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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
~ER 15, 1990
The Regular Session of bhe Ciby Council of bhe Ciby of The
Colony, Texas was called bo order ab 7:30 p.m. on bhe 15bh day of
Ocbober, 1990 ab Ciby Hall wibh bhe following Council roll call:
William W. Manning, Mayor Present
Mike Lynch, Councilman Presenb
Sbeve Withers, Councilman Presenb
Mike Alianell, Councilman Presenb
Rob Burchard, Councilman Presenb
Lou Gomez, Councilman Presenb
Joel Marks, Councilman Present
and wibh seven presenb, a quorum was esbablished and bhe
following ibems were addressed:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITIZEN INPUT
Donald Ho~sbon, 7600 Wes~shore Drive, represenbing R.S.V.P.
said bhe volunbeer group has given 5063 hours to bhe City,
Library and SPAN in bhe firsb 9 monbhs of 1990.
Dick Weaver, 4940 Hackney, reporbed on bhe progress of bhe
organizabional charb for bhe Ciby sbabing he had volunteered to
put on compuber so bhab personnel can make changes easily.
3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING WHITE CANE WEEK
Mayor Manning read bhe proclamabion in ihs enbireby as
follows:
WHEREAS, bhere are 30,000 blind people in Texas dependenb
upon a whibe cane or a leader dog; and
¥~tF_.REAS, Governor Bill Clemenbs has proclaimed bhe week of
Ocbober 19 - 29, 1990 as Lions Whibe Cane Week; and
WHEREAS, Lions Clubs seek bo acquainb bhe public wibh ibs
obligabions bo bhe people who use bhe leader dogs or whibe canes,
and bo assure public recognibion and observance of the law
probecbing persons using bhese symbols; and
WHEREAS, bhe InLernabional Associabion of Lions are
interesbed in sighb conservabion work bhrough Disbricb 2-E2 Lions
Organ and Eye Bank and School for bhe adulb blind and aid bo bhe
sight handicapped bhrough examination and eyeglasses for bhe less
forbunabe, and obher worbhwhile service projecbs; and
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WHEREAS, the Lions of District 2-E2 give freely::of thei'r
time and effort in the sale of miniature white canes to ~aise
funds for these worthwhile projects:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William W. Manning, Mayor of the City of
The Colony, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of October 19-
29, 1990, as:
WHITE CANEWEEK
in the City of The Colony and urge all citizens to become
familiar with the meaning and purpose of the white cane and
leader dogs.
William W. Manning, Mayor
ATTEST: ',
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM PETERS COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PTA BOARD REGARDING RECYCLING
Barbara Manton, Public Relations Chairperson for Peters
Colony Elementary PTA and a 13 year resident of The Colony
addressed the council regarding Peters Colony's policy regarding
recycling. Ms. Manton said recycling is important and cited 3
main reasons the PTA has decided to adopt this policy.~
1. Peters Colony is committed to recycling
2. They understand the city's need for documentation in
order to comply with a grant received from the State.
3. A support petition was circulated with almost. 250
signatures received, supporting the effort to establish recycling
in The Colony.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM THE COLONY YOUTH
SOCCER ASSOCIATION TO INSTALL A SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT TURNER STREET
PARK
Don Davis, 'representing the Colony Youth Soccer Association
stated that there are areas at the fields which are not. now
covered by the current sprinkler system because of the expansion
of the fields and that the Soccer Association would like hhe
Council's blessing to install additional sprinklers at the park
at. no expense to the City.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Alianell 'moved .to
approve the request and Councilman Withers seconded the motion.
7. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING PARK LAND GRANTS
Dennis Jerke, representing Carter-Burgess, explained the
Texas parks and Wildlife Grant Application process, reminding the
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Council that Fox and Jacobs has ,asked .the city to accept some 42
acres of land in the northeast portion, of the city to be used as
a park area. Mr. Jerke said Fox and Jacobs-had asked his company
to prepare a matching funds grant application for the site, using
the value of the property as the matching ~funds,~ and-at~.no cost
to the City, Mr. Jerke went on to. say ~he maximum amount of the
grant would be $500,000.00 and that the application will be in
that amount, going on to say his company has been successful in
these requests over the pas~ 6 years. Mr. Jerke said he will
work directly with city s~aff, noting that the grant system
scores applications higher tha~. include wa~er activities, ie,
ponds, lakes, creeks, going on to say [hat his company
understands this and will work toward that end. He said there
will be a Master Plan which will be presented at a public meeting
for the citizens ~o review. He also said Centex feels good about
this because they feel they are putting something positive into
The Colony.
There were some general questions regarding time, location,
etC. .
10. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 RELATING TO
THE LATE HOURS PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF.ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Councilman Burchard made a presentation to the Council based
on facts received from the Police Department. and other sources,
noting earlier opinions had been based on feelings, and mot facts.
The Councilman went on to say this is not an issue of we~ vs dry, --.
but ~he type of community we want. The presentation covered
items such as numbers of D.W.I. and P.I. ,arrests, hours of the
day, days of the week, annual comparisons, tax revenues, ~etc.
(See Attachment t'At')
Councilmen Gomez and Marks argued that no~ all people ge~
drunk in The Colony, to which Councilman Burchard responded~that
all the numbers prove is that incidents increase during,the late
hours. He also included in his report that he contacted several
quality restaurants in the area. and no~ed that none of them are
open until 2:00 a.m.
There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the pros and
cons of late hours sales. Councilman Gomez said the State laws
need to be changed to increase bhe penalty for drunk driving,
stat, ing that the Council cannot legislate morality. ,Councilman
Withers stated tha~ everytime this ,Council passes an ordinance we
are imposing our.morality on someone else.
Councilman Lynch said he had conducted a survey using a grid
of the city map and then choosing random phone numbers ~wi~hin
each section of the grid. The Councilman said' he made
approximately 25 calls and of those ~14 were in favor of ceasing
sales at 12:00 midnight, 5 were for selling until 2:00 a.m. and 7
had no preference. Councilman Lynch said we (the Council)
represent [he citizens of the City and tha~ our duty is to
represent all of the citizens (silent majority) whether they come ----
to council meetings or noS.
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Mayor Manning then opened the floor for comments from the
audience.
Melanie Able- 4524 Lakecrest Dr., said she did not see
enough reasons to allow late hour sales city the following
reasons for not allowing them:
1. tax revenue loss is insignificant
2. need more family businesses
3. liquor O.K. but not totally saturated
4. don't think old businesses will be hurt significantly
5. Feel most people there after 10.:00 are there to get drunk
6. safety issues speak for themselves
Ms. Able said she hopes the Council will vote logically and
not be revenue hungry.
Montia Setzler, 4412 Hale, Hopes the Council realizes their
responsibility to the citizens of the community and will nob
exercise their personal freedoms at the expense of our safety,
noting the revenue loss being insignificant, Mr. Setzler went on
to say some of his reasons are' rather:selfish, because he is a
pastor and his job comes in after the police and fire are
through.
Dr. Randy Rist, 5321 Marsh, is in favor of the extended
hours and was surprised at Councilman Burchard's figures, stat~ing
they only show correlation not cause. He went on to say he is a
single parent and enjoys the fact that he can go out to a bar in
The Colony (not far), noting that O'Riley's sponsors several
soccer teams in The Colony
Ralph Sears, 6813 Anderson, said most had been concerned for
the quality of life wanting a family oriented community,
suggested maybe we should be talking about the quality of self
and asked if we want this for our family or for ourselves. Mr.
Sears went on to say a family oriented community is' the reason
most people moved here, it is peaceful and they didn't want to
bring Dallas with them. He said the vote ttonight is for the
family, children and future.
Bill Wilkes, 5604 Tucker, said the most important word is
balance and there is wisdom in balance, going on to say that
years ago, the city was voted wet but it is still a family
community and that we must find a balance in our City, urging the
Council to vote for a balanced community.
Jeff Bacon, 4721 Brandenburg, said if statistics don't
persuade the Council let common sense persuade them, noting that
common sense tells us that extended hours is not worth the
trouble and expense it. causes. Mr. Bacon said the city should
cater to family needs and should vote against the extended hours.
Ken Wood, 5000 N. Colony, is in favor of extended hours,
stating he felt the figures presented were not conclusive, just
date, noting that all candidates said they were for businesses
and if they vote down the late hours they will be telling the
voters it doesn't matter what they say, going on to say he
doesn't see that it will impact police work load significantly
either way.
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Lynn Tea~ue, 4321 Ireland, appreciates [he work done by t~he
Council on [his issue and that they can see bwo sides of
issue. Mr. Teague said his family Chose The Colony bpcause of
the family community image and ghab he believes doing away with
exgended hours would not limit, business in The Colony. Mr.
Teague said families are imporgant in this community and
council should remember ghat. He went on go say he did not.
believe ghis would be legislat, ing moraligy but making a posit~ive
s~agemeng bo our children.
Gary Jones, 4316 Fryer, said he want, s to protecg his family
and ghab he expecbs the Council bo do thab by closing bars at 12
midnighg.
Alt, on Paris, 5625 Truibb, said we can make inferences using
[he data and ghab we can use random samples, sbaging bhab we
don't, need to keep bars open after 12 midnighg.
.Diane Allen, 4751 Wagner, ~.~ked if people arre'!~[ed were
drinking in The Colony ([hat is not known). She went on to say
that people should make bheir own decisions, noting bhat, the
restaurants and bars in The Colony employ several people and
curbing [he hours will hurt~ ghem.
Bruce Sopas, 5221Worle¥, read a prepared statement, bo this
effect; no~ing we do will bring. ~.~.r.ge~...res~aurants until the
traffic flow and populabion increase, but his personal opinion is
if the extended hours are eliminated it, will signal businesses
nob go come here. Mr. Sopas went on saying it is nob [he job'of
[he Council to teach morals bo his kids and thab their personal
convictions should nob influence their unbiased decisions.
David Kendall, 5625 Turner, said to Councilmen Gomez and
Marks, that it is nob their opin;'~ons .... that scare him "bu~ their
attitudes, noting ~hat is this issue (wet/dry) was voted on in
The Colony right now the "wet" would lose. Mr. Kendall said he
is not against, those businesses that sell alcohol, but, [hat he is
for ghe family, noting that ghe majoriby at ghis meeting seem bo
be againsb extended hours.
Paula, Dunn St., said closing bars at midnighg will nog keep
people from gerbing drunk.
Vivian Bedell, #3 Holden, ~'aid ghe Chamber of Commerce
supports extended hours for the sale of alcohol and read a
prepared stabement to ghat, effect,, then stating ghis should be an
economic decision by the Council.
Nathan George, 5110 Pai~e Rd. representing O~Riley~s
presented a petition with over 350 names in support of ex[ended
hours (names gathered from O~Riley~s, Pappalou~s and O.B.~s),
Mr. George said the revenue figures are not, accurabe and that,
being open late the other 4 nights of the week will hurt.
quality of life in the ciby. Mr. George went on to. S~Y ~he TABC
strictly enforce clubs and bars and that-this should be seen as
an economic issue not: an emotional one.
Bob Woodard, 4924 Watson, a special invesgigat, or for the
Dallas County District Attorney, Police Officer in Addison and a
security guard at a 24 hour a day restaurant, said, "An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure", not, lng bhe by-product is
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much deeper than the Council t~hinks.
Sara Paris, 5625 Truitt, said if one life is lost due to the
extended hours bhen the $500.00 in losb tax revenue is not worth
it.
Pam Henley, 5632 Perrin, said this a family community and
extended hours causes problems.
Cynthia Shinsky, 4527 N. Horseshoe Trail, said her 3 year
old daughter was killed by a drunk driver but late hours was not
the problem, ra~her the legislabors, nobing bhe laws should be
sbronger, Ms. Shinsky said she is in favor of extended hours.
David Glass, 4177 Clary, said he realizes people can drink
anywhere, anytime, but noted that The Colony doesn'b have to
help,
Mayor Manning called for a motion on the issue. Councilman
Burchard moved to approve an ordinance repealing Chapter 3, which
will eliminabe extended hours for bhe sale of alcohol and
Councilman Wi~hers seconded the motion.
Councilman Marks said he has a family too and bhat he
drinks, bu~ there are no problems from ~hat, noting bhat he did
no~ run for office ~o control people's problems. Going on,
Councilman Marks said families have come here to The Colony since
we were robed web, nobing he ~ries bo robe for the good of all
citizens and asked why these people are not present when bhe
Council is addressing other items.
Councilman Lynch said he is not elected bu~ appoinbed and
still has to earn his stripes and that he is asked to represent
all of ~he city, going on to say that ~o help him in thab duty he
made random calls bo citizens, realizing bhat the input is
limited, but that he is interesbed in ~he opinions of The Colony
Mayor Manning read bhe caption of bhe ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REPEALING CHAPTER
3, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
OF CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00) AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The mo~ion passed with the following vote:
Lynch - Aye, Wit~hers - Aye, Alianell - No, Burchard - Aye,
Gomez - No, Marks - No, Manning - Aye.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION OF GUY HOPSON FOR A CHANGE OF
ZONING ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES,
SEEKING TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY AMENDED SO AS TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY A LIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION WITH A SPECIFIC
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USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION
7616 NORTH MAIN STREET. (FM 423)
Councilman Alianell moved bo open bhe public hearing and
Councilman Withers seconded the mobion which carried with all
members voting Aye.
Bob van Til said bhis is a requesb to re-zone properby from
Neighborhood Services bo Light Commercial with a Specifi'c Use
Permit for the sale of~ beer and wine'fOr off-premise consumption.
Mr. van Til said bhe re-zoning is necessary so that the owner can
comply with fire protection codes in the building, noting he
could not comply with requirements if the properby remained
Neighborhood Services because of the water line. Mr. van Til
said this will be a convenience :store.- .There followed a general
discussion regarding location, presenb zoning of adja:cent
properties, the effecb of the widening of 423 on bhe 'properby,
effect on the property when the water lines are upgraded, etc.
Donald Hogston asked if bhe council realizes: how many
businesses in bhe city sell alcohol.
Councilman Lynch reminded the owner, Guy Hopson, that, the
ordinance jusb passed effecbs off-premise sales also. Mr. Hopson
said this type business always has to stop selling alcohol at
midnight, noting that is governed by State law. Mr. Hopson wenb
on to say he would probably close around 10:30 p.m. C 1 i n
Simpson of 5200 N. Colony asked if bhe fuel tanks had been
checked for environmental purposes and Mr. Hopson said they had.
Councilman .Lynch said as a Councilman, he asks that there be
some hype of cap on the number of SUP's issued bo probect the
existing businesses, going on bo say the City is web by choice,
but bo continually grant SUP's is a dis-service to exisbing
businesses.
Councilman' Gomez said he agrees but if we stop now, bhere
are no guidelines to follow.
Councilman Gomez moved to close bhe public hearing and
Councilman Lynch seconded the motion which carried Wibh all
members voting Aye.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1
AND 8 COUNCIL MEETINGS
Councilman Alianel] moved to approve the minutes as'written
and Councilman Gomez seconded bhe mobion which carried with a
unanimous roll call robe.
D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING DAVID
PUREFOY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR E 9-1-1
Councilman Alianell moved~ to approve the resolution as
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wri~ben and Councilman Gomez seconded ~he mobion which carried
wi~h a unanimous roll call vote.
Eo CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS WITH DENTON COUNTY FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
FIRE SERVICES AND LIBRARY SERVICES
Councilman Alianell moved bo approve bhe resolubion as
wri[ben and Councilman Gomez seconded bhe mobion which carried
with a unanimous roll call vote.
F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TWO CONTRACTS WITH TRINITY
MEDICAL CENTER FOR MEDICAL CONTROL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Alianell moved bo approve bhe con,tachs as
wri~ben and Councilman Gomez seconded bhe motion which carried
with a unanimous roll call robe.
G. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR GATE ATTENDANT
AT STEWART CREEK PARK
Councilman Alianell moved to approve ~he con~ract as writ, ten
and Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried wibh a
unanimous roll call robe.
K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED
CONTROLLED ACCESS FREEWAY FOR STATE HIGHWAY 121
Councilman Alianell moved to approve bhe resolubion as
wri~ben and Councilman Gomez seconded bhe motion which carried
wibh a unanimous roll call robe.
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE
ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES TO A LIGHT
COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE
OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION
7616 NORTH MAIN STREET (FM 423)
Mayor Manning read bhe capbion of bhe ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 61, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY, AS AMENDED, PASSED AND APPROVED ON JUNE 4,
1979, GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE
IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
(NS) TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) WITH A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA
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OF THE STRUCTURE DESIGNATED ON THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED
AS EXHIBIT "A": LOCATED AT ~76'16 MAIN STREET(FM 423);
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; REQUIRING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SITE PLAN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC
INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
OF NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR NOR MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE' OFFENSE SHALL
BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH~A
VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Lynch said he is in favor of bhe re-zoning
request by not~ bhe S.U.P. and made a motion to approve the re-
zoning but without the S.U.P. Councilman Withers seconded the
motion. Councilman Marks asked Mr. Hopson if he could open if he
would not be able to sell beer and. wine ~and Mr. Hopson said no.
Councilman Withers said he would rather the cit, y be dry but that
he is not against Mr. Hopson as a person or his business. The
vote was then taken as follows:
Lynch - Aye, Withers - Aye, Alianell - No, Burchard - Aye,
Gomez - No, Marks.- No, Manning - No. Motion failed.
Councilman Alianell then moved to approve the ordinance as
written and Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote: .--.
Lynch - No, Withers - No, Alianell - Aye, Burchard - No,
Gomez - Aye, Marks - Aye, Manning - Aye.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES
FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Councilman Gomez said he pulled bhis item to note there is
an error on the resolution which names Don Amick as Mayor. Ciby
Secretary Pabti Hicks said ~his error had been noted earlier and
had been corrected on the document for signature.
Councilman Gomez then moved-bo approve the resolution and
Councilman Alianell seconded the motion which carried with a
unanimous roll call robe.
H. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR
CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES, AND APPROVAL OF AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR SAME
Councilman Burchard asked if ~he insurance coverage was in
order for the company recommended by staff and Mr. Hall advised
tha~ it is. Councilman Burchard then moved to accepb and award
the bids and approve bhe ordinance; Councilman Gomez seconded ~he
motion which carried with a unanimous roll call robe.
I. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR
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RESIDENTIAL MOWING, AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT FOR SAME
Mr. Bi]] Hall said bhe bids were opened Friday afbernoon ab
which ~ime only one bid was received, bha~ being in bhe amounb of
$75.00 per lob. Mr. Ha]] not. ed we have been paying $20.00 per
lob and recommended rejecbing bhis bid due bo bhe excessive
price.
Councilman Aliane]l moved bo rejec~ bhe bid and Councilman
Burchard seconded bhe mobion which carried wibh a unanimous roll
call vo~e.
$. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT FOR ETHRIDGE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Mr. Hall explained bhis is a drainage easemenb acquired by
LISD from ~he proper~y owner bo allow proper drainage.
Councilman Lynch moved t~o approve ~he plab and Councilman
Burchard seconded bhe mobion which carried wit, h a unanimous roll
call robe.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE
WASTEWATER PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Bi]] Hall said only one bid was received, bhab being
from ~he Ciby of Libb]e Elm in bhe amounb of $3000.00. Mr. Ha]]
recommended rejecting ~his bid, no~ing ~hab Libb]e Elm had ab one
t~ime, expressed in~eres~ in purchasing ~he plan~, bu~ ~ha~ ~he
minimum adverbised bid had been $9500.00. Mr. Hall recommended
ho]ding on bo bhe was~ewaber ~reabmenb planb for possible' fubure
use .
Councilman Burchard moved bo rejecb the bid and Councilman
Gomez seconded ~he mobion which carried wibh a unanimous roll
call robe.
1]. DISCUSSION OF THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN
Mr. Hall explained ~ha~ bhe original loan approved had been
in bhe amount~ of $1,080,000.00 ~o insba]l bhe sewer sysbem in bhe
Eas~va]e addibion and bhat. bhe assessmenb had been set at
approximately $1.08 per residence. He went, on bo say bhab due bo
bhe Mid-Easb crisis, cosbs have increased and ~he Wa~er
Development, Board is concerned ~hab bhe original amounb may nob
be enough bo complebe bhe projecb. Mr. Hall said we can scale
back ~he projec~ or nob do ib ab all or asked for an additional
amoun[ of money, nobing ~here is money ]efb in bhe fund which
would be available for ~his purpose.
Mr. Hall did say bhab if we accep~ a ]ar§er amoun[, bhe
assessmenb will be increased, and according ~o our engineer's
esbimabe bhe new cosb could be around $1,327,300.00 ~o complebe
the project. Mr. Hall said bhab would raise bhe assessmen~ bo
approximabely $1.30 per residence.
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Mr. Hall noted this is all speculation at this time, and
even if we request additional funds we do not have to borrow tha~
amount, going on ~o say that if after the bids are open and we
know exactly what we need, then that will be the amount to be
borrowed, however, we need ~o be prepared. Mayor Manning asked
if another public hearing is needed, and Mr. Hall said the S~ate
does not require it, but it might be a good idea.
There was a discussion regarding holding such a public
hearing on November 5, 1990. Consensus of the Council was to
hold the public hearing and to direc~ the City Manager to request
1.3 million dollars.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (OPTIONAL)
Councilman Marks said he would like to serve as the liaison
for Park and Re.creation. Councilman Burchard, current liaison
said he has no problem witch that and Mayor Manning approved ~ha~
appointment.
Councilman Withers said the Animal Shelter S~andards
Advisory Committee is exploring the possibility of building a new
shel~er and also of moving Fire S~a~ion No. 3 for use as a
shelter.
13. CITY MANAGERtS REPORT
1. Cut back is highway projects from ~he Sta~e from Elm Fork
to The Colony on hold 1 year or longer, no contracts let prior to
1992. Widening of 121 in The Colony has been shelved. Freeway
project for 121 in The Colony is still in the plans and it, would
save the State money to do the freeway project and not. ~he
widening project. Upcoming public hearing at Stonebriar on
October 23, 1990.
2. School flashers have been requested on S. Colony Blvd.
by a citizen. Will check with traffic engineer for
justification. The cost will be approximately $16,000.00 and
would have to be a capital project. Discussion of possible
alternatives.
3. Witt Road - 5 year capital project a~ $12,000.
Commissioner Jacobs has said we can borrow the machine from
Denton County, but tha~ after December 31, 1990 ~here will be no
more road and bridge districts and jacobs is willing to enter
into an interlocal agreement, for use of ~he machine, but she
needs to know our intent as soon as possible. Place on 11-5-90
Council meeting.
4. Plans for moving Animal Cont. rol ~o the Health
Department are going well and should come ~o Council soon for
approval. ---
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With no further business bo address, Councilman Marks moved
bo adjourn and Councilman Burchard seconded bhe motion which
carried wibh all members voting Aye. Mayor Manning adjourned the
meeting at 10:57 p.m.
APPROVED:
William W. Manning, ~
ATTEST:
PaOli A. Hicks, City Secretary
[SEAL]
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ATTACHMENT "A
OVERVIEW
EXHIBIT A. - SHOWS DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION ARRESTS
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
i2:00 MIDNIGHT AND 4:0A AM.
EXHIBIT B. - SHOWS' THAT THE DAYS WITH EXTENDED HOU~S FOR
ALCOHOL SALE HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER NUMBERS
OF DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION THAN THE DAYS THAT
DO NOT HAVE EXTENDED HOURS.
EXHIBIT C. - SHOWS THAT DWI/PI INCIDENTS IN THE COLONY ARE
ON AN INCREASE AND THAT 1990 WILL PROBABLY HIT
A THREE YEAR HIGH.
EXHIBIT D&E - SHOWS THE ALCOHOL GENERATED TAX REVENUES
RECEIVED BY THE COLONY COMPARED TO THE COST IN
LIVES, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
SUFFERED BY OUR CITIZENS.
EXHIBIT E. - SHOWS THAT THE COLONY WOULD ....... NOT LOo=~?~= ITS
ABILITY TO ATTRACT QUALITY FAMILY RESTAURAN'T'S
BY NOT EXTENDING HOURS FOR ALUOI-~OL~ ' SALE.
" 008890
ATTACHMENT "A"(2)
THE COLONY
DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION INCIDENTS
1989 VERSUS 1990
1/1/89 1/1/90 1990
12/31/89 9/25/90 ANNUALIZED
12:00-2:00 AM 32 ) 45.4 35 ) 54.4 47
2:00-4:00 32 ). PCT 39 ) PCT 52
4:00-G:00 8 16) 13
G:00-8:00 4 I 1
8:00-10:00 1 I 1
10:00-12:00 i 2 3
12:00-2:06) PM 3 3 4
2:00-4:00 8 2 3
4:00-6:00 5 4 5
6:00-8:00 11 7 9
8: 00-10:O0 17 15 20
10: 00-12:00 19 17 23
141 136 181
* THE COLONY IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING 15.1 DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION INCIDENTS PER MONTH.
* THAT AMOUNTS TO ONE INCIDENT EVERY OTHER DAY. AT THIS CURRENT PACE, THE COLONY
COULD CONSERVATIVELY HIT 181 INCIDENTS (A THREE YEAR HIGH AND A 28.4% INCREASE OVER 1989)
BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
* THE ESTIMATED 181 DWI/PI INCIDENTS FOR THE 1990 YEAR IS A CONSERVATIVE FIGURE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY INCREASE IN THE INCIDENT RATE DURING THE THANKSGIVING, CHRISMAS
OR NEW YEARS EVE (PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT) HOLIDAYS
ATTACHMENT "A" ( B ) THE COLONY
DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION INCIDENTS
DAILY COMPARISONS
1'98'9 VERSUS 1990 (1)
1989 1990. 1990
(9 MONTHS) (ANNUALIZED)
MONDAY i4 19 25
TUESDAY 11 12 16
WEDNESDAY 14 8 11
THURSDAY 16 .... ~
FRIDAY 17 18 24
SATURDAY 35 23 31
SUNDAY 34 31 41
TOTAL: 141 136 181
AS THE ABOVE ]'ABLE SHOWS, THOSE NIGHTS WERE THE HOURS OF
ALCOHOL SALE HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THE NUMBER OF DWI/PI
INCIDENTS INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY.
(1) INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CAPTAIN CARROLL OF THE COLONY
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
" 00880
"- " ATT/~M~5~O~i~" ( 4 )
DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION INCIDENTS
ANNUAL COMPARISONS FOR 1'988, 1'98'9 AND 1990 (1)
YEAR .D. WI PI TOTAL
1'988 5 ' 142 147
1989 !3 128 141 )
) 28.4
1990 (9 PIONTHS) 8 128 (2) ) PCT
(ANNUALIZED) (11) (170) 181 ) INCR
AS THE ABOVE TABLE SHOWS, THE COLONY'S EXPERIENCED A
28.4 PERCENT INCREASE IN DWI/PUBLIC INTOXICATION INCIDENTS
FROM i989 TO 1990.
ALLOWING ALCOHOL TO BE SOLD UNTIL 2:00 APl EVERY NIGHT OF THE
WEEK WOULD ~REATLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DWI/PI INCIDENTS
WHICH IN TURN INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE OF OUR CITIZENS AND POLICE OFFICERS.
(1) INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CAPTAIN CARROLL OF THE COLONY
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(2) CAPT. CARROLL ADVISES THAT WITHOUT DOING A MANUAL FILE
SEARCH HE COULD NOT TELL HOW MANY OF THE PI ARRESTS COULD
HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN CHARGED WITH DWI.
008800
ATTACHMENT "A" ( 5 )
THE COLONY
:i,'.:.'-~.~! !]J!L,_X~ !~!f~!gJ~i~.'.Z,[i IlO. i! /!~_V.!~LU_.!-.:.-;.~
1. 1989 "FAX REVENUES GENEI:]A'I'ED FROM "I"HE SALE ALCOHOL BY MIX
BEVERAGE I_ICENSEES:
$9,643.51. (2)
2. AVERAGE I'~tJMBER OF t-'-IOUI'IS ALCOHOI..IC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD:
5.)9 HI)UFOS PER WEEK (3)
5, 148 HOURS PER YEAR (,.'-1.)
3. TAX REVENUES THE (]OL. ONY RE[]EIVED IN 1989 BY EXTENI)ING 'T'HE
HOUI::~S ALCOHOL ON FRIDAY, SATUFtDAY Al'ID SUNDt~Y:
~{~;58Z~. 44 PER YEAR (5)
THE COI_ONY ONLY RECEIVES ~}~583.4.::~ PER YEA[~ BY EXTENDING THE
FLOURS ALCOHOl. MAY BE SOLD.
'I'HE COST TO THE PEOPI_E OF 'THE COLONY IN I. IVES I_OST, BODIt. Y
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND [.AW ENFORCEMEIqT FAR OUTWEIGH THE
]'AX REVENUES RECEIVED.
(1) INCLUDES ]'FIE SALE OF BEER AND WINE.
('.'>) FIGURES Al'RE FROM "I'HE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION.
]'AX RATE IN 1989 WAS 12 PERCENT OF WHICH THE STATE KEI:)"I''
89.2857 PEIRCEIxlT AND 'THE COLONY RECEIVED 10. Z.[43 ?ERCENT.
(3) ASSUMING HOURS OF: :L0:30 ~1~1 .- 12:00 MIl)NIGHT (SLJNDAY -.
WEDNESDAY) AND 10:30 AM - :2:00 AM (']'H(JRSDAY - SATURDAY).
(4) 99.0 HOURS PER WEEK X 52 WEEKS PER YEF'-~R = 5, 148 FLOURS
YEAR.
(5) $9643..51 / 5, 148 HOURS PER YEAR =: ~:L.87 OF TAX REVENUE
PER HOUR. $1.87 X 312 I-'IOURS = $58:3.44 (6 HOURS OF
EXTENDED HOURS PER WEEI< X 52 WEEI<8 = 312 HOURS PER YEAR)
ATTACHMENT "A" ( 6 )
THE COLOIqY
AI_COHOL I~EL,'Z~TED ALJTOMOBII..E ACCIDEIxlTS (1)
JANUARY .1., 1988 - SEPTEMBER 1, 1990
WEEI<
T.'E L.q..q.,:.-'",Zr.;LC)
Cr.':-'/C~7/88 MON 1 I: 0'3 PM CR I DER I:~I).
04110188 SUN 3:40 AM -~. N. COLONY
05/29/88 SUN 8:::]'7 PM STEWAR]'S CI:~L:EK PAI:~I<
07/05/8D TL!E !0:10 PM :1.2:1. & PAIGE
09/1C)/88 SAT 4: .1. '.'?]AH '~'.~ PA I GL-- ,..~, YAG~:':I-'~
02/12/89 SUN ].:07 AI¥1 .~. MAIN &. LAKE HIGHI..ANDS
C~3/18/89 SAT 9:'.-]3 I:-~M M~,Ii',I &. WITT
.,~z.-',.:,z ~:~:-~ TLIE 8:36 PM HWY 4z.,.:,
08/20/89 SUN 10:37 PM ]"URNER & ]'~'~YLOR
1()/~'~1/89 SUN :1.2:11 AM .~- :t21 &. M~.~iN
12/16 / 8':.3 SAT 8: 31 I:.)M I",!. CO L ONY
03/19/9('~ MDN ].0:14 PM MAIN &. N. COLONY
~.,~/11/9r~ FRI 4:10 ~.~,M ..~- ].:2:1 &. CRIDER
08/19/9('~ SUN i0:54 PM :/:..::1 &. MAIN
THE ABOVE TABLE SHOWS ALI_ 'I'HE ALCOHOL I:~EI_A'I'ED AUTOMOBL. E ACCIDENTS
(IN WHICH A FIRE TRUCI</AMBULENCI£ WERE REQUIF~:ED TO RESPOND) THAT
HAVE OCCURR. ED IN THE COLONY OVER THE PAST 'I'I--IFtEE YEARS.
(1.) ]:IxlFORMATION PROVIDED BY CI'"IIi£F VAN MORI:;~ISDN
ATTACHMENT "A" ( 7 )
THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF RES]'AURANTS IN THE PLANO, ADDISON AND
CARROLLTON ArREA AND THE HOURS THEY CLOSE DURING THE WEEK.
RESTAURANT S U___~_N rdol,q TUE WED T__H.L] F._R.._I_ SAT_
El_ FENIX .................. 1¢):o0 PM .................. 11:0o PM--
(PLANO/ADDISON) -
DALTS .................. ll:A(] PM ....................... 12:0() MID-
( ADD I SON )
TGI FRIDAYS ................... 12:00 MID ..................
(PLANO) i: O0 AM
ON THE BORDER ............................ :1.2:00 MID .................... 1:00 PM-.-
( ADD I SON)
RED LOBS'I'ER .................... 1(-~: O0 PM ..................... 11: 00 PM--
(PLANO)
TONY ROIdAS ............... iO:O(-D pM --11:00 PM--.
(ADD I SON)
CHILI ~'S ..................... I!:00 PM ........................ 12:()('D MID-
(CARROLLTON)
BLACK EYE PEA ' - ...................... 10:O() Pld .............................. "1:OO PH ....
( ~":.A R F~ O I_ L TOIxl )
T l A ' S .................. 10: ¢.~() PM ........... 10: '"¢' - .-
.......... c,_D PM
(CAR ROLL TON)
S]'EAI< & ALE .................. 10.'OA pF'l .........
(CARROLLTON) ........... 11:¢DO PM--
BENI',IIGAN' S .................... 12: ('~('D MID ..................... 0¢~ AM
(PLANO) - ' 1:
THE ABOVE LIST SHOWS THAT THE COLONY WOULD I',IOT BE HINDERED IN ITS ABILITY
-I-0 ATTRACT QUALITY RESTAUFtAI,4TS BY SETTING ]'HE HOUR ALCOHOL CAN BE SOLD TO
12:0(] MIDNIGH]'.