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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1991 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1991 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order t 7:30 p.m. on the 17th day of June, 1991, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Absent Mike Lynch, Councilman Present Billy Sharp, Councilman Present Dale Therio, Councilman Present Rob Burchard, Councilman Absent Lou Gomez, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tem Present and with five present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT - None 3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, LISE PAUL 4. COMMENDATION TO POLICE OFFICER, RICHARD RENFRO Officer Richard Renfro received a commendation for saving the life of a citizen on February 7, ]989. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JUNE 3 AND 10, ]99] Councilman Lynch pulled this item to make it known he would abstain from the June 10 meeting minutes. Councilman Therio asked that his statement on the June 3 minutes with regard to the Animal Shelter project, concerning the estimator used on the job be added. Councilman Gomez then moved to approve the minutes with corrections and Councilman Therio seconded the motion, which carried with all members voting Aye except Councilman Lynch who abstained. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE AS REQUESTED BY VERN ROBERTS, PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER Councilman Lynch moved to approve the leave of absence and Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM CATHLEEN KOELLING --- Councilman Lynch moved to accept the letter of resignation and Councilman Gomez seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REVISED PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER Bill Hall said that DBA Architects had been asked to re-design the proposed animal shelter after the project was bid for the second time and no bids were received for that bid. Mr. Hall said Brian Moore met with David Rolbiecki and himself and went over a conceptual plan~ noting the plan has been down-sized by approximately ]000 square feet, eighteen runs have been cut to ten (with room for future expansion). Mr Hall said staff feel this will be adequate, it is larger than the current shelter and will have a separate quarantine area. Going on, Mr. Hall said the engineering estimates came in on Friday and are consistent with the budget, and that all four stipulations made at the previous meeting have been met. Brian Moore with DBA, said the sally port and number of runs have been cut. The euthanasia, quarantine, puppy/cat area and office are the same. He said the showers had been eliminated. which concerned Judy Talbot, Health Director and if there is enough money, can be added back in. According to the Humane Society of America, this plan meets the needs of our city at this time, going on to say this will be a stick frame building. Mr. Moore fielded questions from the Council regarding the changes made in the plan, i.e., expansion - all the building or just runs, will add-ons be considered modular. It is up to the city~ but usually the office areas stay the same and only the runs are expanded. There was a brief discussion regarding the two back doors, with no connection. Mr. Moor noted one door is for fire emergency only and that there will be a sidewalk installed to connect the two back doors. Councilman Gomez suggested no carpet at all. Councilman Therio asked if the showers are in the storage area~ after which followed a discussion whether they are necessary or not. Councilman Lynch recommended the shower be added back to the plans since it will not be a make or break item. Councilman Gomez asked if storage area can be sacrificed and David Rolbiecki said we can sacrifice some office area. There followed a discussion regarding the best location for the showers. Councilman Sharp asked if it is a requirement to have only one entrance to the quarantine area and Mr. Moore said it is. Again, Councilman Gomez said to cut the carpet, noting his concern is with cleanliness, not costs. Judy Talbot said there will be no animals in the carpeted area and the carpet will help to 4 cut the noise. Mayor Pro-tem Marks said he has no problem with carpet in the offices, but he does in the reception area. Councilman Lynch suggested a swinging gate to keep the animals off the carpet. Councilman Gomez said he is against carpet in an animal control facility, but he will compromise if access to the carpeted area is limited. A citizen asked about fleas and ticks in the carpet and if capabilities for power, plumbing, etc. for the expansion phase will be included in the original building. Mr. Moore said the plumbing, electrical and HVAC will be adequate for expansion noting there are two AC units now and the facility is expanded anotber only has to be added. Councilman Sharp asked how big the breaker box is and a citizen, David Breen said there is never enough power, suggesting the breaker box be twice as big as is needed. Councilman Lynch said the Council needs to know exactly what the Citv is going to ~rovide. Mr. Moore advised that information was in the last packet for the Council and Councilman Gomez said the Council must know what this is going to cost. Mr. Hall advised that the city services provided will come from the operating budget. Councilman Gomez said he still wants to know the figures. Mr. Moore said he has received 3 estimates in the amounts of $]29,000; $131,000; and $]51,000. Councilman Gomez asked if the grading has been done, and David Rolbiecki said not yet, but it is almost finished, noting that it does have to be re-tested. Councilman Sharp asked about trench drainage and Mr. Moore explained how the trench drains, i.e. 4" per foot, behind the runs into a flush drain. Again, regarding carpet, Councilman Therio suggested not in the reception area. Bill Hall noted that a two year warranty bond does need to be added to the Project Manual. Councilman Gomez moved to approve t'he plans provided the two year maintenance be added to the specs, the showers be added back into specs and carpet be removed from the specs and substituted with vinyl tile. The motion was seconded by Councilman Therio who suggested adding an oversized breaker box and increased capacity for expansion in plumbing and electrical. Councilman Gomez amended his motion as follows: Motion to approve with the following stipulations: (]) Expansion capacity for plumbing and electrical (oversized breaker box) be included; (2) carpet removed from specs and substituted with vinyl tile; (3) showers added back to the specs; (4) two year maintenance bond added to specs. Councilman Therio seconded this motion, which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA Bill Hall said we have had proposals from two developers for a golf course on Wynnewood Park, those being, Golf West and Childers Investment. Mr. Hall said one condition of the city's 5 00403,' lease with the Corps of Engineers is that a golf course will be developed on Wynnewood. The Corps has notified the City if there is no proposal by June 30, the lease will be terminated. Mr. Hall said both developers were contacted and as of today, a proposal has been received from Childers, who is working with United States Golf Corporation. Mr. Hall said a letter was received from U.S. Golf Corp and that they have talked to the Corps of Engineers regarding their proposal. This company has an excellent record, and they are proposing a 36 hole course on Wynnewood Park. The company needs a letter of commitment from the city giving them a commitment not to enter into negotiations with another developer for 60 days. A copy of the letter will also be sent to the Corps to ensure them of the development of the course and to retain the lease agreement. Councilman Lynch moved to approve the resolution authorizing a letter of commitment to U.S. Golf Corp., contingent on approval by the Corps of Engineers of their proposal. Councilman Gomez seconded the motion and asked that the motion be amended to include a stipulation in the resolution that if the lease is mulled, the City is not on the hook. Councilman Therio asked what happens if after 60 days nothing is done. Mr. Hall said the City has received a mandate to comply by June 30, we have done so and if nothing happens in the 606 day period, he assumes the lease will then be terminated. Mr. Hall went on to say that if U.S. Golf Corp. is not complete but still working at the end of 60 days, the Corps probably will not terminate the lease, noting the Corps doesn't want the park back, they have no desire to re-open the park. Councilman Lynch asked how Childers and U.S. Golf Corp are connected. Mr. Hall said Mr. Childers is a commercial investor and U.S.G.C. is a golf course developer, and the two are working together. Mr. Hall said it is not necessary to refer to Childers in the Resolution. The motion then carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 696; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH STEVE MILLER FOR THE MOWING OF MEDIANS AND PARKWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $630.00 PER MOWING Bill Hall explained that this contract was originally awarded to E.F. Anthony, by ordinance, and that Mr. Anthony had not fulfilled the terms of the contracted. Mr. Hall said as a result the contract was terminated and that Mr. Steve Miller had been mowing on a job to job basis and doing an excellent job. Councilman Gomez moved to approve the contract with Steve Miller at $630.00 per mowing through the end of the fiscal year. Councilman Sharp seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Pro-tem Marks said he attended the Council of Governments meeting and that our application for the park grant has been approved. He noted the Frisco airport is still on their 6 year plan. 3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, LISE PAUL Ms. Paul was not able to return to the meeting. The certificate was read by Mayor Pro-tem Marks as follows: Presented to Lise Paul "On April 28, 1991, Animal Control Officer, Lise Paul agave assistance to the police dispatchers when a tornado hit The Colony. Lise helped by answering phone calls which flooded the dispatch office that day, due to the storm. Her professional manner and willingness to help another city department when in need is admirable. The City Council and members of City Staff congratulate Lise on her actions taken that day and commend her for her dedication as a city employee." This item will be placed on the July 1 1997 agenda for presentation. With no further business to address, Councilman Gomez moved to adjourn and Councilman Sharp seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Pro-tem Marks adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED: Joel M~/~ks, Mayor Pro-rem ? ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary