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Home My WebLink About11/20/2000 City Council ~ t.) ,"') 11/20/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2000 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 20th of November, 2000 at City Hall, with the following roll call vote: William W. Manning, Mayor Present John Gordon, Councilmember Present Lewis Jue, 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: I 1.0 I ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: [ Call to Order Invocation - Tony Burrell, Friendship Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Salute to the Texas Flag Mayoral Proclamation - Bible Week Citizen Input: Shirlene Sitton, Recycling Coordinator, announced Clean Up Day scheduled for December 2. Drop off will be the Little League Fields parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In addition to bulk items, tree trimmings, etc. computer components can also be dropped off. Danielle Peck, 5056 Thompson Dr., representing the Girl Scouts, added that scouts will be distributing materials regarding recycling at the drop off point. Dave Kovatch, Councilmember, updated the audience with information received at the recent TML conference regarding open meetings. He said that citizens may speak regarding any subject but the council can only respond with: 1) facts, 2) directive to staff to follow up, and 3) request to place on future council meeting. Sharon Ellis, 5217 Arbor Glen, asked the status of the investigation currently being conducted by the city attorney. Mayor Manning responded it is ongoing. Bernetta Henville-Shannon, 4156 Ballard Tr., stated that previous councils worked hard to change the image of the city. She continued that the current council should be ashamed and asked the city attorney to turn over his investigation to an independent outside party. She requested that an item be placed on the next agenda regarding the investigation. 2.0 I CONSENT AGENDA l 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council meeting held November 6 Motion to approve - Dillard, second- Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 11/20/00 2.2 Consideration of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for ambulance services Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of an ordinance authorizing contracts with Lone Star Ford and Classic Chevrolet for the purchase of police vehicles from the Tarrant County Bid per our Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of an ordinance deleting section 5-4c of the Code of Ordinances relating to cruelty to animals Dave Kovatch asked that this item be explained. Patti Hicks, Interim City Manager responded that the charge of cruelty to animals is a misdemeanor under the penal code and this ordinance is no longer necessary. Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of an ordinance authorizing a contract with Fiber Tech for resurfacing the outdoor pool at the Aquatic Park Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 2.6 Consideration of an ordinance authorizing a contract with Pavement Specialists, Inc. (PSI) for grinding/milling the existing street surface at the intersection of Keys Dr. and North Colony Blvd. Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 2.7 Consideration of approval of council expenditures Motion to approve - Dillard, second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 14.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 4.1 CHAMPS Progress Report (Walden) Sue Walden, CHAMPS coordinator, announced that there were not enough volunteers currently participating in the program. She has an Eagle Scout working on putting decals on storm drains but need volunteers to help put a finish on Kid' s Colony. 13.0 I REGULAR AGENDA: ] 3.1 Public Hearing regarding Local Law Enforcement Block Grant awarded to the Police Department Captain Mike Carroll explained that a grant was approved in September with the stipulation that a public hearing be held for input on how funds should be spent. Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Councilman Kovatch inquired as to how many radios we will still be short after grant is spent. Captain Carroll responded that with the grant money the Police Department will have 29 but will still be 8 short. Chief Joe Clark added that radios are addressed each budget year. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. 3.2 Consideration of adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of the City's Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000A; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said certificates; prescribing the form of said certificates; awarding the sale thereof; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject 11/20/00 Tony Johnston, Finance Director, announced that the City's bond rating has been improved to an A2 rating. Boyd London, First Southwest, informed Council that having received 8 bids, First Tennessee has bought the bonds and that the rating is accurate for the City's current financial status. Motion to approve - Stanwick; second - Garcia, carried with all ayes. 3.3 Public Hearing requesting approval of amendment to the Planned Development (PD-10) zoning district to include warehouse uses on a 10.983 acre tract being Lot 1, Block 1, Pizza Inn Corporate Addition and consideration of approval of ordinance granting zoning change Harry Persaud, Planning Director, gave the council an overview of the request for zoning to incorporate warehouse uses. Councilman Stanwick requested that truck warning signs be installed 1,000 feet on both sides of entrance. Mr. Persaud responded that the Planning and Zoning Commission had also addressed signs and the installation could be added as a stipulation. Councilman Stanwick said that the City Engineer could determine the correct distance from the entrance for the signs to be installed. Councilman Kovatch asked if the warehouse facility could be seen from the street. Mr. Persaud responded that it could not be seen. Mayor Manning asked if Pizza Inn had closed on the property yet. Mr. Mark Sullivan, Billingsley Companies, responded that they had not. He added that the land sale was contingent on the council's action regarding this item. Councilman Stanwick requested the stipulation that the warehouse facility be used for storage and distribution only and that in the future if the use should change, the owner would have to request new zoning. Mr. Persaud confirmed that zoning would have to be requested if use of the warehouse changes and that the use would have to meet performance standards. Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Sharon Ellis, 5217 Arbor Glen, asked for clarification of the site. Mr. Persaud responded. Wes Bledsoe, Alpha Dr., stated The Colony doesn't need additional truck traffic at the intersection of SH 121 and Plano Parkway. Mr. Persaud responded that of the traffic will come from the south of the facility. Mayor Manning added that intersection improvements are scheduled in the future but the City can't put a moratorium on development while waiting for traffic to improve. Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. Motion to approve with staff and P&Z stipulations and additional stipulation that truck warning signs will be added from both directions to entrance - $tanwick; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.4 Public Hearing requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow for a 7,140 sq. ft. animal clinic located in the Shopping Center SC zoning district classification, situated at 4695 North Colony Blvd., Suite 101, on the southwest corner of Main Street and N. Colony Blvd. and consideration of approval of an ordinance granting Specific Use Permit An SUP for this animal clinic was approved in 1998, however, Dr. Darbro (owner of the clinic) now wants to expand the space for a total of 7,140 sq. ft. Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Hearing no input, Mayor Manning closed the public heating. Motion to approve - Dillard; second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 3.5 Public Hearing requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer, wine and liquor for on-premise consumption in a restaurant located in the shopping center SC zoning district classification, situated at 6805 Main Street, Suite 409, on the northwest corner of Main Street and North Colony Blvd. and consideration of approval of ordinance granting the specific use permit Mr. Persaud explained that this restaurant is in place of the former Bistro-On-Main and requests a similar SUP. Mayor Manning opened the public hearing. Hearing no input Mayor Manning closed the public hearing. Motion to approve - Garcia; second- Gordon, carried with all ayes. 11/20/00 3.6 Consideration of approval of a site plan for Super One Foods generally located on the northeast corner of Main St. and South Colony Blvd. Harry Persaud, Planning Director, gave an overview of the project. Councilman Garcia asked for additional landscaping. Mayor Manning commended Super One Foods for sticking with the project for so long in spite of many problems. Mayor Manning directed the City Secretary to write a letter to the appropriate Super One Foods official stating the City's appreciation. Councilman Stanwick requested that trees not be located in the right-of-way. Councilman Kovatch also commended Super One Foods for bringing a quality project to the City. Motion to approve with staff and P&Z stipulations and additional stipulation that trees not be located in right-of-way - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 3.7 Consideration of approval of a site plan for Golden Corral generally located on the north side of SH 121 and west of Main St. Harry Persaud, Planning Director, explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the site plan, however, he received a call today from a representative of this project requesting that the item be withdrawn. Motion to table 'until next meeting - Stanwick; second - Kovatch, carried with all ayes. 3.8 Consideration of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lewisville for participation in a Cooperative Purchasing Program to purchase traffic signal equipment and consideration of authorizing the solicitation of bids for the SH 121 and Standridge Dr. traffic signal project Harry Persaud, Planning Director, explained that the City would like to purchase traffic materials using prices the City of Lewisville has already secured through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Motion to approve - Stanwick; second- Garcia, carried with all ayes. 14.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS I 4.2 Receive report from Recycling Coordinator on landscaping project at city hall Patti Hicks explained that this report is not yet ready and is postponed until Dec. 18. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. APPROVED: , William W. ~n~ng, M"ayor '~.~ ATTEST: / Ru-'thal{n Devifi, Deputy City Secretary