HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1997 City Council 00670,
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
OCTOBER 6, 1997
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at
6:33 p.m. on the 6th day of October, 1997, at City Hall with the following Council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bernetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Present
Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember 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:
Call to Order
Invocation - Calvary Christian
Pledge of Allegiance
6:36 p.m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.072 OF THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION, TO WIT:
A. Burlington Northern and San Francisco Railway Co. v. City of The Colony et al
B. Kamen et al v. City of The Colony
7:44 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Mayoral Comments
Mayor Watts gave a report on her recent trip to San Antonio to attend "The Texas
Challenge", promoting a mentoring program for youth.
The possibility of a "trolley" system for The Colony has been discussed with SPAN.
Mayoral Proclamation:
Mayor Watts read proclamation declaring Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Citizen Input
Mr. Mitchell, a representative of the Lion's Club, invited the City Council and public
to a pancake breakfast benefiting needy children of The Colony by providing eyeglasses.
6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS:
6.2 Discussion of agreement with Pyrotex, Inc. for aerial fireworks display.
Teresa Sidwell, 3953 Teal Cove, gave a presentation regarding a July 4th fireworks display
proposed for next year. Randy Beckham, president of Pyrotex, Inc., explained that Wynnewood
Peninsula has been identified as a potential firing site. He further gave a brief history of his
company.
Councilman John Dillard asked about the funding of the event. Mayor Watts reported that
the Chamber of Commerce is planning to approach their Board to consider assuming responsibility
for the event. Mayor Watts added that donations had already been pledged and it was intended to
have donations cover all expense incurred. Lanny Lambert, City Manager, commented that funds
for this event are not budgeted. This event will be discussed further at the Special Events
Committee meeting to be held next weekend. Mayor Watts added that the contract, whether by the
Chamber or the City, must be signed by December 1.
City Manager and Staff Reports
Pat Dunlap, Public Services Director, updated the Council on the status of the traffic light
being installed at South Colony Blvd. and Paige Rd. The delay is due to parts ordered yet not
received. Clean-up will occur after installation is complete.
5.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.1 Old Business Status Report
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility - Mr. Lambert distributed notebooks compiled for
the purpose of analyzing the feasibility of plant expansion or joining a regional wastewater
treatment plant system. A work session is scheduled for October 13 and the deadline for a decision
on this issue is November 1.
Centrifuge installation is completed. Aeration systems will be completed within the next
month.
Lime Treatment - need to remove from report. No longer an issue to consider since sludge
is no longer applied to the ground.
FM 423 Projects:
Cougar Alley - We have requested another traffic study since the last one was taken
during the summer months when traffic is not a problem. A letter will be submitted to TxDOT to
request another count.
North Colony Blvd. - Still working with Eckerd's to acquire fight-of-way for a turn lane.
Ordinance requiting confidentiality - City Attorney John Hill requested this item be
removed. He will discuss the matter with Mr. Lambert.
Traffic issues: Funds can be obtained from ticket revenue program to add flashing lights in
specific school zones.
SH 121 r-o-w acquisition - Should be taken care of by membership in Task Force.
Carver Policy Board - Waiting for Fall retreat.
3.0 REGULAR AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1 Public Hearing continued from September 15, 1997, regarding proposed amendment to water
and wastewater impact fees and establishment of impact fees for thoroughfares.
Motion to open public hearing - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with ali members
voting Aye.
Lanny Lambert reported to Council that the staff recommendation would be to base impact
fees on meter size rather than living unit. He also recommended that the Council not take action on
the ordinance tonight until further decisions can be made regarding the fee structure.
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Motion to close public hearing - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon
Councilman Avey suggested keeping the public hearing open since after the public hearing is
closed, Council has 30 days to pass the ordinance. Councilman Stanwick questioned if 30 days is
sufficient time to prepare the ordinance. Mr. Lambert indicated that should be sufficient time. Mr.
Stanwick suggested continuing the public hearing in order to give staff time to prepare the
ordinance, close the public hearing on October 20 and not take final action until November 3.
Motion failed with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Henville-Shannon, Kovatch, Watts
Noes: Longo, Stanwick, Avey, Dillard
Motion to continue public hearing until October 20 - Stanwick; second - Dillard,
carried with all members voting Aye except Henville-Shannon and Kovatch
ORDINANCES:
3.5 Amending impact fees for water and wastewater and establishing impact fees for thoroughfares
Motion to table until November 3 - Stanwick; second - Dillard; carried with all
members voting Aye except Henville-Shannon and Kovatch
2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES:
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the council meetings held September 11 and 15, 1997
Motion to approve - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon, carried with all members
voting Aye.
3.0 REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.2 Public Hearing on application ofGhanshyam V. Dace, dba Dave's Discount Liquor for a change
of zoning on property presently zoned as Planned Development 11 for the General Retail (GR)
District, Multi-Family (MF) seeking to amend the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map of the City so as to give the following described property an amended specific use permit for
the off-premise sale of liquor, including beer and wine Northeast corner of the intersection of
Memorial Drive and F.M. 423 (Main St.)
Motion to open public hearing - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon, carried with all
members voting Aye
No public or Council input.
Motion to close public hearing - Kovatch; second - Avey, carried with all members
voting Aye
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RESOLUTIONS:
3.3 Voting for nominee to serve on the Denton Central Appraisal District
Lanny Lambert notified the Council that the City's present representative has chosen not to
serve, therefore, a nominee is required.
Motion to table until October 1:5 and convene in Special Session rather than Work
Session previously scheduled - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting
Aye
3.4 Approving renovations to the Denton Central Appraisal District's building
Mr. Lambert explained that the bylaws of the Denton Central Appraisal District require a
majority vote of participating entities in order to spend funds on capital outlay.
Motion to approve - Stanwick; second - Kovatch
Mr. Stanwick read from information provided by DCAD and explained that the funding of
the renovation will be completed without increasing their building payment by consolidating building
loans.
Motion failed with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Stanwick, Kovatch, Watts
Noes: Longo, Henville-Shannon, Avey, Dillard
ORDINANCES:
3.6 Amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2 by adding a new Division 1 to
Article II, providing for the creation of a City Telecommunications Advisory Board
Motion to approve with change of caption from City Cable Channel Advisory Board
to Telecommunications Advisory Board - Henville-Shannon; second - Longo, carried with all
members voting Aye
OTHER ACTION ITEMS:
3.7 Authorize reimbursement of travel expense to Mayor Mary Blair Watts for her attendance at
The Texas Challenge VIP reception in Austin, in the amount of $221.41
Mayor Watts corrected that the reception was in San Antonio rather than Austin.
Motion to approve - Henville-Shannon; second - Kovatch
Councilman Longo commented that the City Council should coordinate travel with the City
Secretary since she is responsible for the budget for that purpose. Discussion followed regarding
alternative methods of monitoring Council expenditures. Councilman Dillard suggested that Council
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should be in consensus prior to individual Councilmembers travelling. After further discussion,
Councilman Longo called the question.
Motion carried with all members voting Aye except Mayor Watts who abstained
6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS:
6.1 Report regarding installation of flashing school zone lights
City Manager Lanny Lambert explained that three lights were proposed for this year's
budget and additional lights will be budgeted next year.
Councilman Longo announced that the Boys and Girls Club will be in operation in
November. The Fire Department will be holding their Haunted House in the space to be occupied
by the Boys and Gifts Club prior to that time. He asked all the citizens of The Colony to support the
Boys and Girls Club and asked that donations be made through the Police Dept.
With no further business to address, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
APPROVED:
M~ry Bla~ Watts, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ruthann DeVlin, Deputy City Secretary