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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1990 City Council 00366u MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 16, 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 16th 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 Present Lou Gomez, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with seven 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 BOARD APPOINTMENTS Upon convening in open session the following items were addressed. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CITIZEN INPUT Donald Houston, 7600 Westshore, representing R.S.V.P. reported on the volunteer hours given to the City in the last six months. Mr. Hogston stated 1422 hours had been given in the last three months, 2725 hours in the last six months and including hours at the Library a total of 3528 hours had been given since January. Toby Pollard, 5401 Sutton Place, expressed his displeasure regarding how the Chief of Police has been treated, stating this was a violation of the City Charter and urged the Council to rectify this situation. James Haltom, 7608 Westshore, thanked the City Manager for his response to concerns expressed at the last meeting. Mr. Haltom ask the Council to make the streets passable during the construction phase of the upcoming sewer project. Jim Wallace, 5032 Pemberton, read a prepared statement regarding the increase in water and sewer rates, stating he felt t. he public had not been adequately informed regarding the financial impact or on how the money is to be used. 5 00366, 5. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS Mayor Amick presented awards to the following employees Mike Russell - Two year certificate Bob van Til - three year pin 6. PRESENTATION OF THE 1990/91 MUNICIPAL BUDGET Bill Hall, City Manager reviewed his budget letter with t. he Council and James England, Finance Director handed out the proposed budget to the Council. Mayor Amick said a schedule of budget work sessions would be established. Mr. Hall said the total 90/91 budget is proposed at $10,569,900.00, noting the 89/90 budget was $10,976,268. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Amick surrrnarized all items on t. he Consent Agenda. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 2 AND 9, 1990 COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Manning moved to approve the minutes as written and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 1990/91 TO BE HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 Councilman Manning moved to approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL FIELDS, AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR SAME Councilman Manning moved to accept the bids, award to Hagood and Hagood in the amount of $12,300 and approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Alianell seconded the mot. ion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BACK HOE, AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACT FOR SAME Councilman Manning moved to accept the bids, award to Case Equipment Co. in t. he amount of $30,471.00 and approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried wit. h a unanimous roll call vote. 6 00366o E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ADOPT-A-PARK GUIDELINES Councilman Manning moved to approve the guidelines as presented and Councilman Aliane]l seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F.CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CASH TRANSFER FROM THE 1982 CONSTRUCTION FUND TO THE UTILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND Bill Hall explained briefly that this was a result, of the Bright litigation concerning the Dallas Water line, noting this money had been in an escrow account in Denton County. Councilman Manning moved to approve the transfer of approximately $6B,0B0.42 as proposed by staff and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. G. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD; CHAPTER 14 RELATING TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD; CHAPTER 17 RELATING TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND SECTION 21-100 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS Councilman Manning moved to approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252.17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A. CHIEF OF POLICE 2. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION Mayor Amick stated that the above items should be tabled because Chief Ristagno had asked for more time to prepare his presentation for the Council. Councilman Aliane11 moved to table both items until the next regular meeting. Councilman Burchard seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND RENTAL PRIVILEGES AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR THE COLONY MASONIC LODGE Bi] ] Hal I reminded the Council that the Masonic Lodge had renovated the old City Hall to be used as a Civic Center using their own money and labor and that the City had granted them rent free use for two years. Mr. Hal 1 went on to state that, the Masonic Lodge had recently repainted and put up chair rails and 7 O03669 that a recommendation to extend the rent privilege another year has been presented. Councilman Alianell said he is a member of The Colony Masonic Lodge and when the Lodge had first approached the City, that building had been in really bad shape and that it is now acceptable. Councilman Burchard asked who else uses the building, pays rent and does repairs. Mr. Hall said several organizations use the facility and all pay rent with the exception of the Senior Citizens, noting that is a city sponsored group. Mr. Hall said no other organization does repairs or maintenance to the facility. Councilman Withers moved to approve the extension of rent free use of the Civic Center for the Masonic Lodge for another year and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye, with the exception of Councilman Alianell who abstained. 9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE COLONY TARGET 100 SAFETY PROGRAM AS A LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM Mike Russell explained the purpose of the program stating its success is based on six elements: 1. Written safety policy backed by the management. 2. Action plan incorporating Personnel Policies in support of the loss prevention program. 3. Loss Prevention Program 4. Assigned responsibilities for everyone. 5. Supervisory training and involvement. 6. Data and record keeping. Mr. Russell said the aim is to reduce cost of liability. Councilman Burchard asked who came up with Target 100. Mr. Russell said T.M.L., noting there are 13 sections to be reviewed and then tailored to our City. Councilman Gomez asked if employees will be compelled to comply with these guidelines and Mr. Russell said they will. Mayor Amick read the caption of the Resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE COLONY TARGET 100 SAFETY PROGRAM AS A LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM; RECOGNIZING THE TARGET 100 SAFETY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Alianell moved to approve the resolution as written and Councilman Burchard seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 10. REVIEW OF AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR THE EASTVALE ADDITION SEWER SYSTEM 0036 Bill Hall explained that the contract had been received from Freeman-Millican Associates after the packet had been prepared and that a copy would be made available to the Council. Mr. Hall went on to say the City Attorney is reviewing the contract and it wil 1 be brought back to the Council for approval at the next regular session. 11. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV RELATING TO NEWSPAPER BOXES Mayor Amick said this had come to Council before and there had been some questions to be addressed by the City Attorney, going on to say his recommendation is to eliminate newspaper boxes from residential areas of the City, stating he thinks they are a nuisance, an eyesore and a traffic hazard. Councilman Marks disagreed, stating this is not a problem everywhere. Councilman Withers agreed the boxes should be eliminated from residential areas, noting that garage sale signs are not allowed, and why should newspaper boxes be allowed. Councilman Manning suggested the Council read the last two sentences of a letter from the City Attorney stressing caution be used in eliminating newspaper boxes. A lengthy discussion followed regarding pros and cons of this ordinance and well as fees. Councilman Withers moved to accept the ordinance, with a change not to allow newspaper boxes in residential areas. Councilman Alianell seconded the motion. Councilman Burchard said he is in favor of tabling this item and perhaps modifying it in another manner. Mayor Amick advised the Councilman that he could make a motion to table the motion on the table and it could be acted on at a later time. Councilman Burchard then made a motion to table the motion made by Councilman Withers and Councilman Manning seconded the motion which failed with the following vote: Manning - Aye, Withers - No, Alianell - No, Burchard - Aye, Gomez - No, Marks - Aye, Amick - No. The vote was then taken on the original motion which carried with the following vote: Manning - Aye, Withers - Aye, Alianell - Aye, Burchard - No, Gomez - Aye, Marks - No, Amick - Aye. A citizen disagreed with this action, stating the Council is taking away his privilege of walking to the corner to get the paper. Mayor Amick advised him that he can petition to bring this ordinance back before the Council. 14. CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Councilman Withers said there has been some questions regarding the propriety of the secret ballot and in light of openness he requested a roll call vote to confirm the election of the Mayor Pro-rem. 003671 Mayor Amick said the persons nominated for Mayor Pro-rem were Councilman Withers and Councilman Marks and asked the Council to vote verbally when called upon. The vote was taken as follows: Manning - Marks Withers - Withers Alianell - Withers Burchard - Withers Gomez - Marks Marks - Marks Amick - Withers Mayor Amick announced that Councilman Steve Withers remains as Mayor Pro-rem, 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (OPTIONAL) None 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mike Russell reported on a proposed recycling program, handing out information to the Council and then covered the benefits of initiating such a program. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the pros and cons and if any income could be generated. At this time, the Council addressed the following item: 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A,C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A, BOARD APPOINTMENTS Upon reconvening in Open Session the following item was addressed: 4. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED DOOR SESSION Councilman Marks moved to appoint Diane Kruzich as a regular member and Tricia Mooney as an alternate on the Library Board, Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Marks moved to appoint Vern Roberts and Curtis Schmitt as a members of the Park and Recreation Board. Councilman Manning seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Gomez moved to appoint Tim O'Neill, Robert Wilson, Carol Ball and Bob Salerno as members on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 10 00367 Councilman Marks moved to re-appoint Bob Doss to the Planning and Zoning Comission. Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Manning moved to appoint Tom Bogan to t. he Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. With no further business to address Councilman Alianell moved to adjourn and Councilman Marks seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: Don'~fick,~o~ ATTEST: P&tti A. Hicks, CitY Secretary [SEALI 11