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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1996 City Council00(:;03x MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 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 20th day of May, 1996, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Mary Watts, Councilmember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Absent (Due to business) and with five present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: INVOCATION - Rev. Jeff Bacon - Colony Park Baptist Church 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A RUN-OFF ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 1996 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE COUNCILMEMBER, PLACE 4 Mayor Manning read the ordinance declaring the results from the mn-off election as follows: Place 4 Wilma Avey 134 votes Motion to approve the ordinance - Dillard; second - Longo, carried with a unanimous roll ca~ vote. 3. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER City Secretary, Patti Hicks administered the Oath of Office to Wilma Avey, after which she took her place on the dais. 4. CITIZEN INPUT Joe Agnew, 5301 Nash Drive - commended the city on a great recycling program and asked why recycling dumpsters are allowed to be in the shopping center parking lots when the city does not allow citizens to place vehicle for sale in these parking lots. He said the dumpsters are just as much an eye sore and recommended moving them to the same locations as the oil 4 recycling containers. 5. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS PRESENTATION OF "EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR" AWARD Mr. Smith read the names of those persons nominated for Employee of the Year: Charmyne Crowe, George Figueroa, Sam Fitzgerald, Bob Hutchison, Jaekie Johnson, Tony Johnston, Emily Palmer, Mike Sloggett, Jerry Trimble, Steve Westerfield and Allen Williams. The employee of the year for 1996 is George Figueroa, an employee of the water department for 17 years. Mayor Manning and Margaret Burkett, Personnel Director, presented George with a plaque and congratulated him on this honor. RECOGNITION AND RECEIPT OF THE 1996 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM THE RECYCLING COALITION OF TEXAS Carolyn Rapisarda presented the award to the City. This award was given to The Colony for having the Best Community Recycling Program in communities under 50,000. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19 - 25, 1996 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Mr. Pat Dunlap, Public Services Director, accepted this proclamation on behalf of the employees in our Public Works Department, including Public Works, Water and Wastewater. 6. CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM DAVID KOVATCH FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS With Mr. Kovatch's election to Place 6 of the Council, he submitted his resignation from B.O.A.A. His resignation is automatic, but the council will formally accept it at this time. Motion to accept the resignation - Watts; second Dillard carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 RELATING TO FIRE LANES The Fire Department has recommended changes to Section 41, 43 and 44 of the above ordinance relating to Fire Lane requirements. Fire Department representatives will be present to answer questions. This item is on the agenda for first reading. No action is required. Councilman Dillard expressed thanks to Dave Wallace, Fire Marshal for calling all the council last week to discuss this ordinance. Mayor Manning said since there are no more questions, this 5 -, q 0060, 5 ordinance will be placed on the consent agenda at the next meeting and encouraged the council to call the staff ahead of time if they do have questions. 8. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM AND DEPUTY MAYOR PRO-TEM It is a requirement of the Charter and the Code of Ordinances for the Mayor Pro-tern and Deputy Mayor Pro-tern to be elected by the council at the first regular meeting following the election of officers. Mayor Manning opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro-tern. Councilman Longo nominated Councilman Dillard; seconded by Watts. Councilman Dillard was elected as Mayor Pro-tern by acclamation with all members voting Aye. The floor was then opened for nominations for Deputy Mayor Pro-tern. Councilman Longo nominated Councilman Watts; seconded by Stanwick. Councilman Dillard nominated Councilman Longo; seconded by Councilman Avey. Councilman Longo asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration. Councilman Dillard withdrew the nomination. Councilman Watts was elected as Deputy Mayor Pro-tern by acclamation with all members voting Aye. 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Each year the Mayor appoints a member of the council to serve in this capacity. Councilman Dillard has served in this post for the past few years and asked to be replaced this year. Councilman Watts nominated Councilman Avey; seconded by Councilman Longo. City Secretary Patti Hicks noted the meetings are held in the day time. Councilman Avey said she would not be able to serve due to her employment. Councilman Watts withdrew that nomination and nominated Mayor Bill Manning; seconded by Councilman Dillard, the nomination was approved with all members voting Aye. 10. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS * We will keep council informed of training for elected officials. * We will be enforcing the roles regarding violations of launching in unapproved areas at the lake. * Patti Hicks reminded everyone of the work session on the Comprehensive Plan at 7:00 p.m. May 21 and the Capital Projects Advisory Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 23, 1996. * Pam Nelson gave a report on the Lake Safety committee meeting. Councilman Watts said the Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Corps had said they would be glad to train our staff in lake safety issues. She also suggested the money from the auction may be used to fund purchase of some equipment for this purpose. She would like to see our reserve officers used to help with enforcement. Pam also advised that the summer brochures are out. Councilman Longo commended David Swain for his work on the brochures. 6 0060 8:15 recess 8:19 Convene in Executive Session 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071 REGARDING PERSONNEL AND REAL ESTATE, TO-WIT: A. RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM THE C1TY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF AND GIVE D~RECTION REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS. B. INFORIVIATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE CITY MANAGER AND C1TY COUNCIL REGARDING PERSONNEL AND REAL ESTATE MA~RS. 10:56 Reconvene in Open Session 12. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION A. RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF AND GIVE D~RECTION REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS. Motion to withdraw from the Denton County Drug Task Force - Watts; second o Stanwick, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. - B. INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PERSONNEL AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS. Motion to change the title of Economic Development Coordinator to Assistant to the City Manager, with emphasis to be on Economic Development and Public Information - Longo; second - Stanwick, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. APPROVED: · ' W Manning, ATYEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary 7