HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1997 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
JULY 21, 1997
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 21st day of July, 1997, at City Hall with the following Council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bemetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Present
Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Cotmcilmember Present
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present
and with seven present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
MAYORAL COMMENTS
* Recent Town Hall Meeting was great success and will be scheduled again in the future.
* On Tuesday, July 29, there will be an Open House at City Hall from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
* Early voting for the Bond Election began today.
CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
* Lanny Lambert, City Manager, announced that the proposed budget will be reviewed
next Monday, July 28, with final review on August 4.
5.1 OLD BUSINESS
* Code of Ethics - An amendment to the Personal Policy is being researched and will be
brought to Council for review.
* 1/2 cent sales tax - Councilman Kovatch reported that the committee met on July 15
and the next meeting is scheduled for July 29.
* Special Events Board - currently not included in budget.
* 121 R-O-W Acquisition - Mr. Lambert attended a meeting of the Task Force on July
11. Council has previously approved an inteflocal agreement with Collin County to participate
in this acquisition.
* Carver Policy Board Governance - Mr. Kovatch requests future work session.
* City Litigation Update - no information available
* The Colony/Frisco Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility - cost estimates should be
complete by the end of this month.
* Home Business Ordinance review - to be discussed in agenda item 3.1
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* Lime Treatment update - update will be provided during budget process
* Centrifuge Installation - working on it now with completion suggested by September
15.
* 423/Josey Ln. Extension - Mayor and Mr. Lambert met with Rider Scott, right-of-way
acquisition agent being utilized by Denton County. He is preparing a proposal for Council
review.
Mayor Watts asked Mr. Lambert to give an update on the North Colony Blvd./FM 423
intersection. Mr. Lambert explained that the project has not been "let" from the State. Rusty
Nichols has delivered to the State all the necessary documents in order to bid this as a separate
project. Mr. Lambert said he will continue to lobby for this project.
Mr. Lambert further explained that a traffic signal was projected for South Colony Blvd.
and Paige Rd. and excavating is currently taking place. He also reported that the State has been
notified that the City is ready to proceed with a light at Cougar Alley and FM 423.
Councilman Longo asked if there was an update from the Solid Waste Committee in
regard to the new service. Councilman Dillard said information would be provided at the next
regular session.
Fire Chief Van Morrison reported to the Council that the three early warning sirens have
a radio receiver that allows the City to encode the machine and turn them on. The receivers are
very old and have been undependable. There are no local repair shops capable of repairing this
equipment, therefore, he requests approval to purchase new receivers as a matter of public safety.
Tony Johnston, Finance Director, advised that this has been included in this year's revised budget
due to the safety hazard. Council consensus was for Chief Morrison to purchase the receivers
as soon as possible.
Tony Johnston advised that he plans to send out the Requests for Proposal for a water and
sewer rate study in approximately 30 days if Council has no objections. Council consensus was
for Mr. Johnston to proceed. Mr. Johnston also requests approval to send out a Request for
Proposal for the addition of a drive-thru window at the Utility Department which is included in
this year's budget. Council consensus was for Mr. Johnston to proceed.
Mayor Watts read a proclamation declaring August 5, 1997, as National Night Out.
2.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JUNE 16
AND JULY 7, 1997
Councilman Stanwick asked for a correction of June 16's minutes on page 11. Roll call
vote should indicate Ayes - Longo, Stanwick, Dillard, Noes - Henville-Shannon, Avey, Kovatch,
Watts.
Motion to approve minutes as amended - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all
members voting Aye.
CITIZEN INPUT
Donnie Guill, 5713 Terry_ St. requests a swimming only area at Hidden Cove Park with
no jet skis allowed. He also asked for close patrol of Kids Colony Playground since older
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children are smoking in the area and leaving cigarette butts throughout the area. This does not
provide a healthy situation for younger children wanting to use the playground.
3.1 PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF USES
RELATING TO IN HOME DAY CARE (ORD. 97-989)
Cliff Bormann, Building Official, gave a brief overview of the request to amend the
schedule of uses to the zoning ordinance. Mayor Watts opened the Public Hearing.
Liz Ripperger, 5909 Stewart Blvd., spoke in support of in-home child care and explained
the extensive training some home care providers receive.
Councilman Avey asked 0mt multi-family designation be excluded from the schedule of
uses. Councilman Stanwick suggested a Specific Use Permit might be needed in certain cases.
Councilman Kovatch agreed with excluding the multi-family designation since child care in
apartments can produce a noise problem for neighbors. Councilman Stanwick asked if the
apartment complex wanted to provide on-site child care for its residents, would that fall under
the multi-family use category. Mr. Bormann explained the use would then be considered a day
care center and would require a Specific Use Permit. Councilman Dillard commented that the
Council was discriminating against apartment dwellers. He continued saying apartment building
owners would never allow that use in apartments. Discussion followed regarding State
regulations. Mayor Watts summarized that the multi-family designation being excluded would
be consistent with State guidelines since there would insufficient square footage.
Barbara Crocker, 4116 Clary Dr., explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission
was directed to amend the schedule of uses and understood that there are inconsistencies in the
ordinance which will need to be addressed. This action only include the definitions to bring the
ordinance in compliance with the State.
Councilman Kovatch asked if there was Council consensus to prohibit day care in multi-
family dwellings. Councilman Dillard was not in agreement. Councilman Stanwick suggested
leaving the schedule of uses as it is until further review. Council consensus was to prohibit the
multi-family 1-2-3-4 designation from the schedule of uses.
Liz Ripperer, 5909 Stewa:X Blvd., asked if a resident in a duplex would be prevented from
providing day care. Councilman Longo responded that townhomes would be permitted.
Mayor Watts closed the public hearing.
3.2 CONSIDER COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH NCTCOG FOR
FIRE EQUIPMENT AND EMS SUPPLIES
Chief Van Morrison recommended approval of the NCTCOG Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement for small purchases. Councilman Stanwick asked what kind of savings the City could
realize. Chief Morrison explained that this is a first time effort and there is no experience with
this agreement yet.
Motion to approve the purchasing agreement - Stanwick; second - Longo, carried with all
members voting Aye.
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3.3 CONSIDER SITE PLAN FOR WESTGATE CAR WASH
Cliff Bormann, Building Official, gave an overview of the request for site plan approval.
Councilman Stanwick asked if angle can be decreased at the vacuum area since a blind spot is
created in that area. Tom Cravens responded that a change could be made to eliminate that
problem.
Motion to approve site plan with all staff stipulations including changing the dumpster
orientation - Stanwick; second - Longo, carried with all members voting Aye.
3.4 CONSIDER GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MATTHEWS-SOUTHWEST FOR
A GOLF COURSE ON WYNNEWOOD PENINSULA
Dennis Watson, Assistant to the City Manager, gave a brief explanation of the agreement
and recommends approval. Councilman Kovatch asked John Hill, City Attorney, if he was
comfortable with the agreement. Mr. Hill responded he was.
Motion to approve the agreement as written - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all
members voting Aye.
3.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1997-98
MUNICIPAL BUDGET TO BE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. ON AUGUST 18, 1997 (ORD. 97-
988)
Motion to approve - Longo; second - Henville-Shannon, carried with all members voting
Aye.
6.1 PRESENTATION OF THE 1997-98 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Mr. Lambert asked that the Council review the budget and be prepared to receive
presentations from departments at the Work Session scheduled for July 28, 1997.
With no further business to address, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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