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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1993 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 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 20th day of December, 1993, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Mike Lynch, Councilman Absent Toby Pollard, Councilman Present Joe Agnew, Councilman Present Tom Bogan, Councilman Present John Dillard, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tern Absent and with five present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER AS NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Manning read the proclamation in its entirety as follows: WHEREAS, drivers and pedestrians impaired by alcohol and other drugs account for nearly 17,700 highway deaths annually; and WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States; and WHEREAS, alcohol is involved in nearly half of all traffic fatalities; and WHEREAS, injury and property damage resulting from impaired driving cause physical, emotional, and economic hardship for hundreds of thousands of adults and young people; and WHEREAS, a decade of intense public education effort has proved that alcohol- related highway crashes are not accidents and can be prevented; and WHEREAS, comprehensive community-based strategies to further reduce and prevent impaired driving tragedies are known; and WHEREAS, if we take a stand now, we can prevent impaired driving; 4 NOW THEREFORE, I, William W. Manning, Mayor of the City of The Colony, Texas, do hereby proclaim December, 1993 to be NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH in The Colony. As the Mayor of The Colony I also call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals, and schools in The Colony to promote awareness of causes of driver impairment, existing and proposed laws intended to further reduce and prevent impaired driving, and opportunities to establish safer and healthier norms regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs for all citizens, particularly the young. SIGNED AND SEALED this 20th day of December, 1993. William W. Manning, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC City Secretary This proclamation will be mailed to the Traffic Safety Office of the Texas Department of Transportation. 3. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS Mayor Manning and Margaret Burkett, Personnel Director presented the following awards for years of service: Charles Vance - 15 years, Jay Petty and Carolyn LeMaire 10 years, Steve Westerfield and Patti Ristagno - 5 years, Lise Paul and Chet Pannell - 5 years, Russell Cochran 3 years and for 2 years of service, Mark Phillips and Jerry Trimble. Also recognized at the request of the Kids Colony Playground Committee were Chet Pannell, Jerry Young, Scott Hutson and Jeff Overfelt for their volunteer work on the Kids Colony Playground. Mayor Manning and Debbie Satterlee presented them with certificates of appreciation and gift certificates. Mayor Manning requested Bill Hall, City Manager, to join him and then introduced Chamber President elect, Larry Bryant along with past presidents of the Chamber, Vivian Preston, John Gordon, Lavell Garner and Carol Chabinak-Ball, who presented Mr. Hall with a crystal clock in recognition of his service to the City of The Colony. Mayor Manning then presented Mr. Hall with a plaque of appreciation for his ten years of service to the City. Mayor Manning stated that he knows of no one who works harder and that Mr. Hall will be missed tremendously. Mr. Hall stated that the City of The Colony has been a great place to work and live and that it will continue to be so. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Manning summarized the items on the consent agenda. .--., A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD NOVEMBER 15, 22, AND 30 AND DECEMBER 6 AND 13, 1993 Motion to postpone the minutes of November 22 and 30, 1993 until copies of the tapes are received, and to approve the minutes of November 15 and December 6 and 13, 1993 as written - Pollard; second Dillard, carried with the following vote: Pollard - Aye, Agnew - No, Bogan - Aye, Dillard - Aye, Manning - Aye. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY SECRETARY Motion to approve the contracts as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF POLICE RESERVES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE Motion to approve the reappointment of reserves as recommended - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. "'-' D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR CROSSWALK GUARDS Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 RELATING TO PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH MIKE STUHLDREHER FOR THE OPERATION OF A CONCESSION STAND AT ~'~ 6 STEWART CREEK PARK Motion to approve the contract as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A BUDGETED $500,000 CASH TRANSFER FROM THE ENTERPRISE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND Motion to approve the transfer as recommended - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SEEKING TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, BY AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING ON THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY, CURRENTLY ZONED SHOPPING (SC) TO A SINGLE FAMILY 4 (SF-4) CLASSIFICATION WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH 2.4751 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTH COLONY BLVD.AT MORNINGSTAR DRIVE Motion to open the Public Hearing - Bogan; second - Agnew, All Ayes. Alton E. Paris, 5625 Truitt Street, introduced himself as the pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church and read a prepared statement to the council, giving the background of the Church which was founded by free men of color over 200 years ago. Rev. Paris said the word African in their name represents the origin of their founding fathers. Continuing, the reverend asked the Council to approve the zoning request, stating the church will be a good neighbor. Motion to close the Public Hearing - Bogan; second - Agnew, All Ayes. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING BY ORDERING A CHANGE IN ZONING ON THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM SHOPPING CENTER (SC) TO SINGLE FAMILY 4 (SF-4); AND GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH 2.4751 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTH COLONY BLVD.AT MORNINGSTAR DRIVE Bob van Til addressed the council stating the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a favorable recommendation with no exceptions. Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Agnew; second - Bogan, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SETTING THE RATES FOR SANITATION PICK UP WITH THE CITY Bill Hall introduced Mr. Al Judciewicz with Texas Waste Management who addressed the council, reiterating what his company has done for the community throughout the past year, i.e., involvement with the Lewisville Education Foundations, supporting of Kids Colony and Sail Fair and working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments on several different issues affecting The Colony as well as other cities. Mr. Judciewicz went on to say the company is committed to giving the best to the communities it serves and to do that the rate increase is necessary. Mr. Judciewicz cited fuel costs, fuel tax, Sub-Title D regulations are reasons for the increase request. He said the request for a 14.6% increase is made up of 12.6% disposal, .33% fuel and 1.6% Consumer Price Index. Councilman Pollard questioned the amount of waste stream cited in the proposal, stating that according to records it was only 7700 tons, not 14,800 to 15,000 tons. Going on, he said the 12.6 % is based on the larger figure and it should be based on 7700 tons as it relates to the Sub-title D costs. Nick Dowd, General Manager of Texas Waste Management said the rate is per home and that they try to determine what is attributable to disposal, stating the amount is different for each resident. Mr. Dowd said they then come up with an accurate picture. Councilman Pollard suggested that he meet with Mr. Dowd regarding those numbers and come back to the council in two weeks. Mr. Dowd said he would be willing to meet. Motion to postpone to a work session in early 1994 - Bogan; second - Dillard, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Pollard asked Mr. Dowd to get with him to go over the data so both entities will be prepared. 8. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY Mr. James England, Finance Director, presented the investment policy, going over the scope and objectives, as well as types of investments, responsibilities, reporting and maturity. Mr. England advised he will be sending the report and the policy in to the Government Treasurers Organization of Texas in application for the Certificate of Distinction. Mr. England then went over the Investment Report for the council, stating that Ms. Charmyne Crow does an outstanding job keeping accounts in the bank balanced. Councilman Bogan said he had just received this information tonight and that he would like to postpone voting until the next meeting. Motion to postpone to the next regular meeting - Bogan; second - Pollard, carried with a 8 unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Agnew requested this be placed on the consent agenda. 9. CONSIDERATION OF USES FOR FIRE STATION NUMBER 3 Bill Hall said Councilman Bogan requested this be placed on the agenda and deferred to him. Councilman Bogan said the property where Fire Station Number 3 is located is valuable and the city should not let it sit and deteriorate, suggesting it could perhaps be rented to small businesses. Roosevelt Johnson, 5077 Thompson, addressed the council, asking if they have considered using it as a fire station. Mr. Hall responded that we have, noting that there is not enough staff to man all three stations. He stated that Station 2 is exclusively a volunteer response station, and Central Station is fully staffed. Mr. Johnson said that Collin County Community College is about to break ground for a fire training facility and that they have approached another municipality regarding using their facility at minimum or no cost. Mr. Hall said he is not sure the building is suitable and Mr. Johnson said this would be a classroom facility, with students. Mr. Hall agreed the idea might be feasible, but suggested that Station 2 might be more suitable. Mr. Johnson is to contact Ms. Patti Hicks with more information. Councilman Bogan said he would like to see other suggestions for the use of Station 3 10. CITIZEN INPUT- None 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Pool Enhancement Committee- John Dillard reported there was a clean up at the pool on December 12, with about 30 people attending. Elise Knox did an excellent job of coordinating the event. 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. 1993-94 Budgets were presented to the Council. Mayor Manning again thanked Bill Hall for all the hard work he has done for the City and said it has been a tremendous pleasure to work with him. Bill Hall said many people get to this position (City Manager) through their efforts, but they don't stay long without support of the staff and he thanked the staff of the City for their support through the years. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: 9 0 U 5 0 3 0 William W. Manning, Mayor ATFEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary