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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1988 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 4, 1988 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was cai]ed to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th day of April, 1988 at City Hall with following Council roil 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 Ken Wood, 5000 N. Colony, commended the Police and Fire Departments on their handling of a fire at the 7-11 store on N. Colony over the week-end. 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1988 AS THE COLONY PREVENT A LITTER MONTH AS A STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATION TO PREVENT THE NEEDLESS SUFFERING AND DESTRUCTION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S PETS Mayor Amick read a proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, the irresponsibility of some dog and cat owners in allowing uncontrolled breeding of their pets has created a pet- overpopulation problem in The Colony; and WHEREAS, the pet-overpopulation problem results in the destruction of hundreds of dogs and cats each year; and WHEREAS, the pet-overpopulation problem results in other cruelties to pets caused by neglect, such az abandonment, starvation, and injury; and WHEREAS, the cruelties inflicted on pets result not only in lost animal lives but also in lost resources spent in our community to shelter neglected and displaced pets; and WHEREAS, the pet-overpopulation problem can be solved only by the active promotion of a pet owner responsibility program that includes spaying and neutering of pets, proper care and sheltering of pets and compliance with animal control regulations; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas do proc]aim April, 1988 as "PREVENT A LITTER" month in The Colony as a statement of affirmation to prevent the needless suffering and destruction of our community's pets, and I urge the people of The Colony to commit themselves to preventing this suffering and destruction by practicing responsible pet ownership and by spaying and neutering pets as a means of combatting the problem of pet-overpopulation in our City. SIGNED AND SEALED this 4th day of April , 1988. (s)Don Amick, Mayor ATTEST:(s)Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary 00294= Nancy Solohubow was present to accept the Proclamation for the Humane Society. 4. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE MOWING OF STEWART CREEK PARK Bill Hall, City Manager stated that the city has been contracting the mowing of Stewart Creek Park for the past two years, reminding Council that all revenue brought into the park has to go back into the park and contracting the mowing has saved the city money. Mr. Hall said the park will be mowed 24 times beginning April 15 and ending September 30, 1988, going on to say that 4 bids had been receiving ranging from $10,500 to $21,600. Mr. Hall said that in reviewing the bids, it was found that the apparent low bidder, Sunbelt Lawns, did not have the proper equipment. They intended to lease the equipment if they were awarded the bid. The same was true with the next low bidder, Harrell. Mr. Hall stated that neither of the bidders has insurance. Mr. Hall said the third lowest bidder, L & R, at $850.00 per month, $25.00 less per mowing than last year's contract, does have proper insurance, 12 years experience and all the necessary equipment, and this bid does include trash pick up. Mr. Hall said the highest bid was from A & A Grass Groomers. Mr. Hall went on to say that $21,000 was budgeted for this and that L & R bid $20,400 and that staff does recommend going with L & R. Councilman Poole asked if the bid specs asked for a certain amount of insurance. Mr. Hall said no, but that one-half million dollars is standard for this type contract. Councilman Bradley asked if this includes mowing of bar ditches along the road and Mr. Hall said no, just the park area, going on to say the road is being re-aligned and we probably won't have a big problem this year. Councilman Harris moved to accept the bids and award the bid to L & R as recommended by staff. Councilman Robinson seconded the motion.At this time Mayor Amick asked about the mowing of FM 423. Mr. Hall said that the State had earlier written a letter informing us they would no longer mow FM 423, so the City budgeted for that mowing. Mr. Hall said we have now received another letter from the State, in which they informed us they will be mowing FM 423 this year. The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda for the Council and the audience. A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 21, 1988 COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Harris stated that he was present at the 7:30 meeting and asked for the minutes to be corrected to reflect that. The City Secretary said she would do so. Councilman Glazener abstained from the 21st meeting. Councilman Bradley moved to approve the minutes with the correction and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE MOWING OF STEWART CREEK PARK Councilman Bradley moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A BUDGETED CASH TRANSFER FROM THE UTILITY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND Mayor Amick explained that a cash transfer of $550,000 was 00294" budgeted during the budget process, $300,000 of which had been done in November. Mr. James England, Finance Director said this transfer of $250,000 should be the last one this year. Councilman Bradley moved to approve the transfer and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY RADIO SYSTEM Couhi~ilman Bradley moved to approve Resolution and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION WITH LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Mayor Amick stated this is a standard Resolution passed each year to determine the method for allocating expenses and records for the municipal and district elections. The Mayor read the caption of the Resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS APPROVING A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON MAY 7, 1988 Councilman Bradley moved to approve the Resolution and Councilman Poole seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM THE FOLLOWING: DEE COLE - PARK AND RECREATION BOARD ROBERT FIUMARA - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BILL SHARP - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Councilman Harris moved to accept the letters of resignation and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion. Councilman Poole requested that plaques be given to each of these and the City Secretary stated that they had been ordered and that such presentation would be on the April 18, 1988 agenda. Councilman Harris said that .notice of board openings should be given to the papers and the City Secretary advised that had already been done. Mayor Amick said that board interviews would be conducted on April ll, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. At this time,the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Bill Hall stated that he had attended a round table discussion meeting in Lewisvi]]e on March 29, and the purpose had been to discuss future development in this area. It was decided that there should be an elected official and a staff representative from each entity serving on the committee. Mr. Hall said he had offered The Colony as the next meeting place and that the meeting is to be April 13, 1988. Mayor Amick appointed Councilman Poole to serve on this committee, stating that he believed she is well qualified in this area. With no further business to address, Councilman Harris moved to adjourn and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 00294~ APPROVED: Don ~fck, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary [SEAL]