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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/1988 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 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 14th 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 Absent Mike Robinson, Councilman Absent Steve Glazener, Councilman Present Dick Weaver, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with five present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. 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. 2. CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Amick, announced the annual Beta Sigma Phi City Christmas Tree Lighting to be held December 2, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. and urged all present to attend. Bill Burkhart, 5073 Aztec, representing AARP urged the Council to consider appointing Norman Adeler to fill the vacancy in Place 3 on the Council. Mr. Burkhart also told the Council the City needs good restaurants that are large enough to hold a large meeting, noting that AARP now has 90 members and that they (AARP) plan on having a Charter Banquet in the near future. Mr. Burkhart also stated that he has learned that the organization will have to sign a release of liability with the city to use the Civic Center and said he believes the last clause is against City policies. Mr. Burkhart said he had spoken with the City Manager who told him the City Attorney would be in touch with him. Mr. Burkhart did say the Chapter voted to buy liability insurance and he will sign the waiver as soon as they have the insurance. Mr. Burkhart also told the Council that because we need good restaurants they should not pass an ordinance regulating alcohol sales that will prohibit that type of business coming into the city. Bill Manning, #2 James Cir., stated that a lot of beautification work has been done around the city to make a good first impression and to attract businesses, going on to say that some had been done in the past, but it is now time to put a re- emphasis on beautification. Dr. Manning went on to say that the City has ordinances to require private land owners to take care of their property, but the City doesn't seem to enhance public property. Manning said F & J spent lots of money to put in landscaping on N. Colony Blvd, west of 423; 78 trees, and 27 are dead now; probably due to lack of proper irrigation. Dr. Manning said the City needs a master plan regarding beautification. 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING JAYCEES FAMILY WEEK Mayor Amick read the proclamation as follows in it's entirety. WHEREAS, The Colony Jaycees have been a vital part of the development of young leaders for our community for the past eleven years; and WHEREAS, The Colony Jaycees is the oldest community service civic organization in the community; and 0 0 3 '!.. 4 a WHEREAS, this organization of young people has involved the entire family unit as it contributed to the betterment of this community through its involvement in such programs as Dave Cowan Memorial Park, Calls from Santa, numerous charity fund raisings, and the Candidates Night; and WHEREAS, the United States Jaycees and its affiliated state and local organizations have set aside the Thanksgiving week in November to recognize the Jaycee family unit; THEREFORE, I, Don Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, do hereby proclaim the week of November 20 - 26, 1988, as JAYCEE FANILYWEEK and urge all citizens of our community to give full regard to the past and continuing services of The Colony Jaycees and their families. SIGNED AND SEALED this fourteenth day of November, in the Year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eight-eight. (s)Don Amick, Mayor ATTEST: (s)Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary John Frentress, President of the Jaycees accepted the proclamation stating the Jaycees hoped all the families in The Colony would set aside time to give thanks for blessings they have received this year and thanked the Council for the proclamation. 4. Mayor Amick said he would delay this item until someone representing Ann's Haven Hopsice is present. 5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Kip Milliron stated that the committee, a joint effort of the City of The Colony Public Works and Park and Rec, the Chamber of Commerce and others, was established in 1983 to help beautify the city. Mr. Milliron said the committee feels beautification is a priority need in the City and stated the committee is asking for monetary support from the City and for maintenance support after the landscaping is done. Mr. Milliron displayed several drawings of proposed signs to be installed at the entrances of the city on Paige Rd. and FM 423 as well as on North and South Colony Blvds. He said the entryway signs would be primarily of millsap stone and would be approximately 12' wide by 8' high, displaying the newly adopted city logo. He said the plants would be native to Texas and once established would require little maintenance, going on to say it would require about a year to establish them. Mr. Mil]iron said the existing sign on Paige Rd. would be re-vamped using the millsap stone, noting that the organization sign will be moved to the east side of Paige Rd. The signs North and South Colony will be of the same stone and same type plants, dwarf burford holly and dwarf youpon holly as well as seasonal color. Mr. Milliron said the said the same plants will be used throughout the city to give symmetry to the medians. Mr. Milliron said this would give a very professional look to the city. Mayor Amick asked why mil]sap stone and not brick as the existing sign on Paige is, going on to say that the brick was used because the houses are all brick and it would be consistent with the houses. Mr. Milliron said the millsap stone is less expensive, but also said that landscaping themes change as to interior design. Mr. Milliron said the stone is more appealing. Mayor Amick said he hates to cover up the existing sign, because someone had put a lot of work into that sign. Mr. Milliron agreed stating that the sign is very well done and asked if the same brick should be used on all the signs. Mayor Amick asked if the stone could be used but just work it into the sign without covering it completely. Mr. Milliron said that could be done. Mayor Amick commended the committee on the idea of symmetry and stated he liked the idea of having the signs as the ends of the medians instead of every 30 feet, noting they are hard to work around when it comes to maintenance. Mayor Amick did ask how the sign on 423 will look since everything around it will be weeds, noting there is no irrigation available at that location. The Mayor said he is afraid it will have an oasis effect and will be lost among the dead weeds. Mr. Milliron said he feels it needs to be in that location, stating the city has to start sometime and right now there is nothing in that spot. Mayor Amick agreed stating he agrees with beautification but suggested that maybe it should only be done where there is irrigation. Mr. Mil]iron asked where the designated entrance to the city is, if it is 423 then it needs to be landscaped. Councilman Glazener said if native plants are used, requiring little maintenance, it should be done, and if trees are needed, then plant them now not in 5 years. Councilman Glazener said a standard needs to be decided on with regard to signs and it should then be consistent throughout the city. Mayor Amick said the question regarding a sign on 423 is not whether it can be watered or not, he is sure the Public Works Dept. can keep it watered, he just isn't sure the island look will enhance the City. Mayor Amick went on to say he is not opposed to a sign on 423, but thinks money would be better spent to develop Paige, since it is irrigated, going on to say that once businesses develop on 423, it will be irrigated and then we can landscape. Mr. Mil]iron said the committee chose to do 423 because they feel it will help attract businesses. Councilman Marks said he agreed with re-vamping the sign on Paige and said the City should make plans to irrigate 423, suggesting we use the water from the Water Building and moving the sign closer to that building. Mr. Milliron said he feels strongly the sign should be placed on 423 and that moving it up closer to the building would be O.K. Councilman Harris asked how the sign on Paige would be changed. Mr. Mil]iron said the shape and size would stay the same, but it would have a new look and would include the new logo. Councilman Harris said the sign on 423 is a good idea and particularly liked the idea of symmetry throughout the city. Mr. Mil]iron said F & J had donated a large sum of money to this project and while he was meeting with Bill Allen (F&J) they discussed the existing Lakeway Estates sign on N. Colony. They said if the sign cannot be saved, then it will be replaced with a mirror image of the sign on the east side of 423. Carol Chabinak-Bal], President of the Chamber of Commerce said the Chamber has also donated a large sum of money but they do stipulate that the City commit to maintenance of the landscaping for 5 years. Councilman Marks asked how much money the city would need to contribute. Mr. Mi]liron said to finish the project the committee needs $1200 - $1500. Mr. Milliron said the 1988 goal is the entry ways to the City, the 1989 goal is to start an adopt a median program. Mayor Amick directed the City Secretary to place a resolution adopting the plan and monetary and maintenance commitments on the November 21, 1988 agenda. Councilman Marks said the resolution should include a requirement that the 423 sign should be located in front of the Water Dept. Building. Mayor Amick said the resolution should not place restrictions, but should adopt the plan and offer support. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR BRAUMS ICE CREAM TO BE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHOWNING CIRCLE AND F.M. 423 00314b Councilman Harris moved to approve the final plat as presented and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion. Bob van Til said this is a re-plat of The Colony No. 31, stating the plat meets all city requirements and that P & Z does recommend approval. Mr. van Til said Braums has requested the City abandon a portion of the alley behind Chowning to allow for the construction of the store. Councilman Harris asked if the zoning is being changed from Single Family to Shopping Center and Mr. van Til advised the zoning is currently General Retail, but that it had been platted Single Family. Mayor Amick noted that a favorable vote for this item would also indicate a favorable vote for item 7D. Councilman Marks asked about the rest of the alley. Bob van Til said egress will be allowed for residents and utility trucks. Agnes Foster, P & Z said there were some questions from P & Z but no objections. Councilman Harris asked when construction would begin and a representative of the company said once the site plan is approved they will move quickly to open the store. At this time the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE PEANUT GALLERY DAY CARE CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT NORTH COLONY BLVD., BETWEEN MORNINGSTAR AND BLALOCK DRIVES Councilman Harris moved to approve the final plat as presented and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion. Mr. Bob van Til stated the plat had gone before P & Z last week and they did approve with some additions. Mr. van Til said the developer has met those requests and P & Z does recommend approval. Councilman Harris asked if any neighbors complained and Mr. van Til said the center will be built before there are any neighbors. At this time the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS TO BE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF KEYS AND ANDERSON DRIVES Councilman Harris moved to approve the final plat as presented and Councilman Marks seconded the motion. Mr. Bob van Til reminded the Council that the site plan had been approved by them several weeks ago and stated the plat does meet all requirements and that P & Z does recommend approval. At this time, with no further discussion, the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING LANE MARKING Ken Leverich said that this project goes hand in hand with the beautification plans, stating he agrees with the plan presented earlier, noting that new grass is needed in the medians. Mr. Leverich said lane markings are needed on Paige Rd. and North and South Colony Blvds. He said an estimated $20,000 is needed to apply 16,109 buttons. Mr. Leverich said it would take lots of time and money and would like the Council's direction on this project. Mayor Amick said he believes the most crucial location is on N. Colony Blvd. west of 423 and in front of the middle school. Mr. Leverich agreed stating that Paige is a divided 2 lane road with a median, noting that N. Colony could have a yellow center divider and white to divide the 2 lanes. Mr. Leverich said next year he would like to see the city use plastic striping for the streets. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the method of marking the streets and whether it should be done in house or contracted. Mr. Leverich said the cost for contracting would be a little less than twice the cost for in house work, noting the cost for having one button installed is $1.04. There was also some discussion regarding painting the streets and Mr. Leverich said the paint wears off too quickly and is not cost effective. Mr. Hall said that the streets would have to be sand blasted before paint could be applied and the City does not have the equipment to do that. Councilman Weaver suggested doing the most important areas now and.the rest of the city later. Mayor Amick agreed,, stating the most crucial areas need to be pinpointed. After the discussion, Councilman Harris recommended attacking N. Colony end to end, bringing back the costs, then if there is money in the 1989/90 budget address the other areas. Councilman Harris said he would like to see costs for all alternatives. Mayor Amick agreed stating the following alternatives; 100% buttoning, button/stripe combination, middle stripe yellow and double button, dividing lane with plastic striping or white buttons, on North Colony from Ethridge to Morningstar Drive. Bill Hall said with the development of Northpointe Phase II, the City is checking into an ordinance that will require the developer to stripe the streets. 4. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH There was still no one present to accept the above proclamation and Mayor Amick asked the proclamation be read into the minutes in it's entirety. WHEREAS, hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives in relative comfort with appropriate, competent, and compassionate care in an environment of personal individuality and dignity; and W~EREA$, the hospice concept advocates care of the patient and family by attending to their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs; and W~EREA$, hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, pharmacists psychological and spiritual counselors, and community volunteers trained in the hospice concept of care; and WHEREAS, hospice care is proving to be an effective and economical alternative to unnecessary institutionalization for many terminally ill people; and W~EREA$, hospice care is rapidly becoming a full partner in the nation's health care delivery system; and W~EP. EA$, the enactment of a hospice benefit under Medicare, which became effective November 1, 1983 makes it possible for many more elderly americans to have the opportunity to elect to receive hospice care; and WHEREAS, there remains a great need to increase public awareness of the benefit of hospice care; and WHEREAS, The Colony is fortunate to have had this special kind of care available to our terminally ill citizens and their families since 1978 through the services of Ann;s haven Hospice; and WI~EREA$, Ann's Haven Hospice has become internationally known as a leader in the hospice approach to meeting the needs of the terminally ill; and WHEREAS, Ann's Haven Hospice is a respected member of the medical community and health care delivery system in our City;; and WHEREAS, Ann's Haven Hospice and the National Hospice Organization are celebrating ten years of hospice service: 003'!4 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don Amick, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas do hereby officially recognize November 1988 as NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH and do hereby dall on all city agencies, the medical community, churches and community organizations to participate in encouraging recognition of an support for hospice care as a humane response to the needs of terminally ill people and their families, and as a viable component of the health care delivery system in this City. SIGNED AND SEALED this 14th of November , 1988. (s)Don Amick, Mayor The Colony, Texas (s)Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick summarized the items for the Council and audience. A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Amick explained the restrictions for a board are too harsh and the youth have expressed a desire to become a committee. Council Marks moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Councilman Marks moved to approve the Resolution as written and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 19B0 BY CREATING THE OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL Councilman Marks moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A FIFTEEN FOOT (15') WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHOWNING CIRCLE AND F.M. 423 Councilman Marks moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM CATHY BOCK FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Councilman Marks moved to accept the letter and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 11. 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 Councilman Glazener moved to approve the Ordinance as written and Councilman Marks seconded the motion. Councilman Marks said he did have one last question he wanted to be sure about. Councilman Marks said he understands that according to the SUP Ordinance a one year limit was to be set up and that he was under the impression it would be in this particular ordinance, but someone had said that it is already addressed in the SUP Ordinance. Mayor Amick said this ordinance tonight defines the parameters for zoning and the SUP will define time tables. Councilman Marks said he wants to be sure that when we (this Council) are not here someone else doesn't start restricting the sale of businesses. He (Marks) went on to say that the point made at the last discussion was if someone goes out of business, how long will the SUP last before he can sell. Mayor Amick said that has to do with awarding of the SUP and has nothing to do with this ordinance, this ordinances defines. Councilman Marks asked "If a guy is trying to sell, and a church moves in next door, he won't be able to sell, can a church move in during that transition period?" Mayor Amick said a church can move in any place, any time. Councilman Marks said when the person sells, the SUP is no longer valid, and the new owner has to apply for a new SUP. Councilman Harris noted the Council said if a new owner moves in within a year, the zoning will be allowed. Councilman Marks asked where it says that. Mayor Amick said it has to be defined in the SUP's. Councilman Marks said as long as we define it, it's O.K., we have to protect the business man, if we don't we may have to start limiting churches and nobody wants to do that. Mayor Amick said you can't do that. Councilman Marks restated, just as long as the businesses are protected. Mayor Amick said they are protected under the laws of the SUP. Councilman Marks said we need to make sure it's in the SUP. The City Secretary said each case is individual. Mayor Amick agreed, stating the purpose of the SUP is to address each case individually. Councilman Weaver agreed with Councilman Marks stating in a previous discussion we (Council) stated businesses would be given one year, and asked where it is (written). Bill Hall said it is not a part of this ordinance and Councilman Weaver asked again, where it is located. Mayor Amick stated this ordinance is not the appropriate place for the time limit, going on to say it should be done through the SUP process. Councilman Weaver stated the City Secretary says each case is addressed separately, therefore we don't have the time limit. Mayor Amick said that is correct, when someone comes before this City Council we will make a decision on that SUP application. The Mayor went on, ten years from now that sitting Council will make the decisions on SUP applications, noting all we are defining is zoning and where things can be placed in proximity to businesses selling alcohol. Councilman Marks asked, if ! have a liquor store, and a church moves in next door, then ! decide to sell, the day I sell, my SUP is void and the new owner can't get one because of the church. Mayor Amick said if it's less than a year the new owner is protected. Councilman Marks asked how he knows that and the Mayor said it is set out in the SUP ordinance. Councilman Weaver said again, it is not written anywhere. Councilman Marks said, "My concern is to protect the businesses and all the Council agreed on a one year time limit, ! was under the impression it would be in this ordinance describing the time limit." Mayor Amick said once property is zoned, it is zoned for that use until Council goes back and changes the zoning through the proper zoning procedures. Councilman Marks said he is aware of that, but asked what if there's a whole new Council here and they don't agree with what we do and they aren't interested in protecting the businesses, they won't get any protection. Councilman Harris agreed. Mayor Amick said we need to go back and amend the SUP Ordinance to reflect the time limit, stating again this is not the proper ordinance in which to place it (the time limit). Councilman Marks said he was under the impressions it would be in Section 3 and read the section as written, going on to say that if he is to approve this ordinance tonight he has to know that we are going to amend the SUP ordinance. Councilman Glazener said Section 3 grandfathers existing businesses and thereby protects those Councilman Marks is concerned about. Councilman Marks said if a church opens next to Billy's Liquor, when Billy wants to sell, he can't. Councilman Glazener said this ordinance doesn't effect Billy's. Councilman Harris agreed, stating this ordinance grandfathers all existing businesses up to this point. Councilman Marks said so another liquor store could come in place of Billy's. Councilman Harris said yes, many times over, but a new liquor store could not be built on the other side of the church. Councilman Marks said so this ordinance protects existing businesses but not new ones. Bill Hall said yes, even if we don't pass this ordinance tonight, the SUP process will continue and time limits can be addressed then. Councilman Weaver asked if this ordinance could be passed with the stipulation that the SUP ordinance will be changed per agreement of the City Council. Bill Hall said that could be done or the Council could direct the staff that they want it done. Mayor Amick said the proper way to do this is a motion to approve this ordinance and at the same time direct the City Manager to bring back the SUP ordinance with an amendment to establish the one year protection. Councilman Marks said this is needed especially in these particular economic times, noting it is not easy to turn a business around. Councilman Marks then moved to adopt the ordinance as presented and to direct staff to bring the SUP Ordinance before Council with an amendment stating the SUP stays in effect one year after the business closes. Mr. Hall clarified, the zoning stays in place one year prior to re-zoning of the property. Councilman Marks asked if the zoning or the SUP stays in place. Bill Hall said the SUP is the zoning. Councilman Glazener called for the question. Mayor Amick said do we have a motion. Councilman Weaver said yes, I'll make the motion and Councilman Marks seconded. Councilman Glazener said he agreed to the amendment, but reminded Council that there was already a motion on the floor to approve the ordinance and a second. Mayor Amick said that is correct and stated this is an amendment to the motion. Mayor Amick asked if there is a motion to amend the existing motion. Councilman Weaver and Councilman Marks both responded yes. Councilman Harris then said he was confused about Section 10-2205, noting that we have now added a definition for a restaurant and asked if we are now restricting restaurant locations. Councilman Harris went on to say that all along Council had talked about restricting bars, taverns and lounges but not restaurants, stating he feels section 10-2205 does not allow restaurants either. Bill Hall stated the definitions differentiate between the two. Councilman Harris agreed, but said 2205 doesn't designate "primary sales" and went on to say that he understands the intent but that he does not see it in the ordinance. There followed a discussion regarding adding the word primary to section 2205 and 109. Councilman Marks said we have defined bar, lounge, tavern and restaurant and no where does the ordinance restrict restaurants as it does bars, lounges or taverns. Mayor Amick said we are not restricting restaurants but Councilman Harris stated that 2205 does include restaurants. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Marks suggested adding the wording "excluding restaurants" to section 2205. Mayor Amick said if the Council is not comfortable then they can vote down the ordinance and then table it. Councilman Harris said he has no problem with adding the wording as Councilman Marks suggested and proceeded to begin a motion to that effect. Mayor Amick said there is a motion on the floor and an amendment to that motion, and we can address another amendment to that motion. Councilman Harris said let's take care of this amendment. Mayor Amick asked the City Secretary for the first amendment and she said she only has the original motion and this last amendment. Mayor Amick clarified, the first amendment was to direct the City Manager to bring back the SUP ordinance with the one year time limit. Mayor Amick went on to say we can vote on the first amendment. Councilman Marks said he thought we had to vote on the motion first. Mayor Amick said no, there is a motion on the floor and an amendment to that motion and the proper procedure is to act on the amendment then back down to the O08j .oo motion as amended. The City Secretary asked for clarification. Mayor Amick said when the discussion opened, the motion was made to approve the ordinance, then there was motion to amend regarding the one year time limit. The Mayor called for the vote on the first amendment. The motion to amend the original motion to include the direction to the City Manager to bring back an amendment to the SUP ordinance establishing a one year time limit carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Amick then said there is now a motion on the floor that has been amended and we can now amend that motion one more time. Councilman Harris moved to amend the amotion as amended by adding the words "excluding restaurants" to Section 1-220-5 to read as follows: "It shall be unlawful for any person who is engaged in the business of selling alcoholic beverages, excluding restaurants, to sell alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of any church, public school or public hospital." Councilman Marks seconded the motion. Mayor Amick reminded the Council, at this time, you are voting on the amended motion. The amended motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Amick said the entire motion has carried at this point. 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Bill Hall advised the Council that the City of Eastvale suit regarding the sale of the Hawks property on 423 is still on- going, noting the Public sale is now scheduled for December 5. Mr. Hall said there is still a business person interested in purchasing the property but due to the litigation, she has asked for assurance from the City Council that the funds will be held in escrow until the suit is final so she's doesn't lose her money. Mr. Hall said he is interested in putting in a computer store. Councilman Harris asked how long we are supposed to hold the funds and Mr. Hall said the City can establish a time and he suggested 4 months. All Council agreed. Mr. Hall then said the re-addressing of homes in Eastvale for the E 9-1-1 projects is 85% complete according to Ken Leverich. At this time, Mr. Hall addressed the 121 widening project, stating that the Highway Dept. presented the various cities with their cost factor and that The Colony's share is $50,000.00. Mr. Hall said staff does not agree since we have spent $150,000 to $200,000 on the project already toward acquiring right of way. Mayor Amick directed the City Secretary to post the Special Session for November 21 and to add a resolution regarding the Beautification plan to the agenda along with the Public Hearing. With no further business to discuss Councilman Harris moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. APPROVED: Don ~mick, M~y6~' ATTEST: icks, City Secretary