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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1996 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 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 15th 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 Stanwick, 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: INVOCATION - Johnny Smith, City Manager 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Boy Scout Jon Hellstrand led the Pledge of Allegiance 2. CITIZEN INPUT - None 3. PRESENTATION OF THE 1996-97 MUNICIPAL BUDGET Mr. Smith advised that pursuant to the City Charter, the budget has been filed with the City Secretary as of this date. The budget being presented is balanced and should be adopted no later than September 30, 1996. The Council is asked to review the document and funnel any questions through his office, the Finance Director or the appropriate department head. Mr. Tony Johnston advised the council the budget has been in progress since late April. Two main ideas were kept in focus: (1) keep operations as they are and (2) increase money for much needed repairs in various areas. The budget includes keeping the merit pay plan in place with 3, 4, or 5% increases based on performance. A mid-year review is recommended to determine if money is available for a cost of living adjustment as was done this year. Salary adjustments for the low end employees have been included for both the General Fund and the Utility Fund. The only enhancement in the General Fund recommended is the purchase of replacement police vehicles. Utility Fund enhancements recommended are a building addition, computers and software, and two 1-3/4 ton vehicles for water and wastewater. The ad valorem tax is projected to stay at $.79515100 valuation. The 2% increase coming from Dallas Water Utilities will be absorbed in the base budget until rate studies are done this fall. The SRF fund will show a monthly increase of $1.27 to accommodate the $1 million loan for wastewater improvements. It is recommended that the recycling coordinator be changed from part time to full time, with $25,000 of that budget coming from the franchise fee we received from Texas Waste Management. 3 OOG 1 Councilman Dillard said that when this is approved, the police cars should be purchased as soon as possible, to avoid getting caught with the year end price increase. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JUNE 29, AND JULY 1, 1996 Council meeting minutes have been prepared for the council review and approval. Motion to approve the minutes as written - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous ton call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1996-97 MUNICIPAL BUDGET Motion to approve the ordinance as written - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER, DIANE WH1TLATCH Motion to accept the resignation as recommended - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN AS PRESENTED BY MICHAEL W. RATER FOR A SELF SERVICE CAR WASH TO BE LOCATED SOUTH OF SOUTH COLONY BLVD. AND WEST OF F.M. 423 (MAIN STREET). Mr. Sam Chavez stated the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this request on July 9, 1996 and does recommend approval subject to all staff stipulations. The city's zoning ordinance does allow a car wash m this site and the site plan meets and exceeds the minimum development regulations of the zoning ordinance and landscape ordinance. Mr. Michael Rater, owner of the property, addressed the council, stating that he has increased the landscaping over what is required and that the site has been moved north and reduced in size so that it cannot be seen from F.M. 423. He agrees to all staff stipulations. Mayor Manning commended Mr. Rater on his presentation. He asked about the long term maintenance of this type of facility. Mr. Rater assured the council that the property would be well maintained inside and out. He said there will be a full time attendant on site at all times. Motion to approve the site plan subject to staff stipulations - Dillard; second - Avey, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 4 00610o i' 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY TIM HOUSE, MATTHEWS-SOUTHWEST, FOR STANDRIDGE DRIVE~-AND MORE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ROADWAY SEGMENT OF STANDRIDGE DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN RIDGEPOINTE DRIVE AND OFFICE CREEK. Mr. Chavez stated the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on June 25, 1996 and does recommend approval of the request to amend the thorouglffare plan for the roadway segment of Standridge Drive between Ridgepointe Drive and Office Creek. He said the amendment reduces the right-of-way from 80 feet to 60 feet and the pavement width from 48 feet to 36 feet. It was noted this does bring this portion of the road in line with the rest of the roadway. The applicant submitted a traffic study to the city traffic engineer. John Friebele with Hunter Associates concurs with the findings of the study and agrees with the proposed amendment. Councilman Watts expressed concern about placing more traffic onto F.M. 423 and asked if there is any way another access to F.M. 423 can be placed in this subdivision. Discussion followed about the thoroughfare plan in general. The plan shows Standridge eventually connecting with Lake Shore and then with Strickland. This is unlikely to ever occur. The portion from Ridgepointe to Lake Ridge is on Corps property. Further discussion regarding the time frame for the construction of Standridge all the way to 121 and the ingress and egress from this area. Alternatives for alleviating traffic on 423 were discussed. Mayor Manning and Councilman Dillard agreed that this was looked at very thoroughly when this subdivision fu'st came before council. They noted that is the reason Centex has put up the bond to construct Standridge Drive and that Standridge is designed to empty traffic from that subdivision. Both felt it is not appropriate to put more traffic into the residential area to try to relieve 423. Councilman Watts also agreed with that, but just wanted the council to discuss the problems on 423. Motion to approve the amendment to the thoroughfare plan as requested - Dillard; second - Longo, carried with a unanimous roIl call vote. 8:15 p.m. Recess 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.072 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY, TO-WIT: A. CARNIERO PROPERTY (BUFFER ZONE) B. GIBSON PROPERTY (DRAINAGE AREAS) C. JOSEY LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY D. BURLINGTON/NORTHERN CROSSING (WINDHAVEN PARKWAY) 9:21 p.m. Reconvene 8. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT 5 OF THE BXBCUTIVB SESSION. A. CAI~IBRO PROPERTY (BUlmER ZONE) Motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Mr. Carniero for the needed buffer zone, by offering not more than $4000.00 and Lot 10, with the owner being responsible for the removal of any fill on the site if that ever becomes necessary - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. GIBSON PROPERTY (DRAINAGE AREAS) Motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with condemnation proceedings by offering Mr. Gibson not more than $7000.00 for the subject property necessary for an easement - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. JOSEY LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY Motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Dr. Truman Clem and his family by offering not more than $8000.00 for the needed right-of-way for the extension of Main Street (Josey Lane to F.M. 544) - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS 1. The permit to expand the capacity of our wastewater treatment plant to 3.3 mgd will be addressed by the TNRCC in September of 1996. 2. Preliminary work has begun on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Dunkin will be meeting this week with staff to discuss goals and the make up of the city survey. The council will be given the opportunity to have input into these goals at a later date. 3. A map of Denton County will be provided showing all the Texas'Highway projects in the county and their schedules. This will be made available to the council when received. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned 'the meeting at 9:29 p.m. APPROVED: William W. Manning, MayOr ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary 6