HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/1998 City Council-WS 0068.i
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON
FEBRUARY 23, 1998
The WORK SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at
6:15 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tern Stanwick on the 23~d' day of February, 1998, at City Hall, 5151 N.
Colony Boulevard, The Colony, Texas, with the following council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Absent (Arrived 6:20 p.m.)
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bernetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Mayor Pro-tern Present
Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Present
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Absent (Arrived 6:18 p.m.)
And with five present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS:
6.1 Recycling Services
Pat Dunlap discussed the recycling program and reported that city staff' has ridden on the
truck with the CWD personnel on more than one occasion to get a valid participation rate for
recycling. He said there has been an increase this year, which he believes is due to the recycling
bins. Currently the rate is 30-35%. Mr. Dunlap said he and his staff are trying to establish a
system to ensure that every street and house is covered on every set pick up day.
Mr. Dunlap said the response to complaints from CWD is not good and they continue to
work on that problem. He said they will continue to spot check, stating that we pay for 100%
and we expect to get 100%. He said he would bring another report in 60-90 days. Mr. Lambert
said he would be filing a formal complaint with CWD regarding these concerns.
6.2 Solid Waste Services
Pat Dunlap reported that we are receiving good service from IESI, noting that complaints
are handled the same day they come in.
Mr. Dunlap discussed the ordinance, which requires the toters to be returned to the
residence, and asked if council wants staff to be pro-active in enforcing this ordinance or to
enforce it only on a complaint basis. After discussion, it was decided more publicity is needed to
ensure that every citizen is aware of this requirement and to give warnings before issuing
citations. Mr. Dunlap advised that IESI will pick up the toter wherever the residents want them
to, but the residents will have to let the city know if they wish to have their location changed.
A reminder about this ordinance and the holiday schedule will be placed on Channel 6.
Mayor Watts said the contractor should pay for an advertisement at least once a year in
the Dallas Morning News listing their services, schedules, etc. Councilman Longo said it would
be better to place the ad in the Leader and the Courier and the cable.
6.3 Council Goals and Objectives
Mr. Lambert distributed a ballot to the council and asked them to prioritize the critical issues
listed as follows:
Long Range Planning
Customer Service/Communications
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Financial
Economic Development
Councilmember Kovatch expressed concern that the council had just spent 45 minutes
discussing recycling and solid waste and only had 45 minutes let~ to discuss goals and objectives. He
said some of these items belong on this list and some don't, but that the council does need to
determine 2 - 3 key areas to work on this year and the next.
Discussion followed regarding the various items on the list, the Capital Improvements
Program, methods of reaching a manageable set of goals and objectives, etc.
Mr. Lambert noted that he believes he can hire a city engineer using the money allocated for
the Building Official salary and the money allocated for engineering services in this year's budget.
Mr. Lambert will get department directors' priorities on the list and the Councilmembers are
to turn in their priorities to Mr. Lambert.
With no further business to address in the work session, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting
at 7:13 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary
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