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Home My WebLink About06/07/1999 City Council 007170 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON JUNE 7, 1999 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 7t~ day of June 1999 at City Hall, with the following council roll call: William W. Manning, Mayor Present John Gordon, Councilmember Present Lewis Jue, Councilmember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present A1 Garcia, Councilmember Absent (personal) John Dillard, Councilmember Present and with five present a quorum was established, the following items were addressed: ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Manning Invocation - Lanny Lambert, City Manager Pledge of Allegiance Manning 1.1 Administer Oath of Office to Councilmember Place 6 Hicks City Secretary, Patti Hicks, administered the Oath of Office to Jeff Meyers, newly elected Place 6 Councilmember, who then took his place on the council dais. 1.2 Election of Mayor Pro-tern and Deputy Mayor Pro-tern Council Councilmember Stanwick nominated Councilmember John Dillard to serve as Mayor Pro-tem. There being no further nominations, Councilmember Dillard was elected by acclamation. Councilmember Gordon nominated Councilmember Stanwick to serve as Deputy Mayor Pro-tem. There being no further nominations, Councilmember Stanwick was elected by acclamation. 1.3 Mayoral Proclamations Manning Philippine Republic Day - Mayor Manning read the proclamation in it's entirely, which will be mailed to the appropriate party. 1.4 Employee Recognition: Volunteer Firefighters Chris Jones, James McAllister Morrison and Tim Michels were recognized for their heroic actions taken on May 14, 1999 when they stopped a robbery in progress. Charmyne Crowe was recognized for achievement as a Johnston/ Certified Payroll Professional. Carroll Margaret Burkett was recognized as being chosen the Hicks/ 1999 Employee of the Year. Manning 1.5 Citizen Input: Brian Broom, 5072 Nash, spoke regarding future applications for Specific Use Permits and urged the council to vote against any more liquor stores in the city. Melinda Preston, 5105 Creekview Cir., also asked the council to vote against any further liquor stores in the city. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council Hicks/ meetings held May 17, 18, 24, and 29, 1999 Devlin Motion to approve the minutes as written - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried. The following persons abstained from the vote on the 17th and 18th - Manning & Meyers. Councilmember Gordon abstained from the vote on the 17th. 2.2 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids for the Sparkman/ purchase of floor and bathroom tile for the city hall/library Lambert facility and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to accept and award as recommended - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting aye. 2.3 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Custom Sparkman/ Crete for the annual purchase contract for concrete; and Fitzgerald approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to accept and award as recommended - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting aye. 2.4 Consideration of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Lambert agreement with Denton County for the repair of Boyd Road Motion to approve as recommended - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting aye. Pub.Hmg. 2.5 Consideration of approval of a replat of Lot 3, Block 1 of Persaud 5-17-99 the Wal-Mart Addition (Carwash 2000) Motion to approve as recommended - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting aye. 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Consideration of naming The Colony Senior Citizens' Council Center in memory of Mr. Dick Weaver Motion to approve - Gordon; second - Dillard, carried with all members voting aye. 3.2 Receive report and hold a Public Hearing regarding an Persaud ordinance amending Section 15 of the subdivision Ordinance by adding an access policy applicable to FM 423 and SH 121 Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud explained that Councilmember Stanwick had requested this policy some time ago. He explained the policy and compared it to surrounding cities. He urged the council to remember that we are competing for economic development with those cities. 007181 Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons of the policy. A work session was suggested. Don Blackwood. 3313 Plano Pkwy., a property owner on FM 423 and on SH 121, agreed that the city needs to compete with surrounding cities. He reminded council that there are not very many lots left to develop to which this policy would apply. He asked that the developers be included in a work session if one is held regarding this matter. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. 3.3 Public Hearing regarding and consideration of approval of Persaud a replat for lot 2R, Block A, Ridgepointe Professional Office Park Addition (Denton Area Teacher's Credit Union) Mayor Manning opened the public hearing Mr. Persaud gave the background of this issue. There were no other comments Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. Motion to approve the replat with staff and P&Z stipulations - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.4 Consideration of approval of the site plan for Carwash Persaud 2000 to be located on Lot 3R-2, Wal-Mart Addition in The Colony Mr. Persaud gave the background of the matter. Mayor Manning stated he would like to see the landscaping enhanced around the site. He does not want to hold up the project but asked the developer to see what could be done. Mr. Joe Feather, 8529 Holly, Frisco, the architect, said he would discuss with the developer and work on enhancements to the landscaping. Motion to approve the site plan with staff & P&Z stipulation - Gordon; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.5 Consideration of approval of the site plan for Chick-fil-a to Persaud be located on Lot 3R-l, Wal-Mart Addition in The Colony Mr. Persaud gave the background on this matter. Motion to approve the site plan with staff & P&Z stipulation - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.6 Consideration of authorizing emergency expenditure for Lambert repair of water well #2 and receipt of report on status Mr. Lambert explained that Well #2 had failed on May 17 and on May 19 he authorized an emergency expenditure of $15,525 to have the well inspected and damages assessed. Mr. Lambert introduced Steve Woolley with 00718 Layne-Christensen to explain damages to the well. Mr. Woolley said failure had been due to normal wear, noting that a bearing and the shaft broke. He said because it was not detected for a short time, the tubing had been damaged as well. Mr. Woolley said the pump is re- buildable. The estimate to repair this well is $93,026.00. The repair will take about 6 weeks. Currently work is being done on well #3 which should be complete in 2½ weeks. It was suggested that Mr. David Yordy implement a plan for routine maintenance to keep this from happening again. Mayor Manning suggested the council approve both the emergency expenditure and the expenditure for the repair. Mr. Lambert advised that staff would advise council how the repairs would be paid for. Motion to approve the expenditure of $15,525 and a contract with Layne-Christensen for the repair of water well #2 in an amount not to exceed $93,026.00 - Dillard; second - Stanwiek, carried with all ayes 3.7 Consideration of an ordinance suspending the effective date Lambert of Lone Star Gas Company's request for an increase in rates, authorizing participation with other cities in a steering committee and authorizing the hiring of lawyers and consultants and requiring reimbursement of expenses Council briefly discussed the rate case with representatives from Lone Star Gas and the city attorney. Motion to approve the ordinance as written; Stanwick; second - Gordon, carried with all ayes. 3.8 Consideration of an ordinance authorizing a contract with Lambert/ NRS Engineering to provide services necessary to complete Sloggett the Risk Management Plan for wastewater Motion to approve the agreement with NRS Engineering in an amount not to exceed $8500.00 - Stanwick second - Dillard carried with all ayes. 3.9 Consideration of approval of a contract in the amount of Ramsey $37,850 with Brinkley Sargent for consulting services as recommended by the Community Development Corporation (4B) Motion to approve the agreement with Brinkley- Sargent in the amount of $37,850.Stanwick; second - Dillard carried with all ayes. 3.10 Consideration of authorizing expenditure of $100,000 for Ramsey furnishings for the Library and relocation of~the Library as recommended by the Community Development Corporation (4B) Motion to approve the expenditure as recommended - Gordon; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 007186 3.11 Consideration of approving Y2K Contingency Plans as Lambert recommended by Y2K Committee Mr. Lambert went over the plan and answered questions from the council. Motion to approve the Y2K plan Stanwick: second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 4.0 City Manager and Staff Reports Lambert · Josey Lane Construction - complete August 1999 · Planning Dept. items dealing with the same project will no longer be placed on separate council agendas · A work session to discuss a proposed TIF will be held June 14, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. · Signal light at Memorial and F.M. 423 is nearing completion. · Street repair contractor will begin with the repair of Morningstar Drive. 5.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5.1 City Hall Renovation Project Lambert 5.2 Alternative Power Source for Wastewater Treatment Plant Lambert A generator is required by TNRCC for the plant. Mr. Lambert has found a used generator and recommends purchase. Action will be taken on June 21, 1999 meeting. 5.3 Intersection Improvements at Paige and S.H. 121 Lambert Plans for the improvements were given to council for their review. 5.4 1,000,000 gallon storage tank Lambert Council needs to decide if the tower should be constructed to allow office or storage space inside. 5.5 Other EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY 10:00 p.m. SECTION 551.071 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TO- 6.0 WIT: A. Gibson v. City of The Colony City Atty. 10:31 p.m. 6.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a Council result of the executive session - none With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 10:32 p.m. // William W. Manning, Mayor Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary