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Home My WebLink About02/08/1999 City Council 0(;718o MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 1999 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:40 p.m. on the 8th day of February 1999, at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Bemetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present and with seven present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS 7:07 p.m. 5.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 551.071 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION, TO-WIT A. ART GIBSON V CITY OF THE COLONY 7:35 p.m. 5.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a result of the executive session - None 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance 98- Ramsey 1071 designating a development zone within the city Motion to approve as presented-Kovatch; second- Henville-Shannon, carried with all ayes. 2.2 Consideration of authorizing the city manager to enter into Carroll an agreement with Roadone Wrecker Service to participate in the rotation system for wrecker services in the city Motion to approve as presented-Stanwick; second- Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of acceptance of a letter of resignation from Council Randy Robinson from The Colony Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (4A) Motion to approve as presented-Kovatch; second- HenviHe-Shannon, carried with all ayes. 00713 2.4 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids for the Nelson fireworks display to be held July 4, 1999 and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to approve as presented-Kovatch; second- Henville-Shannon, carried with all ayes. The display will be held on July 3, 1999 not July 4~. From 2-1-99 2.5 Consideration of a resolution supporting legislation relating Longo Meeting to the efficient use of police animals From 2-1-99 Motion to approve as presented-Kovatch; second- Meeting Henville-Shannon, carried with all ayes. 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Public Hearing on application of Pat Skinner for a replat of Persaud lots 1-3 and 5-8, Block 3 of Garza Little Elm Lake Estates Motion to open the public hearing-Henville-Shannon; second-Kovatch, carried with ali ayes. Mr. Persaud gave the background on this issue. Tom Cravens was present representing the owner and responded to questions from the council. Motion to close the public hearing-Dillard; second- Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 3.2 Public Hearing on application of Pat Skinner for a replat of Persaud lots 71-73 and part of lot 74, Block 1 of Garza Little Elm Lake Estates ~ Mayor Watts noted the owner of the property is Ed Canada, not Pat Skinner. Motion to open the public hearing-Kovatch; second- Dillard, carried with all ayes. Mr. Persaud gave the background on this issue. Motion to close the public hearing-Henville-Shannon; second-Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.3 Consideration of appropriate action regarding rate Lambert schedules for Texas Utilities Electric Company Motion to adopt ordinance approving the rate structure-Stanwick; second-Garcia, carried with all ayes. 3.4 Consideration of appropriate action relating to the repair of Lambert Water Well No. 3 pump Mr. Lambert advised that he does not yet know the extent of the repairs and would like the council's permission to call a special meeting if he determines council action is necessary. Council discussed going ahead and authorizing an amount not to exceed $80,000, but decided to wait and let Mr. Lambert advise them if action is needed. 007 3.6 Consideration of approval of a development plan for the Persaud Austin Ranch Development Mr. Lucillo Pefia, 4041 Travis Street, Dallas, representing the Billingsley Corporation addressed the council giving them an overview of the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) planned for the Austin Ranch area. He covered the main points in the development plan and fielded questions from the Council. Mr. Harry Persaud also answered questions from the Council. One major aspect of the plan is to put in large trees along the streets. Citizen Wilma Avey did not wish to speak but did want her comments in the record stated that large trees cause problems with pipes and concrete. Mr. Persaud said that concern had already been taken into consideration and would be addressed by the developer. Motion to approve the Austin Ranch Development Plan as presented-Dillard; second-Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 3.5 Consideration of appointments to The Colony Economic Council Development Board (4A) and to the Planning and Zoning Commission Motion to postpone until March 15, 1999-Garcia; second-I-Ienville-Shannon, carried with all ayes. 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 4.3 Gates/Baker Road Closing Lambert Kellie Wilcox, 5544 Gates Drive, reiterated the traffic problems in the area. Council discussed alternatives and the effect opening of Morningstar may have on this area. Mr. Lambert recommended a public hearing on the March 1, 1999 agenda. 10:00 p.m. Recess 10:10 p.m. Reconvene 4.1 Water Meter Technology Lambert From 12-7, Mr. Lambert is to bring back a cost benefit analysis and 12-14, 1-18, 2-1 more information regarding the new technology for meter reading. 4.2 Oil Recycling Drop-off Center Lambert Mr. Lambert is to investigate contracting with private business to come up with a solution for oil and oil filter recycling. 4.4 Fencing at Bill Allen Memorial Park Watts After brief discussion Mr. Lambert was directed to get From 2-1-99 costs for planting a natural fence along the railroad. 4.5 Sand Blasting and Painting Bridge on Piano Parkway Lambert After brief discussion, Mr. Lambert was directed to get From 2-1-99 costs for sandblasting the bridge in the near future. 4.6 Aquatic Park Review Committee Lambert From 2-1-99 Mr. Lambert advised that he is seeking persons to be members of this committee. 4.7 Other - None With no further business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. APPROVED: mary l~lair W~Jts; M~yo-r ~ ATTEST: