HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2000 City Council 00741
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
AUGUST 28, 2000
The SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to
order at 6:40 p.m. on the 28th day of August 2000 at City Hall, with the following council roll
call:
William W. Manning, Mayor Present
John Gordon, Councilmember Absent (Arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
Lewis Jue, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Present
A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Present
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Absent (Arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
and with five present a quorum was established, the following items were addressed:
1.0~ULAR AGENDA:
1.1 Consideration of acceptance of final judgement in Arthur F. Gibson v City of The
Colony Cause No. 95-40151
Motion to authorize acceptance of the final judgement and authorize payment from the
General Fund Reserve Fund (Land) -Garcia; second-Stanwick, carried with all ayes.
1.2 Consideration of a resolution agreeing to table the issue regarding the statement of
intent of TXU Gas Distribution to increase the rates charged for natural gas service,
and authorizing participation in any coalition formed for the purpose of review and
consideration of the intended rate increase by TXU Gas Distribution.
(Councilmember Kovatch arrived)
Mr. Lambert noted that this is the fifth increase filed by TXU since October 1999.
Gordon Hikel, city attorney advised the council that the resolution would actually be suspending
the issue instead of tabling it as posted. He stated he had revised the resolution this date.
Motion to approve the resolution suspending the issue regarding the statement of intent of
TXU Gas Distribution to increase rates-Dillard; second-Kovatch, carried with all ayes.
1.3 Consideration of approval of a landscape plan for the intersection of Windhaven
Parkway and Piano Parkway
Councilmember Stanwick stated that one tree would need to be removed from the
southwest corner to eliminate a possible traffic site obstruction. Paul Nagler and Brad Goodman
representing the developer and landscape architect said removing that tree would be no problem.
They distributed a picture of the metal sculpture of horses, which is to be placed on the east side
of the intersection of Windhaven and Piano Parkways.
Motion to approve with the removal of one tree located on the southwest corner, with the
elimination of all lines (on the plan) that indicate the continuation of Windhaven Parkway
(future) and with P&Z and staff stipulations-Stanwick; second-Kovatch, carried with all ayes.
1.4 Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation of a 24.82 acre tract of land
being in the Right-of-Way of State Highway 121 and extending from Standridge
Drive to the abandoned Kenepac Road
Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud advised that this action is
necessary to get the whole intersection in our city limits. This will enable us to enforce traffic in
that area. There was no public input. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing.
(Councilmember Gordorl arrived)
Mayor Manning left the meeting at 7:02. Mayor Pro-tem Dillard presided.
1.5 Public Hearing regarding the request for annexation of a 604 acre tract of land
comprising tracts A and B located on Wynnwood Peninsula and included in the
Denton County Development District #5 '
Mayor Pro-tern Dillard opened the public hearing. Mr. Persaud advised the metes and
bounds in the council packet are identical to those of the property when it was disannexed. Mr.
Lambert stated that staff is proposing to handle zoning concurrently with the annexation of this
property. There was no public input. Mayor Pro-tem Dillard closed the public hearing.
Recess 7:05 p.m.
Reconvene 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Manning returned to the meeting
12.0 I WORKSESSION:
2.1 Discussion of the proposed municipal budget FY 2000-2001
Representatives from each of the following departments presented their budgets:
Telecommunications Board
The Colony Economic Development Corporation (4A)
The Colony Community Development Corporation (4B)
Special Events Board
Directors from each of the following departments presented their budgets:
Fleet Services
Utility Administration
Utility Non-Departmental
Vehicle Replacement Fund
Mayor Manning asked the city secretary to contact the Councilmembers to get their
availability in the next three weeks for future budget work sessions. With no further business to
address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
APPROVED: /~
~"Wi~ am~W.--Man~ning, Mayor
A~EST:
Pa~ A. Hicks, T~C/CMC/~
CiW Secreta~