HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/1996 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
NOVEMBER 11, 1996
The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. on the 1 lth day of November, 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:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 24.459 ACRES OF
LAND, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BELOW
A 24.459 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
LOCATED IN THE WEST PORTION OF THE CITY, ADJACENT TO LAKE LEWISVILLE,
SOUTH OF SOUTH COLONY BLVD., AND NORTH OF SH 121
This is the second of two required public hearings regarding the above named annexation.
The City of Lewisville' took action on September 16, 1996, to disannex the tract of land and
provide for release of extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of The Colony.
Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Manning
closed the public hearing.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN UPDATED
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH TEXPOOL
With the abolition of the State Treasury, it is necessary for cities to execute new
agreements to continue participation in TexPool. The City Attorney has reviewed this ag/cement.
Staff and the attorney recommend approval.
Motion to approve the agreement - Stanwick; second - Kovatch.
Councilman Avey asked about section 2.06 relating to the amount of liability. S.~ asked
what amount is .covered. City Attorney, Pete Eckert, and Tony Johnston, Finance Director,
explained the amount covered would be the amount we have invested. Councilman Stanwiek
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said this section is a standard for this type of agreement. Councilman Avey requested a written
statement from Mr. Eckert regarding this section. Mr. Eckert said he will have it for her by the
next council meeting.
Motion carried with all members voting Aye.
7:10 p.m. Recess
Mayor Manning explained to those present for the Executive Session that discretion
should be used in speaking about matters discussed during this time.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071 AND 551.072 OF
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION AND LAND
ACQUISITION, TO-WIT:
A. CONDEMNATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR WINDHAVEN PARKWAY
AND LAND ACQUISITION FOR A WATER TOWER (BILLINGSLEY TRACT)
B. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - STEWART PENINSULA TRAFFIC STUDY
(ETHERIDGE EXTENSION)
9:16 Reconvene in open session.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT
OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. CONDEMNATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR WINDHAVEN PARKWAY
AND LAND ACQUISITION FOR A WATER TOWER (BILLINGSLEY TRACT)
Motion to direct the counsel for the City to proceed with negotiations with the railroad
regarding Windhaven Parkway right-of-way, including authorization to file a law suit with
regard to the railroad crossing on McKamy Trail - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with
all members voting Aye.
With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
AP~VED: /~
~'~~'ATTEST: ~' ~, William W. Manning, Mayor
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary
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