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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1988 City Council MINUTES OF T~RCITYCOUNCILMEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 1988 The Regular S~ssion of the City Council of the City o£ The~ Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th day of, October, 1988 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Absent Rick Harris, Mayor Pro-rem Present Johnny Spears, Councilman Present Mike Robinson, Councilman Present Steve Glazener, Councilman Present Dick.Weaver, Councilman Present. Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with six present, a quorum was~established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro-tem Harris led the audience and the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Dr. Bill Manning, 2 James Cir., thanked the City of The Colony for participating in Sail Fair. Dr. Manning read a prepared statement in which he especially commended the efforts of City Manager Bill Hall in attending all the planning meetings and serving, as Master of Ceremonies for most of the.events. He also thanked the Chief of Police for alloWing two. of the .patrol. officers to dress in period costume for the occasion, as well as thanking the Fire Department, Tommy Turner and Public Works for all their help ~ ~ ,.: · 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING NATIONAL PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK Mayor Pro-tem Harris read the following proclamation in it's entirety: WHEREAS, October 30 through November 5, 1988 has been designated "National Pornography Awareness Week: and will be evidenced in cites throughout the United States with participation in a program of "W.R.A.P." (White Ribbons Against Pornography) activities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this campaign is to educate the citizenry to the cost in human lives and erosion of our neighborhoods as a result of unchecked illegal pornography, illegal obscenity and the crime that accompanies the influx of sexually-oriented businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is familiar with this national problem, and realizes that no individual, organization or city, regardless of high-mindedness or integrity of values and principals, is immune from the reach of obscenity; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas, in accord with the desire of our citizens to maintain the clean and healthy family lifestyle epitomized by our community since its inception do hereby proclaim the week of October 30 through November 5, 1988 as: NATIONAL PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESSWEEK and urge support and participation of all individuals and organizations of this meritorious effort. Don Amick, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary Deborah Baker, Executive Director of the Denton County Association for~Decency was'present to accept the proclamation and read a prepared statement informing those present of the purpose of the above proclamation. (see Attachment "A") 4. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING LIONS WHITE CANE WEEK Mayor Pro-tem Harris read the following proclamation in it's entirety: .... WHEREAS, there are 30,000 blind people in Texas dependent upon a white cane or a leader dog;and WHEREAS, Governor Bill Clements has proclaimed the week of October 17 - 23, 1988 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 t? 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 Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of October 17 - 23, 1988, as: WHITE CANE WEEK in the City of The Colony and urge all citizens to become familiar with the meaning and purpose of the white cane and leader dogs. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of The Colony, Texas to be affixed this 17th day of October, 1988. Don Amick, Mayor ATTESTi~ Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary Toby Pollard, representing the Lions Club of The Colony was present to accept the proclamation and thanked the council for their support. Mr. Pollard then informed all those present of the background and history of this program, stating it not only benefits people all over the country but right he're i'~ The Colony. 5. CONSENT AGEN~ Mayor Pro-tem Harris summarized the items on the Consent Agenda. ' ~ ..... ..... A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 26, AND OCTOBER 3, 1988 Councilman Marks noted that the word day on page 6 of the September 19 minutes was misspelled. The City Secretary made note and stated it would be corrected. Councilman Spears moved to approve the minutes with the correction and Councilman Robinson seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Pro--tem Harris did abstain on the September 26, 1988 meeting due to his absence. ~ ~ B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT PLAY ON CITY FACILITIES .- Sylvia Brantley explained that the previous resolution needed updating to fit the needs of the softball tournaments. Councilman Spears moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH REGARD TO WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTVALE Bob van Til stated this resolution is required by the State in order to apply for the grant. Councilman Spears moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH METROCREST MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION TO EMS PERSONNEL Van Morrison, Fire Chief explained the purpose of this contract is to give continuing education to paramedics, noting the trainers come to.the station and give the training at $250.00 per person per year. He noted that this is half of the originally estimated cost of $500.00. Councilman Spears moved to approve the Contract and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH METROCREST MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDING MEDICAL CONTROL TO EMS PERSONNEL Chief Morrison stated this contract gives our paramedics the right to administer medical care at the scene, also noting this is at a cost of $.10 per capita also half of the original estimate. ,Councilman Spears moved ~to approve the Contract and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF BOND FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CITY PARKS Sylvia Brantley addressed the council referencing her memorandum of October 7, 1988, noting there is a correction. She said the $4300.00 approved for Slay/Baker Park should have been approved for N. Colony Park instead and the amount for Slay/Baker should have been $1660.00. Mayor Pro-tem Harris asked for an explanation regarding Turner Street Park lighting. Ms. Brantley said it was left off the October 3 agenda until a cost estimate could be obtained. She then stated that Gary Birdsong, the expert in this field does feel that the proposal will give enough light per the CYSA request. Councilman Marks asked what the bond balance is and Mr. Hall stated $159,000. Ms. Brantley said with these last expenditures, the balance is left at $49,000.00. Mayor Pro-tem Harris said he understands the CYSA wants extra lighting at dusk and Ms. Brantley agreed, noting the Par~k and Rec Board did deny this particular portion of the proposal because they want the whole field lit. Ms. Brantley said if we do that, there will be no money for practice fields. Mayor Pro-tem Harris asked if more 003!2. lighting could be added later. Ms. Brantley said yes, and to light the entire field would require 3 more poles. Councilman Marks asked if the u/6 and u/8 teams play that l~ate'in the day and Mayor Pro-tem Harris reminded everyone that the fields that are currently lit are up to college standards, a~nd .that CYSA just needs extra lights for the end of games not actual night games. Councilman Marks asked if~ the prac%ice~fields.are included in the proposal of $109,000.00 and Ms..Brantley said no, but that the recommendation is to spend the remainder for that purpose. Councilman Robinson asked if the CYSA knew how often the field would be .needed ~and .Councilman Glazener noted ~that there are make-up games held at night that do require lighting. Councilman Spears moved to approve the proposal as presented and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE STATE HIGHWAY 121 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Bill Hall pointed out the design for the 121 By-Pass that the Highway Dept. has prepared and stated they had asked for a letter of approval. Hal Jones, traffic engineer gave a brief explanation of the layout, stating the addition is in response to his memorandum of October 7 regarding a ramp at Paige and at Blair Oaks. Mr. Jones said the drawing shows a ramp at Blair Oaks but he does not think the State will permit access there, stating he has asked the ramp be moved 250' west. He said the State must consider where the ramp is located in response to the 423 interchange structure. Councilman Robinson asked if we approve the pl~an will it hamper our getting the ramp at Blair Oaks where we want it. Mr. Jones ,said no~, .going on to say the ramp, should be addressed in our letter of approval and said the portion east.~of 423 is just part of a feasibility study now and not the approved project. Ken Woo~ asked~ the construction will interfere with traffic from The Colony into Lewisville. Mr. Jones said road construction always impacts traffic. Mr. Jones identified a roadway which is shown crossing 121 where The Colony and Lewisville limits meet and stated this road does not exist in this area today; it is Standridge Dr. in Carrollton and is proposed to be extended to this location. There followed a general discussion regarding certain proposed roadways and the estimated start date. Mr. Jones said the by-pass is in a 4 year letting program and could be let any time in the next 5 years, noting it runs from Coppell to The Colony. He said the feasibility study is not an authorized project, yet and there is no projected start date. Councilman Marks asked if the city could request an overpass at Blair Oaks. Mr. Jones said it could probably be done, however The Colony or the developer would have to pay for it. Mr. Hall said that IBM has no desire for that access. Councilman Robinson moved to approve the Design, with a stipula%ion the ramp aY Blair Oaks should be included in the approval letter and Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. ~ 8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST AND DESIGNATING WILLIAM M. HALL AS COORDINATOR FOR THIS PROGRAM Bill Hall said this is a housekeeping measure, referring to the letter in the Council packet from ICMA Retirement Corporation in which they state that the SEC is requiring all employers who participate in the program must adopt the Trust by the end of 1988 and that municipalities must adopt the Trust by means of a 003!2z Resolution. Mayor Pro-tem Harris read the caption of the Resolution as folloQs: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST AND DESIGNATING A COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAM Councilman Spears moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA AND PLANS FOR SAME Bill Hall stated that as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, we still had not received the final contract, plans or schedule. Mr. Hall went on to say that Council had approved the plan and preliminary contract on October 3 with the understanding that a final contract, final plan, construction schedule and letter of agreement would be in hand and ready for council action at this meeting. Mr. Hall recommended either tabling this item or denying this proposal at this time. Councilman Marks asked what this would do to the deadline with the Corps. Mr. Hall said he had forwarded information to the Corps and that now Mr. Watson says he does not want to commit until he receives approval from them (the Corps), going on to say he had advised Mr. Watson that the council will not approve the proposal until a firm commitment is made. Mayor Pro-tem Harris stated that another company is "waiting in the wings", going on to say that he is concerned regarding the delays by Watson. The Mayor Pro-tem suggested if there is no final resolution by the first meeting in November the Council should reject the Watson proposal. Councilman Robinson asked if this should be tabled until then and Councilman Marks asked if checks had been run on Mr. Watson. Mr. Hall said the company is very reputable. Councilman Glazener moved to table this item until November 7, 1988 meeting and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hall made no report at this meeting. With no further business to address, Councilman Spears moved to adjourn and Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Pro-tem Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED: Don A~ck-, Mayok~ ..... ~ ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary 003 Denton County Association for Decency October 14, 1988 Dear Mayor Amick and Council Members: October 30 through November 6, 1988 is National Pornography Awareness Week. The Denton County Association for Decency (DCAD) is the local coordinator for the national "White Ribbon Against Pornography" (W.R.A.P.) Campaign. In cities and towns throughout the United States citizens will be voicing their concerns with regard to illegal obscenity and pornography by writing to candidates running for office and mailing white ribbons to them; by wearing white lapel ribbons and by displaying large white bows on automobiles, doors and trees. In this way, we hope to focus the attention of both the voting public and the candidates on this important issue. The white bows are also symbols of the clear expression of the citizens that the community standards of The Colony, Texas are far above the casual tolerance of illegal obscenity, and that the community standards will allow no quarter to those who would seek to pollute those standards through the exploitation of our civic resources and our children. : In recognition of the City of the Colony's commitment to the clean and healthy family lifestyle epitomized by our community since its inception, DCAD would like to present The Colony City Council with the first white bows of the WRAP campaign as a token of our appreciation for its history of acting in support of family values and the furtherance of the best interests of its citizens. Thank you for your good work. DENTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR DECENCY Executive Director DB/hs P.O. BOX 560455 * THE COLONY, TEXAS 75056