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Home My WebLink About04/19/1999 City Council 007162 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 19, 199~ The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of Thc Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 19t~ day of April 1999 at City Hall, with the following council roll call: Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmcmbcr Present Bcrnctta Henvillc-Shannon, Councilmcmbcr Present David Stanwick, Councilmembcr Present A1 Garcia, Councilmcmber Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmcmbcr Present and with seven present a quorum was established, thc following items were addressed: ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Watts Invocation - Lanny Lambert Pledge of Allegiance Watts 1.1 Presentation to Dale Jackson Media Technology Dept. Sveinsson Clark Switzer presented a plaque of appreciation to Greg Risky and students from Dale Jackson for all their assistance in producing videos for telecasting on the local public access cable channel. 1.2 City Manager and Staff Reports Lambert · The installation of the signal light at Memorial and Main should begin tomorrow. · The sharp alignment on Momingstar where it changes from 4 to 2 lanes will be corrected by the contractor hired to make other street repairs in the City. · Councilmember Kovatch gave a report from the 121 Task Force meeting held April 9, 1999. · The Iola Pump station overflowed over the weekend. The contract had begun the repair work. No sewerage went into the lake. · Receive report from Lois LeBlanc regarding Economic Development School - Ms. LeBlanc reported on school she attended in Corpus Christi in January, stating the course would be very good for new appointees to the economic development boards. The course, sponsored by TML, covered the basics of economic development in Texas, the importance of the 4A and 4B taxes, partnering and other aspects of the tax laws. 1.3 Mayoral Comments · Receive CMAQ Air Quality Report - the Metroplex area is Watts not up to standards with regard to air pollution. The Colony contributes little to the problem with the exception of vehicle exhausts. This rating could effect transportation funding in the future. · The mayor met with the mayors of Flower Mound and Lewisville to discuss a coalition regarding NLC issues. · The mayor showed the public a large gavel which was presented to the city by the Texas Department of Corrections. · The mayor said comments had been made about the length of council meetings and she explained that one reason the meetings are long is due to the information she and the city manager give at the beginning of each meeting (City Manager reports and Mayoral Comments). She further stated the legislature is looking at a law which will prohibit staff brie£mgs under the open meetings act. · The mayor asked if any Councilmember would be attending the Southwest Legal Foundation workshop on May 28, 1999. · The mayor advised that Joan Sveinsson will be receiving the $2500.00 Texas Book Festival award from Mrs. Laura Bush at the Texas Library Conference this week. · The Tribute Golf Course has received national publicity. · The Environmental Learning Center opened April 17, 1999 · A letter has been received from Congressman Dick Armey advising that he could not attend the performance of a "Stand Up Tragedy" sponsored by the Youth Advisory Council. · Nhi Lim and Julie Baker representing the Youth Advisory Council gave an overview of the purpose and activities of the YAC. 1.4 Citizen Input - None 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council meeting Hicks held April 5, 1999 Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.2 Consideration of a resolution amending Resolution No. 99-03 Finance relating to the submission of a grant application to the Texas Community Development Program; adding an in-kind city match in the amount of $12,500 for administrative costs Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code Clark of Ordinances relating to billiard tables and coin operated amusement devices, by deleting sections 4-20 through 4-34 of Article II Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of approval of a replat of Garza Little Elm Lake Persaud Pub.Hmg. Estates, Lots 31 and 32, Block 8, being a 0.195 acre tract located 4-5-99 in The Colony, Denton County, Texas Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of reappointment of Dr. Gary Vollenweider to a Persaud two year term as the Health Authority for the City of The Colony, Texas Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.6 Consideration of acceptance and award of bid to Spring Carpet Sparkman/ 00716,;, and Flooring in the amount of $58,698.00 for the purchase of Lambert flooring at the City Hall/Library Facility and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.7 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Marock, Inc. Sparkman/ for the purchase of sand, gravel and topsoil, excluding Burns compost/Loam Mix, the Baseball Field Clay and the Wood Playground Chips and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.8 Consideration of acceptance and award of Galva-Foam Marine Sparkman/ Industries, Inc. in the amount of $29,399.78 for a Courtesy Nelson Floating Dock at Hidden Cove Park Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.9 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Estes, Inc. and Sparkman/ Greensmiths, Inc. in the combined amount of $23,324.96 for the Nelson purchase of herbicides, fertilizers and soil conditioners for use on city property including, but not limited to parks, medians, athletic fields, city facilities, drainage areas and approval of an ordinance authorizing contracts for same Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.10 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and Johnston $995,000 sale of the City's Limited Tax Notes, Series 1999; prescribing the for Street form of said Notes; levying an ad valorem tax to pay said Notes; Repairs awarding the sale thereof; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. Motion to approve as presented - Longo; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.11 Review and consideration of council expenditures Council Councilmember Stanwick pulled for discussion because there Plan was an expense which violated the council policy. Adopted Motion to approve the expenditures less $35.00 for audio 4-5-99 tapes to be reimbursed by the mayor - Stanwiek; second - Dillard. Mayor Watts advised she believes the policy violates Sec. 2.8 of the charter. After discussion, the motion was amended as follows: Motion amended to approve the expenditures less $31.39 for flowers for Al Garcia and the $35.00 for audio tapes - Stanwiek; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. After further discussion Councilmember Dillard called the question. Vote on calling the question passed with all ayes. Vote on the amendment to the main motion failed as follows: Aye - Stanwick, Gareia, Dillard No - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Kovateh, Watts Vote on the main motion carried as follows: Aye - Stanwiek, Garcia, Dillard, Kovateh 007165 No - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Watts The mayor directed the city attorney to review the policy to determine if it is in violation of the city charter. 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Consideration of an ordinance of the City of The Colony Lambert amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances by amending the water and sewer codes to allow for the establishment of rules and procedures for rationing, curtailing and controlling outdoor water usage Motion to approve as presented - Kovatch; second-Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.2 Consideration of submitting nomination for membership to the Council Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Motion to postpone to the May 3, 1999 meeting - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.3 Discussion of authorizing a non-annexation agreement between Lambert the City of The Colony and The Water's Edge Joint Venture Mr. David Parent addressed the council with regard to this matter. After discussion there was council consensus to ask staff to work with the developer toward an agreement regarding non- annexation and to bring it back to the council in no more than sixty days. 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 4.1 Barrier at Bill Allen Memorial Park Watts After discussion of options, consensus was to discuss after the May 1, 1999 election. 4.2 The water storage tank in Watauga, Texas Lambert The council and staff will consider constructing the water tower on The Legends to be used as offices, storage, etc. similar to the one in Watauga. 4.3 City Hall Renovation Project Lambert Mr. Lambert distributed an up to date cost report on the project. 4.4 Police Department Towing Policy Longo Mr. Longo suggested amending the ordinance to allow only 4 companies to participate in the rotation and if any drop out, then to drop the number to two companies. Further discussion on this 4.5 matter will take place after the May 1, 1999 election. Other - none With no further business to address, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary