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Home My WebLink About01/15/1990 City Council 00346," MIN~J'rES OF THE CITY CO*JNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 15, 1990 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 5th day of January, 1990 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Rick Harris, Mayor Pro-rem Present Steve Withers, Councilman Present Mike Alianell, Councilman Present Steve Glazener, Councilman Absent Dick Weaver, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 5 - Councilman Harris said one fire hydrant is recommended now and one later with future development. 6 Councilman Weaver asked if we have a contract now and Mr. Hall stated we do with Don Boswell and this is the first increase since the contract was initiated, noting there is no cost to the city for this increase, Chief Ristagno said Mr. Boswell has increased his service, storage and security over the past 1 and 1/2 years and requires an increase in his rates. 7 James England said he was told today a disk controller is necessary at an additional cost of $650.00, stating the computer is out of secondary storage, and that we keep one year history on all accounts. There was a brief discussion regarding what is on file, for how long and when it is purged. Councilman Weaver said it would be nice to get tax collection on computer. Mr. England said the Appraisal District will have to put the information on software compatible to ours. Councilman Harris said he is concerned over this being a non-budgeted item and asked staff to report on space and projections for 5 years including the cost for the next expansion. 8 - Mayor Amick ask for clarification. Mr. Hall explained this is the bar ditch that paralleled old FM 423, belonging to the Highway Dept. Mr. Hall went on, we do have an agreement with Centex to maintain the drainage ditch, stating there has been no maintenance required in 6 years, going on to say staff has no problem with this arrangement, Mr. Boyle has reviewed it and it is a good contract. Mr. Hall did say there will be another similar agreement forthcoming for the IBM property, which is also a portion of the R.O.W. donated for the expansion of Hwy. 121. 0034 o REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amick led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 2. CITIZEN INPUT - None 3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO R.S.V.P. Mr. Donald Hogston representing R.S.V.P. accepted the certification presented by Mayor Amick, thanking the Mayor and Council. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, AWARD OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL PURCHASE OF LAWN CARE CHEMICALS Councilman Marks noted that the recommended company to receive the bid cannot supply all the products on the bid and asked if other items can be purchased from the next lowest bidder. Mr. Hall said yes, that not any one of the companies submitting bids could supply all the items on the bid. Councilman Marks moved to accept the bids, award the bid to Van Waters and Rogers and approve the ordinance authorizing a contract with same. Councilman Withers seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A- ZONING BY AMENDING SECTION 17-104, RELATING TO LANDSCAPING IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS Mr. Bob van Til explained that the Landscape Committee has been working on a landscaping ordinance for some time and that the committee is recommending this amendment to Section 17-104 as an interim solution until the complete ordinance is ready for adoption. Councilman Alianell moved to approve the ordinance and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF INSTITUTING A FOOD SERVICE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION COURSE IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY Mr. Hall said that Judy Talbot, Health Director and certified instructor will be teaching the course, which will consist of 15 hours of training over a 2 week period. Councilman Alianell moved to authorize the course and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote, 0034 o 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN AND FINAL PLAT AS PRESENTED BY THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOR CONSTRUCTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND BRANCH HOLLOW DRIVE Councilman Harris moved to approve the site plan and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO WRECKER SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DON BOSWELL Mayor Amick read the caption of the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WRECKER SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DON BOSWELL FOR WRECKER SERVICES; AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF FEES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED FOR WRECKER SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Weaver asked if we (the city) calls Boswell to tow our own city vehicles to our city garage. Bill Hall said if the damage is major, we do. Councilman Harris moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Weaver seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR ADDITIONAL COMPUTER DISK STORAGE FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM Councilman Harris moved to approve the expenditure of $4100.00 including $650.00 for a disk controller and Councilman Aliane]l seconded the motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF DRAINAGE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AN AREA TO BE ABANDONED AND QUIT CLAIMED BY THE STATE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Mayor Amick read the caption of the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND STATE OF TEXAS RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF DRAINAGE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AN AREA TO BE ABANDONED AND QUIT CLAIMED BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AN AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 0034?0 Councilman Marks asked what would happen if the City did not approve the resolution. Bill Hall said the city would then have to put up a minimum of $50,000.00. Councilman Harris moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Withers seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (OPTIONAL) Councilman Weaver reminded all present of the E 9-1-1 meeting to be held at City Hall on January 24, 1990. Mayor Amick appointed a "Smoke-Out" Corrmittee to study the feasibility of passing a city wide no smoking ordinance. Members of the committee are Rick Harris, Steve Withers, Margaret Partridge, Jerry Wise and Barbara Stiefer. Councilman Harris said there is already a resolution establishing no smoking in city facilities but this ordinance will address all public buildings throughout the city. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - No report 8:00 p.m. 11. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT A. DEPARTMENTAL EVALUATIONS Upon reconvening in open session the following item was addressed: 12. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION Councilman Withers moved to table the Closed Door Sessions regarding departmental evaluations indefinitely. Councilman Alianell seconded the motion, noting that this item should be brought back up after the employee surveys are circulated again. The motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. With no further business to address, Councilman Alianell moved to adjourn and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. APPROVED: Don '3r~ick, .~Ur- ' - ' -- ATTEST: Patti A, Hicks, City Secretary [ SEAI~ 1