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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1993 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 1993 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 1st day of February, 1993, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Mike Lynch, Councilman Absent Billy Sharp, Councilman Present 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 Joyce Fulco, 4712 Clover Valley, stated there is a new publication at the library entitled "Organizational and Management Study for the City of The Colony". Ms. Fulco noted it is not found in the comic or fiction section, where you might expect. Going on, Ms. Fulco asked if she would be receiving a tax rebate soon, since the city now has money to grant employees raises. Ms. Fulco said since she has been attending council meetings, she knows the meaning of the phrase "You've now been had." Alvertis Williams, 4758 Wagner, addressed the council regarding an incident at his residence involving a bail bond company, noting that his house had been surrounded by "bounty hunters" representing Best Bonds from Dallas. Mr. Williams said the company had the wrong house and he has since talked to Chief Stewart to get some insight, but wants to know why a squad car wasn't sent with these men. He said this incident perturbed and upset him, stating his young sons could have been injured. Ken Wood, 5000 N. Colony Blvd., said he has skimmed through! the organizational study made the following observations: 1. He was surprised to see the recommendation to create more hierarchy and reduce the City Manager's span of control. He said this is unusual noting the trend is to flatten the organization structure with more autonomy. 2. The Library and Park and Rec were lumped together as leisure services. He said a large part of the library's role is education and serving businesses and this makes the 3 00467, , Library sound less important. 3. There is a recommendation for centralized purchasing. This may cause problems if the person actingi as the purchasing agent is not familiar with all areas of the city, it could "mess up the works". ! 3. MAYORAI~_ PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 14 THROUGH 20, 1993 AS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK Mayor Manning read the proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, the American Vocational Association has designated the week of February 14 - 20, 1993 as Vocational Education Week; and WHEREAS, the theme for Vocational Education Week is "Vocational Education: The Competitive Edge"; and WHEREAS, vocational education supplies our country with a strong, well-trained work force, which enhances America's competitiveness in business and industry in the international marketplace; and WHEREAS, vocational education allows individuals the opportunity to gain the competitive edge, giving them a lifetime of personal satisfaction and occupational growth and productivity; and ~'~ WHEREAS,I vocational education helps young and old by stressing the importance of life-long learning and giving workers of all ages the ability to adjust to and compete in a rapidly changing ~conomy and workplace; and WHEREAS, vocational education stimulates the growth and vitality of the City of The Colony businesses and those of the entire nation by preparing workers for the occupations forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade; and WHEREAS, a strong vocational education program planned and carried out by trained vocational educators is vital to the future economic development of our community and the well-being of its citizens. NOW THEREFORE, I, William W. Manning, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas do hereby proclaim February 14 - 20, 1993, as: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK in the City of The Colony, and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered byi the vocational educational programs in this community and to support and participate in ~hese programs as necessary to enhance their individual work skills and . 4 0046?0 productivity. SIGNED AND SEALED this 1st day of February, 1993. William W. Manning, Mayor Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary Dawn Wene was present to accept the proclamation and thanked the council for their recognition and invited everyone to come to the school during the week 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JANUARY 11, 18 AND 25, 1993 Councilman Dillard said he had made some statements with regard to the reinstatement of the employee pay plan which were not reflected in the January 18, 1993 minutes and asked that they be amended. Motion to approve the minutes as amended - Dillard; second - Bogan. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXISTING BOUNDARY BETWEEN DENTON COUNTY AND TARRANT COUNTY Motion to approve the resolution as written - Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT RELATING TO THE DARE OFFICER Motion to approve the resolution as written. Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT RELATING TO THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Councilman Marks asked if another person will be hired if this is approved. Chief Stewart said if this is approved, then another officer can be hired. Mr. Hall explained that this grant would fund the salary and benefits of a School Resource Officer, and if the grant is denied then the program cannot be funded. Councilman Marks asked if the Council will have to approve the hiring of this person, once the grant is approved. Mr. Hall said that would not be necessary since the council is approving the application process to fund the position. Motion to approve the resolution as written - Marks; second - Bogan. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 5, 1993 RELATING TO THE REVISION OF IMPACT FEES, LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Motion to approve ~the ordinance as written. Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH FRIDAY NIGHT LIV. E Motion to approvei the renewal of the contract - Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. G. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR A FUND RAISING PROGRAM BY FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Motion to approve the proposal as presented - Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. H. CONSIDERATION OF RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING POLICE RESERVES: RICHARD CAMPBELL RUSSELL CLARK ROBERT GILL JOHN THOMPSON Motion to approve lhe re-appointment as recommended - Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion Io carried with a unammous roll call vote. I. CONSIDERATION OF FILLING ONE VACANCY IN ANIMAL CONTROL AND ONE VACANCY IN PUBLIC WORKS Motion to approve the filling of the two vacancies - Bogan; second - Sharp. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. A meeting was held in Irving regarding the proposed rate increase by Texas Utilities Electric. All cities are very displeased with this action, noting that if the increase 6 00487o goes through, it will be in effect in July or August, which is the highest usage time of year. This will not only effect consumers but will markedly effect the city budget. This increase is attributed to Comanche Peak II coming on line. 2. Tom Cravens reported that the State Highway Department will be placing large green and white signs on the signal lights at FM 423 and S. Colony and FM 423 and N. Colony, sometime in June 1993. i . 3. There have been several concerns expressed by citizens regarding recreational vehicles on the streets. If council would consider being more explicit in the existing ordinance staff can bring this back at a later date. Council agreed. 4. There have been several situations come up recently involving the sign ordinance that have not been addressed previously. We need to look at amending that ordinance. APPROVED: William W. Manning, Mayor ~ ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, CMC/AAE, City Secretary 7