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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/1992 City Council 004 ;04 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 1992 The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 9th day of November, 1992 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Mike Lynch, Councilman Present Billy Sharp, Councilman Absent Joe Agnew, Councilman Present Tom Bogan, Councilman Present John Dillard, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tem Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT - None 3. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS Mayor Manning and Personnel Director, Margaret Burkett presented awards to those employees present: Ray Layman, Inspections Department - 8 years Marge Roberson, Utility Administration - 5 years Alan Williams, Fire Department - 3 years Employees not present to receive their awards: Ira Hicks, Police Department - 8 years Pam Nelson, Park and Recreation Department - 5 years Anthony Phillips, Public Works - 5 years Mayor Manning stated that he hopes all employees understand the Council is very distressed about not being able to give compensation due to the tough budget times. He went on to commend employees for maintaining a good attitude and said the council does intend to make up for the lack of increases as soon as possible. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 3 00460b A. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOP, THE REPAIR OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDEWALKS, AND APPROVAL .... OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR SAME Motion to accept the bids for the repair of certain streets, alleys, and sidewalks, award the bid to Concrete Extraordinaire and to approve an ordinance authorizing a contract for same - Bogan, second - Agnew. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE FILLING OF ONE VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND ONE VACANCY IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT Motion to approve filling two vacancies - Bogan, second - Agnew. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF RATIFYING AMENDED MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER Motion to approve the amended meeting schedule - Bogan, second - Agnew. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD Mr. Bill Hall stated that Denton Central Appraisal District has requested we nominate a person to be considered for the Denton Central Appraisal Review Board, noting that staff has no recommendation at this time. Mayor Manning advised the Council that this is not something we have to do, but if someone has a suggestion, then we will nominate them. There being no suggestions from council, no action was taken on this item. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES Bill Hall said it has come to the attention of staff that the hours at Griffin Middle School have been changed and due to the later dismissal time, those students staying after school do not arrive at the crosswalks at N. Colony and Paige and Paige and Baker until after the school zone is over and the crosswalk guard is gone. Mr. Hall said it is our understanding that this change is only for one year, but staff does recommend changing the hours for the school zones at those locations. Councilman Lynch asked about the cost for having the school zone flashers re-timed. Mr. Hall said that is currently contracted, and Lt. Mike Carroll advised the cost is under $100.00 Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Agnew, second - Bogan. Motion carried with 4 004600 a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Crider Road improvements - The "S" curve will be straightened. Status of Josey Lane extension was discussed. 2. Eastvale Park - The Corps has contacted Sylvia Brantley regarding the city taking over the operation of Eastvale Park. The city did pursue leasing this park after the consolidation with Eastvale and the Corps was not agreeable at that time. Now they want to know if we are interested. This item will be on the Park & Recreation Board agenda. 3. Blair Oaks Rd. Closure - Due to the widening and improvements to SH 121, the contractor advised that Blair Oaks will be closed for approximately 2 weeks from Nowlin Dr. to SH 121. The contractor said no work would be done on FM 423 and/or Paige Rd. until the Blair Oaks intersection is complete, and also signed a contract stating that 24 hour access for emergency traffic will be available. 4. Tom Cravens has been hired as the new Director of Public Works. Mr. Cravens has been city engineer for Greenville and Cleburne, has worked for F & J, an engineering firm in Dallas, has owned his owned business, and currently works for Tomlin Properties. Mr. Cravens is very qualified and personable, and will be an asset to the City. He will be over the Inspections, Public Works, Wastewater and Water Departments. 5. Police Chief - The last two interviews are set for November 11, 1992. 7. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS IN OPEN SESSION AT THIS TIME Mayor Manning explained that interviews will be held in open session from now on due to a recent Attorney General's opinion regarding such issues. The opinion said that only paid employees or elected officials should be discussed or interviewed in closed sessions. The following persons were interviewed: Donna Baggett, Carol Ball, Robert Poynter, Gary McClure, Mike Catt, Morris Seay, David Salmon, Toby Pollard, John Mitchell, and Steve Swerdloff. Following the interviews, the council briefly discussed when to hold the next interview session. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. William W. Manning, Mayor ATTEST: 5 Patti A. Hicks, CMC/AAE __ City Secretary 6