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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1991 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1991 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 7th day of October, 1991, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Mike Lynch, Councilman Absent Billy Sharp, Councilman Present Dale Therio, Councilman Present Rob Burchard, Councilman Present Lou Gomez, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tem Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: ]. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT Don Chavez, 5141 Ragan, addressed the Council regarding the Frisco Jetport. He said he is opposed to the airport and always has been; the runway is situated so that planes will be going right over B.B. Owens Elementary school. Mr. Chavez noted that previous airport plans were nixed by Frisco due to the proximity to schools in Frisco, however there is no mention in these proceedings of concern for schools in The Colony. He also said the plans look larger than before and said he opposes any money from The Colony being appropriated for the jetport. Mr. Chavez also said there is no control tower and reminded all that air traffic criss-crosses The Colony now from various airports. 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 19, ]991 AS WHITE CANE DAY Mayor Manning read the proclamation in it's entirety as follows: WHEREAS, there are 30,000 blind people in Texas dependent upon a white cane or a leader dog; and WHEREAS, Governor Ann Richards has proclaimed the week of October 19 - 26, 1991 as Lions White Cane Week; and WHEREAS, Lions Clubs seek to acquaint the public with its obligations to the people who use the leader dogs or white canes, and to assure public recognition and observance of the law protecting persons using these symbols; and 4 WHEREAS, the International Association of Lions are interested in sight conservation work through District 2-E2 Lions Organ and Eye Bank and School for the adult blind and aid to the sight handicapped through examination and eyeglasses for the less fortunate, and other worthwhile service projects; and WHEREAS, the Lions of District 2-E2 give freely of their time and effort in the sale of miniature white canes to raise 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 - 26, 1991, as: WHITE CANE WEEK 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. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of The Colony, Texas to be affixed this 7th day of October, 1991. William W. Manning, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary Richard Smith with the Lions Club accepted the proclamation. 4. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Manning read two certificates for Life Saving Awards given to Officers Richard Renfro and Leslie Smith. Both officers were present and accepted the certificates and the life saving medals. Mayor Manning then read a certificate of appreciation given to Mr. Robert Heath for stopping and burglary in progress. Ms. Elizabeth McCoy, the person whose house was being burglarized was present and presented Mr. Heath with a reward. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Manning summarized the items on the consent agenda. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 16, 18 AND 23, 1991 Motion to approve the minutes as written - Gomez; Second - Burchard Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ]990 PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS Hotion to approve the refunds as recommended - Gomez; Second - Burchard ~otion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 BY ADDING ARTICLE V RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS Councilman Sharp recommended deleting the last sentence of Section 2(a) and said Section 4 needs Eo be clarified Ehat rhts ts a one rime fee. Councilman Sharp then explained Section 5 stating Ehat the response Eo a robbery and/or fire alarm ts different Ehan Ehat to a burglary. Ir requires more personnel. Councilman Sharp said the commtEtee recommends passage of the ordinance~ noting Ehat no difference ts made between residential and commercial fees because the response ts the same for both. There followed a discussion between Ehe responses to a burglary, robbery and fire alarm. Councilman Marks agreed wtrh Ehe $150.00 charge for robbery alarms because the response requires more personnel. He also said we need to be sure the alarm holder ts responsible. ~otion to postpone for Fees Committee meeting on October 16, 1991 - Gomez; Second - Burchard Councilman Burchard said the police deparEmenE keeps track of the false alarms and Ehe ordinance should sEaEed thaE on Ehe 5th false alarm, the police department will warn the alarm owner that Ehe nexE time there will be a fee. ~otion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Ken Wood, 5000 N Colony Blvd. said Ehat $!50.00 is too sEeep a fee, hoeing rhaE in case of a natural disaster, tE ts possible Ehar alarms will go off all over Eown. He said t~ ts impressive Eo know that the police still check ouE each alarm even though iE ts probably due to a sEorm. D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF THE COLONY AND DENTON COUNTY FOR THE REPAIR OF EAST LAKE HIGHLANDS ROAD AND FORREST ROAD ~otion to approve the agreement - Gomez; Second - Burchard ~otion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF THE COLONY AND DENTON COUNTY ~otion to approve the agreement - gomez; Second - Burchard ~otion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH FREEMAN-MILLICAN FOR THE DECHLORINATION OF EFFLUENT FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT Bill Hall sated that the State requires dechlorination and that this contract with Freeman-Millican is to design the dechlorination equipment. He said it is a standard contract, noting the City has worked with this company many times in the past. Mr. Hall did recommend a change in section 5.].3, stating the City will work with the engineering firm in choosing a field representative. Councilman Burchard questioned section 5.3.], specifically, the word "incentive" Mr. Millican explained that in this particular case there is no incentive pay. Councilman Burchard said this word could be struck and Mr. Millican agreed. There was a brief discussion regarding salaries, payroll taxes, etc. Motion to approve the contract, with the word incentive removed from section 5.3.1 - Burchard; Second - Sharp Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION(S) FOR CANDIDATE(S) TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT Bill Hall referenced a letter from Joe Rogers with the Denton Central Appraisal District, noting we need a nominee by October ]6, ]99]. Councilman Gomez nominated Dick Weaver, Councilman Sharp seconded the nomination. After a brief discussion, it was decided this item should be postponed until the council could ensure that the nominee(s) are willing to serve. Motion to postpone to October 14, 1991 - Gomez; Second - Burchard Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS TOTALING $]]90.00 ON THE CONTRACT WITH DAL-MAC CONSTRUCTIONS CO. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER Bill Hall said the Animal Shelter Standards Advisory Committee has met and has recommended seven change orders for the Animal shelter totaling $]1,878.00. After meeting with Mr. van Til the change orders were reduced to three items which are considered to be necessities. Councilman Therio noted that two items on the original list were not recommended by the committee, and said the change order for the lights is still not what they had asked for. They want 6 lights but not where the change order indicates. Councilman Therio went on to say the committee does want HVAC in the euthanasia room, referencing a letter from Dr. Fred Holt regarding that. The Councilman said he knows this cannot be done tonight but the committee does recommend this be brought back. ~7 Motion to approve change orders totaling $1190.00 - Marks; Second - Gomez Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR DECHLORINATION OF EFFLUENT FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Terry Millican said this is part of the most recent permit from Texas Water Commission. Ne said the dechlorination must be in effect by April ], 1992. Mr. Millican said we do not have a lot of time to get the project bid and constructed, thus both the engineering contract and authorization to bid are on the same agenda. Councilman Marks asked who projected the cost and Mr. Millican noted his firm did, going on to say he does think'we will be able to get in under $85,000.00 budgeted. Mr. Hall said the ]988 agreement with Stonebriar through the City of Frisco to provide treatment of their effluent was for $200,000. That money is to be used to improve the wastewater treatment plant and Mr. Hall recommended taking the money for this project from that fund. Motion to authorize advertisement for bids - Gomez; Second - Burchard Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER ]5 RELATING TO SOLICITORS PERMITS Mr. Hall said this is another recommendation from the Fees Committee. Councilman Burchard asked who is affected by the breakdown. Bill Hall said for example; fruit vendors would probably get a daily permit, Firewood vendors might need a weekly permit and products not sold seasonally, but all year long, would require a yearly permit. Councilman Sharp said solicitors come to town and earn revenue for themselves and the city receives no revenue from them. noting that non-profit organizations are exempt. There was a d~Lscu~sion as to whether this meant non-profit organizations in the ciuy pr from anywhere. Councilman Theric said we' need to Oe sure groups are non-profit, ie, tax-exempt status from the State. Councilman Sharp noted that all groups do ~ot c~rb, a ta~ ~:~:emp~ certificate. ]~r. Hall said this has never been a problem. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS The Cable T.V. Committee will meet on October 8, ]99]. Councilman Therio has worked with Larry Bryant and noted tonight the meeting is being taped for testing purposes. Mayor Manning advised all of a special session on October ]4, 8 199! to address the nominations for the Denton Central Appraisal District and the landscape ordinance. Councilman Gomez said the computer network specs are almost ready. !!. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT !. Eastvale sewer project - Tommy Turner said all the lines have teen tested, however all have not passed, the roads will not be finished until the lines have passed the tests. Customers should be on line in !0 days. Mr. Turner said the sewer surcharge will be added to their utility bills immediately. 2. Lakeridge Estates - cleaning the area for a walk through inspection. 3. Animal Shelter - Ready to paint today. They are ahead of schedule, however there is a delay in getting the runs from the supplier. 4. Golf Course - Received letter from John Young (U.S.Golf) said he is pressing on with this project. A letter has been sent to the Corps requesting their guidance. 5. Letter received from Piano, they are still willing to negotiate on the land. 6. Northpointe Park Grant - Bob van Til said the awards for these grants have been moved to November !991. Councilman Marks urged the city to stay after the golf course, noting that area courses are very crowded. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: William W Mann' ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, CMC City Secretary