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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1996 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~LD ON JANUARY 8, 1996 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 8th day of January, 1996, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilman Present Mary Blair Watts, Councilman Present Kay Hardin, Councilman Present David McCreary, Councilman Present John Dillard, Mayor Pro-Tem Absent G. David Heiman, Councilman Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: INVOCATION 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT There were no citizens requesting to speak at this time. 3. ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR PRO-TEM Councilman Longo nominated Councilman David Heiman to be elected Deputy Mayor Pro-Tern. Motion to elect David Heiman as Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem by acclamation - carried with all members voting Aye. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Manning summarized the items on the consent agenda as follows: A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1996 Motion to approve the minutes as written - Watts; second - Hardin, carried with a unanimous roll call. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PATTI HICKS AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER Motion to appoint Patti Hicks as Interim City Manager - Watts; second - Hardin, carried with a unanimous roll call. C. CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF RUTHANN DEVLIN AS DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY Motion to ratify appointment of Ruthann Devlin as Deputy City Secretary - Watts; second - Hardin, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC MEMBERS TO TI~E IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Motion to appoint Cathy Wood and Bill Hall as ad hoc members to the impact fee advisory committee - Heiman; second - Longo, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF $100,000 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET (F.M. 423) TO JOSEY LANE Motion to authorize Mayor to execute interlocal agreement as written - Watts; second - Hardin, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ~ MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TI~IE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY AND OTI~ER ENTITIES IN THE COUNTY FOR INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION FOR SAFETY ON COUNTY LAKES Motion to approve resolution as written - Watts; second - Hardin, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. G. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING A CIRCUS TO BE HELD AT HIDDEN COVE PARK Para Nelson, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that Carson & Barnes would like to perform two shows on Saturday, April 20, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Discussion followed regarding the insurance liability coverage. It was determined that the Lion's Club, Corps of Engineers, and City of The Colony should each have $1,000,000 of liability coverage. The Lion's Club has paid a $435.00 closing fee. Mayor Manning asked who would be responsible for cleaning up the park after the performances. Bob Stone, Lion's Club representative, responded that the circus cleans up after themselves and have a reputation for doing so. Councilman Longo requested that a fire truck and ambulance be stationed nearby during the performances. Motion to authorize a circus be held at Hidden Cove Park as recommended - Hardin; second - Heiman, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS 1. Patti Hicks reminded the Council that on Saturday, January 20, the Capital Projects Retreat would be held at Hidden Cove Park. She also requested packet information for the retreat be turned in by January 15. 2. Newspapers ads for vacant positions of Building Official and Public Service Director will be mn in Dallas newspapers. 3. Mayor Manning gave an update of Johnny Smith's condition. He is doing much better. - 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.072 REGARDING , REAL PROPERTY, TO-WIT: A. PROPOSED GOLF COURSE ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA At this time Mayor Manning asked the Council if there were any objections to conducting conversation regarding this item in open session. With no objections posed, the meeting continued in open session. Gary McClure, President of the Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors, indicated that there had been little or no communication with Peninsula Golf Partners. Mayor Manning asked if these partners had ever built a golf course. Loft Harlan, Economic Development Director, responded that they had not. Discussion followed as to the expertise of this group. Councilman McCreary asked if Peninsula Golf was an actual partnership. Ms. Harlan responded that they were not at this time. Councilman McCYeary inquired about the feasibility study. Mr. McClure responded that the study came back favorable for the golf course. The project would require $8 to $10 million to build with two years of operation to produce profit. It is the Economic Development Corporation Board's recommendation that a deadline be set for some kind of agreement on seven issues previously identified to the group. Councilman Longo stated he would like to see a deadline of January 31 be given to Peninsula Golf or negotiations would be stopped. Mayor Manning further stated that he is concerned that since there have been difficulties communicating with this partnership to date, the problem may continue and he would like to not negotiate with them. He would prefer the City of The Colony build the course and sell to a private firm for a profit. Ms. Harlan explained that there were many private firms that would like to build the golf course. Discussion followed regarding the deadline date. Councilman Heiman said he would like for the partners to post a Performance Bond. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to give private interests until January 26, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. to reach an agreement on seven points with the Economic Development Corporation to set further dates for deadlines as necessary, and if deadline is not met, Economic Development Corporation will be authorized to obtain revenue bonds as previously approved by Council - Heiman; second - Longo, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED: William W. Manning, Mayor ATTEST: FRuthann l~vlin, ~)ep~'iy l~it~ ~ecr~t~