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Home My WebLink About08/02/1999 City Council 00720'/ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 2, 1999 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of August 1999 at City Hall, with the following council roll call: William A. Manning, Mayor Present John A. Gordon, Councilmember Present Lewis Jue, Councihnember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Jeff Meyers, Councilmember Present and with seven 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 - David Freehling, Trinity Presbyterian Freehling Pledge of Allegiance Manning 1.1 Invitation to National Night Out Clark Chief Clark invited everyone to come out and participate in National Night Out 1.2 Citizen Input 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council Hicks meetings held July 26, 1999 Motion to approve the minutes as written - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.2 Consideration of acceptance of letter of resignation from Council Kay Cone fi:om the Special Events Board Motion to accept the letter - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Stewart Sparkman/ Postponed from and Stevenson Power, Inc. in the amount of $39,500 for the Lambert 7-12 & 26-99 purchase of one 500 kW generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Mr. Lambert advised the council that he recommends purchasing a new generator instead of a used one. 2.4 Consideration of a resolution casting a vote for Olive Council __ Stephens to serve on the Denco 9-1-1 District Board of Managers Motion to approve the resolution - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of authorizing reimbursement to Council Councilmember Lewis Jue in the amount of $62.46 for expenses incurred while attending the AMCC Conference Motion to authorize the reimbursement - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Public Hearing and consideration of an ordinance Persaud authorizing a change in zoning on property located on FM 423 and south of S. Colony Blvd, currently zoned Aghcultural (A) to General Retail (GR) classification Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud explained the zoning change stating the property will be used for a service station and convenience store. Planning and Zoning does recommend approval. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. Motion to approve the zoning change with staff and P&Z stipulations - Stanwick; second - Gordon, carried with the following roll call vote: -- Ayes - Gordon, Jue, Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Meyers Abstain - Manning 3.2 Public Hearing and consideration of an ordinance granting Persaud Denied by P&Z an extension of Specific Use Permit #71 issued on July 6, 1998, for the sale of liquor, beer and wine on property located west of Paige Road and S.H. 121 (Goody-Goody) Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud explained that P&Z has denied this request due to concerns about mutual access. Mr. Persaud further explained that due to configuration of the lots, continuous mutual access was not possible in this area. Mayor Manning said he thought it would be better to have the access broken along 121 to discourage drivers on the highway from cutting through the access easement to avoid traffic. Ron Patton, 4506 Gloucester Rd., spoke representing the property owner, Joe Jansen, and stated the company is asking for a one year extension to the SUP to allow them to complete their project. Mr. Persaud noted the ordinance as currently written indicates a 9 month extension, but the council can approve a one year if that is their desire. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. -- Motion to approve a 12 month extension from July 6, 1999 - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.3 Public Hearing and consideration of an ordinance Persaud Work session amending the subdivision ordinance of the City, by 6-23-99 providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be the sole authority to approve preliminary and final plats Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud explained that in addition to the ordinance giving P&Z authority to approve and deny plats, staff had made some other minor changes in the Subdivision Regulation ordinance to clean up the language and clarify the ordinance. Mr. Persaud handed out a complete list of those changes. Mayor Manning said we should not reauire CAD drawings because not all architects have that capability at this time. Council agreed to add the words "if available". Councilmember Stanwick suggested changing the wording to "electronic media" which would be all inclusive. Council agreed with that change. Motion to approve as amended - Gordon; second - Meyers, carried with all ayes. 3.4 Consideration of authorizing expenditure of approximately Ramsey/ $7000 as recommended by The Colony Economic Gordon Development Corporation Board (4A) to host an Allies Day in The Colony Mr. Ramsey addressed the council about the proposed plans for this event which include a golf event at Stewart Peninsula, networking with owners of projects, commercial realtors and prospective businesses. Councilmember Gordon stated that TXU and other economic development consultants have stressed the importance of good public relations and that he believed this would be a good opportunity to make a good impression. Motion to authorize the expenditure - Stanwick; second - Dillard, carried with aH ayes. 4.0 CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS · City-wide clean up day. Staff will bring back dates Lambert · Hotel/Motel tax revenue received in amount of Lambert $9700.00 · Water situation is still serious and mandatory water Lambert rationing is still in place 5.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5.1 City Hall Renovation Project - Nothing new to report. Lambert Labor may go over budget. Should be complete in 60 days. 5.2 Recycling drop-off center - Lengthy discussion regarding a Lambert/ proposal from IESI for a drop-off center. Biggest problems Weisman are brush, construction/remodeling debris and fencing. We need an area where residents can bring these items. Shirlene Wcisman, Recycling Coordinator, is not in favor of the recycling drop-off center because we already have a contract with CWD for curbside recycling. If we provide roll-offs for brush, debris, etc, then we should charge for that service. She estimates we could use 3 or more roll-offs a week. She reminded everyone that IESI will pick up large items, brush and debris if the residents will call and arrange a special pick-up. She also suggested combining any program we implement for that purpose with the chipping program. Mayor Manning cautioned against creating a garbage dump by providing these services. He also suggested staff put together some proposals and bring back after the budget sessions are complete. Councilmember Gordon said he was unsure why the recycling drop-off center was brought up because the main problems are brush, construction/remodeling debris and fencing and that we need to address these problems to accommodate our citizens. Councilmember Stanwick asked Becky Miller, IESI representative, if they would partner with the city to re- educate the citizens about the services the company offers with regard to special pick-ups. Ms. Miller stated the company would do that. 5.3 Water supply and options for resolution of problems Lambert Mr. Lambert handed out the January 1999 water analysis and stated another needs to be done in January 2000. He reiterated the problems with well #3, stating the latest problems, two leaks, must be repaired before the well can be put back into service. Mr. Lambert said he believes the damage was caused by the contractor, Layne-Texas, and he has advised them of his opinion. Dallas has agreed to provide another 1 mgd through the end of summer and we may have to add another "day of rest" (no watering). Mr. Lambert discussed the capacity of the wells and options available to us. Councilman Stanwick asked about the other proposals included in the water conservation plan, specifically allowing private wells. Mr. Lambert said the ordinance allows them now, but the wells allowed are too expensive. He said staff is working on amending the ordinance to allow for a less expensive well. Councilman Gordon said this situation has ceased to be humorous and that we should meet with the contractor to ensure they (contractor) understand our position with regard to their negligence. 5.4 Other 6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY City Attorney SECTION 551.071 REGARDING LITIGATION, TI- WIT: A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding Lone Star Gas rate case GUD Docket No. 385 (Texas Railroad commission) (cycle billing adjustment) Executive Session not needed 6.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken Council regarding Lone Star Gas rate case GUD Docket No. 385 (Texas Railroad Commission) (cycle billing adjustment) No action taken With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:25 }.m. APPROVED: WilI~am W. Manning, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC/CMC/AAE City Secretary