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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/1988 City Council 0020 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 20, 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 20th day of June, 1988 at City Hall with fo]lowing Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Rick Harris,Mayor Pro-tem Present Johnny Spears,Councilman Absent Michael Robinson,Councilman Absent Steve Glazener,Councilman Present Dick Weaver,Councilman Present Joel Marks,Councilman Present and with five 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 Patti Hicks, City Secretary, addressed the Council regarding a petition received in her office requesting the Council to call an election to legalize bingo in the City. Ms. Hicks stated that she was contacted approximately 3 months ago by Mr. Bill Mills, representing Holy Cross Catholic, with regard to holding bingo games in The Colony. Ms. Hicks said she spoke to the comptroller's office, as did Mr. Mills at that time and he was given all necessary information to proceed. Ms. Hicks referenced a letter she had mai]ed to Mr. Mills outlining the steps he needed to take regarding filing a petition with her office. Ms. Hicks stated that the group has requested the election to be called for the second Saturday in August and that in order to do so the Council would have to call the election on July 27. Ms. Hicks explained that due to time constraints she would not be able to certify the 300 plus signatures before the necessary deadline. Ms. Hicks recommended calling the election for January 1989 instead of the November uniform election date, since that will be a Presidential election, conducted by the County and would pose some logistical problems. Mayor Amick directed the City Secretary to contact the County Clerk regarding this and to report back to the Council and the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Eve Childs, 4500 Hale representing the Flyers 75 Soccer Club addressed the Council regarding the use of South Camey Field for practice. Ms. Childs said that the club approached the P & R in March and requested the use of that field for practice and were denied due to the use of it for the soccer season. Ms. Childs said they requested the use of South Camey again in June for practice and were denied this time, due to a City Ordinance. Ms. Chi]ds said the Flyers is the only team asked to leave by police and that other teams, as well as other sports are allowed to use the field. She noted that an adult women's team has been given permission to practice on this field. Ms. Chi]ds asked what the City Ordinance regarding practice on the field is and also if the City supports soccer, not only P & R teams but also select teams. Ms. Childs said the Flyers 75 is the only select girls team from The Colony and if they are not allowed to practice in the City then they will have to go elsewhere. She said they want to continue to represent The Colony but if they cannot practice here then they may not be able to represent the City. Councilman Harris said it has always been a policy not to allow practice on game fie]ds, stating that all cities have that policy, because there has been great effort in improving the playing fields. Councilman Harris said that someday the City hopes to improve the practice fields but there just isn't enough land right now. He said he did not think one team should be allowed to use the field for practice over any other team, stating he does sympathize with the situation.. Mayor Amick asked if Ms. Chi]ds was sure the adult women practice there, and she replied yes. Councilman Marks agreed that is true. Amick asked who gave permission and Ms. Childs said P & R. Mayor Amick stated that Harris was right about the city policy regarding no practice on game fields. Councilman Marks said he has an over 30 men's team and they have no field for practice at all, going on to say that maybe we need to designate South Camey as a practice field, since it is not used very often by anyone. Councilman Harris said there are too many teams and all would want to use it. Councilman Marks said then practice would just have to be scheduled. Councilman Harris said we have been working with the Soccer Assoc. to improve the easements,(irrigation) for practice. Councilman Marks asked Ms. Chi]ds if their season is over. She advised they will start again in July and will play through December. Then will play the spring season, off in June. Councilman Marks said should let them use the field this summer. Harris said summer is the growing season. Mayor Amick asked Mr. Hall to find out how the adult women got permission to use the field when no one is supposed to use it, then said this should be referred to P & R and instructed the City Secretary to pass these comments on to P & R. Karl Rolsten, coach of the Flyers 75 said that in June the team offered to pay a field usage fee and the parents had agreed to maintain the fields. He said they offered as much as $50.00 per month and would patch holes, fertilize, etc. Mr. Rolsten said the South Camey field is rarely used and asked the Council to please consider letting the team use it for practice, stating the team will accept the responsibility for the field. Mayor Amick said this would be passed on to P & R as well. 3. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION TO COUNCILWOMAN MARLENE POOLE AND COUNCILMAN HARVEY BRADLEY Mayor Amick read and presented plaques of appreciation to former Councilman Harvey Bradley and Councilwoman Marlene Poole. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda for the audience. A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 6, 1988 Councilman Harris moved to approve the minutes as written and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF DAVID PURIFOY TO THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT Bill Hall explained that Mr. Purifoy had been appointed to serve only a one year term and that this will appoint him to a two year term. Councilman Harris moved to approve the resolution as written and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 00801, C. CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO INSTALL SIGNAL LIGHTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COLONY BLVD. AND PAIGE RD. ~ayor Amick noted that the estimated cost of $75,280.00 is to 'be paid by Fox and Jacobs, Inc. Councilman Harris moved to authorize the advertisement fDr bids and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF BICKERSTAFF, HEATH AND SMILEY FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE EXTENDED AREA SERVICE CASE BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Councilman Harris asked if the committee should seek members from other cities to serve along with them. Mayor Amick said it is up to the committee to decide that. Councilman Marks asked if Frisco should not be asked to help defray the legal costs and Councilman Harris said that had been discussed, but that right now private funding was being sought. Mayor Amick stated that the Council should understand that the burden may fall back on the City of The Colony. Councilman Harris moved to approve the agreement and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE OF BOND FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION NUMBER ONE AND REMODELING OF FIRE STATION NUMBER TWO Mayor Amick said that this was presented at the last meeting and he had asked that it be tabled so Council could fully review before voting. Councilmen Weaver and Marks said they had received a call from Mike Staple voicing opposition to the project. Councilman Marks said that he understand this will cost less than building a new station. Mayor Amick did note that the City needs to retain their rights on the land which had been proposed for a new station. Councilman Weaver asked if this a 1979 bond issue. Mr. Hall said no, this was 1985 bond in the amount of $600,000, which is not enough to buy the land and build a new station. Councilman Harris suggested that a 10% contingency be designed into the project due to our past history with projects of this nature going over budget. Councilman Weaver asked if it would be spend and Councilman Harris said only if necessary. Mayor Amick said that would have to come before Council first. Councilman Weaver asked if it is legal to spend the bond money in this fashion. Mr. Hall said the attorneys and bond counsel said it is not only viable, but advisable. Councilman Harris moved to approve the proposal of $392,600 plus a 10% contingency, with written approval from counsel, and Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE JAYCEES FOR USE OF THE CITY LOGO Mayor Amick asked the Council to refer this to the Logo Committee. Councilman Weaver said we should let them use it. Councilman Marks said he is a member of the committee and feels their proposal is tastefully done. Councilman Glazener, a member of the committee said they should meet to discuss. Councilman Harris asked if there was reason why the Jaycees could not wait. John Frentress, representing the Jaycees said their printing is being held up. Mayor Amick said he is not opposed, but there is a committee set up to review logo use. Councilman marks asked what the logo would be used on and Mr. Frentress said hats, Stationery, shirts, etc. Councilman Glazener asked if other cities O080 la logos are used in thls manner and Mr. Frentrass sald most are. Councilman Glazener moved to approve the request and Councilman Harrls seconded the motlon whlch carrled wlth a unanimous roll call vote. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY AMENDING CHAPTER 14 RELATING TO GLASS CONTAINERS IN CITY PARKS Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 14 RELATING TO PARK AND RECREATION BY AMENDING SECTION 14-6 RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Weaver moved to approve the ordinance and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion. Councilman Marks asked if there was any medical reason someone would have to use glass containers. There followed a brief discussion. Councilman Harris asked about signs. Mr. Hall said they would be posted. Mayor Amick said to be sure they are very visible. Jeff Ball asked if this is the second time this ordinance is being read. Mayor Amick said no, this ordinance is being passed on the first reading at the agreement of the entire council. The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. DISCUSSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UPPER TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO WATER AND SEWERAGE Councilman Weaver stated that all Council had been given a report on this study and that he proposes passing a resolution accepting this plan, going on to say there is no money involved and that it has been approved by the County Commissioners. Tommy Turner said this should have been done years ago, stating the Trinity River Authority boundaries are at the Denton County line and other entities are slowly moving toward them, and he recommended passage. Mayor Amick directed the City Secretary to place the resolution on the July 11, 1988 agenda for action. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hall said that he had received 25 applications for Building Official, with a number of them being qualified applicants. Mr. Hall stated that he has hired Mike Russell, presently employed with the City of Carrollton, and that he will begin on July 5, 1988. With no further business to address, Councilman Harris moved to adjourn and Councilman Marks seconded the motion, which carried with all members voting Aye. APPROVED: Don A~ick, Ma~6~ ' Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary