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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1990 City Council00365,5 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 2, 1990 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 2nd day of July, 1990 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Bill Manning, Councilman Present Steve Withers, Councilman Present Mike Alianell, Councilman Present. Rob Burchard, Councilman Absent Lou Gomez, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present. and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Amick. 2. CITIZEN INPUT James Haltom, 7608 W. Shore Df.stated he is a new resident. ~-. in the old Eastvale area and is concerned with conditions of the streets and sewer system. Mr. Haltom said the Tax Department was not very helpful when he called about purchasing some abandoned lots in the area and wanted to know what is going to happen and when. Brian Faust, 5312 Sa~ers, addressed the council about~ the water bills, stated t. he xncrease was too high and that many citizens will suffer due to the increase. Mr. Faust said this will affect all citizens, noting that people cannot afford to water and the beauty of the city will go downhill. Mr. Faust also made some suggest, ions regarding the placement of garage sale signs; 7am Friday to 6pm Sunday, requiring a home address on the signs for follow-up. Robert Poynter, 5008 N. Colony Blvd. shared three concerns with the council: 1. Joggers on the street; 2. Bicyclist - ride two abreast; 3. Skateboards - need an ordinance. Mr. Poynter stated all t. he above activities are very dangerous and asked the Council to check into regulating them. 3. INTRODUCTION OF CONSULTANTS: JOHN BOYLE, CITY ATTORNEY BOYD LONDON, FINANCIAL ADVISOR LARRY FREEMAN, TERRY MILLICAN, CONSULTING ENGINEERS ~ HAL JONES, CONSULTING ENGINEER 4 Mr. John Boyle with Hutchison, Boyle, Brooks and Fisher introduced himself to t. he Council and gave them a brief overview of the history of his firm and then fielded questions from the Council. Mr. Larry Freeman and Mark Brinman representing Freeman- Millican Engineers addressed the council, noting they specialize in water, wastewater and drainage projects. Mr. Freeman gave an update on the SRF loan and said they hope it will be approved shortly. Hal Jones with Hunter & Assoc. advised that he has worked wit. h the city since 1983 preparing zoning maps, thoroughfare maps, traffic signals and other traffic related projects. Mr. Jones said he is still working on the 121 project. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, AND 18 COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Alianell moved to approve the minutes as written and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A- ZONING BY AMENDING SECTION 11-700 RELATING TO SPECIAL AREA AND ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS Councilman Marks asked why 50% of back yard restriction was not in the ordinance. Mr. van Til explained it is already in the existing ordinance. Councilman Marks asked if the structures have to aesthetically match the home. Bill Hall stated most accessory buildings are pre-fab and that would be too restrictive. Councilman Gomez said that l0t is not adequate for drainage per a local contractor. Tom Bogan, contractor said the standard building practices call for 10t6~ and suggested adding 6~ to the height, requirement of 10~ to ensure proper pitch. All council agreed to raise the maximum height to 10t6t~. Mayor Amick then read the caption of the ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX-A ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 11-700 RELATING TO SPECIAL AREA AND ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-704 RELATING TO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A DECREASE IN THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 5 003655 Councilman Withers then moved to approve the ordinance as amended and Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATIONS FROM ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, VINCENT BATHEA, PARK AND RECREATION; ROY MARIN, PLANNING AND ZONING; AND LOWELL BARTON, LIBRARY Councilman Alianell moved to accept the resignations and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ADOPT-A-PARK GUIDELINES AS PREPARED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD After a brief presentation and discussion regarding this item, Councilman Alianell moved to table this item to July 9 to be discussed in a work session with Park and Recreation. Councilman Withers seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE HISTORICAL PARK BY THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION Susan King, president of the B. and P.W. of The Colony said the group wants to blend the park with the Central Fire Station and will work with the Beautification Committee on what type plants would be best. There was a brief discussion regarding watering and Mayor Amick suggested a list of the type of plants put there be given to the city so that a proper watering schedule can be set up. Councilman Manning moved to approve the proposal and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE ENTRY FEES INTO STEWART CREEK PARK DURING SAIL FAIR TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 22 AND 23, 1990 Councilman Alianell said he is in favor of waiving the fees for Sail Fair attenders, but asked if boat ramp users still have to pay. Bill Hall stated that they are charged the fee. After a lengthy discussion regarding whether the fees should be waived forever, Mayor Amick said this is a way of showing support and publicizing Sail Fair. Councilman Gomez then moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Manning seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO NEWSPAPER BOXES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY 6 Mr. Hall noted the back-up for t. his item was not. received from the attorney's office in time for this meeting. Councilman Alianell moved to table to the next regular session and Councilman Manning seconded the motion which carried witch a unanimous roll call vote. 12. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2E, REGARDING LITIGATION, TO-WIT A. CITY OF THE COLONY VS THE MOVIE MERCHANT Upon reconvening in open session the following item was addressed: 13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION Councilman Alianell moved to dismiss the case, without prejudice, against The Movie Merchant, due to the fact that. the case is now moot. Councilman Marks seconded the motion. Mayor Amick noted the case is now moot because The Movie Merchant is out of business. The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF SICK LEAVE Bill Hall explained the proposed amendment, stating that this is strictly a volunteer program and that it would benefit those employees who have used up their sick leave and have a catastrophic illness/injury. After a brief discussion, Councilman Alianell moved to approve the proposal and Councilman Manning seconded the motion which carried wit. h a unanimous roll call vote. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (OPTIONAL) Councilman Alianell said the fair held at Slay/Baker Park raised between $500 and $600 for improvements t.o t. he park. Councilman Gomez said the SUP Committee met and noted that Bob van Til will be sitting in as an advisor. Councilman Gomez also said he had tried to meet. with Bill Hall and Councilman Burchard to evaluate possible uses for the land which Centex wants to give the City. Councilman Manning said he found out at TML that t. here is grant money available for 1 -1 matching grants for park and recreation and that Parks and Wildlife has programs where land can be used as part of the match, if it has been donated by others. (Centex) Mayor Amick appointed Councilman Manning to chair a committ, ee to study that. land for grant application and appointed Councilmen Gomez and Marks to serve on the Corm~ittee. The Mayor 7 then abolished the Centex Land Connuittee. 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Water usage - not at a crucial point yet, but he encourages conservation. 2. TCMA Conference in Galveston was excellent. 3. IT IS MY JOB project is beginning. 4. Sail Boat Launch area at Stewart Creek Park was approved by the Corps. 5. Councilman Alianell asked about the tar on the road at. Stewart Creek Park and Mike Russell said the City put down gravel three times so far, using Corps materials. 6. Mike Russell reported on the traffic situation related to the footfall fields to be located at One Harris Plaza, stating there are no problems foreseen. 10:05 Councilman Marks excused himself from the meeting due to a personal matter. EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM: 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A. PROPOSED STAFFING Upon reconvening in open session the following item was addressed: 13. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION None With no further business to address, Councilman Withers moved to adjourn and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m. Don ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary [SE^LI 8