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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
NOVEMBER 7, 1988
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The
Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th day of
November, 1988 at City Hall with the following Council roll call:
Don Amick, Mayor Present
Rick Harris, Mayor Pro-tem Present
Johnny Spears, Councilman Present
Mike Robinson, Councilman Absent
Steve Glazener, Councilman Present
Dick Weaver, Councilman Present
Joel Marks, Councilman Present
and with six members present, a quorum was established and the
following items were addressed:
1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17,
V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT:
A. INTERVIEW FOR LIBRARY BOARD
Upon convening in Open Session, the Council addressed the
following:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Amick led the audience and the Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
3. CITIZEN INPUT
Ken Wood, 5000 N. Colony Blvd., thanked the Council for having
the signal light at N. Colony and Blair Oaks installed.
Chuck Mills, 4305 Newton, representing the Friends of the Library
presented the City with Ornament #1, of the Official 1988 City of
The Colony Christmas Ornament.
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD, ALTERNATE
NO. 1
Councilman Spears moved to appoint Diane Kruzich to
Alternate No. 1 on the Library Board. Councilman Marks seconded
the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER SANDY
JACOBS REGARDING DENTON COUNTY RE-DISTRICTING PLAN
Denton County Commissioner Sandy Jacobs gave a presentation
regarding the proposed re-districting of Denton County
Commissioner precincts, stating the committee had used figures
other than voter registration totals to arrive at the population
for the various districts in the County. The Commissioner said
the committee has prepared two plans and will be recommending one
of them at the hearing on November 14, 1988. Jacobs outlined the
steps taken in reaching this final plan stating the committee
used COG figures for population statistics of the County and the
Federal Census in order to locate the minority population
concentration. She explained exactly how the final numbers were
determined for each city as well as the unincorporated areas of
the County. Commissioner Jacobs said they also used traffic
zones received from COG, stating the total population figures
arrived at are as follows:
Precinct 1 - 55,631; Precinct 2 - 85,912; Precinct 3 - 81,810;
Precinct 4 - 42,247.
The Commissioner said the second step was to determine the
location of minority population concentration within the county,
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in order to comply with regulations of the Federal Justice Dept.,
noting, to do this, the committee used the 1980 Federal Census
information.
Commissioner Jacobs then stated that Plan 1 will be
presented to the Commissioners on the 14th and it realigns the
districts as follows:
Precinct 1 - 65,073; Precinct 2 - 68,274; Precinct 3 - 68,011;
and Precinct 4 - 64,242. This plan would move voter precincts 2D
and 2Y to Commissioner Precinct 1.
Plan 2 would call for the following realignment:
Precinct 1 - 67,009; Precinct 2 - 62,939; Precinct 3 - 68,011;
Precinct 4 - 67,741. This plan would move voter precincts 2D, 2S
and 2Y to Precinct 1.
Commissioner Jacobs said both plans are workable, however
Plan 1 does better meet the Federal Justice Dept. requirements.
The Commissioner went on to say that if the County does not re-
district now, they will be required to do so in 1992. Mayor
Amick asked if she thought the Commissioners would approve the
plan and Jacobs said she hoped so, since the commissioners all
know that the County is presently in violation of Federal Law.
Mayor Amick asked why they would have to re-district in 1992.
Commissioner Jacobs said that the figures of the 1990 Federal
Census would be out in 1992 and the County will be forced to re-
district if they are found to be out of line by those figures.
Mayor Amick said that by acting now, Denton County can have
a say in the re-districting plan but if they wait til 1992, a
Federal Judge will determine how the districts will be aligned.
Jacobs agreed stating that the committee is recommending Plan 1
because according to Mr. Dockery of the NAACP, it best enhances
the minority vote.
Councilman Weaver said he feels enhancing the minority vote
will dilute The Colony vote and Commissioners Jacobs said she
feels The Colony will then have two commissioners representing
them instead of one. Councilman Weaver said he does not see the
difference. Mayor Amick said the plan is designed to comply with
Federal law. Commissioner Jacobs said it is impossible to lower
the 85,000 population in Precinct 3 and not touch The Colony in
some way. Mayor Amick said he feels Plan 1 is better for The
Colony, and Councilman Harris stated that he thinks there should
be a plan that impacts both Precinct 1 and 3 and these plans do
not. Mayor Amick said based on past history in Commissioner's
Court, he thinks the Council should endorse Plan 1, noting The
Colony has one voice now, a strong voice and that with Plan 1
most of The Colony stays within Commissioner Jacobs' district and
with Plan 2 our voting strength on the Court is diluted.
Councilman Glazener also said that he felt Plan 1 would be best
for the City. Councilman Spears said he prefers Plan 2, stating
we need a strong voice on Commissioner's Court.
There followed a lengthy discussion regarding which plan
would best meet the needs of The Colony. Commissioner Jacobs
advised the Council that if the NAACP decides to pull out their
support of the plan presented the Federal Government will
probably not approve.
Cheryl Blake asked why the voter precincts couldn't be
split. Commissioner Jacobs said voter precincts can only be
split in March and April and when they are changed, congressional
and senatorial lines are also changed, noting the only reason the
County is addressing re-districting commissioner lines is to
bring the County in line with Federal guidelines.
Councilman Harris said he appreciated the time and effort
put in by the committee on the plans, stating he prefers Plan 2.
Mayor Amick said the council needs to endorse Plan 1 or Plan 2,
noting that having an extra vote on the Court would be
beneficial, going on to say that The Colony was instrumental in
placing the County Judge in office and that he feels as much of
The Colony needs to.stay in Jacob's district as possible. Mayor
Amick went on to say that the Council must reach a consensus by
November 14. Councilman Harris said he would not vote for
either plan, but does support re-districting.
Commissioner Jacobs said if the Council would feel more
comfortable in simply stating they support re-districting then do
so, but asked them to please take some action.
5. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION AWARDS TO CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS
EMPLOYEES; GENE ABRAMS, RUDY ALMENDAREZ, JEFF HORNER, ALAN
ORR, MIKE RODRIGUEZ AND GAYLAND ROBERSON
Bill Hall said some Public Works employees had taken it upon
themselves to do some road work in the Eastvale addition and the
Council had asked for special recognition of those persons.
Mayor Amick read the names to be recognized and as they came
forward, Katherine Martinez presented them with a gift
certificate for dinner for two at Angelina's Restaurant in The
Colony.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION OF AUGUSTINE AND CRISTELA
ALANIZ FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS
SHOPPING CENTER, SO AS TO GIVE THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR,
INCLUDING BEER AND WINE FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION:
5201 SOUTH COLONY BLVD. SUITE 700
Councilman Spears moved to open the Public Hearing and
Councilman Marks seconded the motion. The motion carried with
all members voting Aye with the exception of Councilman Harris.
Councilman Harris said he is curious why this SUP was even coming
before the City, stating he thought there had been a moratorium
on SUP's until the alcohol sales ordinance had been settled.
Mayor Amick said he did not recall a moratorium. Councilman
Harris said when Angelina's Restaurant came in for a SUP the
council said no action would be taken on any other SUPs until an
agreement had been reached regarding alcohol sales. Mayor Amick
directed the City Secretary to research the minutes for
information regarding a moratorium.
Councilman Marks said he was present at that meeting as a
citizen and he did not recall a moratorium. Councilman Harris
said "I do recall it and I would like to know why this is even
coming to Council."
Bill Hall explained where this restaurant is located.
Councilman Weaver said he thinks owners feel selling alcohol will
enhance their business and if the request is within the
constraints of our ordinances, he sees no reason to reject it.
Mayor Amick said he believes it is located within the constraints
of current ordinances and Mr. Hall said it is. Councilman Marks
agreed with Councilman Weaver. Councilman Harris said he is not
opposed to granting the SUP, he is just opposed to staff not
following set guidelines.
Councilman Spears moved to close the Public Hearing and
Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with all
members voting Aye.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 BY ADDING
AN ARTICLE VII REGULATING THE KEEPING OF PIT BULL DOGS
WITHIN THE CITY
Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
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AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, BY ADDING
AN ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 5 REGULATING THE
KEEPING OF PIT BULL DOGS WITHIN THE CI?¥;
REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF PIT BULL DOGS;
PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYNENT OF
FEE; DEFINING PIT BULL DOG; PROVIDING
STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS FOR KEEPING PIT BUTT.
DOGS WITHIN THE CITY; REQUIRING INSURANCE;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ($1000.00) DOLLARS
FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Harris moved to adopt the ordinance as written
and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion. Mr. Jerry McMakin,
5216 Cook Cir., addressed the Council, stating he is a member of
Responsible Dog Owners of Texas and said that the organization is
against the passing of an ordinance against one specific breed of
animal. Mr. McMakin said he has raised pit bull dogs for 15
years and has never been bitten, going on to ask how the Council
can pass a law against one breed and not other breeds such as
dobermans, and others. Mr. McMakin said he had been to several
shows and has never seen anyone bitten and it is not the dog's
fault but the owners. Councilman Harris said he agrees to some
extent, stating the key word is "responsible", noting that
unfortunately everyone is not a responsible owner. Councilman
Harris went on to say that we (the Council) have to protect those
who need it from those who aren't responsible and that is the
reason for any ordinance.
Mr. McMakin asked who will determine this. Mayor Amick said
he believes this ordinance is a protection for the pit bulls
because it requires their owners to comply. Mr. McMakin asked
how many bites by pit bulls have occurred in the last 5 years.
The Mayor did not know, Mr. Ken Wood said at least one that he
knows of.
Dr. Mitch Moses, 4940 Wheeler said he sees no real problem
with the ordinance, but asked how it would be enforced. Mayor
Amick said by Animal Control and the Police Department. Chief
Ristagno agreed. Dr. Moses asked if this is the same Animal
Control who allowed a cocker spaniel to be eaten by a pit bull,
noting that when the call was made to the Police Department, they
(P.D.) had not wanted to call Animal Control but did. Dr. Moses
went on to say that now the owner of the pit bull has a chow and
asked why this was allowed. Dr. Moses said the Animal Control in
another instance told a complainant who called in about a skunk
that if they (the complainant) would catch the skunk then Animal
Control would pick it up. Dr. Moses said if we have ordinances
then they should be enforced fairly and quickly, stating that we
(the City) do have a problem with Animal Control.
Mayor Amick said part of the problem is under-staffing,
noting it is not easy to fill that position and keep it filled.
Councilman Marks asked if the word "registered" is to be
left in or taken out. City Secretary, Patti Hicks explained that
she had spoken with the Asst. City Manager in Richardson, who had
been instrumental in drawing up their ordinance, who had advised
that the word is necessary. Hicks said the first section
requires the dogs to be registered and the following sections are
written presuming they are registered.
Sean Hollingsworth, 5037 S. Colony Blvd, said he agrees with
the ordinance and asked the Council to enact some means to
require irresponsible owners who won't comply to get rid of their
dog.
At this time, the vote was called for and the motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS THAT
WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
PURSUANT TO WHICH AN IMPACT FEE MAY BE IMPOSED
Councilman Glazener moved to open the Public Hearing and
Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with all
members voting Aye.
Mayor Amick asked if our FAR is being changed. Bill Hall
said no, these are assumptions that will fall in line with S.B.
336, noting that zones can be changed any time. Mayor Amick
asked if we change zoning do we have to notify an outside agency.
Mr. Hall said no, these are assumptions of what will happen to
the land within the next 10 years. Ken Wood asked what this
means. Mayor Amick explained this allows the City to asses
developers for impact fees. Bill Hall said this is the
culmination of two months of work by the committee and Bob van
Til. Councilman Weaver noted that without this process we cannot
assess fees. Mr. Wood asked if we considered future Hwy 121
changes. Mayor Amick said this allows us to assess fees no
matter what the use.
Councilman Marks asked if it is necessary to have a Public
Hearing for a zoning change and Mr. Hall said yes, always.
Councilman Spears moved to close the Public Hearing and
Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with all
members voting Aye.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Amick summarized the items on the Consent Agenda.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER
10, 13, 17 AND 26 COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Councilman Glazener moved to approve the minutes as written
and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Spears abstained on October
10 and 13 meetings, and Mayor Amick on the 17th meeting.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LETTER OF
RESIGNATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD
Councilman Glazener moved to accept the letter from Mrs. Dot
Lindquist and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous roll call vote.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING BY GRANTING A ZONING
CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND, BEING ALL OF HAVEN HILLS ADDITION
AND GARZA LITTLE ELM ESTATES ADDITION, ORDERING A CHANGE IN
THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM THE PRESENT ZONING DISTRICTS
IN THE FORMER TOWN OF EASTVALE, TEXAS
Bill Hall explained that this is to bring the Eastvale
addition zoning into conformity with the City of The Colony, as
required by the planning grant. Councilman Glazener moved to
approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Marks seconded
the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote.
D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-
ZONING BY AMENDING SECTION 10 RELATING TO THE USE OF LAND
AND BUILDINGS BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 10-2200 RELATING TO
THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Mayor Amick read the caption as written:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING
APPENDIX-A ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 10 RELATING TO USE OF
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LAND AND BUILDINGS BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 10-2200
RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES; PROVIDING
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF 300 FEET BETWEEN A BUSINESS
SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND A CHURCH, PUBLIC SCHOOL
OR PUBLIC HOSPITAL, AND THE METHOD OF MEASURING SUCH
DISTANCES; PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT, ERECTION OR
CONSTRUCTION OF A BEVERAGE STORE WITHIN ONE THOUSAND
(1,000) FEET OF ANOTHER SUCH FACILITY, AND WITHIN THREE
HUNDRED (300) FEET OF ANY DAY CARE FACILITY OR PRIVATE
SCHOOL, AND THE METHOD OF MEASURING SUCH DISTANCES;
AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF BEVERAGE STORE, AND BAR,
LOUNGE OR TAVERN; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
NOT AFFECT ANY VALID BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES IN OPERATION ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE 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 Harris said he does not see a restaurant defined
in this ordinance and would like to see that included. After a
brief discussion Mayor Amick suggested this item be discussed
later in the meeting. All Council agreed.
E. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING BY GRANTING A ZONING
CHANGE ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED SHOPPING CENTER, ALLOWING
A SPECIFIC USE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION
OF LIQUOR, INCLUDING BEER AND WINE AT THE BELOW DESCRIBED
PROPERTY:
5201 S. COLONY BLVD., SUITE 700
Councilman Glazener moved to approve the ordinance as
written and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous roll call vote.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A HOLIDAY MEETING
SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Glazener moved to approve the schedule as
presented and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous roll call vote.
10. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION i(B) BY CREATING THE
OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL
Bill Hall said both Chief Morrison and Captain Wallace are
out of town, but noted that this ordinance requires no change in
personnel or budget, it merely creates the office and outlines
the duties of fire marshal. Councilman Marks said he deals with
Fire Marshals every day and that we need to be sure new buildings
are covered. Patti Hicks advised that Sec. 9-3 of the code
already addresses that issue. Councilman Harris said it should
be referenced in the new ordinance.
11. CONSIDERATION OF THE METHOD FOR FILLING A VACANCY TO PLACE 3
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Amick said according to the Charter, if there is only
one opening, the vacancy shall be filled within 45 days by
appointment. Councilman Harris said the resignation is not
official so the appointment will be made within 45 days from the
official date of resignation. Mayor Amick directed the City
Secretary to place information in the papers and on the cable.
13. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA, FINAL
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PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR SAME
Bill Hall said that at the last meeting, Councilman Harris
said we should have a construction schedule and a commitment of
finances by the November 7 meeting or we would give the project
to another company. Mr. Hall said we do have those items and a
copy of the agreement has been submitted to the Corps of
Engineers. Mr. Hall stated the Corps has said so far they see no
major problems, noting they want the word club changed to course
and they do not want alcohol addressed in the agreement. The
Corps also stated this is a historical site and it should not be
destroyed by the course. Mr. Hall said he did receive a letter
from Dick Watson and that staff sees no problem with the
agreement. Mayor Amick asked if this is really a municipal golf
course, since the city is not paying for it. Bill Hall said it
is going to be a public course and Mayor Amick said it should be
called The Colony Public Golf Course, not municipal, because the
word municipal implies ownership. Councilman Marks said he
thinks the committee should look into naming the course something
other than The Colony. Councilman Glazener suggested that could
be discussed later.
Becky Braun, Villanova Dr., Dallas, a property owner in
Wynnewood, asked who will improve Boyd Rd. after there is a golf
course at the end of it. Mayor Amick said the city has no plans
to improve it, if the developer wants improvements, he will make
them. Ken Wood asked about the traffic impact due to the course,
and Mayor Amick said there should be no significant impact, due
to opposite flows of traffic.
Councilman Harris moved to approve the agreement as written
and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call vote.
14. CONSIDERATION OF WITHDRAWAL FROM UPPER TRINITY MUNICIPAL
WATER AUTHORITY AND RE-ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Councilman Glazener moved to approve withdrawal and
Councilman Harris seconded the motion.
Tom Taylor, manager of Upper Trinity Municipal Water
Authority (UTMWA) was present and commended The Colony for
assisting in the development of the master plan. Mr. Taylor
asked the city to stay involved in seeing it come to fruition,
stating that would protect the Dallas Water Line, and would not
trigger the first right of refusal, and that the City would not
be bound to pay on any bonds. Mr. Taylor said that UTMWA has
offered to buy the old sewer plant.
Mayor Amick asked why we would not have to pay on the bonds
and Mr. Taylor said there would be no contract to bind The
Colony. Bill Hall asked Mr. Taylor if Dallas has formally agreed
that our participation would not trigger the first right of
refusal and Mr. Taylor said no. Mr. Hall noted that Dallas said
they could not commit to that unless UTMWA agreed to purchase the
water. Mr. Taylor said UTMWA is advocating a good position,
more so than currently, stating The Colony is now exposed and
anyone wanting to buy from Dallas can trigger the first right of
refusal.
Bill Hall asked how the City will not be responsible for
revenue bonds when the other cities will be. Mr. Taylor said
there will be two types of members, participating and non-
participating, noting that Little Elm is the only participating
member at this time. Mr. Hall asked if The Colony would still
have the opportunity to buy into the regional plant, and Mr.
Taylor said if we are a member, yes, but if we are not, he cannot
say.
Bill Hall said UTMWA had talked about the 300,000 gallon
package plant and rejected it. Mr. Taylor said they never
rejected it because it was never formally offered, going on to
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say the Board has discussed it and are exceedingly in favor of
purchasing it, stating if it is offered it will be accepted in
lieu of the City's cash payment.
Councilman Weaver said the council authorized a minimum bid
of $25,000.00 and he would not want to see it used to pay a
$9000.00 fee to UTMWA. Councilman Weaver said he would not want
to put cash into UTMWA but he would be very receptive to going
forth with the bidding process and then if no response, using the
plant to stay in UTMWA one more year.
Mayor Amick asked if The Colony could get back in if we
withdraw now. Councilman Weaver recommended withdrawing
unless we can use the 300,000 package plant to stay in one more
year. Mayor Amick asked when the fees are due. Mr. Taylor said
they were due November 1 but the Board will postpone if the city
passes this action.
Ken Wood asked about The Colony's future water system. Mr.
Hall said we use 15,000,000 gallons a day with the current well
system and Dallas water and the system should take us to the
total build out of the City. Mr Hall said the basis of
regionalization is to contribute to cities that don't have
adequate systems.
Mr. Tommy Turner asked what the fee is each year and Mr.
Taylor said the board will decide, but that he would not
anticipate any drastic increases.
Councilman Marks said Mr. Taylor's presentation is different
from the report Council last received regarding UTMWA. Mr. John
Baxter, representing Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 1 said
he is on the steering committee and had no idea The Colony was
unhappy with the plan. He said we do need to plan for the future
and if The Colony pulls out it would be a shock. Mr. Baxter
asked that the problems be addressed in writing and the Board
would respond.
Mayor Amick told the Council if they choose to stay in
UTMWA, then they should cast a negative vote on the motion on the
floor. Councilman Weaver said he prefers to table. Councilman
Harris said he is still concerned with The Colony's obligations
in the future. Councilman Spears said he thinks our staying in
as members will benefit the interest of UTMWA more than The
Colony.
Councilman Harris moved to table this action and Councilman
Marks seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
Harris - Aye, Spears - No; Glazener - Aye; Weaver - Aye; Marks-
Aye; Amick - Aye.
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Councilman Harris said he does not see a restaurant defined
in this ordinance and would like to see that included and moved
to table the ordinance until November 14 meeting for
clarification. Councilman Harris said there are several
legalities he had asked Bill Hall for and would like
clarification before voting on this ordinance. Councilman Marks
seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call
vote. Mayor Amick said if it takes 6 months to get this right
the Council will do so.
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Bill Hall advised the Council that the Inspection Dept. is
offering to test smoke detectors in homes on request of the
resident. Councilman Harris asked if they are required to be
hard wired. Mike Russell said Uniform Building Code requires one
to be hard wired, and the second can be battery operated.
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Mr. Hall also told the Council that at the TML conference
last week Government Finance Officers of America presented James
England with a certificate naming him as number 49 out of the
State in Finance Directors.
With no further business to address Councilman Harris moved to
adjourn and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried
with all members voting Aye.
Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
Don Amick, M~f ' - ~--
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary