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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
JUNE 8, 1998
The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to
order at 6:10 p.m. on the 8th day of June, 1998 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
A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Absent (business)
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present
and with six present a quorum was established, the following items were addressed:
6:10 p.m. Recess
6:12 p.m.
2.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071 OF THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION, TO-WIT:
A. Kamen v. City of The Colony
6:35 convene in open session
2.1 CONSIDERATION OF ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A
RESULT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
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1.0 WORK SESSION TO DISCUSS WYNNEWOOD DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
Tim House, Matthews-Southwest representative, addressed the council stating that it has
always been understood that the city would provide utilities to their property line. Mr. House
advised there is a contract l:ending with Tomlin Properties to purchase a portion of that property
and a consensus of council is needed to ensure the delivery site. Continuing, Mr. House said
originally, the delivery site had been proposed by the city north along F.M. 423 to a location
north of Boyd Rd. He said the request now is to run the line north along F.M. 423, then turn
west along Boyd Rd. to the property line.
Councilmember Stanwick asked if the city would recover costs of running the line from
impact fees from Tomlin. Mr. House noted that property north of Boyd Rd. currently belongs to
Tomlin and is within the City of Frisco. He stated this line would run through property in The
Colony and impact fees would be assessed.
Johnny Smith, Tomlin representative, advised the city did agree to provide utilities to
Matthews-Southwest property and if Tomlin Properties buys the property, then they (Tomlin)
will provide an easement to the city for the lines from Frisco across Tomlin property to
Matthews Southwest property (located) in The Colony.
Councilmember Longo said whatever we do, we should not alienate Frisco. Mayor Watts
stated that a consensus is needed tonight on three points so a decision can be made with regard to
the contract.
Councilmember Henville-Shannon stated that the city has agreed to provide utilities and,
therefore, we will. Mr. House clarified that utilities will be run to their property line. There was
a consensus on that point; utilities will be provided to the property line of Matthews-Southwest.
The second point to be addressed was the method of guaranteeing the city's ability to
recoup the cost of the water tower to be built. Mayor Watts advised that the property owner has
agreed to pay ~A the cost ($500,000) up front at the time of platting 270 lots and the remainder
will be paid in 18 months, at the time the rest of the property is platted.
Councilmember Henville-Shannon asked how the city could be assured of receiving the
money if the bottom falls out. Mr. John Hill, city attorney, advised' that the city cannot require
the developer to plat in 18 months, but there are ways to secure payment through the developer's
agreement. Mr. House reminded council that the developer is offering to pay impact fees on the
first plat up front (270 lots).
Councilmember Longo said he was not comfortable discussing this without the city
manager being present. Mayor Watts advised that the committee has discussed this and that
consensus is needed tonight.
Councilmember Henville-Shannon said the city needs a guarantee they will be
reimbursed for the cost of the water tower.
Councilmember Kovatch said if the first ½ is paid up front, then we can trust them for the
second
Discussion followed regarding timeframe for platting and payment. Johnny Smith said
there would be a check with the filing of the first plat then within 18 months from the date of the
first plat, the second plat will be filed and the second ½ of the payment would be made.
Councilmember Stanwick said we should get the second ½ in 18 months whether or not a
plat is filed, up to the actual cost of the tower. There was consensus on this matter.¢
Mayor Watts advised the next point to consider is the size of the lines. She advised the
Master Plan includes utility lines (large enough) to serve Wynnewood Haven Estates in case they
ever become part of the city. Mayor Watts further advised that the residents in that area do not
want to become part of The Colony, therefore, the council needs to decide if we should require
the developer to put in larger lines. Brief discussion followed regarding the feasibility and
possibility of Wynnewood Haven becoming part of the city at some point in the future.
Mayor Watts suggested requiring the larger lines and crediting the developer for the
difference. There was consensus on this point.
The council did agree that the water line from Office Creek to N. Colony Blvd. would be
C built in a time frame consistent with the engineer's recommendation, so as to provide the
necessary utilities to the Wynnewood area. The engineering is currently being done. Mr. House
said they need to know it will be done in the proper time frame and Mr. Smith stated that they
need to see something from the engineer.
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Other items relating to park land and fire and police stations were not addressed at this
time.
With no further business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Blair Wa~ts, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, TRM~C, I~ity Secretary