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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1988 City Council 003152. NINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL NEETING HELD ON NOVENBER 21, 1988 The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st 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 present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BEAUTIFICATION PLAN AS PRESENTED BY THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THAN PLAN Mayor Amick read the Resolution as written: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS ACCEPTING A BEAUTIFICATION PLAN; PROVIDING MAINTENANCE; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the Beautification Committee as a viable part of the City government; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed a plan for beautification within the City as presented by the Beautification Committee; and WHEREAS, this beautification plan will require proper maintenance by the staff of the City of The Colony; and WHEREAS, this plan will also require a commitment of certain funds by the City of The Colony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY: Section 1. That the City Council hereby accepts and adopts the beautification plan as presented by the Beautification Committee at a Regular Session of the Council on November 14, 1988. Section 2. That the City Council hereby commits to provide proper maintenance for the landscaping to be installed as a part of the beautification plan. Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds not to exceed Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) in support of this beautification plan. Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1988. Don Amick, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary Councilman Marks asked where the sign on 423 would be located, reminding Council that it could be moved closer in to the pump station. Councilman Glazener said he thought the sign should be visible from Hwy 121. Mr. Hall said he had spoken with Mr. Milliron this date and the committee has decided the most logical place is in the median adjacent to the Office Creek Pump Station because water is available for a small amount of money and effort. Mayor Amick said he wants to be sure the sign is not a hinderance to northbound traffic on FM 423. Councilman Glazener commented again on the need to have the sign visible from Hwy 121 so it will help bring business to The Colony. Councilman Harris agreed he would like to see the sign closer to 121 but that since the decision was made to place the sign at Office Creek due to the availability of water, that he had no major problems with it being located there, however he did direct the City Manager to check into placing a new City limit sign, similar to the one on Plano Pkwy., on Hwy 121, either on or adjacent to the Lake Lewisville sign that is presently on the eastbound lane of St. Hwy 121. Mayor Amick asked if there were any objections to the location of the new entry sign adjacent to Office Creek. There were no objections and the Mayor asked for a consensus on the location, all members voted Aye. Councilman Harris moved to approve the Resolution and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with a roll call vote. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE ADOPTION OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND TO DISCUSS THE IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES PURSUANT TO LEGISLATION RELATING TO FINANCING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS Councilman Spears moved to open the Public Hearing and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick advised the Council there were two options, either to continue the hearing or to close it. The Mayor stated the background materials for the hearing were not available and asked Mr. Hall to what date he would suggest continuing the hearing. Mr. Hall suggested February 6, 1989. Councilman Marks asked why that date and Mr. Hall said that would give ample time for staff and engineers to prepare all the required data. With no further questions, Councilman Spears moved to continue the hearing until February 6, 1989 and Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 3. DISCUSSION OF THE DENTON COUNTY RE-DISTRICTING PLAN Mayor Amick said the re-districting plan had already been sent out from Denton County. Councilman Weaver addressed the issue of the minority vote, stating that he felt if we endorsed the plan the County approved, it would split the vote in The Colony. Councilman Weaver said he feels the council should modify the Mayor's letter to the commissioners to read "in favor of re-districting, but not in favor of splitting The Colony". Mayor Amick said the letter has been read into the minutes of the Commissioner's Court and cannot be modified at this point. Mayor Amick noted that the letter did not endorse either plan, but merely that the city is in favor of re-districting. Councilman Weaver read from the Mayor's letter to Commissioner Jacobs, stating that he felt the letter gives full support to whatever Commissioner Jacobs desires. Councilman Harris said although he is not particularly in favor of the plan the County approved, he does not want to go to court to fight it. Councilman Harris suggested a straw vote be taken on the issue. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the re- districting issue, particularly with regard to the 2992 mandate which will follow the 1990 census if re-districting is not done now. Councilman Weaver said he would have no problem if The Colony could be completely in the northern district. After further discussion, Councilman Weaver withdrew his original objection. With no further business to address, Councilman Harris moved to adjourn and Councilman Glazener seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. APPROVED: Don Amic---k, Mayor ATTEST: ~'cks ' · City Secretary