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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
MAY 19, 2003
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 19th day of May 2003, at City Hall with the following roll call:
Bernetta Henville-Shannon Mayor Present
John Gordon Councilmember Absent(Arrived at 7:10)
Lewis Jue Councilmember Present
Joe McCourry Councilmember Present
Lynda Bayliss Councilmember Present
Perry Schrag Councilmember Absent
Joel Marks Councilmember Absent
and with four present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
[ 1.0 [ ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNI'I'IONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: [
Call to Order
Invocation - Calvary Christian Center -
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
Salute to the Texas Flag
Citizen Input
Andrew Harrison, 4329 Newton - addressed the council regarding the recent allegations
about the mayor's criminal history. Mr. Harrison asked the mayor to save the city embarrassment
by resigning from office.
Lewis Jue, 5817 Spring Hollow - congratulated Scott Ward on his election to Place 2 on
thc council and wished him good luck. Mr. Jue said he has enjoyed the last 4 years serving on
council. He commended Dale Cheatham and Patti Hicks and thanked his family and the citizens
for their support.
Barbara Manton, 5033 Shannon - addressed the council regarding the recent allegations
about Mayor Henville-Shannon and asked her to resign from office.
Dennis Hamilton, 5001 Strickland Ave. addressed the council regarding the Code
Enforcement department in the city.
Danny Ferguson, 4148 Durbin addressed the council stating that a background check
should be done on all council members and city employees. He said the mayor should not be
judged until all the facts are known.
Patricia Riggs, 5092 Lake Shore Blvd. asked why a defeated candidate (John Gordon)
would try to slander someone. She said there should be a complete investigation on every person
on council.
I Z.0 I CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council meetings held April 7, May
5 and 6, 2003 (Hicks)
Motion to approve as written - McCourry; second - Gordon carried with all ayes.
2.2 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Mark North Erosion Systems, Ltd
for construction of the Sutton Creek Drainage Channel and approval of an
ordinance authorizing contract for same (Scruggs/Sparkman)
Motion to approve as recommended - McCourry; second - Gordon carried with all
ayes.
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2.3 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Oncor
Electric for street lighting service (Sparkman)
(This item was pulled at the request of staff and not addressed by council.)
2.4 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing an agreement with
Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle, Baldwin & Townsend, PC to provide representation
with regard to wastewater matters and dealing with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (Cheatham)
Motion to approve as written - McCourry; second- Gordon carried with all ayes.
2.5 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Freese-
Nichols to provide a feasibility study for a satellite wastewater plant for Wynnwood
Peninsula (Scruggs)
Motion to approve as written - McCourry; second- Gordon carried with all ayes.
2.6 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Freese-
Nichols to provide alternative assessments to route wastewater to the North Texas
Municipal Water District regional treatment plant (Stewart Creek West) in Frisco
(Scruggs)
Motion to approve as written - McCourry; second- Gordon carried with all ayes.
2.7 Consideration of approval of council expenditures (Council)
Motion to approve as presented- McCourry; second- Gordon carried with all ayes.
3.0 t REGULAR AGENDA rrEMS
3.1 Consideration of approval of a site plan for a 10,100 sq. ft. Retail Center to be
located in the Securgard Addition, at the northeast corner of the intersection of
Main Street and Cougar Alley (Persaud)
Mr. Persaud gave a brief background on this project. He said the P&Z does
recommend approval.
Motion to approve as recommended- Gordon; second- McCourry carried with all ayes.
With no further business to address, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary