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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2005 City Council April 18, 2005 MINUTES OF REGUALR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON I APRIL 18, 2005 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 18th day of April 2005, 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 council members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Invocation -Pastor Keith Garvin, Saint Peter by the Lake Episcopal Church Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag I Salute to the Texas Flag Proclamations - Law Day Proclamation presented to Constable Larry Floyd Presentation of the CAFR Award- Tony Johnston announced the Finance Department is the recipient (for the 15th year) of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Finance Director Rebecca Koo accepted the award on behalf of the Finance Department. Citizen Input- Larry Everett told the council that he is concerned that only one council person contacted him following his recent request for consideration of leaving up a basketball goal that was positioned in city easement, and no action was taken either way. He stated he received a citation from the city and he then removed the goal. City Attorney Bob Hager advised Mr. Everett that he will contact him on the matter of his citation. Amber Fulton announced she is a candidate in Place 6 for the LISD School Trustee Election. Announcement of upcoming civic events and activities 1_ Allen Harris presented his scholarship to Kaitlin Patzig, who was selected by the Lewisville Education Foundation. Mayor Dillard read information on the upcoming election and reminded citizens that early voting starts on A~ril. 20th. Perry Schrag announced his Town Hall Meeting scheduled for April19t at 7 p.m. I 1 These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items. 1 April 18, 2005 I 2.0 I CONSENT AGENDA I 2.1 Consider approval of minutes of council meetings held April 4, 2005 (Wilson) 2.2 Consider approval of council expenditures for the month of March (Wilson) 2.4 Consider approval of a resolution supporting the existing state law on Qualifications Based Selection of Professional Services Consultants and oppose any proposed legislation currently pending for changing the selection process to price based (Scruggs) 2.5 Consider approval of a resolution acknowledging that the City's comments and concerns regarding the Memorandum of Understanding State Highway 121 Funding Strategy, Excess Toll Policy be included as part of the permanent records of the Regional Transportation Council for future reference and interpretation of the guidelines relating to thoroughfare projects (McCourry) 2.6 Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances regarding sign definitions (Persaud) Motion to approve above consent agenda items- Harris; second by Ward; motion passed with all ayes. Item 2.7 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember McCourry. 2.7 Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign an engineering services contract for structural inspection and preliminary planning for repair or replacement of the ground storage tank at Pump Station No.1 (Scruggs) Councilmember McCourry questioned city engineer Gordon Scruggs about the Scope of Services, stating that it doesn't include instructions about repairs. He requested the document be changed with more direction regarding possible repairs. City Attorney Bob Hager provided additional wording that will be used to revise the document. Gordon will have the document revised. Motion to approve with the changes as read into the record by the city attorney- McCourry; second by Harris,. motion passed with all ayes. Item 2.3 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Dillard. 2.3 Consider approval of a resolution in support of the Denton County Transportation Authority selecting the KCS rail route throu~h the city of Highland Village for the Denton County commuter rail system (Dillard) Mayor Dillard introduced the Colony's Denton County Transportation Authority representative Fernando Villareal and DTCA Executive Director John Hedrick. John reviewed the outline of alternatives regarding future transportation linking Denton with Carrollton, with the goal of making that connection in 2010. He provided factors about the two proposed rail options, one running through Corinth and one through Highland Village. Discussion following with Councilmember Marks asking about DCTA advantages for The Colony in the future. Mr. Villareal advised that now is the time to start working toward that if the city wants involvement. 2 April 18, 2005 The resolution being considered is because Highland Village wants the commuter I rail and Corinth does not. Motion to approve resolution- Harris; second by McCourry; motion passed with all ayes except for Schrag who abstained. 13.0 I REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I 3.1 Discuss and consider approval of a change order to the engineering services contract for additional design services for the SCADA system as recommended by the Technologies Board (Scruggs) Gordon Scruggs said the Technologies Board reviewed the SCADA system for the wastewater treatment plant, and they are recommending a dedicated computer at Office Creek Pump Station to monitor the treatment plant operations. He said that staff is in agreement and the addition will be bid as an added alternative. Councilmember Harris asked if the system has the capability to manage the water distribution in the future as well. Patrick Mosely with Chiang, Patel & Yerby said that the hardware and software does have the capability. Motion to approve- Harris; second by McCourry; motion passed with all ayes. I Executive Session began at 8:02 p.m. Reconvened re 'lar session at 9:30 .m. 4.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Local Government Code to consult with the city attorney regarding pending litigation between the City of Frisco, North Texas Municipal Water District and the City of The Colony. This item not addressed. B. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Local Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. No action. C. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Local Government Code to discuss with the city attorney potential litigation, real property deliberations and acquisition of property along State Highway 121 located in the central portion within the jurisdiction of The Colony. I No action. 3 April 18, 2005 D. The City Council shall convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Local Government Code to consult with and seek legal advise from the City Attorney concerning the extension of South Colony from Memorial to SH 121. Motion to direct staff to study whether or not to remove and/or after South Colony Boulevard from Memorial to S.H. 121 from the City of The Colony Master Thoroughfare Plan dated May 2002- Harris; second by McCourry; motion passed with all ayes. And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m. APPROVED: hn Dillard, Mayor ity of The Colony ATTEST: (ll~~~;J~<,~~ Christie Wilson, TRMC, City Secretary ~---- 4