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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/1996 City Council 006096 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 1, 1996 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st day of July, 1996, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Mary Watts, Councilmember Present David Stanwiek, Councilmember Present Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councihnember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present and with seven present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. WORK SESSION TO DISCUSS UTILITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES ON THE BILLINGSLEY PROPERTY SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 121 Mr. Don Blackwood, representing Mr. Henry Billingsley, owner of property south of State Highway 121 addressed the council regarding a preliminary report received from Hunter Associates regarding water and wastewater needs in the City and how that report impacts their (Billingsley) development south of 121. Mr. Michael Cummings with Cummings-Pewitt Engineering was also present. The report indicates that while there is plenty of water available it can't serve property on top of the ridge on the east side of the city. There is not enough pressure. At this time, water is a larger problem for the Billingsley tract than sewer. The report indicates that an overhead storage tank will be needed on that ridge. It is hoped that the sewer problems will be solved by a proposed regional plan in the near future. In the meantime, the proposed sewer line from Paige to 423 will be able to serve about 200 acres of their total 1000 acres south of 121. Mr. Blackwood said that will probably be sufficient until the regional plant is on line. A 500,000 gallon tank is needed along with a pump station to service the property east of the railroad tracks. The proposed 1,000,000 gallon tank on the IBM(JNC) property would not be sufficient to service that area because of the different pressure zones, according to Mr. Hal Jones, engineer with Hunter Associates. Mr. Jones proposes that a minimum 500,000 gallon tank be built east of the railroad tracks. He said this is a preliminary report that has been given to the council tonight and suggested that after they (council) and staff have had time to review it, that it be discussed in a work session. Cost estimate for the 500,000 gallon tank with the pump station is $1.2 million. Mr. Blackwood said they have some areas for locating the tank that they can work with the city to help save the city money. Mr. Blackwood said they have approached all the neighboring cities for help with sewer and water and have not yet been successful. Mr. Jones explained that a legged tank is less expensive than a pedestal tank. Again, he 3 stated a 500,000 gallon tank would nm about $1.2 million and a 1 million gallon tank would probably nm under $2 million. Mr. Blackwood said the property owner would prefer a pedestal tank instead of the legged tank due to the quality of this development. A pedestal tank is estimated to nm from 22% - 25% more than a legged tank. Mr. Smith said some of this funding could come from impact fees, but not all of it and said the rest would probably have to come from revenue bonds. Lengthy discussion regarding the type system needed to serve the Billingsley tract. Paul Cargill with Hunter Associates explained how the tank would operate and that as small a tank as possible should be built on the ridge. It will not serve the rest of the Billingsley tract, but it would help out the entire water system during peak times, such as fire flow, etc. Mayor Manning said we need definite numbers on needs, costs and pay back schedule. Mr. Smith agreed, stating we need to determine the bare needs for this development, which includes the fire facility, location for the tank and who is going to pay for what. Mr. Blackwood said they are willing to enter into a developer's agreement with The Colony to assist the city while we are working on impact fees, the comprehensive plan, etc. That would be some up front money in the city coffers. Mayor Manning said it maybe hard to sell the citizens on paying $250,000 more for a "pretty" tank. Mr. Blackwood said he understands but reiterated we need to be sensitive to this development. Mr. Smith said he will get the information needed as soon as possible and then talk to our financial advisor at First Southwest. He will try to have this together by the July 16, 1996 work session for further discussion. Councilman Avey asked if this project will take precedence over the Eastvale project. '"~ Mayor Manning said this is an entirely different issue and that it should not take precedent, but that is something the council will decide. Brief discussion followed regarding the sewer needed to serve the Billingsley tract. Mr. Blackwood said they need the sewer now and would like to work out a developer's agreement with the city to ensure the sewer line is installed. ROLL CALL INVOCATION - Rev. David Howeth, First United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT Mary Watts, 7008 Sample Drive, invited everyone to attend a multi-media event at First BaptistChurch, 7:00 p.m. on July 2, 1996 entitled "America's Lost Dream" by Tom Dooley. David Howeth announced Hot Dogs 'n' Heroes at the First United Methodist Church on July 4 to honor public safety employees. There will be activities and a concert. Bill Manning announced the "Music Man" production at Lewisville High School starring Dr. Mitch Hall (The Colony resident) as part of Lewisville's sesquicentennial celebration. Officers Darren Brockway and Mark Phillips along with Mayor Manning presented 4 006098 certificates of appreciation to Dr. Kelly Smith for her donations to the police depamnent in the form of helmets for the bicycle rodeo and teddy bears for the Teddy Bear Drive. '- 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JUNE 10, 17, 24 AND 25, 1996 Council meeting minutes have been prepared for the council review and approval. Motion to approve the minutes as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH J.T. DUNKIN AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,280.00 FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF THE COLONY An agreement was approved on June 17, 1996 with J.T. Dunkin, however, there have been some changes to that agreement, therefore, it is being brought back before the council for final approval. Councilman Watts said that in view of items that have come to the council's attention regarding wastewater and water, she believes the comprehensive plan should be scaled back. She said Mr. Dunkin had broken out just the portion to do the impact fee study and the cost is approximately $38,000.00. She said that is an absolute necessity. Motion to accept the J.T. Dunkin contract for the impact fee study in the amount of $38,000 - Watts; second Longo. - Mr. Smith said printing costs are not included and about $2,000.00 needs to be added. Motion amended to approve up to $40,000 - Watts; second - Longo. Councilman Stanwick asked if the Hunter Associates study will integrate with the Dunkin study if it is scaled back. Mr. Dunkin said the initial portion of the impact fee study is the land use assumptions. They will integrate but they will not be as accurate as they could be. Mayor Manning said his personal feeling is that it would be very foolish not to go forward with the entire plan, and that the reasons we should go forward with the entire plan are those very things Councilman Watts mentioned as facing us. Continuing, he said he is not sure we can properly prepare for those items without having the entire plan before us, and stated that he would vote in opposition of this motion. Vote was as follows: Ayes - Longo, Watts, Avey Noes - Stanwick, Dillard, Kovatch, Manning Motion failed. Motion to accept the contract as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with the following roll call vote: Ayes - Longo, Stanwick, Dillard, Kovatch, Manning Noes - Watts, Avey 5 5. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HUNTER ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,100.00 FOR PREPARATION OF PORTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF THE COLONY This agreement was on the June 17, 1996 agenda and was postponed at that time. Some changes have been made to the agreement and is being brought back before the council for final approval. Motion to accept the contract as written - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATE HIGHWAY 121 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES These guidelines were brought to council for discussion at the June 17, 1996 meeting and are now being brought before council for approval. Motion to accept the contract as written - Dillard; second - Stanwick, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AN AREA OR MULTI-COUNTY TOLLWAY AUTHORITY The City has been asked by the North Texas Tollway Coalition to join with other entities in supporting the creation of a regional tollway authority. This is in response to the discussions ~-' by the Sunset Advisory Commission regarding consolidation of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike Authority. Motion to approve the resolution as written - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES; The City has been asked to participate in a coalition of cities for the pmpo~ of collecting, analyzing, discussing and distributing information on utility related matters; developing positions in utility regulatory body rule making dockets; and work on matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues. Participation cost for the city is $1,155.00. Motion to approve the resolution as written - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 6 9. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS Sam Chavez announced that joint work session has been planned for the city council and the planning and zoning commission for July 9, 1996 to hear presentations from JNC and Tri- West regarding proposed developments. Some members of council will be absent and Mr. Chavez will follow-up with them. Joe Clark thanked Officers Phillips and Brockway for their good work and Dr. Smith for her generosity. He announced the bike patrol started Saturday. August 6, 1996 will be National Night Out. All citizens are invited to participate in this effort for everybody to get to know their neighbors. More information to follow. Mr. Smith encouraged the council to review the Hunter study and get back to staff with any questions or comments. APPROVED: William W. Manning, ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary 7