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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/2003 City Council October 6, 2003 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 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 6th day of October 2003, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call: John Dillard Mayor Present Allen Harris Councilmember Present Scott Ward Councilmember Present Joe McCourry Mayor Pro-tem Present Lynda Bayliss Councilmember Present Perry Schrag Councilmember Present Joel Marks Councilmember Present And with seven present a quorum was estabhshed and the following items were addressed:  1.0 I ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Invocation Council member Perry Schrag Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Salute to the Texas Flag Citizen Input- Lorrie Hill, Carroll Dr., addressed the council stating a list of questions that have been presented to her fi.om citizens regarding the delay of the proposed arts facility. Announcement of upcoming civic events and activities * Mayor Dillard announced the upcoming Veteran's Memorial Dedication th Ceremony to be held on November 8 and Council member Harhs announced a concert at The Colony High School by the high school orchestra on Tuesday night. ]2.0 I CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council meetings held September 8 & 15, 2003 (Hicks) Motion to approve- McCourry; seconded by Schrag; motion carried with all ayes 2.2 Consideration of acceptance of the resignation of Telecommunications board member Michael Fogarty (Hicks) Item pulled for discussion by Council member Harris- He advised he would like to table this item until the next meeting on the basis that Mr. Fogarty is a valuable *These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be give 1 regarding these items. asset to the board, and that he may consider switching to the Altemate's position rather than completely resign. Motion to table this item until the next council meeting- Harris; seconded by McCourry; motion carried with all ayes. 2.3 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing the replacement of street lights on Arbor Glen (Leverich) Rem pulled for discussion by Council member Schrag who questioned Ken Leverich as to the matching bases and pedestals of the new light poles. Mr. Leverich confirmed that the bases and pedestals will be matching. Motion to approve on the condition that bases and pedestals match- Schrag; seconded by Marks; motion carried with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of approval of an ordinance authorizing an engineering services contract for preparation of a Vulnerability Assessment (Scruggs) Item pulled for discussion by Council member Schrag who voiced his concern over having no federal funding for this mandated item. City engineer Gordon Scrnggs advised that the EPA is requiring this study be done by June 2004. Mayor Dillard said he wants to put off any action on this item to see if any funding might become available. Council member McComry asked if any particular licensing is required for someone to conduct this study. Mr. Scrnggs advised the study requires the use of a particular software and only certain companies have it. City attorney Robert Hager advised due to the confidential nature of the results of the study, any council discussion will be done in executive session. Mr. Scruggs will check with neighboring cities to see what has been done regarding their studies and added that he's not aware of any funding available through Homeland Security. Mr. Schrag asked what the deadline for starting this project is and Mr. Scruggs advised it should be started in January. Motion to table this item until the 2nd meeting in December-Schrag; seconded by Harris; motion carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of approval of a curb cut allowing access to Standridge Drive from a subdivision west of Standridge (Scruggs) Item pulled for discussion by Council member Schrag who asked Mr. Scruggs about thc widening of Standridgc by thc City of Lewisvillc. Mr. Scruggs advised that thc developer on the southwest section will do the widening from Memorial to Hwy 121 (3 lanes). The curb cut is being requested by the developer on the northwest section who will widen Standridgc north of Memorial (2 lanes). Mr. Scruggs confirmed that these items are stipulated in the agreements. Council member Harris questioned the width of the street at the cut and asked what will go -- into the median area. Mr. Scmggs advised the median will have to meet the city's requirements. *These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be give 2 regarding these items. October 6, 2003 Motion to approve as presented- $chrag; seconded by McCourry; all voted aye except Harris who voted no. 2.6 Consideration of authorizing the cancellation of the regularly scheduled council meeting on October 20, 2003 (Council) Citizen Input question on this item by Richard Kuether, 4109 Driscoll, who wanted an explanation as to why the cancellation of this meeting was being proposed. City manager Dale Cheatham advised that occasionally when no items need to be addressed at a particular meeting, it is suggested that a meeting be cancelled, as is the case with October 20th meeting. Motion to approve- McCourry; seconded by Schrag; motion carried with all ayes 2.7 Consideration of continuing a public hearing until November 3, 2003 for a Storm Water Utility System fee ordinance (Council) Motion to approve- McCourry; seconded by Schrag; motion carried with all ayes 2.8 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending Ch. 2, Section 20(C), of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Court Technology Fund (Johnston) Item pulled by Council member McCourry who asked about the size of the fund, who oversees it and the expenditures made from it. Asst. city manager Tony Johnston advised that items purchased from this fund came before council and listed some examples. Motion to approved as presented- McCourry; seconded by Marks; motion carried with all ayes. [3.0 ~ REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ] 3.1 Resolution nominating representative(s) to serve on the Denton County Appraisal District Board of Directors (Council) Motion to nominate Alisa Green to this board- Harris; seconded by $chrag; motion carried with all ayes. 3.2 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending Ch. 6, Article II (Signs) of the Code of Ordinances to comply with HB 212 (Persaud) Planning director Harry Persaud explained H.B. 212 that became effective Sept. 1, 2003 and the necessity for the change in the city's sign ordinance. Mr. Hager clarified to the council that political signs had to be treated the same as any other sign, and any different requirements could result in discrimination toward someone's political views. He also advised that no restriction could be in place as to how long political signs could be displayed. Much discussion followed regarding different aspects of the city's sign ordinance and the proposed changes, and as a result it was decided to table this item until further review of the existing ordinance. *These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be give 3 regarding these items. October 6, 2003 Motion to table this item indefinitely- Mc¢ourry; seconded by $chrag; motion carried with all ayes. 3.3 Consideration of approval of an ordinance amending Ch. 12, Article II (Solid Waste Disposal) regarding the placement of garbage containers after pickup (Ward) Citizen Joyce Fulco, 4712 Clover Valley, asked the council why homes with front entry garages could not have their garbage collection done in the rear alleyway if one is there. Mr. Leverich advised that access to the alley was not convenient to those citizens and added that the time limits for leaving garbage cans at the street following pickup would help the beautification issues. The question of why the city would want to re-do the existing ordinance rather than enforce our existing ordinance was asked by Council member Marks. Council member Ward responded that he has had some complaints by citizens. Mr. McCourry agreed with Mr. Marks about leaving the ordinance as is. Mr. Harris stated he has no problem with people leaving their garbage containers where they want as long as they don't impede traffic. Mayor Dillard added that due to the extensive disagreement among council as to how to proceed with this, it should be tabled to review the wording. Motion to table this item for further review-I~ard; seconded by McCourry; motion carried with all ayes. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: f~thnDillard, Mayor ATTEST: *These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be give 4 regarding these items.