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July 17, 2006
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
July 17, 2006
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called
to order at 7:36 p.m. on the 17th day of July 2006, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street,
The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
John Dillard
Allen Harris
John Marshall
Joe McCourry
Kirk Mikulec
Perry Schrag
Joel Marks
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro-tern
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
And with seven council members present a quorum was established and the following
items were addressed:
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ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND
PROCLAMATIONS:
Call to Order
Invocation - Trinity Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
Salute to the Texas Flag
Citizen Input- Ron Marchant, JP for Precinct 6 in Carrollton, introduced himself
and told the council that he is the Republican candidate for County Commissioner
Precinct 2.
Announcement of upcoming civic events and activities 1_ none
I 2.0 I CONSENT AGENDA
None
I 3.0 I REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I
3.1 Discuss and consider appointments to fill vacancies on advisory boards and
commissions (Council)
Mayor Dillard asked for nominations to the Cultural Arts Board. Liz Ripperger
was nominated by Kirk Mikulec and Shasha Truman-McConnell was nominated
by Allen Harris. Liz Ripperger received five votes of council and Shasha
Truman-McConnell received two. Liz Ripperger was appointed to the board.
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1 These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be given
regarding these items.
July] 7,2006
Allen Harris nominated Barry V ondersmith to the Code Enforcement Advisory
Board. No other nominations were made. He was appointed by acclamation.
Allen Harris nominated Fernando Villarreal to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. No other nominations were made. He was appointed by
acclamation.
I 4.0 I WORK SESSION I
4.1 Open Government Training for elected and appointed city officials. A
quorum of the City Council, Economic Development Corporation,
Community Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission
and Board of Adjustment may be present.
City Attorney Bob Hager advised that the Attorney General's office provided a
DVD for viewing by public officials that satisfies the legislative mandate for
Open Government Training. Members of the City Council, City Secretary
Christie Wilson, Public Information Officer Diane Baxter, City Manager Dale
Cheatham, some members of the Economic Development Corporation and
Director Tom Terrall, and some members of the Community Development
Corporation were present.
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Dillard, Mayor
ity of The Colony
ATTEST:
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