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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1998 City Council 006998 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 3, 1998 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 6:06 p.m. on the 3rd day of August 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 Al Garcia, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present and with seven present a quorum was established, the following items were addressed: 6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A. Interview for Board Appointments B. BNRCC v. City of The Colony C. City of The Colony v. BNRCC D. Gibson v. City of The Colony E. Kamen, et al v. City of The Colony F. Discuss 4A Board 7:25 Convene in open session: 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Invocation -Bob Mitchell, First Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance 1.1 Mayoral Proclamation declaring August as Victory Over Violence Month Proclamation was accepted by members of the First United Methodist Church. The public was invited to attend the conference to be held on August 15, 1998. 1.3 City Manager and Staff Reports -) Mandatory odd/even watering system is in place. No outside watering on Wednesday or Sunday. Plan I in place until September 15, 1998. Ordinance passed July 31, 1998 setting out plan and exceptions. 8/3/98 · -) Windhaven Pkwy. construction set to begin immediately. Developer paying for 4 lanes. Right of way is in place for sic lanes. City will have to pay for the other two lanes at an approximate cost of $2.66 million. The City will be sending a letter to the developer advising that we do not have the money to build the additional two lanes at this time. · -) Mr. Lambert and Councilmember Longo met with LISD to discuss joint use of athletic fields. Officer Mark Phillips advised that National Night Out is August 4 from 7- 9 p.m. There are 26 block parties planned in various parts of the city. 1.2 Mayoral Comments · -) Mayor Watts reminded those present of her proposal some time ago for a trolley system and a paddle wheel in The Colony. There is now a paddle wheel at Sneaky Pete's and a trolley in Richardson. -'> Mayor Watts, Councilmember Henville-Shannon and Mr. Lambert attended the AMCC conference in Bryan/College Station. Support was garnered for legislation regarding alcohol restrictions in cities. Seminars were attended on executive sessions, Roberts Rules of Order and economic development. · -) Mayor asked if the council objected to changing the expiration date for board and commission members from December 31 to September. There were no comments for or against. Mayor Watts directed the expiration dates to be changed. · -) The Corps of Engineers has asked for the city's help with a Use Plan for the shoreline. They need a "Bubble Plan" from us by August 20, 1998, which staff is already working on. The 4B board is discussing funding the city's part of the study. Our information for the study has to be to the Corps by October 16, 1998. Harry Persaud has been asked to work on the plan. Councilmember Kovatch asked what duties would be suffering while Mr. Persaud works on this plan. Mr. Persaud said the level of development is heavy, but he will work nights and week- ends to have the plan ready by August 17 for council review. Councilmember Longo said there is not enough staff or money and he will not support this project. Councilmember Henville-Shannon suggested using information from developers to help with the plan. Councilmember Dillard agreed with Longo. Mayor Watts had the council polled as follows: Aye - Henville-Shannon, Kovatch and Watts; No - Longo, Stanwick, Garcia and Dillard. Consensus is not to move ahead with the plan. --) The Colony was named 13 of 42 best places to live. The Colony has been written up in the Dallas Business Journal and the Dallas Morning News. The Mayor interviewed with CBS regarding the shoreline study and we have made CNN. 1.4 Citizen Input Councilmember Henville-Shannon advised she attended the following seminars at the AMCC Conference in Bryan/College Station: Disaster Relief, Successful Youth Programs, Purchasing Assistance Program, Charter Review and Amendment. Councilmember Henville- Shannon announced that she is resigning, effective immediately, from her position as council liaison to the 4A Economic Development Board. 8/3/98 6.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a result of the executive session Councilmember Henville-Shannon stated that all boards should have council representation through a liaison and nominated Mayor Mary Blair Watts to serve as the council liaison to the 4A Economic Development Board. There being no further nominations, Mayor Watts was appointed by unanimous vote of the council. 6.1(A) - Board Appointments Special Events Board - Councilmember Longo nominated Wilma Avey. Councilmember Kovatch nominated Terri Goebel. Terri Goebel was appointed to serve by the following council vote: Avey - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Dillard Goebel- Stanwick, Garcia, Kovatch, Watts Telecommunications Board - Councilmember Stanwick-nominated Duane Sanders. There being no further nominations, Mr. Sanders was appointed to the board by unanimous vote. There is an opening on the 4B Economic Development Board. Interested parties should contact the City Secretary for further information. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of minutes of the council meetings held July 13 and 20, 1998 Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard carried with all ayes. 2.2 Consideration of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Section 6-23 relating to fees for sign permits (Ord. 98-1054) Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of adoption of a schedule of fees for sign permits Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Appendix B-Subdivision Regulations providing for a variance procedure, and providing applicable fees (Ord. 98-1053) Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, Article VI, relating to construction of public works; providing a variance procedure and providing applicable fees (Ord 98-1052) Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard carried with all ayes. 8/3/98 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Consideration of approval of a proposed budget as recommended by the Economic Development Corporations' Boards of Directors (4A & 4B) Tony Johnston, Finance Director and liaison to the 4A board, gave an overview of the budget, which has been reviewed and approved by both boards. Rich Seidler, President of the 4A board, advised the council that both boards have spent time working with staff to prepare this budget, even though it is not known at this time exactly what funds will be needed (for operation) and encouraged the council to pass this budget. Don Goebel, President of the 4B board, agreed with Dr. Seidler, stating they need to hire a director and asked the council to pass this budget. Motion to approve as presented - Garcia; second - Dillard, carried with the following vote: Aye - Henviile-Shannon, Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts No - Longo 3.2 Consideration of an ordinance granting a franchise to CoServ for telephone service (Ord. 98-1055) Mr. Jim Chisolm, CoServ, addressed the council stating they plan to go into new areas, i.e. The Legends and Wynnwood, but may on occasion lay lines in the same right-of-way as Southwestern Bell. He said Denton County Electric Cooperative owns CoServ who began this plan years ago, but service just began a month ago. Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes 3.3 Consideration of approval of a site plan for a Laundry Mat by Kwik Industries to be located south of South Colony Blvd. and west of F.M. 423 (Main Street) Mr. Persaud said the site plan meets all requirements and the developer has met all but one stipulation already. Planning and Zoning and staff recommend approval. Motion to approve with staff stipulations - Kovatch; second - Dillard. Councilmember Henville-Shannon said the brick screening for the dumpster should be shown on the site plan. Motion carried with the following vote: Aye - Longo, Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts No - ltenville-Shannon 3.4 Consideration of approval of the preliminary and final plat for Trinity North Medical Addition to be located south of North Colony Blvd. and west of F.M. 423 (Main Street) 4 ? O0 8/3/98 Mr. Persaud said the plat meets all requirements and that Planning and Zoning and staff recommend approval Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Kovatch Charles Heath, Trinity Medical, advised that a sign would be placed on the site with a rendering of the facility as soon as permits are acquired. Motion carried with all ayes. 9:07 p.m. Councilmember Henville-Shannon let~ the meeting. 3.5 Consideration of authorizing advertisement of bids for purchase of channel grinder Motion to approve as recommended - Dillard; second - Kovatch. Pat Dunlap advised the catenary bar-screen at the Wastewater Treatment Plant's Master Lit~ Station has been inoperative for approximately five months because it has not been possible to buy parts for repair. The bar screen unit is original equipment, approximately 22 years old. Staff recommends replacing the bar screen with a channel grinder at an approximate cost of $35,000 including installation and one-year warranty. Funding will come from sewer impact fees. 9:14 p.m. Councilmember Henville-Shannon returned to the meeting. Funding will come from sewer impact fees if our engineer can certify that this equipment will increase our capacity. Motion carried with all ayes. 3.6 Consideration of authorizing the Colony Flyers to construct a remote-controlled airstrip at Hidden Cove Park Mr. Lambert advised this item is not ready for action at this time. 3.7 Consideration of approval of an ordinance enacting Drought Management Plan Mr. Lambert explained that the council met in emergency session on Friday, July 31, 1998 to consider the plan. The ordinance they adopted has been distributed for their review and if no amendments are needed, then there is no action necessary on this item. Council discussed methods of discontinuing the mandatory plan, which is now in effect for 45 days. Pam Liston, city attorney, advised a provision could be added to allow the city manager to cancel the plan if needed. Jerry Rooney, 5301 Sagers, said he understands why water conservation is needed and that he and his wife are complying, however, he noted that the communication regarding this O0700 8/3/98 matter had not been very well handled. He said he read 3 different articles about it and read 3 __ different ways to conserve water. He said city hall needs to communicate to the public better 4.0 OLD BUSINESS UPDATE 5.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5.1 Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances providing for a letter grade inspection score system for food service establishments Motion to postpone for discussion at a work session - Longo; second - Henville- Shannon, carried with the following vote: Aye - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts No - Stanwick 5.2 Housing Finance Corporation Mr. Lambert advised that Centex had requested the city to form a Housing Finance Corporation to provide a potential source of tax-exempt financing for developers of multi-family housing projects in the city. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Lambert said staff's recommendation is not to form the corporation. Council said more information is needed. 5.3 Software Purchases Mr. Johnston addressed a question from Councilmember Longo regarding the purchase of computer soi~tware in the city and why so many packages have been purchased. Mr. Johnston explained it has to do with licensing. Councilmember Longo expressed surprise that this had become an agenda item. He said Mr. Johnston had already answered his questions satisfactorily. 5.4 Street Maintenance Program This item will be brought back on an agenda when the city engineer can be present. 5.5 Other - None With no further business to address, Mayor Pro-tem Kovatch adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m. APPROVED: l~Iary/Blair ~att~, M-ayo~ ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary