217
Lewisville, TX 75067
CERTIFICATION
I, Don Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, hereby certify
that the following is a true and correct record of the
proceedings conducted on the ~~ day of ~,
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Don AmOk, 'M~yof~ ~ - -~ --
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, Qity Secretary