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Home My WebLink About04/15/2002 City Council April 15, 2002 MINUTES OF TI-1E REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 15, 2002 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on the 15th day of April 2002, at City Hall with the following roll call: Bernetta Henville-Shannon Mayor Present John Gordon Councilmember Present Lewis Jue Councilmember Absent (business) David Stanwick Councilmember Present A1 Garcia Councilmember Present John Dillard Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch Councilmember Present and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Invocation - Friendship Baptist Church - Tony Burrell The Colony High School JROTC presented the colors and led the pledge to the United States Flag. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Salute to the Texas Flag Mayoral Proclamations: Law Day (Hollifield & Floyd) Judge Hollifield accepted the proclamation and invited everyone to come by the Denton County Government Center on May 1 to participate in the Law Day festivities. The Colony High School JROTC (Henville-Shannon) Colonel White accepted the proclamation and introduced the color guard. National Day of Prayer (Carroll) Tony Burrell accepted the proclamation Municipal Clerks Week (Hicks & Wilson) Patti Hicks accepted the proclamation Announcement - Denton County Transportation Authority Public Hearing (Terrall) Mr. Terrall invited everyone to attend the public hearing on April 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in The Colony Council Chambers to share their thoughts and opinions. Citizen Input John Dillard, 4916 Crawford Drive addressed the council regarding the Denton County Transportation Authority, stating that the citizens did not ask the legislators to pass this bill, and once it was passed, we were told we would not be asked for funding until there was a plan in place. He went on to say that they are asking for money now. He cautioned everyone to pay close attention to this matter. Larry Mattis, 4220 Fryer, spoke regarding a recent article concerning Christian Community Action (CCA). Mr. Mattis said the article did not give correct information and he wanted to set the record straight. He related the following information: $2.5 million in services were provided to southern Denton County and $1.8 million in programs, serving 136,000 individuals (3900 families). In The Colony $238,000 in services was provided. Since January 1, 2002, $65,000 has been provided to 163 families in The Colony. Mr. Mattis praised CCA noting that only 4% of their funding is used to run the business. Melvina Sparks, 5649 Painter, expressed confusion that the city would declare Law Day when she has not seen any law or justice for her son. She said she met with officers (police) regarding re- April 15, 2002 opening the arson case or to seek punishment for those persons who actually committed the crime (of which her son had been accused). She said she has the evidence but the police department asked that her ' son take a lie detector test before they would question others in this arson case. Ms. Sparks was angry because her son has been found not guilty and is still being asked to take a lie detector test. 12.0 [CONSENT AGENDA I 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council meeting held April 1, 2002 (Hicks) Motion to approve the minutes as written - Stanwick - second; Dillard carried with ail ayes. 2.2 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Sun Ports International in the amount of $36,346.00 for the purchase and installation of shade structures and dugout covers at the Little League and adult softball fields, and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same (Nelson/Sparkman) Motion to approve as recommended- Stanwick - second; Dillard carried with ail ayes. 2.3 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Western Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $25,000 for the July 4, 2002 Fireworks Display and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same (Nelson/Sparkman) Motion to approve as recommended- Stanwick - second; Dillard carded with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $25,000, increasing the street maintenance account to allow for the continuance of the barrier free ramp reconstruction program (Johnston) Councilmember Dillard asked if this was directly related to item 2.5. Mr. Johnston said this increase is necessary so the Public Works Department can continue, without a slow down, their program of installing barrier free ramps and making street and alley repairs throughout the city. He said item 2.5 is in addition to the program already established and would go forward with or without the budget amendment. Motion to approve as presented- Dillard; second- Kovatch carded with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids for barrier free ramp reconstruction to Seneca Contracting Corporation in the amount of $83,570.00 and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same (Leverich/Sparkman) Councilmember Dillard advised that the city does not have to take the low bid and recommended awarding the bid to Camino Construction since they have a proven track record with the city. Mr. Sparkman and Mr. Hikel both advised that you can award to a bidder other than the low bidder with good reason, however if there is no reason then you must award to the low bidder as long as they qualify. Councilmember Kovatch said he would rather not tie Camino up with this contract because we would probably want them to bid on the Paige Rd. project. Councilmember Stanwick agreed stating that if Camino had been second it would be different, but noted they were 6th in the bid list. Motion to approve as recommended- Stanwick; second- Gordon carried with the following vote: Aye- Gordon, Stanwick, Garcia, Kovatch, Henviile-Shannon No - Dillard April 15, 2002 2.6 Consideration of amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances amending Section 12-106 regarding rates for commercial water meters (Johnston) Motion to approve as recommended- Stanwick - second; Dillard carried with all ayes. 2.7 Consideration of approval of council expenditures (Council) Motion to approve as recommended - Stanwick - second; Dillard carried with all ayes. 2.8 Consideration of authorizing a consumer price index adjustment to telephone franchise fees (Johnston) Motion to approve as recommended- Stanwick - second; Dillard carried with all ayes. 13.0 I REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I 3.1 Consideration of approval of a site plan as presented by Good Year for a store to be located on Lot lB1, Block 2, The Colony Plaza Addition, east of Main Street, north of Memorial Drive and west of the Bristol Oaks Apartments (Persaud) Chris Spencer gave the background of this request, stating staff and P&Z recommend approval with stipulations. Motion to approve with staff& P&Z stipulations- Garcia; second-Stanwick carried with all ayes. I 3.2 Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the asphalt overlay and crack seal work at Hidden Cove Park and the respective funding for same (Saldafla) Councilmember Stanwick noted that everything did not appear to be included in this bid and asked how the buttoning and striping was to be handled. Mr. Saldafia explained that everything is included in the proposal except buttoning and striping. He went on to say that staff had over estimated the amount of money needed and that there should be enough funds left (after the contract with the county) to pay for m-house buttoning and striping. Ken Leverich agreed stating that markings and signage is needed which he plans to do with in-house crews. Councilmember Stanwick said he would rather table this item and bring it back on May 6t~ with the entire list of items. Mr. Saldafia advised the ICA needs to be approved tonight to meet the time line of the county and that he could provide a list of costs for markings, etc. at the next meeting for council review. Mayor Henville-Shannon asked what the county is doing under the contract and Mr. Saldafia advised they are doing the asphalt overlay, chip sealing, providing manpower and equipment. Councilmember Stanwick cautioned against using in-house crews from work in town to the park. Councilmember Gordon asked for a monthly or quarterly report on capital improvement projects so council can see how the money is being spent. Motion to approve as presented - Stanwick; second- Gordon carried with all ayes. 3.3 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan for South Colony Blvd. From FM 423 (Main Street) to Lakeshore Blvd, from a 4D-C to a 4U-B classification (Saldafla) Mr. Saldafia advised that with expected development in this area, staff is recommending an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan reclassifying South Colony Blvd. West of FM 423/Main Street to April 15, 2002 Lakeshore Blvd. From a 4d-C to a 4U-B which shall have a 60-fi. R.O.W. with 4-11' lanes and 2 8' face - R.O.W. parkways. Councilmember Stanwick said that the intersection of S. Colony and Main Street is not efficient now and he recommended leaving the section of S. Colony from Westport to Main as a 4D-C and putting in a dedicated eastbound left turn lane at the intersection of Main Street. Mr. Saldafia said that could be done. Following lengthy discussion the following motion was made. Motion to table until May 6, 2002 for a public hearing to be held to allow the citizens in that area to have input into this matter - Dillard; second Kovatch carried with all ayes. With no further business to address the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: -'~~ha~or~~~ Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary