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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1988 City Council 0028 ; NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEETING HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1988 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 18 day of January 1988 at City Hall with following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Rick Harris,Mayor Pro-tem Present Johnny Spears,Councilman Present Michael Robinson,Councilman Present Steve Glazener,Councilman Present Harvey Bradley,Councilman Present Marlene Poole,Councilman Present and with seven 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 Ann Grundy, 5612 Usher, addressed the Council representing the Boy Scouts and presented the City with a Certificate of Appreciation for allowing the Scouts to conduct the first Annual Christmas Tree Burn, stating it was very successful, with approximately 50 trees being contributed to the burn. Mr. Joe Acosta asked if there had been any negative feedback through the City and was told there had been none. Mr. Acosta said the Scouts had received none, and then thanked Councilman Glazener for his support of keeping the Scouting Spirit alive. Dick Weaver, 4940 Hackney Lane, spoke representing the Denton County Taxpayers Association, referring to an article in the paper in which the Appellate Court had stated that the Commissioners Court had been unfair in invalidating some of the signatures on the roll back petition. Mr. Weaver went on to say that according to the article the Commissioners Court decision had been reversed and they (Commissioners) are to reconsider the names on the petition, 1000 of which were The Colony residents whose names had been invalidated. Larry Milburn, 2016 Meadow Lark, Irving, asked the Council how he would go about putting in a tax cab service in The Colony. Mr. Bill Hall said he would need to come before the Council for approval, presenting his franchise, drivers information, etc. Bob Poynter, 5008 N. Colony, stated that the median in N. Colony Blvd. just east of Blair Oaks is struck 2 - 3 times a night because of poor lighting in the area and the reflective paint has been worn off. The Mayor directed the City Manager to see that the problem is addressed. 3. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY SECRETARY REGARDING 1988 ELECTIONS Patti Hicks, City secretary referred to her memo in the Council packet in which she had listed some of the new dates relevant to the new Election Date of May 7, 1988. Ms. Hicks' memo also contained a proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance, allowing political signs on Election Day only at Polling Places. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed the amendment should read as follows: "Permission is granted on Election Day only for the erection of non-illuminated special purpose political signs on City Right-of-Way, around, but not closer than one hundred feet (100') [pursuant to the Texas Election Code] of the designated polling places" ..... Mayor directed Ms. Hicks to prepare the Ordinance and place on the February 1, agenda for approval. At this time, Ms. Hicks covered some of the main points the City needs to be aware of if a Local Option Election is to be pursued. There was a brief discussion regarding the various steps necessary to have this type of election called. Ms. Hicks also stated that in meeting with the Denton County Clerk, it was discovered that the County precinct map which the City has been using for several years is not accurate, and she suggested that the City districts could correspond with the County precincts to simplify voting procedures, offering to~et with the Council Re-districting Committee to review the current City district lines. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF 1986/87 AUDIT AS PREPARED BY DELOITTE, HASKINS AND SELLS Mr. Bill Hall stated that the Audit had been disbursed to Council for their comments or questions, and asked James England introduce the representatives of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells (DHS). Mr. England introduced Cheryl Hawkfield and Wayne Stevens of DHS and stated Mr. Stevens would answer any questions'the Council had regarding the audit. Mr. Stevens stated that the audit summary was a clean opinion on the financial statements and that DHS had received full cooperation from Mr. Hall, Mr. England and the City staff. Mayor Amick asked the Council to defer acceptance until the next regular session so that Council has time to review and asked Mr. Hall and Mr. England to be prepared to comment on suggestions made in the Report to Management. Councilman Harris asked Mr. Hall to make note of which~ items in the report had also appeared last year. Councilman Spears moved to table this item until the February 1, 1988 meeting and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON JANUARY 4 AND 11, 1988 Councilman Glazener moved to approve the minutes as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Poole noted that she abstained on the January 4 meeting and Councilman Bradley noted that he abstained on the January 11 meeting. B. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT TURN LANE EASTBOUND ON HWY 121 ONTO SOUTHBOUND PLANO PARKWAY Councilman Glazener moved to approve the expenditure as presented and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL LIAISONS TO ADVISORY BOARDS Councilman Glazener moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR COUNCIL RETREATS Councilman Glazener moved to approve the Resolution as w~Ltte~ and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD, CHAPTER 14, RELATING TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD, CHAPTER 17 RELATING TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND APPENDIX A- ZONING RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS Councilman Glazener moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF THE COLONY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WITH REGARD TO THE EASTVALE PLANNING GRANT Councilman Glazener moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO TRAFFIC, ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON PLANO PARKWAY Mr. Bill Hall stated that at the January 11, Council Work Session the opening of Plano Parkway was discussed and after reviewing recommendations from the Chief of Police and the Traffic Engineer, the Council decided the speed limit on Plano Parkway should be 50 mph., stating that Carrollton has established 50 mph on the portion of that roadway in their City. Councilman Robinson asked where the speed limit would change back to ~O##mph. Mayor Amick said it would change at Hwy 121. Councilman Robinson asked if there would be signs indicating that change. Mr. Hall said the signs have been ordered warning of the upcoming change in speed limits. Mayor Amick read the caption as written: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC; AMENDING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT AND THE TERRITORIAL EXTENT OF SUCH SPEED LIMIT ALONG PLANO PARKWAY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES ,OF THE CITY RELATING TO TRAFFIC EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Poole moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion. Ken Wood asked if there would be a 4-way stop sign at 544 and Plano Parkway. Mayor Amick said it would be a 4-way stop sign now, but that the City is working 'with the State and the City of Carrollton!regarding signalization. Mr. Bob Poynter asked if a traffic.study would be done to adjust the 00286. -speed limit later. Mayor Amick said it would be done if necessary. Mr. Poynter asked if it is normal to do a traffic study soon after opening a new road. Mr. Hall stated that it is. At this time, the vote was taken and the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 3911 MORSE ST., DENTON, TEXAS BY THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT Mr. Bill Hall stated that the Resolution was a request from the Denton Central Appraisal District and that he had asked Chief Appraiser, Joe Rogers to come before the Council to explain the intent and rationale behind the request. Mr. Joe Rogers stated that Senate Bill 312 passed during the last Legislature had approved ownership of real property by appraisal districts, going on to say that the Bill stated if the property was already owned then the District would need approval of 3/4 of the taxing jurisdictions within that District to validate that ownership. Councilman Poole asked when the note on the property would be paid off, and Mr. Rogers said it is a 15 year note for $500,000.00 at 8% and there are 13 years left on the note. Councilman Spears asked how this will benefit The Colony. Mr. Rogers said that the cities in the District ultimately pay for the facility and that buying was cheaper than leasing. Councilman Glazener asked if The Colony had a member on the Steering Committee making this decision and Mr. Rogers said there were 26 members on the committee, but he did not remember if there was one from The Colony. Councilman Poole asked what would happen to the money if the property is sold. Mr. Rogers said it would be disbursed among the taxing jurisdictions in the District, going on to say the Appraisal District Board of Directors would decided if and when to sell. Councilman Harris asked if this taxable property and Mr. Rogers advised that the District is a subsidiary of the State and therefore tax exempt. Mayor Amick read the Resolution in its entirety: WHEREAS, on the llth day of January, 1988, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas received notice from the Chief Appraiser of Denton Central Appraisal District that the Board of Directors of Denton Central Appraisal District had resolved to validate the purchase of certain real estate located at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas, being two tracts, the first described as lot 2B,. Block 1, Golden Triangle Industrial Park Phase V, an addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and the second tract described as 1.941 acres out of Abstract 927A, MEP & PRR Survey, Tract 10E, Denton County, Texas, for use as the offices of the Denton Central Appraisal District and Appraisal Review Board for the Denton Central Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas finds and believes that it would be in the best interest of the City of The Colony and of the Denton Central Appraisal District for such purchase to be validated and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas that the purchase and ownership of such real estate located at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas, by Denton Central Appraisal District is hereby approved and validated by the City of The Colony, Texas. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a signed copy of this Resolution shall be promptly filed with the Chief Appraiser