HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1997 City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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AUGUST 15, 1997
The Regular Session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bemetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmembers Present
Wilma Avey, Councilmember Absent (Arrived 6:30 p.m.)
John Dillard, Councilmember Absent (Arrived 6:28 p.m.)
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Absent (Arrived 6:05 p.m.)
With four members a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
6:01 p.m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION: (City Attorney)
As authorized by Section 551.071 and 551.072 of the Local Government Code relating to
litigation and real property, to-wit:
A. Richard Kamen, et al, v. City of The Colony, Texas Case No. 4:96CV335
B. Deliberation regarding the value of real property
7:40 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Invocation - Erik Logan
Pledge of Allegiance
MAYORAL COMMENTS: (Waits)
Police Chief Joe Clark has received his Master's Degree; the Cable Committee is writing
programming guidelines; the Beautification Committee is active (1) Entrance sign to City Hall,
(2) Animal Shelter, (3) Wildflower area at S. Colony and Blair Oaks Rd.; there are openings on
the Economic Development Board, Library and Parks & Recreation. Volunteers are needed to
serve on a Special Events Committee.
CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS: (Lambert and Department Heads)
1. TML Region 8 quarterly meeting is Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Council please let staff
know tomorrow if they wish to attend.
2. N. Texas Tollway Celebration - RSVP by August 26, 1997.
3. "The General' will be at the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Dallas this
week.
4. Chief Clark - there will be a bike rodeo September 27, 1997 from 8:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. (Rain date October 4, 1997). National Night out was a success. 24 Crime
watch groups, 19 block parties, 2107 participants. Block party hosts were recognized:
Karen Raber, Debm Terrell, Jack Hayes, Byron & Shirley Knepp, David & Melody
Stanwick, Carol Primo & Darlene Johnston, Becky Patton, Barbara Snow, John Zanchuk,
Andy Longo, Sue Evans, Debbie Harper, Eve Farmer, and Lisa Overlin. Special
recognition was given to the following: Chris Kane - 220 participants at the Northpointe
party; Rochelle McChesney & Lynn Moore; Klm Morales & Regina Silver -
Commendation for work in their Crime Watch groups; Teresa Sidwell - Chairman of
National Night Out and 200 participants at the Stewart Peninsula party; Belinda Ressler
received a plaque for having 350 participants at the Fryer/Etheridge party. Councilman
Stanwick thanked Officer Mark Phillips for his hard work.
CITIZEN INPUT:
Mayor Watts read amended Council Protocol sheets.
2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES:
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the council meetings held July 28 and August 4, 1997.
Motion to approve as read - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting
Aye.
3.0 REGULAR AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1 Public Hearing to discuss the 1997-98 Municipal Budget - Public Hearing was opened and
closed with no comments from the public or the council.
RESOLUTIONS:
3.2 Consider authorizing a letter to Tri-West requesting a donation of two (2) acres of land
from the 20 acres to be dedicated for park land, for the purpose of a Boys and Girls Club. This
is a result of a conversation Councilman Longo had with Tri-West representatives. Councilman
Stanwick suggested changing the word "requesting" to "recognizing" since they have already said
they will give the land.
Motion to authorize the letter as amended - Stanwick; second - Kovatch, carried with all
members voting Aye.
3.3 Receive and consider recommendation from the Solid Waste Committee regarding Solid
Waste Services and Recycling Services. Councilman Stanwick said the committee has
recommended the curbside program with CWD at $1.37 per month, staying with blue bags but
with an option to go to bins within 60 days. Bins (18 gal.) might increase participation.
Overflow recyclables from the bins would be picked up also. Bins would cost $10.00 to replace
if lost or stolen.
Mayor Watts suggested a review of the 5 year contract in 2 years for participation. If no
more than 10% participation the city could decide whether to continue or not. Mr. Dunlap
advised there is a State mandate to reduce the amount of solid waste going to the landfills by
50% by the year 2000.
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The committee discussed' the reporting procedures of CWD and they are working to
improve them.
Greg Roemer explained how his company determines participation, stating their goal is
11/2 bags per home, per month. Mr. Roemer expressed concern about the 2 year review, stating
his price is based on a 5 year contract. He went on to say the option for bins is out if the 2 year
review is put in.
Bob Poynter, 5008 N. Colony, complained that his recycling has not been pick up for the
last 6 weeks and he does not want to pay for service he doesn't get. Mr. Lambert said the city
will refund him for the 6 weeks. Mr. Roemer will look into the complaint.
Motion to approve subject to city attorney's f'mal review - Kovatch; second - Dillard, failed
with the following vote:
Ayes - Stanwick, Dillard, Kovatch
Noes - Longo, llenville-Shannon, Avey, Watts
Motion to postpone to September 8, 1997 - Avey; second - Longo carried with the following
vote:
Ayes - Longo, HenviHe-Shannon, Stanwick, Avey, Kovatch, Watts. Noes - Dillard
Councilman Dillard addressed the solid waste contract with IESI, stating the contractor
has made every effort to respond to complaints and problems. Last week semi-automated service
was begun which will pick up all Wash, brush and bulk once a week for the same cost as the
fully automated service. Semi-automated requires more overhead. Councilman Avey questioned
the figures, stating they are higher than those in the original proposal. Councilman Dillard and
Mr. Flood explained the fees. Mr. Flood gave a brief summary of service since June 1, 1997,
stating responses have been mostly positive. Discussion regarding bulk pick up, size of trucks,
and city clean up followed.
Motion to postpone to September 8, 1997 - Avey
Councilman Dillard stressed that the contractor has amended his service, in good faith,
without an amended contract. Amendments were clarified; larger trucks, overflow from toters
will be picked up, once a week for everything. Councilman Henville-Shannon wanted the
agreement reviewed in 3 years. Mr. Flood said in most contracts termination for cause is
included. The bid was for a 5 year contract and to give the city the right to terminate in 3 years
without cause is not good business. Councilman Kovatch said venue should be Denton County
not Dallas County.
Kovatch seconded the motion to postpone.
Teresa Sidwell, 3953 Teal Cove, expressed her satisfaction with the IESI service and
asked why the council is talking about it again.
Lisa Overlin, 6704 Elliott Ct. is very pleased with the toters and her neighbors are also.
Councilman Stanwick asked why this should be postponed. Councilman Avey stated the price
difference from the RFP and that she wants it broken out in case we want to eliminate services.
She continued stating there are other contractors we can look at and that this price is too high.
Mayor Watts said this is not Mr. Flood's problem, the council agreed to the RFP. There
is always confusion with new service and Mr. Flood has tried to make good on problems and
give increased service for the same cost. Our attorney says we have no reason to terminate the
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contract. Mayor Watts continued stating she doesn't think the council has the freedom to
postpone.
Motion to postpone failed with the following vote:
Ayes - Avey
Noes - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Stanwick, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts
Motion to approve as amended -Stanwick; second - Longo, carried with the following vote:
Ayes - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Stanwick, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts
Noes - Avey
ORDINANCES:
3.4 Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances,
relating to traffic, by amending Section 19-11 relating to school zones
(Ord. ~t97-991)
Mayor Watts read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS AMENDING
CHAPTER 19 TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN SECTION
19-11 SCHOOL TRAFFIC ZONES; INSTRUCTING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNS;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(Kovatch left the meeting 9:10)
Motion to approve as written - HenviHe-Shannon; second - Dillard, carried with all
members voting Aye.
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered to be routine by the
City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
an item unless a Councilmember requests it, at which time it will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately.
(Kovatch returned to the meeting at 9:13.)
Bid Awards
4.1 Consideration of acceptance and award of proposals for the purchase of microcomputers
Councilman Avey asked about the printer she questioned at the work session. Mr.
Johnston said he is still researching that and that he won't make a decision without involving her.
He said dealers recommend a laser color printer for our purposes. He said approval will lock
in prices for everything but printers and notebooks. Those can be purchased at the best price.
Motion to award to Monarch Systems for desk tops and authorize cost not to exceed $8000
for printers and notebooks - Kovatch; second Dillard carried with all members voting Aye.
Resolutions
4.2 Consideration of renewal of an agreement with Mary Horn, Denton County Tax
Assessor/Collector, for the collection of ad valorem taxes.
Motion to approve - Kovatch; second Henviile-Shannon carried with all members voting
Aye.
4.3 Consideration approval of reimbursement of $121.59 to Councilman Bill Longo for the
AMCC Conference.
Motion to approve - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon, carried with all members voting
Aye.
Ordinances - None
5.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.1 Old Business Status Report - Updates:
* 1/2 cent sales tax committee meets August 19, 1997
* August 25, 1997 tour of the wastewater treatment plant. Work Session will follow at
the plant.
* North Colony/FM 423 intersection to be let November or December
* Dick Armey will help with the marina moratorium issue.
* Betty McKean started today as Economic Development Director
* Harry Persaud starts September 8 as planner
* City Manager to check on Braum's status.
Recess 9:40 p.m.
Reconvene 9:50 p.m.
6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS:
6.1 Receive report from Hunter Associates regarding the costs of a regional wastewater
facility versus expansion of the existing city wastewater facility. The cost to go with a regional
facility is 40% lower than the cost to expand our plant. The Regional Wastewater Committee
will meet at 5:00 on August 20. General discussion followed. This will come back to the
council in one or two months.
With no finther business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary