HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/1991 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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DECEMBER 17, 1991
The Work Session of thc City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was
called to order at 7:15 p.m. on the 17th day of December, 1990 at City Hall
with the following Council roll call:
Bill Manning, Mayor Present
Mike Lynch, Councilman Present
Billy Sharp, Councilman Absent
Dale Therio, Councilman Present
Rob Burchard, Councilman Present
Lou Gomez, Councilman Absent
Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tern Absent
and with four present, a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO WELLS WITHIN THE CITY OF THE COLONY
Mayor Manning advised the purpose is to regulate wells drilled in the
city, going on to say the Council will discuss this and then he will open the
floor to the citizens.
Bill Hall stated the ordinance is a rough draft, noting that 3 residents
have asked to drill wells. Mr. Hall said several items need to be addressed,
including: distance from the lake, water and sewer lines; spoil disposal during
drilling; electric logging; who can drill; and casing.
Steve Wiley with Texas Well Drillers' Board in Austin was present to
help review and make changes in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Wiley
itemized his concerns with the rough draft as follows:
Sec C pg 5 - should apply to all wells
Sec D pg 5 - 5 mile distance is in regard to the well head protection
program. The city should check with our attorney to see if we can put this in
our ordinance. Mayor Manning said it is probably not necessary. Sec F - liters per second is not necessary
Sec G - Only one fee recommended, no matter what size well. Can
charge a permit fee then and inspection charge. Should be inspected at
certain times during the drilling.
Sec I - This is before the drilling, the fee will come in here.
Sec M - He doesn't agree with a lot of this section. He can't see it is
necessary for the city to have cuttings or to have an electric log. Mayor
Manning said he believes Sec M was deleted in the second draft of the
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ordinance. Councilman Lynch suggested leaving is the first two
sentences,("casing above ground level"). Mr. Wiley suggested pressure cement
seal, from producer point to surface, on these type wells and PVC 12" above
slab or steel 18" above slab.
Sec N - This is requiring a well log. Mr. Wiley will furnish litersthe
city with some well logs for this purpose.
Sec O - This addresses a lot of expensive requirements for such shallow
wells. A shallow well can be as deep as 120 feet. The City can limit the
depth.
Councilman Lynch noted that if a license driller is required, a pressure
cement seal, and water samples at certain points are required, then the
electric log and geological reports will not be necessary. Mr. Wiley agreed.
Marty Belcher, resident, asked if a licensed driller will be required for
all wells. Councilman Lynch stated yes, even the shallow wells.
Page 12 (6) Brief discussion regarding the Halliburton Process. Mr.
Wiley stated if pressure cemented from producer point to surface, then need
for this process is eliminated.
Page 12 (7) - Not necessary if licensed driller required.
Mayor Manning said we may need to differentiate between residential,
monitor and commercial wells. Mr. Wiley said also to include closed loop
systems in the types of wells.
Sec P - Councilman Lynch asked what recourse the city has if there is
pollution. Mr. Wiley said if ground water is polluted, then the State will take
action.
Sec S - Eliminate entirely
Sec D (2) - Leave as written or amend - Discussion regarding distance
from water and sewer lines. Mr. Wiley said if justified, the city can waive the
50' distance requirement.
David Yordy addressed several questions; Who will do the inspections,
since the city does not have a qualified well inspector; What do we do if there
is contamination into the lake?
Mr. Wiley said ground water or well water will not contaminate the lake. Mr.
Yordy also expressed concern about monitoring the amount of water used and
to detect if tied into the water system.
Marty Belcher asked again why a licensed driller will be required on
a shallow well. Mr. Wiley said if the land owner drills the well, then an
inspection will be necessary while drilling. Mayor Manning said perhaps a
limit of 50 feet could be allowed without a licensed driller. Mr. Wiley agreed.
This ordinance will be reviewed and amended for first reading as soon
as possible. Councilman Lynch said he would make the revisions.
8:35 p.m.
Mayor Manning called a ten minute recess
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8:45 p.m. reconvened
2. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO PRIVATE
CLUBS WITHIN THE CITY OF THE COLONY
Councilman Burchard said the intent of this ordinance was to make
private clubs have to comply with our ordinances just like all other businesses
that sell alcohol.
There followed a lengthy discussion regarding specific use permits and
the administration thereof.
Councilman Burchard said he doesn't want to be able to stack bar after
bar in a particular area. Referencing Sec 1-2207, the councilman suggested
finishing out the definition with "bar, lounge, tavern or private club." All
agreed with that addition.
Bob van Til said this will require another public hearing since that
changes the intent of the original amendment as advertised.
Then followed a discussion of Sec 10-2206 relating to child care
centers. It was decided to leave as it is written.
Mayor Manning expressed concern over businesses being able to force
other businesses out due to their proximity. He said he does not want a
church or day are to be able to force a business selling alcohol out just
because they have moved into the area.
With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the
meeting at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, CMC
City Secretary
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