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HELD ON
January 31, 1994
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order
at 7:10 p.m. on the 31st day of January, 1994 at City Hall with the following Council roll
call:
William Manning, Mayor Present
Mike Lynch, Councilman Present
Toby Pollard, Councilman Present
Joe Agnew, Councilman Present
Tom Bogan, Councilman Present
John Dillard, Councilman Present
Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tem Absent
and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
1. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DENTON COUNTY
COMMISSIONER SANDY JACOBS FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE STATE
HIGHWAY 121 WIDENING/BYPASS PROJECT AND OTHER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY
Mayor Manning expressed appreciation for Commissioner Jacobs' work and
dedication in facilitating the expansion of SH 121 then read the proclamation in its entirety
as follows:
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sandy Jacobs has provided quality representation to the citizens of The
Colony as Denton County Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, because of Commissioner Jacobs' long term commitment and dedication
in serving our city, she was named an honorary citizen of The Colony; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony recognizes the need for improved transportation
in and around our city; and
WHEREAS, SH 121 and the SH 121 Bypass projects have been recognized by the
City of The Colony as high transportation priorities; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Jacobs has served and was instrumental in the formation
of a Regional SH 121 Task Force which has facilitated the projects improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Road Bond Election which was initiated by
Commissioner Jacobs provided a portion of the necessary funding for these projects; and
WHEREAS, the SH 121 improvements and SH 121 Bypass will improve mobility and
provide an opportunity for economic development that will enhance the entire area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I William W. Manning, Mayor of the City of The Colony,
Texas, hereby recognize Denton County Commissioner, Precinct #2, Sandy Jacobs and
congratulate her on her many accomplishments. We appreciate the work she has done for
The Colony to improve the quality of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of The Colony, Texas to be affixed on this 31st day of January, 1994.
William W. Manning, Mayor
Commissioner Jacobs thanked the Council for the recognition and handed out the
most recent map for the SH 121 Bypass. She also invited Council to attend the ribbon
cutting for the Grand Opening of the Expansion which will be held February 16.
2. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING AN EXTENSION TO UNITED STATES
GOLF CORPORATION
Mayor Manning referred to the letter from Mr. John Young requesting a ninety (90)
day extension of the development agreement for the building of a golf course on Wynnwood
Peninsula. There have been some difficulties in securing the remainder of the financing.
He stated he has also heard another rumor that the Corps of Engineers is considering
cancelling the lease due to lack of development.
Motion to grant the extension - Lynch, second - Bogan. Motion approved with unanimous
roll call vote.
4. WORK SESSION REGARDING PROPOSED GOLF DRIVING R,a2qGE
Interim City Manager Patti Hicks stated the contractor had submitted an amended
contract to staff but staff has been unable to speak with the contractor this past week for
clarification of some points. Staff Planner Bob van Til indicated Mr. Jones was in
attendance this evening and asked that the amended contract be reviewed at this time.
Discussion followed over changes in the wording of the amended contract. Mr. Jones
indicated that much of the verbiage was the result of his attorney having reviewed the
document. Council expressed their areas of concern and it was agreed that Mr. van Til and
Mr. Jones would continue the assessment of the amended contract and bring a final draft
back to Council.
3. RECEIVE PRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Tom Cravens, Director of Public Works said we have reached the point where we
are required to look at expanding our wastewater treatment facilities. Two consultants are
here this evening to present information on some of the options available to Council. The
decision must be made as to the type of system desired, how large and when we need to get
started along with financing. Mayor Manning asked if we had explored our option with
Frisco to help provide wastewater treatment. Mr. Cravens indicated that with Frisco's
growth rate, even if we could contract with them for treatment, it would not last long.
Mr. Glen Breisch of Wasteline Engineering outlined various types of systems
available. He produced charts comparing construction, operation and maintenance costs of
each. He recommends the Oxidation Ditch with Intrachannel Clarification (The Boat). He
introduced Mr. Gary Beard of United Technologies. The city could buy the system direct
from United Technologies and bid the installation out. All warranties and guarantees would
be direct to the city as they manufacture each piece.
Mr. Hal Jones, Mr. Mark Hill and Mr. Craig Bell with Hunter & Associates also
presented an analysis of various systems available to us. Mr. Bell stated they had elected
to work with our existing system and showed three variations as well as The Boat. Of the
variations shown, they recommend Option A - Conventional Activated Sludge (With New
Clarifier).
Council and staff asked many questions of each presenter to gain a clearer picture
of the options available. Tom Cravens will prepare a written summary for the Council
based on the presentations.
With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 11:15
p.m.
APPROVED:
William W. lX~ann~ng,"M~yor
ATTEST:
Sandie Chance, Deputy City Secretary