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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/1995 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 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 18th day of September, 1995, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Absent due to Personal Business Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Mary Watts, Councilmember Present Kay Hardin, Councilmember Absent due to Personal Business Rob Burchard, Councilmember Absent due to Business John Dillard, Mayor Pro-Tem Present G. David Heiman, Councilmember Present and with four 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 The following employees were recognized for their tenure with the City: Christie Wilson and Richard Renfro were present to accept their watch for ten years of service from Personnel Director, Margaret Burkett. Ed Wellman has also completed ten years but was unable to attend. Bruce Stewart, 8 years; Don Crawford, 5 years; Paul Thornton and Craig Parrish, 3 years; Jeff Thompson and Bill Hall, two years, were also recognized.. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard summarized the items on the consent agenda. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 Patti Hicks, Acting City Manager, noted an amendment on page 7, item 8 correcting the vote to reflect that Mayor Manning abstained. Motion to approve minutes with amendment - Longo; second - Heiman. Carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-19 CREATING A MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Longo; second - Heiman. Carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN CITY VEHICLES Chief Stewart stated that his memo states we must have 30% of our fleet converted to alternative fuels by September 1, 1997. The correct date for conversion should be 1998. Motion to approve the resolution as written. Longo; second - Heiman. Carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STEWART CREEK PARK GATE ATTENDANT The agreement for the gate attendant is renewed on an annual basis. Staff recommends renewal of the agreement for a period from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996. Motion to approve the agreement as written - Longo; second - Heiman. Carried with a unanimous roll call vote. $. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE 1995 AT A RATE OF $.795 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION Motion to approve the ordinance levying the 1995 Ad Valorem tax rate - Longo; second - Heiman. Carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 1995-96 Tony Johnston, Finance Director, pointed out that Council had agreed to the addition of the opticom, push bumpers for the new police vehicles and park benches for Park and Recreation. Motion to adopt the 1995-96 municipal budget - Watts; second - Heiman. Councilman Heiman asked that with the addition of these items, would we still be within the budget limits set? Mr. Johnston stated we would as we still had some uncommitted funds from this budget years capital financing. Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard expressed his thanks for a job well done by staff and council. He went on to say that this process began in 1992 when that council, working with staff, set goals to balance the budget. This budget is the result of the process started in 1992. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING THE SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF, AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT The Council had previously authorized the sale of bonds for the purpose of improving the wastewater treatment plant. This ordinance is the final action needed to begin the sale of the bonds. Mr. Boyd London, city Financial Advisor with First Southwest Company explained we were placing $1 million in bonds with the Texas Water Development Board. The rating received on this issue is lower than that available anywhere else and will save the city $85,000 over the term of the bonds. Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard explained the money would be used to purchase sludge handling equipment such as the roll-off containers and the cab over chassis, as well as construction of the laboratory and removal of the sludge pond. Tony Johnston, Finance Director, stated there is enough money in the current State Revolving Fund account to make the payments for the next ten years. Motion to approve ordinance authorizing sale of bonds - Longo; second - Watts. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 1995, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,645,000, AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT, PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT Our financial advisors have recommended refunding the old Municipal Utility District 7 bonds named above. This action will save the city approximately $658,000 over the maturity of the bonds, August 1, 2001. Motion to approve ordinance authorizing refunding of M.U.D. bonds - Longo; second - Heiman. Motion passed with unanimous roll call vote. 9. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE COLONY BAY MARINA DEVELOPMENT GROUP REPRESENTATIVES Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard read a letter from the Colony Bay Marina Development Group. They anticipate making a formal announcement regarding funding of the project on or before October 16, 1995. Mr. Norman Becker was in attendance to answer any questions. There were none. 10. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY CONCERNING THE GOLF COURSE PROPOSED ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA Mr. Gary McClure, President of The Colony Municipal Development Corporation, said he feels there is some confusion about the EDC; who they are and what their purpose is. He stated the EDC was created by the Council to determine ways to bring economic growth to the city. The first priority project is the Wynnewood Peninsula Golf Course. They are working on other things as well. He reviewed the history of the golf course project and asked for questions. Councilman Heiman said there have been several developers over the years look at Wynnewood for a golf course. Mr. McClure said there have been only three major attempts and each time they have run into a funding problem. Lori Harlan, Economic Development Coordinator, said part of it stems from the fact that the property is Corps land. There is no real asset to pledge for the funding as the land is not the developers or even the city's. The feasibility study is very favorable. Copies are available for public review at the Library and at City Hall. A Work Session is scheduled for next Monday to go over the report in detail. Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard thanked the members of the Economic Development Corporation Board for their commitment to the project and the many hours volunteered. Recess - 8:00 p.m. Reconvene - 8:20 p.m. 11. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 43.052 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND SECTION 1.03 OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE INSTITUTION OF ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX ALL THAT 8 LOT, TRACT, PARCEL OF LAND GENERALLY DESCRIBED BELOW APPROXIMATELY 266 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE CITY, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD, LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. 544, SOUTH OF S.H. 121 AND THE WESTERN PORTION LYING PARTIALLY ALONG THE DENTON COUNTY/COLLIN COUNTY LINE Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard explained this is the second of two, required public hearings in the annexation of the above described property. Motion to open Public Hearing - Heiman; second - Watts. All voted aye. There were no speakers or questions. Motion to close Public Hearing - Longo; second - Watts. All voted aye. 12. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS ON APPLICATION OF H. BILLINGSLEY, CROW/BILLINGSLEY COMPANY, SEEKING A CHANGE IN ZONING ON PROPERTY, DESCRIBED BELOW, PRESENTED ZONED CORPORATE COMMERCIAL IN THE CITY OF CARROLLTON, TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD) FOR THE BUSINESS PARK (BP) DISTRICT AND THE MULTI-FAMILY 2 (MF-2) DISTRICT WITH A MAXIMUM DENSITY OF 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE APPROXIMATELY 266 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE CITY, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD, LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. 544, SOUTH OF S.H. 121 AND THE WESTERN PORTION LYING PARTIALLY ALONG THE DENTON COUNTY/COLLIN COUNTY LINE The following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance: Steve Swerdloff, Joe Agnew Barbara Crocker, Lyle Hilyard and Cindy DePrater. The owners of the described property have requested annexation of the property into the City of The Colony. Presently the property is still in the City of Carrollton. The owners requested a joint public hearing to discuss the zoning request before the annexation is finalized. Motion to open Public Hearing before City Council - Heiman; second - Longo. All voted Motion to open Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission - Hilyard; second - Crocker. All voted aye. Bruce S0pas, 5221 Worley, stated that the city had previously chosen to keep multi- family development out of the city but it is time to change. Our children and grandchildren can't afford to rent out here. We need apartments in order to continue to grow. If we continue to prevent this type of development we will stop growing and may decline only to be gobbled up by a surrounding community. Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard read a statement from Julie Carpenter, 6809 Ragan Rd. stating her support for planned apartments. She believes they are necessary for young people moving out from home for the first time, young families just starting out, as well as seniors who no longer want to maintain a home but still live in The Colony. Sam Riggs, 5092 Lake Shore Blvd., noted that one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission was wearing a shirt with a Centex logo on it. He said that anyone involved with any developer should state the nature of their involvement before voting. Motion to close Public Hearing before City Council - Heiman; second - Watts. All voted aye. Motion to close Public Hearing before Planning and Zoning Commission - Crocker; second - Agnew. All voted aye. 15. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE PUBLIC HEARING Motion to continue this item to the next regular Planning and Zoning meeting - Agnew; second - DePrater. City Planner Sam Chavez stated it was necessary to specify a date and hold another joint session with the City Council. It was agreed that a joint session would be held on October 9. Motion was amended to continue this item at a joint session on October 9. Motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 14. CITY 1VL4aNAGER AND STAFF REPORTS Acting City Manager, Patti Hicks reminded everyone there will be a work session next Monday, September 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The council will receive citizen input regarding the cable franchise. This will concern services only, not rates. Following will be a joint session with the Library Board to discuss needs at the library and finally, the E.D.C. 10 to review the feasibility study. Ms Hicks noted that the audio/video for this meeting was being handled by one lone volunteer, Mr. Gregg Hill. He has had to run back and forth working the cameras and board. Volunteers are needed. Anyone interested should contact her at City Hall or Mr. Hill. With no further business to address, Mayor Pro-Tem Dillard adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED:  hr~ c. Dilla~-d, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Sandie Chance, Deputy City Secretary 11